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Monday 1
April 1918
Amberley - Welcome
Home - SMITH and RHODES - 001
A social was held at Amberley on Wednesday to welcome home Privates
L.Smith and H.L.Rhodes ------ 5 doldiers from the
Smith family and 4 from Mr
Rhodes ---- dancing was indulged until early morning.
Tuesday 2 April 1918
Killed in Action - HOPKINS
- 002
Lieutenant Vivian P. Hopkins, son of Mr and Mrs A.P.
Hopkins, of Lonsdale st, New Brighton had been killed
in action. he was their 6th son and aged 25. he left NZ as
quartermaster-sergeant in the 1st Rifle Brigade
------ his brother Phelps Hopkins was killed in the
landing on Gallipoli.
Welcome Home - Oxford Tce
Baptist Church - 003
BRETTELL - Private
F. and
HIDDLESTONE - Sapper
H. and
WELLS - Rifleman
H.P. all recently returned from the front
Farewell - Oxford Tce Baptist
Church - 003
PANNELL - Lance -Corporal
W.B. and
ODELL - Sapper
W.H. and
DENCH -
Machine-gunner J.R. and
NORTH - Machine-gunner
H.A.C. --------
Thursday 4
April 1918
Military Service - South Canterbury Board - 004
& 005
A list of names of those applying for exemptions -------
Casualty - MILNE -
006
Private Reginald Clarence, eldest son of Mr G.W.Milne,
Linwood ave, was gassed in France on 28 February is
now in the NZ Command Depot, England.
Killed in Action - FULTON
- 007
Brigadier-General H.T. Fulton, commanding the 3rd NZ
Brigade, has been killed in action. -- outbreak
of war went to Samoa, then given command of the NZ Rifle
Brigade going to Egypt ---- went to France ---
was the son of Lieutenant -General John Fulton, of the Royal
Artillery, was born in India in 1869 -- came to NZ at an
early age --- served with the Boer War --
gained a DSO --- he was married with no children.
Friday 5 April
1918
Casualty - 007a
McKENZIE - Private
R. son of Mrs McKenzie, Willow st, Ashburton, was transferred
from France to a hosp. in England on 25 March.
Saturday 6
April 1918
Riccarton Whispers
- 008
CLARKE - Corporal
E.E. son of Mrs Clarke of Waimairi road, Upper Riccarton
transferred to 2nd London General Hosp. suffering Trench fever
REESE - Private E.
of Upper Ricarton, left with 25th reinforcements ---severely wounded
last october -now at Brockenhurst Hosp. will be invalided home.
FINE - Private Albert,
late Elizabeth st, left with 28th Reinforcements suffering trench fever
MURRAY - Trooper Stewart,
formerly Blenheim rd, with forces that took Jerusalem -----
Casualty - 009
MORSE - Rifleman
C.J. son of Mr W.Morse, Flemington admitted to hosp.
France, severely gassed, left with 1st Battalion of NZ Rifle
Brigade -------
Riccarton Whispers - 010
Welcome Home -
PARKER -
Lance-Corporal C. welcomed home by the members of the Boys' and
Girls' Club he was a founder member ------ more
----
Killed in
Action - 011
GADD - Rifleman
George,son of Mr C.Gadd of Barr Hill died of wounds in France on
15 March, --age 26, eldest son Arthur is bayonet instructor at
Sling Camp
Casualty - 012
EADE - Gunner
W.T.Eade, son of Detective Eade of Christchurch, been in hosp in
France, since Feb. --- gas posioning --- transferred to England ------
Casualty - 013
HAY - Corporal W.
hus. of Mrs Hay, 274 Fitzgerald ave, admitted to an English
hosp. gunshot wound to his hand ------ was employed by Lyttelton
Times
Casualty - LUKE - 014
2nd Lieutenant Kenneth E. son of Mr and Mrs C.M.Luke, staying with
their son-in-law Mr L.BIRKS, Fendalton. seriously wounded in the
head, gunshot -----
Casualty - 015
McINTOSH - Private R.C.S.
hus. of Mrs V.D.McIntosh 48 York st, admitted to hosp. on
17 March sick.
Monday 8 April
1918
Wounded in Action -
SAMPSON - with photo - 016
Mrs D.Sampson, 215 Stanmore rd, Richmond, her son
Private W.P.Sampson admitted to hosp. in England --- gunshot wounds in
the right thigh. left NZ with the 21st Reinforcements.
Tuesday 9
April 1918
Farewell & Welcome
Home - 017
NANKIVELL - Trooper V.
3rd son of Mr Andrew Nankivell, Breezes rd, to go to
war and
FREE -
Corporal were both farewelled at the Pier Hall, New
Brighton.
GUEST - Private
W. and
BOUNDY - Private
L.B. were both welcomed home at the Bromley Hall and
NANKIVELL - Trooper
V. and
LAMB - Private L.
and
HARTNELL - Private
V. were farewelled at the Bromley hall. ------ more
----
Killed in Action - 018
THROP - Gilbert Worsfold,
3rd son of Mr Benjamin Throp of Dunedin --- went away with 27th
Feinforcements attached to the Canterbury Mounted Rifles. a
single
man. Stafford Throp another son was killed at the Somme, a 3rd
son is now in France.
HUTTON - 2nd Lieutenant Lorne
de H.Hutton, son of late Mr David Con Hutton of the School of art. was
killed on 23 March ---- more ---
FIFE - Private William
John Fife, brother of Mrs J.H.Orr, 682 Gloucester st, Linwood. Private
Fyfe was the only surviving son of Mr and Mrs Fyfe
365 St Asaph st ----
Wounded in Action - LONG
- with photo - 019
Mrs Violet Long, late of Duvauchelle Bay, now at Sheffield, her
hus. Private J.A.Long is improving slowly, wounded in France, 17
December 1917 has had trench fever, -- with the 21st Reinforcements,
now in hosp in London, --- Mes Long has 3 brothers on active
service --- private J.A.Long is the 4th son of Mrs Clara Long, of
Sheffield. Mrs Long sen has 4 sons on actie service -------
Mes Long sen claims the distinction of being the 1st child
born in Canterbury. her father Mr HAWKINS was at Parihaka
----
Wednesday 10
April 1918
Ellesmere News - 020
HAMPTON - Private M and
WISE - Private H. 2 returned men
ARMSTRONG - Trooper C. and
LAWRENCE - Private J. were on leave were enteratained
at Southbridge Druids Lodge on Monday
GILMOUR - Corporal J.R. and
CARTER - Privates H and T. were guests ------
CHAPPELL - Private W.G. is about to leave for the
front --- Dunsandel ----
LEAVER - Private W. was farewelled at Dunsandel
COOPER - Private Bert and
BISHOP - and
HASTINGS - Mr C.J. left for camp ---
entertained at Lakeside Hall
DUFF - Private John at Irwell School Hall ----
CHAPPELL - private W.G. was farewelled at Killinchy ----
Killed in Action -
SOMMERVILLE - 021
Major C.L.Sommerville, of Wanganui, killed in a ction
was the son of late Colonel J.R.Sommerville ---- he joined the
Alexandra Cavalry on 20 September 1891, went to the Boer
War ------- was a farmer, on No 3 Line and became a
Captain of the Alexandra Mounted Rifles. ----
he leaves a widow.
Casualty - BAINBRIDGE
- 021
Private C. of the 24th reinforcements, brother of Mrs C.WINTER, 218 Opawa rd, is
returning to NZ. He was wounded in France on 12 October, his twin
brother Anthony was killed in action on 3 December.
Killed in Action -
CLARKSON - 023
Mr Emerson Clarkson of 34 papanui rd, his 2nd son William
Francis was killed in a ction on 27 March prior to
enlisting with the 4th Reinforcement was learning farming at Dunsandel
---- fought at Gallipoli, wounded, fought
in France, twice wounded Decemebr 1917---- was aged 22
Casualty - DINNIE
- 024
Sergeant Cecil Hay, son of Mr Walter Dinnie, ex-Commissioner of
Police, ----- very ill through gunshot wound in the right eye,
now at 20th general Hosp. Dannes, camiers. left Wellington with
the 8th Reinforcements ---- went to Egypt, -- left
for France ------
Casualty - 026
SIMPSON - Private John Irving,
son of Mrs Simpson, 627 Gloucester st, who left with 8th
reinforcements, was wounded in action in France on 1 April ----
Thursday 11
April 1918
Casualties - 031
GILLIES - Trooper Angus,
son of Mr Duncan Gillies, Anama, Ashburton was killed in a ction
in Palestine on 30 March, born in Invernesshire -- aged 30
COATES - Captain, MP for
Kaiapara, again been wounded -----
WILLIS - Lieutenant
A.L.M. son of Mr H.Willis, ill in Hosp. in London is improving
----
WEST - Alan, nephew
of Miss C.West of 479 Cashel st, Linwood admitted to hosp in France on
29 March -------
EDWARDS - Private Edward Eli
Henry, son of Mrs M.E.Edwards, 122 Carlyle st, Sydenham,
wounded on 1 April, left NZ on 10 oct. 1915 Mounted Field
Ambulance
Farewell Social -
Kimberley, near Kirwee - 032
McCLELLAND - Private
A. and
REVELEY - Private
G. and
McBEATH - Private R. ---
Friday 12
April 1918
Casualty - BAILEY - 034
Private Harold, son of Mrs Bailey, 119 Bexley rd, suffering gunshot
wounds to the shoulder, is in a London hosp.----was an apprentice to Mr
COX a printer ---member of the New Brighton Band, prominent
swimmer ---- 2nd son to go and was with the
24th reinforcements, brother Carl went earlier.------
Killed in Action - MALONE
- 035
Lieutenant E.L.Malone, M.C. died of wounds, son of late
Colonel Malone, killed in action at Gallipoli, ----- Colonel Malone
left NZ in charge of the Wellington Infantry in the Main
Body was followed by his 3 sons, and daughter was actively
engaged in nursing in the military hosp. at Home.
Wounded in Action -
STRATFORD - with photo - 036
Sapper C.Stratford, son of Mrs Stratford, 33 Suffolk st,
Linwood, her son Gunner Charles has been admitted to hosp. in
England, ---- gunshot wound, left with 9th
Reinforcements. He took part in Somme and Messines, he is
21 years of age.
Wounded in Action - RODGER
- 037
Lieutenant W.J.Rodger D.C.M. of the Main Body ------ his brother
Private H.H.Rodger of the 29th severely wounded ---
younger brother Corporal J.C.Rodger of the Rifle Brigade was killed in
September in France.
Wounded in Action - FINE
- 038
Private W.Fine, has been wounded -- and invalided to
an English hosp. Private Will Fine left with 28th
reinforcements ---- was a carpenter by trade, his 2 brothers
Privates Albert and Ernie Fine are also in France.
Saturday 13
April 1918
Farewell - HOPKINS - 041
Lance-Corporal (Dick) Hopkins, of 38th Reinforcements, Infantry
has been home on leave left for Featherstone --- his eldest
brother Mr Arthur P.Hopkins also left the same evening.
--- prior to joining was on the staff of Messrs Aulsebrook &
Co. ----- more ----
Wounded - NIXON - 040
Lieutenant H.W. wounded 30 March son of Rev John Nixon, of
Rotorua --- joined staff of Christchurch
Press, then the Lyttelton Times, was Editor of the Star.
Killed in Action -
PATERSON - with photo - 047
Private Allan Paterson, killed in action on 27 March, 2nd son of
Mr and Mrs Allan paterson, formerly of Christchurch, ---
was a painter by trade ----- aged 25 enlisted with 20th
reinforcements at Wellington -----
Killed in Action - BODY
- 044
Mrs Body, of Winslow, her son Private George Body was killed in
action in France on 27 March --- only 17 when he left with the 25th
reinforcements -- has 4 sons fighting in France. --- Private Jack
Body, was invalided --- Private Tom Body left with the 17th
was invalided 3 weeks ago, Private Frank was wounded and
now in hosp. in England.
Farewell - Rakaia -
042
TYSON - Mr J. late
home missionary at Methven and Rakaia ----
Riccarton Whispers -
NEWNHAM - 046
Private T. Newnham, son of Mr T. Newnham of Allen st, Upper
Riccarton was killed in action on 27 March, age 20,
left NZ with the 27th Reinforcements -- was farming in Lake
Coleridge district, elder brother left with Main Body is in Egypt.
Killed in Action - PHILLIS
- with photo - 048
Lance-Corporal F.J. (Jack) Phillis, killed in action in France on
Good Friday only son of mr and Mrs T.F.G.Phillis 62
Whitleigh ave, Riccarton, aged 25 was born and educated in
the Harewood district --- was engaged in quartz mining at reefton
--- enlisted with the 19th left in November 1916 with
the NZ Rifle Brigade, ---
Wounded in Action -
QUIGLEY - with photo - 049
Mr J.Quigley, of 132 Wairapapa rd, Papanui, his eldest son
Trooper Francis John of the Mounted Rifles, wounded
fighting in Palestine, aged 22 born at
Doyleston, a farmer , enlisted with the
23rd, another brother is fighting on the front.
Heathcote Notes - Wounded
in Action - 050
HAWKE - Trooper
S.J. brother of Mrs S.SCHOFIELD,
wounded, left with 10th reinforcements --- was a well-known
contractor in Timaru.
Sumner Ripples - 051
B-LINS - Sergeant
G., son of Mrs B-lins, of Redcliffs, is returning
home after 3 years in France , --- gas attack -----
DICK - Private
Percy, been wounded -------
BROWN - Corporal,
returned to camp --- fully qualified for a master gunners certificate.
Monday 15 April 1918
Wounded in Action -
SULLIVAN - 052
Private T.F. son of Mrs B.Sullivan, 220 Harewood rd, Papanui,
admitted to hosp. in England on 6 April, gunshot wound -- with
26th Reinforcements, farming in South Canterbury -- brother
Corporal E.J.Sullivan left with 11th Reinforcements -- twice
wounded -- on 6 january and at present --- he is also
in hospital in England.
Tuesday 16
April 1918
Casualty - 053
HART - Sergeant C.D., son
of Mrs M.E.Hart, Chester st, been admitted to hosp.
with trench fever.
Casualty - 054
BARTRUM - Private O.B.
hus. of Mrs Oswald Bartrum wounded 28 March in London Hosp. 2nd son of
Mr B.P.Bartrum of -- South Canterbury, brother Cyril
-- still fighting
Casualty - 055
CLEEVE - Rifleman
C.T., 5th son of Mrs Cleeve, West Oxford, is still seriously ill,
transferred to Walton-on-Thames hosp. on 1 April, left NZ with 24th
Reinforcements
Killed in Action - McGOUGH
- 055a
Private Patrick McGough was killed in action in France on 27
March. -- joined 29th Reinforcements -- farmed on his
uncle's farm at Halswell --- his parents live in County
Monaghan, Ireland, came to NZ with his brothers and
sister.
Casualties - 056
McCOLL - Private Duncan, son of
Mrs Isabella McColl, 26th Reinforcements, wounded, now
inthe Brockenhurst hospital ---
RUSSELL - 2nd Lieutenant
Douglas, wounded and now in Brockenhurst Hosp.
McLAUCHLAN - Private F.A., son
of Mrs McLauchlan, Tinwald, admitted to hosp in France --- left
with 13th Reinforcements.
Casualty - Sullivan
- 056a
Private T.F. son of Mrs B.Sullivan, 220 Harewood rd, Papanui,
admitted to hosp. in England on 6 April, gunshot wound -- with
26th Reinforcements, farming in South Canterbury -- brother
Corporal E.J.Sullivan left with 11th Reinforcements -- twice
wounded -- on 6 january and at present --- he is also
in hospital in England.
Casualty - TRUDGEON
- 056b
Rifleman John son of Mrs John Trudgeon, being invalided home
after 2 and half years service in Egypt, wounded in France at
Somme --- 3 sons still in war -- Private James,
serving with Australian Imperial Force, Corporal
S.Trudgeon, with 16th Reinforcements, now with machine-gun
section, Rifleman Arthur of 25th Reinforcements now
in Signalling Corps.
Wounded in Action -
Page - with photo - 057
Mrs F. Page of 78 Slater st, North Richmond, her son
Private Cyril A. was wounded on 27 March admitted to hisp in
England on 3 April, severe gunshot wound left with 29th
Reinforcements educated at Richmond School. celebrated his
21st birthday in the trenches.
Killed in Action
- DUNNETT - 058
Captain Jack Dunnett -- of No 1 Battery NZ Field Artillery, died
of wounds received in France ----- left NZ ----in the Main Body went
right through the Gallipoli campaign ---- he was an auctioneer
for Wright Stephenson & Co in Invercargill. His mother lives
at kelso. One of his brothers Driver O.Dunnett was with his battery in
France. Constable C.Dunnett formerly Court Ordely and now in
charge of the Darfield police district is another brother.
Captain Jack was 29.
Killed in Action -
WINSKILL - 060
Mr G.Winskill, of Amberley -- his eldest son Sergeant
george was killed in action on 27 March --- was age
23 -- joined the 1st battalion leaving Egypt for
France --- educated at Amberley District high School
was employed at NZ Railways in Christchurch.
Killed in Action - MENZIES
- 061
Mrs J.Menzies of Cowlishaw st her son Sergeant-Major menzies was
killed in action on 26 March was son of late Mr Adam
Menzies ---educated at West Christchurch School ----
entered Canterbury College -- gained his BA
assistant-master at Fendalton School and West
Christchurch, became assistant master at Eltham
School and master at Meanee School --- studied
for the bar obtained his L.L.B drgree -- leaves
a widow at Waverley.
.
Wednesday 17
April 1918
Killed in Action -
ROBINSON - 062
Private Frederick George Robinson died of wounds on 7 April
was the 3rd son of Mr R.J.Robinson. he was born at Waikuku
aged 23, ------- enlisted in 21st Rinforcements, he was
employed on his father's farm. ------ Sunday School teacher at
the Rangiora Methodist Church and was on trial as a local
preacher when he joined the colours
Killed in Action -
BRITTAIN - 063
Lieutenant H.R.Brittain, whose death at the front was announced
today was son of Mr F.H.Brittain, Avonside. he was
born in Canterbury ----- 2 brothers were killed at
Gallipoli and another brother is fighting in France.
Wounded in Action - 064
RHODES - Private
W.H. son of Mr W.H. Rhodes of Amberley, eldest son in 1st
canadian hosp. Etaples --- gunshot wounds --wounded at landing
Gallipoli ----
WINSKILL - Sergeant
George, son of Mr G. Winskill of Amberley killed, 27 March aged
23 1st Battalion leaving Egypt for France -------
Casualties - 064
JAMES - Rifleman L.R.
son of Mr L.James, Northbrook, Rangiora, wounded on 12
October being invalided home.
IVORY - Private
J.W. son of Mr W. Ivory, Oxford, very ill from
wounds, ------
GILCHRIST - Trooper
Frederick Hugh son of Mr J.Gilchrist, of Oakleigh, Oxford,
wounded 28 March ----
CHARTERS - Captain,
hus of Mrs T.M.Charters, admitted 4 April to a French
hosp. in command of C. Company 29th Reinforcements, brother
of
Lieutenant-Colonel Charters, gassed on 20 Feb for 2nd time.
HERBERT - Sergeant
Leicester, son of Mr and Mrs H.F.Herbert, 132 Tancred st,
Linwood, -- to hosp 31 March ---- with the 23rd
reinforcements ---- left
with the 26th. age 20
Casualties - 065
FITZGERALD - Rifleman
Richard Henderson, whose died, youngest son of late James and Mrs
E.Fitzgerald --- age 23 born at Winton, ---
23rd
reinforcements -----
IVORY - Private
J.W. son of Mr W.Ivory, Oxford, of 15th reinforcements ---
badly wounded on 4 April in France, now in 56th general Hosp. was
wounded at
Messines --
DWYER - Sergeant T.
son of Superintendant Dwyer -- badly wounded -- in Main Body
--- been under fire for 3years on 25 April ----
SAMPSON - Private
W.P. son of Mrs D.Sampson, 215 Stanmore rd, Richmond,
admitted to hosp.in England, gunshot wounds ---- with 21st
Reinforcements.
Killed in Action - DUNNETT - 066
Captain Jack Dunnett, of No 1 Battery, NZ Field Artillery,
died from wounds in France -- ----- returned to NZ on
sick leave --- 3 weeks later rejoined his battery in France ---
he was an auctioneer for Wright Stephenson and Co in
Invercargill. his mother lives at Kelso, 1 brother Driver
O.Dunnet was with his battery in France, another brother Constable
C.Dunnett formerly Court Orderly at Christchurch, now in
charge of Darfield police district, another brother captain Dunnet aged
29 at the time of his death.
Killed in Action - HOGBEN
- 067
Lance-Corporal Herbert McLachlan Hogben, Canterbury Infantry
Regiment, killed in action on 27 March was 3rd son of Mr
George Hogben, Khandallah (late Director of Education) He was
born on 21 October 1888 in Christchurch, educated at ----
Timaru --- at Lincoln College --- went with the
13th Reinforcements ----- his oldest brother Sergeant
George McLachlan Hogben was killed at Gallipoli in August
1915, his youngest brother E.Noel McLachlan Hogben is still
at the Western Front in the Machine Gun Corps.
Thursday 18
April 1918
Wounded in Action - BOURK
- 068
Mrs L.Bourk, of 18 Hutchinson st, Sydenham -- her son Private
L.Bourk of 1st Otago Infantry was admitted to hosp. on 9 April --
severe gunshot wounds, all 5sons have been at the front, 2
with the 1st reinforcements and fought at gallipoli, one was killed and
athe other wounded. The eldest son Driver W.Bourk, a South
African war veteran -------
Killed in Action -
MATHEWSON - 069
Private Hugh Mathewson, of the 16th Waikato Co. Auckland Infantry
Batttalion, who died from wounds on 1 april was 3rd son of Mr
John Mathewson, of
Leith st, Dunedin. ---- ----- In
March 1917 he entered soldiers duties and sailed with the 26th
reinforcements. had been in the trenches since October,
was age 36
Casualties - 070
ALDRIDGE - Private
F.J. admitted to hosp in France on 4 April --- left with
the 25th Reinforcements, son of late A.W.Aldridge, Tinwald.
RITCHIE - Rifleman John,
son of Mrs T.Ritchie, of Waitangi, Chatham Islands, wounded,
admitted to hosp in England on 4 April --left with the 28th
Reinforcements
ROBERTSON - Private B. son of
Mr John Robertson, Windemere, Ashburton, was killed in
action, on 5 April in France, left with 25th, worked on father's
farm.
Killed in Action - TURNER
- 070a
Mrs W.A.Turner, of 445 Barbadoes st, her son Sergeant
W.H.A.Turner was killed on 5 April, he was 22 years of age,
---- later at Christ"s College -- rep. Canterbury at the NZ
Athletic Championships in Wellington in 1914. --- left with
the 11th reinforcements, before that was a law clerk ---
Wounded in Action - 071
BROWN - Private Roderick,
wounded gunshot -- 4th son of Mrs M.Brown, Rakaia, age
24 left with the 26th Reinforcements wounded 28 March
-----
FLAHERTY - Sergeant
Martin, son of Mr M.Flaherty, of Cheviot wounded ---
musketry instructor in Slinf Camp -- brothers Private P. and Trooper J.
------
2 Brothers Wounded -
SULLIVAN - with photos - 073 & 074
Mrs B. Sullivan, of 220 Harewood rd, her son Private T.F.Sullivan
admitted to hosp. in England from gunshot wound -- age 23, left
with 26th Reinforcements, farming with his people in South
Canterbury --- his brother Corporal E.J.Sullivan,
left with 11th reinforcements, has been twice wounded, on 6
January and again now, is in hosp. in England, will be 25
next July, he was in Pleasant Point before he enlisted.
Friday 19
April 1918
Wounded in Action - 076
COOKE - Rifleman Garnet,
son of Mrs G.Cooke, 50 Perth st, Richmond. admitted to hosp. 4
April, gunshot wounds -- returned to France after 6 weeks England
Killed in Action - SMART
- 076a
SMART - Lance-Corporal C. died
of wounds in France, 2nd son of Mrs Elijah Smart of Fairlie,
grandson of late William Smart, a pioneer of Canterbury, who arrived in
the Randolph with 14 sons and 2 daughters, the late Mrs Charles
Bourne, of Timaru, and the late Mrs George Ellis, of
Templeton. Ther are more than 20 grandsons of the late William
Smart serving with the colours.
Saturday 20
April 1918
Killed in Action
- 077
KEIG - Private J. son of
Mrs Keig, Redcliffs, has been killed in action.
Wounded in Action -
COOKE - with photo - 078
Mrs G.Cooke of 50 Perth st Richmond, her husband Rifleman Garnet
Cooke was admitted to hosp. on 4 April with gunshot wounds had just
returned to France after 6 weeks in England, 2 weeks being in
Hornchurch hosp. left NZ with 18th Reinforcements, was employed
by D.I.C. for 14 years before enlisting.
Wounded in Action -
FEHSENFELD - 079
Lance-Corporal Albert, hus. of Mrs A. Fehsenfeld, admitted to
Walton-on-Thames hosp. on 8 April -- gunshot wound, left with 26th
Reinforcements ---
Monday 22 April 1918
On Leave - ANDREW - 081
Mr J.Andrew, 15 Selwyn st, Spreydon. his son
Brigadier-General Andrew was leaving Basna, Egypt on leave.
Brigadier-general Andrew will visit Christchurch where he is well-known.
Killed in action - O'RORKE
- 082
News of death ofon 24 March of Captain Dennis Clifford
O'Rorke, M.C. -- was age 22 and 2nd son of Mr
E.D.O'Rorke, late of Auckland, was born in NZ joined
the 60th Rifles almost straight from school.
Death in Camp at Trentham
- - 083
WINSTONE - Major
Ernest C.Winstone, principal dental officer at the camp.
married, age 33 took his dental degree at pennsylvania University
----
Tuesday 23
April 1918
Killed in Action - LYONS
- 085 & 085a
Mrs Lyons, of Geraldine, --- her hus. Lance-Corporal John
Michael Lyons was killed in action in France on 28 March, he was
the 3rd son of Mrs and late Mr M.Lyons, of Akaroa,
---- farming at Orari Gorge prior to enlisting. also served
in the South African was with the 10th Contingent, he left NZ with the
30th Reinforcements, aged 36.
Rifleman George Matthew Lyons, reported killed in action in France on
29 March was 2nd son of Mrs and late Mr M.Lyons of Akaroa --- left with
the 25th Reinforcements, prior was farming at West Melton,
aged 40.
Killed in Action - BUTLER
- 086
Mrs A.Butler, 136 North Avon Road, Richmond, her youngest
son, Dispatch-Rider Herbert Edward Butler was killed in action on 28
March, he left with the 10th Reinforcements as a signaller in NZ
Engineers. ------- he was a motor mechanic at Adams Ltd prior to
enlisting. educated at Richmond School -- age 22 -------
In Hospital -
CORNELIUS - 087
Private D.J.son of Mrs D.J.Cornelius, of Rakaia, admitted to hosp in
England with appendicitis on 14 april, left with the 19th
Reinforcements in Nov. 1916
Casualties -
088
WILSON - Private Albert,
killed in action, for 7 years was ass.sexton at Linwood Cemetery, The
City Council placed on record its deep sympathy with the
relatives.
MOULDEY - Lieutenant W.E.
of an Imperial Regiment is is No 4 London General Hospital,
suffering gunshot wounds and gas.
Wounded in Action - SISSON
- 090
Mr F. Sisson, of Papanui, his son Private B.A. Sisson
(Bertie) wounded in the knee, hand and face. He was born in
Papanui, ----- left with 23rd Reinforcements, was managing
his father's business as orchardist at Papanui when he
enlisted. aged 22 years.
Wednesday 24
April 1918
Killed in Action -
CARR - 081
Mrs M.Carr, of Wordsworth st, Sydenham, her hus. Corporal
E.M.Carr was killed in action in France. On 27 March he was
wounded in the Messine battle, recovered ---
enlisted with the 21st Reinforcements with several other railway
men. born and educated in Temuka, served an apprenticeship
as blacksmith with his father. Corporal Carr's mother, who
resides in Temuka has lost 3 of her sons in a week. Farrier
Sergeant J.J.Carr (killed in action on 30 March) and
Trooper O.P. Carr, both with the 18th Reinforcement serving in
Palestine
Killed in Action - 082
HARVEY - Private Daniel, of NZ
Signalling Corps -- son of Mr and Mrs Robert Harvey, of Southbridge
with the 16th Reinforcements, brother Robert was killed
last year ----
McINTOSH - Private
William, son of Mrs McIntosh of Southbrook, killed on 4
April was aged 42 6th son of late Mr Kenneth
McIntosh, single,
farmed at Springston.
PLASKETT - Private
Walter, on 29 March, youngest son of late Mr W. Plaskett of
Fernside. age 30 farming, --- enlisted with
13th reinforcements
Killed in Action - KIELY
- 083
Rifleman T.Kiely, killed in action on 29 March was 2nd son of Mr
T.Kiely, Brighton st, Roslyn, was born at Kaikorai ----
left with the Canterbury section of the 25th reinforcements, ------ was
farming in the Fairlie district before enlisting.
Killed in Action - WALKER
- 084
Rifleman William Walker ---- on 8 April, 2nd eldest son of Mr and Mrs
Walker, late of Cumberland st, Dunedin --- was
apprenticed to carpentering trade --- went farming in
Southland--- enlisted in March 1917 -- left with the 23rd
Reinforcements, transferred to Rifle Brigade on reaching France.
Killed in Action - GRIEBEL
- 085
Private George Griebel -- youngest son of Mrs and late Mr Peter
Griebel, of Ohoka. aged 21, ------ working on
his brother-in-law's farm Mr R.Clark, of Russley at time of
enlisting. -- his brother Jacob went with the Main
Body and was on Gallipoli, ---- so far he has not
been wounded.
Wounded in Action - 086
CREAMER - Private L.E.
eld. son of Mr and Mrs J.Creamer, East Eyreton, age 23,
worked on farms on leaving school, enlisted in Southland --
gunshot
wounds ---
SAUNDERS - Private G.H.
son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Saunders, East Eyreton, age 22
,worked on the farm of Mr Dixon, East Eyerton, left with 18th
Reinforcements
HARWOOD - Rifleman F.W.
son of Mr W.Harwood, Ayelsbury, admitted to hosp. in England, 15
April, gunshot wound in the head.
Killed in Action -
BUTLER - with photo - 087
Mrs A.Butler, 136 North Avon Road, Richmond, her youngest
son, Dispatch-Rider Herbert Edward Butler was killed in action on 28
March, he left with the 10th Reinforcements as a signaller in NZ
Engineers. ------- he was a motor mechanic at Adams Ltd prior to
enlisting. educated at Richmond School -- age 22 -------
among the 1st to NZer's to reach France ---
Returning to New
Zealand - 089
DOUGLAS - Mrs Sholto (nee
Miss A.Macfarlane) will return here with her infant son, her hus.
is on active service ----will stay with her mother ---- at
Culverden
Thursday 25
April 1918
Killed in Action -
HARDING - with photo - 090
Private Arthur Edward previously reported missing, now reported
killed on 12 October 1917 was the 3rd son of Mrs E.
Harding, of Waltham, he left NZ with the 8th
Reinforcements, wounded 7 June but within 3 weeks was back in the
trenches, he was employed at the Addington workshops prior
to enlisting -------
Killed in Action - HARNEY
- 091
Mr Robert Harney, well-known Southbridge farmer his son private
Daniel Harney was killed in France. 2nd member of the
family, an elder brother killed last June. ----- age 23
born at Southbridge ---- --enlisted with the 16th Reinforcements
-------
Killed in Action -
McFADDEN - 092
Private Edward McFadden, killed in action was born at
Hashwells, Wairarapa, aged 25 educated at Templeton
and Papanui schools, enlisted with the 26th Reinforcements, and
farming on his father's farm, at Mairehau -----
member of Marshlands Cycling Club --- competed in
Timaru-Christchurch road race --- his brother Clarence is on
active service in the Aviation Corps, being one of the 1st pupils
to leave the Aviation School in Sockburn.
Wounded in Action - 093
ALDRIDGE - Rifleman F.
son of Mrs M.Aldridge, of Tinwald was transferred to hosp in
England on 10 April.
JOHNSTON - Rifleman
Charles Johnston, of Arundel, left with the 15th
reinforcements has been wounded in the head.
ROSS - Rifleman J. 3rd
son of Mr W.Ross, Lyndhurst, admitted to 26th General Hosp. Etaples,
gunshot wounds ---- left with the 25th reinforcements.
Wounded in Action - 094
SHEAT - Lance-Sergeant
C.M. 3rd son of Mr G.Sheat, Dunsandel, wounded
a 2nd time, at the front over 2 years -- awarded a militaty medal
some time ago.
WALL - Gunner Douglas, 3rd son
of Mr and Mrs R. Wall of Springston -- enlisted at age 20 left with the
36th reinforcements , also another son returned wounded.
Killed in Action - GRIEBEL
- 096
Private George Griebel, killed in action on 5 April
youngest son of Mr Peter Griebel of Ohoka. -------- nearly
21 years of age when killed, enlisted twice before getting away.
His brother Mr J.A.Griebel is still in active service in France.
Died of Wounds - PERRYMAN
- 098
Sergeant Leonard Wesley perryman, died of wounds, was 2nd son of
Mr and Mrs H.E.Perryman, Tai-Tapu, aged 32, was born in
Tai-Tapu --- left with the 18th Reinforcements, on arrival
at Sling Camp, he was sent to Tidworth to study as a musketry
instructor ---- in May he went to Hayling to study Lewis
gun work ---- left for France in November -- received
wounds from which he died on 6 April.
Died of Wounds -
SCHUMACHER - 099
Mrs V.K.Schumacher, of St John st, papanui, her husband
Private F.W.Schumacher had died from wounds received on 14
April was the only son of Mrs Blair, Papanui
rd, was a baker by trade ---- leaves a
widow and son. left with the 28th reinforcements was
aged 29.
Killed in Action -
SHEPHERD - 100
Lance-Corporal R.F.Shepherd, recently killed in action whose
mother lives in Invercargill left with the Ashburton quota of the
25th reinforcements ---- expert shearer ---
Died from Wounds -
WHELAN - 101
Gunner Alfred Whelan (died from wounds 10 April) youngest
son of Mr and Mrs T. Whelan of Mornington, Dunedin, was
aged 21 was dux of Mornington School, had 4 years at Otago
Boys' --- visited Melbourne in jan 1914 with
-- scouts --- enlisted in the
Artillery ---- a brother Leonard is in France -------
Friday 26
April 1918
Died from Wounds - CLIVE -
102
Private Percy Clive, who left with the 19th reinforcements
has died from wounds received in action in France on 14 April,
aged 29, born at Lincoln and educated at Prebbleton
School, youngest son of late Mr and Mrs J.Clive
--- sister is Mrs E. Jones of 35 Dunn st, Spreydon.
Killed in Action - KENNEDY
- 103
Private Samuel Kennedy, son of Mrs M.H.Travers 126 Clarence
road, killed in action in France on 6 April. he was
working in bush country prior to enlisting -----he held the world's
championship for 1913 and 1914 for single-hane
sawing. enlisted with the 21st Reinforcements -- twice
wounded. His younger brother Sergeant R.Kennedy is still in
France. a younger brother J.Kennedy is a cadet in the Justice
dept. -------
Casualties - 104
BELL - Lieutenant
--- hus of Mrs C.E.Bell, Rangiora, severe injuries in
face and eyes -------
ROBINSON - Private J.H.,
3rd son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Robinson ---- killed in action on 5
april in France, ed. at Tinwald School -- 29th reinforcements
WILSON - Lance-Corporal William
James -- killed on 5 April , son of Mr R.Wilson, builder,
Rangiora, aged 29 left with Otago Infantry ---
ROBINSON - Lieutenant
E.A. 2nd son of Mr William Robinson of Riccarton, has
returned to NZ went to England in 1915 ---
recently invalided ---
Wounded in Action - SISSON
- with photo - 105
Mr F.Sisson of Papanui, 4th son Private B.A. Sisson (Berti)
-- wounded --- he was born at Papanui, received his education at the
private school by Sisters of Mercy -- left with 23rd
reinforcements ---- aged 22
Killed in Action -
THOMPSON - with photo - 106
Sergeant-Major Robert W.Thompson, killed in action on 26
March. left with the 19th reinforcements ---- served in the
Boer war, one of the top 10 New Zealanders to be picked to be
bodygyard at King Edward's cornation. he leaves a widow and 2
children.
Casualty - ELLIS
- 107
Private J. son of Mr G.Ellis of Islington who left with the
32nd Reinforcements -- died from the effects of wounds on
29 April while a prisoner of war.
Saturday 27 April 1918
Wounded in Action - 110
BOWMAN - Private, hus of
Mrs J.J.Bowman of 95 Trafalgar st, St Albans, wounded
8 april removed to England, left with 23rd reinforcements.
HARRY - Private Benjamin,
5th son of Mrs H. Harry of 39 Durham st, Sydenham ill in
83rd General Hosp. France, another brother killed in action on 16 Dec.
ALLEN - Private A.J. son of
Mrs B.L. Allen 127 Colombo road, again wounded both legs
and foot left arm amputated, --- elder son also wounded ----
Wounded - 111
MILES - Major R.
son of Mr Miles, Beresford st, New Brighton, has been
severley wounded and is in hospital.
Wounded in Action - 112
HARRIS - Roy, son
of Mr and Mrs F.G.Harris has been wounded in France, ---- was at
Gallipoli,
ALLEY - Rewi,
2nd son of Mr F.J.Alley, master at Wharenui School -- wounded in
France --- lost their eldest son just over 12 mths ago.
Monday 29 April
1918
Roll of Honour -
HARRY - with photo - 113
Mrs H.Harry, 39 Durham st, Sydenham her 5th son Private
benjamin is dangerously ill in the 83rd General Hosp. France.
another brother was killed in action on 16 Decemebr 1917 both
left with the 23rd Reinforcements.
Wounded or Killed in
Action - 114
ALLEN - Private A.J. son
of Mrs B.L.Allen, 127 Colombo road, wounded again with gunshot
wounds --- elder son also wounded ------
CLIVE - Private Percy
David, brother of Mrs E.Jones, 35 Dunn st, died of wounds -- left
with19th Reinforcements died 14 April age 29 ----- more
----
ANDERSON - Private William,
son of Mr & Mrs Robert and Barbara Anderson, of Staveley, killed in
action, aged 32 with 27th reinforcements, a carpenter --
HERBERT - Sergeant
Leicester, son of Mr and Mrs H.F.Herbert -- died of wounds -- admitted
to hosp.31 March-- educated at ichmond School --
NELSON - Private Harry,
brother of Mr Bert Nelson, of West Oxford, killed in action on 5 April
--with 10th Reinforcements -- George died on 7 Feb.
PERRY - Private James,
son of Mrs William Perry, of Sawyer's Bay-- was killed in action
on 6 April,--- Oamaru -- leftwith 33rd Reinforcements, single,
Wounded or Killed in
Action - 115
JOHNSON - Sergeant H.R.
son of Mr A.Johnson, -- Addington, admitted to
English hosp. ------ lots more ----
LEWIN - Corporal E.H.
killed in France on 9 January was with 9th battery NZ
Field Artillery, ------ lots more ----
FARRA - Private Edward St
Clair, died in hosp in France on 2 April left with 19th
Reinforcements --at Passchendaele last October age 32
---- lots more ---
Casualties - 116
ALLEN - Private A.J. son
of Mrs B.L.Allen, 127 Colombo rd, again wounded ------
ANDERSON - Private
William, ---- see 114
BOWMAN - Private, hus of
Mrs J.J. of 95 Trafalgar st, was wounded 8 April,
removed to England, left with 23rd Reinforcements.
CLARK - Private A.son of
Mrs A.Clark 248 Blenheim rd, wounded --- with 15th reinforcements
-- 30 May last year he was wounded in several places.
MUIR - A.C. son of Mrs
A.Muir, of Middleton has again been admitted to hospital
PIKE - Private Halwyn
Beckett, son of Mr T.B.Pike, 99 Chester st, admitted to hosp. in
England -------
PINCKNEY - Lieutenant
Jack, son of Mr Geo. Pinckney of Glenaray Station, Southland
-- reported missing --- been at war since August 1914
WATTS - Private V.A. son
of Mrs F.L.Watts of 43 Disraeli st admitted to hosp in England on
22 April -- gunshot wounds-- left with 9th reinforcements
Tuesday 30
April 1918
Casualties - 117
ABLETT - Private E.
brother of Mrs Trenberth, 210 Westminster st, admitted to hosp. in
England 20 April -- gunshot wound
ALLEN - Private A.J. son
of Mrs B.L.Allen, 127 Colombo rd, again wounded ------
ARTHUR - Sergeant E.W.
son of Mr T.M.Arthur, Amberley, died of wounds 8 April, age
24 ---with 19th reinforcements --brother Private W.Arthur
also away BAILEY - Private
S.E.C. 2nd son of Mr and Mrs G.Bailey, killed in action, age
26 reported missing ---in France on 12 October 1917 from Irwell
and Templeton
BOWMAN - Private, hus of
Mrs J.J. of 95 Trafalgar st, was wounded 8 April,
removed to England, left with 23rd Reinforcements.
BRASSINGTON - Private E.
son of Mrs A.Brassington, Hornby, admitted to hosp. in France
born at Belfast age 22 --- more ----
CLARK - Private A.son of
Mrs A.Clark 248 Blenheim rd, wounded --- with 15th reinforcements
-- 30 May last year he was wounded in several places.
HERBERT - Sergeant
Leicester - died of wounds
JOHNSON - Sergeant H.R.
son of Mr A.Johnson, -- Addington, admitted to
English hosp. ------ lots more ----
LEE - Rifleman Robert, son of
Mrs E.Lee, 4 Kingsley st, ill in hosp. in England -- left
with brother Ernest in 19th -- 3 sons on active service ---
MUIR - A.C. son of Mrs
A.Muir, of Middleton has again been admitted to hospital
PIKE - Private Halwyn
Beckett, son of Mr T.B.Pike, 99 Chester st, admitted to hosp. in
England -------
PINCKNEY - Lieutenant
Jack, son of Mr Geo. Pinckney of Glenaray Station, Southland
-- reported missing --- been at war since August 1914
WATTS - Private V.A. son
of Mrs F.L.Watts of 43 Disraeli st admitted to hosp in England on
22 April -- gunshot wounds-- left with 9th reinforcements
Roll of Honour - VAGUE
- with photo - 117
Mr Vague, of North rd, Papanui, death of son Private William
Edward Vague, died of wounds on 29 March, was born at Cust
36 years ago, educated at Moeraki, Stoke and Rangiora Schools. ---
worked on his father's farm at Papaka Land Settlement, -- enlisted in
16th reinforcements and at the time was working on Mr Coward's farm at
Hackthorn, at Westerfield.
Casualties - 118
CLARK - Gunner Frederick
Arthur , killed in action in France on 10 April, 3rd son of Mr Charles
G.Clark ------ more ----
HOPKINS - Private Henry,
died 21 April at Military Hosp. Wellington, returned invalided
last September ----- leaves a widow and a little son.
JOHNSON - Private
W.M. of the Welsh Regiment --- son of Mr
H.M.Johnson, been missing since 24 March -- left NZ 7
years ago -----
Beverley Evans
Christchurch NZ
24 January 2010
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