CASUALTIES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CVIII, Issue 16821, 29 May 1919, Page 7

CASUALTIES.

FOUND DROWNED. (Per Press Association). DUNEDIN, May 28. The body of James Joseph Walsh, a reporter, on the staff of the "Daily -Times," was found in the harbour this morning, close to the Victoria wharf. Deceased attended a meeting last night and it is concluded that he went for a walk on the wharf after the meeting, and by some means fell into the water. There is evidence of Walsh having endeavoured to climb out by means of a rope, which was attached to the wharf and pile driver. The deceased saw service at the front, and was wounded; He recently returned. He was formerly on the literary staff of the "Lyttelton Times" and before that was in the teaching profession. Deceased was 27 years of age.

At the inquest the evidence showed that deceased attended a meeting of returned soldiers last night. He was last seen about 9.30 p.m. When found the body was fully clothed, including hat and overcoat. Deceased left New Zealand with the 14th Reinforcements, returning -in January. He had been wounded in the knee and gassed. Since returning he had shown signs of nervous affection, but was naturally of a bright disposition. A verdict of found drowned was recorded. Deceased's relatives reside at Opawa, Ghristchurch. KILLED BY TRAIN.