ROLL OF HONOR

New Zealand Tablet, 9 November 1916, Page 45

ROLL OF HONOR

SERGEANT MAGNUS F. FENWICK. Sincere regret will be felt, particularly in South Dunedin, where he was well known, at the death (killed in action in France, on August 12) of Sergeant Magnus Francis (Manus) Fenwick. Sergeant Fenwick,

who was 27 years of age, was the only son of the late Henry Fenwick. He received his education at St. Patrick’s School, South Dunedin, and at the Christian Brothers’ School, Dunedin. From the time of leaving school he was for a number of years employed on the lino, staff of the Otago 'Daily Time*. A few years ago he left for Australia, and resided there until his departure with the Victorian Reinforcements, close on twelve months ago. ‘ Manus ’ was an enthusiastic yachtsman, and will be well and kindly remembered by a large number of friends in this city. RIFLEMAN WILLIAM MANUS BUTLER; Rifleman Wm. M. Butler, reported died of wounds October 9, was the eldest son of Mr. W. P. Butler, of

35 Bradshaw street, South Dunedin. He was educated at St. Patrick’s School, South Dunedin. On leaving school he was apprenticed to 11. E. Shacklock, Ltd., as a moulder. , Owing to ill-health, however, he was compelled to leave this position, and obtained employment as an engine-cleaner on the New Zealand Railways, being stationed at Dunedin. Shortly after this he was transferred, in the same vocation, to Omakau, Otago Central, where lie remained for about two and a-half years. He was then transferred to Dunedin, being promoted to fireman. At the outbreak of the war he enlisted as a member of the Advance Party which sailed for Samoa on. August 17, 1914. About December of the same year he was invalided home and discharged. He resumed his usual employment as a fireman, and was soon transferred to Westport. Here he enlisted as a member of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade, which left New Zealand about May, 1915. He took a keen interest in athletics, and was a member of the Southern and Omakau Football Clubs, besides being an energetic member of the Omakau Tennis Club. The deceased was in his twenty - • third year. PRIVATE W. G. RUSSELL. Private W. G. Russell, killed in action on September 26, was the youngest sou of Mr. George Russell, Geraldine. He left New Zealand with the sth Rein-

forcements and took part in the landing at Suvla Bay on August 7, 1915, where he remained till the evacuation in December, and was till the time of his death with the N.Z. Forces in France. He was born at Geraldine twenty years ago, and at the time of enlistment was in the employ of Mr. W. E. Evans, Waimate. He was secretary to the Waimate branch of the Catholic _ Federation and the St. Patrick’s Men’s Club, Waimate. , PRIVATE JOHN HATH. Private John Dath, killed recently in action, was the .sole surviving son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dath, of Waitahuna Gully, and was well and popularly known in the district. He was born in Milton, and was 31 years of age at the time of his death. He received his education at the Waitahuna Gully School and was the sole support of his parents for many years, his father being paralysed for a considerable time, and his death is a heavy blow to his sorrowing parents, who will have the sympathy of their many friends in their sad. bereavement. Private Dath was of a quiet and

unassuming disposition, but nevertheless he felt that it was his duty to assist the Empire in her need, and for which good object he made the supreme sacrifice.-

RIFLEMAN BERNARD FLOG])

Rifleman Bernard Flood, wounded on September 17, is the eldest son of Mrs. J. Flood and the late James Flood, of St. Albans, Christchurch. lie was educated at the Marist Brothers’ School, lie took a great interest in football, and was captain of the Marist Brothers’ fourth grade team in 1915. Rifleman Flood was employed at Messrs. Graham, Wilson, and SmelLie, and later joined the Railway Department. lie left with the 12th Reinforcements. Ills brother, Victor James Flood, is with the 17th Reinforcements.

PRIVATE T. H. WHITE. Thomas Herman White, died of wounds October 12. in France, was the the only son of the late Captain E. White, of Okains Bay, and nephew of Mrs. Lawrence, Salisbury street, and Mrs. Greaney, Waltham road. He was born at Okains Bay and was twentythree years of age. He was educated at St. Mary’s School, Christchurch. He took a keen interest in the Volunteer and Territorial movements. Prior to enlisting he was employed at Bowron’s tannery. He was a member of the Marist Brothers’ Football Club and the Hibernian Society. PRIVATE A. ,T. I). WENCK. Private A. J. I). Wenck, who died on September 24 from wounds received in France, was a native of Sydney, N.S.W. He was educated at the Marist Bro-

theis School, Sydney. lie was a most enthusiastic cricketer, and took a great interest in the boys’ football teams of the Christchurch Marist Brothers’ School. His two sisters (Mrs. Laf orest and Mrs. Collins) reside in Sydney. Before enlisting, lie resided with Mr. and Mrs. Robert O’Brien, 224 Lichfield street, Christchurch, lie resided in New Zealand about eleven years, and left with the 11th Reinforcements, enlisting from Christchurch. &