FOR BRAVERY.

Taranaki Daily News, 8 September 1915, Page 5

FOR BRAVERY.

DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDALS. AWARDED TO NEW. ZEALANDERS. |By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. I London, Sept. 6. Distinguished conduct medals have been awarded to the following New Zealanders:— Canterbury Battalion. Private M. Barlow.—At Quinn's Post, on June 21, on his own initiative he crawled out of the trench to reconnoitre an enemy's bomb-proof shelter and dropped in two bombs. Throughout he distinguished himself as a most courageous and skilful bomb-thrower. Private A. Findlay.—On April 26, at Gaba Tepe, he rescued wounded men under heavy shell and rifle fire on the open beach. Sergeant W. Rodger.—During a sortie on June 4, at Quinn's Post, he was in charge of a party of men, and, although seriously wounded by a baypnet thrust, refused to retire. Wellington Battalion. Corporal P. Bennett.—On April 20, at Gaba Tepe, he maintained the supply of ammunition for machine-guns under the heaviest fire. Auckland Battalion. Corporal W. Reid.—When the officer and sergeant of the machine-gun section were killed, he took command, and, by bis bravery and example, prevented the flank of the battalion being turned. Sergeant T. TiMey.—On the night of June 4, at Quinn's Post, the enemy's trenches were carried Iby assault, but were enfiladed by a machine-gun. Tilsley built up a sand-bag traverse, which wa9 constantly blown away by Turkish bombs. He continued until seriously . wounded. New Zealand Engineers. Sergeant A. Abbey.—On the second day at Gaba Tepe he showed distinguished zeal and bravery in command of a party entrenching under the heaviest fire. Sapper Scrimshaw. —On April 24, at GaJba Tepe, on four occasions he brought in the wounded after all attempts at rescue had failed. New Zealand Ambulance. Privates A. A. and W. P. Henry.—On April 25, at Gaba Tepe, they attended the wounded under the heaviest fire, allowing no danger to interfere with their duties. Army (Medical Corps. Private Crawford (Watsmen.—JGallantry and exceptionally good work in connection with the improvisation of the hospital ship Lutzmer. No work was too difficult or hazardous, THE V.C. TOO MANY HEROIC DEEDS. Times and Sydney Sun Services. Received Sept. 7, 5.5 p.m. London, Sept. 0. The authorities are apparently experiencing considerable difficulty in awarding Victoria Crosses. The' latest lists of the distinctions disclose deeds of heroism which, in previous wars, would probably have brought the highest honors. The standard is now so high that these feats only secure comparatively minor decorations. "ANZAC" IN LONDON. WOUNDED SOLDIERS AT HOME. J London, Sept. (i. The Australian Natives' Association is opening on September 13 "Anzac," consisting of a buffet and reading and writing rooms adjoining the Commonwealth offices, for Australian and New Zealand soldiers. The Hon. T. Mackenzie is visiting the different hospitals where New Zealanders are inmates. He investigated the complaints at Weymouth, and found the conditions satisfactory. It has been decided to instal an additional two hundred beds. A DEATH-DEALING MEMENTO. Received Sept. 7, 9.30 p.m. London, Sept. 7. A shell, which was sent as a memento by a soldier in France, exploded in the Central Parcels Office at London, wounding Major-Gencral Desmond O'Callagliau and others. General O'Callaghan was sent to the hospital.