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From: Jacqueline Walles <>
Subject: [NZ] Ak Wkly News July 1916 (9)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 21:19:43 +1300

HUNTER, Corporal Frederick William, who was killed in action on 29 June, was
26 yrs of age and was the son of Mr Charles Hunter, the Hamilton auctioneer
of the NZ Loan & Mercantile Agency Co, who resides at Cambridge. Cpl Hunter
was born at Cambridge where he received his education, first at the primary
school and then at the District High School. On leaving school he secured a
position in the Hamilton office of the NZ Loan & Mercantile Agency Co and
later was placed on the outside staff. He was a splendid horseman and was a
familiar figure in the hunting field and was also a keen and skilled polo
player. He represented Waikato in the Savill Cup contest in 1913. He left
with the 7th Reinforce-ments. [AWN 27.07.1916]

HYLTON, Trooper Thomas, killed in action, was the youngest son of Mr Thomas
Hylton of Seaforth, Liverpool, England. He was born at Carlisle,
Cumberland, England and was 24 yrs of age. After travelling over a large
portion of the British Empire, he came to NZ a few years ago and was engaged
in mining for some time. Later on he took up farming and at the time of his
enlistment was engaged in the Maramarua district. He left NZ last year and
was engaged against the Turks at Gallipoli. [AWN 27.07.1916]

LAMB, Lieutenant Joseph, who is reported to have died on 20 June from wounds
received in France, was born in Stockport, England, and arrived in Dunedin
with his parents 14 years ago. He joined the volunteer forces at the age of
17 years. During the visit of Sir Ian HAMILTON to Otago he acted as field
signaler for the general and was complimented by him on the excellence of
his work. Lieut Lamb received his commission on 12 February 1912. He was
in command of a signalling section throughout the Gallipoli campaign, among
his men being Corporal (now Sergeant) BASSETT, who gained the Victoria Cross
and three others who gained Distinguished Conduct Medals. At the beginning
of this year he was appointed signalling officer to a brigade of infantry,
leaving his old comrades with regret. He was 24 years of age. [AWN
06.07.1916]

LEARY, Lieutenant E R, youngest son of Mrs D Corrigan, Seaview Road,
Remuera, died of wounds on 21 July. He was born at Palmerston North and
received his education at the Palmerston North High School, Wellington
College and Waitaki High School. He was 21 yrs of age and was always a keen
military student. After returning from Samoa with the main body in May of
last year he left for England and was accepted as a member of the special
reserve of an Imperial regiment. He specialised in machine-gun training
and was transferred to France for active service in January last. His
brother,
Lieutenant L P LEARY, who was reported as dangerously ill, is now
convalescent in England. [AWN 27.07.1916]

MATHER, Sergeant Clifford W, who died of wounds, was a son of the Rev J J
Mather of Mt Eden. He was 27 years of age and had been in France for three
months. On 24 June he was severely wounded in the back and died six days
later. Sgt Mather was educated at the Christchurch Boys High School and
Palmerston North High School. On leaving the latter institution he went to
his uncle, Mrs Charles Bayly, at Toko, Taranaki, and took up farming,
remaining with Mr Bayly until he enlisted. For several years he controlled
one of Mr Bayly's estates at Glorit, Kaipara. He was of fine physique,
standing over 6ft, and excelled in all branches of sport. As a farmer he
was noted for his sound judgment. His uncle, Mr Charles Bayly, a large
landholder and one of the famous Taranaki football family, some time ago
went to England to offer his services to the Imperial Govt and is now in the
Inns of Court Officers' Training Corps. A younger brother of Sgt MATHER is
now in training in Trentham. [AWN 13.07.1916]

McDONALD, Private Sydney Ernest, who was wounded on 7 June, is the son of Mr
J McDonald of Whangarei. He left NZ with the 5th Reinforcements and took
part in the battle fought on Gallipoli on 6 August and following days.
Subsequently he became ill and was admitted to hospital. He has always
taken a keen interest in military matters, being an enthusiastic rifle shot.
He won the marksman's bade when 17 1/2 years old. [AWN 13.07.1916]

McGARRIGLE, Driver James Patrick, youngest son of Mrs A McGarrigle of
Hamilton, of which town he was a native. He was educated at the Auckland
Grammar School and at St Patrick's College, Wellington. He was well known
in sporting circles throughout the Waikato, having for a number of years
occupied the position of secretary to the Hamilton Football Club and of the
South Auckland Rugby Union. The Royal Humane Society's certificate and
bronze medal were possessions of the deceased soldier, having been awarded
in recognition of brave actions performed in peace time. Driver McGarrigle
took up his residence in Australia some years ago and subsequently entered
into business on his own account at Hornsby, Sydney. He leaves a widow who
resides at Glebe, a suburb of Sydney. [AWN 27.07.1916]

McPHEE, Rifleman James, killed in action, was the second son of Mr James
McPhee, farmer, of Rakauroa and late of Puhoi. He was born in Gisborne and
was 25 yrs of age. At the time of his enlistment he was following farming
pursuits in the Otanui district, Taumarunui, and was the first settler from
his district to leave for the front. He left NZ last November. A brother
is at present engaged with the forces. [AWN 27.07.1916]

McWHIRTER, Private Frank, reported to have been killed in action, was 21
years of age. He was born in Auckland and educated at the Ponsonby School.
[AWN 27.07.1916]

MOORE, Lieutenant Stanley - Advice has been received of the death from
wounds in France on 2 July of Lt Moore who was chief instructor in physical
training in the Auckland Province until his departure on active service. He
was born in Gisborne, being the third son of the late Mr Robert Moore and
was 29 years of age. Eleven years ago he joined the Royal NZ Artillery and
on the institution of the territorial training scheme was promoted to the
instructional staff as sergeant major. His appointment under the Education
Board was made several years ago. Lieut Moore was well known as an amateur
heavy-weight boxer. His wife and child reside on College Hill. A brother,
a brother in law and five cousins are on active service in France. [AWN
13.07.1916]

MORPETH, Captain R N, who has been wounded, took part in the landing on the
Gallipoli Peninsula last year and was wounded. His name was included in one
of the first casualty lists issued in connection with that campaign. He was
invalided home and returned to the front some months ago, having been
promoted from the rank of lieutenant to that of captain. Captain Morpeth is
a son of Mr H D Morpeth, town clerk of Waihi, and is 24 years of age.
Prior to his departure on active service he was engaged as a teller in the
Bank of NZ, Thames. [AWN 20.07.1916]

MORPERTH, Captain Robert N, son of Mr H D Morpeth of Waihi, is in the 2nd
London Hospital and has had his left leg amputated and is progressing
satisfactorily. Previous official reports gave it that Captain Morpeth was
seriously ill, suffering from shot wounds in both legs and thigh and shortly
afterwards Captain Morpeth sent a cablegram saying that he was progressing
favourably. Captain Morpeth, who was wounded at Gallipoli, shortly after
the first landing of the colonial troops and who was invalided home,
returned to the front and it was while taking part in the British offensive
in France that he received the wounds which necessitated the amputation of
his leg. [AWN 27.07.1916]

MULHERN, Private Horace John of Northcote, who has been killed in action,
was educated at the Kaukapakapa and Whangarei schools. He was a member of
the Northcote Fire Brigade and a sergeant in the territorials and was
employed at Mr P Carroll's store, at Northcote, at the time he enlisted. He
was the eldest son of Mrs S Powell of Northcote, whose husband is now in
camp. [AWN 27.07.1916]

REYNOLDS, Corporal T G, who lost his left foot as the result of an accident
on 13 June, is a son of Mr John Reynolds of the Government Tourist Bureau,
Rotorua. He took part in the landing on Gallipoli on 25 Apri9l 1915 and was
fighting on the peninsula for seven weeks until wounded by shrapnel. He was
invalided home but immediately afterwards rejoined his regiment and was sent
to the trenches in France. [AWN 13.07.1916]

SMART, Lieutenant Albert R C, who has been wounded in France, is the son of
Mr James Smart of Invercargill and grandson of the late Mr James Smart of
Auckland. He was born at Winslow, Canterbury in 1894 and was educated at
the District High School, Lumsden. He left Invercargill with the main body
and was wounded at Gallipoli on 9 August 1915. After his campaign he was
promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. [AWN 20.07.1916]

SMITH, Private James, infantry details, formerly of E. Co., 15th
Reinforcements, [died] at Featherston camp on Thursday morning by cutting
his throat with a razor just before the 15th left on their march over the
hill for Trentham. He had given no warning of his intention. He was about
30 years of age and came from the Auckland District. [AWN 13.07.1916]

SNELL, Corporal E D, reported last week as having died from wounds, was 24
yrs of age in May last. He was born at Morrinsville and received his
primary education at the public school there. He won a district scholarship
and continued his studies at the Auckland Grammar School after which he
joined the Civil Service and later on passed his matriculation and
solicitor's general examinations. At the time he was accepted for military
service he was studying for the law. He took a very keen interest in Sunday
school and church work. Two brothers are now with the forces in France.
[AWN 20.07.1916]

STEWART, Private Luke Erroll, reported wounded, is a son of Mrs S Stewart,
Grey Lynn. He was born at Papakura and is 25 yrs of age. Prior to
enlisting he was engaged as a blacksmith at Cambridge and was well known as
a footballer and pedestrian. He also figured as a swimmer and took an
active part in many outdoor sports. Pte Stewart left NZ as a farrier last
year. [AWN 27.07.1916]

STEWART, Private Walter, son of Mr D Stewart of Nelson, was killed in action
in France on 12 June. He was in Auckland at the outbreak of the war and was
a member of the force which occupied Samoa. Returning to Auckland, he
proceeded to Australia and again enlisted for active service. He was 34
years of age and a single man. Pte Stewart was a brother of Mr N Stewart of
Messrs W Gunson & Co, and another brother is on active service. [AWN
06.07.1916]

TAYLOR, Lieutenant F A, who is reported as having been wounded on 8 July, is
a son of Mr F C Taylor of Herbert Rd, Mt Eden. He is well known in
Auckland, having had a distinguished career at the Auckland University where
he was graduated B.A. in 1912 and M.A. in 1913. He was also an Auckland
nominee for the Rhodes scholarship. Prior to his enlistment Lieut Taylor
was a member of the teaching staff of the Auckland Grammar School. He has
been on active service since October and his two brothers William and Horace
TAYLOR, are also members of the forces and cablegrams have been received
from Lieut Taylor, who has been invalided to England, stating that his
wounds are only slight and that he is progressing satisfactorily. [AWN
20.07.1916]

TURNER, Captain John Lancelot Harcout, Royal NZ Artillery, has been killed
in Flanders. He was a son of Lt Col C Harcourt Turner of Wellington who was
second in command of the NZEF to Samoa and who has since been in charge of
the German prison camp at Motuihi, Auckland. He was 25 years of age and was
educated at Wellington College. For a short time Captain Turner was in the
Bank of NSW but left to join the RNZ Artillery. He was sent to England for
training and his course of instruction was nearly finished when war broke
out and he went at once to the western front. He was in the retreat from
Mons and the subsequent operations and was mentioned in despatches in June
last. He was awarded the Military Cross and was personally invested by the
King at Buckingham Palace in January. He was then sent to Egypt to join the
NZA, to which he belonged. Captain Turner later returned to the western
front with his regiment. Until his death he not only escaped being wounded
but never had a day's illness. [AWN 27.07.1916]

WAGENER, Lance Corporal Wilfred Ernest, reported wounded, is the youngest
son of Mr E Wagener of Houhora. He is 23 years of age and was born in
Maldon, Victoria. He came to NZ in his very early years and was educated in
the Dominion. At the time of his enlistment he was engaged in the Ohaupo
district. He left NZ a few months ago. [AWN 27.07.1916]

WILSON, Sergeant Major D, has been seriously wounded in the thigh and ankle.
He is a brother of Mr C A Wilson of Auckland and he was at one time a member
of the clerical staff of the Auckland Electric Tramways Company. He was in
Canada when war broke out and he enlisted there as a private, subsequently
being promoted to his present position. He was wounded and suffered gas
poisoning in the fight at Loos and also took part in the fighting at Hill 60
in September of last year. [AWN 13.07.1916]

WYMAN, Major Ralph, D.S.O. who is reported wounded and dangerously ill, is
the second son of Mr W H Wyman of Avondale South. He left NZ with the main
body of the Expeditionary Force with the rank of Captain. He was wounded at
Gallipoli in the left arm and was admitted to the Ghezireh Hospital, Cairo.
For his services on the peninsula he was promoted to the rank of major and
was awarded the DSO. Major Wyman was at one time employed on the Auckland
staff of the NZ Loan & Mercantile Co and resigned to join the Eighth
Contingent that took part in the South African war. He took part in the
operations in Transvaal and Cape Colony. He was awarded the Queen's medal
with two clasps. After his return from South Africa he was engaged in
farming at Razorback, Pokeno and later removed to Otorohanga, leaving his
property there to join the Expeditionary Force. Major Wyman has always
taken a keen interest in military affairs and under the volunteer regime was
captain of the Pukekohe Mounted Rifles. His work during the visit to NZ of
the late Earl Kitchener was given special commendation. Major Wyman has
unusual qualifications and holds a certificate of proficiency in gun laying.
[AWN 06.07.1916]

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