BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

Otago Witness, Issue 3196, 16 June 1915, Page 34

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

CAPTAIN EGGLESTONE

Captain Valentine Josopn hgglcs.ono, who vvas reported last week as navm.g been killed in action at the Dardanelles, was a son of Mr Joseph Eggiestone, -of Ibh Cargill street. Deceased was born at Lawrence, where he received ins pr.mary and secontiary education. When the latter was completed the family removed to Dunedin, - and “Val,” as he was familiarly known among ins companions, was apprenticed to the grocery trade with tne fum ot Warded Bros. He remained with this firm for a period of four years and a-halt. He then joined the staff of Messrs Donate. Reid and Co., but shortly afterwards entered the service of Mohisons, wh-ro he was employed when he joined the Mam Expeditionary Force.,’ He occupied die position of odour-sergeant in the mtanuy section when the Otago men were m camp at Tahuna Park, and was promoted to tile rank of lieutenant-quartermaster the clay p,-ior to embarkation. He received further promotion to the rank of captain, a Position ho held at the time of his deatn. lie was a strapping young fellow, and was only 22 years of ago. Another brother, tenant R. E, Eggiestone, who was in of a signalling squad with the Main Expeditionary Force, was reported m.ssng a few’ days after the landing at 'Galiipon, and has not since boon heard of.

CAPTAIN GOULDING. Captain J. H. Goulcimg, reported to have been killed in action on ihc btfi inst., vvas the second son o: Air R. Goulcimg, lor many years head master of the j.aradaio Bcnool, Hawke's Bay. He had a distinguished career at tno Napier High School and Victoria College (says a Press Associat.on message from Wellington), graduating us master of' arts. He was at one time inastcr at Wellington College, and aitc-r----ward first assistant master at the Marlborough High School, which position ne held at the time of leaving New Zealand with the Third Reinlorcements. He was a prominent cricketer, footballer, and swimmer, havmg rejiresented both Havvkes Bay and Maryborough in representative cricket, besides -being a keen volunteer. The deceased officer leaves a widow and three young children. One of his brothers is with the Alain Expeditionary Force, and another is in camp at Trentham. Captain Gouiding was captain of the Victoria College Cadets, and took a keen interest in all the college sports. He was highly esteemed by both masters and boys. CAPTAIN AIORTON. Captain A. a. Morton, N.Z.S.C. (reported missmg on Gallipoli on Alay 12) is a son ot Air W. E. Aiorton. Greentane, Auckland, and is 33 years oi age. Pie lias been actively associated with military work lor the past 17 years, and holds both the New Zealand long service medal and the Queen’s medal with five clasps' for service in Soutn Africa. At the age of 18 he joined the Sixth Contingent, and took part in the operations in the Transvaal, Orange River Colony, Natal, and Cap? Colony. Upon returning to New Zealand he joined the A Battery Field Artillery, Auckland, and passed through all ranks. Upon the introduction of territorial training in 1911, Captain Morton was given a commission on the Staff Corps, and appointed Officer Commanding No. 2 Area Group, with headquarters at Paeroa. In 1813 fie was transferred to the command of No. 1 Group, Auckland City and suburbs, and on the outbreak of war left for Palmerston North in order to superintend mobilisation of the training camp there. Captain Morton left with the Alain Expeditionary Force as staff captain to the Infantry Brigade. While in Egypt he was offered command of the Maori Contingent, but refused promotion in order to go into tho firing line. LIEUTENANTS. Lieutenant A. E._ Conway, whose bravery at the Dardanelles was referred to in recent cable messages, is a Recfton boy, 24 years of age, who before his enlistment was on the staff of the Magistrate’s Court at Greymouth. He has always been a very keen Cadet and Territorial, and had passed his examination for a captain’s commission. When war broke out no joined the 13th Regiment under Alajor Cribb, and went away with the Main Expeditionary Force. He was later asked to join the machine-gun section under Captain Henderson, which he did. Not only was Lieutentnt Conway a keen soldier, but he was of a studious disposition, and was highly esteemed by, all who knew him on the West Coast and in Christchurch. Lieutenant S. W. Paine, New Zealand Engmeers (killed) was educated at tho Wellesley Street Public School and the Auckland Grammar School, and was actively connected with the military forces for the last eight years. Ho threw up his commission in the No. 3 Company Engineers, and left for the front as a sapper, but shortly after his arrival in Egypt he was given a commission in the 18th Divisional Field Company, New Zealand Engineers (a now company formed from New Zealanders from Home and reinforcements from New Zealand). He was 24 years of age. Lieutenant Thomas Gerald Norman Screaton was born in Leicester, England, and was educated at the Wyggeston Grammar School. It was intended that he fthould enter the Naval College at Greenhithe, but this was later found to be impossible. Sir Thomas Sutherland presented him with a bursary at Christ’s College, Horsham. Later, in 1908, he came to Now Zealand, and since then he has been on the staff at the Wilson’s Portland Cement Company’s works "t Warkworth. Lieutenant Champion, who is reported as wounded, is a member of tho Auckland Battalion. having enlisted there. He came from Christchurch, and is well known in Dunedin. Ho is a nephew of Air E. H. Lough (of St. Clair) and of Air Justice Stringer, and a brother of Miss Aimec Champion, of St. Clair. . NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. Sergeant-major Laffcy (killed in action) was a native of Otago, and was born at Lawrence. He received most of his early education at the Christian Brothers School in Dunedin, and was subsequently employed as a cabinetmaker by Air J. J. Marlow. On the initiation of the present defence scheme he joined the Territorials, and was made a sergeant in A Company 4th (Otago) Regiment. About 18 months ago he was promoted to the position of sergeantmajor, and joined the Permanent Staff of the local Defence Headquarters. He was subseOjuently transferred to the Southland disftjfict, and enlisted In the First Expedi-

tionary Force with the Invercargill detachment. our Oamaru correspondent imorrns us that .Mrs M'Lardy has received word that her husband, Sergeant-major AT Lardy, has been killed in act.cn. Sergeant-major ATLard.v was a Scotchman, anti was in the Imperial Army before coming to New Zealand, tie was in the Gordon highlanders, and fought with them at Dargai heights and m South Africa, being in Ladysmith when it was besieged. At the inception of the now defence scheme he joined the New Zealand Permanent Stall, and was posted to Oamaru as area sergeant-major. At the formation of the Expeditionary Force ho was posted to the 14th (Southland) Coinpany as sergeant-major. Sergeant-major M'Liflfdy was married in Oamaru, and leaves a widow and two children, one of whom was born after he left for the Iront.

A Press Association telegram from Wellington states that Quartermaster-sergeant Joseph George Faulkner (New Zealand Field Artillery Brigade), whoso death from toxemia is announced, was 23 years of ago, and a native of Napier. Ho was a son of Mr George Faulkner, of the W ellington City tramways department, formerly of the firm of Faulkner and Sons, coacbbuiJders, Napier, and a nephew of Messrs Ballinger, of Wellington. After completing his education he joined the staff of the Wellington Gas Company. For some years ho was in the Karori Rifle Club, and was the first of its members to enlist. Ho was a first-class shot, and last year won the Colonial Ammunition Cup, with the fine score of 101 out of a poss.blo 105. He was a member of the contingent which represented the dominion at the King s coronation Sergeant Richard A. Bcdcn (killed in action) wjis the older son of Mr and Mrs W. F. Bodon, of Sydney street, Wellington. Ho had studied law with Messrs APCallum and Co., of Blenheim, and was just at the outset of his career when the war broke out. He enlisted in the mounted infantry, and was appointed sergeant. His mother is well known in parliamentary circles, and with Mrs Malcolm Ross enjoys the distinction of being one of two lady press representatives in the gallery. Her father was one of the pioneer Hawke’s Bay runholders. Subinspector Broberg is a cousin of the late Sergeant Bodcn, who was as fine a lad as one could wish to meet. Mr William Smyth has received news from the Minister of Defence (says cur Oamaru correspondent) that his son. Sergeant Samuel Baldwin Smyth, was killed in action at tho Dardanelles between April 26 and April 30. Sergeant Smyth, who was 22 years of age, was born and educated in Oamaru, and after completing his course at the Waitaki High School he entered the service of the local branch of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, but relinquished his position to assist in his father’s business as grocer and baker. Sergeant Smyth was a keen volunteer, both as a Cadet and in tho Territorials, in which he rose to the rank of sergeant. When the call for service at the front was made lie promptly responded, and left with the 10th (North Otago) Company of tho Main Expeditionary Force. He was well'known, both as a cricketer and footballer, and was an active member of all the societies connected with tho Bajitist Church. Much sympathy is felt for the parents, who have a second son serving at the front with the Wellington Battalion. News of the death of Sergeant Joseph Kennedy Brooks, second son of Air Joseph Brooks, Lawrence, which occurred in action at the Dardanelles on Alay 2, reached Lawrence on Sunday night, and created quite a gloom in tno commun.ty. The announcement was made by tne Rev. Air Button at tne opening of the service at Holy Trinity Church, and as a mark of respect to deceased and his parents, who belong to this congrc-gat.on ; the service was of a memorial nature, special hymns being sun.g and part of ttio burial service read. The deceased was a native oi Lawrence, and w 7 as educated at the local District High School. On completing his education he entered the head office of the Postal Department at Wellington. He- took an interest in '.territorial training, and when the call came for our Expeditionary Force he immediately responded, leav.ng with the main body. He was a fine type of young fellow, and his loss will be deeply regretted not only by those akin to him, but by a very wide circle of friends. Ho is the fourth ex-Lawrence boy wffo lias fallen fighting tor Jx.ng and country. Sergeant D. S.. Alunro (killed in action) was a son of Air Sinclair' Alunro, of 21 Selwyn street, North-East A 7 alley, and was 19 years 8 months of ago. At the time of the outbreak of war he was employed as a printer by Alessrs Stone, Son, and Co., and had only about 10 months more to servo to finish his time at the trade. Volunteering for service with the Expeditionary Force, he vvas attached as a sergeant to A -ompany, 4th (Otago) Regiment, of the Otago Infantry Battalion. Sergeant Alunro received the greater part of his education at the NorthEast Valley School, and also attended the Normal School for a time. In the old Engl neer Cadets ho held the rank of sergeant, and later he was appointed colour-sergeant instructor of the North-East Valley Senior Cadets. Sergeant Alunro was also a member of the St. Kilda Harriers,.and held two badges for attendance at runs. Armourer-sergeant Arthur Frederick Varcoe was the youngest son of Air Josiah Varcoe, APAlastcr street, Invercargill. He was born in Invercargill, and was about 29 years of age. He was educated at the Middle School. Prior to enlisting ho carried on business as a gunsmith. He was an active member of the Y.AI.C.A. Harriers. His brother, Private Wesley Earl Varcoe, who accompanied him to tho front, was previously reported to have been killed in action on May 8. Air C. W. Kent, town clerk, Oamaru, has received a telegram from tho Alinister of Defence that his son. Lancesergeant Forester Charles Kent, has b'-en killed in action at the Dardanelles on Alay 2. Lance-sergeant Kent, was not 19 years of age, was born in Alclbourno (says our Oamaru correspondent), but spent his earlier boyhood in Dunedin, being a pfupil successively at the Arthur Street and Kaikorai Schools. He finished his primary course at Oamaru South School, where he gained his proficiency certificate and entered the Waitaki High School. Having completed his course, he entered tho service of the National Mortgago and Agency Company. He was enthusiastic in military matters, and was a sergeant of tho Semor Cadets when ho enlisted in the Main Body of the Expeditionary Force, with which no loft as a private, attaining his three stripes in Eirvnt. Ho wes a splendid stamp of young follow, admired by all, and sincere sympathy is felt with his bereaved parents.

Corporal B. V. Dillon (late private), wounded at the Dardanelles, was born at Blackstonc Hill, Central Otago, on April 25, 1893. Ho, therefore, received Ins baptism of fire on his 22nd birthday. He received his primary education at Blackstono Kill and Kycburn Diggings Schools, and subsequently at the Otago Boys’ High School, after leaving which ho entered the warehouse of Messrs Ross and Glcndining. Not caring for town life ho applied for, and received, a position in the Menzics Ferry Cheese Factory, where he was employed when war bioho out. He at once volunteered. and left for the front with the Main Expeditionary Force. While in Egypt ho was promoted to the rank of corporal. His older brother, Owen, well known in harrier and rowing circles, is also at the front. The latest cable advice received on Tuesday night advises that Corporal Ddlon has rejoined his unit. Corporal Vincent J. B. Hall, whose death from wounds was reported a few days ago, was a master at the New Plymouth High School (says the Taranaki Herald). He was the eldest son of Mr Thomas Hall, District Land Registrar at Auckland, and one of his three brothers, Private Lionel W. B. Hall, is also with the New Zealand Expeditionary Forces. Corporal Hall had a very fine scholastic career. Ho was educated at toe Napier Boys’ High School, where he was “dux” for more than one year, and then proceeded to Victoria College, whore ho was successful in obtaining the M.A. degree at a very early age. He was subsequently appointed to the local High School, and continued there until the outbreak of war, when he offered his services to the Empire, recognising this course to bo the duty of every man not bound bjf circumstances. He was a very capable and popular teacher, and took a very keen interest in coaching the boys in their shooting. Of a quiet and unassuming disposition, ho was beloved by his pupils and all who came in touch with him.

Corporal Frederick Robert Fulton, of tho Wellington Mounted Regiment, reported wounded at the Dardanelles, is a nephew of Mr Fred Fulton, formerly well known as a cricketer in Dunedin. His father, Air W. W. Fulton, of Taihape, is the third son of tho late Captain George Fulton, of the Royal Engineers, who was killed at the siege of Lucknow. Colonel Harry Fulton, D. 5.0., now at Trcntham, is another cousin.

Corporal Richard C. Chilman, who was killed in action at the Dardanelles on May 2, was the third and youngest son of Mrs Louisa Chilman, Teviot street, Invercargill, and the late Mr Edward Chilman, who was Collector of Customs at various centres in Now Zealand, and a grandson of the late Captain Clare, well-known as harbourmaster at Invercargill. Corporal Chilman was 25 years of age, and was highly popular. For some years he was engaged with Messrs Thomson and Bridger, and left, that firm to join Messrs J. Man son and Sons, with whom he remained till he enlisted with the First Reinforcements. Corporal Chilman was an enthusiastic Territorial, and when he enlisted he held the rank of acting quarter-master-sergeant Corporal Charles F. Griffith (missing) is the second son of Mr N. E. Griffith, of Te Tua. He is 39 years of age, and prior to enlistment worked on his father’s farm. He was always an enthusiastic volunteer, and enrolled immediately upon the first call for men being made. Corporal J. A. Russell (wounded) is the well known Zingari-R’chmond Football three-quarter, who also played five-eighths at tim°s for his club. He was one of the best all-round backs the Zingari had had for years. He left here with the Main Force. His football career is well known to followers of the game hcre._ He replaced Alexander, the University wing three-quarter, when the latter was injured in the match against the Maori team a few years ago, and was also a member of the last Otago team that toured the goldfields. Corporal Russell was educated at the Gcoige Street School, and he afterwards attended the_ Otago Boys’ High School. Before leaving for the front he was in the employ of Messrs Donald Reid and Co. for eight years as auctioneer’s clerk. He is the son of Mr John Russell, of George street north, and a very popular young man. Corporal T. G. Reid, who is reported missing, is the eldest son of Mr W. G. Reid, of North-East Valley. Strange as it may appear, a cablegram was received in Dunedin early in May reporting him wounded, and two cablegrams were subsequently received by his parents stating that he was progressing favourably. A cablegram received on June 13, however, reports Corporal Roid as missing, between May 1 and May 23. It can be readily understood that the information which has just come to hand is in the nature of a double shock to his parents, who have evidently been receiving cablegrams which must have referred to another Reid. Lance-corporal Charles Vernon M‘Don a Id, of the Wellington Infantry, recently killed in action at the Dardanelles, was a Dunedin boy, being a son of the late Mr A. W. M'Donald, woolbroker, of this city. He was an ex-member of the B Battery, and sailed with the Main Expeditionary Force. Before enlisting ho was in the service of the Bank of Now Zealand as teller at the Marton branch. Lance-corporal Charles Alexander Fraser (killed in action), a son of Mr Alexander Fraser, of Montpellier, was born in Australia, and arrived in Wellington with his parents some 16 years ago. He came to Dunedin some three years ago, and was engaged as town traveller with Messrs P. rL-.y-man and Co., and was extremely popular with his colleagues on the staff. Prior to coming to Dunedin he took a keen interest in sport. PRIVATES. Private William Mawhinncy, of the 16th (North Auckland) Regiment, Expeditionary Force, Advance Party (reported wounded), was born at Wedderbum on December 4, 1890, and is the only son of the late Mr Thomas Mawhinney, farmer. He was educated at the Arthur Street (School, and afterwards followed farming. lie was in Auckand when men were called for, and quickly volunteered, hence his being in the Auckland Battalion. Ho has a sister in Auckland, and one in Dunedin. Private T. J. Greenfield, who is reported missing, is a son of Mr Joseph Greenfield, of Te Anau House, Lake To Anau, and is 28 years of age. He received his education at the North-East Valley School. lie served for seven years in the Dunedin Navals, and was champion rifle shot of the company in 1908-09, and hold the challenge bolt in that period. He also won numerous other trophies. He was also a member of the Kiwi Rifle Club, and during this membership was reserve champion rifle shot at

the Otago Rifle Association Easter meeting. At the outbreak of the war two brothers Greenfield enlisted, and were attached to the 4th Otago Rociment. Iho other brother, Joseph William, recently returned to the dominion invalided from Cairo. . , Sapper T. A. Bradley (Field Engineers), wounded, is the fourth son of Mr and Mrs Bradley, who reside in 18 Wellington street, Linwood, Christchurch, and is a brother of Captain W. 0. Bradley, at present on the staff at Trcntham Prior to joining the Main Expeditionary Force ho was on the telegraph staff at_ Tirnaru, where hc_ was a great favourite with all who knew him. He was one of the first to volunteer when the war broke out. Ho was one of the Eights! Contingent, which went to South Africa, being then only 13 years of ago. Private Joseph Wendell Borcham, whose name appears in the list of those dead, was a son of Mr Stephen Borcham, of Dunedin. He was educated at St. Patrick’s Scnool, Waimato, and afterwards became a fireman on the Govcn ment Railways. Ho was stationed in Dunedin, and played football with the Locomotive Wednesday team. A number of years ago ho joined the service of the Union Steam Ship Company as boatswain’s mate, and then entered the New South Wales railwav service, but returned to Dunedin about four years ago, and some time afterwards joined one of the trawlers. He was a keen boxer, and will bo remembered as a lightweight. He was one of those who may be relied upon to have “done his bit.”

Private Robert C. Mackio (killed in action at the Dardanelles) was lor the 12 months before he left for the war in Mr _ J. Dochcrty’s. employ in Dunedin. He joined the Canterbury Infantry shortly after the outbreak of war, in Tirnaru. He was a member of the Mornington Wednesday Association Football Club, for which he played m the half-back line, and ho was chosen to represent the Otago Wednesday Association in its representative team, but having enlisted, ho was unable to travel to Invercargill. The many Wednesday playeis who knew him, express their deepest sympathy to his relatives. Ho belonged Glasgow Volunteers, and oamo to New ZjQQland about two years ago. Private Stewart, who left New Zealand with the Second Reinforcements, was born at Naspby. Ho was educated at the Naseby District School, after leaving which he was) employed m the blacksmithing trade. Deceased, who was an enthusiastic footballer and cricketer, was very popular, and the news of his death will bo received with regret by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Trooper William Harold Hay, Canterbury Mounteds (killed), was the only son of tho late Mr Wm Hay, Tirnaru, farmer, and was bom in Christchurch. Ho was educated at the Totara Valley School, and later at the Tirnaru High School, and on war being declared enlisted with the Main Expeditionary Force. one of Sir lan Hamilton’s orderlies on tho day the General reviewed the troops. Private Arthur Toms, who was killed with the Nelson Company of the Canterbury Infantry Battalion, was born at Coal Creek Flat 'in 1878, and resided in that locality until about two years ago, when he removed to Nelson. Ho took part in the Suez Canal fight, and was a member of tho platoon in which New Zealand lost her first man. Private Ham. Until joining the forces Private Toms had always followed fruit-farming.

Private Douglas W. Gray, Wellington Infantry, who was killed in action on May 8, was the fourth son of Mr Samuel Gray, Ranfurly street, Feilding, and was born at Colyton 23 years ago. He took a keen interest in military work, and when the war broke out was one of the first to enlist. Private William Baxter • Morrison, who died' in Alexandria Hospital on May 15, from wounds received in the Dardanelles, was Lorn at Springburn, in the Ashburton County, and attended the public school there, and the Ashburton High School. After leaving school he was employed by Messrs Nieol Bros, for three years, when he joined the staff of the National Mortgage Company, and was in its employ until volunteering for tho First Expeditionary Forces. He was a lad of a nappy and most obl.ging disposition, and at the time of his death was 24 years of aga The late Private Robert James APCall, Otago Infantry (killed), was tho fourth son of Mr J. W. M‘Call, of York Bay, Wellington. He was born in Blenheim in 1884, and the family sotlcd in Palmerston North shortly afterwards. Deceased was a pupil at Terrace End School, and after leaving‘school joined his father’s plumbing business, and later was engaged in a similar business with his brother, Mr. J. M‘Call, until ho went away with the Second Reinforcements of the Expeditionary Force in December, being drafted to the Otago Infantry Battalion. Tho late Private M'Call was well known in football circles as a member of the old Kai Toa Club, and later of the Orientals. He possessed many Stirling, comradely qualities, and a bright, kindly nature, which made him very popular with a wide circle of friends and acquaintances, who will hear the sad nows of his death with genuine sorrow, tempered only by the knowledge that ho gave his life cheerfully and ungrudgingly at his country’s call. Private John S. Lloyd, Canterbury (killed), was born at Templeton, Canterbury, and educated at the Ohoka Public School. Prior to the war ho worked on his father’s farm, and was an enthusiastic member of tho mounted troops. He has a brother, Private D. P. Lloyd, also at the Dardanelles.

Private George Thomas Hayes, killed in action, was a member of the .2nd (South Canterbury) Company of the Canterbury Infantry Battalion, and was the older son of Lieutenant Thomas Hayes, V.D., R.L. (late Ashburton Rifles). He was born on May 18, 1894, and was educated at the Ashburton Borough School, which institution ho left ns dux in 1907. He continued his studies with the International Correspondence School and Ashburton Technical School, in connection with which he was taking a course in architecture. He was an enthusiast! Territorial and a member of the Ashburton Miniature Rifle Club, of which he was a champion shot. At the time of his death ho was a member of the Oddfellows’ Lodge, and was held in groat esteem by all who know him.

Trooper John Jackson, of the Wellington Mountocls (killed), was an Australian bybirth, but had resided for a number of years in Wanganui, where he was well and favourably known. Ho took a great interest in boxing. Bugler James W. Ferguson (wounded, and now in hospital in was educated at the Forbury School, and is 22 years

of ago. He served his apprenticeship with the Dunedin limber Company as a joiner. He was a member of the Dunedin Football Club, and served for five years with the Dunedin Highland Rifles as bugler. He volunteered for active service at the first call. He worked at Mr F. J. Carter’s box lactory for 12 months previous to leaving for active service. Word has just been received, also, that his brother, Bugler J. A. Ferguson, has been reported missing. Bugler John A. Ferguson was educated at the Forbury School, and is 21 years of age. He served his apprenticeship with Messrs Hogg and Co. as a joiner. He served three years with <cthe Dunedin City Guards as bugler, and was sergeant-bugler in tiio 4th (Otago Regiment) Co-st Deiei.ca. He volunteered for active service at the first call.

Private F. F. Adamson, who is reported as being among the missing, is a son of the late Mr James Adamson, of Orepuki, Southland, and a nephew of Mr D. L. Adamson, of Castle street, Dunedin. He was educated at the Southland Boys’ xiigh School and the Otago University, and his scholastic career was marked by many brilliant achievements. He was a young man of very great promise, marked ' ability, and was extremely popular both at school and at the University, which he entered as the holder of a senior national scholarship. When this expired ho gained a Tinlino scholarship in English, and in 1914 ho took his M.A. degree.; At the time of his departure ho was engaged on the teaching staff of the Ashburton High School. Private A. French (killed in action among the Canterbury Battalion) was a son of Mr R. A. French, of Littlcbourne, Roslyn. Until recently he was employed in the Dunedin Post Office, and was very well known in this city, especially in athletic circles. He was a prominent member of the ZingariRichmond Football Club and the Otago Yacht Club, having sailed the Eileen. He also took a very keen interest in the affairs of the Dunedin Pipc> Band, in which he held the position of sergeant. Some time, ago he was transferred to Christchurch, and later to Westport, and h’s death will be regretted by many friends in these places as well as in Dunedin. Private French was at one time a prominent harrier in Dunedin, and was one of first to win the Port Chalmers-Dunedm Road Race.

Private F. A. Mellor, of the Otcgo Infantry Battalion (killed in action between April 26 and April 30), was the only son of Mr Thos. Mellor, a well-known employee of the U.S.S. Company, in whose employ the deceased also was prior to his departure for the front. Ho was a native of Dunedin, and was educated at the Mornington School. Ho was one of the first volunteers to enter camp, and was in his 24th year. Private James Oswald Ross (killed in action) was a son of Mrs Ross, of Mandeville. He was about 21 years of age, and joined, with his brother, the first New Zealand force. (This brother has since been reported as dangerously ill from pneumonia.) Another brother went from Dunedin on Saturday to join the reinforcements at Trentham, while still another brother tried to enlist with an Australian corps, but could not pass the medical test. One of the dead soldier’s nine brother is Mr A. C. Ross, the Government dairy produce grader stationed in Dunedin. His father died about 12 months ago. He was for many years head shepherd at the Waimea Plains Station, and afterwards took up a farm at Mandeville.

Private Arthur John William Munden (missing) was well known in trade circles in Dunedin. He learnt the plumbing trade somewhat late in life, and a couple of years ago invented an automatic “street alarm" apparatus which was under offer to the city tramways. Prior to learning the plumbing trade Private Munden was interested in the bicycle business. Ho was a successful rider on the track in the days of the cycling boom, and was a prominent member of the now defunct Otago Cycling Club. Mr J. M. Muir, of the firm of Messrs Ross and Muir, is a brother-in-law of the missing soldier.

Private Ambrose Falconer (missing) was a well-known Otago footballer; and representod Otago as a wing forward against Canterbury ajjd Southland in 1908. He was a member of the Pirates first fifteen, and later joined the Alhambra Club. Ho then shifted to Oamaru, and resided there for some years. He was captain of the North Otago team which played against a University team at Oamaru last year. Private Falconer was a splendidly-built man, and could be thoroughly depended on to take his full share of any rough-and-ready work that might be going.

When Private J. L. Wildermoth enlisted in Invercargill he was a member of the staff of the Bank of New Zealand. He went to Invercargill from JVRthven (Canterbury). He was 26 years of age and single, and was a well-known hockey player. Private Roy inglis (reported missing) was a son of Mrs Inglis, of Gore, and the late Mr Inglis, who was manager of the old meat preserving works at Croydon Siding. After leaving school Private Inglis took up the printing trade, and joined the staff of the now defunct Southern Standard at Gore. He afterwards went to learn farming, at which occupation he was engaged when he enlisted for the front. He is a brother of Mr C. M. Inglis, of the Invercargill staff of the Bank of New Zealand Private Stanford Strang was the son of the late Mr Daniel Strang and Mrs M. A. Strang, of Don street, Invercargill. He was born in 1891, and joined the main body of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force. He was educated at the Middle School, Invercargill, and was closely concerned in Presbyterian Church work, being a prominent member of the First Church Bible class, besides which he was a valuable member of the . Shakespeare Club. For some time he took an active part in the Y.M.O.A. Harriers Club, and was an enthusiastic runner. Some time prior to enlisting ho was manager of Messrs Masters and Sons’ Win ton business, but latterly he took up n position in the stationery business of Mr M. Hyndman, Invercargill . . Private Samuel Gordon (missing) is a son of Mrs Elizabeth Gordon, Bowmont street, Invercargill. He was born at Woodend, and was employed there for a number of years as a bushman. He was prominent at the sports gatherings in Southland in wood chopping and sawing competitions. Some time ago he went to the West Coast, and it was there he joined the Expeditionary Force Private John Darragh (missing) is th© youngest member of n well-known West Plains family. He was a promising Rugby footballer, and played last season in the Waikiwi Club’s Senior Fifteen. . Private Ambrose Leonard Ward (killed m action) was the only son of Mr A. Ward, 85 Melbourne street, and was 20 years of age. Ho was educated at the Kensington and Forbury Schools, and was employed at the Rail-

way ‘Workshops when the Expeditionary Force was raised. Private Ward, who was a Territorial, immediately joined tho South Otago Company ot the Otago infantry Battalion, and lett with the main body. Ho was a member of tho Alhambra and Southern Football Clubs. Private E. G. Cochrane, Canterbury Infantry Battalion (killed), was the second son of Mrs D. Cochrane, well-known in Invercargill business circles. He was 24 years ot age, and went to Christchurch about three years ago, when the firm in whose employ he was (M issrs Wright, Stephenson, and Co.) opened a branch of their business in that city. Private Cochrane, who was of a very genial disposition, quickly made himself very popular in several circles in Christchurch. He was a member of the Christchurch Football Club, the Rod-and-Black Association, and tho New Brighton burt Club. When the Main Expeditionary Force was raised he joined the A Company of the Canterbury Infantry Battalion. Private W. A. Barnhill, who died of gunshot wounds, was a native of Southland, having come from the Taramoa district. He carried on business as a hairdresser and tobacconist for many years. He took a prominent part in volunteering, being a member of the City Guards for about live years prior to the disbanding of that corps. Wnen the Territorial scheme came into operation he served for a time. He was a member ot the Southern Football Chib, and was a keen follower of football, and a member of the Orange Lodge. Private W. G. Selby (killed in action) was a son of the late Mr Selby, first assistant in the Middle School, and of Mrs Selby, Grace street, Invercargill. Ho was a school teacher by profession. Ho was an enthusiastic Territorial, and was among the first to volunteer for service. Private Walter M’Quarrie, who has been wounded, is a son of Mr Donald M‘Quarne, who is in business as a blacksmith in Invercargill. He was educated at the South School, and at tho time of his departure with the Expeditionary Force ho was engaged at clerical work in his father s employ. . . Private Robert A. Galt, who is missing, is the son of Mr James Galt, manager foi Messrs Reid and Gray in Invercargill.He was traveller for that firm for some time prior to nrocecding to the front. Private Donald M'Phee, who has been killed in action, was a sawyer at Perry s Round Hill mill. Private Joseph William Butler, who is missing, was a bushman at Orepuki, and for a time was .employed at Stewart Island. He was a son of the late Mr Joseph Butler. Private E. Dutton, who is missing, was a mill hand at Colao Bay. Private W. Rouse was a prominent oarsman, and won several races at Bluff, Invercargill, and Port Chalmers as a member of the Awarua Junior Four crew, the whole of whom are now at the front. He was an enthusiastic Territorial in the Bluff Company. He was a fisherman by occupation, and was 25 years of age. , Private W. Cantrick was a member ot the Bluff Territorials, and a fisherman by oc*, pupation. For a time he was engaged m tishing at Port Pegasus (Stewart Island). He was 25 years of aue. 1 Private C- Drake. was an oysterman and fisherman at Bluff, and at one time was employed at the Ocean Beach freezing works. Sortly before the war broke out ho was fishing at Dunedin, but ho went back to Bluff-to enlist with his brother, Private W. Drake, who has been dangerously wounded. Private Drake is one of nine grandsons of Mrs J. Drake who are serving at the front. , ' ' , , Trooper David A. Jordan (reported wounded) is a married man his wife residing with her mother, Mrs Hammon, Melbourne street, South Dunedin. He was formerly employed at Messrs Shlei’s brickworks, and joined the Southland Mounted Rifles, leaving with the Main Body. Private A, limes, ol the Bth (Southland) Regiment, was one of the very first men wounded at the Dardanelles. His relatives at Port Chalmers received a cablegram stat- . ing that his injuries were of a severe nature, and a day or two ago a further message to Mrs Innes stated that Private limes had been invalided to Now Zealand. Private Edward Franks (missing) is a son of Mr T. A. Franks, of A venal. He is 21 years of age, and was born in Invercargill. Ho was educated at the Park and WaiJiopai Schools. Prior to enlisting ho was employed in Mr Prentice’s tailoring establishment in Invercargill. Ho was an active member of tho Avenal Boating Club, the Avcnal Swimming Club, the Avenal Boxing Chib, and of the Waikiwi Football Club. Private Ernest Oscar Heads (missing) is 21 years of age, and is a son of Mr George Heads, a membbr of the well-known livery Stable firm of Messrs Heads and Hill. Ho was born in Invercargil, and was educated ,at the Park School. Prior to enlisting ho was employed in Mr Nisbct’s Invercargill coach factory. Private Peter O'Connor, who was killed in action, was about 23 years of age, and was a son of Mr Andrew O’Connor, Otatara Bush. At the time he volunteered for the front he was in the employ of Mr James Macalister, engineer, qualifying as a fitter. He was held in the highest esteem by his employer and fellow-workers. Mr Macalister states that tho deceased was one of the best workmen he had over had. He was quiet and unassuming. All his previous associates feel keenly his demise. Lance-corporal J. Hand, who is reported as killed in action, belonged to tho Milton district, and was over 30 jeais of age. He enlisted at Mataura, where ho was employed at tho freezing works for many years. He was a member of the Mataura Football Club, and the Mataura Anglers’ Club. Private B. Cullen, who is reported as mission- is a eon of Mr and Mrs P. S. Cullen, He was educated at Goro schools, end was amongst the first batch to offer his BC prfvato A. W. Wilson (killed in action) was a son* of Mrs Murdoch. Ho was between 21 and 22 .years of age, and was a keen Territorial. He followed the occupation of\a seaman, and had travelled widely, Ihnl- latterly ho worked on a cutter working * In the Straits. Ho left in one of the early contingents. . , , Private Victor Gardiner, who is reported to have died of wounds at Birmingham, was employed in the country in Southland prior to enlisting*. Ho was. a personal in end of Armourer-sergeant Varcoe, who is also included in the casualty bet, and enlisted with him for the front. . , . Private Robert Paton Henderson, who .3 reported missing, is the second son of Mr J. A. Henderson, of Kensington. He was educated at the Kensington School. Previous to leaving for the front he was employed bv Messrs S. Aburn and Sons, where he was serving his apprenticeship as a carpenter. lie was a member of the Dunedin Engineers, from which he enlisted in tho

Otago Infantry with the 2nd Reinforcements. Ho was an ex-member of the fct. Kiida Harriers and a member of the Zin-gari-Richmond Football Club. Much regret \vas expressed in Mosgiel at the news that Private John Findlay, son of Mr Robt. Findlay, Church street, had fallen on the battlefield at the Dardanelles. Flags were flown from the business places as a tribute to his memory. Deceased was born at Waimate in 1875, and was educated at North Taicri School, under the late Mr G. B. Anderson. Ho served in the sth and Bth Contingents of the South African war. Since then he worked on the railway. Ho joined the Main Expeditionary Force at Dunedin in September. Private George Albert Hooper was 23 years of ago, and an ex-member of the Caversham School. He was a blacksmith at Waiwera South when ho joined the South Otago Company of the Otago Infantry Battalion, main body. His next-of-kin is Mrs R. Joyce (his sister), who resides at 35 Fitzroy street, Caversham. Trooper William Semple (killed in action) was 19 years old. He was rejected in Dunedin on tho age limit, but so keen was he to get to tho front that he again applied at Timaru, where he was engaged in farming pursuits, was accepted, and joined the Second Reinforcements with the Canterbury Battalion. Ho is the son of Mr Alex. Semple, shepherd, of Lowborn Ferry. The deceased has a brother, Alick, in the postal service in Trentham camp, who has enlisted. Another brother in Wellington has passed the medical examination preliminary to enlisting. Private Josiah James Salter, who is reported as having been killed in action, was a son of the late Martin and Catherine Salter, old residents of Port Chalmers. Deceased, who was 38 years of age, was born at Port Chalmers, and received his education there. He was engaged on the railway service at the Port, and whilst there was a member of the Port Chalmers Navals. He was working at Balfour (Southland) when the call for enlistment came, and he joined tho main bony, A younger brother lost his life in the South African war.

Bugler Martin O’Brien (missing) is tho only son of Mr J. A. O’Brien, tailor, Dowling street. Pie was only 17-g years of ago when he joined the main force, and went into camp at Tahiina Park. Pie attended the Christian Brothers' School, and while there attained more than an average reputation as an athlete, winning a number of the school championships. He was a sergeant in the Senior Cadets, but owing to his height and all-round sturdy build ho was transferred to the B Battery. He had-only been with the battery three weeks when he enlisted with the main force. He was an active member of the Pacific Harriers. At the time of his enlistment ho was working with his father as an apprentice to the tailoring trade. Private Hubert Fair Pink, killed in action at the Dardanelles, was born at Lovell’s Flat, and was 25 years of age. Ho was educated at the Lovell’s Flat and Waitahuna primary schools, and at the Lawrence District High School. He hod been engaged in the traffic department of the Government railways, and was stationed at Dunedin, residing with his parents at Caversham. Disliking a transfer to Auckland, ho resigned from the service, and took up labouring employment at Timaru, where he joined tho Canterbury Infantry Battalion on the first call for men, and left with the Main Expeditionary Force. He was a good, all-round athlete and footballer. LATE TEOOPER STEELE.The news that Trooper James Walter Steele, son of Mrs Ada Steel, Factory road, Mosgiel,* had died of wounds received at the Dardanelles, caused quite a gloom in Mosgicl yesterday, when flags were flown as a tribute of respect. While on the local Post Office staff he was a very obliging and capable officer. EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY. MESSAGE FROM THE HON J. ALLEN. Plis Worship the Mayor (Mr J. J. Clark) received the following telegram from tho Hon. J. Allen on Sunday; In the casualty lists this morning the Otago Battalion shows considerable losses in killed from April 26 to June 2, and missing on May 15, and from May 1 to May 23 —namely, killed 61 and missing 93. My sincere sympathy is with all those in Dunedin and Otago who have suffered loss or who are in anxiety about the missing. It may be some relief to the anxious ones to know that international law makes provision for treatment of prisoners of war —namfcly, they must bo humanely treated and given the same food, quarters, and clothing as the captors’ troops. Information regarding prisoners of war is to bo furnished by a. bureau formed in each belligerent State, and prisoners are to be repatriated as eoon as possible after peace. In communications which I have received from Egypt it is stated that Turkish prisoners say that prisoners are being well treated in Turkey. I most earnestly hope that reassuring news may come to us soon about tho missing. To those who have suffered loss it will bo some Consolation that those near and dear to thorn died in the very noblest of causes—the death they would have selected had the choice been with them. —J. allen". JOTTINGS. Corporal Stanley Kinder; a member of the 12th Regiment, Otago M.R., Main Body Expeditionary Force, returned to his homo in Balclutha on Tuesday night, having been invalided from Egypt (says tho Free Press). Corporal Kinder came over in the Wimmora from Melbourne, along with some 42 other invalided Now Zealanders. The following cable, addressed to. us from Alexandria, came to hand on SatnryD. Ilealy, Jack Shortal, Dominie Walls, Bert Perry, Arthur Perry, Stuart M‘Donnld —nil well. —J. iShortal. Mr E. Pilling, of Milburn. has received cabled news that his_ son George Pilling, an old Otago University student, is lit and well at tho Dardanelles. On Monday the flags on many buildings .jn tho city were flown at half-mast as a silent, bub' thoughtful, tribute to the large number of our soldiers who have fallen at the Dardanelles.