CASUALTIES.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume III, Issue 827, 4 October 1916, Page 2

CASUALTIES.

LAST NIGHT'S LIST. Presx Association. WELLINGTON, October 3. The following casualty list (No. 419) was issued this afternoon:— KILLED IN ACTION. Otago Battalion. September 15. Evenson, Herbert Edward, Private (Miss I. Evenson, Mnngatera, H. 8., sister). DIED OF WOUNDS. Canterbury Battalion. September 2;!. Winter, George Ernest, Lance -Corporal (H. Winter, Tvlvaiiia, via He.yfie.ld, Victoria, brother). September 2~>. Blair, Arthur Campbell, Lance-Corporal (Mrs M. Blair, Wallseml, N.S.W., mother). WOUNDED. Reported Wounded. N.Z. Rifle Brigade. September 22. Wilson, Thomas Little, 2nd-Lieutenant (T. Wilson, Wellington, father). Reported Wounded, Admitted to Hospital. Wellington Mounted Rifles. September IG. Parkinson, William Allen, Trooper (J. Parkinson, Elsternwick, Melbourne). HOSPITAL - REPORT. Dangerously 111 from Wounds.—Rifleman ,T. H. Sivewright, Rifleman R. C. Wallace. Seriously 111 from Wounds.—Rifleman J. J. McMillan. Removed from Seriously 111 List. —Rifleman N. Nicholson. RUGBY UNION'S SYMPATHY. The heavy casualty lists recently pnblished were the subject of reference by the chairman (Mr I". T. Evans) at the Canterbury Rugby Union's Management- Committee's meeting last evening. He stated that, while prospects were never brighter for ultimate victory, the splendid advance of the Allies on the Somine had been made at great, but necessary, sacrifice. Many prominently connected with sport had fallen, but they would live in grateful memories for all time. The union could only at present express sympathy to the relatives and gratitude to those lying wounded and sick in the hospitals. He moved:—"That this committee learns with deep sorrow of the death of so many brave New Zealanders in the recent heavy fighting, and desires

to extend its heartfelt sympathy to the sorrowing relatives and especially to the families of the late Lieut. R. G. Hickmott and Corporal T. L. Derrett, who were intimately connected with the sport, and at the outset of their careers have been called upon to make the supreme sacrifice for King and country." The motion was carried in silence, members standing.

SOME PERSONAL NOTES. Advice has been received by Mr and Mrs S. Kennedy, of Argyle Street, Sydenham, that (heir only son, Sapper S. C. Kennedy, died of wounds in France on September 20. Sapper Kennedy left New Zealand with the Engineers, (ith Reinforcement, and saw action at Gallipoli, where he took part in the evacuation. Leaving Egypt with the Main Body, he had five months' continual training in France. Up to the time of receiving his fatal wound, he had had excellent health, not having had one day's sickness since leaving home. He was horn In West Oxford, and received the greater part of his education at the Sydenham School, and afterwards at the Technical College. He was a good all-round sport, and keenly interested in football, having been captain of the Sydenham fourth grade team when it won the championship in 1010. In 1914 he played half-back for the Sydenham seniors. At the time of enlisting he was in the employ of Messrs Andersons, I-td. Lieut. Nathaniel Swinard (killed in action) was born and educated in Oamaru. He was a painter by trade. Leaving in the Main Expeditionary Force as a sergeant, he was wounded in the Gallipoli campaign. After receiving a commission he was transferred to the Canterbury Infantry Battalion, and went with the 2nd New Zealand Brigade to France, where he was wounded on July ::0. He was a keen sportsman and an excellent rifle shot, winning the Wellington Itille Association's championship in 1913. Second-Lieut. Frank It. Wilson, who has died of wounds, was a well-known Bugby football player. He played in the Auckland representative teams of 190G to 1910 (inclusive), represented the North Island, and was a member of the New Zealand team which visited Australia in 1910, and which lost only one match in seven. In Auckland club football he played for the University Club. Frank Wilson was nil excellent three-quarter, and was very fast. In his day he was one of the fastest amateur sprinters in Auckland. He was also a good cricketer and swimmer. A man of fine personality, he was admired by all who came into contact with him. He gained his commission by his work in the field. Frank Wilson was a school teacher by profession.

Private Albert 11. Clarke (killed in action) was born and educated at Upper Riccarton. He was in the employment of Mr J. li. Held, at Elderslie, until he enlisted in Ihe Main Expeditionary Force. Lieut. John F. Tonkin (wounded) is a son of Air J. G. S. Tonkin, of Waikari, and is 2(i years old. He was educated at Christ's College, and then joined the staff of Dalgely and Co., Ltd. About live years ago he was transferred to Timaru. Lieut. Tonkin was formerly' a member of the Christehur.ch Football Club's first 15.

Sergeant Herbert G. Warburton (wounded) is a son of Mr George Warburton, of 10 Hutcheson Street, Sydenham, and is 22 years of age. At the Sydenham School he gained three scholarships, and then entered the Christehuich Boys' High School. He was on the stall' of I'yue and Co. until lie enlisted in the 9tli Reinforcement. He was a member of the Sydenham Hockey Club.

Corporal Frank I'ugh (wounded) is a son of Mr \V. I'ugh, ol' Dean Street, St. Albans, and is about 22 years of age. He was employed in the railway service. Lance-Corpora 1 John Barr (wounded) is a son of the Hon. John Barr, M.L.C., of Redclilfs, and is 21 years old. In New Zealand he attended the Sumner School and the Christchurch Technical College. At the time of his enlistment he was farming in the North Island. He has two brothers at the front.

Corporal Guy Tabart, of Christchurch, now serving in the Royal Field Artillery, badly broke one of his ankles while on duty in England, but is now reported to be making good progress toward recovery. He is in hospital at I.ewisham. Corporal Tabart has been engaged in instructional duties. Lance-Corporal J. M. Forbes, who has been wounded a second time, is a son of Mr and Mrs 1.. Forbes, of 218 Colombo Street, Sydenham. He was in the railway service until he went with the Railway Engineers in the Samoan Expeditionary Force. Alter returning lo New Zealand he enlisted in the New Zealand Field Engineers for further service, and left with the lth Reinforcement. He was first wounded at Gallipoli, He was a member of the Railway Hi lie Club and the Sydenham Cricket Club.

Lancc-Corporal W. H. Lilly (wounded) is the second son of Mr K. Lilly, of Cooper's Creek, Oxford, and is 21 years old. He left in the Main Expeditionary Force, and was wounded in the Gallipoli campaign, and again in '"ranee. Lanced rporal W. Jackson (wounded) was born in Christchurch, and educated at Soulhbrook. He was in the railway service when he enlisted in the 2nd Battalion of the Earl of Liverpool's Own. Lance-Corporal Oswald Burnet (wounded) is the third son of Mr Burnet, of Woodend. lie was the second minister of the Johnsonville Methodist Circuit when he enlisted. Rifleman Joseph Cannon (wounded) was in business as a hairdresser and tobacconist at Cheviot until he enlisted. He is 2~> years old. Private Thomas L. Neil (wounded in the right forearm) is the only son of Mr T. Ji. Neil, of Cressy Terrace, Lytteltou, and is 21 years old. lie was employed hy the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company at Lyltelton. Rifleman J. Byrne (wounded) is the youngest son of Mr J. P. Byrne, of Simeon Street, Spreydon, formerly of Grcymoutli. lie was engaged in bridge contracting until he enlisted in the Earl of Liverpool's Own. Private Charles Bax (wounded) is the eldest son of Mr and Mrs E. E. Bax, of Woodend, and is 20 years old. At the time of his enlistment he was employed by Mr B. 1). Johnston. Rifleman R. Jack (wounded) is the son of Mr A. Jack, of 21J7 Armagh Street, and is 21 years old. He was educated at the St. Albans School. Until he enlisted in the Karl of Liverpool's Own he was employed by P. and D. Duncan, Ltd.

Private Albert Sheppord is ;i son of Mr Shcppnrd, of Woodend. He was born and educated at Rangiora, and was employed in Andrews's twine mill until lie enlisted in tlie sth Reinforcement. . Private .Leonard .lames (wounded I is the second son of Mr L. James, of Rangiora, and is 1!) years of age. He joined the lltli Reinforcement. His elder brother. Private Kric James, enlisted in the lth Reinforcenient.

Trooper Edward Allowav (wounded) is a brother of Mrs J. llotchin, of Amberley, and is about 22 years of age. He was born at .Mount Thomas, and educated at the South I.oburn School.

Rifleman ('.. ('.. Callender (wounded) is a son of Mr James Callender, manager at [nvcrcargill for the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company. When he enlisted, Rifleman Callender was in the Christ church ollice of the Bank of New Zealand. He is an enthusiast ill rowing, lawn tennis, and hockey. Mr \V. I'. Murray, of 20 Horatio Street, has received word that bis brother, Rifleman David Henry Murray, of the ltli Battalion Cord Liverpool's Own, was wounded in the right knee and admitted to hospital on September 18. Rifleman Murray was educated at the West Christcliiirch and Maiist Brothers' Schools, and was a member of the Marist Brothers' Old Roys' Association, representing the latter on the cricket and football fields. lie was 21 years of age, and prior to enlisting was employed as lettercarrier on the post ollice staff. He was well known in the Fendalton and Riccarton districts.

Sergeant William C. 1). Horswell (wounded in the head on September 18) is the eldest son of Mrs C. Horswell, of New Plymouth. He is 20 years of age, and was born in Palmerston North. He enlisted in the 3rd Battalion of the Rifle Brigade, prior to which he was in the employ of Mr J. J. Niven, New Plymouth. His father, Captain C. Horswell, is with the same battalion.