CAPTAIN SEDDON

New Zealand Times, Volume XL, Issue 9074, 19 June 1915, Page 7

CAPTAIN SEDDON

OFFER OF HIS SERVICES STRANGELY TREATED. Preaa AssociationGISBORNE, June 18. The question of Captain Sedclon not having gone to the front having been raised in a Wellington journal, Captain Scddon (who is at present in Gis4>orno) feels that liis side of tha matter should bo made public. Ho sent a Jotter to the Commandant in August last as under: — Sir,—l feel it my duty, firstly as a New Zealander and secondly as one whom this country trained for military defence, to offer my services in the expeditionary force now being enrolled, if a suitable position can be offered mo. If you think a personal Interview is desirable I shall bo glad \i> wait upon you at any time and place.—Yours obediently, R. J. Seddon.” ' The reply he received was as follows : ‘'Department of Defence, Wellington, August 7th, 1911.—Dear sir, —I am directed by the General Officer Commanding to thank you very much for your letter of to-day's date, and to Inform you that your name has been registered, and will have every consideration when the appointments are fnade.- —Yours faithfully, Tahu Rhodes, A.D.C.” Since that date,. Captain Seddon states, ho has heard nothing further ■im tho matter. Many people have asked Tvhy his services have not been accepted, and be has not boon able to reply beyond the fact that he volunteered at tho outbreak of tho war, and Is still ready to go forward at any ‘moment to servo his King and country.