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Wednesday 1 May
1918
Killed in Action - SCOTT -
003
Private Charles Roderick Leslie Scott, died 15 April from
wounds, was 7th son of Mr and Mrs J.T.Scott of Kensington,
Dunedin. He was apprenticed to the cycle repair
trade. enlisted with 25th reinforcements was aged
26 -----
Killed in Action - RYAN
- 004
Private John Ryan, 2nd son of Mrs Catherine and late John Ryan,
Dunedin -- went to sea as a cadet steward about
7years ----- went away with the 23rd
Reinforcements.
Killed in Action - 005
ANDERSON - Private
William Anderson, was the only son of late Mr Robert and Mrs
Barbara Anderson of Staveley. was age 32 and
was a carpenter before
leaving with the 27th Reinforcements.
HARRIS - Private
Raymond,of the Cyclist's Corp, 12th reinforcements, eldest son of
Mr and Mrs Harrris, 25 Durham st, died of wounds in France
on 18 April,
aged 19 when enlisted -- spent 2 birthdays on
the battlefield.
Wounded or Killed in Action
- 006
HARLEY - Sergeant W.J.
killed in action on 18 Feb. 5th son of Mr and Mrs W. Harley,
Dunedin ------
LACE - Captain W.N.,
reported as dangerously wounded ---an operation has been
successful
SMALLBON - Rifleman
William D. hus. of Mrs A.Smallbon, wounded on 6 April now
convalescent in France, 2nd time wounded, left with 26th
reinforcements.
Wounded in Action - 007
BROWN - Private George, son of
Mrs M.Brown, Rangiora, who was gassed, sent to discharge depot in
England, to return home.
BELL - Lieutenant C.E.,
hus. of Mrs Bell, Rangiora, is progressing favourably
HOSKIN - Private Leslie,
son of Mr G.Hoskin, Ashburton, admitted to hosp. England on 22
april severe gunshot wound ----
PATERSON - Private
D.S.son of Mrs J.D.Paterson, of Hinds, admitted to hosp. in
France on 11 April gunshot wounds -- left with 19th
Reinforcements.
Casualties - 008
SIMS - Rifleman Edwin
Sims, brother of Miss F.E.Sims, Ashburton, being invalided
home to NZ. left with 18th Reinforcements wounded 25 May
last year ---
ANDERSON - Private L.E.
son of Mrs J.Anderson, Arthur's Pass, of Machine Gun section, adm.to
hosp. England 12 April -- enlisted with 17th Reinforcements.
Wounded in Action - 009
BROWN - Corporal
Dan, son of Mrs James Brown, Rakaia, suffering
gunshot wounds, is seriously ill.
REEVE - Private
Stuart, killed in action in France, son of late Mr Thomas S.Reeve of
North Dunedin ---one of the early settlers -- 14th reinforcements ---
Wounded in Action -
GENET - with photo - 010
Private Herbert E.Genet, died of wounds, youngest son of Mr
James Genet 71 Salisbury st, Christchurch, sailed with the
Australian Forces over 2 years ago. was seriously wounded at
Somme -- recovered, went back to France --- died on
13 April -- employed by Weeks Ltd. his 2 brothers Private James
Genet is now sightless is at present an inmate of St Dunstan's
Institute for the Blind and Sapper Henery Genet, slightly
wounded ------
Missing in Action -
JOHNSON - with photo - 011
Mr H.M.Johnson, 60 Winchester st , eldest son Private
W.M.Johnson of the Welsh Regiment has been missing since 24
March, left NZ about 7 years ago --- has seen much service in
France.
Thursday 2 May
1918
Casualties - 012
PERYMAN - Sergeant L.W.
died of wounds, was from Leeston ------
SCOTT - Private,
son of Mr G.Scott, of Leeston, killed at front,
enlisted in North Island.
SIMPSON - Private Edwin
A. Simpson, brother of Miss N. Simpson, -- St Albans, in hosp. in
Walton-on-Thames seriously ill -- left with 32nd Reinforcements.
Killed in Action - GLENNIE
- 014
Private C.Glennie, previously reported missing, now
reported killed in action on 12 October was son of late Mr
Charles Glennie and nephew of
Mr John Mackenzie of
Tai-Tapu. He was born in Linwood, age 36, ----------
Tai-Tapu Methodist Church
- 015 -
PERYMAN - Sergeant
L. and
TOBECK - Rifleman L.
tribute to them last Sunday in church.--------
Casualty - 016 -
BROWN - Archie Lorimer ,
son of Mrs Yates, of 206 Harewood rd, Papanui,
seriously ill with fever at NZ General Hosp. Codford,
England.
Killed in Action -
FITZGIBBON - 017
Private Edward Fitzgibbon, killed in action on 5 April, was
3rd son of Mr Martin Fitzgibbon, Rangiora. born and
educated at North Loburn, age 39 faming
with his 2 brothers --- enlisted with the 28th
Reinforcements. ------
Roll of Honour - Killed in
Action - HARPER - with photo - 018
Corporal L.J.Harper, of Lyttelton, was killed in action in
France, is 4th son of Mr Walter Harper, Lyttelton.
was educated at Lyttelton District School, was employed at the
electrical station at Te Kuiti. left with the 19th reinforcements
at the age of 20.
Friday 3 May
1918
Killed in Action -
019
POWER - T.E., eldest son
of Mr J.Power, of Burnham, was killed in action on 16 April.
RAMSAY - Private Alex
D.B. Ramsey, eld. son of Mr Donald Ramsay, of Rangiora,
killed in action in France on 17 April, was age 23 ---tailor by
trade, -----
Wounded in action - RALPH -
019
Rifleman C.J. son of Mrs R.Ralph, 96 Shirley
rd, been transferred to Discharge depot, England --left with 22nd
Reinforcements been in hosp since July 1917 with trench
fever -------
Wounded in Action - 020
BERRETT - Private B., hus. of
Mrs P.Berrett, 97 Brougham st, been wounded ---left with 21st
reinforcements, 2 other brothers enlisted, 1 died in England
BARRETT -
Bombardier M.W., uncle of Miss Eva M.Guy,
of Ashley, been wounded again transferred to hosp in England on
28 March ---
BROWN - Archie Lorimer,
son of Mrs Yates of 206 Harewood rd,
Papanui, seriously ill with fever at NZ General Hosp.
Codford, England
Killed in Action -
MILLER - 021
Private W.A.Miller, reported killed in action on 7 April, was 4th son
of Mrs J.Miller, 138 Victoria st, Christchruch, and grandson of Mr J.H.Perkins of
Mataura. he was born in Invercargill on 18 March 1897 ---- left
NZ with the Specialist Corps attached to 18th Reinforcements,
just had his 20th birthday -- 2 brothers left with Main Body
Private H.R.Miller was wounded at Gallipoli and invalded home,
Gunner F.E.Miller is now back on duty furlough after more than 3
years in the trenches.
Wounded in Action -
BUCKLEY - 022
Mrs K.Buckley, 76 Cranford st, St Albans, her son Private
E.R.Buckley admitted to hosp in France between 16 april and 23,
gunshot wound in left thigh-- farming in North Island
before leaving with 30th reinforcements.
Killed in Action -
FITZGIBBON - with photo - 023
Private Edward Fitzgibbon, killed in action on 4 April, 3rd son of Mr
Martin Fitzgibbon, Rangiora.--- age 39, farming --- with
28th Reinforcements --------
Wounded in Action - 025
CLARK - Private A., son of Mrs
A. Clark, 248 Blenheim rd, of 15th Reinforcements,
been wounded in head.
BAILEY - Private S.E.C., son
of Mr and Mrs G.Bailey, Clarence rd, reported missing, now
reported killed in action in France on 12 October, was age 26 ----
MUIR - Private
A.C. son of Mrs A.Muir, has again been admitted to hosp.
Saturday
4 May 1918
Sumner Ripples - 024
JOHNSON - Sergeant H.R.
admitted to hosp. enlisted August 1914 in Main Body Camp at
Awapuni.
WHITLEY - Private, has received
the local Lady Liverpool Committee's parcel.
TACON - Private - in
hosp.
Wounded in Action -
BUCKLEY - with photo - 026
Private E.R.Buckley, son of Mrs K.Buckley, 76 Cranford
st, was admitted to hosp. in France between 16 and 23 April
---- gunshot wound to left thigh -- was farming in the North
Island befroe leaving with the 30th Reinforcements.
Killed in Action - QUINN -
with photo - 027
Private Patrick Joseph Quinn, brother of Mrs H.Price, who left with the Main
Body of Australians, was killed in action in France on 14
April. was at the landing
at Gallipoli, --wounded -- recovered --- Private Quinn was
a Marist Bros. old boy.
Killed in Action -
MILLER - with photo - 028
Private W.A.Miller, killed in action on 7 April was 4th son of
Mrs J.Miller of 138 Victoria st, grandson of late Mr J.H.Perkins, Mataura.
born Invercargill 18 March 1897 ---- of his 2 brothers who left
with the Main Body Private H.R.Miller was wounded on Gallipoli
and invalided home while Gunner F.E.Miller is now back in NZ on
duty furlough, after more than 3 years in the trenches.
Monday 6
May 1918
Wounded - 029
SAVAGE - Private
E.Savage, brother of Mrs E.Sherlock,
Richmond, of Auckland Infantry, 14th reinforcements, admitted to
hosp. a bomb wound-- seen 2yrs
service in France brother
Private B.Savage has recently returned invalided home.
STOKES - F.L., son of
Mrs W.Stokes 22 Clive st, Linwood, of the Australian
Imperial Forces has been wounded.
Casualties - 029a
HOPKINS - Private C.G. son of
Mrs M.E.Hopkins, of 22nd Reinforcements --a French hosp. on 18 April -
from trench fever transferred to London hosp.24 April
FRIEDLANDER - Captain Hugo,
son of Mr Rudolph Friedlander.-- leave to visit NZ was attached
to the RMAC in France from August 1914, been serving on
Italian front
Tuesday 7 May
1918
Wounded in Action -
BRITTENDEN - with photo - 030
Mrs Brittenden received a cable ---- son Ernest
Edward Brittenden was wounded on 19 April during recent great battles
in France.He left with the 30th Reinforcements, was attached to the
machine-gun and bombing section of the Otago division. ---
volunteered in Christchurch in May 1916 --- his father was in
charge of the London House of Messrs W.Strange and Co Ltd. of this
city. ------ another son -- left with 13th reinforcements
now on medical staff at Brockenhurst Hosp. -----
Casualties - 031
MARTIN - Driver E.T. son of Mrs
H. Martin, Ashburton, admitted to English hosp. attack of
pleurisy.
HERBERT - a motion of sympathy
at City Council to ex-Councillor H.F.Herbert loss of only son killed in
action in France.
LACE - Captain W.N. died
of wounds 30 April, motion of sympathy from Rangiora Methodist
Church to widow and mother
Wounded in Action - 032
JOYCE - Lance-corporal Joyce,
brother of Mrs H.Chapman,
Flaxton, ad. to hosp in England on 28 April -- gunshot wound
---left with 15th Reinforcements ---
Killed in Action -
WEIR - 033
Mr and Mrs James Weir of Heathcote Valley, ---- son Sergeant K.M.Weir,
the matron of a clearing station had written stating that Keith ---
dangerously wounded on 24 April, and died on 25 April. He
was buried in a military cemetery.
Killed in Action -
CROPP - 034
Private W. Cropp, reported killed in action, was at time of enlistment
town clerk for Riccarton ------ born in Christchurch 34 years ago
----left NZ as Sergeant in 32nd Infantry Reinforcements. leaves a
widow but no children. His mother Mrs H.J.Cropp, lives in Bealey
Ave. ---- ---- more -------
Wednesday 8 May
1918
Wounded in Action - 035
LEE - Private H.G.
hus. of Mrs G.Lee 10 Hawdon st, is being invalided to NZ -- left
with 25th Reinforcements -- wounded at battle of Ypres last October.
Wounded in Action - LEE
- 035a
Mrs E.Lee, 4 Kingsley st, Sydenham her son Ernest -- invalided
home, another son Robert in hosp. in England, both left with 19th
Reinforcements --- a 3rd brother Private H.G.Lee, is
returning invalided.
Killed in Action -
MAYO - 036
News received in Waiau yesterday Private C.E.Mayo, 2nd son of Mrs E.
Mayo, Christchurch been killed in action, another son Private
T.Mayo is wounded and will return to the Dominion, a
3rd son Private J.Mayo is still on active service. the 3 left with the
24th reinforcements ---
Killed in Action - BOAG -
037
Trooper J.W.Boag, died of wounds in Palestine on 2 May, 2nd son
of Mr J.Boag, jnr. Brookside, and grandson of Mr J.Boag,
Middlerigg. enlisted with 16th reinforcements in March 1916 left
with 17th Reinforcements --- wounded at battle of Rafa in January 1917
and again at Beersheba on 31 Oct. --- recovered ---
educated at Brookside, the Southbridge DHS and BHS,
Christchurch, born at Brookside in 1895.
Wounded in Action - BIGHAM
- 038
Sergeant H.Bigham, MM, wounded, is eldest son of Mr R.Bigham, of
Prebbleton. educated at Prebbleton and Templeton District
schools and later Christchurch Technical College. -- prior
to enlisting with the Mounted Rifles 11th Reinforcements he was
assistant shearing instructor at the Technical College -- won College
athletic championship --- represented Canterbury --- in
Egypt 10 days then to France -- was in Somme and Messines battles
-- wounded at Passchendaele Ridge --- in hops. in England
for several months -- awarded Military Medal ---- member of
Presbyterian Church, Hornby a teacher at the Sunday School
--- ordered to return to NZ -- age 22
Wounded or Killed in
Action - 039
FITCH -
Second-Lieutenant R.D. son of Mr S.I.Fitch, Avonside,
previously reported wounded and dangerously ill, was wounded in
the head
McGOUGH - Private P.
killed in action on 27 March was born in Ireland, came out to NZ about
7 years ago to work for his uncle at Halswell ---
Wounded in Action - TENCH
- 040
Rifleman B.J. (Bert) Tench, sustained a bayonet wound during
fighting in France -- in hosp in England -- member of the firm
Tench Bros. ----- was a daring motor-cyclist -----
Wounded in Action -
McKILLOP - with photo - 041
Lieutenant E.R.McKillop, son of Mrs and Mr McKillop,
Akaroa. -- enlisted at beginning of the war going first to Samoa
on return, joined 7th Artillery reinforcements -- went to Egypt
and later to France. educated at the High Scgool Invercargill
aged 19 when he jioned the forces.
Thursday 9 May
1918
Killed in Action - McGOUGH
- with photo - 042
Private P.McGough, killed in action on 27 March was from
Ireland -------
Wounded in Action - TENCH
- with photo - 043
Rifleman B.J. (Bert) Tench, sustained a bayonet wound ----
fighting in France --- sent to hosp. in England --------
Killed in Action - BEATON
- with photo - 044
Private James Beaton, of the 23rd Reinforcements, was killed in
action on 22 April, has been twice wounded --- was a single man,
age 33 educated at Addington School -------
Killed in Action - HARPER
- with photo - 045
Trooper Eric T. Harper, whose death in Palestine ----was 3rd son of Mr
George Harper, of this city, was about age 40, enlisted as
a trooper in the Canterbury Mounted regiment ---- ------- worked in his
father's office and was admitted to a partnership in the legal
firm of Harper, Son and Pascoe. He had a brilliant
athletic career --- was a member of the All Black
football team ------ 1st class cricketer --- married a
daughter of late Mr F.de C.Malet,
leaves a widow and
2 children.------ lots more -------- longish
column.
Friday 10
May 1918
Coming Home - 046
ASHTON - Private E.
(Main Body) son of Mrs Gyde
C.Jensen, 99 Victoria st, is returning
to New Zealand
Killed in Action - WADDELL
- 046a
Mr A.T. Maidens,
Lauriston, has received word the Corporal George H.Waddell was
killed in action in France on 23 April he left with 24th
Reinforcements ---- was born in County Tyrone, came
to NZ to learn farming and was in Mr Maiden's employ for 3
years prior to enlisting.
Killed in Action -
HICKINBOTTOM - 047
Sergeant Bruce Glover Hickinbottom, was only son of Mr W.J.
Hickinbottom of Huxley syt, Sydenham, aged 20 joined the
forces at age 18 was in Egypt and the France ------- was on the
staff of New Zealand Farmers' Co-Operative assoc. when he left
with the 12th Reinforcements. member of the Sydenham cricket and
hockey clubs.
Saturday 11 May
1918
Heathcote Notes - 048
WEIR - Sergeant K.M.
died of wounds and
REED - Private S.
wounded and missing. -----
Wounded in Action - 049
FINE - Private W.
left with 28th Reinforcements wounded in France now been
sent to Hornchurch Hosp. ----
RODGERS - Lance-Corporal
Stanford, son of Mr and Mrs Rodgers, Riccarton. wounded on 8th
April of 3rd Battalion of the Rifle Brigade, transfer to England.
Wounded - 051
STRATFORD - Gunner
C. son of Mrs Stratford of 33 Suffolk st, was reported
seriously wounded -- is progressing favourably.
Died of Wounds - GRUBB
- 052
Sergeant W.J.Grubb (Snowy) died of wounds, was born Lyttelton,
----- first shipwright to enlist ---- left with 4th
Reinforcements, went through Gallipoli been in France -- wounded
in Flanders -------
Killed in Action -
CROKER - 053
Corporal E.R.T. Croker, reported killed in action ---
on staff of Sargood, Son and Ewen ----
----- was unmarried and his parents live in Wellington.
Killed in Action - HUNTER
- with photo - 054
Mr W. Hunter, 82 Antigua st, --- his 2nd son Private
A.W.Hunter has been killed in action in France. He was born in
Sydenham, educated at West Christchurch School, went to
England, joined the Royal Navy after being in the navy for 12
years -- discharged in 1910 and returned to NZ. --- left with the 1st
Cycle Corps, 12th Reinforcements been in France almost 2 years. 2
brothers are still serving Sapper A.J.Hunter NZE. 14th
Reinforcements is in France and Trooper N.E.Hunter
has been in Egypt over 3 years --- Trooper C.L.
Hunter and Corporal H.J.Hunter have been discharged as unfit for
service.
Killed in Action -
HALL - 055
Corporal William Gordon Hall, killed in action 20
aAril son of Mr and Mrs I.Hall, Barbour st, Woolston,
age 24 joined the 17th reinforcements -- left NZ with the 19th
Reinforcements --- employed in his father's hairdressing business
in Cashel st.
Killed in Action - LILLEY
- with photo - 056
Mr and Mrs Lilley, of Spreydon --- 3rd son Charles Donald,
reported killed in action. He was educated at Waltham
School, was age 23, after leaving school was employed by
Post and Telegraph Dept and prior to leaving with the 25th
Reinforcements was with the NZ Railways.
Monday 13 May
1918
Wounded - 057
McDOWELL - Rifleman
Herbert, son of Mrs W.J.S.McDowell, of Hinds is returning
home, wounded in July, left with 24th Reinforcements.
BEACH - Rifleman
Vernon Beach, son of Mrs H.Frew,
Waterton, transferred 22 April to hosp. at Hornchurch , age 19,
left with 29th Reinforcements.
Died of Wounds - SHEPHERD
- 058
Mrs J.Shepherd, Southbrook, received word -- her son
Private John Ernest Shepherd, left with 34th Reinforcements
died in a Military Hosp. England. last Wednesday been in England
5 weeks --- age 36.
Killed in Action -
FAULKNER - 059
Corporal Charles E.G. Faulkner, reported missing now reported killed in
action on 12 October 1917 was eldest son of Mr and Mrs S.Faulkner
434 Madras st, St Albans, age 26, --- member of
cricket team, Merivale Football Club --- left with 22nd
Reinforcements, was in employ of Mr C.A.Cooper, painter and
paperhanger.
Sumner - Farewell -
060
HEYES - W.S. and
COFFEY - T. bid farewell
to 2 members going into camp. ------ more ---
Tuesday 14 May
1918
Killed in Action - BOYCE
- with photo - 061
Rifleman John Stanley Boyce, killed in action in France on 28
March was 2nd son of Mr David Boyce, of "Claremont"
Amberley, he left NZ on 16 July 1917 --- with the 27th
Reinforcements. aged 21 educated at Mt Grey
Downs and Sefton Schools. ----- farming until he
enlisted at age 20 ------ elder brother Selwyn D.T.Boyce
enlisted and left NZ with the 25th reinforcements on 26 April
1917 --- been in hosps in France and England since. 3rd son
Edwin Henry enlisted and will leave for camp this month.
Casualty -
FITZGERALD - 062
Mrs J.W.Chapman, Havelock st, Ashburton --- her son Driver
J.G.Fitzgerald , son of late Detective Fizgerald -- admitted to
hosp.in England with trench fever -- left with the 10th
Reinforcements -----
Death - MUNSON
- 062a
Mrs Kenneth Ross, Kilmore st, ---- death of her
brother Private J.H.Munson at a London Hospital.
Killed in action - KING
- 063
Mr D.King, Oxford tce, Christchurch, nephew Private
J.S.King was killed in action on 14 April-- 3rd son of late Mr
Thomas King of Bennetts Junction -- educated at West Eyreton
School -- prior to enlisting with the 26th reinforcements -- was
farming in North Canterbury.
Wounded in Action -
SYMISTER - 064
Mrs H.Symister, of 79 Division st, Lower Riccarton --- her
son Harry been admitted to hosp. in England on 5 May suffering
gunshot wounds in the shoulder.
Draft 159 - Home Again -
065
Draft 159 arrived this morning at Auckland, it comprises 541
including 20 officers ----- of 250 cot cases only 80 are now so
classed. ----
Deaths at sea - THOMAS
- McKINLEY - 065a
2 soldiers who were returning on a hospital ship died on the
voyage, Private G.Thomas of Tuatapere, Southland,
died on 18 April and buried at sea and
Private C.T. McKinley of Balclutha, died on 23 April and buried
at an American port. -------
Wednesday 15
May 1918
Wounded in Action -
KEETLEY - 066
Private Gordon Keetley, wounded in Palestine is the elder son of
Mr Keetley, of Harewood rd. he was born at Kaiapoi -----
went farming on leaving school --- enlisted with the 15th Mounted
reinforcements --- age 27 his brother Private Wallace
Keetley is with the Mounted Rifles in Palestine.
Death - General
DAVIES - with photo - 067
Major-General Richard Hutton Davies was a surveyor by profession was in
1899 captain of the Hawera Mounted Rifle Volunteers. -----
selected to command the No 2 Co. of the 1st NZ Contingent for South
Africa ------- lots more --------
Thursday
16 May 1918
Killed in Action - CUMMINS
- with photo - 069
Private F.R.Cummins, killed in action on 23 April was eldest son
of Mrs and Mr T.F.Cummins of 167 Antigua st.Christchurch-- age
22, he was born in Dunedin educated at Sydenham
School, Christchurch --- apprenticed to Mr L.Freeman,
builder, later by Mr Harper, builder, of Cheviot.
---- was in Scouts --- more --
Wounded in Action - 070
CHAMBERS - Private
Isaac, son of Mrs J.Chambers, Wakanui admitted to hosp. in
France 27 April-- -- been wounded previously.
BROWN - Private S. hus. of Mrs
C.Brown (late Tinwald) of 97 St Asaph st, is seriously
ill admitted to No 3 Stationary Hosp. Boulogne, left with
28th
reinforcements.
Wounded - JENKINS
- 071
Mr W.J.Jenkins, Fairview, Waddington, --- his son
Malcolm E.Jenkins has been slightly wounded --- left with the
Main Body and was at Gallipoli, 2nd time he has been
wounded.
Killed in Action -
KIBBLEWHITE - 072
Private Edward Frederick (Ted) Kibblewhite, killed in action on
17 April ----- born in Christchurch, educated at Woolston
and Rangiora Schools --- enlisted with the 24th
reinforcements --- prior to that he was on the staff of the
Christchurch Gas Co. -----was married shortly before he left.
Friday 17 May
1918
Killed at war -
ALLAN - with photo - 075
Chaplain Alick Allan, --- was a Christchurch boy, son
of late Mrs Allan of Linwood, was a moulder by trade,
some years ago decided to enter the Methodist Ministry -----
more ----
Killed in Action - SEAY
- with photo - 076
Mr W.N.Seay, headmaster of Addington School, his 3rd son
Gunner Gordon D.Seay aged 23 was killed in action on the
Western Front on 8 May -- left NZ as Pay-master with the
14th reinforcements ------ ----- was a
cricketer, runner, and a footballer ---
played excellent lawn tennis, won singles champ. for South
Canterbury --- won a doubles champ at United tennis Club ---
Wounded - 077
SELWOOD - F.R. son
of Mrs J.W.Selwood of 311 Bealey ave, was wounded on 3
May in the face and left hand.
FOOTE - Private
A.E.Foote son of Mr F.E.Foote, 394 Papanui rd,
transferred to a hosp at Hornchurch on 6 May.
Killed in action - 078
SMITH - Rifleman
Crosbie, son of late ex-supertindent E.Smith of Chch Fire Brigade --
missing now reported killed in action 12 October ---
QUINLAN - Private Thomas
M. son of Mr and mrs M.Quinlan of North Loburn, killed in
action age 26 born North Loburn -- left with 27th
reinforcements.
Killed in Action -
DEE - 079
Mr A.Dee, of Ashburton, whose son Captain George Keith Dee
was killed in action ----- message from Whitehall dated 21 March
1918 Captain Dee of the NZ Rifle Brigade mentioned in a
dispatch from Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig dated 7 Nov. 1917
------ for gallant and distinguished service in the field. -------
Saturday 18 May
1918
Died of Wounds - 080
REVILL - Private, brother of Mrs C.H.Manning, who was
wounded on 14 April, died on 24 April.
Casualties - 081
POLLOCK -
R.S. brother of Mrs B.Grigor, of Lowe, killed in action ---
was in the naval forces in the North Sea.
FITZER - Sergeant R.E. brother
of Mrs Barrell, of Clarence rd, was wounded in head, on 6
May and her uncle Private J.Diamond -- wounded -----
Wounded in Action -
SYMISTER - 082
Mr and Mrs Symister, 79 Division st, Lower Riccarton --- their son
Harry who left with the 23rd Reinforcements admitted to
hosp. on 5 May suffering from a gunshot wound in the shoulder.
Killed in Action -
LACE - with photo - 083
Captain William N.Lace died of wounds in the Empire Hosp.
London, on 30 April was aged 27 and younger son of
Mrs A.Lace, Victoria st, Rangiora and was born at View Hill. ----
enlisted with 8th Reinforcements ---- prominent
member of Rangiora Brass Band. -------
Killed in Action -
KIBBLEWHITE - with photo - 084
Private Edward Frederick (Ted) Kibblewhite, killed in action on 17
April was well-known ------ enlisted with the 24th
reinforcements was for many years on the staff of the
Christchurch Gas Co.
Wounded in Action -
COULTER - with photo - 085
Private "Tom" Coulter, eld. son of Mrs T.Coulter, Islington
admitted to hosp in England with gunshot wounds-- is age 20
-- left with 30th reinforcements educated at Hornby and
West Christchurch --- -----
Killed in action - CLINTON
- with photo - 086
Private Tom Clinton, killed in action was 3rd son of Mrs
W.Clinton, Darfield. left with the Cycle Corps of the 12th
Reinforcements, was farming in the Darfield district, was
born in Lyttelton. age 25.
Monday 20 May
1918
Killed in Action -
AITCHISON - with photo - 087
Private James Aitchison, killed in action, was youngest son of Mr
and Mrs John Aitchison, Sawyer's Arms rd, Papanui. He was born in
Glasgow, 33 years ago, and came to NZ with his family in
1904, he was a butcher, enlisted in NZ but was
rejected --- left for Australia and was accepted there for service in
the AI.F. ----- was killed in action on 25
April.
Killed in Action -
STREETLEY - with photo - 088
Mrs W.E.Streetley, 5 Antigua st, Sydenham, --- eldest son
Corporal R.E.Streetley was killed in action on 2 May in France.
He went away with the 9th Reinforcements, born in Kaiapoi,
attended Addington School --- was employed by Belfast Freezing
Works at time of enlistment ----- age 23, a
younger brother is in camp.
Died of Wounds -
WARN - with photo - 089
Private F. Warn, age 23 died of wounds on 26 April
somewhere in France. left NZ on 15 August 1917 with the
29th Reinforcements. He was born at Great Yarmouth,
Norfolk, England, and had resided in NZ for 5 years.
Tuesday 21 May
1918
Casualty - HALE
- with photo - 090
Private Frank Hale was gassed for the 3rd time. he is the son of
Mr Charles Hale, of the Telegraph Dept. Christchurch and is one
of 3 sons serving at the front. He left with the Australian Light
Horse and has seen 3 years service. was farming in the Tokomaru
district.
Died of Wounds -
CHRISTENSEN - with photo - 091
Mrs Christensen, 9 River rd, eldest son Corporal
A.B.Christensen, died of wounds on 10 May, aged 27.
left NZ with the 27th Reinforcements as a company sergeant-major
---- was formerly a member of staff in the office of the
D.I.C. and at time of enlisting was with the Public Trust
Office, Wellington.
Wounded in Action -
HASSALL - 092
Mr and Mrs Thomas Hassall, 67 Weston rd, St Albans,
their son William Stanley Hassall, NZ Rifle Brigade, has been
wounded, a gunshot wound in his shoulder.
Wednesday 22
May 1918
Wounded in Action -
PENGELLEY - with photo - 093
Mrs Isabella Pengelley of 50 Ely st has --- her 5th son
Private George Edgar Pengelley admitted to hosp. in France, suffering
from the effect of gas. aged 21 ----- left with the 12th
reinforcements ----- went to farnce last
March, his brother Walter Leonard returned to NZ
recently.
Killed in Action -
POWER - with photo - 094
Private T.E.Power was killed in action on 16 May. age 27 and
eldest son of Mr and Mrs J.Power, Burnham, he enlisted with the
13th Mounted and later transferred to the Cyclists Corps -- left
NZ with the 12th Reinforcements saw service in Egypt ---
then to France --- attached to an anti-aircraft battery -- was
farming around Canterbury
Wounded in Action - 095
REEVE - Private
Eric G. only son of Mr E.Reeve, Rangiora, left with the 29th
Reinforcements, not a serious wound --
ARNOLD - 2nd Lieutenant
Arthur J. son of Mr R.W.Arnold, Manchester st, ----with the 30th
reinforcements, admitted to hosp.in France now in England in Hosp.
Thursday 23 May
1918
Death -
ALLAN - with photo - 097
The death of Captain J.A.M.Allan, son of Mrs A.Allan,
"Rockvale" Waikari, -- left NZ 3 years ago entered
the air service, at age 20 ---- saw fighting in Flanders
and France, being often far behind the German lines. was
killed in an accident on a flight in England --------
Killed in Action - 097a
CHEYNE - Private G.B.
hus of Mrs Cheyne, killed in action. ---
Death - ADAMS - with
photo - 098
Mr F.L.Adams, of Simeon st, Addington, death of his son Air
Mechanic F.L. Adams (Frank) was a prisioner of war in Turkey. he
was born in Sydenham 25 years ago --- served his time as a
carpenter and joiner, ----- and then was with the NZ
Railways maintenance dept. till he left for Australia to study
architecture. ---- enlisted with the Australian
Forces ---- his younger brother E.L. Adams is at present in
France with NZ Machine Gun Company.
Wounded in Action - 099
BROWNE - Private George,
brother of Mrs J.Clarke, of
Hinds, wounded in the head - 12 May admitted to hosp.in
France. left with the 30th reinforcements.
Wounded in Action - HOSKIN
- 099a
Mr and Mrs J.Hoskin, Springston South, their son Private
Harold Hoskin, been gassed and admitted to hosp. in France between 30
April and 4 May. left NZ with 19th Reinforcements, enlisted
when age 19 and had 2 birthdays in France. -- was a
ranger for the Canterbury Acclimatisation Society -----
Returned - KENNEDY
- 100
Private C. Kennedy, of Morven, has returned from England where he was
in hosp. for some months. He and his nephew Private James Tobin --- left with
the 1st Squadron to Gallipoli, Private Kennedy, who was in
the employ of Mr Alf Judge,
Waiharunga, is a brother of Mrs W.Tobin, Glen Navy.
Admitted to Hospital -
STEPHENS - 100a
Driver H.S. (Stan) son of Mr R.Stephens, ---- admitted to hosp.
in France --- left with 9th Reinforcements, wounded at Armenteres
in July 1916
Returned Home - BROWN
- 101
Private Herb Brown, of Morven, --- is minus 3 toes, besides other
injuries, is lame --- son of Mr Alexander Brown, sen.a Morven
farmer and brother of Mr Alexander Brown jun, the well-known ploughman.
Saturday
25 May 1918
Personal - 102
FINE - Ernest, son
of Mr W.Fine, is reported missing, another son William was wounded a
short time ago.
CLARKE - Corporal E.C. son of
Mrs C.H.Clarke, ----- suffering trench fever -----
JURISS - Sergeant W.
brother of Mrs Hull of Alma st, enlisted with 1st Reinforcements,
is in hosp.------ elder brother Lieutenant Juriss is prisoner in Germany
Died of Wounds - WEIR - 103
Sergeant Keith Munro Weir, who died of wounds in France on Anzac Day 25
April 1918 aged 21 was 3rd son of Mr and Mrs James
Weir, Heathcote Valley ---- commenced his military
careeer at age 16 as a member of the Coast defence territorials.
----- ----- in November 1915 he left NZ with the 8th
Reinforcements as a gunner in the NZ Field Artillery ---- landed
in France in March 1916. ------ more -----
Monday 27
May 1918
Killed in Action -
McKENZIE - with photo - 106
Private William Lewis McKenzie, now reported killed in action was 2nd
son of Mrs and Mr S.McKenzie of Dunsandel. He was born and
educated at Dunsandel. He joined the railway service at age
19 ------ in April 1917 he left with the 24th
Reinforcements as a member of the Wellington Infantry Battalion
--- ---- crossed to France in July and served
at the front -- on 1 October he was wounded and later
posted as missing. ----- more -----
Wednesday
29 May 1918
Wounded in Action -
HANCOCK - with photo - 107
Rifleman Leonard Hancock was wounded in action on 4 May son of Mr
T.Hancock, Durham st, was employed at well sinking by
Mr R.Horne prior to enlisting with 27th Reinforcements, has
been at the front for 12mths. His brother Harold who went with
the Main Body was also wounded but is back in the firing line.
Died of Wounds - FORD - 108
Mr R.T.G.Ford, of Amberley, received word his brother Private
John Ford, has died of wounds. -- left NZ with the 13th
Reinforcements and in the firing line since he went to
France. he was wounded at Messines ---- aged 28
educated at Amberley High School. -----
Thursday 30 May
1918
Accidentally Killed -
JORDAN - with photo - 110
The late Major B.S.Jordan, who was accidentally killed in England, was
a well-known resident of North Canterbury. He had seen active
service and was lately at Codford Camp, England.
Returning Home - 111
HEESE - Sergeant
B. hus. of Mrs E.M.Heese, 40 Sandyford st, Sydenham,
is returning to NZ.
Wounded in Action - 111
EVANS -
Quartermaster-Sergeant Evans, son of Mrs
H.Reeves, -- Ashburton, was wounded on 12 May , -- left
with the Main Body, this is 3rd time wounded.
CLEMENS - Lance-Corporal, son
of Mr F.Clemens, -- Ashburton, is in Walton-on-Thames Hosp.
shrapnel wounds -- left with 22nd Reinforcements.
Returning Home - 112
FRICKLETON - 2nd Lieutenant
S.Frickleton V.C. will return to NZ soon, He is a
miner and his parents live at Blackball, on the West Coast.
Friday 31 May
1918
Wounded in Action - HANNAH
- 113
Major R.W.Hannah (son of Mr Robert Hannah, of Wellington)
who was severely wounded last November while at the western Front
(compound fracture of the left thigh) is now in hosp. for officers in
Lennox Square, London. ------
Re-Enlisted - BOOT
- 113
Mr Herbert Charles Boot, son of Mr Frederick Boot, a well-known
Christchurch business man, has re-enlisted ---- leave for
camp on 17 June, Mr Boot, jnr is married with 3 children and
already been on active service in Egypt and Gallipoli -- 2 years
ago he was invalided back to NZ suffering shell shock, but
is now completely recovered.
Beverley Evans
Christchurch NZ
6 February 2010
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