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Evening Star, Issue 15777, 14 April 1915, Page 7

In view of the mystery surrounding the supposed death of Dr M‘Nab in the firing line, aij,d tho reports that he is alive and held a captive by the Germans, the following extract from a letter written by Dr Martin, of Palmerston North, to his brother, Mr Elias Martin, of To Kuiti, is of interest:—“Dr M'Nab. brother of Mr M‘Nab, ex-Minister of Lands, and an old university friend of mine, came out as doctor to tho Loudon Scottish. The * L.S.’ stormed the village of Meaaiues, and drove the Germans out with the bayonet. The Germans, in turn, drove tho Scottish ont with the cold steel. M‘Nab was dressing soma wounded, and he was bayoneted: in five places. He is now dead, poor fellow.” Dr Martin adds: “ One brigade, four weeks ago, consisting of three regiments, each regiment with its own doctor, went into action at Vailly-on-Aisne. Two of the doctors were killed outright. The third mail, Eahkin, had his leg shattered. It was amputated, and he died that night. Fancy, three doctors in three regiments being Jailed- in one day! Mais c'est la guerre. Cheer, oh! I had a big business at Bethune. Took charge of a field hospital, and was operating day and idght to the tune of the Devil’s orchestra (the German and British artillery). 1 was through the battles of the Maine, of the Aisne, at La Bassee, and at Ypres-Mes-eines. W© sro all anxious for the war to bo over, and are all fed up, but vve must see it out. The Germans must be crushed, and crushed badly.”