AUSTRALIAN CASUALTIES

Otago Witness, Issue 3205, 18 August 1915, Page 27

AUSTRALIAN CASUALTIES

SIXTY-THIRD LIST. Killed in Action. —Thirteen. Died of Wounds. —One officer and 21 men (including H. Williamson, a New Zealander). Died from Illness. —Eight. Wounded. —Four officers and 111 men (including C. Maule and T. A. Ryan, in the hospital at Malta; E. A. Coombe and M. Scott (.Xew Zealanders). 111.—Fourteen officers and 500 men (including Sergeant C. A. Tesohner, Corporal X. C. Bannin, Lance-corporal J. Fryday, Privates 11. Lero}'-, C. Chamberlain, and T. J. Jordan, New Zealanders, all in the hospital at Malta). D. L. Matheson, previously reported as wounded on the second occasion, is in the hospital at Malta. SIXTY-FOURTH LIST. Killed in Action.—Two officers and 32 men. Died from Wounds.—Two officers and 12 men, including Private D. Lindsay, a New Zealander. Wounded.—Five officers and 105 men, including the following New Zealanders: —Privates M. Weir, J. P. Black (second occasion), A. Ryan, and F. A. Maitland (both in hospital at Malta), J. Cameron and J. Lockhart (both in hospital in London). Private E. Pollins (previously reported killed in action) is now reported with his unit. SIXTY-FIFTH LIST. KiPed in Action.—Three officers and 13- men. Died of Wounds.—One officers and five men. Died through Illness.—Seven men. Wounded.—Five officers and 115 men (including Sapper CL E. M. Woods, a New Zealander). 111.—The list includes Private A. A. Grant, in the hospital at Ghezireh; Private D. A. Smith, in the hospital at London (New Zealanders). BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. b LIEUT.-COLONEL, A. BAUCHOP, C.M.G. Genuine and widespread regret will be felt at the death of Lieutenant-colonel Arthur Bauch op, C.M.G., which occurred on the 10th mst., as a result of wounds received. A capable and extremely popular officer, and a thorough gentleman, he had a wide circle of friends who will deeply deplore his loss —a loss that has rendered our forces at the front distinctly poorer. Lieutenant-colonel Bauchop was previously reported wounded on July 4, and again a few days ago, but the news of his death came to hand somewhat unexpectedly. His military record was published in these columns at the end of last week, but the following particulars of his career are taken from the Array List: —South African wa», 1900-02 ; Operations in Transvaal, west of Pretoria, August 23 to November, 1900. Operations in Transvaal, November SO, 1900, to July, 1901; August to December, 1901; and April and May, 1902. Operations in the Orange River Colony, July to August, 1901, and December, 1901, to April, 1902. Operations on the Zululand frontier of Natal in September and October, 1901. Mentioned in despatches, London Gazette, April 16, 1901; August 20, 1901; and April 23. 1902. Queen’s Medal with four clasps; King’s Modal with two clasps; C.M.G., March, 1902. Colonel Bauchop was mentioned in despatches on April 16, 1901, August 20, 1901, February 2, 1902, and April 25. 1902. It was stated that at Spitzkop Colonel Bauchop (then captain) had earned the Y. 0.., but as no superior officer had • witnessed his gallant action the distinction was not conferred. lie was a fine all-round athlete, and distinguished himself particularly as a footballer, sculler, and longdistance runner. When war broke out be was given charge of the Otago Mounted Regiment, and apparently held that conn mand until the time of his death. Colonel Bauchop was married about two years ago to Miss M. J. Elder, daughter of Mr LI. R. Elder, of Waikanae, who, with one child, has now to mourn her loss. In I’ort Chalmers, whore Colonel Bauchop was widely and favourably known, the news of his death was received with feelings of deep and genuine regret, and flags were flown at half-mast throughout the town. The people of Port Chalmers in no way failed to show respect to the memory of a man whom all admired and hold in the highest regard. An atmosphere of definite and palpable gloom was caused by the announcement; of Lieutenant-colonel Baucliop’s death, and it, seemed to bo generally felt that the town had lost one who had brought it much honour, and who would undoubtedly have continued to do so_bacl_he been spared to render further service in the interests of his country.

LIEUT.-COLONEL MALONE. Lieutenant-colonel William George Malone (commander of the Wellington Battalion of the New Zealand Expeditionary Eorce at the Dardanelles), who has been killed in action, was born in 1859. He was educated privately in England and France, and arrived in Now Zealand in 1880, serving in the Armed Constabulary Force for two years. He then settled on the land in the Stratford district, and while farming- took up the study of the law, and qualified as a solicitor in 1894. Abandoning farming, ho built up a legal practice, which rapidly extended from Stratford to practically every town in Taranaki. He passed as a barrister in 1899. He was a member of several local bodies, and he always • took a keen interest in defence questions. In 19C0 he was appointed captiin of H Company, 4th Battalion, Wellington (Taranaki) Rifle Volunteers, captain and adjutant in 1903, major in 1905, and lieutenant-colonel commanding the 11th Regiment (Taranaki Rifles) m 1910. He unsuccessfully contested the New Plymouth seat at the by-election in 1907. Two sons —Terence and Edmond Malone —have been serving at Gallipoli, and both have been wounded. A third' —Maurice —is a member of the Sixth Reinforcements, and a fourth—Brian—served in Samoa, and has enlisted again. A daughter—Miss Nora Malone —is nursing with the Red Cross “somewhere in Europe.” and Mrs Malone, it is understood, is at present residing in England. Writing to a friend some little time ago Colonel Malone paid a fine tribute to his men. He wrote: “I love these men of mine—heroes* all, as bravo as brave can be. I am under censor rule, but I must tell you that the Wellington Infantry Regiment has turned out all that one could wish. The men arc splendid, and as brave as they make ’em, being cool and enduring. There are no better soldiers in the world. I cannot tell you all of the great work they have done, and I cannot tell you of the losses. The hardships arc really solid. The men have been fighting night and day ever since April 27 up till, midnight of the 12th inst.” LIEUT.-COLONEL CHAMBERS Major (acting Heat.-col.) Selwyn Chambers, killed in action, was an officer of the Hawke’s Bay Squadron, Wellington Mounted Rifles. He has always taken a prominent part in military matters. He was the eldest son of Mr Mason Chambers, of Havelock North, Hawke’s Bay. The deceased officer, who was educated at Nelson College, was a ■sheep-farmer in Hawke’s Bay, where, although only 28 years of ago, he took an active part in local politics, amongst the offices being that of chairman of one of the branches of the Farmers’ Union. He loft with the main body of the Expeditionary Force. He‘leaves, a wife and one child two years of age. MAJOR STATE AM. Advice has been received that the Minister of Defence has been unofficially informed that Major Frank Hadfiold Statham was killed in action last Sunday week (August 8). Among the Territorials Major Statham was deservedly popular, and although married, he was one of the fust to offer for active service. Major Statham was born in 1879, and after being educated at private schools, went to the Mornington School, and from there to the Otago Boys’ High School. Later ho completed the mining course at Otago University, taking Ins A.O.S.M. degree. He was a mining engineer by profession, although latterly he was associated with his father (Mr C. H. Statham, accountant and auditor, and secretary and treasurer to the Diocese of Dunedin). Major Statham was well known in athletic circles. He was a junior member of Iho Pirates Football Club, but was more prominent with the University team, playingin their senior fifteen, and also accompanying the Royal Blues to Sydney. As an oarsman, together with his brother (Mr C. F. Statham, M.P.), he did splendid service with the Otago Rowing Club, and one season was picked to represent the province against Southland in the annual race for the Edmond Onp. As an officer in the Defence Forces Major Statham was first associated with the Senior Cadets, but later on transferred to No. 2 Company, New Zealand Field Engineers. When the Otago Infantry Battalion was mobilised he immediately volunteered, and was posted as second in command of the 10th (North Otago) Company. He was through all the severe fighting in the early days of the landing at Gallipoli, and on the 4th May was promoted to (lie rank of major. His brother, Corporal Clive Statham, is serving with the Otago Infantry. Major Statham leaves a widow (a daughter of Mr E. R. Smith) and two young oliilMAJOR MOIR. Major J. IT. Moir (reported wounded) is second in command of the Otago Infantry Battalion He was formerly officer commanding the 10th (North Otago) Regiment., Before leaving with the Expeditionary Force ho was head master of the Mosgicl District High School. His wife and family reside at MosgieL MAJOR S. A. GRANT. Major Samuel Alexander Grant was A.Q.M.G. for the Otago military district before he was selected for the position of staff officer with the 4th Reinforcements. On arrival at the front he was appointed second in command of the Auckland Battalion. Major Grant, who was married, and in his thirty-seventh year, had a fine record of service, he having started his military career in 1893 as a private in the No. 1 New Zealand Native Rifles at Auckland. After having passed through the non-com-missioned ranks ho received a commission in the 7th New Zealand ■ Contingent for South Africa, where ho saw plenty of active service—operations in the Transvaal, May to July, 1901, August _ to December, 1901, and May, 1902; operations on the Zululand frontier of Natal in September and October, 1901; operations in Orange River Colony. July to August, 1901, December, 1901, to April, 1902. He held the Queen’s modal with four clasps. Ho returned from South Africa as adjutant to his regiment, and immediately received a commission in Soddon’s Horse (M.R.), under Captain Bloomfield, who afterwards became colonel, and was drowned in the tragic wreck of the Empress of Ireland. After serving for four years with Captain Bloomfield’s unit, Major Grant was appointed adjutant to the Auckland Infantry Battalion (Countess of Ranfurly’s Own), and was promoted to the rank of captain. In 1909 ho, together with three other officers, was selected - for two years’ training in the regular army at Homo, where he attached to the 20th Regiment, Lancashire Fusiliers. He worked

hard, and, put in a lot of time at the School of Musketry, taking a keen interest id musketry and machine gun -work. On his return to New Zealand in 1911 he was appointed, on the inception of the Territorial system of training, brigade-major to the Otago Mounted Rifles Brigade, and was stationed for some time at Oamarn, where ho also carried out the duties of group officer. On the outbreak of the present war Major Grant was placed on the District Headquarters Staff as A.Q.M.G. In addition to his ordinary military duties. Major Grant always took the keenest interest in shooting, and for some years regularly attended the championship rifle meeting in the capacity of camp adjutant. The above is but the briefest of outlines of a very active career, but it is sufficient to indicate that Major Grant worthily won his promotion from time to time. He was a very popular officer, and his, death will be genuinely regretted by the Territorials with whom he was brought in contact and by ilia largo circle of friends. MAJOR T. C. SAVAGE. A Press Association message from A tick* land states that news was received there on Saturday of the death of Major T. Copeland Savage, second in command of No. 2 Stationary Hospital. Major Savage died at Cairo from septicaemia. The deceased’s work as a surgeon is known throughout the dominion. He was » Fellow of Royal College- of Surgeons, and! came to Auckland from England some years ago. He was at one time president _of the local branch of the British Medical Association. Major Savage leaves a. widow and four children. CAPTAIN HAY. Captain Bruce Hay (killed in action), who left New Zealand as second in command of C Squadron, Otago Mounted Rifles, was a son of Mi> A. R. Hay. who owned a, sheep station at Dacre, in Southland. Hu was born in Dunedin, educated at one of the primary schools in Invercargill, and afterwards at St. Andrew’s College, Auckland. He joined the Volunteer Force in 1895. and received a commission in the Ist (Auckland) Infantry Battalion. He was in the South African war, and on his return in 1902 was appointed captain of the 3rd (Waikato) Rifles. In 1911 he joined tho New Zealand Staff Corps as adjutant of the sth (Otago) Mounted Regiment, and occupied that position at the outbreak of tho war. His previous record of war service was as follows -South African war 1900-1902; operations in the Orange Free State, April* and May, 1900; operations in the Transvaal, May and June, 1900, including action near Johannesburg; operations "in Capo Colony, south of Orange River, February to April, 1900; operations in the Transvaal. March to July, 1901; Queen’s Medal and Throe Clasps; King’s Modal and Two Clasps. Captain Hay is a brother of Airs E. R. M'Kcnzie, well known as Nurse Hay during the South African war. Captain Hay leave a wifo (a daughter of Airs Cooper, of Parnell) and one child, a girl aged about seven years. / CAPTAIN PARDON. Captain Pacldon _ (wounded) left _ th« dominion as second m command of the Cf Squadron (Southland) Mounted ILfles. Ha was born in England in 1875, and received his early education at the Stubbington Naval College and the Bedford School. Ha has been a soldier since he was 17 years of age, and in 1892 wont to South Africa, and in the following year fought through the Matabele campaign in an artillery corps, the Victoria Column. He next joined tho Shangani Patrol for service, and then spent some time in the Natal Mounted Police. Then ho wont to the Klondyke, whore ho' remained till* 1801, when lie returned to South Africa. Tho following year saw him again in Canada, where he obtained a commission in a Hussar regiment, tho li Queen’s Own.” which he hold till 1909, when ho was placed on the reserve for five years. He came to New Zealand in 1910, and on the declaration of war offered hit services to the Government, ' CAPTAIN JERVIS. Captain V. G. Jervis (wounded) is an exOtago High School boy. He was undergoing a course of training at the JDuntroou Military College when the wap broke out. His parents reside at North-East Valiev, Captain Jervis received promotion recently. LIEUTENANT MACKESY. Lieutenant H. F. E. Mackcsy (killed in action) was a son of Lieutenant-colonel C. E. R. Mackesy, who loft New _ Zealand in command of the Auckland Regiment of Mounted Rifles. A brother is Captain O. R. E. Mackcsy, who is second in command of the squadron supplied to the resimonp by tho North Auckland Mounted Rifles. Lieutenant Mackcsy recently gained his commission in tho field for meritorious service. Ha

leaves a wife and two children, who reside at Kamo, near Whangaroi. LIEUTENANT NISBET. Lieutenant Nisbet (killed in action) was a son of the late Ur Nisbet, minister of First Church, Dunedin. Ho was a pupil of the Waitaki Boys’ High School, where ho was a prefect. Afterwards he attended the Otago University, where he took a prominent part as a student. He was a good athlete, and his favourite pastime was boxing. In his spare time on active service, at anyrato in the early stages, ho undertook to teach his comrades something of the noble art, and ho acted as referee at various bouts. He was a good footballer, and played among the forwards for the University team. Lieutenant Nisbet was included in a list of officers reported last week to have been mentioned by Sir lan Hamilton in despatches. LIEUTENANT HUNT. Lieutenant Frank Leslie Hunt (wounded) left New Zealand with the Fifth Reinforcements. At one time he was a colour-ser-geant in the old City Guards .and on the introduction of the Territorial system ho passed his examination for a commission. Ho became officer-m-charge of the West Harbour Cadets. He is a son of Mr C. I . Hunt, of Ravensbourne, and before leaving was studying law, and employed in the office of Messrs Statharn and Aspinall. Lieutenant Hunt is well known in aquatic circles. LIEUTENANT MITCHELL. Private advice was received in Dunedin yesterday to the effect that Lieutenant Robert Francis Mitchell, of the sth Otago Mounted Rifles (Otago Hussars), main bodv, commanding officer of General Godlcy’s bodyguard, was wounded in action at the Dardanelles on or about August 8, and is now in Cairo Hospital. Lieutenant Mitchell is the well-known Otago amateur athletic representative, and for several years represented Otago in the championship meetings throughout the dominion, holding the high jump championship for two years, when he retired from' the track to take up military matters in earnest. He was commanding officer at the Forbury remount camp when horses wore being bought for the main body, and just previous to embarkation rejoined his old regiment. “ Tuapeka Bob, as he was familiarly known, was a keen enthusiast- in the old volunteering days, and commenced his career as a bugler some 17 years ago in the then newly-formed Tuapeka Mounted Rides. He was transferred from the Lawrence Post Office to the Telegraph Office at Dunedin, and also to the Otago Hussars, in which company ho is now senior lieutenant. He is a son of the wellknown South Otago traveller _ for Messrs Brown ,Ewing, and Co., Dunedin. SUB-LIEUTENANT FINDLAY. Cable advice has been received to the effect that Sub-lieutenant lan Calcutt (Jack.) Findlay, the youngest son of Sir John Findlav. 'of Wellington, was killed in Franco" on the 10th inst. Sub-lieutenant Findlay, who rvas only 18 years of age, was studying law at Cambridge, when he enlisted in the Yorkshire and Lancashire Regiment. Sir John Findlay Ijas two other sons on active service. SERGEANTS. Sergeant Norman Guthrie Chalmers Dunsford. who is reported killed .in action at the Dardanelles, was the youngest son of Mr W. G. Dunsford, formerly manager of the Union Bank, Invercargill, now retired, and living in Timaru. After finishing his education at the Boys’ High School, Timaru, he joined the staff of the Bank of New South Wales in that'town in 1908, being transferred to Oamaru as ledgerkeeper in 1912. Norman Dunsford was exceptionally keen in all matters appertaining to volunteering and soldiering, and when the call came to the Dominion he was one of the first, if not the first, to answer it. He wont away with the Main Body last August, being appointed sergeant in the Tenth North Otago Regiment, Otago Battalion. He held a commission as second lieutenant in the Senior Cadets in Timaru and Oamaru. He took a keen interest in sports, and was a member of the Old Boys’ Football Club. He was extremely popular n all circles. Sergeant Frank Herbert Quinton, Canterbury Infantry (wounded) is 24 years old, and a keen athlete. Ho is well known in Christchurch as a hockey player, belonging to the Schvyn Street Club, and also as a representative of the Canterbury Hockey Association toured the North Island in 1913. Five years ago lie was well known in the Bay of Plenty district as a Rugby footballer, being a representative of the Rugby Union of that province, also a prominent hockey player, swimmer, oarsman, and Marathon racer in Tauranga. CORPORALS. Lance-corporal J. H. J. Timmins, Canterbury Infantry (wounded), eldest son of Mr J. W. Timmins, of Katca, was born in Christchurch in 1891. Ho was educated at the Ashburton Borough and High Schools, and then went on to his father’s farm near Timaru. Later, ho took an interest in engineering. He left Timaru with the Main Body of the Expeditionary Force. Sergeant-trumpeter John Summers, Otago Mounted Rifles (wounded), joined as a bugler in the Second V.8.5.R., Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland (now the Sixth Battalion Scottish Rifles) at the ago of 14 years, and remained in that regiment until coming to Now Zealand six years ago, when he joined the Eighth Southland Regiment. When volunteers were asked for, ho transferred to the Seventh Southland Mountcds. Ho left with the Main Body of the Expeditionary Force. Prior to his departure for the front, he was in business with his father. He has been an ardent volunteer both at Home and New Zealand, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, both of whom had the long-service medal. PRIVATES. Private Win. B. Willsfccod, Otago Infantry (wounded), is a son of W. E. Willsteed, farrier blacksmith, Warfield. Canterbury, and was born at Barfield 25 years ago. lie was in the railway service, stationed at Timaru, when war broke out, and was a member of the Samoan Force. He returned to New Zealand hist Easter, and was so anxious to get to the firinglino that he joined the Fourth Reinforcements, preferring to resign his stripes rather than wait for some weeks until the Fifth Reinforcements should be ready. Private A. E. Hoad, a son of Mr Sidney Hoad. Timaru. is 23 years of age. and born in New Zealand. lie left with the First Expeditionary Force, and prior to enlisting ho was in the employ of tho

New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company in Titnaru. He was much re-' spccted by bis employers and others, and was a member of the local Zingari Football Club. Ho has a brother with him at the Dardanelles. Private Head was orderly to the late Major Grant. Flo was an active member of the local Territorial Force, and too modest to accept promotion when offered to him. Trooper FI. W. Lory, Otago Infantry (wounded!, is 20 years of age, and was born and educated at Livingstone. Previous to enlisting he was employed as a mustering shepherd in North Otago, and also for Ids father, FI. Lory, Livingstone. Private William Oscar Wills. Otago Infantry (wounded), is a son of Mr M. Wills, South Dunedin. Flc was born at Grafton. Clarence River, New South Wales, and came to Dunedin with his parents 13 years ago. lie was educated at St. Patrick’s School, South Dunedin, and on leaving school was employed in the Hillside Workshops, his time as machinist being nearly served. Fie took a great interest in cricket and boxing, and very" popular with his fellow employees. He is 21 years of of age. Private Frank Gillespie, Otago Infantry, who died of enteric on August 2, was 24 years of age, and was the third son of Mr George F. Gillespie, Oturchua, Central Otago. He was born at Clinton, and_ educated at Stirling and Hyde Primary Schools. He was for several years on the railway, which he left to better himself, and went to the North Island, and from there he enlisted, and sailed with the Fourth Reinforcements, which went straight to the firing-line. Private Donald MTvenzio Dickson, Wellington Infantry (killed), was the third son of David Murray Dickson. late of Portobollo. He received his earliest education at the Hooper’s Inlet and Portohello Schools, and later attended the Albany Street School. Dunedin. Flo was a keen and enthusiastic athlete, and whilst a pupil of the latter school represented Otago in the provincial schools’ football team in their annual match against Sbuthland. Shortly after leaving school he removed to Timaru, where he became a member of the Star Football Club, and was one of their seven aside team which won the Timaru and Ashburton medal in 1912. In Timaru ho was in the employ of James Craigie, painter and paperhanger, and prior to enlisting for the front was engaged at his trade at Tokomaru Bay, in the North Island. On arriving in Egypt with the Third Reinforcements, he was transferred to the Main Body, and took part in the memorable landing at Gallipoli on April 25. A brother of the late Private Dickson is at present serving with the Fourth Reinforcements at the Dardanelles. Private James Browing Watson, Otago Infantry (wounded), was born at Christchurch 24 years ago, and is the only surviving child of Mr and Mrs Watson, of Richmond, Christchurch. Ho was educated at the Richmond School and West Christchurch District High School, then joined the staff of the Treasury Department, Wellington, where ho remained till the outbreak of the war. He was one of iho first volunteers, and left with the Expeditionary Force to Samoa. Coming back, ho re-enlisted, and loft with the Fourth Reinforcements. Fie took a great interest in cricket and football, being a member of the Oriental Football Club, Wellington, for some years. Trooper Coo. Lloyd, Third Auckland Mounted Rifles, who has been wounded, was on the staff of the Auckland Post Office for several years, and was an allround athlete, and a prominent member of St. George’s Rowing Club, Auckland. On the transport he was appointed assistant wireless operator, and in the capacity of signaller loft Egypt for the front. Trooper Alexander M‘Candlish Moir (who died from enteric fever) was employed at the Dunedin City Corporation tramsheds when the war broke out, and he promptly enlisted. Ho .has a brother at the front (Major J. H. Moir, second in command of the Otago Regiment), and also a nephew (Private P. T. Moir, with the Sixth Reinforcements). He was a member of the Masonic and Foresters’ bodies, and was 36 years of age. Amongst those previously reported wounded, and now reported, after searching inquiry, wounded and missing, is Private George Couston, a Dunedin boy, who enlisted with the I.sth Waikato Regiment. Private Couston is the youngest son of Mr William Couston, ironmonger, of this city. Ho was educated at the Arthur Street and Boys’ High Schools, and of late years was engaged in sheepfarming in the North Island. He left with the Main Expeditionary Body, and the last letter received by his parents was from the troopship, two days prior to the Gallipoli landing. Repeated cablegrams have been sent for information, but without success, and it is feared that ho was amongst those killed early in the fight. Sergeant Allan, who returned by the Willochra, came across the bodies of an Australian and a New Zealander on a ridge at Gallipoli Peninsula. The Now Zealander was a 16th Waikato private, and his disc bore the name of Couston, and on the body was a letter from Mr B. B. Couston. Private Couston was a lad of most happy disposition, loved by all ho came in contact with, and ho was one of those who answered the Rrst call for volunteers. According to Sergeant Allan’s account, ho had boon wounded in the leg and was binding this wound when some snipers shot him through the heart. He was buried not far from where he fell, and a cross with one word. “ Couston,” was erected to mark the grave. Private Robert Maguire, Otago Battalion, is the sen of Mrs J. Maguire, of 5 Woodhaugh street. Ho was educated at the NorthEast Valley School, and is 24 years of ago. A few weeks ago it was rumoured that Private Maguire had been killed in action, but as a result of inquiries being made ho is reported as slightly sick. Gunner Thomas Saunders was the oldest son of Mrs Robert Saunders, 10 Smith street, Dunedin, and was born in 1873. Ho was educated at the Arthur Street School, and at the ago of 20 proceeded to London, where ho spent five years. From there ho went to India, and was for about 11 years a departmental manager in the Army and Navy Stores at Bombay and Calcutta. While in the former city ho was a member of the Bombay Volunteer Garrison Artillery, and held the rank of sergeant. About five years ago he resigned his position in Calcutta, and was subsequently representative in tho East for British manufacturers. Ho returned to New Zealand in April, 1914, and on tho outbreak of the war immediately enlisted, and was attached to No. _ 3 Battery, N.Z.F.A. After eight weeks in tho firing lino ho was, on July 3, invalided to the Seventeenth General Hospital, Alexandria, suffering from enteric, death resulting on July 28. Gunner Saunders was a brother of Corporal Charles W. Saunders, who was

lately awarded tho Distinguished Service Medal. , Private Edward Patterson (reported, after searching inquiries, as having been amongst the wounded and missmg) is the youngest son of Mr A\ illiam Patterson, oi Lovells Plat, and is about 20 years of ago. He worked for a- period in the Lovells Plat store, but latterly in a store in the Southland district, from which area he enlisted. His elder brother Hugh was recently reported as having been killed in action at Gallipoli. Private John M'Murtrie (previously reported wounded, now reported wounded and missing) is the second son of Mr and Mrs Tiros. M'Murtrie, Milton, and about 30 years of age. 110 enlisted wit-li the IVlain Expeditionary Force, and worked as a general labourer in the Tokomainro district prior to answering tho Empires call. He took a keen interest in -football, and as a, forward in Toko team, and representative in South Otago matches, will be remembered by scores of footballers throughout the southern districts of Otago. Sapper Cyril Percy Bateman (Field Troop Engineers, died from enteric) left with the Main Expeditionary Force. He was one ot the first to enlist, and at the time was in No. 2 Company. Dunedin Engineers, under Major Waite* He was educated at Maheno and Albany Street Schools, and served three years with Messrs Stevenson and Cook, of Port Chalmers (marine engineers), and one year with Mr W. J. P. M'Culloch (motor mechanic). Ho was a junior member of the Alhambra Football Club, and popular and well liked by all. ADDITIONAL CASUALTIES REPORTED. A private cablegram has been received in Dunedin stating that Major R. W. "Wilkinson. who has been reported as wounded, is suffering from severe shrapnel wounds in the face. Major Wilkinson, it is interesting to note, has been promoted from captain. He is a. brother of Mr John W ilkinson (solicitor) and Hr Francis Wilkinson (builder), both of this c.ty. Private advice has been received to the effect that Lieut. G. Gallaway, who left New Zealand with the. Fifth Reinforcements, has been slightly wounded, and been admitted to hospital at Malta. Advice has boon received that Lieutenant G. Waite, of the Fourth Reinforcements, was killed in action at the Dardanelles on July 8. Private Bertram Allan, reported wounded and missing, was formerly a carter in the employ of Messrs W ardcll Bros. WELLINGTON, August 16. It was reported to-night that advice had bean received that Major Arthur Hume had been killed in action at tho Dardanelles. Major Hume loft Now Zealand in command of the infantry section of the Fourth Reinforcements. Prior to his departure lie was in charge of the Central Battery at Ocean Beach. NELSON, August 16. Word has been received that Captain Houlker, previously renorted killed, and for whom a crowded memorial service was held in the cathedral last evening, is now reported wounded, and not killed. AUCKLAND, August 16. Private cablegrams which have been received from Sergt. C. G. Nicol, of the Auckland Mounted Rifles, state that his right hand has been amputated. He was recently reported officially to be in a Malta hospital “ slightly wounded.” Sergeant Nicol was a fairly well-known pressman. He served for some time in the commercial department of the Otago Daily Times, and was later a reporter on the Patea Press, on the Timaru Post, and reporter and assistant sub-editor on tho New Zealand Herald, Auckland, where he was extremely popular among all who knew him.