New Zealand’s Roll of Honour.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1312, 17 June 1915, Page 19

New Zealand’s Roll of Honour.

The f..ar expressed all along that the casualty lists from the Dardanelles were in arrears has been confirmed by the heavy nature of the casualties reported during the past week. The heavy list of killed has not altogether come unexpectedly, as the number of wounded reported has been out of proportion to the number of killed in the ranks, though deaths from wounds have come to hand freely of late. That the New Zealanders have been in the thick of the fighting is borne out by the cable reports received daily from the scene of hostilities, but little information is given as to the extent of the progress being made. The losses amongst the Turks testify to the accuracy of the colonials’ fire and the excellent work accomplished in the bayonet charges, while the Allies warships continue to create havoc among the enemy in Gallipoli. The great work of taking the Dardanelles is progressing satisfactorily, and once accomplished will have a direct bearing in shortening the war. Among those New Zealanders whose names figure on the Roll of Honour the following particulars about some of our heroes should prove of inter est:

Sergeant C. N. Devery, wounded, was a splendid all-round athlete, being a prominent Rugby footballer and a member of the Gisborne Rowing Club. Private Rosenfeldt, of Dannevirke, wounded, was well-known in the South as a prominent athlete, having won numerous substantial sums of money for running, jumping, shooting and wood-chopping. At Palmerston North in 1911 he gained first prize for woodchopping, and was also awarded a Certificate .of Merit. Private Rosenfeidt has annexed 8 medals and ’l4 trophies for running and hop, step and jump events, bes.des a large number of money prizes. He is 26 years of age, and was born and educated in Australia, coming to New Zealand ten years ago.

Sergeant Thomas Henry Stevens, who is reported as m.ssing, was an old Ashburton boy, having been born there some 28 years ago. He was educated at the Catholic Boys’ School, and on leaving served his apprenticeship as a carpenter. He always took a keen interest in volunteering and was a member of the local volunteers, and on the Territorial Act coming into force remained one of the corps. He was one of the original members of the Ashburton Catholic Club, and his remarks, whilst a member, always bore evidence of careful thought and attention to details. On the outbreak of hostilities he was one of the first to volunteer, and speedily rose to the rank of sergeant. His loss will be severely felt by all those who knew him; his company is the poorer by losing an efficient non-com. His father and brother are residents of Ashburton. Sergt. T. H. Stevens was in charge of the squad sent from “C” Company, 2nd South Canterbury Regiment, which competed at the Auckland Exhibition, and very largely owing to his energy and enthusiasm the team secured one first and one second.

Lance Corpl. Claude Brooke, wounded, was educated at Terrace School, Wellington, and afterwards at Wellington College, on leaving which he entered the Civil Service. He joined the Civil Service Rifles, in which he was a colour sergeant, and won many prizes for shooLng. . Lance-Corporal Brooke has always taken a keen interest in military matters, and his enthusiasm and devotion to his country caused him to enlist at the commencement of the war.

Private Dav.d Stewart, 16th Waikato Regiment, wounded, is the youngest of nine sons, and was born at Crosshouse, Ayrshire, Scotland. He is twenty-three years of age, and came to New Zealand in July. He joined the 16th Waikato Regiment, and left with the Main Expeditionary Force. Two of his brothers are also serving at the front, one with the Canadians and the other with the Camerons.

Private James Duncan, wounded, prior to joining the Expeditionary and photographic studio. His mother, Force, was in business at Manaia and Te Awarnutu, having a stationer’s and fancy goods emporium, also an artist s Mrs. David Duncan, has won consider-

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able note as a writer of verse, and by special request wrote “Westland’s Old Brigade” for the Pioneer Jubilee at Hokitika, while the popular songs “Sons of Zealandia and It s a Long Way From Old Ireland” are both products of her pen.

Private George Frederick Maber, Canterbury Battalion, wounded, is the only son of the late Mr. Maber, formerly master at the Halkett School. He was employed as a carpenter and joiner by Messrs. McCully and Co., of Tuam Street, and volunteered with the main body of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.

Sergeant Frank Sydney Dyer, wounded, is a son of Mr. S. V. Dyer, of Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch, and was born at Invercargill 25 years ago. He was educated at the Waihopai public school, Invercargill, and on leaving joined the staff of the Kaiapoi warehouse seven years ago. He became a member of the Highland Rifles, Christchurch, five years ago. He took a keen interest in rowing, having gained several first prizes, and was a member of the Christchurch Y.M.C.A. elocutionary and musician classes.

Private Herbert Malcolm Campbell, reported missing, was born in Roxburgh, Otago, on March 15, 1891, and was thus twenty-four years of age. He held two championship medals as a school cadet for shooting, one “champion of Timaru Main School” and the other “champion shot of South Canterbury.” He was well and favourably known in sports circles, and at some time was a member ot the Geraldine bowling, hockey and football clubs. He was also, well known to road-racing cyclists in Canterbury, also to boxers. He has always been keen on volunteering, for three years being a member of the local volunteers and then served three years as a Territorial, and when lie enlisted for the Main Expeditionary Force was on the Reserve Corps. He is the eldest son of Mr. Malcolm Campbell orchardist, whom Herbert assisted on the fruit farm. Both parents are natives of Dunedin. Private J. H. Aitken (Canterbury Battalion), died of wounds, was a young Christchurch business man who sacrificed business and position to. serve his country. He was attorney, of the Northern Assurance Company for Canterbury, and chief agent of the Indemnity Mutual, as well as a member of the firm of Aitken Bros., share brokers. He responded to the appeal for recruits for the Expeditionary Force, and enlisted as a private. He had an extensive experience in military matters, having been captain in command of the Queen’s Cadets for a number of years. The exigencies of business compelled him to relinquish his command. At the time of his enlistment in the Expeditionary Force there happened to be no more commissions available. Yet, so eager was he for active service, he chose to shoulder the rifle and seek promotion from the ranks when opportunity presented itself, rather than wait at home for a commission. Private Aitken was well-known in many branches of sport and field games. At Christs College and Canterbury College, where he was educated, he upheld the prestige of his College very successfully. He was a member of the ’Varsity first fifteen, and only relinquished Rugby through the demands of business on his spare time. He was one of the best mile and half-mile and crosscountry runners Canterbury ever had. After giving up active athletics he became secretary of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association, holding that position for several years. Other sports clubs with which he was connected were the United Tennis Club, as secretary, and the Hagley Golf Club. In the section in which Private Aitken served there were a number of Canterbury College boys, and almost all of them have now either been killed or wounded. His life had been an intensely active one, and he had met success in every direction. At the time of his death he was 29 years of age.

Private Arthur J. Cross, wounded, is the eldest son of Mr. J. Cross, of Stirling. He was born and educated at Temuka, and went South with h.s parents four years ago. He was working near Invercargill when war broke out, and at once sent in his

name and left New Zealand with the Main Expeditionary Force for Egypt. He is the eldest grandson of Mr. G‘. Preddy, Temuka, and grandson of the late Mr. J. Cross, also of Temuka. His brother Harold has also gone to the front.

Private Arthur Harold McCoy (Canterbury Battalion), died of wounds, was a son of the late Mr. F. H. McCoy, LL.B., barrister and solicitor, of Otago, and grandson of the late Professor Sir Frederic McCoy, K.C.M.G., M.A., D.Sc. (Cantab), F.R.S., M.1.1.M-, of Melbourne University. It is also worth mentioning that he w r as a grandson on his mother’s side of Captain Charles Thompson, who fought and was killed in the Maori War. He was born at Lawrence, Otago, and at an early age adopted the sea as a calling. He sailed the oceans of the world (mostly in deep-water vessels), gaining his. captain’s ticket some years ago. He also travelled extensively on land in Great Britain, on the Continent of Europe, in China, and in the United States of America. He made several passages, in times of peace, through the Dardanelles to Russian and Turkish ports. His mother, Mrs. F. H. McCoy, resides at 24 Peterborough Street West, with her two daughters and son (Mr. C. A. McCoy, who is well-known in the city). Private McCoy was visiting his people on holiday leave when he enlisted. He had many experiences and adventures in his life, and was most unassuming and greatly esteemed by all who knew him.

Sapper E. O. Ruddock, who died under operation, was a son of Archdeacon David Ruddock, of Hawke’s Bay, and had gained many successes in the athletic field in the Dominion. Besides winning numerous prizes at school in the sports, he established a mile record (Napier High School). Also at the Auckland University he won the championship for half-mile, one mile, and three miles, each in record time. Also at school he gained a swimmuig certificate for two miles’ swim. From Auckland he went to the Medical School at Edinburgh, and joined the New Zealand Contingent at Home. He was with the Force detailed for the Dardanelles, and died under operation for acute appendicitis on May 11.