NEW ZEALAND'S ROLL OF HONOUR

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1318, 29 July 1915, Page 26

NEW ZEALAND'S ROLL OF HONOUR

Little information has been received from the Dardanelles during the past week, and it is apparent that the Allies have been busy preparing for another decisive attack upon the Turkish strongholds in Gallipoli. The news that the Allied Fleet has commenced bombardment of the summit of Achi Baba, which, during these naval operations, is said to have resembled the crater of an active volcano as the shells burst, serves as proof of the satisfactory progress the Allies are making in Gallipoli, and strengthens the conviction that the fall of Constantinople is not far distant. The New Zealand casualty lists have been extremely small during the past fortnight compared with the previous heavy losses sustained by the colonials, the landing of the troops unquestionably being accomplished only after a great sacrifice of life. The Allies’ advance in Gallipoli is being watched with intense interest throughout the world, and once the Achi Baba fortifications are taken it is contended the Turkish resistance will be completely broken. Included among the gallant New Zealanders whose names appear on the casualty list are the following: —

Private Albert Edward Pattrick, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, killed in action, was 35 years old, and was the second son of Mr. Thomas Pat-

trick, of 167, Clarence Road, Riccarton, late of Papanui, with whom he was associated in business. He was born at Styx, and educated at the Belfast School. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, and also a member of the Papanui Bowling Club. His elder brother served in the South African war. The late Private Pattrick leaves a widow and one child.

Trooper Edgar Percy Jordan, Canterbury Mounted Rifles, died of wounds cn July 8, was at the time of his death within a day of coming of age. He was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jordan, 19, Forbes Street, Sydenham, Christchurch, and late of Coronation Street, Spreydon. Trooper Jordan was born at Hornby, and educated at the Addington School and later at ihe West Christchurch District High School. While at school he was a good athlete, and won gold medals lor swimmng and football, presented by Mr. P. Menzies. On leaving school he went to work for Messrs. P. and D. Duncan, but at the time war broke out was in other employment. He joined the Main Expeditiona*. v Force, and was in camp at Aldington and Sockburn. He was a good rl' round athlete, and a clever boxer; he was also a steward on the U.S.S. Karamu.

Corporal G. W. Insley, First Field Company, Now Zealand Engineers, Fourth Re'nforcemenl k, wounded, is

a son of Mr. 8 Imeon Insley, late of Burton-on-Trent, England. He is a bricklayer by trade, and had only been in the Dominion about 13 months when he enlisted. He saw active service in the South African war as Lance Coi poral in the 170th Company, 38th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry under Caitain G. F. T. Colding, O.C.

Lieutenant A. S. Thompson, 16th Waikato Regiment, is the son of A. S. Thompson, J.P., of Pakuranga. He is 21 years of age, and was wounded at Gallipoli on July 5. He received his education at the Glenmore Pakuranga School. He took a prominent part in military training from its inception, and left with the Main Expeditionary Force. He was in action at the Dardanelles on the memorable days of April 25 and May 8.

Private Edwin Joseph Collins Campbell, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, killed in action, is the third son of ex-Detective-Sergeant Campbell, of Wellington, who has just retired from the force. “Eddie,” as he was generally known, was verv popular, and will be greatly missed by his many friends throughout New Zealand. He was 29 years of age, be'ng born in Wellington and educated at the Marist Brothers School and at the Christian Brothers, Dunedin. He was in the Government service for a few years, but resigned and took up farming. At the time war broke out he was visiting his people, who were

then in Greymouth. He enlisted, joined the Canterbury Regiment, and left with the main body. He took a keen interest in cricket and football, and was an enthusiastic angler and a good rifle shot.

Private Louis William Hill, Wellington Infantry Battalion, killed in action at the Dardanelles, was formerly a well-known horseman and rode several winners from the Porirua stable. Increasing weight caused him to forsake the saddle, and he went to Cairo with the First Expeditionary Force. He was the only son of the late Fred. Hill, of Christchurch. Private T. H. Cunnard, cf Temuka, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, wounded, is 27 years of age, and is the third son of the late John Cunnard. Private Cunnard was a prominent member of the Temuka Rugby Football Club, and his prowess as a footballer was so highly thought of that he was included in the New Zealand team in the match against Australia played in Cairo in April last. Mr. Cunnard, senr., died since his son’s departure for the front.

Sapper F. H. Thetford, of Nelson, who is reported wounded, joined the British section of the New Zealand Forces in London in October last. He was born in Nelson in 1893, and was a marine engineer by profession. He was wounded at the Dardanelles in May, and upon recovering again proceeded to the firing line and was seriously wounded in the leg in July.