ROLL OF HONOR

New Zealand Tablet, 30 May 1918, Page 30

ROLL OF HONOR

PRIVATE EDWARD FITZGERALD. Private Edward Fitzgerald, who died in France on March 30, of wounds, was the third son of Edward and Catherine Fitzgerald, of Musselburgh, Dunedin. He was born at Waimea, near Balfour,

Southland. After leaving school he worked on his father's farm until about five years ago, when, his father having retired from farming, the family came to Dunedin to reside, and deceased became employed as motorman with the firm of Messrs. R. Hudson and Co., a position he occupied until his departure for camp, where he joined up with the 27th Reinforcements. Always a fervent Catholic, he was of a most kindly disposition, and very popular among a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.—R.l.P. PRIVATE JAMES OWEN Me GUINN ESS. Private James Owen McGuinness, who was killed in action on March 27, was the youngest son of Mr. Owen McGuinness, of Longbeach, Canterbury. The

deceased soldier, who was 26 years of age at the time of his death, left New Zealand with the 18th Reinforcements. At the time of his enlistment he was engaged in farm work at Longbeach.—R.l.P. PRIVATE ADRIAN WHITAKER. Private Adrian Whitaker, reported killed in action, was the fourth son of Mrs. Agnes Whitaker, Northland, Wellington, and of the late Bernard Fear Whitaker, bookseller. He left New Zealand with the 32nd Reinforcements, and had only been three weeks in

France when he was killed. The news of his death was .received on his 21st birthday. The late Private Whitaker was educated at St. Mary’s Convent and the Marist Brothers’ School, and previdus to his enlistment he was employed by Messrs. Makower, Mcßeatll, and Co., of Wellington.—R.l.P. TROOPER JAMES HENRY DUNFORD. Trooper James Henry Dunford (reported accidentally drowned after leaving New Zealand) was the youngest son of Mr. William Dunford, Bayfield, Anderson’s Bay. lie was born at Anderson’s Bay and educated at St. Patrick’s School, South Dunedin, and at the Christian Brothers’ School, Dunedin. After finishing his education he entered his father’s employ, where he remained until he went farming in the North Otago district. He went into

camp with the Mounted Rifles of the 37th Reinforcements, and sailed from New Zealand about February 21 last. No particulars have yet been received by his parents as to the nature of the accident. Another of Mr. Dunford’s sons, Private Patrick Dunford, went away with the 27th Reinforcements, and was killed on December 12 last while in action in France. Another son, Private Thomas Dunford, enlisted with the 18th Reinforcements, and was severely wounded in France in June last year. He'returned to Dunedin on New Year’s Day, and has been an inmate of the Hospital ever since. Private David Dunford left New Zealand with the 26th Reinforcements, and is still in France, and Private John Dunford left with the 36th Reinforcements.—R. I. P. LIEUTENANT THOMAS WALSH. Word has been received by Mrs. Frank Brown, Ivilbirnie, Wellington, that her brother, Lieut. Thomas Walsh, was killed in action on May 4. Lieut. Walsh had been in France for a period of fifteen months, prior to his leaving for England to study for a commission. Then he was transferred to the New Zealand Rifle Brigade. He was a keen athlete, and for some time played for the Poneke Football Club. Recently recommended for the D.C.M., for conspicuous bravery, Lieutenant Walsh was popular on the battlefield. Private Richard Walsh, his brother, is at present serving with the forces in France.—R.l.P. PRIVATE PATRICK J. RYAN. Mr. John Ryan, of Pongaroa, has received notification from the Minister of Defnce that his son, Private Patrick J. Ryan, of the 30th Reinforcements, had, towards the end of April, been dangerously wounded in the right thigh. After being in a French hospital for some time he had later been removed to a military Hospital in England.

RIFLEMAN WILLIAM FRANCIS CONDON.

Mr. and Mrs. John Condon, of Karoro, Greymouth, have received word from the Defence authorities that their youngest son, Rifleman William F. Condon, had died in France on April 3 of wounds. Deceased, who was a bright and popular young man, was educated at the Marist Brothers’ School, Greymouth. After leaving school he was for some time employed in the Railway Dept. When 20 years of age he enlisted with the 15th Reinforcements, and saw active service on the Western Front for about six months, .when he got wounded and was transferred to hospital in England. lie remained there several

months, and when he had sufficiently recovered was granted temporary leave of absence, during which time he made a tour through England, Scotland, and Ireland.* In December last he re-embarked for France, where he was on active service until Anri! 3, when lie received wounds which terminated fatally. To his sorrowing parents, brothers, and sister deepest sympathy is extended.—R I P. PRIVATE JOHN' E. WALSH. Private John E. Walsh, of St. Benedict's parish, Auckland, has recently been reported killed in action. Deceased was the third son of Mr. James Walsh, of Waihi, and was 30 years of age. He was educated at the Convent of Mercy, Thames, and was a member of St. Benedict’s Club.—R.l.P.