A CHEQUERED CAREER.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LVII, Issue LVII, 19 August 1910, Page 7

A CHEQUERED CAREER.

! EX-SOLDIER IN TROUBLE. CHRISTCHURCH, August 19. A young man who stood in the prisoners' dock at the Supreme Court had had according to his counsel (Mr Herdman) a most remarkable career. He was born in England, and afterwards visited America and South Africa. When the war broke out he was living with his brother in South Africa, and joined Brabant's Horse. Later on he joined Kitchener's Horse, and became galloper to the Commander-in-Chief. He had apparently distinguished himself during his military career, as he become a King's Sergeant, and for bravery in the field was recommended for the Victoria Cross. He was ultimately given the distinguished conduct medal for his work in the field. At •the conclusion of the war, out of consideration for his wounds and his conduct, he was awarded a life pension of 3s a day, which, if commuted, would probably entitle him to £800 or £909. He had been three times wounded while serving during the war,