ROLL OF HONOR

New Zealand Tablet, 7 March 1918, Page 29

ROLL OF HONOR

d * o ;';:; private; JAMES JOSEPH KENT. .r: Private James Joseph Kent, who died in Prance on February 12, of wounds, was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Kent, Timaru. He was born in Dunedin in 1889, and received his education from the Sisters of

St. Joseph, at Waimate. The deceased was a good pi actual Catholic, and possessed of a pleasing and cheery personality, was a general favorite amongst all classes in the community. He was a member of the local church choir, and will be missed in musical and social circles. His only brother, Sapper John Charles Kent, left with the 4th Reinforcements, and is at present in France. The late soldier’s sisters are Mrs. Crowley, Otaio ; Mrs. J. G. Venning, Timaru; Mrs. E. L. Venning, Christchurch, and Mrs. Mulvihill Geraldine.—R.l.P.

RIFLEMAN ALFRED CHARLES VARNEY. Rifleman Alfred Charles Varney, who was killed in action on the Western Front, on October 12, 1917, at the age of 21 years, was the second son of Mrs. E.

Varney, Dunedin. . _.'. He was born at Port Chalmers, and educated at St. Joseph's Convent School. After leaving school he entered; the employ of Messrs. ? W~. Gregg and Co., where he held the position of packer until he enlisted. He was well thought of by his employers, and much liked by all who know him.— R.I.P. . ■•■ •■-■■" Advice was received recently by Mr. Ml Bermin°--ham, of Nen Street, Oamaru, that his son, Lieutenant William Bermmgham, had died of wounds deceived while in action in France. Lieutenant Bermmgham was born in Oamaru and educated at St. Patrick's School, after leaving which he commenced work in the hairdressmg business. Soon after he had completed his apprenticeship he went to Dunedin, and later,' to Auckland. His next move was to Sydney, where he was following his occupation at the outbreak of war and up to the time of his enlistment. Lieutenant bermmgham left Australia, as a private, with the 10th Reinforcements, with whom he saw service on Gallipoli At the close of the Gallipoli campaign he went to trance, and after seeing some service there was sent to England to study for a commission. While in England he was offered a position in one of the bases there, but preferred to go back and join his comrades at the front. A few weeks ago word was received that he had been decorated with the Military Cross and now closely following it comes the sad news that he has made the supreme sacrifice. The late Lieutenant Bermingham was the third son of Mr. Bermingham and was in his 24th year.—R.l.P.