ROLL OF HONOR

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XLVI, Issue 18, 1 May 1919, Page 21

ROLL OF HONOR

TROOPER NICHOLAS KAYENEY

Trooper ; Nicholas Kaveney, who died of pneumonia in France, Dec. 9, 1918, was the seventh son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Kaveney, Bourke Street, North Invercargill, where he was born 23 years ago. Trooper Kaveney, who left with the j. Bth Reinforcements, was

one of four brothers on active service Dominick going with the Seventh, Nicholas and Mick with the eight, and Pat with the Ninth. Trooper Nicholas Kaveuey was educated at the Marist Brothers' School, Invercargill, and was engaged in the bakery business up to the time of enlisting.—R.l.P. LANCE-CORPORAL THOMAS O'CONNELL. Mr. Thos. O'Connell has received the sad news that his youngest son, Thomas, died on the Maheno and was buried at sea when on the voyage back to New Zealand. The deceased was 37 years of age, was bom in Christ-church, and educated at the Marist Brothers' School. He left New Zealand with the 27th Reinforcements, and after active service in France was stricken with internal complications that necessitated a severe

operation. Very little hope for his ultimate recovery was held out at any time, but it was thought that he would be able to linger through a voyage that would enable him to see his native land and die amongst his own people. This, however, was denied him, as he passed away when the vessel was within a few days' sail of her destination. For many years Thomas O'Connell was a leading altar hoy in the Cathedral. -He was one. of the most active members of the Catholic • Club and Tennis Club, was attached to the M. 8.0.8. Association, and was a member of St. Patrick's branch of the Hibernian Society. He was also a valued member of the Cathedral Choir. Of a jnosfc estimable character, he was exceedingly popular, and widespread regret is felt at his .early- demise. Sincere - sympathy is

extended to his bereaved parents, sisters, and brothers, among the latter being Very Rev. J. A. O'Connell, S.M., rector of-Wanganui. Solemn Requiem Mass was offered on Tuesday morning last in the Cathedral, Christchurch, for the repose of his soul. The Very. Rev. J. A. O'Connell, S.M. (brother, of the deceased) was celebrant, and all the members of the family were present. A very sympathetic letter has been received by the family from Father Bleakley, chaplain on the Maheno, and numerous messages of condolence from all quarters. —R.I.P. PRIVATE B. L. PETHERICK. Private B. L. Petherick, reported died of influenza on March 21, at Cologne, was the second son of the late Margaret Petherick (nee Pavletich). He enlisted at 19 years of age, being then employed at Sneddon's store, Mornington, where he was well and favorably known as "Micky." During a short service in the firing line he was awarded the Military Medal. He

was educated at the Christian Brothers’ School, Dunedin, as was also his elder brother (Sergt. Len Petherick), who after 3|- years’ active service has resumed his old position in the bookbinding department of the Eveniny Star. R.l.P.