SOMME BATTLE.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17289, 3 October 1916, Page 3

SOMME BATTLE.

DOMINION CASUALTIES. PERSONAL NOTES. Rifleman A. L- Annand, reported died of wounds, was the fourth son of I Mr W. Annand. of Opawa. He was twenty-eight years of ago and was educated at Timaru. Ho enlisted in the Ist Battalion of the Rifle Brigade. Lance-Corporal Walter Wing, who died in Franco on September 17 as the result of wounds, had been in the employ of the Christchurch Tramway Board for sorao years previous to liis enlistment with the Ninth Reinforcements. Prior to his arrival in the Dominion he had been twelve years with the Ist Northumberland Fusiliers (tho Fighting Fifths), including live years in the Reserve. Ho had had threo years’ service in the South Afri-‘ can war, and took part in several actions, including the Poplar Grove, Driefontcin, Yet River, Gand River, Johannesburg, Pretoria., Diamond Hill and Reit Vlei, . and received medals with clasps as follows: —Cape Colony, Driofontein, Joliannesberg and Diamond Hill. He caina through without a scratch, although three horses wore shot under him. Ho was a first-class marksman and swimmer, and was a member of the Druids’ _ and Orange Lodges, and'took active interest in tho Tramway Riflo Club. Ho leaves a widow and two young children.. His two brothers and a sister also reside in Christchurch, At yesterday's meeting of tho Christchurch Tramway Hoard the following resolution was carried, on tho motion of the chairman (Mr C. M. Gray)That the board has received with much regret the news of the death of Lance-Corporal TV- Vmg, a member of the board’s staff, who was killed during tho recent successful offensive in France. Prior to joining the board’s sendee, Lance-Corporal mng had been a member of the Imperial Armv, and had served his country throughout the South African campaign and elsewhere. Ho had earned a lino record, as evidenced by the possession of several medals and clasps. He had now completed his ccMrsp by making tho supreme sacrifice in tho cause of Empire and the freedom of mankind. Tho board expresses its sincere sympathy with the widow and children m the great personal loss which they have sustained.”

Private TV. H. Sutcliffe oftlie Canterbury Infantry, Twelfth Reinforcements, who died of wounds m 1 ranee on September 25, was, prior to enlisting, town traveller for Messrs bargood, Son and Ewen, and was very popular and was highly thought of by the firm and by his fellow-employees. Ho was a promiment member ot the Christchurch Hockey Club, and a wellknown member of the .Commercial travellers’ Association. Ho was unmarried, and about twenty-nine years ot ago. Private Henry Boyd, killed m Franco, was twenty-two years of age and was a eon of Mr and Mrs Alexander Tloyd, of Kaikoura. • His win brother, Private Arthur Bovd, was., wounded in July. They were born in Kaikonfa, and after obtaining preparatory education in tho Suburban School became pupilß of tho local District High School. Private Henry Boyd joined the Bank of New Zealand in Kaikoura, and having done good service was transferred to a branclrTn tho North Island, where ho enlisted and left the Dominion with the Eleventh Reinforcements.

Private Frank Wilkinson, Reported killed in. France, who was the third son of Mr T. H. Wilkinson of Spotswood, enlisted in tho Seventh Canterbury Reinforcements. He was deservedly popular in the district, and was one of the mainstays of the local football team. News of his death was received with deep regret, intensified by tho fact that this is the third fatality announced in the Cheviot contingent during the last three days, all the men being of tho best stamp.

Sergeant L. AI. Isitt, reported wounded, is the elder son of Mr L. M. J.ritt, M.P., and is twenty-four years of age. Ho was born in Christchurch and received his early education at Alostvn House. Park Gate, Liverpool, in 1903, while Air Isitt was engaged m a lecturing tour' throughout Britain. Sergeant lsitt’s education was completed at tho Boys’ High School, Christchurch. Ho was well known in all athletic sports, and was a prominent member of the Canterbury Rowing Club and High School Old Boys’ Football Club. Sergeant Isitt was always keen on Territorial work, and was sitting for his lieutenant’s commission in the Territorials when the 1 Earl of Liverpool. s Own was formed for active service. He immediately enlisted in the ranks of the First Battalion, but before leaving New Zealand had received • his sergeant’s stripes. He proceeded with his regiment to Egypt, and took part in two or three engagements against tho Senussi. escaping unwouuded. The regiment afterwards left for Franco. Air Isifct’s younger soil, Rifleman TVillard Isitt. enlisted in a later battalion of the Earl of Liverpool’s Own, and left with the Twelfth Reinforcements in order to join his brother at the front.

Rifleman H O. A. Ferricr. reported wounded, is tho eldest son of Air Claude Ferrior, of Opawa. Ho is twenty-one years of ago, and was born in Christchurch. Ho was educated at Christ’s College, and at the time of his enlistment in tho 2nd Battalion of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade he w'as a student at Canterbury College. Rifleman Fevrier left New Zealand with the Seventh Reinforcements. Rifloman Travis William Armitage, reported, wounded, is tho son of Air W. C. Armitage, of 60, Derby Street, St Albans. Ho was born at Ashley, and' lived at New Brighton with his parents for some years, attending the New Brighton School. Subsequently ho took up land in the King Country. Owing to ill-health, his enlistment was delayed until October last, when he was accepted and .became a member of the Fourth Battalion. New Zealand Rifle Brigade. A cousin and a nephew of Alv TV. C. Armitage have been killed in the present war.

Second Lieutenant TV. G. Harrison, reported wounded and gassed, is the youngest son of Mr Joshua Harrison, of 90, Holly Road. St Albans. He was born in Christchurch and was educated at the St Albans School. After leaving school he entered ffte employ of Alessrs Scott Bros., engineers, and later joined the staff of the Defence Department as an instructor, with the rank of sergeantmajor. Ho joined the Second Battalion of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade as a rifleman, and was promoted to his former rank of sergeant-major while in -amp. receiving promotion in France to the rank of second lieutenant. Lieutenant Harrison is twenty-five years of age.

"Private A. W Evans, wounded, is tho third son of Mrs Emma Evans. 406, Tnani Street, Christchurch. Ho is about thirty-two years of age, and was born in Christchurch, \nd educated at the- TVost Christchurch School. He is a carpenter by trade, and at the time of enlisting vas working for the Christchurch City Council. He is a married man with c our children. His wife resides in Sydenham.

Acting-Sergeant William _ Skelton, wounded on September 15, is twentyfive years of age and the of Mr and Mrs William Skelton. 375 Colombo Street, Sydenham. Ho was born in Sydenham, and educated at the

Sydenham School and West Christchurch District High School. On leaving ho worked for Mr Armstrong, inspector of electrical machinery, and subsequently served his apprenticeship with Messrs Turnbull and Jones. He worked for that firm for eight years, leaving to join the Fourth Battalion or the New Zealand Riflo Brigade. Privato Reginald K. B. Brosnan (Canterbury Battalion) is twenty-three years of age, and a son of Mr ,T. A. Brosnan of Forfar Street, St Albans. Ho was born in Marlborough, but came to Christchurch when he was two years old, and had resided here with his parents ever since. He was educated at the St Albans School, and also at the Technical College. . Ho tool;; up office work as his occupation, and at the time of enlisting was in tho employ of Messrs Trent Bros. His brother, “Mac,” is also at the front, both mon joining tho Main Expeditionary Force. Private Brosnan was also wounded at Gallipoli.

Mr E. Crisp, of Ashburton, received advice yesterday that his son, Private Percy Crisp, who left with the Ninth Reinforcements, had been wounded in tho thigh on September 18. Privato G. llrodrick, reported wounded in Franco, is tho eldest son of Mrs C. Brpdrisk, of 10, Church Streftt, Papanui. lie was born at ITai'cwood Rond, receiving his education at Harewood School. Previous to enlisting he was working for years on the West Coast. Ko is unmarried, and his age is forty-one years. He left New Zealand with tho Ninth Reinforcements. Mr and Mrs Jonas Stevenson, 859, Colombo Street (lato of Oxford), have received a cable from their son, Percy Ernest Stevenson, from London stating that lie has been wounded in tho back, but is doing well. Mr and Airs Stevenson were advised by the Defence Department on Friday that he was wounded in the scalp. Private Stevenson is twenty-two years of age, a third son, and was born and educated at Oxford. When he enlisted in the Tenth Reinforcements he was working for Mr Rudd, farmer, of Oxford.

Mrs Makepoaco, 29, John Street, Sydenham, has received news that her youngest son, W. M. Pyle, has been wounded in .Franco. He also has an elder brother at the front-. They were born and educated at Rangiora.

Lance-Corporal Alexander Gray Davidson (Ist Battalion Lord Liverpool's Own), wounded, is a son of Air P. Davidson, manager of Messrs Ross and Glendining, Christchurch. LanceCorporal Davidson received a bullet wound through tho chest, but it is not dangerous. Lance-Corporal Davidson, who is twenty-eight years of age, was born in Christchurch, and was educated at Christchurch East School and the Boys’ High School. He served his time with Messrs J. Ballantyne and Co., and was in London for five years and a half gaining experience, and reached tho Dominion on tho day that the news of the outbreak of war was made. Lance-Corporal Davidson went through tho Senussi campaign, and, until ho was wounded, did not mis 3 a day’s duty. Ho was a well-known Hockey player and a good all-round athlete-

Lance-Corporal Lloyd Davies, (wounded, is a. son of Air J. R. Davies, Wellington, Shropshire, England, and a nephew of Air P. I/. Davies, of Edgewaro Road, Christchurch. Ho was born in England and educated there, is twenty-five years of age, and camo to Christchurch about two years and a half ago. He was- employed ns a clerk in Air P. L. Davies’s establishment when he enlisted in the Mounted Ilifics of the Ninth Reinforcements. In Egypt he was transferred to the artillory, in. which ho held tho rank of bombardier. As a footballer ho was prominent in tho Soccer game, and played for the Nomads’ senior eleven. When ho joined the Force ho was secretary and treasurer of that n.ub- lie was a member of tho choir of tho Oxford' Terrace Baptist Church. Three of his brothers are serving at the front.

Private J. R. Sinclair, A Company, 25th Battalion,' Australian Infantry Brigade, admitted to the 3rd London General Hospital on August 6, suffering from a severe gunshot wound in tho thigh, is tho second son of tho late Air J. J. Sinclair and Airs Sinclair, of Christchurch, and was horn in Blenheim twentv-fivo years ago. Ho was educated at Air TV. Wilson’s private school, Cranmer Square, Christchurch, and subsequently took up farming pursuits in South Canterbury. Three years ego ho went to Queensland, where, on the outbreak of war, lie enlisted in the Australian forces. He took part in the Gallipoli campaign, and was amongst tho last to leave the peninsula. For several months past he has been at tho front in France, where ho was wounded. Privato Sinclair was _ well known in cricket and football circles in Christchurch.

Rifleman A. TV. AI. Greenfield, of the Thirteenth Reinforcements, who is wounded, prior to enlisting was a member of tho staff of Alessrs Bing, Harris and Co. of Christchurch, aucl is well known in football circles. He is a native of Dunedin, and is twenty-one years of age.

Rifleman F. J. C. Smith, wounded in tho thigh, is the fourth son of Air and Mrs P. Smith, 17, Warrington Street, St. Albans. Ho was born and educated at Oxford, and joined the New Zcalanu Rifle Brigade.

Rifleman J. C. Allen, wounded on September 17, is a soil of Mrs 8., L. Allen, Colombo Road south, and late of Redcliffs. Ho was educated at the Merivale Private School and .Normal School. Ho was employed on the construction of electric tramways from the beginning till the last rail was laid at Sumner. Ho joined the New Zealand Riflo Brigade.

Fitter Sydney Charles TV. Jones, 4th Howitzer Battery (N.Z.F.A.), wounded in the abdomen on September 10, is the eldest son of Airs E. Jones, High Street, Kaiapoi. He was educated at tho Rangiora Borough School, and on 'finishing his education went on to the farm of bis grandfather (the lato Air TV. Smith), where he followed up farming for about eight years. He then took up engine-driving in the Rangiora district, but prior to enlisting had been engine-driving in the Ashburton district i'or about six years, where he is very well known. He was very popular in athletic circles. He left with the Ninth Reinforcements.

Private Albert 11. Burgess, wounded in the left thigh, was born at Styx, Pdpanui, receiving his education at the Fendalton and Papanui Schools. Ho left Wellington with tho Eleventh Reinforcements. His occupation was that of a farmer, and when ho enlisted he was working for his uncle, Air T. High am, of Styx. His parents at present reside in Wairarapa Road, Fendalton.

Rifleman A. J. Napier, reported wounded in the left arm and admitted to hospital, is the eldest son of Air J. Napier, of 148, Ollivier’s Road, Linwood. Ho was educated at the Belfast School and at the Rangiora and Ashburton High Schools. Ho was employed in Christchurch on Messrs TV hitcombo and Tombs’s office staff until two years ago, when ho was transferred to the Wellington branch of the same firm. While in Christchurch he was a member of the U.R.C. Hockey Club and also the Union Rowing Club. He left New Zealand witli tbo Eleventh Reinforcements. A brother, Lieutenant D. G. Napier, is also serving in France.

Rifleman T. C. Scott, wounded, is the youngest son of Mr James Scott, 12G, Caledonian Road, St Albans. Ho was born at Annat. Pie was educated. at the St Albans School and the Tech- 1

meal College. When he enlisted with tho Ist Battalion New Zealand Rifle Brigade he was in the employ.of Alessrs Temploton Bros., grocers, Canal Reserve, lan wood.

Riflomnn Ernest A. Burt, wounded in tho right leg on September 15, is the fourth son of Airs Jane Burt, Swannanoa. Ho joined the 3rd Battalion Now Zealand Riflo Brigade. Private S. V. Lesley (wounded) is the second’ son of Air S. D. Lesley, baker, of Sydenham. 110 was educated at the Waltham School and Technical College, subsequently joining the staff of tho local branch of Alessrs Sargood’, Son and Ewen. Ho left that firm to enlist in the Now Zealand Aiedical Corps. Ho played cricket for Sydenham and East Christchurch Cricket Clubs, and also played hockey for Sydenham. Advice lias been received tint Lance Corporal F. O. Hobson has been wounded. Ho is twenty-four years of ago and was educated at tho Woolston School. He was a very promising Rugby footballer and represented tho Linwood Club’s first fifteen. He went away with the Earl of Liverpool’s Own.

Mrs Fryer, of AleUivon, has received a. cable from her husband. Lieutenant Fryer, stating that he is in hospital in London with a slight wound in tho right calf and is doing well.

Airs C. S. Richardson, of 217, Aloorhguso Avenue," has received word that her son, Rifleman , Roy Graham Richardson, was wounded in tho face and right hand on Septembar 16. Rifleman Richardson left New Zealand with the Ninth Reinforcements. Prior to enlisting ho was employed at tho Cyclone Fence and Gate Company’s works in Alontreal Street. Ho was a prominent member of the Federal Football Clnb. Rifleman Richardson has a brother at tho front.

Rifleman Ralph J. R. Templeton reported wounded in Franco, left New Zealand with the Riflo Brigade. Ho was wounded in the hand while on an armoured car last Christmas in Egypt. Ho attended a school of musketry for machine gunners and with 95 per cent marks in musketry and 100 per cent marks in mechanism. Ho has been in Frdnco for five months, and was wounded in the chosfc on September 16. Ho was bom in Kaiapoi in 1895, and was educated at Kaiapoi and Ashburton. Ho was an International Correspondence School st-udent and is by trade a mechanical engineer.

Private J. S. Al’Kee, reported.wounded, is the eldest son of Air and Airs J. S. Al’Kee, of Chortsey. Ho is twenty-one years of age, and was educated at tho Chertsey School. Ho enlisted with the Ninth Reinforcements, hut on having to undergo an operation to fit him for service ho did not leave for camp until the Tenth Reinforcements. While in camp he was transferred to the Elevenths owing to an illness, and finally left New Zealand with that Reinforcement. Luring the shooting test at Papawai ho received his marksman’s badge. For tho past five years ho was in the employ of Air TV. Wilkinson, of “Higliam,” Chertsey. Sergeant J. T. O’Callaghan (wounded) is tho eldest son of Air and Mrs J. O’Callaghan, of Ardcairm FendaltouHo left with tho. Fourth Reinforcements fts Record Sergeant. 110 served his time in tho printing trade with the Hon G. W. Russell, and also was employed by the Christchurch “ Press,” Temuka “ Lender,” and on the Hansard staff. He was wounded on September 18 in the left arm, thigh and foot.

Trooper V. G. O’Callaghan (C.AI.R.) is the youngest son of Mr and Airs J. O’Callaghan, of Ardcairn, Feudalton. Ho left with tho Fourth Reinforcements as a dispatch rider, and also drove a New Zealand motor-lorry. Ho was recalled to join the mounted?. He was in action on August 11 and was wounded.

Sergeant A. J. Hunt, wounded in France, and at present in hospital suffering from shell shock, is a son of the Rev Archibald E.- Hunt, of Wellington, formerly of Timaru- This is the third time Sergeant Hunt has been wounded. When the. Anzaes made the memorable landing Gallipoli, he was seriously wounded, and again, later, at tho samo place, was paralysed through shock.

Lieutenant Harold Frederick Alonson, reported missing and believed to have been killed in action on September 22, was born at Mornington, Dunedin, twenty-six years ago. Ho entered tho legal profession, and was with the Timaru firm of Raymond, Raymond and Campbell when,ho enlisted, going away with the Eighth Reinloicements as second- lieutenant. He went through a military school in Egypt with very high marks, and was detailed to attend a special school in Franco for instructions in bayonet fighting. At’this school he did so well that ho was picked as an instructor, and was highly complimented for his work in that, .capacity by General Braithwaite. Ho was a keen footballer, being in the first fifteen at the Otago High School, then playing for Otago University and having at Timaru a place in the interprovincial team. Ho also gained honours in gymnastics.

Rifloman D. L. Kellett, killed in France on September 11, enlisted with the 2nd Battalion of the Earl of Liverpool's Own. Rifleman Kellett, who was born and educated at Raveiisbournc, Dunedin, was wounded m Franco on July 18, and rejoined his regiment three weeks later. Ho had fust celebrated his twenty-first birthday when he was killed. Ho was m the Public Trust Office at Auckland when ho responded to the call of Empire. His brother George, who is some years older, is at present fighting with the 3rd Regiment of tho Earl of Liverpool’s Own.

Corporal Philip Brett Harding, killed in action in France on September 12, was twenty years of age, and was tho youngest‘son of Air A. B. liarding, Government Survey Department, Auckland, and the brother of Air _ L. Harding, Palmer’s Road, North New Brighton. Ho was odneated at the Oncliunga Public School, and afterwards at the Auckland Grammar School, where ho distinguished himself at riflo shooting, winning a handsome medal bv means of consistently good firing. After loaving school ho spent three months in the Government Survey Department, and then enlisted, leaving .New Zealand with tho Seventh l(Eari °of Liverpool’s Own) Reinforcements. While in Egypt Corporal Harding was selected as a range-finder, his training at school having fitted him. foi tho nosition. Corporal Harding has an older brother in Franco with the Now Zealand forces.

'flio Into Major A. A. Alartin, N.Z.M.C., of Palmerston North, received the wounds which resulted in his death while attending to the wounded in a dressing station near tho front. During an infantry attack a barrage of fire was placed in front of tho advancing force, and. either a shell burst prematurely on the dressing station or a chance one from an enemy gun exploded there.

Tho lato Lieutenant J. Haddin Bavr was born in Dunedin on December G, 18JJ1. Ho was widely known and very popular in Dunedin. He went through tho Kaikorui School, and completed his education at the Otngc Boys’ High School. Then ho entered his father’s firm, Messrs Paterson and Barr, Ltd., and was one of their town travellers at tho time of his enlistment. _ Very early he developed a taste for military work, and was all through the school cadet corps, and at the date of his leaving for camp at Palmerston North held the position of officer in charge of tho Waikari Cadets. Ho left New Zealand with the Eighth Reinforcements, in command of one of the Canterbury companies, and there was much mutual regret whon tho time oamo for tho dis-

memherment of tho company and its distribution amongst tho Alain Body. Ho took ill in Egypt just as the regiment was leaving for France, and thus was held back. He was then appointed to the staff in Egypt, and did good work there. Being very keen to get back to his old unit, he was finally sent to France, and had several narrow escapes and a strenuous time whilst in tho trenches. Ho used to run with the Anglican harriers, and was fond of outdoor athletics generally. _ Ho was very well known in musical circles, and held tho diploma'* A.T.C.L.. taking prizes at the Dunedin competitions. Rifleman A. J. M’Caw, died of wounds on September 16, was the second son of Air J. Ai’Caw, of Alatarn.ata, who has been appointed a member of tho Auckland District Military Service Board. Rifleman Ai’Caw was born in Cambridge, and educated at tho Alacamata public school, where he gained a scholarship. Ho then went to the Auckland Grammar School to finish his education, where lie gained a further scholarship! with honours. On leaving school he joined tho staff ol the Farmers’ Co-operativo Auctioneering Company at Hamilton. Previous to cnfisting in tho machine gun section of tho Riflo Brigade, ho was a member of tho G Battery. Ho was twenty-one years of ago.

Mr D. T. Stuart, of Wellington, lias received advice that- their son, Rifleman Alfred Aloliss Stuart, died of wounds in Franco on September 16. Rifleman Stuart at the time of his enlistment u*s a sharebroker in Wellington, and a very popular man. In the past ho had boon prominent in amateur sporting circles. Yachting, rowing, lootbail and athletics shared in his energies.

News has been received in Greymouth of the death of Rifleman Alexander Stevenson, who was killed on September 15. Ho was a son of Air Janies Stevenson, of Reef ton, until recently pruorictor of Stevenson’s Hotel, in Broadway. Ho left New Zealand with Lord Liverpool’s Own, and was a single man. Air Arthur Stevenson, a brother of tho deceased, and formerly of tho-Postal Department, is at tho front. Mesdames Tudehopo (Reefton), Fenton (Christchurch), Williams (Aielboiirne) and Johnson (Gisborne) are sisters of the deceased. Corporal Thomas Oxner Jenkins, who was posted as missing on Jiuy i>o,* is the son of Mr Walter i>. ,Jennuis, ol Waitara. Ho was born in Wellington in 18 I J2, and received his education at tho State schools in Uronui and Waitars and High School, Stratford. He served his apprenticeship with Alessrs Jenkins and iuacn, engineers, _ Wellington. After completing ius time wna tins firm, ho went to Australia ancl worked at his Lado in Sidney. When war bioke out he volunteered for activo service, and on September 11, 1914, was with the Australian expedition, in the capture of the German headquarters in New Guinea. Cu completing tho six months’ service, for winch he a enlisted, he returned to Sydney with tho expedition and received Ins discharge as corporal. He came to Now Zealand in February, 1915, to visit his parents, and after remaining for six weeks returned to Sydney and joined the Australian Imperial forces as corporal in the 20th Battalion, lie went with the battalion to Egypt, and later on to Gallipoli, where ho remained until the evacuation, being amongst tho last seventy-five men to leave the peninsula. After a short speli on Lemnos Island, ho was transferred with his battalion to France, where ho has remained in tho firing lino up to the day of his being reported as missing.

Advice lias been received, states the Dunedin correspondent of the “ Lyttelton Times,” that Lieutenant Frank Jones, youngest son of tho Hon George Jones, M.L.C., died of wounds, also that Trooper Kellett, tho son of one of the recently-appointed members of the Otago Military Board, has been killed in action. #

Two sons of Mr William Bremner, of Drury, Auckland, have been mentioned in tho casualty lists. Captain Bremner. tho younger brother, is reported wounded, and Second Lieutenant A. L\ Bremner- is missing. Both are old boys of tho Auckland Grammar School. Captain Bremner won a scholarship which took him to tho Duntroon Alilitary College in Australia for a form of throe years, after which lie was appointed to tho New Zealand Staff Corps. Ho joined one of the early reinforcement contingents as a lieutenant of mounted infantry, but was afterwards transferred to the infantry. In the lighting at Gallipoli he received a wound in tho shoulder, and also won his promotion to tho rank of captain. Lieutenant Bremner left New Zealand as a sergeant in the mounted corps,' and ho also was transferred to the infantry, where ho gained his commission.

Sergeant William T. Rutherford 4 wounded left New Zealand with the Main Body, haring joined the Otago Mounteds." He belongs to Hokitika, in Egypt he transferred to the infantry.' and took part in the landing on Gialliooli, in April, 1915. He fought through that campaign, and returned to Egypt after the evacuation. Ho was then sent to France, with the Now Zealand Division, and has been on active service throughout. Ho joined the Dominion forces as a private. Sergeant R. L. Armit, of the Rifle Brigade, wounded on September 15, is the son of Mr J. B. Armit, of Wellington. Before enlisting Sergeant. Armit whs for some timo a member of the mechanical staff of the “ New Z'ealand Times.” Ho subsequently became a member of the reporting staff of tho “ Gisborne Times,” and at the. time of his enlistment was chief reporter of the “ Southland Times.” He is a keen rowing enthusiast, and was a member of the Star Boating Club while in Wellington. He is a brother of Mrs A. J. Heighway, of this city. Another sen,'

far E. N. Annit, formerly on tho literary staff of tho “ Evening Post,” has just qualified for a commission in Australio. and a third son is already at tho front. Rifleman Cyril F. Bart rum, for several yoars attended Waitaki Boys’ High School, and whilst there was an enthusiastic swimmer. Ho enlisted from Wanganui in December, 1914. His family reside at Fairlio. He is about twenty years of age.

Captain Hylton Oolin Meilde,' v who is reported to bo wounded, is a son of Mr and Mrs David Meikle, of Grange ltoad, Mount Eden. He was born in» Auckland in 1894, and w:\3 educated at tho Mount Eden public school. At the ago of twelve ho gained a Junior National Scholarship, and went to tho Auckland Grammar School, where ho also obtained a Senior National Scholarship. After leaving tho Grammar School he went to the Auckland University College as a law student. He was subsequently awarded a Maria Blackett Scholarship at St John’s College. 1 After leaving St John’s College, while a law student, ho received an appointment as master at King’s College, Rem-uera, and while there .be was appointed to a position as master at the Auckland Grammar School. He left the Grammar School to join the Expeditionary Force. At the outbreak of the war he was holding a lieutenant’s commission, but he afterwards obtained a captaincy. He passed his final examination as a barrister and solicitor in 1915, then being twenty-one, and having also passed his B.A. degree. No information has been received as to tho nature of the wound-

Major Claude M. Weston, who is reported wounded in Franco, is a son of the late Mr T. Shailer Weston, exJudgo of the District Court, and a member of tho firm of Weston and Weston, barristers at New Plymouth. Major Weston was for many years an officer in the Taranaki Rifle Volunteers, and took a keen interest in public matters generally in Taranaki, where he is very popular. Mrs Weston is the : i. nth ter of Mr F. J. Steuart, formerly of Stratford.

Among tho wounded arc Lieutenant W. M. Durant, formerly surveyor for tho Goldfields Consolidated Company, West Coast, and Guy N. Morns, formerly clerk of the Court at Reef ton. Sapper P. Delaney, wounded in France on Septomber 1, was in the post and telegraph office at Westport when ho enlisted, lie acted as scci.oC ary to the Westport Amateur Athletic Club.