AUSTRALIAN CASUALTIES.

Otago Witness, Issue 3193, 26 May 1915, Page 22

AUSTRALIAN CASUALTIES.

KILLED IN ACTION. Lieutenant WOLFENDEN. Captains R. H. HENDERSON, H. 11. HUNTER, A. H. POSSENGHAM. Lieutenants GALAGHER, DANGERFIELD, COX, CONNE. Lance-corporal G A RT SIDE. DIED OF WOUNDS. Major E. W. WELLS. Sergeants HOLDAWAY, GUTHRIE, TRICKS. Corporals WOOD, R. M. SERGEANT, M‘DONALD, SULLIVAN. Lieutenants HOME, SKERTCHLEY, WATTS. General BRIDGES. Quartermaster-sergeants SALTAN and IIERVEY. Lance-corporals WOODREY and WATSON. Privates Heron, Logan, Mulcahy, M'Quirk, Patton, Reynolds, Sharp, Atkinson, Lcyon, Downie, Mulligan, M‘Gibbon, Kain, Yates, Bird, Nixon, Brain, Jacob, Pcrottet, Sudgey, Riblock, Coulstick, Thorley, Fowler, Porter, J. A. James, Wood, Troon, Hodgkinson, Blank-Hay, George, Hughe, M'Gennan, Hacche, Morrisey, Fry, M'Junkin, M'Ghie, Rapley, Sparshott, Mahoney, Barton, Anstee, Crowley. Davis, Fahy, Francis, Lamond, Palin, Redpath, Irwin, Hayles, Waters, Kearns, Ross, Millar, Stewart, Perkins, Radford, Hunt, Poole, Harvey, Cowell, Fairbcard, Silvester, Williams, Elphiok, Habblett, Birmingham (three of whom, previously reported as wounded,, have died from disease). Private Proctor died as the result of an accident. Lieutenant MAY. Sergeant H. G. SMITH. Corporal BUTTERFIELD. . Privates Humphreys, Innes, Davis, Donohue, Haltingly, Hardman, Kidnor, Snell, Steen, Wheatley, Edney, Crock, Lindel. Mack, Peat, Row, Spcrbcr, Trevaskis, Wilkinson, Warnccke, Watson, Kilminstor, Heston, Flascy, C. W. Jones. WOUNDED. Major BLEZARD. Lieutenants GOLDRING and CAPJI.S. Two hundred and forty-three non-commis-sioned officers and men. Lieutenant SKERTTOHLY; also 204 noncommissioned officers and men. Lieutenant STEEN and- Private ANGUiS previously reported killed, are now reported as wounded only. Lieutenants GATI.IFFE and COE, and 240 non-commissioned officers and men. G. A. MARSHALL, Mnior E. K. BAKER, Contain W. L. JOHNSTON, Lieutenants FLEMMING, GOLDRING, and JOHNSTON, and 239 non-commissioned officers and men. REPORTED CONVALESCENT. Lieutenant COOK and one man. TOTAL AUSTRALIAN CASUALTIES. The twenty-first casualty list brings the total to 351 killed and 2589 wounded. Six officers are missing. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. MAJOR HART. Major H. E. Hart, who was recently wounded in action, and who, according to latest advices, was progressing satisfactorily, was born at Daleficld, New Zealand, m 18S2, and, on leaving school, joined the office of Mr G. A. Fairbrothcr, auctioneer. Carterton, continuing in this appointment until ho left with the 9th Contingent for the Boor war, during which ho was promoted to sergeant. On his return to. New Zealand he look up his former position, and, after studying law. secured a partnership in the legal firm of Maunsoll and Ha t, Carterton. South Africa whetted his military ambition, and ho continued to take a keen interest in military matters attaining the rank of maior. On ho outbieak of war he was early in offormg h.s services, and loft as second in command of the Wellington Infantry Battalion MAJOR PRICE. Maior Richard Price was captain in conmand of B Company 4th (Otago) Regiment. He left New Zealand in charge or A Comnanv Otago Infantry Battalion. New Zealand’Expeditionary Force His first military experience was with the Pctone Rifles, which lie joined as a lieutenant in 1990-

{tour years later he came to Dunedin, and joined tho 4th Regiment. He was appointed major on enlisting for the trout. He was born and educated in Wellington, tind prior to joining the forces ho held a position in tho Public Trust Office, Dunedin. MAJOR BRERETON. Major Brereton (commanding the Ncl-gon-Marlborough Company, Canterbury Infantry Regiment), wounded, is a nephew of Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge (retired). Major Brereton, when he joined tho IwcpocHtipnary Force, left a relative in cnargo of fils run in the Nelson district. CAPTAIN SPEEDING. Captain Arthur V ivian Spedding was second in command of A Company, Otago Infantry Battalion. Prior to the outbreak of the war he was second in command to Major Price, and previous to tho amalgamation of B and (J Companies of tho 4th (Otago) Regiment last year, commanded the O Company. He commenced his limitary training in tho High School Cadets, and later was a member of the old Officers Training Corps. Upon the initiation ot the Territorial scheme he obtained a commission as lieutenant in the 4th Regiment, and subsequently received his captaincy. bio was a son of Mr D. M. Speddmg, auctioneer, Dunedin, and was born in 189 U. tie Was educated at the Arthur Street school, Otago Boys’ High School, and the Otago Yin j varsity. He was a solicitor profession, and was in the employ of Messrs Downie Stewart and Payne.

THE REV. T. F. TAYLOR. The Rev. T. F. Taylor (chaplain to the Canterbury Infantry Regiment), wounded', belongs to Nelsoi, where he was vicar ot Wakapuaka. A young man, with plenty of fun in him, he quickly gained the confidence of the men, and there was no one more popular in the regiment than “ the parson. He was always ready to lend a helpful hand or give needed advice. W nen ho first introduced himself to the Canterbury Regiment —it was on a memorable evening m the Giade of the pines in the Amphitheatre at Wainoni Park—the Rev. Mr Taylor made a jjright. comradely, and interesting _ JitLe speech. He was not the man, he said, to rhm Christianity down men’s throats, but if men came to him he was prepared to give them as much Christianity as they liked. He wished them ail to be good pals with him, and to remember the honour of their race.

LIEUTENANTS. A Press Association telegram from Auckland states that Lieut. S. G. F. Reid was one of the best-known representatives of the younger commercial community of Auckland in the. New Zealand Force. Until the despatch of the infantry brigade to the Gallipoli Peninsula ho was a section commander in the Third Auckland Company, and has evidently received a commission in the field He was the only son of Mrs J. Stuart Reid, of Remucra, and was 32 years of age. Ho was educated at the Rcmuora School and at King’s College. About two years ago he commenced business on nis own account as a company secretary and sharebroker. He successively held every office In the King's College Old Boys’ Association, including that of president, and had been secretary during the past three or four years. He was the original founder of the Junior Club for younger business and professional men in 1908. L : eut. Reid was an iable organiser, and h:s abilities were demonstrated by the success of the citizens’ ball held during the visit of H.M.S. New Zealand, for which he was secretary. Lieutenant John Llewellyn Saunders, a son of the Rev. W. Saunders, of this city, is a graduate of Otago University, where he took his degree of B.D.S. Ho was appointed superintendent of . the dental department of Christchurch Hospital, a position which he held when he volunteered for the front. He was a cadet of the Otago Boys’ High School, then joined the 4th Otago Regiment, and was later a member of the Officers’ Training Corps. When Ho enlisted he was connected with the Canterbury Regiment, but came to Dunedin to join his old regiment. Lieutenant/ H. G. Allen, who was killed in action, was born in Liverpool, England, and was 21 years of age. Ho arrived in New Zealand'in 1902, and was educated at King’s College. Auckland, in addition to spending a couple of years at the Royal Military College at Duntroon, Australia. He Saa a member of the tcam_ representing ew Zealand in the competition for Lord Robert’s trophy in 1910, and was champion shot of the school in the same year. Ho was also an ardent athlete, winning the 88d yards handicap two years in succession. Lieutenant Allen left for the front with the Waikato Company of the Auckland Infantry Battalion. Lieutenant H. G. Richardson, who has been killed in action, was the only son of Mr G. J. Richardson, of Remuera, Auckland, and received his education at the Auckland Grammar School. Passing his (solicitor's general knowledge, ho subsequently studied for the law. being for'two years with Mr Percy Spencer, solicitor, Auckland. At all times he displayed a keen Interest in volunteering, and on the inauguration of the Territorial scheme, he Soon rose, obtaining a commission in the Coast Defence Detachment of the 3rd Auckland Regiment. He left New Zealand p senior lieutenant in the 2nd Auckland Infantry Reinforcements, but while in Egypt JiO was transferred to the 6th (Hauraki) Company in the stead of an officer who had taken ill. During the latter part of his Residence in Auckland Lieutenant Richardtn was associated with his father in the ichardson Piano Agency. Lieutenant P. Loban, who died of wounds, ifras in his twenty-third year. -He is a son Colonel Logan, in charge of the New Zealand forces at Samoa, Lieutenant Logan a native of Central Otago, and was educated at the Kokonga School and the Otago Boys’ High School, where he was prominent in school sports. He was attached to the mounted corps from Auckland. He was at Aldershot, attached to tho King s Royal Rifles, and took part in tho autumn jnonoeuvres three years ago. Lieutenant E. M. Gabites, who was wounded in action, is a son of Mrs M. Gabites, of Timaru, and has a brother at present at tho Dardanelles, and two more In training at Trentham. Ho is 24 years of age, and was educated at tho Timaru Main School, Inter serving his apprenticeship as 4n architect with Messrs Hall and Marchant, garu. Two years ago he went to Inverill and entered tho fjrra of Messrs oomb-c and Smith, in whose employ he when ho volunteered for the front. Lieutenant Gabites was well known in L-norf ms circles in South Oa.j.tertmry, being a great runner and representative hockey JJlaye*

Lieutenant W. F. Tracy, Otago Infantry Battalion (wounded) was born in 1880, unci educated at the W est Christchurch District High School and Canterbury College, whicn he represented in athletics and football, playing for the Senior Fifteen for several seasons. Ho was also, a member of tnc Canterbury Rugby Union’s Management Committee. Lieutenant Tracy was in the employ of the Customs Department, and was recently transferred to Invercargill on promotion. While in that town he sat for, and obtained, his commission. Lieutenant Sydney U illram Fame left as lance-corporal with the Field droop, Now Zealand Engineers. He belonged to the Auckland district. , ~ Lieutenant Richard Ewen Egglostono left as signal oliicer in command of the Signalling detachment, Otago Infantry Lattahon. Prior to joining the colours he was officer in command of the Telegraph Cadets, Dunedin. He acted as telegraphist at several of the camps, and for some time he had been stationed in the Dunedin office. _ He w<is very well known in athletic ciclcs, being a fine runner, and having put up some fast times over short distances. Lieutenant Richards is a son of Archdeacon Richards, of Lawrence. Ho was born in New Zealand, and after leading school went to England, where ho studied electrical engineering. He returned to Dunedin about four years ago and prior to his departure with the No. 5 Field Artillery of the First Expeditionary Force, was employed as a draughtsman at the office of the” Otago Harbour Board. Ho joined the B Battery on his return from England, holding the rank of subaltern. Lieutenant Richards’s brother, who is also at the front, was a few days ago reported as amongst “ missing.” Archdeacon Richards is at present on his way to England. Lieutenant A. E. Forsythe (killed) was a platoon commander in the Nelson and Marlborough. Company of the Canterbury Infantry Regiment, and came from Motucka. Ho was in command of the platoon which was engaged in the Suez Canal fight. Lieutenant A. D. Stitt (North Canterbury and Westland Company, Canterbury Irnantrv Battalion), wounded, is 20 years of ago, and the son of the late Mr Matthew Stitt, of Ashburton. He was educated' at Christ s College, Christchurch, where he was a member of the first football fifteen, the first cricket eleven, and the shooting team. He was an officer in the College Cadets. Aftei leaving Christ’s College he went to Lincoln College, where he became captain of the College senior football fifteen, and an Ellesmere representative. Ho was at this time an officer in the 13th North Canterbury and Westland Regiment. On the voyage to Egypt he was promoted xtom second to first lieutenant. , Lieutenant David Kcid (Auckland Infantry Battalion), killed in action, was a son of Maior Robert Carpenter, formerly A.A. and Q.M.G. at Auckland, and now superintendent of the Auckland Veterans Home. Lieutenant Carpenter, who was As years of age, was born at Onslow, Middlesex. and came to the dominion with his narents He was educated at the Grafton School and at the Auckland Grammar School. At the latter school he was a captain in the Defence Cadets until ho qualified bv examination for entrance to the Duntroon Military College of Australasia He left the college in 1911, and from that time until he left with the Mam Force he was in Mr T. 11. Dawson’s office studying law At the time he joined the Axpeditionary Force he held a lieutenant’s commission in the Coast Defence Infantry and was in command of a platoon at Onohunga. SERGEANTS. Sergeant C. N. Devery, whose name appears in the list of wounded, is the youngest son of Mrs Ed. Devery of Iramu road, Kaiti (says tho Poverty Bay Herald). He was a corporal m tho local Territorial Force, and was a prominent Rugby footballer and oarsman. Prior to leaving uisbornc he was employed on Messis Williams and Kettle’s clerical staff. _ Sergeant Stanley G. Howie, whose name appears in the list of men wounded at the Dardanelles, is tho youngest son of Mr and Mrs Howie, of Palmerston (says the Times). Ho was educated at the Palmerston District High School, and worked for a time in Mr Bailey -s law office. Subsequently he entered the service of the New Zealand railways, and at the time he volunteered for service was stationed at Stillwater, where ho was exceedingly popular. He was a well-known footballer on the Coast, being captain of tho West Coast Juniors when he left. Mr and Mrs Howie have reason to be proud of their sons, all of whom have volunteered to serve their King and country. The eldest son, Walter, will go into training at Trentham shortly, while the second son, David, is in the firing lino at the Dardanelles. 1 Sergeant Joseph G. Gaspanch (wounded) is the, eklest son of Mr A. Gasparich, of Kingsland. Ho is 24 years of age, and has been a school teacher for some years. When ho enlisted he was on the staff of the Huhora School, near Whangarei. At Kara ho corameacccl his education, and when his people moved' to Auckland ho entered tho Training College there, and made excellent progress in his studios. Ho obtained a firstclass certificate in art in the South Kensington examination for model drawing. In 1910 he- was captain of tho University Junior Fifteen, and all the time he was at college he established records in every branch of sport. He played in representative teams for football, cricket, hockey, and tennis.

Mr Hornblow received word on Monday night that his brother-in-law. Sergeant W. Gunn, of Wanganui, had died of wounds at the Dardanelles (says the Manawatu Herald). Sergeant Gunn was well-known in rowing and athletic circles in Wanganui, and was highly esteemed for his genial manner and sportsmanlike qualities. He was an ex-South African contingcnter, a keen volunteer enthusiast, and an officer in the Wanganui Highland Rifles. Ho loaves a widow, but no family. The Sergeant A. Wallace, of the Engineers, who is reported as having died of wounds, is (says a Press Association message from Auckland) probably Alan Wallace, the 1912 Rhodes scholar, who was at Oxford! University at the outbreak of the war. Sergeant John Munro Clark, of the Otago Battalion, who is recorded to be dangerously ill from wounds, is a native of Wellington, and was an accountant in the firm of Messrs Joseph Nathan and Co., of Wellington, for some vears. Ho was a sergeant in the Highland Rifles, and an active member of the Poneke Football Club. He was educated at the Terrace School and Wellington Col- ’ '£oCORPORALS. Word has been received (says an Opunake orrespondont of the Hawcra Star) that Corporal F. J. Davey, attached to the Otago

Battalion, has boon wounded at the Dardanelles. Mr Davey is well known in Opunake district, and especially at To Kiri, where ho has resided for a number of years. Mr Davey' represented To Kiri on the Egrnont (bounty Council for two terms, and retired at the last election.

Corporal J. R. Rowe, Wellington Infantry (wounded), was born at Upokongaro, Wanganui River, in 1893, and educated at the District High School and College at Wanganui. He took a keen interest in all sport, and was captain of the Junior Wanganu; Cricket Club in 1912-13. On leaving school. Corporal Rowe joined the local branch of Messrs Sargood,' Son, and Ewen. Corporal Herbert Ibbotson (Canterbury Battalion), who has been wounded at the Dardanelles, is the eldest of the throe sons of Mr Walter Ibbotson, of this city. He is a Dunedin boy, having boon born at Wood-ha-ugh, in 1881. Ho received his education at tho George Street School. lie saw active service in South Africa, being a member of the Seventh Now Zealand Contingent, and was present at the Bothaaborg and other fights; also, when do Wet broke through the British lines by driving cattle down on top of them. Tie has been in the Government railway service for over 17 years, and for tho past. 10 years he was stationed at Westport. lie left Wellington with the main body in October. Corporal W. B. do L. Willis (Auckland Infantry Battalion), died of wounds, was the son of Archdeacon Willis, of Cambridge. He was a Government surveyor, and was in charge of a party surveying gum lands in the north of Auckland, when war broke out, and he volunteered for service. The late Corporal Willis was educated at St. John’s Collegiate School, Auckland, and was one of the numerous party of King’s College boys whof went to the front. He was a member of tho Hauraki Club, and was an exceedingly popular man with a wide circle of friends in and about Auckland.

LANCE-CORPORALS. Lance-corporal A. C. Burns, of the Wellington Infantry (wounded), was brought up in Dunedin, and joined the railway, being transferred to Masterton about two years ago. Lance-corporal Stanley George Howie (Canterbury Infantry), who has _ been wounded, is 20 years of ago. He is the youngest son of Mr David Howie, Palmerston (Otago). Before his departure for the front he was made the recipient of numerous presents from the people of Stillwater, where ho was stationed as a cadet on the railway for about two years. He was very popular, and made a groat name on the West Coast as a footballer, last year being captain of the West Coast Juniors. It is worthy of note that Mr David Howie’s three sons have volunteered for King and country. The eldest, Walter Howie, of Mercer (Auckland), will go into training at Trentham shortly, and David Howie, jun., is at present with the Third Reinforcements at the Dardanelles (in the Canterbury Infantry also). Lance-corporal Leonard Armstrong, who is reported to have died of wounds received at, the Dardanelles, was a son of Mr John E. Armstrong, railway traffic manager at Wanganui (says the New Zealand Times'). In swimming and boxing circles in Wellington and Wanganui he was well known, having represented Wanganui at the New Zealand swimming championships. He was the holder of the Wanganui District High School and College championships. He was a member of Messrs Dalgcty and Co.’s Wanganui staff. PRIVATES. Private Thomas Miller, whose name appeared in the list of wounded in Friday’s issue, was a storekeeper residing at 121 Hanover street. He is an ex-member of the Navals, and belonged to the National Reserve. Private Frederick Smith, reported killed, was the third son of the late Mr George Smith, who for many years was an employee of the Union .Steam Ship Company. Private Smith, who was 20 years of age, was a Territorial in the 4-th (Otago) Regiment, but, being at Tapanui when the Expeditionary Force was mobilised, joined the 9th (Southland) Company of the Otago Battalion. His mother resides at 26 Harrow street, Dunedin. Another son (George) is serving with the Auckland Battalion. Private John William Young, who was reported wounded on May 20, avas 25 years of ago, and was educated at the Macandrew Road School. He was in the Caversham Cadets for some time, and later on joined the Caversham Rifles. Ho was also an exSt. Peter’s choir boy. He was a farmer by occupation. As bis parents died when he was very young, he was left in charge of Mrs Peat, of 11 Burns street, Caversham. He left New Zealand with the Third Reinforcements,

Private John Pagan, who was wounded at the Dardanelles, is the youngest son of Mrs A. Pagan, Shag Yalloy (says the Palmerston Times). He was educated at the Palmerston District High School, and before his departure for the front was assisting on the farm. Although quite a young lad, he was one of the first volunteers from Palmerston. Mrs M. Knowles, of Port Ahuriri, has received advice from the Army Department that her son, Private J. Knowles, was wounded in action at the Dardanelles. It is understood that his injuries are not of a serious nature. Private. Knowles was a well-known figure on the Napier water front (says the'Hawke’s Bay Herald), where liQ had made himself famous by his many brave deeds in connection with life-saving, having during his career rescued no fewer than 16 persons from drowning. Ho holds the first Humane Society’s gold medal presented in Now Zealand, a silver medal and clasp, as well as several certificates, in addition _ to which ho received a special presentation from the Napier Harbour Board. Private Augustus N. Berry (Otago Infantry Battalion), wounded, is a son of the late Mr Berry, who was a member of the Christchurch Fire Brigade (says the Press), and met his death on one of the engines. Private Berry was born in Christchurch, and for some time was in the employ of Messrs Richardson and Stokes, coal merchants, and proved a very conscientious worker. Later ho worked at Lyttelton, and before joining the Expeditionary Force ho was managing a dairy farm for the family near Oamaru, where his mother lives. His grandfather and grandmother live in St. Albans. His brother is Roy Berry, the well-known Now Zealand jockey. Private W. G. M‘Gregor, Otago Infantry (wounded), was born nt Lathoron, Caithnessshire, Scotland, is 22 years of age. and is the second son of Mr Francis M'Grcgor, merchant, Latheron. After leaving school he assisted In his father’s business. Five years ago ho came to New Zealand. He spent one year in Messrs A. and T. Burt’s

and from there ho went to bo salesman in Mr John Gil lies’s furniture shopi. Ho was one of the first to enlist when war was declared. leaving Now Zealand with tho main Expeditionary Eorce. His elder brother enlisted at Horn© some months ago. and is now at tho front. "Private F. L. Buttle, Canterbury Infantry (wounded), is 27 years of ago, and was a member of the clerical staff of the Now' Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, being transferred shortly before the war broke out from tho Christchurch office to the Methven branch. He was a prominent member of tho High School Old Boys’ Football Club and tho Canterbury Rowing Club. Private S. H. Dixon, Wellington Infantry (wounded), is 25 years of age. and was a prominent footballer and fireman at Masterton, ■winning’ the Rod Star Club’s gold medal for the best full back and several trophies at tho fire brigade competitions. Private W. A. Lindsay, Canterbury Infantry (wounded), was born at Studholmo Junction in 1890, and was educated for the greater part at the Wahnato District High School, where he had an excellent record. Since then he has boon in tho service of the Canterbury Farmers’ Co-operative Association. Private G. B. Harnoiss, Otago Infantry (wounded), was born in Kaikorai In 1890 and was educated at the Wakari School. He was a member of tho St. John Ambulance Association, passing his examination in ambulance -work in ISOB. At tho time of enlisting ho was in the. employ of Messrs Sargood, Son, and Ewen. Private J. H. Booth (wounded), is a son of Mr Albert Booth, of Cross lane, Oamaru, and was a popular member of tho Oamaru Eire Brigade, representing that organisation at several competitions. lie woe also a member of the Oamaru Boating Club and the Excelsior Football Club, Ho has three brothers at the front. Private Howard Newton, Wellington Infantry Battalion, who died of wounds received in action, was born in the United States of America in 1891, and was a civil enginer by profession. He served for some years in tho Taranaki Rifles. Private J. L. Porter. Otago Infantry (wounded), was born in Melbourne in 1891, and came to New Zealand with his parents when quite a boy. lie was educated at tho Macandrew Road School, and later served his apprenticeship to the iron-mould-ing trado with Messrs Cossens and Block. Ho was at one time a member of No. 2 Field Ambulance, but transferred to the old E Company of tho 4th (Otago) Regiment. Private Michael Coulter, of Otautau, wounded at the Dardanelles, is a son of Mrs Coulter, of Otautau, and a carpenter by trade. He enlisted in the North Island. Ho was an excellent footballer, playing with success for the Otautau Football Club, and in 1910 gained Western District representative honours (says the Otautau Standard). Ho wont to the North Island for a change of climate, and there represented Poverty Bay, afterwards touring tho South Island with the North Island Country Unions’ tearn.^ Mr W. Black, of Manners street, Wellington, has received advice by cable that his son. Private J. P. Black, who left with the 6th Battalion Australian Expeditionary Force, has been seriously wounded in the operations at the Dardanelles (says the New Zealand Times). Born in London 22 years ago, Private Black came with his father to Now Zealand about 10 years since. For the past two years ho had been working in Melbourne, where he joined the colours, and his contingent left Australia cn January 28. Tho name of Private M. O’Conner, 6-1071. Canterbury Battalion, appeared in tho list of wounded on Monday, his nearest relative being given as ''J. O’Connor, Auckland, father.” It should have boon “ Patrick O’Connor. Cricklewood, father ” (says the Timaru Herald). The defence Department had evidently got tho names mixed up. Private O’Connor is 22 years of age, and was one of the first of the Mackenzie County men to enlist at tho outbreak of the war. He was a keen member of the 2nd S. C. Regiment of Territorials.' Ho is the sixth son of Mr P. O’Connor, farmer, Cricklewood. and brother of P. M. O’Connor. the well-known road champion cyclist. Private Tangney, of the Bth Regiment, Otago Infantry, who died in Egypt of pneumonia on April 25, was tho eldest son of Mr Patrick Tangney, late railway surfaceman of Otautau, and now of Port Chalmers (says tho Otautau Standard). Ho'was educated at the Otautau Public School and the Riverton District High School, and at both institutions proved himself a clever scholar. After leaving school, ho entered tho employ of Messrs Harrington Bros., and worked with that well-known firm for nine years as a tally man. He was an athlete with great possibilites. In bis second season he showed himself to bo possessed of exceptional staying power, and won half and onomilo events, often both in the one noon, at all the leading meetings in the South Island, securing £SO in prize money that season at these events alone. He made ni> debut as an amateur, but on removing from the Otautau district he joined tho ranks of tho-professionals. One of his last letters before enlisting was in tho nature of an application to re-enter tho amateur ranks, as ho had returned to Southland. Ho was a clever workman, and held the esteem ot ah he came in contact with.

Private Ernest Henry Bezett is just on the eve of his twenty-first birthday. Ho W as born in St. Kilda, and was educated at the Macandrew Road School. After leaving school hp was for a number of years with -Vlessv 3 Cooke, Howhson, and Co. in their motor works, and at the time of his leaving with the Expeditionary Force was in the service of tire Commercial Bank. Private Bezett took a prominent part in the different societies connected with the St. Kilda Wesley Church, including the harriers. Private Andrew 0. Goodlet, reported wounded, is a son of Mrs Emily Goodlet, Wesley street, South Dunedin. He was born at Waipori, and came to Dunedin when very young. Ho was 23 years of age, and was educated at the Cayersham School. Ho served his apprenticeship as fitter at H. E. Shaddock's, where he was an employee prior to his departure with the First Expeditionary Force. Ho was an ex-St. Peter's choir boy, and also served four years in the Caversham Cadets, and later on joined the Caversham Rifles. He has a brother (Hugh) with the Second Reinforcements. Private L. M. Watson, Otago Infantry (wounded) is a son of Mr H. Watson, of Efgapara, and was horn at Willow Crock, Upper Ricoarton, on March 13. 1891. Private A. O. Kormodo, of the Otago Infantry Battalion (wounded), is the second son of Mr J. H. Kormodo, of Christchurch, and was educated at tho West Christchurch

District High School. He was a well-known mandolin player and entertainer. Private Michael Piper (wounded), enlisted in Lho Otago Infantry Battalion, and subsequently joined the regimental pipe band. Ho is the oldest son of the late Mr George Piper, of Weston, near Oamaru, and is k2 years of age. lie was educated at the Christian Brothers’ School in Dunedin, and of late years has been following farming at his homo in North Canterbury. Private Albert Hatchett, of the Otago Infantry Battalion (wounded), is a eon of Mr James Matchett. of Kaitangata, and was born at Abbotsford in 1887. He was educated at the Kaitangata Public School. Private George M‘lntosh (wounded), is tho youngest son of Mrs A. M'ln tosh, Shag Point, and was bora, at Shag Point, and educated at Shag Point School and the Palmerston District High School. A painter by trade, ho took a keen interest in' football, and was for several years a member of the Palmerston Club. At the time of cnlistiim- ho was a member of tho Ranfurly Club" , . , Private C. L. Harding, who saccunned to wounds received in action, was the youngest son of Mr J. Harding, of Christchurch, and was 24 years of age. He was employed in the Government Workshops at Addington, and wag a well-known League footballer and amateur boxer. Private W. IT. Keast, Otago Infantry Battalion (wounded), is a eon of Mr A. Keast, and was born in Dunedin on Juno 10, 1894. II e was educated at the Kensington School, and served in the Senior Cadets and the Kiwi Rifle Club. Prior to enlisting ho was employed at tho princess Theatre as biograph operator. Private O; IT. Boyce, of the Auckland Infantry Battalion, who died as tho rec-ult of wounds received in action, was bora in Cambridge, and was educated at the local district high, school. Ho served as cadet in tho Town Hall office for about three years, and then took a position as clerk in a mercantile house in Palmerston North, later returning to Cambridge as a member of the staff of tho Waikato Independent. Private Denis Lawlor, Otago Infantry Battalion (wounded), was bora in 1889, apd was the fifth son of the late Mr Maurice Lawlor. Temuka. For two years prior to enlisting he was in the service of the Railway Department in South Otago as a platelayer. Private John M‘Leay (wounded) _ took a great interest in regattas and swimming, and was a member of the Invercargill Coursing Club and Invercargill Racing Club. T . . Private D. M. Ciodc, Otago Infantry (wounded), was employed in tne Inveicaigill branch of tho New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company at the time of enlisting, and was a member of the Invercargill Fire Brigade. Private D. G, McCarthy, Otago Infantry (wounded), was born at Tipperary, Clogheon, Ireland, and is tho second son of Mr Peter McCarthy. He arrived in New Zealand when five years of age, and was educated at tho Waikaka School. Prior to enlisting ho was employed in tho Lands and Survey Department. Private A. J. Newton, Ot-ago Infantry (wounded), is the youngest son of Mr Thos. Newton, formerly of Abbotsford, but now of Mokotua, Southland. He was 26 years of age, and was for a number of years a member of the Green Island Rifles and tho Taiml Rovers Football Club. Private Duncan Blaikie, Otago Infantry Battalion (wounded), was born at Waitahuna. and is 20 years of age. He was educated at tho Gore High School, and took .... mr-rosf in tho White Star Football Club, Waikaka. Private A. J. Cross, Otago Infantry (wounded), was born and educated at Temukn, coming south with his parents four years ago. Ho was working near Invercargill when war broke out, and at once enlisted. His brother Harold has gone to tho front with tho Fourth Reinforcements. Private F. C. Whitaker, Otago Infantry (wounded), was bora in Dipton, and is the ninth member of a family of eight sons and five daughters. He was educated at the local school, after leaving which ho occupied one or two' positions before joinging tho railway, which ho subsequently lott to work for his brother in tho timber •trade at luvncargill. Private Wlr taker and his brothers were prominent athletes, and took a keen interest in cricket, rowing, cycling, bowling, vanltmg, shooting, etc. ‘ Private R. C. M‘Diarmid, Otago Infantry (wounded), was born at Maungatua in 1890. and since having school has followed farming pursuits in several parts of Otago and South Canterbury. Private A. G. Girvan, of tno Otago Infantry Battalion (wounded), is the sixth son of Mr T. F. Girvan, photographer, Dunedin, and when the war broke out was at Cromwell obtaining an insight into fruit farming, with a view to taking up land. Ho has a brother and 10 cousins at present at the front. Private A. J. Dyer, Otago Battalion, who died in while undergoing an operation for appendicitis, was 25 years of ago, and was born and educated in Invercargill. He was a machinist in Ayling and Co.’s woodwaro factory in Invercargill, and just before leaving with fho forces was elected secretary of the St. Georgo Lodge, while he was also a member of the Orange Lodge. Private R. M. Stead, Otago Infantry (wounded), was a son of Mi - Win. Stead, of Invercargill, and was born in 1885; He was a prominent footballer, and has repeatedly represented Southland in interprovincial matches. _ . , Private H. S Larkins, Otago Infantry (wounded), is the fifth son of Captain Alfred Larkins, and was born hi Port Chalmers. Ho played football for tho Alhambra Club, and was a member of tho City Rifles, in which he was a great shot. . Private R. Lymburn, Otago Infantry (wounded), is a son of the Rev. J. Lymburn, of North Taieri, and was an apprentice in the employ of Messrs Turnbull and Jones. Ho was a member of the 4th (Otago) Regiment, and left with the machine-gun section of the Otago Infantry Battalion. , „ _ . Private R. Applcgarhh. Otago Infantry (wounded), is a son of Mi" A. L. Applegarth, of Timaru, who is now on service with tho Samoan Relief Force. Ho is a grandson of Mrs Martinclli, and nephew of Mr Lothaby, both of Dunedin, and so keen was ho on going to the front that he underwent two operations, one of a serious nature, to make himself fit. At the time of enlisting ho was working on Holme Station, South Canterbury.