BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

Otago Witness, Issue 3256, 9 August 1916, Page 24

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

Private Thomas Marks, who died oi wounds on July 12, 1916, was SI years of ago, and the eldest sin of Mr and Mrs 11. Marks, of Cashel street, Linwood, Christchurch. Private If. Dead (killed in action in France on July 9) was tho third son of Mrs E. Head, Morven. Ite left Now Zealand with tho Sixth Reinforcements, and beforo going to Prance saw sis weeks' service on Gallipoli. Deceased took a keen interest in forestry, .\n& was a P.C.R. of Court Star of Waihao," Morven. Prior to enlisting ho had followed farming pursuits In the Morven district. His father, tho late John Dead, pro-deceased him some years ago at Temuka. Private D'Arcy Daniel D. Butler, of Gladstone, Wairarapa, who was killed in action on Jujie 20, 191 G, was a son of Mr W. Butler, Gladstone, Wairarapa. He left with the Eleventh Reinforcements.

1 nvate Alexander Stuart Ballantyne, whose death from wounds is reported, was" the son of Mr and Mrs Peter Ballantyne, and was born at Edendalo in 1803. After going through the primary school there ho was a pupil of the Southland High School. Do left with tho Seventh Reinforcements, and was employed on the railways, being stationed at Waimahaka when ho enlisted. The late Private Ballantyne was born and bred on the Edendale Estate', with which his father has been associated for close on a quarter of a century.

Invate George Macann (died of wounds) was the third son of Mr William Macann, of Jackson's road, Ohoka. Ho was born at West Eyreton 27 years ago, and educated at the Riccarton Public School. After leaving school lie remained on the farm with his parents. Six years ago the family went to Ohoka, where Private George Macann became well known lo the community, lie. was a member of the senior team of the Ohoka Miniature Rifle Club, and at the time of leaving for (lie front was a Sunday School teacher and local preacher in connection with the Ohoka Methodist Church. He left with the Fourth Reinforcements, passed through the Gallipoli campaign, and after recovery from an attack of enteric lie returned to Egypt, and went with the force to France. His brother, Private W. Macann, is a member of the Seventeenth Reinforcements.

Private Henry Sutherland (reported missing and believed to be killed in action in France on July 14) left New Zealand with the Eighth Reinforcements. He was the second son of Mr ffm. Sutherland, of 18 Oashel street, South Dunedin. Private Sutherland, who was 20 years of age, was barn at Lawrence, and educated at the Musselburgh School. Be later joined the railway service, where he was employed up till the time of enlisting. He was a keen supporter of the Dunedin Amateur Boating Club, and was extremely popular with all his comrades. Private L. Rouxel (killed in action) left with tho Seventh Reinforcements. He was born at Waipori, and educated at the Lawrence District High School.

Lance-corporal 'William Edward Rhodes, who is reported to have died of wounds on June 8, in France, was the only son of Mr and Mrs R. Rhodes, of 28' Ardmoro road, Ponsonby, Auckland. Be was born in Auckland 26 years ago, and was educated at the Dargaville Public School and the Aratapu High School. Lance-corporal Rhodes had always taken a keen interest in military matters) and at one time was a member of the old Newton Rifles, and held the rank of lieutenant in the Eden Defence Cadets. Subsequently he joined tho Territorials, holding a commission as first lieutenant; but, owing to business pressure, ho had to resign. When he enlisted in the Eighth Reinforcements ho was employed by Messrs Wingate and Company as despatch clerk. Private Alfred Hughes (killed in action in France) was the second eldest son of Mrs Mary Hughes, of Clyde avenue, Dunedin. Be was educated at the Tort Chalmers District High School, and was employed by the Phoenix Company, and left there to join the Sixth Reinforcements. He was a keen sportsman, and was a member of the Dunedin Barriers for a number of years. He was also a member of the old Port Chalmers Naval Volunteers.

Private P. J. Forman (killed in France, July, 1016) also served in the Boer war.

Private Robert Bertram Aldridgo (killed in action in France, July 3) left with the Seventh Reinforcements, and was drafted into the First Signalling Corps about four months ago. He was 20 years of nge, and had resided in Xcw Zealand about nine vears.

Private C. G. Byron was born at Glentunriel, and was educated in the Glentunnel and Southbrook Schools. lie belonged to the Southbrook School Scouts, under the headmaster, Captain Borthwick, and was at the review held in Lancaster Park on the occasion of General Baden Powell's visit to Ohristchurch. After coming to Southland he joined the Territorials, in which he took a keen interest. lie followed farming work, and was some considerable time in the employment of Mr J. Brown, St. Patrick's, also with Mr Storey, of Tenlaw Station. He left Southland for Kaiapoi, where he enlisted in April, 1015, joining the Sixth Beinforcements. Private Colin Campbell Gunn (reported missing and believed to have been killed in action in France) was the son of Mr R. N. Gunn, of Yarrow street, Invercargill, and enlisted in Hunt-din with the Seventh Reinforcements. Private Gnnn was born in Christchurch, and came to Punedin when a boy. and after two .years removed with his family to Invercargill. Ho was 30 years of age, and was educated in the Middle School, on leaving which ho entered the employment of Messrs Broad, Small, and Compan.y. He was attached to the staff of that firm for 11 years, and subsequently became traveller for Messrs Thomson, Bridger, and Company's Dnnedin branch. Private Gnnn w-as a prominent member of the Invercargill Football Club, and represented Southland province in interprovineial matches. He was well known throughout Southland in athletic circles, and was extremely popular with all his comrades. Ho was a member of the Commercial Travellers' Association ever since ho took up the occupatio7i of a traveller with Messrs Thomson, Bridger, and Company. He comes of a fighting stock. One of his cousins took part in the South African war and gained distinction and the D.S.O, with Lord Mcthuen's column. Another cousin is now in Prance, and three more are in training in Trenlham preparatory to leaving for the front. Rifleman Robert Stephenson (died from wounds in France, July 10) left Wellington with the Rifle Brigade. lie was educated in the Middlemarch School, after which he went to Gore, and followed farming until two years ago, when ho went !o Stewart Island. During the short time he lived there he was held in high esteem by all who knew him. tie was 23 years of age. Lieutenant L. Millard, who was killed in action on July M. was tho third son of Captain A. J. and Mr:-, Millard, of Forlrose, Southland. He enlisted as soon as war was declared, and left in October. 1914, as second-lieutenant in the Otago Mounted Rifles. During the first two weeks of the Gallipoli campaign he was on Sir Tan Hamilton's staff. He then rejoined his regiment and fought on Gallipoli until August 15, when he was invalided to Alexandria with enteric. Lieutenant Millard returned to New Zealand on sick leave in October, 1915, and returned to the front again in February, 1916. He was then promoted to first lieutenant, and left Egypt in May in charge of troops bound for Fiance. Lieutenant Millard haves a young widow, formerly Miss Flora M'Donald, of Woodlands, Southland, Private Parry P. Boiherway (died of wounds) (ig<>d 23, enlisted at Invercargill, and left New Zealand with the Eleventh Beinforcements. Rifleman P. O. Loper (died of wounds) was 80 years of age, and was born in Wuimato, and

educated at tho Waimate District High School. He was a carpenter by trade, and enlisted with Earl Liverpool's Own, " He has two brothers still in the firing line, Prif.ito W. J. Loper, Third Reinforcements, who wag six months on Gallipoli, and Sergeant-major J, W. Loper, who left with the Twelfth Reinforcements. Rifleman E. C. Loper was the youngest son. Private Thomas Hencry Bird (Stilled in action in Franco on July 14, 1010) was a brother of Miss E. H. Bird, and nephew of Mrs Andrew Thompson, 62 LeC'rcn's ten ace, Tim am. He was 23 years of age, and left with the Sixth Reinforcements Another brother, Private A. B. Bird, is on active service in Franco. Both brothers saw active service on Gallipoli. Private William John Harris (killed in action) was the eldest 6on of Mr J, Harris, prankton Junction, arid was born at Onehunga, 52 years ago. Ho was educated at tho Onehunga and Richmond Road Schools, and later went into the grocery trade, working for his father at Frankton Junction, and luter for Tho Mutual Stores, Hamilton, with whom he was when ho onlisted.

Private Frew (killed in action) was the eldest son of James Frew, Ardgowan (late of Herbert), and was 29 years of age. lie was born at Oamarn, and educated at tho North School. He worked for a few years in the North Island, but returned to the South prior to the outbreak of war and joined tho Fifth Reinforcements at Invcrcargill. He was with tho Anzacs at Gallipoli, whence he was invalided to England suffering from dysentery, but joined his company just after Christmas. There are 33 connections of the family fighting for the Empire. One cousin was killed in France; a brother, who joined with tho First Reinforcements, was wounded at Gallipoli, and has since been in Grey Towers Camp, England; another brother, Sergeant-major James Frew, is a bomb instructor at the front in France, and has been awarded tho D.C.M. Private Herbert W. Bunny (killed in action on July S) was the eldest son of Mr Hubert Bunny, of Greharn Valley, Akaroa. He was 21 years old last January, and left with tho Sixth Reinforcements. He went through Gallipoli without a scratch or a day's illness. He arrived in France with the Main Body, and had been acting as a despatch rider. He was born in Akaroa, and educated at the Akaroa District High School. On leaving school he was apprenticed to Mr F. Davis, baker, at Akaroa, and his term of apprenticeship had only a few months to run when he enlisted.

Private James Petric (killed in action) was born in Scotland. Ho arrived in Dunedin with his parents, Mr and Mrs D. Petrie, some 11 years ago, and finished off his education at the Ravensbourne School. At the time of his death he was 22 years of age, and after some three attempts he managed to get away to the front. He first went to Egypt, then to Gallipoli, came safely through that part, and has now met his end in France. For a number of years he took a keen interest in sport, and will best be remembered as one of the smart crew that assisted the Waimana to win the sailing championship of Otago Harbour on several occasions. Rugby football also found him doing his best for the Ravensbourne Club. Private R. J. Cook (killed in action) was the youngest Fon of R. P. Cook, of Johnsouville, and was 18 years of age. He was employed in the locomotive department of the New Zealand Railways at Taihape, and left with the Seventh Reinforcements. He was born at Johnsouville, and was educated at the Johnsonville Public School.

Private Ira Rubel Evans (killed in action) was the eldest son of Thomas and Sarah Ann Evans, Longbusli. Southland. He was born and educated on Longbush, was aged 21 years, and worked on his father's farm. He was a keen sportsman with gun and rifle, and wore tho marksman's badge and star. Lance-corporal Stanley Garnett Stewart (reported missing and believed to have been killed on July 14) is the only son of Mr and Mrs W. P. Stewart, Bay View road, Dunedin. He left New Zealand with the Main Body, and after some months in Egypt was promoted to sergeant on the clerical staff of the New Zealand Records Office, but he resigned from this to rejoin his regiment at Gallipoli as a private. Lance-corporal Stewart, who was 22 years of age, was, prior to enlisting, in the employ of the Royal Insurance Company, Dunedin. Rifleman Daniel Patrick Geaney (died of wounds on July 27, 191 G, at First London General Hospital") was born in Timaru, and spent most of his )',ie on the West Coast. Be was 29 years of age-, and was one of three brothers, two of whom are at present in the trenches fighting for King and country. Private W. J. Clarke (accidentally killed by a bomb on June 5) took a keen interest in boxing, and was a member of the Masterton Boxing Club. Prior to enlisting with the Third Reinforcements he was employed on his father's farm. Be saw active service on Gallipoli, was wounded and invalided home, end returned to rejoin his regiment with the Seventh Reinforcements.

Corporal Gilbert Thornley Springer, who was killed in action in France, July 5, 1016, was barely 20 years of age. He was born at Nelson, and brought up at Rnetihi, where he attended the local school. He enlisted with the Ninth Reinforcements.

Private Robert MacLeod French (missing, believed to be killed on July 14) is the second son of Mr and Mrs R. A. French, Littleboume. Private French was 29 years of age, and left with the Eleventh Reinforcements. He was educated at the Arthur Street School, and was for many years in the Punedin Telegraph Office, and also on the staff of the New Zealand Railways at Wellington and Cross Creek. His elder brother, Archie, was killed in aption at Gallipoli on May S, 1015. Private James Beal Everest (kilted in action in Franco on July 14) was the fourth son of Mr Win. Everest, 37 Nairn street, Kaikorai. He was born at Shag Point in November, 1801, and received las education at the Shag Point and Palmerston Seho-ols. After finishing his education he was apprenticed to the painting trade, and on coming to Dunedin with his parents five years ago he finished his time with Mr P. Robertson, Stuart street. In 1912 he received; a first-class certificate from the Technical School for painters' work. He took a keen interest in cricket and football, and was a member of the Kaikorai Club. He was a good rifle shot, winning several prizes when in the Territorials, and when in training at Trentham he finished one point behind the winner of his company's silver cup. He sailed for Egypt with the Seventh Reinforcements. Ho was of a cheery and kindly disposition, and was well liked by all who knew him. His brother Prank left with the Main Body, and was killed on May 2, 1015. Lanco-corpcral William Dickey, of Whangarei, died from cerebro-spinal meningitis on June 1, at Fulham Military Hospital. Ho saw service with his battalion, and was eventually wounded and invalided to England. On recovery he was appointed to the clerical staff of the Depot Orderly Room at the New Zealand Base, Hornchurch. Lance-corporal W. Dickey was the second son of the late Samuel Dickey, of Whangarei. Prior to enlisting he was employed on the Government Railways at Rctorua. Private Thomas Henry Faull (wounded) was born in Sydney 23 years ago. After leaving home four ycar3 ago he resided in Dunedin, where he was "employed at the Otago Foundry as boilermaker up to the time of enlisting. Private Faull left with, the Eighth Reinforcements from Dunedin, and was wounded in France on July IS, 10111. While residing in Dunes;n he was an active player of football. Corporal J. R. Hoare (wounded in France) was a fine oarsman and footballer. In his last season ho stroked to victory the Wellington Club's senior crew. He also won the Senior Sculls at the Wellington Regatta, and the club's Senior Sculling Cup. Private Chas. Tully is the second son oi Mr Jas. Tully, Railway, Springs! on, Canterbury."" He enlisted with the Fifth Reinforcements, and saw active service at Gallipoli, going thenen to France, where he has been wounded. He is 21 years of age, and was educated at Feudalton School. Private Smith was born at. the Bluff and finished his education nt the Middlo District School, Invercargill. He was five years with the New Zealand Hardwire Company, and was coxswain for the. Railway Rowing Club in Invercargill. He took a great interest in both swimming and rowing. H' l left the Hardware to go farming, and then enlisted with (he Eleventh Reinforcements. Private E. W. Fahoy, who is reported seriously wounded for the second time, is an old St. Bathans boy. Ho was born and received his education there, and followed the occupation of a miner for some yca-'S, and then joined the New Zealand Raiway service, whence hA enlisted in the Main Expeditionary Force. He was wounded

nt Gallipoli, and sent to England, but rejoined his oonipany and took part in the evacuation. He was a well-known and popular OtagO Central footballer, and no doubt his great strength and clean, hard life hare stood to him, as he hag never been a day ill sinco ho enlisted. Private Albert Matchett (wounded in France) left the Dominion with the Main Body, and was in the landing on April 23, 1015." He was. wounded on the 27th, and was sent to hospital in Egypt, and when recovered was sent back to the Peninsula, where he had an attack of gastrio enteritis. \\ hen he recovered ho was promoted to corporal at headquarters at Cairo in the Mounted Military Police, and by his own wish went to France. He is a Kaitangata boy, and Is the eon of Mr James Matchett, Bridport street, who has his youngest son leaving with the Sixteenth Reinforcements.

Private Edward Alexander Heath Is 21 years of ago, and was born in New Zealand, and educated at the North-East Valley School under Major Murray. He was mostlv engaged in farm work with Mr Jonathan Rhodes, but befoie enlisting was working with Carter's staff, Cumberland street. He joined the Seventh Reinforcements, and was sent to Egypt, thence to France, where he is in hospital, after being severely wounded in the left thigh by shrapnel. Private L. A.'Timpson, eldest son of Mr Chas. Timpson, of Stavelev, has served 13 months at the front, having sailed with the Fifth Reinforcements. He was some months on Gallipoli, and is now in France. Previous to leaving for Mm front he was with Mr E. Keig at the Staveley Creamery.

Rifleman John Close, who left Knmara with the Ninth Reinforcements, was 30 vears of age, and is now wounded and in hospital in France. Private E. Hanson is the third son of Mr J. E. Hanson, of Upper lticcarton. He was born in tho district, and is now 40 years of age. He served in the Boer war in 1902 with the Ninth Contingent as farrier-sergeant. Ho enlisted with the Main Body in the present campaign, took part in the memorable landing at Gallipoli, was wounded on the third day after, and was taken to England, where he stopped until last Easter, then proceeded to Fiance, and was again wounded last month, and sinco rejoined his unit. Private Samuel S. Scott enlisted in the Fifth Reinforcements, but was later transferred into the Fourth. Ho is IS years of age. and was on Gallipoli fighting for some time. Prior to enlisting he was on the staff of the Temuka Leader. His brother, James A. Scott, who left with the rC.Z.R.B., lias just been wounded.

Private Denis P. Kean (wounded) went with the Fourth Reinforcements, and landed at Gallipoli in .Tune, 1915, remaining there till tho evacuation. He was laid "lip witfi enteric during that time. He spent Ins 21st birthday in Trentham Camp prior to going away. Private Kean was tho second son of the late Denis Kean, farmer, of Otaria, and was educated at the Slopedown School, Otaria, completing his education at tho Gore High School, being from that time until enlisting engaged in farming. There are threo boys, all of whom are doing their share for their country, and just lately the three met in France. The other two are Rifleman Peter Kean (Earl -of Liverpool's Own), and Private John Kean (Tenth Reinforcements). Private Denis Kean spent soma time at tho Suez Canal before to France. Corporal W. J. Brown (wounded) /eft Christchurch with the Main Body in the Engineers, for Egypt, and was through the Gallipoli campaign, leaving at tho evacuation, thence /caving for France. He is 22 years of age, and a cabinetmaker with Cocks ami Son, of Christehurch.

Corporal A. A. Wright (severely wounded in arm and legs) is the third son of Mr 11. Wright, Leicester street, Sydenham. He left with tho Main Body and took part at the landing on Gallipoli, and was also in notion against the Senussi In Egypt. Mr Wright's second Bon, Alfred, has been in France since the war began, and is now a sergeant with Hie Motor Medical Transport Section. He was attached to the First Lifeguards Household Cavalry for some years. Rifleman Maurice F. Duggan (reported dangerously wounded) is the second son of Mr John Duggan, 178 Bordesley street, Linwood. Prior to his enlistment he was for several years with T. H. M'Entree, gardener, Avonside. His manv friends will be pleased to hear that he is now pronounced out of danger. Private N. E. Anstis (wounded) who was a member of the Ninth Reinforcements, enlisted at the commencement of war. He was born at New Plymouth and resided at Nukumani for many years, and latterly at Omata, New Plymouth. Ha followed farming, and was a keen sport, being a successful gentleman rider. Private Arthur Craigie Garrick, who has been wounded, is a son of the late Mr Arthur Garrick, of Tnvercargill. Private Garrick. who was born and educated at North Tnvercargill, waa employed in Messrs Smith and Riddell's woodwaro factory prior to enlisting in the Seventh Reinforcements. At the time of his enlistment, Private. Garrick was a member of the local fire brigade, with which institution he had been connected for a number of years.

Ltince-oorporal Harold J. M'Beath is the fourth son of Duncan M'Beath, of Kimberlev. He was born on March 5, 180.1, and wns educated in the Kimberley School. After leaving school ho followed the trade of hlacksmifhing until he enlisted In the Fifth Reinforcements. He took a keen interest in cricket and football and all kinds of sport. He left New Zealand on June 12; 1915, and landed on Gallipoli on August 5, and fought there till the. evacuation. Ho then -went to France, and was wounded on July 3. One of his brothers also left with (fie Fifth Reinforcements, but was invalided home from Egypt through appendicitis. Another of his brothers is in camp with the Sixteenth Reinforcements. Lance-corporal X Malcolm was born in Kinnesswood, Scotland, and came to Dunedin when a lad, and to Wellington when a young man. He was connected with the Navals for eight years. Later he was in a furniture business for 10 years in Falmcrston North, and was working with Mr Hayward, George street, Dunedin, at the time he enlisted. He has a son in Franca who went away with the Expeditionary Force. Corporal Caird (wounded) is a son of Mr John Caird, of Wellington. He left with the Second Reinforcements, and went through tho Gallipoli campaign.

Private P. H. Hey, Eighth Reinforcements (wounded on June SO), was educated at the Makarewa School, and prior to enlisting was fa.rming in the North Island.

Private Joseph Murphy (missing) is 02 years of ace, and worked in the G.P.0., Wellington, for about six years, and was transferred fo Hamilton. Ho played football in tho Pctone team as fullhack, and when ho arrived in Hamilton was asked to join the pt. Mary's team, and was captain of the latter for about two years. Ha enlisted in Auckland and went into camp at Trentham in April last year, and sailed with the Sixth Reinforcements in August. Private Peter M'Grogor, aged 21 years, was born at Ro\-bnrch, and is a son of Duncan M'Gregor, 107 Main road, North-East Valley. Ho attended the Roxburgh School for a time, and was afterwards taught by Mr Mnrrav. at the North-East Valley School. After • finishing his education at the District High School he worked in a foundry at Boxhurgh, and afterwards at A. and T. Burt's." Dunedin. He was a keen footballer and cricketer. He joined the infantry of the Sixth Reinforcements, and wns wounded on July 14. Trooper Vivian H. Ross, son of Captain J. Ross, the well-known New Zealand champion shot. wn3 a very c,uiek and reliaWc shot, and when at tho Wellington College was selected in (he team to shoot, for the Earl Roberts's Trophy. He left New Zealand with Mounted Reinforcements, and went, to Ecjrpt, where he transferred to the Infantry, leaving there with the Anzacs for Franco, where he was wounded. Private James Arthur Scott, of Caversham" (wounded), left New Zealand wi'h the Main Body, and was twice wounded on Gallipoli. He returned to New Zealand for an operation of appendicitis, and left atrain for Eeypt with tho Tenth Reinforcements. .He was born at Qnoonsfown. and educated at the Gore Public School, Hn is the pon of the late John Scott, of Burns street., C-aversham.

Private T">. IBtirnrirle. who lihr hcon reported wonmlea and RUffwins from shock, left Now Zealnml with the Eichrh Reinforcements, nnd was attached to thn tnaohinp-gnn unction. He was well known in football circles, hnvlns represented the Lvttolton TMrntes, filso the Albion Renter rcaro. THs youngest brother has left with the Fifteenth' Hclnfnreerr.cn! 9. F. T. Anpleton. who is clnnacronsTy ill from wounds received in France, enlisted aa u private with the. Main Expeditionary Force,

August, 1914, and went right through (he Galli poli campaign.

Lance-corporal John Francis M'Donell, who is seriously ill from scalp wounds, landed in Gallipoli ab Sulva Bay, on August 6, 1916, with the Fifth Reinforcements, and remained there until the evacuation. He. was then in Egypt until he was drafted to Fra.ice.

Lance-corporal Hugh Lindsay Mair (wounded in the head in action in France) is the third son of tho late Mr Hugh Mair and Mrs Mair, now of Wellington. Ho was educated at the Middle and High Schools, Inveroargill, and at the time of his enlistment in the Eighth Reinforcements was a clerk in the office of Messrs J. E. Watson and Co., Ltd. He was prominently identified with the harriers in Inveroargill. Lance-corporal Mair's late father, Mr Hugh Mair, was one of Invercargill's ex-mayors. Batery Q.M.-sergeant J. A. Forsyth (wounded) was a 'keen footballer and swimmer, playing football for the Athletic Club, and was a member of the Wellington Swimming CM). He left New Zealand with tfre Fourth Reinforcements, and was wounded at Gallipoli, but returned again to tho Peninsula, and stayed till the evacuation. Private Percy Edwin Mills (wounded) volunteered in Nelson with the first contingent, ana was sent from there to Olwistchurch, where after training for some weeks h« was rejected on account of a varicose vein. He then returned to Marlborough and had the vein cut out, and reenlisted a* soon as he was well. Private V. R. Sanderson went to the front with the Third Reinforcements. He was twice wounded at Gallipoli and sent back to New Zealand in October, 1915. returning again to tho front attached with the Tenth Heinforcements. Private V. R. Sanderson is the third son of Mr W. 1,. Sanderson, Ahuroa. He received his education at Ahuroa, finishing it under the lato Trooper A. Hannah, Auckland Mounted Rifle* (Main Body), who was killed at Gallipoli in July, 1915. His younger brother is also serving in France. Private T. Leary (wounded) was educated at tho Mosgiel High "School. He has been a resident of tho North Island for some years, but formerly carried on a stationery business at Mosgiel. Private William Grant Farquharson (reported wounded while in action in France) is the second eon of Mr D. S. Farquharson, 17 Erin street, Roslyn. He was born at Blue Spur, Lawrence, and is 21 years of age. He was educated at tho Kalkorai School. At the time of his enlisting with the Eighth Reinforcements he was employed by W. Scoular arid Company, of Dunedin. Private George R. Godby (wounded) is tho eldest son of Christopher Godby, 77 Highgate. He was born at Halfway Bush, and his brother is now in Trontham Camp, having enlisted in tho Eighteenth. lie was a Wakari boy; but, later, was at ECaikorai School. He was for some time on the Town Survey staff. He was 11 weeks on Gallipoli after having been in Egypt, and was present during the August assault. He b«a taktn to Malta Hospital, thence to England, and alter recovery was sent to France. lie is now ut a clearing station in France, dangerously wounded —gunshot, wound in side, penetrating'abdomen. The latest report states that he is slightly improved. Rifleman George Taylor (reported wounded in France, .Tidy 5) was, prior to enlisting, engaged in farming pursuits in the Tnglewood district. Private Stanton Sehwartfeger (reported wounded) was born at, Rockville, Collingwood, Nelson. He is 2.1 years of age, and joined the Third Reinforcements in Terike, Taranaki. Ho was employed at. farming, went to Gallipoli early in Mav, 1015, and was there until the evacuation.

Private Charles Keith Kilgour Ward (wounded In action in France on July 10. lOlfi) was born in the Rangitikei district, and is 19 years of ago. lie was educated at the Rev. I. Walton's private school, Wellington, and Nelson College, and, at the time of his enlistment, was employed in the office of the North British and Hawke's Bay Freezing Company. Westshore, Napier. Lance-corporal A. 0. Jennings (wounded second time) was first wounded at Sari Pair, and was also on the Marquette when she was torpedoed, and was some time in the water before being picked up. TTf. saw service in the Boer war. Corporal Philip B. Strongman, Seventh Reinforcements (wounded) is a native of Cornwall, England. Ho came to New Zealand eight, years ago. At the time of enlisting ho was Methodist home missionary at Wakefield. Nelson. Private Peter "Charles Connelly - (wounded) is the eldest, son of Patrick and Elizabeth Connelly, and was born in the Ashburton county, and worked on the farm for his father. TTo enlisted in November, 1015, and sailed for Egypt-, and was sent from there to France. He is 23 years of age.

Rifleman P. B. Cockerel] is the fourth son of A. 0. Cockerell, Sutton, Central Otago. Ho was born at Sutton, and educated at. the Sutton School. At the lime of enlistment, lie was ID years of age. and a cadet, in the railway service stationed at Tension. He left with the 'Rifle Brigade. Private .T. A. Miller (reported wounded in France) is the son of John At tiler, of Green Island. Tie was born in Australia, and came to New Zealand when lie was eight years of age, and was educated at, the Green Island School. He served his lime at Mr Methven's as a brassfinisher, and enlisted with the Seventh Reinforcements. TTo was a member of the Crcen Island Fool ball Club, and is 21 years of ace. Lieutenant .T. ('.. ,'fohnston (wounded in Prance on th" 14th Inst.) left as second-lieutenant in the Sixth Peinforoomonts. He is 25 years ot age, and was born In Allandale, ami went to Catlins 20 years ago. Ife was educated at Kahnilca. and at 14 .years won the National Scholarship for country schools, which entitled him to three years in the Dunedin High School. While there under two years he passed the Junior Scholarship, by which he secured a billet nndeir the Government in Wellington. TTo was then transferred to the Dunedin Advances Department. AVhilo there he nassod the Senior Civil Service. TTo then decided to tjike up teaching, and rot the offer of a school at Purakaulti, C'.iHtnn, which be accepted and stayed there some 11 -o venrs. and then crot tho Tawamil School. He Studied t, : ,r,l nil the lire, having passed his Matriculation Teachers' C Cerlific.de. and Book-kcPT'ing. Tfo next applied for the position ns Becond assistant at. Mominginn Pchool, receiving flier appointime.nl; n fovr months before

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few wrflrq before fir; sailor] for Jfoynfc. TIo wan on Wis Peninsula a few wpolcs, and was In fcha evacuation. Ho attended Hie Military School of Instruction p.h Zeitonn, (taining his certificate. He has hrrn nromofo/l to Tnll lieutenant from March 1. Ho took, -wln'lo in K»w Zealand, a preat. inf-fwr.t, in Territorial v/orlr, having charge eff the camp In Owaka t'io. rear before ho TpTK PrlvntA Perolval Alevoruler Hunter (reported wonnrlpri in notion in Franco) fr< the fourth pnn Of .Tohn finr! Catherine Hunter, 47 Lni'li street, Dnnr-rlln. TT« wns born in Thmnilfn, and v/a<! 5a yoar« of acjo when ho enlisted In the Eleventti Reinforcements. JTo was educated at Albany

Street School, and was employed as a machinist at the Alliance Bos Factory, tic was a member of the Alhambra Football Club. Private E. C. Hill (wounded) was born in Woodhaugh, Dunedin. Ho attended the George Street School. He went to Eaitangata aboufc_ 13 years ago, and worked there, and on the West Coast and Kurow. He enlisted with the Sixth Reinforcements, and saw service on Gallipoli. Private Bertram Ernest Harwood, aged 25 (wounded in France on July 14), was born in Oamaru, and educated in Caversham and Forburv Schools. Ho was a painter- by occupation, and" enlisted with the'Sixth Reinforcements. He was in the Gallipoli campaign. His brother (Private Samuel Edward) was born in Caversham, and was wounded in the same engagement on July 14. For some years he worked for Messrs Reid and Gray, of Dunedin. They have an elder brother who went with the Main Body (Private James Oswald Harwood, discharged soldier); also Private Percy Duncan Harwood, the youngest brother, who is on active service, aged 22 years-

Private Thos. R. Hancock (wounded) obtained a Junior Eden Board Scholarship when he was 13 years old, attending the Tinui School. Ho then went to Masterton High School, and there won a Senior Board Scholarship and passed tho Junior Civil Service examination with credit. Before he was 1G he accepted a oadetship in the Government Lands and Survey Office, and at the. time of enlisting with the Main Body (August, 1914) was out in tho field surveying under Mr Wilson, Government Land Surveyor at Stratford.

Private J. V. Oxley (reported wounded on July 9) was a member "of tho Eleventh Reinforcements. Prior to his enlistment he was for many years a member of the staff of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Co. in Methven and B.akaia, where his parents reside, ne was a prominent Ashburton County footballer, and took a keen interest in all sport.

Private Henry Youarb (reported wounded in France on July 11) is the second son of Mr and Mrs Youart, of Incholme, North Otago, where Private Youairt was born and educated. He is 24 years of age, and up to the time of his enlistment had followed farming pursuits in different parts of tho Dominion. He enlisted in Auckland a few months after the war broke out, and loft with the Sixth Reinforcements. Ha served ab Gallipoli for a few months before the evacuation, and after that, while in Egypt, he met his younger brother (Gunner Bert, Youart), who was only 19 years of age, and who was with the Ninth Re'inforcemenfs, and is now in Franco. The brothers had not, met for some years, and as the yonnger was then only a boy his brother hsWllv recognised the young soldier in khaki. Private T. A. O'Connor (wounded) was born in Ashburton and educated at the Catholic School. He is the fourth son of Mr P. -.Mid Mrs M A. O'Connor, and brother to P. O'Connor, who took part in the famous landing at, Anzac Bay, and awarded the I).CM. m Gallipoli, and brother to Michael Josonh O'Connor, who is in the Navy. Private W. J. Anderson (wounded, shell shock) was educated in the Temuka District High School, and was employed as a farm labourer before joining the Sixth Reinforcements. He was at, Gallipoli, and was present at the evacuation. Tie was taken ill on his. return to Egypt, anil ■was in the hospital for three monihs, but had sufficiently recovered to join his company a few days prior to their leaving for France. Private Anderson was a prominent footballer in Temuka, and won a number of trophies as a. swimmer. Private A. Sutherland, who was dangerously wounded in the hands, chest, and legs on July 14 is 24 years of age. He was born at Merrivale, and educated at the Merrivale School. For two years before leaving with the Eighth Reinforcements he was working at Messrs Dalgety and Company, Inveroargill. Private Alexander Brown left for Egypt as a trooper in tho Ninth Reinforcements. After arriving in Egypt he transferred to the New Zealand Infantry Brigade. He then went to France with his company, where he was wounded and admitted to hospital on July 12. Private Norman Harding Jones (wounded on July 14 in the left, leg) was born in Napier, ami will be 20 years of age on January 20 next. He was educated at the Middle School, Inveroargill, and followed the butchering trade. Ho left with (he Seventh Reinforcements hist, October. Another brother, Stanley, left with the Sixth Reinforcements, and"saw service in Gallipoli, and is still in France. Another brother, Arthur, is a petty officer in the. British Navy, and is on the H.M.S. Melbourne, which is just now'stationed in the West Indies, but he is transferring to the Australia.

Corporal Thcmas Ralph Abercrombie (reported wounded on July 14) is the son of Mr G. L. Abercrombie, Oaklands, Anderson Bay. He was on the staff of the National Rank at Port Chalmers when ho enlisted in tho Third Reinforcements. He was previously wounded on Galiipoli, at the Suvla. Bay landing on August f), and was invalided to Malta, and then Manchester, where he was for five mouths, when he returned to Egypt, going on to France in the Franconia In April last. Private John Edward James Rogue is the son of Daniel Bogue, police constable, in charge of WynJham Station. He is 2!) years of age, and left in the Seventh Reinforcements. He was educated at the Wvudham School and the Tnverearglll High School. He .altered the postal department, which he left after seven years' service, and Joined the staff of Wright, Stephenson, and Company, at Edendale. Private A. Sl'Arthur (wounded) was born at Woodlands, Southland, and educated at the Woodlands School. He lived on the farm till ho joined the -Main Body, and was 22 years of age on his last birthday.

Private Andrew Kerr Paisley (reported wounded in France) was eduoatod at Hie Upper Junction School, and at the time of his enlistment was working on hia father's farm. Ho left with the Sixth Reinforcements, and was on Oallipoli until the evacuation. His brother, Sergeant Alexander Paisley, Main Body N'.SJ.EJ?., Was killed on Gallipoll early in May, 1015. Another brother, Alhert T). Paisley, was one of Hie Advance Force (o Samoa, and is now a lieutenant in" the Nineteenth Reinforcements. Private Geo. Shand (wounded) is the third son of JXr Geo. Shand, 2."! Buchanan street, MorningIron, and Wit New Zealand with the Eighth Reinforcements, lie was educated in (lie Rumu Public School, Southland. After leaving school he worked on Ids father's farm for a number of years. Tie was n'-xb employed as tinsmith in Mr E. Toit's canning works for six years, and up to (ho time of enlisting, lie ha* a votmger brother who went away with the Tenth Reinforcements, and is now In JRrance. Private T '. ' ided) was born in County Oarcn, Irolan was educated at Uio Jtarla't ltmq Rni.oo!, lie eauie to New Zoaind when ho enlisted was in n Vorfh. ai 32 years of nf;e, and lleinforoement®. Ho has a 'jlO ]jH with the Australian Forces from

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Melbourne, and another in camp with the Sixteenths.

Sergeant W. Aitchlson (wounded In Fiance) 1? a son of Mr Jack Aitohison, well known in the Taieri and Tim am districts, and at present manager ol the Walroa Freezing Works in Hawkc's Bay. The young soldier was educated at Cavorsham School, and later at Timaru Boys' High School. He was captain of the first fifteen, and dux of the latter school in 1014. "When he joined the Reinforcements last year ho was a student at Olago University. The many friends of the family wish him a speedy recovery.

Rifleman Ernest M. Fraser (reported wounded) was for five years a pupil teaoher at the Renwiox Town School, and at the time of enlistment was teaching at the Grassmere School, Marlborough. Lance-corporal Ivon Blaekstono Hubbard (wounded) is the second son of Mr S. E. Hubbard, North-Easb Valley. He is 24 years of age, and was educated at the North-East Valley and Normal Schools, and passed the Matriculation and Civil Service examinations at 16. He was two years ab the "University and Training College. At 'the time of enlisting with the Eishth Reinforoernents he was a teacher at the Bald Hill Flat School. He joined the machine gunners in Franco. Sergeant John Cecil Tipping was one of the Sumner School boys. On leaving school he was with J. P. Andrews, Lsq., for five years. Ho joined the permanent staff at 13 years, and was stationed at Dunedin and Invercargill, and was ut the wireless station ab Bluff at the time war broke out. He joined tho Main Body, and was ill with enteric and also wounded in the side at Gallipoli. He had just returned to tho front, and is wounded a second time in France.

Private Albert S. Davis was born in Oainaru on November 4, 1839, and was educated at the Union Street School Dunedin. He was a prominent cricketer anil footballer, and a motor mechanic by occupation. He had resided in Temuka for several years previous to the war. Ho signed on in Dunedin, and left New Zealand with the Seventh Reinforcements, and was for five or six months in Egypt before being transferred to France.

Private William Wright started on the railway (as cadet) when he was 15 years of age. He went. to Wellington as a boy, and was also in Napier, Fielding, Wanganui, and Hawera up till (ho time ho joined the Engineers with the First Contingent that left for Samoa, with which he served seven months. On returning, he joined the Fourth lieinforcements and went to Egypt, and afterwards to France, wh'ero ho has been wounded.

Private 11. W. Howe, who was wounded in France on July 8, is the. seventh son of Mr W. J. liowe, of Tauranga. He was educated at Taranaki, and was farming up to the time he went into camp. He took an active Interest in crickot and football. He is 23 years of age, and has a brother fighting in France, and another going into camp. .

Sergeant 6. J. Lane volunteered when war was declared in August, 1014, and left Now Zealand with the Main Body, holding the position of corporal. Ho was at the landing at (iallipoli, and was wounded on May 3. After his recovery he returned to the Peninsula, and remained until the evacuation. Ha was wounded the second time in France. Two of his brothers, Sergeant W. G-. Lano and Private H. A. Lane, are in the firing line with the Auckland Infantry. Private Kenneth M'llroy, of the Eighth Reinforcements (reported wounded in France) is the sixth son of Mrs M'llroy. Bligh's road, Papanui. He was born in Riccarton, and received his education at Fendalton School. Ho is now in his 20th year. His elder brother, Victor, is with tho forces at the front.

Private Thomas Antonio John (wounded) left with tho Tenth Reinforcements, and was educated at tho Dunsandel and Ashbnrton High Schools. He was engaged in tho building trade before enlisting, and is 22 years of age. Bifleman Henry B. Harris (wounded left shoulder and back) is 22 years of age, and enlisted nt Reefton. Ho is the youngest of five sons on active service.

Lance-corporal H. J. Mitchell (wounded) was born in Ballarat, Victoria, and went to Western Australia, where ho was well known and very popular In sporting circles on tho goldfields. He held tho light-weight championship for five years. Coming to New Zealand three t 'Sirs ago ho was engaged as engineer for the Blackwater Mines, Waiuta, whence ho enlisted with Lord Liverpool's Own, leaving with the Ninth Reinforcements in January, 1918. Private Charles E. Butler, who is reported wounded on July 11, is the third son of Mr and Mrs Wm. Butler, Mcrrivale. He left with (he Seventh Reinforcements in June, 1015. lie wa-> bora at Ardlussa 20 years ago, and was educated at Ardlussa and Longridge North Schools. Private Butler has a younger brother with the Fifteenth Reinforcements.

Private William Hamilton left with the First Expeditionary Force, unci was wounded at Gallipoli. He is "the second son of the late John Knox Hamilton, well known in Wellington and the West Coast. He was with Mr Booth, farmer, Carterton, before leaving for the front. Corporal Erek Jloen, who was wounded while in action in France, on July 14, is the third son of Mr J. .Moon, of Waitahuna. He is 2.'J years of age, and was educated at the Waitahuna Gully .School, and later at the Lawrence District High School. After leaving the High .School he entered tho Bank of New Zealand in Lawrence. At the time of his enlistment with the Seventh Reinforcements ho was tho accountant in the Bank of New Zealand at Milton.

Private Sutton (wounded) was a farmer at Clive before going to the. front. He joined the Main Expeditionary Force and was taken ill at Cairo, subsequently going to the Peninsula, where he was wounded, and is now in Franco.

Private John Joseph O'Connor (wounded in Franco on July S) is 24 years of age. lie loft with the Seventh Reinforcements, and ia well known in North Otago.

Private Peter Newman (reported wounded in France on July 11) sailed with the Seventh Reinforcements "last September. He was educated at the Christian Brothers' School, Dunedin, and was well known in sporting circles, being a membeir of the Kaikorai Football Club's First) Fifteen. Nothing definite has yet. been received as to the extent of his injuries, which are not believed to be serious.

Private Lindsay Tf. Scott (wounded in France on July 1G) is an 'old Normal School boy, aged 24. Ho left with the Second Reinforcements, and saw a good deal of lighting on GallipoH, and was wounded in the charge on August C. After some months in England he rejoined his regiment in Egvpt. He has two brothers in tho fighting line. Lindsay is the fourth son of Mr R. H. Scott, of Princes street, Dunedin. Trooper J. Johnston was manager of the Burwood Estate for three years prior to his going to the front. He is very well known in Southland, where ho won a buck-jumping competition at tho InvcroargiU Show while on final leave. Private Albert E. J. Wright (wounded) is the youngest son of the bite W. .T. Wright, builder, Kaikorai. He was born at- Kaikorai on April 13, 1892, and was educated at the Wakari School. He was' a builder by trade, but. before lie left New Zealand ho was employed for a time by J. Cummings, of Uiverton. He enlisted with (lie Fifth Reinforcements, and filter being in Egypt, was cent to GallipoH, where lie was in action on August 8 1915. Ho was afterwards sent to France, where he was wounded on July 14 of this year. Private Wright was a prominent member of the Wakari Football Club, being a brilliant halfback. Private Milnor Irwin Buchanan (wounded) was born in 1834 at, Auckland. For a number of years he was with the firm of Messrs Friedlander Brothers, Ashburton, from which place he enlisted witli the Sixth New Zealand Reinforcements.

Blcnnller Prank W. Prebble is the second son nf ttra P. ami the late Mr Walter W. Prebble. Ho was born at Prebbleton, and educated nt West Christ-church Soliool and Technical College

On leaving school ho entered the Chriwtohiireh Post and Telegraph service, and after two years waa transferred to Oamarn, thence to Pieton aa cadet, where ho remained for three or four years. Ho was a member or the Pieton Brass Hand and Rowing Club. At Uxo time of enlistment: with the Tenth Reinforcements ho was telegraphist at the OlirJstchiirch Post Officii. TTe was 21 years of nap. on July G, and was wounded on July 0. An elder brother, a gunner, In In the Eighth Roinforoemcnts, and a younger one Is leaving shortly

with the Seventeenth Reinforcements. Rifleman A. st. Traflord left for camp Inst October in I he Gisborno draft of Oie Kinth Reinforcements, but was subsequently drafted into the Earl of Liverpool's Own. Ho left New Zealand last February with tho Transport Division, and

on arrival in Franca went back to his own company. He was wounded in the left shoulder on Juno 11, and is at present in the City of London Hospital, where he is progressing satisfactorily. He has another brother, Private A. It. Tralford, who wag at Gallipoii, and is now with the Otago Infantry in France.

Rifleman Walter Atkins Kent 13 31 years of age, and was born in Balclutha, and lived nearly all his life in Milton. He was for several years a member of tho Milton Fire Brigade, also a member of tho Y.M.G.A. lie enlisted as a bandsma;!. In Egypt the baud was disbanded and he was sent to France, where lie was stretoher-bearer ne. was wounded about July 13, and embarked for England on July 22. Private Robert Kent was born in Milton, and is 2D years of ago. He was a painter by trade, lie enlisted in tho Fifth, and was at the Dardanelles, and afterwards sent to France, where he was wounded in the ohest and right arm on July 20, and sent to hospital. His eldest brother is in France.

Private W. H. Baiter (wounded for tho second time) left with the Main Body, and fought through the Callipoli campaign, during which he wa3 wounded. He was a member of the Union Football Club, and was educated at the Normal School, and is 23 years of ago. Ho served his apprenticeship with the Dunedin Timber and Hardware Company as a joiner. Private J. S. Patrick (wounded) is the fifth son of Robert Patrick, of Christchuroh. He is well known in football and hockey circles. His brother is \V. It. Paftrick, a representative cricketer. A younger brother, Cordon, left with the Fifteenth Rinforcements.

Corporal Abraham A. Marshall (died of wounds) was well known in Oddfellow circles, having passed through the chairs in the Loyal Albion Lodge. He came to Dunedin from Tasmania. lie was a member of the Dunedin Fire Brigade (1906-7), and after leaving entered the employ of Mr Gore, photographer, subsequently eonrrnenoing business on his own account as photographer and bookseller. His parents reside in Tasmania. Corporal Marshall left New Zealand in January last with tho Rifle Brigade.

Private Ronald W. Cooper (reported as wounded on July 12) was a cadet in the head office, Land and Survey Department. Wellington, when war broke out.' He went to Samoa with tho original contingent, returned to New Zealand, and enlisted in the Fifth Reinforcements, landed on Oallipoli Peninsula on August 7, and took part in the strenuous fighting of August 7,8, and 9. Ho was wrongly reported missing on August 8. He served 10 weeks in the trenches, and then went for a rest to Le.mnos, where ho was found to bo suffering from heart strain, and was invalided to England about the end of November. Ho was medically unfit all the time he wag in England, hut towards "the end of May an urgent call was made for men to reinforce the New Zealand troops in France. Tie persuaded the doctors to let him go. Soon after his arrival in France he mot his elder brother, who enlisted in the Rifle Brigade, and several of his Samoan chums and two of his West Chi'istehurch High School mates.