IN RECENT YEARS, as the last veterans of the Gallipoli battles have faded away, there has been increasing interest in this First World War campaign. This resurgence has been demonstrated by a wealth of new books on the subject, mostly from the Australian and British viewpoint. With Bloody Gallipoli, Richard Stowers has created a highly readable and often tragic account of this doomed campaign from the New Zealand perspective.
This is a book that clearly and concisely sets out New Zealand’s involvement from the first declaration of war until the final evacuation of the Gallipoli Peninsula. Detailed within are the battles that have long haunted New Zealand military history such as the Daisy Patch, Hill 60 and of course Chunuk Bair.
Drawing on personal diaries and reproducing many never-seen-before photographs, this book is bound to appeal to a wide range of New Zealanders, from military history buffs to family researchers. One of the treasures of this book is the detailed casualty lists that for the first time allows the reader to comprehend, day by day, battle by battle, the enormous sacrifice New Zealand towns and communities made in supporting Great Britain’s efforts to “knock Turkey out of the war”.
This book provides new insights into a campaign that 100 years on shows no sign of losing its poignancy to new generations of New Zealanders, and serves to reinforce the contention that our nationhood was first forged on the hills and ridges of Bloody Gallipoli.
Hugh Keane, Military Historian
WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU Private Dick Henderson of the New Zealand Medical Corps and his donkey. The photograph was the basis of Moore-Jones’ watercolour painting titled The Man with the Donkey. For the fallen They went with songs to the battle, they were young, Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted, They fell with their faces to the foe. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old, Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. Laurence Binyon (1869-1943)
A favourite backdrop in Egypt. At far right is Captain Wood and second from right is Captain ‘Yorkie’ Smith, both of the Auckland Mounted Rifles.
DICK DRUMMOND COLLECTION
Driver Frederick (Freddy) John Stowers (5/267), Divisional Train, New Zealand Army Supply Corps. Freddy arrived on Gallipoli on 13 November 1915, dying of wounds just five days later. It is believed he was wounded while carrying ammunition to the front-line trench. He is buried in Embarkation Pier Cemetery close to North Beach.
Cover: Portion of the Gallipoli section of the First World War stained-glass window, St Andrew’s Church, Cambridge, New Zealand.
First published 2005 by David Bateman Ltd
This updated edition published 2017 by Richard Stowers, Hamilton, New Zealand [email protected] ISBN 978-0-473-36884-5 Copyright © Richard Stowers, 2017 Many of the photographs used in this publication originate from Richard Stowers’ extensive collection of military photographs sourced, scanned, restored and archived over the decades from soldiers’ albums and collections. Many of the originals have since been donated to the Auckland Museum. This book is copyright. Except for the purpose of fair review, no part may be stored or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including recording or storage in any information retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the publisher. No reproduction may be made, whether by photocopying or by any other means, unless a licence has been obtained from the publisher or its agent. Printed by Printing.com, Wellington Contents
Author’s note 6 Sentenced to death 226 Foreword 7 Life after Gallipoli 228 A look at Gallipoli 8 Daily deaths 230 Serving king and country 16 The New Zealand dead 252 The Battle of the Landing 32 Prisoners of war 360 Dead Man’s Ridge 54 Honours and awards to New Zealanders 362 Daisy Patch 61 Recommendations 395 First blood for the Mounted Rifles 75 New Zealand cemeteries and memorials 397 Cease-fire on Anzac 84 Places on Gallipoli familiar to the New Zealanders 398 Disaster at No. 3 Outpost 89 Gallipoli slang 403 New Zealanders take over Courtney’s and Quinn’s 96 Select bibliography 404 Holding the line 107 Index 406 Break-out from Anzac – the August Offensive 121 Unconquerable on Chunuk Bair 144 Maps
Under Turkish counter-attack 169 The Dardanelles 31 Mounted Rifles attack Hill 60 180 Trench layout and positions on Anzac 53 More trench warfare 196 Daisy Patch, Helles, 8 May 63 First talk of evacuation 204 Turkish attack on Russell’s Top, 19 May 77 The great blizzard 208 Quinn’s Post, 4-5 June 100 Evacuation of Anzac 213 Turkish positions captured on night of 6-7 August 135 Return to Gallipoli in 1918 219 The Apex, 8 August 144 New Zealand’s contribution 220 Chunuk Bair, 8-9 August 148 A dirty existence 223 Hill 60, 27 August 189 Bully beef and biscuits 224
For a while the war is forgotten. New Zealanders and Australians relax on a hot summer’s day in Anzac Cove.
WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM Author’s note
any people gave invaluable assistance during my groundwork, research and writing of Bloody Gallipoli, the New Zealanders’ Story. M I once again gratefully thank Jennifer Smith for her meticulous editorial skills, and Hugh Keane for his specialist interest, knowledge and support. Special thanks to the late Wayne McDonald for my initial inspiration, and the Ven. Geoff Crawshaw of Cambridge for the foreword. Thanks also to Judy Ferri, Rose Young, Kevin and Mary Lewis, Windsor Jones, Dolores Ho, Brenton Beach, Faith Goodley, Laeonie Gallahar, the late Bill Meldrum, Rufus Wallingford, Ian Condon, Clive Squire, Max Edge, Terry Shattock, Grayson and Maureen Finlayson, Aubrey Sandford, Andrew Fletcher, Nina Lewis, Allie Thompson, Ron Lambert, Christine Whybrew, Kyle Leota, Dick Drummond, Phil Horne, Phil McKinnon, Geoff Oldham, Paul Farmer, Raewyn West-Hill, Craig Brown, Tracey Borgfeldt of David Bateman Ltd, the
AUTHOR’S COLLECTION crew from the Waiouru Memorial Army Museum, the Thames RSA, National Trooper Leonard Simpson, Wellington Archives, Puke Ariki of New Plymouth, and many others. Mounted Rifles, was killed in action A special appreciation to my wife Gill for her understanding and tolerance on Chunuk Bair on 9 August, aged 24 years. Simpson, who grew up of my strange behaviour and ludicrous hours in bringing this book to in Feilding, was one of 2779 New completion. Zealanders who died from service on Gallipoli. I’m especially indebted to all the soldiers who, in their wisdom, recorded events on Gallipoli in the hope that they wouldn’t be forgotten and that their stories would be shared by future generations. At every opportunity I have included their stories verbatim so as to preserve their poignant experiences. Without their foresight, this book would not exist, so Bloody Gallipoli is for them. Bloody Gallipoli is the story of New Zealanders who served on Gallipoli, especially those who gave their lives for an emerging nationhood. I have tried to give a just and full history of the New Zealanders’ efforts on Gallipoli, rather than have their stories lost in the numerous tomes of British and Australian histories. In the Daily deaths section, I have recorded all New Zealand deaths during the period of 25 April to 20 December 1915, giving the reader an insight into the day-to-day carnage suffered by the New Zealanders. To make it easier for readers to identify different locations on Anzac, I have used names of locations that they later became known by, especially for events during the first few weeks on Anzac. There is confusion as to the exact name of the Anzac position immediately opposite the Turkish position at the Nek. The trenched position has been recorded as both Russell’s Top and Walker’s Ridge, which includes Walker’s Top. On maps, Walker’s Ridge seems to end where it joins Russell’s Top with the latter adjoining the Nek, but many written accounts indicate Walker’s Ridge continues to the Nek. This confusion is apparent during the Battle of the Landing when many Anzac casualties were recorded as happening on Walker’s Ridge, but in actual fact occurred on Russell’s Top. Occasionally in the book I have used the term ‘Kiwis’, knowing that although the word was probably not in everyday use on Gallipoli, New Zealand soldiers were certainly known by the name later in France. Every effort has been made to obtain reliable and accurate information for this book. I assume no responsibility or liability for any factual errors, omissions or inaccuracies that may appear in the book. This book complements Chris Pugsley’s excellent and ground-breaking Gallipoli, the New Zealand Story. However, Bloody Gallipoli provides further biographical detail and comprehensive appendices. There are still thousands of untold stories of Gallipoli, many of which will have died with our gallant New Zealanders. Richard Stowers 2005
6 Foreword
lthough I was born at the beginning of the Second World War, I have heard the stories A from many old soldiers over my forty years of Ordained Ministry. Often, men who had not shared their stories of war would unload them in their last days. These were the men who came home from World War One. But there are also so many New Zealanders who did not return. It is wonderful that Richard has put all his research, skill at writing, and general love of the history of this time, into this book. At St Andrew’s Anglican Church in Cambridge, New Zealand, we have the stained glass window that is reproduced on the front page of this book. Not a day goes by when a visitor doesn’t come through the Church and look at that window. It has the Gallipoli picture, but it also has the picture of the taking of the town of Le Quesnoy in France, a week before the Armistice. We were there till the end. Bloody Gallipoli is a book of pain, suffering, tragedy and sadness. It is a story that needs to be told time and time again. Here, in these pages, Richard has crystallised the story into words and so saved much of the history of this time from loss.
As you read this book, you too will experience the AUTHOR’S COLLECTION stench of rotting bodies, the fear, the feeling of not Gallipoli section of the First World War stained-glass window, St being led well. You too will share the sadness and Andrew’s Church, Cambridge, New Zealand. New Zealanders are depicted above Anzac Cove during the Battle of the Landing, 25 April. the pain. You will shake your head in disbelief at the decisions that affected the lives of so many. I have known many Chaplains who have served overseas, and their special role was important to the morale and hope of the troops. They, too, had their doubts about a just God, and the stupidity of war. They, too, paid a price. But true to the concept of new hope, of new life, Gallipoli is the story of people’s ability to survive all that humans can do to each other. The degradation, and the suffering which defies description, cannot defeat that marvellous spirit that is potential within us all. The joy of the human spirit is that it always emerges again. So, when Kiwis return to Gallipoli to visit, they too weep at the sight of the graves, and their minds go to the time when their fellow countrymen died on foreign soil to ultimately bring us freedom. Their youth was given, and was denied them. Their loved ones at home had their hearts broken; many I have met have not been able to piece their lives together, because the person they loved so much was taken from them. Many an old woman carried the candle of hope for her fiancee or son who died in action, and she grieved to the end. The baton has been passed on to us now. Men and women have continued to travel overseas to fight for the freedom we now enjoy, and the pain and the suffering is perpetuated. It would be nice if it stopped soon. Sometimes I wonder if we will ever learn. Every time I stand at the foot of a grave of a man or woman who has served in the name of New Zealand and hear the Last Post and the Reveille, I weep. Sometimes I do it openly, but like most people, I usually do it inwardly. Bloody Gallipoli is also a book of victory. It’s a book which records the events, but just by reading it, you will be inspired. Thank you to all who served, one way or another. Thank you to Richard for writing it, and thank you to those who are about to read it. You may not enjoy the journey, but make it you must. The Ven. Geoff Crawshaw Vicar of Cambridge, and Archdeacon of Piako 2005
7 A look at Gallipoli A bloody start to the war
ost nations have set aside days to celebrate great military victories or liberations of cities and countries. New Zealand has a day to remember a national tragedy. The campaign that unfolded on Gallipoli MPeninsula – nearly half a world away and a century ago – is a story of stalemate, high command failure, mass graves, desperation and despair. But while memories of many New Zealand national tragedies and disasters have faded through the decades, public interest in Gallipoli and the story of the Anzacs has grown. Why do we commemorate defeat in the same manner as other countries celebrate victory? Ever since the First World War, the ‘war to end all wars’, concluded, the agony that was Gallipoli has touched every New Zealand community. Names like Anzac Cove, Daisy Patch, Russell’s Top, Quinn’s Post, Hill 60 and Chunuk Bair will be forever etched in our history. Today, nearly a century later, 25 April, Anzac Day, attracts larger crowds than any other nationally observed day does. Gallipoli was a human tragedy for all New Zealanders, in small communities, towns and cities alike. The legacy of First World War cenotaphs throughout the nation is testament to the tragedy. Children growing up in New Zealand gradually become aware of the multitude of cenotaphs, monuments and rolls of honour listing the names of young New Zealanders who made the ultimate sacrifice. The grand honours boards in every district hall or church list in gold paint the names of the local dead of both world wars. Even as a youth I felt these lists of dead spoke of disaster and defeat in wars belonging to past generations, rather than of glory and pride. Because my father is a Second World War veteran, I have attended the Cambridge dawn service for 25 years or more. Twenty years ago, fewer than 40 people, excluding the veterans, stood around the cenotaph, and I thought the ceremony was in its final years. But recently there has been a resurgence of interest. Over 400 people attended last year’s dawn service, some wearing family medals. I hope the spirit that has been rekindled will be enshrined in New Zealand’s history forever. I remember some First World War veterans in the earlier years, but they are all gone now. I regret not making the effort then to speak to any Anzac veterans about the campaign. Mistakenly, I thought that their memories would be limited or their health too feeble to withstand an audience. As a teenager I lived for some time directly across the road from a raucous Gallipoli veteran, ‘Cocky’ Swayne.1 I didn’t see him much as he was mostly bedridden in his later years, but I certainly heard him! I have established since that he was twice wounded on Gallipoli. He saw the worst of Gallipoli with the Auckland Mounted Rifles, followed by service in France. I wonder if all veterans were like him, a robust and capable character in his prime. Any number of commemorative days could be chosen to immortalise Gallipoli in New Zealand. Some believe 25 April, the day of the first landings, belongs to the Australians. It probably does, but New Zealand lost 154 lives that day and hundreds were wounded, a haunting record for a small nation. AUTHOR’S COLLECTION Likewise, we could remember Gallipoli on Chunuk Bair day, on Cambridge cenotaph, designed by Nigel Walnutt and 8 or 9 August, both equally hideous and meaningful. We could sculpted by Richard Gross, was unveiled by Governor General Viscount Jellicoe on 11 December 1923. The have a Daisy Patch day on 8 May. Or a Hill 60 day or Dead cenotaph commemorates 74 First World War dead as Man’s Ridge day. The list goes on. well as dead from subsequent wars. We could commemorate the final evacuation on 20 December. 1 Tpr 13/459 Alfred James (Cocky) Swayne This was probably our only ‘victory’ on Gallipoli, for want of a
8 A look at Gallipoli better word. It was a bold strategic manoeuvre that saw the Anzacs quietly slip away in the night, leaving the peninsula to its rightful owners. It’s ironic that the only triumph or achievement on the peninsula was in the act of leaving it. No Turks were killed, and more importantly for New Zealand, no Kiwis were killed. The Kiwis were overjoyed to leave that rotten hellhole. Their only regret was leaving their dead comrades behind. On leaving the peninsula on the last day, one Anzac commented about the dead, “I hope they won’t hear us marching back to the beach.” Chunuk Bair certainly epitomises the whole campaign from New Zealand’s perspective. For two days in August the Wellington and Otago Infantry Trooper Cocky Swayne, Auckland Battalions and the Auckland and Wellington Mounted Rifles held on in a Mounted Rifles, twice wounded on desperate battle for the summit. It was the closest they came to any sort of Gallipoli, was commissioned in 1916 in the Auckland Regiment and served the victory and the only time that they managed to look out over the Dardanelles, rest of the war on the Western Front. except for a few hours on the day of the landings. One could arguably say Chunuk Bair was New Zealand’s ‘finest hour’. But by August the men weren’t just fighting for Britain or New Zealand; they were now desperately fighting for survival. What a hell of a way to live a nation- building experience, seeing mates getting blown to pieces next to you. The 1 Charles EW Bean (1879-1968), journalist, carnage on Chunuk Bair was horrific. Many of the survivors who staggered historian, official war correspondent off Chunuk Bair were completely overcome by the horror. CEW Bean,1 an attached to Australian troops Australian war correspondent, wrote, “They could talk only in whispers; their Teamwork on Gallipoli. A sniper eyes were sunken; their knees trembled; some broke down and cried like operating a periscope rifle is helped by children.” an observer with box periscope. DICK DRUMMOND COLLECTION 9 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
Trooper Stevens1 wrote, “I joined the army to see the world and gave little thought to deadly fighting which was now a sad fact, full of anxiety, danger, misery and death.” Death was everywhere on Anzac; it was in the air and in the sounds coming from the tops. It was as much in the front-line as on the beach or in the gullies. One could never escape it on Anzac. In stark contrast was the absolute beauty and tranquillity of the blue Mediterranean. For the men, it was hell in paradise. After living with the prospect of death at any time and at any place on Anzac, many of the men who outlived the campaign couldn’t settle when they returned to New Zealand. Why was there a campaign against Turkey? Britain believed a quick Trooper Stevens,1 Auckland Mounted thrust into Turkey to capture Constantinople (Istanbul) would make Turkey Rifles, wrote about his war experiences surrender, thus removing any doubts about the future control of Egypt and in Maungatapere: A history and reminiscence. Stevens was wounded on the Suez Canal. Britain wanted the allegiance of Italy, Bulgaria and Romania. Chunuk Bair, 8 August. This allegiance would leave the Central Powers surrounded by enemies and secure the southern flank of Russia, allowing shipments of munitions to Russia 1 Tpr 13/237 Kenneth Murdoch Stevens and, in return, wheat shipments through the Bosphorus and Dardanelles for the Allies. As history revealed, Gallipoli was the only major alternative campaign of the First World War that Britain felt held any possibility of a fast victory. The Allied participants expected monumental events. The sheer power of the British naval commitment, which the New Zealand soldiers first glimpsed as they entered Mudros harbour in April, was an inspiring sight. They were left in no doubt that they were involved in empire building. But Britain let the Anzacs down. As the campaign progressed, the promised support from the Suvla Bay landings never left the beachhead. The supreme efforts of the New Zealanders on Chunuk Bair and the earlier gallant efforts of the Australians at Lone Pine, Quinn’s Post and the Nek had all come to nothing. Moreover, many New Zealanders had fallen to British naval shells on Chunuk Bair. What the Anzacs had earlier whispered about Britain was now said quite openly. The rot had set in. Getting mauled for Mother Britain was our red badge of courage, our colonial laurels. Our troops realised that what happened on Chunuk Bair was solely a New Zealand experience. It had nothing to do with Britain. The Kiwis on Gallipoli from that day forward saw New Zealand as a nation rather than as a ‘not quite grown-up child of Britain’. They came to see themselves as a distinct people through the comradeship and shared agony of the ruinous campaign. Undeniably, New Zealand’s emergent nationhood had been forged in the crucible of Gallipoli. Sadly, the veterans returned to a New Zealand that generally didn’t want to hear their story. If they couldn’t talk of their experiences in patriotic and appeasing tones their fellow New Zealanders didn’t want to know. The veterans learned that they couldn’t talk honestly about the war. Often silence was the better option, so many kept their war experiences bottled up and only discussed them with wartime mates over a beer. They never forgot the British staff that sent them into battle, their mates that were killed, and the British New Army divisions that had failed so often on their flanks, both on Gallipoli and on the Western Front. Their constant criticism of the First World War was always ‘British staff, British methods and British bungling’. New Zealand’s blind loyalty to the British Empire did change over the following decades as a national ethos of self-belief and international positioning developed. By the beginning of the Second World War the New Zealand Government was adamant that its troops, when serving overseas, would come under New Zealand control and command. For the Allies, the Gallipoli campaign was a series of disasters. From day one, things went terribly wrong. There was a distinct lack of thorough planning for the landing. More boats were needed to land many more men quickly for full tactical surprise and to secure a large area immediately. From about 8am on 25 April, and for the duration of the campaign, the Turks, the defenders of Anzac, dominated their attackers. Within a matter of hours trench warfare had set in along a narrow front which could be changed only by future amphibious landings. Allied command tried to remedy and improve the situation, but only compounded their troubles. The Allies never had a victory during the whole campaign. The only events that came close to being a victory were the final evacuations, already mentioned, and the efforts by the New Zealand Mounted Rifles on the night of 6-7 August during the first hours of the August Offensive. On this night every objective was taken, but because they ran beyond the strict time limits allocated for the tasks – or because command did not allow enough time for them – the New Zealand Infantry was unable to take Chunuk Bair by sunrise on 7 August. But Sir Ian Hamilton (Dardanelles Commander-in-Chief) thought he had everything under control. His solution to the worsening situation was to ‘think big’. If 10,000 men could not achieve his objective then he
10 PAUL FARMER COLLECTION The road up Walker’s Ridge to Russell’s Top with the Sphinx as a backdrop. would use 20,000. All he did was compound his problems. He believed if he could hold off London for a little longer, then he might just succeed. But his new, predictable plans were no better than the old ones. He never took a fresh view of his dilemma or tried innovative strategies in his grand design. I have often read of men on Anzac being hit and killed by spent bullets. For example, while swimming in Anzac Cove on 19 June, Trooper Sutton1 was wounded by a bullet that came from an un-sighted Turkish position. An observation made by a New Zealand Gallipoli veteran, relayed to me by his grandnephew, provides an interesting explanation. Throughout the campaign, the Anzacs were always firing uphill and the Turks firing down. When the Turks fired at chest height over the hill to their front, the bullets dropped as they slowed and so continued down to sea level at roughly the same height above the ground. The ballistics of the ammunition, aiming downwards, the curve of the hills, and the distance from the Turkish positions to the sea, all combined to create this phenomenon. This explains why the Anzacs suffered so many casualties from rifles and machine- guns when they were out of sight of the Turks. One Turkish machine-gunner may well have known of this effect; from 8 August onward he fired from a rear position, dropping bullets with great effect amongst Anzac men behind the Apex, along Rhododendron Spur and into the immediate valleys behind. Gunnery experts placed his gun in scrub on Hill Q, a distance of 1000 yards from the Apex and about 1300 yards from the rear positions behind Rhododendron Spur. Whenever he fired, Anzac machine-gunners would answer with 50 rounds each, which seemed to quieten the Turkish gunner temporarily. Lieutenant McGregor,2 an Auckland Mounted Rifles machine-gun officer, used a similar technique against the Turks. Captain Wallingford,3 a machine-gun expert on Gallipoli, wrote: “I find that Ewen McGregor is doing something of this sort too. He is 800 yards behind me [at the Apex] and about 300 to 400 feet lower. He is continually searching the reverse slopes of Chunuk Bair. His barrels are worn out, I know because every one of his bullets is a whistler. I think he must have played the devil with the Turks because he is such a nice distance – 1400 to 2000 [yards] and using Mark IV [ammunition]. This boy is my best pupil and is already an authority on machine-gun work.” The use of a worn-out barrel would have been deliberate because the bullets would tumble sideways rather than spin about their central axis, spraying the bullets over a greater area with more chance of hitting Turks. One of the amazing aspects of Anzac is that the whole campaign of 240 days was fought on an area no bigger than 750 acres. At any given time, about 5000 New Zealanders, twice as many Australians, the British, Indians
1 Tpr 13/84 Oscar Adolphe Sutton 2 Lieut. 13/395 Ewen John McGregor 3 Capt. 12/1125 Jesse Alfred Wallingford 11 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story and Gurkhas, were all crammed into a narrow tract of land caught between the firing line and the sea. Bivouacs, depots, dressing stations, ammunition dumps, headquarters, kitchens, mule lines, roads and tracks, trenches, no-go areas, latrines, gun emplacements – in fact a small city – all squashed onto 750 desperate acres! For the men cooped up for months, fighting an enemy only yards away and coping with death, disease, hunger and despair, it was a suffocating concentration camp. Gallipoli soon gained a deplorable reputation. No longer were soldiers stowing away on ships bound for Gallipoli, just to get a piece of the action. A sombre late-August entry in a published Western Front soldier’s diary read, “Whenever I get depressed, I keep repeating to myself, ‘Thank God I didn’t go to the Dardanelles’.” The stench of rotting bodies was intolerable; the men could never get away from it. It was worst in the trenches where bodies sometimes hung over the parapet or shallow graves were exposed in the walls. Under the hot sun the bodies quickly putrefied. If the breeze was blowing towards the enemy, holes were shot in bloated corpses so the putrid smell would disperse. On dark nights the seamen navigated their small boats by the acrid stench that drifted out to sea from Anzac Cove. With the rotting corpses came the flies. When a soldier spoke or ate, flies flew or crawled into his mouth. Private Dick,1 of the Canterbury Infantry wrote, “One of the biggest troubles was the flies – millions of them – it was not possible to put jam on our biscuits as flies would be stuck on before you could get it into your mouth.” Two of the major players on Anzac, Generals Birdwood (Officer Commanding ANZAC Corps, later Officer Commanding Australian Imperial Force) and Godley (Officer Commanding New Zealand and Australian Division, later Officer Commanding ANZAC Corps), both published books during the Second World War and both attempted to minimise their involvement in the Gallipoli disaster. Maybe they thought that by publishing during another world war, readers would be distracted from the events of 1915. General Birdwood’s Khaki and Gown (1941) blamed failure on the IXth Corps’ lack of urgency after landing at Suvla Bay. He always believed that, with urgency, the total force would have won through to the Dardanelles. This was also Sir Ian Hamilton’s view. Nevertheless, Birdwood admitted that Godley’s plan on the first day of the August Offensive was too ambitious, that even he had overestimated the men’s physical fitness. General Godley, surprisingly, was willing to admit professional mistakes in Life of an Irish Soldier (1939). He acknowledged that his planned assault at the commencement of the August Offensive had been too enterprising, and that if he were doing it again, he would do it differently. However, he defended his decision to order the Australian Light Horse to charge at the Nek by saying that the action drew Turks away from the main thrust. In fact, the opposite occurred, with Turkish troops being drawn to the general area. He was convinced the campaign wasn’t a total loss, declaring that it destroyed the very best of the Turkish army. WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU Men gather on Anzac Cove beach waiting for mail to be distributed. Mixed with the group are swimmers.
1 Pte 6/1828 George Dick 12 A look at Gallipoli WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU Tending to a mate’s grave was one way men could mourn the dead.
The ultimate reason the Turks turned victors and the Allies became the vanquished was that the Turks always held the higher ground. This would prove the one major difference between the two opposing sides. For the Allies to go on the offensive, their only option was for land forces to climb uphill directly into the face of the defending Turks. There was little help from the Royal Navy, unable to break the blockade in the Narrows, and air power was not yet developed enough to take the offensive in 1915. On the other hand, the Turks always had the luxury of observing and firing downhill. How many died as a result of the Gallipoli campaign? About 410,000 Allied soldiers took part in the campaign, against about 500,000 Turks. Totals deaths for individual countries: Country Died Wounded Total casualties Britain 21,255 52,230 73,485 New Zealand 2779 5212 7991 Australia 8709 19,441 28,150 France (estimated) 10,000 17,000 27,000 India (including Gurkhas) 1358 3421 4779 Newfoundland 49 93 142 Total Allies 44,150 97,397 141,547 Turkey 86,692 164,617 251,309 One of the fascinating aspects of the campaign was the potpourri of nations and races present with the Allies: New Zealanders (including Maori), Australians, English, Welsh, Scots, Irish, French, Gurkhas, Sikhs, Palestinians, Newfoundlanders and Fijians. Among the French were Algerians, Moroccans, Sengalese and other groups with the French Foreign Legion. Their different languages, religions, cultures and diets, their ideals and prejudices, their varied uniforms, equipment and military experience all had to be catered for and fused together for a common military purpose – all in the limited space of the lower Gallipoli Peninsula. On Gallipoli the so-called Fijian Contingent was absorbed into New Zealand regiments. Approximately 11 men joined the New Zealand Samoan Advance force en route to Samoa at Suva in 1914. All were of European descent and probably employed in the Fiji islands. Some of these men later enlisted in the Main Body on arrival in New Zealand from Samoa. Two, Cottingham1 and Warden,2 died on Gallipoli. Through the decades since the First World War, political alignments have changed, enemies have become friends and old soldiers have faded away. In the early 1950s, Turkish troops served alongside their former New
1 Tpr 13/652 Richard John Cottingham 2 Pte 12/1114 Colin Airlie Warden
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Zealand and Australian opponents in the Korean War, and throughout the long tense years of the Cold War, Turkey protected NATO’s vulnerable southeastern flank. Perhaps at the end of the day the only real comrades- in-arms are the dead. On the now overgrown and silent battlefields of Gallipoli may they rest in peace, together. John Masefield in his bookGallipoli writes: “‘Still,’ our enemies say, ‘you did not win the peninsula.’ We did not; and some day, when truth will walk clear-eyed, it will be known why we did not. Until then, let our enemies say this, ‘They did not win, but they came across three thousand miles of sea, a little army without reserves and short of munitions, a band of brothers, not half of them half-trained, and nearly all of them new to war. They came to what we said was an impregnable fort, on which our veterans of war and massacre had laboured for two months, and by sheer naked manhood they beat us, and drove us out of it. Then rallying, but without reserves, they beat us again, and drove us further. Then rallying once more, but still without reserves, they beat us again, this time to our knees. Then, had they had reserves, they would have conquered, but by God’s pity they had none. Then, after a lapse of time when we were men again, they had reserves, and they hit us a staggering blow, which needed but a push to end us, but God again had pity. After that our God was indeed pitiful, for England made no further thrust, and they went away.’” The name of Anzac will never be forgotten. After the campaign the original Anzacs were dispersed to other theatres of war. Wherever they went they were revered as special soldiers. Punch magazine caught the spirit of the day with the poem The Real Anzacs: “Not many are left, and not many are sound, And thousands lie buried in Turkish ground, These are the Anzacs; the others may claim, Their zeal and their spirit, but never their name.” Discipline amongst New Zealand and Australian soldiers was a sore point for British officers. They considered the Anzacs hopelessly unruly and little short of hoodlums. But it was this very irreverence that moulded Anzacs into such good soldiers. It was the larrikin element that put fire in their mad charges against the Turks, and British officers were the first to admit that the physique, dash, enterprise and courage of the Anzacs elevated them above other soldiers on the peninsula and later on the Western Front. Sir Ian Hamilton had a high regard for the New Zealand Mounted Rifles. He once told Herbert Henry Asquith, who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1915, “These New Zealanders and Australians and, best of all, the Australian Light Horse and the New Zealand Mounted Rifles, and above all the last named, are the flower of our troops or of any other troops in the world.” Most of the New Zealand Mounteds came from rural areas where they were experienced at riding and shooting, and many earlier served in the Anglo- Boer War, 1899-1902, where Hamilton became well acquainted with them. Cecil F Aspinall-Oglander, Sir Ian Hamilton’s former staff officer, writer of the Gallipoli official history and believer of the Anzac epic, gives his feelings on the landing at Anzac: “The predominant feeling which that astounding battlefield must always arouse in the military student who visits it, will be a sense of unstinted admiration for those untried battalions who did so exceedingly well. The magnificent physique, the reckless daring, and the fine enthusiasm of the Dominion troops on their first day of trial went far to counteract anything they lacked in training and war experience.” That counteraction should refer to the situation during the first night on KEVIN & MARY LEWIS
The New Zealand Memorial stands prominently on the summit of Anzac: the New Zealand and Australian troops, fully Chunuk Bair. The memorial commemorates 856 New Zealanders realising the seriousness of their predicament, were on who have no known graves.
14 A look at Gallipoli the tops furiously digging, while Generals Birdwood, Bridges, Godley and White were losing heart on the beach. Today, New Zealanders who travel to the Gallipoli Peninsula are sobered by the pilgrimage. Each visitor has his own crusade. Many travel there to visit a grave of a relative; others want to experience intimately New Zealand’s greatest military tragedy. Gallipoli has personally touched thousands of New Zealand families. My great-uncle died of wounds after only five days on Anzac. He is buried there alongside his mates. Gallipoli is a poignant place, distressing and tragic. The silent, eerie atmosphere is all-pervasive; you may stand among people, but each stands alone. People talk to each other only in whispers – you are allowed to visit, but don’t disturb the sleeping. Anzac feels like it belongs to the dead. A quiet stroll around present-day Anzac is probably a walk over the dead. Level ground, the best place to walk, was also the best place for a hasty burial. Gallipoli is forever eroding. Every rainstorm turns dry gullies into torrents, and each year more human bones are exposed. The lucky ones were buried at sea; they don’t suffer the indignity of being disinterred. KEVIN & MARY LEWIS Only a fraction of the dead, New Zealanders and Australians The tablet inscription on the New Zealand Memorial. alike, are buried in marked graves. Usually they were buried near to where they died, hastily interred in shallow graves to avoid the inevitable stench, or flies, or bullets. Most were buried by lifelong mates and the grave marked by a simple peg, small cross or stones with a name scribbled in pencil. The ravages of time have since destroyed all indication of isolated graves. Private Palmer1 wrote of the difficulties in burying his mate Private Fellowes:2 “We then buried Arty in shrubs on a little hill away from everybody. You couldn’t dig a grave six feet deep, that was impossible. Not there. We were lucky to get his boots under. I placed him in the grave with the help of some of me mates and one of me other mates read a poem from the little black book we all carried and that was the last of poor little Arthur. I covered him up and put a small cross on top of him. It just had AR Fellowes written on it. That was all.” People visiting the New Zealand Memorial on Chunuk Bair behold commanding views of the Aegean Sea to the west and the Narrows to the east. For the New Zealanders the battle on Chunuk Bair was the culmination of the whole campaign. One surprising aspect of the Chunuk Bair battleground was its smallness. Hundreds of New Zealanders fought and died in an area no bigger than a rugby ground, where front-lines were literally a stone’s throw apart. On and around the summit New Zealand suffered nearly 2500 casualties, including over 800 dead. While on Chunuk Bair one ponders many unanswered questions: what gave the New Zealanders the courage to stand up to the torrent of fire that meant almost certain death; what kept them going; was it love for king and empire; was it the officers who led them; or was it just raw courage? At the time, the only thing supporting the New Zealanders was their mates. They provided inspiration in the face of death, strength when they had none left and courage to fight on. Surviving on Gallipoli was all about mates who were experiencing the same hell. One could never be proud of the Gallipoli campaign. Nearly every battle the Allies fought on the peninsula was lost. The desire to leave ‘bloody Gallipoli’ haunted every soldier. But we can be proud of their courage, tenacity and sheer guts under the frightful conditions they experienced on Anzac.
1 Pte 6/320 Hartley Valentine Palmer 2 Pte 6/226 Arthur Ross Fellowes 15 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story Serving king and country Eager troops embark on an adventure
umblings of war in Europe reached New Zealand late in July 1914. Throughout the nation there was widespread enthusiasm for New R Zealand’s preparedness for war and her willingness to contribute to any fighting. The circumstances were similar to the situation in 1899 when the nation rushed to the aid of Britain by sending troops to the Anglo-Boer War in South Africa. As in 1899, the nation was prepared to serve king, empire and country without question. It seemed to be a New Zealand tradition to fight in foreign wars not of her making. New Zealand schools encouraged military service through a cadet system, and most districts and towns had volunteer units. Men were fired by patriotism and a taste for adventure; all they needed was a war. War was not regarded as a very dangerous place to be; after all, only 69 New Zealanders out of 6141 were killed or died of wounds over three years in South Africa.
AUTHOR’S COLLECTION The empire always shone through. Young men looked at world maps and Major-General Sir Alexander Godley marvelled at the number of red countries. Their only concern was that, since was responsible for building New Zealand’s national army. they were living on the opposite side of the world to Britain, any war in Europe would be over by the time they could get there. Britain was always perceived as right, playing a leading role in world affairs. Britain had the moral high ground. If Germany declared war on Britain, then German was clearly in the wrong. Young men regarded war as adventure, escape, an opportunity to see the world. It never entered their young minds that they might not come back. In isolated New Zealand, war seemed to offer them the one chance to get away and do something different. Major-General Sir Alexander Godley, British officer and Commander of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, formed our national army. The New Zealand Government offered him the position in 1910, and by 1914 his army was ready. DICK DRUMMOND COLLECTION A group of officers in annual camp at Hautapu near Cambridge, May 1914. 16 DICK DRUMMOND COLLECTION Auckland Mounted Rifles on manoeuvres outside Auckland, 1914. Captain Wood is third from right.
Because of Godley’s meticulous efforts, New Zealand was well prepared for war by August 1914. The Defence Act of 1909 had established a system of compulsory military training and by mid-1914 New Zealand was better organised than Australia. At 3pm, 5 August 1914, one year before the tragic events of the August Offensive on Gallipoli, the Governor of New Zealand, Lord Liverpool, along with the Prime Minister Sir William Massey and Leader of the Opposition Sir Joseph Ward, informed New Zealand from Wellington, “War has broken out with Germany.” New Zealanders celebrated in the streets; they were happily at war. On the previous day the New Zealand Government proudly cabled the British Government asking permission to call for volunteers. A reply received on 6 August accepted the generous offer. On the same day New Zealand cabled back offering, “One Mounted Rifles Brigade, one Field Artillery Brigade and one Infantry Brigade, with supply columns in proportion.” New Zealand’s offer was an impressive force. The country of one million people had a territorial force of 25,685. In addition, the cadet scheme was 20,000 strong. There were four regiments of Mounted Rifles, one from each military district. Each military district formed a battalion of infantry of about 1000 men divided into four companies of 250 men. Auckland, Wellington and Canterbury formed the Mounted Rifles Brigade, while the Otago Mounted Rifles was a separate entity. Each mounted regiment totalled 608 men, which included three squadrons, each of 169 men. Each company and squadron was drawn from a local territorial unit representing a local military district. Once volunteers had enlisted they assembled at the collection centre for each of the four military districts: Alexandra Park (Potters Paddock) in the Auckland District; Awapuni Racecourse, Palmerston North, in the Wellington District; Addington Park, Christchurch, in the Canterbury District; and Tahuna Park, Dunedin, in the Otago District. To prove themselves fit for service, men had to pass a strict medical examination. In 1914 the pass rate was about 75 per cent of all applicants. The usual reasons for rejection were: too short, too heavy or poor eyesight. Commanding officers were chosen by Godley for each of the infantry battalions: Lieutenant-Colonel Plugge1 in command of the Aucklanders; Lieutenant-Colonel Malone2 in command of the Wellingtons; Lieutenant- Colonel Stewart3 in command of the Canterburys; and Lieutenant-Colonel McDonald4 in command of the Otagos. Overall command of the New Zealand Infantry Brigade was given to Colonel Johnston.5 For the Mounted Rifles were chosen: Lieutenant-Colonel Mackesy6 in command of the Aucklanders; Lieutenant-Colonel Meldrum7 in command of the Wellingtons; Lieutenant-Colonel Findlay8 in command of the Canterburys; and Lieutenant-Colonel Bauchop9 in command of the Otagos. Godley was hoping to select all his Main Body from the present territorial force, but this was not completely possible as some 10,000 territorials were under the enlistment age and others had left New Zealand with the Samoan Expeditionary Force in 1914. The ranks were predominantly from rural New Zealand, both country and small towns. In 1914 the New
1 Lieut.-Col. 12/1 Arthur Plugge 4 Lieut.-Col. 8/1071 Thomas William McDonald 7 Lieut.-Col. 11/675 William Meldrum 2 Lieut.-Col. 10/1039 William George Malone 5 Col. 10/512a Francis Earl Johnston 8 Lieut.-Col. 7/598 John Findlay 3 Lieut.-Col 6/1171 Douglas MacBean Stewart 6 Lieut.-Col. 13/610 Charles Ernest Randolph Mackesy 9 Lieut.-Col. 9/534 Arthur Bauchop
17 PAUL FARMER COLLECTION The Wellington Infantry about to embark aboard TS Arawa (No. 10), at Wellington, October 1914.
Zealand population was evenly divided between counties and boroughs. The only companies to come from urban areas were the 3rd Aucklanders, 1st Canterburys, 4th Otagos and the artillery batteries. To enlist in the Mounted Rifles men had to supply their own horses. This meant that the Mounted Rifles were almost all from rural backgrounds. About 60 per cent were from farming occupations, 30 per cent were tradesmen from small rural centres, and the rest were clerical and professional. The Main Body was 74 per cent New Zealand born, 94 per cent single, 63 per cent under 25 years of age, 94 per cent Protestant and 82 per cent with previous military training. The Main Body, including the 1st Reinforcements, assembled in camps in August. They were kitted out and started training, which included drill, route marches and musketry. Men generally behaved in camp, as bad behaviour could have resulted in exclusion from the unit. By late September they were ready to go, but because the New Zealand Government cautiously insisted that adequate escort vessels be available, embarkation was delayed until mid-October. The convoy of ten transport ships (TS) finally left New Zealand shores on 16 October. Auckland units left aboard Waimana and Star of India. Units departing from Wellington boarded Maunganui, Orari, Arawa and Limerick. Men in Canterbury embarked at Lyttelton on Athenic and Tahiti, and those in Otago boarded Ruapehu and Hawkes Bay. The ten transports were crammed with men, equipment and horses: 360 officers, 8139 other ranks, 3815 horses, 6000 artillery shells, and 10 million rounds of .303 rifle and machine-gun ammunition. The cramped conditions restricted opportunities for training and drill, so the first days at sea were passed on deck smoking and playing cards in the sun. While in training camps the men had been fed the best food the country could supply, but ship food was different. Breakfast was porridge, bread and butter and coffee. Midday dinner was tough roast beef and ‘bog oranges’ or potatoes, beans, cold tea or a mug of soup. Evening tea was bread, butter, jam and cheese. Most New Zealand families of the period had their main meal in the evenings, so having just bread and butter was a disappointment for many of the men.
18 Canterbury Mounted Rifles’ horses embarking aboard TS Athenic (No. 11), Lyttelton, before sailing from New Zealand on 16 October 1914.
Major Hart1 of the Wellington Infantry wrote about ship life: “They have their drill and physical training to perform, are vaccinated where necessary, inoculated for typhoid, and when they recover from that the Doctors inspect them, then they go before the Dentist and all unsound teeth are pulled or stopped, the CO inspects their feet, then he holds a kit inspection, next the Doctor lectures them on a multiple of subjects and sins.” The MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU ‘sins’ probably included activities that risked contracting venereal disease in brothels of foreign cities. The officers were doing their best to harden the men, so most luxuries were discontinued. Hart continues, “Their beer is stopped, cigarette smoking is prohibited, they have to leave 3/5’s of their pay in New Zealand.” Hobart, Tasmania was the first port of call. The men were forbidden leave, but a planned route march turned into a joyous occasion with the local population welcoming the soldiers by lining the streets and handing out fruit, food and cigarettes, handshakes and kisses. The welcome ashore and the attractions of Hobart resulted in 11 absentees amongst the men. As they left port they were joined by the troopships carrying Tasmanian troops. After sailing the length of southern Australia, their second port of call was Albany, Western Australia. Here the New Zealand convoy joined forces with 26 ships of the Australian Expeditionary Force. As in Hobart, there was no leave and another route march through town. One New Zealand soldier deserted in Albany before the convoy of 43 ships and escorts set sail for India. En route, HMAS Sydney left the convoy to engage the German Raider SMS Emden at Cocos Islands. This caused great excitement on board ship – it was their first taste of war. The further north they sailed the hotter it got, with tropical rain on most nights preventing men from sleeping on deck. At Colombo, India, the men were allowed just two hours ashore during the afternoon, and two deserted at this time. Many incidents of bad behaviour and overstaying involving New Zealanders were brought to Godley’s attention. According to Godley, there were reports of “men mixing with the natives, imitating their manner of speech, and indulging in badinage in conversation, which acts only tend to lower the prestige and good name of the force.” To impress his Australian counterparts, Godley wanted the 85 offenders
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punished. They were given 14 days’ hard labour as stokers, and all further leave for New Zealanders was stopped. At Aden, their next port of call, the men were kept aboard ship. Local pedlars brought their small craft alongside to trade with the troops. After sailing up the Red Sea and through the Suez Canal, the convoy finally berthed at Alexandria, Egypt, at 6am, 3 December. After six weeks cooped up at sea the men were looking forward to disembarking, but they were disappointed that Egypt, and not England, was their destination. It was now obvious they wouldn’t be home for Christmas. Godley issued a special order to the men explaining the late change in plans: “Owing to unforeseen circumstances it has been decided that the New Zealand WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU New Zealand Mounted Rifles’ horses in deck stalls en route to Egypt. Expeditionary Force shall do its training in Egypt before proceeding to the front instead of in England, as had been originally intended.” Meanwhile, there were serious political developments in the eastern Mediterranean. Once Britain made her military intentions clear to the Turks in November 1914, it was essential she amass troops in the region. With these changes in mind, Godley predicted that any future campaign involving the New Zealanders and Australians would be against the Turks. Why else would they be disembarking in Egypt? He too wanted to go home to England rather than be stuck in Egypt like Kitchener and Gordon before him. But in his special order he was determined to make the best of the dire circumstances, “This is a most fortunate change of plans for us as it means we shall escape the inclement English winter and have long days and the best of weather in which to train.” General Godley later confided to a fellow officer, “… then to get to the [Western] Front, we shall, I hope, only have the short voyage to Marseilles and in the meantime our troops may have the practical reality of a THAMES RSA COLLECTION Sports day aboard TS Maunganui (No. 3) somewhere in the Indian Ocean. Major-General Godley is in attendance (seated with white pith helmet) with his wife. To his right is Colonel Johnston. Casual dress was allowed in the tropics. As Godley and his family originated from England, and believing the convoy was en route to Britain, Godley was accompanied on the voyage by his wife and children.
20 Serving king and country brush with the Turks or Bedouin.” The New Zealanders disembarked and entrained to Cairo. They encamped in the desert at Zeitoun, on the outskirts of the comparatively modern Cairo suburb of Heliopolis, about six miles from Cairo. Command decided it best for the New Zealanders to separate from the Australians, who encamped 15 miles away beside the pyramids. The New Zealanders soon turned the expanse of sand into a tent city. Domestic concerns of layout of tent lines, horse lines, kitchens, fresh water supply, rubbish disposal and latrines occupied the officers. As soon as the men were settled, training began in earnest. The horses were still resting after their ordeal at sea and couldn’t be ridden, so both brigades started immediately on drill, route marching and musketry. The men found training all day in the desert very tiring. The plan was to have them fully trained by February, two months away, but to spur them on, officers said they only had a month. As in most Kiwi activities, competition between provincial units was intense. To avoid the rivalry, Lieutenant-Colonel Malone took his men away from other units and developed his own style of orthodox instruction. Malone was a hard taskmaster, but well liked by his men. He wrote in his diary, “We went away to our training area, and after two hours marching in different formations, I put the men onto musketry under section commanders, as change and rest.” Malone’s future discord with Colonel Johnston was already evident in Egypt. Johnston confronted Malone about disregarding his training instructions, although Malone’s training methods had already been approved by Godley Lieutenant-Colonel Malone, of the and Birdwood. Taranaki Company and Commander of the Wellington Infantry Battalion. While Malone commented in his diary: “He was somewhat put out. I stood to in Egypt Malone took his men away from other units and developed his own my guns and told him that the parade was mine, that I was responsible for the AUTHOR’S COLLECTION efficiency of my battalion, that I knew better than he did what weak places style of orthodox instruction. there were, and that I was actually putting in more work, by two hours a day, than any other battalion in his Brigade, and that if I gave him six hours of work, according to his programme, I could do what I liked in the other two hours.” After the argument, witnessed by many of the men, Johnston reluctantly agreed. Although Malone was difficult to deal with, Johnston admitted that Malone set high standards and got results. The friction between Johnston and Malone would boil over on Gallipoli, peaking during the August Offensive. Malone had an ally in Lieutenant- Colonel Stewart, commanding officer of the Canterbury Infantry. Stewart, too, was orthodox and strict but found favour with his men. Lieutenant-Colonel McDonald, Commanding Officer of the Otago Infantry, was taken ill in Egypt and was replaced by Lieutenant-Colonel 1
Moore DSO, seconded from the Royal Munster Fusiliers. AUTHOR’S COLLECTION All was not well in the Auckland Infantry. Lieutenant-Colonel Plugge not Colonel Johnston. Johnston’s falling out only lacked firmness and resolution, but favoured the 3rd Auckland Company, with Malone began while the force was training in Egypt. his previous command. The sights and attractions of Cairo brightened up the men after their training. Getting there was simple; trams ran every 20 minutes from Heliopolis to Cairo, a place of cafes, bars, restaurants, reputable hotels and disreputable brothels. The fleshpots of Cairo were known worldwide and proved an irresistible temptation. In response, a special order was issued: “… the extreme danger of having any intercourse with the native women is to be brought to the notice of the men. Syphilis in a most virulent form is rampant in Cairo, and men having connection with prostitutes are running the gravest possible risks.” An attempt was also made to discredit local alcohol: “The native drinks are generally the vilest concoctions possible; are most potent, an almost certain cause of illness, and cannot be taken with impunity.” These 1 Lieut.-Col. 8/1155 Athelstan Moore
21 DICK DRUMMOND COLLECTION Auckland Mounted Rifles parade through Cairo. Captain Wood is at front right. words didn’t stop the men drinking; besides, most of the popular brands of spirits available in New Zealand were also available in well-to-do Cairo hotels. General Godley was deeply concerned about the effects of venereal disease on a stationary army. Possibly his wife, who accompanied him to Egypt, was influential in these matters. In a letter to Sir James Allen, the New Zealand Minister of Defence, Godley touched on the problem: “Really the only trouble I see is venereal, I am afraid we are almost bound to lose about ten per cent of the men through it. The women here are full of it.” Relying on the men to show moral restraint was not enough. Godley instructed regimental medical officers about having a supply of “ointment and syringes for injection, and letting the men know that on return from their jaunts they can get the use of these from orderlies on duty.” These preventative measures were not publicised in New Zealand and, in Godley’s words, were kept “a purely private arrangement”. Soon, each regiment had a treatment tent operating 24 hours a day. Men would collect prophylactic ointments on their way to Cairo and be syringed on their return. For the men it was a perfect arrangement, but the measures, even if the men used them, were probably not totally effective at preventing the disease. The problem was the Wazzir or brothel quarter in Cairo, where a man could be gratified for only a few piastres. Arab girls were readily available and the more popular French girls operated from expensive salons, so to the New Zealanders and Australians with money in their pockets, Cairo had a lot on offer. The crisis got so out of hand a special hospital was erected near the Australian camp to treat both New Zealand and Australian soldiers. By early April 1915, 445 New Zealanders were hospitalised for venereal disease. To relieve pressure on the overflowing hospital, 206 surplus cases were shipped to hospitals on Malta. Of the number of cases, a soldier observed, “There were sufficient officers and men to form a whole battalion from colonel down, not omitting the padre.” To combat the exodus of men to town, command opened a wet canteen in camp, providing cheap beer at one penny a pint, and men were encouraged to ‘drink at home’ and play poker. Just before Christmas the TS Athenic left Alexandria for New Zealand taking nine invalids, four others with syphilis, 38 men who refused inoculations, and ten hardened offenders for misconduct. Five further syphilis patients left a week later on the TS Orari. During the Christmas season the New Zealanders were better behaved and controlled. It was the Australians who now displayed drunkenness and bad behaviour in Cairo. This prompted Birdwood to inform Major- General WT Bridges, Commander of the 1st Australian Division, of the breakdown in discipline. Godley wrote to Allen: “Sir John Maxwell (Commander-in-Chief in Egypt) stopped all leave for 36 hours last week and had a round-up of all absentees in Cairo, with the result that one man of ours was apprehended and over 200 Australians, and General Bridges told me yesterday that he still had 61 unaccounted for.” The colonial army had been idle for too long. New Zealanders and Australians were becoming irritable with each other. What started as playful competitiveness and high jinks slowly developed into an uncomfortable partnership. Because there were far fewer Kiwis than Aussies, the Australians tended to view the Kiwis as pale imitations of themselves. Slowly the New Zealanders realised they didn’t require the Australians as big brothers – they could defend themselves. A growing sense of identity, national pride and camaraderie emerged. There were too few New Zealanders to form a separate New Zealand division, so for the meantime the Australia/New Zealand association would continue.
22 Serving king and country
General Godley, in a letter to Allen, discussed the possibilities of a name for his new mixed division. If he called it the New Zealand Division, he felt the Australians might feel they should be represented by name as well. His proposed solution was to call it the “New Zealand and Australian Division”. New Zealand came first as it was the nucleus of the Division, and the staff were New Zealanders. The British Section of some four officers and 240 men arrived in Alexandria aboard the TSDunera from England on 24 December. The section originally believed they were going to France. Amongst their ranks was Sapper Moore-Jones,1 who would later become a war artist. Christmas came and went, leaving the men a little despondent. Being isolated in a desert with nothing to do but training turned their minds to thoughts of home. They were ready for some action. On 25 January the New Zealand Infantry Brigade entrained to the Suez Canal as Turkish troops were reported to be advancing on the canal. At last there was action. On arrival they deployed along the canal: Colonel Johnston with his headquarters and the Auckland and Canterbury Infantry at Ismailia, and the Wellington and Otago Infantry at Suez. Patrols were sent out while the remaining troops dug in. The only observed activity was ships passing along the canal, some crowded with passengers. When they threw tins of cigarettes and tobacco into the sea, men would swim out and gather them. At Serapeum on 2 February the 12th Nelson Company experienced New Zealand’s first action of the war. When Turkish soldiers using aluminium pontoon boats attempted a crossing of the canal, the Nelson Company fired on them, sinking most of the boats and causing many casualties. There were two casualties amongst the Canterburys: Private Bill Ham2 was wounded in the neck and his spine was broken; and Sergeant Williams3 was wounded by Turkish shrapnel. Ham died of his wounds on 5 February. Just after midnight on the following night, Turkish artillery fired along the New Zealand line at Kubri manned by the Wellington Infantry. This was followed by Turkish rifle and machine-gun fire. Miraculously, there were no further New Zealand casualties. From then on there was no more activity from the Turks, so at the end of February the brigade returned to camp at Cairo. They returned to more route marches in full kit under the burning sun. Rumours were rife that their next destination was not western Europe but somewhere in the direction of the Dardanelles.
The British War Council had very clear intentions for a campaign against Turkey. They believed a quick thrust resulting in the capture of Constantinople (Istanbul) would cause Turkey to surrender, removing any RUFUS WALLINGFORD Captain Wallingford, Auckland Infantry, second from left, poses with fellow officers in front of the Sphinx and pyramids outside Cairo.
1 Spr 4/26a Horace Millichamp Moore-Jones 2 Pte 6/246 William Arthur (Bill) Ham 3 Sgt 6/775 Alfred John Williams
23 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU New Zealand infantry gather at the Suez Canal’s edge to watch passing ships. doubts about the future control of Egypt and the Suez Canal. The attraction of Italy, Bulgaria and Romania to the Alliance against the Central Powers, leaving the latter entirely surrounded by enemies and securing the southern flank of Russia, allowed two-way shipments of munitions to Russia and wheat for the Allies. In early August 1914 Britain commandeered two newly completed dreadnought battleships ordered by Turkey but not yet delivered, and used them for their own purposes. On 10 August the Turks allowed two German battlecruisers being chased by British warships, SMS Goeben and SMS Breslau, to pass through the Dardanelles Straits and shelter in the Sea of Marmara, where they effectively replaced Turkey’s two confiscated dreadnoughts. The Goeben bombarded the Russians at Sevastopol later in October. A week later Russia, Britain and France declared war on Turkey. By bombarding Turkish forts on the seaward side of the Straits at Sedd el Bahr and Kum Kale on 3 November, Britain made her intentions clear to the Turks. Turkey would now be preparing herself for any future invasion of the Dardanelles region, while Britain had lost the element of surprise. Before Christmas, on 13 December 1914, a British submarine managed to pass through minefields in the Straits to sink the Turkish battleship Messudieh. For his efforts, Lieutenant Holbrook, the submarine commander, received the Victoria Cross. Britain, which controlled the seas, was convinced it could force the Dardanelles with its navy alone. On 19 February an Allied fleet attempted a long-range bombardment of forts outside the Dardanelles. When the warships closed to 6000 yards the Turkish batteries replied but bad weather made the fleet retire. Some 2000 Royal Marines were landed on Lemnos with 8000 more scheduled by 13 March to help the navy occupy any captured forts. In Egypt, General Maxwell was ordered to ready 30,000 New Zealand and Australian troops for invasion of the Dardanelles. The naval bombardment resumed on 25 February when Vice-Admiral John de Robeck took his flagship, HMS Vengeance, into closer range. Shelling silenced all four outer forts and minesweepers began clearing a path for larger vessels, but the strong current from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean hampered progress. The next day Royal Marine landing parties went ashore to complete the destruction of the outer forts, and the fleet moved into the Straits, as far as minesweeping could allow, to start bombarding the inner forts. On 1 March four British battleships entered the Straits to bombard inner forts while demolition parties landed to destroy further guns. Observation aircraft assisted naval fire on the forts but the bombardment was largely ineffective. Neither could flat-trajectory, high-velocity naval guns destroy the Turkish howitzer batteries hidden behind the crest of hills. The howitzers didn’t stop the work of battleships, but they hampered British minesweepers. De Robeck reported to Lord Kitchener that unless troops were landed to destroy the howitzers the operation was doomed to failure. On 12 March Kitchener appointed General Sir Ian Hamilton as Commander-in-Chief of any future land operations to support the navy. At 11.30am, 18 March, British and French warships began a grand assault against Turkish inner forts and batteries. After two hours of exchanging fire the Allies were getting the upper hand, but tragedy struck at
24 Serving king and country precisely 1.54pm. In the words of de Robeck’s report to the Admiralty, the French warship Bouvet was “seen in distress, large volumes of black smoke suddenly appeared on starboard quarter, and before assistance could be rendered she heeled over and sank in 36 fathoms north of Eren Keui village in under three minutes. Explosion of Bouvet appeared to be an internal one.” The Bouvet sank after her magazines blew up, taking with her 640 of the complement. The bombardment continued through the afternoon but the minesweepers withdrew after coming under fire from hidden howitzer batteries. HMSInflexible was crippled after striking a mine, and was soon followed by HMS Irresistible. De Robeck withdrew for the night while a small force remained to arrange the towing of Irresistible with two other battleships, HMS Ocean and HMS Swiftsure. But Ocean could not resist shelling the shore batteries and was herself disabled, and so the remaining warships were forced to withdraw. The latest effort to force the Straits had cost the British and the French about 700 lives; three battleships were lost and two others were crippled. All the advantages lay with Turkey. The Dardanelles were near impenetrable. The narrow waterway was effectively defended by sea mining and heavy artillery from both sides. Britain had underestimated Turkey’s ability to defend itself. Meanwhile, Germany reacted by aiding Turkey with munitions and officers. After meeting Hamilton on 22 March, de Robeck elected not to renew the naval offensive until a combined operation of navy and infantry was planned. And so Britain resorted to an alternative plan: the capture of the southern portion of Gallipoli Peninsula and the defences of the Dardanelles by land forces, to allow a Royal Navy fleet to sail more or less unobstructed up the Dardanelles to capture Constantinople. The localised plan was for a two-pronged invasion by troops, at the very tip of the peninsula and from the open seaward side. Allied troops (without New Zealanders and Australians) were to attack V, W, X and Y Beaches at Cape Helles and immediately thrust northeast taking Achi Baba, while the New Zealanders and Australians were to land on the western coastline at Z Beach and move across the peninsula to the Dardanelles, cutting off the Turkish retreat from Kilitbahir plateau, at which point the peninsula narrowed to only four miles wide. This Z Beach attack was considered a subsidiary invasion. All this was to happen on the first day, and in all, about 75,000 Allies would be landed against an estimated 84,000 Turkish defenders. After the earlier navy attacks all hope of surprise was gone. The land forces entrusted with the Dardanelles attack consisted of the 29th and Royal Naval Divisions, New Zealand and Australian Division under Godley (New Zealand Infantry and Artillery Brigades, 4th Australian Infantry Brigade under Colonel J Monash, Engineers, British Section and Army Supply Corps), and the 1st Australian Division (1st, 2nd and 3rd Infantry Brigades), collectively under the command of Lieutenant- General Sir William Birdwood. The New Zealand and Australian Division withheld their mounted units (New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade and the 1st Australian Light Horse Brigade under Colonel H Chauvel) in WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU A group of New Zealand Mounted Rifles officers relaxing for a meal while quail shooting, Egypt 1915.
25 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story DICK DRUMMOND COLLECTION Members of the 1st Contingent, New Zealand Mounted Rifles who served in the Anglo-Boer War, 1899-1902, enjoy a reunion at the Heliopolis Hotel, Cairo, on 13 February 1915. Those present were Majors Hughes, Whyte and Orbell, Captains Wood, Wilkie and Smith, Lieutenants Batchelor and Emerson, Sergeant Mahood and Troopers W Johnston and Aitken. Absent were Majors Harrowell and Mitchell.
Egypt, believing mounted troops to be unsuited to the terrain of Gallipoli. Meanwhile the 29th Indian Infantry Brigade took the place of missing mounted units but did not arrive on Gallipoli until 1 May. The two colonial divisions, the New Zealand and Australian Division, and the 1st Australian Division, were known as the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. Soon administration officers of the two divisions commenced addressing official letters to headquarters as A.N.Z.A.C., little realising the significance of their actions. The abbreviation was soon spoken and in a short time the New Zealand and Australian soldiers were known as Anzacs. The United Kingdom Prime Minister, Herbert Henry Asquith, doubted whether the New Zealanders and Australians were good enough for such an important operation. Kitchener replied that they were “quite good enough if a cruise on the Sea of Marmara was all that was contemplated.” Was that all Kitchener thought of Dominion troops? After the disastrous show by the Allied navy on 18 March, Hamilton’s new army was now set to play a major role in the Dardanelles campaign. He wrote to Kitchener, “The Army’s part will not be a case of landing parties for the destruction of the forts, but rather a case of a deliberate and progressive military operation carried out in force in order to make good a passage for the Navy.” Hamilton and Kitchener held quite different views on the nature of future operations; Kitchener was convinced that once the Straits were captured, a colonial- style gunboat war would be initiated with soldiers landed to ‘subdue’ the Turks; whereas Hamilton had a more realistic expectation of a hard-fought campaign.
A Maori Contingent of 14 officers and 425 other ranks arrived with the 3rd Reinforcements at Alexandria aboard TS Wairrimoo on 26 March 1915. The Maori naturally wanted to go with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force to Gallipoli
WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU to fight, but despite their pleas they were Australian and New Zealand soldiers explore the streets of Cairo. shipped off to garrison duties on Malta. 26 Serving king and country
They shared the same ship as the 206 patients with venereal disease being shipped to hospitals on Malta. Late in March, Hamilton travelled to Egypt to acquaint himself with the New Zealanders and Australians. A few of the New Zealanders there had served with Hamilton in South Africa during the Anglo-Boer War. The initial New Zealand force that was destined for the Dardanelles numbered about 6500 men. Some of the 3rd Reinforcements that had recently arrived in Egypt met up with chums already in Egypt and, not wanting to miss any of the fun, made every effort to join their ranks. Many could be included, some by accepting a demotion to fill the ranks. It was to prove an ill-fated choice, as some of the casualties from the coming Battle of the Landing originated from the 3rd Reinforcements.
The men, bored with constant training and waiting, decided on one final AUTHOR’S COLLECTION fling before leaving Cairo. In an eruption of pent-up frustration and tension, Lord Kitchener (1st Earl Kitchener of Khartoum), British Secretary of War they ran riot in the Wazzir, the brothel area of town. About two thousand and one of the proponents of the soldiers were involved. Dardanelles landings. The riot, which came to be known as the Battle of the Wazzir, started about 5.30pm on 2 April – Good Friday – when men, including New Zealanders, Australians and British, removed furniture from buildings and started a fire in the street. Military police (Red Caps) quickly arrived only to be targeted with missiles, whereupon they fired into the rioters and wounded four, one New Zealander and three Australians. The riot grew and the Red Caps retreated. The rioters directed their anger to about 200 yards of buildings, mostly four storeys high, smashing windows and doors and removing furniture to feed the fire. From upstairs windows came beds, chests of drawers, chairs and pianos. The fire engine which eventually arrived received attention from the mob; hoses were cut and even the fire engine ended up on the fire. To add to the disorder, men guzzled liquor looted from ground floor stores. At 7pm a company of infantry arrived, loaded their rifles, fixed bayonets and marched into the street. They received similar attention from the rioters AUTHOR’S COLLECTION Sir Ian Hamilton, appointed – many had their rifles taken and thrown on the fire and the rest un-fixed Commander-in-Chief of Gallipoli bayonets. The cavalry arrived just as the buildings caught fire. Fortunately, at operations. Hamilton was previously known to New Zealand soldiers during the sight of the cavalry, some common sense prevailed and the mob quietened. the Anglo-Boer War in South Africa, A second fire engine arrived and under a cavalry escort the fire was brought 1899-1902. under control.
Breakfast on Alexandria wharf prior to embarking on TS Goslar for the Dardanelles. The soldiers depicted are from the Wellington Infantry, Signallers Company and New Zealand Army Service Corps. THAMES RSA COLLECTION 27 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story THAMES RSA COLLECTION
New Zealand infantry climb the ship’s rigging while embarking at Alexandria, bound for the The men slowly drifted back to camp. No one knew how the riot Dardanelles, 12 April. started: the New Zealanders blamed the Australians, and the Australians blamed the New Zealanders. There were plenty of eyewitnesses, but all claimed to be spectators. On Sunday the men were confined to camp, and all leave was stopped from noon. They were later told they were leaving Cairo in a week. Their last days in Egypt were spent sorting kit and packing. Burton, in his book The Auckland Regiment, gave some reasons for the uproar: “The battle was partly a protest against the current price of sundry filthy liquors, partly an endeavour to suppress the detested Red Caps, and partly a very riotous bit of real good fun carried a little too far. The inevitable result was the stopping of all leave, which in its turn resulted in the cinema catching fire and the canteen being raided. There was such a superabundance of high spirits that steam simply had to be let off somewhere.” The Dardanelles force left Cairo in sections, and as each section arrived at Alexandria they would embark immediately and go to sea. At Zeitoun the New Zealanders destined for Gallipoli awoke in the early hours of Monday 12 April, entrained at Cairo, arrived at Alexandria at 10am, boarded TS Lutzow and by 5pm were at sea. AUTHOR’S COLLECTION The force sailed in 13 ships, mostly seized German passenger and transport ships: Achaia, Annaberg, Ascot, Australind, Californian, Goslar, Haider Pasha, Itonus, Katuna, Lutzow, Seeangbee, Seeangchun and Surada. The Achaia, Katuna and Itonus sailed on 10 April. The Goslar, the lame duck of the fleet, suffered numerous mechanical problems and was not able to sail until 17 April, which was unfortunate since she carried the New Zealand Infantry Brigade Headquarters including Colonel Johnston. There was no convoy this time, the vessels travelling independently for rendezvous in Mudros harbour on the island of Lemnos. The TS Lutzow entered Mudros Harbour early morning on 15 April. Prior to the invasion, 108 transport and supply ships as well as Royal Navy vessels assembled in the harbour, providing a grandeur never seen before by the New Zealanders. To the Turks, this show of force confirmed an impending invasion, but where? They expected the attack either to the north in the Gulf of Saros, or on the southern portion of the peninsula, or on the Asian coastline opposite Cape Helles, or any combination of the three.
28 Serving king and country WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU The modern HMS Queen Elizabeth The general invasion plan was revealed to the Divisional staff at Mudros, was on show for the Anzac troops in where the men had been using the time in company and battalion training Mudros Harbour. ashore and to practise boat drill in readiness for the initial landing. A practice landing of the whole New Zealand Infantry Brigade was abandoned due to unsuitable weather. On Wednesday 21 April, Sir Ian Hamilton issued the following patriotic communication to all troops under his command: “Soldiers of France and the King: Before us lies an adventure unprecedented in modern war. Together with our comrades of the Fleet we are about to force a landing upon an open beach in face of positions which have been vaunted by our enemies as impregnable. The landing will be made good by the help of God and the Navy; the positions will be stormed, and the war brought one step nearer to a glorious close. ‘Remember,’ said Lord Kitchener, when bidding adieu to your Commander, ‘Remember, once you set upon the Gallipoli Peninsula, you must fight the thing through to a finish.’ The whole world will be watching your progress. Let us prove ourselves worthy of the great feat of arms entrusted to us. Ian Hamilton, General.” Even the help of God was not going to be enough, and the Turks had a AUTHOR’S COLLECTION better premonition of the outcome than Sir Ian Hamilton had. Sub-Lieutenant Rupert Brooke, soldier Implicating Kitchener’s words and name in the address is indicative of and romantic English poet. Sir Ian Hamilton’s desire to distance himself from the responsibility for the forthcoming campaign.
The death of a young English poet just days before the invasion was a bad omen. On Friday 23 April, Sub-Lieutenant Rupert Brooke of the Royal Naval Division, a ‘Cambridge man’, a poet, good-looking and well liked, died of disease on the Greek island of Skyros, southwest of Lemnos. He probably died from blood poisoning after an insect bite on his lip. He was just 27 years old, a romantic and already one of Britain’s best- known and loved poets. His friends buried him after dark, in an olive grove that overlooked the sea. Some of his best lines also apply to the later fallen on Gallipoli: “If I should die think only this of me; That there’s some corner of a foreign field That is forever England.”
29 AUTHOR’S COLLECTION Royal Navy capital ships anchor in the safe haven of Mudros Harbour, Lemnos.
With the planned invasion scheduled for Sunday 25 April, the Australian Division sailed from Mudros Bay during the afternoon of 24 April, arriving off the landing beach at 1 o’clock the following morning. Here, 1500 men of the 3rd Australian Brigade under the command of Colonel EG Sinclair-MacLagan were to be transferred to lighters and taken in tow. They were to make the initial landing and cover disembarkation of the rest of the Anzac troops. A further 2500 Australians were to be worked closer towards the shore before going into tow. In order to retain an element of surprise, no naval bombardment would precede the landing. At this time two feint attacks were to be delivered, the first by the Royal Naval Division near Bulair in the Gulf of Saros, and the second by the French at Kum Kale on the Asian side of the Dardanelles. This second diversion succeeded in capturing the village and took about 500 prisoners before re-embarking during the morning of 26 April.
The TS Goslar, which carried the New Zealand Brigade Headquarters, did not leave Mudros until 9am. The TS Lutzow carried 1725 New Zealanders consisting of Godley’s Divisional Headquarters, the Auckland Infantry Battalion under Lieutenant-Colonel Plugge, two companies of the Canterbury Infantry Battalion (1st Canterbury and 2nd South Canterbury Companies) under Lieutenant-Colonel Stewart, signallers, field engineers and artillery. The sailing distance was about 60 miles to the landing beaches, so most of the men slept on deck. The designated target was Z Beach, immediately north of the fortified headland of Gaba Tepe, and the landing was to be along a 2000-yard stretch of beach. This beach was chosen ahead of others because Sir Ian Hamilton believed the Turks would not anticipate such a move. Unfortunately for the Allies, the collapse of the whole campaign could be attributed to a very early error. The Royal Navy boatmen, with the first lighters in tow, missed the designated target of Z Beach. Had they landed at Z Beach, the skyline on Anderson Knoll (known to the invading force as the Third Ridge) would have been quickly taken, releasing troops and field guns onto the Maidos Plain, and invading forces could have swung to the left flank and rushed the heights of Chunuk Bair and Mal Tepe up gentle slopes. AUTHOR’S COLLECTION While a British battleship pounds Turkish positions ashore, a small naval steam But, due to miscalculations of the tidal tug returns to a nearby transport ship to collect more troops. effects, mistaken identification of landmarks 30 Serving king and country
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Samothrace GULF OF SAROS Gallipoli PENINSULA Sea of Marmara AEGEAN SEA Suvla Point G A L L I P O L I Suvla Bay Salt Lake Nibrunesi Point Chunuk Bair N Anzac Gaba Tepe Maidos Imbros DARDANELLESThe Narrows Kilid Bahr Chanak Krithia Achi Baba Cape Helles Morto Bay Sedd El Bahr Lemnos Kum Kale Yeni Shehr ASIAN Mudros CONTINENT Tenedos Mudros Harbour
The Gallipoli Peninsula guarded the entrance to the Dardanelles and the Sea of Marmara. by boatmen, and bad luck, the spread of beaching boats was about one mile north of the planned landing. Instead of gentle slopes and easily accessible gullies, they were faced with a tangle of steep ravines, gullies, razorback ridges and bluffs. Had a pre-invasion scouting party landed during darkness and laid marker buoys, the tragedy of Gallipoli may have been averted. The landing now centred on a small cove, later enshrined in New Zealand and Australian histories as Anzac Cove, with a backdrop that favoured defence. No army would intentionally fashion a plan to attack such a place! The error of landing on the wrong beach has largely been blamed on the poor quality maps available. In the early stages of the Gallipoli campaign, officers relied on maps taken from tourist guide-books bought in Egypt, which were at least ten years out of date. Some of the failures during the Battle of the Landing can be blamed on soldiers having no idea of the terrain they were fighting over. Troops would take a strategically important hill only to find there was a second hill behind it, not marked on the map. Sir Ian Hamilton had an excuse for landing on the wrong beach (despatch dated 20 May): “Although this accident increased the initial difficulty of driving the enemy off the heights inland, it has since proved itself to have been a blessing in disguise, inasmuch as the actual base of the force of occupation has been much better defiladed from shellfire.” Sir Ian Hamilton was trying to make good his position to the British War Council by bombarding them with spurious detail. If the proposed beach had been taken, the Turks would not have been in a position to fire artillery at the landing force.
31 The Battle of the Landing A botched start to the campaign
he distant echo of the first rifle fire reached the ships at precisely 4.38am, 25 April. Quickly it gathered in momentum until the fire was heavy and continuous with flashes seen in the half-light. Turkish artillery T situated further south at Gaba Tepe commenced firing shrapnel rounds on the fleet at 4.53am. Minutes later the naval guns of HMS Prince of Wales, Triumph and Bacchante replied – just one turret each to start with. The first Australians were ashore, but men still aboard ship tucked into a hot breakfast of porridge and tea not knowing when they would get a hot meal again. Flashes from the naval guns could be seen through the portholes. The method of getting men from ship to shore was to transfer them to lighters and have about six lighters towed in line astern to shore by small naval steam picket tugs. The lighters were nothing more than ships’ lifeboats. Often destroyers would tow lighters closer to shore before passing the towline to a picket tug. Some Turkish artillery turned their fire onto the hills closest to the shore. The warships fired broadsides at Turkish troop concentrations and artillery positions on the heights, while a couple of cruisers moved further south to shell Gaba Tepe from close range. The shuttle of troops from ship to shore continued; by 8am an estimated eight thousand Australians were ashore. They could be clearly seen at the crests of the nearest hills, many of them digging in. It was now time for the New Zealanders to go ashore – the Aucklanders were to be the first on Anzac. At 8am picket tugs appeared alongside TS Lutzow with lighters in tow. The bilge water in the lighters was tainted red and equipment left behind from earlier trips was blood-spattered. Also, the first wounded returned to the ships. Fully laden Aucklanders with loaded rifles filed down gangways at once and took their places in the lighters. At last they would see some of the real action that all their training in Egypt had prepared them for. When the lighters were full they moved off in tow, line astern like a string of sausages. Once they were clear of the shelter of the ship’s hull, bullets started to whiz overhead because they were within a thousand yards of the beach, well within range of the Turkish machine-guns on the heights. As they went quickly from one towline to the next, the numerous lighters arriving consecutively were opportune targets for the machine-gunners. Bullets splashed into the water or struck the boats. Men tried to make themselves small targets but there was no protection from the bullets. Surprisingly, unlike the Australians who earlier in the morning lost every man in some lighters, the Aucklanders had very few casualties on their way in to the beach. There is some controversy as to the exact time the Auckland Infantry came ashore and completed landing operations. Lieutenant-Colonel Braithwaite,1 in his report of the day’s events, states the Aucklanders completed their landing at 12 noon. The Auckland Infantry war diary states: “8am. Commenced landing operations
WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM Auckland Infantry disembark from TS Lutzow (top) and make their way to shore aboard towed lighters.
1 Lieut.-Col. 15/4 William Garnett Braithwaite 32 The Battle of the Landing under shellfire. All battalion landed by 9.30am.” The diary continues: “9.30am. The battalion was ordered to move forward up the hill and support the Australian Division …” It is possible that Auckland supporting details, such as headquarters staff, didn’t land until nearer 12 noon. Private Skinner1 was the first to be hit, possibly New Zealand’s first casualty at Anzac. He did not disembark from the lighter at the beach but returned with it to the ships. There was very little talk, just the sound of rifle and machine-gun fire from the heights. At this early stage in the campaign the men were willing the boats to close quickly with the shore. They were keen to fight, to do their utmost, and proud to have the honour of being the first Kiwis on Gallipoli. Lieutenant Dittmer2 later recalled their approach to the shore: “… in barges towed by naval steam picket boats until we neared the shore, when the barges were released and allowed to proceed under their own momentum until they grounded. Troops then waded in various depths of water to the beach. On account of towing difficulties and other setbacks the arrival on the beach was ragged and scattered.” In the shallows the lighters erupted with life. DICK DRUMMOND COLLECTION Lighters in tow by torpedo destroyer carry New Zealand infantry to Anzac Lieutenant-Colonel Plugge was the first in the Cove. water to lead the men ashore. The Turks had laid wires in the water and some men tripped and went under, but no one drowned as a result. They crossed the narrow pebbly beach and formed up at the base of the hill. Packs and heavy equipment were discarded as they were ordered to reinforce the Australians who were struggling to hold a cliff top perimeter on Walker’s Ridge somewhere to the left in the myriad of gullies and bluffs. On the narrow strip of sand sailors were rigging up a wireless station. A few dead covered with overcoats or groundsheets were scattered on the beach, and about 30 dead were laid together along the beach to the north, but as yet, there weren’t many wounded on the beach. The cove, between two knolls, was about half a mile long. To the front, a steep, scrub-covered slope ran to the skyline about 300 feet high. One or two small gullies split the hillside, each with a narrow winding gutter about Private Skinner,1 Auckland Infantry, six feet deep and wide at its base. The slopes and gutters were covered in low possibly New Zealand’s first casualty arbutus-type scrub. on Gallipoli, was wounded in a lighter while approaching shore. He was The Auckland Infantry Battalion left the beach and scrambled over Ari returned to the Lutzow without Burnu spur towards Walker’s Ridge. The 3rd Auckland Company crossed leaving the boat. what was later called Mule Gully and was about to climb the bluffs beyond Walker’s Ridge when fresh orders arrived. The Australian command was concerned that Walker’s Ridge was too narrow and the long climb in single file would result in the battalion being committed to action on the tops in a piecemeal and disorganised fashion. So the battalion about-turned, this time with the 16th Waikato Company in front. It was already late morning and the Aucklanders still had no sense of purpose. Plugge stopped a piece of shrapnel in the wrist but continued on. Their new route took them over a plateau later known as Plugge’s Plateau about 300 feet above sea level and onto a downward slope towards a valley later named Shrapnel Valley. This central front remained the access route to the tops beyond Walker’s Ridge for the rest 1 Pte 12/23 Charles James Skinner of 25 April. 2 Lieut. 12/335 George Dittmer
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WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM Once ashore, the Auckland Infantry assemble on the beach awaiting orders.
It was here that the Aucklanders exposed themselves to sniper and machine- gun fire from further up the slopes and to shrapnel from overhead. The New Zealanders offered easy targets to the Turks as they advanced through the scrub below. They started to take casualties. First to get hit was Company Sergeant-Major Hobbs1 of the 16th Waikatos, who received a bullet through the chest, causing him to fall back through the scrub. The rough ground and thick scrub, combined with enemy bullets, soon had the battalion in disarray. The Aucklanders entered Shrapnel Valley in small groups, each working their way uphill. Turkish and Australian dead lined the dry watercourse. Traffic was already busy in the valley, soon to become one of the main arterial routes
Sergeant Lambert,1 Auckland Infantry, on Gallipoli. Australians carrying ammunition were going up, and wounded after fighting gallantly was killed in making their way back to the beach were coming down. Some of the wounded action 25 April in the position later known as Quinn’s Post. were lucky enough to be carried by stretcher-bearers. As the Aucklanders got closer to the firing line they rushed up in ones and twos, dashing from side to side in short bursts. They managed to establish some organisation at this point: generally, the 6th Hauraki Company to the left towards the tops later known as Walker’s Ridge, the 16th Waikato Company in the area later known as Pope’s Hill from where they pushed on towards Baby 700, the 3rd Auckland Company to the area later known as Quinn’s Post, and the 15th North Auckland Company to the right in the area later called Courtney’s Post. All the companies were mixed in with Australian troops. Company hierarchy was dispensed with for the moment. Natural leaders of all ranks gathered small groups around them and fought throughout 25 April in this manner. The Turks had quickly received reinforcements and were counter-attacking all along the firing line that generally followed the crest-line of the tops. There was no more forward movement – the Australians and New Zealanders were fully occupied just staying where they were, fighting and trying to maintain a supply of ammunition and reinforcements. The Turks tried desperately to drive the invaders back into the sea by quick charges all along the line, which were stopped with rifle and bayonet only, as no grenades or machine-guns were available. A gallant little war was fought by Sergeant Lambert,2 one of the first of the 3rd Aucklanders to reach the tops, but he was soon gunned down by three consecutive bullets. Meanwhile, the first of the Canterbury Infantry Battalion did not leave TSLutzow until 10am, probably one to two hours behind schedule. Disembarkation at Anzac Cove of 1st Canterbury and 2nd South Canterbury Companies was completed about 12.30pm. Although the landing was made under constant shrapnel fire, the Canterburys had as yet no casualties. Some 1500 New Zealanders of the approximately 3100 to land during 25 April were ashore by 12.30pm. Their orders were to reinforce the left flank of the 3rd Australian Brigade, roughly the same order that was given to the Aucklanders. While moving over Plugge’s Plateau, the two Canterbury companies became separated in the confusion. By this time each company contained men from the other. Stragglers became separated and mixed with Aucklanders and Australians. Likewise, Canterbury officers collected Aucklanders and Australians into their units.
1 Coy Sgt-Maj. 12/749 James Beesley Hobbs 2 Sgt 12/149 Roy Wilson Lambert
34 RANGIORA MUSEUM Members of the Auckland Infantry Battalion wading ashore at Anzac Cove, on the morning of 25 April.
Lieutenant-Colonel Stewart, with a unit mostly consisting of 2nd Canterbury Company, got well forward and set up a position on the inland sector of Walker’s Ridge known as Russell’s Top and the Nek. They immediately encountered heavy fighting, so Stewart went back to bring up reinforcements. After collecting a large party of Australians, he moved forward again towards the Nek and just beyond, only to be shot dead about 4pm as he was leading the party into the firing line. Soon after, the New Zealanders with Australian reinforcements repulsed three Turkish attacks with the bayonet. Finding the position difficult to hold they fell back slightly and dug in on the seaward side of the Nek, a front-line position held by the Anzacs until the evacuation. 1 Lieutenant Lawry described the events at the Nek just after the death of Lieutenant Lawry,1 Canterbury Infantry, Lieutenant-Colonel Stewart: “Immediately after the Turks made a bayonet was twice wounded on Gallipoli. charge. Finding myself the only officer on the ridge, I ordered rapid fire, which 1 Lieut. 6/1105 Raymond Alexander Reid the men gave heartily, the Turks retiring to their trench. In a few minutes they Lawry charged again, and again rapid fire held them back, but as they fell back they 2 Capt. 6/1173 Arthur Cunliffe Bernard rushed round our left flank. We swung our thin line round and a third time Critchley-Salmonson drove them back. But by now – 4.45pm – the ranks were sorely depleted. I had only a dozen men able to fire, and we took the opportunity to get away down into the valley with the wounded.” Two platoons of 1st Canterbury Company went due east from Plugge’s Plateau and joined the firing line at Quinn’s Post and Courtney’s Post, across Monash Gully from Walker’s Ridge. The other two platoons remained on Plugge’s Plateau in reserve. Late in the day, one of these platoons was commandeered by Captain Critchley- Salmonson,2 Adjutant of the Canterburys, and led to the far left flank where Walker’s Ridge ran down to the sea. The remaining platoons were employed to carry ammunition to the Australians on the right flank, where they were retained in the firing line and suffered casualties. So, like the Aucklanders, the Canterburys were separated into many groups on the first day, fighting individual battles all along the perimeter.
Field order dated 25 April (10.40am) from Lieutenant-Colonel Braithwaite of the New Zealand Infantry Brigade Headquarters ordering the Canterbury Infantry to assist the Australians: “O.C. Canterbury Batt. Prolong left of Australian Div. rendering whatever assistance you can. The Auckland Batt. will support you. Bde H.Q. at No. 4 Beach. (signed) Braithwaite.” AUTHOR’S COLLECTION
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The first of the Otago Infantry Battalion landed about 2.30pm after leaving the TS Annaberg. The 8th Southland Company commanded by Major Mackenzie1 landed first, followed by the 4th Otago Company commanded by Major Price,2 the 10th North Otago Company commanded by Major Mitchell,3 and the 14th South Otago Company commanded by Major Turnbull.4 By 4pm the Otagos had completed their landing, and acting on orders from Lieutenant-Colonel Braithwaite of Headquarters, they moved off to the extreme left, replacing some Canterburys who were recalled and placed in reserve on Plugge’s Plateau. Meanwhile, a fierce engagement involving several hundred New Zealanders Lieutenant Westmacott,5 Auckland Infantry, wounded in action 25 April. developed on Baby 700, a strategic knoll that was deemed a key position by both Anzacs and Turks because it overlooked much of the surrounding countryside. This battle of attack and counter-attack commenced early when the first Australians to land rushed to the heights and secured a foothold on the inland slopes of Baby 700, facing Battleship Hill to the northeast and with glimpses of the Narrows further to the east. During the afternoon, the Waikatos, Haurakis and South Canterburys went to their aid. Two Waikato platoons under command of Lieutenants Westmacott5 and Baddeley6 made it to the firing line on the inland slopes of Baby 700. Major Alderman,7 leading a party of Aucklanders, was positioned along the crest of Baby 700 overlooking the two Waikato platoons. The Waikato men had Lieutenant Baddeley,6 Auckland Infantry, trouble identifying targets in the tall scrub, with bullets coming at them from killed in action 25 April. the front, from the right, and even from the rear right flank after some Turkish snipers got around behind them. About the time the Waikatos arrived, plugging a gap between two large parties of Australians under the command of Lieutenant-Colonels Kindon and Jacob, the situation on the inland slopes of Baby 700 was worsening and retreat was the only possible option. Lieutenant Westmacott was wounded in the upper right arm at 2.10pm, but continued to lead his platoon using his revolver in his left hand. Every advantage lay with the defenders, for if a New Zealand officer or non- commissioned officer rose to give directions or orders, they immediately became a target for Turkish snipers. Private Arthur West,9 Auckland Infantry, The men with Westmacott and Baddeley were becoming increasingly killed in action 25 April. frustrated by the lack of targets. Private Albert Cowdrey was the first to get hit by a bullet to the head, 1 Maj. 8/1012a John Alexander Mackenzie 2 Maj. 8/1094 Richard Price which killed him instantly. Then suddenly lines of Turks were seen not more 3 Maj. 8/1173 George Mitchell than 100 yards to the left front coming from the direction of Battleship 4 Maj. 8/1076 William McGregor Turnbull Hill. Westmacott shouted, “Fix bayonets, rapid fire!” Supported by Sergeant 5 Lieut. 12/895 Herbert Horatio Spencer 8 Westmacott Ward and feeling better for doing something, Westmacott’s party fired into 6 Lieut. 12/688 Herman Stuart Baddeley the approaching Turks. The first bunch dropped like skittles, and as each 7 Maj. 15/5 Walter William Alderman 8 Sgt 12/896 Richard Frederick Ward fresh group came forward they received the same treatment. The few Turks 9 Pte 12/279 Arthur James Jack West who tried to retreat were also shot at. After all their practice in Egypt, the Waikatos were proving excellent marksmen, and the Turkish counter-attack was checked for the meantime. Private Arthur West,9 who had come up from the rear with a platoon, saw the Turkish sniper that he believed to have shot both Albert Cowdrey and Westmacott. West, a farm boy from Cambridge fired at the sniper and missed. The sniper fired back at West but also missed. Each fired again and missed. The Turk quickly fired a third shot and missed again. Coolly, West took deliberate aim and shot the sniper dead. Overcome with excitement, he stood to look at his victim, whereupon he was hit in the head and died instantly. But soon the line that faced Battleship Hill, under sustained pressure from the front and pressure on both flanks, gave ground. Reinforcements, the 6th Haurakis, had not arrived. Westmacott’s platoon was seriously depleted with only a handful of men remaining. Major Alderman, now in the right firing line and badly wounded, gave the general order to fall back. There was no time to retrieve the dead; they remained where they fell. It was possible some of the seriously wounded remained as well, only to perish at the hands of the advancing Turks or die alone during the night. Following the remnants of his platoon, Westmacott was dragged by Ward over the crest of Hill 700 and
36 The Battle of the Landing through a staggered line of defence established on the seaward slopes by Australians. Here, too, were two 2nd South Canterbury platoons and the badly needed 6th Haurakis under Captain Sinel.1 The men were hiding in the scrub from the constant sniper fire from far-off spurs. The position had been under fire and attack since morning. Australian Captain JP Lalor, who originally commanded the position, was now dead. Most of the Turkish offensive had come from the north around the slopes of Baby 700. The Australians in this position had already received four mixed companies of men, while many of the New Zealanders had arrived as stragglers separated from their units. They fought without officers, keeping in touch with the next man in line in the scrub. They all knew that if their position fell the Turks would rush through the Nek, putting the whole campaign in peril. Continually the position fell back towards the Nek. Lieutenant Baddeley and many of his platoon were never seen again. Their position on the inland side of Hill 700 was further to the left of Westmacott and not much is known of their struggle. It is presumed that his party was overrun by the advancing Turks, and that only a handful of men fought their way back to the seaward slopes. The 16th Waikato Company AUTHOR’S COLLECTION lost up to 39 men killed and many more wounded during the afternoon on Captain Critchley-Salmonson with a detachment of men held a spur at the Baby 700. head of Monash Gully for most of the At about 3pm the remaining platoons of the 2nd South Canterburys first day and following night. The above scribbled message gives his position arrived after scaling the steep 500-foot gutter at the rear of Malone’s Gully and strength to headquarters. “N.Z. to the north side of Walker’s Ridge. After becoming separated on Plugge’s Inf. Bde, Headquarters. No 1. 25 April. Plateau, they had made their way north along the beach before heading up Am holding small spur on extreme left. With my left on the sea. Have only Malone’s Gully. The two welcome platoons that suddenly appeared over the 33 men of mixed regiments NZ & skyline adjacent to the Nek were under Lieutenants Lawry and Mead2 and Australians. Capt. AC Salmonson. Cant. Inf. Bn. 7.50pm. By orderly.” under overall command of Major Grant.3 They had encountered shrapnel and snipers along the way, mostly from a Turkish trench further to the north 1 Capt. 12/293 Wilfred Courtney Sinel towards Battleship Hill. Soon after their arrival Grant gave an order to attack 2 Lieut. 6/296 Owen Herbert Mead 3 Maj. 6/409 David Grant and, leading the New Zealanders, rushed the same Turkish trench. After 4 L-Sgt 6/467 William Alexander Hamilton three rushes the trench was taken. As the assaulting New Zealanders jumped 5 Pte 12/1014 Edmund Robinson Jack 6 Pte 12/102 Andrew Bruce Fordyce into the trench it was swept by a Turkish machine-gun. Grant was hit several 7 Pte 12/998 Philip Sidney Bridson times and fell seriously wounded. The Turks’ counter-attack from the slopes 8 Pte 12/937 Sydney Revington Jones of Battleship Hill forced the New Zealanders to leave Grant behind and fall 9 Pte 12/550 William Gardner 10 Cpl 12/1015 William John Reid back towards the Nek. The Turks probably bayonetted Grant, or else he died 11 Cpl 12/604 Robert Blackwood Steele from his wounds. Grant died alongside Lance-Sergeant Hamilton.4 Quoting from The Auckland Regiment by Burton: “All through the afternoon the Turks pressed on the thinning line, creeping up through the scrub, cutting off small parties, sniping, machine-gunning, crawling out on the exposed flanks, enfilading the torn ranks, and all the time their shrapnel pelted and tore. Smoke, dust, heat, the air whining, singing, trembling, with the screeching shells and the flying fragments, rifle barrels red hot with constant firing, dead and dying all around – this was war.” Three vital Maxim machine-guns belonging to the Auckland Infantry Battalion supported the men from behind the firing line at the Nek. Although the supply of ammunition was critical, these guns were crucial to the holding of the position. Machine-gunners of the Auckland Infantry Battalion who did good work at the Nek were Privates Jack,5 Fordyce,6 Bridson,7 Jones8 and Gardner.9 Nearer to Pope’s but still on the slopes of Baby 700, the New Zealanders initially only had one machine-gun in the area, operated by Corporal Reid,10 who did excellent work holding the vital position. This gun could only fire limited bursts, but it attracted other New Zealanders to the vicinity, thus forming a strong nucleus of men. In reply, the Turkish machine-gun fire was lethal all along the Anzac perimeter; bodies in the open were seen to be hit time and time again. Corporal Steele,11 with the 15th North Auckland Company Machine-gun Section, later recounted his experiences on the heights: “The machine-gun section (of which I was a part) was ordered 500 yards to the left and to go up at once to the aid of the Australians. Off came our packs and, each carrying his portion of the
37 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story AUTHOR’S COLLECTION New Zealanders and Australians continued to come ashore at Anzac Cove throughout 25 April. machine-gun and its equipment, we started up the hill. The engineers had cut a path up the face. … Shrapnel screamed over our heads and we would seek cover lying close to the ground. Lieutenant Bob Frater1 gave the order for us to advance and collect, as we got the chance, over the ridge in the next gully. We were under a perfect hail of shrapnel and bullets. … I would jump up, run about ten yards and then dive under a bush or behind a small ridge. In a few seconds off I’d go again, watching where the shrapnel was bursting, for the shells would generally fall 50 yards from the one before.” Shortly after, Steele was wounded in the leg and was eventually evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt. The battleship HMS Queen Elizabeth, blasting the heights well to the rear during the afternoon, gave the Anzacs on the slopes a great morale boost. The firing line on the seaward slopes of Baby 700 finally broke at about 4.30pm under the tremendous pressure of thousands of Turks and the lack of reinforcements, ammunition and water. Immediately the forward parties of Australians and New Zealanders came running back towards the Nek, Pope’s and Quinn’s Post, seeking the protection of the Anzac machine-guns, many men dragging wounded behind them. Now the slopes of Baby 700 were empty of Anzacs except for the dead and maybe some wounded left behind. Turkish observers on Baby 700 now had a clear view of Russell’s Top, along the perimeter past Quinn’s Post, and further downhill to Plugge’s Plateau, and their machine-guns could now fire down onto some areas of the beach. During the last hours of daylight the Turks used their artillery to fire shrapnel shells with lethal effect. Beyond Quinn’s Post a pocket of Auckland men was isolated in a dry watercourse during the early afternoon. The Turks poured fire into them and later shrapnel shells were seen bursting over them. Late in the afternoon the survivors struggled back to the crest-line, fighting a rearguard action all the way. This was somewhat typical of the afternoon’s fighting, where small detachments with excess zeal and gallantry would advance too far forward, become cut off from the main body in the difficult terrain, and die fighting to the last man. A group of Canterburys under Lieutenant Ffitch2 of the 1st Canterbury Company, was in action during the afternoon just beyond Quinn’s Post. They were in a large group of 50-80 New Zealanders and Australians that included Major Dawson3 with a group of Aucklanders, and Sergeant-Major Hall-Jones.4 Hall-Jones described the situation: “The fire all the afternoon was very hot, the Turks having been reinforced, and the Australian officer [Captain Charles Edward Leer] withdrew us from the scrub-covered open to the crest a few yards back, and met his death in doing so. At dusk, the firing ceased somewhat, we again advanced, brought in the wounded, and endeavoured to keep the Turks from advancing up the other side of the hill [out of Mule Valley]; but eventually they outflanked us, and we again sought the crest and dug in.” At this stage Dawson and Ffitch conferred, and hastily improvised plans to dig in, send forward occasional scouts, and organise small flanking parties. These tactics undoubtedly saved the situation at Quinn’s by stopping the Turks penetrating the line at this point and firing down into Shrapnel Gully behind the New Zealanders.
1 Lieut. 12/1026 Robert Andrew (Bob) Frater 3 Maj. 12/349 Thomas Henry Dawson 2 Lieut. 6/954 Harry Herbert Ffitch 4 Sgt-Maj. 12/144 Frederick George Hall-Jones 38 The Battle of the Landing
The group was at the tip of a triangle and took fire from three directions. Lieutenant Ffitch organised a party that quelled the Turks on the right flank. He was also able to enfilade a Turkish position 500 yards further to the right. The Turks, about 300 strong, advanced and dug in only 20 yards away. After dark they could be heard talking, deliberately trying to confuse the Anzacs with false Turkish commands. The Anzac group fired continually throughout the night, trying to give the Turks the impression that their position was well manned and impregnable. Just on dusk some Turkish snipers worked into a gap in the line between the Nek and Quinn’s Post, enabling them to fire into the backs of men further along the line. Wounded men were mostly left to their own initiative to crawl or stagger downhill. Very few stretcher-bearers were in operation on 25 April, especially on the seaward slopes of Baby 700. Badly wounded who could not help themselves or receive assistance from comrades perished in the scrub. Their bodies were not found until weeks later. Upon revisiting Gallipoli in 1919, Australian war correspondent CEW Bean wrote of finding 30 graves of Anzacs buried by the Turks beyond the trench-lines AUTHOR’S COLLECTION on Baby 700. Bits of clothing lay about in the dirt, including identification Sergeant Charles Young,2 Auckland arm patches belonging to the 1st and 2nd Australian Battalions and brass Infantry, killed in action 25 April. Of all the New Zealanders ashore, Young badges belonging to the 16th Waikato Company. He even found a New possibly ventured farthest inland during Zealand major’s insignia, presumably that of Major Stuckey, whose body the Battle of the Landing. was never recovered. Further inland, beyond the crest of Baby 700, was a group of between 20 and 30 bodies that were never buried. Among them was Corporal Lane1 of the Waikatos who, after being wounded in the arm and thigh, managed to lead a bayonet charge before being shot dead. One of the farthest inland was identified as a New Zealand sergeant. This was either Sergeant Warwick or Young,2 who were both killed on 25 April. Auckland officers who died on the slopes of Baby 700 were Lieutenants Allen, Baddeley, Dodson and Flower. Lieutenant Frater, Company Machine-gun Officer, was severely wounded in the same locality and managed to walk down to the beach only to die five days later at sea. Other Auckland officers wounded here were Lieutenants Peake,3 Woolley4 and Morpeth5 and Major Alderman of Headquarters Company. Corporal Lane,1 Auckland Infantry, after being wounded in the arm and Canterbury officers who died on 25 April were Lieutenant-Colonel Stewart, thigh, managed to lead a bayonet Major Grant, who died of wounds, and Lieutenant Barclay (initially reported charge on Baby 700 before being missing). Stewart was replaced by Major Loach.6 The Otago and Wellington shot dead, 25 April. Infantry Battalions lost no officers during the day. Aucklanders who were recognised for doing good work during the 25 April were Captain Bartlett,7 Lieutenant Steadman8 (killed 8 May), Sergeant- Majors Moncrief 9 and Fletcher.10 For the Canterburys, Captain Critchley-Salmonson did good work with 1 Cpl 12/783 Donald Bennett Lane his small detachment, desperately holding on to a small spur at the head 2 Sgt 12/894 Charles Edmund Lyle Young of Monash Gully. His men, including New Zealanders and Australians, at 3 Lieut. 12/822 John William Peake times ran low on ammunition and water, but managed to hold out until 4 Lieut. 12/7 George Harry Woolley 5 Lieut. 12/295 Robert Nicoll Morpeth reinforcements arrived during the first night. For his gallantry and leadership 6 Maj. 6/1172 Albert Edward Loach Critchley-Salmonson was awarded the Distinguished Service Order. 7 Capt. 12/5 John Henry Bartlett 8 Lieut. 12/4 Noel Steadman During 25 April, Private Warden established himself as a competent sniper, 9 Sgt-Maj. 12/67 Ernest George Moncrief presenting seven Turkish identity disks he’d collected from victims. During 10 Sgt-Maj. 12/74 John William Fletcher
39 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU Equipment and stores start to accumulate on Anzac Cove beach on the afternoon of 25 April. his stint on Gallipoli he co-operated personally with Captain Wallingford of Auckland Infantry Battalion Headquarters and New Zealand Staff Corps, but unfortunately, he was killed on Rhododendron Spur on 8 August. Warden was one of two men from the small Fijian Contingent killed on Gallipoli. A handful of European volunteers based in Fiji had joined the New Zealand force en route to Samoa in 1914, and some of these later continued on to Egypt with the Main Body. The transport ship carrying the 12th Nelson and the 13th North Canterbury and Westland Companies of the Canterbury Infantry Battalion arrived off Anzac at 5pm. They were ashore in the evening and were immediately sent to Walker’s Ridge, arriving there at 9.30pm. Some of the Anzac landing parties came ashore at the point of Ari Burnu, or even farther north, and were enfiladed by Turkish machine-gun fire from a fisherman’s stone hut and small outside walls about 200 yards along the beach. Major Cribb,1 with men from his 13th North Canterbury and Westland Company, attacked the hut with a bayonet charge, killing or dispersing the Turks, who fled into the hills leaving behind a quantity of ammunition and some stores. After dark the wounded that could be located were carried down to the beach. These included Lieutenant Richardson, who died before midnight. Richardson had gone out in the open to tend to a fallen Aucklander and received several bullet wounds for his efforts. Also brought down wounded was Sergeant-Major Rogers2 who spoke encouraging words to passers-by before dying of his wounds. Rogers was officially listed as killed in action. After dusk, the furious fighting seen during 25 April quietened down to just desultory rifle shots along the firing lines. Both sides had other matters to attend to. The Turks, who had probably suffered thousands of casualties, wanted to collect wounded, re-group and bring up urgent reinforcements. The Anzacs were told by General Sir Ian Hamilton to “Dig, dig, dig!” or be pushed back into the sea in the morning. They dug shallow trenches, occupied better positions, carried up ammunition and water, and brought down wounded. Anzac burial groups moved quietly through no-man’s-land finding and burying the dead. Stretcher-bearers of the Field Ambulance and volunteers worked tirelessly during the late afternoon and into the night to get all the wounded that could be found down to the beaches. The congestion of wounded men on the beaches was so great that the few medical staff were overwhelmed. Almost every outgoing lighter during the night was crammed with wounded. New Zealand casualties for the first day have been estimated at between 600 and 700. Subtracting those killed and who died of wounds, the number wounded was between 450 and 500. For New Zealand, this was a tragic start to the campaign. Sir Ian Hamilton and Godley had drastically underestimated the expected number of wounded. Finding
1 Maj. 6/1110 Charles William Edward Cribb 2 Sgt-Maj. 12/128 John Rogers
40 The Battle of the Landing spaces aboard ships proved a problem. The TS Lutzow that brought New Zealanders to Gallipoli was designated as a hospital ship to carry up to 200 serious and 1000 slightly wounded. Wounded came aboard during the night and had to wait for over three days at anchor off Anzac before sailing. There were only two men with medical training aboard during this time: Lieutenant-Colonel Young,1 a veterinary surgeon, and medical orderly Private Burton.2 Together they had to tend to over 300 wounded before being supplemented by medical staff for the voyage to Alexandria. The TS Lutzow sailed at 5pm on 27 April still with 160 horses in her hold. The voyage proved to be a disaster due to poor clinical conditions and substandard urgent surgery. Wounded men later wrote home telling of horror stories of their experiences on board. Likewise, Egypt was ill-prepared for the sheer number of wounded. The first night on Walker’s Ridge, where a large contingent of New Zealanders had gathered, was spent digging and consolidating their position under heavy fire and in the face of several Turkish night attacks along the ridge top. As the night wore on the Turks attacked all along the perimeter, but not with the dedication they showed later in the campaign. By now the Anzacs were ready for them with established firing lines and machine-guns in place. The New Zealand Infantry Brigade Headquarters arrived on the beach at 5pm, far too late to have any input into the day’s fighting. Their ship, the TSGoslar , had not left Mudros Harbour until 9 o’clock that morning, about the same time the Aucklanders were going ashore at Anzac Cove. The New Zealanders may have been better organised and directed during the first day had their headquarters come ashore mid-morning. There was a rumour that Colonel Johnston reported sick on 23 April. The belief amongst the men was that Johnston suffered from bouts of hard drinking and on Gallipoli would often appear behind a battle zone in an alcoholic torpor. This is believed to be the reason for his sluggish activity and mental dullness and for often being unavailable for meetings with unit commanders. The men were fully aware of his excessive habit and blamed it for some costly decisions he made on Gallipoli. It is beyond comprehension that a New Zealand commanding officer, with the knowledge that his soldiers would soon be committed to battle, would allow them to go ashore without a commander and headquarters. Sir Ian Hamilton’s master plan was for the Anzacs to reach the Dardanelles by nightfall, which meant that the fight would have been over before the arrival of Brigade Headquarters. So maybe Johnston truly doubted the Turks’ fighting ability, and believed that once the Australian vanguard was ashore, the disembarkation of the New Zealanders would be an administrative concern only. During the landings and over the following days until 29 April, the New Zealanders on Anzac were under the command of Australian Brigadier-General HB Walker. At 5pm, the New Zealand situation on Anzac was established: the Otagos were on Plugge’s Plateau just over the first rise, and the Canterburys and Aucklanders mixed with Australian units along a horseshoe shaped perimeter that followed the crest of the hill extending from the seaward side of Walker’s Ridge to Courtney’s Post. The Wellington Infantry Battalion was still aboard ship off Anzac Cove. The first of the Wellington Infantry Battalion came ashore late in the afternoon of 25 April. Wellington Headquarters, the 11th Taranaki and 17th Ruahine Companies were all ashore by 6pm. They assembled under high banks at the back of the beach and at about 7pm two Taranaki platoons under Major Brunt3 were sent to assist the 16th Australian Battalion under Colonel H Pope at the head of Monash Gully. The two platoons came under sustained Turkish fire in the front-line at Courtney’s Post. The remaining two Wellington Infantry Battalion companies, the 7th Wellington West Coast and 9th Hawke’s Bay Companies, arrived off Anzac aboard TS Achaia about 1pm. They would remain aboard ship until the following morning. Two Australian battalions were sent to reinforce the firing line on the right of the New Zealand Infantry Brigade, where the 3rd Australian Brigades were so depleted that there was almost a gap in the lines. Already evident at Anzac was a pattern in troop deployment; the Australians holding the right, the New Zealanders holding the left, and some ‘cross over’ between the two in the middle. The New Zealand Field Artillery Headquarters came ashore with the Aucklanders during the morning of 25 April. They reached shore a few minutes before 10am, and commenced to reconnoitre positions for future artillery deployment. It soon became obvious to them that the terrain was more suited to howitzers. Two New Zealand Field Artillery shore observation parties found the steepness of the terrain made target spotting and communication almost impossible. During the first day, apart from naval bombardment, the only artillery support available to the men ashore
1 Lieut.-Col. 15/11 Alexander Reid Young 2 Pte 3/483 Ormand Edward Burton 3 Maj. 10/656 John Wallace Brunt
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came from the 21st Kohat and the 26th Jacob’s Indian Mountain Batteries, and one solitary 18-pounder field gun of the Australian artillery. Unfortunately these guns fired with flat trajectory, making them unsuitable for targeting the Turkish guns hidden in deep depressions and gullies to the rear of Anzac, and also limiting their effect on forward Turkish troop positions. It didn’t take long for the New Zealand Field Artillery Headquarters to realise that if the Turkish howitzer batteries were not countered soon, the Anzac position on Gallipoli was in jeopardy. During the first day, while advancing in the open, the infantry were exposed to the full effects of shrapnel fire that swept the beaches and scrub-covered slopes. The Anzacs desperately Company Sergeant-Major Hobbs, needed howitzers ashore before sunrise of the following day to counter this Auckland Infantry, killed in action 25 April. threat. The Indian batteries did magnificent work during the day with their light guns, but their field pieces were unsuitable to silence the Turkish artillery well to the rear of Anzac. In reviewing the day’s events at a New Zealand unit level, it is clear the whole operation was confused and unco-ordinated. Due to the almost total absence of reconnaissance of the terrain, the day’s orders and counter- orders were based on a wait-and-see approach. All the officers could do on the day was issue orders to meet the needs of the moment. Elaborate plans with objectives for individual units, standard practice later in France, would clearly have led to further confusion, especially since the Anzac landing took place a mile north of its proposed objective. The New Zealanders and Australians deserve praise for their logistical feat of 25 April. In the face of enemy fire they succeeded in landing five brigades on a beach 650 yards long backed by precipitous hills three hundred feet high, using only ships’ boats in tow. Immediately after the landing the men had to attack, over un-mapped country totally foreign to them, an enemy that was near invisible and well established in defensive positions. The brunt of the day’s New Zealand casualties fell upon the Aucklanders, who all came ashore early in the day. They suffered exactly 100 dead (initially tallied at 78), while Canterbury had 46 dead. Otago and Wellington suffered five deaths and one death respectively, all caused by Turkish artillery. The Engineers and Army Service Corps each lost one man, making a total of 154 New Zealand dead. Although it took some time before casualty figures were released in New Zealand, the opening day body count was a tragedy for a country as small as New Zealand. By the end of 25 April Sergeant Ward was the sole surviving non-commissioned officer of the 16th Waikato Company. All the company officers were casualties, either killed or reported wounded. The following day Lieutenant-Colonel Plugge directed Ward to assess the extent of casualties within the company. Ward reported back that he could only find 34 men out of the original 226. During 26 April another 30 turned up, bringing the total to 64. Research indicates the Auckland Infantry Battalion suffered about 220 wounded on 25 April, mostly from the Waikato and Hauraki Companies. Lieutenant Westmacott, wounded on the first day, ended up back on the TSLutzow . While on board he was lying next to Private Gerald Morpeth,1 also wounded. Gerald’s brother, Private Moore Morpeth, had been killed during the day and another brother, Lieutenant Robert Morpeth, was wounded. A fourth brother Allan, who enlisted later, was killed in France. While on board the TS Lutzow, Private Fish,2 though wounded, was able to move about the ship. Westmacott later recalled Fish’s report: “Major Alderman is wounded, Sir. He has a broken arm. Captain McDonald3 is on board the Lutzow, shot through the lungs. Mr [Lieutenant] Allen has been killed. They had to fall back a little they reckon, and he was lying there on his back. Sergeant Smith4 closed his eyes before they left him, but he was smiling and looked quite happy.” Westmacott continued to reflect on the fate his men: “[Lieutenant] Peake was wounded and lost an arm. [Lieutenant] Baddeley was missing. … Sergeant-Major Hobbs was missing.” Neither was ever found. “Of our four platoon sergeants, Pearce, Warwick and Young were killed. [Sergeant] Ward survived to call the company roll when the remnants were withdrawn next day and 27 answered it. … Corporal Gillanders, modest and brave, was shot through the head whilst passing an order. Young Jack Petersen took over the section and was killed too. [Privates] Edwin Cowdrey5 and Ned Turner were hit close together, the first through the chest and thigh, the second by a bullet smashing both legs. They lay awhile and thought what to do. Cowdrey was for trying to crawl back; but Turner, with a touch of naive fatalism, said he would wait for stretcher-bearers. They both did so, for what seemed a long time, until Cowdrey said he would make
1 Pte 12/416 Gerald Morpeth 4 Sgt 12/869 Herbert Harold Smith 2 Pte 12/735 Arthur Gordon Fish 5 Pte 12/1063 Edwin William Cowdrey 3 Capt. 12/805 Alfred Ernest McDonald
42 The Battle of the Landing the attempt. Ned Turner wished him luck and Cowdrey reached safety to recover in hospital and be wounded twice again in France each time getting two bullets through him. Ned Turner died where he lay.” Edwin Cowdrey’s brother Albert was killed on 25 April. Many casualties were reported as ‘wounded and missing’, followed months later with ‘believed dead’. During the Battle of the Landing period, Adjutants did not have exact tallies of wounded and dead, or on which boat wounded were placed. Someone would wrongly report that a comrade had been wounded on Baby 700 and was last seen crawling towards the beach when in reality he was left lost in the scrub. The process of eliminating possibilities Lieutenant-Colonel Stewart, Canterbury Infantry, killed in action of a soldier’s whereabouts would then begin. Cables and letters were sent to at the Nek, 25 April. headquarters in Egypt, Malta, Lemnos and other destinations trying to locate the missing soldier. Some months would pass before the authorities could say with confidence that the missing soldier was ‘believed dead 25 April 1915’. Lieutenant-Colonel Braithwaite, from the New Zealand and Australian Divisional Headquarters, reported to General Birdwood: “The landing of the Auckland Infantry Battalion (New Zealand) was completed at 12 noon, and Walker’s Ridge was given as its objective. By 12.30pm two companies of the Canterbury Infantry Battalion were ashore, and were directed to support the Auckland Infantry Battalion. “At 1pm the Auckland Infantry Battalion was recalled from Walker’s Ridge, and brought more to the right, ascending the ridge over the Naval wireless Major Grant, Canterbury Infantry, station (Plugge’s Plateau) in order to more directly connect with the left of the died of wounds 25 April. [3rd] covering brigade. “The two Canterbury Companies [extended] to the left of the Auckland Infantry Battalion, in the direction of Walker’s Ridge. “Between 12.30pm and 5pm no troops were landed [because of heavy Turkish fire]. At 5pm the Otago Infantry Battalion arrived, and was sent up to Plugge’s Plateau in support of the Auckland Infantry Battalion, which was holding it and the ridges in front of it. In the meantime, the remaining two companies of the Canterbury Infantry Battalion had arrived, and had reinforced the left of the Auckland Infantry Battalion on Walker’s Ridge. “… Lieutenant-Colonel Plugge, Commanding Officer Auckland Infantry Battalion, was also wounded by a bullet, which lodged in his wrist … About Major Stuckey, Auckland Infantry, died 5.30pm the Otago Infantry Battalion suffered very severely from shrapnel of wounds at the Nek, 25 April. fire on Plugge’s Plateau. … The Headquarters of the New Zealand Infantry Brigade arrived, and were established on Plugge’s Plateau. At 8.30pm the Officer Commanding Wellington Infantry Battalion [Malone] arrived with one company, which was held in temporary reserve on the beach. “… During the remainder of the night, platoons and companies of the Wellington Infantry Battalion of the New Zealand Infantry Brigade … were brought ashore.” Braithwaite’s report was possibly the only official New Zealand report of the day. The only positive results on the day were the new camaraderie between Lieutenant Richardson, Auckland New Zealand and Australian soldiers, and the limited success of making a Infantry, wounded in action at Quinn’s foothold on the peninsula in the most rugged terrain between Cape Helles Post 25 April, died during the night. and Suvla Bay. It was only their fighting spirit, resolute defence and dedicated efforts to attack at every opportunity that saved the Anzac landing on the first day. If the Anzacs had made the same effort that the British made on the first day at Helles and later during the Suvla Bay landing, they would have been decimated around Anzac Cove with the survivors pushed back into the sea. It is interesting to note that on 25 April 150 New Zealand deaths are recorded as ‘killed in action’ and only four men are recorded as ‘died of wounds’; three of them officers. Obviously the fate of officers was observed
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Four Auckland Infantrymen who fought alongside Australians on 25 April and were originally thought missing. From left: Privates Erlam, Jameson, Lovell and Barnard.
Lieutenant Dodson, Auckland Infantry, killed in action 25 April. AUCKLAND MUSEUM
with greater diligence. A total of ten officers died on 25 April. Why more men weren’t recorded as ‘died of wounds’ may be indicative of the total chaos during the landings, or perhaps Gallipoli command was too shocked to admit 50 New Zealanders may have died of wounds because of a lack of proper medical facilities. Similarly, recording men as ‘missing’ appeared to be another favoured Lieutenant Flower, Auckland Infantry, method to lessen the immediate impact of losses. killed in action 25 April. The same pattern of ‘killed in action’ compared to ‘died of wounds’ happened again at the Daisy Patch, during the August Offensive (particularly on Chunuk Bair), and to a lesser extent on Hill 60, areas on Gallipoli where countless wounded swamped inadequate dressing station facilities. The public at home were not told of the desperate situation on Gallipoli, either at Helles or Anzac. When the New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade in Egypt received their first news of the landing, it was nothing but good news about the New Zealand Infantry successes ashore. Not even the British Government was informed accurately of developments and casualties. A Lieutenant Barclay, Canterbury Infantry, potentially bad despatch would be twisted to speak of a ‘show of confident killed in action 25 April. optimism’, and the exact casualty figures would be literally months behind. While British commanding officers were scrambling to save their reputations, young men were lining up at recruitment centres with glorified images of war. Sir Ian Hamilton said in a cable to Kitchener about the Battle of the Landing, “Thanks to the weather and wonderfully fine spirit of our troops all continues to go well” – another example of Sir Ian Hamilton speaking in half-truths. Hamilton tended to rely on fighting spirit, the will and courage to carry the day, and did not accept that there was a place in modern warfare for sophisticated technology, organisation and communications. Many critics say Lieutenant HG Allen, Auckland Infantry, he was more a leader of cavalry and was better suited to the 19th century. The killed in action 25 April. Gallipoli campaign would prove to be too big for him. He was a romantic, always citing classical terms and homilies in his writings. As a dreamer, he did not fully understand, and therefore underestimated, the predicament he was in. The odds of success were stacked against him. In his own mind he was never totally convinced that the Dardanelles would be forced by the use of infantry, and he lacked confidence in his strategies. This rot would eventually seep through his command to affect other officers like Major-General A Hunter-Weston, Major-General Godley and Colonel Johnston. Throughout the first night, every available soldier on the heights obeyed Lieutenant-Colonel Plugge, General Sir Ian Hamilton’s order to “Dig, dig, dig!” Similarly, at the beach, Commanding Officer, Auckland Infantry, lightly wounded every hour of darkness was used to get as many men and stores as possible in action 25 April. ashore before sunrise. Field guns came ashore and were manhandled up steep
44 The Battle of the Landing slopes into position, while assorted stores were piled high along the top of the beach. The last of the New Zealand Infantry Brigade came ashore during darkness. During the night, the two 11th Taranaki Company platoons at Courtney’s Post came under constant attack from Turks before being relieved by some Otago infantry at about 2.30am, early on 26 April, by which time the Taranakis had suffered several killed and wounded. The Wellington Infantry war diary describes the brave acts of three Wellington men at Courtney’s Post: “No. 10/723 Private HE Hayden went out under heavy fire and removed boxes of ammunition that had become Private Hayden, Wellington Infantry, killed in action 26 April. ignited by the enemy’s fire and covered them up with earth. In this action he was killed. No. 10/747 Lance-Corporal Looney left his position under heavy fire to attend and bandage a comrade. He was killed while doing so. No. 10/1116 Sergeant-Major AJM Bonar showed great bravery all throughout by going out and bringing wounded to a place of cover. He undoubtedly saved the lives of a number of men.” All three were killed shortly after midnight, early on 26 April, at Courtney’s Post. Hayden received a Mention in Despatches for his actions. At 2am, 26 April, the two remaining 11th Taranaki Company platoons under Captain Cox1 and the 17th Ruahine Company under Major Saunders2 proceeded to relieve trenches on Plugge’s Plateau, but after suffering several Lance-Corporal Looney, Wellington Infantry, killed in action 26 April. casualties they retired the following day. The rest of the Wellington Infantry Battalion, the 7th Wellington West Coast, 9th Hawke’s Bay Companies, and the Wellington Machine-gun Section, were all ashore by 5am. They assembled in a gully near the beach and spent 26 April in comparative quiet. The 10th North Otago Company that relieved the two Taranaki platoons came under heavy fire from Turks throughout 26 April, suffering 12 killed and some wounded. The company, under command of Major Mitchell, remained at Courtney’s Post and neighbouring Steele’s Post for two days. For his gallant work over the two days, Sergeant-Major Porteous,3 was later awarded the Sergeant-Major Bonar, Wellington Military Cross, a rare award for a senior non-commissioned officer. Infantry, a veteran of the Anglo-Boer 4 5 Corporal Seddon and Private Purchas, both Aucklanders, were involved War, was killed in action 26 April. in an unusual incident during the night. They were sharing a position at the Bonar’s brother was killed in action at the Daisy Patch, 8 May. front perimeter with Australians until, unbeknown to them, the Australians withdrew during the night as they slept. Later, a Turk from a Turkish patrol probing the perimeter stepped on Seddon in the dark. The Turk was instantly bashed about the head with a pick handle and then stabbed with his own bayonet. Luckily for Seddon and Purchas the rest of the Turkish patrol retreated. Groups of men in the Auckland Infantry Battalion were woken at 3am by order of Lieutenant-Colonel Plugge and told to retire to Plugge’s Plateau where they were to be placed in reserve. On arrival during darkness the men found the plateau had already been transformed into trenches and dugouts, Lieutenant Ffitch, Canterbury Infantry, and to provide themselves with necessary shelter they too commenced to dig killed in action 26 April. in. Aucklanders who had become separated from their units the previous day started to return in ones and twos, the last of the stragglers arriving back two days later. There were many joyful reunions. For the next four days the Auckland Infantry Battalion was engaged in fortifying Plugge’s Plateau and relocating stores. Officially they were in reserve or ‘resting’ but the men soon learned that the latter meant hard work with the pick and shovel or carrying loads of bully beef, biscuits and ammunition long distances over steep tracks. With sunrise on 26 April came renewed Turkish shrapnel fire. A battery 1 Capt. 10/659 Edward Percy Cox 2 Maj. 10/88 Edward Heat Saunders from the direction of Gaba Tepe pounded Anzac positions, especially the 3 Sgt-Maj. 8/1048a Alexander William front-line, Plugge’s Plateau and the beach, until naval gunfire silenced the Porteous 4 Cpl 12/1005 Samuel Thomas Seddon guns about midday. 5 Pte 12/1113 Arthur De Beaufre Purchas
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During the morning the Canterbury Infantry Battalion was centred on Walker’s Ridge where its four companies were reorganised as well as possible considering that it, like the Auckland Infantry Battalion, still had stragglers scattered about Anzac. It seems the only officer to die during 26 April was Lieutenant Ffitch of the Canterburys, who was killed early in the morning near the position of Quinn’s Post, where a group of 50-80 Anzacs had fought at the position the previous afternoon and throughout the night. Sergeant-Major Hall-Jones was with Ffitch when he was killed: “I cannot even now remember with equanimity our condition – exhausted, cold, and over-strained – desirous only of hurling ourselves at the enemy and ending the tension one way or another. Mr [Major] Dawson and Mr Ffitch passed along frequently during the night with words of advice, encouragement and restraint, and I realised later their good sense in preventing us from charging. Had we gone forward we should have been wiped out.” WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU It is reassuring to know that, like Malone, other New Zealand Field Artillery coming ashore, 26 April. All the guns New Zealand officers practised common sense in the were manhandled from barges onto the beach. preservation of their men and were not as impetuous and reckless with their units as many of the Imperial officers on Gallipoli. Hall-Jones said, “At dawn the Turks sent small parties creeping forward in the scrub, and we continually jumped up and took a pot shot at them.” In this way Ffitch excelled and the word would go down the line “Ffitch has got another one”. Hall-Jones continued: “I understand that he accounted for six that morning. Then, after another shot, he called, ‘missed him,’ reloaded, and jumped up to fire again. But the enemy was waiting, and even as he took aim a bullet cut through the belt of his wristwatch, entered his cheek and killed him instantaneously. But his example and the spirit he had inspired in us did not pass with him, and by adopting his tactics we succeeded in beating back wave after wave of the enemy during that exhausting morning until a large party of Australians relieved us.” At 2pm the 12th Nelson Company was sent forward to reinforce an Australian position which was under attack on the left flank. Before reaching the position they were told to maintain their present position and eventually went forward to the front-line at 6.30pm. The Company spent the rest of 26 April improving its position by digging in. The second day on Gallipoli certainly belonged to the New Zealand Field Artillery. The previous day had shown that the infantry desperately needed artillery. The guns of the navy, owing to their flat trajectory, could not search the rear gullies or engage the concealed enemy batteries, nor could they lend close support to the infantry. The Indian gunners had done great work with their light mountain guns, but they were few in number, and possibly too light to silence the Turkish guns. During the night of 25-26 April the guns of the 4th Battery were unloaded from TS Australind on to barges. The guns of the left section landed at 6.30am, were immediately pulled along the beach by two teams of Australian horses, and went into action 20 minutes later at the foot of Howitzer Gully. The first shot was fired at a range of 3000 yards, targets being provided by an observation post on Plugge’s Plateau. The remaining two guns of the battery were landed about noon and set up on prepared sites just north of Ari Burnu Point. Their first target was to the north where Turkish snipers were operating from Fisherman’s Hut, and the third round made a direct hit. These two guns remained in this position for the whole campaign and were only removed during the evacuation. Gunner Park,1 with the 4th New Zealand Field Battery, later recalled their first action on Gallipoli: “We had never fired the guns before, We were so short of ammunition that we had not been allowed to expend any in training [in Egypt]. We got into action, however, shooting 4.5-inch shells over the heads of the New Zealanders on Plugge’s Plateau.” Gunner Park was later to become Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith Park, of Second World War fame. By the end of 26 April a front-line had been established. Trenches had been dug or strengthened; ammunition, stores and water had been hauled up to the lines by working parties under the constant surveillance of Turkish
1 Gnr 2/1254 Keith Rodney Park
46 The Battle of the Landing snipers; and an improvised pier had been constructed on the beach from some stranded barges. (Later it was strengthened by planks and stout beams.) This pier sufficed until the more substantial Watson’s Pier was erected. Great square stacks began to grow along the beach as stores of bully beef and biscuits arrived. Mules were tethered on the beach until Turkish artillery forced their lines up the deep, narrow gullies. At all times during the day men came under the constant threat of Turkish snipers, and until proper trenches and saps were dug, a sudden death was always possible. Lieutenant-Colonel Braithwaite described events of the early morning of 26 April in his report to General Birdwood: “One and a half more companies of the Wellington Infantry Battalion now occupied the low hills immediately above the beach, and half a company had been sent off to join the 1st Australian Lieutenant-Colonel Braithwaite of the New Zealand and Australian Divisional Division on the right. By 5am the remaining company of the Wellington Headquarters. Infantry Battalion had arrived, and by 6am a section of the New Zealand Howitzer Battery was brought ashore and came into action on the beach. … The remaining section of the New Zealand Howitzer Battery arrived at 3pm and came into action from near the beach. The Field Company New Zealand Engineers and New Zealand Divisional Supply and Medical Units also arrived.” The morning of 27 April dawned bright and warm on Gallipoli. Late in the afternoon of the previous day arrangements were made to disembark the 2nd Battery, but it was not until early on 27 April that the battery came ashore. The guns, limbers and ammunition were unloaded from the TS Surada aboard two big barges. These were towed by a trawler to within 100 yards of the beach near Hell Spit at the southern end of Anzac Cove, from where gunners using ropes and poles manoeuvred the barges over the remaining distance. The guns were hidden at the back of the beach and did not see action during the day. Artillery officers wanted to position the guns very carefully; they wanted cover from Turkish artillery but wanted to be able to fire on most Turkish positions to the north and northeast. The favourable positions were inaccessible – above cliffs or impassable slopes – and the guns, being flat trajectory, could not lob shells over the cliffs. Meanwhile, two guns of the Right Section were manhandled up to a temporary position on a shoulder of the ridge above Ari Burnu. Their field of fire was limited to the northeast, but they did some effective shooting in this zone. The Wellington Infantry Battalion assembled in Howitzer Gully after breakfast, and after an hour’s rest, moved off at 9.45am to Walker’s Ridge on the left flank where a strong Turkish counter-attack had developed against positions held by the Australian Brigade. They moved in single file, 7th Wellington West Coast Company in WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU New Zealand artillery arrives at Anzac Cove to waiting teams of Australian horses, 26 April. 47 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
front followed by 9th Hawke’s Bay, 11th Taranaki and 17th Ruahine Companies in that order. While moving north along the beach they were exposed to shrapnel fire but no one was hit. Following a consultation between Lieutenant-Colonel Malone and Brigadier-General Walker, commanding the New Zealand Infantry Brigade in the absence of Colonel Johnston, the Wellington Infantry Battalion split at the foot of Walker’s Ridge. The Wellington West Coast and Hawke’s Bay Companies proceeded up Walker’s Ridge. Leaving their packs halfway up, they struggled on in single file under the midday sun to reinforce the Australians on the top. Sections were immediately rushed off to the firing line. The Wellington West Coast Company ended up at Russell’s Top on the right flank with Hawke’s Bay to their left at the Nek. These two companies were to see the severest fighting during the day. The Australians on Walker’s Ridge had held the position for two days now and were physically exhausted. Because the position had been under constant Turkish fire, the trenches were not properly developed, so with the sudden influx of the Wellingtons conditions were very cramped. Major Cunningham,1 commander of the Wellington West Coast Company, reconnoitred the position and found a disused Turkish trench, complete with shovels and picks, about 20 yards to the rear of the firing line on the seaward slope. Cunningham ordered a detachment to dig a sap from the old Turkish trench towards the firing line which was completed by nightfall. During the afternoon Major Young2 and his Hawke’s Bay Company had the unenviable task of holding the Nek, in the face of continual Turkish attacks during which some Turks WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU A group of New Zealand soldiers with an officer (foreground) got to within a few yards of the line. The Turks were beaten wait above the beach while officers on the rise discuss their back by well-timed volleys, but the Hawke’s Bay Company next move, 26 April. took casualties. Between attacks the men dug, doing their best to deepen the shallow rifle pits they had scraped out earlier in the afternoon. In the mid-afternoon they saw Turks in the distance advancing over Battleship Hill and Baby 700. Fire from the Turks intensified along the perimeter. The Anzacs’ morale was being sorely tested, and men started to move to the rear, weaving through the scrub. However, the track to the beach was blocked with New Zealand sappers moving forward to help dig the trenches. It is reputed that Lieutenant-Colonel GF Braund of the 2nd Australian Battalion stood on the track and threatened to shoot any man who passed him to the rear. Soon after, at about 3pm, the warning was given that a Turkish attack was imminent. After fixing bayonets the Anzacs were ordered to charge the Turks to pre-empt their forthcoming charge. Unfortunately, the New Zealanders to the right had to charge down the slope into the very head of Monash Gully where they came under fire from Turkish riflemen and machine-gunners. During the bayonet charge two Wellington machine-guns moved forward under orders of Lieutenant- Colonel Braund with disastrous results – Lieutenant Wilson and his sergeant were both killed by snipers and one entire gun crew was either killed or wounded. Their gun was abandoned in the scrub and was retrieved by a special night patrol a few days later. Earlier in the day, the Wellington machine-gunners had set up the two machine-guns on Russell’s Top under the guidance of Captain Wallingford, an expert machine-gun officer with the Auckland Infantry. Captain Wallingford saw the attack going forward and decided to follow his machine-gunners. Twenty yards forward, thirty yards – the Turkish fire became very hot. Forward still, and into a small pocket of partially ‘dead’ ground. Here between the lines he found a machine-gun, jammed and out of order. The crew had been killed except for Private Preston-Thomas3 who was slightly wounded. He and Wallingford managed to quickly repair
1 Maj. 10/1085 William Henry Cunningham 3 Pte 10/1059 Edgar Herbert Bristen Preston-Thomas 2 Maj. 10/451 Robert Young
48 The Battle of the Landing the gun and immediately bring it back into action. With Wallingford’s deadly accuracy, they managed to hold back the Turks. Captain Wallingford recalled the action later: “Well when they had fixed bayonets I shouted ‘Charge!’ And was up like a shot with just my revolver. Two men followed me. When I had got about 20 to 30 yards through the bushes I was much surprised to find a machine-gun, jammed, with a lad [Preston- Thomas] trying to put it right. Well, failing to see the charging Turks, I got to the gun, put it right in a couple of minutes, got it in a depression behind some bushes, put its water condenser right, got the lad to observe for men and then just as I was ready – out onto the opposite slope came the Turks forming Lieutenant Wilson, Wellington up a charge. Lord it was murder. I cut down either 9 or 11 – that started my Infantry, killed in action on Russell’s Top, 27 April. fight which continued up to 5.30pm. I went forward to charge at 1.30pm.” Wallingford had fought with the gun for four hours. “The [Turkish] lines I prevented forming up, and between times I dealt with snipers. They were fairly done. I think they expected me to come out in the open, but I was too old a soldier. I just fired through the foliage of the bushes.” Wallingford was fighting virtually a one-man battle. When he finished with the machine-gun, he picked up a rifle and continued. “They put in men on my left who sent in a shower of bullets. These I treated to a belt scattered over the hillside. They put crack shots out to my right front – these I just simply picked off with a rifle. At 5.45pm I decided that the men – they had meanwhile come up to their gun or rather the remains of two crews had come Lieutenant Hugo, Wellington Infantry, up – could fight it out themselves.” As Wallingford moved back a Turkish killed in action on Russell’s Top when bullet brushed his ribs, the closest he came to death on Gallipoli and the best leading a bayonet charge, 27 April. opportunity the Turks had of eliminating a gallant officer. Wallingford was awarded the Military Cross for this heroic action, although officially his citation says 25 and 26 of April and near Gaba Tepe (the Anzac beachhead was initially known as the Gaba Tepe front). He was recommended by Brigadier-General Walker. It seems an Australian officer was responsible for the loss of the machine- gunners. The Wellington Infantry war diary states: “Machine-gunners were taken a little too far forward and Lieutenant Wilson was killed. This officer, acting under his senior officer’s orders, brought his guns forward and was in no way to blame. The senior officer was an Australian [Lieutenant-Colonel Braund]. … The detachment of machine-guns should never be taken up Private Dustin, Wellington Infantry, killed in action 27 April while to an exposed position and left without being dug in or dugouts prepared attempting to rescue a wounded first. The machine-gun officer [Lieutenant Wilson] did heroic work with his comrade. detachment and after being killed and two sergeants shot, the guns were kept 1 Lieut. 10/976 Douglas Bryan going by a corporal which shows the discipline and training this officer had 2 Lieut. 10/131 Frank Kingdon Turnbull ingrained in his men.” During the late afternoon Private Dustin bravely went out under fire to rescue a comrade wounded in the charge, and was instantly shot dead by a bullet through the forehead. Meanwhile, the 17th Ruahine Company under Major Saunders moved north from the base of Walker’s Ridge to man a position at the head of Malone Gully immediately to the northwest of Walker’s Ridge. Their arrival was opportune as the position was under heavy attack. Major Hart of the Wellington Headquarters rushed forward with the leading sections, rallied the retiring troops and re-established the firing line, which repelled Turkish attacks throughout the afternoon. After dusk, at about 9pm, Hart was seriously wounded in the left thigh while moving along the firing line and was carried to an Anzac Cove dressing station. Hart was taken out to TS Derrflinger which later sailed to Alexandria with 800 wounded, tended by three medical officers and no nurses. Hart did not return to Gallipoli until September. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his work during the Battle of the Landing. The citation said he commanded a position at Gaba Tepe on 26 April. (The date was actually 27 April.) This first engagement for the Wellingtons as a unit proved to be a disaster, the battalion suffering 25 deaths on the day. Lieutenant Hugo was killed at Russell’s Top gallantly leading his platoon during the mid-afternoon charge. Wellington officers severely wounded were Lieutenants Bryan1 (right arm permanently disabled) and Turnbull2 (returned six weeks later), who were both hit within the first hour on Walker’s Ridge.
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After dark the men of the Wellington West Coast Company started digging a new trench on the forward slope on Russell’s Top, and another sap to the existing Turkish trench at the rear, so the position soon looked like a maze. By dawn of the following day the company was safely dug in with machine-guns in well-protected emplacements and, showing some organisation, a platoon was held in reserve in the disused Turkish trench. Lieutenant-Colonel Malone blamed Braund’s incapacity and folly for the deaths of the Wellingtons during 27 April. He refused Braund’s request for more reinforcements on Walker’s Ridge and suggested to Brigadier-General Walker that Braund’s battalion be relieved. Walker listened to Malone and had the Australians brought off Walker’s Ridge early the next morning. The 10th North Otago Company was still supporting the line at Quinn’s, Courtney’s and Steele’s Posts. During the morning of 27 April the Turks attacked all three positions. And, perhaps to delay reinforcements reaching the sector, Turkish artillery targeted Shrapnel Gully during the morning.
RUFUS WALLINGFORD There was a gap in the firing line between Russell’s Top, Captain Wallingford, an expert machine-gunner with the now held by the Wellingtons, and Pope’s Hill, which Turkish Auckland Infantry, almost single-handedly held off a Turkish charge operating a machine-gun and a rifle on 27 April. snipers were thought to be penetrating. This gap was finally filled by Otago Infantry’s 8th Southland and 14th South Otago Companies, which moved from Walker’s Ridge to the right of the Wellingtons during the afternoon and evening of 27 April. The 4th Otago Company, acting as a screen, moved up Monash Gully and took up a defensive position on Plugge’s Plateau. During the day they lost three dead. The Auckland Infantry Battalion was still engaged in fortifying Plugge’s Plateau and carrying stores. But the main activity for the Auckland infantry was sniping, both with rifles and machine-guns. During the day they fired at a fissure on a neighbouring bluff, and later a Turkish sniper was found dead with 16 bullet wounds. Beside his body was food and ammunition to last a month and a box of pigeons to send messages to his command. Private Roberts, Wellington Infantry, 1 killed 27 April while attempting to At 10am a small party led by Sergeant McLean (in command of the rescue a wounded soldier. 3rd Auckland Machine-gun Section) headed up Monash Gully to retrieve
1 Sgt 12/192 Matthew John McLean a machine-gun that had been concealed and left on Walker’s Ridge during the retirement from Baby 700 on 25 April. The gun was believed to be near the junction of Walker’s Ridge and Pope’s Hill. After negotiating the artillery barrage in Shrapnel Gully they continued up Monash Gully only to come under heavy rifle fire, so the attempt was abandoned and the party returned to Plugge’s Plateau. During 27 April the Canterbury Infantry Battalion, still on Walker’s Ridge but more to the seaward end and overlooking Monash Gully, continued to dig in. At one stage late in the afternoon a company of Canterburys was ordered to reinforce the Wellingtons’ right flank, but for some reason this order was not carried out and the Canterburys were not included in the mid-afternoon bayonet charge. Lieutenant Lawry, leading a patrol, worked his way to the north end of Walker’s Ridge and then along the coast. His patrol discovered that the Fisherman’s Hut and neighbouring beach were unoccupied, although Turks were observed dug in on a hill to the rear of the hut. In his diary on 27 April Malone mentioned the bravery of Private Roberts, killed on that day. Roberts carried three wounded men to safety then was killed while returning to recover another. Lieutenant-Colonel Braithwaite reported to General Birdwood, “The total casualties of the [New Zealand and Australian] Division for the three days were 17 officers and 224 other ranks killed; 35 officers and 655 other ranks wounded and missing – a total of 931.” Throughout the daylight hours of 28 April, there was desultory fire all along the tops. Both the Turks and the Anzacs had established a front-line and, if not firing, were busy digging and improving trenches. After three days on the peninsula the Anzac force was somewhat dug in and consolidated. They were there to stay.
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It was feared that the Turks would attack again on Russell’s Top, but after dark this time. At about 8.30pm the Turks got close to the Anzac trenches and made loud demonstrations with bombs, rattles, tins and drums in an attempt to dispirit the Australians holding the left flank and the New Zealanders holding the right. The previous night the Australians on Walker’s had exhausted their reserve of rifle ammunition by erratic firing throughout the night, so to avoid a repeat performance, Brigadier-General Walker had instructed Captain Wallingford to guard the reserve ammunition. Shortly after midnight, the Australian Lieutenant-Colonel Braund came to Captain Wallingford, about 75 yards behind the trenches, to demand the reserve ammunition. Wallingford Men of the Signal Company relax with rifles nearby. refused to give it to him saying, “Walker said you are to fight it out with the bayonet.” Braund then demanded to see the Officer in Command of the sector, Lieutenant-Colonel Malone, who told him to “go to hell and fight with the bayonet”. Braund then demanded to see Walker who told him to “go to the devil” and again gave Wallingford strict instructions regarding the MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU ammunition. When Wallingford returned to the ammunition supply after meeting with Walker he found that Braund’s men had taken matters into their own hands and stolen every round. The whole lot was fired before dawn. About 10am the 13th North Canterbury and Westland Company under Major Cribb, was detailed to bury about 50 dead Australians who were lying Major Hart, Wellington Infantry, wounded in action 27 April. Hart would on the beach in the vicinity of Fisherman’s Hut. The company came under return to Gallipoli to command the accurate snipers’ fire immediately on leaving the trenches and lost two killed Wellington Infantry. and three wounded before they abandoned the task. Wellington officers wounded on the day were Lieutenants Jardine1 (wounded by shrapnel from Royal Navy guns) and McColl2 who was killed later in France (2 July 1916). Both returned later to Gallipoli. Casualties for the day were shared amongst most units, Otago suffering most with four deaths. An order from Sir Ian Hamilton was issued on 28 April: “I rely on all officers to stand firm and steadfast, and to resist the attempts of the enemy to drive us back from our present position which has been so gallantly won. The Lieutenant Jardine,1 Wellington Infantry, enemy is evidently trying to obtain a local success before reinforcements can wounded in action 28 April. reach us. … It behoves us all, French and British, to stand fast, hold what we have gained, wear down the enemy, and thus prepare for a decisive victory.” Sir Ian Hamilton seemed to have already accepted the role of ‘victory by attrition’ rather than by tactical conquest. Hamilton did not know that the Turks had tens of thousands of men outside the peninsula ready to be mobilised. He would never wear them down. ‘Wearing down the enemy’ was what the Turks were doing! But he did get one thing right – the Turks certainly were desperate to push both beachheads back into the sea. After just four days on Gallipoli, Lieutenant-Colonel Malone had begun to despise some of the commanding officers. He could not tolerate needless deaths, especially those inflicted on his men by commanders of other units. Lieutenant McColl,2 Wellington Infantry, wounded in action 28 April. In his diary Malone wrote: “I am thinking of asking for a court martial on Colonel Braund. It makes me mad when I think of my grand men being 1 Lieut. 10/1049 Leonard Handforth Jardine sacrificed by his incapacity and folly. … I would not have minded losing 2 Lieut. 10/18 Alexander McColl
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the men, if only in a fair go, but to have them thrown away is heartbreaking. Poor Lieutenant Wilson and all his NCO’s, except one corporal, knocked out and he killed … skirmishing with machine-guns. Quite wrong. My officers knew better, but Colonel Braund took the attitude ‘I am your Senior Officer and the Senior Officer here and I order you to do what I tell you’. They did it to our frightful cost. We are unable to bury many of our killed. The whole of the scrubby slope opposite to us is full of snipers. Dead shots. They pick off even our periscopes, and to go out is sure death. Still at night our men do go out, and we have buried all those lying in the least exposed places.” Malone need not have worried about a court martial as Braund was accidentally shot dead by one of his own sentries on 4 May. It was believed that Braund was a little deaf and may have missed the sentry’s challenge. Colonel Johnston resumed command of the New Zealand Infantry Brigade from General Walker on 28 April. Lieutenant-Colonel Malone tells of a close call he had during the night of 28- 29 April: “Was reconnoitring with General Walker, and the snipers were trying to get WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU us. At last a bullet just cut the hair on the On 26 and 27 April, the first of the New Zealand Field Artillery howitzers were brought into action. back of my neck, and, goodness knows, it is short enough. Still, it wanted cutting. So in the morning I got one of the orderlies to finish the job.” Malone seemed to have a disregard for his personal safety, yet did everything possible to protect his men who held him in the highest regard. Malone believed that he should live and fight beside his men, and not abuse his privileges of rank. This was evidenced by Malone sharing the same water ration as his men. He wrote: “I wash in a pint of water at night. Save it and wash all over with a sponge in the morning, or rather half of me one day and the other half the next, in the same water, and then perhaps the water left does to wash a pair of socks.” By 29 April the trench-lines around the perimeter of Anzac had become static, and the Battle of the Landing was effectively over. New Zealand lost 225 men over the first four days with many more still to die from wounds received during the same period.
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Map showing both Anzac and Turkish trench positions. Susak Kulu
Asma Dere Hill 60 (Kaiajik Aghala)
Kaiajik Dere
Gillespie Hill
N Damakjelik Bair
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Gap Sandbag Ridge Australia V arley W Aghyl Dere Walden Point Suvla Bay Bauchop’ Bedford Ridge Taylor’s Hollow Warwick Castle s Hill H C A E B N A E C O Franklin’s Post
Newbury’s Post R i d g e Little Overton Gully Table Top Hill Q Chailak Dere Cheshire Ridge Otago Gully Durrant’s Post No. 3 Old No. 3 B a i r Outpost Outpost Table Top The Farm No. 2 Chunuk Bair Outpost Sazli Beit Dere Hughes Gully The Apex Destroyer Rhododendron Spur Hill Fisherman’s Hut Canterbury S a r i Knob The Pinnacle Camel’s Turks Hump N No. 1 Hump
O Outpost Sniper’s
R Nest Gunner’s Hill T
H Malone’ Battleship Hill
B Happy V s Gully E
A Baby 700 C alley H The Nek W Mule Gullyalker’ Walker’s Pier s Ridge s Top Chessboard Reserve Pope’s Ari Burnu Sphinx Russell’ Gully Dead Man’s Ridge Quinn’s Post Plugge’s Plateau Courtney’s Post COVE Steele’s Post Scrubby Knoll German Mortar Ridge Watson’s Officers’ Pier Trench alley MonashGully ANZAC 400 Wire Gully Hell Spit Shrapnel V Plateau White Valley Johnston’s Jolly McCay’s Hill s Dip Owen’s Gully Hobb’s Hill
Victoria Gully Brown’ Lone Pine
alley Clarke V Allaht Gully Shell Green alley Gun Ridge s Ridge
Legge V Sniper’ Tasmania Pos Ryrie’s Post
Chatham’s Post Anzac trench network
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y 1 May a stalemate had arisen at Anzac. By now the Anzacs were well dug in along most of the perimeter. General Birdwood’s Corps had suffered about 7500 casualties and two brigades from the Royal Naval B Division, each of two battalions, had come ashore to reinforce Bridges’ Australian Division. Turkish pressure at Anzac had slackened over the last couple of days since the fierce fighting on 27 April. It was thought that the Turks were reinforcing the front at Helles with troops and artillery taken from around Anzac. They were also digging in to counter any break-out by the Anzacs. So, to maintain pressure on the Turks, an attack at Anzac was needed. Baby 700 was seen as the key to the Anzac predicament. This would take the pressure off the cramped situation at Anzac and put the Allies on the offensive again. Russell’s Top overlooked the forks at the head of Monash Gully. The ridge between the first two forks was Pope’s Hill where Australians held on to about 100 yards of the crest in a staggered trench-line crossing the ridge from side to side. The next ridge further to the south was Dead Man’s Ridge, loaded with Turkish snipers. Beyond the next fork was Quinn’s Post on ‘Second Ridge’, manned by the 15th Australian Battalion under Major Quinn. At Quinn’s Post the Australians only held about five yards of ground beyond the crest-line. Behind them was the sheer clay face that fell away into Monash Gully. Both the Anzacs and the Turks were aware of the precarious situation on Quinn’s. If the beachhead was to survive then Quinn’s must be held. Birdwood gave Godley the task of resolving the position beyond Quinn’s, since his New Zealand and Australian Division held the head of Monash Gully. Birdwood said “take Baby 700”. It would be Godley’s first operation on Gallipoli with his division. The plan was to seize Baby 700 and proceed further to secure Mortar Ridge. Mortar Ridge is a large ridge running southward off Baby 700, roughly parallel to Second Ridge. It would be a difficult operation, since all forward movement would be uphill and against defended ground. The attack could come from two directions: across the Nek from Russell’s Top or up a fork gully or gutter at the head of Monash Gully. The first option would encounter fire from Battleship Hill, Baby 700 and Second Ridge. This option had similarities to the action fought in the same area on the first day. The second option would require men to climb out of one or more of three forks that ran from the head of Monash Gully up to gently sloping ground just beyond the bluffs known as the Chessboard. From there the attack would continue on to Baby 700. One problem with this option was that any movement at the upper end of Monash Gully would come under fire from Turkish snipers positioned on Dead Man’s Ridge. Also, any large-scale daytime troop movements would forewarn the Turks of an imminent attack. General Godley decided on the second option. He planned to overcome the inevitable problems by attacking at night. First he would ‘soften up’ the surrounding Turkish positions with effective artillery fire followed by a rolling barrage that would precede the troops over Baby 700. Unfortunately, the ready supply of artillery ammunition on Anzac was very limited, and would allow only about 15 minutes for the initial barrage. Godley also ordered the Australians at Quinn’s Post to attack at 7.15pm onto the slopes above Bloody Angle, the gutter that emerged from Monash Gully between Quinn’s and Dead Man’s Ridge. The attack would then be followed up by the 13th Australian Battalion, which would continue on to Baby 700. At the same time the Otago Infantry Battalion would attack from below Pope’s and on to the slopes of Baby 700. Then the Canterbury Infantry Battalion would follow up this success by seizing ground between the Nek and No. 1 Outpost
THAMES RSA COLLECTION beyond Malone’s Gully. Before jetties were constructed, wounded were carried to waiting lifeboats which transported them to ships. Godley’s plan was demanding. All the
54 Dead Man’s Ridge objectives had to be taken at night over difficult terrain. He stressed the success of the operation depended on close co-operation between the units, a near impossible task during darkness with impassable bluffs between each prong of the attack. The already difficult task was made even more difficult by other factors. The Auckland, Wellington and Canterbury battalions were all exhausted and depleted in numbers after a week’s hard fighting. The 4th Australian Brigade was in much the same condition after continual attacks on Pope’s, Quinn’s and Courtney’s.
During the day Major Loach, of the Canterbury Infantry Battalion Major Loach, Canterbury Infantry, Headquarters and in command of the battalion, was wounded in the knee wounded in action 1 May. while reconnoitring. Command was passed on to Major Jordan1 of the 13th North Canterbury and Westland Company. New Zealand Field Artillery 18-pounders were moved along the beach during the day. Later, after nightfall, men of the 1st Canterbury Company constructed emplacements for the guns northeast of Walker’s Ridge in a gully. Wounded started to arrive in Egypt from 30 April. All hospitals in Alexandria and Cairo were soon full, so the Luna Park Skating Rink in Cairo was taken over to receive the wounded. Sergeant Wood and Private Mardell, who died 1 May, had the dubious distinction of being the first of many New Lieutenant Lyttle, Otago Infantry, killed Zealanders to die in Egypt of wounds received on Gallipoli. in action on Dead Man’s Ridge, 2 May. During the early morning of 2 May the Canterburys were involved in a prelude to the day’s major events. Over the last few days, reports from Royal Naval Air Service airmen reconnoitring along the north coastline led Command to believe that the Turks were establishing field guns on the hill above Nibrunesi Point, the promontory at the southern end of Suvla Bay. At 4.40am, Major Cribb led a party of two officers and 50 men from the 13th North Canterbury and Westland Company to investigate. With them were Captain Waite2 (who later wrote The New Zealanders at Gallipoli) and two sappers of the New Zealand Engineers. The party embarked on the destroyer HMS Colne and were landed at Nibrunesi Point. Once ashore they split into three smaller parties – one went Major Price, Otago Infantry, killed in to the left, another to the right and the third straight up the hill. About 200 action on Dead Man’s Ridge, 2 May. yards from the top the third party came upon Turks sleeping in a trench. In the brief skirmish that followed, three Turks were killed, four were wounded, and the remainder surrendered. The Canterbury men searched the locality but found no guns or emplacements, so the force re-embarked with 15 prisoners and returned to Anzac, having suffered no casualties.
Godley’s planned attack at the head of Monash Gully was to commence Lieutenant RE Egglestone, Otago at 7pm sharp. The New Zealand unit assigned the task, the Otago Infantry Infantry, killed in action on Dead Battalion, was occupying the right sector on Walker’s Ridge. They were Man’s Ridge, 2 May. He was one of required to commence their attack from the head of Monash Gully – a two brothers killed on Anzac. distance of less than 200 yards as the crow flies. But the intervening ground, being precipitous and well covered by Turkish snipers, was too deadly to cross. The only safe course for the Otagos was to return to the beach down Walker’s Ridge, move south along the crowded beach, then head up Shrapnel Valley and into Monash Gully – a distance of nearly 3000 yards. This circuitous route would have exhausted any fit person, yet the battalion had to complete the route inside two and a half hours carrying full kit. They left their position at 4.30pm. The track down Walker’s was narrow and they had to stop often for Lieutenant Spedding, Otago Infantry, traffic moving in the opposite direction. On the beach they were fed potatoes, killed in action on Dead ham and tea by a field kitchen; for many their last meal. On reaching Monash Man’s Ridge, 2 May. Gully they came under fire from Turkish snipers and a few Otagos were killed 1 Maj. 6/1109 Benjamin Stevens Jordan before reaching the top. Stretcher parties coming down the gully and reserve 2 Capt. 4/448 Fred Waite
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Royal Marine Light Infantry troops crowded within the gully hampered the Otagos’ efforts to reach the starting line on time. Godley totally lacked foresight in the preparation of his attacking force. Not only should they have been rested in a handy position prior to the attack but they should also have been provided with proper intelligence and maps, informed scouts at the vanguard, and officers absolutely familiar with the territory. At 7pm the surrounding Turkish positions were bombarded by guns from the fleet and artillery onshore. The warships HMS Triumph, Queen Elizabeth, Prince of Wales, London, Majestic, Bacchante, Dartmouth and Canopus contributed to the heaviest bombardment yet at Anzac. Men ashore cheered as the explosions ran along Baby 700, but the barrage was not as effective as it looked. The bombardment ceased at precisely 7.15pm when the 11th Battalion Australians clambered up the slopes of Bloody Angle and charged towards Baby 700. The Australians took heavy casualties. The 16th Battalion, on the right of the 4th Australian Brigade, rushed forward under heavy machine-gun fire to their objectives and dug in. On its left the 13th Battalion also advanced, but as it had orders to move in touch with the Otagos who had not yet arrived, the left flank of the 13th Battalion was held back, while its right advanced. The Otago Infantry Battalion arrived one and half hours late at their jump-off point a few yards in advance of the trench-line on
WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU Pope’s Hill. Unfortunately they did not arrive at the base of the Capt. Fred Waite of the New Zealand Engineers relaxes hill until 7.45pm, and still had to climb the bluff in single file and with an injured arm outside his dugout. haul their machine-guns up the steep face with ropes. Darkness was falling, the men were unfamiliar with their surroundings, and rain had turned the clay slopes on Pope’s Hill into a greasy slide. The 4th Otago Company under Major Price was the first to climb, arriving at the jump-off point at 8.20pm where Lieutenant-Colonel Moore, Commanding Officer of the Otagos was on hand to see the men off. The first men went forward at 8.45pm. There was no time to assemble en masse – as soon as a small group or platoon formed at the top of the bluff it moved forward into the darkness Lieutenant JL Saunders took over – so the attack was weak, disjointed and staggered. They had lost the initial command of the 4th Otago Company. Saunders was later wounded in action. advantage of not only the artillery bombardment, but also the co-operation of the 4th Australian Brigade. Following orders, the first attackers of the 4th Otago Company pushed towards Baby 700, but the following companies got disorientated and separated in the dark and slowly drifted to the right. The 4th Company continued almost unchecked for between 200 and 300 yards and actually reached the foremost Turkish trenches. At this point the Turkish line, which was inwardly curved, opened up with a withering fire from machine-guns and rifles, and with the help of illumination shells, subjected the Otagos to fire Captain Fleming, commander of the from three directions. Apart from the men who managed to reach the Turkish 8th Southland Company, wounded in action on Dead Man’s Ridge. trenches, the bulk of the Otagos were caught in the open some 150 yards short of their objective. The attack came to an abrupt end. 1 Lieut. 8/1005 John Llewellyn Saunders According to plan, the 4th Australian Brigade moved up and established 2 Pte 8/1601 Ewen George Pilling 3 contact with the Otagos’ right flank. Like the 4th Otago Company, one Pte 8/1390a Frank Forrester Adamson Australian company reached the first Turkish trench but could not hold it, and had to fall back to the general line established by its brigade. The 4th Otagos took dreadful casualties. The commanding officer, Major Price, and Lieutenants Egglestone and Spedding were killed in the fusillade, leaving Lieutenant Saunders1 in command. Saunders could only muster five men in the dark, including Privates Pilling2 and Adamson,3 both sergeants of the 3rd Reinforcements who came ashore on the first day, presumably with a drop in rank. From their forward position they could see that no support was forthcoming. After withstanding the torrent of fire for some hours, and after each of them
56 Dead Man’s Ridge was wounded, they managed to withdraw carefully. Further to the right and further back from the Turkish line, the 8th Southland Company commanded by Captain Fleming1 had encountered the same withering fire and had only advanced about 200 yards. The Otago survivors of the initial fusillade pushed on and managed to settle in a hollow safe from the enemy fire. After some reorganisation the advance continued, but on gaining exposed ground they came under the same lethal fire. Their only protection was the bodies of dead comrades and swollen Turkish corpses which had been on
WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM the slopes for up to a week. As one Otago Most of the Anzac graves on Gallipoli later became unidentified. soldier said, “They had been there a week and they were swollen and we were glad to take cover behind them.” The scrub was now sparse and afforded no protection. They decided to dig in along a line only 30 yards from the Turkish front trench. Their position consisted of two short trenches quite isolated from any other Anzac position. There the small but resilient group of about 40 Otago men held on grimly for over three days against machine-gun and rifle fire and bombs with no supplies of food, water or ammunition. Each night a runner was sent back to inform headquarters of their critical position, but no aid went to their relief, even after the second night when the Turks constructed a new forward trench near the head of Walker’s Ridge which enabled them to fire into the isolated position. Nor were they sent any orders to fall back during darkness. Lieutenant Richards was killed on the morning of 4 May. Other Otago officers killed were Lieutenants Lyttle and Reid. The remaining officers, Major Moir2 and Captain Fleming, decided to withdraw during the evening of the same day. During the retreat Fleming was wounded but managed to reach the Anzac line aided by two slightly wounded men. Unfortunately a few men under Sergeant Selby3 were unaware of the order to retreat, but after realising their predicament, they were compelled to move towards Walker’s Ridge and then down a gutter towards Monash Gully under friendly fire. The attack was a total failure: no ground was gained, and there were about 800 casualties. The Otagos lost about half their strength as killed, wounded and missing. During the morning of 3 May the remnants of the Otago Infantry Battalion mustered on the beach, just as the Aucklanders had done after the first day. Over half the men were absent from the roll call. Other Otagos would rejoin the unit during the day, but of the 4th Otago Company alone, only 57 out of about 200 answered. The battalion was placed in general reserve. Other New Zealand Infantry Battalions were also involved in the Otago attack. The 1st Canterbury Company moved into the advance trenches of the Wellington Infantry Battalion on Russell’s Top shortly after 7pm on 2 May and waited for the Otago attack to commence. About two hours later, on hearing that the Otagos were moving forward, Godley thought the ground beyond the Nek was now in Otago hands. He immediately sent word for the Canterburys to attack. The 1st Canterbury Company advanced slowly towards the Nek but found the first slopes just beyond still strongly held by Turks. The attack would have to be through the Nek, a narrow saddle that connected Russell’s Top with the lower slopes of Baby 700, but Captain Gresson4 of the 1st Canterburys realised the potentially lethal situation if they were caught crossing the Nek. After conferring with Wellington Headquarters and obtaining permission to fall back, he managed to return the company to the Wellington lines without any casualties. The Canterbury Infantry Battalion, minus the 12th Nelson Company, was ordered at 3am on 3 May to dig communication trenches to the Otagos’ new position. Very few tools were available for the task, so the men abandoned the digging and cautiously moved out onto the slopes. About 4am Captain Critchley-Salmonson with about 50 men made contact with the Otagos’ left flank. The remainder of the working parties went astray, but some 1st Canterbury Company men under Lieutenant Stewart5 and a platoon of the 13th North Canterbury and Westland Company under Lieutenant Shepherd6 managed to reach the Otago line. Lieutenant Stitt,7 leading a party of 250 men, started to drift towards a gutter running in the direction of Monash Gully. After
1 Capt. 8/377 William Fleming 4 Capt. 6/956 Kenneth Macfarlane Gresson 7 Lieut. 6/849 Alan Duncan Stitt 2 Maj. 8/1061 John Harper Moir 5 Lieut. 6/982 Hugh Stewart 3 Sgt 8/483 Frank Ernest Selby 6 Lieut. 6/821 Norman Francis Shepherd 57 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
some redirection by an Australian officer concerned about the area being enfiladed by machine-gun fire, they too made contact with the Otagos’ left. But the new positions proved untenable after dawn on 3 May and the Canterburys eventually fell back to their own lines. The Canterbury Infantry Battalion lost seven men killed over the two days, including Lieutenant Skelton, and one man dying of wounds. The Canterburys re-grouped on the beach at 8.30am on 3 May for a further attack, but fortunately this was abandoned. They remained on the beach throughout the day and following night. Lieutenant-Colonel Braithwaite,
WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU in his report to General Birdwood, Otago stretcher-bearers bring in the wounded on Gallipoli. wrote: “At 12.15am 3rd May, Colonel Moore, commanding the Otago Infantry Battalion, telephoned Colonel Monash that he had been unable to take the Turkish trenches, but he had occupied a good fire position within 100 yards of them, and was in touch with the Australian Battalions on his right, and that, as soon as the Canterbury Infantry Battalion arrived, he would go forward and take the hostile trenches at the point of the bayonet. “The Canterbury Infantry Battalion, however (with the exception of one company, which reached, and joined, Colonel Moore), failed to get through the nullah which separated the right of the New Zealand Infantry Brigade from the left of the Australian Brigade. “… Early in the morning [of 3 May], however, the enemy who had brought up machine-guns during the night, opened a heavy enfilade fire and machine-gun fire on the Otago Infantry Battalion, with the result that it was compelled to evacuate the position gained. The two companies of the Canterbury Infantry Battalion, who were in support of the Otago Infantry Battalion, became involved in similar losses, and were compelled to retire with it.” In a desperate effort by Godley to retrieve a battle already lost, the Royal Marine Light Infantry advanced in the Otagos’ footsteps from Pope’s Hill before daybreak. As with the Otagos before them, their advance was held up by the congestion at the head of Monash Gully where they met retiring Australians and New Zealanders. Adding to the confusion, Anzac artillery dropped shells amongst the Marines and the 16th Australian Battalion, causing more casualties. Good work was done by the New Zealand Divisional Signallers under Captain Edwards,1 who attempted to lay and maintain telephone lines in the battle area. One line ran from Anzac Headquarters to Pope’s Hill and another to Walker’s Ridge where Colonel Johnston was viewing the battle alongside Lieutenant-Colonel Malone. A third line ran from the New Zealand Infantry Brigade Headquarters forward to Pope’s, but that line was repeatedly cut by Turk artillery fire. Colonel Johnston had trouble maintaining communication with Pope’s Hill so he sent Captain Morton of his headquarters staff to report to Moore. While he was on Pope’s Hill, Morton was mortally wounded after volunteering to lead forward a detachment of 8th Southland Company which had fallen back to the trenches above the bluffs. He died on the slopes with the Otagos. The New Zealand machine-gunners lost two men killed and two wounded on Walker’s Ridge after dark on 2 May. Those killed were Corporal Copeland and Private James William Smith, both of the Wellington Infantry. Copeland died in unusual circumstances. During a lull in the fighting about 9pm there was a shout of “Captain Wallingford!” from the enemy lines. No one answered. Wallingford was at the time on Russell’s Top alongside Major Young. In a few minutes the shout of “Captain Wallingford” was heard again quite distinctly. Wallingford thought it came from the enemy lines, but this time Young, believing it was Captain Morton who
1 Capt. 4/595 Henry Molesworth Edwards 58 Dead Man’s Ridge was shouting, grabbed a megaphone and shouted back “Hello”. Within 20 seconds bullets came in from all quarters and Corporal Copeland to the right of the officers was shot down. He was passed down the cliff in a sheet as they thought he was wounded and unconscious. A medical officer later confirmed he had been killed instantly. Copeland was in line to receive a commission with the Wellington Infantry as their Machine-gun Officer. It was believed the shout came from a German in the Turkish trenches. Just who was to blame for the disaster that was Dead Man’s Ridge? Lieutenant-
Colonel Malone, who witnessed the attack from Russell’s Top, wrote: “In my Lieutenant HL Richards, Otago opinion the plan was not good and doomed from the start. They tried to go Infantry, killed in action on Dead in where the Turks have been attacking for days.” It’s reasonable to assume Man’s Ridge, 4 May. the Turks’ position opposite Pope’s was well stocked with men and fire-power, since their complex trench network in the area enabled them to conceal extra troops. Godley had seriously blundered, and Johnston and Moore contributed to the disaster. All three failed to comprehend the difficulties faced by the men in the scrub-covered gulches and slopes in front of Baby 700. None of them implemented a full pre-attack reconnaissance, and once again there were no maps. More effort should have come from Moore, who did not get any closer to the jump-off position than Russell’s Top. The Otagos should have spent the last day close to Pope’s, resting and familiarising themselves with the course of attack. Godley’s flimsy plan, which relied heavily on a simultaneous attack and good communications, was too ambitious. Malone was correct, the attack Lieutenant JS Reid, Otago Infantry, was doomed from the start. killed in action on Dead Man’s Just like Sir Ian Hamilton, Godley would not learn from the disaster. A Ridge, 2 May. good commanding officer should accept blame and make amends to see the situation does not recur. In his report he wrote, “… it is believed that heavy casualties were inflicted on the Turks, and that the operation was very valuable in demonstrating to them that our force was capable of determined offensive effort. It also had the effect of completely stopping the enemy’s sharpshooting for several days.” In a letter to Sir James Allen, the New Zealand Minister of Defence, Godley’s mind-set continues: “The whole operation relieved the pressure on us very much and it is reported that a great number of Turks were killed, in fact we have seen from the trenches great numbers of dead.” It is uncertain Lieutenant Skelton, Canterbury Infantry, which dead he is referring to. The naval barrage probably accounted for killed in action near some. The Otagos reported passing Turkish dead, still on the slopes from the Nek, 3 May. the opening days of the campaign. The Turks certainly did not come out of their trenches to meet the attack, and none of the Turkish trenches could be looked into from Anzac positions. Did Godley make these claims to protect his credibility and authority? It is possible that only ten Turks died throughout the first night. Allen in New Zealand would know no better and Godley’s word certainly was final. Lieutenant-Colonel Braithwaite ended his report in a similar vein to Godley’s letter: “The net result as regards gain of ground was nil, but it is believed that heavy casualties were inflicted on the Turks.” The men themselves were bitterly disappointed with the attack. Every returning soldier had lost a comrade. They were quick to blame anyone, so Captain Morton, Intelligence Officer with the New Zealand the Royal Marine Light Infantry became scapegoats, as did the British Army, Infantry Brigade Headquarters, a scenario that would repeat itself many times before the campaign ended. died of wounds 3 May. But nothing should be taken away from the Otagos. At all times they fought bravely in the face of horrific enemy fire. There were many individual acts of bravery and not one Otago soldier ran from the field. CEW Bean explains how the name Dead Man’s Ridge originated: “Shortly after this the Portsmouth Marines, having been caught by machine-guns from their left rear while attempting to climb the eastern slope, were led with great bravery up the western slope on to Dead Man’s Ridge. No sooner had they
59 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story THAMES RSA COLLECTION Watched by swimmers, a wounded soldier is carried along Anzac Cove beach to a dressing station. reached the top than machine-guns from German Officers’ Ridge in their right rear turned upon them and, with much slaughter, they were driven again to the valley. For many days afterwards on the ugly bare shoulder at the top of Monash Valley their dead lay like ants shrivelled in a fire, until a marine climbed out at night and pushed them down into the valley, where they were buried. The name of ‘Dead Man’s Ridge’ clung to this shoulder when its origin was almost forgotten.” The first official casualty lists were received in New Zealand on 3 May, a sad day at home. The whole country was shocked. Newspapers succumbed to the same indoctrination the government had been subjected to; editorials told of achievements and gains and successes, and downplayed the casualties as slight. The country rallied and recruiting soared. Every province posted a list of casualties from the Battle of the Landing, but a further week would pass before the names of Otago dead would reach home.
On 4 May Malone went on one of his reconnaissances, possibly looking for Lieutenant Wilson’s body. He wrote: “I went on a little scout by myself, on our left. I took a rifle and slithered into the scrub. Found several dead Turks about, poor devils – been there since 25 April. Not pleasant to look at. … Unfortunately we can’t bury lots of our men, poor chaps. We can see them here and there, but it is almost certain death to go out to them. There are two I would specially like to bury. Lieutenant Wilson and a bugler lad – Bissett from Hawera. He lies with his bugle on his back face downwards, shot in his tracks.” Both are listed as killed on 27 April and were buried during the armistice on 24 May. During 4 May the 13th North Canterbury and Westland Company relieved the 12th Nelson Company at No. 1 and No. 2 Outposts, where the Nelson men had remained on duty for the previous two days. On the same day the 1st Canterbury and 2nd South Canterbury Companies went into the trenches facing north at the beach end of Walker’s Ridge. Because the original operation order was to attack on the night of 1 May, maybe the official handling the ‘killed in action’ and ‘missing in action’ entries on casualty lists got it wrong by one day. All entries are given wrongly as 1-23 May and not 2-24 May. Dog tags of the missing would not be gathered until the armistice burial of 24 May. The men listed in the margin perished mostly on the first night, either late 2 May or early 3 May. A few died the following two days, either killed in action or died of wounds on the slopes. Tragically, many of the men listed probably died a lingering death under the hot sun waiting for medical attention and within shouting distance of comrades in the front trenches. Many were probably hit again and again by Turkish machine-gun and sniper fire. In the ‘Deaths with Gallipoli service’ roll at the rear of this book all the men killed on Dead Man’s Ridge have the date of 2 May unless the precise date is known.
60 Daisy Patch British staff, British methods and British bungling!
he general situation at Helles, at the southern tip of Gallipoli, was that Allied units including the 29th Division, 2nd Naval Brigade and the 1st French Division, had advanced north from their positions T taken on 25 April, stalling at a line that came to be known as the Eski Line. This line extended straight across the peninsula from about a mile north of Point Eski Hissarlik on the southeast coast of the Dardanelles to a point halfway between Y Beach and Gully Beach at the mouth of Saghir Dere or Gully Ravine on the northwest coast of the Aegean. The Turks attacked this line on the night of 1 May, and the Allies replied with a counter-attack the next morning, further advancing the line about another 450 yards – except for the French sector, on the very right against the Dardanelles, which failed to move forward. The kink that now existed in the front-line gave the Turks an opportunity to enfilade machine-gun fire into the British positions to the northwest, forcing them to fall back to the Eski Line. Sir Ian Hamilton planned another attack to soak up the no-man’s-land caught between the opposing lines because, as he mentioned in his later despatch dated 26 August, “several hundred yards, whatever it might mean to the enemy, was a matter of life and death to a force crowded together under gunfire on so narrow a tongue of land”. The 29th Indian Infantry Brigade, previously earmarked to complete the establishment of the New Zealand and Australian Division, landed at Helles on 1 May, followed by the Lancashire Fusilier Brigade on 5 May. Both brigades joined the 29th Division, which had suffered heavy casualties. At Anzac, changes were being made in preparation for contributing a force to Helles. It seems the Anzac campaign was regarded by Hamilton’s command as merely secondary to the British and French operations at Cape Helles. So when the major campaign ground to a hopeless halt on the shallow slopes of Achi Baba, the Anzacs were ordered to proceed to Cape Helles to take the village of Krithia, a stumbling block in the capture of Achi Baba. During daylight on 5 May the New Zealand Infantry Brigade was replaced by two battalions of the 2nd Naval Brigade, and assembled in Mule Gully, southwest of Walker’s Ridge, for embarkation about 8.30pm. But a delay in the arrival of Royal Navy destroyers kept the force waiting on the beach. The destroyers eventually arrived later in the evening, whereupon the men crowded on to barges and lighters and were taken to the ships. The New Zealand Infantry was already exhausted after ten days and nights of fighting. The rank and file and junior officers had no idea of their destination when they crowded onto barges in the darkness and were taken out to the waiting destroyers. Many thought they were being withdrawn to a neighbouring island for rest. The men fell asleep on the steel decks still hot from the day’s sun. After an uneventful voyage sailors woke them on arrival off Cape Helles about 2 o’clock the following morning with “Coom up, choom. Gawd how y’ snored!” Before dawn on 6 May, the New Zealand Infantry Brigade, now with a strength of 88 officers and 2724 other ranks, landed on V Beach near the stranded SS River Clyde, immediately west of Sedd el Bahr village on the toe of the peninsula. After some reorganisation, the New Zealanders were issued picks and shovels intended for road building, and moved north at daybreak to their future bivouac at Stone Bridge, at the intersection of the Sedd el Bahr-Krithia road and the Kirte Dere (also known as the Krithia Nullah), near a line of ancient ruined water towers. Command had formed the New Zealand Infantry Brigade, the 2nd Australian Brigade and two battalions of the 2nd Naval
Brigade into a composite division WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM British reconnaissance aircraft based at Cape Helles.
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under the command of Major-General A Paris CB, who already commanded the Royal Naval Division. On arrival at Stone Bridge, the New Zealanders dug shrapnel-proof trenches and rested until the afternoon of the following day. The night was cold and miserable; many spent it walking about in an attempt to keep warm. The tableland formed a plateau that sloped slightly to its centre, and was lined with cliffs along the sea. To the northeast of the plateau and centred between the coastlines lay the much sought after high ground of Achi Baba peak with Krithia village on its lower southwest slopes. Several deres or nullahs crossed the plateau in a northeast direction, parallel to the peninsula. Almost Lieutenant JG Cowan, Otago Infantry, in the centre of the plateau ran Achi Baba Nullah (pointing to Achi Baba killed in action at Cape Helles, 7 May. peak) or Maltepe Dere, with the Sedd el Bahr-Krithia road just to its west. Further towards the Aegean coast lay the larger Krithia Nullah (pointing to Krithia) or Kirte Dere. Nearer to the Aegean coastline lay Saghir Dere, a wide and deep nullah, better known as Gully Ravine. Midway between X and Y Beaches Gully Ravine tailed towards the sea, emerging at Gully Beach. The Allies attacked in the morning on 6 May, with the 1st French Division again on the right and the 29th Division again on the left. Between them, the Plymouth and Drake Battalions of the Royal Naval Division attacked up each side of the Sedd el Bahr-Krithia road. The 29th Division attack was divided between the 29th (Indian) and 88th Brigades to the right between Krithia Nullah and Gully Ravine, and the 89th and Lancashire Fusilier Brigades to the left between Gully Ravine and the Aegean coast. Inaccurate pre-attack naval bombardment of the deep and narrow Turkish trenches and gun positions meant the infantry attack came under heavy and accurate machine-gun and rifle fire as well as shrapnel and high explosive shells. They had little or no protection from the hail of bullets from the invisible enemy; every yard of the attack was marked by dead and wounded. The Indians and 88th Brigade met strong resistance from Turks hidden in a large stand of fir trees near the Krithia Nullah, later known as Fir Tree Wood, about 300 yards beyond their starting line. To their left the rest of the line was checked by accurate Turkish machine-gun fire from a bluff above Y Beach, later known as Gurkha Bluff, and from riflemen and machine-guns placed along the rim of Gully Ravine. After a day under a hot sun and with every movement fired at by the Turks, the attacking troops had come to a standstill by 4.30pm and were ordered to dig in. Only two to three hundred yards were gained beyond the Eski Line. Throughout the day Turkish artillery, especially guns from the Asian side of the Dardanelles, lobbed long- range shrapnel rounds at British troop concentrations to the rear of the front-line. Unfortunately, the New Zealanders, although well to the rear, still took casualties: Private Carlton died of wounds he received during the day and several others were wounded, at least two mortally. During 6 May the 3rd Reinforcement draft of the New Zealand Infantry Brigade, numbering about 839 all ranks, arrived at Anzac and was immediately directed to Helles. The New Zealand Infantry found conditions at Helles quite different from conditions at Anzac. The surrounding landscape was mostly flat with cultivated areas, olive groves and a few stands of stunted pines and fir trees. Wells were commonplace, unlike at Anzac where water was scarce. Their training in Egypt was more appropriate to the terrain at Helles than to the cliffs and sparse slopes of Anzac. Helles had a cosmopolitan flavour. New Zealanders mixed with British, Frenchmen, Senegalese, Sikhs, and Australians. On 7 May, the British attack of the previous day resumed at 10am, using the same attack plan and with the Turks again waiting, but little ground was gained. However, on the right, the 5th Royal Scots of the 88th Brigade managed to reach Fir Tree Wood, but were forced to retire early in the afternoon after encountering enfilading machine-gun and rifle fire. Beyond Gully Ravine the Lancashire Fusiliers made no further progress in the face of machine-gun fire from Gurkha Bluff. The New Zealanders spent the morning at their bivouac listening to the battle, still unaware of any orders to move forward. Sir Ian Hamilton wanted to try once again in the afternoon, and ordered an attack for 4.30pm. This time the New Zealanders were to be involved. Sir Ian Hamilton ordered the 87th Brigade, which up to now was held in reserve, to reinforce the 88th Brigade, with the New Zealanders in support. First a short and ineffectual softening-up by artillery, then a rush along the whole line, right across the peninsula, which included the French on the right. In the centre Fir Tree Wood was again taken and all along the line, except on the east of Gully Ravine, a further two to three hundred yards were gained and the first line of Turkish trenches overrun. The
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Map showing the New Achi Baba Zealand Infantry’s Krithia involvement in the Second Auckland Infantry Battalion Gurkha Battle of Krithia, May 8. The Anzac Bluff battle became known to the Wellington Infantry Battalion S p u r Y Beach New Zealanders as the Daisy r e e Canterbury Infantry Battalion T Patch. Otago Infantry Battalion F i r Daisy PatchFir Tree Wood
E s k i N Gully Ravine L i n e
N u l l a h Gully Beach Achi Baba Nullah Pink Farm S p u r K r i t h i a
Australians K e r e v e s E s k iL in e X Beach Kereves Dere
Maltepe Dere R o a d Zimmerman’s Farm K a n l i D e r e Water Towers The Narrows
Stone Bridge Eski Hissarlik Point Morto Bay W Beach Hunter-Weston Hill Line held by 88th Brigade, night of 7 May Line held by New Zealand Infantry, night of 8 May Sedd El Bahr 0 1000 2000 3000 V Beach Cape Helles Scale: Yards line was consolidated for the night and trenches dug. Orders were issued for a resumption of the attack the following morning. But what had happened to the New Zealanders, the brigade in support? They left Stone Bridge at 2.45pm and, loaded down with extra ammunition, moved north towards the mouth of Gully Ravine. Near Pink Farm, just south of the ravine, they dug in. From this position they observed the attack at 4.30pm, as their help was not required. Later at 8.20pm the Auckland and Wellington Infantry Battalions moved forward again to support the 87th and 88th Brigades by occupying reserve trenches to the rear of the front-line. The Canterbury and Otago Infantry Battalions in the meantime stayed behind in their new position. Finally, orders were received that the New Zealanders were to attack the next morning. At about 1am, 8 May, the Wellington Infantry Battalion moved forward in the dark to occupy a reserve trench about 500 yards to the left rear of the front-line, towards Gully Ravine. The reserve trench was not large enough to take the whole unit, so the 17th Ruahine Company was sent back to the previous position. Since the Otagos earlier took a beating on Dead Man’s Ridge and were now under strength, they moved forward to a reserve position. For the New Zealanders, the farcical order of the morning was to move forward at precisely 10.30am across the same ground taken in the 4.30pm attack of the previous day! In effect, they had to retake the several hundred yards of open ground between the two lines of trenches that was exposed to fire from Turkish positions. Why were they not ordered forward in the pre-dawn when there was a chance of minimal casualties? The general order for the New Zealanders, which came through to Colonel Johnston at 8.30am, was to attack towards Krithia and the trenches covering it, in a repeat of the predictable battle plan of the previous days. This order was verbally passed on to battalion commanders at 10.10am, giving 20 minutes for commanders to return to their units, brief company commanders, and for men to prepare themselves and get into position. The Turks would have predicted this order. Just by observing the patterns of attack over the last few days, they would have known that another push was due some time during the morning. From their raised positions they would have been able to observe troop movements and build-ups. The telltale pre-attack naval and artillery barrage was in full swing but very few of the explosions were occurring along Turkish lines. A serious shortage of artillery ammunition for the British on Gallipoli meant that softening-up barrages failed to destroy targets or cause havoc in the Turkish lines. In many cases the Turks did not even move from battle lines during barrages. Inadequate pre-battle barrages unfortunately gave full warning
63 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story to the Turks of forthcoming engagements and lulled British commanders into thinking the task was made easier for the infantry. The front-line perimeter to be covered by the New Zealanders was from Krithia Nullah on the right to the Gully Ravine on the left, a width of about 1200 yards. Inside this perimeter the Canterbury Infantry Battalion covered the right between Krithia Nullah and Fir Tree Wood, a distance of about 400 yards. Auckland Infantry Battalion covered the centre, including Fir Tree Wood, and Wellington Infantry Battalion covered the left to Gully Ravine, a total of about 800 yards. The Australians covered the perimeter to the New Zealanders’ right, immediately over Krithia Nullah. At 10.30am the whole line moved forward, only to come instantly under lethal machine-gun fire. Men dropped right down the line. Canterbury attacked in two lines – 12th Nelson Company (right) and 2nd South Canterbury Company (left) in the front-line, and 1st Canterbury Company (right) and 13th North Canterbury and Westland Company (left) in the reserve line. The advance trench-line was held by the ‘Dubsters’, an amalgamation of the depleted Royal Dublin Fusiliers and Royal Munster Fusiliers Battalions. Both units had suffered heavily in the SS River Clyde landing at V Beach. The attack made slow progress with survivors of two platoons of Nelson Company moving beyond the Dubsters’ line by about 200 yards before halting in a small depression, unable to move forward or return. Much of the forward movement had been under cover in Krithia Nullah on their right flank. The Canterbury reserve line moved up to the rear of the original forward line and dug in. During the attack Lieutenant Forsythe was killed, and Lieutenants Burnard1 and Maurice2 were wounded, both dying a couple of days later. Captain Gresson, later Sir Kenneth Gresson, President, New Zealand Court of Appeal, was also wounded. In a letter home, Lieutenant Shepherd wrote: “Poor Eric [Burnard] got his commission on Friday, much to the delight of himself, and myself, and on Saturday he was killed, or rather died from his wounds. He was carried down to the beach by some men, including Wyville Rutherford,3 who told me about him. He was wounded in the back and stomach and died from the latter. He was very brave about it and was conscious right up to when Wyville left. He died before going on to the ship. I went down this morning and saw where he is buried. His name is on the cross.” Sergeant Mac Vincent4 later recalled, in The Auckland Star on 17 October 1964, his mental battle with a Turkish machine-gunner: “Our path was like a golf fairway. Someone, whom I didn’t hear, must have told us to charge but not to any actual objective. ‘It’ll be your death, sarge,’ said a Dubster, and his Irish blood getting the WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU New Zealand Infantry in reserve trenches at Cape Helles, 8 May.
1 Lieut. 6/1085 Eric Mountjoy Burnard 3 L-Sgt 6/718 Wyville Thomas Leonard Rutherford 2 Lieut. 6/410 Francis Dennison Maurice 4 Sgt 6/173 Henry McDonald (Mac) Vincent 64 Daisy Patch WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU New Zealand Infantry await the order better of him, he scrambled out of the trench with me. I fell over him as he to move forward at Cape Helles, 8 May. pitched forwards, dead or wounded. The air seemed to be vibrating. My rifle went flying. I ran back to pick it up. Passing under my armpit, a bullet had cut the swivel holding the sling. As I grabbed the rifle, a bullet plucked at my cap. I felt the zip of another as it gashed the tip of my shoulder strap. Two thudded through tins of meat in each of my side pockets. I heard myself screaming, ‘My bully beef!’ The stream of machine-gun bullets moved to my left. I ran forward for about 15 yards and flung myself down. Sure enough, the gunner, tapping the gun handle, had swung the gun to my right. I made another dash and went down again. The bullets hosed the left. The gunner and I had quite a battle of wits before I got to the shelter of the [abandoned] Turkish trench.” Lieutenant Morgan, Auckland Infantry, killed in action while leading Malone remarked in his diary: “I came through safely but had some four charge across the Daisy Patch, 8 May. very narrow shaves. A shrapnel shell burst in front of me and several bullets rapped some timber close by my head on the right. I am somehow or other immune. I took Colonel Moore, Otago, along to show him the best way for two of his companies to advance. A bullet passed between our heads and went through the right lobe of his ear. I must be more careful though, as the loss of officers is getting very serious.” The Aucklanders moved up a winding creek bed just deep enough to give cover. At the end of this they still had to dash across 200 yards of open ground to reach the forward line. They did this in platoon rushes during which Lieutenant SGT Reid, Auckland Lieutenant Steadman and several men were killed. By the time they reached Infantry, killed in action while leading the forward British trench, men from the four Auckland companies were all charge across the Daisy Patch, 8 May. intermingled. Very few knew of the general order to move on to Achi Baba. Immediately to their front the ground sloped away slightly towards a field of beautiful wild flowers, named the Daisy Patch (now a generic name for all ground gained by New Zealanders and Australians at Helles on 8 May). This field extended to the left and right into the Canterbury and Wellington sectors. Beyond, the ground gradually rose to a scrub-covered crest-line in the middle distance, backed by Achi Baba. To their right was Fir Tree Wood. A senior Auckland officer came along. “Well, boys, the orders are to go ahead, and we have got to carry them out.” The British regulars who dug the forward trench-line the previous evening exclaimed, “What! You’re going to cross the Daisy Patch – God help you!” But their comments would not have been heard by the British command now far to the rear. On a signal the first wave of Aucklanders rose over the parapet and ran down the slope. Instantly, Turkish machine-gun and rifle fire from the stunted pines to the right cut into the ranks, and artillery to the rear of
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Achi Baba estimated the range perfectly and dropped shrapnel on them. Most men went down, with only a few making it to the small knoll on the far side. Then the second wave jumped the parapet, and every man was cut down by the deadly fire. The third wave suffered a similar fate. The men who were not hit pinned themselves to the ground. They tried dashing a few yards then throwing themselves down again, crawling a few feet at a time using prone bodies as cover from the hail of bullets. Many wounded men were re-hit and suffered multiple wounds. The men who did make it to the far side managed to clear the low scrub of Turks and take some pressure off the men exposed in the open. The Daisy Patch had become a killing field. The cries and yells of the wounded could be heard above the noise of the gunfire. The Auckland Infantry Battalion officers bravely led the charge across the Daisy Patch from the front, but nearly all were shot down. Officers killed here were Lieutenants Carpenter, Morgan, Reid and Screaton. Lieutenant Morgan was one of those who managed to get back to the trenches safely, but, on peering out, saw some wounded still under fire in the Daisy Patch. At his own risk he went out and brought one man in who had been shot in the thigh, and then started out again for an Auckland officer, whom he had passed when bringing the wounded man in. Unfortunately a sniper stopped him with a bullet through the head. Officers wounded were Major Dawson, Captain McDonald, and Lieutenants Macfarlane1 and West2 who both led the first wave, and Lieutenants Fletcher, Weir3 and Westmacott4 (promoted on the day). Captain Craig,5 Medical Officer of the Auckland Infantry Battalion, did excellent work in the safety of the forward trench, but next to nothing could be done for the men lying out under the sun in the Daisy Patch. Captain Craig, with the help of Private Stacey,6 very bravely crawled forward tending to the men as best as they could. Many brave men tried to rescue wounded comrades: Private Heald was killed in an attempt to bring in Lieutenant Macfarlane; Corporal Cowan7 rescued Lance-Corporal Campbell;8 Sergeant-Major Leech9 with Private Savory10 rescued a few; Private Dalziel11 with Private Donaldson12 and Captain Craig brought in another, but Dalziel was wounded and Craig was hit in the thigh. Stacey helped to get Craig into the trench. Majors Harrowell13 and Sinel and Captain Bartlett, with about 200 Aucklanders now in the advanced position beyond the Daisy Patch, managed to organise firing lines. The enfilading fire from the pines had now slackened because the Canterbury Infantry Battalion had outflanked the Turks on the far side of Fir Tree Wood and forced them to fall back. The attack continued to within 400 yards of the crest-line and the Turkish trench before the men halted from exhaustion and disorganisation. During the early afternoon the 4th Otago and 8th Southland Companies of the Otago Infantry Battalion moved forward to support the Aucklanders. To the left of the New Zealand perimeter lay the Wellington Infantry Battalion with the 7th Wellington West Coast Company on the right, the 9th Hawke’s Bay Company in the middle and the 11th Taranaki Company to the left. The three companies spanned about 600 yards with the 7th Company in contact with the Aucklanders’ left. Battalion Headquarters was established in a stone hut at the junction of the presently occupied reserve trench and Gully Ravine. At 10.30am the three companies moved forward, allowing five paces between each man in line and 50 paces between successive lines. As with the other New Zealand sectors, they soon came under intensive long-range machine-gun fire and shrapnel which caused some casualties. But the men kept moving forward holding their lines. The battalion soon reached the advance trench-line and continued on through it. The left sector 11th Taranaki Company now received a vicious machine-gun crossfire from high ground situated on the far side of Gully Ravine. To avoid casualties the men of this company lay down, and their advance was brought to a standstill. This caused the left of the centre sector 9th Hawke’s Bay Company to falter and bend, and eventually come to a halt as well. The right sector 7th Wellington West Coast Company made good progress until the front platoons struck the slightly sloping Daisy Patch adjacent to the Aucklanders and started taking casualties. Two sections of the leading platoon under Sergeant-Major Woodhead14 managed to reach a knoll amongst stunted fir trees on the far side, about 400 yards beyond the advance trench-line, and decided to dig in. The company commander, Major Cunningham, directed Lieutenants Menteath and McKinnon15 to get as many men as possible across the Daisy Patch to join Woodhead. Then Cunningham led by example and started
1 Lieut. 12/6 James Blyth Macfarlane 6 Pte 12/178 Donald Edward Stacey 11 Pte 12/77 Ronald James Dalziel 2 Lieut. 12/9 Francis Leveson-Gower West 7 Cpl 12/330 John James Cowan 12 Pte 12/499 Lawrence Topping Donaldson 3 Lieut. 12/39 Norman William McDonald Weir 8 L-Cpl 12/28 Colin Mitchell Campbell 13 Maj. 12/907 Edwin Harrowell 4 Lieut. 12/282 Rupert Walter Westmacott 9 Sgt-Maj. 12/1155 John Dunston Lawlor Leech 14 Sgt.-Maj. 10/1118 Beaumont Woodhead 5 Capt. 12/360 George Craig 10 Pte 12/919 Charles Savory 15 Lieut. 10/135 Hugh Edgar McKinnon 66 Daisy Patch WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU Scattered bodies and equipment after the disastrous advance of the New Zealanders at the Daisy Patch, 8 May. digging in. Helping Cunningham dig was Sergeant Rule,1 who received a bullet wound to the head and later died in Egypt. Menteath was badly wounded while crossing the Daisy Patch. With the help of one of his men, he started to crawl back to safety, but he was struck by a second bullet which killed him. A little later McKinnon was knocked unconscious with a severe bullet wound to the head. Most of the casualties amongst the Wellingtons were confined to two leading platoons of the 7th Wellington West Coast Company. The Wellington’s Lieutenant Carpenter, Auckland 2 Infantry, killed in action while leading Captain Frandi was killed and Lieutenant Gray wounded. He died the next charge across the Daisy Patch, 8 May. day. The Wellington and Canterbury Infantry Battalions suffered significantly fewer casualties than the Auckland Infantry Battalion because stunted fir or pine trees provided them extra cover from machine-gun fire coming from the direction of Achi Baba. All fighting and forward movement in the New Zealand perimeter ceased by about 1.30pm. In all three New Zealand battalions, men pinned down in exposed positions decided to lie still and wait for darkness before moving. Captain Frandi, Wellington Infantry, Progress was no better for the Australians to the right of Krithia Nullah, as killed in action at the Daisy Patch, 8 May. they too took heavy casualties. Had the day’s attack been at a more unpredictable time than mid-morning, such as a night attack across flat ground, or had the artillery softening-up been more effective or not attempted at all, objectives might have been taken with far less loss of life. The furthest points reached during the day may have been taken without casualties by the men walking out under the cover of darkness the previous night and digging in. Had the attack started from the advance position during the night, the outcome may have been vastly different, as New Zealand and Australian forces had trained in night operations while in Lieutenant Forsythe, Canterbury Infantry, killed in action at the Egypt. Daisy Patch, 8 May. The Turks must be credited with anticipation of the attack and for their constant machine-gun and rifle fire from well-camouflaged positions. Due to the invisible Turkish positions the New Zealanders could not employ supporting machine-gun fire. It almost seems that British commanding officers on Gallipoli took pleasure in attacking during the reassuring and familiar daylight hours. So ordinary was the British battle plan, that the Turks had predicted it days before.
Lieutenant Menteath, Wellington 1 Sgt. 10/502 Frank Jennings Rule Infantry, killed in action at the Daisy 2 Lieut. 10/357 James Hawthorne Gray Patch, 8 May.
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As in France, high body counts seemed acceptable and necessary. Anything outside the ordinary was unthinkable, and against the rules of gentlemanly warfare! Criticism should be levelled at Sir Ian Hamilton and General Hunter-Weston and their staff for discounting a night attack and for a total lack of reconnaissance and innovative planning. But Sir Ian Hamilton and Hunter-Weston were not finished for the day; they wanted one more attack, one more rout. Orders were passed forward at 4.30pm for a full frontal attack with fixed bayonets starting at 5.30pm. Initially, for some reason known only by Sir Ian Hamilton and Hunter-Weston, only the New Zealanders were to advance. It is difficult to understand what was to be achieved other than more casualties. The troops in the forward positions knew nothing could be gained until the enemy machine-guns were silenced. In the Wellington sector the 17th Ruahine Company, which had been in reserve all day, was immediately ordered forward to reinforce the 7th Wellington West Coast Company. When the first orders to advance were passed to the battalion commanders, Lieutenant-Colonel Malone protested strongly to Colonel Johnston. Malone pointed out that different sectors of the New Zealand front were scattered and that a frontal push would further isolate the sectors. Sir Ian Hamilton’s answer was to extend the order to include all units along the whole front from coast to coast. This new order was rushed forward before 5pm. The rest of the Otago Infantry Battalion, 10th North Otago and 14th South Otago Companies, came forward from the reserve trenches to assist the Aucklanders in the attack. In addition, many of the newly arrived 3rd Reinforcement draft of the New Zealand Infantry Brigade, under command of Captain Colquhoun,1 took part. They had arrived at Helles during the early morning and joined their respective units during the day’s fighting. The remainder joined in the late afternoon for the evening attack. The 2nd Australian Brigade, which had suffered much the same fate as the New Zealanders earlier in the day, received orders at 4.55pm to join the advance. Again the Turkish positions received a naval and artillery bombardment. Although the bombardment looked effective with lots of explosions all along the crest-line and on the lower slopes of Achi Baba, when the attack began at 5.30pm the Turkish machine-guns were just as furious as they were during the earlier attack. Soon there were more New Zealand casualties all along the line. The front moved forward a few hundred yards in some places but gained no ground in others. Because pockets of troops were in isolated positions along the front-line, not all the men received the order to advance. So when the advance came, some sections of the line moved forward 100 yards or more while others stayed where they were. The advanced sections could achieve nothing so they fell back after darkness. Among the Aucklanders, Major Sinel, Sergeant Gasparich,2 Privates McCready,3 Frank McKenzie,4 John MacKenzie,5 Melville,6 Tilsley,7 Tribe8 and some 30 others made it to just below the crest-line and the Turkish front trench. Because of their isolation they dug in and stayed low until darkness before falling back, to the protests of Sinel who finally agreed to fall back. The Auckland Infantry war diary entry for the action is subdued: “Orders received that there would be a general advance at 5.30pm. Bayonets were fixed and punctually at 5.30pm the battalion was ordered to charge. Lieutenant-Colonel Plugge leading the battalion, which was exposed to heavy machine-gun and rifle fire and casualties were consequently heavy. … The battalion was unable to hold the ground gained and had to return to the trenches.” Auckland officers wounded during the evening rush were Major Harrowell and Captain Bartlett. During the day, only two Auckland officers escaped becoming casualties. For the Otagos, Lieutenant Duthie9 was severely wounded, and died a few days later. A section of Wellington’s 17th Ruahine Company managed to get well forward up a branch of the Krithia Nullah under the command of Captain Short.10 However, finding themselves completely isolated and fearing being cut off, they retired after darkness. With over 400 casualties the Auckland Infantry Battalion was in tatters. They now had only 268 fit men. Under command of Major Sinel they fell back well to the rear where Major Young was placed in command of the Battalion. The front-line vacuum left by the Auckland Infantry Battalion was conveniently filled by the Otago Infantry Battalion. Fortunately for the Aucklanders, their share of the 3rd Reinforcements increased their number to 468, but that was still only about half their original strength.
1 Capt. 8/1174 Duncan Colquhoun 5 Pte 12/160 John MacKenzie 8 Pte 12/878 Leslie Tribe 2 Sgt. 12/553 Joseph George Gasparich 6 Pte 12/965 Cecil Balfour Melville 9 Lieut. 8/162 Robert Leiper Martin Duthie 3 Pte 12/185 Alfred John McCready 7 Pte 12/472 Robert Tilsley 10 Capt. 10/146 John Lawrence Short 4 Pte 12/190 Frank Ezekiel McKenzie
68 Daisy Patch AUTHOR’S COLLECTION The view from a front-line trench at Cape Helles, showing low scrub with the high ground of Achi Baba in the distance.
The whole brigade suffered over 835 casualties on the day, with 170 killed. More were to die later from their wounds. Lieutenant-Colonel Malone was vehement about the day’s events. In a letter to Major Hart dated 20 June he declared: “By a night advance I am quite satisfied we could have gained the same ground if not more, with probably no loss at all! Such is the scheme of war as preached by people who are supposed to know better. ‘C’est magnifique, mais ce n’est pas le guerre.’ That is my criticism of this war in these parts. I am quite satisfied that the New Zealand officer has absolutely nothing to learn from the imported man and that active service has taught the latter nothing.” The imported man Malone refers to is probably either Godley or Johnston. During the night at Helles it was obvious there were serious weaknesses in the New Zealand lines, the result of severe casualties, inevitable disorganisation and chaos due to the darkness hampering readjustment. The main objective for the New Zealanders during the night was the collection of all their wounded and dead. Most of the dead were buried in the field by burial parties, later to be remembered on the Twelve Tree Copse Memorial at Helles. Many wounded spent the night where they had fallen. The night was wet and, as most of the men had ditched their packs before the advance, nobody in the trenches had greatcoats. The morning of 9 May dawned fine over Gallipoli. The day at Helles was spent improving the trenches and positioning snipers to put pressure back on the Turks. Throughout the day food and water were scarce, but the men dug shallow wells in or near their trenches as the water table was near the surface, and rations came up the following night. Although no attack came from the Turks, New Zealand still had six men killed at Helles on 9 May. Over the next few days, many of the wounded from the Daisy Patch battle died either at Helles, or at sea. Monday, 10 May, was another day spent in the forward trenches at Helles, and still no Turkish attack came. Sergeant Mac Vincent of the Canterburys later recalled taking a party of recently arrived 3rd Reinforcement men back into open ground under darkness to bury dead: “I was told to take a party of them out to bury dead in the open behind our [forward] trenches. A horrible job for jittery men for the first time under fire. Bullets, breaking the sound barrier, cracked as they passed. As the common grave was being dug, I pulled off equipment from the bodies and groped for identity discs. When it came for burial, the newcomers shrank from handling the bodies. It was no use pulling my lowly rank. I got my arms round a body and began to haul. Shamed, the others joined in. They had grabbed their shovels again when I said, ‘Their mothers might like to know they had a bit of a prayer.’ All stiffened to attention, I ran through the Lord’s Prayer. All I could remember of the burial service was ‘Dust to dust, ashes to ashes.’ Already marsh water had soaked over the bodies. The wet clay splashed as it was frantically shovelled in.” The New Zealand Infantry spent 11 May, a wet day, stuck in the forward trenches where sniping was almost the only activity. Only one man, Company Quartermaster-Sergeant York, was killed on the day. The New Zealand Infantry Brigade was relieved of its positions during the night of 11-12 May by the
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127th Manchester Brigade of the 42nd Division. The relief was a slow process. As each company was relieved it made its own way back to Stone Bridge, the original bivouac on Helles. The night was very wet and dark, and each company had trouble locating Stone Bridge. After four days at the front and having to carry packs and wet greatcoats, the men were exhausted on arrival. The New Zealand Infantry Brigade was now officially in reserve and was not called upon to do any more fighting at Helles. The New Zealanders spent 12 May catching up on camp and personal activities, reorganisation, swimming at nearby beaches and refitting. It was the first of three such days. The surroundings of the bivouac were pleasant with numerous shady olive trees and carpets of wild flowers. No New Zealanders were killed on the day, but men were still being wounded, mostly by the big guns from the Asiatic coast beyond the Dardanelles. The New Zealanders at last had a chance to ‘lick their wounds’ and slowly piece together the events of the previous four days. Bitterness was festering amongst the men over the ability of their commanders, especially the Imperial officers. They believed the British officers were fighting a ‘map’ war, not taking into account the unique conditions and terrain of Gallipoli, and grossly underestimating the ability of the enemy; whereas the Turks were fighting a sophisticated war with modern weapons and the expertise of German officers. The British officers were unbending – an order was an order, even after repeated failures. It was always thrown in the Anzacs’ faces that the ‘regular’ British soldier would have
WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU succeeded under the same circumstances. New Zealanders manning the forward trenches at Helles. The men, too, were mourning their lost comrades, confiding in their secret diaries since families were so far away on the other side of the world. It was probably the furthest distance soldiers had travelled to fight in the First World War. Men were suddenly faced with the reality of modern combat – this was not to be another Anglo-Boer War. They realised they wouldn’t be going home soon, but there would be other attacks, other routs, and even death. But at least for the present they could relax in a little comfort in this horrible war. While still resting on 13 May, Private James Carr was killed by enemy artillery fire. From 15 May the New Zealanders at Helles were employed in road and track making, landing supplies on W Beach at the tip of the peninsula, and other fatigues. Their nights were often disturbed by Turkish shells, which killed Corporal Bradley on 17 May. The New Zealand Infantry Brigade would sit it out for a few more days at Helles before being recalled to Anzac.
While the New Zealand Infantry was away from Anzac, the defence of the New Zealand sector at Anzac fell to the 2nd Naval Brigade and eight machine-guns under command of Captain Wallingford. General Godley was concerned about the number of men being shot by Turkish snipers, so during 5 May he ordered a search for available men on the transports anchored off Anzac which resulted in 180 men coming ashore in the evening under Lieutenant Hardie.1 All were placed under the command of Captain Wallingford so that he could establish a specialist sniper force. Wallingford paraded and interviewed the men and after an hour had selected 50 best shots. The remainder would still remain with the new unit, some to be used as observers. Out of the 50 best shots, 25 were selected as marksmen. These were men who were at home with firearms, having handled firearms as civilians in New
1 Lieut. 10/1171 Robert Davies Hardie
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Zealand, as rabbit shooters, deerstalkers or marksmen in musketry schools. Wallingford divided his new sniper force into two watches and placed them strategically throughout the Anzac sector. Headquarters were able to tell him where casualties occurred most frequently, and Wallingford soon determined where the Turkish snipers were operating from and placed his teams accordingly. His theory was that rather than snipe at Turkish soldiers, it was better to shoot the Turkish crack snipers, taking pressure off Anzac troops going about their everyday tasks. Many of the New Zealand snipers adapted quickly to their new task, and Lieutenant Screaton, Auckland Infantry, killed in action while leading some were quite outstanding. charge across the Daisy Patch, 8 May. Wallingford considered newly promoted Sergeant Fish to be one of the best. He later wrote: “I cannot pass over this period without saying something about Sergeant Fish of the Auckland Regiment. He was a private on landing among the 180 but I had known him on the boat coming out as somewhat of a socialist but a good fellow. He was made Sergeant of the snipers and personal scout to myself. We had many a good bit of sport together when I found him an excellent spotter and a first rate shot himself.” Fish, with the lower rank of private, later died of wounds in France on 1 February 1918.
Lieutenant Burnard, Canterbury Early in May the New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade in Egypt heard that Infantry, wounded in action at the Daisy Patch, 8 May. He died two days later they were to go to Gallipoli as infantry, leaving their horses behind. Three- at Cape Helles. quarters of them were to go, leaving the rest behind to tend to the horses. On 8 May, the Brigade (excluding the Otago Mounted Rifles), comprised of 1482 men, left Zeitoun camp at 7pm, then left Cairo at 11.15pm by train, arriving at Alexandria at 4.45am the following morning. They embarked aboard TS Grantully Castle in Alexandria, leaving port at 6pm, 9 May, with the 3rd Regiment Australian Light Horse aboard the same ship. The Brigade consisted of Auckland, Wellington and Canterbury Mounted Rifles, each with 25 officers and 453 other ranks; Headquarters, with 7 officers and 17 other ranks; and Signal Troop, with 1 officer and 23 other ranks. Lieutenant Maurice, Canterbury Small detachments from each mounted regiment, totalling 3 officers and Infantry, wounded in action at the Daisy 90 other ranks, embarked aboard the TS Kingstonian with 7 horses. The Patch, 8 May. He died at sea two Auckland detachment included Lieutenant Cornelius James (enlisted using days later. a false name, actually Lieutenant James Cornelius Nicholas1), Sergeant Mahood2 and 29 troopers. Mahood had lied about his age on enlistment, declaring he was 36 years old when he was actually 53. This probably made him the oldest ‘other ranks’ on Anzac. Previously he served in the Basuto Wars and later in the Anglo-Boer War with the New Zealand Contingents. On Gallipoli he would be severely wounded in the leg and invalided home. Also aboard TS Kingstonian were Mounted Field Ambulance, with 7 officers and 124 other ranks (72 horses); Field Troop Engineers, with 3 officers and Lieutenant Steadman, Auckland 74 other ranks (36 horses); and Brigade Ammunition Column, with 3 officers Infantry, killed in action at the Daisy Patch, 8 May. and 97 other ranks (76 horses). The No. 3 Company Divisional Train, with 3 officers and 72 other ranks (86 horses), sailed aboard TSMelville . For the New Zealand Mounteds the war might not have existed; they were experiencing the pleasures of Mediterranean sailing on calm seas under a clear sky. But life on TS Grantully Castle wasn’t luxury. Sergeant Wilder3 of the Wellington Mounted Rifles wrote in his diary: “We must have about 2000 men on board so we are packed fairly tight. Men sleeping everywhere. Hardly room to move at night. It’s nearly impossible to go along the deck. Tas, White, Murray and myself have a good 3rd class cabin. Plenty of room and good Lieutenant Duthie, Otago Infantry, bunks. If it were not for bugs we’d be very comfortable.” wounded in action at the Daisy Patch, The TS Grantully Castle arrived off the entrance to the Dardanelles at 8 May. He died at Cape Helles, 12 May. 5.30am, 12 May, and spent a wet misty morning at anchor in front of Cape Helles. At 11.30am they sailed north, arriving off Anzac Cove at 12.30pm. 1 Lieut. 13/278 James Cornelius Nicholas 2 Sgt 13/408 William Edward Mahood At 4pm they transferred to the torpedo boat destroyer HMS Colne and 3 Sgt 11/654 John Walcot Wilder 71 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
motored towards Anzac. Once on shore the New Zealand Mounteds made their way to Reserve Gully, north of Plugge’s Plateau, to bivouac. Trooper Taylor1 of the Aucklanders was the brigade’s first Gallipoli casualty, being wounded in the arm by a chance bullet while landing. On 13 May the New Zealand Mounteds were thrust into trenches on Walker’s Ridge and Russell’s Top to relieve the Naval Brigade. By 3pm the Wellington Mounteds were in position – four troops in the firing line, four troops in support, and one squadron in reserve. The troopers worked all the remaining
WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU daylight hours and all through the Loaded and ready to fire. New Zealand Maxim machine-gunner and observer in a well protected gun emplacement. night improving the trenches to the high standards they trained to in Egypt. Their war diary stated: “The stench in the trenches was very bad owing to the number of dead men lying unburied just outside the trenches. Best shots in [the] regiment were selected as snipers and posted in suitable positions to watch for enemy snipers.” It didn’t take the Mounteds long to appreciate the need for sharpshooters to counter Turkish sniper activity. And, of course, the New Zealand Mounteds were brimming with experienced riflemen who had hunted game at home or participated in shooting competitions while with local volunteer units. Lieutenant Gray, Wellington Infantry, wounded in action at the The Auckland Mounteds were also positioned on Russell’s Top overlooking Daisy Patch, 8 May. He died at sea the Nek, but to the left of the Wellington Mounteds. The Canterbury the following day. Mounteds were responsible for protecting the Walker’s Ridge line from the plateau to the sea, including No. 1 and No. 2 Outposts. Trooper Finlayson2 (Auckland Mounted Rifles) of Northland, one of four brothers who served in the war, kept a topical diary. Finlayson, excited about being on Gallipoli, wrote on 13 May: “Here we are in our first trench and the Turks are only a couple of hundred yards away. The bullets are singing good oh! just over our heads and occasionally they sling dirt into our trenches but we are all as happy as Larry. Queer isn’t it, I joined the Army on August Trooper WH Hay, Canterbury Mounted 13th, we reached Wellington on October 13th, left Hobart November 13th, Rifles, killed in action 14 May, we belong to the 13th Company and here we are in our first trench on 13th had the dubious distinction of being the first New Zealand Mounted of May.” Rifleman to be killed on Gallipoli. The TS Kingstonian arrived off Anzac and most of the men came ashore during the evening. Some men stayed aboard with the horses, which were not landed. At Anzac on 14 May, the New Zealand Mounted Rifles continued to improve their positions. They were told they were to go into the firing lines for 24 hours, followed by 24 hours off for personal time including swimming, followed by 24 hours fatigue before going back into the firing lines. During the morning, under cover of thick fog, members of the Auckland Mounteds holding the left trenches on Russell’s Top managed to bury some Lieutenant HR Cowan, Wellington Infantry, wounded in action at Cape New Zealand dead who were just outside their trench-lines. Helles. He died at sea 15 May. The Mounteds suffered their first death on Gallipoli; Trooper Hay of the Canterburys was killed while burying Australians who had floated ashore near 1 Tpr 13/239 James Taylor 2 No. 2 Outpost after being killed during the landings on 25 April. Others on Tpr 13/184 Murdoch Finlayson 3 3 Sgt 13/70 Arthur Charles Hinman Russell’s Top were wounded: Sergeant Hinman in the nose and cheek, and
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Trooper Millar1 shot through the leg whilst scouting beyond the lines at night. This was the start of a steady stream of wounded and killed for the Mounteds until their evacuation in December. From midnight until 3am on 15 May, the Turks kept up a terrific fire with rifles and machine-guns on forward positions. And during the following night the Turks kept up a heavy fire from their left flank. This new activity at Anzac created anxiety amongst the New Zealanders and Australians that a massive Turkish attack might be forthcoming while the New Zealand Infantry Brigade was still at Helles. During 15 May, the New Zealand Field Artillery destroyed a sandbag gun revetment the Turks were constructing on Razor Ridge, which would have rendered movement unpleasant in Monash Gully if completed. Major-General Sir William Throsby Bridges, Commanding Officer of the Australian Imperial Force and 1st Australian Division, was mortally wounded near Steele’s Post by a bullet through the thigh. He died at sea on 18 May. During the night of 15-16 May, reconnoitring patrols were sent out north from No. 1 and No. 2 Outposts at Anzac. They returned safely but had little to report beyond that their movements were restricted owing to a number of Turkish pickets in the area. The Turkish positions were noted so as to avoid them on future patrols. Trooper Finlayson described burying the dead in no-man’s-land: “Some of our boys crept out at daylight this morning and buried four Turks and a NZ boy, but they were seen by snipers and had to return to the trenches, others are going out in the morning and hope to cover a few more up” – a hazardous practice at any time of the day. Finlayson also wrote of dugout life: “We were rationed with tobacco just now and both Sandy2 and myself were getting a bit short. We are living tip top and the sea air gives us rather a keen appetite. We had a decent stew this morning made by yours truly, which consisted of bully beef, a little bacon, some hard biscuits, a few spuds and a little water. The four of us enjoyed it very much I can assure you.” Under darkness during the night of 16-17 May, another patrol of the New Zealand Mounteds reconnoitred for a future line of approach to Sari Bair Ridge. The patrol approached the ridge from the beach starting from between No. 1 and No. 2 Outposts and found a track leading towards the ridge, but it was so narrow in places that any body of troops would have to pass in single file. Already, after three weeks on Anzac, the build-up of dead and rotting bodies between the front-lines was starting to cause consternation in the front trenches. Trooper Finlayson describes the unpleasantness of being so close to the bodies: “There are hundreds of dead lying in front of our trenches and we are unable to reach them to bury them. Most of them were killed on the first of May [actually the action on Dead Man’s Ridge on the night of 2 May] so you can imagine the awful stench we have to put up with. Dozens of the poor fellows are only half a chain away and even closer than that. One trench I was in had a leg with a puttee on sticking out of the side of it, the rest of his body was covered with a foot of loose earth. It is a cruel sight one sees when he looks over the front of his trench, poor boys lying dead in every conceivable attitude with their packs on their backs and rifles by their sides, in some cases grasped in their hands, broken rifles and bent bayonets, packs torn to shreds by machine-guns. It is simply awful and can never be imagined by one who has never looked on such a sad sight.” Trooper Finlayson describes trench life: “It is marvellous how well one can sleep with bullets hailing all around him, as well as slinging dirt off the top of the trench every time they strike which is very often. I am just longing for a bath, have not even washed my fingers since we came here. There are a few casualties every day here but none of our boys have been hit so far, bar J Taylor who was shot in the arm when we were landing.” On 17 May, following a report that one German U-Boat was now operating in the Aegean Sea, the warships off Helles were reduced from seven to four and those off Anzac from four to two, and the majority of large transports anchored off the peninsula were ordered to Mudros Harbour. No more large transports were allowed to proceed north of Lemnos; future supplies and troops would have to transfer from large transports at Mudros and proceed to the peninsula aboard smaller ferry steamers that ran each night to Helles and Anzac. Another problem caused by the submarine’s presence was the location of General Headquarters which up to now had been located aboard the TS Arcadian anchored close to W Beach with direct cable communication to shore. Under orders from the Royal Navy, TS Arcadian now moved to shelter in Kephalo harbour at Imbros, some 18 miles from Anzac and 15 from Helles. Cables were laid by cable ship the next day to connect the TS Arcadian with both beachheads. With the help of a destroyer placed on permanent disposal, the Commander-in- Chief himself could reach either front in a little more than half an hour. Later, on 30 May, General Headquarters was moved from TS Arcadian to shore, releasing the ship for transport duties. Tuesday, 18 May, proved just another day in the trenches for most New Zealanders at Anzac. Trooper
1 Tpr 13/406 Robert John Hunter Millar 2 Tpr 13/205 Alexander Duncan (Sandy) McKay
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Captain Bluck (top) and Staff Sergeant-Major Marr, both of the Auckland Mounted Rifles, were killed by sniper fire on Walker’s Ridge, 18 May. They share the same grave, shown at right.
Finlayson described the drudgery of trench work: “Am fairly tired after another night in the front trenches. Had to put in two hours sapping a trench and it was a most unenviable job, dead men on both sides of the sap, and one body, a Turk, was so close that we were throwing the dirt out of the sap onto him. Then the man who was digging had three others with loaded rifles standing over him to guard him from sniping Turks. We hope to have a good night’s sleep tonight and a wash and a swim tomorrow.” Captain Bluck and Sergeant-Major Marr, both of the Auckland Mounted Rifles, were killed by sniper fire during late morning on Walker’s Ridge while they were making a personal reconnaissance of an enemy position. Friends buried them side-by-side where they fell, on the slopes of the hill overlooking the sea. The two bodies were blown from their graves by artillery shellfire on 23 June. Trooper Stevens wrote in his book Maungatapere: A history and reminiscence: “We had a daylight observation post down on the left, but it was not occupied this day because it was thought there were Turks down there in the scrub. Captain Bluck and Sergeant-Major Marr went down to investigate and both were killed. Blank curiosity led Victor Muldrock1 and I down there about midday, but after a couple of bullets cracked uncomfortably close to our ears we crawled back to our own trench.” By 18 May the Anzac perimeter was divided into four distinct sections, each with its own headquarters and commanding officer: No. 1 (or A) Section on the right with the 3rd Australian Brigade under Lieutenant- Colonel EG Sinclair-MacLagan; No. 2 (or B) Section on the right central with the 1st Australian Brigade under Lieutenant-Colonel RH Owen; No. 3 (or C) Section on the left central under command of Colonel HG Chauvel, with the 4th Australian Brigade under Colonel J Monash and the 1st Australian Light Horse Brigade under Colonel HG Chauvel; No. 4 (or D) Section on the left with the New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade under Colonel AH Russell.2
1 Tpr 13/218 Victor Muldrock 2 Col. (later Brig.-Gen.) 11/257 Andrew Hamilton Russell
74 First blood for the Mounted Rifles Strong defence demolishes Turkish attack
t was clear that the Turks had recently been heavily reinforced at Anzac and that a big attack to push the British into the sea was imminent. I After the New Zealand Infantry Brigade left for Cape Helles on 5 May, the Royal Marine Light Infantry held Russell’s Top and other sectors vacated by the brigade. Most of the marines were considered by the Anzac troops to be poorly trained, inexperienced troops, utterly unsuited to the country and the style of fighting. Their front-line was hopelessly under-manned. The Turkish intelligence system was slow on the uptake, as it took some days for them to realise what was happening at Anzac. Their preparations for an attack were slow, and so the big push, which would have been effective if it had taken place soon after 5 May, finally came to fruition two weeks later. Probably unknown to the Turks, the New Zealand Mounteds had now replaced the marines, so the Turks would come up against a tenacious defence from tough and resolute colonials, rather than deliver an expected drubbing to the marines. The Turkish target was Russell’s Top and Walker’s Ridge. Russell’s Top was occupied by the Auckland Mounted Rifles: the 3rd Auckland Squadron under Major Schofield1 occupied the left, including a new sap that ran into no-man’s-land; to the right was the 4th Waikato Squadron, with another sap running into no-man’s- land; and the 11th North Auckland Squadron was in support immediately behind the front two squadrons. The Wellington Mounted Rifles was positioned further to the right. At about midnight of 18-19 May a thunderous fusillade, mainly machine-gun and rifle fire, came from the Turkish trenches opposite. Immediately everyone was called to stand-to-arms and the reserve men rushed into the front trenches and saps. This was the first taste of action for many of them. They waited throughout the fusillade for about three hours until 3.30am when the Turkish fire slackened almost to occasional sniping and then lapsed into an ominous silence. The New Zealanders knew this to be a sign of impending attack. Suddenly, with cries of “Allah, Allah, Allah!” thousands of Turks charged out of the dark across the Nek and over the short distance between the two lines of trenches, firing their rifles and throwing bombs as they attacked. The mounted men held their fire until the leading Turks were only 20 yards distant before the order for “Rapid fire!” was given. The troopers sprang to the parapets and poured a lethal fire into the attacking ranks. They had no hand-thrown bombs, only rifles and machine-guns. As the front Turks fell, others replaced them, diving to the ground to evade the deadly fire. The attacking Turks had not noticed an apparent weakness in the trench layout, a gap between the central and left saps. Had the Turks concentrated their rushes at that spot, they might have continued through to the New Zealanders’ rear, and overrun the whole position on Russell’s Top. A few New Zealanders began to fall, killed and wounded. Others had problems with rifle barrels overheating. The far left flank was in a more desperate situation as the Turks tried to out-flank the New Zealand position. Here Lieutenant Weir,2 Sergeant Thompson3 and Weir’s troop of 3rd Auckland Squadron resorted to bayonets to drive back three rushes. But the greatest defence was fought by the 4th Waikatos under command of Lieutenant Roberts,4 son of Colonel John Macintosh Roberts NZC, of New Zealand Wars fame. After the death on 18 May of Captain Bluck, Roberts had had only a few hours of daylight at the end of the previous day to familiarise himself with the position and make his dispositions. He quickly put Lieutenant Cornelius James with his Whakatane Troop into the newly dug front-line, knowing that this position would probably bear the greatest burden under an attack.
The rest of the 4th Waikatos occupied the old line further to the right Lieutenant Paine, of the New overlooking Monash Gully. Lieutenant Milliken’s5 Troop was held in reserve. Zealand Engineers, killed in action During the battle the Whakatane Troop, told by Roberts to “hold for 20 at Quinn’s Post, 19 May. minutes at all costs”, was virtually isolated due to a small gap between their 1 Maj. 13/636 Samuel Charles Schofield right and the old line making reinforcement and communication difficult. 2 Lieut. 13/428 Frederick James Weir Lieutenant James realised from the start of the battle that their trench was 3 Sgt 13/144 George Tinsley Thompson 4 Lieut. 13/182 John Macintosh Roberts totally unsuitable to defend – the trench was too narrow, too deep, had no 5 Lieut. 13/279 Morris James Milliken
75 A panaramic view across Russell’s Top. At left and centre are observers with binoculars and telescope. Men are moving freely but quickly.
fire step and men could not pass each other in it. He ordered his men to leave the trench and lie in front of it in an exposed position, from where they poured a deadly fire at point blank range. Turks fell around the isolated
pocket of Whakatane troopers, some only ten feet away. Within a few minutes MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU Lieutenant James was killed. Immediately Lieutenant Milliken and his men rushed to the aid of the Whakatane Troopers followed by two troops of the North Aucklanders 1 2 3 Lieutenant James Cornelius commanded by Lieutenants Finlayson and Logan, with Captain Mackesy Nicholas (enlisted as Cornelius in support. James), Auckland Mounted Rifles, killed in action, 19 May. The position held but took heavy casualties. The whole of Russell’s Top was covered by only two machine-guns at the time: the Wellington Mounted Rifles deployed one gun at the angle of the left sap and old line, and worked an exact and devastating fire through a wide arc; the other was worked by the Auckland Mounted Rifles to the right of the Waikatos. Its main range overlooked Monash Gully to the right, but it was limited to the front. The entire Turkish attack did not extend past Quinn’s Post, where the 4th Australian Brigade beat off the desperate onslaught. Indian mountain guns were soon able to shell enemy communication trenches to the rear of the Nek. With the first light of dawn on 19 May came some relief from the battle. Turks realised they were vulnerable and started to retreat to their lines. Other Lieutenant Logan2, Auckland Turks who had been lying prone on the ground now moved smartly to the Mounted Rifles, wounded in action rear. New Zealand snipers quickly took advantage of the chaos, including on Russell’s Top, 19 May. Died of wounds at sea, 22 May. Lieutenant-Colonel Mackesy, commander of the Auckland Mounted Rifles, who fired from an exposed position. The battle was over by 9am. 1 Lieut. 13/150 Alexander Cameron Monteith Finlayson The Auckland Mounted Rifles war diary described the events on the day: 2 Lieut. 13/155 Preston Logan “The 4th Squadron hold right and 3rd Squadron hold the left of section of 3 Capt. 13/145 Charles Reginald Ernest fire trenches. 11th are in support. At about 3.30am the enemy assault our Mackesy trenches, in superior force but are driven off at 4.30am by gallant counter- attacks by a troop of 4th commanded by Lieutenant C. James, and also by a troop of 11th Squadron commanded by Lieutenant P. Logan. The enemy leave the ground strewn with dead and wounded.” The New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade war diary gives more detail on what happened during the attack. “… Our men in the trenches towards the Nek opened fire at the flashes of the advancing Turks’ rifles and the enemy’s charge was checked on the dotted line [see map below]. There was just sufficient light to see and the support in the communication trench were sent out of the trench to prolong the line of No. 3 Sap and close up the gap between No. 3 and No. 2. A counter-attack then took place – the men in No. 3 getting out and charging with the supports who were on their right. This charge cleared No. 4 Sap and the enemy rapidly retreated into their trenches under cover of their machine-guns, leaving a great number of dead.” The men in the forward No. 4 Sap were almost isolated during the attack. “Our men in No. 4 Sap had a trying experience as the Turks came down both sides of them. The charge of the Turks on the left of No. 4 Sap was wiped out by the machine-gun on the corner of No. 4 and 5. A heavy fire was carried on by our men to the right of these trenches and as the light improved our machine-guns inflicted severe loss.” The New Zealand troopers did not lift their guard, fully expecting another attack, but it never came. In the four acres that contained the whole battle the defeated Turks left about 2000 dead. The Auckland Mounteds,
76 First blood for the Mounted Rifles the regiment that suffered the most by far, lost 23 men dead and about 27 wounded. Such was the spirit on Anzac, it is believed many unofficial reinforcements arrived at the top of the hill from the beach carrying rifles, including engineers, artillerymen, Indians and sailors. Trooper Finlayson, of the 11th North Auckland Company, describes the attack as a rout: “Our night’s rest was broken at midnight. Mr [Lieutenant] Logan came around our bivouacs and roused us all up. The Turks had attacked but they drew back again and came on just before daylight. My word we had it hot for three hours. They got up to half a chain off our front sap and we fairly mowed them down. They broke and scattered then, and a lot more were mown down by machine-guns. They left over two thousand on the field. … The Auckland Mounted Rifles were in the hottest part and did splendid work. Durham1 slightly wounded with a piece of broken bayonet and Mr Logan killed.” Lieutenant Logan actually died from his wounds at sea a few days later. “The 11th lost six or seven killed and several wounded. Do not expect much sleep tonight as another attack is likely.” Corporal Watson2 wrote home of his experience on the attack. (His letter was later published in the Waikato Times.) The fight finished mid-morning, but Watson implies that sporadic fighting continued until 5.30pm: “Attacked by Turks in large forces at 3am, and a terrific fight took place. The Turks advanced by hundreds, but they never reached our trenches. We had two machine-guns and 480 men of the Auckland Mounted Rifles. The rest of the Mounteds were held in reserve. The fight lasted until 5.30pm when the Turks drew off, leaving about 500 dead [on Russell’s Top alone] and wounded. … Willie Crickett was killed in this fight. He was killed by my right side, and the chap on my left was wounded. A bomb exploded four yards from us, killing Crickett and wounding the other chap, but I did not get a scratch.” Auckland’s 27 wounded: Lieutenants Logan (died of wounds) and Roberts (slightly wounded), Sergeants Douglas,3 Holden,4 Mackesy5 (slightly wounded), Nicol,6 Corporal Carter,7 Durham, Lance-Corporal Self,8 Troopers Cargill,9 Connolly,10 Crickett (died of wounds on day), Fox,11 Jackson12 (died from later wounds), James,13 Langdon,14 Luxton15 (again wounded on 30 May on Plugge’s Plateau), Mackessack,16 Marshall,17 McDonald,18 Palmer,19 Perkins,20 Schollum,21 Simpson22 (died of wounds 22 May), Stewart,23 Thomas Thompson24 and William Thompson.25 Trooper Stevens wrote of the piles of bodies, both New Zealand and Turkish, which covered no-man’s-land: “With a hook on the end of a stick we collected as many Turks as we could reach from our trenches. One we hauled in had lain less than a yard from our parapet and he hardly hit the bottom of our trench before he threw his hands up and pleaded for mercy. There was not a scratch on him and he was the cause of the only laugh we had on that day of sad and sordid events. He became a prisoner instead of having a rope put around his neck and dragged along the bottom of our trench to the huge trench grave we had dug for Turks.” The Wellington Mounted Rifles were told mid-afternoon to prepare for a counter-attack on the front Turkish trench across the Nek. Fortunately for the Wellingtons, the attack was halted in its initial stages immediately
This map, based on a map in the New Zealand Mounted Rifle Brigade war diary, shows the Turkish charge on Russell’s Top, Baby 700 hill 19 May. Improvements to the trench layout on Russell’s Top were continually made over N the following months. 1 L-Cpl 13/179 Donald Durham 2 Cpl 13/479 James Wallace Watson The Nek 3 f Sgt 13/323 John James Douglas 4 Clif Sgt 13/411 William Rose Holden Snipers Gully 5 Sgt 13/254 Henry Frederick Ernest Mackesy (Malone’s Gully) End of 6 Sgt 13/112 Charles Gordon Nicol Turkish Monash Gully 7 Cpl 13/310 William Rawdon Carter charge 8 L-Cpl 13/451 Richard Self 9 Tpr 13/543 George David Cargill f Sap No.4 10 CommunicationNo.3 trench Sap Tpr 13/36 Wilfred Connolly Clif 11 Tpr 13/336 James Steenson Fox No.2 Sap Cliff 12 Tpr 13/372 George Covell Jackson No.5 Sap 13 Tpr 13/370 Donald James 14 Tpr 13/522 Gilbert Langdon 15 Tpr 13/381 Leslie William Luxton 16 Tpr 13/409 James Trotter Gilzean Mackessack Gully 17 Tpr 13/558 Joseph Marshall Support trench 18 Tpr 13/105 Allan Farquhar McDonald 19 Tpr 13/528 William Palmer 20 Tpr 13/727 William John Perkins New Zealand trenches 2, 3 and 4 are unfinished saps 21 Tpr 13/737 Ernest Schollum 22 Tpr 13/442 Archibald Cranley Simpson Turkish trenches 23 Scale: 30 yards Tpr 13/234 Frank Stewart New Zealand machine-gun 24 Tpr 13/590 Thomas Ruddle Thompson 25 Tpr 13/589 William James Jones Thompson
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the strength of the Turkish defences were ascertained. The commanding officers of the New Zealand Mounteds had the initiative and foresight to avoid a certain blood bath, something that many British and perhaps a few Australian officers on Gallipoli would not have considered. The Wellington Mounted Rifles war diary for the day records: “At 3pm when all was quiet the GOC [General Officer Commanding] ordered 100 of the Wellington Mounted Rifles to counter-attack … on a Turkish trench 100 yards east of our trenches on Walker’s Ridge. Orders to attacking party
WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU were ‘to take trench, destroy any Turkish prisoners are blindfolded while under guard at machine-guns found there and then retire’. When attacking Colonel Russell’s Headquarters on Walker’s Ridge, May 1915. party started getting out of the trenches such a heavy fire was brought to bear on them that the OC [Officer Commanding] Brigade countermanded the order. There is little doubt that had the attack been carried out few, if any, men would have returned to our trenches.” It is difficult to believe that command would risk the lives of up to a 100 men just for the destruction of one or two machine-guns. There was never any intention of holding the captured trench. It would be a different story for the Australian Light Horse when they continued with an attack in exactly the same position and against probably the same number of enemy during the August Offensive. For them there would be no mercy. If the Turkish troop dispositions at the Nek were so well identified before the end of May, why was a suicidal attack on the same position even contemplated in August? A German aircraft passed over the Anzac sector during the day without being fired on. Consequently, officers commanding the four sections were ordered to be on the lookout for enemy aircraft and to direct the fire of at least a platoon on any aircraft seen. For sanitary reasons alone, the presence of several thousand Turkish corpses close to the front-line created a new and threatening problem on Anzac. General Birdwood proposed to General Headquarters during the evening that communication should be established with the Turks the following day to arrange a temporary cease-fire for the removal of dead and any wounded Turks. For the New Zealand Infantry Brigade at Helles, 19 May started with fatigues as usual. During the day they received orders from Anzac to return at once. The day’s attack on Russell’s Top prompted the Anzac Headquarters to urgently recall the infantry. The brigade, now reduced to about WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU An Australian soldier surveys a front-line trench on Russell’s 1700 fit men, was hurriedly embarked with all their gear Top which is lined with Turkish dead after their attack on 19 before midnight on TS Eddystone and on minesweepers, and May. proceeded up the coast under darkness.
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An Australian legend on Gallipoli came to an end on 19 May. John (Jack) Simpson Kirkpatrick,1 affectionately known as ‘the man and his donkey’, was mortally wounded in Shrapnel Gully, near the mouth of Monash Gully, by a Turkish sniper. He died shortly afterwards. Since his death, Kirkpatrick has become a part of the Anzac folklore, and although recommended twice for the Victoria Cross, he was never decorated for his courage. Kirkpatrick was born in South Shields, England, 6 July 1892. When he joined up in Australia he dropped the name Kirkpatrick and took on Simpson as his surname, perhaps because he was a deserter from the Merchant Marine with which he served for some time. Simpson landed on Gallipoli at 5am on the first day and immediately did excellent work as a stretcher-bearer, bringing wounded from the heights down to casualty clearing stations on the beach. During the first days on Anzac several donkeys were landed. Some of these ‘deserted’ and were seen grazing in the gullies. Simpson nabbed one of them to carry a heavy soldier to the beach and the team operated from that time forward as an independent unit. Because he was so busy, he did not report back to ambulance headquarters and for several days was technically listed as a deserter. But his commanding officer, seeing the value of his work, turned a blind eye and approved his actions. Simpson’s main trail when bringing down wounded was Shrapnel and Monash Gullies, both under fire from Turkish snipers on Dead Man’s Ridge. His days started at 6am and often continued until 3am of the following day. Each day he made 12- Simpson with his donkey. 15 rescues. He left his donkey under cover in the gullies while he climbed the bluffs to collect the wounded. On his return journey he always brought water for the wounded. He may have used more than one donkey as he used several pet names, Duffy, his favourite, Murphy, Abdul, Bastard and Queen Elizabeth.
Simpson himself was known by several names. The Indians on Gallipoli called him Bahadur which means MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU the bravest of the brave. To the Anzacs he was known as Scotty, Murphy, Simmie, ‘the man with the donk’ and generally ‘the man and his donkey’. Kirkpatrick was frequently warned of the dangers he was facing and was once officially warned of the grave risks he was taking. His response to this was “my troubles” and he continued on with his work. When Simpson died, Kiwi medic Dick Henderson2 took over his work. Henderson was born at Waihi on 26 August 1893 and as a trainee teacher he enlisted as a stretcher-bearer on 10 August 1914. Using Simpson’s donkey, Henderson carried on the same role until the end of the Gallipoli campaign. The only interruption to his good work was for a few days when he was hospitalised for gastroenteritis. Private Jackson,3 also of the New Zealand Medical Corps, snapped a photograph of Henderson and his donkey using his pocket Kodak camera. Later, Jackson’s photograph was donated with some of his personal effects from the war to the Hocken Library, University of Otago. This same photograph was later used by New Zealand artist Horace Millichamp Moore-Jones as a subject for a watercolour painting depicting life on Gallipoli. On completion of the painting, Moore-Jones titled it The Man with the Donkey after the legendary Australian medic. After Gallipoli, Henderson served in Moascar, Ismailia, and France. While on the Somme he was awarded the Military Medal for repeatedly bringing in wounded under heavy shellfire. During 1917 he was posted to light duties at No. 3 New Zealand General Hospital, Codford, England. Later he returned to France only to be stricken down by poisonous gas at Passchendaele. On his return to New Zealand he continued to teach at schools at Ponsonby in Auckland, Towai and Tomarata near Wellsford. Unfortunately the exposure to gas in France later caused blindness and he was forced to give up teaching in 1934. He afterwards moved to Auckland,
1 Pte 202 John (Jack) Simpson Kirkpatrick, C Section, 3rd Field Ambulance, 1st Australian Division 2 Pte 3/258 Richard Alexander (Dick) Henderson 3 Pte 3/210 James Gardiner Jackson
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where he died on 14 November 1958. Henderson was a modest man and it wasn’t until late in his life that he spoke about the true identity of the man in the painting. “I never really worried about the legend, but I’m getting old now and I would like the full story told before I die,” he said in a newspaper report. “There was nothing really heroic about the work Kirkpatrick and I did with that donkey. It was easier carrying a wounded man on a donkey than it was on a stretcher or on one’s shoulder.” Moore-Jones was an official New Zealand war artist on Gallipoli. Born probably in 1867 or 1868 as Horace Jones at Malvern Wells, Worcestershire, England, he arrived in Auckland with his family probably in 1885. About this time he changed his name to Horace Millichamp Moore-Jones and later, on 4 October 1914, at age 46, he enlisted in London as a sapper in the British Section of the New Zealand Engineers. To gain acceptance he shaved off his moustache, cropped and dyed his hair, and lied about his age. He was subsequently attached to Lieutenant-General Birdwood’s Anzac Printing AUTHOR’S COLLECTION Section to make topographical pencil and watercolour sketches of the Official New Zealand war artist, Horace Millichamp Moore-Jones, painter of Gallipoli landscape and plans of Allied and Turkish positions. His sketches Simpson and his donkey. of the harsh terrain, executed under hazardous conditions, were an invaluable aid for planning operations and defence, and were used to illustrate official dispatches. He was invalided off Gallipoli to Britain in November with a wound to his right hand and, after his recovery, returned to New Zealand. Moore-Jones’ Gallipoli watercolours and sketches were shown in Auckland and later toured New Zealand. Thousands of New Zealanders attended his exhibitions and heard his talks about the Gallipoli campaign. The paintings and sketches helped those at home identify with the campaign and feel closer to those involved. Prints were made and sold to the public and Moore-Jones offered to paint similar scenes on commission. While in Dunedin with his touring exhibition in 1917, Moore-Jones painted The Man with the Donkey. The following year he was appointed the first art master at Hamilton High School, to which he travelled from Auckland each week. In 1922 Moore-Jones was travelling to his sister’s wedding at Matamata and stopped at the Hamilton Hotel for the night. The hotel caught fire at four
AUTHOR’S COLLECTION o’clock in the morning, and although Moore-Jones escaped without injury, Moore-Jones’ painting The Man with the he returned to the building to rescue others trapped inside. Later that day, 3 Donkey. April 1922, Horace Moore-Jones died in Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, from shock following extensive burns. He was survived by his wife, Florence. New Zealand’s best-known war artist from the period, Moore-Jones won high acclaim in Britain and New Zealand for his Gallipoli paintings and sketches, which are now an important part of the art collection of the Australian War Memorial, Canberra. In New Zealand his work is represented in the Auckland City Art Gallery, the Hocken Library, Otago University, the Waikato Art Museum and in several other New Zealand collections. Another New Zealander to do courageous work rescuing wounded with the help of a donkey was Private Henry1 of the New Zealand Medical Corps. For his brave efforts during the Battle of the Landing, Henry was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. It is believed that Henry later posed for Moore-Jones when he was painting The Man with the Donkey.
On 20 May, expecting a repeat of the previous day, the New Zealand Mounteds stood to arms again at midnight. The Turks did fire a few shots but AUTHOR’S COLLECTION drew off. The Mounteds had to remain in their trenches until dawn before The subjects of Moore-Jones’ painting, Private Dick Henderson and his donkey. they were fed and turned in for three hours’ sleep. The wounded soldier is unknown. About the time the New Zealand Mounteds were turning in, the New Zealand Infantry Brigade arrived off Anzac, came ashore aboard lighters, and 1 Pte 3/168 William James Henry went into reserve in Rest Gully and Reserve Gully on each side of Plugge’s
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Plateau. Unfortunately, Major Bayly was killed before dawn while standing on the deck of a minesweeper sailing the short distance between Helles and Anzac Cove. The stray bullet that killed him probably came from a Turkish machine-gun on the bluffs to the northwest of Gully Ravine. During the morning one of the Turkish guns behind Anzac got the range of an area of dugouts in one of the gullies, and many men were wounded by shrapnel. Trooper Finlayson states: “Later, was wakened by shrapnel bursting over our bivouac and had to make mine safe. Six of our squad[ron] hit by shrapnel including Major McCarroll1 and Campbell McLennan2 who was shot through the hand. Two Wellington boys [Baddeley and Gascoigne] killed later.” Three New Zealand Mounteds were killed on Russell’s Top during 20 May and all were later buried in the local cemetery. Trooper Archibald Simpson, lightly wounded on 19 May, was mortally wounded while standing alongside Woodward who was killed. Simpson died two days later. During the afternoon many of the Mounteds were allowed their first swim in the sea since their arrival on Gallipoli. They also managed to wash clothes and cooking utensils in the sea. At 5pm white flags were observed being carried forward on the right flank on Russell’s Top. The men manning the trenches were Kemal Mustafa observing Anzac ordered not to fire. As the Turks came closer, they could see the Turks picking positions from Scrubby Knoll, a Turkish position over 1000 yards inland from up rifles and ammunition from the dead, so they were ordered to fire a few Quinn’s Post. Kemal was entrusted shots to stop them. Lieutenant-Colonel Mackesy then stood on top of the with huge responsibilities at Gallipoli. trench and tried to converse with the Turks in German but got no satisfaction. Later, Kemal became president of THAMES RSA COLLECTION Turkey implementing extensive reforms. Interpreters went out from the trenches and asked if they wanted to surrender. Under his popular rule Turkey became There was still no answer, so they were given two minutes to clear the area a republic ending the Islamic form of government. Amongst the reforms, and then the New Zealanders opened fire. They were joined by machine-guns family names were introduced with and artillery that swept the Turkish lines with a terrific fire for a few hours. Kemal becoming Ataturk, meaning father of the Turks. He died 10 Trooper Finlayson reckoned the Turks took casualties, “… then we opened November, 1938. fire on them. They must have lost a lot of men, our lot got off without a casualty.” The number of Turkish casualties over the previous couple of days was estimated at 5000, 2000 killed, the rest wounded. During the late afternoon the Auckland Mounted Rifles were told to prepare for an attack on the front Turkish trench across the Nek, similar to the planned attack by the Wellingtons the previous day. But again the attack was cancelled two minutes before they were due to attack. Lieutenant-Colonel Mackesy stopped the suicidal charge because increased activity was observed Major Bayly, Auckland Infantry, in the Turkish trenches. Like the officers who stopped the previous day’s killed in action while on board a attack, he too showed initiative and plain common sense. minesweeper returning from Cape It seems that the Anzac command resented Mackesy’s actions, as he was Helles to Anzac, 20 May. subsequently sent back to Egypt without an acceptable explanation given to the men. British officers were seeing the calibre of their New Zealand counterparts who actually cared about the welfare and safety of their men. But it was much more than that; colonial officers were more practical-minded and saw past the senselessness of needless casualties on the battlefield. If command recalled Mackesy, they must have thought of recalling Lieutenant-Colonel Malone on several occasions! Maybe command recognised the respect the New Zealand soldiers held for their home-grown officers. In New Zealand before the war, officers and men grew up with and worked alongside each Major McCarroll,1 Auckland other. Mounted Rifles, wounded in action The Northland men of the Auckland Mounteds were shocked at Mackesy’s by shrapnel, 20 May. sideways promotion. Trooper Stevens wrote: “Our Colonel Mackesy was 1 Maj. 13/148 James Neil McCarroll sent back to Egypt immediately after to attend sick horses. So we were told. 2 Tpr 13/324 Campbell John McLennan
81 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU View from a sniper’s nest along Russell’s Top looking over Monash Gully to the Chessboard and other Turkish positions beyond Pope’s Hill. Positions similar to this were used by snipers using both rifles and machine-guns.
What did Colonel Mackesy know about sick horses? Our officers were tight-lipped on the question. We in the ranks came to the conclusion that he must have refused to send us into a brainless slaughter.” During the evening Lieutenant-Colonel RH Owen in command of No. 2 Section, who knew nothing of initiatives at headquarters regarding the dead left in the open, decided something must be done about the wounded Turks who were lying close to the front-line. He resolved to send out stretcher-bearers, but first ordered the hoisting of a Red Cross flag. The flag was instantly shot down by Turks, but a moment later a Turkish messenger came running across with a verbal message of apology. Shortly afterwards several flags appeared above the Turkish trenches and a number of Turkish stretcher-bearers clambered into the open. Australian officers and men went out to meet them. A certain amount of burying was done by both sides and wounded were collected. The Wellington Mounted Rifles war diary entry for 20 May states: “At 5pm white flags appeared all along the enemy trenches and fire was ceased. Word was passed from the Australian lines, on our right, that the enemy wanted time to bury their dead. No orders were received from Headquarters re armistice; enemy came out into the open and started collecting their dead, also arms and ammunition. In case of any treachery on the part of the enemy all our trenches were reinforced. When enemy were observed to be collecting arms, shots were fired at them and they then retreated to their trenches and opened a heavy rifle fire on our trenches.” Fearing a ruse by the Turks and considering the lateness of the day, Birdwood sent a message to the Turks that if they wished to collect the dead, they should send an envoy with a white flag along the beach from Gaba Tepe between 10am and noon the following day. During 20 May four welcome Japanese trench mortars, also known as trench howitzers, had come ashore at Anzac. They fired a 30 lb bomb and were suited to combat at close quarters. Unfortunately, only 2000 projectiles were initially available. While they lasted, the mortars were greatly dreaded by the Turks and by the end of June many of the Turkish front-line trenches were covered with heavy timber roofing! Although the weapon was considered very accurate, accidents still happened; during the night of 21-22 June, for example, a Japanese mortar bomb fired from Courtney’s Post fell on Anzac support trenches to the rear of Quinn’s Post, wounding four Canterbury Infantrymen. Late in the campaign the Anzacs received some 3.7-inch trench mortars from England which did useful service. Firing quietened down at 9pm so a lot of men turned in for the night. As on the previous two nights, they were roused to arms again at midnight, but only a few shots were fired. Again the New Zealanders were asked to stand-to-arms at different times between midnight and dawn on 21 May, but no Turkish attack came. However, the Turks shelled Russell’s Top heavily during the day. One shell burst buried Lieutenant Roberts and Padre Dore,1 who both escaped injury. Before noon a Turkish officer appeared on the Gaba Tepe track and after a meeting with General Birdwood, a second meeting was planned for the following day. The envoy then returned to his lines. The Mounteds in the trenches spent 21 May guarding sappers while they improved and extended the trenches. Trooper Finlayson managed to get some clothes dried at the front-line: “Lost my change of underclothing. Just washed up and placed it on top of trench to dry, but sappers covered it up with dirt!”
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During the evening the 3rd Light Horse Brigade and one squadron of the Otago Mounted Rifles, who had been on board ship off Anzac awaiting disembarkation, arrived on Anzac, and were immediately taken on strength in No. 4 Section. By now most at Anzac had established bivouacs, or ‘bivvies’ as the men called them. All bivouac camps were in ‘dead’ ground, which hopefully afforded good shelter from Turkish shrapnel and snipers. A typical example was Rest Gully, a short dead-end gully running north off Monash Gully. Originally the slopes had been thickly covered with stunted prickly scrub, but over time this was trodden down. Primitive bivvies sprang up along pathways men had created from their constant walking. The first function of bivvies was to give protection against Turkish fire, sunshine and night time dew. Secondly, they became a soldier’s much-loved abode, his retreat and storage place. They were usually constructed by cutting into the bank, with a levelled- off floor and a roof of salvaged oilskin sheets. Often the sheets were secured by spare bayonets stabbing the cloth. Furnishings were spartan: sandbags from an Engineers’ dump, cut-down tins or drums which sufficed as a bath or basin, and used petrol cans for water. Each bivvy housed one or two human occupants – lice were also permanent residents. No matter what efforts were made to get rid of them, they never completely left. Heavy rain started falling at 7am on 22 May and in no time at all trenches and tracks were ankle deep in clay mud. Men huddled under groundsheets inside their dugouts as roofs leaked. The rain cleared in the afternoon, so many men went down to the sea to clean up and swim. Auckland Mounted Rifles began a few days’ rest at the beach after being Sapper Hanna swaps a shovel for a rifle relieved by the 9th Australian Light Horse on Russell’s Top and Walker’s Ridge on Walker’s Ridge. at midday. During their rest they bivouacked on Plugge’s Plateau. By chance a near-spent rifle bullet fatally wounded Trooper Linwood while he was in his dugout. He died the following day. Torpedo-carrying destroyers were acting as lookout scouts. When a German U-boat was reported off Anzac, all the transports quickly cleared out leaving MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU only warships behind. The strikers of two of the Japanese trench mortars allotted to the New Zealanders and Australians were continually breaking. Fresh ones would have to be made in a machine room on board one of the British warships off shore. In a conference between a Turkish envoy and General Braithwaite, Sir Ian Hamilton’s Chief of General Staff on Anzac, arrangements were finalised for Lieutenant R Richards, New Zealand Field Artillery, wounded in action an armistice to bury the dead on 24 May, from 7.30am to 4.30pm. at Cape Helles in May. He died at Mail from New Zealand arrived on Gallipoli late on 23 May, and the Alexandria, 23 May. single Otago Mounted Rifles squadron that was ashore, with its machine-gun section, moved to assist the Canterbury Mounted Rifles holding No. 1 and No. 2 Outposts in No. 4 Section. Lieutenant Roberts of the Auckland Mounted Rifles was wounded during the day. Digging new saps and trenches and improving others was one of the main activities on Gallipoli. With the prospect of gaining new territory dwindling each day, safety in existing trenches became a greater concern. Most men contributed to the digging – infantry, troopers and engineers alike. To liven up the activity during the daylight hours, lookouts and snipers would take pot shots at exposed enemy shovels or ‘banjos’ as the men called them. In some places along the front-line opposing trenches were only 10-20 yards apart. Likewise, the Turks picked up on this new game and returned the compliment by firing on Anzac shovels as they appeared above the parapets. If a shot missed a shovel but the bullet was heard whizzing past, the shovel would be waved in provocation. Trooper Stevens of the Auckland Mounteds wrote, “Sometimes when digging trenches in the daytime they would hold up a shovel as a target for us, and we reciprocated until pieces of a bullet glanced off a shovel and one of our boys was a casualty.” However, digging at night attracted no amusement, it was just plain hard work. The greatest fear when digging was the sudden arrival of a Turkish hand-thrown bomb. Only two men at a time could dig in the forward saps because of space restrictions, and diggers were relieved frequently because it was a nerve-racking experience.
83 Cease-fire on Anzac Grim work for both sides
s agreed, an armistice took place from 7.30am to 4.30pm, and soldiers from both sides undertook the task of burying their dead. No-man’s-land seemed to have ten dead Turks to every dead Anzac with about five hundred bodies to the acre! Some dead had been lying in no-man’s-land for up to four and a half weeks. A 1 One veteran’s son recalled his father’s memory of the stench. Trooper Wilson’s son Bill wrote in 1991: “His memory of the smells in the Dardanelles was acute. My father was a keen gardener but would never grow thyme in his garden because it reminded him of the wild sage which grew in profusion over the hillsides there. Another smell he could never forget was that of rotting bodies. In no-man’s-land between the Turkish and Anzac trenches, rapidly bloating bodies would lie for days exposed to the sun. Whenever the wind blew from the Anzac lines to the Turkish lines the troops would machine-gun the bodies allowing the putrid gas to escape and drift towards the enemy. Whenever the wind blew in the opposite direction the Turks would do the same. I don’t know which side started this appalling practice. When the smell got so bad that both sides suffered beyond endurance, a truce was arranged.” Trooper Wilson was later severely wounded in the buttock on Hill 60. He was evacuated off Gallipoli, only to be shipped back after his recovery. Officers from the two armies met midway between the lines and arranged the formalities. A line of white flags was placed to indicate to each side how far they could approach the opposite side. As long as the flags were flying the armistice was in operation. Wardens were placed to enforce the rules. Turkish dead found on the Anzac side of the line were dragged to the line and handed over. Similarly, Anzac dead on the Turkish side were dragged to the line. Enemy guns found with the dead had their bolts removed and placed on the line for collection. Moving the worst of the bodies was difficult. When a soldier grabbed a corpse by the arm to drag it to a hole, the arm came off in his hand. So they ended up by scraping a trench alongside the more decayed bodies, rolling them in, and placing some soil on top. It was reckoned no body was deeper than six to eight inches underground, and when the first heavy rain came in winter many of the buried bodies were exposed. Heavy artillery fire often blew bodies from the ground. The postures of some dead indicated what had happened in soldiers’ last moments. Some tableaus told of heroism. Near Quinn’s, four dead, three Turks and an Australian, were found in a slight hollow. The Australian had bayonetted one Turk, for the bayonet was still piercing him and the rifle was still in the Australian’s hands. The two other Turks lay nearby, both killed by the Australian. One had a rifle within reach containing a used cartridge. Apparently, after receiving his own wound he had shot the Australian the moment the latter had bayonetted the third Turk. Sergeant Mac Vincent noticed a similar scene on Russell’s Top: “I saw the body of an Aucklander. He had driven his bayonet with such force at a Turk that blade and barrel, incredibly, had pierced his man.” The Otago men lost in their fateful attack on Dead Man’s Ridge on the night of May 2 were found on
1 Tpr 7/150 Sidney Wilson
View of a front-line Anzac trench on Russell’s Top during the armistice, 24 May. Field latrines are visible in the foreground. DICK DRUMMOND COLLECTION
84 Cease-fire on Anzac WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU Over 3000 Anzac and Turkish bodies, many of them in advanced stages of decomposition, were buried during the armistice, 24 May.
24 May, confirming their deaths as killed in action. One of the many mysteries to be solved on that day was the disappearance of Major Grant on the first day of the campaign. His body was found lying beside that of Lance-Sergeant Hamilton in no-man’s-land on the lower slopes of Baby 700. Grant’s face was covered with Hamilton’s groundsheet, indicating the wounded Hamilton had stayed with his commanding officer to the end. Both were buried after a service in Walker’s Ridge Cemetery. The numbing stench was the incentive to complete the task as quickly as possible. Some graves held up to 20 bodies. Lieutenant Bishop1 mentioned the burial work and its effectiveness: “We were there in time for the Armistice but I didn’t go out. People were selected to go out and bury the dead and mix with the Turks but I wasn’t actually allowed to go over the trench. We were at Courtney’s Post then. The smell was terrible but anyway after they had cleared them away it got much better.” Many soldiers tried to converse with the enemy and there was the usual exchange of cigarettes and small tokens. The bartering was in full swing even while heavy artillery was heard in the direction of Helles. Some New Zealand and Australian officers stood in the open watching for Turkish spies. There was never any trouble although some isolated incidents of rule-breaking occurred. Sergeant Mac Vincent recalled: “As we dug, a German officer, with thick glasses and in a long coat, came across and said, ‘You men are siting a machine-gun trench.’ As he spoke his eyes were searching our trenches. He was a trespasser. One of our chaps swung a pick at him. The German ducked. His nerve broke and he ran, the New Zealander after him, yelling and swinging his pick. The Turks, even those in blue [crack troops], were grinning. Clearly, Germans were as popular with them as with us.” An example of spontaneous Kiwi rough justice! Malone’s attention, too, was caught by the German officers present. He wrote: “I saw a German officer. I hated him at sight. His manner was most offensive. Our men were burying a line of Turks who were so decomposed that it was almost impossible to lift them and of course a line or trench had to be dug. He accused us of digging a sap. A rotten job to bury their dead and then to be accused of digging a sap made me wild. I told some of our chaps if he said anything more to squash a dead Turk on to him. He snarled but got more civil.” Malone got his opportunity to bury Lieutenant Wilson and Bugler Bissett, both killed on 27 April. As soon as the armistice ceased, a few shots were fired to mark the resumption of hostilities. At the Nek opposite Russell’s Top, one Turk did not hurry to get down after the white flags had been removed. An Auckland Mounted Rifles trooper shot him – much to the disapproval of the New Zealanders who witnessed the incident – and he rolled over into his trench. It was truly an unusual day on Gallipoli. Some of the men returned to the Anzac lines dispirited, declaring
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they never wanted such an experience again. The Wellington Mounted Rifles war diary entry for 24 May pragmatically recorded: “At 5am orders were received that there would be an armistice … A dividing line was arranged by the General Staff of both sides, and sentries were posted to prevent anyone crossing the line. Burial parties of twenty men each under a medical officer were told off to bury our dead and carry the enemy’s dead over to the dividing line. About 100 of the enemy’s dead were handed over to them from front of our trenches. Collected about 150 Turkish rifles and these were handed back to the enemy less their bolts.”
WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU As one would expect with a cease- Some men wore makeshift masks to combat the stench during the armistice, 24 May. fire, there were no recorded New Zealand deaths on Anzac on 24 May, the first and possibly only death-free day of the Anzac campaign prior to the August Offensive. One Australian was shot dead and one wounded at 7.45am by Turkish snipers. This day, 24 May, was celebrated as ‘Empire Day’ throughout the British Empire, although there was not much to celebrate on Gallipoli. The 9th Hawke’s Bay Company attempted a concert at 7pm but the rifle fire became so noisy that it was impossible to hear. So they sang God Save the King and went to bed at 7.30pm. The following morning, 25 May, heavy rain in the morning turned the trenches into a wretched state, and showery rain continued throughout the day. Warships started searching for a suspected U-boat in the area before HMS Triumph, a British battleship, was sunk by a torpedo while cruising off Gaba Tepe. She was sunk by U21 commanded by Kapitanleutnant Otto Hersing in full view of the men on Anzac, including the Turks. The old battleship sank within 12 minutes, but PAUL FARMER PAUL Men chat in Anzac Cove while loading rifle clips and machine-gun belts.
1 Tpr 13/230 Albert George (Bert) Spick
86 Cease-fire on Anzac WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU Scene from one of the bomb ‘factories’ at Anzac. Because of the shortage of British made grenades on Gallipoli, Anzac troops resorted to locally manufactured jam tin bombs. thanks to the skilful handling of the escorting destroyer HMS Chelmer, few lives were lost. The Chelmer came up under the Triumph’s stern to rescue most of the crew before she capsized, and shore boats dashed out to save the remainder. Lieutenant Bishop remarked on the suddenness of the sinking: “The Triumph and the Swift, they were sister ships and we didn’t hear anything until I suddenly saw this ship heeling over and sinking. Of course, we didn’t know what had got it.” Men had to stand-to-arms all night of 25-26 May, but the expected enemy attack never came. The 8th Australian Light Horse relieved the Wellington Mounted Rifles on Walker’s Ridge, and the Wellingtons moved to bivouacs in Shrapnel Gully.
In retaliation to the Turks introducing hand-thrown bombs to Anzac on 2 May, the Anzacs developed their own brand of home-made bombs. New Zealand engineers ingeniously developed a simple but effective bomb that could be made from materials available at Anzac. A small factory was established on Plugge’s Plateau and during May it manufactured bombs out of jam tins filled with explosive, nails and bits and pieces of metal or bullets. The bombs were exploded with a six-second fuse. Trooper Stevens wrote: “Three men from each squadron were detailed as a bombing squad for the regiment. Sergeant Harry (Henry) Mackesy was in charge and we set about to manufacture jam tin bombs in the communication trench just behind the 18-pounders on Plugge’s Plateau [later shifted to a site above the North Beach after the August Offensive]. The bomb was made up of a six-inch piece of fuse, a detonator and half a plug of gelignite placed in a jam tin and then packed tight with .303 bullets and the lid tied down with string. The problem of lighting the bomb fuse easily was overcome by splitting it at the top end and inserting a match head with the end showing out one side and tied lightly. All one had to do was to strike the protruding match head on a match box striker.” Private Dick, in his memoirs, wrote of the awkwardness of the home-made bombs: “Here we were only ten yards from the Turk trenches [at Quinn’s Post] and our trench was just at the top of the hill. How they did not push us off I don’t know. We had to be constantly alert and bob down when the bombs were flying. … The Turks seemed to have plenty of ammo. Their bombs were like a cricket ball. Ours were not so cute looking, mostly made from one pound jam tins with a bit of fuse sticking out. When the fuse was properly alight and
87 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story you thought it was right, you let it go quickly. I kept well clear of those things – one cobber lost an arm.” Because some accidents had occurred while lighting the home-made bombs, batches produced after the battles on Hill 60 in late August had the word ‘CARE’ in large letters written with paint on the outside. It was believed some of the fuses burned quicker than others, exploding the bomb prematurely. Trying something different, Turks very cunningly threw un-lighted bombs into the Australian trenches at Lone Pine late in August. They were apparently hoping that the bombs would be lit and thrown back. But the Australians were suspicious and on closer inspection the bombs were found to have instantaneous fuses! An urgent general order giving information about the bombs ending with the words, ‘warn all ranks’ was hurried around Anzac. The more effective Mills Bomb was by this time being used in France, but it had not yet reached Gallipoli. Production could scarcely supply enough for France – by March 1915 production had not reached 4000 bombs a month. However, Mills Bombs would be available on Gallipoli late in the campaign. Another local bomb was made from spent Turkish shell cases. These were half filled with ammonal explosive with the upper half filled with shrapnel bullets and capped off with a small plug of soft soap and a 6 second fuse. A wire handle was fitted to the side of the case so it could be hurled about 25 yards.
Most of the casualties on Anzac during the quiet periods were the result of Turkish artillery. Trooper Finlayson writes of the shrapnel: “Guns fairly quiet although shrapnel accounts for several every day. Bert Spick1 wounded today [27 May], making nine casualties in our troop, over twenty per cent casualties in the squadron up to date.” Concern had been mounting on Anzac at the number of casualties caused by Turkish snipers, so during the previous night two parties were sent out into no-man’s-land to locate and kill snipers, or at least curb their activities. The first party of four men went into Monash Gully above Pope’s left and the second party ventured into the steep head of Snipers Gully to the northeast of the Nek. Both parties were instructed to remain out throughout 27 May. The first party came in at 8pm and reported that they had seen no Turkish snipers but that all the sniper fire was coming from trenches at the head of the gully. The second party returned to report that all sniping during the day passed over their heads towards the beach and confirmed that the snipers were in trenches at the head of the gully. At Quinn’s Post, while driving five underground shafts towards the Turks, it was discovered that the Turks were mining towards the Anzacs alongside one of the shafts. The nearest Anzac shaft was immediately loaded with ammonal and fired at 9am. The enemy’s shaft collapsed and three yards of Anzac front trench was damaged in the explosion. The battleship HMS Majestic was torpedoed off Helles during the day by U21. It was the submarine’s second battleship in three days. At the time Majestic was surrounded by nets and small craft. Every small boat at Helles rushed to her aid, picking up nearly all of the crew. After most of the battleships had left Gallipoli it was found that destroyers with 4-inch guns were almost as effective as, and probably more accurate than, the larger vessels. AUTHOR’S COLLECTION After being torpedoed by the German submarine U21, the battleship HMS Majestic turned over and sank within a few minutes.
88 Disaster at No. 3 Outpost Foolish orders leave Anzacs cut off and surrounded
he remaining two squadrons of the Otago Mounted Rifles arrived at Anzac on 28 May and were posted to No. 4 Section. On the same day, Trooper Bryant of the Wellington Mounteds was shot dead while T washing out his mess tin at the beach, and another shipment of mail arrived from New Zealand. During the afternoon, the Canterbury Mounted Rifles received orders that one of their squadrons was to attack and capture a Turkish position first seen to be occupied on the morning of the previous day. Since the position was 450-500 yards northeast of No. 2 Outpost, headquarters concluded that it was a threat to the isolated New Zealand positions at No. 1 and No. 2 Outposts and decided to attack. The plan was for the Canterbury Mounted Rifles to capture the post and the Wellington Mounted Rifles to relieve them. At 10pm the 1st Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry Squadron led by Major Acton-Adams1 left No. 2 Outpost and advanced along the ridge leading to their objective. Nearing the position in the dark, the Canterburys charged with fixed bayonets, and meeting only slight resistance, they captured the position at about 11.20pm. Trooper Low was the Canterburys’ only death in the assault. The Turks fled to the northeast. Soon after, the 6th Manawatu Squadron of the Wellington Mounted Rifles relieved the Canterburys who retired back to No. 2 Outpost. The 6th Manawatus arrived with picks and shovels, ready to consolidate the new position. They had tried to requisition sandbags earlier in the evening but none was available, so they had to use cumbersome sacks. WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU Looking from Table Top towards the sea, No. 3 Outpost is situated on the high ground at very top left of photograph. The position was subsequently renamed Old No. 3 Outpost after it was abandoned to the Turks. To the right can be seem the seaward end of Chailak Dere.
1 Maj. 7/297 Percy Morland Acton-Adams 89 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
During the same night, 28-29 May, three small patrols from No. 2 Outpost, similar to the one sent out on the night of 16 May, went out northeast under the control of three officers to reconnoitre routes from the beach towards the Sari Bair Ridge. Immediately at first light (soon after 3.30am) on 29 May, the 6th Manawatu Squadron at the new position, christened No. 3 Outpost, came under heavy rifle and machine-gun fire from Turks in the surrounding hills, making continued digging impossible. The Turks looked down on the outpost from positions on Baby 700, Battleship Hill and Table Top, and Turkish artillery Sergeant Kebbell,2 Wellington Mounted Rifles, severely wounded also singled out the new target. at No. 3 Outpost, died on 30 May. Throughout the day headquarters evaluated the strength and importance of the position. They decided that it was practically untenable and that any attempt to hold it would involve heavy loss of life. However, the position was not evacuated and soon after dark the 6th Manawatu Squadron were relieved by 98 men (5 officers and 93 other ranks) of the 9th Wellington East Coast Squadron under Major Chambers.1 The 6th Manawatu Squadron suffered no deaths during the day but some were wounded. Sergeant Kebbell2 was severely wounded in the head by a bullet and lay semi-conscious for 12 hours in a narrow trench exposed to the sun before being rescued at 10pm by stretcher-bearers accompanying Major Captain Spragg,3 Wellington Chambers to the position. Kebbell died the following day. Mounted Rifles, distinguished himself The new garrison promptly proceeded to improve the defences by digging in the fight for No. 3 Outpost. in. Major Chambers and Captain Spragg3 marked a trench-line across the
1 Maj. 11/672 Selwyn Chambers position and strengthened the post in strategic places. By 10pm on 29 May an 2 Sgt 11/68 John Randall St John Kebbell estimated 1000 Turks had started to attack the position, supported by machine- 3 Capt. 11/676 Charles Robert Spragg gun fire, and their artillery continued to target the position throughout the 4 Maj. 11/629 James McGregor Elmslie 5 Sgt 11/743 Colin Telfer McDonald night and into the next day. Obviously the Turks’ plan was to stop any retreat 6 Tpr 11/625 Francis James George Moore from the No. 3 Outpost as well as hamper any relief force. At 11.35pm the 7 Capt. 11/61 Norman Frederick Hastings 8 Capt. 11/661 William James Hardham VC Turks cut a telephone line that connected No. 3 Outpost to No. 2 Outpost. 9 Lieut. 11/555 Duncan Buchanan McDonald To see into dead ground closer to their position, the defenders had to expose themselves above the parapet, but they managed to put up a withering fire from which the Turks suffered heavily. The Turks retired, but because of plentiful reserves, their attack was always renewed. The Turks’ most effective weapon was the hand thrown bomb – at no stage did they use their bayonets. Under the continual attack the New Zealanders were unable to dig to improve their position. Before midnight, a troop of the 2nd Wellington West Coast Squadron tried to reach No. 3 Outpost but were intercepted by Turks and pushed back. One trooper was killed. In the early hours of 30 May the 2nd Wellington West Coast Squadron under Major Elmslie4 went forward from No. 2 Outpost to relieve No. 3 Outpost, but was heavily outnumbered by Turks. Although determined attempts were made to reach the defenders, Elmslie’s men were pushed back each time in a defensive mode, taking casualties. Many Turks were encountered at close range in the darkness. Sergeant McDonald5 grabbed the muzzle of a Turkish rifle pointed at him, and a bullet ran up his forearm and shattered the bones in his arm. At 3.30am the Turks attacked No. 3 Outpost strongly again with rifles and bombs. Although Elmslie’s squadron was still held up between the two posts by a large body of Turks who had dug in across a small ridge, they were still able to draw much of the fire away from the defenders of No. 3 Outpost. During the night Trooper Moore,6 of the relief force, was severely wounded and was unable to move. Major Elmslie quickly went to his aid under fire and applied a field dressing. Elmslie’s cap was shot off, another bullet pierced his pocketbook and three separate bullets holed his tunic, but he himself remained unscathed. Unperturbed, he finished the dressing, shouldered Moore and carried him to safety. Moore would survive the war but Elmslie was later killed on Chunuk Bair. Under darkness Captain Hastings7 of the 6th Manawatu Squadron reconnoitred the enemy’s position on his own and provided an accurate report which assisted with later troop movements. Hastings would also later die on Chunuk Bair. At first daylight on 30 May, Elmslie led a troop which dislodged a party of Turks from trenches on the left of No. 3 Outpost. At about this time Captain Hardham VC8 was severely wounded and Lieutenant McDonald,9 who went to attend to him, was shot through the stomach. McDonald died a week later. By 6.30am flag communication was established with the defenders and one Indian mountain gun commenced
90 Disaster at No. 3 Outpost shelling surrounding Turkish positions. Chambers’ men fought on bravely but had to limit their ammunition. The situation had become desperate. The wounded had to take care of themselves, many continuing to fight. The 6th Manawatu Squadron went forward to join Elmslie’s men, meeting them at the head of a wide gully, but despite every effort the two combined squadrons were still unable to relieve No. 3 Outpost. At about midday, Turks, who had been undermining Lieutenant Cameron’s1 trench, exploded a mine that collapsed the trench. At exactly the same time Captain Spragg unearthed thousands of rounds of rifle A machine-gun position at No. 2 ammunition that had earlier become lost. Outpost belonging to the Wellington With the attacking Turkish force that afternoon estimated at 3000 men, Mounted Rifles. The two seated men are New Zealand Engineers who helped and the force opposing them being less than 100, the magnitude of the folly dig the trench. of ordering a small force to hold an isolated and badly sited salient was now
even more apparent. The original force that overran the position two nights MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU before should have fallen back and left it to the Turks. A destroyer worked in close to the shore and assisted with accurate gunfire, and during the day the Indian mountain gun maintained regular shelling of Turkish positions, but it was not enough. Praise for their grim determination and tenacity must go to the small defending force, who only had rifles against the well-equipped Turks. Sergeant McMillan,2 Corporal Christie,3 Trooper Rouse4 and others performed meritorious service in their efforts to throw back Turkish bombs before they exploded. One miscalculation could result in injury or death. Sergeant Smith had just thrown back one Turkish bomb and was reaching for a second when it exploded. He was badly wounded in the groin, stomach and legs and died an agonising death shortly after. Lieutenant Emerson, Wellington Sergeant Wilder wrote in his diary: “The Turks were under a ledge just Mounted Rifles, killed in action at beneath us not more than five yards away. They threw in bomb after bomb No. 3 Outpost, 30 May. and until we got used to them they did a lot of damage. The only thing to 1 Lieut. 11/216 Norman Donald Cameron do was to pick them up and throw them back at the enemy. They were all 2 Sgt 11/800 Duncan McMillan time fuses. I saw one chap throw back four in no time; the Turks were very 3 Cpl 11/232 Maxwell Christie 4 Tpr 11/368 Claude Rouse frightened of their bombs. They did try shortening the fuses but after a few 5 Lieut. 11/338 Henry Beresford Maunsell had burst in their own position they went back to the long fuses again. They 6 Maj. 7/530 George Frederick Hutton were just long enough to burst amongst their own chaps when returned by 7 Maj. 7/506 Percy John Overton our men.” Excellent work was done by Lieutenant Maunsell5 who, with a team of three men, defended one end of a trench with accurate rifle fire. As relief was deemed impossible during daylight, an all-out effort to reach the stranded outpost would be attempted after dark. By 7pm the situation at No. 3 became even more desperate when a section of trench wall facing north collapsed, allowing the Turks into the position. Urgent arrangements were made to evacuate the wounded both from No. 3 Outpost and from the ground in front of it. Early in the evening the Turkish fire around No. 3 Outpost slackened off, making a rescue of the garrison possible. After nightfall Major Hutton6 and Major Overton,7 with the 10th Nelson Squadron,
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Canterbury Mounted Rifles and two troops of the 8th South Canterbury Squadron, worked up a ravine to the outpost and at 10.30pm brought away the exhausted garrison. The wounded took some time to evacuate – as the ground was too rough for the movement of stretchers, the wounded were carried out in greatcoats. The last of the wounded left the position at 11pm and Major Hutton, deciding that the position was untenable, abandoned it at about midnight. While they were falling back they came under attack several times, but each time the enemy was driven back. Lieutenant Cameron, Wellington The very tired and depleted 9th Wellington East Coast Squadron fell back Mounted Rifles, killed in action at No. 3 Outpost, 30 May. to Fisherman’s Hut. The 2nd and 6th Wellington Mounted Rifles Squadrons later returned to the same position. The Turks, on finding No. 3 Outpost abandoned, followed the retreating force and crossed the Fisherman’s Hut Ridge into the dere between it and No. 1 Outpost chanting, “Allah, Allah!” Lieutenant-Colonel Meldrum (Commanding Officer of the Wellington Mounted Rifles, later affectionately known by the men as ‘Fix Bayonets Bill’), was in the front-line and immediately ordered a firing line that stretched between Fisherman’s Hut Ridge and No. 1 Outpost, but to the seaward side of the Turks. A brisk fire was opened on the advancing Turks who came Lieutenant Watt, Wellington forward in a massed attack along the ridge. Captain Hastings with men of the Mounted Rifles, killed in action at No. 3 Outpost, 30 May. 6th Manawatu Squadron rushed at the attackers with bayonets. The heavy fire and charge proved too much for the Turks who fell back towards No. 3 Outpost. At long last the battle was over, and a welcome silence fell over the area. Trooper Will Harvey1 of the Wellington Mounted Rifles described the action in a letter home: “We were cut off and practically surrounded by thousands of Turks. There were only 98 of us when we took it [No. 3 Outpost] over. It was a trying 24 hours in a trench three feet deep and a foot to 18 inches wide. Eventually we were relieved by some other squadrons who fought their way through to us and covered our retreat with the wounded.” Meldrum later wrote of the bravery of Major McLean,2 Medical Officer Lieutenant Weir, Auckland Mounted Rifles, wounded in action on attached to the Wellington Mounted Rifles, who personally supervised the Plugge’s Plateau, 30 May. He died at evacuation of the wounded and on 29 May went out from Fisherman’s Hut sea three days later. to No. 3 Outpost under heavy fire to tend to Sergeant Kebbell and other wounded. For all his good work done in preventing No. 3 Outpost from being overrun, Major Chambers never received any official recognition, although he successfully led 97 men armed only with rifles against 3000 Turks, armed with rifles, bombs, machine-guns and artillery, in an untenable position for 24 hours. Other officers to distinguish themselves for gallant service were Captain Spragg and Major Elmslie. It was Godley’s personal view that acts of bravery performed by New Zealand officers were, as a rule, not to be awarded, as it was the “expected duty of an officer to set a fine example to his men”. 3 Lieutenant Simpson, Auckland Another man who acted gallantly was Trooper Dyer, who although Infantry, shot by a sniper, 31 May. wounded himself, went to the aid of other wounded at great personal risk. The 9th Wellington East Coast Squadron suffered nine killed in the action. Some of the nine reported as killed on 30 May would have been killed on the previous day. Lieutenants Cameron, Emerson (veteran of the Anglo- Boer War) and Watt of the 6th Manawatu Squadron were killed. In all, the Wellington Mounted Rifles lost, killed and died of wounds, four officers and 15 other ranks, and 52 wounded. The Canterbury Mounted Rifles lost four killed and one died of wounds, and a few wounded.
While the Auckland Mounteds were resting on Plugge’s Plateau on 30 May, 1 Tpr 11/290 James William Harvey 2 Maj. 11/710 Henry John McLean Lieutenant Frederick Weir was wounded by a spent bullet. He died at sea 3 Tpr 11/758 Guy Musgrave Dyer three days later.
92 Disaster at No. 3 Outpost DICK DRUMMOND COLLECTION No modesty for Kiwi swimmers at Anzac Cove. The sea proved the only place men could wash themselves and their clothing.
By morning of 31 May, the Turks had re-established themselves in the trenches at No. 3 Outpost and most of their dead around the position had been collected during the previous night. They wasted no time in strengthening the position and by dawn the Anzacs could see that the trenches were deepened and loopholes sandbagged. The New Zealand dead were left behind when the outpost was abandoned, and at daybreak the New Zealanders at No. 1 and No. 2 Outposts were distressed to observe that one of their dead had been mistreated by the Turks. The Mounted Rifles Brigade war diary mentioned headquarters’ disapproval: “It was not found possible to bring away the bodies of the dead and it was distressing to see, as day broke, that one of our dead had been flung – stripped naked – over a cliff and hung there head down.” The Otago Mounted Rifles in occupation of No. 2 Outpost seized without opposition a small hill immediately north of their position, and furiously dug in. They would occupy this new position permanently and it would be called No. 3 Outpost. The position captured on 28 May by Canterbury Mounted Rifles, and subsequently abandoned, had initially been named No. 3 Outpost but from the 31 May was known as Old No. 3 Outpost. Trooper Christophers of the Otago Mounteds was killed on outpost duty on 31 May. He was the first of four brothers to die during the First World War. The others were 24/7 Captain Herbert Henry Christophers, who was killed in action in France 2 June 1916, 45998 Private Julian Anthony Christophers who died of wounds in France 5 December 1917, and 60286 2nd Lieutenant Reginald Gillon Christophers, who died of wounds in France 13 October 1918. During 1 June, two Wellington Mounted Riflemen were killed on the beach by shrapnel. The Auckland Mounteds, which since 22 May had been resting on Plugge’s Plateau and receiving constant attention from the Turks resulting in numerous daily casualties, moved to a safer bivouac in Reserve Gully under Walker’s Ridge. Corporal James Watson wounded himself while cleaning a revolver in Reserve Gully. Trooper William Birnie1 of the Auckland Mounted Rifles remarked in his diary on 2 June, “For the last few days we seem to be doing nothing but sleep, eat and smoke.” Wellington Mounted Rifles established a new bivouac area during the day, on the southern slope of a ridge running down to Mule Gully from Walker’s Ridge and immediately north of the Sphinx, a prominent bluff that jutted towards the sea. It was possibly one of the safest places from enemy fire on Gallipoli. The Wellingtons quickly excavated terraces and dugouts and occupied them on the following day. The area affectionately became known as Wellington Terrace. After dark on 3 June, a patrol under Lieutenant Blackett,wury Mounted Rifles, went out in front of No. 1 Outpost and collected a number of rifles and buried many Turks killed on the night of 30-31 May. Also during the night of 3-4 June, preparations were made for the placing of a 6-inch howitzer in a saddle on the road to Walker’s Ridge, immediately above No. 4 Section Headquarters, and for two new emplacements for guns of the 26th Indian Mountain Battery. On 4 June, the Third Battle of Krithia took place at Helles. It won a small advance at a heavy cost –
1 Tpr 13/26 William Birnie 2 Lieut. 7/170 George Raymond Blackett
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6500 Allied and 8000 Turkish casualties. Fortunately for the New Zealanders they were not involved this time. The Allied artillery at Cape Helles could be heard at Anzac, being one continual thunder all day. Several minor operations were planned at Anzac during the day, all designed to draw Turkish attention away from the Helles attack. One of these minor operations occurred at first light at the Nek. The Mounted Rifles Brigade war diary describes what happened: “A small demonstration was made by sending out a party of hand grenade throwers who put 15 grenades into the enemy trenches on the sea side of the Nek by crawling through the scrub until within 15 to 20 yards of the enemy trenches. The rest of our trenches opened fire on Turks’ trenches. Enemy replied briskly all along their line showing their trenches fully manned.” Just to try something different, a Turkish prisoner was taken up Walker’s Ridge from Anzac Headquarters at 8pm on 5 June and placed in the forward trenches facing the Nek. With an interpreter present, he called to his countrymen to surrender, adding that Turkish prisoners were treated humanely. But there was no response. About this date, New Zealand Infantry Brigade Headquarters called upon Captain Wallingford to locate a hidden Turkish trench that was used by the enemy for sniping at the beach. Wallingford simply asked for three volunteers from his snipers; Sergeant Fish and two privates volunteered and pushed out
WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU about 9am. They returned about midday, two of them An Australian Light Horse trooper, in carrying the third, one of the privates. They reported they had nearly crawled action on Pope’s Hill. into a trench that was almost on a cliff edge and some 200 yards north of the Anzac lines (presumably at the head of Malone’s Gully from where snipers fired onto North Beach). A number of rifles were standing against the parapet, and a Turk was on sentry. They could hear the sound of snoring as if men were asleep, but the sentry shouted when he spotted them and the place became alive with men. The three bolted and one was hit. He died shortly after he came in. Headquarters screened the report and ordered it to be verified, but Wallingford was told not to go himself. Nevertheless, about 11am the Lieutenant McDonald, Wellington following day, Wallingford and Privates Warden and Fish crawled out through Mounted Rifles, was wounded in the bushes from a handy place in the trenches. On the way out they came action at No. 3 Outpost while rescuing Capt. Hardham VC, across a few Anzac dead with their boots gone – Turkish scouts who valued 30 May. He died at sea 6 June. their quality would have taken the boots – and in two cases it seemed they lived long enough to eat their rations. The party moved forward and confirmed the presence of the trench, pulling up about 20 yards short of it. The trench was in a position protected against fire from Anzac trenches. Even as they were observing the trench the Turks seemed to get wind that something was going on, and fired briskly into the bushes. The three managed to regain Anzac unscathed. Headquarters acknowledged the information and the trench was targeted on different occasions by artillery. Lieutenant Twistleton, Otago At the beach on Monday, 7 June, men had to swim beside a barge for Mounted Rifles, led a scouting party from Walker’s Ridge to protection as the incoming shrapnel fire was heavy. Nearby an Australian was reconnoitre terrain to the north. observed fishing with a bomb. He threw it into the water where ripples were made by fish and, from the resulting explosion, managed to get a good catch.
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At 1pm, 7 June, the Wellington Mounted Rifles relieved the 8th Australian Light Horse in the trenches on Walker’s Ridge and Russell’s Top. Lieutenant Ruddock1 of the Auckland Mounted Rifles was wounded during the same day and was evacuated off Gallipoli. On 7 June on Russell’s Top Captain Wallingford, in charge of infantry brigade machine-guns, put an order into the ordnance depot for “… articles of clothing and equipment required for infantry machine-gun sections: 26 pairs of socks; 16 shirts; 14 singlets; 8 trousers; 10 puttees; 7 braces; 11 towels; 2 water bottles; 14 mess tins; 3 underpants; 6 tunics (2 large); 14 sheets waterproofs; 8 razors; 12 pairs laces; 12 pieces of soap; 5 pairs boots 1 x 6, 2 x 7, 2 x 8; 3 caps 7, 71/4, 71/8; 2 sets web equipment; 3 pocket books; 6 clasp knives.” If this is a typical request from stores, no wonder the stockpiled stores crammed onto Anzac were so huge. Activity hotted up at the Nek during the evening of the same day. At 10.30pm, the Mounted Rifles Brigade war diary reported: “Bomb throwing by our men induced quite an expenditure of ammo by the enemy and several bombs were thrown into forward trenches at the Nek. Three men wounded by them. Later Turks were heard moving near No. 2 Sap and one was shot within a yard of the sap about four yards from the outer end i.e. between the end of the sap and our main fire trench. He had several bombs with him and was apparently looking for the sap.” On 9 June the Otago Mounted Rifles took over the occupation of No. 2 Outpost and the new No. 3 Outpost, while the Canterbury Mounted Rifles took over No. 1 Outpost. At 10.30pm on the same day, as on the previous evening, bomb throwing recommenced at the Nek. The Mounted Rifles Brigade war diary reported: “Hand grenade throwing was again indulged in by both sides at the Nek. Our men threw the new hair brush grenade and were much pleased with the result.” The hair brush grenade, or racket grenade, contained the British high explosive ammonal. Weighing three pounds, it was a square steel box with grooved steel plates located top and bottom and affixed to a wooden paddle to facilitate throwing. This diary entry is the first mention of the grenade on Anzac. On 10 June, an issue of bread, believed to be the first bread issued to Kiwis on Anzac, was given out to the New Zealanders and Australians. A Mounted Rifles’ scouting party went out from Walker’s Ridge to reconnoitre terrain to the north. The force was comprised of 16 men, four from each of the Mounted Rifle regiments, under Lieutenant Twistleton2 of the Otagos. Either Turks detected them or a Turkish patrol moved into the same area, because the party became cut off and had to hide for the daylight hours before they were able to regain the Anzac perimeter after dark. The Wellington Mounted Rifles war diary recounts: “About 11am it became apparent to eyewitnesses on Walker’s Ridge that this party had been cut off by a force of Turks who had advanced down a watercourse towards the sea. Fortunately their position was observed by the [Indian] Mountain Gun on Walker’s Ridge, and also by the Torpedo Boat [destroyer] who having fired a few well-directed shots caused the Turks to retire very rapidly. The party remained under fire until nightfall, when under cover of darkness they were enabled to return to camp with one wounded man (Canterbury Regt).” Lieutenant Deans3 of the Canterbury Mounted Rifles was wounded and evacuated off Anzac. Machine-gun deployment in No. 4 Section on 10 June gives an insight into the comprehensive fields of fire provided by the guns: two guns of 10th Australian Light Horse in reserve; two guns of 8th Australian Light Horse opposite Pope’s; two guns of 9th Australian Light Horse at Turks Head; two guns of Wellington Mounted Rifles in No. 5 Sap on Russell’s Top; two guns of Auckland Mounted Rifles about central or right of Wellington Infantry; two guns of Canterbury Mounted Rifles, one at bottom of Walker’s Ridge and one at No. 1 Outpost; two guns of Otago Mounted Rifles at No. 2 Outpost; two guns of Wellington Infantry in No. 2 Sap on Walker’s Ridge; one gun of Otago Infantry in a machine-gun sap and to the right of Auckland Mounteds; two guns of Auckland Infantry, one at headquarters on Walker’s Ridge and one in reserve (no spare parts); two guns of Canterbury Infantry in machine-gun depot ready for instant use; a total of 16 guns in position and five in reserve. An endeavour was made at 2am on 11 June to draw enemy fire at the Nek. An Indian Mountain Battery fired a few star shells over Turkish trenches, machine-guns fired at positions previously selected in daylight, and bombs were thrown. The Turks opened a brisk fire which lasted for 15 minutes. From dawn it became quiet along the trench-lines on Anzac and remained quiet for the rest of the day. An overhead bomb-proof covering was placed over No. 2 Sap facing the Nek. About 100 Turkish soldiers were observed from Walker’s Ridge on Salt Lake Ridge in Suvla Bay. When the information was quickly relayed to the naval observer on Walker’s Ridge, a destroyer dropped a few shells amongst them causing them to scatter.
1 Lieut. 13/125 Walter David Ruddock 3 Lieut. 7/324 William Deans 2 Lieut. 9/622 Francis Morphet Twistleton
95 New Zealanders take over Courtney’s and Quinn’s Malone restores order
uinn’s was the most northerly of the three posts on Second Ridge, the others being Courtney’s and Steele’s, which clung to the eastern edge of Monash Gully. Courtney’s joined Quinn’s immediately to Qthe right. Pope’s Hill was about 100 yards to the left nearer Russell’s Top. Between Quinn’s and Pope’s lay Dead Man’s Ridge, held by the Turks. Quinn’s was originally just a series of disconnected rifle-pits dug during the first day of fighting, but these had gradually been connected, deepened and expanded to form a network of trenches and communication trenches. Without doubt, Quinn’s was considered by the Anzacs and Turks to be the most dangerous position at Anzac. Men passing the fork in Monash Gully that led to Quinn’s, and seeing and hearing the bombs bursting upon Quinn’s, used to glance at the place (as one of them once said) “as a man looks at a haunted house”. It was imperative that Quinn’s be held at all costs, otherwise the Turks would gain access to the crest. From there they would be able to fire directly into Shrapnel and Monash Gullies, and thus dominate the very heart and main arteries of Anzac, putting the whole campaign in jeopardy. On the day of the landing, the first rush had gone some distance beyond the crest, but the attackers fell back under the Turkish counter-attacks until there was nothing behind the Anzacs but the bluffs leading down to Monash Gully. With their backs to the cliffs they fought desperately to hold on to a few critical yards beyond the crest. Sappers of the New Zealand Engineers had worked hard at the post trying to construct a system of trenches that best defended the post. In places the trenches were so close to each other that the parados of soil from one trench was almost falling into the next. Trenches and connecting tunnels were dug past and through previously buried bodies in the walls. The smell was appalling and winds blowing from the Turkish side brought the added stench of Turkish dead left in no-man’s-land. By the end of May the closest Turkish trench was just 15 yards distant. Throughout attack and counter-attack during the previous five weeks, the front-line at Quinn’s had roughly stayed put. Once or twice a trench was taken, only to be lost soon after. A potentially effective way for the THAMES RSA COLLECTION The rear slopes to Courtney’s Post. Bomb-proof bivouacs can be seen near the top and dugouts on the lower slopes.
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Turks to break the Anzac line was to mine, so that Quinn’s would be blown into Monash Gully. To counter this the Anzacs mined in the opposite direction. Above ground the tension was electric: every yard of the enemy’s front parapet was watched by snipers, guns were cocked with pressure on the trigger. Within the trenches men would sit with bayonets fixed and home-made bombs ready. A second’s exposure over the top could mean certain death. The Turks had used bombs at Anzac for the first time on 2 May; now they were commonplace. Every lookout used a periscope to View from under the bomb-proof screens in the front trench at Quinn’s Post. Although the watch for a Turkish bomb attack. Turkish trenches were close, no-man’s-land was cluttered with earthworks, barricades and debris. When a bomb was spotted flying through the air, a bomb alert was given, whereupon the instant the bomb hit the trench floor the nearest men ran to the spot and threw an overcoat over it. This was followed immediately by a mad rush to get away – everyone throwing themselves flat on the ground or around a corner. The explosion was ear-splitting, and was WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU followed by a cloud of black smoke, dust and flying fragments. When the coat was picked up it was in tatters. Often, before anybody could say anything, another bomb would arrive. The Anzacs retaliated with home-made bombs – maybe a few in quick succession to fool the Turks. On 29 May, while the Mounted Rifles were battling at No. 3 Outpost, a fierce and costly battle was being fought by the Australians at Quinn’s Post. After the Turks fired an underground mine at 3.20am, which killed many Australians, they broke into No. 4 Subsection of Quinn’s Post from where they began to penetrate through the post. They were pushed back and confined to a part of the same subsection. Since the Turkish soldiers were cut off from retreat or reinforcement, their surrender must have been only a matter of time. However, Major Hugh Quinn (Commanding Officer of C Company, 15th Battalion) was ordered to attack over the exposed crest and re-take the trenches ‘at all costs’. Quinn believed this would mean almost certain death for most of the attacking party. CEW Bean wrote: “Quinn twice placed his whistle between his teeth as if to give the signal, but removed it again, deciding to go to the front-line and reconnoitre it for himself before he ordered his men to charge. Taking McSharry [Australian soldier], he walked straight up the main communication trench to the heart of No. 3 [Subsection], and was turning into the front-line when a shot came along it from behind, and he fell back dead [shot through the head], almost into McSharry’s arms.” Quinn’s Post bears his name. The Australian attack that followed was successful but the Australians took more casualties. During 29 May the Canterbury Infantry Battalion was ordered to Quinn’s Post. It was the first time New Zealanders had defended Quinn’s since the opening days of the campaign. During the evening of the same day the 1st Canterbury Company was ordered to the firing line to relieve one company of the 15th Australian Battalion. On their way into Quinn’s they passed a large number of Australian dead taken to the rear. The Canterburys came under the orders of Colonel Chauvel of the 1st Australian Light Horse Brigade, who was in command of No. 3 Section of the Anzac front. Since the underground mine explosion of the previous night, No. 4 Subsection was untenable because of the collapsed trench, so the subsection was protected by soldiers in sap-heads, short trenches protruding towards the Turks. Engineers were busy erecting bomb-proof shelters throughout Quinn’s. Field batteries could not risk firing onto the Turks opposite Quinn’s because of the closeness of the Anzac trenches, so two Canterbury soldiers, Privates Williams1 and Rodgers,2 volunteered to operate the Japanese trench mortar, below the crest just behind Quinn’s. The trench mortar tossed bombs into nearby Turkish trenches. On 30 May, the 13th North Canterbury and Westland Company was sent to the firing line, thus relieving
1 Pte 6/1762 Ernest Percival Williams 2 Pte 6/1390 William Rodgers
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another company of the 15th Australian Battalion. At 1pm two small parties of volunteers from the 1st Canterbury Company under Sergeant Stocker1 and the Australian Light Horse attacked two enemy sap-heads which had recently been pushed forward to within six feet of Quinn’s. The attack has been described as hastily planned, because the attackers had no contingency plan for when they occupied the saps. After coming under intense machine- gun fire they fell back but left some wounded in the mine crater in no-man’s- Sergeant Stocker1 led an attacking party at Quinn’s Post, 30 May. land, including Stocker who was severely wounded. Quinn’s Post command Stocker was severely wounded in the decided to dig a quick tunnel to rescue them, but the digging wasn’t proceeding action, dying from his wounds in Egypt, 2 11 June. quickly enough. At 10pm, under darkness, Lieutenant Le Mottee with six volunteers dashed to the crater and started to dig back towards Quinn’s. The parties met at 11.30pm and all the wounded were returned by midnight. An attempt was made to bomb-proof the crater but while they were doing so a Turkish bomb killed two (French and Irvine, recorded killed on 31 May) and wounded three, including Le Mottee, so the plan was abandoned. Stocker later died of his wounds in Egypt on 11 June. The remaining two Canterbury Companies, the 2nd South Canterbury and the 12th Nelson Companies, moved into Monash Gully and occupied bivouacs behind Quinn’s. On 31 May the 1st and 13th Canterbury Companies were relieved by the 2nd and 12th Companies, with the 12th Company being kept as the local Lieutenant-Colonel Brown, Canterbury Infantry, commander of Quinn’s Post reserve for the post. in early June. He was later awarded In the early hours of the morning Turks were seen sapping towards Quinn’s the Distinguished Service Order which many believed was awarded for the in the No. 6 Subsection under command of Lieutenant Hugh Stewart of the night action of 4-5 June when he was Canterbury Infantry. The Japanese mortar was quickly taken to the forward wounded in action and evacuated off Gallipoli to Malta and later England. trench and some of its first shots landed directly upon the digging party. According to the Canterbury Infantry Battalion diary, their strength at the end of May was 30 officers and 765 other ranks, with four killed (all on 31 May) and 27 wounded since their return from Helles. On 1 June the New Zealand Infantry Brigade took over Quinn’s and Courtney’s, but Quinn’s was still under direct command of Colonel Chauvel of the 1st Australian Light Horse Brigade. The arrangements for the coming days were that the Wellington Infantry would hold Courtney’s with half its strength in the line for 48 hours at a time, with the remainder of the Lieutenant Cargo, Wellington Wellingtons in local reserve in bivouacs immediately below the crest-line. Infantry, killed in action by a sniper Lieutenant-Colonel Malone had already moved the Wellington Infantry to at Courtney’s Post, 3 June. Courtney’s over the previous two days. Malone, being a great organiser and a guardian of his men, brought about instant improvements. He noted in his 1 Sgt 6/983 Inglelow Penrose Dunbar Stocker 2 Lieut. 6/820 Jack Beaumont Le Mottee diary: “I put Major Cunningham in charge of my battalion and began to take hold as O/C [Officer Commanding] Post. Built a new headquarters, bivouac and propose to terrace the ground to make room for the men. I put all the machine-gun men in one place. The Australians didn’t like having to shift, but I insisted. There is a lot of work to do remodelling, but we will get it done soon. The men are keen.” At Quinn’s the front-line would be held for 24 hours alternating between the Canterbury Infantry Battalion less half a company, and the Auckland Infantry Battalion strengthened by the half Canterbury company, to even the numbers of the two battalions. The resting unit would be held in reserve immediately behind Quinn’s, while the Otago Infantry Battalion was to be brigade reserve, stationed away from the front-line. But these arrangements were not strictly adhered to. At Courtney’s Malone spoke with Chauvel about immediate supplies he required to improve the post. He requested sandbags, periscopic rifles, flares, bombs and tools. Malone also wanted to stockpile extra supplies. Chauvel agreed to everything. Lieutenant-Colonel Malone’s first strategic improvement was to dominate the Turkish snipers at Courtney’s and immediate areas. He wrote: “We have told off a special sniping party to deal with some snipers who have, ever since the landing, practically commanded the valley [Monash Gully], on the southern cliff on which our posts are, and have killed and wounded a large number of men, including General Bridges.” The results were instantaneous. “Today we bagged two of the snipers and have quite altered the atmosphere.
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Yesterday six men, Australians, were wounded within the hour. Today no casualties, except the two Turks killed.” Moreover, the Turks in the trenches opposite Courtney’s learned of the change, and lost several men and an officer in the process. The Turks now knew of the Wellington Infantry by name and knew of its movements. Such was the Turks’ respect for them, that they called the Wellingtons the ‘White Gurkhas’. Already Malone was making an impression at Courtney’s. Although it was the King’s birthday on 3 June, there were no celebrations on Anzac. A warship arrived off Anzac and fired about 90 shots into the left Anzac flank at amassing Turkish soldiers who were out of view to men on Anzac. Lieutenant Cargo of the 11th Taranaki Company, Wellington Infantry, was killed in the trenches at Courtney’s Post and was later buried at Ari Burnu Cemetery. Sergeant-Major Seldon1 from the same company wrote, in a letter home, of the moving service attended by close friends: “He was shot through the head, and died before they could take him out of the trenches. … he did not regain consciousness. … that evening I called for volunteers, … we restricted it [the burial] to a few of his most intimate friends, all ranks being represented. Under heavy shrapnel fire, but under cover of darkness, we buried dear old Roy with full soldier’s funeral rites and honours under a hill overlooking the sea.” Six men of the Wellington Infantry were wounded on the day, all hit while in reserve at Courtney’s. On 4 June, another so-called minor operation was planned at Anzac to support the Third Battle of Krithia at Helles – a comprehensive night sortie at Quinn’s Men relax in the afternoon sun in a sap behind Quinn’s Post. Post planned for the following night. Auckland and Canterbury Infantry Battalions were ordered to supply about 50 men each to form a trench raiding party. At the time Lieutenant-Colonel Brown,2 Canterbury Infantry, was in command of Quinn’s Post. The Canterbury men drawn from the 1st Canterbury Company were to attack on the right with two parties, 3 each consisting of 15 men commanded by a non-commissioned officer, one being Sergeant Rodger, and both MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU parties under Lieutenant Hugh Stewart. On their left were two Auckland assaulting parties of 14 and 10 men respectively, with one non-commissioned officer attached to each, and both under Lieutenant Vear.4 Among the Aucklanders in the parties were Sergeant Tilsley (who was promoted from Private and did good work at Helles), Sergeant-Major Hall-Jones, and Privates Black,5 Carlaw,6 Coutts7 (Bugler), Dutton,8 Holland,9 Frank McKenzie, Hector McKenzie,10 Melville,11 and the Aucklanders listed as killed on 4 and 5 June. The simple plan was to capture the enemy’s front trenches opposite Quinn’s No. 3 and 4 Subsections, erect loopholed traverses at each end of the captured portion and transpose the raised parapets of the trenches to the opposite side, and continue to use the trenches as the new Anzac front-line. The two traverses were to be built by two unarmed working parties, each of ten men from the Canterburys (12th Nelson Company) and Aucklanders. A further two unarmed working parties of ten men each were to carry supplies. Further to all this, two Canterbury groups of three men each were to rapidly dig a communication trench on both flanks from the present front-line to the captured trench. The raid was well prepared, with everyone knowing exactly what to do and sufficient equipment on hand. Very quietly the two parties filed into the front Quinn’s trench. Bayonets were fixed and magazines checked.
1 Sgt-Maj. 10/684 Howard Lewis Seldon 5 Pte 12/317 Hugh Wemyss Black 9 Pte 12/373 George Henry Holland 2 Lieut.-Col. 15/14 Charles Henry Jeffries Brown 6 Pte 12/1168 Arthur Edward Carlaw 10 Pte 12/590 Hector Rose McKenzie 3 Sgt 6/978 William James Rodger 7 Pte 12/322 Claude James Coutts 11 Pte 12/934 John Melville 4 Lieut. 12/1818 William Thomas Henry Vear 8 Pte 12/969 James Haywood Dutton
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Map showing Anzac positions at Quinn’s Post and Turkish trenches taken Approximate area Traverse built on night 4-5 June in assault on night of 4-5 June. of Turkish trenches taken in attack on night 4-5 June h Bomb-proofed communication trenc Turkish support trench
Turkish h bomb-proof Crater Turkish fire trenc No. 3 Subsection No. 2 Subsection No. 4 Subsection Sap mostly bomb-proofed n No. 1 Subsection No. 5 Subsectio Dead Man’s Ridge
Lookout Trench Crest of hill Lieutenant Vear, Auckland Infantry, No. 6 Subsection howitzer commanded two assaulting parties at Quinn’s Post on the night of 4-5 June. Headquarters Vear was wounded during the sortie. Gully High spur After being hospitalised on Malta he was transferred to England. Bomb-proofed trench Bivouacs and shelters Ambulance Trench Communication trench, sap To Monash Gully Tunnel, pit Bomb screens
Supports were on stand-by, ready to take over the Anzac fire-trench once the parties had gone. The carrying parties were ready with sandbags, picks, shovels, bombs and other necessities for consolidation. Many of these men would later stay in the captured trench and help with the fighting. Like a fall of dominoes, the Quinn’s raid was reliant on a further raid by Lieutenant Dobson, Canterbury Infantry, wounded in action at Quinn’s the 1st Australian Brigade at Steele’s (further to the right) on enemy machine- Post on the night of 4-5 June. Dobson guns in the German Officers’ Trench that enfiladed the ground in front of later returned to Anzac. Quinn’s. The machine-guns were situated in a sort of blockhouse in the Turkish position. This raid was planned for 10.55pm, five minutes prior to the New Zealand raid. The Wellingtons at Courtney’s were to assist the New Zealand attack with rifle fire. At 11pm batteries from Plugge’s Plateau, Walker’s Ridge and Ari Burnu Point opened on Turkish positions in the sector, with an Indian mountain battery and the Quinn’s trench mortar joining in. At the same time attackers climbed the parapet at Quinn’s and in a few seconds were at the forward Lieutenant Dron, Canterbury Turkish trench. But the Turks were expecting an attack and immediately Infantry, wounded in action at tossed bombs and fired from loopholes. Quinn’s Post on the night of 4-5 June. Dron was evacuated to Malta and To the right the bomb-proofed Turkish trench was so well concealed that later returned to Anzac. Sergeant Rodger’s assaulting party missed it altogether and ran on to the next support trench. There they surprised about ten Turks, most of whom they killed. The other Canterbury assault party under Lieutenant Stewart stopped at the first Turkish trench, which was open in some places, and bayonetted about a dozen Turks. The Aucklanders struggled to fire into the bomb-proofed trench opposite them and it wasn’t until Private Frank McKenzie hurled a bomb into the trench that they got an advantage. More bombs were tossed in and eventually the defenders slackened their fire sufficiently for the Aucklanders to jump in Lieutenant Rout, Canterbury Infantry, wounded in action at Quinn’s Post and attack along the trench using bayonets. McKenzie was wounded in the on the night of 4-5 June. leg but continued to fight. Rout was evacuated to Malta The Turks in the leading trenches were completely overrun. For six weeks and later transferred to England. the New Zealanders had waited for an opportunity like this to use cold steel! In the sector taken by the Aucklanders, three Turks emerged from a previously unseen dugout. They fought to the death rather than surrender. About 50 Turks were killed altogether, and their bodies thrown out of the trenches and used as parados on the inland side. Sandbags were brought up and added to the parapets, supplemented by Turkish sandbags transferred
100 New Zealanders take over Courtney’s and Quinn’s from the old parapet facing the sea. By this stage Lieutenant Stewart had lost touch with Sergeant Rodger and the Auckland party. He subsequently found them, together with a working party, still in the second trench and in the process of building a traverse. Some Canterburys had gone further forward along a communication sap and were constructing another traverse at a strategic position. Lieutenant Stewart, now reunited with the Aucklanders, led an attack on the Turks who came out into the open between the two overrun trenches. Many Turks were killed before 36 prisoners were taken and led back to Quinn’s. A tunnel was discovered joining the Turkish front trench and the A swimming party about to undress on Anzac Cove beach. support trench. On the strength of this find Lieutenant Stewart decided to hold on to both enemy trenches. Traverses were quickly constructed on the left and right of both captured trenches, each manned by two riflemen who fired continuously along the dark trench to stop Turks getting into bomb-throwing range. The traverse in the communication sap was similarly manned. MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU But all the gains by the New Zealanders were to come undone. The supporting attack by the Australians from Steele’s against the German Officers’ Trench failed, and the Turkish machine-guns situated there coupled with another on Dead Man’s Ridge started to enfilade fire into the New Zealanders. The fire got heavier as the Turks were reinforced. The fire was harmless to the men in the trenches but caused havoc for the working parties. Turkish bomb throwers moved up communication trenches and managed to toss bombs into the two captured trenches. The New Zealanders had no bombs to answer the counter-attack and there was very little protection from the bomb blasts within the captured trenches. Before dawn on 5 June, one of the communication trenches from Quinn’s was completed and some Auckland reinforcements including Captains Fraser1 and Goulding entered the enemy trenches. As morning dawned the Turkish machine-gun fire from opposite Steele’s and Dead Man’s got heavier and more accurate. Sergeant Tilsley attempted to build a barricade of sandbags against the fire from the German Officers’ Trench, but bursting bombs knocked the bags from his hands. Nevertheless he persevered until wounded. Tilsley later recalled the attack: “We took the trench alright, taking 36 prisoners and killing as many more, then got to work to convert the trench for our own use. Before we got very far, the Turks counter-attacked with hand grenades. At 7am I received orders to vacate the trench as it was no more than a death trap. I was now in charge, owing to the officer being wounded.” Tilsley was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his gallantry during the attack and was later awarded the Military Cross when a lieutenant in France. The New Zealanders were pushed back further and further, mainly by Turkish bombs, until only about 30 yards of captured trench was held. Then came the order to retire. The survivors managed to escape back to Quinn’s along a newly dug communication trench. The operation was all over by 7am, 5 June. Considering it was a minor operation the cost of the attack was appalling. The Aucklanders and Canterburys suffered 14 and 17 killed respectively (with names recorded over three days). Captain Goulding of the Canterbury Infantry, the only officer killed during the raid, was struck down by a Turkish bomb about 7 o’clock on the morning of 5 June, but was recorded as killed on 6 June. The Aucklanders suffered about 50 wounded and the Canterburys 53 wounded. Some of the more seriously wounded died over the following days. Amongst the wounded officers were Lieutenant-Colonel Brown, and Lieutenants Dobson,2 Dron,3 Rout,4 Stewart and Vear, all wounded by bomb fragments. Brown was later awarded the Distinguished Service Order – many believe it was for this operation. He was evacuated but never returned to the Canterburys. During his short stint at
1 Capt. 12/109 Edwin Gordon Fraser 3 Lieut. 6/1517 Douglas Alexander Dron 2 Lieut. 6/950 Donald Dobson 4 Lieut. 6/1704 Allan Clifford Rout
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Quinn’s, he proved a popular officer with his men. The only consolation, if any, that could be taken from the action was that the New Zealanders managed to inflict a greater loss on the Turks. The result of the action certainly emphasised how important it was for all units involved in a combined operation to succeed. Had the Australians managed to succeed in front of Steele’s, the bridgehead at Quinn’s might have been permanent, giving much-needed space beyond the crest-line. At the peak of the attack the New Zealanders held about 70-80 yards of the support Lieutenant Corbett, Auckland trench and about 100 yards of the firing line. Infantry, killed in action in trench In front of Steele’s, the Australians had it no better than the Kiwis. They raid at Quinn’s Post on night of 7-8 June. had to cross about 80 yards of flat ground and suffered heavy losses. The Wellington Infantry at Courtney’s suffered casualties from snipers during 4 June. Malone noted: “Six men wounded in shelters this morning by snipers from different ridges. Also two men killed walking along track in Monash Gully, a bad track.” The two killed were Cogar and Happer, listed over two days. At 2pm on 5 June a new Turkish gun opened fire on Anzac trench positions around Quinn’s, Courtney’s and Pope’s, raining shrapnel over the men. Malone gave a graphic description of the constant exposure to shelling,
Corporal Halkett, Canterbury bombs, machine-gun and rifle fire at Courtney’s: “Crack, bang. Then the Infantry, killed in action in trench return shells, bombs, and star shells. Such a roar. Crash, hunch, bang, rat- raid at Quinn’s Post on night tat-tat-tat, smack, swish, bang, pop and plop, and the odd boom. A veritable of 7-8 June. inferno. I seemed to be in the centre of things.” A real danger to the New Zealand Infantry was from their Anzac batteries firing shrapnel shells from near the beach, just over the lip of the east rise on Monash Gully, to explode by time fuse in the air over the Turkish positions. Some of these shells exploded prematurely near the Anzac front-line. Malone wrote: “Our guns made beautiful shooting, just skimming the crest of the hill, about 18 feet over my head. 18 feet doesn’t seem much to come and go in (young Savage1 our engineer says it is 18 feet only). It is somewhat fascinating to see a flash, then the red point travelling up to you at a terrific speed and Captain VJ Egglestone, killed in action, 6 June. One of two brothers then over you and the hill. One gets the sound of the cartridge explosion to die on Gallipoli. just about as the shell passes, depending on the distance of the gun.” The Wellingtons didn’t go unscathed, “One of my orderlies though, within ten
1 Spr 4/326 Lewis Bristow Savage feet of me, was wounded by a shrapnel bullet, premature burst from one of 2 Lieut.-Col. 15/2 John Gethin (Jackie) Hughes our guns.” At 11pm on the night of 5-6 June, Australian and New Zealand Infantry attacked on Pope’s and took a trench. Flanking Anzac trenches provided covering fire to keep down Turkish fire. Anzac fire continued all night, some New Zealand machine-guns firing over 6000 rounds each. Unfortunately, as in the previous night’s attack at Quinn’s, the captured trench was vacated due to Turkish bombs being rolled into the position from a slightly higher trench nearby. Two officers died on 6 June. Captain Egglestone, who had lost his brother Richard Ewen a month previously on Dead Man’s Ridge, was killed in action, and Lieutenant McDonald died at sea of his wounds. After only a week at Courtney’s, Malone was given the job of improving Quinn’s Post. After the good job he did at Courtney’s, command considered him ideal for the task. In Malone’s own words: “Hear we are not to go into reserve at the end of eight days, but into Quinn’s Post, which I gather ought to be abandoned … Courtney’s Post has taken a lot of straightening up and it will be a bit tough if, after we have got it fixed up, we have to go out and tackle a new messed-up post.” After an initial inspection, Malone thought the Australians at Quinn’s were generally slack about their ‘housekeeping’, giving unnecessary advantages to the Turks. “The Australians, who won’t work, and first got the position, instead of sapping out and making forward trenches, just sat tight on the edge of the cliff and allowed the Turks to sap and trench right up to them – only some ten feet away now. The Turks are sapping and no doubt intend to blow the post up and into the gully. Nice place to take over!” Malone and Cunningham would certainly have their hands full over the next few days. At Quinn’s, Lieutenant-Colonel Jackie Hughes2 took over command of the Canterbury Infantry from the wounded Lieutenant-Colonel Brown and also became commanding officer of Quinn’s. Another trench raid at Quinn’s was planned for the evening of 7-8 June. This time it was an all-Auckland
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Infantry Battalion operation with most of the attacking men coming from the 6th Hauraki Company. Their plan was to occupy the Turkish fire trench to allow time for engineers to destroy the same portion of the fire trench that was captured on the earlier raid and to destroy connecting saps. The first party of Aucklanders, under command of Lieutenant Corbett1 with one non-commissioned officer and 14 men charged to the left of the crater in no-man’s-land and managed to reach the trench and occupy a portion of it. They now numbered only about eight or nine men and occupied probably ten yards of the Turkish fire trench later referred to as the Pit. They quickly built a sandbag barricade against Turkish fire coming along the trench from the left. Corbett expected the second party to arrive from the right, where an opportune angle in the trench prevented straight shooting along the trench from that direction. But the second party under Lieutenant Rupert Westmacott, with one other officer, two non-commissioned officers and 20 men, moving on the right, came under heavy Turkish fire. This party moved along the sap that went forward from No. 3 Subsection, but couldn’t advance past a Turkish bombproof barricade about midway through no-man’s-land. After some close fighting within the sap the party was forced to retire. This left Corbett’s party in a precarious position. Lieutenant-Colonel Hughes realised, with the return of the second party from the right, that the first party was desperately in need of support. He called on a backup support party of 1st Canterbury Company men consisting of one non-commissioned officer, Corporal Halkett,2 and ten men, to prepare for action. They were instructed to go immediately to the left of the crater to make sure they did not miss the Pit. At a given command they scrambled from the Anzac trench and quietly dashed with fixed bayonets across the 18 yards that separated the two forward trenches at this point. The Turks opened a hot fire but it must have been misdirected as no-one was hit. The men already in the Pit had no idea of the support party coming and were a bit Casually dressed, Lieutenant-Colonel alarmed at their arrival. All of the support party managed to enter the Pit, Jackie Hughes, a veteran of the Anglo- 3 Boer War, was put in command of except for Private Holderness, who strayed slightly to the left and dropped in the Canterbury Infantry replacing amidst Turks just beyond the barricade. After some yelling and quick action Lieutenant-Colonel Brown who was he managed to scamper over the barricade before the Turks realised what was wounded. happening, but in doing so received a bad bullet wound to a shoulder. MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU Corporal Halkett brought instructions for the men to defend the position until additional help came from the right. In the meantime the second party attempted again to break through the Turkish bombproof in the sap running through no-man’s-land. Again this attack failed, and the party fell back. Meanwhile, Turks started firing over the barricade at the New Zealanders, but fortunately their fire was too high. Other Turks started to move down the trench from the right and creep across the flat ground from their support trench. They managed to get right up against the sand parados the New Zealanders had earlier made by shovelling sand to the enemy side of the trench. Captain Fraser, Auckland Infantry, wounded in action at Quinn’s Post on Fortunately for the New Zealanders, the Turks either had no bombs or night of 7-8 June. After operations on decided not to use them for fear of injuring their own men. Had the Turks Malta to remove bomb fragments, he was shipped home to New Zealand used bombs, the small group of Kiwis would have been decimated. On the where he commanded the new other hand, had the New Zealanders possessed home-made bombs or the Machine-gun School at Trentham. new fragmenting Mills bomb already in use in France, they might have been Fraser was earlier wounded on 25 April. successful. Corporal Halkett made the group hold the Pit a full hour in anticipation of the right party arriving before sending three men back for further instructions. When none of these men returned, he sent Private Holderness and two other wounded back. Then, on his command, the remainder dashed back across no- 1 Lieut. 12/1600 John Mainer Corbett 2 Cpl 6/1117 William John Halkett man’s-land. The Turks were waiting for this and put up a horrific fire that cut 3 Pte 6/961 Gerald Holderness
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down Corporal Halkett and a few others. While in the Pit the New Zealanders managed to gather identity discs from those killed in the previous raid and brought back some abandoned gear during the withdrawal. At least 13 men were killed, including Lieutenant Corbett. Private Booth is recorded as being killed on 7 June. Three Canterburys who died during the raid, including Corporal Halkett, were recorded as killed on 6 June. About 25 men were wounded, including Captain Fraser, severely wounded in face, neck and arm by a Turkish bomb, and Lieutenant Topham.1 Fraser was earlier wounded on 25 April and had been back on Gallipoli for less than a week. This was the last planned trench raid from Quinn’s for the New Zealanders. In both operations the attacking parties were never large so the casualties, though appalling, could have been worse. Command at Quinn’s resisted the temptation to keep sending extra men over the top, wave after wave. (Later, on 7 August, the Australians suffered atrocious casualties at the Nek when four waves of men were sent over
WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU when one was more than enough to determine the A cautiously taken photograph of bivouacs behind Quinn’s Post. New strength of the opposition.) Zealanders were constantly threatened by Turkish snipers overlooking Monash Gully. The photographer could not risk raising his head too far! Interestingly, the command of the support party was given to a corporal and not a Lieutenant. Is this an indication that the New Zealand Infantry was losing too many officers in action, or did Lieutenant- Colonel Hughes have the utmost confidence in his non-commissioned officers? After the two failed trench raids at Quinn’s, morale was low amongst the New Zealanders. Welcome reinforcements for the New Zealand Infantry arrived on Anzac on 8 June, bringing the four battalions closer to full strength again. The 4th Reinforcements, consisting of 1761 men, arrived off Anzac from Egypt the previous night and came ashore early morning. For the infantry the Aucklanders received five officers and 293 other ranks, the Wellingtons received three officers and 254 other ranks, the Canterburys received five officers and 214 other ranks, and the Otagos received four officers and 239 other ranks. Lieutenant-Colonel Malone was appalled at the recent failures at Quinn’s. For the little that was gained the casualties were too high. Malone’s future plan was to reduce the casualties at the post and make it a safer place. He would have to be satisfied that the chances of success were high before any more sorties were made from the post. Malone still criticised the Australians for their lack of enthusiasm and improvements at the post: “The Australians seemingly just sat down and waited and waited and did nothing. That seems to be their character. Dash
AUTHOR’S COLLECTION forward like mad things and then instead of working Lieutenant Bishop, Otago Infantry, familiarises himself with a Japanese mortar on terraces below Courtney’s Post, June. 1 Lieut. 12/976 Arthur Topham 104 New Zealanders take over Courtney’s and Quinn’s and making good, sit down and loaf and then get ‘scary’. That is not only my opinion, but that of the Australians themselves!” After being involved in two unsuccessful raids at Quinn’s, the Auckland Infantry Battalion was relieved and moved down into local reserve in Monash Gully. They were joined there by the new men of the 4th Reinforcements. From the beginning of June, while at Courtney’s Post, Lieutenant-Colonel Malone became increasingly concerned about the Turkish sniper activity in Monash Gully. The Turkish position on Dead Man’s Ridge, where nearly all the local snipers hid, was restricting nearly all daylight movement in the gully as well as in other adjoining areas. Not a day went past now without men being cut down by rifle fire while moving between the heights and the beach. Some 30 to 40 Australians were ‘potted’ daily. Malone assigned the task of subduing these Turkish snipers to his very capable Lieutenant Grace,1 who was well respected amongst his men as an accomplished marksman. With the approval of Colonel Chauvel, Grace organised a group of hand- picked marksmen and positioned them in twos in strategic hiding places known as pot-holes, mostly within Monash Gully facing Dead Man’s Ridge. Grace’s technique was first to locate a Turkish sniper nest using a telescope, and when a clear head shot presented itself, a Kiwi marksman would pick him off. Within a few weeks the enemy’s sniping had been so completely suppressed that traffic in the valley went uninterrupted throughout the day. CEW Bean wrote of this strategy: “Grace’s snipers, posted throughout the valley, placed a barrier as impenetrable as any earthwork between the traffic in Monash Valley and the Turks whose trenches overlooked it [Dead Man’s Ridge]. Canterbury Infantry reliefs move Thenceforward, provided the [New Zealand] snipers were first warned, even through a sap at the rear of Quinn’s a convoy of mules could go to the supply depot near the head of the gully at Post. midday, without a shot being fired at it.” The Wellington Infantry war diary states: “Lieutenant Grace of Hawke’s Bay Company and attachment from Battalion have been placed out at different posts as snipers. Since the Bde [Brigade] occupied No. 3 Section there has MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU been a complete change, and any snipers have been got well in hand.” Grace was later killed in action on Chunuk Bair on 8 August. At 9am, 9 June, Malone took command of Quinn’s Post immediately the last Aucklander left. The 9th Hawke’s Bay and 17th Ruahine Companies immediately relieved the Auckland Infantry Battalion. The other two Wellington companies remained at Courtney’s until the following day. Malone found conditions at Quinn’s were worse than earlier reports Lieutenant Topham, Auckland Infantry, wounded in action in had indicated. Malone obviously operated with a tidy methodical mind trench raid at Quinn’s Post on that probably reflects his civilian career in running a successful law office. night of 7-8 June. The welfare of his men always came first. Top of the agenda would be the ‘housework’ to make life more comfortable. Malone wrote in his diary: “… a more dirty, dilapidated and unorganised post it is hard to imagine. Still I like work and will revel in straightening things up. There are no places [bivouacs] for the men to fall in. The local reserve is posted too far away and yet there is at present no ground prepared on which they could be comfortably put. I selected a new Headquarters Shelter for myself and gave orders that every rifle shot and bomb from the Turks was to be promptly returned at least tenfold. We can and will beat them at their own game.” CEW Bean wrote of Malone: “At Quinn’s on the night of his arrival, Lieutenant-Colonel Malone caused to be opened up in the front parapet a number of loop-holes which had been closed by previous garrisons.
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The following day the two companies that were not on front-line duty were employed in what he termed ‘tidying’ the slope behind the post and in cutting terraces on the sheltered side near the summit [crest-line]. Within a short time, these, neatly roofed with iron and sandbags, made a clean and comfortable bivouac for the supports. Below was headquarters, looking on to a small terrace, on which the Colonel occasionally entertained at tea some of the frequent visitors. On the walls of headquarters were a few pictures and he spoke of obtaining others for his men. If he had roses, he used to say he would have them planted on the terraces. ‘The art of warfare,’ he would add ‘lies in the culture of the domestic virtues.’” Malone had two machine-guns positioned to sweep the front at Quinn’s, which before had AUTHOR’S COLLECTION
Lieutenant Bishop (centre), Otago depended solely upon some 50 rifles to stop the Infantry, and other officers enjoy some Turks charging. Malone used timber and steel, more obtainable on Anzac by relaxation in bomb-proof quarters now, to reconstruct Quinn’s. He was a fanatic for detail and at getting things below Courtney’s Post. done his way and was never prepared to take no for an answer. Between now and the end of July Malone would convert the most dangerous and insecure post on Anzac into the safest and most impregnable. During the evening of 9 June, two New Zealand engineers from the 1st Field Company volunteered to destroy a troublesome Turkish blockhouse near Quinn’s Post. Carrying explosives, they quietly crept out into no-man’s- land and managed to lay a charge alongside the blockhouse whilst Turks were inside. The ground they crossed was continually swept with machine-gun and rifle fire. 1 Lance-Corporal Fear,1 New Zealand Lance-Corporal Fear later recounted what happened: “A chap named Field Engineers, was one of two Hodges2 and I crawled out over our trench to the Turks’ blockhouse and blew men that volunteered to destroy a troublesome Turkish blockhouse it to bits. I pity the poor devils who were inside. I could hear them talking near Quinn’s Post. Fear, who was and they were sniping from one corner of it. Our luck was in, as we came later wounded and hospitalised in through without a scratch, although I do not know how we managed it as the England, was killed in France 20 September 1916. bullets were flying pretty close all the time. In fact we had to lie still for five to ten minutes. We were out for just over 35 minutes.” Both men were awarded 1 L-Cpl 4/188a Francis John Herbert Fear Distinguished Conduct Medals for their bravery. Fear was later killed on the 2 Spr 4/203a Edgar Arthur Hodges Somme in France, 20 September 1916. After only a few days’ command at Quinn’s Post, Malone had already turned the tables on the Turks. On the Anzac side, the men were inspired by Malone’s determination to improve conditions at the post and started to believe they were superior to the Turks. Improvements were made every day. In the trenches, overhead cover was erected to make them sun and shrapnel proof. Soon the post became one of the safest positions of the front-line. In contrast, on the Turkish side, the men were becoming demoralised. Soon they abandoned their front trenches, preferring to distance themselves from Malone’s mob. Staff at headquarters made the following report based on information from a Turkish deserter: “The Turks had found the mining and fighting so hazardous opposite Quinn’s that they had to call for volunteers to man the trenches opposite it and that every such volunteer was promoted to corporal. That the shooting of the men in Quinn’s Post was so deadly that they (the Turks) had closed up their loop-holes and men were forbidden to use them – they had lost such a number of men shot through the loop-holes in the head and killed.” The Wellington Infantry war diary states: “During the course of the 24 hours [up to 9am, 11 June] the Turks threw about 60 bombs, 18 of which landed in our trenches [at Quinn’s Post], the remainder landing short. The damage was slight resulting only in the destruction of 2 greatcoats [used to smother the bomb explosions], a periscope rifle and 1 company rifle, 1 canteen and 1 water bottle. During the course of the 24 hours our bomb throwers returned a similar number of bombs with apparent effect, all but ten landing in the enemy trenches, completely silencing their fire and damaging their overhead cover. … Ammunition expended: 1200 [rifle] rounds, 60 bombs.”
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or the New Zealanders, from mid-June through to 6 August – the commencement of the August Offensive – there were only minor and sporadic offensive actions on Anzac. Their only tasks were to F improve trench networks, living conditions and, closer to August, the consolidation and buildup for the August Offensive. For the men in the firing line it was a time of monotonous duties and fatigues with the only relief coming from time spent in bivouacs and at the beach. But wherever they went on Anzac, they never escaped the attention of the Turks. On 11 June, Lieutenant Morison1 of the Wellington Infantry was wounded and evacuated off Anzac. On 12 June, a Turkish artillery gun on the left flank wounded 30 New Zealanders and killed one Indian soldier with shrapnel along the beach and in the water in the duration of a few minutes. Similarly, a couple of weeks later on the afternoon of 24 June, one shrapnel burst wounded 17 swimmers, some only slightly. Men of the New Zealand Mounteds positioned in the trenches on Walker’s Ridge were supplied with 18-inch square pieces of armour plate with slots to fire a rifle through. After dark, these plates were mounted at random positions along the front-line parapets. While looking through one about midnight, Trooper McLeod of the Auckland Mounteds was shot through the face, killed by a million-to-one chance shot in the dark. The men around him were aghast. A new sap running from the right flank of Russell’s Top down to Monash Gully to connect with Pope’s left was well under way. The sap included a tunnel section of about 100 feet in length. Such a sap would have been of immense benefit on the night of 2 May when the Otago Infantry lost precious time moving from Walker’s to the beach and then back up Monash Gully. Men on Anzac were entertained at 6am on 13 June by a British warship closing with the Anzac shore putting a terrific bombardment into the Turks, and during the evening by a British aircraft flying over the Turks and dropping three bombs. The following evening, a British aircraft dropped two heavy bombs on the Turks; one on Baby 700 and the other on the Chessboard. Again on 19 June, a British aircraft flew over Walker’s Ridge and dropped two bombs on the Turks at the Nek. Both bombs landed in the communication trench connecting the Nek with the Chessboard. Monotony in the trenches turned the men’s glances skyward at the sound of an approaching aircraft. Sergeant-Major Moncrief watched a British aircraft that circled Anzac late in the afternoon: “Our aeroplanes are still a source of annoyance to the Turks. This evening they fired between forty and fifty shrapnel shells at one plane without getting anywhere near it and the airmen seemed to take no notice of them whatever. These incidents cause a little excitement and a little fun. For the last few weeks we have not had a great deal to break the monotony.” A couple of days later, returning aircraft attracted similar treatment from the Turks: “Our aeroplanes annoyed the Turks again this morning and they fired dozens of shells at them. The shells bursting over our camp dropped down amongst us and we were in more danger than the aeroplanes but no one was hit.” WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU Swimming and relaxing at low tide, Anzac Cove.
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In the less than two months of constant campaigning, life on Gallipoli had become rudimentary and day-to-day human behaviours were reduced to their basic forms. Although death could come to any man at any moment, some social graces were still expected. A written complaint to New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade Headquarters by Captain Guthrie,1 Medical Officer for the Canterbury Mounteds, indicates the lengths some officers would go to maintain standards: “10/375 Hampton.2 Committing a nuisance. At 3.30pm 13/6/15 I was walking down the road when I saw Private Hampton urinating in the open at a place WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU A wounded man is being carried by stretcher-bearers on Anzac Cove beach. NOT set apart for the purpose.” On 14 June, bombproof shelters were erected in Nos 2 and 3 Saps on Russell’s Top opposite the Nek, and a trench mortar for throwing the Garland bomb was put in position behind the main fire trench between Saps 5 and 8. On the same day, both New Zealand artillery and a British warship put in a heavy searching fire immediately across from Quinn’s Post endeavouring to destroy Turkish trenches without hitting Quinn’s. Due to the confusion caused by different headquarters not being prepared for the rush of casualties in the initial stages of the campaign, some men received anxious letters and cables from family in New Zealand seeking confirmation that they or their mates had become casualties. Authorities were often confused over names and regimental numbers or the whereabouts or status of casualties. Sometimes mates’ letters as well as official channels were responsible for the confusion. One such incident was noted in the diary by Sergeant Wilder of the Wellington Mounteds: “Came out of fire trenches at 8am. Had a good break and was just off for a swim when Bob and Roy turned up. Told me that Tim and I were on the list of killed in action, also that he had written home about it. Tim and I naturally very angry. We cabled but the cable will take about ten days as it had to be posted to Zeitoun [New Zealand camp in Cairo] first. Can’t help worrying about that casualty list. There’s just a chance that it was corrected before going to New Zealand.” A Turkish artillery gun on the left flank, named ‘Tucker-time Liz’ because it always fired at meal times, continued to get a few men each day. It wounded seven Anzacs on 14 June and four in the evening of 15 June. The gun was the target of much searching fire from the British warships, which never managed to silence it. It seems that the men’s enthusiasm for fatigue duties was waning, as an order was issued on 15 June to all New Zealand troops: “Trench digging fatigue. It has been noticed that men are constantly evading work. In future all parties will work under the supervision of a N.C. [non-commissioned] officer.” Men who were ‘resting’ normally performed these duties. The task was usually hazardous with many men becoming casualties, so no wonder enthusiasm was flailing. Trench digging and widening fatigues usually lasted four hours a day in two two-hour shifts with roughly a six-hour rest in between. For instance, on the following day the Auckland Mounted fatigues took from 4am to 6am and from midday to 4pm. Another task the men were not enthusiastic about was the ‘stand-to-arms’ parade performed by the men on firing line duties and the ‘supports’ who were resting nearby. Men had to turn out in the trenches with rifle, bayonet and accoutrements. They soon learnt which of the officers were soft on parade-ground discipline, as opposed to those who had reputations as taskmasters. A New Zealander’s body which had lain in front of No. 2 Subsection at Quinn’s Post for some weeks was a concern to the men in the adjacent trenches. The Wellington Infantry war diary reported on 16 June: “An attempt was made to cremate the body of the NZer in front of No. 2 [Sub]section but given a lack of petrol or other suitable inflammable substance it was impossible to carry this out. Some steps should be taken immediately to dispose of the body as the smell issuing from same is extremely nauseating.”
1 Capt. 7/637 Robert Neil Guthrie 2 Pte 10/375 William Alfred Hampton
108 Holding the line DICK DRUMMOND COLLECTION Two Wellington Infantrymen, Privates Patterson1 and Stewart,2 were Rear slopes of Courtney’s Post. Men relax, eat and sleep in terraced bivouacs congratulated by General Godley for their gallantry in carrying out a patrol less than 50 yards from Turkish into enemy territory opposite Quinn’s Post. Although their names were trenches. mentioned in written orders and messages, all they seemed to receive for their efforts was a written ‘congratulations’. Patterson was later killed on 8 August. The Garland trench mortar positioned two days previously on Russell’s Top was first used on 16 June with excellent results. The mortar was extremely light, portable, easily worked and reasonably accurate. Although the projectile weighed only 2 lb, it was extremely powerful. ‘Lizzie’ claimed more men during 17 June on Russell’s Top, killing Trooper Haddock and severely wounding Trooper Willoughby,3 another Auckland Mounted, who died the following day. On the same day, Trooper Hollis4 joined the Auckland Mounteds on Gallipoli after coming as a stowaway from Egypt aboard a ship that transported the 6th Australian Light Horse. It seems he was not reprimanded for his escapade but other stowaways were caught by the Provost Marshal and returned to Egypt. Apparently Gallipoli was still an attractive proposition to idle troops in Egypt. Also on 17 June, mail was distributed at Anzac, and an issue of rum was given to men to celebrate the centenary of the Battle of Waterloo. Apparently Privates Patterson1 (top) and Stewart,2 both of the Wellington Infantry, many New Zealanders did not receive the issue, as a group of New Zealand carried out a patrol into enemy territory Army Service Corps men had previously stolen some of the rum supply and opposite Quinn’s Post. Patterson was later killed in action got drunk on it, much to the disgust of other New Zealand units. on Chunuk Bair, 8 August. When off front-line duties, the resting men managed to enjoy some of the luxuries that were obtainable on Anzac. Trooper Finlayson wrote in his diary 1 Pte 10/1310 William Henry Patterson on 18 June: “Had a good swim and a better feed last night, the feed consisted 2 Pte 10/1997 Frederick Stewart of beef and boiled spuds with bread and jam, then I got into a change of 3 Tpr 13/481 Harold Willoughby 4 Tpr 13/497 Richard Herbert Hollis clothes, my first change for 20 days and it was glorious.” A supply of fresh water was found at Suvla Bay on 20 June, but being located in enemy-held territory the water was inaccessible for use on Anzac in the meantime. The fresh water was found by a party of Canterbury Mounted Riflemen under Lieutenant Blackett. The party left Anzac aboard a trawler and landed further north under the northern slopes of Kiretch Tepe. Their objective was to locate a Turkish battery on the W Hills (so called from the W shape formed by scrub on the southern slopes) thought to be responsible for firing on Anzac beaches. While crossing the plain between the coast and the W Hills, Blackett and his men found a substantial natural water supply. They located the battery and reported that though Turkish patrols were active, the enemy
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did not appear to be in any strength to the north of the Anafarta Spur. Blackett’s party later returned by the same trawler. Allies gained access to the source of fresh water after the August Offensive. An interesting tactic is recorded in the Auckland Mounted Rifles war diary for 20 June: “Enemy guns shell our dugouts [in Reserve Gully] but no casualties are obtained. The men posted on hilltop with alarm whistle giving men warning to take cover.” Incoming shells must have had such high parabolic trajectories that the sound of the whistle could arrive before the shell at its target. The practice received very little
WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU mention elsewhere. Auckland Infantry machine-gunner, A request for New Zealand machine-gunners to be issued with revolvers Private Cardno, poses for the camera with no ammunition belt in the gun. was made to Anzac Headquarters. Normally, revolvers were only required for Cardno was killed in the disastrous the No. 1 and No. 2 of each machine-gun. However, when the Turks targeted charge for the Pinnacle, 7 August. machine-gunners during attacks at close range, rifles were cumbersome to use in self-defence. The request was for 52 revolvers – 32 for the New Zealand Infantry, 16 for the New Zealand Mounteds and four for the Maori Contingent, yet to arrive at Anzac. With machine-guns playing an ever-increasing role on Gallipoli, an inventory revealed that Sections 3 and 4 held 43 machine-guns. In Section 3, the Australian Light Horse had six guns, the New Zealand Infantry Brigade had eight guns and similarly the 4th Australian Infantry Brigade had eight guns. In Section 4 the New Zealand Mounted Rifles had eight guns, the New Zealand Infantry Brigade had seven guns, and the 3rd Australian Light Horse Lieutenant Kibblewhite,1 Wellington Infantry, wounded had six guns. in action, 21 June. During 21 June Lieutenant Kibblewhite1 of the Wellington Infantry, who was wounded in the back by a piece of rock as the result of an exploding shell, 1 Lieut. 10/960 Edward Henry Turner Kibblewhite was evacuated to Egypt. Kibblewhite, who was later awarded the Military Cross, was killed in France on 16 September 1916. A large water-carrying barge was sunk by Turkish shellfire while moored alongside a pier in Anzac Cove on 22 June. This incident highlighted the need for a more secure supply of water, especially in view of the approaching August Offensive. After being on Anzac for about ten weeks, the men were needing some diversion in the form of entertainment. An Auckland Infantry company in reserve behind Quinn’s Post decided to hold an item concert – all within about 100 yards of the Turks. Sergeant-Major Moncrief was present: “The Hauraki Company had a concert tonight and it was very successful. It was held in the gully to the accompaniment of rifle and shell fire.” For about an hour in the evening of 23 June, three Turkish artillery guns pounded Anzac, killing Sapper Busbridge and Private Frye.
When one examines private photographs of men on Anzac, one concludes from the casual clothing and irregular poses that life on Anzac was offhand and, to some degree, undisciplined. But in the front-line trenches and reserve areas, life was strictly routine with few privileges. With numerous inspections by company commanders, men were required to have their kits and living areas continually tidy. One battalion commander’s standing order was: “Inspection of feet and rifles daily at 9am and bivouacs ready for inspection at 10.30am.” In the trenches, spent bullet cases and bomb fragments had to be collected, rusty bullet clips replaced, rifles with bayonets attached placed in special recesses and all traces of food and rubbish deposited in rubbish sacks placed at regular intervals. In standing orders for trenches: “… the floors of trenches swept and ready for
110 Holding the line inspection at all hours … urine tins, two per company, will be placed in convenient positions for rifles [duty infantry] use only … tools will be collected and returned when not in use to post headquarters where they may be obtained on requisition by officer commanding company … saps leading into the support and fire trenches are kept clean.” All rubbish was collected twice daily and placed in brigade rubbish dumps where it was burnt or buried to minimise vermin. In reserve areas, all excess clothing and equipment had to be removed to battalion storage depots or rest gullies, food only prepared in designated areas and living quarters made tidy to hand over to relieving soldiers. One battalion commanding officer stated in orders: “Company commanders will make a thorough inspection of their quarters and cookhouses before leaving for rest gully. In a great many cases quartermaster-sergeants pay no attention to sanitary conditions and loose tins and rubbish are allowed to accumulate about the kitchens and lines.” The terrain immediately behind reserve areas was not to be littered with rubbish, or cleared of scrub for cooking fires. Men using latrines had to observe strict sanitary rules. Standing orders stated: “These [rules] will be explained by officers to their men and any man found disobeying the rules will be instantly made a prisoner.” As for privileges being handed out to the men while on duty at the front-line or in reserve, only 25 men per company were allowed to bathe each day in organised parties and at different times. As the campaign progressed, even the dead had to be buried in special areas set aside for the purpose. The Australians often buried their dead immediately behind front-line areas. When the Wellington Infantry took over Courtney’s from the Australians and proceeded to extend the reserve area, they continually dug up Australian dead. The Wellington Infantry war diary states: “Hawke’s Bay Company employed making terraces for Reserves. This is a difficult matter owing to the Australians having buried their dead all over the place and fatigue parties are continually digging into the graves. There has been evidently no system in burying their dead and working of the post generally. The post was left [by the Australians] in a most unsanitary condition.”
During the morning of 25 June, HMS Lord Nelson arrived off Anzac, and with gunnery observation being provided by a balloon tethered to a warship, shelled Chanak on the Asian side of the Dardanelles. The town burned fiercely through the afternoon and evening, the smoke visible from Anzac. A German aircraft passed over central positions on Anzac during the evening dropping leaflets, which couldn’t be retrieved as they all drifted back over no-man’s-land. On an earlier occasion leaflets dropped by an aircraft warned the Anzacs that they had just 24 hours to get off the peninsula! On the following day, Trooper Verner, a farmer from the Waikato, was killed by a Lizzie shell while employed on water duties. The shrapnel shell passed through his body before exploding. In the early hours of 27 June, New Zealanders stood-to-arms at 3am, but returned to their dugouts at 4am. Less than an hour later, Turkish shells burst along and behind the Anzac trenches. This barrage came from four positions and four guns, one a 6-inch, and continued for the next 90 minutes. Many communication trenches were filled in, and an ammunition depot was hit, damaging about 10,000 rounds and destroying nearby ration stores. The Australian lines suffered heavily, with an Adjutant, Major and about seven men killed and many wounded. One shell killed an Australian, throwing his body 200 feet down a cliff. A few New Zealanders were wounded. One 6-inch shell landed right beside a Mounted Rifles machine-gun post. The four men on duty escaped injury but their four rifles, which were standing in a rack against the wall of the trench, were smashed. Trooper Finlayson wrote in his diary: “Had a warm time in trenches this morning. Turks bombed our trenches all night then this morning they opened rifle fire and followed that up with artillery. They knocked the trenches all to blazes, killed about eight men including three officers, and wounded 37 or more. Myself and four Australians [were] going along a trench when a shell killed one, badly wounded another, and broke another’s arm. Big bombardment down the coast towards Cape Helles.” More shells came over later while men of the Auckland Infantry were having dinner. Sergeant-Major Moncrief described the scene: “Had a narrow escape at dinner time, a bomb landed just above my shelter, bounced off and burst just in front wounding 11 men, one since dying. They are deadly if they happen to be well-timed as this one was.” On 28 June, to assist operations at Helles, Anzac was again asked to provide a demonstration attack. Excessive precautions taken by General Headquarters to prevent leaks of information meant that General Birdwood didn’t learn about the operation until 8.30am of the same day. After hurried conferences at Anzac headquarters, it was decided the demonstration would take place on the Australian’s extreme right flank, Birdwood hoping that the demonstration might persuade the enemy that any future break-out from Anzac would take place to the south. After a softening-up barrage by a Royal Navy monitor and two destroyers, two and a half squadrons of the
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2nd Light Horse Brigade pushed out at 1pm along two spurs and worked against some Turkish posts about 700 yards to the south. Further to the east two companies of the 9th Battalion, covered by two companies of the 11th Battalion, attacked a Turkish trench, also about 700 yards away on another spur known as Sniper’s Ridge, immediately south of Lone Pine. Both groups made good progress but the Turks were in considerable strength and kept up a heavy fire. After holding WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU Looking down from Courtney’s Post on headquarters dugouts in Monash Gully. Soldiers can be seen in their advanced positions the deep zigzagging communications sap used as protection against Turkish snipers hidden at the head of the gully to the right. for about two hours, local commanders, judging that nothing further could be achieved, gave the order to withdraw. Casualties for the Australians totalled about 300 killed and wounded. Considering the action was just a feint, the high cost of 300 casualties could not be justified. No New Zealanders took part in the operation. During a further demonstration that evening in the same sector, Birdwood at last showed cunning and a desire to minimise casualties. Flares were fired and artillery carried out a bombardment, while in the front trenches bayonets were fixed and shown above the parapet in the flare light. The Turks reacted with a heavy fire against Australian and New Zealand positions. Apparently the Turks were planning an assault for this day, 28 June, but it was postponed until the following day. New Zealanders stood-to-arms at 8am on 29 June expecting an attack that finally came with a heavy assault on the left flank at the Nek during the following night. The attack, planned by Mustafa Kemal, was against the Nek and Russell’s Top. Pasha recognised that the most vulnerable point of the Anzac line was in the neighbourhood of Russell’s Top. If the Turks attacked from the Nek and advanced only 300 yards on Russell’s Top, they would look down on North Beach and the Anzac anchorage, and would be looking straight into the rear of all the posts along the eastern wall of Monash Gully. If the Turks could hold the position, central Anzac would become untenable. About midnight of 29-30 June, the Turks bombarded Russell’s Top for approximately 20 minutes and followed with an attack to the cries of “Allah!” The 8th and 9th Regiments of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade opposite the Nek bore the full brunt of the attack. The Turks broke through at one place before they were knocked back, leaving some cut-off Turks to become prisoners. A number of Turks were observed moving along under the crest-line some distance down Monash Gully, where they were fired upon by a picket in the gully and a machine-gun positioned on Pope’s Hill. Later, 25 dead Turks were found lying below the crest-line. It was all over by 2am. For the Turks the attack was a failure resulting in losses of about 800 casualties, including 300-400 dead, and 13 prisoners who were led down to the beach. By contrast, the Light Horse suffered 26 casualties. At 3am, the Turks opened fire in front of Pope’s left, and about 30 Turks rushed over the parapet in front of Quinn’s right, but were soon driven back with rifle fire. One of the prisoners was an English-speaking Armenian who gave some valuable intelligence to headquarters. Among other information of interest, he said that Enver Pasha, the Turkish war minister, had visited his camp the previous day, and had ordered the night’s attack, directing the Turks to drive the Anzacs into the sea. The Turks seemed stupefied by the night’s defeat. For the next 24 hours scarcely a shot was fired at Russell’s Top, where Anzacs moved about freely but with caution. Normally it was instant death to venture from cover. Trooper Finlayson wrote: “Turks were repulsed with very heavy casualties. They are lying in our trench and fairly piled up between our front trenches and their own. … One Australian blown to pieces by 9.2 shell.”
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Lieutenant-Colonel Braithwaite wrote a detailed report of the action: “The combined rifle and artillery fire continued till about 1am when it ceased, and the Turks delivered a determined attack on foot with fixed bayonets from the direction of the Nek on to our salient position between Saps No. 1 and 8. The enemy’s first rush was of a very determined nature, 16 of them being shot down and bayonetted as they reached the sap. Owing to a mistaken [Anzac] order, about 30 actually succeeded in getting into and over Sap No. 1, but were instantly killed. Some tried to work round our left flank, evidently being quite unaware of an excellent secret sap which had been thrown out [towards Malone’s Gully] by Brigadier-General AH Russell, Commanding No. 4 Section, and which completely guards the left flank. “The fighting was particularly severe in Saps 1, 2 and 3 where the men of the 8th and 9th Light Horse repulsed the repeated charges of the enemy with bombs and rifle fire. Flares were also used with considerable success.” Lieutenant Aldridge1 of the Wellington Infantry was wounded during the action and evacuated off Anzac. During the morning of 30 June, a heavy thunderstorm hit Anzac at 9.30am and continued for two hours. A second thunderstorm for the day pounded Anzac after 10pm, during which the Turks fired artillery into Anzac. Mounted Rifle reinforcements arrived at Anzac in the evening after dark. It was not before time, as one squadron of Auckland Mounted was down to 81 men out of 154 in just six weeks. The Aucklanders received 108 new men: 1 officer, Lieutenant Brookfield,2 34 men for the 3rd Squadron, 30 men for the 11th Squadron and 43 men for the 4th Squadron. General Hunter-Weston, commander of VIII Corps, when writing to General Headquarters about an impending British attack at Helles, admitted that some of his own troops, worn out by continuous exertions and heavy losses at Helles, could no longer be fully relied on, while others were untried and poorly trained. He suggested that a brigade of New Zealanders should be lent to his VIII Corps to strengthen their assault: “We could make sure of the New Zealanders going straight through,” he added, “and sticking it out when they got there; and I would relieve them on the second night after the attack.” The New Zealanders may have won an enviable reputation on Gallipoli, but no way were they going to return to the killing fields of Helles under the incompetent command of senior British officers. With the campaign causing a high attrition among officers as much as among other ranks, men continued to be promoted in the field. In the trenches of Russell’s Top, three Wellington non-commissioned officers received field commissions dated 30 June: Squadron Sergeant-Major Cotton3 of 6th Manawatu Squadron and Sergeants Beetham4 and Herrick5 of the 9th Wellington East Coast Squadron were promoted to 2nd lieutenant. Beetham and Herrick were both later awarded the Military Cross, and Herrick was killed in Palestine on 14 November 1917. The first day of July was a quiet day with no Turkish artillery barrage except for a few 6-inch howitzer shells at about 5pm. Trooper Hannah was killed by one of these shells while drawing water at No. 5 Depot, and Trooper Cottingham was mortally wounded while on New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade scouting duties in trenches at No. 2 Outpost. He died the following day. Cottingham was the first member of the small Fijian Contingent to die on Gallipoli. He had joined the New Zealand Samoan Advance en route to Samoa at Suva in 1914. On returning to New Zealand he re-mustered with the Main Body. In morning rain on 3 July, the first of the Maori Contingent landed on Gallipoli. They were immediately attached to the New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade to serve mostly in the northern sector of Anzac. The Maori Contingent war diary states: “Maori Contingent arrived at ANZAC from Lemnos on Steamboat Prince Abbas. Disembarkation commenced about 0200 [2am] and was completed by 0400. They took up position at No. 1 Outpost. … Strength of Contingent: 16 officers and 461 other ranks.” The New Zealand Government had initially refused Maori a fighting role on Gallipoli. Previously, the government had disallowed a Maori contingent service in the Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902, believing that ‘natives’ had no part in a white man’s war. Some Maori did however serve as soldiers in the ten New Zealand contingents that were sent. On Gallipoli Maori were employed as ‘pioneers’, clearing spoil from diggings in the front-line, and for manual tasks such as dragging water tanks from the beach to Plugge’s Plateau. But even though they were kept from the firing line for their first month on Anzac, they suffered wounded and endured hardships like all the other soldiers on the peninsula. Examples of non-combatant tasks carried out by Maori can be taken from their war diary on any day throughout July. An entry for 8 July states: “6 officers and 300 men employed at No. 4 Supply Depot and
1 Lieut. 10/1394a William Peachey Aldridge 4 Sgt 11/203 Ralph FitzRoger Bidwell Beetham 2 Lieut. 13/657 George Leonard Purchas Brookfield 5 Sgt 11/271 Arthur Desmond Herrick 3 Sqdn Sgt-Maj. 11/690 Patrick James Cotton 113 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story THAMES RSA COLLECTION Members of the Maori Contingent practise firing a Maxim machine-gun aboard ship en route to the Dardanelles from Malta.
2 non-commissioned officers and 30 men at the Ordnance Depot. Balance of available men employed in widening communication trenches, and camp fatigues.” The very next day gives a slight variation: “6 officers and 350 other ranks employed on sapping duties under instruction from [4th] Section Headquarters. All other available men employed on sapping work at No. 1 Outpost.” Finally, some recognition and trust in Maori ability to fight was given on 12 July when one platoon was put on trench duty on Russell’s Top. This small detachment, which was replaced daily, remained on Russell’s Top until the August Offensive. Their first death was to be at the end of the month (Private Te Whare1 who died of wounds on Malta), but Maori were fortunate enough to escape further deaths in the field until the August Offensive. It should be noted that many Maori were already on Gallipoli before the Maori Contingent arrived, as most units had a sprinkling of Maori, including some officers, in their ranks. They were seemingly willing to serve in any New Zealand unit, if it meant getting to the war a little quicker or serving alongside their mates. Opposite Russell’s Top, about 300-350 yards distant, was a level area called the Chessboard, so named because the Turkish trenches formed a grid pattern. It was here that Private Warden and Captain Wallingford often bagged Turks from hidden sniper nests along Russell’s Top. Machine-guns proved just as popular as rifles with snipers. One incident was later described by Wallingford: “One morning about 10 o’clock we met at the Auckland [machine-] gun prior to going out for a few hours killing. When looking through the telescope, which I had pushed through a hole in the sandbags, I saw a huge German officer standing coolly with the upper part of his body out of the trench. He seemed to be inspecting the work as he disappeared from one place only to appear in another. Quickly calling Warden to the telescope I directed him to follow him [the German] if possible and to try and anticipate where he was going. Jumping to one of the Auckland guns it only took a moment to train the gun onto him. Warden would tell me where he thought he would appear using the last place as the descriptive point. ‘One o’clock’ he would say, then the sights of the gun would jump to a point at one o’clock from the last appearance of our quarry only to find him appear somewhere else. At last the sights were waiting for him and he got a burst of 15 bullets and down he went. Warden reported he was like a sieve, so I ordered all guns and all the men to keep under cover. Then opened a terrific [Turkish] rifle fire and kept up for quite a long period but they failed to get a single hit on our party.”
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On another occasion, when the trenches on the Chessboard were getting fairly deep, a German machine-gunner, whose unique style was well known to the Australians, was firing short but accurate bursts into Australians in Monash Gully. Warden spotted him and with Wallingford again handling the gun, they chased him from place to place. Whenever the German fired, the two would fire on the jets of blue smoke in the hope that one shot would find him. In this way, the pair pushed him to new positions within the Chessboard, until Warden spotted him moving through a shallow part of a trench with the gun on his shoulder. Wallingford quickly swung onto him and let him have it. The German gunner’s characteristic short bursts were never seen or heard again. The Maori Contingent embarking at Lemnos on Steamboat Prince Abbas, ready for It seems men of all ranks commandeered their final journey to Gallipoli. valuable ambulance stretchers for their personal use. The situation got so bad that wounded were being laid out at dressing stations on canvas sheets.
A general order issued to New Zealanders on 4 July stated: “Ambulance stretchers have been seen in the dugouts THAMES RSA COLLECTION of both officers and men used as beds. All stretchers at present with units will be collected and any surplus to regimental establishment returned to ordnance depot.” Corporal Atkins1 of the Auckland Mounteds obtained a commission with the 3rd Middlesex Regiment and left for England on 5 July. Atkins was raised in Surrey, England, and had immigrated to Hamilton, New Zealand, before joining the Auckland Mounted Rifles. Private Sanford, one of the two men killed on 6 July, was shot through the head soon after he had shot a Turk. Private Walden,2 a close friend, was beside him at the time: “My mate Howard Sanford was shot through the head and died within 30 minutes. He had shot a Turk when we were in [the forward trenches] last and was showing the boys where he shot him, when he got it too. There was no occasion for him to be in the trenches at all, but he was quite excited over shooting a Turk and had to go and stick his head above the trenches to show the other boys. All that day I felt quite in the dumps, we had been such good mates ever since we landed. We always shared and cooked our meals between us and bivvied together.” While excited about his kill, Sanford had dropped his guard for perhaps a second by raising his head above the parapet, but it was long enough for an expert Turkish sniper. His death shows that, while in the front-line, men had to be continuously vigilant. On 8 July Lieutenant Jardine of the Wellington Infantry was wounded and evacuated off Anzac. It was the second time Jardine had been wounded; he was earlier wounded during the Battle of the Landing. Lieutenant Curtis3 of the Canterbury Infantry, only just commissioned the previous day, was put in command of the Maori Contingent Machine-gun Section on 8 July. He was later awarded the Military Cross and Bar in France. On a quiet day, the heat would send men flocking to the beach to swim, frolic and chat. The beach, besides being continually exposed to shrapnel fire, was regularly bombarded from opposite directions – by ‘Anafarta’ (or ‘Anafarta Annie’) in the northeast, and by ‘Beachy Bill’ in the southeast. The latter was really a battery of guns snugly located in an olive grove at Kilid Bahr. Again and again British warships and artillery claimed to have silenced Beachy, but again and again he came back with his morning volley. Often the cry of “Beachy’s coming”, heard on the beach was followed by the call for stretcher-bearers. The battery also concentrated shells in areas with dugouts. Men learned to time the explosions and after one had occurred they would come out of their dugouts and employ themselves until the next shell was due. The incautious sometimes exposed themselves too soon after an explosion, only to fall victim to a shrapnel shell fired a few seconds later. During the warmer days Beachy accounted for about 12 casualties a day, both killed and wounded.
1 Cpl 13/286 Arthur Thomas Atkins 2 Pte 12/2504 Percy Walden 3 Lieut. 6/1134 Archibald Raymond Curtis
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Colonel Johnston, Commander of the New Zealand Infantry Brigade, was granted the temporary rank of Brigadier-General, dated from 9 July. Early the next day, New Zealand Mounteds on Russell’s Top deliberately fired on the Turks, coaxing the Turks to retaliate. The Turks threw bombs in return and accidentally set fire to many of their dead in no-man’s- land. Earlier, under darkness, New Zealanders had sprinkled kerosene as a disinfectant over nearby Turkish bodies in an attempt to lessen the stench and flies. The equipment on the dead burned hotly and many rounds of ammunition and bombs exploded. On seeing their dead comrades being mutilated the Turks were infuriated, and much wild firing resulted. The Kiwis kept low but were bemused at the Turkish reaction. Following this incident, the Turks sought another armistice to bury the dead but this time the Allies refused. At Quinn’s Post during the afternoon of 11 July, bomb throwers concentrated their efforts on Turkish positions opposite No. 4 Subsection. The Canterbury Infantry war diary describes the action: “Bombed enemy’s bomb- proof opposite No. 4 Post. Set fire to 15 yards of trench. 527 bombs fired by our bombers.” So successful were their efforts at keeping it alight that the trench was still burning at midnight. New Zealanders and Australians on Anzac during July were inoculated with anti-cholera vaccine. The inoculation was voluntary, but was taken up by nearly all the men. During an Allied attack by the 52nd Division at Helles on 12 July, the terrific British pre-attack bombardment could be heard at Anzac. To keep Turkish defenders around Anzac away from Helles, General Headquarters called for another feint attack at Anzac. This time the orders reached Anzac the evening before the proposed attack. At Bolton’s Ridge, in the southern perimeter, there was a demonstration with rifle and machine-gun fire followed by a demonstration attack. This time, to avoid the heavy losses suffered on 28 June, only three small parties of about 20 men each were to advance. Fortunately for the 60 men, the attack never progressed. At the first sign of movement, Turkish artillery opened a barrage that forced the attackers to withdraw. Elsewhere, various deceptions were used to simulate the massing of troops for a forthcoming attack. Whether the ruses prevented the Turks from reinforcing Helles was never known. A lethal Turkish bombardment during the evening of 13 July caused many New Zealand casualties. Sergeant- Major Moncrief mentions the carnage: “The Turks are supposed to be short of ammunition but judging by the amount of shell firing they did last evening they must have a good supply. They concentrated their fire on WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU Bivouacs for reserve troops behind Courtney’s Post. 116 Steele’s Hill and Courtney’s and did a considerable amount of damage to our Looking down Walker’s Ridge towards Ari Burnu. Men can be seen climbing trenches with their big shells. The Otago Infantry Battalion on Courtney’s the well-protected track to Russell’s Top. lost five killed, two missing and 12 wounded [reported as eight killed] while Abandoned lighters are scattered along the Australians on Steele’s lost a few more. The casualties are small for the the beach. amount of firing.” Turkish-made shells often used inferior materials, quite different from German ordnance used regularly against Anzac later in the MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU campaign. Captain Wallingford witnessed an ironic incident involving one of his machine-gunners. He later wrote: “A medical staff wearing his brassard [Red Cross armband] came into a machine-gun emplacement and begged a shot. The gunner said no it wasn’t quite ‘healthy’ but the sportsman pleaded so hard that he eventually got his way. He fired once. He fired twice but when he fired the third time he got one [rifle bullet] in the shoulder. His remarks were ‘dirty cows firing on the Red Cross!’” Captain Palmer, Wellington Mounted Rifles, died of disease Sir Ian Hamilton and his staff always suspected the Turks had poisonous at sea, 15 July. gas and chemical weapons, and the intention of using them against the Allies.
Information was released on 14 July, in a message issued to each unit on Anzac, 1 Lieut. 13/758 Holloway Elliott Winder that a captured Turkish officer admitted that the Turks had such weapons. The 2 Lieut. 13/759 Henry Daniel Williams message read: “Information gained from a Turkish officer captured Southern 3 Tpr 13/252 Thomas Desmond Kelly 4 Lieut. 10/2386 Arthur Hugh Carrington Zone [that] his company have already been supplied with two cases of gas 5 Lieut. 10/608 Godfry Clapham Wells bombs to be mechanically propelled, also with pumps for spraying liquid fuel to be ignited … All troops are to be warned. Measures are already ordered and are to be enforced in case of necessity.” The equipment described sounds like artillery gas shells and flame throwers. The men on Anzac were issued with a limited supply of poor quality gas hoods which luckily were never tested. Later in the campaign General Headquarters called for trained pharmacists amongst the troops to report to headquarters, probably as a precautionary measure against chemical weapons. New Zealand Mounted Rifles received further reinforcements from Egypt. The Aucklanders received Lieutenants Winder1 and Williams2 and ten men, all of the 3rd Mounted Reinforcements. Trooper Kelly3 arrived with the reinforcements, but as a stowaway. He had been retained in Egypt to tend to the horses, but the lure of Gallipoli and adventure proved too much for him. After making his approach to his unit headquarters on Anzac he was promptly handed over to the Provost Marshal and put on the next ship back to Alexandria. He was not the first stowaway on Gallipoli and indeed not the last. Perhaps he expected to get the same reception as a colleague of his, Trooper Hollis, who came ashore as a stowaway on 17 June and was retained on Gallipoli. Hollis was later severely wounded in the hip, neck and face and returned to New Zealand aboard TS Willochra. Kelly, without becoming a casualty, probably had the shortest period of service on record for Gallipoli! Another New Zealand stowaway was an artilleryman who arrived on Anzac concealed with the Maori Contingent. Less than a week later he was found out and was mentioned in the Maori Contingent war diary on 9 July, “No. 2/727 Driver GK [Grey] Skipper, No. 2 BAC, NZ Field Artillery, who stowed away with his unit on board HMT Massilia at Alexandria, was handed over to the Assistant Provost Marshal for return to his unit.” Two Wellington Infantry officers were wounded on 16 July: Lieutenants Carrington4 and Wells.5 Both were evacuated off Gallipoli.
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Brigade orders on 17 July announced the award of honours to New Zealanders. Mentioned were Lieutenants Grace and Loftus Gibbs,1 Sergeant Gill,2 Privates McMeeking,3 Souter4 and Swan.5 Gill was mentioned “for the good example he has so often set in rendering assistance to wounded during shelling on the beach. On 8/7/15 whilst going to the aid of a wounded man he was himself wounded.” Sunday, 18 July, proved a quiet day along the trench-lines on Anzac affording the New Zealanders plenty of opportunity to attend church services. As the majority of New Zealanders on Gallipoli were churchgoers, numerous church services for different denominations were provided each Sunday behind the front-line. Lieutenant McKinnon scribbled in his notebook a notice to his men: “Church services. Church of England Holy Communion 6am and 10am. Divine service 10am, place, Pope’s Reserve Gully. Other denominations: Pope’s Reserve Gully 9.15am holy communion, divine service 7.30pm; Canterbury Reserve Gully morning service 10am, combined evening service 7.30pm. DICK DRUMMOND COLLECTION Roman Catholic mass in Canterbury Rest Anzac Cove became overcrowded with equipment and stores during the buildup for the coming August Offensive. Gully at 6.30am, evening at 7pm. Confessions at Shrapnel bivouac from 9.30am to 5pm and 6.30pm to 9.30pm Saturday.” Amongst the Mounted Rifles, 94 per cent enlisted as Protestant, so Catholics were a minority. There was a lot of activity on the tops above Monash Gully on 19 July – it seems everybody was having a go. Sergeant-Major Moncrief was in the middle of it: “Things were quite busy this afternoon. A couple of monitors [inshore bombardment ships] were firing from the bay, our big guns were firing, three aeroplanes were floating overhead dropping bombs on the Turks’ trenches and directing the fire of our guns, as was also an observation balloon. In the bay also were dozens of Royal Navy destroyers and trawlers guarding the monitors from submarines. The whole with some big Turkish shells bursting presented quite a unique scene.” The following day proved busy for Turkish snipers, who caused many Anzac casualties. Recently, the Turks had been operating a concealed Maxim machine-gun along the northeast perimeter. As it started to inflict casualties, the gun became a concern to Anzac command. Captain Wallingford, the New Zealand expert machine-gun officer and renowned marksman, was instructed to ‘sort the matter out’. It took him two days to locate the gun, which was concealed by a rather clever form of camouflage. Wallingford assumed that the machine-gun was covered overhead, as there was no sign of the telltale blue smoke characteristic of firing Maxims. He later wrote: “The Turks were playing their Maxim with impunity. On enquiring why he cannot be stopped, my gun teams confess that they cannot place him. This took me two days. I searched every [Turkish] trench and every foot of ground. There were many holes and embrasures but knowing that the Turk isn’t a fool I go on searching. At about 3.30 on the first afternoon I noticed a piece of trench which seemed to have received extra care in the building. After careful inspection I find it consists of about 12 boxes, each covered with canvas and coloured exactly similar to the trench. Each box fitting against one another exactly. An order was now given that as soon as their machine-gun gave tongue, our men, using rifles, were to pepper the boxes. This they did and the Maxim stopped.” Expecting the machine-gun to be moved overnight, Wallingford ordered snipers to fire into the boxes as soon as they were located at dawn. “The next morning they had been moved about 100 yards. They received the peppering and after that no more Maxim!”
1 Lieut. 6/1296 Loftus Joseph Gibbs 4 Pte 6/732 William John Soutar 2 Sgt 6/234 Donald Douglas Gill 5 Pte 10/1674 James Whiteford Swan 3 Pte 4/804 Gilbert Hamilton McMeeking
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Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett, an English war correspondent, visited Lieutenant-Colonel Malone at Quinn’s Post on 21 July. He filmed the part of the post that was below the crest, taking in the reserve terraces, men working and others relaxing. Then Malone took him into a fire trench where he did more filming. Malone thought Ashmead-Bartlett “a bit swollen headed and full of his own importance,” so he deliberately gave him a thrill by taking him to a couple of places open to Turkish fire. That did the trick! Over the previous two nights, which marked the end of the Moslem Ramadan or religious holiday, special precautions were taken in the front-line in anticipation of a large Turkish attack. No attack came, however, to the disappointment of the Anzacs, who were ready for them. All New Zealand officers on 23 July were issued with a set of five maps depicting Gallipoli in the hope that these recently drawn maps would bring the officers up-to-date with correct distances and detail. The maps also provided officers with grid sections enabling them to call on artillery and machine-gun fire with more accuracy. Sapper Moore-Jones, the war artist, was probably instrumental in producing accurate maps. Amazingly, sketches and intelligence would have gone to Cairo, new maps been drawn by military cartographers, the maps printed and then returned to Gallipoli by mid-July. At midday 24 July the Turks discharged an underground mine opposite No. 4 Subpost at Quinn’s Post. But because it was closer to the Turkish trenches, Malone and his officers believed that the Turks had been frightened and ignited the charge prematurely. Since Malone had taken command of Quinn’s on 9 June, the Turks had fired three mines compared with the Anzacs’ 28. Six men of the Ruahine Company, Wellington Infantry, were injured when a bombproof shelter collapsed at Quinn’s Post on 26 July. On the same day, men on Anzac were inoculated for the A Turkish 8-inch shell is used as a pile driver during second time against cholera. construction of Watson’s Pier, Anzac Cove, 30 July. A Turkish underground mine was exploded pre-dawn on 30 July at Quinn’s Post, resulting in four Wellington Infantry deaths and others wounded. Three were recorded on 30 July and Private James died at sea from his injuries two days later. Malone wrote: “We got a surprise at 4am. The Turks fired a huge mine about ten yards in front of our fire trench and beyond our defence mining gallery. The run was about 12 yards long, and near the surface. It blew MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU the earth above it right over our trenches onto the terraces, just above and in line with my shelter. It killed four [actually three] men and wounded eight – that is, the fall of earth did. Large clumps.” The Wellington Infantry war diary describes the same episode: “Ruahine Coy in the firing line. At 0425 the enemy exploded a mine about ten yards in front of No. 4 Post [Subsection]. Little damage was done to the trenches; falling debris caused the following casualties: No. 3 Post, 1 Sergeant killed; on terrace in rear of support trenches 2 killed, 8 injured.” One of the injured later died. Commander England from HM Destroyer Chelmer came ashore and visited Quinn’s Post. Malone showed England the trench network and allowed him to throw one home-made bomb at the Turks. But he threw it directly into the netting immediately in front of the Anzac trench, where it fell and exploded on the parapet. Just in time, Malone managed to pull England hard up against the parapet wall and so they escaped injury. England was very apologetic about the rotten throw! Sir Ian Hamilton called on a new bodyguard of 11 Auckland Mounted Riflemen on 30 July which was commanded by Lieutenant Haeata1 and Sergeant Otter.2 During the night of 31 July three small mines were exploded under Turkish trenches in front of Tasmania Post, near the extreme south of Anzac. Following the explosions four parties of 11th Battalion Australians under Captain RL Leane rushed forward. After brisk fighting the trench was consolidated and connected up with
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the Australian front-line. As a result of this action there was a heavy exchange of rifle fire all along the Anzac perimeter. With the impending Allied offensive at Anzac now only a week away, many of the men on Anzac were questioning the purpose of the campaign. They had not been involved in any large operations during June and July, and they were relatively free from the heavy battle casualties being suffered at Helles. Nevertheless, their experiences were exceptionally trying. Hard work and the constant threat of death did not relieve the monotony
THAMES RSA COLLECTION of existence on the barren, Tea in their dugout. New Zealand Engineers Sapper Easther (left) and Corporal Batten stand outside their comfortable lodgings on Anzac. exposed hillsides. As week followed week with little change, there was still no sign of the promised advance from Helles. Cooped up together in stifling trenches and exposed gullies, tormented by flies, tortured by thirst, stricken by disease, and still ignorant of the reasons which condemned them to inactivity, it was difficult for the Anzacs to keep good morale. The early hopes of victory gave way to apathy. Throughout the last days of preparation for the coming August Offensive, Sir Ian Hamilton insisted upon strict secrecy. Turkish agents were known to be operating in Egypt and on the Greek islands, so no officer, however Lieutenant Nancarrow, Canterbury senior, was told anything about the plans other than what was absolutely Mounted Rifles, died of disease necessary. Nothing filtered down to the ordinary ranks, although they knew on Malta, 4 August. something very large was afoot because of the buildup of supplies, ordnance and manpower on Anzac. General Birdwood did his best to reassure the men. Popularly known as ‘The Soul of Anzac’ or ‘Birdie’, Birdwood seemed a tower of strength to his corps. On most days he was seen walking round the trenches, sharing experiences with the men and gaining personal knowledge of their difficulties. On 2 August, a bad accident occurred in the trenches at Quinn’s Post. Recently the Turks had put new head covers over their trenches, so a larger type of bomb was required to smash them. Sergeant Nairn, a New Zealand engineer, contrived a new bomb mortar, capable of throwing a bomb of four slabs of gun cotton (60 ounces). Malone and his staff accompanied Nairn into the front trench to test fire the weapon. In Malone’s words: “I went up to observe. We cleared our trench just in front of where the Sergeant had the mortar, an observation place about 12 feet back. One of the two fuses miss-fired and the bomb exploded in the mortar, killing the Sergeant [Nairn] who was trying to pull the fuse out. He had his hand and forearm blown off and was so otherwise injured that he died within a short time.” On the night of 4 August and on the following two nights, reinforcements for the coming August Offensive landed on Anzac. The new troops were quickly concealed in rest gullies scattered about Anzac. The men already on Anzac got word during 5 August they would start a big push on the following night. The Wellington Infantry Battalion handed over Quinn’s Post to the 2nd Australian Light Horse Brigade, and during the evening moved over to bivouac in Happy Valley, just beyond Walker’s Ridge. Now the whole New Zealand Infantry Brigade lay concealed in the scrub in Happy Valley, ready to move the next night. The Wellington Infantry Battalion’s strength was 851 men. Within four days that number would be reduced to four officers and 80 men.
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or the August Offensive, which was to begin during the evening of 6 August, Sir Ian Hamilton’s grand plan was to be the same as that for April. He wanted the Anzacs to cut a swathe straight across the peninsula in Fthe direction of Maidos village alongside the Narrows. He still believed that once the Dardanelles’ western foreshore was controlled, the British Navy would be able to continue its push towards Constantinople. Prior to the offensive, Major Overton, in charge of scouting parties for the offensive, had carried out dangerous and daring reconnaissances of the country to the north of the Anzac position. Overton had worked as a scout in the Anglo-Boer War and he enhanced his reputation on Anzac. Starting his forays in mid-May, he provided some much-needed maps and Turkish troop dispositions to General Godley. Overton wrote of his earlier scouting: “I have been out on two occasions … outside our outposts and through the Turkish lines. The first time I took Corporal Denton1 and we had a great day together and gained a lot of valuable information for which General Godley thanked me. The last time I was out for two nights and a day and I took Trooper McInnes2 and Corporal Young.3 We had a most exciting and interesting time dodging Turkish outposts. I was able from what I saw of the country to make a map and gain much information as to the movements of the Turks, and would not have missed the experience for the world.” The volunteers that accompanied Overton all came from his unit, the Canterbury Mounted Rifles. Overton wasn’t the only scout that provided valuable intelligence. Sergeant Thomas McCarroll,4 of the Auckland Mounted Rifles, often led small groups of up to six men into the low-lying country beyond No. 2 Outpost. On one occasion they were spotted by Turks in low scrub and needed the help of an Indian mountain gun to cover their return after dawn. McCarroll was commissioned late in August and served in Palestine with the New Zealand Machine-gun Corps. It was Overton’s discoveries to the north, shifting Godley’s attention away from the Nek and Baby 700, that would change the course of events on Gallipoli. Britain had invaded Turkey to find a solution to the stalemate trench warfare in Western Europe, and did not wish to create a similar campaign on the peninsula. By the end
The buildup of men, stores and equipment in Anzac Cove during the August Offensive.
1 Cpl 7/325 John Thomas Denton 3 Cpl 7/487 Robert MacGregor Young 2 Tpr 7/367 Malcolm McInnes 4 Sgt 13/298 Thomas McCarroll 121 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU Maori Contingent soldiers assemble on the beach near No. 1 Outpost for the coming August Offensive, 6 August. of May the Allies were in need of a solution to the impasse and Overton’s suggestion of break-out routes to the north and northeast provided just that. Overton had established that the ranges to the north of Anzac were lightly held. He reasoned that since the terrain was steep and rugged, the Turks believed that no attack would occur from that direction, and that any thrust would be concentrated along the eastern Anzac perimeter. The Turks believed that the Anzac positions along the northern perimeter, namely the three outposts, were to prevent the Turks from attacking Anzac, rather than a means for the Anzacs to break out. With Overton’s valuable intelligence the Anzac commanders latched on to a plan, that they knew would be difficult, to push a large body of troops into the northern valleys that led to the Sari Bair Ridge. From the ridge they could turn to the south and come down behind the Turkish trenches surrounding the present Anzac sector. Also, with observation from the heights, artillery could range on Turkish supply lines and depots further to the east. During the lead-up to the August Offensive, the Big Sap that led from the southern edge of Ari Burnu over Ari Burnu Knoll to No. 2 Outpost was deepened and widened to take mule carts and foot traffic in each direction. It became deep and wide enough for messages to be carried on horseback. Supplies were later stockpiled at No. 2 Outpost where Godley envisaged any attack to the north would commence. In preparation for the August Offensive, some diversionary actions were planned. At 5.30pm, 6 August, the 1st Australian Brigade made an assault on Lone Pine, the Turkish position at southern Anzac that looked out across flat approaches with perfect fields of fire. The Turks believed Lone Pine to be one of their most secure positions. To help the Australians reach the Turkish emplacements with minimal casualties, tunnels had been dug out under no-man’s-land. When the assault started, concealed exits were opened and men poured from them. The Australians reached the Turkish trenches without coming under too heavy a fire, but then their troubles began. Although the attackers knew the layout of the trench network, they did not expect trenches to be covered with heavy roofing made of pine logs. Some of the most brutal fighting of the campaign took place as the Australians desperately sought a way into the labyrinth. Holes were torn in roofs and men jumped in. Others found entrances further to the rear and fought their way back to the enemy front-line. Bodies of both Turks and Australians were piled five and six deep in places. By 6.30pm the centre of the stronghold had been reached by
122 A sample of the rugged terrain encountered by the New Zealanders on the night of 6-7 August. the Australians. The position was held. Seven Victoria Crosses were awarded for this one battle and the Lone Pine action later became a legend for the Australian people. One Victoria Cross was awarded to Captain Alfred John Shout MC, a New Zealand-
born officer with the Australian Imperial Force. MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU Many of the Australian reserves rushed without orders to the aid of their comrades, so pickets were posted in communication trenches leading to Lone Pine to prevent further unauthorised men from going into the fight. Reserves waited in queues for a chance to go forward. The Australian casualties in the attack and over the first two days’ defence amounted to over 1700, including Lieutenant-Colonel R Scobie who was killed and Lieutenant-Colonel ES Brown who was mortally wounded. The irony of the attack was that one of its objectives – to draw Turkish troops to the location and away from Northern Anzac – was not achieved. Essad Pasha, in command of the Turks at Lone Pine on the evening of 6 August, was concerned about the scale of the Australian assault. He ordered two regiments of Colonel Kannengiesser’s 9th Division from south of Gaba Tepe to Lone Pine. By midnight Essad Pasha had told Kannengiesser, who had moved north in advance of his troops, that his reserves were no longer required. But activity on Rhododendron Spur the following morning allowed the 9th Division reserves to immediately reinforce the northern flank. In a cruel twist of fate, these Turkish troops happened to be near Chunuk Bair when the New Zealanders later took the summit. The route for the New Zealanders in the August Offensive resembled a clockwise half circle. The offensive started by heading north from No. 2 Outpost towards Old No. 3 Outpost and Bauchop’s Hill, slowly swinging to the right and east towards Rhododendron Spur and Chunuk Bair, then turning further right and south towards Battleship Hill and Baby 700. Once the heights had been taken, the second objective was to release the Turkish stranglehold along the northeast perimeter of Anzac. Then the major thrust towards the Dardanelles would break out through the more accessible northeast perimeter. That was the theory, but in practice the plan bogged down before Chunuk Bair and later collapsed on the summit of Chunuk Bair. A major problem prior to the offensive was increasing the number of men on Anzac required for the attack without the Turks predicting the coming event. Allied command had estimated the number of men required for the offensive and realised these could not all be effectively concealed on Anzac. A build-up of supplies and ammunition would have been noticed by the Turks as enemy planes were constantly reconnoitring and photographing the Anzac positions. Any landing had to be at night as the Turks had an uninterrupted view of the landing beaches. Extra accommodation and bivouacs had to be constructed and camouflaged. Sir Ian Hamilton commented on all the extra duties performed by the Anzacs prior to the offensive in a despatch: “Alone the accommodation for the extra troops to be landed necessitated an immense amount of work in preparing new concealed bivouacs, in making interior communications, and in storing water and supplies … All the work was done by Australian and New Zealand soldiers almost entirely by night, and the uncomplaining efforts of those much-tried troops in preparation are in a sense as much to their credit as their heroism in the battles that followed.” Of particular concern was the storage of extra water. One specially prepared reservoir held 30,000 gallons and up to 80,000 gallons was stored in petroleum cans. The launch of the offensive was originally scheduled for July to make the most of the fine weather. But
123 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story due to delays in troops arriving and becoming acclimatised, it was August before an exact date could be set. Meanwhile, the Turks were not idle. They had guessed an offensive would take place some time over the warmer months and strengthened their forces around Anzac. It became clear to Hamilton and his command that the only possibility of the operation being a success was to start a third landing that could quickly link up with Anzac. To the south of Anzac all the beaches in enemy hands were protected by wire entanglements and keenly defended by machine-guns. No one wanted a repeat of the abortive British landings at W and V Beaches. So Command looked to the north and settled on Suvla Bay, less than five miles from Anzac and only lightly defended by outposts that doubled as look-out posts for Turkish artillery spotters. These outposts had been raided at different times over the previous months in an effort to lessen the accuracy of Turkish shelling on Anzac. As at the other two beachheads, the advantages of the terrain adjacent to Suvla Bay lay with the Turks. The further inland one went the steeper and rougher the terrain became. Hamilton’s optimistic plan was for the invading force to quickly seize the high ground that surrounded Suvla Bay on three sides. If the invasion went according to plan the British would be entrenched on the high hills before the Turks could locate a strong defence. Hamilton hadn’t bargained on the attacking force loitering in the landing zone for some days before any substantial advance inland. Major Cunningham of the Wellington Infantry wrote his version of a perfect offensive: “At Suvla Bay a new landing was to be made by the 9th Army Corps. Its mission was to push up the Anafarta valley, both to protect the left of the attack from Anzac, and to break through, and turn the Turkish right. The Navy was to co-operate throughout. The objects of the operation were twofold: first, to secure a good harbour and base for the [approaching] winter, and second, to get astride the peninsula if possible, and by threatening the communications of the Turks in the Achi Baba and Kilid Bahr positions, to turn them out, and leave the way clear for a combined attack on the Narrows.” Chunuk Bair belonged to a system of hills known as the Sari Bair Ridge. The New Zealand attack on Chunuk Bair was through three roughly converging deres or gullies, separated by adjacent ridges, that ran from the foreshore east towards Chunuk Bair. Approaching from the south the first dere is Sazli Beit Dere, which has a dead-end reach named Hughes Gully halfway along its length to the north. Then comes a ridge with Old No. 3 Outpost and Table Top along its back. Table Top is a precipitous-sided, flat-topped hill about 400 feet above sea level, covered with a maze of trenches. The ridge eventually becomes Rhododendron Spur and continues to the Apex at its eastern end. The next gully is Chailak Dere, and beyond that is the next ridge with Bauchop’s Hill at the seaward end, Little Table Top about midway, and Cheshire Ridge at its eastern end, pointing to the Apex. The last gully is Aghyl Dere, the biggest of all the three, with a network of large gullies running off its northeast side. Commanding the entrance to Aghyl Dere on the northern side is a low hill named Damakjelik Bair, about 1000 yards from the shore. Known Turkish positions in the territory were Old No. 3 Outpost, Table Top and Bauchop’s Hill. As all roads once led to Rome, all deres and ridges roughly converged on Rhododendron Spur. The spur was central and vital to the New Zealanders’ attack because it led to Chunuk Bair. To support the offensive and to mislead the Turks, attacks were planned from existing Anzac positions
New Zealanders rest up prior to the kick-off of the August Offensive. WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM
124 Break-out from Anzac – the August Offensive against Lone Pine, German Officer’s Trench, the Nek and Baby 700. These attacks were primarily designed as diversions to draw the enemy’s attention and reserves. Reinforcing troops that were landed on Anzac on the nights of 4, 5 and 6 August included the 13th Division, the 29th Brigade and the 29th Indian Infantry Brigade. The 13th Division included the 38th Infantry Brigade, comprised of 6th Royal Lancashire, 6th East Lancashire, 6th South Lancashire and 6th North Lancashire Battalions; 39th Infantry Brigade comprised of 9th Royal Warwick, 7th Gloucester, 9th Worcester and 7th North Stafford Battalions; 40th Infantry Brigade comprised of 4th South Wales Borderers, 8th Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 8th Cheshire and 5th Wiltshire Battalions; 69th Howitzer Brigade of Royal Field Artillery; 8th Battalion Welsh Regiment (Divisional Pioneers); 72nd Field Company Royal Engineers. The 29th Brigade included 10th Hampshire, 6th Royal Irish Rifles, 5th Connaught Rangers and 6th Leinster Battalions. The 29th Indian Infantry Brigade included 14th Sikhs, 5th, 6th and 10th Gurkha Rifle Battalions. These reinforcements brought the total strength on Anzac up to 37,000 troops and 72 field guns. This is an incredible number of men tucked away on the 750 or so acres that made up the Anzac beachhead. Controlling the troop movements, and feeding and accommodating them must have been a logistical nightmare. How the troops were divided up to perform the many tasks is equally complicated. The tasks of holding the present Anzac sector and making feint attacks from it were assigned to the Australian Division, to which were attached the 1st and 3rd Australian Light Horse Brigades, 8th Royal Welsh Fusiliers and 8th Cheshires. The main attack towards Chunuk Bair was entrusted to the New Zealand and Australian Division under Major-General Godley, reduced to three brigades (New Zealand Infantry, New Zealand Mounted Rifles and 4th Australian Brigades) by the detachment of the Light Horse Brigades but including the Otago Mounted Rifles and Maori Contingent, and strengthened by the 4th South Wales Borderers, 5th Wiltshires, the whole of the 29th Indian and 39th Infantry Brigades, 6th South Lancashires, 8th Welsh, 72nd Field Company Royal Engineers and the Indian Mountain Artillery Brigade (less one section). The first phase of the offensive was to seize the foothills dominating the entrances to the three deres, Sazli Beit Dere, Chailak Dere and Aghyl Dere. For this purpose two ‘covering forces’ were provided – one ‘left’ (further afield) and the other ‘right’ (nearby). After this work was done, the attacks on the crest of the Sari Bair Ridge were to be made by two fresh ‘assaulting columns’ – one ‘left’ (further afield) and the other ‘right’ (nearby). This made a total of four attacking forces: 1. Right Covering Force under Brigadier-General Russell: Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury, and Otago Mounted Rifles, Maori Contingent and New Zealand Engineers Field Troop. Its task was to seize Old No. 3 Outpost, Table Top and Bauchop’s Hill and clear Chailak and Sazli Beit Deres for the assaulting column. 2. Right Assaulting Column under Brigadier-General Johnston: Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury and Otago Infantry Battalions, 26th Indian Mountain Battery (minus one section). Its task was to move up Chailak and Sazli Beit Deres, capture Chunuk Bair on the Sari Bair Ridge then turn and attack Turkish positions along the northeast perimeter of Anzac. 3. Left Covering Force under Brigadier-General JH du B Travers (40th Brigade): 4th South Wales Borderers, 5th Wiltshires and half of the 72nd Field Company Royal Engineers. Its task was to seize Damakjelik Bair and clear Aghyl Dere for the assaulting column, and then protect the column’s left flank from attack. 4. Left Assaulting Column under Brigadier-General HV Cox (29th Indian Infantry Brigade): 29th Indian Infantry Brigade, 4th Australian Infantry Brigade, 21st Indian Mountain Battery (minus one section) and No. 2 Company, New Zealand Engineers. Its task was to move up Aghyl Dere, capture Koja Chemen Tepe, the highest point of the Sari Bair Ridge, then join up with the right assaulting column on Chunuk Bair. It was also to protect the left flank from attack. A 5th force under Major-General FC Shaw (13th Division) was held in reserve: 39th Infantry Brigade, 6th South Lancashires and 8th Welsh Regiment. One cannot write of the August Offensive without mentioning the terrain it was fought over. No grass grew there, only stunted scrub. There was nothing to bind the steep clay slopes that crumbled under foot in summer and slid into the deres with the torrential rains of winter. Deres could run into cliff faces and turn abruptly, and inclines were often more than 45 degrees steep. The Anzacs would have to advance over this unfamiliar and hostile terrain under darkness. Throughout the long day the men became anxious about the offensive. Late in the day the New Zealand and Australian attacking units moved out to different push-off points along the northern perimeter. For many, including most of the New Zealand Mounted Rifles and Maori, this was their first offensive. Here was a
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chance for each unit to give some punishment back to the Turks. Although many feared the worst, some had a sense of excitement. Many made the most of free time to write to loved ones or make a last entry in their precious diaries. On the previous day Lieutenant-Colonel Malone wrote a moving letter to his wife. It would be his last: “My Sweetheart. In less than two hours we move off to a valley, where we will be up all night and tomorrow in readiness for a big attack which will start from tomorrow night. Everything promises well and victory should rest with us. God grant it so and that our casualties will not be too heavy. I expect to go through all right but my dear wife if anything untoward happens to me there are our dear children to be brought up. You know how I love and have loved you, and we have had many years of great happiness together. If at any time in the past I seemed absorbed in ‘affairs’, it was that I might make proper provision for you and the children. That was due from me. It is true perhaps that I overdid it somewhat. I believe now that I did, but did not see it at the time. I regret very much now that it was so and that I lost more happiness than I need have done. You must forgive me; forgive also anything unkindly or hard that I may have said or done in the past. I have made a will and it is in the office in Stratford. I think it was justly drawn. Anyway I intended it so to be. I hope and think that the provision for you and the children will keep you and them in ease and comfort. I know you will never forget or let the dear children do so. I am prepared for THAMES RSA COLLECTION One of the deep gullies encountered by the advancing death and hope that God will have forgiven me all my sins. My Mounted Rifles during their night attack, 6-7 August. desire for life – so that I may see and be with you again – could not be greater but I have only done what every man was bound to do in our country’s need. It has been a great consolation to me that you approved my action; the sacrifice was really yours. May you be consoled and rewarded by our dear Lord. Your loving husband, Wm G Malone.” The Right Covering Force moved out after darkness. Apart from some officers, every man carried a rifle. Only bayonets and bombs were allowed for the initial operations. Silence was to be strictly observed; no bullets were allowed in breeches or magazines – one shot would place the whole operation in jeopardy. Besides, Command wanted to avoid the risk of friendly fire. Many carried their tunics slung over their shoulders or discarded them – paybooks were sewn into their shirts. They wore large white identification patches on Lieutenant Mackesy, Auckland Mounted the back of their shirts with smaller white armlets on their sleeves. These were Rifles, killed in action at No. 3 Outpost during night of 6-7 August. later discarded. No lights were to be shown. Only fit men participated in the offensive to allow columns to move swiftly. Each man was to carry 200-300 rounds of ammunition, food rations for two days and water that was to be strictly rationed. Selected men carried haversacks filled with a dozen or so home-made jam tin bombs and some brass rifle grenades that had just arrived on Gallipoli. And some Gallipoli histories say the men travelled light! The success of the operation depended on each unit gaining its objective with clockwork precision. The operation, at least through the first night, was not only carried out with strict military discipline but also with the highest Major Cribb, Canterbury Infantry, degree of self-control, imposed on themselves by men understanding their wounded in action at No. 3 Outpost task and determined to complete it. during night of 6-7 August, died two days later at sea. The first target, Old No. 3 Outpost, was allotted to the Auckland Mounted Rifles. They got off to a bad start before even leaving No. 2 Outpost, when two unexpected Turkish shells killed three of their men. Since 30 May the Turks had done their utmost to convert the post into an impregnable redoubt. Two lines of trenches, very heavily entangled
126 with barbed wire, protected the southern approach that faced Anzac, the top was protected with heavy timbers that could withstand most artillery fire, and the outworks were strongly revetted. The position dominated both Chailak and Sazli Beit Deres. A stratagem was employed to deceive the Turks at the redoubt. Every night for some weeks, at precisely 9pm, HM destroyer Colne had thrown a searchlight beam on the redoubt and opened fire for exactly ten minutes. Then after ten minutes of silence she repeated the performance ending right on 9.30pm. The idea was to get the Turks into the routine of vacating the redoubt in anticipation of the nightly fire, so that it was vulnerable on this particular night. Accordingly, on the night of 6 August, the Auckland Mounteds crept up the thorny slope when the sound of the first bombardment helped drown any noise, and the glare of the searchlight helped conceal them in the dark. The 3rd Squadron led by Captain Wyman1 was on the right while the 11th Squadron led by Lieutenant Herrold2 was on the left. The 4th Squadron was in support but quickly joined the fray. They waited at the outer ring of the searchlight about 25 yards from the redoubt. Punctually at 9.30pm the second bombardment ceased and the searchlight switched off. Instantly the Aucklanders rushed up the remaining slope. Eight Turks in an outworks were bayonetted before they realised what was happening. Troopers dropped down into the trenches through openings on top of the redoubt, and desperate hand-to-hand fighting took place in total darkness. The Turks had little stomach for the bayonet, and many fled. However, Men of the Auckland Mounted Rifles rest in a trench of Old No. 3 two troopers were dropped by a Turk who fired Outpost after taking the position on the night of 6-7 August. round a traverse, and some Turks who had backed into revetments along the trench walls fired across the trench. An enthusiastic Aucklander even charged and AUTHOR’S COLLECTION bayonetted some sacks and blanket rolls! As soon as the first trench was cleared they moved to the second. Two of the Turks that were killed had a switchboard in-hand to fire a large charge of dynamite that had been set to blow the hill. The position was taken quickly, and troopers immediately set to work filling sandbags they had brought with them and building barriers at various places along the trenches, from which the Auckland bombers held off counter-attacks during the night. The Auckland Mounteds suffered five killed and 15 wounded compared with the 100 dead left behind by the Turks. Sadly, Lieutenant Mackesy, son of Lieutenant-Colonel Mackesy, was killed. Others killed were Troopers Clark, Crosley, Mackessack and McMillan. CEW Bean wrote of the assault: “Only some forty of the enemy were in the trenches, and most of the North Auckland squadron, leaving the front-line to Waikato who followed, ran jumping over the saps till they reached the rear slope. Here they came upon most of the garrison, who, apparently according to custom, had been resting there during the nightly bombardment. These Turks, and several hundred others who had been encamped behind the hill on the slopes of Chailak Dere, fled wildly, the Aucklanders bayonetting and bombing them. After the single cheer there was little noise except the rifle-fire of the Turks. About 100 of the enemy were killed, while the Aucklanders lost only Lieutenant HFE Mackesy and four men killed and 15 wounded.” While the Auckland Mounted Rifles took Old No. 3 Outpost, the Wellington Mounted Rifles moved on their objective – the capture of Table Top.
1 Capt. 13/158 Ralph Wyman 2 Lieut. 13/161 John Henry Herrold
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After resting throughout the day at No. 1 Outpost, the Wellington Mounteds, with two platoons of Maori attached, followed the Auckland Mounteds towards Old No. 3 Outpost. The Wellingtons’ strength was 372 all ranks. Of these, one officer with 25 men remained behind at No. 1 Outpost. The Wellingtons split from the Aucklanders near Old No. 3 Outpost and moved to the right along Sazli Beit Dere in the direction of Table Top that lay further along the same ridge. Near Table Top two dead-end gullies or gulches ran northeast off Sazli Beit Dere, one to each side of Table Top. The first, Hughes Gully, was the shorter. The second partially THAMES RSA COLLECTION skirted Table Top and eventually ran up Wellington Mounted Rifles officers and men gather in a captured Turkish trench on the summit of Table Top, 7 August. the left side of Rhododendron Spur. It was up this second reach that the Canterbury Infantry would later travel. Sazli Beit Dere petered out as it ran up the western slopes of Rhododendron Spur. The 6th Manawatu Squadron under Major Dick,1 now in the advance, divided off two troops to capture Destroyer Hill to the right. His remaining two troops moved swiftly northeast up Sazli Beit Dere, endeavouring to locate a trench-line that crossed somewhere beyond Destroyer Hill. Time was limited. Major Dick decided to dispense with scouts who might warn the Turks of his approach. He advanced at the head of his men, and after covering some distance, they were fired on from a few feet away by a strong Lieutenant Mayo, Wellington Turkish post. After a quick rush all the Turks were bayonetted, but the initial Mounted Rifles, died of wounds on Gallipoli, 7 August. volley killed a man on either side of Major Dick, who also fell, wounded. Destroyer Hill was seized at bayonet point and pickets were placed either side of the gully. The remaining two Wellington squadrons advanced up Hughes Gully hoping to gain access to Table Top. The track was narrow and the sides of the gully steep. They were checked momentarily by a barbed-wire fence crossing the gully below Table Top, but quickly found a way by moving up the slope to the right in single file then turning down again into the bed of the gully. The lower portions of the western slopes to Table Top were covered in Captain Hay, Otago Mounted Rifles, impenetrable dense scrub, so after a few moments’ consultation with Majors killed in action on Bauchop’s Hill during night of 6-7 August. Elmslie and Chambers, Colonel Meldrum decided to move right, enter the second gully, climb round the northeastern slopes of Table Top, and attack the 1 Maj. 11/673 Charles Dick trenches from the rear. There was an awkward time for the column when some incendiary bombs used by the Turks at Old No. 3 Outpost set scrub on fire, and for a few minutes the fire illuminated their surroundings. They immediately lay down and luckily evaded detection – perhaps the Turks were looking towards Destroyer Hill and Old No. 3 Outpost where fighting was going on. With a feeling of relief, the column swung left out of the gully and started to climb. Now led by Major Elmslie, the column climbed silently up and round the northern shoulder of Table Top. Along the way steps were quietly cut in the steep clay slopes with entrenching tools. Towards the crest where the ground improved, a small vanguard was formed to lead the assault. HM destroyer Colne also played a role in the capture of Table Top. On previous nights, after switching her searchlight off at precisely 9.30pm on Old No. 3 Outpost, she switched on to Table Top exactly at 9.40pm for 20 minutes during which the position was accurately shelled. This night the Wellingtons’ attack was timed to happen at precisely 10pm when the light and gunfire ceased. Although the extra circumvention by the column had delayed them about an hour, at 10.55pm the surprise was still complete. The Turks, obviously
128 Break-out from Anzac – the August Offensive not expecting an attack from the steep slopes of the rear, were quickly bayonetted and their trenches captured. Many Turks had not returned to the position after taking cover during the bombardment – they may have stopped to observe the actions on the other two heights – and as they arrived back in small groups they were quietly taken prisoner. The whole action was over by 11.15pm. The Wellingtons lost five killed, including the two shot in the dere, and nine wounded. Entrenching parties got to work on the eastern end of Table Top, the side that would face the Turks the coming morning. A Turkish track ran past the position from Rhododendron Spur towards Chailak Dere. During the night small groups of chatting Turks would approach along the track, quite oblivious to the new occupants of Table Top. They were promptly taken prisoner. Over 150 prisoners were taken on Table Top and Destroyer Hill. Signal parties laying telephone wire moved with each regiment and at 12.30am Major-General Russell’s Headquarters at No. 2 Outpost was informed of the capture of Table Top. Meanwhile the two platoons of Maori under Captain Hastings stayed back nearer Old No. 3 Outpost to assist in the capture of that post. They too took prisoners. While the Wellington and Auckland Mounted Rifles attacked their objectives, the Canterbury and Otago Mounted Rifles, with a detachment of Maori, moved on their objectives – Bauchop’s Hill and nearby Taylor’s Hollow, Walden Point and Wilson’s Knob. The Otago and Canterbury Mounted Rifles moved off from No. 2 Outpost at 9pm and traversed the flat ground to the north. As at Old No. 3 Outpost, a destroyer placed a searchlight and bombardment on the Turkish position. The Mounteds halted in a depression and waited for the signal. The destroyer ceased fire, the searchlight went out and the attack began. The 1st Canterbury Yeomanry and 10th Nelson Squadrons advanced in line abreast, the Otagos advanced on the right, and the 8th South Canterbury Squadron was in support with machine-guns and a platoon of Maori. A few scouts formed a vanguard. When they met a picket of four Turks, four Canterburys attacked and both sides used the bayonet. All the Turks were killed, and one trooper was wounded in the jaw and another in the chest. Turkish guns started firing random shots in the Canterburys’ direction from further back. Suddenly, by mischance, a destroyer’s searchlight came on for a few seconds and caught the troopers in the open. Immediately a machine-gun opened fire on them from Walden Point and heavy rifle fire came from nearby Wilson’s Knob. The 10th Squadron charged across 200 yards of flat, mounted the scrubby spur and entered the enemy trench. Simultaneously the 1st Squadron pushed through the narrow pass separating Walden Point from the end of Bauchop’s Hill and charged at the Turkish guns from the rear. They were still obeying the order for empty magazines and breeches and no cheering. In the dark, the Turks could not see the Canterburys and started sporadic firing at the night. The Canterburys fell upon the machine-gun and the surrounding Turks with their bayonets. Some Turks were captured. During the rush Lieutenant-Colonel Findlay, Commanding Officer of the Canterburys, was badly wounded in the leg. The Canterburys continued the momentum of their attack. Swinging to their right through a small scrubby gully, they turned inland and rushed in silence up the northern slopes of Bauchop’s Hill, where Lieutenant Davison was gunned down. He is officially mentioned in the following day’s casualties. Owing to the high casualties amongst officers and non-commissioned officers and the squadrons becoming mixed up, there was a certain amount of confusion. The Otago Mounted Rifles also wheeled to the right, toward the trenches on Wilson’s Knob. Other Otagos came up against heavy barbed-wire entanglements stretching right across their front. At once a section of New Zealand Engineers attacked the wire under fire, with some of them becoming casualties. Once they had cleared a gap, the Otagos and attached platoon of Maori rushed through and up the slopes of Bauchop’s Hill. Methodically the Otagos, Canterburys and Maori pushed up the spurs until the position was taken. One Maori, Private Tahitahi,1 later said: “There were dead Turks in the trenches, some of them half dead, just laying there – you could feel it when you tramped on them – breathing. We just turned the bayonet with the rifle round and finished them off.” Little mercy was shown to the Turks on the hill, especially after the New Zealanders had taken heavy casualties in the approach. Lieutenant Hargest2 with the Otagos later wrote in Reveille in 1932: “Machine-guns traversed the flat and caught the troops in enfilade. The trenches in front poured in a tremendous fire, assisted by Nordenfeldts [probably only one], and at least one mortar. The first mortar bomb set alight a huge bush opposite our line of march, lighting up the little valley like day. Worse still, the destroyer, for a few moments, turned its searchlight full on us as we doubled across the small flat. On the left, within a few yards, a small fortified post
1 Pte 16/357 Pita Tahitahi 2 Lieut. 9/286 James Hargest
129 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU Men of the Otago Mounted Rifles dig trenches on Bauchop’s Hill, 7 August. They helped capture the position the previous night.
called the Coronet fairly belched fire as we passed, and one marvels now that any survived. The leading troop passed comparatively safely, but the three following suffered terribly, and it is to their everlasting credit that they went straight on, though each lost its leader in the first few minutes. At the crest of the first rise we came on the enemy, and with contact came our revenge. There was a fierce scramble in the trench, loaded rifle versus bayonet, and we gathered ourselves together again and went on. Higher up, almost by instinct, we made the required half turn right, then on again. Five times in all we came Lieutenant-Colonel Bauchop, on the enemy trenches, and the procedure was the same – a rush in the dark, a Commanding Officer of the Otago fierce struggle, the gathering up of the reduced force, and on again.” Brigadier Mounteds, wounded in action on Bauchop’s Hill during night of 6-7 Hargest, DSO, MC was killed in action in Normandy, France, on 12 August August, died three days later at sea. 1944 after a military career that spanned two world wars. When Bauchop’s Hill was taken, the Maori performed a haka that could be heard as far away as Table Top and each of the Outposts, and everyone gave three cheers. The action was over by 1.10am. Many believe the Otago Mounteds made the final attack that captured the position, appropriately named Bauchop’s Hill after their commanding officer. The captured position was found to cover a large area that presumably held a large force of Turks, many of whom were believed to have slipped away to the northeast in the dark. Two enemy battalions encamped behind Bauchop’s Hill in Aghyl Dere had also fled, leaving a large amount of camp equipment behind. Lieutenant Davison, Canterbury Mounted Rifles, killed in action Many prisoners were captured, together with several old-fashioned on Bauchop’s Hill during the night mortars made of bronze mounted on wooden carriages. These mortars threw of 6-7 August. a spherical bomb with a spigot of about eight inches diameter, which had caused much damage to No. 2 Outpost. A two-barrelled Nordenfeldt gun used by the Turks to fire on British destroyers, over 100 rifles and a large quantity of ammunition were also captured. Many officers were lost on Bauchop’s Hill. Of the Otago Mounteds, Lieutenant-Colonel Bauchop was mortally wounded and died 10 August, and Captain Hay and Lieutenant Mackay were killed, both officially listed on 7 August. Lieutenant Hargest later wrote of Bauchop’s death: “In the morning our regiment suffered its greatest blow. After all the fighting was over Colonel Bauchop, going his rounds, was hit by a chance bullet, and died some days Lieutenant Mackay, Otago Mounted Rifles, killed in action on later. He fell on the ridge that had months before been given his name, and Bauchop’s Hill during the night his last act was to attend to the wounds of one of his troopers.” Bauchop later of 6-7 August.
130 Break-out from Anzac – the August Offensive died on a hospital transport. The Canterbury Mounteds lost Lieutenant Davison who is also listed on 7 August. During the operation the Canterbury Mounteds suffered heavily, with about 40 per cent casualties including 25 killed. Of the approximately 350 Otagos present at the fight, 26 were killed and about 65 wounded. The Maori Contingent lost 12 killed. After the taking of Bauchop’s Hill, New Zealanders gathered on its summit and anxiously looked to the north for signs of the new British beachhead at Suvla Bay. In the dark, ships were sighted off the coast but there was no indication of troops landing. However, during the night two divisions of British troops began landing at Suvla Bay. When the attack on Bauchop’s Hill was well under way, the Left Covering Force moved out over the flat ground towards the mouth of Aghyl Dere. Having rounded Walden Point they at once came under enemy fire. The 4th Battalion, South Wales Borderers, distinguished themselves by pressing on, clearing all before them, and their objective of Damakjelik Bair was cleared of Turks by about 1am. Many of the ‘killed in action’ are listed as killed on 6 August but in fact were killed in the early hours of 7 August. This particularly applies to casualties on Bauchop’s Hill, as this action was completed at 1.10am. With a deluge of casualties amongst the New Zealanders and Australians during the first few days of the August Offensive, clerical staff would not have been too concerned about the finer detail. Likewise, many casualties were not reported until days and sometimes weeks later. Initially many of the killed were listed as ‘missing in action, reasonable to suppose dead’. Even the fate of some officers is unclear, which is unusual, as officer details are normally well described and documented. Deaths that occurred from 6-10 August could be one or two days out on personal service records. Many recorded as killed on the 7th and 8th were actually killed on the 6th and 7th respectively. This day, 6 August, would become the most successful day for the New Zealanders on Gallipoli, but one of the most tragic for the Australians, after their heroic afternoon action at Lone Pine. The night’s efforts by the New Zealand Mounted Rifles and Maori would eventually prove to be the most successful Allied offensive operation of the Gallipoli campaign. CEW Bean summed up the importance of the night’s successes: “This magnificent feat of arms, the brilliance of which was never surpassed, if indeed equalled, during the campaign.” For the New Zealanders it was a feat of arms with all objectives taken and with tolerable casualties. Unfortunately for them, the successes of the night would be completely overshadowed by the tragedies that followed at the Apex and on Chunuk Bair. Much of the success of the previous night can be credited to good planning and reconnaissance. Perhaps General Godley’s command had finally learned the valuable lesson of reconnoitring territory before attacking. But all this good work, carried out by Major Overton and others, was confined mostly to the coastal strip north of the outposts. This was all very good for the Covering Forces, but there was almost no intelligence available AUTHOR’S COLLECTION The Maori Contingent and the Otago Mounted Rifles depicted attacking Bauchop’s Hill on the night of 6-7 August.
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to the Assaulting Columns that ventured towards the summits of the Sari Bair Ridge. For their intelligence, they had to rely on what could be seen from the three northern outposts – which did not amount to much – from observation aircraft, and from British ships closing with the shore.
Meanwhile, the New Zealand Infantry of the Right Assaulting Column was not able to blindly pursue their objectives and still keep to a rigid schedule. This was the pivotal reason why the assault on Chunuk Bair would fail. The Covering Forces completed their objectives but ran about two hours behind schedule. In the original plan Chunuk Bair was to be taken pre-dawn on 7 August and at first light the New Zealanders were to be approaching the northeast perimeter of Anzac. In reality, by dawn, both Assaulting Columns were already between two and four hours late. The rugged country and a tight schedule would defeat them again, just as it had the infantry on Baby 700 on the day of the landings and for the Otagos before Dead Man’s Ridge on the night of 2 May. Like the New Zealand Mounted Rifle units before them, the New Zealand Infantry had objectives to take en route to their rendezvous position. It wasn’t to be just a night climb to the top of a hill. All four New Zealand Infantry battalions were late leaving their push-off position from the end of the Big Sap at No. 2 Outpost. The Auckland, Wellington and Otago Infantry Battalions combined to form one force, while the Canterburys acted independently. It was 1am on 7 August before the Canterbury Infantry Battalion
WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU was in Sazli Beit Dere, when they should have reached the dere Mass grave for members of the 1st Canterbury before 11pm. The 1st Canterbury Company acted as advance Yeomanry Squadron, Canterbury Mounted Rifles. guard. Not knowing what was in front of them, they made slow Named from top are: Sergeants Robert Anthony Fleming and Arthur Robert Greenwood, Troopers progress. The whole battalion lost its way by going slightly left Robert Lusk, James Mounsey, Louis Albert McLean and up the dead-end Hughes Gully. When they realised their error George Wise Smith. All were killed in action in the capture of Bauchop’s Hill on night of 6-7 August. and turned about, the 12th Nelson and 13th North Canterbury and Westland Companies at the rear received a garbled version of the counter orders to “return to the main ravine” and went all the way back to their bivouac in Happy Valley. Unfortunately, included with the mis-directed two companies were 60 men of the Canterbury Infantry machine-gun section carrying four guns. Realising their mistake, most returned to Sazli Beit Dere at first light and managed to rejoin the other half of their battalion on Rhododendron Spur during the day. The four machine-gun teams with their heavy loads arrived much later. It was Lieutenant-Colonel Hughes, a veteran of the Anglo-Boer War and commanding officer of the Canterburys, who created the confusion. He later wrote in Reveille in 1932: “We had two mounted men with us as guides. After we had been advancing some hours I was astounded to get a message from Stewart [commanding the 1st Canterbury Company acting as advance guard] that the guides had lost their way. Here was a dilemma, the whole success of the push depended on us doing our job on time. I was marching at the rear of the advance guard, and immediately passed the word to halt. We had a couple of engineer details with us who had been trailing a [telephone] wire from the beach; I told them to put me through to headquarters. The Chief of Staff [Colonel Braithwaite], in reply to my query, ‘What am I to do?’ said, ‘Occupy the hills where you are’. I retorted, ‘I don’t know where I am and may be behind the enemy’. I was cut off.” Hughes was up against it, on his own and having to make a decision. To him, occupying the nearby hills would be of no strategic benefit and his men would probably come under Turkish fire at dawn. Hughes’ account continues: “I decided to disobey orders and take the battalion back to the beach, and so save it intact to fight another day. I knew I would be broken for it, … but felt it was the only way to save the men. I gave the order to retire. At the spot where we halted, the ravine was so narrow that the advance guard, now the rear guard, had to pass me in single file. While waiting for the last man to get past, I heard voices on the hill I was resting against [Destroyer Hill]. I soon realised that the speakers were New Zealanders [from Wellington Mounted Rifles], and called out. It seemed that we were quite close to our objective [of Rhododendron Spur]. … I gave the order to advance again.” Hence the confusion that sent two Canterbury companies and machine-gunners back to their bivouac.
132 Break-out from Anzac – the August Offensive WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU Looking along the northern side of Rhododendron Spur towards Chunuk Bair on the skyline. The Apex is at the highest point on the ridge at middle right. Photograph taken in 1918.
The remaining two Canterbury companies continued along Sazli Beit Dere and immediately came upon a body of Turks on the slopes of Destroyer Hill. They attacked the Turks with bayonets and took about 50 prisoners. The Canterburys continued and took the second gully to the left that took them inland from Table Top and up the left or northern slopes of Rhododendron Spur. A great deal of time was lost and the sky was beginning to lighten in the east. Pushing on up the spur, the men made contact with the Otago Infantry Battalion, who had already taken three lightly held Turkish trenches on the spur, at about 5.45am. The Canterburys’ objective was to secure Rhododendron Spur, and because they approached the spur from Sazli Beit Lieutenant Priest, Canterbury Dere and not Chailak Dere, they would remain virtually separated from Infantry, wounded in action on 7 August, died the following day the other three battalions for most of the coming day. They quickly took on Gallipoli. up positions along the spur that later became exposed to Turkish fire from Battleship Hill. 1 L-Cpl 8/1837 Henry Davenish Skinner The combined Auckland, Wellington and Otago Infantry Battalions moved 2 Lieut. 8/1175 Henry Robert Ker from No. 2 Outpost towards Chailak Dere, arriving at the entrance about midnight. The Otagos led, next came the Wellingtons with 851 men, followed by the Aucklanders in reserve, with a field company of New Zealand Engineers and the 26th Indian Mountain Battery at the rear. There was still plenty of Turkish activity in the area, so the Otagos helped mop up the lower slopes of Bauchop’s Hill, as the force assigned that objective was running late. Lance-Corporal Skinner1 describes the Otago Infantry’s involvement in helping take Bauchop’s Hill: “We crept through a gap cut by our engineers in the barbed wire entanglement and stood confused in the dark amongst the stubble of a little field, spurs on either hand and the Turkish trench spitting fire at us less than a hundred yards ahead. There was hesitation and various orders. We extended in an uneven line across the gully. Someone shouted ‘charge’ and we rushed forward yelling. I was about the middle of the line but the fellows bunched away from me to each flank and I was charging by myself. In my right hand I held my rifle and fixed bayonet, in my left a precious spade. The Turks blazed at us till we were right on top of them. Then my legs suddenly melted and I was thrown on my face. I got up again and found I had been tripped up by the soft earth thrown out of the trench. I left my spade, jumped into the trench and ran down with others towards the right. We ran over the body of a Turk who was wedged in the bottom playing possum. Those on the left shouted that there were Turks in the riverbed. There was much rushing about and screaming. The Turk got up and screamed for mercy.” The account doesn’t tell of the Turk’s fate. It was the Otagos’ task to clear Chailak Dere, with the other two battalions to follow. A short distance beyond the entrance they came under fire from a concealed Turkish position on the right of the dere, somewhere to the rear of Old No. 3 Outpost. Lieutenants Nisbet and Ker2 rushed the position with the leading party 133 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
and cleared it of the enemy. Lieutenant Nisbet, who was commanding the 8th Southland Company at the time, was killed, and Lieutenant Bishop immediately took over command of the company. Lieutenant Bishop later wrote: “I was ordered to attack Table Top from the rear, a most hazardous operation in the dark as it entailed a final assault up an almost vertical cliff. When we reached the top the Turks actually helped us up and some of the men were even kissed by them. We did not know at the time that we had cut off their retreat, as they had been driven back by the New Zealand [Wellington] Mounted Rifles. We took about 50 prisoners.” The total number of prisoners that were passed back along the line in Chailak Dere was nearer 250. Most were delighted to surrender. After a consultation between Lieutenant-Colonel Moore and his company commanders, it was decided the 4th Otago and 14th South Otago Companies should push straight ahead, and the 10th North Otago and 8th Southland Companies should move to the right towards Rhododendron Spur. Lieutenant Bishop continues: “Then Major Statham,1 our second in command, a most gallant and able soldier, ordered
AUTHOR’S COLLECTION me to push on up Rhododendron Spur. It was getting An Anzac sniper’s post on Rhododendron Spur looking towards light, and collecting what men I could, we charged up Battleship Hill. Empty .303 bullet cases lie scattered on the ground in the spur and fought our way to the [lower] slopes of this 1919 photograph. Chunuk Bair. The enemy was absolutely demoralised and fleeing in all directions. We did not have a shot fired at us.” The 8th and 10th Companies made contact with the first of the Canterbury Infantry coming up from Sazli Beit Dere. Meanwhile, the Otagos that went straight ahead ran into Turks entrenched across the Chailak Dere. The Otagos used bombs to clear the way. A lot of time had been wasted and dawn was approaching. In the first light they received machine-gun fire from Turks to the north of Chunuk Bair on and beyond Cheshire Ridge. The Otagos took heavy casualties. The Wellington Infantry Battalion entered Chailak Dere about midnight
Lieutenant Waite, Otago Infantry, behind the Otagos. Lieutenant-Colonel Malone was at the head of his killed in action on Rhododendron battalion. One of the tasks set down for the Wellingtons was to secure Spur, 7 August. Cheshire Ridge overlooking Aghyl Dere to the left. Malone began to chafe at the serious delay – two hours spent covering just a few hundred yards. He already knew that the chance of surprising the Turks on the summit of Chunuk Bair before dawn was gone. It was just before dawn when his leading 11th Taranaki and 17th Ruahine Companies scrambled from the dere onto Rhododendron Spur. The Auckland Infantry Battalion started its push up Chailak Dere immediately behind the Wellingtons. They were in reserve but nevertheless engaged Turks en route. The 6th Hauraki Company commanded by Major Sinel led, followed by the 15th North Auckland Company under Captain 2 3 Captain RW Wilkinson, Otago Algie, the 16th Waikato Company under Lieutenant Gillett, and the 3rd Infantry, wounded in action on Auckland Company under Major Hume4 (transferred from Wellington Rhododendron Spur on 7 August, died 22 September in the UK. Infantry). They met small pockets of Turks along the way. Each encounter cost the unit a few men and chewed into their column’s precious time. Turkish 1 Maj. 8/977a Frank Hadfield Statham prisoners were passed from the front backwards. They started to come across 2 Capt. 12/294 Colvin Stewart Algie bodies, both friend and foe, beside the track. It took the Aucklanders six 3 Lieut. 12/1416 Lawrence Henry Gillett 4 Maj. 10/1853 Arthur Grenville Hume hours to walk the dere. The last of the New Zealand Infantry came out of
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Walden Point Aghyl Dere
Taylor’s Bauchop’s Hollow Hill Little OMR Table Top N CMR AIB Ocean Beach Chailak Dere Overton WIB Cheshire Ridge Otago Gully Gully OIB Hughe’s Gully No. 3 Old No. 3 Outpost Outpost Table The Apex AMR Top No. 2 WMR Outpost WMR Rhododendron Spur CIB CIB Fisherman’s Hut Sazli Beit Dere Destroyer No. 1 Hill Outpost
AMR Auckland Mounted Rifles AIB Auckland Infantry Battalion North Beach WMR Wellington Mounted Rifles WIB Wellington Infantry Battalion
CMR Canterbury Mounted Rifles CIB Canterbury Infantry Battalion OMR Otago Mounted Rifles OIB Otago Infantry Battalion
Map showing Turkish positions captured by New Zealand Mounted Rifle and Infantry units during the night of 6-7 August.
Chailak Dere in broad daylight. One of the worst tasks during the night was carrying the machine-guns and all the equipment that accompanied them. Captain Wallingford describes a gun team: “We had 15 men per gun and the men’s personal ammunition was cut down to 120 rounds. Seven of the men carried the 14 boxes of ammunition [25 lbs per box]. One man the two gallons of water. One the spare parts. One the gun [67 lbs]. One the tripod [46 lbs]. Rangefinder helped with the gun or carried their rifles. One carried the oil, cleaning gear, condenser etc., while another had the belt filler.” The 15th man was the officer in command. Lieutenant Nisbet, Otago Infantry, Each gunner carried two empty sandbags to be used later to construct gun killed in action in Chailak Dere emplacements. during the night of 6-7 August. Just after first light on 7 August a German single-seater aircraft flew over
Anzac spotting for activity and targets. The pilot must have concentrated his 1 Pte 8/2274 William George Hendle attention on the sector to the south of the Nek as he paid no attention to the New Zealanders assembling on Rhododendron Spur. As the Canterbury and Wellington Infantry Battalions and the bulk of the Otago Infantry Battalion had done, the Aucklanders also assembled on Rhododendron Spur. As they gathered in a hollow they thought was dead ground and concentrated on a cold breakfast, there came a burst of machine-gun and sniper fire, seemingly from Battleship Hill. Bunched on the ground the men proved an easy target. The men scattered, mostly further downhill, but not before they took casualties. Lance-Corporal Skinner of the Otago Infantry tells of the hammering the Otagos got: “Bullets whisked in a continuous shower. The wonder is that anyone lived at all. I lay down in a little hollow in the deep hillside and began to dig a bivouac. The hollow lay in a natural lane through the scrub which was picked up by a Turkish machine-gun. In no time they had bagged ten to a dozen of our men as Otagos streamed back across it from a position that was nothing less than suicide. It was here that Atkinson, Spotswood and Anderson were killed, and Hendle1 and Captain Colquhoun were wounded, and many Otagos. I was hit in the ribs which did not penetrate my shirt.” Captain Wallingford, on reaching Rhododendron Spur, immediately proceeded up to the top where he found three Otago machine-guns already taking up position. The guns were faced south towards Battleship 135 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
Hill in some old Turkish trenches that may have been prepared in case the Anzacs had driven the Turks from Russell’s Top. Further along the spur and higher up was a promontory later christened the Apex in recognition of the highest point or achievement reached by the New Zealanders. Lieutenant Bishop’s small group of 8th Southlanders were the first New Zealanders to reach the position, getting there about dawn, or 5am, while the rest of the New Zealand Infantry Brigade were arriving or about to arrive on Rhododendron Spur further to the rear. Lieutenant Bishop later wrote: “… then we got up to the Apex where we didn’t know what to do. There was nobody behind us. The Turks were fleeing in all directions and so I must have had about 15 men with me and the Turks were just going away in hordes. “Just then Major Statham came up. I had given the order to open rapid fire on these Turks and he stopped me. ‘No’ he said ‘the Turks will see how few there are here and they will come back and attack you.’ I think he was wrong but, however, he said ‘I will go back and get the rest of the Battalion, you dig in here’. So we did and nobody fired a shot at us and we saw the whole of the Suvla Bay landing. Extraordinary sight it was. We saw the Turks withdrawing and all these troops playing about on the beach.” The Otago group was at the Apex for some time before the rest of the infantry arrived. It is possible that if the small group had proceeded on, the summit of Chunuk Bair could have been taken. According to Turkish sources after the war, only 20 Turks with two mountain guns were on the summit at dawn. Major Statham went back to get the rest of his battalion which was scattered in groups along Rhododendron Spur. Lieutenant Bishop believed Statham was killed on Rhododendron Spur either on 7 August or the following day, as Bishop never saw him again. This conflicts with reports that Statham died with his brother on Chunuk Bair on 9 August. A short time after the three Otago machine-guns were set up on Rhododendron Spur, Turks were seen streaming towards them up the gully between the spur and Battleship Hill. They were unaware of the Anzacs and were probably coming forward to occupy their trenches. Captain Wallingford, a champion marksman with several Bisley trophies to his name, grabbed a few rifles off nearby soldiers and had a turkey shoot! The three machine-guns joined him. He later wrote: “It was now that I had the finest shooting with the rifle that I shall ever get. Two hundred yards for 20 minutes with three rifles. Turks running like rabbits. They could not pass over the skyline because it was a steady slope of about 20 yards to it without any cover, so they just simply bunched. This gave the [machine-] guns an opportunity of which they immediately took advantage. Poor beggars, they suffered cruelly.” An early opportunity to break the deadlock at the Nek from Rhododendron Spur, before the attempted assault on Chunuk Bair, was lost. Wallingford continued, “Could we have pushed in a regiment at this point I’m sure that Battleship Hill would have been ours in ten minutes and then the whole of the position in front of Russell’s Top would have automatically become ours.” The three Otago machine-guns then shifted their attention to the Turkish trenches that ran over Baby 700, facing the Anzac trenches on Russell’s Top. Opportunely the Otago machine-gunners looked along the length of the Turkish trenches from the side. Wallingford account continues: “At this point the three guns enfiladed three Turkish trenches which faced towards Anzac with the north end open. When they found us shooting them WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU View east along Rhododendron Spur with the Apex and Pinnacle in the foreground and slopes of Chunuk Bair to the rear. Photograph taken in 1918.
136 Break-out from Anzac – the August Offensive WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU First wounded to arrive at No. 2 Outpost, 7 August. As during the Battle of the Landing, medical services were not prepared for the overwhelming number of wounded. down they ran into the trenches then the guns simply filled the trenches with bodies, as it was a cul-de-sac.” Slowly the Auckland and Wellington Infantry Battalions gathered behind the Apex. The Otagos were there in small numbers, the rest scattered along Rhododendron Spur in pockets. The Canterburys were already positioned further along the spur. All the men kept low because of the intense Turkish machine-gun fire from Battleship Hill and from the heights north of Chunuk Bair. The unspoken order was to dig, but the men were tired and the digging difficult. Many of the picks and shovels had been discarded in the deres during the night. The long and strenuous journey up the deres and the long night without rest or sleep had told on the troops, who were already in low physical condition prior to the offensive. Turkish artillery from around Anafarta joined in and started to drop shrapnel shells along Rhododendron Spur. Men had been digging in, but mostly individual holes rather than trenches. Captain Wallingford was on the spot: “The shrapnel starts and by the lord it is a butcher’s shop in no time. I go to earth and get through alright. Jennings1 the [machine-gun] officer gets one [wounded] and out he goes.” Shortly after, about 6am on 7 August, one British officer and a section of the 10th Gurkhas of the Left Assaulting Column arrived at the Apex from the northeast. The rest of the unit didn’t arrive until later in the day. Lieutenant-Colonel Malone was in charge. He was of the opinion not to continue on to Chunuk Bair. He believed that the difficulty of the country covered during the night’s march was underestimated and the terrain towards Chunuk Bair was still unknown. Also, the four infantry battalions were not totally in touch with each other, and earlier experiences on Gallipoli had made Malone wary of isolated attacks with exposed flanks. Standing orders were for the Otagos and Wellingtons to combine and attack immediately, but the Otagos were too dispersed and the men were in no mood for a full frontal attack up the slopes in broad daylight. Malone had previously said, “… my men shall have the best fighting chance I can give them … no airy plunging …” Many have criticised Malone for the inactivity at the Apex before the arrival of Johnston. It is not known whether or not Turkish machine-guns were in position on Chunuk Bair when Malone hesitated. But the slopes leading to Chunuk Bair were already commanded by Turkish machine-guns on the heights further to the north of Chunuk Bair and from Battleship Hill. By the time Johnston arrived at the Apex it would be too late. About 8am on 7 August Brigadier-General Johnston, Commanding Officer of the New Zealand Infantry Brigade, arrived behind the Apex accompanied by some headquarters staff. For over two hours he consulted with Lieutenant-Colonels Malone and Robert Young (recently promoted with temporary rank), now of the
1 Sgt 6/1887 Albert Charles Jennings
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Aucklanders, as to the situation and possible scenarios. By now a telephone line was laid back to General Godley’s headquarters. Johnston wired Godley recommending a delay in the advance. Godley would have none of it, replying at 9.30am, “Attack at once!” Johnston, the commanding officer on the spot, could still have had some say in delaying the advance, but he sided with Godley. Even though the operation was running about five hours late and regardless of the consequences, the infantry had to keep moving towards Chunuk Bair. Turkish fire was increasing by the hour, their artillery had started to drop shrapnel shells haphazardly along the spur, and the Turks now had observers placed on Chunuk Bair scattered here and there WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU Evacuating a casualty by stretcher, August. in short trenches along the seaward crest. However, no regular trench line was visible from the Apex, and there seemed to be no fire coming directly from Chunuk Bair. Maybe the position was weakly held and the Turks did not want to draw attention to the fact, or maybe the Turks held back hoping to catch any attackers in the open. Johnston planned for a charge from behind the Apex to the summit, a distance of about 500 yards. He only had the Auckland and Wellington Infantry Battalions in any strength behind the Apex. He chose the Aucklanders for the task as they were in reserve on the previous evening. Major Temperley1 protested on behalf of the Aucklanders but Johnston brushed it aside. Captain Wallingford, the Brigade Machine-gun Officer and expert, who had just arrived to inform Johnston that the right flank facing Battleship Hill was secure, offered to deploy machine-guns for a pre-charge barrage and covering fire. All he needed was 20 minutes to deploy the available guns, as they were scattered along the ridge to the rear. The Auckland Infantry’s four guns were waiting just down the hill, and the Wellington Infantry’s three guns with the Otago Infantry’s three guns were 300 yards further west along Rhododendron Spur. (The Canterbury Infantry’s four guns did not arrive at the Apex until 6pm that evening after returning to their bivouacs in error the previous night.) But Johnston couldn’t wait. Wallingford’s words to Johnston were, “But I can cover your advance and put troops up there without a casualty.” Johnston shouted back, “Stand back, I will deal with you later. Stand back.” Wallingford could see that he had lost his head and stood back. It would prove to be a costly error of judgement on Johnston’s part. Major Samuel Grant,2 second in command of the Aucklanders and previously commander of the 4th Reinforcements, came over to Wallingford and begged for the guns, just as Johnston gave the order “Get away”. It was too late for the guns. The Aucklanders were drawn up with the 6th Haurakis in front. They were still wearing white identification patches on their backs and left arms which were quickly discarded. In the early light the patches were probably observed by the Turks, drawing their attention to the Apex. The section of 10th Gurkhas that was present decided to accept orders from Johnston and volunteered to help the Aucklanders. Lieutenant-Colonel Young personally went forward to reconnoitre the ground but found that any movement in front of the Apex drew a heavy fire. He, too, protested to Johnston, declaring the attack should be delayed until nightfall, but Johnston would have none of it. He informed the attackers of their rough objective. The attacking front was about 60 yards wide, all the width that was available at the Apex. At 11am the moment came. There was a slight hesitation – many of the men in this attack had survived the Daisy Patch and knew the grisly work of machine-guns – but when Major Grant rushed to the front and called “come on”, the men quickly responded. Lieutenant Dittmer leading a platoon of Haurakis shot to the front. They covered the 20 yards of dead ground before they were caught in a hail of bullets. They quickly learned there were machine-guns positioned
1 Maj. 10/1130 Arthur Cecil Temperley 2 Maj. 15/131 Samuel Alexander Grant 138 Break-out from Anzac – the August Offensive on Chunuk Bair, but there could be no stopping until they got to the Pinnacle, a distance of well over 100 yards. The Pinnacle was a slight promontory on Rhododendron Spur, similar to the Apex but still over 300 yards short of the summit on Chunuk Bair. Dozens of men fell, killed and wounded. The Gurkhas’ rush drifted to the left of the Aucklanders and ended downhill in the head of Aghyl Dere. The 15th North Auckland Company under Captain Algie followed the Haurakis. Machine- guns mowed them down as soon as they emerged over the Apex. Like the Haurakis they went forward in platoons about 25 yards apart. At Medics tend to the wounded before transfer to a waiting hospital ship. about the halfway point there was a slight dip where many stopped to catch their breath before moving on again. The luckiest Aucklanders reached an unused Turkish trench at the Pinnacle but had to keep low as the trench was shallow. Many of the Aucklanders arrived at the Pinnacle wounded or were wounded during the day. Only
26 Haurakis reached the trench. Major Grant fell mortally wounded at the halfway point. Major Sinel was also MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU wounded. Attempting a rescue during the day was suicide, as Turkish snipers fired at any movement, so the wounded had to lie out in the open all day and into the night before rescue came. Throughout the day pathetic cries for water and help could be heard. Lieutenant-Colonel Young went forward with the North Aucklanders but went down short of the Pinnacle, where he lay in the open throughout the afternoon and into dusk. About 300 Aucklanders were dead and wounded. After the charge, there were only five officers and 106 men at the Pinnacle where Captain Algie was in command. They were packed like sardines in the small Turkish trench, water was scarce, and their only equipment was two picks and one shovel. Algie despatched a messenger who got through safely to the Apex. Private Walden took part in the charge. He later wrote in his diary: “The whistle blew and away we went, the Turks making many gaps in our ranks with rifle and machine-gun fire which was most deadly. However, we got there. The trench we had to take was a very small one … It was really awful to hear the wounded crying and calling for help which was impossible to render without being shot down.” Captain Wallingford was enraged with Johnston’s rash decision not to wait for machine-guns to be set up. Had the guns and their gunners been organised into a separate corps on Gallipoli, as was the artillery, then the outcome of the Auckland attack might have been different. He was frustrated by the present organisation where machine-guns and their teams were attached to their respective regiments and, on 7 August, scattered all along Rhododendron Spur. Johnston had taken the command of the 22 machine-guns away from Wallingford on 5 August thinking that decentralising their command would make the guns more effective. Wallingford later wrote: “On August 7th the machine-guns were with regiments. An assault was organised and carried out by the Auckland Regiment but without the help of the [machine-guns]. There were ten guns available but they were not used until after the Auckland Regiment was smashed. Had there been a [Machine-gun] Corps the Brigadier would have notified the [Officer Commanding the new Machine-gun Corps] and asked for his co-operation. As it was, he left it to the regimental commanders, the result being that we did not attain our objective.” After the disastrous charge, Johnston approached Wallingford with tears streaming down his face and shouted, “Wallingford, can’t you help me?” Wallingford replied, “Of course I bloody well can, if you let me.” Johnston: “Well why don’t you?” Wallingford, knowing that the Auckland guns had just about arrived said, “Are the guns brigaded?” Johnston didn’t know what he meant. Wallingford continued, “You have taken the guns from me, won’t let me do the work for which they were made and now you want me to help you. Are they brigaded?” Johnston: “Yes!” After the altercation Wallingford knew that he would be considered a ‘berserker’ and be passed over for future promotion.
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Twenty minutes after the failed attack, the four Auckland machine-guns were finally in positions to the left of the Apex and initial firing had the Turks under cover over a frontage of 1000 yards. Had Johnston waited just that 20 minutes, the suicidal charge by the Aucklanders may have been avoided. Prisoners were still coming in. One frightened-looking German non- commissioned officer asked a medical officer dressing his wound if the English were ‘nasty over this business’. The medical officer laughed and put him at ease by telling him it would be all right. Despite the failure of the Auckland attack, Brigadier-General Johnston still Major Grant, Auckland Infantry, wounded in action in charge for had not abandoned his bid to take the summit. At 12.30pm he tried again. the Pinnacle, 7 August, died at This time he commanded Lieutenant-Colonel Malone and the Wellingtons sea 11 August. to get ready. Malone put up a fight. In the crowded position behind the Apex, Johnston and Malone argued amidst the men. Malone is reputed to have said (and there were plenty of witnesses), “My men are not going over in daylight – but they’ll go over at night time and they’ll take the hill.” Malone demanded that his men be able to fall back and offered, “I’ll take the risk and any punishment. These men are not going until I order them to go. I’m not going to send them over to commit suicide.” Of course Malone was entirely right. It would be suicide, probably worse than what had befallen the Aucklanders. Malone was a realist who cared for his men and had a good Lieutenant Mooney, Auckland Infantry, killed in action in charge understanding of situations and risks. He could handle Johnston and knew for the Pinnacle, 7 August. that it would be a long time before they returned to Godley’s headquarters. Johnston may have quietly agreed because Malone wasn’t overruled or relieved of his command, but when decorations were later handed out for the offensive, Malone was only awarded a Mention in Despatches. As George Orwell once said, “In an age of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” But Johnston had his orders. He passed over the Wellingtons and ordered the Canterburys to get ready. Lieutenant-Colonel Hughes, commander of the Canterbury Infantry, struggled to gather half a battalion behind the Apex as his men were scattered in small groups along the length of Rhododendron Spur. All he managed to assemble in the short time available were four officers and 50 men. The Canterburys pushed forward from the Apex. In contrast to the Aucklanders’ method of advance, the Canterburys moved forward slowly, keeping low to the ground. But they were soon spotted and received shrapnel and machine-gun fire. Lieutenant Wright was killed and six men wounded. The rest quickly fell back behind the Apex. But Johnston wanted yet another attempt. This time it was to be the Canterburys together with the Wellingtons. Johnston would not spare the Wellingtons a second time; they were to join the remaining Canterburys for the attack. However, before the attackers could be assembled, Johnston received orders from General Godley by telephone that no further advance was to be attempted until the following morning, so the attack was abandoned. The agony of the long day was not confined to the Apex. Throughout the day the Canterburys withered under a deadly fire on Rhododendron Spur. Turkish machine-guns and snipers on Battleship Hill tore into the men. They dug frantically to avoid the fire but not before 76 men were killed and dozens wounded. Many small pockets of Otagos scattered along the ridge suffered a similar fate. For the rest of the day, although the Turkish sniper fire continued, the machine-guns in position behind the Apex kept the Turks pinned down and thus protected the few Aucklanders left alive behind the Pinnacle. As soon as night arrived the men behind the Apex were ordered to dig in. The ground proved difficult. It was full of small boulders and to obtain a depth of a few feet involved tremendous exertion. However, by midnight a trench line had been constructed and available machine-guns were distributed along the line. The men attempted to sleep for the rest of the night. At the Apex and the Pinnacle Turkish sniper fire continued throughout the night, but this did not stop stretcher-bearers from collecting the wounded and carrying them back to dressing stations near the beach in total darkness. Only two Aucklanders are recorded as killed on 7 August, and 84 are recorded for the following day. The two were probably killed in the night march up Chailak Dere. Of the 84 dead, 60 were probably killed in the charge for the Pinnacle. They would not have been identified until the following day, probably explaining why their date of death was recorded one day out. At the time, clerical details would have been the least of the regiment’s concerns. Also, some men that died of wounds received in the charge were recorded as killed in action. There
140 Break-out from Anzac – the August Offensive WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU Boat loads of casualties being brought alongside a hospital ship standing offshore. were also over 200 wounded. The Aucklanders earlier lost 100 men on the day of the landings and 66 at the Daisy Patch. They knew before the charge that many would not survive. After the initial hesitation, they all silently charged off to an uncertain fate. Through the years since, families and historians have often stated that men of the Auckland Infantry fought and died on Chunuk Bair. This is not so. None got to the summit. The confusion has arisen because their date of death was incorrectly recorded.
A tragedy for the Australians occurred early on 7 August, when the 8th and 10th Australian Light Horse attacked the Nek. In the original August Offensive plan the New Zealanders were to have taken Chunuk Bair pre-dawn, and have fought their way past Battleship Hill and Baby 700 to coincide with the Light Horse attack on the Nek. The Australian attack on the Nek was planned for first light. According to CEW Bean: “To attempt a frontal assault on this position was like endeavouring to attack an inverted frying-pan from the direction of its handle.” A bombardment [by the Royal Navy] that was meant to finish at 4.30am actually ceased seven minutes early. The Australians waiting in the front trenches were left wondering whether this was a tactical ruse or a terrible mistake. Sadly it was a terrible mistake. In those seven minutes before 4.30am the Turks were able to return to their trenches and set up machine-guns in anticipation of an attack. At precisely 4.30am two waves, each of 150 Australians, climbed out of their trenches and dashed across the Nek, and within seconds of each charge not a man was left standing. Lieutenant William Cameron of the 9th Light Horse, was observing the charge: “We saw them climb out and move forward about ten yards and lie flat. The second line did likewise … As they rose to charge, the Turkish machine-guns just poured out lead and our fellows went down like corn before a scythe. The distance to the enemy trench was less than 50 yards yet not one of those two lines got anywhere near it.” The commander of the third wave of the 10th Light Horse, on seeing the result of the first two attempts, sought clarification that they were still to attack. An effort was made to try to persuade Headquarters to call the next attack off, but to no avail, as Headquarters was convinced that some Australians had reached the Turkish trenches and were in need of support. The third wave suffered the same fate as the first two. Before they could be stopped, half of the fourth wave, by some misunderstanding, leapt to a similar fate. Fortunately, the rest were stopped. The Australians suffered atrocious casualties: the 8th Light Horse (Victorian) lost 154 killed and 80 wounded, while the 10th Light Horse (Western Australian) lost 80 killed and 58 wounded. The Wellington Mounted Rifles were helpless spectators to the whole slaughter from their new position
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on Table Top approximately 1000 yards away. Sergeant Wilder remarked: “I saw the whole thing … and don’t want to see another sight like it. They were fairly mown down by machine-guns.” Ironically, on 19 May, 100 men of the Wellington Mounteds had been in readiness to attack the same position, when their order was fortunately countermanded. Foolishly, General Birdwood had allowed the Light Horsemen’s attack to proceed in order to give all possible support to the Chunuk Bair assault, even though no New Zealanders were observed on Chunuk Bair or coming over Baby 700 to the Turks’ rear. He probably believed that if Turkish reinforcements could be held from Chunuk Bair for even an extra half hour then its capture, the main thrust of the August Offensive, might be achieved. With all the available observation from Russell’s Top, Birdwood must have known the strength of the Turkish position across the Nek. He would have had a preconceived view that the forthcoming Australian attack would fail if it did not coincide exactly with the New Zealand push from the direction of Chunuk Bair. So it was either inadequate intelligence as to the whereabouts of the New Zealanders, or Birdwood’s stubbornness, that made him and his command persist with the attack. CEW Bean quoted Birdwood prior to the attack: “These trenches and convergences of communication trenches … require considerable strength to force. The narrow Nek to be crossed … makes an unaided attack in that direction almost hopeless.” The attack should never have been ordered. General Birdwood and his staff of the 3rd Australian Light Horse Brigade must take the blame. But the Australians singled out General Godley as the villain. In their anger, the men renamed the Nek ‘Godley’s Abattoir’. Maybe Johnston and even Malone
WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU should take some responsibility for the tragedy for their procrastination before Temporary grave of Major Overton at Chunuk Bair. Warley Gap. Overton was shot dead on 7 August while leading a column of Nearby, an attack by the 1st Australian Light Horse at Pope’s petered out troops. after some initial success. Without support, 150-200 men became casualties before the survivors retired. Meanwhile, 70 Royal Welsh Fusiliers became casualties whilst attacking from Monash Gully. They too believed the New Zealanders were attacking the Turks’ rear. During the day, the position of Table Top held by the Wellington Mounted Rifles was within rifle range of Turks situated on Battleship Hill. Major Chambers was killed by a sniper during the morning. He was lying on the ground resting with another officer with whom he had been conversing and had apparently fallen asleep when a bullet severed his carotid artery and jugular vein. Although medical assistance was close at hand, nothing could be Major Overton, Canterbury Mounted Rifles, killed in action in the upper done for him. He died two minutes later, and was buried on Table Top during reaches of Aghyl Dere, 7 August. the day. The men of his unit were shocked. In memory of their officer, they renamed Old No. 3 Outpost ‘Chambers’ Post’ in recognition of the brave work he did in its defence late in May. All had not gone well for the Left Assaulting Column. Their territory was the least mapped and progress was difficult. Major Overton acted as guide for Brigadier-General J Monash’s 4th Australian Infantry Brigade. The brigade had taken a supposed short-cut on the recommendation of a local guide, only to become bushed and exhausted. At dawn they were still over a mile short of their objective, held up by the now alerted Turks in the foothills. Brigadier-General HV Cox’s 29th Indian Infantry Brigade became separated, and when Major Overton returned to lead the Indians forward he was shot Major Chambers, Wellington Mounted Rifles, killed while resting dead by a sniper. The Indian Brigade eventually reached the Farm, north of on Table Top, 7 August. the Apex and occupied positions on spurs further to the northeast. A section of the 10th Gurkhas continued on blindly, joining the New Zealanders on Rhododendron Spur. The 4th Australian Brigade managed to hold a line in
142 The Nek, a narrow strip of land between Russell’s Top and the Turkish trenches on Baby 700, across which the Australian Light Horse charged on the morning of 7 August. Photograph taken early 1919 showing a Turkish memorial and some human bones to the right. the Azmak Dere, on a front of about 1000 yards with its right flank due north of Chunuk Bair. Its left flank was in touch with the Left Covering Force around Damakjelik Bair.
Before being killed in the early morning, Major Overton of the Canterbury Mounted Rifles did excellent MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU work in reconnoitring the routes toward the Sari Bair Ridge. He directed Australian, Gurkha, Indian and New Zealand units through the dark maze of gullies. CEW Bean wrote: “At dawn, near the last fork of the Aghyl Dere, this very gallant officer was killed”. The men with Overton hastily buried him near where he was killed at Warley Gap and clearly marked his grave. Later in 1919 his grave was located and Overton was re-interred in a cemetery.
With permission from Johnston, Captain Wallingford was at last able to reform the New Zealand Infantry machine-guns and teams back into a brigade under one command. On the evening of 7 August he had command of 213 men and 15 machine-guns coming from the New Zealand Infantry Battalions: Auckland Infantry, 61 men and four guns; Wellington Infantry, 41 men and four guns; Canterbury Infantry, 57 men and four guns; and Otago Infantry, 54 men and three guns. During the following morning he would gain one Maori Contingent gun with a team of 16 men. Considering that the strategy of 7 August was basically wait-and-see and re-group for the next day’s attack on Chunuk Bair, 150 New Zealand dead is a shocking and unnecessary body count for that day. Nearly as many New Zealanders were killed on the day as had been lost on the day of the landings. Out of the 16 who died of wounds on the day, 14 were from the Otago Infantry, yet no deaths from wounds were recorded from the other infantry units. Either the Otagos had better access to stretcher-bearers or their clerks kept better records. The Auckland Mounteds left Old No. 3 Outpost at 1.30pm and rested for the remainder of the day in nearby Overton Gully where they suffered nine casualties to Turkish artillery shrapnel. They were: Lieutenant Finlayson,1 Corporal Ross,2 Troopers Bradley3 (slightly wounded), Culleton,4 Hunter,5 McNaul,6 Mildon,7 Willis8 and Swayne (who was wounded twice on Gallipoli). After dark the whole of the offensive attacking force was re-organised into three columns. The right column was now comprised of the New Zealand Infantry Brigade, Auckland Mounted Rifles, Maori Contingent, 8th Welsh Regiment, 7th Gloucesters and the 26th Indian Mountain Battery. This column was ordered to assault Chunuk Bair at dawn of the following day.
Members of the 5th Reinforcements left Mudros Harbour at 6pm and arrived off Anzac about midnight. Looking towards the shore they saw a mass of tiny pinpoints of light and heard echoes and re-echoes of rifle and machine-gun fire coming from the heights. At Helles there had been fierce fighting over the last two days with limited gain and heavy casualties. But the fighting helped to engage Turks that would otherwise have moved north. Finally, the landing at Suvla Bay that had taken place during the previous night, with minimal Allied losses, was showing a complete lack of enterprise and all expectations of help reaching the Anzacs on Sari Bair were dashed.
1 Lieut. 13/875 Donald Alexander Finlayson 4 Tpr 13/316 John Culleton 7 Tpr 13/17 Harry Archibald Mildon 2 Cpl 13/194 James Alexander Ross 5 Tpr 13/895 Newton Edward Hunter 8 Tpr 13/478 Philip Ashley Willis 3 Tpr 13/669 William Bradley 6 Tpr 13/1046a Robert McNaul
143 Unconquerable on Chunuk Bair But Malone defeated by death
he events that took place on Chunuk Bair on 8 August and the following day epitomise the whole campaign from New Zealand’s perspective. For two days the New Zealanders would fight their fiercest Tbattle of the campaign, desperately holding on to the summit of Chunuk Bair. It would be the closest they would come to victory on Gallipoli and yet it would be their greatest tragedy. The first unit to move was the Auckland Mounted Rifles. They left their temporary bivouac in Overton Gully at the seaward end of Chailak Dere at 1.30am, and arrived on the slopes of Rhododendron Spur at dawn. Working their way along the dere they were hindered by numerous dead lying about the path, and by stretcher- bearers heading for the beach carrying wounded. Meanwhile, at about 1am, while still behind the Apex, Lieutenant-Colonel Malone received his orders to attack Chunuk Bair. The Wellington Infantry Battalion was to attack during an artillery bombardment that would take place from 3.30 to 4.15am. The plan was for the battalion to go forward during the shelling and to be as close to the summit as possible by the time the bombardment ceased. The artillery was possibly employing the creeping barrage method where the explosions would move forward, allowing soldiers to walk behind with immunity from Turkish fire. This creeping technique was used with some success by New Zealanders later in France and during the Second World War at El Alamein. The 7th Gloucester Regiment, which had arrived during the night via Chailak Dere, would join the Wellingtons. Their orders were to move forward to the left of the Wellingtons towards Hill 971. Malone conferred with Brigadier-General Johnston at Brigade Headquarters, then returned to his unit to discuss the attack with Major Cunningham, his second in command. Malone, with his methodical mind, had battalion orders drawn up. The Wellington West Coast Company would move forward on the left with the Hawke’s Bay Company on the right. In a second line would be the Ruahine Company on the left and Taranaki Company on the right. The leading two companies would leave the Apex at 4am, allowing 15 minutes to reach the summit. Malone and Cunningham discussed water and ammunition supplies. Even at this early stage before the battle, Malone’s soldierly instincts warned him of possible heavy fighting under a pitiless sun with empty water bottles and ammunition shortages. He never had any doubts about his men taking Chunuk Bair, but after reflecting on the previous day’s efforts to move men forward from the Apex under daylight and under fire, he had his concerns about reinforcements and the vital supplies of water and ammunition. A party was quickly despatched to the beach to see what could be done. Malone also discussed machine- Cheshire Ridge guns with Captain Wallingford, who later wrote: “Colonel Malone N Chailak Dere came and asked me for guns. I 550 promised that if he established himself on Chunuk Bair, I would Auckland Infantry To Ocean Beach machine-guns immediately send him my four best [guns]. He is satisfied for he knows I Wellington Infantry will keep my word.” The four guns machine-guns Slightly concave were two Wellington Infantry and two Auckland Infantry guns. This Otago Infantry Slope up to machine-guns Rhododendron Spur Chunuk Bair plan of action would later prove to Hollow have been the wrong option. With hindsight, this decision, that at 600 600 The 600 Pinnacle the time seemed prudent and even Cliff Assembly area mandatory, probably had the most for assault on influence on the final outcome of the Pinnacle 7 August and the battle for Chunuk Bair. By the Chunuk Bair time the machine-gunners went 8 and 9 August 600: Feet above sea level forward, the Turks controlled the intervening ground between the The Apex on 8 August showing Captain Wallingford’s machine-gun deployment. Apex and Chunuk Bair, starving
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Operation Order No. 8 which ordered the New Zealanders to assault Chunuk Bair. The order was given to s the Officers Commanding of six units: 8th Welsh, Auckland Mounted Rifles, Gloucesters, Maori Contingent, Otago Infantry, and Wellington Infantry. The order reads: “All troops will stand to arms at 0300. Wellington and Gloucester Regiment will at once commence closing up to the crest as close as possible Wellington on right. These two battalions form first line and will be direct. WELLINGTON on line from Pt 161 to H of CHUNUK. Gloucester thence to 81 A.4. As front is restricted on the ridge succeeding lines will be directed to incline outwards to increase frontage. First line will be followed by 8th Welsh forming 2nd line. 3rd line will be composed of Auckland Mounted Rifles on right and Maori Contingent [who never arrived on the summit] on left. Otago Battn after 3rd line has gone forward will hold crest of this ridge. Each succeeding line will continually close up and occupy ground vacated by preceding line. Bombardment commences at 0330 and finishes at 0415 at which hour assault commences. Simultaneous attack being made by left column on point 305 and Q. Acknowledge.” Signed by Major Temperley, New Zealand Infantry Brigade Headquarters, at 2308 7 August.
Malone of probably his most beneficial weapon, a detachment of experienced machine-gunners with sufficient ammunition. Once Malone received word that his company commanders had their orders, he realised that nothing else could be done and turned in for some sleep under his ground sheet. At 3.30am the whole battalion was roused. The men were far from ready for the attack. Weary with 36 hours’ incessant fighting and heavy digging well into the night, they were difficult to rouse. It was a formidable job to form the battalion up in battle order in the darkness. By now the artillery barrage was under way. In 1915 the barrage was considered the biggest to date, but it would prove to be totally ineffectual, possibly not causing a single casualty among the Turks. The leading Wellington companies moved off in the faint morning light about two minutes before 4am. Because the eastern end of Rhododendron Spur was very narrow, the men were bunched for some distance with about 16 men abreast in the front-line. The Wellington’s strength was exactly 805 men. They had started the August Offensive with a strength of 851 men but had lost 37 during the previous 30 hours. Nine Wellington Headquarters staff stayed behind at the Apex. The Gloucesters, who had bivouacked further to the rear of the Apex on the slopes of Chailak Dere, also had difficulty moving forward over the rugged steep terrain. By the time they passed through the Apex line they were some distance to the rear of the Wellingtons. The Wellingtons were greeted with suppressed cheers as they passed through the forward Auckland Infantry position at the Pinnacle, and Lieutenant-Colonel Young of the Aucklanders encouraged his old battalion as they passed. When they reached the open ground before Chunuk Bair, the leading companies assumed a fighting formation with a frontage of about 200 yards. Not one shot had been fired at them. The few Turks on Chunuk Bair, still preoccupied with the naval and howitzer barrage, were unaware of the approaching attack. The Wellingtons quickly reached the steep ground immediately before the summit. With every step the men expected to receive the full blast of rifle and machine-gun fire that had ripped into the Auckland Infantry
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Battalion the previous day. With fixed bayonets the forward men reached the less steep ground just before the summit, but still no Turks. By now the artillery barrage had stopped. The men were overjoyed as they completed the last few strides that took them to the summit and beyond. Major Cunningham later wrote in Reveille in 1932: “Some distance had been traversed before the leading platoons were able to open out at all, and it was less than 150 yards from the top of Chunuk Bair, where bayonets were fixed on the move. The two leading companies, closely followed by the other two, swept in line in a final dash to the top, to find to their amazement the position was unoccupied. Certainly a small Turkish picket was overwhelmed, without firing a shot, in a small trench on the seaward slope some distance from the top, but where were the Turks who had shattered the Auckland attack?” A small Turkish observation party positioned in a short slit trench on the west side of the summit overlooking the Farm had withstood the artillery barrage. The men of the Wellington West Coast Company quickly overran the trench with bayonets. The Wellington Infantry war diary states: “Chunuk Bair was occupied with very little resistance. A German machine-gun and crew were captured.” It’s not known why more Turkish soldiers were not positioned on the ridge overnight. Possibly the total number of available Turks in the locality was limited with the new beachhead at Suvla Bay and with the serious Australian attacks further south along the Anzac perimeter. For the moment Chunuk Bair was probably seen by the Turkish command as the least vulnerable position in the line. A plausible theory is given by CEW Bean who believed that the Turkish regiment occupying the hill on the previous day expected to be relieved, but vacated the hill without waiting for the relief to arrive when the Royal Navy began to shell it. Malone had been right. He maintained all along that the summit could be taken under cover of darkness with little or no loss of life. It was just a pity the task wasn’t completed a day earlier. Had the Wellingtons arrived early on 7 August with the Aucklanders fresh and close behind them, and with the Otagos and Canterburys still full of fight, it would have been an excellent opportunity for the New Zealand Infantry Brigade. But word had already gone out the previous day for Turkish reinforcements to assemble to the east of the Sari Bair Ridge. From the summit the Wellingtons could observe the early morning light reflecting off the Dardanelles. This was the first time since the day of the landings that Anzacs had looked down on the seaway. But this was not a time for sentiment. No Turks were observed on the eastern side of the summit although four empty gun pits could be seen some distance down the hill with a sap running off each to the rear disappearing over the curve of the downhill slope. The foremost Wellingtons started moving down the eastern slopes before being halted by Malone who, in his orders, was instructed to hold the summit. Was Malone being over-cautious? Maybe his concern to minimise casualties overruled his desire to push forward. Or maybe he realised that by moving too far forward the battalion ran the risk of being entirely cut off and overwhelmed. His position would become vulnerable to flank attacks and his only line of supply and retreat might come under fire. Malone could have taken the initiative and pushed forward, overrunning Turkish bivouacs and rear positions and thus punching a hole in the Turkish perimeter. Simultaneously, since no telephone link was yet established, a runner telling of the new developments and requesting immediate reinforcements could have been sent back to Johnston’s Headquarters. Malone was possibly in two minds whether to risk pushing forward leaving a detachment to consolidate the summit or to seize the precious period of apparent calm to dig in. Maybe some fault lies with Johnston, or even Godley, for making Malone’s orders too precise and not allowing for contingencies. Johnston knew of Malone’s literal interpretation of orders and should have pre- empted the situation. The objectives were to capture the heights and later swing towards Baby 700 and the Anzac sector; not charge off in the direction of the Dardanelles with only 805 men. Unfortunately, as history tells us, the opportunity to push forward was lost. Malone quickly detailed his leading two companies, the Wellington West Coast and Hawke’s Bay Companies, to dig a trench on the forward or eastern slope, about ten yards beyond the crest. Four parties, two from each company, were placed in the forward Turkish gun pits. Lieutenant McKinnon was placed in command of the two left gun pits manned by Wellington West Coast men. The remaining two companies attempted to dig a second trench about ten yards from the crest on the rear or western slope. Much criticism has been levelled at Malone for his placement of these two trenches. Some of the criticism came from his peers who believed the rear trench should have been on the crest-line. As at the Apex, digging was near impossible, the ground being hard, dry and rocky. Most of the men only had their entrenching tools although a few had picks. At first the Wellingtons dug shallow rifle pits or sangars long enough to hold a few men, but as the day progressed these rifle pits were slowly joined to form trenches. Bags were filled with soil and placed along the forward parapet. At no time over the two days the New Zealanders held the summit
146 View from lower slopes of Chunuk Bair looking along Rhododendron Spur with the northern slopes of Battleship Hill on left. Photograph taken in 1918. did these trenches provide adequate protection. At best they were never deeper than waist height, and the sides were sloping. Dawn was breaking and visibility was increasing. Major Cunningham inspected the forward gun pits then ventured further downhill a short distance. This was the furthest point that any Anzac reached during the whole MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU campaign. Cunningham observed that all was peaceful with no sign of Turks anywhere. Meanwhile Malone established his headquarters in the short straight trench that the Turkish picket was in when overrun. It was safely positioned to the rear near a precipitous portion of the hillside. The position may have been visible from the Apex but semaphore was never used. It would be some time before a telephone line would be laid between Malone’s and Johnston’s headquarters. Had the line been laid earlier, the outcome of the day may have been different. Back at the Apex Captain Wallingford ordered four machine-gun teams to move forward to Chunuk Bair, as agreed with Malone the previous night. There were two Wellington Infantry and two Auckland Infantry guns, each with a crew of eight men, and Wallingford made sure that plenty of ammunition went with them. When the time came for the machine-gunners to go forward, the Wellington officer in charge of the guns had disappeared, so the machine-gunners went without their officer. One of the Auckland guns was under the command of Private Fordyce. At this time Private Warden, by now an experienced scout, sniper and machine-gunner of the Auckland Infantry, arrived at Captain Wallingford’s position behind the Apex. Warden had fought alongside Wallingford on many previous occasions. During the night of 6-7 August he had guided a British unit of the Left Assaulting Column to their objective further north, then returned to the beach and made his own way to Rhododendron Spur leading a Maori Contingent machine-gun team. Wallingford later wrote: “Warden, my favourite scout, who had been out on the Chocolate Hill guiding the Britishers, now turns up. He has a Maori Maxim and team and is in charge. He is a proud man bringing up an extra gun to his chief just as he is wanted. I place him [in a cliff-top position a short distance west along Rhododendron Spur] having just ordered two Wellington guns away from there.” Captain Wallingford checked to see if the four machine-guns going to the summit had moved off. To his horror he discovered one of the Wellington guns was still behind the Apex. Wallingford later declared: “No. 1 [leading gun operator] tells me he didn’t understand [the order] – liar and coward, dirty pig to play this game. Whiz Whiz [incoming shrapnel] – I’ll fight your gun. Oh, I could have shot the man.” In hindsight the No. 1’s actions probably saved the lives of his gun crew. Wallingford wasn’t to know it, but the other three gun crews would have a harrowing scramble to the summit with most becoming casualties. By now the Turks were awake to developments, and sloping ground between the Apex and summit was under Turkish fire. Wallingford and Malone chose the wrong option by having machine-guns sent to the summit later and separately. Incoming Turkish machine-gun fire swept over the Wellington machine-gun positions on Rhododendron
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Spur. Sergeant Squire, a Cheshire Ridg splendid gun operator, was N 800 killed in the first fusillade. Hill Q e The Farm Chailak Dere Four of his crew were also Crest-line
R killed including Private Col. Malone’s I Gardner, and others were Headquarters A wounded. Two of the guns Wellington s B To Ocean Beach 550 Infantry route e Wellington h Infantry forward were damaged. The early 8 August c n K trench-line The Pinnacle e r A full hour had passed Apex t Rhododendron Spur U 600 d on Chunuk Bair summit n N a 600 l f U Clif a without one shot being e Z H 800 fired. During this time Turks Gully w C Daytime route e N may have observed the New Gully Col. Johnston’s to summit New Zealand Zealanders’ presence on Infantry Brigade Headquarters the summit and amassed 800 soldiers out of view further
Battleship Hill down the eastern slopes. 800: Feet above sea level At the time of the assault The battle of Chunuk Bair, 8-9 August. the Turks in the vicinity were under the personal command of German general Liman von Sanders and led by Lieutenant- Colonel Mustafa Kemal, who was revered as a tactical genius. Judging by the sheer weight of attacks the New Zealanders would shortly experience, the Turks must have been in immense strength in the vicinity. This makes it even more inexplicable that the Wellingtons should take the heights totally unopposed by stumbling in the dark into the only gap left in the Turkish perimeter. The first Turkish contact occurred about 6am. Private Johns1 believed he was the first to fire on the Turks. He was in a forward position when he Major Chapman, Auckland Mounted Rifles, killed by shrapnel noticed a Turkish transport waggon about 800 yards distant. He ventured while leading his men up the slopes downhill on his own for about 60 yards and fired several rifle shots at the of Chunuk Bair, 8 August. vehicle. He then decided to retreat and as he did so he came under fire from about six Turks spread out to his left. After firing some quick shots in their 1 Pte 10/1076 Harvey Johns direction, Johns managed to scramble back into a forward gun pit. The six Turks had probably been observing developments on Chunuk Bair for some time while awaiting reinforcements. Soon, about 50 Turks were observed coming uphill on the left flank, while others were noticed coming up the saps towards the gun pits. The Wellington West Coast Company men in the forward gun pits abandoned their entrenching tools and fired on them. About the same time Turks appeared further along the ridge to the right and commenced an enfilading fire on the Wellingtons digging the two trench lines. The enemy attack gradually gathered momentum with most of the Turkish attention focused on the four forward gun pits, the men in them coming under a withering rifle fire. Added to this, Turks creeping forward on dead ground began to throw bombs. Soon, most of the men in the forward gun pits were either killed or wounded, with the exception of Lieutenant McKinnon and one or two others who, when all hope of holding on had vanished, managed to escape back to the forward trench line. Malone and Cunningham should have been alert to the vulnerability of the gun pits and left the positions un-manned. The battalion could not afford these early and unnecessary casualties. A better option would have been to destroy the gun pits to deprive the Turks of a prime position. With the increasing intensity of Turkish fire, the men of the Wellington West Coast and Hawke’s Bay Companies in the forward trench were forced to cease digging, discard tools, and take up their rifles. Realising the importance of their forward position providing a commanding view of the enemy’s approaches, the men knew they had to defend the shallow trench, at the most just three feet deep. From about 6.30am the fierceness of the Turkish attacks increased dramatically. The Wellingtons fought bravely as their forward trench started to fill with dead and dying. Soon the trench became untenable, but the fight was not confined to just the forward position; men digging the rear trench started to take flanking fire from neighbouring Battleship Hill.
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Probably the fiercest and most desperate fighting of the whole Gallipoli campaign took place in the forward trench. The only other action that could match it for intensity would be the Australians fighting at Lone Pine. A majority of the 297 Wellingtons killed on the day were lost in the forward trench, with the few un-wounded survivors scampering over the crest to join their comrades in the rear trench. It is believed the 17 Wellington prisoners taken on 8 August were captured when the gun pits and forward trench were overrun. Private Davie1 was captured in the forward trench. After his release from captivity in 1918, Davie recounted the cramped conditions within the trench: “Our trench was very narrow, and only about three feet deep. There was barely room for the troops to move at all in the trench.” Because of the cramped conditions many of the men fought outside the trench making themselves easy targets for the Turks. A mass of Turks was observed advancing from the direction of Hill 971 on the left flank, at a distance of about 500 yards. Immediately the men in the forward trench opened fire on them until they disappeared into a small gully. When the Turks reappeared they were only about 10-15 yards away, Privates Davie1 (top) and Surgenor,2 and immediately in front of the New Zealanders. Davie’s account continues: both of the Wellington Infantry, “Owing to the narrowness and shallowness of our trench we were nearly all fought bravely in the forward trench until they were both captured, exposed from the waist up to the rifle fire of the Turks. … One of our men was 8 August. hit on the enemy side of our trench and was unable to get back, so I was able to pull him back into the trench unconscious. At such a short range and being outnumbered I soon noticed that there were very few of our men left firing. “A Taranaki man named Surgenor2 was the only man left firing besides myself at the end of about half an hour. Besides the rifle fire of the enemy they threw bombs in all along the trench, and their machine-guns which were situated on either flank were able to enfilade our position. Private Surgenor was hit in the head somewhere, but kept on firing with his face streaming with blood, until he got another hit in the head, which dazed him for a time, and knocked him back into the trench. This time I thought he was killed, but he Lieutenant Clark, Wellington partly came to soon after, and loaded rifles for me to fire. At that time I was Infantry, killed in action on using three rifles and each was burning hot. Owing to a traverse to my left Chunuk Bair, 8 August. I was not able to see how many were left, but the firing had practically died away there. On the right of my position I was able to see about thirty yards of trench in which all our men were wounded or dead. The time I was actually firing is very hard to gauge, but I think it was well over an hour before I was hit by a bullet on the right elbow while firing. It knocked me back into the trench on top of a dead sergeant. Private Surgenor bound my wound up, and we waited for the Turks to take possession of the trench.” Davie and Surgenor were still hopeful that reinforcements would arrive. But it was the Turks who entered the trench first, from the extreme right. Lieutenant Milliken, Auckland After throwing bombs into the trench in case of a ruse, three Turks entered Mounted Rifles, wounded in action and proceeded to bayonet each man or crush his skull with a rifle butt. Davie on Chunuk Bair on 8 August, died continues his account: “… the foremost Turk thrust at me four times with on the beach later that day. his bayonet, and each time I was able to grab it with my left hand, and thrust 1 Pte 10/327 Reginald John Davie it away. The fifth time I was not quick enough and he drove the bayonet 2 Pte 10/724 William Robert Surgenor through my left arm.” Davie was at the Turk’s mercy, who then loaded his rifle and pointed it at Davie on the ground. At that moment an officer intervened and ordered the Turkish rifleman up the hill. Davie was quickly ushered to the rear. Surgenor also escaped death. After the war he wrote: “Every man in that trench was killed or wounded including myself. … The Turks got into the trench and bayonetted or clubbed every man wounded except myself and Davie … one or two of the wounded men made attempts to get up and they were immediately clubbed to death or bayonetted.” Both Davie and Surgenor deserved recognition for their courageous lone stand in the forward trench, long after any hope for further survivors to escape to the rear trench had faded. Here were two fine candidates for the
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Victoria Cross, but since no officers or witnesses were present, their valour went un-cited. Their only reward was to escape death at the point of the bayonet followed by three long years in squalid Turkish prisons. Major Cunningham remembered the desperate situation: “No longer able to hold the forward line, a few un-wounded men were able to dash in safety to the reverse or seaward slope of the hill. The unfinished shallow forward trenches afforded no real cover, but their defenders put up a gallant fight against great odds, and a few managed to return to the reverse slope.” Once the forward trench was overrun, the Turks sent a large number of attackers up to the crest-line. Each attack was met head-on with volleys of rifle fire that took a heavy toll on the Turks, sending them reeling back behind the crest again. In the intervals between charges the Wellingtons scraped at the ground with their entrenching tools, desperate to make their trench deeper. If they didn’t improve their position soon, the intense fire from Battleship Hill would finish them off. Casualties were abundant and ammunition was already running short. Lightly wounded men helped by gathering ammunition from the dead and abandoned pouches and packs. The Wellington Infantry Machine-gun Officer present on the summit made a desperate attempt to set up the two machine-guns in his possession; one was the gun captured from the Turks and the other was the only gun to arrive from the Apex, carried by Private Curham.1 Three guns, tripods, accessories and boxes of ammunition left the Apex that morning carried by 24 men. While in the open, in daylight, the men were spotted by Turks and experienced fire similar to that suffered by the Aucklanders the previous day. Many of the 24 became casualties. To establish a field of fire, the two available guns needed to be sited further forward than the rear trench, so they were dug in close behind the crest-line. In this forward position the guns unfortunately attracted Turkish sniper and machine-gun fire from all directions, as well as Turkish bombs. The Wellington Infantry war diary states: “At about 1000 [10am] the crews of our two machine-guns were all casualties. The enemy bombed the guns heavily putting them out of action.” For the limited time the machine-guns did operate they were very effective. One can only imagine what four well-equipped machine-gun teams might have achieved. Like the machine-gunners, another body of men, nine Wellington Infantry Headquarters staff left behind at the Apex when the Wellingtons captured Chunuk Bair, attempted to reinforce the summit at 10am. The Wellington Infantry war diary describes what happened next: “At 1000 [10am] RSM Parks2 WO [Warrant Officer] and a party of eight Headquarters went out to try to establish telephone communication and take ammunition forward. They came under heavy shell and rifle fire during which Private Mearns was killed. RSM Parks and Corporal Lewis3 were wounded. Their efforts to get through to the firing line had to be abandoned, the remainder of the party getting back safely about 1300 [1pm].” Preservation of ammunition was now a priority on the summit. Each shot had to count. The Turks made at least six massed charges at the crest-line during the morning, each being repulsed by deadly rifle volleys. The attacks are recorded in the Wellington Infantry war diary: “Throughout the day the enemy continued to launch attack after attack each preceded by bombing parties but they were invariably driven back with great slaughter.” The Turks, too, were taking heavy casualties. Because the charging Turks could not be seen until they appeared above the crest-line only 10-15 yards away, the Wellingtons on the left and right flanks enfiladed the Turks towards the centre. The Turks were now manning the abandoned forward trench from which they could comfortably throw bombs to the rear trench, a distance of no more than 25 yards. Fortunately the bombs had long fuses, so they were swiftly and fearlessly picked up and hurled back to explode among the Turks. Major Cunningham wrote: “When the forward trenches had been abandoned the Turks crept up close enough to the crest-line to hurl showers of egg bombs among the men on the reverse slope. These had long fuses, and were promptly thrown back before they exploded. Bolder and bolder, the Turks essayed a bayonet charge, but were promptly stopped by a few well-directed volleys at point-blank range. Several times the Turks gallantly repeated their attempts to charge over the top, but always with the same result.” Casualties on both sides were now horrific. Major Cunningham noted: “Two companies of Wellingtons [Wellington West Coast and Hawke’s Bay] had practically been wiped out in the forward trench-line while numerous officers and men had fallen in the other two companies on the reverse slope.” The ferocity of the Turkish attacks dropped off around midday, but the Wellingtons could not rest, as Turkish rifle fire still came from the direction of Battleship Hill and bombs continued to rain on them. Small groups of Turks continued to rush forward to the crest and fire into the rear trench before falling back. At about 2pm, the Auckland Mounted Rifles, who had started their journey to the summit about 6am from behind the Apex, arrived on the summit under command of Major Schofield. The 11th Northland Squadron and half of the 3rd Auckland Squadron arrived first. To the Wellingtons, the Aucklanders arrived like angels out
1 Pte 10/300 Daniel William Curham 3 Cpl 10/1023 William John Lewis 2 Regt. Sgt-Maj. 10/90 John Bertram Parks 150 Unconquerable on Chunuk Bair of the blue. Unlike the Wellingtons’ pre-dawn ascent, the Aucklanders’ climb in daylight came under fire from Turkish positions flanking Chunuk Bair. Luckily for the Aucklanders no fire came from the summit itself as this was now held by the Wellingtons and the few Gloucesters remaining on the left flank. First the Aucklanders rushed in short stages into the ravine to the right of Rhododendron Spur and from there worked slowly and cautiously towards the base of Chunuk Bair. Sometimes only one or two would go forward at a time. After each rush they managed to find some cover and would patiently remain hidden until the Turks moved their attention elsewhere.
At the base of the steep incline they had to lie down in open ground, where Lieutenant Jurd, Auckland artillery shells began to fall amongst them. For some time they remained flat Mounted Rifles, killed in action on the ground until the artillery shifted to another target. Slowly they climbed on Chunuk Bair, 8 August. to the summit in stages, arriving mid-afternoon. They were already exhausted before they even left the Apex, having been on the move since 1.30am from Overton Gully, and it took them a further six to eight or more hours to advance from the Apex. Trooper Stevens of the Auckland Mounted Rifles wrote of the constant struggle his unit suffered in trying to cover the few hundred yards from the Apex to the summit: “At dawn we moved past General Russell’s headquarters on Rhododendron Spur where two German prisoners in sailors uniform stood close-by gazing at all our activities. Then we lined up, about ten men at a time Lieutenant Brookfield, Auckland and ran across a bullet-swept area towards Chunuk Bair. George McKenzie Mounted Rifles, killed in action on was killed in the line in front of me. We rested on a steep depression on the Chunuk Bair, 8 August. hillside where some of the Auckland Mounted Rifles had already arrived. … We must have stopped there nearly two hours, as nobody seemed to know which way to go. The number of wounded streaming down the hill made it obvious to us that there was serious business ahead. … Eventually we were glad to move up over Rhododendron Spur by crawling through the prickly scrub under enemy fire and then down into an eroded gully with steep sides and then up the floor of it to within 100 yards of the top of Chunuk Bair.” Quartermaster-Sergeant Redfern1 of the 11th Northland Squadron also recorded in his diary: “About 6am we advanced at the double across an open Lieutenant Tayler, Wellington Infantry, killed in action on space near the top of a ridge swept by [Turkish] machine-gun and rifle fire. Chunuk Bair, 8 August. Several men wounded. Took cover in a small depression out of the line of fire from machine-gun, but open to shrapnel. The Turks soon started with 12-pounders after us. We lay there for eight hours, the worst eight hours I ever put in. One shell burst right amongst us, killing Trooper McKenzie, Trooper [Alexander Duncan] McKay, Sergeant McNeish, and Major Chapman. Trooper Forrest wounded [died same day], Trooper Nolan died of wounds [on same day] and also wounded Trooper Milne2 and Trooper Potter3 [severely in legs]. Trooper J. Hayward was killed and Trooper Cameron4 [died of wounds 17 August] and Trooper Wilson5 [died the following day] wounded by other shells. All the time a continual stream of wounded men were crawling through Lieutenant Winder, Auckland us on their way to the beach. About 2.30pm advanced into the firing line Mounted Rifles, killed in action over a ridge and up a gully lined with dead and wounded. The most awful on Chunuk Bair, 8 August. sight I ever saw and want to see, men parched and gasping for water. Got into firing line and lasted about 3/4 of an hour. Sergeant Wellington shot dead beside me, Sergeant Wallace6 wounded in hand. Got hit by sniper and put out of action and was ordered by Mr [Captain] Herrold to get out and send reinforcements.” Redfern had his wound dressed and was evacuated to
Hospital Ship (HS) Gascon. He was eventually shipped home to New Zealand. 1 QM-Sgt 13/227 Arthur John Redfern Arthur Redfern’s brother Frederick was killed on 8 August. 2 Tpr 13/348 Clarence Frederick Milne Credit for their success in arriving with minimal casualties must go to 3 Tpr 13/449 William Henry Potter 4 Tpr 13/567 John Stewart Cameron Schofield, but the men displayed immense discipline by keeping low and 5 Tpr 13/154 Robert Douglas Wilson still when fired upon. Once the Auckland Mounteds were on Chunuk Bair, 6 Sgt 13/174 Leslie Wallace, later wounded in Palestine, dying of wounds in Egypt 7 Schofield quickly found Malone in his headquarters trench. August 1916
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CEW Bean wrote of the struggle the Wellingtons were suffering before the Auckland Mounted Rifles arrived on the summit: “While this reinforcement [Auckland Mounted Rifles] had been making its slow and difficult advance, the Wellington Infantry Battalion had for hours been engaged in one of the most desperate struggles ever fought by Anzac troops. The solitary machine-gun [actually two guns] had been served until all its crew were dead or wounded. There were no bombs, and for rifle ammunition the troops had to rely on what each man had carried and what they could get from the dead. … for all practical purposes the Wellingtons had been cut off. The troops were weary almost to exhaustion.” Even Major Cunningham was moved enough by the arrival of the Aucklanders to later write: “Timely aid in the shape of reinforcements arrived shortly after 2pm, the Auckland Mounted Rifles gallantly advancing across the bullet-swept zone between the Apex and Chunuk Bair, and taking up a position on the right flank of the rapidly thinning line.” At 3pm, after the arrival of the Auckland Mounteds, Malone despatched Captain Harston,1 who was acting as battalion adjutant, to Brigade WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU Machine-gunners and infantry behind the Apex. Headquarters with a full report on the desperate situation and requesting urgent reinforcements. Harston, a recognised athlete, made short work of the bullet-swept downhill run. He delivered the despatch and within the hour returned to Malone. Johnston’s reply assured Malone that further reinforcements would arrive after dusk. Harston was later mentioned in despatches for his gallant act. The Auckland Mounteds were quickly ordered to the right sector and told to dig in. But as soon as they started to do so the Turks attacked from the front, and continued all through the afternoon with no respite. From early morning and throughout the day the Gloucesters, who were further to the left, suffered as heavily as the Wellingtons. They lost all their officers and many of their senior non-commissioned officers, but still clung on to their section of the crest.
The Auckland Mounteds set up the only signal station on Chunuk Bair. It was manned by Troopers Griffin,2 Johnson3 and Signal-Corporal Hatrick.4 It is not known how successful the station was. Several attempts were made by the Divisional Signal Company of the New Zealand Engineers to establish a telephone link from Malone’s headquarters down the hill to Johnston behind the Apex. About 9am Johnston wanted the telephone line laid. Corporal Bassett5 volunteered to go, and was allotted three excellent men to assist: Lance-Corporal McLeod6 and Sappers Edwards7 and McDermid.8 In Bassett’s own words, taken from an interview published in the New Zealand Herald on 12 August 1978: “We had to make short, sharp dashes under enemy fire, mostly rifle fire from snipers. It was pretty tough, and I think that when we got about 100 yards McLeod was wounded. He was able to get back to headquarters without any help. … I suppose we had got about 300 yards and I saw a very nice clump of friendly looking trees [larger scrub] that would afford good shelter, so I made for that with my boys. I was leading, and I think two of the boys were carrying the drum of wire, and the man who was supposed to be pulling out the wire was wounded. While we were getting ready for the next dash along came a squadron or maybe more, of Auckland Mounted Rifles. The commander commandeered my telephone. He wanted orders from Brigade.” While he was talking to Brigade, another party of signallers led by Sapper Dignan9 came along by a roundabout route. In the party were Sappers Whitaker10 and Birkett.11 Bassett promptly told them to lie down as they were attracting fire. Bassett then sent Dignan’s party ahead, laying line as they went, following them as soon as the Auckland officer had completed his phone conversation with Johnston.
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Bassett continues: “We contacted them at the foot of the hill, where they had run out of wire. At this stage I reorganised the gangs and sent Dignan, Whitaker, Edwards, and McDermid up to report to the adjutant of the Wellington regiment on the hill. I thought it was only fair that since Dignan had got there first he should have the honour of reporting.” Then Bassett, with the help of Birkett, straightened and repaired the telephone wire in a depression that was sheltered from enemy fire for about 100 yards. “The valley was full of dead and wounded,” recalled Bassett. “It was a heart-rending Major Schofield, Commanding sight; people wanting water and that sort of thing.” Officer of the Auckland Mounteds, did excellent work on Chunuk Bair About an hour later Dignan came running down the hill to say that the before being wounded, 8 August. line was out and that he had an urgent despatch from Malone to take to Johnston. After Dignan departed Bassett decided to repair the line, and under the pressure of battle remained logical and clear thinking. He ordered Birkett to retrieve some spindles as these were in short supply. Birkett then checked knots in the line while Bassett headed downhill to glory – although he did not consider it to be such at the time. He continues: “I followed our line all the way to a point where I could see some shelling, and I happened to come across three breaks in the line. Two of them were very close together and the other was 12 ft to 15 ft away, towards Brigade [Headquarters]. I had no trouble Sapper Whitaker, Divisional Signal mending the first two breaks, but the other was causing me a lot of trouble. Company, who served bravely on slopes It was in the open, and I thought to myself that if I had to go out there, I was of Chunuk Bair, was wounded in action 8 August and died three going to be sniped. But it had to be done and while I was putting the last knot days later at sea. in this break he [a Turk] got on to me with his sniping. I was face down and belly down, as near as I could get to mother earth, and he gave me a hell of a fright. I’m not saying how many bullets he put over – I didn’t count them. I edged my way back to where the ground sloped to some good cover and rolled into the cover – so I managed to beat him to it.” Bassett had a bullet through the neck of his tunic, and his right pocket was shot away. From then on he did his best to find and repair breaks, and eventually found his way back to Brigade Headquarters. It was late afternoon and Birkett had also returned, but when they were told the line was not functioning, both decided to go out again after dark. They left at dusk and Corporal Bassett, Divisional Signal didn’t return until first light the following morning, by which time they had Company, was awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry on the slopes to located and repaired three breaks. Their work was hampered by the traffic of Chunuk Bair. reinforcements going up and wounded coming down, many of whom were using the line as a guide. At least five signallers, Sergeant-Major Vickery,1 Sappers Dignan, McDermid, and Whitaker and Corporal Bassett, displayed exemplary bravery during the day trying to lay and repair lines while constantly under fire from Turkish snipers and artillery. Later, Bassett was singled out for the Victoria Cross. It is believed all five signallers were considered for the award. Recommendations exist for Dignan and Vickery on Gallipoli – Dignan received the Distinguished Conduct Medal and Vickery later received the same in France. Birkett was later awarded the Military Medal in France. His long citation has a brief reference to Gallipoli, “… Sergeant Birkett’s gallant conduct has been conspicuous on several previous occasions, both in Gallipoli and France”. He was killed in action in France on 28 March 1918. McDermid died of wounds 29 November 1915. Whitaker was wounded on Chunuk Bair and died at sea a few days later. Troopers Palmer (top) and Olen, During the evening of the following day, Johnston ordered a fresh telephone both of the Auckland Mounted Rifles, wire to be laid from his headquarters to the summit of Chunuk Bair. Corporal killed in action on Chunuk Bair, 8 August. While on the summit Bassett later recalled: “Five of us took it out. We brought back Whitaker, both were active in throwing back who had been wounded the day before and paralysed from the waist down. Turkish bombs. He was a mate of mine, a very fine fellow. Where he got a wooden cross, I got a Victoria Cross. One of the things of war.” Bassett was evacuated to 1 Sgt-Maj. 4/490 Ernest Marr Vickery
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the beach on 11 August with ‘severe dysentery and neurasthenia’ (nervous exhaustion or shell-shock). Two days later he was placed on board a hospital ship. While recovering in Leicester Hospital, England, on 15 October, he picked up a newspaper and read he had been awarded the Victoria Cross. “No one was more astounded than me,” he said later.
The Auckland Mounted Rifles continued in the same fighting spirit and with the same tenacity on the summit as the Wellingtons did. As the bombs came over, they too quickly grabbed at them and hurled them back. Trooper Stevens wrote of his experiences of bomb throwing: “The Turks were bombing our men, some of whom I was surprised to see picked up live bombs with fuses burning and threw them back at the enemy, and when the first bounced alongside me I did not have to think twice what to do with it. After a little experience we found it surprising the length of time we had to dispose of their bombs. They had an eight inch fuse and evidently a very slow burning one.” Later, while in the act of throwing a bomb back, Stevens fumbled and accidentally dropped it back over his shoulder. Quickly he turned and dropped his felt hat over it. The blast wounded him in the arm but his quick thinking saved the lives of those around him.
WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU Luckily, he survived the battle and later recovered in Wounded and sick men crowd a hospital ship deck, August. an English hospital. According to Trooper Stevens, Troopers Champney,1 Mason,2 Olen and Palmer were particularly active in throwing back Turkish bombs. Olen and Palmer were both killed, Mason badly wounded when shot through the face and Champney wounded. Champney and Mason, who both survived the war, each received a Mention in Despatches after being recommended for Distinguished Conduct Medals. It was thought that General Godley was disgusted at the failure on Chunuk Bair and so downgraded many awards. On the left flank of the Aucklanders’ position, the land fell away towards the Turks and rose slightly to the rear of the Aucklanders. Some Aucklanders in this sector occupied shallow trenches previously dug by Turks. Auckland bomb throwers had the advantage of throwing downhill as opposed to the Turks who had to throw uphill. The Turkish bombs, weighing about two pounds, often fell short of the Aucklanders’ position. In this sector the number of Auckland casualties caused by bombs was far less than that from lethal rifle fire that came from a range of just three yards up to 100 yards. When the Turks charged, the Aucklanders stood and shot as quickly as possible. Some Turks lay down as close as a few yards in front of the Auckland trenches with only their bayonets visible. The Aucklanders would take blind shots at them by pointing a loaded rifle at arm’s length over the parapet until the Turks were Major Cunningham (top) and Captain Wood were both wounded either hit or moved back. by the same bullet on Chunuk Bair The afternoon grew hotter. The Wellingtons and Aucklanders suffered after taking command of their respective units, 8 August. from thirst and fatigue. All sense of time was lost – it seemed that they had Wood was awarded the Military been fighting for an eternity. Cross for his gallantry. The Auckland Mounteds believed the Wellington headquarters position was too exposed to Turkish fire, so they formed their own headquarters 1 Tpr 13/535 Norman D’Arcy Champney 2 Tpr 13/273 Arthur Mason back down the slope of Chunuk Bair. Malone had placed small flags at the
154 Unconquerable on Chunuk Bair extremities of the Chunuk Bair position to show machine-gunners behind the Apex where not to fire. About mid-afternoon a Turkish battery from the south started to lob shells onto the seaward slopes of Chunuk Bair, and for the next two hours shrapnel shells burst above the slopes. Some shells exploded directly above the rear trench blowing men to bits and maiming others. The Turks must have ascertained from observation that the old Turkish trench was being used as headquarters, as one gun concentrated on that trench. Three wounded officers, Major Cox, Lieutenant Turnbull and the Commanding Officer of the Gloucesters, were all taking cover in this trench. During a lull, the Gloucester colonel raised himself to stretch his cramped limbs, and a shell burst nearby, driving a metal ball through his cheek. CEW Bean describes the bombardment: “… after the arrival of the Auckland Mounted Rifles there began a very violent bombardment of the slope by Turkish batteries firing from the south. … It appears to have been followed by a succession of attacks – hand grenades coming over fifty at a time, the enemy getting out of their trenches and advancing with officers at their head, the New Zealanders shooting them as they rose. This effort of the enemy, like its predecessors, was beaten back.” About 5.30pm the shelling seemed to cease. Taking advantage of the break, Malone and Schofield moved from the headquarters trench to look over the ground to decide the best troop dispositions for the coming night. Just at that moment, one last salvo was fired and a shrapnel ball passed through Malone’s head, killing him instantly.
There is some controversy as to the exact time of Malone’s death. The Wellington Infantry war diary confirms the above time: “About 1730 Lieutenant Colonel WG Malone, Officer Commanding the Battalion was killed by a piece of shell.” Other accounts state the time of death as being closer to 4pm. Schofield, who was standing next to Malone at the time, was seriously wounded by a shrapnel ball through a lung, but luckily was evacuated off Chunuk Bair to be later hospitalised in England. If Malone had survived this last salvo, he may well have walked off Chunuk Bair. It is now widely believed that this salvo was fired from a British destroyer. The British War Diary on the day states: “The fire of our own guns was also short, many shells falling in our own trenches … Lieutenant-Colonel WG Malone, Officer Commanding of the Battalion was killed by a piece of shell. Major WH Cunningham 2nd in Command was wounded a few minutes afterwards, leaving the Battalion in the position with only three senior officers.” From this can be deduced that both sides were shelling the ridge simultaneously for some time, with both Wellingtons and Aucklanders bearing the brunt of the barrage. Major Cunningham, who was close to Malone when he was killed, recounted: “In the afternoon a Turkish battery searched the slopes where our men were with accurately timed shrapnel [exploding above the ground]. This shelling ceased but Colonel Malone fell a victim to the last salvo. He stood up in the trench where his headquarters were, thinking the shelling had ceased, and practically the last round fired killed him instantly.” Malone had displayed great personal bravery during the day, often joining the men in the rear trench to fight off attacking Turks and give encouragement. He was often seen carrying a rifle which he was not reluctant to use. At other times his only weapon was an entrenching tool. Major WH Hastings of the Indian Army later commented on Malone’s willingness to fight alongside his men and on his choice of weapon: “Twice it looked very bad so with Colonel Malone we joined the lads in front. I had my revolver and a handful of cartridges and Colonel Malone seized up a rifle and bayonet. The Wellingtons seemed to rise up each time from nowhere and the Turks were hurled back. In the first of these attacks the bayonet on Colonel Malone’s rifle was twisted by a bullet, so after this he kept it with him, as he said it was lucky.” Malone only received two Mentions in Despatches for his efforts during the campaign. Many have speculated that he should have received more recognition. But he was an officer and a dead one at that, and the choice of posthumous awards was limited. And ignominious defeats were not usually rewarded with a Victoria Cross!
Cunningham resumed command of the Wellingtons while Captain Wood1 took over from Schofield for the Auckland Mounteds. Cunningham and Wood together left the headquarters trench to complete Malone’s and Schofield’s task of troop dispositions for the coming night. Within a few minutes of leaving the trench, Cunningham and Wood were both seriously wounded by the same bullet. Cunningham returned to the headquarters trench and passed command over to Captain Harston. Wood’s right arm was badly shattered but he remained in command. Wood was later awarded the Military Cross for his efforts and gallantry on Chunuk Bair. By evening only a few dozen fit Wellingtons were manning the rear trench, and many of them were slightly wounded. The Aucklanders were not much better off. The air was now cooler, but there was still no water to
1 Capt. 13/633 Ferdinand Augustus (Fred) Wood 155 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story quench their thirst. As the fighting went on, the slopes to their rear were strewn with dead and wounded, many with severed or missing limbs. The carnage was horrific. The killing and mangled corpses on Chunuk Bair would haunt forever the men that served there on 8 August and the following day. At some stage during the evening the Auckland Mounteds were ordered to go forward from the rear trench to just behind the crest. This was probably to surprise the attacking Turks and give the Kiwis an advantage. In moving from the trench and standing in the open, the men realised just how few of their unit remained. The absurd advance proved un-achievable, and the men were forced back to the trench line, justifying Malone’s original decision to place the rear trench ten yards behind the crest. Trooper Finlayson, in his small diary, spoke with passion about the carnage the Auckland Mounted Rifles suffered: “What hell we went through … no one that did not see it can ever imagine, even on a small scale. Men piled dead all around me, hands, legs, heads, bodies, equipment and rifles flying in the air, slung there by high explosive shells, how a man came out of it, God alone knows. Poor old Sandy was killed on Sunday [8 August] by a shell. He was literally blown to pieces. George Palmer was killed by the same shell. Ludlow [Trooper Bartrop] and Don Durham were killed late Sunday night. Ludlow by a shell and Don was shot. The poor old Auckland Mounted Rifles is almost wiped out, the eleventh [North Auckland Squadron] suffered the worst, as our squadron was the strongest and is now by far the weaker. We started out on Friday night with 124 men and only 16 answered roll call this morning and only two officers left to the Regiment. I was never so absolutely deadbeat and tired as I was getting in last night and I am just useless today. Sore all over and as miserable as a man can be. Poor dead boys. I had a lot of friends amongst them and old Sandy and I were mates from the start.” Finlayson’s diary was never shared with his family until it was located some time after his death. Soon after nightfall the first stretcher-bearers to go to the summit left from behind the Apex. Some had attempted rescues during the day but the intense Turkish fire on the approaches to Chunuk Bair forced them back. The only wounded to make it off Chunuk Bair during the daylight hours were those who made their own way down or were helped by comrades. Many of the wounded were shot again by Turkish snipers. During the day a dressing station was set up on sheltered ground to the rear of the Apex. After darkness the Otago Infantry Battalion made its way to the top of Chunuk Bair, arriving at 10pm, followed soon after by the Wellington Mounted Rifles. With the Otagos were 152 Wellington Infantrymen of the 5th Reinforcements. Lance-Corporal Skinner was present when the Otagos left from behind the Apex: “In the dusk we were marched up the steep track to the gully-head where we waited for darkness. At about eight we went over the knoll and up the spur beyond.” The Otagos came under fire from the upper slopes of Hill 971 but no one was hit. “Of course it was dark. An unending stream of wounded went groaning and gasping and stumbling by. Our only guide was the rifle flashes ahead. Gus1 and I joined by LJ Wilson,2 a corporal, and Hector Laws,3 a fine chap terribly down with dysentery, and all four went stumbling on, separated from the rest of ‘D’ Company.” The Otagos’ orders were to reinforce the Wellington Infantry, but the Wellingtons saw the Otagos as reliefs and quietly left the summit after midnight. No one challenged their actions. The Wellington Mounted Rifles, minus the 9th Wellington East Coast Squadron, stocked up with bombs and sandbags and moved from Table Top at 3pm to report to Johnston at his headquarters behind the Apex at dusk. There were 173 men, all ranks. Johnston’s orders to them were to hold Chunuk Bair to the last man, similar orders to those given to the Wellington Infantry earlier in the day. The Wellington Mounteds then followed behind the Otagos arriving on the summit about 10.30pm. They were to be in support of the Otagos but on arrival they went into the central position known as the ‘cockpit,’ adjacent to the Otagos. Rations and water were issued and spare water, a luxury the Wellington Infantry never had, was stored to the rear in kerosene tins. Through the long day the Wellington Infantry Battalion had been reduced from 805 to less than 80 unwounded or slightly wounded men. They had been awake nearly 48 gruelling hours with just a few hours’ sleep the previous night. They had just fought one of the fiercest battles of the campaign. They were the pitiable, exhausted and incoherent remnants of a once-proud and well-trained unit. The Wellington Infantry war diary described their descent from Chunuk Bair: “At about 0100 [1am, 9 August] the Battalion was relieved from the firing line and the men came in to bivouacs intermittently between 0200 and 0500. Four officers and 80 men returned from the firing line. The casualties are unknown up to the present time. About 150 wounded were brought in during the night of 8th-9th. The men on coming out of the fire trenches were supplied with plenty of water, rations and rum.”
1 Pte 8/2286 Augustine (Gus) Levett 2 Cpl 8/860 Leonard James Wilson 3 Pte 8/728 Hector Laws
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CEW Bean must have been present when they reported to Johnston’s Headquarters behind the Apex: “Of the 760 of the Wellington Infantry Battalion who had captured the height that morning, there came out only 70 un-wounded or slightly wounded men. Throughout that day not one had dreamed of leaving his post. Their uniforms were torn, their knees broken. They had no water since the morning; they could only talk in whispers; their eyes were sunken; their knees trembled; some broke down and cried like children.”
Previously, just after midnight, early on 8 August, the 5th Reinforcements embarked into waiting lighters and closed with the shore through a hail of bullets splashing into the sea around them. The reinforcements had arrived directly from New Zealand and were comprised of men of all four New Zealand Infantry battalions. Their sudden introduction to war must have been a shock. It took them 30 minutes to reach the shore, and after passing all the wounded and dressing stations along the beach and being issued an extra box of ammunition between every two men, they headed off in darkness for the front. As they closed on Chailak Dere at daybreak they began to receive some sniper fire, so they stopped for a two-hour wait at the New Zealand base set up at the mouth of Chailak Dere, or Otago Gully, just south of Bauchop’s Hill. The base had stockpiles of supplies that had been brought up from the beach and Anzac Cove. These were hurriedly sorted, strapped to mules and rushed off to the front-line. There was also a clearing station at the base. It consisted of a large tarpaulin on four poles which sheltered about six medical officers who were working on the wounded. Outside hundreds of thirsty wounded lay in rows in the sun, thickly coated with dirt, sweat, blood and millions of flies. They lay patiently waiting their turn to be removed to a hospital ship. Some waited up to two days to get attention. After the stop the 5th Reinforcements pushed on up Chailak Dere towards Rhododendron Spur and the Apex. Lance-Corporal William Hill1 of the Auckland Infantry (later Lieutenant MC, died of wounds 5 September 1918), describes the walk up Chailak Dere: “Dead, nothing but dead men, New Zealanders, Maoris, Englishmen, Australians and Turks. Hundreds upon hundreds of them lying in all sorts of attitudes, some badly marked, others mangled out of all hope of recognition, and swarming over all, the flies. Further up [behind the Apex] where the Turkish fire was still hot the wounded lay with the dead, some had been there for hours, would lie there for further hours, would lie there until the stretcher-bearers, heroes every one of them, would under cover of darkness attempt their removal.” Incessantly throughout the day Turkish artillery, including a 6-inch gun, dropped shells all over the greater area. The air was filled with nerve-racking screams and deafening explosions. Lance-Corporal Hill continues his commentary: “Just a few hundred yards away were our trenches, the Turkish trenches but a few score yards higher up, and between the trenches lying out on the hillsides were the killed and wounded. What the casualty lists say I don’t know, but at this point of a long line there were thousands lying there who would never fight again. Can you imagine just how awful it all is, can you wonder that realisation had come to us with an intensity almost bewildering.” The Turks must have got word of the 5th Reinforcements’ advance up the Chailak Dere, as before long shrapnel shells exploded right over them. Several of D (Otago) Company were hit and the next shell depleted the ranks of B (Wellington) Company. Then came A (Auckland) Company’s turn to have several wounded. As they moved up, the final slope gave them shelter from the barrage. Here, at the Apex, A, C (Canterbury) and D Companies dug in and prepared for the night while B Company, comprised of the Wellingtons, pushed on up Chunuk Bair after dark to reinforce the Otago Infantry. Lance-Corporal Hill, who remained behind with A Company, continues: “I understand they reached the trenches, took part in a bayonet charge in which Doolan Downing distinguished himself and then settled down to defensive work in one of the trenches. They only lasted 12 hours however. The Turks went for them with bombs and what with these awful weapons and the high explosive shells it was not long before the trench was a shambles. It is hard to find out who fell there but I know that Downing, Lieutenant AJ Clark and Joe Daniel fell [all 5th Reinforcements]. Downing I believe was blown to pieces.” Major Cunningham later noted, “Three officers and 175 other ranks of the [5th] Reinforcements went up the hill, and two officers and some 60 other ranks marched back.” Wellington Infantry Battalion officers killed on 8 August were Lieutenant-Colonel Malone, Captain McLernon, Lieutenants Bain, Clark, Davidson, Grace and Tayler, while Lieutenant Wells died of wounds on Gallipoli. The Auckland Mounted Rifles officers killed were Major Chapman, Lieutenants Brookfield, Henderson, Jurd and Winder, while Major Schofield, Captains Wood and Wyman, Lieutenants Milliken and Williams were wounded. Milliken died of wounds the same day.
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Some interesting facts are revealed by the casualty figures. Without doubt the Wellington Infantry suffered most on the day with 297 killed and 3 dying of wounds. It was New Zealand’s worst day on Gallipoli. Well over 100 Wellingtons must have perished from wounds on Chunuk Bair but were later recorded as killed in action. Clearly, no stretcher-bearers made it to the summit during daylight. The total number of dead for the following day, 9 August, is only about 20 per cent of the number killed on 8 August, yet the intensity of fighting and number of New Zealanders present on Chunuk Bair on the following day were much the same as on 8 August. So medical services must have improved, with many more wounded receiving medical attention. The Auckland Infantry Battalion is recorded as losing 81 killed and 1 died of wounds on 8 August. Most of these were casualties from the previous WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU Maori soldiers manning a forward trench, August. day’s charge from the Apex to the Pinnacle and were wrongly recorded for 8 August. They should not be interpreted as casualties from the battle on Chunuk Bair. Four pairs of brothers are known to have died on Chunuk Bair on 8 August: the Argyle, Corlett, Mellor and Stokes brothers of the Wellington Infantry. It is believed the Corlett brothers died side by side. The two troopers McKay of the Auckland Mounteds were related, both from Waipu, Northland. Trooper John McKinnon of the Auckland Mounteds was killed on 8 August, and his brother Private Kenneth McKinnon was killed in the charge near the Apex on 10 August (recorded on 8 August). Some Gallipoli histories mention that members of the Maori Contingent Corporal Ferris, Maori Contingent machine-gunner, killed in action on fought on Chunuk Bair during the day. This is not so, although individual Rhododendron Spur, 8 August. Maori served with the Wellington Infantry and Auckland Mounteds. The Maori Contingent was split just prior to the August Offensive, and sections attached to each column. A Maori Contingent Maxim with its team of 15 Maori under command of Private Warden, an experienced No. 1 machine- gunner and formerly of the Auckland Infantry, was placed during the day a short distance down Rhododendron Spur from the Apex by Captain Wallingford. From here they fired directly onto Battleship Hill. During the morning the Maori gun team was fired on and took nine casualties including one killed. Their No. 1, Private Warden, was also killed. Captain Wallingford described the machine-gun situation along the spur during the day: “Four guns protected his [Malone’s] right rear by engaging the Lieutenant Bain, Wellington Turks on Battleship Hill. We were in shallow emplacements on the forward Infantry, killed in action on Chunuk Bair, 8 August. slope. For a few minutes all went well but suddenly rifle fire opened onto us obliquely from the left of Battleship Hill and within a few minutes two guns were almost destroyed and several men killed and wounded. The right gun (Maori) lost nine. I ordered the men to leave the gun and slide back over the rise. In this case we were over the rise and slightly down the forward slope. Had I put the guns slightly behind the crest we would be enfiladed from the left of Chunuk Bair. After that the particular face was protected by four [Otago Infantry] guns further along the spur. From there they did excellent work with few casualties.” Warden was shot dead while firing the Maori Contingent Maxim. Corporal Ferris took his place and was also shot dead. Wallingford was upset on learning that Warden was among the dead: “I now learn that poor old Warden is shot in the heart and nine out of 16 of the Maori [were casualties]. Gallant soul and true comrade and soldier. Bravest and best of scouts. Died fighting his gun.” In the middle of the confusion and activity behind the Apex, friends of Warden still managed to give him a
158 Unconquerable on Chunuk Bair fitting burial. Wallingford describes the burial: “After dark that evening I took two of his old team and we dug a grave – no noise, keep low, or we will get a bullet. Four feet deep with a huge stone at the head and a smaller at the foot. Father Dore says a couple of prayers and all is over.” Although the Maori Contingent was split and attached to different columns, once they had congregated on Rhododendron Spur the Maori reformed into one unit again. Johnston wanted the Maori Contingent to reinforce Chunuk Bair with extra ammunition for the Gloucesters. At the time, about 9am on 8 August, Lieutenant Mayne, Canterbury Mounted Rifles, killed in action north detachments of Maori were spread from the Apex back to the foothills nearer of Bauchop’s Hill, 8 August. the sea. So it wasn’t a full contingent that rallied for the task. As they moved off towards Chunuk Bair they came under fire from Turks, and as the Gurkhas had done the previous day, all drifted to the left into the upper reaches of Aghyl Dere. The Maori would be lost to Johnston’s force for the rest of the day. Slowly they filtered back over Cheshire Ridge on the left flank and settled in gullies to the rear. Some were wounded. The New Zealand Infantry Brigade war diary records: “The Maori Contingent got away to the left and arrived in the vicinity of the Farm where they remained.” 1 Captain Buck (later Sir Peter), Medical Officer for the Maori Contingent, Lieutenant Grace, Wellington wrote in his diary for 8 August: “Our men were sent into section on the left of Infantry, killed in action on Chunuk Auckland [Infantry Battalion] with ammunition for the Gloucesters. Several Bair, 8 August. were shot going across the ridge, including H Tahiwi,2 badly in the leg. He was carried in by an Otago man under fire. There was trouble through lack of stretchers, and I sent all who could walk down the hill. Had to make a stretcher for Tahiwi with a Turkish coat and two rifles. J Morgan3 came back over the ridge to the left, saying some wounded were there in a gully. Went up the hill and saw Brigadier-General Johnston, who said the Maoris had gone into the firing line on the left. I left the Chaplain4 at the dressing station, and guided by Morgan and accompanied by Rangi Otene5 went over the ridge to the left below our aid post. We ran down the hill into the creek bed and Lieutenant Davidson, Wellington Infantry, killed in action on Chunuk worked up to a little flat at the convergence of two small watercourses. There Bair, 8 August. we found heaps of wounded, who had come down the watercourse to the right – Maori, pakeha New Zealanders and Gloucesters. Adjusted bandages, gave them water, and those who could walk were directed over the hill to the left. One New Zealander was very bad, leg shot off by a shell … Was assisted by Q.M.S. Mete Kingi;6 he came over to see his brother, but he was dead; also Corporal Geary,7 Lance-Corporal Manuel8 and Private Tuati9 higher up the creek, very bad abdominal wounds. “This is Sunday night, and we have had to rely on the food we brought with us on Friday, and we are still in our shirt sleeves. We have had a severe Lieutenant Henderson, Auckland strain on the water supply for the wounded. The Padre took a tin of water Mounted Rifles, killed in action on from a unit beside our first-aid post; he took it by force and asked them to Chunuk Bair, 8 August. report him. Tonight we got some water, and also a ration of rum, which was very acceptable.” The Auckland Infantry suffered a further misfortune on 8 August. Six of their stretcher-bearers were killed or wounded by friendly fire coming from green British troops on a ridge just 200 yards below the Apex. An Auckland machine-gun and rifles were quickly trained onto the British unit and were just about to open fire when the British troops ceased firing. 1 Capt. 16/593 Peter Henry Rangihiroa Buck 2 L-Cpl 16/298 Henare Kima Tahiwi Another padre made a brief visit to Rhododendron Spur during 8 August. 3 L-Cpl 16/344 Joseph Iraia Morgan Lance-Corporal Skinner wrote: “Major Luxford,10 chaplain, came up and 4 Rev. 16/545 Henare Wainohu 5 Pte 16/405 Rangi Otene held service – the briefest I have heard. It consisted of the Lord’s Prayer 6 QM-Sgt 16/403 Mete Paki Hoani Kingi and the prayer about the perils and dangers of this life.” The following day, 7 Cpl 16/971 James Henry Geary Luxford experienced the perils and dangers of his own life when his thigh was 8 L-Cpl 16/340 Richard Manuel 9 Pte 16/123 Pareiha Tuati shattered by a bullet. 10 Maj. 10/307a John Alfred Luxford
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Away from the fighting on Sari Bair, Lieutenant Mayne of the Canterbury Mounted Rifles was killed north of Bauchop’s Hill while endeavouring to locate an enemy machine-gun. Because he considered the terrain too exposed for his men, he had insisted on going forward by himself. He was considered a brilliant troop leader. His death was recorded on the following day. Late in the night of 8-9 August, two New Zealanders carried out a daring act of bravery. Johnston ordered Wallingford to send a man or two out from Cheshire Ridge, to the left of the Apex, to place a battery lamp in the north corner of the Farm. This was to indicate the position so the Royal Navy could shell the heights during darkness. It was a risky mission as the person or persons would have to pass through the Allied lines twice without mishap and plant a lighted lamp in the face of unknown Turkish positions. Sergeant Wild1 and Private Gordon,2 both of the Canterbury Infantry, succeeded in placing the lamp and returned unscathed, although they were fired on. The lamp was battery operated and only shone towards the sea. The Navy next day reported that the light was placed just where they wanted it and was of great value during their barrage of the heights. Neither of the men received any mention or award for their bravery. Gordon was later wounded. During the same night, Brigadier-General Johnston, with General Godley’s help, formed his third plan of assault for the August Offensive. Since the two previous days’ attack plans were now unworkable, he re-assigned his available units for the coming day’s attack. Newly arrived at Johnston’s Headquarters were the headquarters of the 29th British Infantry Brigade under Brigadier-General RJ Cooper, and two units from his brigade, the 10th Battalion Hampshire Regiment and the 6th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles. The new plan was an assault on Sari Bair Ridge by three columns. No. 1 Column, under Johnston, was comprised of the Auckland and Wellington Mounted Rifles, New Zealand Infantry Brigade, 7th Battalion Gloucester Regiment (39th Brigade), 8th Battalion Welsh Regiment, 26th Indian Mountain Battery (minus one section) and No. 1 Company New Zealand Engineers. Their objective was to consolidate positions on Chunuk Bair, followed by an advance to the southeastern spur of Chunuk Bair should the attacks of the other columns be successful. No. 2 Column, under Brigadier-General HV Cox, was comprised of the 4th Australian Infantry Brigade, 39th Infantry Brigade (minus 7th Gloucester Battalion) with 6th South Lancashire Battalion attached, 29th Indian Infantry Brigade, 21st Indian Mountain Battery (minus one section) and No. 2 Company New Zealand Engineers. Their objective was to attack Hill Q midway between Koja Chemen Tepe and Chunuk Bair, but in a supporting role to No. 3 Column. No. 3 Column, under Brigadier-General AH Baldwin (commanding 38th Infantry Brigade), was comprised of the 6th East Lancashire Battalion (38th Brigade), 6th Loyal North Lancashire Battalion (38th Brigade), 10th Hampshire Battalion (29th Brigade) and 5th Wiltshire Battalion (40th Brigade). Their objective was also to attack Hill Q, but from the southwest and moving on the eastern side of the Farm. This column was to make the main attack of the day and the other two columns were to co-operate with it.
About 11pm on 8 August, an hour after the Otagos’ arrival, Lieutenant-Colonel Moore, of the Otago Infantry and commanding officer on Chunuk Bair, was wounded. Moore was taken off and Lieutenant-Colonel Meldrum, Commanding Officer Wellington Mounted Rifles, assumed command. He had about 400 Otagos and 173 Wellington Mounteds under him. It seems some of the Turkish snipers were using explosive bullets during the offensive. Lance-Corporal Skinner wrote: “On our right front, some twenty yards away, was a little fire. … I decided to crawl forward and put it out, and Gus [Levett] for some unknown reason, insisted on coming too. … I went out on hands and knees, Gus with me. I found that the fire was a dead man burning. His middle was burning away and the flames lit up the clenched fists and wild eyes staring at the stars.” Nearby lay another burning man. Skinner’s account continues: “One body the sniper set alight with an explosive bullet, the cartridges in his equipment went off one by one as the flames reached them.” The man was lying on his back in absolute agony and was trying to take his own life. He had placed the muzzle of his rifle in his mouth and was trying to push back the trigger with the point of his bayonet, but each time it slipped off. Members of the Otago Infantry watching the macabre scene dared not help, until a man jumped up, ran forward, dragged the rifle from the man’s hands, and got back to shelter untouched. Nothing else was done to help the burning soldier. The two Wellington Infantry machine-guns used on the previous day on Chunuk Bair are believed to have remained on the summit after the Wellington Infantry retired but both were damaged. During the evening of 8 August Captain Wallingford sent seven more machine-guns to support the Otagos and Wellington Mounteds. The Wellington Mounteds took one gun with them and three Gloucester and three Welsh Fusilier guns left
1 Sgt 6/736 Richard Henry Wild 2 Pte 6/50 John McKay Gordon
160 Unconquerable on Chunuk Bair the Apex at 11.30pm led by an Auckland Infantry scout, Private Sydney Jones. Every man was well-loaded and every pair carried an extra 1000 rounds between them. Jones completed the task but received a bullet wound to the shoulder. The three Welsh Fusilier guns were not required by Meldrum and were promptly sent back minus their ammunition, arriving back at the Apex between 2 and 3am. Lieutenant-Colonel Meldrum believed the four serviceable machine-guns on the summit were never used because not enough machine-gunners could be found to operate them. New Zealand wounded in the lounge of HS Sicilia. Meldrum later wrote: “There were no [serviceable] machine-guns on Chunuk Bair when the Wellington Mounted Rifles and Otago Infantry Battalion took over on the night of 8th August. Wellington Mounteds took up one gun and put it in position. Six THAMES RSA COLLECTION [other] machine-guns were sent up to Chunuk Bair by Brigade Headquarters in the night of 8th August but without crews or officers and were never used.” Contrary to Meldrum’s opinion, it is believed that the Otago and Wellington Mounted Rifles Machine-gun Sections managed to operate one or more guns during the day, but he was probably correct about the serious shortage of experienced machine-gunners, especially as they were targeted by Turks. The use of machine-guns might account for the noticeable reduction in New Zealand casualties during the day compared with the previous day. Lieutenant-Colonel William Meldrum, Commanding Officer of the Owing to their exposed position on the left, the Auckland Mounteds who Wellington Mounted Rifles. were still on Chunuk Bair and now under command of Lieutenant Herrold, moved into the Otago lines. At 5am on 9 August the last of the Auckland Mounted, all ranks, walked off the summit. Of the nearly 288 Auckland Mounteds all ranks that advanced on the summit only 22 remained. Impassively written in the Auckland Mounted Rifles war diary for the day: “Left Overton Gully at 0130 and proceeded to Rhododendron Spur and arrived there at 0800, proceeded under fire to cross ridge into safety. Remained in gully until 1200 during which time several shrapnel shells struck and did damage. 11th [Northland] and half 3rd [Auckland] Squadrons then rushed over crest-line of hill and reinforced fire line on Chunuk Bair and remainder Lieutenant MacKenzie, Otago of 3rd and 4th [Waikato] Squadrons joining us at 1400. Kept enemy back Infantry, killed in action on with greatest difficulty (from 1800 until 2000 had only 85 men). Relieved by Chunuk Bair, 9 August. Otago Infantry at 2015. Fought all night.” The entry for the following day is equally understated: “Left Chunuk Bair 1 Cpl 13/728 Thomas Wallace Phillips at 0600 with remnant of regiment and proceeded to [Old] No. 3 Outpost and bivouacked in hollow at north side of post. Collected odd men from different parts, and had much-needed rest. Everybody quite knocked up.” Corporal Watson wrote home: “The fighting last night was terrific, the Turks were up on top of the slope and we were half way up so all they had to do was to roll the bombs down on us. Practically all the Auckland Mounted Rifles were killed or wounded. The fourth [Waikato Squadron] had about 16 left out of 89. All the officers killed. Tom Phillips1 [died of wounds in England 18 October 1915] was wounded by one of our shells falling short.” In The Story of Two Campaigns, Sergeant CG Nicol describes the fatalism experienced by the Auckland Mounteds while on the summit: “Death itself had not lost its horror. They were too tired to think, too exhausted
161 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story to care. A fierce fatalism seemed to possess them. … Nothing mattered save the holding of the line. … That little piece of trench was to them a world, a universe, their task a task of a lifetime. Every man had reached the point when self was utterly thrown off, when neither life nor death mattered, so long as the task did not fail.”
Throughout the night of 8-9 August the tempo of the battle on the summit slackened off, although an attack came soon after midnight. Lance-Corporal Skinner of the Otago Infantry wrote: “At midnight the Turks began the general debate which always precedes a charge. As they were just beyond the crest we could hear all that was said. At length the shout of ‘Allah!’ grew into a roar as they charged. All we saw of them was a scattered flashing of rifles, ten yards or so above us which vanished under our ‘magazine rapid’. Then out of the dark came staggering and shouting a wounded New Zealander who stopped one of our own bullets before he established his identity. … Then a searchlight from a warship away below us turned full glare on us, and then the lyddite came. The shells came screaming by, plunged into the earth – whuff – and exploded … the bombardment was aimed at us! We crouched cursing in the bottom of the trench. The shells hit to our left and none of the men killed was in our platoon. A man went back to the telephone and the guns ceased.” Tragically, as on the previous evening, the Royal Navy were still dropping shells into the New Zealanders along the summit. The trenches were found to be shallow and narrow, so the last hours of darkness were well used making them deeper and adding new ones further to the rear. At about 1am the telephone line to Johnston’s headquarters was again found to be cut, so attempts were made to repair it. Lance-Corporal Skinner described the sights at sea to their rear during all the action on the summit: “Below us the sea was calm as glass, reflecting the countless lights of the fleet, among them those of five hospital ships. Searchlights swung back and forth and red flashes showed us where the warships were.” The Turks made demonstrations along the line, probably in an attempt to assess the strength of the position and to deprive the New Zealanders of any sleep, so the Otago command extended the line further to the right. By dawn, two-thirds of the Otagos were to the left with the Wellington Mounteds on their right, and the remainder of the Otagos, comprised of the 4th Otago Company, on the far right. After observing movement to the front on the extreme right, Lieutenant Cuthill1 went forward and ascertained that a large-scale attack was imminent. Cuthill would be wounded later in the day. In the first light at 4am on 9 August the Turks carried out their first serious attack of the day. The whole line withheld their fire until the Turks were only 15 yards distant, then they opened up a withering fire that cut the attack to shreds. The Turks quickly retired, re-grouped and charged again and again. The attack was among the fiercest of the day and resulted in many New Zealand casualties. Lance-Corporal Skinner of the Otago Infantry was present: “Then a score of Turks with bayonets fixed rushed out along a spur which formed a salient to our right. We opened rapid fire and they fell flat among the herbage. Then came a bomb and then another and then they came flying over the crest thick and fast. Our trench had no protection to prevent them rolling in, and would have been a death-trap had the Turks known. I jumped out and lay on the bank behind where Gus [Levett] joined me. … The Turkish bayonet attack never matured.” Although the trenches were improved, they were still too narrow, and casualties restricted the movement of defenders. During the attack, Turkish artillery quickly found its range and dropped shrapnel shells over the crest on both New Zealanders and Turks. A shell burst directly over Lance-Corporal Skinner. “There was a stunning concussion and we were wrapped in pink flame. We all collapsed and then scrambled to our feet again, each expecting to see the others blown to bits, but no one had a scratch.” It would appear that the Turks were still using inferior Turkish-made munitions. The fierce morning attack lasted for over an hour, claiming about half of the casualties the New Zealanders suffered on the day. Both Major Elmslie and Captain Kelsall fell during the attack. CEW Bean describes the fate of some officers: “About 5am, while the Turkish attack upon them was still at its height, three high-explosive howitzer shells, coming from the right rear, burst among them, one exploding in the front trench on the left, wrecking the trench, and killing the gallant Major Statham together with his brother beside him, as well as Sergeant-Major Porteous and six or seven men. The shells almost certainly came from one of the howitzer batteries inside the old Anzac lines. Part of the New Zealanders on the left consequently broke, and ran back towards the second trench, fifty yards in the rear. Some men also fell back from the right. The situation for a moment looked critical. But Colonel Meldrum of the Wellingtons with his adjutant Captain Kelsall, and Major Elmslie, rallied the men. The brave Elmslie led forward a troop of his squadron to reoccupy the empty sector of trench. Before he could reach it he was hit by a bullet through shoulder and neck. He fell, picked himself up, gained the trench, and there, smiling at some of his men, ‘I’m afraid I can’t help you much further, boys, but you’re doing well – keep on …,’ he said, and died. Kelsall, leading back the men who had
1 Lieut. 8/1724 John Elliott Cuthill 162 Unconquerable on Chunuk Bair retired, also gained the trench, but was soon afterwards killed by a bomb.” Major AH Wilkie, in his book the Wellington Mounted Rifles Regiment, also described the officers: “Tortured by thirst, in desperate pain from open wounds, the gallant little force refused to be beaten. It was during this momentous phase in the operations that the magnificent morale and inspired example of the officers of the Regiment asserted themselves with splendid results. While the position was exposed to the full force of the attack, and one part of the line appeared to be weakening, Colonel Meldrum, Major Elmslie, and Captain Kelsall sprang from their shallow trenches and hastened to restore the line. Major Elmslie and Captain Kelsall both fell during this Major Statham, Otago Infantry, killed in action alongside his brother critical time. But their example was not lost.” on Chunuk Bair, 9 August. Colonel Meldrum was convinced Statham was killed by a Royal Navy shell: “One shell had killed Statham, another officer and seven or eight men – the shell came definitely from behind us. [Turkish] trenches were within 40 or 50 yards and other [naval] shells were exceedingly well-timed.”
At the time of the Turks’ first serious attack at 4am, Brigadier-General Baldwin’s No. 3 Column should have been attacking on the left flank of Chunuk Bair at Hill Q. Unfortunately the column had lost its way in the broken country during the night. The non-appearance of this column Lieutenant Sargood, Otago greatly impeded the effectiveness of the combined attack on the Sari Bair Infantry, killed in action on Ridge. Firstly, it stopped any offensive action by the New Zealanders and Chunuk Bair, 9 August. secondly, it released extra enemy troops that would have otherwise engaged Baldwin’s column to fight against the New Zealanders. Two companies of the Hampshire Regiment did manage to get into position immediately below a commanding knoll on Hill Q, only to be pushed back and down to the Farm. So even before dawn Johnston’s third-day plan had proved unworkable. Johnston and Godley must take some of the blame for the non-arrival of Baldwin’s column. The obvious route Baldwin should have taken was not over unknown broken country on the left flank but up the known track that the Otago Captain Kelsall, Wellington Infantry and Wellington Mounteds walked during the night. Baldwin could Mounted Rifles, killed in action on Chunuk Bair, 9 August. have then filtered his men through the New Zealand position to the left and have been dug in on Hill Q well before dawn. Captain Buck of the Maori Contingent was on hand when scattered groups of Baldwin’s column filtered back through the lines at the Apex. He writes in his diary for 9 August: “A whole lot of Tommies were advancing up into the firing line, but owing to taking the wrong gully they arrived three hours late and started their attack in the daytime. It was slaughter. The regiments passing up were the Royal Irish Rifles, East Lancs., Wilts, Hants, and others. The Royal Irish lost heavily and they came scrambling down the gully to our post. We had the place crowded, and plenty of work. I could not locate Lieutenant Harris, Wellington Mounted Rifles, died of wounds the aid posts of these regiments, or get hold of their stretcher-bearers. Had on Chunuk Bair, 9 August. East Lancashires, one abdominal and broken arm and another with a broken thigh, with us all day. All the wounded came down asking for water.” The non-arrival of Baldwin’s No. 3 Column spelt disaster for the New Zealanders of the No. 1 Column. Alone and well under strength, they would have to face the might of the Turkish onslaught for the next 18 hours before being relieved. They would also receive no intelligence as to the status of the other two columns. During the early morning the 6th Lancashires and a detachment of the 6th Gurkhas of the No. 2 Column reached a point near the top of the Sari Bair ridge in a saddle near Hill Q with the help of the Royal Navy and land-based Captain James, Wellington Mounted Rifles, wounded in action artillery, which pounded Turkish positions in the locality. Many of these shells on Chunuk Bair on 9 August, fell short amongst the Lancashires and Gurkhas, forcing them to retire to died three days later at sea. positions they had occupied the previous night.
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The failure of No. 2 and No. 3 Columns allowed the Turks to concentrate all their weight on Meldrum’s little command of less than 600 men.
Meldrum requested urgent reinforcements by telephone. From 5 to 7am the Turks threatened the line with snipers and bombers. Around 8am Turks were observed to be concentrating in front of the position, so Meldrum repeated his request for more men. In response about 40 men or two platoons of the 6th Loyal North Lancashires arrived about noon after a difficult ascent. As on the previous day, the track that led to the summit was enfiladed by Turkish rifle and machine-gun fire. No spare ammunition arrived with the Lancashires, so bandoliers were taken from the dead and wounded and passed along the line. The New Zealand trenches lay in a slight depression and ran parallel to the crest-line about ten yards behind the summit. They were not ideal to defend as the Turks could bomb them at will from behind the crest-line. Bombs that fell short would roll into or near WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU to the New Zealand trenches. The Turks increased A typical end to many New Zealand casualties – burial at sea. A padre is in attendance. their range by adjusting fuses of bombs so they would explode at the time of landing, placing the bombs in socks and slinging them over the crest. These attacks were difficult to combat and claimed heavy casualties throughout the second day. To escape this terror the defenders often abandoned their trenches and sheltered behind earth works to the rear. However, one advantage of the trench placement was that any Turkish movement could be easily detected above the skyline. Vigilant marksmen would head-shoot venturesome Turks who raised their heads above the crest- line, and the adoption of these tactics proved most effective against successive attacks during the day. Major Hastings, Wellington The crest-line proved a death trap for either side to appear on – very strict Mounted Rifles, died of wounds on Chunuk Bair, 9 August. orders were passed along the line that no advance was to be made over the crest as the Turks had numerous machine-guns in position to sweep the summit. The huge volume of New Zealand rifle fire that could be brought to bear on the Turks shattered each attack. If the trenches had been placed on or immediately behind the crest-line, Turkish machine-guns would have been able to effectively pin down the defenders. Lieutenant-Colonel Meldrum commented on Malone’s trench placement, “the trenches on Chunuk Bair could not have been better sited for the purposes of defence.” It was a pity that the New Zealanders did not possess large numbers of home-made bombs which could be tossed over the crest to force the Turks further to the rear. Private Tavender, Canterbury Infantry, As on the previous day, Kiwi enfilade fire from the flanks proved most was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his gallant work effective. The contour of the ground favoured transverse fire – the left on the slopes of Chunuk Bair. defending the right and the right defending the left. With each renewed attack Turks could be seen gathering on the flanks. Their tactics appeared to be determined frontal attacks preceded by bombs; followed by a frontal withdrawal and heavy attacks on the flanks. On a few occasions they entered the front trenches and engaged in fierce hand- to-hand fighting. During the long day the chain of command for the Otagos continually changed. First there was Lieutenant- Colonel Moore who was wounded during the night. He was replaced by Major Moir who was also wounded. Major Mitchell replaced Moir until he was in turn wounded and replaced by Lieutenant Bishop. Bishop, too, was hit with a piece of shrapnel to the leg, but he continued to fight. The attrition of officers was so severe on
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Chunuk Bair that it was reduced to the desperate situation where a lieutenant had command over a battalion during a critical battle. It seems, however, that Bishop handled the situation admirably, as he later went on to command a full battalion in France. Bishop was awarded the Military Cross and Mention in Despatches for his bravery on Gallipoli and presumably for his brilliant leadership on Chunuk Bair, but as with many Gallipoli awards, there is no recorded citation or recommendation existing today. When later asked in an interview what action had won him his award, he said: “It is difficult to say. There were lots of things I remember. I went out at Helles [8 May] and rescued a man between the lines who had been wounded and shot at. But nobody reported that. Of course my general work on the Apex, in command of the Battalion when all our senior officers were killed and I suppose they had to give something to somebody because we were in the van of the attack. It is very hard to say. … My children and grandchildren have asked me why I was decorated and what was the action. I have never been told. So I wrote to the War Office. … It simply said that I had been mentioned in despatches and awarded the Military Cross.” Before noon on 9 August the Anzac and naval artillery seemed to get their range accurate and claimed heavy casualties amongst the Turks. Around 2pm Meldrum reported to Johnston that, although he had suffered heavy casualties, he felt sure the position could be held until relief arrived during the coming night. Meldrum was proven right. The Turks demonstrated throughout the afternoon and evening but did not mount another serious attack. The relief, the 6th Loyal North Lancashire Battalion, arrived about 10.30pm, and the 5th Wiltshire Battalion, guided by scout Private Tavender,1 arrived on top to reinforce the Lancashires about 2.30am on 10 August. Both units, numbering about 900 men, were originally from Baldwin’s No. 3 Column. Prior to guiding the Wiltshires onto Chunuk Bair, Private Tavender with Private Gordon ventured out under darkness into no-man’s-land at the Farm to retrieve the electric light left there the previous night. Tavender was later awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his gallantry. The electric light had its battery replaced and later during the same night Private Gordon and Private Wells2 returned the light to the Farm. Before the Otagos left Chunuk Bair Lieutenant Bishop gave some sound advice to the British commanding officer, like it or not! Bishop later wrote: “Fortunately for us we were relieved after being up there about 24 hours, I think, and we were relieved by a Lancashire Battalion, and their colonel wanted me to stay. I said: ‘No I am absolutely cooked. I have got orders to go back’, and I said, ‘You are making a great mistake’. They piled arms and men laid down to go to sleep. I said, ‘You have got to dig, the only chance to save your lives is to dig’. He said, ‘No, my men are too tired’. Well, I said, ‘We have been fighting for several days now and we can hardly move and you are making a big mistake.’ So he said, ‘I know what I am doing, I am commanding this battalion’. Well, I said, ‘You will be wiped out in the morning’ and as I turned round I said, ‘You are not fit to command pigs, let alone men, if that is the way you are going to treat them’, and with that I went back to Brigade Headquarters.” Bishop’s words of wisdom couldn’t have been closer to the truth. It was a pity the British officer didn’t heed them. Perhaps he disliked the New Zealand officer’s abrupt manner and frankness and the disrespect for his rank – Bishop wasn’t in the mood for niceties after 24 hours on Chunuk Bair! Had the British relieving troops taken the task more seriously the events of the following day might have been less tragic. Private Tavender reported back to Captain Wallingford behind the Apex after delivering the Wiltshires to the summit. Wallingford later wrote of Tavender’s opinions of the aptitude and ability of the Wiltshires: “At daybreak next morning [10 August] I find that Tavender has returned. He tells me that they [Tavender and an accompanying English officer] found the Wiltshires and guided them up but the job was simply awful. The men wouldn’t move and the officers didn’t seem to have any command over them. In a few words, they seemed like sheep.” The Otago Infantry and Wellington Mounteds collected their wounded and sent them down after dark to the new dressing station behind the Apex. Major Elmslie’s body was removed for burial at Old No. 3 Outpost. It was an amazing feat of arms for the small force of less than 600 New Zealanders to hold back the Turkish attacks for 24 hours with virtually no support. Their splendid morale, spirit, determination, fighting skills and leadership allowed them to survive. They proved unconquerable on Chunuk Bair. Meldrum recorded an example of their spirit: a Wellington trooper was struck in the forehead by a bullet that had severed an artery above his right eye, and blood spurted from the wound. The man fell back dazed for a while before picking up his rifle and bayonet and returning to the trench. As Meldrum passed him he asked, “Are you able to carry on?” The trooper replied, “Yes, sir, I am going to stick to my mates.” Meldrum tied a handkerchief round his head,
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but the trooper fell at his post a few minutes later. The last of the New Zealanders to leave Chunuk Bair left about 2am. The men assembled near Johnston’s Headquarters where a meal was readied by the quartermaster and his staff, but after 24 hours of fighting most of the men fell asleep, too exhausted to eat. The following day the remnants of the Wellington Mounteds moved to No. 1 Outpost where they joined 50 men of the 9th Wellington East Coast Squadron. The remaining 50 men of the 9th Squadron stayed on at Table Top. Captain Spragg and Lieutenant Beamish1 were wounded on Table Top during the day. The remnants of the Otago Infantry moved onto Rhododendron Spur and passed into reserve. Over the August Offensive the Otago Infantry suffered casualties totalling 17 officers and over 300 other ranks, and on 9 August on Chunuk Bair they lost 27 killed and 5 died of wounds. Apart from Bishop receiving the Military Cross, others gained recognition for bravery on the summit. Distinguished Conduct Medals were awarded to Sergeant-Major Boate2 and Sergeant Mitchell,3 both for gallantry on the right flank; Sergeant Henderson4 for fine work with the machine-gun section; and Lance-Corporal Henry Skinner for delivering an important message to Johnston’s Headquarters. Sergeant-Major Boate2 (top) and Skinner describes the trauma of being nearly sniped just prior to taking Sergeant Mitchell3 of the Otago Infantry, were both awarded the the message: “At 2.45pm I was sitting on the edge of a knee-deep trench, my Distinguished Conduct Medal for fixed bayonet passing upwards across my temple. The sniper fired, at perhaps gallantry on Chunuk Bair, 9 August. 60 yards. The bullet snapped the bayonet an inch above the hilt, where it crossed the temple, giving me such a sledgehammer blow as it laid me flat in the trench.” He escaped with a deep scratch across the top of his head. While carrying the message downhill, Skinner was shot at continually by snipers and got held up in the gully immediately before the Apex: “… there were snipers on the ridge picking off all who tried to cross through the hollow and pass round the knoll to Reserve Gully [behind the Apex]. … The slope from the bottom to the hollow was high and steep and rocky. I ran up it fast, and when at about halfway, the snipers opened on me, I flew. In a twinkling I was in the little hollow and there, in a pile, lay the bodies of our reinforcements – all dead. How they had been killed I do not know, but I Lieutenant Bishop, wounded, took over command of the Otago Infantry suppose the shrapnel had found them. … I knew that the next patch of track, on Chunuk Bair, 9 August. about a hundred yards, would be the warmest part of my travels, and I lay He was awarded the Military Cross quiet. There was a terrific bang as a shrapnel shell exploded not more than six for his gallantry. feet overhead. It was the signal, and I sprang out on to the slope. I was not out three seconds before the machine-gun got going, tracing patterns on the track and pattering about above and behind me. … There was a bang under my very heels – an explosive bullet I suppose. I gave one heave and bound and dived on my chest over the crest and into Reserve Gully.” The Wellington Mounteds had lost 53 men killed and died of wounds, and a further 57 wounded out of 173 all ranks present. Many were to succumb to their wounds over the following days. Of the officers, as well as Major Elmslie and Captain Kelsall being killed, Major Hastings (promoted to major on the day) and Lieutenant Harris died of wounds on the day and Captain James Major Elmslie, Wellington died of wounds three days later. Meldrum gave special mention to Sergeant- Mounted Rifles, killed in action 5 on Chunuk Bair, 9 August. Major Ricketts who was later awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal, and Corporal Corrie who was killed on the summit.
1 Lieut. 11/990a George Eric Hamilton Beamish Throughout the struggle the Wellington Mounted Rifles’ Medical Officer, 6 2 Sgt-Maj. 8/1370 Percival Cyril Boate Major McLean, and his assistant Corporal Willis did excellent work attending 3 Sgt 8/33 Frank Cook Mitchell to the wounded of both the Wellington Mounteds and Otago Infantry. 4 Sgt 8/872 Archibald Gordon Henderson 7 5 Sgt-Maj. 11/442 William Ricketts Corporal Spratt also tended to wounded under fire. Stretcher-bearers too 6 Cpl 11/712 John Edward Willis performed bravely, including Trooper Derriman, who lost his life, and Private 7 Cpl 11/503 Henry Leopold Spratt Higgie.8 Sergeant Judd9 rescued from no-man’s land a man of the Wellington 8 Pte 8/2275 Douglas Alexander Higgie 9 Sgt 11/439 Norman Henry Judd Infantry who had been lying wounded in the open since the previous day.
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The few machine-gunners fought bravely considering they were targeted by the Turks and had to overcome battle damage to the guns and a shortage of ammunition. Of the 14 belonging to the Wellington Mounted, only three survived. Trooper Cobb,1 an expert machine-gunner, fought courageously. At one stage he was called on to repair a gun that had been put out of action, and had to cross from the left to the right flank, over intervening ground which in parts had not been trenched. During the battle on Chunuk Bair, the general front-line in the sector ran up Rhododendron Spur to the trenches on Chunuk Bair, then in a northwesterly direction through the Farm and then northwards to the Azmak Dere. On the evening of 9 August, with the Turks continually amassing beyond Sari Bair Ridge and with inexperienced British soldiers relieving Chunuk Bair, Johnston and Godley may have had a premonition that a reversal was imminent. Because of general fatigue and with little or no support coming from the Suvla Bay landings, leaving New Zealanders on Chunuk Bair would be an act of stupidity. The cost of New Zealand lives over the previous three days had since long passed acceptable numbers and another day on Chunuk Bair would more or less incapacitate New Zealand as a fighting force on Gallipoli. So they decided to systematically vacate all New Zealanders off Chunuk Bair overnight. Their plan was to fall back to a The order Lieutenant Bishop received secure line beneath the summit, a line that would remain until the end of the from New Zealand Infantry Brigade Headquarters on his return from campaign. Chunuk Bair. It reads: “OC [Officer Written accounts by some New Zealanders who experienced the horrors Commanding] Otago Lt WGA Bishop. Move your Battn at once to bivouac of Chunuk Bair suggest that many New Zealand wounded were left alive on indicated to orderly. Take immediate the summit. A figure of up to 300 has been quoted, but a more realistic figure steps to re-organise unit and bivouac would be 25-50 men, the rest probably already dead. them by platoons, companies etc. Our Capt. Domigan [8/1968 William, Otago They were gathered in the Valley of Torment, a slight depression above the Infantry, 5th Reinforcements] with steep slopes not far from the top, where officers thought they would find some Otago details at present attached to Wellington to join Otago. A telephone shelter from Turkish fire, but where artillery still smashed them. Throughout will be sent to you. Apex, ANZAC the two long days they just lay there waiting, without medical attention or August 10th.” water. Many were to die there. Overworked stretcher-bearers seldom got to the summit as they usually collected the first wounded they came upon coming up from the Apex at night. The wounded men’s plight was overlooked and it is believed not one survived when the Turks overran their position. The many unexplained deaths on the summit would later become the subject of an inconclusive enquiry. Trooper Stevens revisited Gallipoli in 1961. While walking the Auckland Mounted Rifles’ position on Chunuk Bair he remembered the hollow where so many wounded gathered: “There is a spoon-shaped depression on our side and it runs down towards Battleship Hill and is about half an acre in area. If a man crouched down low it represented a little shelter, but not from the top of Chunuk Bair hill. By nightfall 8 August 1915, that little depression had been covered with killed and wounded who could not get any further down the hill. Every inch of that piece of sheltered ground had been dug over many times because there was not a shrub or a weed on it. On enquiring from Captain McMinn [guide from the Graves Commission] why, he said the shepherd boys had dug it over looking for gold teeth fillings, silver and gold watches and coins the dead may have had on them. On top of that were all the empty brass bullet cases.” Problems for the Maori Contingent continued behind the Apex. Captain Buck writes in his diary: “Had some of our own wounded, and fortunately they were able to get away down the gully [to the beach]. Sergeant-Major Hill [killed on 9th August], of A Company Maoris, was carried over by Sergeant Jacob,2 but was practically dead when he arrived, shot through the spine with shrapnel. Rawhiti,3 an East Coast man, carried several wounded men down to us on his back.” Rawhiti was awarded the Military Medal for his deeds during the August
1 Tpr 11/26 Walter Cobb 3 Pte 16/530 Huki Rawhiti 2 Sgt 16/268 Hohepa Jacob 167 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
Offensive and a Bar to the decoration later in France. During 9 August the Otago Mounted Rifles positioned on Bauchop’s Hill received reinforcements in the form of four officers and 130 other ranks. The officers were Lieutenants Bremner,3 Fordham,4 Howie5 and Wayte.6 Lance-Corporal Hill describes the experiences of the Auckland, Canterbury and Otago (A, C and D) Companies of the 5th Reinforcements that were left on Rhododendron Spur on 9 August: “The Turks located our dugouts and for an hour treated us to shrapnel in large doses. Adequate shelter was out of the question and we lost about 30 before the firing ceased. Later on in the day I was in the gully [Chailak Dere] again and saw four British regiments get cut up by shrapnel. They passed by only 60 yards distant and from a fairly safe spot under a cliff I saw them get merry hell. The shrapnel just mowed them down in dozens and by the time they reached shelter they had lost scores and scores of all ranks.” In the evening of 9 August the Auckland Company, 5th Reinforcements, were ordered up the slope to support those at the Apex. Hill continues: “We were ordered into the support trenches and although we were tired out we had to file up the sap past the Wiltshires lying in support, past the remnants of the Gloucesters who had almost been wiped out, past the wounded wanting removal, past the dressing station almost in the firing line and past the dead already becoming a menace to health and at last the trench, a miserable little drain 4 ft 6 in deep and 2 ft 6 in wide smelling vilely of dead Turk and alive with vermin. To put our head up was to court a bullet even though night had fallen … It was found our presence was not necessary and eventually we were told to crawl out under the brow of a hill and remain under cover till daylight.” In the midst of such human carnage and devastation there were still lighter moments. For the Maxim machine-guns to operate efficiently, they constantly needed special lubricating oil and plenty of it. The practice of having just one gunner carrying a bulk oil supply proved too risky because if he became a casualty, the gun was rendered useless. So some gunners started carrying spare water bottles filled with Rangoon oil. One machine-gun officer behind the Apex later wrote: “I now keep my own spare oil in two water bottles … My batman caught a man of the Welsh Pioneers with my water bottle and before dropping it [and spilling the contents] he drank at least a pint – I told the batman not to make a fuss as I know the poor beggar had not had any water for 24 hours but when he told me that it was my precious oil that the poor beggar had swallowed I just simply looked for the culprit with my revolver!”
A New Zealand soldier, standing in the Chunuk Bair Cemetery on the slopes facing the Dardanelles, salutes the bones of New Zealanders gathered on and near the summit of Chunuk Bair in 1919. Of the 632 graves in the cemetery, only 10 are identified, eight of which are named as New Zealanders.
3 Lieut. 9/796 Daniel Eric Bremner 5 Lieut. 9/557 William Gladstone Howie 4 Lieut. 9/926 Percy John Richmond Fordham 6 Lieut. 11/1080 Allaine Vernon Wayte
168 Under Turkish counter-attack “Soldiers of whom any country must be proud.”
uring the night of 9-10 August the Turks amassed behind Sari Bair, and well before dawn overran the 6th Loyal North Lancashire DBattalion and 5th Wiltshire Battalion holding Chunuk Bair. Up to 900 British soldiers were cut down by a wall of fanatical Turks. It was all over for the inexperienced troops in a few minutes. Seven machine-guns were captured including three New Zealand guns. It is believed many of the young British recruits ran from the summit at the sight of the charging Turks. Only about 40 Lancashires are known to have survived. No one behind the Apex knew of the disaster until after dawn. Major Houlker, Canterbury Infantry, Chunuk Bair was now lost forever. wounded in action during the August The Turks paused until after dawn of 10 August, before charging over Offensive, died at sea 10 August. the western brow of Chunuk Bair at the Allies, angling towards the British battalions to the north of the Apex on Cheshire Ridge and the Farm. A whole division plus three extra battalions came over the skyline in 22 parallel lines with about 300 men in each. The hillside turned brown with charging Turkish troops. Wellington Machine-gunner Private Curham was positioned behind the Apex at the time. He had just completed repairing and oiling his gun which he had brought back from Chunuk Bair two nights earlier. As he was pointing the gun at the summit and fingering the trigger to fire a few short test bursts, Lieutenant Aldridge, Wellington he saw dust rise, and then the amazing sight of charging Turks. Curham’s fire Infantry, wounded in action at the Apex, died at sea 10 August. caught the very first Turks only seconds over the skyline. Private Brothers1 gave the alarm to the machine-gunners to the left of the Apex by shouting, “Good God. Look!” Fortunately Wallingford and Johnston had predicted such a development and ten New Zealand machine-guns had been strategically deployed the previous day. The Canterbury Infantry had four machine-guns and the Auckland Infantry on Cheshire Ridge had two. From Rhododendron Spur a further two Wellington Infantry machine-guns, one Maori Contingent gun and one Otago Infantry gun swung around to bear on the slopes. The latter Major Hume, Auckland Infantry, killed four guns fired over the heads of the men at the Apex. It was a harvest of in action at the Apex, 10 August. death for the machine-gunners, who cut great swathes through the Turks. In less than 30 minutes they were all shot down. The firing ceased and a silence 1 Pte 6/943 William Fenwick Brothers fell over the Anzac line. The wounded were allowed to crawl back up the hill unmolested – such was the admiration for their courage. At this late stage the Royal Navy destroyers and Field Artillery joined the battle and rained shrapnel shells over the wounded and dead Turks. Trooper William Birnie, Auckland Mounted Rifles, was in a position near Table Top and Rhododendron Spur. He wrote in his diary: “Another early awakening for us. As soon as it was light the enemy started coming over the hill in large numbers, making a very determined attack, but what a target for us and the big guns. They were absolutely mown down as fast as they came over the hill.” Captain Wallingford had quite a bit to say about the massacre. He claimed that virtually all the Turkish casualties were caused by his machine-guns and their preparedness for action: “I have stated that they were 20 yards distance [between the lines of Turks] at one pace intervals and the lines were 300 yards long and that we were firing for 30 minutes.” Wallingford estimated that 5000 Turks were killed in the charge. “I consider this success was due to continual inspection of guns, quick repairs of breakages and a great desire of all ranks to be always ready. The position of the guns and the fact that they were practically already laid on at the correct distance (all guns had 700 elevation at ‘B’ and 1000-1100 at ‘E’) was simply wonderful luck.” In overrunning the 6th Loyal North Lancashires and 5th Wiltshires on Chunuk Bair, the Turks had captured seven machine-guns before those guns could concentrate fire on them. They probably expected a quick rush on the Apex and Cheshire Ridge would similarly yield the Anzac positions and machine-guns. This was not
169 New Zealand machine-gunner and observer at work at the Apex. New Zealand machine-gunners wiped out the Turkish massed counter-attack on the morning of 10 August. to be. Wallingford continues: “The Turks either were not aware of the number and position of the guns (they captured seven during the previous night) or they thought that we could not lay on quick enough. The firing continued for about 30 minutes, the last line arriving and suffering in the death zone exactly similar to the WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU first.” Wallingford was adamant that the artillery and Royal Navy guns had not contributed to the killing. “It was now that the guns of the fleet and New Zealand artillery sent in their shells. They were too late. They simply threw the dead bodies up in the air. They might have done some good over the crest but they certainly were too late onto the assaulting lines. I claim for my guns 5000. … It has been stated that ‘thousands came down and hundreds walked back’. None walked back. A fair number crawled back but in no case did the guns molest them. I gave permission to shoot any that may walk but it was unnecessary as the only men to move crawled.” The Turks to the rear of the charge must have seen the slaughter in front but they still came over the brow in orderly lines. Maybe their belief in Allah or their confidence in the magnitude of the attack drove them on. Wallingford commented: “As soon as each line came onto the enfilade they seemed to wither up. A great number went sprawling forward, a few fell over sideways throwing their rifles up. Some fell backwards and a number just simply sank down. All we had to do was keep the guns working. There was no marksmanship needed. … Each line of the Turks went forward as if on parade and each suffered as described. There were no special individuals, no special uniforms and no one out of any line.” Soon after the counter-attack, about 7am, unbeknown to the men at the Apex, masses of Turks worked their way along the gully to the left. Maybe they had crept through the scrub unseen by observers or they had gathered in the gully the previous night. The first the New Zealanders knew of their presence was when they commenced firing on the Apex from just 25 yards away. More Turks kept appearing from the gully every minute, firing as they came. At the sight of the screaming oncoming Turks, a battalion of Lancashires in the front trenches behind the crest of the Apex and to the left of it jumped their trenches and bolted to the rear, many dropping their rifles in the process. The regiment, at the time comprised of mainly raw recruits, ran right through a battalion of Wiltshires in a support position. The New Zealanders were defending their new line behind the crest of the Apex, but to the right of the Wiltshires. The Wiltshires were under orders to leave their position and drive the Turks back, but the shrapnel exploding on the slopes of the Apex made them stay put. It fell to the New Zealanders to act quickly to save the desperate situation. Every available New Zealander at the time behind the Apex rushed forward to intercept the Turks, including the new men of the 5th Reinforcements. Lance-Corporal Hill of the 5th Reinforcements describes what happened next: “Lieutenant Ellisdon1 was sitting just a few yards from me talking to Captain Wallingford, Major Hume and Lieutenant Jack.2 He called
1 Lieut. 12/2281 Frederick Joseph Herring Ellisdon 2 Lieut. 12/2339 Alexander Douglas Jack
170 Under Turkish counter-attack out to me to hurry down and tell our men to fix bayonets and be ready. I rushed off and in about three minutes we were marching in single file through the Wiltshires in their dugouts. Prior to this I had felt like a lump of jelly, but when those cowardly curs turned up something seemed to calm me and I quite forgot all fear as we charged for the crest. The Turks were charging up it from the other side but we got there first and then ‘what ho she bumped’. There were only 55 of us in one place (all Aucklanders) and we gave them Turks something to remember.” The Turks retreated to a ridge 200 yards distant and opened fire on the Aucklanders with machine-guns. The Aucklanders managed to scramble behind the crest in time but the position was partially exposed and many men were killed. Lance-Corporal Hill continues: “Soon George Lloyd,1 one of my Samoan [Advance] pals, who was next to me got it through the head and then Charlie Sinton2 the swimmer stopped one with his head, Wally Riley3 was the next to go shot through the stomach. It was absolute hell I can tell you and when the 75mm gun at Anafarta got the range, well, it was indescribable. There we were lying practically in the open peppered from the front by machine-gun and rifle fire while from the side came the shrapnel from Anafarta.” Then Royal Navy destroyers, who must have observed and heard the attack, decided to join in. Lance- Corporal Hill goes on to say: “To make matters worse the big guns from our own warships in the roadstead below began to talk and as we were only 200 yards away from the enemy you can imagine how difficult it was for the gunners to land their shells without hitting us. Quite a number burst right over us killing a number besides wounding others. You can’t imagine how awful it was to lie there when those shells burst … Still however I had to keep up my fire and despite the fact that my rifle was almost white hot I managed to bag quite a few Turks. In all I fired 220 shots and I reckon out of that I hit at least 50 of the beggars.” A short time later Hill took a lump of shrapnel through the left side. With a wounded comrade he managed to scramble down Chailak Dere to the beach. “Most of the way down we were being fired at by snipers but barring a graze on my hip I escaped scot-free, others however were not so lucky. I saw two stretcher-bearers and their burden all fall to snipers in about 20 seconds.” About 20 Auckland 5th Reinforcements were killed during the morning’s fighting near the Apex. Their deaths are officially recorded as killed in action two days earlier on 8 August. Soon after the Turkish counter-attack, a large body of Turks managed to get close to the right of the Apex using the sharp drop and gully as cover. At this time New Zealand trenches ran on the left and right meeting with a sharp point at the Apex. About 50 yards further back a new traverse trench ran straight from left to right across the position. Wallingford was in the vicinity of the four machine-guns covering the left flank when a Turkish soldier was spotted standing up on the right perimeter close to the New Zealand position and forward of the traverse trench. Wallingford later wrote: “… someone shouted ‘Sniper’. I looked up and sure enough there was a Turk but no sniper. He was the leader of a counter-attack and was standing up on the skyline 30 yards from me. Everyone seemed to be dumbstruck. … I reached down for a rifle but one of the men reached his up. I pushed off the safety catch, took aim at his middle and most deliberately pulled the trigger. Down the poor beggar dropped. I now ran forward … put down the rifle and my binoculars then went on and sat down. I knew the Turks were on the other side of the ridge, about 5 yards [away], and were possibly assembling to assault. I knew if I stood up I would be shot from Chunuk Bair so while sitting I signalled up the men from the [traverse] trench on to my right, then crawling up I reached over and blew one chap’s brains out [with a revolver]. They then stood up and I think were surprised to see all of us.” All the supporting New Zealanders joined in the skirmish and fired into the gully. “I then shot one on my left through the heart and turned round and polished off another also through the heart. At this the remainder who were down the slope bolted. I then made all the men lie down and although men were dropping down with a rifle fire from Chunuk Bair, I just simply walked down to the Brigadier [Johnston] about 30 yards [distant] and reported the retirement of the Turks. He ought to have withdrawn the line and left out a watching post.” Because Johnston didn’t implement the simple procedure, incoming fire from Chunuk Bair cut into the men. Wallingford continues: “The fire … caused all the reinforcement officers of the Auckland [Infantry] Regt to be wounded. Ned Jack’s brother [Lieutenant Alexander Jack] went out wounded and worst of all some of my gunners mysteriously disappeared. I afterwards learned that seeing me going for the Turks alone they rushed after me with their bayonets fixed and that was the last seen of them.” This impromptu show of New Zealand strength seemed to satisfy the Turks that they had no immediate chance against the Apex, at least until the New Zealand troops were relieved. The Turkish attacks ceased and they were observed to be digging in 200 yards away further up the slopes towards Chunuk Bair. Soon there would be two lines of opposing trenches, as in the old Anzac sector, and
1 Cpl 12/2555 George James Lloyd 3 Sgt 12/2451 Walter Cecil Wally Riley 2 Regt. Sgt-Maj. 12/2471 Charles Bramwell Sinton
171 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU A shallow trench manned by New Zealanders behind the Apex. another stalemate. Again the Turks held the high ground and the Anzacs the low. Captain Wallingford seemed to be in command at the Apex and not Johnston or one of the many colonels, New Zealand or British. Surely it was his experience, influence and careful placement of machine-guns that saved the Apex, Rhododendron Spur and Cheshire Ridge from capture. All the New Zealanders and many British in the sector felt his fighting spirit and willingness to lead. Wallingford was one of many gallant New Zealanders who wasn’t decorated for bravery for the August Offensive – the Military Cross and Mention in Despatches he received were for gallantry in the Battle of the Landing. Wallingford later came down with sickness and was evacuated off Gallipoli on 29 August. Lieutenant Bishop collapsed with tiredness after leaving Johnston’s Headquarters the previous night and slept through the two Turkish counter-attacks. Later he recalled: “When I reported to Brigade Headquarters [after returning from the summit of Chunuk Bair] they said go back and take your men back there and find a space to sleep in. So I staggered away and the first spot that I came to which looked fairly vacant I simply collapsed. I was done mentally and physically and I lay down and was conscious for about five seconds I should think. Then when I woke up about 11 o’clock next morning [10 August] I found that I was in an old Turkish latrine and that was why there was room for me and there were bodies all round me. They [the Turkish counter-attack] had been fighting over my body. However, the attack was driven back and only the bodies showed that there had been a fight.”
The August Offensive refers to the five days (from Friday 6 August to Tuesday 10 August) of offensive operations by the Allies, predominantly the Anzacs, to break out of the sector they had held since the opening days of the campaign. By 10 August operations had slowed to a stalemate and all hope for a successful operation had vanished. Both sides were left consolidating their new positions, removing the wounded and counting the dead. The end of the August Offensive spelt an end to all serious attacks by the New Zealand Infantry Brigade and the Turks for the remainder of their service at Anzac. For the next four months they would settle down to trench warfare. The sobering reality of the five-day period was that the New Zealanders on Gallipoli suffered about 880 deaths. The unit to suffer the most was the Wellington Infantry with 313 deaths. Of these only three are said to have died of wounds, a sobering indication of the number of wounded Wellingtons that must have died on or near the summit of Chunuk Bair while fighting continued around them. A large number of Wellington Infantry’s deaths occurred in the forward trench early on 8 August before they fell back over the crest to the better-defended rear trench. Next came the Otago Infantry with 124 deaths. Fortunately for them, the defences on the summit by
172 Under Turkish counter-attack
Monday 9 August were improved, providing some shelter for the wounded and resulting in fewer deaths. Also more wounded received medical attention. Surprisingly, despite having not got onto Chunuk Bair, Auckland and Canterbury Infantry suffered as many as 100 and 93 deaths respectively, fighting solidly on its lower slopes. Another alarming casualty statistic was the number of men from all units that reported sick after the offensive. Major Cunningham later wrote: “The number going sick in this period is large, but when you consider that all the troops were tired and very fine drawn, and the exertions and strain of the fighting in August are added, it is not surprising that the men could stand no Private Haddock,1 stretcher-bearer, New Zealand Medical Corps, did more. Sleepless nights, fighting over rough and difficult country, digging and excellent work bringing wounded fatigues, a short allowance of water and a blazing sun all contributed.” off Chunuk Bair, only to be killed Interestingly, the New Zealand Medical Corps, which included many hard- in action on 9 August. pressed stretcher-bearers who did outstanding work throughout the August Offensive, lost only one man. He was Private Haddock1 who had carried wounded men off the heights of Chunuk Bair during the Sunday and Monday until he was killed. A letter home from Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas,2 Commanding Officer of the Mounted Field Ambulance, said: “I was very sorry to lose Private Haddock. The poor fellow was sitting outside his dugout resting after some very strenuous and dangerous stretcher-bearing work, when a bullet went right through his chest. He fell forward, then rolled on his side and said ‘I’m done’ and died. He was a very good lad and a favourite amongst the men.” Although New Zealand Infantry and Mounted Rifle units had their own regimental stretcher-bearers, there were never enough stretcher-bearers during the offensive. The wounded were accumulating everywhere. Private Ormand Burton of the New Zealand Medical Corps witnessed their pathetic plight: “No one appeared to be responsible for them. Their wounds were uncared for and in the heat some were in a shocking state. They had no food and no water. … Many were hit a second and third time as they lay helpless. … Many died there – some able to see the hospital ships with their green bands and red crosses, no distance out to sea. … I saw nothing more dreadful during the whole war than the suffering of those forgotten men.” Total New Zealand deaths during the August Offensive were 880: Auckland Infantry Battalion, 100; Wellington Infantry Battalion, 313; Canterbury Infantry Battalion, 93; Otago Infantry Battalion, 124; Auckland Mounted Rifles, 90; Wellington Mounted Rifles, 64; Canterbury Mounted Rifles, 31; Otago Mounted Rifles, 34; Maori Contingent, 21; Others, 10. The Maori Contingent suffered a further 89 wounded out of about 400. The machine-gun sections under Captain Wallingford suffered 112 casualties out of 229 men from the night of 7 August through to 11 August. During the same four days Wallingford lost four machine-guns and three others damaged. Allied casualties over the five-day period amounted to 12,500 men out of a total of 37,000 present, more than 33 per cent of the Allied force at Anzac. The total includes 5800 New Zealanders and Australians, 5500 of the 13th (New Army) Division, and 1200 of the Indian Brigade and the 29th Brigade of the 10th Division. During the August Offensive 22 New Zealanders were captured by the Turks, 20 of them on Chunuk Bair: 17 Wellington Infantrymen, two Otago Infantrymen and one Auckland Mounted Rifleman. The remaining two were both Auckland Infantrymen, captured in front of the Apex. All 22 are believed to have been wounded at the time of capture. Many New Zealanders who lay wounded were killed when overrun by Turks. It is believed that German officers amongst the front-line Turkish troops showed compassion and that they were responsible for the small number of New Zealand lives spared. During the campaign, only three further New Zealanders were captured: one Auckland Infantryman on 24 May, and one Auckland Mounted Rifleman and one Canterbury Mounted Rifleman on Hill 60 on 28 August. Turkish prison conditions were sadly inadequate. During their time in prison six New Zealanders would die of disease and one died after his repatriation to New Zealand – his death was blamed on the deplorable Turkish prison conditions. A full list of New Zealand prisoners of war is given at the back of this book. On returning to New Zealand, survivors of the Chunuk Bair battle would find the subject too horrible to talk about, if they were fortunate enough to find a willing listener. Audiences in New Zealand were more interested in patriotic and reassuring experiences, than in the brutal truths of the shambles and butchery of war. For many, silence was the better option, and they kept their memories bottled up. At the front, they quietly recorded their unforgettable experiences in private diaries carefully hidden on their return home.
1 Pte 3/128a William Haddock 2 Lieut.-Col. 3/118a Charles Ernest Thomas 173 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
After the August Offensive had concluded, any military historian or strategist must have asked the obvious question, what exactly was Sir Ian Hamilton, and subsequently General Godley, trying to achieve by taking Chunuk Bair? Hamilton seemed convinced that all his problems on Gallipoli would be solved by taking and controlling the heights, the village of Maidos and a section of the western shore of the Dardanelles. This might have been possible to do on the day of the landings when the Turks were spread thinly over a hundred miles of coastline, but by August the element of surprise was well gone. By taking Maidos Hamilton might have controlled the Narrows and the 15-mile section of the Dardanelles between Maidos and the open sea, but he did not control the sea route to Constantinople. The Turks were still well aware of the threat of the Royal Navy, and had shore batteries and sea minefields placed at strategic positions over the next 30 miles of Dardanelles and possibly further north. In addition, pre-empting any break- out by the Anzacs or Allies, the Turks had tens of thousands of troops in reserve to the north along the peninsula and on the Asian shore immediately across the Dardanelles. They also had mobile artillery batteries in reserve. For Hamilton, and the Anzacs, it was too little too late. Evacuation should have been considered as an alternative, even at the start of August. But Hamilton did have a secondary plan – by taking Maidos he would effectively cut off a large portion of the Turkish army at Helles. Was Hamilton hoping to force the Turkish Army to surrender? Was he aware of the tens of thousands of Turks in reserve to the north? If the Anzacs did manage to cut a corridor across the peninsula, the newly extended front and subsequently stretched resources would probably have produced far more casualties than those suffered by the Allies during the August Offensive. Trooper Stevens has a similar viewpoint: “Between the narrows and Chunuk Bair there was nothing but steep-sided ridges and gullies. We would not have cut the Turks’ land transport route to the south by some miles. … I think it was lucky for us that the Turks did not let us get a mile or so further inland, because we could have never maintained an army in that rough country. It was bad enough as it was.” The only possible alternative use for the captured Sari Bair Ridge would be to place artillery on its heights and pound Turkish troops and supply lines. But the Allies would need at least ten large guns to be effective and a constant supply of ammunition to fire them, and the logistics of transporting guns and ammunition to the summit would never have made that possible. A compromise would have been to place a forward observation post on the heights to telephone target locations to the big guns of the Royal Navy and howitzers at Anzac. But even together, the Navy and Anzac artillery wouldn’t be able to sustain the supply of ammunition needed to pound the Turks into submission. Besides, an observation post on Chunuk Bair would have become an easy target for Turkish artillery. So Hamilton’s glorious plan to capture Sari Bair Ridge and force a corridor through to the Dardanelles was doomed before it started. London was afraid that if the British forces could not mop up the Dardanelles campaign, Great Britain would appear vulnerable which, would possibly spur other eastern countries to take sides with Turkey. So the Allied soldiers on Gallipoli became a politically expendable force whose fate was determined by politicians in London. Chunuk Bair seemed at the time to be the final battle to cement success in the great offensive. But Chunuk Bair was only one of many hills that commanded views over the Dardanelles. If the Anzacs were to conquer the Turks they would have to control them all. WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU New Zealand walking wounded and sick from the August Offensive disembark from a hospital ship at Alexandria. 174 Under Turkish counter-attack
Although Chunuk Bair was reasonably close to the Anzac sector, supplies and reinforcements could not be maintained on the summit during the offensive, even over the two days it was held by the New Zealanders. The problem was the terrain. General Godley and Sir Ian Hamilton chose to launch an offensive across difficult terrain, further compounding the very problem they were trying to alleviate. The factor contributing most to the failure of the August Offensive was the breakdown of the new front at Suvla Bay. Landings there commenced on the night of 6 August, the same night the Anzacs started their assault. It was intended that this force, by thrusting forward to the east to capture the dominating hills near Anafarta, would materially assist the Anzac thrust to the northeast. The two new fronts were meant to quickly combine and capture the Sari Bair Ridge. The other intention of the Sulva landing was to split the enemy forces and thereby weaken the strong Turkish force against Anzac. The Allied line of attack from Suvla Bay was only lightly defended, as the Turks did not fully expect a new front to open so close to Anzac. But the huge opportunity was quickly lost due to the inactivity of the force at Sulva Bay under Lieutenant- General Sir Frederick Stopford, an affable old gent. Stopford was a strange choice for a command that was crying out for a dynamic leader – on leaving London, he was so physically weak that he could not carry his own briefcase! The notorious inactivity that characterised the Suvla Bay force until its evacuation verged on the ridiculous. That it destroyed any hope Men walking down a deep sap, probably en route to Anzac Cove. The sign at right reads “Safe road to beach”. The soldier in front is an of a victory in the August Offensive is well illustrated Australian. by the experiences of one English officer. When Colonel Aspinall-Oglander arrived off Suvla Bay a little before noon on 8 August, he was convinced by the holiday appearance of the place that the surrounding hills had at last been captured. The whole bay was at peace, and its shores fringed with bathers. MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU In high spirits Aspinall-Oglander at once went ashore to find corps headquarters. The beach was crowded with resting troops. He walked inland and was told by a local officer that the leading troops were only a few hundred yards ahead. The Turks had apparently retired. Aspinall-Oglander was then directed to 11th Division Headquarters, where General Hammersley explained that he had received no orders to move forward, that his troops were dead beat and had suffered heavy casualties. They could not advance till they had more rest, and till more artillery guns had landed. He hoped to move forward again the next day. Apparently Stopford was aboard HMS Jonquil and had not yet been ashore. So Aspinall-Oglander hurried aboard the Jonquil at about 3pm and found Stopford on deck. “Well, Aspinall,” General Stopford said, “the men have done splendidly, and have been magnificent.” “But they haven’t reached the hills, sir,” said Aspinall-Oglander. “No,” replied the aptly named Stopford, “but they are ashore.” Many of the officers already ashore at Suvla Bay had experienced trench warfare from previous service in France and Belgium, so they held the belief that it was impossible to attack entrenched positions without strong artillery. (Much the same pattern of military tactics was already evident with the British at Cape Helles.) And since strong artillery was not yet available, they had done nothing! It seemed that trench warfare tactics had become so deeply engrained into the Gallipoli military psyche that all idea of an offensive had been destroyed. Sir Ian Hamilton did give an accolade to the New Zealanders and Australians in his Special Order dated 7 September: “The troops under the command of Major-General Sir A.J. Godley, and in particularly the New Zealand and Australian Division, were called upon to carry out one of the most difficult military operations that has ever been attempted – a night march and assault by several columns in intricate mountainous country,
175 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story strongly entrenched and held by a numerous and determined enemy. Their brilliant conduct during the operation and the success they achieved have won for them a reputation as soldiers of whom any country must be proud.” In contrast to the above, Colonel Johnston, in the days immediately after the August Offensive, insulted Colonel Meldrum with, “Well, Colonel, you may tell your men this if you like – that I’m satisfied now you can fight as well as we do.” A distressingly elitist comment from a supposedly unbiased commanding officer of infantry. Surely the New Zealand Mounteds proved their worth on 19 May on Russell’s Top and on every opportunity prior to the August Offensive. The inexperience of British troops was keenly felt by the New Zealanders at the Apex. During one night in mid-August, Turks massed in the area of the Farm and commenced digging a network of trenches. Some Welsh troops on upper Cheshire Ridge adjacent to the Farm were aware of their presence but failed to inform any command. Captain Wallingford later wrote of this shortcoming: “In the early part of August, while on the Apex, I had among my guns, three belonging to Welsh pioneers [8th Battalion Welsh Regiment], the officer had never been trained as a [machine-gunner]. The sergeant was the only one that seemed to know how to shoot and handle the gun. I placed them on my left overlooking the Farm and about 300 yards from it. One morning it was reported to me that large bodies of Turks had been seen, in the moonlight, working on the Farm field. I asked the sergeant why he had not fired the guns. He was in command of two guns that night. His answer was that ‘he didn’t want to give the position of his guns away!’ The Turks had completely entrenched all over the field during the night. I slept within 20 yards of the guns and that sergeant neither told his own officer or me nor did he allow a shot to be fired. Green troops!”
The only benefit to be gained from the August Offensive was the extra space overrun to the north, giving more sanctuary to the men. Extra space was freed up alongside North Beach for depots and hospitals. With the prospect of surviving the coming winter and preparations for a renewed offensive in the spring of 1916, substantial storage was needed for supplies and ordnance as well as increased medical facilities. Once winter started in earnest, it would be impossible to land stores or evacuate the sick and wounded, so adequate resources were needed urgently. As space at Anzac Cove was at a premium it was decided to shift the emphasis to North Beach. The offensive also allowed the Anzacs to construct two new piers at North Beach. At the start of the August Offensive a rudimentary pier was built at the centre of North Beach. This was followed by the construction of two sizable landing piers. The first to be built was Williams’ Pier named after Australian Brigadier-General Godfrey Williams, Chief Engineer at Anzac. During September this pier was lengthened and a tramway built from it to off-load supplies. Later a smaller pier – Walker’s Pier – was constructed further to the north opposite Walker’s Ridge. The Williams’ Pier was partially protected from the west by Ari Burnu. (Although the blizzard in late November badly damaged the piers in Anzac Cove, Williams’ Pier was left virtually untouched.) To provide further cover for Williams’ Pier, an old steamer, Milo, was sunk off the pier-head to act as a breakwater. General Godley’s New Zealand and Australian Division Headquarters were shifted to a position north of No. 2 Outpost at the mouth of Chailak Dere to provide quicker access to the heights through the dere. The new site quickly proved a hub of activity. CEW Bean commented, “The activity around Godley’s headquarters during August equalled that of Anzac [Cove].” Fodder dumps for the transport mules grew and lines of mules were tethered there. In preparation for the approaching winter, tent hospitals were erected, as well as a YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association) canteen stocking basic comforts.
Along the perimeter in the locality of the Apex the main New Zealand defensive weapons were Captain Wallingford’s ten machine-guns. Since their first introduction during the Anglo-Boer War, machine-guns had gained a reputation as a weapon of mass destruction, and on Gallipoli they proved essential for defence. If it weren’t for machine-guns the Anzac position would have been swept into the sea by the end of May. The men who fired and worked the machine-guns were proficient and competent, a credit to Wallingford and his staff. By mid-August New Zealand machine-gunners on Gallipoli had accounted for over 10,000 Turkish casualties, so they attracted a lot of enemy sniper, artillery and bomb activity. But it wasn’t just the gun crews that suffered heavy casualties; the guns themselves suffered. Wallingford compiled a report about this time outlining the mechanical problems and damage encountered with the machine-guns – much of which probably occurred on Chunuk Bair: “Punctured casing: Plug up with a wooden peg. The armourer brazed on a patch the next day. One gun has five punctures. Broken sight: Three or four cases of this. Broken fuzee adjusting screw: Carried on for a fortnight with wire. Oil too thick: Rectified
176 The August Offensive created extra space for hospitals, depots and a YMCA canteen alongside the North Beach. in the middle of a four-hour fight by borrowed Rangoon [oil] from the mountain battery. The ordnance then issued us with some that had been thinned down. This burnt up in a few seconds so that jamming was again the result unless one douched the lock about every hundred rounds. Outer side plate dented: One with a direct hit, the other with a ricochet. Neither penetrated. The direct hit was repaired on a battleship. Instead of drilling a MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU hole and then beating the side plate they simply straightened it. It now always requires the muzzle attachment. The ricochet was not hard to repair. Handles blown off: Included no one’s fingers. Carried a special oil pot as a substitute. Cover lock smashed: Roped it down until spare parts obtained. Steam tube perforated twice: Continued. No attempt to rectify. Foresight shot away: Carried on without a sight.” It seems a little Kiwi know-how went to Gallipoli with the troops. Good use was made of wood, wire and rope. If colonial ingenuity had not been available the valuable guns may have sat in the armourer’s depot awaiting spares that never arrived. Many of the machine-gunners had distinguished themselves during the August Offensive. Some credit for this was due to Wallingford carefully selecting his men: “I pick my officers from the quick-witted and determined men. McLean,1 Preston2 [enlisted as a private, Mentioned in Despatches on Gallipoli, later awarded Military Cross and killed in France 7 June 1917], McGregor [Lieutenant, enlisted as a sergeant, Mentioned in Despatches on Gallipoli, later awarded Military Cross] are magnificent officers and Warden my scout, had he lived, was a marvel and would have made an excellent brigade machine-gun officer. Ned Jack, the finest gunner I have ever seen, refused a commission because he wanted to stay with his chums. He was an Auckland Grammar boy, brave as a lion and would have done well as an officer. He was killed with shrapnel a week after refusing his commission. … I get the praise but it really belongs to my men. They are always on the watch and love to be able to point out something fresh. Poor beggars, they are passing away one by one to the place where all heroes go. Warden, Jack, Phelan,3 Frater, Squire,4 Wilson,5 Conway,6 Gardner,7 Wild8 and a dozen others.”
1 Lieut. 12/161 Eric Wanklyn McLean, enlisted as a private 4 Sgt 10/782 Alan Richard Squire 7 Pte 10/923 Alfred Gardner 2 2 Lieut. 10/910 Allan Hurst Preston 5 Lieut. 10/75 Edmund Robinson Wilson 8 Tpr 13/243 John Wild 3 Pte 6/120 Edward Phelan 6 Tpr 7/391 Franklin James Conway 177 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
With heavy demands made on machine- guns during the August Offensive, the condition of the New Zealand machine-guns was of serious concern to Captain Wallingford. Machine-guns had a limited life, as barrels and moving parts were constantly wearing out. In a report to headquarters he requested modern replacement guns: “The state of the machine-guns at the present time is such as to make fighting with them quite out of the question. We have now eleven. Three having been lost on Chunuk Bair and two rendered useless by fire. Of the remaining eleven I cannot guarantee any one of them lasting for ten minutes’ fire. All the spare parts have been used up and all the barrels are worn out. I am continually having them patched up and my applications for spare parts always meet with the same answer – unobtainable. In addition all my gunners are going away and I cannot find teams to work them. “Now after four months continual fighting I find I must ask for 16 Vickers Machine
PAUL FARMER PAUL Light Guns, complete with all equipment. Mule trains take supplies to the front-line up Walker’s Ridge. If I get these I can always get spare parts. I can easily train men in a short time to handle them because the gun is not so likely to jam … They are easily handled whereas our old heavy sort is almost impossible in this most difficult country.”
For many New Zealanders, 11 August was their first day of comparative rest after the battle for Chunuk Bair. Many returned to the beach to enjoy their first swim for at least a week. Anzac seemed so quiet; one would hardly know there was a war on. The New Zealand Mounted Rifles received further reinforcements. The Aucklanders had their numbers boosted by the addition of one officer, Captain Wilkinson1 (later died of wounds), and 35 men. Some minor operations by the New Zealand Infantry Brigade during Major Savage, New Zealand Medical Corps, died of disease the nights of mid-August along their left flank position on Cheshire Ridge in Egypt, 13 August. gained some valuable ground. They wanted to improve their tactical position as much as possible with minimal casualties before the Turks completed the 7 Capt. 13/988 Albert Edward Wilkinson digging of their forward trenches. During the night of 15-16 August Lieutenant-Colonel Young was concerned about Turkish activity at the extreme point of the Apex below the Pinnacle. Over the previous week the point had become too hot and vulnerable to man, so the traverse trench about 50 yards behind the Apex was deepened and widened and became the front-line trench. On this particular night Turks occupied the extreme point of the Apex. About 2am, under orders from Young, Wallingford, with a member of the Otago Infantry, quietly took a Vickers machine-gun about 25 yards beyond the traverse trench. Once they had positioned the gun the Otago man inadvertently lit his pipe! As soon as the match flared Turks smothered them with rifle fire, luckily scoring no hits. The flashes told Wallingford of the Turks’ positions, which he peppered until the machine-gun jammed. With only half-an-hour of darkness remaining the pair fell back to the traverse trench. After sunrise, a Turkish blockhouse constructed of sandbags was seen at the extreme point of the Apex. New Zealand machine-gunners fired long bursts into the construction, but the blockhouse and its occupants would remain as a threat to the Allies for some time. The Apex was considered a bastion of the Anzac position. After the August Offensive its defence was always entrusted to Kiwis. Major Cunningham later wrote: “It was ordered that the Apex should always be garrisoned by New Zealanders, a compliment, but one the weary men could have done without. The Apex was a salient into the Turkish line, being at the angle made by Rhododendron Spur on the right and Cheshire Ridge on the
178 Under Turkish counter-attack left, at the head of the Chailak Dere. Above the junction of the two ridges was a small col and then came the Pinnacle – the nearest Turkish work – and beyond it Chunuk Bair. The Pinnacle was only 50 yards from the forward trenches of the Apex and on higher ground. In spite of all the battering it got from our artillery, there the work [blockhouse] remained a constant menace. In addition to this all the southern slopes of the Apex were swept by shells from two French 75mm guns … and at places on the northern slopes it was a grazing fire. Machine-guns too played on the position. Digging and more digging was needed before the Apex could be made inhabitable, and there was work also to be done on Rhododendron Spur.” The Turkish work Cunningham refers to was actually at the extreme point of the Apex, abandoned by the New Zealanders as untenable when they dug the traverse trench 50 yards further back. Friendly fire was a problem experienced on Gallipoli. Often inexperienced troops, or men not belonging to combatant units, failed to identify targets or even identify the front-line. Captain Wallingford and others were placing a new machine-gun emplacement on 17 August when they received incoming fire. Wallingford states: “If ever I have the luck to go into the fight again, heaven protect me from those artillerymen, Army Service Corps and medical staff who come forward when they are off duty and try to snipe the enemy. I was placing two guns in an advanced salient across a gully. While we were busy at work (it was getting on for dark and the only time that we could work as the enemy’s snipers were not more than 100 yards to our front), in came zip, zip quite plain and the firing was from a regimental H.Q. to our rear. The ‘sportsmen’ were two medical staff corps who were out for a little pastime.” In another incident, fresh troops were discovered firing on some khaki figures down towards the sea to the north. The khaki figures happened to be New Zealanders manning the outposts in that sector. Fortunately the range was too great for accurate fire. At 12.30am, on the night of 18-19 August, Lieutenant Dobson of the 1st Canterbury Company, Canterbury Infantry, took a 30-man party from his company positioned behind the Apex through no-man’s-land with the object of destroying the new Turkish blockhouse at the extreme point of the Apex. The Canterbury Infantry had moved on the previous day from Rhododendron Spur to relieve the Wellington Infantry and 8th Royal Welsh Fusiliers behind the Apex. The well-positioned blockhouse, containing a machine-gun, dominated nearby Anzac trenches. After carefully reconnoitring the position in the darkness, Lieutenant Dobson established from activity within the blockhouse that the Turks were expecting an attack. Soon the New Zealanders came under a heavy fire from the blockhouse, forcing them back to their trenches. Corporal Olsen was killed and left behind, and three others were wounded. A further attempt was planned for the following night. This sortie was planned for an earlier hour, hoping to surprise the Turks. At 8.30pm a 20-man party of the 13th North Canterbury and Westland Company under Lieutenant Le Mottee, who had led a similar party at Quinn’s Post on the night of 30-31 May and was subsequently wounded, moved quietly over the parapet, and dashed for the blockhouse. Despite coming under a heavy fire, the party managed to enter the blockhouse and kill all the occupants. The New Zealanders spent the next half hour partially demolishing the defences before they were forced to withdraw about 9.30pm. Before they could regain the Anzac trenches three were killed, one went missing and seven were wounded. The missing man may have been wounded and come in later. The three killed are not listed on 19 August. Perhaps there was a clerical error and the three dead are included in the four listed on 18 August. An interesting general order was issued on 19 August regarding the security of personal and military diaries carried by men. There had been instances where informative diaries were removed from Allied dead by Turks. If a diary contained valuable intelligence, it was translated and circulated to Turkish units on Gallipoli. The general order states: “Translations of diaries of English, Australian or New Zealand soldiers which had fallen into the hands of the Turks have been found. The diary of a soldier from Anzac was evidently reproduced and issued to the Turkish troops as more than one copy has been captured. All ranks are cautioned against carrying diaries containing military information.” The following day, 20 August, the Canterbury Infantry holding the Apex was relieved by the Otago Infantry and went into brigade reserve until 23 August in bivouacs in Otago Gully, west of No. 3 Outpost and close to the beach. Also on 20 August, the Otago Mounted Rifles (6 officers and 159 other ranks) moved from Bauchop’s Hill where they had been on duty since the night of 6-7 August, to Mounted Rifles Gully near Kaiajik Dere in readiness for the next day’s attack.
179 Mounted Rifles attack Hill 60 Wasteful actions with no military purpose
ritish attacks at Suvla Bay continued without success until 15 August. At this time Sir Ian Hamilton appealed to the War Office in London for further reinforcements to bring his divisions up to strength Band for an additional 50,000 fresh troops, besides extra supplies and munitions. London promptly refused him, so Hamilton was determined to make a final effort to break out with available troops. For this purpose he broke off operations for a few days in an effort to rally and position his men for simultaneous attacks on 21 August. Twin actions against neighbouring Scimitar Hill and Hill 60 took place during the afternoon involving both British and dominion troops. Scimitar Hill involved British troops under command of General de Lisle, while Hill 60 further south involved New Zealanders, Australians, Gurkhas, Connaught Rangers and some small detachments of other units under the command of Major-General Cox. The area known as Scimitar Hill included 112 Metre Hill in a central position, Scimitar Hill to the northwest and closest to the British lines, and W Hills, all close together and grouped in the same low range. Hill 60 was known to the Turks as Bomba Tepe or Kaiajik Aghala. The trench line in front of Hill 60 was the furthest position to the north occupied by Anzac troops. Their far left flank ran partly into Azmak Dere, beyond which was the British 11th Division in front of Scimitar Hill. The preliminary bombardment commenced at 2.30pm but achieved very little. Turkish guns replied on trenches held by the 29th Division further to the north of the 11th Division. The original order was for the 11th Division to advance at 3pm and the 29th Division at 3.30pm. The left flank of the Anzacs, which was to co-operate by capturing Hill 60, was also to advance at 3pm to keep in touch with the neighbouring 11th Division. However, before noon Generals de Lisle of the 11th Division and Birdwood agreed that, in order to increase the strength of the initial bombardment in front of the British troops, some of the Anzac batteries should shell the W Hills before switching to targets of their own on Hill 60 and Hill 100 further to the south. This change postponed the Anzac attack on Hill 60 until 3.30pm. No pre-attack aerial photographs of the Hill 60 defences were available, and the sides and crest of the low flat- topped hill were so densely covered with scrub that the Turkish trenches could not be seen from the Allied lines. Birdwood strongly believed that the Turkish trenches were grouped on the top, and that their capture would give command of the hill. This was incorrect; the knot of Turkish trenches was in fact on the forward slopes, with communication trenches running over the higher ground to the rear. This important fact was realised too late. The Anzacs were still suffering from their heavy losses from their five days’ battle of Sari Bair Ridge, when they lost 5800 casualties, and disease and sickness had further depleted their numbers since then. Total strength of the Anzacs on 21 August was a little more than 23,000 rifles. Of these, 10,000 were holding the old Anzac position south of Walker’s Ridge and 13,000 under Godley were on the new front to the north. Godley’s front was divided into two sectors, the southern commanded by General Shaw and the northern commanded by General Cox. Cox’s force had been strengthened by some units from General Shaw’s sector, and consisted of his own 29th Indian Brigade, 4th Australian Brigade, Canterbury and Otago Mounted Rifles, which had about 100 Maori attached, small detachments of Wellington and Auckland Mounted Rifles including machine-gunners, 5th Connaught Rangers, 10th Hampshires, and 4th South Wales Borderers. With the exception of the Connaught Rangers, who could muster 650 men, the other units were under strength. The Canterburys and Otagos were less than 200 men each, the 10th Hampshires about 335 men, and the 4th Australians about 500 men. Held in reserve in a gully beside Walker’s Ridge, Birdwood had the 5th Australian Brigade that had just arrived on Anzac. The new men were described by the seasoned campaigners on Anzac as ‘great big cheery fellows’. During the day the Auckland and Wellington Mounted Rifles had moved into reserve positions to the rear of Damakjelik Bair, but their numbers were insufficient to be included as units in the attack. Later in the day the Auckland Mounteds would supply a medical team comprised of Captain Jory1 and four stretcher-bearers, which arrived in Kaiajik Dere at 9pm ready to bring back wounded under darkness. General Cox’s plan was for the Gurkhas to advance from Kazlar Chair (on the left in Azmak Dere) across
1 Capt. 2/657a Philip Jordan Jory 180 Mounted Rifles attack Hill 60 the open plain to Susak Kuyu adjacent to Hill 60, all the time maintaining contact on the left with the 11th Division. The Connaught Rangers were to capture the post at Kabak Kuyu, including two precious wells, and then help with the assault on Hill 60. The New Zealanders were to assault Hill 60 from the south, and further to the right the Australians, with help from the Hampshires, were to attack a Turkish trench on a spur to the southeast of Hill 60 and link with the existing line on Damakjelik Bair. The New Zealand and Australian attack was across Kaiajik Dere, a narrow shallow valley connecting Damakjelik A New Zealand Mounted Rifles machine-gunner shouldering his gun is snapped by a cameraman Bair as it swung to the west with running across exposed ground to the rear of Hill 60, late August. Hill 60. Of serious threat to the operation were Turkish machine-guns and rifles on Hill 100, a thousand yards further to the right. This position was to be quietened by the pre-assault bombardment. Originally the assault was to commence at 3pm after a 30-minute barrage, but it was delayed 30 minutes to allow extra time for the Anzac artillery to assist the 11th Division by pounding the W Hills. The delay proved MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU calamitous to the Anzacs. The assisting barrage was of little help to the 11th Division; it allowed Turks south of Azmak Dere to inflict heavy casualties on the 11th Division when it attacked at 3pm; and the shortened eventual barrage on Hill 60 and Hill 100 was ineffectual. When the assault started at 3.30pm the Turks in the trenches were waiting, and the attackers were met with a hailstorm of bullets. On the right the Australians suffered so heavily that very few reached the shelter of scrub after charging across a narrow valley. Out of 150 men of the 13th Battalion which formed the first wave, 110 were killed or wounded in the short charge and more were hit later. The second wave, formed from the 14th Battalion, met a similar fate, and the third wave could make no progress. Enemy fire set the scrub on the south side of the valley alight, and that soon ignited the clothes of the wounded, exploding their ammunition and bombs. Many of the wounded were burnt to death before help could reach them. The New Zealand assault was in the middle sector. The Canterburys under Major Hutton were on the left, and Otagos under Lieutenant-Colonel Grigor1 on the right. Lance-Sergeant Ferguson exchanged jokes with his men moments before the charge, and when the men jumped the parapet his was the first body they ran over. Ferguson had been an officer in the New Zealand contingents sent to the Anglo-Boer War. They had to charge about 600 yards to reach the forward trenches. During the charge they took heavy casualties before they found comparative shelter at the bottom of Kaiajik Dere, less than 500 yards from the start. It was now a little more than 100 yards to the trenches. After a short rest the men dashed forward again, and most of the casualties occurred over the last few yards. Lieutenant-Colonel Grigor later wrote of the charge in Reveille during 1932: “The distance from where we hopped over to the front enemy trench was some 500 to 600 yards, and was across the valley of the Kaiajik Dere. The attack was by bayonet only. It had been expected that there would be a preliminary bombardment of the trenches to be attacked, but for some reason this bombardment was diverted to the enemy in front of the attack from Suvla. Our advance was accordingly uncovered, and against a thoroughly-awake Turk, well supplied with machine-guns, which could pour in direct, oblique, and almost enfilade fire.” Lieutenant Guinness was killed by machine-gun fire while leading his men on the uphill slopes. He was officially recorded as died of wounds at sea four days later. When Major Hutton was wounded in the advance, Major Hurst2 of the 1st Squadron took command of the Canterburys. Lieutenant-Colonel Grigor took overall command of the New Zealanders.
1 Lieut.-Col. 9/143 Robert Renton Grigor 2 Maj. 7/349 Herbert Clarence Hurst 181 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story AUTHOR’S COLLECTION Looking across broken ground on Hill 60 from a forward Anzac trench. To the left can be seen a puff of smoke from a shell burst.
The New Zealanders overran and killed the Turks in the first trench, and captured a Turkish machine-gun, which was immediately turned about and fired into the Turks by the Harper brothers of the Canterbury Mounted Rifles Machine-gun Section. The brothers, Corporals Gordon Harper1 and Robert Harper,2 both fought bravely with machine-guns and both later received Distinguished Conduct Medals. They enlisted on the same day, had consecutive regimental numbers, had the same rank, and belonged to the same unit. Gordon Harper was promoted to Lieutenant on 21 October and Lieutenant Guinness, Canterbury later died of wounds in Egypt on 12 August 1916 after fighting in Sinai and Mounted Rifles, killed in action on Palestine. Robert Harper was also promoted to Lieutenant on 21 October Hill 60, 21 August. later rising to the rank of Captain and was further awarded the Military Cross and Distinguished Service Order in Sinai and Palestine. The New Zealanders managed to capture and hold about 120 yards of the first Turkish trench on the southern slopes of Hill 60. But with no communication across Kaiajik Dere, the first troops that gained the foothold became isolated. Both New Zealand regiments had suffered over 60 per cent casualties in just 15 minutes. With the depleted numbers it was impossible to go forward. Orders from General Russell to consolidate the trench eventually came through. Lieutenant-Colonel Grigor wrote: “We had about 150 yards of the Turkish front trench on Hill 60. Unfortunately both our right and left in this same trench were still in the enemy’s hands. Out of 165 men of my [Otago] unit only 62 were left, and of 120 Canterbury Mounted Rifles 58 remained. To attempt to push further into an unknown system of trenches without anyone on our flanks, and with such a depleted force, would have been to court annihilation and loss of all we had gained. Barricades were hastily thrown up at each flank, sandbags were thrown to the rear [facing the Turks] of this captured trench, which now became our front.” Even Grigor was unaware of the Turkish trench system layout on Hill 60, confirming the lack of reconnaissance carried out by the Allies. “By darkness and during the night we were reinforced by men from the Connaught Rangers and South Wales The Harper brothers, Gordon1 (top) and Robert,2 of the Canterbury Borderers. I was much taken with the latter.” Mounted Rifles. Both did excellent work The 10th Hampshires brought up from reserves to help the New Zealanders with machine-guns on Hill 60. were halted by the Turkish machine-guns, and only one man managed to reach the pocket of New Zealand Mounteds. 3 Cpl 7/516 Gordon (also seen named as George) Gerald Harper From Major-General Cox’s command position on Damakjelik Bair the 4 Cpl 7/517 Robert Paul Harper Australians’ first line could be seen climbing the steep banks on the northern
182 Mounted Rifles attack Hill 60 side of Kaiajik Dere and in a few minutes they gathered thickly just below the edge of the field containing an oak tree and a Turkish trench. They stopped. Cox was concerned that the Australians and the New Zealanders in the centre would not link, so he sent two messengers to the Australian attackers telling them to push on. The Mounted Rifles Brigade diary recorded the response: “Reply received said impossible to push on and fire across battlefield by Big Tree too hot. Am digging in.” A report also came in from the New Zealanders: “Have captured about 120 yards of enemy trench and one enemy machine- gun which we are using against Turks. But cannot push on, men exhausted.” Further to the left the Connaught Rangers started off well by capturing the Captain Guthrie, New Zealand Turkish post and two wells at Kabak Kuyu, but when they pushed forward to Medical Corps, was awarded the support the Kiwis, they too came under a withering fire. A group of Rangers Military Cross for gallantry on Hill 60. swung to the left and reached further unoccupied wells at Susak Kuyu, while the remainder of the Rangers pushed forward taking heavy casualties, but managing to capture a Turkish trench on the northwest slopes of Hill 60. They held out until evening when the Gurkhas took over control of Susak Kuyu. The Connaught Rangers also moved to the right to plug up the hole between the Gurkhas and the New Zealanders. The Gurkhas made very slow progress during the afternoon in Azmak Dere and all contact with the 11th Division to their left was lost. The Mounted Rifles Brigade diary recorded the rest of the day’s work: “The positions gained were held throughout the rest of the day and were improved Staff-Captain King, New Zealand immediately night fell. The Turkish machine-gun captured in the trench Mounted Rifles, wounded on Hill 60, was later awarded the proved of good value. As there was plenty of ammunition the gun was freely Distinguished Service Order for used throughout the day and night. A second machine-gun belonging to the services on Gallipoli. Canterbury Mounted Rifles was placed in position at about the centre of the 1 Capt. 7/309 Duncan Barrie Blair captured trench. The two Otago Mounted Rifles guns had been placed in position in the old South Wales Borderers lines from which the New Zealand troops advanced and did excellent service. As soon as darkness fell large working parties were put on by the 29th Brigade to cut a communications trench from the bottom of the [Kaiajik] Dere below the hedge to the New Zealand trench and this was for the greater part completed by dawn.” The assault on Hill 60 was a failure, with only a few wells and two sections of lower trenches captured. During the night the forward Australians were reinforced and the communication trench begun across Kaiajik Dere. Under darkness, the New Zealanders managed to make contact with the Gurkhas on their left. Lieutenant-Colonel Grigor wrote: “There was no determined counter-attack throughout the night. Heavy bombing [by the New Zealanders] held our right flank secure, some 800 bombs being expended. These came up after dark, as the ground behind us [in Kaiajik Dere] was still no-man’s-land, and a communication trench was not dug out to our position for some days.” General Russell personally inspected the forward positions and deduced that the retention of the present positions depended on the capture of the remainder of Hill 60 before daybreak. The New Zealanders were too few and too exhausted to carry on, so Russell approached Cox about his plan and the need for fresh troops. When Cox appealed to Godley for some of his newly arrived 5th Australian Infantry Brigade, Godley reluctantly released the 18th Australian Battalion, which was ordered to march at once for Damakjelik Bair. The first day in the battle for Hill 60 had ended. The New Zealanders lost 48 killed, two died of wounds and many more wounded. Officers killed were Lieutenants Guinness and Perry. On the following day a further six are recorded as killed but probably died on 21 August, and five more died of wounds. So New Zealand deaths for the action total 61. Most of the dead were never recovered and were later reported as missing. The Otago Mounteds initially only recorded two men killed on 21 August (Troopers Irwin and Paul), the rest reported missing. There were many acts of bravery by the New Zealanders on the first day on Hill 60. Captain Blair1 was awarded the Military Cross. Captain Guthrie also received the Military Cross for attending to the wounded, although himself wounded. He was evacuated off Gallipoli the following day. He had been wounded in the wrist on 30 May while attending the wounded under fire at Old No. 3 Outpost but continued on, and had again been wounded on Bauchop’s Hill on 6 August. However, this time, on Hill 60, he was seriously wounded in the neck. Sergeant Campbell, who was killed, and Trooper Pidgeon, who died of wounds at sea a week later, received
183 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU By the time of the Hill 60 attacks, a large supply of homemade bombs was available to the New Zealanders. Men are seen here practising with dummy bombs. posthumous Distinguished Conduct Medals. After Pidgeon was wounded he continued to fight hand-to-hand with the Turks and rescued wounded men under fire until wounded a second time. Trooper Winter1 received his Distinguished Conduct Medal for rescuing wounded men under heavy fire on two occasions, while Trooper Armstrong2 received his medal for good work commanding machine-guns. Sergeant Graham3 also received a Distinguished Conduct Medal. Sapper Caselberg4 of the New Zealand Engineers was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for guiding detached parties back to safety under heavy fire during the night. Two of New Zealand’s first Military Medals were awarded to Corporal Sidney5 and Sergeant Rotoatara,6 both of the Maori Contingent. Others to do splendid work with machine-guns were Troopers Reid7 and Creed.8 Creed later received the Distinguished Conduct Medal in France. Lieutenants Murchison9 and Hayter,10 Troopers Harris11 and Boocock12 were all noted for their personal bravery. Hayter died a week later on 28 August. The British attack on Scimitar Hill during the afternoon had been a complete failure since the line occupied on the slopes of the hill at the end of the day was worthless. Even if the crest (now vacated by the Turks) was taken, the troops would come under enfilade fire. Scimitar Hill was untenable until the nearby higher peak of Hill 112 was captured, and an attack on Hill 112 could not be made without a simultaneous attack on the W Hills. But the British troops were exhausted and scattered, and any further attack was impossible. British command in the evening admitted the attack had failed, and spent the rest of the night collecting the wounded before withdrawing from Scimitar Hill to the old British front-line held before dawn. So ended the action of Scimitar Hill – at once the most costly and the least successful of all Gallipoli battles. Only on the extreme right, flanking the Anzac position, had any ground been gained, and even that was recaptured by Turks the following day. The horrific losses to the 11th and 29th Divisions of the IX Corps amounted to 5300 killed, wounded and missing out of 14,300 men who took part. The huge losses were mainly because the earlier bombardment on Scimitar Hill did not damage the forward Turkish trenches.
About 11pm an unusual incident occurred in the New Zealand-held front trench on Hill 60. About 200 Turks, fully armed with fixed bayonets and carrying bombs slung on their belts, came up to the New Zealanders as though to surrender. Eleven dropped into the trench and were promptly disarmed, while the rest stood in the
1 Tpr 11/941 John Henry Winter 5 Cpl 16/590 Thomas Philip Sidney 9 Lieut. 7/380 Donald Sinclair Murchison 2 Tpr 13/5 Leonard John Armstrong 6 Sgt 16/457 Tupara Rotoatara 10 Lieut. 7/63 Cyril Hayter 3 Sgt 9/465 Launcelot Sherlock Lewis Longneville Graham 7 Tpr 7/519 Errol Reid 11 Tpr 7/59 William Harris 4 Spr 4/363 Alexander Lionel Caselberg 8 Tpr 7/643 William Herbert Percival Creed 12 Tpr 7/311 James Mould Boocock
184 Mounted Rifles attack Hill 60 open, apparently undecided what to do. They were given signs to lay down their arms, but when Lieutenant- Colonel Grigor got out of the trench and tried to communicate with the Turks, a large Turk seized him by the hand. Grigor jumped back into the trench, and New Zealanders on the flanks fired several shots not knowing what was happening. At this the Turks bolted and were fired upon as they retreated. The Mounted Rifles Brigade diary gives an official description of the extraordinary event: “A large party of Turks approached the left of the New Zealand trench … These men came up to the trench holding up their hands and shouting out. Thinking they were wishful to surrender they were allowed to approach quite close. It was then seen that they still had their rifles and were told to put them down but did not do so. A rifle then went off and a Sikh was hit and fire was immediately opened upon them – whereupon those not shot made off and it was seen that each man carried two bombs on his belt. It is considered that it was a ruse and that the enemy intended to get to close quarters and to rush the trench.” Major Hurst had his own theory as to what happened: “There is no doubt in my mind as to the intentions of the Turkish force. It was purely an attack. We distinctly heard the sound of a bugle about midnight, and as the sound came from the direction of the Turkish lines, our regiment immediately stood to arms, and about ten minutes later two or three enemy ground scouts appeared creeping through the scrub. I passed the order along not to shoot, but that the Turks should be allowed to come up to the parapet and be pulled in. This was successfully done, and a few minutes later the main body of the enemy appeared, apparently deceived by the fact that no fire was opened on their scouts, who had evidently clambered into our trenches. I think they took this to mean that either our trenches were vacated or that we wished to surrender, and so came close up.” A slightly different third version comes from Sergeant Stedman1 of the Canterbury Mounted Rifles: “Some hours afterwards, just before dawn, we heard a noise, with orders being shouted, and in front of us appeared about 200 or 300 Turks who walked right up to our trench and started talking and beckoning to us. Nobody did or said anything. One Turk was pulled into our trench. Then a Turk in front of me levelled his rifle at us. That was the signal and we all opened fire. It was all over in seconds. At daylight there were the Turks, lying just in front, all dead. The story came back from Brigade [Headquarters] that they [Turks] thought we would surrender if they came over and asked us!” Stedman was recommended for a gallantry award for his services on Hill 60 but never received one. He later saw service in Palestine and Mesopotamia with the New Zealand Mounted Rifles and as a pilot with the Royal Flying Corps, and during World War Two was a Wing Commander in the Royal New Zealand Air Force. In a lighter vein, the Otagos quartermaster, stationed to the rear, had received the men’s rum ration and during the night he sent it forward to the Otagos in the captured trench. One measure was allowed per man, the number of measures established by the number of men at their last roll call – 165 men. But now in the trench there were only 62 men. An hour or so later another rum issue appeared in the captured trench, sent with the compliments of General Russell. Twice 165 makes 330 rum rations shared among 62 men! It seems the quartermaster had no idea of how many men had been lost or he had a mischievous sense of humour. The Canterburys were also on the receiving end of this bounty. Some time after midnight, early on 22 August, the fire from the Canterbury machine-guns ignited the clothing on a dead Turk lying amid the scrub. Soon the scrub was alight and the growing fire threatened the New Zealand line. Trooper Barr2 jumped out of the trench into the open and with a shovel calmly proceeded to beat out the blaze. Every Turkish rifle in the vicinity opened on him in the light of the flames. Barr coolly worked on, extinguished the flames and then jumped back into the trench unscathed. Barr was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal later in France.
The captured trenches on Hill 60 were consolidated during the hours of darkness before dawn on 22 August and throughout the following day. At first light on that day the newly arrived 18th Australian Battalion formed two lines in an old sunken road to the north of Kabak Kuyu. Their officers were gathered for a quick conference and told they were to attack with bayonets and bombs only. One officer interjected, “But we have no bombs.” The answer was, “You will just have to do without them.” The soldiers did not know of the impending charge until a few minutes before push-off. The first line went forward towards Hill 60 about 400 yards to the east. Turks were observed to be falling back but due to inexperience and indecision among the fresh troops the second line halted, and the attack came to nothing. The advantage was lost. The fresh and fit Australians took a hammering: 383 casualties out of 760 men, of whom 190 were killed. Lieutenant Hamilton of the Canterbury Mounteds and Lieutenant Watson of the Otago Mounteds were
1 Sgt 7/612 Gerald Lomax Stedman 2 Tpr 7/659 James Alfred Barr
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killed in the front trenches on Hill 60 during the day. Hamilton, who did excellent work as a signaller on Hill 60, had just been granted a commission as 2nd Lieutenant but did not live to hear of his promotion. During the afternoon Sergeant-Major Norris of the Canterburys was mortally wounded and died shortly after. Officially he is recorded as killed. He was well-respected by his men and was sadly missed. Father Dore was wounded during the day in Aghyl Dere, some distance away from Hill 60. He had gone forward with Captain Jory, Medical Officer Lieutenant Watson, Otago Mounted Rifles, killed in action for the Auckland Mounteds, to tend to wounded (possibly British), when a 1 on Hill 60, 22 August. bullet struck him near the spine. Speedy work by Trooper Foley and other stretcher-bearers saved his life by rushing him to a dressing station near the beach. Dore died during an operation in New Zealand in connection with the wound on 15 July 1918, possibly making him the last New Zealand casualty directly caused by Gallipoli. During the afternoon of 22 August, four Maori rushed to the rear to bring much-needed water to the New Zealand forward trench. Lieutenant-Colonel Grigor later wrote: “On the afternoon of August 22, we were all suffering from thirst. The weather was hot. Attached to us was a troop of Maoris – good fellows they were, too. Some of them asked if they might go back over the still exposed no-man’s-land [in Kaiajik Dere] behind us, to a depot where my Lieutenant Hamilton, Canterbury QMS [Quartermaster-Sergeant] had been established in a sheltered spot, 200 Mounted Rifles, killed in action on Hill 60, 22 August. yards behind. In view of the risk involved, I refused, saying that we would get water after dark. The next I knew, a little later, was three or four Maoris charging back under a hot fire with all the water bottles they could collect strung around their shoulders. Very shortly the carriers returned, though not all had survived. Heaven bless them for the water they brought! There was no court martial.” A couple of the carriers were slightly wounded. It seems their mates’ need for water outweighed their attention to discipline. Luckily for the Maori involved, Grigor viewed their plight with compassion and good humour, Chaplain-Captain Dore, wounded taking the matter no further. in action 22 August in Aghyl Dere while attending to wounded, died During 23 August the Canterbury and Otago Mounted Rifles were relieved during an operation in connection from the trenches on Hill 60 and retired towards the sea and a quiet valley to with the wound, 15 July 1918. recuperate for another attack. The Auckland and Wellington Mounted Rifles
1 Tpr 13/55 Edmund John Foley replaced them. The Otago Mounted Rifles war diary mentioned the strain the 2 Lieut. 13/876 Desmond Fosbury Kettle men had been under since 21 August: “Still in occupation of the trench but 3 Lieut. 13/874 Douglas Gifford Moore relieved at 2100 [9pm]. During the whole of this trying time, 54 hours from 4 Lieut. 13/119 William Titeley Palmer the commencement of the assault, a period of continuous strain, all ranks behaved magnificently and it might be recorded that the attached Maoris fully bore their share of the burden.” Major McLean, Medical Officer attached to the Wellington Mounteds, was severely wounded by shellfire on Hill 60. He had been a fearless medical officer on Gallipoli and would be missed. More Mounted Rifles reinforcements arrived from Egypt on 23 August for the Auckland Mounteds: Lieutenants Kettle,2 Moore3 and Palmer4 and 50 other ranks. South of Hill 60, the Canterbury Infantry moved from bivouacs in Otago Gully to garrison quiet positions on Camel’s Hump, Destroyer Hill, Big Table Top, Bauchop’s Hill and Old No. 3 Outpost. Over the next few days they were relieved at all these positions except Big Table Top and Old No. 3 Outpost, where they stayed until 28 August. Near daybreak on 24 August the Turks pounded part of the trenches on Hill 60 with bombs. Fortunately only three casualties resulted. And again at about 4pm the Turks opened fire on the Hill 60 trenches with two artillery guns, one a 75mm, resulting in casualties. Work in strengthening the defences on Hill 60 was pushed on and the communication trench widened and deepened. The Maori section of one officer and 45 other ranks on Hill 60 returned to their unit after having done excellent work. During 25 August the Canterbury and Otago Mounteds returned to the trenches on Hill 60, relieving the Auckland and Wellington Mounteds. Most of the New Zealanders serving on Hill 60 were suffering from septic sores, but bandaged arms and legs allowed them to continue.
186 Mounted Rifles attack Hill 60 WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU New Zealanders pose for the camera in front of bivouacs hidden in scrub.
Generals Birdwood and Godley still considered the junction between the IX Corps and Anzac positions in Azmak Dere to be unsafe while Turks remained in possession of the high ground on Hill 60. The Turks nightly improved their trenches on the hill, but the network was still positioned to the front of the summit and not on top. This was a clever tactic by the Turks, as it meant even if the trenches were all taken, the summit would still not be in Allied hands. Nevertheless, Birdwood believed that capturing the trenches would capture the summit. Preparations began on 25 August for a night surprise attack on the hill, with bomb and bayonet, but owing to insufficient support on the left, the plan was abandoned. The Gallipoli campaign was now four months old. Over that period the attrition on New Zealand units was heavy. Even non-combat service units, artillery and engineers had suffered heavily – everybody was in the front- line on Gallipoli. Officers suffered as badly as other ranks, whether they unnecessarily placed themselves in hazardous situations or were targeted by Turkish snipers. Lieutenant-Colonel Hart of the Wellington Infantry describes the attrition of his unit’s officers: “At the date of the landing on 25th April we had with us 29 officers and up to 25th August had 28 others join as reinforcements or promotions. During the four months we suffered 44 casualties [equating to 77%], being 14 killed and 30 wounded. Of the wounded, six have returned to New Zealand and are struck off my strength. Of the remainder I have at the present moment 27 officers in England or on the water between here and there, three sick or wounded in Egypt, and seven on duty here with the battalion … the net result is that after four months fighting we have seven officers available for service out of 57 who took part therein.” The attrition figures for all New Zealand fighting units were similar. General Birdwood requested permission from Sir Ian Hamilton for another attack on Hill 60 on 26 August. Hamilton agreed and said he would request covering artillery fire from IX Corps and the Royal Navy. When General Russell heard of the attack, he pleaded with General Godley for the attack to be carried out during the night, but was overruled. As a compromise, the daylight attack was promised a decent pre-assault bombardment. These hollow words had been heard before on Anzac! Over the eight months of the campaign, not one bombardment achieved the planned result although, at the time, General Headquarters believed them to be successful. Often, lots of explosions were seen, but most of them failed to hit targets and trenches. Many of the guns on Gallipoli were obsolete and had retired from service in other theatres of war. General Godley addressed the New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade behind Hill 60. He told them he had another important job for them and since they had carried out everything else so well, they were the ones for the job. He promised that after this they would very likely receive a well-earned rest. Trooper Finlayson, who was present, summed up Godley’s appeal in his diary: “General Godley gave us a 187 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
lecture before we left and the way he praised the Mounted Brigade for the work we have done here was well worth listening to. He said it would be remembered in history as the hardest and most bloody fighting the world has ever known, and as the mounted men always lead the attacks their names and regiments would be mentioned by the British nation with pride and that he was assured the colonial trooper was not to be beaten. Then he went on to say that our mettle would be again tried tomorrow but did not mention the time, and that if we again won our objective he thought we would be given a long spell and that anyhow we were entitled to one. But as every available man was an asset here it is very hard to grant a brigade a spell until the end of this mess is in clear view.” Godley with his clever rhetoric deliberately played off the ability of the New Zealand Mounteds against the New Zealand Infantry, who were not present. Godley’s effusive statement was designed to rouse the still- present patriotic fervour in the men. The people of Britain would not even know of the presence of New Zealand mounted men on Gallipoli, let alone know of their bravery. But Godley certainly was right when he stated that “hardest and mostly bloody fighting” took place on Gallipoli. Even Finlayson knew the odds of getting a rest were slim – with success at Anzac being so dependent on the brigade. Unfortunately for the mounted men any reward would come at a high price. They were to lose more than 150 more lives before the needless battle for Hill 60 was over. WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU Overlooking the sea and Suvla Bay from Walker’s Ridge sap. On 26 August a rather bizarre episode unfolded involving Water carriers are resting on the bank, and an overhead telephone wire is visible. the 5th Wiltshire Battalion in steep gullies in no-man’s-land south of Rhododendron Spur and Destroyer Hill during the August Offensive. After running from near the Apex, the Wiltshire men, many of them wounded, hid themselves from both the Allies and Turks in steep, mostly inaccessible, gullies. As the days passed, they feared repercussions from their superiors, so remained concealed in the gullies. Events were later recounted by Colonel Meldrum: “At the top of Sazli Beit Dere about 500-800 wounded collected [by the night of 9 August] and hadn’t entirely evacuated in two days. This means that 200 of the Wiltshires ran down the valley of Sazli Beit Dere and couldn’t get out by day. There was a major with them shot through the spine [Major HWF Ricketts]. They used a Turkish well and sometimes met [patrolling] Turks there who wouldn’t take them prisoner. When the Turks came along they simply cowered behind the scrub and lay doggo, and perhaps that was what happened when the first search party went to look for them – they thought they [the searchers] were Turks. Major Ricketts died, two other officers also. They had plenty to eat from dead men’s haversacks, and they were there from 10 to 26 August. Then two of them came in un-wounded down the valley. Search parties were sent out on 27 August – seven of them were found. … It’s a miserable story.” About 20 searchers went out during the night of 26-27 August guided by Private Mahoney1 of the Wellington Infantry. They found equipment but no Wiltshires. The following night they attempted again in moonlight. They located and recovered one sick man who was too weak to walk out. With the rescued man’s directions they returned to find three men up a deep gulch. The three were weak and starving, and hugged Mahoney. Apparently they had been visited by Turks who gave them some water. Mahoney discovered three dead men nearby. In all only seven Wiltshires returned alive. It is believed the group originally numbered about 70 men. Mahoney was later awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his efforts.
A second attack to consolidate positions on Hill 60 was planned for 5pm in the late afternoon of 27 August. Again Australians would carry out the attack on the right, New Zealand Mounted Rifles and Australians in the centre and Connaught Rangers on the left.
1 Pte 10/2228 Frank Mahoney
188 Mounted Rifles attack Hill 60
The men lined up for Trenches the attack. This was the Contour (feet) Road to Anafarta first time on Gallipoli that Water course the four regiments of the 200 Contour in feet New Zealand Mounted Kaiajik Aghala Rifles fought side by side. (Hill 60) They totalled just over N 300 men, all that were C left of the four regiments. 160 They had in support 195 100 Australians of the D
18th Battalion of the Road B2 5th Australian Infantry B3 Kabak Kuyu NZ B1 Brigade – this was only 200 Kaiajik Dere Big Oak their second action. The 225 Australians on the right A consisted of 350 men of the 4th Australian Brigade, and there were 250 Connaught Rangers. 160 General Russell was in Direction of charge on 21 August New Zealanders on left command of the attacking Australians on right Damakjelik Bair force. The combined New 200 Zealand Mounted Rifles Road was under command Map showing objectives set out for the New Zealand Mounted Rifles and Australians in the second assault 1 on Hill 60, late afternoon on 27 August. Jump-off points are indicated by ‘NZ’ for the New Zealanders and of Major Whyte of the ‘A’ for the Australians. Wellington Mounteds. Russell believed 1000 men would capture the position. The Turkish force opposite was probably double the size. Objectives were outlined in Russell’s orders for the attack: “These are shown in sketch [refer to map below]: “1. Australians [A] from right of Big Oak to B1, B2, B3 and all intervening trenches – OC Australian assaulting party will also arrange to work westward towards ‘NZ’ on sketch and will get into touch with New Zealanders working east. [Australians were to capture and hold line from A–B1, and A–B3–B2.] “2. B1, B2, C. These will be taken by NZMR and all intervening trenches will be taken. OC NZMR force will get into touch on his right with the Captain Taylor, Wellington Australians and with the Connaughts on his left. [New Zealanders were to Mounted Rifles, killed in action capture and hold communications trench marked B1–B2–C.] on Hill 60, 27 August. “3. C–D. [250 Connaught Rangers were to capture and hold line C–D.]” Russell’s orders show that each man carried 200 rounds of rifle ammunition, three sandbags, 24 hours’ rations and full water bottles, and each bomb thrower and bomb carrier carried ten bombs. One in eight men was designated a bomb thrower. Entrenching tools would be carried by half of the men. For an hour prior to the attack the artillery pounded the Turkish positions. Five hundred shells were fired. Sir Ian Hamilton described the bombardment as “the heaviest we can afford”. The New Zealanders were told they would be given the signal to charge and attack the trenches in front. There was no strategy for the attack, just to Chaplain-Major Grant, killed in go forward in three successive waves and hope for the best. They weren’t even action on Hill 60, 28 August. told the purpose of the attack. The men were disgruntled and dejected. They had had enough of fighting during August. However, they waited with fixed bayonets for the word, and when it came at 5pm they all jumped the parapet and rushed forward. 1 Maj. 11/698 James Henry Whyte 1 Captain Taylor, with the Wellington Mounted Rifles, died within the 1 Capt. 11/156 Henry Percy (Bruiser) Taylor
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first seconds of the charge. When the word came to advance, he jumped the parapet, blew his whistle, pulled out his sword and waved it in the air shouting, “Charge!” Instantly he fell on his face with a bullet through the head. The men wondered where he got the sword – swords were forbidden because they drew Turkish fire. Losing Taylor was a waste of a good officer and at a time when the men needed him most. Inexplicably, his death is incorrectly recorded on 29 August. The first wave consisted of the Canterburys and about 65 Aucklanders. Captain AE Wilkinson, Auckland The Canterburys were under Major Hurst, and Aucklanders under Major Mounted Rifles, wounded in action on Hill 60 on 27 August, died the Charles Reginald Ernest Mackesy. The Aucklanders carried bombs and were following day at sea. to bomb along the first trench to the right (east). The second wave consisted of the Wellington Mounteds and two officers and 47 other ranks of the Otago Mounteds. The third wave of 100 men of the 18th Australian Battalion was held in reserve. There was only 60 yards to charge but every yard of ground was swept by enemy machine-guns, shrapnel and high explosives. Casualties were fearful, but the first wave reached the first trench and disappeared into it. After a few seconds they reappeared and joined the men of the second wave in the short dash to the second trench, a communications trench, and immediately on to the third trench near the top of the hill. But Lieutenant Deck, Canterbury they could go no further. In spite of the heavy pre-battle bombardment, there Mounted Rifles, killed in action on Hill 60, 29 August. were plenty of waiting Turks in each trench. The Turks were all killed, and their bodies, together with those who had been slain by the bombardment, literally filled the trenches. Red and pink flags were used to mark the flanks of the advance for the guidance of supporting artillery. Staff-Captain King1 of the Aucklanders was wounded but continued fighting until relieved by Captain Blair. King would later be awarded the Distinguished Service Order for Gallipoli with a Bar awarded in France before being killed in action 12 October 1917 at Passchendaele. Meanwhile Captain Logan2 of the Wellingtons and 40 men were holding the forward trench. Lieutenant Kettle, Auckland Captain Blair took command of the communications trench that ran at right Mounted Rifles, killed in action angles. on Hill 60, 27 August. As stretchers were too cumbersome to use, it was very difficult to evacuate the wounded other than those who could crawl from the narrow Turkish trenches almost filled with dead. Dead bodies were thrown over the parapets and the wounded were removed by passing them along the bottom of the trenches. Once some clearance was made the stretcher-bearers took over. On the New Zealanders’ right the Australians had failed to get into the first enemy trench and to their left the Connaught Rangers could not hold what they had gained in the first rush. Lieutenant Hayter, Canterbury The leading New Zealanders, who had pushed forward 150 yards, were Mounted Rifles, killed in action bombed from all sides. Yet they were not going to fall back, despite practically on Hill 60, 28 August. all their officers having been killed or wounded. The incessant bombing duel continued all night. For the first time on Gallipoli the Anzacs were well supplied with bombs – it was believed they used 5300 bombs on the hill during the attack and through the night. If only they had had that luxury on Chunuk Bair! After dark New Zealand machine-guns were rushed forward and set up. A Turkish machine-gun with ammunition that was captured by the Aucklanders also proved of great assistance. Fifty men of the reserve 18th Australian Battalion reinforced Captain Logan’s party at 10pm. At the same time 250 Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas, New men of the 9th Light Horse Regiment from the 3rd Light Horse Brigade Zealand Medical Corps, killed in action while giving first aid to the wounded under Lieutenant-Colonel Renell came forward to reinforce the flanks. These on Hill 60, 28 August. men were old friends of the New Zealanders and were heartily welcomed. Six sandbag barricades were erected in the captured trenches to keep enemy 1 Staff-Capt. 11/680 George Augustus (Gus) bombers at a safe distance. King 2 Capt. 11/700 Robert Logan Trooper William Birnie, Auckland Mounted Rifles, described the day:
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“We moved off at 3pm and the artillery bombarded the Turks’ position at 4pm. Then the regiments moved off and we followed on. I had to carry the [machine-] gun for about two miles under shrapnel fire. Several times chaps right alongside me were struck down with shrapnel. I was resting once and a Tommy [Connaught Ranger] jumped into the trench right in front of me, kneeling down in front against the bank, when a shrapnel bullet hit him in the right eye and came out of his mouth. Had he not jumped in there I would certainly have got the bullet in my body. “We went on again and came to a shallow trench, and our officers being on ahead we were not very sure where to go, so I went on to find them, having to crawl over dead Turks and Australians. This part was still under rifle fire from the Turks when I found the officer. I had to go back to get the gun and the rest of the boys. It was now beginning to get dark, which in a way was fortunate for us, seeing we had to go along this shallow trench.” The presence of the dead, and the wounded crying out, must have been distressing for the troopers, still under fire from artillery shells and bullets. Birnie continues: “Will we ever forget this experience, crawling along over dead and wounded with our machine- guns and ammunition? We went on and got into a good trench again, coming across some New Zealanders. We were shown where to put up our gun and were just doing so when the boys ahead of us came back and said we had to retire. “We started back and met Lieutenant McGregor, our officer, and the only one about, who said to go in again, which we did and soon got set up, with a Turkish trench about 15 yards ahead of us and slightly above us. We had New Zealand Mounted Rifles troopers relax in a narrow not been there long when we could hear the Turks and on trench on Hill 60. looking over the trench we could plainly see, as it was getting moonlight, so we opened fire with our rifles and bombs and I think we pretty well cleaned them up … Some of the squadron boys then went in and took part of the trench. “We held about 50 yards of the trench we were in, the Turks being still in the other end. What a night we had with bombs! One cannot imagine it unless they have been in it. The bombs are the most dreaded thing of MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU the lot. The moon was now well up so we felt more easy, as we could see almost as plainly as day. Our Corporal, Rose, was shot in the forehead very early. We were glad to see daylight breaking about 4.30am.” Lieutenant Kettle of the Aucklanders was killed leading his men across open ground in a charge. Shrapnel killed him after he took two trenches and was attacking a third. He was found the following day with two dead Turks beside him. Staff Sergeant-Major Pye-Smith of the Wellingtons was killed while doing night-time reconnaissance. Wellington officers wounded were Captains Clifton1 and Batchelor,2 Lieutenants Maunsell and Wilder.3 The Wellingtons suffered 54 wounded on 27 August and a further 11 the following day. Auckland Officers wounded were Major Charles Reginald Ernest Mackesy, Staff-Captain King, Captain Wilkinson, Lieutenants Douglas Moore and William Palmer.
Very few of the men killed were retrieved, but there was a concerted effort to retrieve the wounded during the night. Many were abandoned and lost in the near total confusion. The Connaught Rangers dug communication trenches during darkness, and removed what dead and wounded could be located. The identity disk of Trooper Dawes,4 killed on this day, was handed into the Auckland Mounted Rifles orderly room over three months later on 12 December by a man who said he removed it from a decayed body on Hill 60. Saturday, 28 August, proved to be another tragic and expensive day for the New Zealand Mounteds while they held and endeavoured to strengthen their position.
1 Capt. 11/944 Charles Ernest Clifton 3 Lieut. 11/273 Allan Standish Wilder 2 Capt. 11/13 Arthur Frederick Batchelor 4 Tpr 13/897 Charles Lynleigh Dawes 191 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
By daylight the enemy had expended their strength and their attacks throughout the day were not so strong. But shelling from Abdul Rahman Bair continued unmercifully, and Turkish machine- gun fire and bombs created havoc in the trenches throughout the day. At 11pm two parties of 10th Light Horsemen, each of 90 men, attacked Turkish trenches to the sides. They did this using only bayonets and bombs. Since the attack was not preceded by an artillery barrage, the Turks were completely taken by surprise and routed, and by midnight the Allied positions were linked up. The Turks retaliated with bombs and shells but the Anzacs out-bombed them. These captured trenches were consolidated and held until the evacuation. Casualties during the second battle WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU Private William Henry of the New Zealand Medical Corps did good work using donkeys, for Hill 60 were horrific. The New receiving the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his bravery. Zealanders lost about 150 killed and others died of wounds over the two days. About the same number were wounded, with others evacuated sick. For the Canterbury Mounteds who started the attack with 119 officers and men, only 18 remained, where their strength just prior to the August Offensive had been 16 officers and 280 other ranks. After the attack the Wellington Mounteds numbered only six officers and 99 other ranks. The Aucklanders and Otagos were no better off. The New Zealand Mounteds had landed on Gallipoli 2700 strong; by the end of August they were down to 365 men. The Canterbury and Otago Mounteds over the previous eight days had experienced their hardest fighting of the campaign, whereas the Aucklanders and Wellingtons had previously fought on Chunuk Bair. The only original Auckland officers left were Lieutenant Haeata, who had acted as adjutant since his return during August from Sir Ian Hamilton’s bodyguard, and Lieutenant McGregor, who was appointed brigade machine-gun officer. The Turks were worse off; in the first captured trench their dead lay two and three deep. Of some consolation, the New Zealand HS Maheno lay off the coast of Anzac during the Hill 60 operations. Many of the New Zealand wounded were lucky enough to be evacuated from the grime and stench of the forward trenches directly to the tender care of New Zealand medical officers and nurses, whose cheery ‘Kia ora’ acted as a tonic to the men. General Russell’s earlier belief that 1000 men could take the hill now came back to haunt him. The New Zealanders were in a position to carry the whole hill but with a serious lack of men the plan would be suicide. The captured trenches were to be consolidated and held. The Anzacs were in the same predicament they were in before the attack – holding Turkish trenches but still not capturing the hill. The only difference was that they had hundreds more casualties. Major Hurst, who commanded the Canterbury Mounted Rifles, was wounded during the first charge, and his men managed to evacuate him. He was later awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his efforts. Their Adjutant, Captain Blair, was evacuated after a high explosive shell exploded close to him. Their only remaining officer was Lieutenant Thomas Gibbs1 who had just returned from hospital. Lieutenant Hayter was killed while in charge of a patrol sent out to gain contact with the Connaught Rangers on the left flank. He was killed while rallying a party of Rangers who were being fiercely attacked by the Turks. His body was never recovered. Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas, a medical officer with the New Zealand Mounted Field Ambulance, was killed late in the afternoon while administering first aid to the wounded in the open. He had volunteered to visit Hill 60 to help personally with the wounded. A Turkish shell exploded directly above Thomas, killing him instantly.
1 Lieut. 7/457 Thomas Lomax Gibbs
192 Mounted Rifles attack Hill 60 THAMES RSA COLLECTION Looking into Canterbury Rest Gully. The men are milling around, possibly playing ‘two-up’.
Two Wellington Officers died. Chaplain-Major Grant was shot dead in a recently captured trench while bandaging wounded, both friend and foe. The other officer killed was Lieutenant Risk. Trooper Harney1 was captured by Turks after being wounded in the foot. He died from disease in captivity on 19 November 1916. Trooper Birnie, Auckland Mounted Rifles, described events on 28 August: “About 6am we were fired on with the 75mm gun by the Turks, but as we had worked all night deepening the trench and putting up a traverse, most of our trench was pretty safe. We thought it best to do this as we knew that in our position this gun could enfilade us. The second shot unfortunately got in the end killing one of our chaps named [Arthur] Wright and wounding two others Brinsley2 and Bayliffe,3 also killing an Australian. I had just been sitting between the two chaps who were wounded, and had not walked more than ten yards away. Our section got rather badly cut up last night. Sergeant [Raymond] Rollett was killed, Trooper Wilson4 wounded – Hercus5 wounded – Picot6 wounded – Morison7 wounded – Herbert8 wounded. “About a dozen Australians were holding the trench on the right of our [machine-] gun and the first four were killed with shrapnel. What a scene all this was! It was an awful sight, the wounded lying there most of the day, as we were short of doctors and the trenches we had taken were too narrow to allow stretchers being used, the wounded having to be taken out in sheets, which made it a much harder task.” By afternoon the remaining fit men were exhausted with no hope of relief. Birnie continues: “The day seemed so long. I thought it would never end. I suppose it was because we were expecting to be relieved. It was such a hot day too. Well, evening came at last with still no relief. We got more shellfire from the Turks from three directions but very little damage was done. We now got set for another night, when about 8pm 19 men from the Otago section came along to relieve us. Two of us, however, had to stay on with them on each gun, the rest going out. I remained on one gun with Mac Stevens.9 About midnight about 300 Australian Light Horse came in and at 1am they took another Turkish trench with very little opposition. Then our artillery opened out just in front of us, so that the concussion from their shells and the Turks’ bombs shook one up some. We hung around until daylight when we got out of it, and I slept all day Sunday until 3pm.” Trooper Finlayson was wounded during the battle and later got evacuated off Anzac. While in hospital he wrote of the horrors of close trench warfare and the suffering the Auckland and Canterbury Mounteds
1 Tpr 13/911 Jeffrey Arthur Harney 4 Tpr 13/475 Leslie Wilson 7 L-Cpl 13/396 Milton Morison 2 Tpr 13/17 Gerald Faulkner Brinsley 5 Tpr 13/365 Arthur Farquharson Hercus 8 Tpr 13/358a Henry Stephen Herbert 3 Tpr 13/22 Robert Edward Bayliffe 6 Tpr 13/420 Ernest Horton Picot 9 Tpr 13/358 McKenzie Stevens
193 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story experienced on Hill 60: “To say I had been through hell since I last wrote in it [diary] would be but a mild term to use. From the very start our boys gained ground, but the cost was awful. Poor boys, they were falling all round us, but still I was going strong and fit as anything. We had taken three lines of trenches and were holding on hard as they [Turks] were bombing and shelling us like fun. I suppose we were in the trench nearly an hour when I got it. A bomb burst in front of me and knocked me out for a while. When I came round I was blind as a bat, but after raking the dirt and powder out, I could see a little bit with my left eye and started out for the dressing station.” Finlayson was invalided to Malta, then England. Sir Ian Hamilton spoke proudly of the Kiwi effort in despatches: “Luckily the New Zealand Mounted Rifles refused to recognise that they were worsted. Nothing would shift them. All that night and all the next day, through bombing, bayonet charges, musketry, shrapnel, and heavy shells, they hung on to their 100 yards of trench.” Signallers performed heroic deeds during the battle and in the days leading up to it. They took many casualties laying and repairing lines. The New Zealand stretcher-bearers deserve special praise for their efforts. They followed every attack, and though it was nearly always impossible to remove the wounded, they bandaged them and marked the place where they lay. Through the night they hunted out the wounded and brought out all that were found. The New Zealand machine-gunners again saved the New Zealand position from recapture as they did at the Apex on 10 August. They moved forward with the men setting up their guns in the trenches to fire on the Turks at close range. Lieutenant McGregor held a machine-gun position that he had taken up on the right flank of one of the captured trenches, where he displayed great coolness, determination and judgement. Again, as at the first battle on Hill 60 on 21 August, numerous acts of bravery were performed by New Zealanders, with four awards going to the New Zealand Field Artillery. Major Standish1 was awarded the Distinguished Service Order and Lieutenant McPherson2 was awarded the Military Cross when scrub around an ammunition pit containing over fifty high-explosive shells caught fire. Both went down into the pit and extinguished the fire. Driver Clark3 and Acting-Sergeant Edwards4 received Distinguished Conduct Medals for the same action. Lieutenant Twisleton received the Military Cross for distinguished service. He would later die of wounds in Palestine on 15 November 1917. Corporal Williamson5 of the New Zealand Engineers received the Military Medal. He was with a party of engineers assembling wire barricades between trenches when they were fired upon. He brought in a wounded man, and then went out alone to finish the job under heavy fire. Meanwhile, further to the south on 28 August, the 4th South Wales Borderers took over Table Top and Old No. 3 Outpost during the afternoon. The Canterbury Infantry Battalion thereupon moved to the Apex and relieved the 8th Cheshires who had been assisting the Wellington Infantry to garrison that position. The Wellingtons remained at the Apex. Late in the day the 26th Indian Mountain Battery brought one gun into the front-line at the Apex specifically to pound the Turkish blockhouse at the extreme of the Apex. The gun fired nine shells at point-blank range directly into the defence, destroying it instantly. The battery then retired the gun quickly before Turkish artillery located it. Sergeant Thomas McCarroll of the Auckland Mounteds was promoted to temporary 2nd Lieutenant to help fill the vacuum of missing officers in his unit.
The New Zealanders and Australians scorned the Hill 60 battles as wasteful actions with no military purpose. Before the battles, Hill 60 was a kink in the front-line between Sari Bair and Suvla Bay, which General Headquarters desired to straighten. Later, General Headquarters defended the actions as necessary to widen the coastal strip between the Turkish-held positions and the sea for safety reasons, and stated that the captured low hills would provide them with valuable intelligence of the hinterland to the east. So yet again we see on Gallipoli dominion troops, as well as British, forced to fight with heavy casualties, actions that were totally worthless and meaningless in their purpose. The justification of sacrificing thousands of lives to make the coastal strip safe is ludicrous. At old Anzac south of Walker’s Ridge, New Zealanders and Australians existed on a strip of land that in places was less than 1000 yards from the sea to the front-line. Turks could view parts of the coastline from hills, some over 500 feet high. The Anzacs lived in this difficult environment for four months and managed to adapt to the problem
1 Maj. 2/283 Ivon Tatham Standish 4 Acting-Sgt 2/444 Charles Joseph Knight Edwards 2 Lieut. 2/405 Robert McPherson 5 Cpl 4/452 George Williamson 3 Dvr 2/8b Norman Clark
194 Mounted Rifles attack Hill 60 of Turkish snipers. Yet at Hill 60 and Scimitar Hill the distance from the front-line to the sea was over 2000 yards, and the heights of the two hills were Hill 60 at just under 200 feet and Scimitar at just over 300 feet. The coastal strip was also covered in scrub and the beach was sheltered from enemy fire. Despatch riders on horseback who galloped along the beach between Anzac and Suvla Bay experienced more harassment from sniper fire when they neared Ari Burnu, near Anzac Cove, than when they were further north. Why General Birdwood didn’t insist on pre-attack reconnaissance An Indian Mountain Battery gun is manhandled up Walker’s Ridge. These small artillery pieces of Hill 60 by British aircraft is proved very effective on Anzac as they could be shifted quickly to new positions without being observed by Turks. Also, being of small calibre, their ammunition was easily carried by mule or mystifying. Good reconnaissance soldier. goes to the very heart of successful campaigning. More than one aircraft was available at Helles for the task, but the precious British campaign being fought in that sector probably meant that the aircraft were unavailable for the Anzacs at a time when they MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU were vitally required. After the failure of the August Offensive and the even greater failure of the Suvla Bay landings, General Headquarters panicked themselves into the belief that some offensive action should be taken to relieve the stalemate situation that developed after 15 August. It seems that any action would do, providing it involved the IXth Corps and the Anzacs. The result of this agitation was the unnecessary attacks on Scimitar Hill and Hill 60. They were always a sideshow and were never going to break the deadlock on Gallipoli. They were never intended to go further than the two low summits that were never taken. Perhaps Corporal Watson summed up the struggle for Hill 60 best: “We gained about 400 yards in four days’ fighting, 1000 men killed and wounded. Land is very dear here.”
At dawn on 29 August on Hill 60 the enemy made a violent counter-attack on the trenches held by the New Zealanders. The attack was repulsed with a great loss of life to the Turks. Most of the day was spent trying to clear the trenches of dead. The captured portion of No. 3 trench was so packed with dead that it was filled in and a new trench dug around the mass grave. This measure was adopted on several occasions with small portions of front trenches on Hill 60. What remained of the New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade was relieved from Hill 60 at 10.30pm by 1000 men of the 163rd Infantry Brigade (British) and moved to the north of the Farm on Cheshire Ridge. Of the two officers and 47 other ranks from the Otagos, only 11 other ranks walked from Hill 60. Over 100 New Zealand sharpshooters were requested to assist with sniping in Suvla Bay. Their duties were to kill Turkish snipers and to instruct British marksmen to do the same. Some that were sent were Sergeants Wright1 and John Wilson,2 Troopers Connell,3 Davis,4 Faulknor,5 Jenkins,6 Leaman7 and Lance-Corporal Rasmussen.8 During the last days of August the New Zealand Engineers continued to put wire entanglements on Hill 60. Large working parties were also kept busy deepening all the fire trenches, putting up overhead covering and endeavouring to clear away and bury bodies that were still scattered over the hill. A 3.7-inch trench mortar and a Garland bomb thrower were positioned in No. 2 trench and commenced firing immediately. A further tragedy for the Australians occurred on 2 September. The TS Southland with Australian troops on board was torpedoed by a German submarine some 35 miles south of Lemnos. Some 32 Australians died, including the commander of the 6th Brigade, Colonel R Linton. Many of the Australians aboard were transferred to the HS Neuralia that happened to be nearby. The transport was eventually beached in Mudros harbour on Lemnos.
1 Sgt 7/452 Walter Stanley Wright 4 Tpr 7/707 George Davis 7 Tpr 7/358 Alfred Walter Herman Leaman 2 Sgt 7/149 John Leslie Wilson 5 Tpr 7/196 Howard Faulknor 8 L-Cpl 6/1382 Henry Rasmussen 3 Tpr 7/32 John Joseph Connell 6 Tpr 7/354 Malcolm Ernest Jenkins
195 More trench warfare How long should it be allowed to drag on?
ieutenant-Colonel Hart, who was wounded 27 April (when he was a Major) and evacuated off Gallipoli, returned on 6 September to take command of the Wellington Infantry Battalion. Hart kept an interesting L diary that spoke of the daily chores performed by his men and the hardships of front-line warfare. Hart was dismayed at the attrition of his once-proud unit. His entry for 6 September reads: “After breakfast I rejoined my battalion which was occupying the front-line trenches at the Apex, the top of the gully leading to Chunuk Bair. The battalion is 254 strong, one fourth its correct strength, and of these there are two officers and 48 men of the original force; both these officers [Lieutenant] McKinnon and [Lieutenant] McColl and nearly all the men have been wounded, recovered and returned to duty, like myself.” By September the New Zealand troops were generally underweight, listless and weary. Fifty per cent of them suffered from diarrhoea and seven to ten from each unit were evacuated sick each day. The plague of flies on the peninsula helped contribute to the men’s poor health. The flies settled in droves on anything that contained moisture. Hart wrote: “The flies are perfectly appalling. Immediately food is placed on the plates at meal times it is black with flies and one has to rush through the meal to save as much as possible from being polluted and eaten by the flies. One hand must be waved continuously to prevent them being carried into one’s mouth, and in any case this does happen sometimes each day to everyone, when talking, or puffing as one climbs the hills. “At lunchtime I took a drink when the tea was brought in, and when I required the next swig I had first to rescue seventeen flies from the mug, and water is too precious to throw away.” As well as the flies, every man had to contend with lice that infested all clothing and bedding. Added to the hardships of everyday living, the men in the front-line also had to contend with the Turks. After more than five months of close quarters warfare, the men had become acclimatised to the constant perils of combat. But they never dropped their guard, became blasé or lacked enthusiasm. Lieutenant-Colonel Hart describes the steadfast vigilance and fighting spirit of the Kiwis in the front trenches: “Day and night the troops are subjected to intermittent rifle and gun fire and to bombing, but none seems to be at all concerned thereby, and all are extraordinarily cool and casual about it. The utmost vigilance is exercised in the trenches, as the Turks are only fifty yards distant at this point. The trenches are manned night and day and all ranks stand to arms at 4am. During the night all available men are engaged making wire entanglements, saps and improving head cover, WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU A day excursion on Suez Canal for Kiwi convalescents from Port Said hospital. 196 More trench warfare and in daytime the communication, fire and support trenches are steadily improved, so the men have very little rest.” Since the first Hill 60 battle on 21 August, the Maori Contingent had been attached to the New Zealand Infantry Brigade, with each battalion getting a platoon of one officer and about 40 men. Lieutenant McGregor, Machine- gun Officer for the Auckland Mounted Rifles, was appointed Mounted Rifles Brigade Machine- gun Officer on 7 September. McGregor enlisted as a sergeant. The Canterbury Infantry was relieved at the Apex by the Auckland Infantry on 8 September and went into bivouacs in Chailak Dere, north of Table Top and close to Brigade A trench mortar in operation in a concealed position on Hill 60. Headquarters. Here they remained until 12 September, when they moved to bivouacs at Bauchop’s Hill. The next day, Wellington Infantry moved from the Apex to a position in reserve, 200 yards down the valley towards the sea. Here they dug in on a tiny ridge and gully under the scrub where normally one would not
have thought even 50 men could have been hidden away, let alone 250. Shells and bullets flew past all day and MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU most of the night, being fired at the men passing up and down the gully, or on their way to the beach. The most worrisome bullets were the strays, the ‘overs’ or spent bullets and the ricochets, because these could strike anywhere. Even in their bivouacs the men were not totally safe from enemy fire. Water was still a scarce commodity on Anzac. Even with the recent reticulation system and storage tanks, the actual ration to each man had not increased. Lieutenant-Colonel Hart wrote of the water shortage and of the similarly spartan menu: “Water was scarce, 1/2 a gallon a man being allowed for all purposes and this was carried up the gullies by mules. Every man cooks for himself, collecting brambles and branches off the hillsides for firing. The ration is ample but monotonous, and consists of bully, biscuits and jam. Rice, bread and fresh meat are issued twice a week. Onions every other day.”
The New Zealand Infantry that landed during the first few days of the campaign had spent nearly five months on the peninsula. They were long overdue for a rest. The arrival of the 2nd Australian Division on Gallipoli made it possible for the New Zealand Infantry Brigade to rest on neighbouring Lemnos. Orders to that effect were received on 14 September and the brigade embarked on TS Osmanieh before midnight. Each of the four battalions was ordered to leave behind a portion of their fresh officers and men to assist the relieving force (7th Australian Brigade), which was to come under fire for the first time. The Canterburys left behind three officers and 82 other ranks, including 30 Maori and 28 machine-gunners. They embarked nine officers and 230 other ranks. The Infantry Brigade landed at Mudros about 2pm on 15 September and marched to camp at Sarpi, a tent camp away from Mudros. It was total rest for the first week with many of the men sleeping in the open. There was a brigade inspection on 17 September by Lieutenant-General EA Altham, General Officer Commanding Lines of Communication, and by the Admiral Commanding the French Mediterranean Fleet. Lieutenant-Colonel Hart wrote: “We are all living in double-lined marquees at Lemnos, together with the 1st Australian Division. The ration is good, to make the men fit to fight again, and includes two eggs a day, small bottle of stout [imported from England], bread and fresh meat. Grapes are plentiful at one penny per bunch. Numerous Greek hawkers come around selling nuts, chocolates, cigarettes etc. Pay has been arranged and I think the men will be comfortable and contented for awhile.” Some Wellington officers were invited on board HMSLord Nelson for an afternoon. Hart noted: “Had a very enjoyable afternoon eating grapes, smoking cigarettes and drinking whiskies and soda with the Navy.
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Arranged to obtain supplies from the ship to establish a regimental ‘dry’ [non-alcoholic] canteen for the men.” Luckily for the Wellington Infantry, Hart, like Malone before him, was always conscious of their welfare, a trait that was common among New Zealand officers but often lacking in British units on Gallipoli. But relaxation and rest was slowly being overtaken with drills and exercises. By the second week on Lemnos the men were spending at least two hours a day in training. Lieutenant-Colonel Hart noted when the Wellington Infantry was inspected by General Godley: “He gave praise to all ranks and hoped they would soon be fit and well so that they might once again prove their bravery and quality by being
WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU first in the next great advance Trooper Cobb with a captured Turkish Maxim machine-gun. Cobb had earlier done excellent and the triumphal entry into work on Chunuk Bair on 9 August. Cobb was the only surviving member of the Wellington Mounted Rifles machine-gun section when this photograph was taken on 18 September. Constantinople.” Here was a New Zealand unit that had lost over half of its ranks in battle and just six weeks later Godley was thinking of more commitment, more casualties! It seems that Godley was incapable of remorse and compassion, or maybe he lacked communication skills. He certainly wasn’t respected amongst the men, as Hart noted “the men have a little joke that they are lambs being fattened up for Christmas”. On 22 September, Lieutenant-Colonel Hart was given temporary command of the New Zealand Infantry Brigade with no corresponding promotion in rank. The change in command was necessary because General Johnston had reported ‘sick’ – was he still suffering from bouts of heavy drinking? Hart would have to carry out his new role from Lemnos where the New Zealand Infantry was still resting. Seemingly, Johnston must have sobered sufficiently to continue duties, as he resumed command of the brigade on the 2 October. While the Auckland Mounted Rifles were resting at Sarpi Camp, Mudros, Trooper Strong1 died of ‘parade ground syncope’ on 24 September. While on a short route march and drill, Strong collapsed and died. He was carried back to camp on a stretcher and later buried on a hill behind the camp tents. His death is recorded on the following day. Another casualty on Lemnos was Captain Mahan,2 recently arrived with the 6th Reinforcements, who accidentally shot himself in the leg with a service revolver inside his tent at Sarpi Camp on 7 October. He was taken to hospital. During the afternoon a Board of Inquiry was held because it was suspected the wound was self-inflicted. The New Zealand Infantry continued their usual routine on Lemnos until Monday 8 November, when they left camp at 7am for another stint on Gallipoli. Their rest on Lemnos had involved drilling, equipping, lecturing, holding dinners, entertaining guests and generally trying to make life as pleasant as possible. They embarked aboard TS Osmanieh at 9am with members of the 6th Reinforcements, left the island at 1.30pm, and anchored off Anzac in the evening. Lieutenant-Colonel Hart wrote: “Disembarked in the darkness under the usual desultory fire during which one man was rather badly hit in the chest and he had to return to Egypt. Marched a couple of miles along the beach sap [Big Sap] and bivouacked the remainder of the night in Watercourse Gully.” The other loss of the night was something cherished and precious to the Wellington officers: “During unloading a sling broke and a Vickers machine-gun and a box of mess stores (which included a couple of bottles of Johnny Walker) were dropped into the sea and lost, whereupon we nearly wept tears of blood.” Hart did not
1 Tpr 13/860 Edwin Henry Strong 2 Capt. 13/2001 Adam George Mahan
198 More trench warfare indicate whether the tears were for the machine-gun or the whisky! Private Voitrokovsky,1 with the 6th Reinforcements later wrote: “We were not sorry when we arrived here, after carrying our heavy packs, and the night being fairly warm. In a valise we have to carry all our spare underclothing and overcoat. Around this is strapped our two blankets and waterproof sheet. In our pouches are 220 rounds ammunition, a haversack with 2 days’ rations, a water bottle of water, and our rifle, making in all about 65 lbs.”
On 10 November the Wellington Infantry once again moved into position at the Apex. Lieutenant-Colonel Hart noted: “Took over the Apex trenches in 2, 3 and 4 posts including five machine- guns, three Garland and one 3.7 mortar, and four catapults and completed the relief at midday. The position was liberally treated all day by the Turks with rifle fire, bombs and shrapnel, and we gave them [similar treatment]. Lost one man killed by shrapnel [Private Bruen] and one man wounded by a bomb and another by a sniper.” The defences by November must have been deep, complex and safe because during the day of intense Turkish fire only one man was killed. By the end of the campaign some defences on Gallipoli closely resembled the more complex defences on the Western Front, the only noticeable difference being the absence of mud. Admittedly, the defences at the Apex were more intricate than those at other positions on Gallipoli. The Apex was of strategic importance as it faced Turkish fire on three sides and if taken would make the whole sector untenable. Similarly complex positions on Gallipoli were possibly Lone Pine, Quinn’s Post and Russell’s Top, opposite the Nek. A soldier mending his clothing in a cubbyhole dug The safety of the men and the minimisation of casualties were the into the side of a trench. fundamental objectives of New Zealand officers, and the best way to achieve these was to dig deep. While digging, the expectation of uncovering previously buried men haunted the fatigue parties. Hart wrote: “Have been excavating to make space for a cookhouse and mess room and the fatigue DICK DRUMMOND COLLECTION party came across two bodies which had to be removed. A nasty job. A blanket was thrown around them and they were tossed over the huge pile of loose spoil. Further digging and mining spoil covered them. The following day a big wind arose and blew the dirt about exposing the skull of one man, which looks directly upon our temporary mess room to everyone’s grim amusement Lieutenant Howie, Otago Mounted at each meal.” Rifles, wounded in action during the A detailed description of the trench network at the Apex is given by August offensive, died on Gilbraltar 30 September. Lieutenant-Colonel Hart: “Rifle fire, shelling and bombing go on incessantly day and night, but one hardly notices it except during occasional heavy bursts. 1 Pte 10/2786 Frederick Rudolph Voitrokovsky Most of the men are accommodated in dugouts or recesses, undercut at the bottom of saps or communication trenches usually eight or nine feet below the surface. Each dugout is ten feet long with two recesses on each side, holding eight men; two in each recess. Each recess is three feet six inches high, three feet six inches wide and six feet long, so the men have to lie down always. “The food and water supply is most difficult. It is all packed on mules along the beach at night, and up the [Chailak] dere to a point about 250 yards below the summit of the Apex, the last part being too steep for the mules. The cookhouses are located there, and at each meal men are detailed to carry the dixies of stew, tea etc. up the steep saps to the trenches, and it is very heavy work.”
The New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade returned to Anzac after a spell at Mudros West, on Lemnos. While on the island they too had trained steadily with plenty of marching, digging and bomb throwing. They arrived off Anzac aboard TS Osmanieh at noon on 10 November and came ashore on North Beach at 6.30pm. The Brigade marched to Waterfall Gully near Bauchop’s Hill to bivouac. A detachment consisting of three
199 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU A sniper aiming a periscope gun is helped by an observer using a periscope. Rifles with fixed bayonets lean against the trench wall. officers and 208 other ranks was left behind on Lemnos. On the day, the total Brigade, with the inclusion of recently arrived reinforcements, consisted of: Headquarters and Signal Troop, six officers and 35 ranks; Auckland Mounted Rifles, 16 officers and 326 other ranks; Wellington Mounted Rifles, 18 officers and 388 other ranks; Canterbury Mounted Rifles, 18 officers and 385 other ranks; Otago Mounted Rifles, 17 officers and 350 other ranks; totalling 75 officers and 1484 other ranks.
By mid-November, New Zealand mining parties or pioneers, which often included Maori, with the assistance of New Zealand Engineers, were very active. Their objective was similar to mining efforts on the Western Front – mine under enemy positions and lay deadly explosive charges. Often tunnellers from opposing sides would dig towards each other and even past each other. It was a constant battle of wits, with each side trying to dig under an enemy position to lay charges before the other, and to remain undetected by the other. It was a fatigue nobody liked. In one incident at the Apex, one engineer was killed and one Maori soldier was wounded in the shoulder. As he was being moved through the trenches, his comrades remarked, “By Gorry you the lucky bloke to get such a lovely three-monther,” meaning a holiday in hospital away from Gallipoli for possibly three months. In his memoirs Private George Dick wrote of opposing tunnels meeting under no-man’s-land: “Another job I kept clear of was digging a tunnel to blow the Turks up. They had the same idea and the two tunnels met – a barrier was built up and a sentry sat in there with a revolver for one hour – he could hear the sentry on the other side!” Lieutenant-Colonel Hart had extensive digging in progress in the Apex sector. He wrote: “During the afternoon I went through the underground mines being pushed out in front under the Turkish positions. It is rather weird to listen to the pick pick of the Turkish miner not many feet away, to see some of our men at the end of a sap listening, which goes on for 24 hours a day, and to see others preparing a charge to blow up the Turk, while at the same time one wonders if he is doing the same.” Once, Wellington Infantry in position at the Apex fired a massive mine to blow up a Turkish sap which was approaching their position. Listening posts reported that Turkish sappers had been picking away steadily at the time of the explosion. Lieutenant-Colonel Hart commented, “I felt I was taking a mean advantage of him when
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I pushed the button, but war is war!” It was while on Gallipoli that these New Zealand tunnellers were nicknamed ‘diggers’ by their comrades, a term later associated with Kiwi tunnellers in France, but adopted loosely by British soldiers as a label for New Zealand and Australian troops. Since the war many Australian historians and revisionists have liked to think that the term was exclusive to Australians. A New Zealand mine was exploded on Hill 60 at 4.50pm, 15 November, and was followed by an intense Allied artillery bombardment. The mine obliterated the Turkish front- line trench. Although the explosion created the perfect opportunity for infantry to rush forward, no attack took place. For once on Hill 60 common sense prevailed; there would be no advantage to the Anzacs in taking the Turkish trenches. The body count from previous attacks on the hill was enough. The episode was repeated the following day. On 15 November a commanding officers’ conference was held at the New Zealand Infantry Brigade Headquarters to determine
recipients of six French honours allotted to the MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU brigade. The six recommended recipients were Auckland Infantry rest in a forward trench. Sergeant-Major Boate, Corporal Dempsey,1 Lieutenant-Colonel Richardson,2 Captain Rose,3 Captain Hugh Stewart and Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Young. Out of the six, four commissioned officers were honoured. Dempsey’s recommendation for bravery on Chunuk Bair on 8 August was later annulled.
During mid-November, while manning a trench near Chailak Dere and the sea, Private O’Connor4 of the Auckland Infantry, stumbled on an object on the floor of the trench. On closer inspection he realised he had a visitor – a Hawksbill sea turtle. Apparently the turtle had crawled from the beach to rest and sleep in the trench. O’Connor took a liking to the turtle and constructed a ramp so it could enter and leave the trench easily. Unfortunately, while O’Connor was away helping to evacuate wounded from the front-line, his trench was occupied by a section of Indian soldiers, and they discovered the turtle. To them, turtle was a delicacy, so they killed it and promptly turned it into a makeshift meal. By the time O’Connor returned, all that remained of his pet was the shell, which he carried for the remainder of the war and finally brought back to New Zealand. Descendants of O’Connor donated the shell to the Waiouru Memorial Army Museum in the 1980s. It is believed that the only British woman to have landed on the peninsula during the Gallipoli campaign came ashore at Helles on 17 November. The woman’s exact identity is not known and the circumstances surrounding her visit are a mystery, but she came ashore at V Beach to lay a wreath at the lone grave of Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Doughty-Wylie VC, CB, CMG, of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. The Victoria Cross was a posthumous award for his bravery in capturing the fort and village of Sedd el Bahr, where he was killed on 26 April. Doughty-Wylie was an intelligence officer on Sir Ian Hamilton’s staff. She landed alongside the SS River Clyde, walked through Sedd el Bahr village and climbed Hill 141. She spoke to no one and no one spoke to her. On the summit she knelt for some time before the grave that was fenced off with barbed wire, then stood, placed a wreath on the wooden cross, and left. She was wearing black with lace-up boots and veil, and probably an overcoat of some sort because it was cold in November. The news of her visit soon found its way around Gallipoli providing the men with a topic of conversation other than the war.
1 Cpl 10/621 George David Dempsey 3 Capt. 10/692 John Murray Rose 2 Lieut.-Col. 15/209 George Stafford Richardson 4 Pte 12/2802 Thomas Joseph O’Connor 201 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
She may have been Doughty-Wylie’s wife, Lilian, who was nursing with the French Hospital Service in France. Or maybe she was Gertrude Bell, the English writer and explorer who was Doughty-Wylie’s lover. Both women loved him and both said they would commit suicide if he was killed. But Gertrude died in 1926 and Lilian lived until 1960!
Also on 17 November, a heavy thunderstorm lashed Gallipoli at 7pm, prompting the Turks into an immediate rifle and machine-gun fire all along the front-line. Everyone stood to arms and telephones buzzed, but the gunfire soon died away. On the same day, Lieutenant-Colonel Braithwaite assumed command of the New Zealand Infantry Brigade in place of General Johnston, and a Canterbury Mounted Rifleman, Trooper Rudman,1 was shot dead by a stray bullet while sleeping in his dugout at night. Now that the Gallipoli campaign had virtually come to a stalemate, the most effective weapon the Allies had against the Turks was artillery. Because Turkish targets surrounding the Anzac sector were mostly located within a few miles of the front- line, siege-type artillery like howitzers and mortars were the most effective. General Johnston thought it wise to familiarise his senior officers with Anzac’s artillery resources in preparation for his departure. Lieutenant-Colonel Hart described Anzac’s artillery dispositions: “Spent the day with General Johnston visiting
AUTHOR’S COLLECTION a number of artillery batteries at various points. Saw first the The grave at Cape Helles of Lieutenant-Colonel Charles 5-inch howitzers which fire a 40-pound shell with various charges Doughty-Wylie VC, CB, CMG, of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, was visited by the only British woman believed consisting of from one to five loose rings of cordite. A very short to have landed on Gallipoli during the campaign. squat gun. “Next we visited the 4.5-inch howitzers, the most modern and most useful battery in Anzac. It fires a 35-pound shell and is very accurate. The cost of the gun is £1700 and each shell £4. We then saw the 18-pounder batteries, 3.5-inch calibre, fixed charge in a case, not loose like the howitzer. “In succession we visited the little Indian mountain guns which fire a 10-pound shell, and the 6-inch howitzer ‘Kate’, which discharged a shell weighing 100-pounds, and also one a little longer weighing 120-pounds with loose charge in small bags. “After that we saw the 4-inch modern field guns, 35-pound shell … and the 60-pounder battery, a huge cumbersome gun for siege purposes, 5-inch calibre.” Private Voitrokovsky, with the Wellington Infantry, wrote home of the artillery: “As I write this letter the Turks are shelling us with a French 75mm gun, captured by the Germans in France and sent over here. They shell us regularly every dinner and tea time at the rate of 20 shots per minute. They come along with a terrible screech and we never know where they are going to burst, but just crouch against the sandbags of our bivvy and take our chance.” Turkey couldn’t rely on a regular supply of superior German ordnance so had to manufacture much of its own. Turkish-made shells fired on Gallipoli would impact with the ground but not always detonate, and Turkish bombs were often ineffectual. There were instances where men’s lives were spared simply because of inferior Turkish ordnance. Lieutenant-Colonel Hart described one such instance: “No one was wounded today, but a bomb landed on the parapet of one trench and rolled into the trench on the back of one man who was stooping down. It exploded while on his back, cutting his sweater to pieces without causing him the slightest injury.” By mid-November winter was taking a grip on Gallipoli, and the men were wearing their greatcoats all day. But regardless of the cold, regular shifts in the trenches continued. An example of troop dispositions and movements in the closing stages of the campaign is given for the Apex sector: six weak companies of men
1 Tpr 7/1137 Harry Stanley Rudman
202 Australian field gun in action at Anzac. held this sector, nine machine-guns with their 72 gunners, 36 bombers, 16 snipers as well as Maori pioneers, signallers and engineers. Three and a half companies manned the firing line and support, half and half, relieving each other every eight hours at 8am, 4pm and midnight. Two and a half companies were in reserve. These relieved the firing line and support trenches once a week, and in the meantime did all the digging and fatigues. MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU The Turks made a massed downhill attack on the Apex after dusk on 22 November. Immediately flares were fired by the New Zealanders. The attack was halted by rifle and machine-gun fire, supported by bombers discharging 27 large bombs from mortars and catapults. Many Turks were killed, whereas the New Zealand casualties were nil. The Turks were learning the Apex was now a fortress. The following day the Turks punched back with a heavy artillery bombardment of the Apex sector. On 24 November Major-General Russell took over command of the New Zealand and Australian Division from General Godley, who in turn took over command of the Anzac (army corps) the following day. At midday on 27 November New Zealanders in the front-line experienced a violent and frightening Royal Navy bombardment of the Turkish front positions for an hour. Shells up to 15 inches in calibre screeched just above their heads to pound Turkish trenches 100 yards to their front. The Turks immediately replied by shelling the New Zealand trenches just as heavily. All the New Zealanders could do was go deep underground. No one was killed. The New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade moved out of reserve bivouacs and took over the firing line held by the 161st and 163rd Brigades and 54th Division (British) at 5am. The changeover was completed by noon, and the four Mounted Rifles regiments spread from Hill 60 at the north to Warwick Castle near Cheshire Ridge. In order from north to south were the Wellingtons, Otagos, Canterburys and Aucklanders. In all, the Brigade took over about 1800 yards of trench. They were in close contact with the Turks on Hill 100 and Sandbag Ridge, a little further south. The Kiwis immediately began sniping, as the Turks were fully exposing themselves – an indication of the slackness of the British soldiers previously holding the line.
203 First talk of evacuation Indecision at the highest level
hile military life and daily routines continued at Anzac throughout October and November, behind the scenes the great Gallipoli debate developed. W By mid-October, nothing definite had been decided about future offensive actions on Gallipoli since the August Offensive had failed two months earlier. Not only was it almost certain that German munitions would be reaching the Turks by the first week in December, but the arrival of winter weather might make it impossible either to land reinforcements on the peninsula or to withdraw the existing force if evacuation were decided on. Every day the situation was becoming more critical, and a definite decision – to push on or get out – was more and more important. But every day that decision was postponed. France argued at the time that reinforcements and munitions destined for Gallipoli merely prolonged the war in other theatres. The Gallipoli campaign, though ill-supported by Britain and France, had been allowed to drag on, while the main war effort continued on the Western Front. It was Kitchener who first mooted the idea of evacuation. On 11 October he telegraphed Sir Ian Hamilton, whose command was under review, requesting an estimate of casualties he would suffer carrying out an evacuation. For Hamilton, evacuation would be a logistical nightmare. On Gallipoli he had a total strength of 114,087 men: 22,783 at Helles, 31,300 at Anzac, 41,622 at Suvla, 10,000 at Mudros resting etc., and 8382 men in miscellaneous units en route. Had all the units been up to establishment strength, the total would have been 200,540. Two days later Hamilton replied to Kitchener’s telegraph, predicting 50 per cent casualties, and suggesting he might do better with reinforcements. However, the Dardanelles Committee in London wanted Hamilton recalled, so on 14 October Hamilton was replaced by General Sir Charles Monro, who would not arrive at Imbros until 28 October. Hamilton stood down on 17 October and in the interim, command was passed over to General Birdwood. In hindsight it would be easy to blame Hamilton for much of the Gallipoli disaster, but his task on the peninsula was never an easy one. His army had been hurried to Gallipoli without any semblance of a plan, and the strength of his force was not appropriate for the task. The element of surprise – in amphibious warfare the main essential of success – had been denied him. Before Monro even arrived at the Dardanelles, he had decided that if it were practicable, he would abandon the Gallipoli campaign. He landed at Imbros on the morning of 28 October and assumed command of the Expeditionary Force. Kitchener had given explicit orders to Monro to report as soon as possible on the military situation on Gallipoli, and the best means of removing the existing deadlock – by either evacuation or the number of troops required to ensure the opening of the Dardanelles. Further, Monro had the near impossible task of estimating the number of men required to hold the Straits and capture Constantinople. After meeting with corps commanders, Monro decided to visit all three fronts on 30 October. Fresh from France with its harbours and docks, trains and motorised transport, Monro was not prepared for the scenes which met him at W Beach – the open beach, crazy piers, stores being landed by hand from bumping lighters, columns of mules, dust, cramped conditions, jostling crowds and the threat of Turkish shells. Next on his itinerary was Anzac, where conditions were much worse. He remarked to his staff officer at his side, “It’s just like Alice in Wonderland, ‘curiouser and curiouser’.” Finally he visited Suvla Bay. At each of the fronts he stayed long enough to visit a local headquarters and take a fleeting glance at the immediate neighbourhood. To each headquarters he asked the same questions: were their troops physically and morally fit for a sustained effort to capture the enemy’s positions? Alternatively, with no further reinforcements and with the Turks receiving strong reinforcements and German heavy guns and ammunition, could they maintain their present positions throughout the winter? All three answered the first question to the effect that in their present state of health the troops could sustain no more than 24 hours’ offensive effort. Their answer to the second question was an eloquent shrug of the shoulders and a pledge that they would do their best. Before Monro returned to Imbros, his mind was made up. The following day he cabled Kitchener with the recommendation, evacuation. His report, which was wired to Kitchener, was damning of the campaign. But he did praise the Anzac efforts: “After an inspection of the Gallipoli Peninsula I have arrived at the following conclusions: The troops on the peninsula – with the exception of the Australian and New Zealand Corps – are not equal to a sustained effort owing to the inexperience of the officers, the want of training of the men, and
204 First talk of evacuation the depleted condition of many of the units.” Monro told it exactly as he saw it, not glossing over weaknesses and failures like some of Hamilton’s earlier misleading reports. He expanded: “We merely hold the fringe of the shore, and are confronted by the Turks in very formidable entrenchments with all the advantages of position and power of observation of our movements.” These basic facts and conclusions were known by Anzac officers for some months now, but the facts were only starting to filter through to London. “The beaches are exposed to observed artillery fire, and in the restricted area all stores are equally exposed. Action by surprise can no longer be counted Lord Kitchener (left) and General Birdwood observe the Anzac front-line from an advantage on, as the Turks are in considerably point, possibly Table Top. stronger force than they were.” Monro went on to elaborate on the disadvantages of offensive actions, the ineffectiveness of Allied artillery, both naval and land-based, the inadequate supply of artillery ammunition and the uncertainty of winter weather. He concluded: “On purely military grounds, therefore, in consequence of the daily wastage of officers and men which occurs, and owing to the lack of prospect of being able to drive the Turks from their entrenched MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU lines, I recommend the evacuation of the peninsula.” From a military viewpoint, and assuming no reinforcements of any importance could be made available to Gallipoli, there could be no doubt that by November, there was no sane alternative to immediate evacuation, given the exhausted state of the troops, the dreaded approach of winter, and the reported imminent arrival of German artillery guns and munitions. Almost all senior officers on Gallipoli held this opinion. The contrary view was held only by those who still feared the effect a withdrawal would have on Moslem opinion in India and Egypt. General Maxwell in Egypt declared an evacuation would be disastrous, “unless of course we can knock the Turks elsewhere”. Kitchener read Monro’s report of 31 October with consternation. He had just been told of Commodore Keyes’ daring new scheme for forcing the Dardanelles. Kitchener, tightly clutching at this new alternative, procrastinated by cabling Monro to ask if his corps commanders were also in favour of withdrawal, and if Monro could send as quickly as possible an estimate of the probable losses in case of evacuation. Kitchener simply didn’t want to bear the responsibility of making the decision. He was up to his old tricks that he had so callously displayed to the world during the Anglo-Boer War: deciding the fates of thousands of lives for some face-saving diplomatic convenience. As instructed, Monro immediately sought the opinions of his three corps commanders. Lieutenant-General FJ Davies, commander of the VIII Corps at Helles since August, quickly wrote from his sick-bed aboard ship, “I agree [with evacuation].” General J Byng, the new replacement commander at Sulva Bay replied, “I consider the evacuation advisable.” General Birdwood, fearful of the effect of evacuation on Moslem feeling in India and Egypt, was opposed to evacuation. He believed withdrawal would be fraught with difficulty and danger. The three opinions were cabled to Kitchener on the afternoon of 2 November. Monro’s estimation of probable losses was 30-40 per cent in personnel and materials. The following morning Monro proceeded to Egypt to discuss Gallipoli with General Maxwell. Meanwhile, in Britain, Kitchener was warming more and more to Keyes’ idea of forcing the Straits. This meant that the army must be ready to take advantage of the Royal Navy’s move by themselves resuming the attack. Kitchener disagreed with Monro’s second report that included the three corps commanders’ opinions. He pressed for the naval plan and the ‘rescue’ of the Gallipoli army from the apparently great peril of evacuation. But Kitchener had promised support to the French in Salonika. For Gallipoli this meant there were no fresh troops available to make another attack and fewer ships to carry troops. Kitchener was in a dilemma. His immediate reaction was to sidestep Monro by cabling Birdwood a ‘most secret’ personal message early on 4 November. In it he stated he was coming out to visit, and poured out his
205 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story AUTHOR’S COLLECTION Lord Kitchener inspects Anzac positions accompanied by General Birdwood. heart to Birdwood, who for many years had served on Kitchener’s personal staff. Kitchener wanted to go with Keyes’ plan and dearly wanted Birdwood’s support for a new landing further north in the Gulf of Saros so that when the Royal Navy entered the Sea of Marmara, the peninsula could be cut off across the isthmus. He wanted to redeploy troops already on Gallipoli for the bold task. Cleverly, Kitchener offered a carrot to Birdwood – the command of the whole force. Kitchener had no place for Monro in this plan: “We must do it right this time. I absolutely refuse to sign the order for evacuation, which I think would be the greatest disaster and would condemn a large percentage of our men to death or imprisonment. Monro will be appointed to command the Salonika Force.” At once Birdwood sensed his error in opposing evacuation; it only fuelled Kitchener’s harebrained scheme to further bog down the Gallipoli campaign. Quickly he replied that any attempt to land near Bulair in the Gulf of Saros could only end in disaster, and, “I sincerely trust that Monro will remain in command here. He has already established confidence in those who have seen him, and his experience in France, which I lack, will be absolutely invaluable.” Before leaving London, Kitchener learned that Keyes also opposed the Bulair landing, and a final meeting with government ministers concluded that a forcing of the Straits could only be sanctioned in co-operation with a new attack by the army. But since no fresh troops were available, Kitchener cabled Birdwood on the evening of 4 November cancelling his previous message. Kitchener had finally come around to endorsing an evacuation, but only because he lacked support for an alternative plan. He ended his message, “you had better very quietly and very secretly work out any scheme for getting the troops off”. Secrecy was indeed a problem. The issue of withdrawal was openly debated in the House of Lords on at least two occasions, and it was common knowledge that Monro had reported in favour of withdrawal. These unfortunate public utterances may well have jeopardised the operation. Officers planning the evacuation were probably certain the operation would end in a massacre on the beaches. Surprisingly, after the war it was revealed that Germans and Turks alike regarded the utterances as propaganda to hide the preparations for a further British attack! But the drama didn’t end when Kitchener left London. In Paris, en route to the Dardanelles, he learned to his surprise that the French didn’t want the peninsula evacuated. They probably believed that the continuance of operations on Gallipoli would help keep Turkish troops away from Salonika. Armed with this new information, Kitchener, in a final desperate bid, was determined to change direction once again. He cabled Birdwood offering a solution whereby available troops could be reshuffled to allow a force to attack at Bulair. He still had to
206 First talk of evacuation persuade the Admiralty to co-operate. Birdwood received this message on 6 November, followed by another from the United Kingdom Prime Minister the next day: “You must understand that the government has not decided for evacuation, and will come to no decision until they know Lord Kitchener’s opinion. Meanwhile prepare in the utmost secrecy a complete plan for evacuation if and when it should be decided on.” Nothing had changed. As winter started to hit Gallipoli, no decision had been made that considered the welfare of the men. All this indecisiveness was chewing up valuable time. Kitchener arrived at Mudros late on 9 November to be greeted by Birdwood. Also present were Monro and Maxwell who had only just arrived from Egypt. Over the following 12 days the group, which included Admiral de Robeck and Sir Henry MacMahon, conferred on the subject of evacuation. Just about everyone held a different opinion on the course of action. The first consensus from the group was that evacuation was inevitable but only if preceded by a new landing against the Turks in Ayas Bay in north Syria. But this scheme found no approval from the War Office. Meanwhile Kitchener spent three days visiting positions on Gallipoli and consulting with corps commanders. He was almost convinced evacuation was inevitable until General JG Legge, with the Australians, through a letter to Birdwood on 21 November, argued that Turkish morale was low and that evacuation would have a bad effect in Australia and New Zealand; the best option would be to reinforce. During the evening Monro further argued for complete evacuation and pressed for an early decision. The following morning Kitchener finally cabled home his long-awaited decision: he recommended that the evacuation of Anzac and Suvla Bay should proceed, but that Helles should be retained for the present. General Staff at the War Office accepted his recommendations. Retaining Helles prevented Turkey and Germany from establishing a submarine base in the Straits and helped distract the Turks’ attention from the withdrawals of Anzac and Suvla Bay. Despite everything that had happened, it was clear from the cable’s text that Kitchener still hankered for an alternative plan. Earlier, while still in France, Kitchener had sent an invitation to Keyes to meet him in Marseilles en route to the Dardanelles so the pair could discuss the situation while crossing the Mediterranean. Keyes didn’t receive the invitation and after a slow journey to Mudros via Italy arrived too late to be influential. At long last Kitchener was in favour of evacuation. “When you didn’t turn up at Marseilles,” he said to Keyes, “I made up my mind that the naval plan was dead.” But in London the matter would not lie down. Evacuation now had the approval of Kitchener, Monro, all the corps commanders at the Dardanelles, the General Staff at the War Office, and the newly established War Committee. The crucial decision still lay with Cabinet, who met on 24 November. At the meeting, opinion was so divided by the complexity of the wider issues that no decision was made. The Admiralty still fought against evacuation, citing the possibility of forcing the Straits. Lord Curzon of Cabinet, and some of his colleagues, wanted to hear arguments for alternative schemes. He argued that the decision could not be decided on military grounds alone. Evacuation was now so close to fruition, yet so far. During all this time, the Anzacs on Gallipoli were having their fate decided in far-off London. To the British politicians, the men were just pawns to be manipulated for political gain. The argument had entered the cold calculations of military strategy stage. It was now a matter of British Army morale, the spirit of the Allies, the temper of the enemy, the fortunes of war and the destinies of the East. At no stage throughout the proceedings were the New Zealand and Australian Governments consulted. Sir Ian Hamilton, now in London, entered the fray and argued against evacuation, as did Lieutenant-Colonel Hankey, Secretary of the Committee of Imperial Defence. Curzon, obviously not a military man, put forward some ridiculous theories: that transport difficulties made it unlikely that the Turks could bring heavy guns and ammunition to Gallipoli; that colder, healthier weather through winter would greatly diminish the sick-rate on Gallipoli; that he doubted success on the Western Front so the Gallipoli front should be kept open; and that evacuation would be a “piteous disaster” and cost 50,000 lives! Meanwhile, on Gallipoli, nature was about to decide the outcome of the debate. A blizzard would hit the peninsula on the evening of 26 November.
207 The great blizzard Nature forces a decision
eteorological experts had predicted that Gallipoli would have ‘glorious weather’ in November; that a few southerly storms might be expected, but no heavy gales were forecast until January 1916. These M predictions were proved wrong. During the first three weeks of the month a succession of gales had done considerable damage on all the beaches. Again, on 26 November, the weather took a turn for the worse. A fierce southwesterly gale started during the afternoon which later in the day turned around to the north. On the following day the temperature dropped to subzero and at about 7pm snow began to fall. The resulting blizzard continued for three days during which it was impossible for boats to approach Gallipoli beaches. The damage done by the storm was alarming. At Kephalo Bay on Imbros, three large ships had been sunk to make a breakwater and safe haven for small craft. All the lighters and steamboats used at Anzac were sent across to Imbros to shelter from the approaching gale. But the centre ship in the breakwater was smashed to pieces by the storm and the sea rushed through the gap. All the small craft, as well as a torpedo boat and a large water barge, were sunk or blown ashore. At Suvla, where there was reasonable protection from the northerlies, the piers and lighters escaped serious damage. But at Anzac and Helles the shores were strewn with wreckage, and the loss of small craft was so great that an evacuation, in the meantime, was not a possibility. The real sufferers from the blizzard were the troops. For them it was three days of agony. The violent thunderstorm on 26 November was followed the next day by torrential rain, sleet and heavy snow. They then suffered two nights of exceptionally bitter frost. Fortunately, in the summer months on Anzac, the men had created caves and underground galleries, which gave shelter from the storm to a large number of men. The Anzac rear positions were also protected to some extent by the steep surrounding terrain. Although the sick-rate rose considerably, particularly amongst the Indian troops, the number of deaths from exposure was comparatively small. The situation was similar at Helles. At Suvla, however, the troops were exposed to the full fury of the storm. Low-lying trenches were flooded and dry watercourses on the plain turned to rushing torrents. A wall of mud and water several feet high rushed down Azmak Dere washing drowned Turks and pack ponies into the British lines. Right across Suvla plain British troops had to leave their flooded trenches and take refuge either on the parapet or on sodden ground to the rear. Many of the parapets collapsed into the trenches. Fortunately for the British, the Turks fared no better. Dazed and benumbed men from both sides were huddled in the open without firing in what amounted to an unofficial truce. In the subzero temperatures on the nights of 27 and 28 November, many men at Suvla drowned in their trenches and hundreds succumbed to the effects of exposure. All over the plain, streams of utterly exhausted men struggled back to the beach. Many collapsed and froze to death. Hospitals, ordnance tents, supply depots, and every place where cover was available, were packed to overflowing. Large quantities of winter clothing that had recently arrived at Suvla had, by cruel error, just been re-embarked to Mudros. At Suvla alone the blizzard claimed over 210 lives, 150 of whom are believed to have drowned in their trenches, and 6200 cases of frostbite. Trooper McKay1 and others of the Auckland Mounted Rifles suffered throughout the blizzard. McKay wrote: “The sky had changed to a heavy ominous grey and black, the temperature dropped, the rain came and then the snow. It snowed for some days and then cleared away, and the whole landscape as far as the eye could range, was a field of white except where here and there a few hardy patches of scrub stood bravely defiant. Many from the Northland had never seen snow, but were too occupied trying to keep warm and dry to appreciate the splendour of the scene. Everywhere wet prevailed – our dugouts flooded, our clothes and boots were sodden, and the pathetic little piles of scrub that we had collected and stored for a ‘boil-up’ were washed away, or soaked and useless. Each dere, each little hollow, each tiny weathering on the slopes ran heavy with muddy water. An angry grey sea lashed the shoreline and swamped many small craft, including one carrying mail and parcels for the New Zealanders.” New Zealanders had to report to a dressing station for medical attention. Trooper McKay continues: “The cold was biting. I collected a touch of frostbite and many were badly affected by it. Day by day we watched half drowned, half frozen men limping past, or being helped down to hospital or dressing station for treatment.
1 Tpr 13/1076 Edwin Colin Murdock McKay 208 Watson’s Pier in Anzac Cove takes a battering during the blizzard. The piles of boxes on the pier were to protect working parties from Turkish shrapnel.
Gurkhas, Sikhs, Tommies, Aussies, our own men, it struck us all with impartial ruthlessness.” In the aftermath of the blizzard, rumours were rife about a possible evacuation. Trooper McKay had his suspicions: “Whatever doubts might have been held about abandonment were set to rest by the blizzard. In point of fact it was difficult for the least observant not to guess that something unusual was in the wind, for MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU our meagre rations were supplemented to an unbelievable extent. I was handed half a dozen tins of condensed milk for my own use if I wanted them, and could give none away as all my mates were similarly overloaded. I managed without any difficulty to get new puttees, a new hat and one or two trifles that were going begging. As the rumour of leaving the blood-soaked heights had been going the rounds for days, although not officially confirmed, one did not need to be a highly placed staff wallah to guess that momentous decisions were in the making.” But in the midst of the blizzard, war still carried on. The Turks were convinced they could still take the Apex and adjoining positions, and taking advantage of the change in weather, attempted another mass attack at 3am, 28 November. The attack was again beaten off by machine-guns, rifles and grenades with no loss of life to the New Zealanders. Shortly before daybreak of the same day an enemy patrol was observed opposite the Canterbury Mounted Rifles’ position in the upper reaches of Aghyl Dere. The patrol was fired upon immediately from the trenches and from a listening post thrown out in front of the Auckland Mounted Rifles’ position just to the south. Corporal Ross of the listening post was killed in the exchange of fire. Ross was buried at the listening post rather than risk further lives bringing his body to the rear. Inadvertently, many Turks after daybreak silhouetted themselves against the snow, becoming easy targets for Kiwi snipers. A heavy Turkish bombardment against the Australians at Lone Pine caused much damage and many casualties. The blizzard didn’t let up, with snow falling all day. The whole countryside was brilliantly white but bitterly cold. The soldiers felt the cold most in their feet; they seemed impossible to keep warm. Apart from the early morning enemy patrol, during the day the only front-line activity was sniping. Sergeant-Major Moncrief describes the onslaught of the bad weather: “The only change is a heavy fall of snow; expected this, but not so soon. It is bitterly cold and there is mud everywhere. Duty in trenches is very trying and transport is extremely difficult as everything has to be brought up at night. The snow has had the effect of quietening down both rifle and shell fire. The winter is going to be a long and dreary one.” The Mounted Rifles Brigade war diary states: “Snow fell all day. Intense cold making conditions for men just arrived in new trenches and without shelter very trying. All ranks rose to the occasion and casualties from frostbite were very few chiefly owing to the men being kept moving and working at [construction of] shelters. The night passed quietly with a further fall of snow.” Lieutenant Robert Harper with the Canterbury Mounted Rifles Machine-gun Section noted how the frozen conditions hampered the machine-guns: “What affected us machine-gunners most was the guns not being able to fire owing to the water in their jackets freezing. The only way this could be overcome was to take one gun out at a time and thaw it over a fire behind the position, then rush back with it and bring the other out for the same treatment. Glycerine was not available for some days, but when this was added to six and half pints of water and puttees wrapped around the guns, we were able to maintain fire.”
209 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU The great blizzard brought snow and high winds to Gallipoli. Men are seen walking the ‘streets’ at North Beach.
Throughout 29 November, snow fell continuously and lay deep upon the ground, in some places over six feet. All movement between positions was halted. The higher the position – which on Anzac meant the further from the sea – the deeper became the snow, the stronger the wind and the lower the temperature. During the same day, a Turkish shell burst in the New Zealand Infantry Brigade Signal Office, severely wounding three men and destroying equipment. Miraculously, communications were re-established in just 15 minutes. Two of the wounded, McDermid and Maxwell, died later on the day, and the third, Sapper Barry,1 was evacuated to a hospital ship in a very serious condition, dying at sea four days later. Again the Turks made easy targets against the snow for the Mounted Rifles snipers. They were slow to learn! In a letter dated 9 December written to Sir James Allen, New Zealand Minister of Defence, General Godley reflected on the storm’s destruction: “Our men did not suffer so badly as many, as we are so much on the high ground, but the valleys and water courses leading up to the hills became practically impassable, and they had to go very short of water for a couple of days. On our left, where we had the Indian Brigade, the ground low lying and the conditions there very much worse, and we had a good deal of frostbite.” From the time of the blizzard Godley was convinced that the Allied presence on Gallipoli no longer filled any purpose. The need to escape a long and bitter winter outweighed the now-flimsy benefits of a break-out. Godley was comfortable about discussing the sensitive issue with the New Zealand minister. “What our fate is to be for the winter is not yet quite settled. … Our impotence here fills one with shame, especially in view of the magnificent gallantry displayed by these troops, and the frightful casualties we have incurred.” Godley now knew that any further offensive meant more heavy casualties. On 30 November, the all-Australian position of Lone Pine was heavily shelled by Turkish 6-inch, 8-inch and 12-inch artillery around midday. Casualties recorded at the time were heavy: five officers and 53 other ranks killed and 204 men wounded – a dreadful waste. New Zealand only suffered one man killed. A catapult and a 3.7-inch trench mortar opposite Hill 100, taken over from the 161st Brigade when they vacated the trench on 27 November, were put to good use, and direct hits were seen on Turkish trenches. For yet another day, Turks still exposed themselves to Mounted Rifle snipers, though fewer of them by now! During the day the storm abated, the frosts disappeared and for the next three weeks there was an almost unbroken spell of perfect autumn weather with sun shining continuously, calm seas and little to no wind. Nevertheless, by the first day of December, winter had a firm grip on the peninsula and New Zealand unit
1 Spr 4/514 Robert William Barry 210 The great blizzard numbers were down because of the steady flow of sick and wounded to anchored hospital ships off shore. For the New Zealand Mounted Rifles there were about 145 casualties from 1 to 20 December, including 116 taken off Gallipoli sick. During the same period only 38 men rejoined their units on Anzac. The New Zealand Mounted Rifles were still in control of the perimeter stretching from the head of Aghyl Dere to Kaiajik Dere near Hill 60. The 1800 yards of front-line trenches was too long for the depleted brigade to control effectively. So a change in tactics was required. The new techniques are outlined in the New Zealand Mounted Rifles war diary: “So an ‘outpost system’ has been adopted and put into place today. Each Regiment divides its own section into ‘posts’ of six or more men. These posts during the day maintain two men on duty as observers and snipers. During the night the posts are fully manned and the trench between the posts is patrolled. Then morning patrols are sent out front of each Regiment section.” The Auckland sector was immediately north of Aghyl Dere and the Otago sector was at Kaiajik Dere, and the Canterburys were in the middle. The Wellingtons were in reserve. Each regiment controlled 600 yards with about 300 men. By night each section was manned by 100 men in the front trenches, 100 men in support and 100 men in reserve. An observation post in the Otago section overlooked a junction point of a Turkish main sap on Abdul Rahman Bair and a communication trench feeding the sector opposite the New Zealand Mounteds. Using a telescope the post could establish the traffic passing the junction and hence estimate the numbers of the daily Turkish garrison opposite the New Zealanders. On 2 December, for example, 362 men and 156 loaded mules came into the trenches and 331 men and 232 mules moved out. A bomb catapult was positioned opposite Hill 100 and from 2 December bombs were flung into Turkish positions opposite. The catapult would operate from this position until the end of the campaign. Sergeant John Little,1 who was for a time in charge of the catapult, often made night reconnaissances through the front-line to ascertain the effect of his bombs and to locate future targets. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his bravery. During the night of 2-3 December, wire entanglements were quietly placed in no-man’s-land beyond the Apex and adjoining sectors, and an underground gallery beneath the Turks was blown up with 220 pounds of ammonal. Presumably it killed a few Turks because they retaliated during the following morning with a heavy barrage of 75mm shells along the New Zealand forward trenches. More than 100 shells came in during a half- hour period. The Anzac artillery answered by concentrating 4.5-inch howitzer shells on Turkish blockhouses. During the same night one of Gallipoli’s more extraordinary casualty incidents occurred. A Turkish machine- gun caught Corporal Ernest Little2 of the Wellington Infantry as he was crawling over the parapet on patrol duty, not far from the Apex. He was hit in seven different places. Fortunately for Little, his comrades managed to pull him into the front trench. None of the seven wounds looked life-threatening and he was hurried off to a clearing hospital near the beach. But fate and providence were following Little. While he was lying in the hospital a high-explosive 8-inch shell burst inside the tent. The carnage was appalling. Limbs and body parts were blown in all directions. Little was considered lucky, as he only had both his legs broken! Amazingly he survived that day (and the war), but 16 New Zealand and Australian patients were killed outright. New Zealand dead are shown with the following day’s casualties. The Turks still believed that the Apex was the most vulnerable Anzac position. At 9am on 4 December, 22 8-inch howitzer high-explosive shells dropped on the Apex, the biggest shells experienced at the position so far. They sent huge bits of iron everywhere as the shell casings of 11/4 inches broke into thousands of pieces. Everyone rushed into the new high-explosive shelters 15 feet underground, so there were no casualties. Had this barrage occurred on Walker’s Ridge or a similar position six months earlier, the body count would have been considerable. From midday precisely, 60 to 70 15-pounder shells fell on the Apex in the space of a few minutes. This time two men were wounded. Night patrols had been working well for the New Zealand Mounteds. Each patrol consisted of one non- commissioned officer and three men. They moved out at dusk, and with reliefs, continued until dawn. Owing to the increased activity in front of the Otago Mounteds, three patrols were always out, becoming advanced posts: one at the head of Kaiajik Dere, one on the neck near Hill 100 also acting as a listening post, and one in the dere at Warley Gap between the Otago Mounteds’ right and the Canterbury Mounteds’ left. Other listening posts were positioned where necessary along the line. The rebuilt Turkish blockhouse at the Apex was blown up by a 6-inch howitzer yet again on 6 December. The Turks retaliated with the usual artillery bombardment along the trenches. During the day Generals Birdwood, Godley and Russell inspected all the New Zealand forward positions.
1 Sgt 9/1316 John Little 2 Cpl 10/987 Ernest Little 211 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
They congratulated the officers in command for the good condition of the trenches and the fire superiority being maintained. At midday on 8 December New Zealand miners broke into an enemy gallery opposite Cheshire Ridge and were immediately countered by a fusillade of Turkish bombs. It then became a race under fire between the Kiwis and the Turks to tamp down an explosive charge and be the first to blow up the other. The Kiwis won by detonating 200 pounds of ammonal at 4.30pm. During the following night three New Zealanders had to be dragged from a tunnel after being overcome with gas fumes. It was thought the Turks were pumping gas into the mine and immediate precautions were taken against a possible gas attack. By morning the gas alert was over. The next day men received mail from New Zealand, their first for a month. The mail brought promises that Christmas presents were on the way to Gallipoli, and this lifted the men’s spirits. A heavy Turkish artillery bombardment took place at 2pm along the New Zealand trenches. All along the New Zealand perimeter deep underground shelters able to withstand high explosive shells were being dug. Most were more than 15 feet below the surface. The plan was that they would eventually connect to each other underground. Sergeant-Major Moncrief, Auckland Infantry, describes the digging of massive shelters along the front-line: “The Australians have been getting it hot from big shells at Lone Pine and we are digging what are known as funk holes in case they [Turks] serve them [large shells] round our way. I suppose our turn will come, but given a little more time we will have safe shelters as we are digging down 20 feet below the surface and connecting up the holes with tunnels.” The New Zealand Mounted Rifles war diary for 10 December mentions an episode where a Turkish patrol was intercepted near Hill 60: “A good target has been obtained by Wellington Mounted Rifles machine-guns. Patrols at night had discovered that at about 2000 [8pm] each night a Turkish relief of about 30 men were in the habit of taking a short cut across head of small gully on north side of Kaiajik Dere. A patrol was sent out by Wellington Mounted Rifles with machine-guns … fire was opened as soon as patrol spotted enemy crossing dere. Many were killed and enemy relief scattered.” The 220 pounds of ammonal that was detonated at 4.30pm two days previously destroyed one enemy gallery but opened a cavity into another on a higher level. For all of 10 December an underground battle was waged with hand thrown bombs. The men who fought the localised battle thought it nerve-racking and dangerous. Amazingly, no New Zealanders were killed. Had the technology that was available on the Western Front been present on Gallipoli, the battle would have been over in a few minutes with the use of flame-throwers. Corporal Carroll and Private Stephens were both shot dead by the same sniper. Carroll was shot in the stomach as he sat on the fire step. When his mate Stephens climbed on the fire step in order to pass him to fetch stretcher-bearers, he was killed instantly by a bullet through his head. Carroll died shortly afterwards. By 11 December, rumours of a possible evacuation began to consume Anzac, sparked by British troops and artillery guns leaving Suvla over the previous few nights. A newly arrived Japanese mortar was placed in the line near Cheshire Ridge. Since it could throw a 27-pound bomb up to 500 yards, it was the perfect trench weapon. Just a pity it arrived ten days before the evacuation. But as usual on Gallipoli, a regular supply of projectiles was impossible. The Auckland Mounteds that held the extreme right of the New Zealand Mounted Rifles’ sector were relieved by the 4th Australian Infantry Force on 13 December and embarked at once for Mudros. The Aucklanders weren’t to know it yet, but they were never to return to Gallipoli. It was to be the same for the Otago Infantry Battalion, who left during the morning, ostensibly for a month’s rest on Imbros. The Auckland and Canterbury Infantry each took up the slack in the line. Each also took over one post at the Apex which had previously been manned by Otagos. Around 5pm the Maori Contingent members that were attached to the remaining infantry battalions were also ordered, without warning, to leave the front immediately and report on the beach at dusk. Fatigue parties returning from the beaches told inexplicable stories of picks, shovels, engines, piping, iron, etc. being loaded on barges, towed out to sea and jettisoned. Food and ordnance depots near the beaches were opened to anyone passing to help himself. Kerosene was poured over supplies in an effort to spoil them. The earlier rumours of a possible evacuation from Anzac were becoming a realisation. But the New Zealanders were of two minds; nothing would be better than leaving the hellhole that was Gallipoli; but slipping away in the face of the enemy seemed a cowardly act, especially after all the Anzac endeavours. Lieutenant-Colonel Hart summed up the men’s feelings in his diary: “However, it can mean only one thing, evacuation. For all we have suffered and sacrificed here has been in vain; a glorious chance in the history of this war absolutely foiled and lost by the same absurd and ridiculous manner the scheme was commenced.”
212 Evacuation of Anzac Finally, a strategic masterpiece
reviously, before the blizzard, surplus stores and ammunition were taken off Gallipoli in anticipation of an evacuation, but by early December, after the storm, the British Cabinet was still undecided on Pthe subject of evacuation. Hence, stores and ammunition that had been sent away had to be returned. Hut-building materials for winter quarters were also landed. Sir Charles Monro was told to persevere with preparations for a winter campaign. It was not until 7 December, 37 days after Monro made his first report, and exactly a fortnight since the War Committee urged complete evacuation, that the British Cabinet of 22 ministers met and decided on evacuation of Anzac and Sulva Bay only. Helles would stay for the present. Monro was informed of the decision immediately. Monro reasoned that if nothing was done to arouse Turkish suspicions; if the front trenches were held to the very end; if the anchorages were never unduly crowded; if there were no marked changes in the daily amount of shelling; and if the beaches and back areas remained to all appearances precisely normal, there was a reasonable chance that the Turks could be kept in ignorance until the last man had left the shore. By 8 December progress was under way in the re-embarkation of stores – some items left Anzac for a third time! At the end of November it is estimated there were 41,300 men, 105 artillery guns and 2368 animals on Anzac. By 9 December it was down to 36,000 men and 97 guns. On 14 December a conference was called at the New Zealand Infantry Brigade Headquarters, where it was disclosed under strict secrecy to the regimental commanding officers on Anzac that an evacuation was to be carried out with the intention of completing it within seven days. The pledge of secrecy was to stay in force until the following day. The original number of troops at Anzac and Suvla had already been reduced from about 42,000 men to 25,000 under the pretext of easing off commissariat difficulties through the approaching winter. The remainder were to go in planned stages during night times only. Divisional reserves were to be first, followed by brigade reserves, battalion reserves and finally the firing line. It all sounded so simple! Command hoped to destroy as much ordnance and other stores as could be done in secrecy and abandon the remainder. There was always the option of battleships returning later to fire on stockpiles on the beaches. Intelligence indicated that the Turks were also reducing manpower in anticipation of a fierce winter. But it was difficult to confirm this fact as the Turks, like the Anzacs, had gone underground, and it was impossible to tell by observation alone if 20,000 or just 2000 Turks opposed them. WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU A staged charge by Australian troops under observation of Turks at Helles, just a few days before the Anzac evacuation. The intention was to fool the Turks into believing a further Allied offensive was planned.
213 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story PAUL FARMER PAUL In the days before the evacuation, blankets and washing were hung out on scrub to fool the Turks into believing there was a full complement of soldiers at Anzac.
The Turks were probably experiencing the same problems with observation. The ‘modern’ warfaring practice of digging deep to avoid high explosive shelling and to stay warm and dry over winter was probably a godsend for the Anzacs. They had virtually created an underground city by digging in over the previous weeks. Like the Anzacs, the Turks didn’t know how many of the enemy opposed them. They were probably convinced that the reason why fewer troops were observed at Anzac in recent days was that more and more men were going underground. This was probably why the Anzacs were able to evacuate without a single casualty. On 15 December, the New Zealand Mounteds were still digging to improve their trenches and winter quarters, as they had been doing since the beginning of the month when they took control of the northern sector. They were still unaware of a forthcoming evacuation, yet their commanding officers knew of the plan. In the late afternoon, each of the three remaining New Zealand Infantry battalions on Gallipoli, the Canterbury, Wellington and Auckland Infantry Battalions, were ordered to release an advance party of two officers and 36 other ranks at 6pm. At this time, the pledge of secrecy was removed and commanding officers were able to inform their units that the remainder of the Anzacs on Gallipoli would embark on the nights of 17 and 18 December. The New Zealanders took the now confirmed news of evacuation badly; they did not favour clearing out. After the announcement, hundreds volunteered to stay and fight it out or to stay as a covering party, even to sacrifice their lives if required. They wanted to get even with the enemy and protect their dead pals; they didn’t like to admit failure. One man said to Lieutenant-Colonel Hart, “Hell sir, I hope our poor pals who lie all around us sleep soundly and do not stir in discontent as we go filing away from them forever.” Near the beaches destruction of stores continued. On 15 December the artillery horses were shot. Horses had played a major part in the lives of many of the New Zealanders and they were deeply upset to see them shot. One despatch rider who galloped daily along the beach from Chailak Dere to Walker’s Ridge went into hysterics when he was informed that his horse, which had been wounded under him three times, had to be destroyed. Men all along Anzac, if not in the front-line, spent 16 December packing their kits and sent it all to the nearest beach in the hope that it might be got away. Many took the opportunity to visit a mate’s grave knowing they would never pass this way again. Most arrived on Gallipoli with their mates, sometimes life-long friends, so they still had strong ties with the dead. Even though a comrade was lost, they felt close because the grave was close; on Gallipoli they fought, ate and slept near the dead. Brigadier-General CF Aspinall-Oglander at a later date wrote: “Up to the very last the men were visiting the cemeteries, erecting new crosses, or tidying up the grave of a dead friend. ‘I hope’, said one [of the Anzacs] to General Birdwood on the last morning, as he pointed to a cemetery, ‘I hope they won’t hear us marching back to the beach’.” During the night there was a huge fire in ordnance stores on the beach, initially thought to be the work of Turkish spies. There being no fire-fighting equipment on Anzac, the accidental fire burnt furiously all night.
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Everyone felt that the Turks might grasp what the Anzacs were doing and attack while the front-line was depleted, but the attack never came. Throughout 17 December conferences were held at divisional and brigade headquarters discussing orders, allotting troops to ships, and arranging the numbers of men to be moved at different hours to avoid congestion in the saps and on the beaches. All of this was to be performed under the cover of darkness to avoid detection from the Turks. No one stirred from any bivouac until dusk at 5.15pm and the parties filed away as previously arranged. The final evacuation plan was to remove roughly half the men on the night of 17 December and the remainder the following night, with the last men leaving the beaches about 3 o’clock on the morning of 19 December. A typical evacuation of a New Zealand unit is illustrated by the Wellington Infantry. Before 15 December the unit strength was 20 officers and 445 other ranks. An advance party of two officers (Chaplain-Captain Richards1 and Lieutenant Dallinger2) and 36 other ranks, left on Wednesday 15 December. In the first night, the A party of three officers (Captain Narbey,3 Lieutenants Muir4 and Tremewan5) and 138 other ranks moved at 8.30pm. The same night B party of one officer (Lieutenant Hume6) and 44 other ranks left the Apex at 10.45pm and embarked at midnight. On the second night, A party of three officers (Captain McColl, Lieutenants Webber7 and Varnham8) and 92 other ranks was to leave the Apex at 5.40pm, and embark at 6.30pm. On the same night, B party of three officers (Major Weston,9 Lieutenants Scott10 and Becknell11) and 76 other ranks was to leave the Apex at 9.15pm, and embark at 10.30pm. And C party of eight officers (Lieutenant-Colonel Hart, Major Andrews,12 Captains Urquhart13 and Aitken,14 Lieutenants John McKay,15 Stanley Guthrie,16 Kibblewhite and Claude Brinsley17) and 59 other ranks was to leave the Apex at 2am and embark as soon as possible. The Turks had been very quiet for some days, but on 17 December recommenced their 75mm artillery bombardment, killing Private Sherwood of the Wellington Infantry and wounding one other. Late in the day, the two-night evacuation plan was delayed one more day, not because of the weather but to allow the Navy to take off all the mules and more stores. It seems that it was good enough to evacuate mules but not horses. The weather continued to be perfect for the whole operation. On 18 December, there was no artillery fire from the Turks. Although everyone at Anzac was in a state of tension and suspense, making final detailed arrangements for the evacuation over the following two nights, it was a quiet and calm day for the men. Major Levin18 of the Wellington Mounted Rifles and close friend of General Russell, was mortally wounded in his head and abdomen while in the process of evacuating. He was rushed to a hospital ship and sent to Alexandria where he died in hospital early on Christmas day. During the darkness of early morning of 19 December, the New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade, minus the Aucklanders who had left the peninsula a week previously, commenced its withdrawal from their sector by sending away a first party as follows: Otagos, four officers and 145 others; Canterburys, five officers and 177 others; Wellingtons, five officers and 153 others; and 20 others from Brigade Headquarters. The party, totalling 14 officers and 495 other ranks, quietly marched in the above order via Aghyl Dere, Taylor’s Hollow to No. 2 Outpost and then to Williams’ Pier at North Beach. Here they embarked and steamed to Mudros, arriving during the afternoon. The Otago Mounted Rifles details were taken directly to Egypt. At 4am a party of one officer and 25 men of the New Zealand Mounted Rifles was sent down to Waterfall Gully, northern Anzac, with full packs on. Fires were lit in the gully at dawn and an hour after daylight, simulating reinforcements arriving, and the party marched back up the dere exposing themselves to the enemy while well spaced out. The ruse appeared successful, for the Turks shelled Waterfall Gully while the party was marching up the dere, and then shelled the dere shortly after their arrival in the trenches. Parties of men moved in both directions in the deres, exposing themselves to the enemy on the inward leg, giving the impression that troops were arriving. During the last few nights fires were kept burning at vacant bivouacs and blankets left hanging on scrub, giving the impression of habitation. During the last day on Anzac, forward positions received the usual sniping and shelling. The Turks shelled the trenches rather severely at different times throughout the daylight hours. At midday they shelled trenches heavily with their new 8-inch battery, firing high explosives. This was followed by the swish-bangs of the 75mm guns.
1 Chap.-Capt. 18/3 Robert Richards 7 Lieut. 10/2479 Arthur James Webber 13 Capt. 10/660 Murray Urquhart 2 Lieut. 10/162 James Type Dallinger 8 Lieut. 10/2015 Frederick Stuart Varnham 14 Capt. 3/159 William Aitken 3 Capt. 10/658 William Francis Narbey 9 Maj. 10/2478 Claude Horace Weston 15 Lieut. 10/2370 John Sydney McKay 4 Lieut. 10/2481 Allan Stanley Muir 10 Lieut. 10/2482 Robert Francis Coghill Scott 16 Lieut. 10/990 Stanley Gordon Guthrie 5 Lieut. 10/2480 Hugh Spencer Tremewan 11 Lieut. 10/132 Cyril Alfred Becknell 17 Lieut. 10/281 Claude Charles Brinsley 6 Lieut. 10/2806 George Hansbrow Hume 12 Maj. 15/109 Charles Eric Andrews 18 Maj. 11/787 William FitzGerald Levin 215 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU With future evacuation now inevitable, many New Zealanders visited mates’ graves to say a last goodbye.
Anzac was more vulnerable now than at any time during the campaign. A concentrated attack on 19 December would have pushed the depleted defenders back to the sea. The machine-guns, trench mortars and catapults were all in position and fully manned. They would remain so until midnight. More New Zealand Mounteds moved later in the day in three parties. Each party was divided roughly equally between the remaining three regiments still on Gallipoli. The A party, of nine officers and 271 men, moved off at 5.30pm via No. 2 Outpost to Williams’ Pier on North Beach. The B party, of nine officers and 124 men, plus five officers and 21 men from Brigade Headquarters, moved off at 9.45pm along the same route. Remaining medical officers and details of the New Zealand Medical Corps accompanied this party. Only the C party, of three officers and 31 others, remained holding their perimeter to the last. They had with them five machine- guns and one trench mortar. They kept the guns firing sporadically, and one Canterbury gun was carried up and down the trenches firing from several positions usually occupied by brigade guns. A team of Mounted Rifles sharpshooters also kept moving up and down the trenches firing from positions usually occupied by snipers, and fires at bivouacs were kept alight. To make the task more difficult for the Anzacs, the night was clear with a full moon overhead. The enemy fire seemed the same as on any other recent night. It seems they were completely unaware of any evacuation. Australian and Kiwi ingenuity was combined to make self-firing rifles from .303 Enfields with delayed-firing devices attached. Water would drip at a predetermined rate from one kerosene oil tin into another that was connected by string to the trigger. Once the tin was heavy enough the rifle would fire a single bullet in the direction of the Turkish trenches. Other firing devices for firing rifles and bombs were made with lengths of slow-burning fuse or with candles and string. A number of obstacles were erected to slow the entry of the enemy into the trenches. Wire entanglements were added or strengthened, self-firing rifles were assembled to fire at five, 10, 20 minutes etc., and Mills Bomb trip wires were placed across trenches. In order to deaden the sound of marching where the trenches were close to the enemy, hard compacted floors were broken up with picks and men’s boots were covered with socks or sacking. All piers were covered with thick sacks. Routes to the beach were marked clearly to avoid confusion; in some instances, trails of salt or flour were used. Intersections were marked with shaded candles in biscuit boxes. Special traffic-officers were posted at intervals to direct men.
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Company Sergeant-Major Gasparich of the Auckland Infantry was among the last to depart: “I came down – I got off my perch [the firing step] – I walked through the trench and the floor of the trench was frozen hard – when I brought my feet down they echoed right through the trench, down the gully, right down, and you could hear this echo running ahead. Talk about empty, I didn’t see a soul. It was a lonely feeling.” Early in the morning of 20 December, the evacuation orders for C party, the last 34 men of the New Zealand Mounted Rifles to withdraw, were received at 1.30am. The party split into three groups with the first moving off at 1.40am, followed by the second group ten minutes later and the final group at 2am. The final group stopped at Brigade Headquarters in King’s Own Avenue at 2.10am and reached Aghyl Dere at 2.20am. Here the C party re-grouped and continued on to North Beach, arriving at Williams’ Pier at 3.30am. They brought the five machine-guns with them, but the trench mortar was buried as it was considered too heavy to carry. All the hospital tents were left standing. During the last night a group of officers, waiting for their boat to arrive, drifted over to the abandoned mess of the 16th Clearing Hospital and made a fine supper of cold ham, biscuits, butter and tinned fruit. On leaving they each took some pyjamas, a few cigars, cutlery and other useful articles to replace their own left in the dugouts on the hilltops. Each position emptying out created a ripple effect along the front- line. Along the old Anzac line Lone Pine was vacated at 2.40am, the last batch of men moving silently back from posts in some places only five yards from the enemy; at 2.55am Quinn’s and Pope’s were abandoned; at 3.14am Russell’s Top was emptied; and ten minutes later Walker’s Ridge was vacated. No one dared attract the Turks’ attention. Trooper McKay A deep sap on Anzac. describes his last night on Gallipoli: “So we moved off through the gathering darkness, and reaching the beach lined up to make room for others still to come, all in the same uncanny silence. No one smoked, none spoke above a cautious whisper or dared risk a laugh; the stakes were too great, the odds too threatening for even the most thoughtless to take the risks of discovery. The enemy knew the
range to a yard, and any betraying light or hint of unusualness would have brought devastating results upon us.” MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU At 3.30am a mine was detonated on Russell’s Top which was answered by a storm of rifle fire all along the Turkish line, but there was no shelling of the beaches. Under a Turkish position near the Apex, a large mine, which held two tons of ammonal, had been prepared as a coup de grâce, but at the last moment it was decided not to fire it. Those responsible for detonating the charge walked away from it, deciding enough was enough. To them a big hole in the ground and mindless carnage at this stage of the campaign was not going to change the outcome. The last of the New Zealand Mounted Rifles were aboard a transport by 4am and arrived at Mudros by 9am. As they slipped away from the Anzac shore they heard the Turks open a heavy rifle and machine-gun fire on several parts of the New Zealand trenches that were now quite deserted. A few officers of the Royal Navy remained on North Beach for ten minutes after the last men embarked in case any stragglers arrived. At precisely 4.10am these officers quietly pushed off in a waiting picket-boat, and the evacuation of Anzac was complete. So ended the 240-day Anzac campaign on Gallipoli. As the last ship slipped away in the night, the men crowded on deck and quietly reflected on the moment, the campaign and their mates left behind. Trooper McKay was no different: “When the ship had its overcrowded quota for that night, we moved slowly and noiselessly away from the grave of all our hopes; hopes so nearly realised by the selfless valour of those who had gone there before us. I stood on deck, looking back with mixed feelings at the broken skyline showing boldly through the murk. … Someone said, ‘We won those ridges then we lost them, and now we’re leaving our cobbers behind. It’s damnable.’ … Another said, ‘Thank God we’re leaving that bloody death-trap for ever!’ I listened in silence.” Sergeant Fawcett1 of the Wellington Mounted Rifles had the distinction of being the last New Zealander
1 Sgt 11/623 Thomas Fawcett 217 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
killed on Gallipoli, dying on 19 December. During the last night of the evacuation only one New Zealand Mounted Rifleman was wounded and that was only slightly; a bullet passed through the lobe of his ear. Many of the original men didn’t want to leave their dead mates on Gallipoli. Many thought evacuation a cowardly act. Private Tuck1 wrote in his diary, “I am no hero but I would sooner go over the ridge in frontal assault with all its chances of death with honour than do this thing.” Before leaving Anzac, General Godley, concerned about desecration of burial grounds, left a letter WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU Royal Navy guns destroy supply depots the morning after the evacuation. behind addressed to the Turkish commanding officer, appealing to his human decency: “December, 1915. Excellency, In withdrawing my troops from this portion of Ottoman Territory, I am glad to recall that the struggle in which for eight months past our two armies have been engaged, has been characterised on either hand by a scrupulous regard for the usages of civilised war. I am, therefore, fully confident that the Graveyards of British soldiers buried in Turkey soil will be respected by your troops, but I should be grateful if your excellency will take measures for their special preservation in the territory under your command. They have fallen far from home, fighting gallantly in their country’s cause, and deserve that a gallant foe, such as we have found the Turkish soldiers to be, should take special care of their last resting place. Thanking you in advance, and assuring you of the highest consideration.” Over 100,000 deaths doesn’t constitute a ‘civilised war’, but at least Godley swallowed what pride there was left after eight months’ campaigning to appeal to his arch-enemy for some respect. After the explosion on Russell’s Top at 3.30am, Turks rushed forward to occupy the crater. Slowly and cautiously they discovered the trenches opposite were empty. But the news filtered back slowly. After daylight an order to attack was issued before 7am. The Turks apparently moved forward hesitantly, expecting the worst at any moment. The Turks saw the sun come up over the heights of Gallipoli, and on looking across Anzac, discovered the place was abandoned. The total silence was most noticeable; there had not been any rifle fire for a few hours. The whole stupendous operation was a magnificent success; there was not a single death. The evacuation was the only complete victory ever achieved by the Allies on Gallipoli. The withdrawal was a strategical and logistical masterpiece and went some way to counterbalance the total failure of the campaign. Notwithstanding the fact that over £2,000,000 worth of military stores had been taken away during the previous week, the Turks discovered bales and bales of blankets, underclothes, puttees; cases of boots; heaps of saddlery, medical stores, ropes, timber, engines, pumps, 30 or 40 gun limbers and a multitude of superfluous military stores, most of it undamaged. In the morning Royal Navy warships moved in close to the shore at both Anzac and Suvla Bay and fired on visible Allied depots, setting stores alight. In New Zealand, the news that the dreaded operation had been completed without the loss of a single life was received by the government and people with relief. Slowly the New Zealand troops on Lemnos embarked on transports and were shipped back to Egypt. The New Zealand Mounted Rifles, minus some officers, embarked aboard TSHororata on 22 December. They arrived at Alexandria on 26 December after an uneventful voyage, were immediately disembarked and entrained to Cairo, arriving at Zeitoun Camp the following day. On 8 and 9 January 1916, the evacuation of Helles was successfully completed at night in bad weather with no casualties. Only the destruction of some left-behind ordnance and ammunition by Royal Navy bombardment alerted the Turks to the fact that another evacuation had taken place.
1 Pte 12/474 George Albert Tuck 218 Return to Gallipoli in 1918 Reunited with dead friends
ringing an end to hostilities, the signing of the armistice between the Allies and Turkey at Mudros on 30 October 1918, was followed by the Allied occupation of the Dardanelles and Constantinople. BSentiment prompted the decision that New Zealanders and Australians should have a representation in the force to be landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula. The Canterbury Mounted Rifles and the 7th Light Horse of the 2nd Light Horse Brigade were selected to return to Gallipoli and be part of the occupation force. On 28 November, the Canterburys embarked with the Australians from Kantara, a port on the Suez Canal, aboard a dilapidated transport named Huntscastle. Previously captured from the Germans, it had been burned out, rebuilt as a horse transport, damaged after striking a mine at sea, then tied up in Alexandria Harbour for 12 months. The New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade Headquarters limited the size of the occupation force to 25 officers and 464 other ranks, so preference was given to the earlier Canterbury enlistments. But at last the men were able to bring some horses to Gallipoli – the deployment included 81 horses for riding and transport vehicles. The remainder of the Canterburys returned to Ismailia. The weather was bad during the voyage, and many men came down with Spanish influenza in the poor on- board conditions. The transport arrived in the Narrows on 2 December, and the two units disembarked three days later at Chanak Kale. The Canterburys moved into billets in a dirty disused Turkish hospital between Maidos and Kilid Bahr, while men of the 10th Nelson Squadron detached and camped in a ruined mosque and surrounding buildings at Maidos. During their period of occupation, the Canterburys and Australians carried out a reconnaissance of the section of the peninsula bound by a line between Gaba Tepe and Kilia in the south, to a line between Karakova Burnu to Kara Acaj Limon in the north, to report on how the Turks were carrying out the terms of surrender. The reconnaissance, which involved three Canterbury officers and 45 other ranks, took place between 11 and 15 December. Of greater significance to the men was the opportunity to revisit the old Anzac positions and battle sites. Special parties searched for graves and missing comrades of the Canterbury Mounteds and other New Zealand units. Graves were cleared, bordered, identified and recorded. After the campaign the Turks had moved away from the area leaving un-buried Allies where they lay. Among other tasks, the men had the grisly jobs of trying to identify skeletons and collecting bones for burial. An observer on the spot, ER Peacock, wrote: “The spirit of true comradeship towards the dead shows itself in a wonderful and beautiful manner. Going over each remnant, buttons and scraps of cloth and other details, they found sufficient to be convinced that the remains were those of a comrade. It is impossible to describe or to do justice to the tender, reverent, care with which each particle was gathered together, a grave dug, and the whole buried in quiet impressive solemnity. There was no funeral service but no dignitary ever received a more truly loving Christian burial than did these remains.” The sudden change from the heat of Palestine to the cold and wet of winter on Gallipoli caused more sickness amongst the men. Four officers and 106 other ranks were evacuated to Allied hospitals; one officer and ten men died of Spanish influenza. A few of the dead possibly survived the Gallipoli campaign in 1915 only to return WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU three years later and die of influenza. On 17 January 1919, four officers and 45 other ranks travelled across the Narrows to visit ancient Troy. Two days later the New Zealanders and Australians boarded TS Norman and arrived at Port Said on 22 January. A few days later four officers and 90 other ranks, who had remained on Gallipoli with the horses and transport vehicles, arrived in Egypt, bringing a close to one of the most disastrous and tragic chapters in New Zealand history. The Canterbury Cemetery has 22 identified graves of New Zealanders, the majority of whom are Canterbury Mounted Riflemen. Photograph taken in 1918. 219 New Zealand’s contribution Over half wounded or killed
xactly how many New Zealanders served on Gallipoli and how many became casualties is not precisely known. Available statistics confirm that men belonging to the Main Body and the first six Reinforcement Eshipments served on Gallipoli. Different publications give different figures for each shipment, with totals varying by as much as 100 men, so the figures shown below cannot be exact. To add to the confusion, splinter groups left New Zealand over the same period, e.g. No. 1 Stationary Hospital, Ambulance Reinforcements, etc. Shipment Officers Other ranks Total strength Embarkation date Disembarkation date Main Body 351 7410 7761 16 October 1914 3 December 1914 1st Reinforcements 9 729 738 16 October 1914 3 December 1914 2nd Reinforcements 61 1913 1974 14 December 1914 28 January 1915 3rd Reinforcements 48 1664 1712 14 February 1915 26 March 1915 1st Maori Contingent 15 500 515 14 February 1915 26 March 1915 4th Reinforcements 60 2201 2261 17 April 1915 25 May 1915 5th Reinforcements 66 2345 2411 13 June 1915 24 July 1915 6th Reinforcements 69 2295 2364 14 August 1915 19 September 1915 Total 679 19,057 19,736 Members of the Main Body and 1st and 2nd Reinforcements would eventually train together in Egypt and serve on Gallipoli as one body of men. Lieutenant-Colonel Studholme in his book Some records of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, graphs his total for the above shipments as 19,760. But not all these men served on Gallipoli; many remained in Egypt, became ill, died of disease or returned to New Zealand. How many New Zealanders served on Gallipoli? Major Fred Waite in his book The New Zealanders at Gallipoli (1919) gives the “total strength landed [on Gallipoli]: 8556 all ranks” which is only a little more than the Main Body combined with the 1st Reinforcements (8499), being the combined shipment from New Zealand on 16 October 1914. Christopher Pugsley, in Gallipoli, the New Zealand Story (page 346), quotes the same figure of “8556 New Zealanders who served in the campaign”. Estimate of New Zealanders that landed on Gallipoli: New Zealanders believed landed by 1 May 4444 Reinforcements from transports offshore 522 3rd Reinforcements, landed 6 May 839 New Zealand Mounted Rifle Brigade, landed 12 May 1482 Otago Mounted Rifles, landing completed 28 May 478 4th Reinforcements, landed 8 June 1761 Maori Contingent, landed 3 July 477 5th Reinforcements, landed 7 August 1974 6th Reinforcements, landed 8 November (estimated) 2000 Detachments of Engineers, Field Artillery, Headquarters, Medical Corps, Army Service Corps, etc., not included in the units listed above (estimated) 1000 Total 14,977 This total is not adjusted for the few men who are counted twice – those who left Gallipoli wounded or sick and returned to Gallipoli with later reinforcements. Until an enthusiastic researcher traces the records of each soldier, the exact number of New Zealanders that served on Gallipoli is estimated at 14,977. Likewise, there are similar discrepancies in New Zealand casualty figures. Studholme mentions that 2721 New Zealanders died because of Gallipoli service. This book lists 2779 deaths, equating to 18.5 per cent of the total New Zealand force on Gallipoli. How many of the later reinforcements died? Most of the 5th Reinforcements reached Gallipoli just prior to the assault on Chunuk Bair. Of the estimated 1974 men, 121 died: 67 killed in action; 28 died of wounds;
220 New Zealand’s contribution AUTHOR’S COLLECTION New Zealand wounded on barges are transferred to the Hospital Ship Maheno off the beaches of Gallipoli.
25 died of disease; one drowned. The dead came from Infantry and Mounted Rifle units plus Engineers, Field Artillery, Medical Corps and Army Service Corps. The 6th Reinforcements were the last to reach Gallipoli, with 43 dying: 16 killed in action; six died of wounds; 21 died of disease. The dead came from Infantry and Mounted Rifle units and the Engineers. One veteran of the 7th Reinforcements died on Gallipoli in 1918 (Trooper 7/1653 William Williams Ross, died of Spanish influenza), when he served on the peninsula with a detachment of the Canterbury Mounted Rifles. Studholme lists 4752 New Zealand wounded on Gallipoli. The New Zealand official figure is 5212 wounded (sourced from The Great War 1914-1918 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Roll of Honour, Government Printers, 1924), equating to 35 per cent of the total New Zealanders on Gallipoli. The wounded by unit: Headquarters 14; Auckland Infantry Battalion 890; Wellington Infantry Battalion 886; Canterbury Infantry Battalion 839; Otago Infantry Battalion 790; Auckland Mounted Rifles 310; Wellington Mounted Rifles 290; Canterbury Mounted Rifles 315; Otago Mounted Rifles 256; Maori Contingent 143; New Zealand Field Artillery 183; New Zealand Medical Corps 58; New Zealand Engineers 186; others 52. The total New Zealand casualties were 7991 (2779 deaths and 5212 wounded, excluding prisoners of war), or 53 per cent of the total number of New Zealanders on Gallipoli. Some New Zealanders were wounded twice or even possibly three times on Gallipoli, so the number of different men wounded would be less than the total given. Likewise, some men were wounded, recovered, then killed in action on Gallipoli. Contemporary newspapers, quoting from private letters, often described men being wounded, and on further research, these reports are found to differ from the official casualty lists. An explanation is that clerical staff on Gallipoli were so overwhelmed that many cases went undocumented, especially early in the campaign. What is surprising is the high number of wounded in the Engineers, Medical Corps and Field Artillery, indicating just how vulnerable these men were to enemy action at Anzac. In war, one naturally assumes the combat units take significant casualties, not the support units. On Gallipoli the Engineers constantly did excellent work in the front trenches, and stretcher-bearers belonging to both the Medical Corps and combat units often exposed themselves to enemy fire while recovering wounded. By far the largest group to be evacuated off Gallipoli were the men stricken down with disease and sickness. A little over 200 New Zealanders died of disease, the most common being enteric fever (typhoid fever), dysentery and pneumonia. After the August Offensive, with many of the men debilitated after months of hard campaigning, it was not unusual to have units at half strength on Gallipoli with the rest ill or convalescing in Britain, Egypt, Malta or Lemnos. Long-term wounded were either shipped to Great Britain or back to New Zealand for treatment. The first
221 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU New Zealanders at home get their first taste of the horrors of war. A solemn crowd watches in silence the first wounded from Gallipoli disembark from TS Willochra at the Wellington docks, 15 July 1915. wounded from Gallipoli arrived in New Zealand aboard the TS Willochra on 15 July 1915. The 284 wounded men, mostly confined to cots, were the first of 41,315 wounded that returned to New Zealand as a result of the war. After the TS Willochra, boats arrived at regular intervals: TS Tahiti on 11 September; TS Aparima on 15 September; TS Matai on 13 October; TS Tofua on 26 October; TS Willochra again on 30 October; and the TS Tahiti again on Christmas Day 1915. No hospital ships returned during 1915. During 1916 a further 32 ships arrived including four hospital ships, the first being HSMaheno which arrived on New Year’s Day. As the thousands of wounded came off the ships they were assessed by a medical board and allotted to various hospitals throughout New Zealand, either as inpatients or outpatients. Soldiers who returned as invalids remained under the Minister of Defence until well enough to be discharged, and soldiers who recovered earlier and returned fit were discharged and came under the care of the Repatriation Board. AUTHOR’S COLLECTION TS Tahiti bringing New Zealand wounded and sick home from Gallipoli.
222 A dirty existence Living with vermin and disease
n Gallipoli, poor and inconsistent food, near-tropical heat, rotting bodies, flies and lice eventually took their toll, and disease struck down many men in June and July 1915, with over 1000 men reporting Osick in July. The most common diseases were diarrhoea, dysentery and enteric fever. Enteric fever, or typhoid, is a debilitating intestinal disease caused by a strain of bacteria. It incubates over one to two weeks with symptoms of headache, loss of appetite, fatigue and constipation followed by abdominal pain and diarrhoea. In fatal cases the disease is complicated with pneumonia. Today, the disease is treatable with antibiotics, but in 1915 it could only be controlled by prevention. The risk of the disease could be reduced with proper sanitation, boiled or purified drinking water, good hygiene and washed vegetables and fruit, none of which existed on Gallipoli. Of the approximately 200 New Zealanders who died of disease after Gallipoli service, about 70 are recorded as dying of enteric fever. The true figure would be much higher. Many of those recorded as ‘died of wounds’ actually died of wounds complicated with enteric fever. Sadly, Maori troops seemed more susceptible to ‘foreign’ diseases, and their death toll was disproportionate to the rest of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force. Men on Anzac did not have a high expectation of survival. The constant demands of trench life coupled with inadequate living conditions and diet contributed to a general decline in the men’s health. Private Smart1 mentions the daily demands on Anzac soldiers in his diary: “We went into the firing line at 4pm and do 24 hours in the firing line, 24 hours in the reserve trenches, and 48 hours in reserve which was practically resting. During the day [while in reserve] we do a half hour’s observation with the periscope every two hours. At night we go on for one hour’s observation at a time by looking over the top of the trenches every minute or two. This is pretty risky work. We have to keep an extra watch at dawn because this is when troops [Turks] may be expected to attack. The trenches are only 25 to 30 yards apart here [Quinn’s and Courtney’s]. In front of our trenches are a few dead bodies which have been lying out here for some time, and every time a bullet hits one of them which is pretty frequently, they let out a terrible stench.” It was hell to be a soldier on Anzac and heaven was just a few miles away at sea in the form of a white hospital ship. If the men could not be ‘rested’ with their unit on one of the neighbouring islands, they did not begrudge being slightly wounded or running up a sufficiently high temperature to be evacuated to a waiting hospital ship. The contrast was ridiculous; on shore the men fought, toiled and lived in squalid conditions clinging to hillsides with constant enemy sniping and shrapnel, yet just a few miles out to sea life could be blissful. Hospital ships had clean beds, good food, medical care, quiet and, of course, female nurses. Healthy men who left New Zealand were soon shadows of their former selves. Men who went away weighing 12-14 stone, by mid-June were 9-11 stone. Most lost up to 25 per cent of their body weight. It was almost impossible to improve sanitation on Gallipoli during the summer months. Lieutenant-Colonel Malone, with his usual insistence on things being orderly, commented on the fly problem: “The flies are becoming an awful nuisance. The air is full of them – blowflies and the small housefly. So many unburied bodies around, so many unsanitary latrines and general dirtiness.” It seems that command on Gallipoli was willing to try anything to ease the constant threat of vermin. An ingenious but possibly ineffective method to combat lice in soldiers’ clothing was introduced to the men on Anzac just before the August Offensive. The method consisted of a small cloth bag, possibly containing sulphur, worn around the neck. In general orders on 4 August a description is given: “A supply of anti-vermin bags are now available at Advanced Depot of Army Medical Stores. As the supply is limited, only the number actually required should be indented for. These bags should be worn night and day around the neck in the same manner as the identity disc.” Also in the same order are other remedies: “A supply of ‘Vermi-Jelli’ and NC1 Powder is also available at the ASC Supply Depot. Two tablespoons full is required for each individual affected. The ‘Vermi-Jelli’ should be rubbed into the seams of the clothing and the powder dusted over underclothing etc.” There is no known evidence of the collar bags being used on Gallipoli.
1 Pte 10/1659 Bejamin William Henry Smart
223 Bully beef and biscuits Second-rate food for a first-rate army
part from the Turks, the prospect of death or wounds, or the next good night’s sleep, the one thing that dominated daily life on Gallipoli was the army biscuit! Men on Gallipoli cursed the four-inch square A biscuits, generally known by such names as ‘rock-chewers’ or ‘Puntly and Chalmer’s No. 5’s’. Huntly and Palmers were a major manufacturer of biscuits, but the appeal of their army biscuits was nothing like their domestic products. When other foods were in short supply, the biscuits prevailed as a staple food, eaten on their own or incorporated into a more appetizing dish to disguise the biscuit and make it more palatable. It was not unusual to crawl from one’s dugout in the morning and devour a breakfast of army biscuit ‘porridge’. Generally army biscuits were pounded into a coarse powder, or soaked in water until soft and added to any concoction that was going. An example was the ‘grungy’, an improvised cooked dish of biscuits, bully beef, onions, water and salt. Biscuits also prolonged the taste of home-made jam, a precious gift sent by mail. Unfortunately, the hard army biscuits proved to be merciless on the men’s teeth and were the main reason for a visit to the army dentist on Anzac. Army biscuits and bully beef were stockpiled in Bully Beef Gully, a short gully running up from the centre of Anzac Cove. As stores on the beach became threatened by rough weather and enemy artillery, they were stacked in the gully. “If General Birdwood was the soul of Anzac, then bully beef was its ‘flesh and blood’,” Burton wrote inThe Auckland Regiment. Bully beef came ashore on the first day of the campaign and remained onshore after the evacuation. A superior Maconochie’s brand of bully beef was sought after by the troops but was in short supply. Once, as a joke, some tins of bully beef were thrown across no-man’s-land to the Turks. The tins came back with an attached note that read, “cigarettes yes, bully beef no”. So even the Turks weren’t impressed with the bully beef! The supposedly fresh beef that came ashore was salty, stringy and mostly inedible. The men hated it, and at meal times it, like the army biscuits, was concocted with other ingredients into something more palatable. Another abomination in the men’s diet was army-supplied jam, apricot and a mixture known as Deakin’s marmalade – both equally detestable. Both jams were clear liquid. The men said this was because “it was impossible for drowned flies to masquerade as black currants”. Because of the heat, most foodstuffs were in poor condition by the time they arrived on Anzac. But even if they weren’t, by the time they had been stored under the hot sun they were spoiled – cheese ran like yellow gravy in the heat; biscuits, beef and bacon all deteriorated. But even lousy food had its uses. On the beach the Army Service Corps made palatial retreats out of the full boxes, and in the trench lines they were used for parapet building. The deep communication trench that ran from the right of Russell’s Top to the head of Monash Gully in central Anzac was nicknamed Bully Beef Sap after the boxes that were incorporated into the parapets. Trooper Stevens of the Auckland Mounteds wrote: “We loathed the food, salt bully and bacon, hard biscuits, watery jam and cheese. Tins of bully and chunks of bacon lay everywhere outside the trenches and tins of biscuits in crates were used to build shrapnel shelters behind the front-line.” One can see from these food items that the diet on Anzac was monotonous and lacking in variety. Occasionally the men were issued fatty bacon or mushy vegetables, but unhappily, delicacies such as bread, lean bacon and potatoes were in short supply. The beef that did arrive came from refrigerated ships at Imbros, but was invariably flyblown or partly rotten by the time it reached the men on Anzac. Lime juice was substituted if potatoes and onions were not available. From June the men were meant to receive a ration of bread every second day, but because the bread was made at sea or on Imbros, the weather sometimes prevented delivery. Now and then eggs, tinned stew, dried fruit, tinned milk and rum were given out – condensed milk was a special treat. But these times were rare. Command worked to a recommended daily food quota for the men: 12 oz preserved meat, 1 lb 4 oz biscuits, 4 oz bacon, 3 oz cheese, 1/2 lb onions (or 1/2 lb potatoes and 1/4 lb onions), 5/8 oz tea, 3 oz sugar, 1/4 lb jam, 1/2 oz salt and 1/36 oz pepper. Looks acceptable on paper but this daily intake was never adhered to on Gallipoli. However, the soldiers regularly received roll-your-own tobacco. One of the essential staples was good quality water. Water tanks were brought ashore and a couple were
224 Bully beef and biscuits WAIOURU MEMORIAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU The water dispensing station in Shrapnel Gully proved a popular location for social gatherings. placed on Plugge’s Plateau and Walker’s Ridge. By late July a stationary steam engine powered a pumping plant on the beach to pump water, delivered by barge, through pipes to the holding tanks. When the pump broke down, mules carried the water. One reservoir put in place for the August Offensive held 30,000 gallons while another 80,000 gallons of water was stored in petroleum tins. Nevertheless, water was always in short supply on Anzac. The men rarely received their recommended quota of one gallon per day, normally getting about four pints per day for drinking, cooking and bathing. Nearly everybody would rather drink the water, and risk death from shellfire to bathe in the sea. A few wells were also dug or already existed on Anzac. Lieutenant-Colonel Hart in his diary wrote of the men’s diet during the later stages of the campaign when supplies were more regular: “Water is scarce, half a gallon a man being allowed for all purposes and this is carried up the gullies by mules. Every man cooks for himself, collecting brambles and branches off the hillsides for firing. The ration is ample but monotonous, and consists of bully, biscuits and jam. Rice, bread and fresh meat are issued twice a week. Onions [are issued] every other day. There are no facilities for purchasing extras which is a great drawback.” The men received pay in £1 notes although there was no canteen on Anzac or anywhere to spend the cash. A Greek merchant from one of the neighbouring islands must have realised men on Anzac were becoming frustrated shoppers, because he brought a whale boat into Anzac Cove loaded with dried figs and hen eggs. The figs were snapped up first, followed by the eggs selling at ten shillings per dozen – capitalists are created in every war! After the Greek left, some of the eggs were found to be rotten! The British, French, Indians and Gurkhas each had their own diet and food distribution system. Luckily for the Indians, they did not eat bully beef and bacon, so they were issued with live sheep that they tried to milk before slaughtering them. They also received potatoes, onions, carrots, rice, curry, dates, prunes and precious flour. Their cookhouse was alongside a well-used track leading to Walker’s Ridge and the delicious aroma that came from it was the envy of many an Anzac. In contrast to the Anzacs, the Turks experienced an ethnic diet: mealie porridge for breakfast, goat or sheep cheese, mixed with olives on alternate days, for lunch. Sometimes raisins were substituted for the cheese. For dinner they had white beans with the occasional serving of onions and a little goat meat or mutton. They received a daily ration of bread, but tea and coffee were scarce.
225 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story Sentenced to death New Zealanders suffer under British law
hree British soldiers were executed for serious offences on Gallipoli, and more than that were executed by the French. T Throughout the First World War, 121 Australians were sentenced to death, mostly for desertion, but none was executed because Australian military law all but forbade capital punishment. A death sentence had to be confirmed by the Australian Governor-General rather than by a commander in the field. This firm stance had come about because of the British execution of Australian officers Harry (Breaker) Morant and PJ Handcock during the Anglo-Boer War. In Egypt before the Gallipoli landings, under pressure from British superiors, Major-General Bridges ordered the return of 131 persistent offenders to Australia for discharge. Later, two death sentences were passed on Australians on Gallipoli. Both were later commuted. But it was different for New Zealand soldiers. On Gallipoli, and later on the Western Front, they didn’t have the comfort of knowing that if they were court martialled and sentenced to death they would escape capital punishment. During the First World War, New Zealand soldiers were tried and punished under the British Army Act. Thirteen New Zealanders were sentenced to death for desertion or mutiny. Five were eventually executed, all on the Western Front. The five, Jack Braithwaite, Victor Spencer and John Sweeney of the Otago Regiment, and Frank Hughes and John King of the Canterbury Regiment, were on 10 April 2000 posthumously pardoned by the New Zealand Government following the emergence of evidence that the men almost certainly suffered from shell shock or illness. New Zealand soldiers on Gallipoli could not leave their posts or fall asleep on sentry duty without the risk of court martial. Many years after the campaign, Anzac veterans spoke of instances where New Zealand and Australian soldiers fell asleep on front-line duty. They believed the incidence was not uncommon on Gallipoli and reasoned poor health and constant weariness as the cause. On the few occasions when a soldier was caught sleeping on sentry duty a compassionate lieutenant probably severely reprimanded him but took the matter no further. To help remedy the problem it is believed sentries were often posted in pairs. No New Zealanders were executed for desertion of duties on Gallipoli, but Private Jack Dunn,1 a machine- gunner with the Wellington Infantry, was sentenced to death by Major Cunningham, second in command of the regiment, after he was caught sleeping on night-time sentry duty at Quinn’s Post early in July. Cunningham and his superiors decided to make an example of Dunn to warn others. Dunn’s life on Gallipoli was a tragic ordeal; in the short time he was present at the Dardanelles he was twice evacuated to Mudros, the first time with pneumonia and the second with dysentery. On the latter occasion, in eagerness to rejoin his mates, Dunn prematurely discharged himself from hospital and proceeded back to Anzac in a condition ‘not fit for active service’. He was not a well man and at times fell asleep during the daytime while held in reserve. This was noticed by his sergeant who sympathetically warned him of the consequences if he fell asleep on night-time sentry duty. Soon after, at Quinn’s Post, Dunn was caught asleep at his post – two hours after he was meant to be relieved! As a caution to others, Dunn’s court martial was carried out in the presence of the Wellington Infantry Battalion just below Quinn’s Post on 18 July. A brigade order issued the previous day stated: “A Field General Court Martial composed as under will assemble in the lines of the Wellington Infantry Battn at Quinn’s Post at 1000 [10am] tomorrow 18th inst. for the purpose of trying the accused named in the margin and such other persons as may be brought before it. The accused will be warned and all witnesses duly ordered to attend. President Major G Mitchell, Otago Battn. Members: Captain Algie CS, Auck. Battn, Lieutenant Turnbull FK, Wgtn Battn.” Sir Ian Hamilton later remitted the death sentence to ten years’ hard labour. Dunn was informed of the decision on 5 August and he was released so he could rejoin the Wellington Infantry in time for the August Offensive. Three days later he was shot through the neck and killed on Chunuk Bair. Considering the unusual circumstances of Dunn’s ill-fated military service, it was surprising that his family still received his campaign medals and memorial plaque. Machine-gunner Curham, a colleague of Dunn, wrote in his diary on 4 August: “Jack Dunn, who was court martialled for sleeping at his post about three weeks ago, was sentenced to death but was released, the sentence
1 Pte 10/594 John Robert (Jack) Dunn
226 Sentenced to death being commuted by General Hamilton. Jack is in my section and had been ill for several weeks before the event.” Another incident involving discipline on Gallipoli started with an escapade by an Auckland signal-corporal. Front-line units on Gallipoli provided a rotating guard for Sir Ian Hamilton’s headquarters on Imbros. Some of these men returned from the island with tales of the abundance of quality food and of a canteen where anything in the grocery line could be purchased. Men of the Auckland Mounted Rifles asked if they could purchase from the canteen but were refused. The An officer reads the verdict of the court martial of Private Jack Dunn in the presence of the Wellington Infantry Battalion below Quinn’s Post, 18 July. An Australian onlooker snapped this story goes that Signal-Corporal photograph of the assembled troops. Hatrick found the attraction
irresistible and took ‘French leave’ after borrowing £20 from Lieutenant Herrold, who stipulated that if Hatrick THAMES RSA COLLECTION was found absent during roll call Herrold’s name was not to be mentioned. Roll call came and Hatrick was missing. He returned two days later and distributed a load of groceries to his mates who paid him and the £20 was refunded to Herrold. Hatrick was slammed on the Squadron mat for being absent without leave and was to be tried by court martial. As with Dunn, the August Offensive interrupted proceedings and Hatrick went off to Chunuk Bair, where he was wounded. His signal-sergeant was killed on Chunuk Bair, and when Hatrick returned fit to his unit the court martial was forgotten about and he was promoted to signal-sergeant! Lieutenant McKinnon of the 9th Hawke’s Bay Company, Wellington Infantry, jotted in his notebook: “10/1698 Private H. Whichels1 Hawke’s Bay Company, on a charge when on active service disobeyed a lawful command from his superior officer awarded by a Field G.C.M. [General Court Martial] held on 24th June 1915 in Mine Gully, 90 days field punishment. “6/285 Private Littlejohn EG2 Canterbury Batt. Charged drunk, found guilty [by court martial on 5 July], sentenced 90 days detention.” Littlejohn’s sentence was commuted to 90 days field punishment so he could serve with his unit in the August Offensive, when he was killed in action on 7 August. Another entry read: “12/1615 Private Dowdall,3 charged drunkenness, receiving goods knowing them to be stolen, finding [by court martial] on first charge guilty, finding on second charge not guilty. 60 days field punishment.” Another to be tried on Anzac was Private McMillan4 of the Otago Infantry who was found guilty at Courtney’s on 24 July of “when a soldier, acting as sentinel on active service, sleeping at his post”. McMillan was sentenced to one year imprisonment. Private Adams5 came before a court martial headed by Major Sinel in the lines of his Wellington Infantry at Quinn’s Post at 10am, 3 August. The outcome is unknown. Earlier, on 5 April at Zeitoun, Cairo, a General Court Martial found Private Kay,6 Private McKendry7 and Private O’Neill,8 all from the Wellington Infantry, guilty of mutiny at Albany on 26 February when on board TS Maunganui (No. 17). The first two were sentenced to two years imprisonment, the latter to one year imprisonment and all three to be discharged with ignominy from his Majesty’s service. A few Allied soldiers were executed on Gallipoli. For example, at Helles, a British soldier, 9804 Private T Davis of the 1st Battalion Royal Munster Fusiliers, was tried by a field court martial for quitting his post as sentry without permission. The court found him guilty and he was shot on 2 July. Davis had earlier been found guilty of cowardice and had been sentenced to death, but on that occasion his sentence had been reduced.
1 Pte 10/1698 Hubert Maxwell Whichels 4 Pte 8/247 John Meenileens McMillan 7 Pte 10/1590 Andrew McKendry 2 Pte 6/285 Ellis Gordon Littlejohn 5 Pte 10/1387a Stanley Cecil Adams 8 Pte 10/1606 Thomas O’Neill 3 Pte 12/1615 John William Dowdall 6 Pte 10/1541 Robert Kay
227 Life after Gallipoli Men and country changed forever
he Christmas of 1915 was the most bitterly remembered by the survivors of Gallipoli. The Auckland Infantry on Lemnos were informed by their commanding officer, Major Alderman, that there was Tno Christmas breakfast, but if they decamped and embarked before midday on the TS Morsova, a Christmas dinner would await them. The men worked eagerly, embarked with some other units and waited patiently for their meal. They hadn’t eaten a wholesome meal since well before Gallipoli, and they could see and smell a celebration dinner being prepared. Their eagerness turned to bitterness when it became obvious the meal was to be served in the officer’s mess. To rub salt into the wound, galley staff rushed back and forward past the men carrying delicious platters to the mess. At about 4pm some boxes of bully beef and army biscuits were dumped on deck; Christmas dinner was served! The men glowered and smouldered in controlled rage. They had given their utmost to the campaign and suffered the enormous disappointment of a humiliating defeat not of their making, and this was their thanks! However, some, in an effort to deflect trouble, started to sing and tell jokes, and the evening ended on a happier note. Other New Zealand regiments may have enjoyed more Christmas cheer, but all were conscious of a battle lost. One thing the Anzacs never lost was their sardonic sense of humour, and as they sailed away from the Dardanelles, battle-shocked and weary, they sang: “We are the ragtime army, The A.N.Z.A.C., We cannot shoot, we won’t salute, What bloody use are we?” Eventually all the evacuated men from Gallipoli and the reserves held on Lemnos returned to Egypt. For most of the men who served on Gallipoli prior to the August Offensive, the war was over. After medical examinations they were found ‘medically unfit for active service’ and sent home to New Zealand. They were emaciated, weak and suffered from stiff and sore joints. Many could only walk with great difficulty. The fitter ones, mostly from later reinforcements, saw further service in France and Palestine. In January 1916 the New Zealand Division was formed, with the few early Gallipoli veterans providing an experienced framework. Most of these old hands were promoted in the ranks. The new division was commanded by Major-General Sir Andrew Russell, one of the few commanders to emerge from Gallipoli with an improved reputation. General Godley had trained the New Zealanders at home to the highest standard, but on Gallipoli he showed serious limitations as a commander in the field. He failed to put impetus into Birdwood’s orders, and with a growing list of New Zealand dead, soon lost the respect and trust of the New Zealanders. Godley and Birdwood would follow the New Zealand Division to France, each commanding an Anzac Corps. Brigadier-General Chaytor1 would remain in Egypt to command the New Zealand Mounted Rifles who would continue their fight against the Turks in Sinai and Palestine. Major-General Sir Andrew Russell, From the defeat on Gallipoli, the Anzacs emerged as probably the best commander of the New Zealand assault troops of the First World War. The experience gained on Gallipoli Mounted Rifles Brigade on Gallipoli, emerged from the campaign as a made the New Zealand Division a spearhead division in France and Belgium, capable leader of New Zealand troops. a role shared with Australian and Canadian divisions. With the prominent After a short term as commander of the New Zealand and Australian role came heavy casualties: 16,697 overseas dead out of an overseas serving Division from November 1915, he took force of 101,651. Another 1469 died in New Zealand from training accidents, command of the newly formed New illness, disease and war-inflicted wounds and conditions. A further 41,315 Zealand Division during January 1916. were wounded, but as on Gallipoli, many were wounded on more than one
1 Brig.-Gen. 15/6 Edward Walter Clerveaux occasion. Casualties numbered 57 per cent of the overseas force, identical to Chaytor Gallipoli.
228 Life after Gallipoli
After the combined administration of the New Zealand and Australian Armies proved unsatisfactory on Gallipoli, New Zealand decided to go it alone and operate its own administrative headquarters. Britain formed a Dardanelles Commission to examine the shortcomings of the campaign. High Commissioners from both New Zealand and Australia attended. During the proceedings New Zealand took a more critical stance than the Australians. Sir Thomas McKenzie, the New Zealand High Commissioner, criticised the lack of War Office planning in the campaign, the expenditure of lives instead of artillery shells, and the inadequate care given to the wounded, especially on Anzac. Nothing seemed to be learned from the enquiry because the British practice of favouring the use of expendable lives over expendable artillery shells continued through 1916 and 1917 on the Western Front. On returning home the Gallipoli veterans had difficulty talking to people about the death and slaughter. On the battleground it was all around them, so over time they had become familiar with the horrors, and thinking of loved ones and New Zealand was the only thing that kept them sane. When the first Gallipoli wounded and sick returned to New Zealand they were greeted as heroes at civic receptions and paraded through towns to cheering crowds. But as the boatloads of invalids kept arriving the cheers and fanfares were replaced with silence and pity, as if people were saying, “when will this dreadful war end?” For many, the first years at home were the years of recovery from wounds or the after-effects of dysentery and disease. For many veterans they were years of bitterness and frustration. Many found themselves alienated in their own country. Although there was plenty of employment available due to shortages of manpower and war effort contracts to be filled, many couldn’t take the opportunities as they were hospitalised or required continuing outpatient care. When a veteran went for a job interview, everything was satisfactory until the employer saw his discharge certificate stating he was ‘no longer fit for active service’. At that point the interview would be terminated. ‘Anzac Day’ or ‘Landing Day’ was first commemorated in London on 25 April 1916. After a march through central London, New Zealand servicemen attended a memorial service in Westminster Abbey, followed by games and sports. In the first few years after Gallipoli, Anzac Day was perceived in two different lights: the New Zealand public saw it as a proclamation to the world that New Zealand was a junior partner in the British Empire and was willing to share the burdens of war, the dead seen as payment for such a privilege; and the veterans saw it as a day to remember the dead and maybe share a few beers with mates. During their time spent at war they had established a sense of belonging and identity. To them it was a day not only of sadness but also of shared experiences, celebration and comradeship. Many New Zealand veterans believed the day really belonged to the Australians as they were first ashore on Gallipoli. But as the war dragged on, the New Zealand death toll steadily mounted. By 1918 Anzac Day had become the day when the nation remembered all its dead. It became a sombre day of wreaths and no work. Even hotel bars and race courses were closed. In the decades after both world wars, Anzac Day was looked on unfavourably by the public as a day for old soldiers to booze after the Dawn Service. Their behaviour was seen as dishonourable and disrespectful to the dead. But this was how the veterans were keeping their memories alive. In recent years Anzac Day has grown to a day of national identity. It is the one day we remember all New Zealand’s war dead.
Turkey, too, honours our dead, those whose blood was shed on bloody Gallipoli. On the Gallipoli Ataturk Memorial erected by Turkey in 1934 is a heart-warming inscription that breaks down all barriers between New Zealand and Turkey. The same inscription is also written on the Ataturk Memorial at Tarakina Bay, Wellington: “Those heroes who shed their blood and lost their lives, you are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehemets to us where they lie side by side in this country of ours. You, the mothers who sent their sons from far away countries wipe away your tears, your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land they become our sons as well.”
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MAY, Charles William; 12/418 Pte HIGHSTED, Albert Bert; 6/1095 Pte MEEKAN, Samuel; 12/1055 Pte HOLMES, Patrick Edward Lionel Radcliff; 6/184b Pte Daily deaths MOEKI, William; 12/177 Pte MACKIE, Robert Charles; 6/499 Pte MORPETH, Moore; 12/1039 Pte MABER, George Frederick; 6/967 Pte O’DONNELL, John; 12/203 Cpl MARR, Henry; 6/671 Pte OGILVIE, Peter; 12/1482 Pte MILBURN, John Thomas; 6/505 Pte O’GRADY, John; 12/1755 Pte MILNE, Charles James; 6/105 Pte Recorded New Zealand ONION, David Gordon; 12/819 Pte MOORE, John Robert; 6/1342 Pte PAINE, Francis Asbury; 12/830 Pte MORIARTY, Timothy; 6/678 Pte deaths during the period PASSMORE, Robert; 12/950 Cpl NORRIS, Oswald Mark; 6/1221 Pte PATERSON, James George; 12/834 Pte PINK, Hubert Fair; 6/1066 Pte 25 April to 20 December PEARMAIN, William John; 12/835 Pte RADCLIFFE, Harold John; 6/530 Pte PEARSE, Robert Petherbidge; 12/121 Sgt (WO1) SAPSFORD, Francis Leslie; 6/137 Pte 1915 PETERSEN, John Gregors; 12/842 L-Cpl SCOTT, Charles Edward; 6/1396 Pte PFUNDT, Barry; 12/1765 Pte SCOTT, John Atkinson; 6/1082 Cpl PHILSON, Wilmot Napier; 12/828 Pte SCOULAR, John Lamb; 6/540 Pte Sunday, 25 April POLGLASE, Horace Tannant; 12/1768 Pte SIME, Noel Roy; 6/1011 Pte PRIMROSE, William Stanley; 12/52 Pte STEVENS, Thomas Henry; 6/551 Sgt Total deaths: 153 PROCTOR, Henry; 12/837 Pte STEWART, Douglas Everard Macbean; 6/1171 Lieut.- READING, Herbert Victor; 12/852 Pte Col. Total killed in action: 149 ROGERS, John; 12/128 Sgt-Maj. (WO1) WATKINS, Robert Edward; 6/570 Pte RUNCIMAN, James; 12/446 Pte YATES, Frederick George; 6/578 Pte Total died of wounds: 4 RUTLAND, George Leonard; 12/854 Pte SANDERS, Arthur Frederick; 12/1788 Pte Canterbury Infantry Battalion SCOTT, James Albert; 12/462 Pte Auckland Infantry Battalion SIRCOMBE, Richard William; 12/861 Pte Died of wounds on Gallipoli (1): SMALL, John William; 12/162 Pte GRANT, David; 6/409 Maj. Killed in action (97): STANDEN, Roderick Edwin; 12/449 L-Cpl ADAMS, Thomas Francis; 12/10 L-Cpl SUTTON, Arthur Stanley; 12/471 Pte Otago Infantry Battalion ALLEN, Harold Gordon; 12/686, 2 Lieut. TALBOT, Charles John; 12/1061 Pte ANDERSON, William Eric; 12/1542b Pte THORESEN, Carl Henry; 12/945 Pte Killed in action (5): BADDELEY, Herman Stuart; 12/688 Lieut. TICKELPENNY, Alfred Clarence Henry; 12/475 Pte ALLAN, Bertram; 8/540 Pte BAILEY, Herbert; 12/1532 Pte TROUP, James Alexander; 12/1520 Pte BLACK, Alexander; 8/326 Pte BAKER, Raymond John; 12/311 Pte TURNER, Ned; 12/887 Pte CLARKE, Arthur; 8/352 L-Cpl BARNETT, Lewen Maughan; 12/699 Pte WARWICK, John William; 12/897 Sgt GILLINGHAM, Allan; 8/390 Pte BEGG, Kenneth Humphreys; 12/510 Sgt WATSON, Herbert Victor; 12/899 Pte RENNETT, Thomas; 8/472 Pte BELL, Ronald James; 12/1148 Pte WEST, Arthur James Jack; 12/279 Pte BLACK, William; 12/314 Pte WILLIAMS, Frederick John; 12/1527 Pte New Zealand Engineers BOND, Augustine (Gus); 12/959 Pte WILLIAMS, John Nathaniel; 12/484 Pte BOREHAM, Alfred Clifford; 12/509 Bugler WILSON, Thomas Smith; 12/489 Pte Killed in action (1): YEATS, Alexander; 12/1528 Pte BOUD, Walter Percy; 12/1156 Pte REID, Edward Herman; 4/1392a Spr BRADBURY, Ernest Edward; 12/1565 Pte YORKE, Arthur; 12/1529 Pte BURBUSH, David Gordon; 12/694 Sgt YOUNG, Charles Edmund Lyle; 12/894 Sgt Army Service Corps Divisional Train CAMPBELL, Sidney Randolph; 12/1581 Pte (1): CHARLESWORTH, Arthur John Valentine; 12/1172 Pte Auckland Infantry Battalion CHARTERIS, Malcolm Maxwell McInnes; 12/874 Pte HARDING, Harold; 14/41 Dvr COLE, William Edward; 12/1593 Pte Died of wounds (3): CORNWALL, Joseph Martin; 12/941 Pte MORRISON, James Arthur; 12/415 Pte Monday, 26 April COUSTON, George; 12/709 Pte RICHARDSON, Herbert George; 12/1492 Lieut. COWDREY, Albert Charles; 12/711 Pte STUCKEY, Frederick; 12/2 Maj. COX, Ernest Wilkin; 12/710 Pte Total deaths: 23 CRAIG, Robert; 12/1000 Pte Wellington Infantry Battalion CRUTCHER, George; 12/75 Pte Wellington Infantry Battalion DODSON, Frederick Hugh; 12/683 Lieut. Killed in action (1): Killed in action (7), all members of DOUDS, John; 12/1193 Pte MILLIGAN, Edward Noel; 10/465 Pte DOVE, John James Craig; 12/728 Pte 11th Taranaki Company: DUNPHY, Richard; 12/341 Pte Canterbury Infantry Battalion BLACKSTOCK, Irving; 10/680 Pte EADES, Joseph William; 12/731 Pte BONAR Archibald James Merle; 10/1116 Sgt-Maj. ENGLAND, Bertram Francis; 12/93 Pte Killed in action (44): BROWN, Frank Robert; 10/662 Pte FLOWER, William Evelyn Francise Di Delle; 12/296, BARCLAY, Clifford Clapcott; 6/404, 2 Lieut. HARDING, Alfred Robert Francis; 10/738 Pte 2 Lieut. BARNETT, Henry Thomas; 6/411 Pte HAYDEN, Horace Edward; 10/723 L-Cpl FRANK, William Stanley; 12/107 Pte BOURK, Albert Donald; 6/1223 Pte LOONEY, Wilfred George; 10/747 L-Cpl FURZE, Henry Charles; 12/353 L-Cpl BOWEN, Arthur Clifford; 6/1018 Pte McGLADE, Matthew; 10/1115 Sgt-Maj. GIBB, William James; 12/1214 Pte BRASS, William; 6/807 Cpl GILLANDERS, Thomas Alexander; 12/743 L-Cpl Canterbury Infantry Battalion BURNS, Thomas Leslie; 6/19 Pte GRIFFIN, Frederick Leslie; 12/1423 Pte CAMPBELL, George Scott; 6/946 Pte GRIMWADE, Leonard Richard; 12/744 Cpl CAMPBELL, Herbert Malcolm; 6/425 Pte Killed in action (2): HARGREAVES, Robert; 12/307 Pte CHAPMAN, Lewis Tom; 6/23 Pte AYRE, Charles; 6/1111 Pte HARRISON, Wilfred Louis; 12/368 Pte CHEYNE, Lennox Nichol; 6/427 Pte FFITCH, Harry Herbert; 6/954 Lieut. HARTLAND, William Edmond; 12/763 Pte COLLINS, Bernard; 6/1264 Pte HAYCOCK, Fred Ellis; 12/762 Cpl CURRIE, Archibald; 6/1001 Sgt Otago Infantry Battalion HAYWARD, Thomas Western; 12/751 Pte CURRIE, Robert Hunt; 6/608 Pte HOBBS, James Beesley; 12/749 Coy Sgt-Maj. (WO2) DOVE, Wilfred Ellis; 6/446 Pte Killed in action (13), 12 were members HOWIE, Alfred John Douglas; 12/363 Sgt FELDWICK, Ralph; 6/36 Pte of 10th North Otago Company: KEYES, Herbert Franklin; 12/1009 L-Cpl FELLOWES, Arthur Ross; 6/226 Pte LAMBERT, Roy Wilson; 12/149 Sgt BLACK, William; 8/10 Pte FOOTE, Albert Arthur; 6/39 Pte LANE, Donald Bennett; 12/783 Cpl BOTTLE, William Charles; 8/12 Pte FRASER, James; 6/895 Pte LANGLEY, Herbert; 12/593a Pte CABLE, Ernest; 8/19 Pte GARFORTH, William; 6/1077 Pte LAWRENCE, Eric Burton John; 12/952 Pte CORNELIUS, Charles Lyall; 8/27 Pte GARLAND, Allan Gordon; 6/633 Pte LEEMING, George; 12/1533 Pte DAWSON, Henry Beal; 8/32 Pte GUDGEON, Robert Francis; 6/1302 Pte MANNING, Langley; 12/402 Pte DOWNES, Thomas Stephen; 8/149 Pte HAMILTON, William Alexander; 6/467 L-Sgt MARTIN, Alexander; 12/800 Pte FINDLAY, John; 8/205 Pte HAYES, George Thomas; 6/1309 Pte MATTHEWS, Charles Albert; 12/599 Pte GORMAN, Joseph John; 8/44 Pte 230 Daily deaths
MANSON, Ernest Henry; 8/934 Pte Wellington Infantry Battalion Friday, 30 April MELLOR, John Alfred; 8/676 Pte SELBY, Wilfred Gilhome; 8/772 Pte Killed in action (2): SMYTH, Samuel Baldwin; 8/110 Sgt Total deaths: 10 WELLER, Edward John; 8/124 Cpl KEASBERRY, John Compton; 10/874 Pte MORRISON, Edwin Duncan Rutherford; 10/1007 Pte Killed in action (2): Auckland Infantry Battalion ENSOR, Henry George Herbert; 12/345 Pte Canterbury Infantry Battalion McNABB, Cyril; 10/819 Pte Died of wounds at sea (1): Killed in action (3): Died of wounds at sea (8): WATSON, Robert; 12/483 Pte GEARY, Hugh Saunders; 6/785 Pte CARR, Edward James; 10/1156 Pte KAPPELY, William; 6/486 Pte FRATER, Robert Andrew; 12/1026, 2 Lieut. Tuesday, 27 April SUTTON, Benjamin; 6/1413 Pte GRIFFITHS, William Joseph; 10/354 Pte GUNN, William Alexander; 10/364 Sgt Otago Infantry Battalion Total deaths: 35 O’KEEFFE, John; 10/112 Pte PICKARD, John Henry Tupara; 10/1033 Pte Killed in action (4): Wellington Infantry Battalion TAYLOR, Robert Grieve; 8/803 Pte ANDERSON, James George; 8/641 Pte WARBURTON, Piers Acton Eliot; 4/63a Spr Killed in action (25): HEWITT, John; 8/211 Pte MURRAY, Reginald George; 8/1293 Pte Saturday, 1 May ANNABELL, Frederick Felix; 10/1175 Pte TREWERN, Harold Augustus; 8/1172 Pte ARNOLD, Harry; 10/1069 Cpl (Machine-gunner) BISSETT, George Francis McG.; 10/304 Bugler New Zealand Engineers killed in Total deaths: 7 DUSTIN, Claude; 10/1229 Pte action (1): FRASER, Kinnear George; 10/957 Pte PEARSON, Francis George; 4/1309a Spr Killed in action (5): HUGO Laurence William Albert; 10/7 Lieut. FRASER, Charles Alexander; 8/575 L-Cpl KENDLE, George Radway; 10/585 Sgt Died of wounds on Gallipoli (1): GRAHAM, Alexander Herbert; 10/366 Pte KER, Douglas; 10/403 Cpl HAWKE, Ernest; 6/57 Cpl LANGLEY, Ernest Gordon Poyndester; 10/48 Pte MACHRAY, Thomas James Bernard; 6/669 Pte PATERSON, James Ayton; 8/683 Pte McDONALD, Alexander; 10/1089 Sgt-Maj. Died of wounds at sea (1): THURLOW, William James; 10/1354 Pte McKENZIE, David; 10/67 Pte McNABB, Roy Alexander; 10/830 Pte COUPERTHWAITE, Peter; 8/152 Cpl Died of wounds in Egypt (2): MAILMAN, Alfred Clarence; 10/439 Pte MARDELL, Frederick William; 12/1709 Pte MULLOY, Martin Wattie; 10/784 L-Sgt Thursday, 29 April WOOD, Bertram Barrett; 6/1083 Sgt O’BRIEN, Henry E; 10/1600 Pte O’NEALE, Arthur Bolton; 10/96 Sgt PHILLIPS, Charles Ernest; 10/499 Pte Total deaths: 31 Sunday, 2 May, Monday, 3 May, PITT, George Percy (Percival); 10/920, Pte Tuesday, 4 May PRIDEAUX, Thomas Pascoe; 10/1622 Pte Wellington Infantry Battalion PRIEST, Andrew John; 10/907 Pte (Machine-gunner) Killed in action (23): REYNOLDS, Samuel Watts; 10/353 Pte Total deaths: 153 ROBERTS, Sydney; 10/503 Pte BANNERMAN, Edmund Ivon; 10/167 Pte SCHOFIELD, Hiram; 10/1022 Pte BAXTER, Bernard Eyre; 10/275 Pte Otago Infantry Battalion deaths 2-4 SMITH, John Ernest; 10/1340 Pte BURGESS, Charles William; 10/16 L-Cpl May (144): FISHER, Edward Herbert; 10/1166 Pte WILSON, Edmund Robinson; 10/75 Lieut. (Machine- ABERNETHY, Charles Milne; 8/316 Pte gunner) FORSYTH, Archibald James; 10/1054 L-Cpl ADAMSON, Frank Forrester; 8/1390a Pte HILL, Louis William; 10/172 Pte ANDERSON, William John; 8/1035 Pte Canterbury Infantry Battalion HOLMES, Arthur William; 10/595 Pte BAIN, George Albany; 8/170 Pte IRVING, Eric Cecil; 10/624 L-Cpl BEAUCHAMP, Thomas; 8/552 Pte Killed in action (2): MATEAR, Robert; 10/1290 BECK, James; 8/328 Pte MILLS, John Edmund; 10/442 L-Cpl COGLE, Robert John; 6/1000 Pte BELL, Charles Adam; 8/546 Pte MOORE, Frank Henry; 10/456 Pte ROBBINS, Ernest Loftus; 6/990 Sgt BOOKER, Edward John; 8/964 Pte MUHLEISEN, Frederick; 10/641 Pte BOULTON, Kenneth Henry; 8/809 Pte Otago Infantry Battalion PALMER, Hector Vulcan; 10/496 Pte BROOKS, Joseph Kennedy; 8/729 L-Cpl PULL, Frederick Sydney; 10/219 Pte BROWN, Morris Connington; 8/648 Cpl Killed in action (4): SAUNDERS, Thomas Ernest; 10/1329 Pte BURGESS, James Edward; 8/649 Pte SCHULZ, Herbert Alfred; 10/525 Pte COKER, Frederick William; 8/353 Pte BURTON, Albert Leonard; 8/1204 Pte SEWELL, James William; 10/224 Pte FOUNTAIN, Ernest Harold; 8/572 Pte BUTLER, Joseph William; 8/518 Pte SHADLOW, Stephen; 10/528 Pte LOVE, William Thomas; 8/659 Pte CALDER, William John; 8/21 Pte SMITH, Morton Cole; 10/93 Pte MUNN, Robert Russell; 8/662 L-Cpl CALVERLEY, Frederick William; 8/1207 Pte TATTLE, Philip Gardner; 10/246 L-Cpl CANTRICK, William; 8/343 Pte WHITTA, Frederick Vivian; 10/569 Pte Died of wounds on Gallipoli (2): CHAPMAN, Robert Sampson; 8/1133 Pte WILLIAMS, Oliver; 10/210 Pte CHILMAN, Richard; 8/341 Cpl DARNILL, William Alfred; 8/358 Pte WINTER, Adrian; 10/541 L-Cpl SITTAUER, Carl; 12/859 Pte CLARK, Eric Hamilton; 8/1212 Pte Canterbury Infantry Battalion COLVILLE, Alick John; 8/863 Pte Died of wounds at sea (2): CRAIG, Francis John; 8/335 Sgt BRUCE, Harry John; 12/301 Sgt Killed in action (1): CULLEN, Blair McLeod; 8/177 Pte HUFFAM, Walter Charles; 6/1036 Pte WATSON, Arthur; 6/571 Pte CUNNINGHAM, Charles Percival; 8/30 Cpl CUNNINGHAM, Edward Christopher; 8/1444 Pte Otago Infantry Battalion CUTFIELD, Brian; 8/1226 Pte Wednesday, 28 April Killed in action (2): DARRAGH, John; 8/362 Pte DOBSON, William; 8/1185 Pte Total deaths: 14 AYLING, Frank Ernest; 8/315 Pte DOMIGAN, Arthur Leslie; 8/655 Sgt KEARNEY, Martin; 8/238 L-Cpl DOWD, Thomas; 8/913 Pte Auckland Infantry Battalion Died of wounds (5): DRAKE, Campbell; 8/564 Pte DUNCAN, William George; 8/192 Pte Killed in action (2): LLOYD, John Sheehan; 8/1099 Pte (at sea) DUTTON, Edwin; 8/1231 Pte McMILLAN, Herbert; 10/814 Pte (at sea) EARP, William Edward; 8/821 Cpl COOK, Ernest John Marshall; 12/64 Pte MEADER, Christopher George; 8/1574 Pte (at sea) EGGLESTONE, Richard Ewen; 8/1070 Lieut. HUGGETT, Maurice (Morris); 12/136 L-Cpl MILLAR, William David; 6/508 Pte (on Gallipoli) EVEREST, Francis Edward; 8/566 Pte ROBSON, Robert Cole; 10/1052 L-Cpl (at sea) FALCONER, Ambrose Alphonsus; 8/38 Pte FELDWICK, Leslie; 8/202 Pte
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FERGUSON, John Alfred; 8/967 Sgt STEWART, Clarence George; 8/846a Pte Died of wounds at sea (6): FERGUSON, Ralph; 8/866 Sgt STEWART, Peter; 8/623 Pte ABBOTT, William Warriner; 4/1a Sgt FITZPATRICK, John; 8/574 Pte STEWART, William Downie; 8/154 Pte BARRETT, William; 8/501 Pte (WIA on Dead Man’s FORREST, William Tobin; 8/914 Pte STRATTON, Gilbert Reynold; 8/715 Pte Ridge 2.5.15) FORRESTER, James; 8/1115 Pte SULLIVAN, Robert John; 8/1342 Pte BUCHANAN, Robert; 8/319 Pte (WIA on Dead Man’s FRANKS, Edward; 8/373 Pte SUTHERLAND, Thomas; 8/254a L-Cpl Ridge 2.5.15) FREEMAN, Joseph; 8/569 Pte TAIT, Charles; 8/985 Pte EDGAR, Charles Wallace; 8/193 Pte (WIA on Dead GALT, Robert Abernithy; 8/386 Pte THISTLETON, Samuel; 8/629 Pte Man’s Ridge 2.5.15) GILMAN, John James; 8/382 Sgt THOMPSON, Claude Wandless; 8/954 Pte PARTRIDGE, Joseph Ernest; 12/110 Sgt-Maj. GOLDSACK, Alfred George; 8/578 Pte TOHILL, William Henry; 8/628 Pte PATTERSON, Hugh; 8/265 Pte (WIA on Dead Man’s GOSSET, Isaac Charles; 8/1245 Pte UREN, George Thomas; 8/1149 L-Cpl Ridge 2.5.15) GRIFFITH, Charles Francis; 8/391 Cpl VARCOE, Arthur Fred; 8/499 Sgt HAND, James; 8/219 L-Cpl VINCENT, Thomas Bullen (Buller); 8/498 Pte HEADS, Ernest Oscar; 8/533 Pte WARD, Ambrose Leonard; 8/1152 Pte Wednesday, 5 May HENDERSON, Gilbert; 8/873 Pte WARD, Charles Morrison; 8/804 Pte HENDERSON, Robert Paton; 8/1260 Pte WHITE, William; 8/634 Pte Total deaths: 6 HOPKINS, Hereward Philps; 8/924 Pte WILDERMOTH, John Layton; 8/505 Pte HORE, Stanley; 8/223 Pte WILLIAMS, George; 8/1030 Pte Killed in action (3) INGLIS, Roy; 8/229 Pte WILLIS, John Arthur; 8/502 Pte INGRAM, Peter Forbes; 8/587 Pte WILLS, Clarence Newton; 8/1361 Pte DONOVAN, Thomas; 12/182 Pte JAMES, John Stewart; 8/1157 Pte WILSON, Arthur W; 8/962 Pte HARWOOD, August; 12/1071 Pte JEFFERIES, William; 8/1267 Pte WILSON, George Henry; 8/635 Pte MACFARLANE, George Rattray; 12/159 L-Cpl JENKINS, Cecil William; 8/405 Pte WRIGHT, William John; 8/633 Sgt Died of wounds (3) JENKINS, Sidney; 8/410 L-Sgt JOHNSON, William; 8/57 Pte Other units killed in action (6): AITKEN, James Horne; 6/4 Pte KENT, Forester Charles; 8/62 Pte ALLAN, James; 2/1125 Sgt BUNTING, Wilfred Jack; 8/16 Pte KILPATRICK, John Johnstone; 8/589 L-Cpl COPELAND, William John; 10/666 Cpl MEEHAN, Francis James; 12/981 Pte LAFFEY, Timothy Joseph Bernard; 8/788 Sgt-Major MANLEY, Herbert John; 2/330 Gnr LAWLESS, Percy William; 8/64 Pte MARSHALL, William Robert; 6/101 Pte Thursday, 6 May LEARY, Edwin Bernard; 8/1388 L-Cpl PARSON, Lionel Henry; 6/116 Pte LOWRY, Daniel Joseph; 8/242 Pte SMITH, James William; 10/1037 Pte LYONS, Bernard Fairgray; 8/1083 Pte Total deaths: 8 LYTTLE, David John Albert; 8/1107, 2 Lieut. Died of wounds on Gallipoli (1): McDONALD, James; 8/248 Pte MACMULLEN, Cecil Fothergill; 6/1007 Sgt Died of wounds (7): McDONALD, Stanley Hone; 8/896 Sgt CARLTON, William; 12/520 Pte McDOWALL, Allan; 8/1549 Pte Died of wounds in Egypt (2): KERR, Herman Henry; 8/63 Pte McFARLANE, David; 8/671 Pte NEWTON, Howard; 10/708 Pte KIRKHAM, George; 8/1082 L-Cpl McINTYRE, Duncan Glass; 8/1100 Pte PIPER, James; 8/1313 Pte PITKIN, Stanley; 8/462 Pte McLARDY, Henry; 8/1122 Staff Sgt-Maj. ROSS, George Andrew; 8/282 Pte McMURTRIE, John; 8/841 Pte SMITH, John Hogg; 10/534 Pte McPHEE, Donald; 8/1305 Pte Monday, 3 May WILLIAMS, John; 12/1832 Pte McVICAR, Hugh; 8/607 Pte MALCOLM, Alexander Stewart; 8/69 Pte Total deaths: 13 Died of disease (1): MARTIN, John Alexander Frobester; 8/894 Sgt JAMES, Walter Marshall; 8/929 Pte MILLAR, Thomas; 8/74 Pte Killed in action (6): MOLONEY, Thomas Anthony; 8/757 Pte MORGAN, Richard; 8/982 Pte CAMPBELL, George Scott; 6/946 Pte Friday, 7 May MUIR, Archibald; 8/1291 Pte HEAVER, William; 3/170 Pte MULDREW, Nicholas James; 8/792 Pte INGRAM, Ernest Arthur; 6/656 Sgt Total deaths: 10 MULHOLLAND, James; 8/395 Pte JOHNSON, Samuel Frederick; 6/1088 L-Cpl KJAER, Jim Andrew; 6/666 Pte MUNDEN, Arthur John William; 8/795 Pte Killed in action (8): MURCOTT, Stanley George; 8/605 Pte SKELTON, William Godfray; 6/1101, 2 Lieut. BROWN, Alan; 10/806 Pte MUSSELWHITE, William Ernest; 8/439 Pte Died of wounds on Gallipoli (2): O’BRIEN, Martin; 8/1130 Pte CHAPMAN, Frank Tranter; 10/1439 Pte O’CONNOR, Peter; 8/521 L-Cpl MORTON, Alfred Bishop; 10/512 Capt. CLARKSON, Gerald Richard; 4/525 Cpl PAGE, William; 8/455 Pte TORRIE, Robert; 8/1109 Cpl (WIA on Dead Man’s COWAN, James George; 8/28 Lieut. PATTERSON, Edward; 8/1104 Pte Ridge 2.5.15) IRELAND, Ernest James; 10/889 Cpl MONK, Bernard Herbert; 10/459 Cpl POLLARD, Francis Alexander; 8/797 Pte Died of wounds at sea (4): PRICE, Richard; 8/1094 Major NIELSEN, William Albert; 10/992 Pte RAE, Walter; 8/307 Sgt BAILLIE, David Shaw; 12/500 Pte REES, Sidney Charles; 8/1318 Pte FAIRBAIRN, Hunter; 8/197 Pte (WIA on Dead Man’s REID, John Stuart; 8/1003, Lieut. Died of wounds (2): REILLY, Mark; 8/983 Pte Ridge 2.5.15) RICHARDS, Hugh Liddon; 8/161 Lieut. SIM, Reginald Peter; 8/294 Pte (WIA on Dead Man’s McQUILLAN, William Arthur; 12/1479 Pte RISK, Robert; 8/278 Pte Ridge 2.5.15) WILSON, William McDonald; 12/1837 Pte ROBERTS, Thomas Alexander; 8/615 Pte WELLS, Robert Wilford; 8/309 Pte (WIA on Dead Man’s Ridge 2.5.15) ROBINSON, Arthur Harold; 8/692 Pte Saturday, 8 May ROGAN, John Joseph; 8/704 Pte Died of wounds in Egypt (1): ROSS, Alexander John; 8/811 Sgt ROSS, James Oswald; 8/846 Pte BOYCE, Christopher Harold; 12/1563 Pte Total deaths: 177 ROSS, Norman; 8/97 Pte ROUSE, Walter; 8/465 Pte Tuesday, 4 May Total killed in action at the Daisy ROWAN, John Joseph; 8/696 Pte Patch, Helles: 170 RUSSELL, John Andrew Waugh; 8/706 Cpl Total deaths: 8 RYAN, Thomas E; 8/700 Pte Auckland Infantry Battalion SALTER, Joshua James; 8/332a Pte SAUNDERS, Edward James; 8/291 Pte Killed in action (1): Killed in action (66): SHAPCOTT, Robert Henry; 8/1379 Pte ELLERY, Cecil Thomas; 10/962 Pte ANDERSON, Harold Richard; 12/673 Pte SMAILL, James Archibald; 8/292 Pte ANGOVE, Edward; 12/1002 Pte SMITH, Sidney; 8/1365 Pte Died of wounds on Gallipoli (1): APPLETON, Charlie; 12/300 Pte SMYLIE, John Charles; 8/946 Pte SMITH, Frederick; 8/293 Pte (WIA on Dead Man’s ARDERN, Frederick Roy; 12/299 Pte SPEDDING, Arthur Vivian; 8/1093 Capt. Ridge 2.5.15) BARD, Ami; 12/1547 Pte SPENCE, Thomas Charles; 8/701 L-Cpl BELL, Stephen Alexander; 12/698 Pte STEVENS, Daniel; 8/289 Cpl 232 Daily deaths
BROWN, Geoffrey McPherson; 12/43 Pte HAINING, William; 10/218 Pte CALLAGHAN, Patrick; 8/740 Pte CAMERON, Harry; 12/526 Pte HANSEN, Charles; 10/73 Pte HUNTER, Harry; 8/753 Pte CARPENTER, David Reid; 12/8, 2 Lieut. JAMESON, Ian Douglas; 10/137 L-Cpl LOCKHART, Gordon William; 8/1277 Pte CARTER, William McEvoy; 12/1585 Pte JONES, Walter; 10/396 Pte McQUARRIE, Walter; 8/425 Pte COLBOURNE, Edward James; 12/1594 Pte KAY, Benjamin; 10/193 Cpl MULLIN, James; 8/977(a) Pte (recorded WIA and DOW COMMONS, Kenneth Wrigley; 12/63 Sgt McCARTHY, Justin Francis; 10/964 Cpl same day) COOKE, Norman Douglas; 12/713 Pte McDONALD, Charles Vernon; 10/433 L-Cpl OWENS, John Denis Hargreaves; 8/942 Pte COWPER, Richard; 12/70 Pte McMURRAY, Wilfred Lancelot; 10/742 Pte PAISLEY, Alexander; 8/689 Sgt COX, George; 12/1849 Pte McPHEE, Duncan; 10/37 L-Cpl PERRY, Ernest Washington; 8/460 Pte CUTHBERTSON, John (Jack); 12/26a Pte MENTEATH, Charles Bruce Stuart; 10/1082 Lieut. QUIRK, John Arthur; 8/270 Pte DAWSON, Percy Ash; 12/1064 Pte PALLANT, Donald Kelway; 10/28 Sgt ROBERTS, James Galloway; 8/1323 Pte DE ANDRAD, Alfred Manuel; 12/1188 Pte PAYNE, George; 10/619 Pte STRANG, Samuel Stanford; 8/479 Pte DENYER, Bertram Charles; 12/729 Pte PRICE, William Charles; 10/1170 Pte WESTON, George Henry; 8/1103 Pte DEVONSIDE, George Robert; 12/724 Pte ROSE, Sydney; 10/52 Pte WOOD, Charles Andrew; 8/1684 Pte DREWET, Oliver Hawkes; 12/723 Pte ROSENFELDT, Augustus Bernard Paul; 10/92 L-Sgt ENERSEN, John Christian; 12/1200 Pte RYAN, Denis; 10/702 Pte Killed in action on Anzac (2): FOTHERGILL, Frederick Arthur; 12/103 L-Cpl SEYMOUR, William; 10/1333 Pte KNIGHT, Herbert Augustine; 8/1533 Pte (did not travel GILLANDERS, Frederick Norman; 12/746 Pte SMALE, Henry Thomas; 10/202 Sgt to Helles) GORE, James Henry; 12/1643 Pte SMITH, Walter Robert; 10/1342 Pte PATERSON, George Robert; 5/190a Dvr GRIERSON, Walter Alexander; 12/31a Pte STEVEN, John; 10/1346 Pte HEALD, Sydney Harland; 12/130 Pte THOMAS, George Vicary; 10/537 Cpl Died of wounds in Egypt (3): JAMES, Ernest William; 12/1681 Pte TRAYNOR, James; 10/591 Pte FIDDES, James William Dick; 8/783 Pte JONES, Edward Herbert; 12/915 Pte VARCOE, Wesley Earle; 10/1358 Pte GUY, Ralph Richmond De Normanville; 12/747 Pte KITTO, James Victor; 12/389 Pte WOOD, Norman Harold; 10/554 Pte WARREN, James Carson; 8/1355 Pte LOWRY, Samuel Thomas Alexander; 12/394 Pte WRIGHT, John; 10/165 L-Cpl McDOWELL, Harry; 12/806 Pte Died of disease in Egypt (2): McGINLEY, Frank Philip; 12/410 Pte Canterbury Infantry Battalion ABBOTT, Ameral Christopher; 7/296 L-Cpl McGRATH, Leon Philip; 12/1472 Pte DYER, Alfred John; 8/357 Pte McKENNA, George William; 12/1735 Pte Killed in action (46): McLAREN, Eric Andrew; 12/1740 Pte BERGH, Haakon Ludvig; 6/1140 Pte Sunday, 9 May MACLEAN, Eric Trelawder; 12/411 Pte BLATHERWICK, George H; 6/1468 Pte McLEOD, Frederick James; 12/1746 Pte BONAR, Hugh G; 6/589 Pte McMASTER, Hugh; 12/903 Pte BOYD, Douglas Perceval; 6/169 Pte Total deaths: 25 McMILLAN, Robert; 12/194 Pte BROOKS, James Vincent; 6/203 Pte MIDGLEY, Percy Lionel; 12/174 Pte BROWN, Sampson George; 6/595 Pte Killed in action (10): MORGAN, Harry; 12/1075 Lieut. CAMPBELL, Edwin Joseph Collins; 6/888 Pte ALLEN, Lawrence; 4/1139a Spr MUNRO, Norman Hector; 12/793 Pte COCHRANE, Edwin Grandison; 6/25 Pte BURTON, Frank; 4/49a Spr NEIGHBOUR, Edward William; 12/197 Pte COGAN, Ernest Desmond; 6/433 L-Cpl EARLES, Robert Wheeler; 10/340 Pte NETHEY, William Henry; 12/1752 Pte COOTE, Philip Stanley; 6/1022 Pte HIGGOTT, William Tom; 10/1375 Sgt PAVITT, Arthur; 12/437 Pte CORBETT, Leonard George; 6/758 Sgt KEATING, John Dudley; 4/58a Spr PRICE, Thomas William; 12/615 Pte CRAWFORD, Norman; 6/435 Pte MULHOLLAND, William John; 10/825 Pte RAMSAY, George Sydney; 12/913 Pte DAVEY, Oral Edgar; 6/440 Sgt MUNRO, David Sinclair; 8/678 Sgt RANDRUP, Holger Bro; 12/227 Pte DAYNES, Charles Edward; 6/1509 Pte REISIMA, Robert Russell; 10/209 Pte REID, Stuart Graham Templeton; 12/503, 2 Lieut. DEWHIRST, Edward; 6/443 Sgt ROSE, Charles Luther Garnet; 6/715 Pte ROBERTS, Macinroy Robertson; 12/234 Pte EARNSHAW, John Etches; 6/1520 Pte SHEARWOOD, George; 4/70a Spr ROSS, Frank George; 12/844 Pte EYLES, Thomas; 6/225 Pte SAVORY, Charles; 12/919 L-Cpl (recorded as wounded FORSYTHE, Alexander Elder; 6/228, 2 Lieut. Died of wounds (15): in action and died of wounds on same day) FRENCH, Archibald; 6/631 Pte ARMSTRONG, Leonard Cave; 10/478 Pte SCOTT, Frank; 12/1131 Pte GIBBS, Charles Clifford; 6/897 Pte AULD, William; 6/1453 Pte SCREATON, Thomas Gerald Norman, 12/32 Lieut. GLEN, John Stuart; 6/49 Pte DEACON, Jack Mervyn; 6/1100 Pte SHAW, Lawrence Henry; 12/245 Pte GRACE, Frank; 6/639 Cpl DORSETT, Charles Henry; 10/326 Pte SHEARER, Percy Robert James; 12/1866 Pte HAHN, Otto Louis; 6/830 Sgt GARDINER, Victor; 8/392 Pte SHEPPARD, Edgar Francis; 12/1501 Pte HARTE, Walter; 6/470 Pte GEDDES, John Hugh Zealand; 8/726 Pte STEADMAN, Noel; 12/4 Lieut. HUGHES, Robert Francis Augustus; 6/267 Pte GRAY, James Hawthorne; 10/357, 2 Lieut. STRONGMAN, William James; 12/910 Pte JAMESON, Keeley Selwyn; 6/963 Pte LAWSON, Herbert; 8/420 Sgt TAWSE, Adam; 12/885 Pte JARMAN, John Stuart; 6/271 Pte McARTHUR, John; 10/1581 Pte THOMAS, David James; 12/262 Pte JOHNSON, John Wright; 6/485 Pte MILLS, Joseph Henry; 12/978 Pte WADSWORTH, Alfred Charles; 12/1820 Pte LAMBERT, Thomas; 6/1203 Pte RICHARDS, Francis Leonard; 6/128 Pte WALKER, Thomas William; 12/146 Pte LANGRIDGE, Francis Bertram; 6/1553a Pte SHERRING, Leonard Stanley; 6/140 Pte WARNER, William Henry; 12/1826 Pte LINDSAY, George Leonard; 6/84 Pte SOLE, Leslie Perry; 10/877 Sgt WYRALL, Cedric Mornington; 12/479 L-Cpl MACDONALD, Thomas; 6/1351 Cpl TAYLOR, Harry Palmer; 8/1343 Pte McINNES, Alexander; 6/518 L-Sgt Wellington Infantry Battalion TOMS, Arthur; 6/372 Pte MANSON, Samuel; 6/670 Pte Killed in action (42): ORME, Walter; 6/1060 Pte PATCHING, William George; 6/526 Pte Monday, 10 May AMUNDSEN, Ralph; 10/878 Pte PICKLES, Isaac; 6/1376 Pte BELL, Henry George Thomas; 10/125 Pte PIERCE, Clarence; 6/121 L-Cpl Total deaths: 20 BOWDEN, Keble Reginald; 10/645 Cpl PORTER, Gilbert George; 6/816 Pte BROWN, Herbert William; 10/1192 Pte ROBINSON, Stanley; 6/535 Pte Killed in action (3): BROWN, John Love; 10/283, Pte ROSTRON, John; 6/928 Pte CAMPBELL, James; 10/310 L-Cpl SEMPLE, William; 6/1401 Pte BROOME, Harry Eliott Morton; 10/273 Pte CARSWELL, Norman Edgar; 10/142 Pte SMITH, Arthur Herbert; 6/1403 Pte HAZELDINE, James; 6/647 Pte CHINNERY, Daniel Charles; 10/237 Pte STEVENSON, Charles Edward; 6/554 Pte ROSS, John William Turton; 6/979 Sgt DAVIS, Thomas; 10/1222 Pte WALL, William Arthur; 6/567 Pte DONNELLY, George Joseph; 10/157 Pte WOOLHOUSE, George Myles; 6/744 Pte Died of wounds (17): DUNNAGE, Robert Gordon; 10/113 Pte BRYANT, Hedley; 10/298 Pte DUST, Gilbert Farmer; 10/330 L-Sgt Otago Infantry Battalion BURNARD, Eric Mountjoy; 6/1085, 2 Lieut. EARLEY, William; 10/1231 Pte DAY, Robert James; 10/1464 Pte FAYEN, Louis William; 10/50 Pte Killed in action (16): FISHER, Walter Temple; 12/99 Pte FRANDI, Ateo; 10/1169 Capt. BARNETT, Howard George; 8/907 Pte HARDING, Leonard Charles; 8/925 Pte GRAHAM, Hugh; 10/261 Pte BOREHAM, Joseph Wendell; 8/547 Pte McCOY, Arthur Harold; 6/1354 Pte GRAY, Douglas Wilson; 10/361 Pte BRUCE, Hugh Smith; 8/15 Pte MAURICE, Francis Dennison; 6/410 Lieut.
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MYHILL, Robert; 10/1000 Pte COWAN, Henry Rawlings; 10/116 Lieut. Killed in action at Helles (1): NAYLOR, Walter; 4/233a Spr ELLIOTT, William; 10/1234 Pte LEECH, John Dunstan Lawley; 12/1135 Sgt-Maj. NEARS, Ernest; 12/1116 Pte NEWMAN, Edward John; 12/423 Pte (WO2) PEACOCK, Henry; 6/1375 Pte PIPER, George; 6/1377 Pte Died of wounds on Gallipoli (4): SAVAGE, Percy; 8/100 Sgt Sunday, 16 May CARSON, Thomas Robert; 8/178 Pte, (in Egypt) TOOMER, Harold James; 10/251 Pte CRICKETT, William; 13/308 L-Cpl VALIERES, Peter; 6/1425 Pte Total deaths: 4 HAPPER, James; 7/726 Tpr, (on Gallipoli) WALLACE, Alan; 4/72a Sgt PETERSEN, Herbert Valentine; 8/1106 Pte, (in Egypt) WILD, Richard Norris; 12/491 Pte Killed in action (2): LEWIS, Edmund King; 10/1279 Pte Tuesday, 11 May STEWART, Edward McIntosh; 11/826 Tpr Thursday, 20 May Died of wounds (2): Total deaths: 8 Total deaths: 7 CORLETT, Alfred Stanley; 12/66 Cpl Killed in action (2): WILSON, Arthur Gibson; 6/938 Pte Killed in action (4): BADDELEY, Lionel Richard Logan; 11/566 L-Cpl MORGAN, Garland Oswald; 4/558 Spr BAYLY, Robert Horatio Roy (Bob); 12/26 Maj. YORK, George William; 8/1688 Coy QM.-Sgt Monday, 17 May GASCOIGNE, Albert Edward; 11/52 Tpr Died of wounds (5): Total deaths: 6 WOODWARD, Guy Fosbrooke; 13/472 L-Cpl BROWN, Norman; 12/1569 Pte Died of wounds (3): KIBBLEWHITE, Leonard; 12/1693 Pte Killed in action (5): BOTTLE, Henry; 6/1470 Pte McCALL, Robert James; 8/1296 Pte BOWDEN, William Richard; 2/117 Sgt MORRISON, William Baxter; 6/1177 Pte SMITH, Eric George, 6/143 L-Cpl BRADLEY, James Flynn; 12/304 Cpl TUCKWELL, George Thomas; 6/1420 Pte TURNER, Arthur Morris; 10/1357 Pte BROMLEY, Alexander; 11/637 Tpr Died of disease (1): SHEERIN, Patrick; 8/619 Pte VILLIERS-STUART Charles Herbert; Maj. (Indian Army. Friday, 21 May RUDDOCK, Edward Oliver; 4/124a Spr Attached to Anzac Headquarters) Total deaths: 2 Wednesday, 12 May Died of wounds (1): LOW, Robert Munro; 10/244 Pte Died of wounds (2): Total deaths: 8 ANDERSON, Henry Kemp; 12/297 Pte (at sea) Tuesday, 18 May McINDOE, Albert; 12/1734 Pte (in Egypt) Died of wounds (8): BALLANTYNE, Cyril Haynes; 6/13 Cpl Total deaths: 3 Saturday, 22 May DUTHIE, Robert Leiper Martin; 8/162 Lieut. FRYDAY, Edward James; 10/1072 Pte Killed in action (3): Total deaths: 7 HANLY, James; 8/1252 Pte BLUCK, Alfred Charles; 13/281 Capt. NOBLE, Charles Crawford; 6/698 Pte HOOPER, George Albert; 8/227 Pte Killed in action (1): TEMPLEMAN, Christopher Rae; 8/1652 Pte MARR, Joseph; 13/423 Staff Sgt.-Maj. WHITE, George Hartland; 6/389 Pte BODEN, Richard Arthur; 7/171 Sgt WILLIS, William Brian de Laval; 12/289 Cpl Wednesday, 19 May Died of wounds (6): Thursday, 13 May LOGAN, Preston; 13/155 Lieut. (wounded on Russell’s Total deaths: 31 Top 19.5.15, died at sea) MARFELL, Manley; 11/593 L-Cpl (at sea) Total deaths: 3 Auckland Mounted Rifles, killed in MUNRO, Roy Alexander; 12/417 Pte (in Egypt) PATTERSON, Alexander; 12/826 Pte (on Gallipoli) action on Russell’s Top (22): Killed in action (1): PERRY, Arthur Theodore; 3/140 Pte (on Gallipoli) BRADLEY, Thomas; 13/296 Tpr SIMPSON, Archibald Cranley; 13/442 Tpr (at sea) CARR, James; 8/818 Pte BRISCO, Wastel; 13/304 Tpr Died of wounds (2): BROWN, Hewett Barnard; 13/671 Tpr BRYAN, Clifford; 13/23 Tpr Sunday, 23 May SMITH, William Sturrock; 8/1049 Pte FARRER, Christopher; 13/333 Sgt YOUNG, James; 8/1367 Pte GALE, John Harold; 13/61 Tpr Total deaths: 5 GOULD, Kenneth; 13/274 Tpr Friday, 14 May HACKER, Arthur; 13/487 Tpr Killed in action (1): HILL, Reginald Michael; 13/1004a Tpr JOHNSON, Walter John Pengelly; 7/219 L-Cpl MOODY, William; 13/410 Tpr Total deaths: 6 MOSSMAN, James Dilworth Bradley; 13/187b Tpr Died of wounds (4): MUNRO, Robert William; 13/106 Tpr LINWOOD, Johnny; 13/385 Tpr (on Gallipoli) Killed in action (2): NICHOLAS, James Cornelius; 13/278 Lieut. RICHARDS, Robert; 2/197 Lieut. (in Egypt) HAY, William Harold; 7/62 Tpr NORTHCROFT, Harry Cuthbert; 13/110 L-Cpl STEELE, James Walter; 11/1068 Tpr (at sea) PAGE, Harry George; 2/107 Dvr PAGE, George Arthur; 13/122 Tpr WARD, George Arthur; 10/187 Pte (at sea) PENMAN, Edgar John; 13/726 Tpr Died of wounds (4): SULLIVAN, Frank Arnold; 13/545 Tpr COX, George Turnley; 10/173 Pte THOMPSON, James; 13/510 Tpr Monday, 24 May DAVIS, Thomas Moore; 12/1080 Sgt WATTS, Hugh Hilliard; 13/47 Sgt KEWLEY, Alfred; 10/1546 Pte WHITE, Arthur Herbert; 13/476 Tpr No known deaths on this day McNEIL, Sutherland Sinclair; 8/422 Pte WILLIAMS, Hubert Leslie; 13/258 Tpr WOODWARD, Guy Fosbrooke; 13/472 L-Cpl Saturday, 15 May Other units, killed in action on Monday, 25 May Gallipoli (4): Total deaths: 5 DALTON, William Henry; 7/185 Tpr Total deaths: 1 CANTON, Charles John; 2/299 Dvr (killed in action on Died of wounds (5): Russell’s Top) Died of wounds (1): McKENZIE, Murdock; 4/1300a Spr BOOTH, John Homer; 8/11 L-Cpl MARSHALL, Joseph; 13/558 Tpr (at sea) PAINE, Sydney William; 4/429, 2 Lieut. (killed in action CLAFFEY, Joseph; 10/719 Cpl at Quinn’s Post during a Turkish attack) 234 Daily deaths
Wednesday, 26 May RAVENWOOD, Archibald; 9/650 Tpr NEVITT, Gerald; 11/552 Sgt (in Egypt) ROUNTREE, Leonard John; 11/369 Tpr WEIR, Frederick James; 13/428 Lieut. (at sea) SCALES, Jack; 11/372 L-Cpl Total deaths: 8 SMITH, Henry Wilson; 11/378 Sgt WATT, Charles; 11/165, 2 Lieut. Thursday, 3 June Killed in action (3): WHYTE, Gordon Hart; 11/644 Sgt CAMPION, Neil; 11/32 Tpr Total deaths: 3 HASTIE, William Angus McKay; 11/87 Tpr (attached Died of wounds (7): New Zealand Medical Corps) BISHOP, George Henry; 6/753 L-Cpl (on Gallipoli) Killed in action (1): HUNTER, Philip; 7/562 Tpr EVANS, Edward Dare; 6/1526 Sgt (in Egypt) CARGO, James Roy; 10/740, 2 Lieut. GUNDRY, George Merry; 2/538 Gnr (on Gallipoli) Died of wounds (4): HUTCHINSON, Beacher Alexander Colin; 12/100 Pte Died of wounds (2): (on Gallipoli) COOKE, Thomas Purdy; 4/37a Spr (at sea) THOMSON, Arthur John; 9/223 Tpr (at sea) KEBBELL, John Randall St John; 11/68 Sgt (on Gallipoli) RIDGLEY, Thomas Angus; 4/232a Spr (on Gallipoli) VALENTINE, Sidney Herbert; 12/1447 Pte (on Gallipoli) ROBERTS, Owen Henry; 10/1632 Pte (on Malta) PATTERSON, Archibald Frederick; 6/527 Pte (on RULE, Frank Jennings; 10/502 L-Sgt (in Egypt) Gallipoli) PATTERSON, Thomas Colin Campbell; 7/255 Tpr (on Friday, 4 June Died of disease (1): Gallipoli) ROSEVEAR, John Ernest; 4/457 Spr (in Egypt) Died of disease (1): Total deaths: 2 GREEN, Thomas Francis Henry; 6/642 Pte (on Thursday, 27 May Gallipoli) Killed in action (2): HURLEY, James; 12/672 Pte Total deaths: 1 Monday, 31 May WILLIAMS, Herbert; 12/274 Pte
Died of wounds (1): Total deaths: 14 Saturday, 5 June JACKSON, John; 11/724 Tpr (at sea) Killed in action (9): Total deaths: 32 Friday, 28 May CHRISTOPHERS, Victor James; 9/549 Tpr FRENCH, Frank; 6/43 Pte Auckland Infantry Battalion HOBSON, Frank Elliott; 7/727 Tpr Total deaths: 4 IRVINE, Percy Kent; 6/962 Sgt Killed in action (11): McKENZIE, William; 9/672 Tpr Killed in action (2): NICHOLAS, Roland Henderson; 7/96 Tpr BEAUMONT, Ernest; 12/687 Pte SHAW, Bertie William Bentley; 6/1124 Pte CAIRNIE, Gilbert James Bryan; 12/50 Pte BRYANT, Alfred Henry; 11/18 Tpr COSTER, John Paper; 12/524 Pte LOW, Gibson; 7/610 Tpr SIMPSON, William Stephen; 12/1795 Lieut. WILLETTS, George Councellor; 6/737 Pte GIBBONS, Frederick Alfred; 12/1635 Pte Died of wounds (2): HARP, John Albert; 12/1425 Pte Died of wounds (5): HAWKINS, Roy Alfred; 12/991 Pte ENWRIGHT, Francis Bernard; 12/535 Pte (in Egypt) HARDING, Walter Frederick; 7/207 Tpr (on Gallipoli) JOHNSON, John Mervyn; 12/1684 Pte SOMERSETT, Herbert Edward; 11/603 Tpr (on LAMBERT, Edward; 12/148 Pte Lemnos) LYON, Bertie; 13/591 Tpr (on Gallipoli) ROXBURGH, Alexander James; 11/480 Tpr (on LORNIE, Alexander Pratt; 12/2167 Pte Gallipoli) PARKER, James John; 12/213 Pte Saturday, 29 May VICKERS, Frank Henry; 4/222b Dvr (on Malta) ROBINSON, Horace Sidney; 12/1782 Pte WINKS, Lawrence; 11/457 Sgt (at sea) Wellington Infantry Battalion Total deaths: 4 Tuesday, 1 June Killed in action (1): Killed in action (2): COGAR, Richard; 10/843 Pte CLEARY, George Marmaduke; 11/469 Tpr Total deaths: 8 ROSS, James Donald; 2/1082 Gnr Canterbury Infantry Battalion Killed in action (3): Died of wounds (2): Killed in action (15): FARRELL, John Joseph; 6/1443 Pte HERRING, Frederick Whitburn; 6/1565 Pte (in Egypt) HUGHES, Lindsay Filmer; 11/470 Tpr BAIN, Arthur Charles Warner; 6/11 Pte MITCHELL, William Alexander; 8/437 Cpl (in Egypt) OVERTON, Frederick William Ellesmere; 11/112 Sgt BOND, Phillip Richard; 6/190 Pte CARDNO, William Robertson; 6/1256 Pte Sunday, 30 May Died of wounds (4): COLE, Frederick Thomas; 6/1489 Pte DAVIS, William; 6/441 Pte CARLYON, Samuel; 4/911a Spr (on Gallipoli) DUNDON, William Thomas; 6/1276 Pte HUXTABLE, John Blackmore; 12/1678 Pte (in Egypt) Total deaths: 32 FRASER, Alfred Ernest; 6/1536 Pte JOHNSTON, John William; 6/1585 Pte (on Gallipoli) GOULDING, John Hannington; 6/1542 Capt. MORGAN, Malcolm; 13/217 Tpr (at sea) Killed in action (24): HARSANT, Cyril Bertram; 6/1558 Pte CAMERON, Norman Donald; 11/216 Lieut. Died of disease (1): LATTIMORE, George Pain; 6/80 Pte O’CONNOR, James Joseph; 6/1676 Pte CHISHOLM, Reginald Thomas; 11/219 L-Cpl KEOGHAN, Leslie Owen; 6/1594c Pte (in Egypt) COATES, Frederick John; 11/720 Tpr PAUL, William John; 6/1372 Pte DAVEY, John; 11/244 Tpr PETRE, Robert John; 6/119 Cpl DICKINSON, Alfred; 11/417 Tpr Wednesday, 2 June REES, Donovan Lewis; 6/333 L-Sgt DROWER, George Edmund; 11/239 Sgt WOODS, Stanley Ernest; 6/1183 Pte DUNLOP, Cyril Charles; 11/653 Tpr Total deaths: 8 Died of wounds (5): EMERSON, Percy Tivy; 11/701 Lieut. GRACE, John Leybourne; 11/264 Tpr Killed in action (2): HANDLEY, Harry; 6/1555 Pte (at sea) GREENFIELD, Thomas John; 8/1006 Pte HARPER, Donald Micklefield; 8/973 Pte (on Gallipoli) GRIPP, Ernest Raukapuka; 15/46a Tpr (attached WMR KNIGHT, Cyril; 6/278 Pte HOWE, Herbert Jesse; 12/1437 Pte (at sea) HQ) WEBB, William Winett; 12/697 Pte JACKSON, George Covell; 13/372 Tpr (on Gallipoli) HOGG, Thomas Nelson; 15/51a Tpr (attached WMR LOCKWOOD, William Alexander; 6/88 Pte (at sea) HQ) Died of wounds (6): HUGHES, Lionel; 11/464 Tpr BENNINGTON, Alexander John; 6/413 Sgt (on HUXFORD, William Thomas; 7/69 Tpr Gallipoli) JOHNSTON, John; 7/73 Tpr BIRD, Edmund; 6/1442 Pte (on Gallipoli) LITTLE, Peter James; 8/594 Pte HALL, Vincent John Baird; 10/651 Cpl (in Egypt) McGLASHAN, Peter; 9/735 Tpr HOPKINS, Richard; 4/594a Spr (at sea) MOORE, George; 7/750 Tpr 235 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
Sunday, 6 June Thursday, 10 June Wednesday, 16 June
Total deaths: 11 Total deaths: 5 Total deaths: 7
Killed in action (6): Died of wounds (5): Killed in action (3): EGGLESTONE, Valentine Joseph; 8/1147 Hon. Capt. CROSSAN, Gilbert William; 8/1036 Pte BARTON, Richard Herbert; 9/548 Tpr HALKETT, William John; 6/1117 L-Cpl MORTEN, Reginald Frederick; 12/799 Pte (at sea) COPPIN, John (Jack); 8/1440 Pte HAPPER, Thomas; 10/1510 Pte MUNN, Charles John Victor; 13/412 Tpr (at sea) KINGDON, Roy Raynor; 10/1873 Pte LYNDHURST, James; 6/1612 Pte PEVREAL, Alfred John Hamilton; 12/1764 Pte (at sea) RICE, Thomas Edward; 12/974 Pte TURNER, Alfred Henry; 6/164 Pte (at sea) Died of wounds (4): SNOW, Ernest Edward; 9/520 Tpr BILLING, Christopher Barney; 12/501 Pte (in Egypt) Friday, 11 June CARGILL, Clive Napier; 4/603 Spr (at sea) Died of wounds (5): HEWITT, John Albert; 6/832 Pte (in Egypt) McARTHUR, James; 6/1647 Pte (at sea) THOMAS, Alfred Edward; 11/497 Tpr (in Egypt) McDONALD, Duncan Buchanan; 11/555 Lieut. (at sea) Total deaths: 8 MANNING, Herbert David; 6/98 Pte (at sea) MONTEITH, Sydney Bret; 10/1125 Cpl (at sea) Killed in action (4): Thursday, 17 June PATERSON, George; 11/577 Cpl (at sea) BENNET(T), James William; 3/208 Pte CABLE, William Henry; 8/20 Pte Total deaths: 5 Monday, 7 June CORLEISON, William Archibald; 13/678 Tpr (killed on Russell’s Top) Killed in action (2): PETERS, Maitland Hector; 10/579 Pte Total deaths: 6 HADDOCK, William; 13/356 Tpr Died of wounds (4): LEE, Harold Arnold Gale; 10/1559 Sgt Killed in action (2): ALLEN, John; 8/898 Pte (in Egypt) Died of disease (3): BOOTH, Edgar Normanby; 12/497 Pte FORBES, Robert Louis; 6/1285 Pte (at sea) BELL, Roy Courtney; 10/636 Pte (in Australia ex RICHARDSON, Herbert Basil; 2/631 Gnr (while in SIMPSON, Alan Lawson; 10/690 Pte (on Gallipoli) Gallipoli) reserve at Helles) STOCKER, Ingelow Penrose Dunbar; 6/983 Sgt (in ELLIS, Gardner; 11/952 Tpr (in Egypt) Egypt) JACKSON, Albert Ernest; 6/1581 Pte (in Egypt) Died of wounds (3): NOLAN, Joseph Patrick; 6/1670 Pte (on Gallipoli) Saturday, 12 June PATERSON, Hugh Wotherspoon; 3/219 Pte (on Friday, 18 June Gallipoli) TUKE, Henry Latimer; 12/473 Pte (at sea) Total deaths: 5 Total deaths: 4
Died of disease (1): Killed in action (3): Died of wounds (4): FAULKNOR, Joseph George; 2/609 Battery QM.-Sgt FOX, Charles Frederick Dilworth; 7/640 Sgt ADAMS, John; 8/899 Pte (in Egypt) (in Egypt) McLEOD, Neil Kenneth; 13/520 Tpr (killed on Russell’s KIDSON, Francis George; 7/220 Tpr (in Egypt) Top) WILLOUGHBY, Harold; 13/481 Tpr (on Gallipoli) Tuesday, 8 June TAYLOR, George; 7/791 Tpr ZIEGLER, John Ludwig; 6/750 Pte (at sea) Accidentally killed (1): Total deaths: 15 McLENNAN, Edward Duncan; 9/864 Tpr Saturday, 19 June
Killed in action (12): Died of disease (1): Total deaths: 3 BROWN, John McNeil; 12/1568 Pte SCRIVENER, Cyril Alfred; 4/344 Spr CLARK(E), Leslie Goldie; 12/707 Pte Killed in action (1): CORBETT, John Mainer; 12/1600, 2 Lieut. TWIDLE, Cecil Frank; 6/773 Pte LAMBERT, James; 12/1451 Pte Sunday, 13 June McCARTHY, Harry; 12/1728 Pte Died of wounds (2): MADIGAN, James Francis Joseph; 12/1703 Pte Total deaths: 3 MAHONEY, Ulic James; 12/1705 Pte CLEGG, William Herbert; 12/1919 Pte (at sea) MILLAR, James Grewar; 12/1717 Pte Died of wounds (2): HOWELL, Neil Hampton; 4/750 Spr (at sea) PEARCY, Walter Ernest; 12/1485 Pte VELVIN, Errol John; 10/773 Pte (on Gallipoli) STEWART, Charles Edward; 12/1512 Pte KERR, Frederick William; 7/577 Tpr (at sea) Sunday, 20 June TREACHER, Donald Roy; 12/267 Bugler WHITSON, Thomas Henry; 12/1830 Pte Died of disease (1): Total deaths: 3 Died of wounds (3): WALKER, William Arthur; 9/359 Tpr (in Egypt) GASKIN, Herbert Harold; 10/573 Pte (in Egypt) Died of wounds (2): MOORE, Frederick Nelson; 11/344 L-Cpl (in Egypt) Monday, 14 June CLARK(E), Aaron Anderson; 11/20 Tpr (in Egypt) WAGHORN, Frank George; 6/1744 Pte (at sea) DOOLING, Cornelius; 12/1797 Pte (at sea) No known deaths on this day Died of disease (1): Wednesday, 9 June MERRICK, John Joseph; 5/313 Dvr (at sea) Tuesday, 15 June Total deaths: 5 Monday, 21 June Died of wounds (5): Total deaths: 4 Total deaths: 3 ANKER, Albert; 12/14 Pte (at sea) Died of wounds (3): BETHUNE, Roderick; 10/1417 Pte (at sea) JEMMETT, Horace James; 12/772 Pte (at sea) GUILLAUME, Ernest Gordon; 12/1109 Pte Killed in action (1): ROBERTSON, Louis Somervell; 11/454 Cpl. (killed on LUONI, William; 9/845 Tpr (on Gallipoli) PATTRICK, Albert Edward; 6/1952 Pte Walker’s Ridge) O’DONNELL, Dennis; 8/451 Pte (in Egypt) WILLIAMS, George; 12/1074 Pte (in Egypt) Died of wounds (2): Died of disease (1): EDGAR, Charles; 6/1836 Pte (at sea) HAROLD, Edward Llewellyn; 12/370 Pte (in Egypt) MASON, Leonard; 10/204 Pte (at sea)
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Tuesday, 22 June TAVENDALE, William; 7/132 Tpr (on Gallipoli) Monday, 5 July Died of disease (1): Total deaths: 6 CRICHTON, Cecil; 8/1442 Pte (on Lemnos) Total deaths: 2 Killed in action (2): Killed in action (1): Monday, 28 June ARCHER, Stephen Radcliffe; 7/509 L-Cpl GRANT-USSHER, Frederick Arthur; 9/822 Tpr WOOTTEN, William Charles; 6/939 Pte Total deaths: 1 Died of disease (1): Died of wounds (4): LYNCH, Oscar Avonmore; 5/77b L-Cpl (in Egypt) BIRDSALL, William John; 13/232 Tpr (on Malta) Killed in action (1): CALLAN, Alexander Thomas; 8/2259 Pte (at sea) DARVILLE, Percy Leonard; 10/1787 Pte HISLOP, William Martin; 8/1051 Pte (in Egypt) Tuesday, 6 July WYATT, Huia Lyonal; 6/1049 L-Sgt (at sea) Tuesday, 29 June Total deaths: 2 Wednesday, 23 June Total deaths: 3 Killed in action (2): Total deaths: 4 LONG, Francis Selwyn; 8/2042 Pte Died of wounds (2): SANFORD, Howard Russell; 12/635 Pte Killed in action (2): BURNS, Henry John; 12/702 Pte (at sea) THWAITES, Richard; 6/371 L-Cpl (in Egypt) Wednesday, 7 July BUSBRIDGE, William Joseph; 4/168a Spr FRYE, Edward; 8/1739 Pte Died of injuries (1): Total deaths: 7 Died of wounds (2): SMITH, Frederick; 11/922 Tpr (in Egypt) Killed in action (1): ASTLEY, Eric Henry; 4/4a Spr (at sea) BASSETT, Samuel Eric; 7/9 Tpr (at sea) Wednesday, 30 June JAMES, John Sydney; 6/1886 Cpl Died of wounds (3): Total deaths: 2 Thursday, 24 June MacDONALD, John; 7/228 Tpr (at sea) Died of wounds (2): ROBB, Thomas John Greig Bradford; 6/338 Pte (in Total deaths: 2 Egypt) CAMPBELL, John Robert; 7/27 Tpr (at sea) SWIFT, Howard; 6/1733 Pte (in Egypt) JONES, Owen Sinclair; 13/371 Tpr (at sea) Died of wounds (2): Died of disease (3): COOPER, James; 12/328 Pte (in UK) Thursday, 1 July GARDINER, Patrick; 8/389 Pte (in Egypt) HUNT, Bertie; 4/1439a Spr (in Egypt) HEATHER, Douglas William; 10/1521 Pte (at sea) WILLIAMS, Noel Braithwaite; 10/576 Pte (on Lemnos) Friday, 25 June Total deaths: 5 Killed in action (3): Thursday, 8 July Total deaths: 4 BRADEY, George Francis; 9/794 Tpr Total deaths: 1 Killed in action (2): HANNAH, Arthur; 13/69 Tpr JONES, Alfred Ernest; 8/1760 Pte DASLER, James; 8/1447 Pte Died of wounds (1): SWANSON, George; 9/596 Tpr Died of wounds (2): YEOMAN, George Frederick; 6/181 Pte (in Egypt) Died of wounds (1): GRANT, Charles; 12/742 Cpl (in Egypt) HOLDEN, John Alexander; 2/132 Gnr (at sea) Friday, 9 July ENDEAN, Arthur Stanley; 11/248 Tpr (at sea) Died of disease (1): Friday, 2 July Total deaths: 2 LUDLOW, Oliver James; 6/1439 Pte (in Egypt) Total deaths: 1 Died of wounds (1): JORDAN, Edgar Percy; 7/336 Tpr (at sea) Saturday, 26 June Died of wounds (1): COTTINGHAM, Richard John; 13/652 Tpr Died of disease (1): Total deaths: 5 REAY, Ernest George; 8/1822 Pte (at sea)
Killed in action (1): Saturday, 3 July Saturday, 10 July VERNER, Arthur Bernard; 13/470 Tpr Total deaths: 3 Total deaths: 6 Died of wounds (3): Died of wounds (2): HENLEY, John; 14/110 Dvr (on Gallipoli) Died of wounds (2): SETTLE, Fred Warner; 2/736 Gnr (on Malta) PEARCE, Harry; 12/789 Pte (on Gallipoli) NEVILLE, John Albert; 4/807 Spr (on Gallipoli) WADE, David; 10/1485 Pte (on Malta) SINGLETON, Wilfred; 3/95 L-Cpl (at sea) ROSS, Hugh Macpherson; 4/29a (in Egypt) Died of disease (1): Died of disease (1): Died of disease (4): WINCHESTER, Walter Frederick; 8/1866 Pte (on McAULEY, John Alexander; 6/1648 Pte (at sea) BOWIE, Robert Ross; 7/920 Maj. (in Egypt) Lemnos) DOIDGE, Albert Branton; 6/217 Pte (on Lemnos) Sunday, 27 June Sunday, 4 July JAKES, William; 10/1267 Pte (on Lemnos) TURNER, John Henry; 11/185 Tpr (in Egypt) Total deaths: 5 Total deaths: 3 Sunday, 11 July Killed in action (1): Died of wounds (2): Total deaths: 5 HEALD, Gilbert; 10/470 Cpl BENNETT, Alexander; 8/1403 Pte (in Egypt) Died of wounds (3): CROOK, Cecil Theodore; 7/183 Tpr (at sea) Killed in action (2): BOURNE, Herbert; 8/2366 Pte (at sea) Died of disease (1): FITZSIMMONS, George; 2/877 Gnr LAWRIE, Francis Alexander; 8/1535 Pte KEITH-MURRAY, Walter Herbert; 6/1593 Pte (on Malta) STEWART, David; 10/201 Pte (on Lemnos)
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Died of wounds (3): Saturday, 17 July PARKINSON, Richard William; 10/1061 Pte (on Lemnos) CHAPMAN, Frederick Oliver; 10/709 Pte (in Egypt) DREAPER, Reginald Charles; 11/757 Tpr (at sea) Total deaths: 3 Saturday, 24 July CHAPMAN, Frederick Oliver; 10/709 Pte (in Egypt) Killed in action (1): Monday, 12 July Total deaths: 3 FOLEY, John Cyril Terence; 10/1813 Pte Died of wounds (1): Total deaths: 3 Died of wounds (2): JENKINS, Daniel; 7/218 Tpr (at sea) ARNOLD, Rory; 7/157 L-Cpl (on Gallipoli) Killed in action (1): BATE, Horace Stanley; 7/164 Tpr (on Gallipoli) Died of disease (2): HARRISON, Henry Haywood; 13/548 Tpr BROWN, Andrew; 6/2077 Pte (in Egypt) Died of wounds (1): Sunday, 18 July MARCH, John Nathaniel; 2/195 Gnr (in NZ) MARSHALL, Edward Daniel; 8/1796 Pte (at sea) Sunday, 25 July Total deaths: 2 Died of disease (1): Total deaths: 3 PALMERSON, Harry Stanley; 11/122 Tpr (in Egypt) Killed in action (1): DICKSON, Donald McKenzie; 10/1468 Pte Killed in action (2): Tuesday, 13 July Died of wounds (1): MILBURN, Edward Kenneth; 6/1627 Pte SULLIVAN, Stanley; 9/201 Tpr TATE, Charles Denton; 10/1679 Pte (at sea) Total deaths: 12 Died of wounds (1): Killed in action (9): Monday, 19 July MATTHEWS, William John; 4/192a (at sea) ALLAN, Eric Oliver; 8/1391a Sgt Monday, 26 July BARKER, Benjamin Stanley; 8/1699 Pte Total deaths: 1 FAGAN, Henry Feltrim; 8/1465 Pte HAGENSON, Alfred; 10/610 Pte Died of disease (1): Total deaths: 6 KELK, William Watson; 8/60 Sgt HORNE, Jack Brett; 4/411 Spr (in UK) McEACHEN, Percy James; 8/148 Pte Killed in action (3): McMURTRIE, David Andrew; 8/766 Pte BURRAGE, Harry David; 13/18 Tpr MORRISON, James Gilbert; 8/759 Sgt Tuesday, 20 July CAMERON, John Colin; 6/2019 Pte MURRY, Jack; 8/1810 Pte GIBSON, William Edward; 13/188 Tpr Total deaths: 4 Died of wounds (2): Died of wounds (3): PRIMROSE, John Thomas; 7/262 Tpr (at sea) Killed in action (1): ADCOCK, Leonard David; 6/2 Pte (at sea) RUTHERFORD, William; 7/115 Sgt (at sea) GOWER, Leslie; 2/458 Gnr (at sea) SAMPSON, William Benjamin; 13/443 Tpr HALLY, Charles James; 12/367 Pte (at sea) Died of disease (1): Died of disease (3): DICK, Harold James; 4/147a Tpr (at sea) Tuesday, 27 July BELL, Norman Matan; 7/11 Sgt (at sea) CHRISTENSEN, Arthur Orlando; 10/1206 Cpl (at sea) Wednesday, 14 July LARKINS, Alfred; 8/891 Pte (on Malta) Total deaths: 10 Killed in action (2): Total deaths: 3 Wednesday, 21 July BROWNE, Hilton Arthur; 11/210 Tpr REYNOLDS, Henry James; 8/1613 Pte Killed in action (1): Total deaths: 4 LEAMAN, Lewis Maurice McPherson; 7/359 Tpr Died of wounds (3): Died of wounds (1): Died of wounds (1): FEENEY, Hugh Morrison; 11/669 Sgt (at sea) MAISEY, Norman; 11/481 Tpr (at sea) SENIOR, Frank; 6/1979 Pte (on Gallipoli) MORTON, Alexander Lees; 2/630 Gnr (at sea) STEWART, David; 12/858 Pte (in Egypt) Died of disease (3): Died of disease (1): Died of disease (5): ELLIS, Reuben William; 6/1524 Pte (on Lemnos) AYLING, Herbert; 2/128 Bdr (on Malta) KIRK, Edward Richmond; 2/825 Gnr (at sea) CHILDS, Harold Phillip James; 8/1429 Pte (at sea) MATHIAS, Lewis; 4/786 L-Cpl (on Lemnos) FALDER, George Victor Wakefield; 2/873 Gnr (on Thursday, 15 July Malta) Thursday, 22 July FOWLER, Jack; 8/2269 Pte (on Lemnos) HAIG, David Kerr; 4/524 Cpl (at sea) Total deaths: 3 ROWLEY, Norman Seymour; 10/505 Pte (at sea) Total deaths: 2 Died of disease (3): Wednesday, 28 July Killed in action (1): GOW, John Murray; 6/1543 Pte (on Lemnos) OSBORNE, Charles William; 12/208 Pte (on Lemnos) STOCKLEY, Frederick Henry; 13/139 Cpl Total deaths: 4 PALMER, Harry Thomas; 11/117 Capt. (at sea) Died of wounds (1): Killed in action (1): CURRIE, Thomas Edward; 7/321 Tpr (at sea) Friday, 16 July DOWMAN, Hall Martin; 8/1454 Pte Friday, 23 July Died of wounds (1): Total deaths: 3 Total deaths: 5 ARROWSMITH, Arthur; 2/1385 Gnr (at sea) Killed in action (1): Died of disease (2): Killed in action (3): BRADSHAW, Robert George; 9/995a Tpr DENNISTON, Thomas Hillier; 3/195 Sgt (on Malta) GIBSON, Bertram James; 4/612 Spr SAUNDERS, Thomas; 2/387 Gnr (in Egypt) Died of disease (2): JORY, George Leonard; 2/1017a Gnr (at Helles) HENDERSON, William Herbert; 6/1562 Pte (on LE GALLAIS, Leddra; 12/2171 Pte Lemnos) JACKSON, George William; 7/352 Cpl (in Egypt) Died of disease (2): McKAIN, Thomas; 6/686 Pte (on Malta)
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Thursday, 29 July Died of disease (3): PYLE, William Rupert; 9/76 Tpr ROGER, John Walker; 9/752 Cpl BOYLE, William; 11/740 Tpr (on Malta) SMITH, Robert Stanley; 9/83 Tpr NANCARROW, Vincent Fosbery; 7/688 Lieut. (on Total deaths: 2 SUTHERLAND, David; 9/398 L-Sgt Malta) THOMPSON, James Sutherland; 9/400 Tpr STORER, Charles Bernard; 4/444 Spr (in Egypt) Killed in action (2): WALMSLEY, Edward; 9/357 Tpr CORRIE, Harrie Wilkin; 6/602 Pte Thursday, 5 August WALSH, Edward; 9/98 Tpr ROONEY, John William; 4/834 Spr WEBBER, Alleyne Gordon; 9/431 L-Cpl Friday, 30 July Total deaths: 6 Otago Infantry Battalion (13): Killed in action (1): DIXON, Henry William; 8/1452 Pte Total deaths: 6 DORE, Albert Frederick Campbell; 8/356 Pte HARRISON, Douglas; 4/406 Spr EVANS, Walter; 8/1232 Pte Killed in action (3): Died of wounds (2): KELLY, Robert; 8/1390 Cpl LINDSAY, Ebenezer; 8/67 Sgt COLE, Charles Henry; 10/931 Sgt PATMORE, Hedley Raymond; 7/550 Tpr (in Egypt) McNATTY, Henry John; 8/250 Pte HARTLEY, John; 10/1837 Pte RIDDELL, John; 13/439 L-Cpl (at sea) MOXHAM, Colin Ebenezer; 8/666 Cpl HIATT, Samuel James Richard; 10/604 Pte Died of disease (3): MURPHY, Henry Albert; 8/1583 Pte MURRAY, David Campbell; 8/244 Cpl Died of disease (3): BAIN, James; 10/1404 Pte (at sea) RIDDLE, William; 8/2109 Pte BATEMAN, Cyril Percy; 4/373 Spr (on Lemnos) DYSON, Richard Herbert; 3/127 Sgt (in Egypt) SMART, Alexander; 8/1066 Pte MOIR, Alexander McCandlish; 9/65 Tpr (on Lemnos) LANGDON, Harold Leishman; 4/617 Spr (in Egypt) SMITH, Alfred Thomas; 8/106 Pte WALSH, Percy Carline; 12/2147 Pte (in Egypt) TOTHILL, Compton; 8/2320 Pte Friday, 6 August Maori Contingent (8): Saturday, 31 July MANIHERA, Waitere; 16/189 Pte Total deaths: 77 NGAMU, Hoani; 16/185 Pte Total deaths: 3 RAPIHANA, Herewini; 16/580 Pte Killed in action (75): ROPATA, Pahia; 16/199 Pte Killed in action (1): TAHU, Ngakapa; 16/358 Pte BOLAND, Frank; 6/885 Pte Auckland Mounted Rifles (5): TAKA, William; 16/474 Pte CLARK, Stanley Maris; 13/29 Tpr TE MONI, Matehaere; 16/181 Pte Died of wounds (1): CROSLEY, George Wickham; 13/317 Tpr WAHIA, Thomas; 16/426 Pte TE WHARE, Taiawhiao; 16/421 Pte (on Malta) MACKESSACK, James Trotter Gilzean; 13/409 Tpr New Zealand Field Artillery (1): MACKESY, Henry Frederick Ernest; 13/254, 2 Lieut. Died of disease (1): McMILLAN, Neil; 13/108 Tpr DENNEHY, Edmond James; 2/817a Gnr EVERETT, Stewart Charles; 7/194 Sgt (on Malta) Wellington Mounted Rifles (5): Died of wounds (2): Sunday, 1 August CHAMBERLAIN, Robert Guy; 11/23 Tpr DILLON, James Daniel; 8/820 Pte (on Gallipoli. FULLERTON-SMITH, Percival Hugh; 11/47 Tpr Wounded same day) FISCHER, Harold A; 8/375 L-Sgt (on Gallipoli) Total deaths: 2 GUTTERY, William; 11/850 Tpr MEADS, Claude Victor Adrian; 11/105 Cpl Died of wounds (1): PROSSER, Harold Clarence; 11/113 Tpr Saturday, 7 August JAMES, George Albert; 10/1860 Pte (at sea) Canterbury Mounted Rifles (22): Total deaths: 151 Died of disease (1): ABRAHAM, William Percival; 7/152 Sgt BERRY, Cecil Featherstonhaugh; 7/697 Tpr RANKIN, George; 8/1123 Pte (in Egypt) BIRDLING, Reginald Frank; 7/308 Tpr Killed in action (134): BULL, Arthur Joseph; 7/542 Tpr Monday, 2 August BURN, Robert Bruce; 7/315 Tpr Auckland Infantry Battalion (2): DE CASTRO, Alan Hirst; 7/187 Tpr INGRAM, Howard Lewis; 12/215 Pte Total deaths: 5 FLEMING, Robert Anthony; 7/441 Sgt TONKIN, Richard Enoder; 12/186 Pte GARDINER, Herman; 7/478 Tpr Killed in action (2): GREENWOOD, Arthur Robert; 7/340 L-Sgt Wellington Infantry Battalion (6): GORDON, George Alfred; 10/1496 Cpl HANNEN, John; 7/206 Tpr DUNCAN, Alexander Grindell; 10/966 Cpl NAIRN, Robert Roland; 4/654 Sgt ILSLEY, George Leslie; 7/479 L-Cpl KENNEDY, Clyde; 10/767 Pte JARMAN, Frank Elworthy; 7/353 Tpr LIMA, Frank; 10/1885 Pte Died of disease (3): LUSK, Robert; 7/364 Tpr MARSHALL, Herbert James; 10/1288 Cpl SCHOLLUM, Frederick Anton; 13/850(a) Gnr (on McLEAN, Louis Albert; 7/481 Tpr MOFFAT, Harry; 10/1137 Pte Malta) McMAHON, Charles Patrick; 7/546 Tpr RICHARDS, Herbert Edward; 10/1962 Pte STEVENS, Donald; 12/1800 Pte (in Egypt) MOORE, Maurice Oswald; 7/377 L-Cpl SUTHERLAND, John Shand; 12/2129 Pte (on Lemnos) MOUNSEY, James; 7/379 Tpr Canterbury Infantry Battalion (76): NALDER, Leslie William; 7/243 Cpl ADDISON, Lancelot Joseph; 6/1445a Cpl Tuesday, 3 August NEAL, William James; 7/246 Tpr ALBOROUGH, D’Arce Basil; 6/2050 Pte SHAIN, Henry Alan; 7/268 Tpr ANDERSON, James; 6/580 Pte Total deaths: 4 SMITH, George Wise; 7/560 Tpr BLAKE, Sydney Conrad; 6/588 Pte URQUHART, Alexander Miller; 7/904 Tpr BREEZE, George Patrick; 6/591 Pte Killed in action (2): Otago Mounted Rifles (21): BUDD, Herbert George; 6/1794 Pte HUTCHINGS, James Edgar; 9/835 Tpr CAMPBELL, William; 6/2384 Pte AHERN, John Patrick; 9/785a Tpr JENNINGS, Edgar McIvor; 10/136 Pte CARMINE, Francis; 6/1257 Pte BAXTER, Norman; 9/8 L-Cpl CLARK, Frederick Arthur; 6/1485 Pte Died of disease (2): BEATTIE, John Thomas; 9/9 L-Cpl CLARK, Simon; 6/1263 Pte BROOKE, Basil; 9/659 Tpr HOPKINS, Horap William; 7/730 Tpr (in Egypt) CLARKE, Albert Philip; 6/2093 Pte BURT, Alexander Cameron; 9/16 Tpr QUAYLE, Angus David George; 8/271 Spr (on Malta) CODLING, Thomas; 6/1074a Pte COOK, Arthur; 9/261 Tpr CODYRE, Allan Erskine; 6/1076a L-Cpl Wednesday, 4 August CUFF, Nugent; 9/264 Sgt-Maj. COOKES, Cyril Chester; 6/1628 Pte DOOLEY, Frank Mark; 9/32 L-Cpl COTTLE, George Stephen; 6/604 Pte DOW, James; 9/28 Tpr COULL, John; 6/1821 Pte Total deaths: 4 EDGAR, John; 9/271 Tpr DAVEY, Allan Osborne; 6/2112 Pte Killed in action (1): ELSTON, William Allan; 9/33 Tpr DIAMOND, Bernard; 6/872 Pte HAMILTON, Robert James; 9/149 Tpr DUNCAN, Victor; 6/1832 Pte FOSTER, Robert; 8/137 Pte LIVINGSTONE, Hugh Alexander; 9/468 Tpr DUNLEAVY, Thomas; 6/623 Coy Sgt-Maj. 239 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
FITCHETT, Alfred Victor; 6/1027 Pte SPOTSWOOD, James Gilchrist; 8/2318 Pte Auckland Infantry Battalion FITZGERALD, Patrick Gregory; 6/1842 Pte STEVEN, George Hay; 8/1645 Pte GAFFNEY, Owen; 6/1696 Pte STUART, Andrew James; 8/308 Pte Killed in action (84): GARDINER, Andrew; 6/459 Pte THOMPSON, John Blair; 8/299 Pte GOLD, Robert Henry; 6/1540 Pte THOMSON, John; 8/2160 Pte Nearly all these men were killed in the GREENWOOD, Ernest; 6/1860 Pte WAITE, George Edington; 8/1855 Lieut. charge for the Pinnacle on 7 August, HALL, William Arthur; 6/1551 Pte WANSBROUGH, Francis James; 8/961 Pte and were wrongly recorded as killed HALL, William Ewart; 6/1552 Pte WILLIAMS, Arthur; 8/1090 Pte on 8 August. HANTOM, Edward; 6/2154 Pte WILSON, Edwin John; 8/1862 Pte HEENAN, Thomas; 6/260 Pte ABBOTT, William James; 12/1872 Pte HOGBEN, George McLachlin; 6/652 L-Sgt Auckland Mounted Rifles (1): ADAMS, William Henry; 12/677 Pte ANDREWS, Edward C; 12/1878 Pte HUMPHERSON, Bernard Alfred; 6/1061 Sgt THOMPSON, George Tinsley; 13/144 Sgt JESSON, Leslie; 6/1582 Pte BAINE, Frank Bower; 12/2206 Pte JONES, John Arthur; 6/2175 Pte Wellington Mounted Rifles (3): BELL, Arthur Offley; 12/1147 Pte BILLING, Charles Vince; 12/2212 Pte KEELY, Joseph; 6/1592 Pte CHAMBERS, Selwyn; 11/672 Maj. BLACK, Aubrey Horotiu; 12/962 Pte KING, William; 6/277 Pte MAYO, George Dyer; 11/104 Lieut. BORTHWICK, Alexander; 12/1561 Pte LITTLEJOHN, Ellis Gordon; 6/285 Pte WHEATLEY, Michael Lawrence; 11/617 Tpr LOCKETT, Thomas; 6/1901 Pte BROWN, Henry William Berwick; 12/953 Pte LODGE, Alexander; 6/2021 Pte Canterbury Mounted Rifles (3): BULLOCK, William Arthur Trevelyan; 12/1907 Pte CAPSTICK, Robert James; 12/719 Pte LOGAN, Thomas Stanley; 6/2192 Pte DAVISON, Francis; 7/639 Lieut. MacGREGOR, Scobie McKenzie; 6/1357 Pte CARDNO, Robert Webster; 12/126 Pte McINNES, Malcolm; 7/367 Tpr CARSWELL, Henry; 12/2237 Pte McGUIRE, Patrick Francis; 6/2022 Pte OVERTON, Percy John; 7/506, Maj. McLAGAN, John; 6/1916 Pte CLARK, Leslie Harvey; 12/1590 Pte MAHALM, Thomas Patrick; 6/796 Pte Otago Mounted Rifles (5): COOKE, Arthur; 12/2543 Pte DAVIES, Roy Sutherland; 12/2264 Pte MANSELL, William John; 6/99 Pte DUFF, Albert; 9/268 Tpr MARSH, John Blake; 6/1925 Pte DONELLY, Robert Edward; 12/973 Pte HAY, Bruce Somerville; 9/530 Capt. DUTTON, James Heywood; 12/969 Pte MEIN, George Frederick Coore; 6/2389 Pte MACKAY, Peter; 9/305, 2 Lieut. MILES, Eric Gordon; 6/506 L-Sgt ELSMORE, Frederick John; 12/1949 Pte POPE, Lawrence K; 9/389 Tpr FRASER, Albert John; 12/2294 Pte MITCHELL, Eric William; 6/1106 Pte PORTER, John Alexander; 9/75 Tpr MULLANY, Lewis; 6/1936 Pte GARDNER, William Nelson; 12/1955 Pte NILSEN, Harry Walter Allwright; 6/315 Pte Maori Contingent (4): GEMMING, Theophilus John; 12/1956 Pte O’REILLY, Edmond; 6/1219 Pte GILES, Ralph; 12/1637 Cpl ARAMAKUTU, Herewini; 16/87 Pte PACEY, Charles Robert; 6/925 Pte GREENSLADE, Walter; 12/1962 Pte HARE, Heremaia; 16/370 Pte PENNY, Samuel Murray (Murry); 6/323 Pte GREGORY, John; 12/1964 Pte PAPUNI, Kurei; 16/493 Pte PURCELL, Ernest Edgar; 6/1961 Pte GRIFFIN, William; 12/1966 Pte RATIMA, Nepia; 16/91 Pte ROBINSON, James Edward; 6/1971 Pte GRUNDY, Henry Vernon; 12/1967 Pte SHERMAN, Alfred John; 6/1980 Pte Other (1): HAMILTON, William Francis; 12/377 Pte SIGGLEKOW, Norman Harold; 6/345 Pte HARVEY, Robert Morrison; 12/372 Pte CLARKE, Walter Edwin; 4/516 Spr SIMPSON, Marten Andrew; 6/349 Pte HAY, Vernon Joseph; 12/2324 Sgt HEASTMAN, John Edward; 12/1428 Pte SMITH, Sidney; 6/546 Pte Died of wounds (16) SPENCE, William; 6/1984 Pte HILL, Ernest Shaw; 12/1985 Pte HOUSTON, James Lidderdale; 12/925 Pte TALBOT, Basil Herbert; 6/1734 Pte All were wounded on same day: THOMPSON, Archibald; 6/1997 Pte HUME, Arthur Grenville; 10/1853 Maj. (transferred from Wellington Infantry Battalion) TURNER, John; 6/852 Pte BAIN, Alexander; 8/1396b Pte HUNTER, Arthur; 12/1675 Pte VEREY, William Henry; 6/1237 Pte BEGG, James Alexander; 8/1401 Pte HUTCHINSON, William George; 12/364 Pte WALL, Richard; 6/378 Pte GILL, Archibald John; 8/380 Pte JACKSON, Frederick Charles; 12/1996 Pte WALLACE, Joseph Henry; 6/568 Sgt HAMMOND, William Alexander; 8/49 Pte JENSEN, Lonza; 12/773 Pte WARD, Charles; 6/2023 Pte INNES, George; 8/928 Pte JESSOL, George; 12/1442 Pte WHITCOMBE, Douglas James Aubrey; 6/176 Pte JOHNSTONE, Roy; 8/851b Pte JOHANSSON, Carl Oscar; 12/1998 Pte WHITE, Hamish Winsbury; 6/390 L-Sgt JONES, Joseph; 8/1270 Pte JONES, George Albert; 12/1999 Pte WILLCOCKS, Adderley James; 6/1759 Pte LAPPAN, Charles; 8/2036 Pte KITTELTY, William Leslie; 12/25 Pte WILLIAMS, Harry Errol; 6/738 Sgt McGOUN, John Tod; 8/966 Coy QM.-Sgt KNIGHT, Eric William Gordon; 12/2361 Pte WILSON, Edward Douglas; 6/2012 L-Cpl MATHER, William; 8/1572 Pte LAW, Alfred John; 12/1452 Pte WOODSIDE, Andrew White; 6/576 Pte MUNRO, Walter Alexander; 8/1582 Pte LAWSON, Arthur James; 12/1696 Pte WOTTON, Henry Ernest John; 6/1059 L-Cpl PARROTT, Joseph; 8/1894 Pte LEE, Edward; 12/1697 Pte WRIGHT, Harry Marshall; 6/2016 Lieut. RUTHERFORD, Arthur Beverley; 8/1623 Pte THOMAS, Alexander Frederick; 13/465 Tpr LLOYD, George James; 12/2555 Cpl Otago Infantry Battalion (33): VEITCH, Archibald; 8/1159 Pte LOWTHER, William George; 12/2020 Pte McKANDRY, William Patrick; 12/2414 Pte ANDERSON, William Alexander; 8/317 Pte WHARERAUPO, Tuakanakore; 16/145 L-Cpl McKINNON, Kenneth; 12/2417 Pte ATKINSON, Gerald Innes; 8/2250 Pte Died of disease (1): MASTERMAN, George Frederick; 12/2544 Pte BIGGAR, Peter; 8/1889 Pte MOONEY, Robert; 12/917, 2 Lieut. BUCHANAN, Andrew Alexander; 8/643 Pte ARTHUR, Hedley Charlie; 10/792 Pte (on Gibraltar) MORELAND, John; 12/1721 Pte COOK, David McCrorie; 8/1435 Pte MOULD, Arthur Vincent; 12/2402 Pte DAVIES, James; 8/187 Pte Sunday, 8 August NEEDHAM, Frederick Henry; 12/2065 Pte DEANS, Albert Cecil; 8/657 Pte OLSEN, John Harold; 12/2072 Pte GARLICK, James Percy; 8/2338 Pte PARKIN, Harold; 12/2433 Pte HARRIS, William Ramsden; 8/871 Pte Total deaths: 506 PARKINSON, Thomas; 12/2077 Pte HARVEY, Bruce; 8/1497 Pte Total killed in action: 484 PAUL, Henry Shields; 12/1859 Pte HOULSTON, Adam Jones; 8/1511 Pte PIRRIT, George; 12/1021 Pte JAMPEN, Charles Leslie; 8/143 Pte Total died of wounds on Anzac: 17 PRITT, Henry Capel; 12/2446 Pte McGONIGAL, George; 8/1782 Pte Total died of wounds at sea: 3 QUANE, Robert Andrew; 12/2093 Pte McLENNAN, David; 8/661 Sgt RILEY, Walter Cecil; 12/2451 Sgt MORRISON, James; 8/436 Cpl Total died of disease: 2 RIST, John Henry; 12/2452 Pte MOSS, Robert Reuben; 8/1579 Cpl RODGERS, Daniel; 12/2103 Pte MOXHAM, Colin Ebenezer; 8/666 Cpl RUSHBROOKE, Ernest Edwin; 12/1784 Pte NISBET, Thomas Holmes; 8/767 Lieut. SHERGOLD, Sidney Herbert; 12/968 Pte OLIVER, Robert; 8/1816 Pte SHERRATT, Alfred; 12/2111 Pte PEAT, Arthur Charles; 8/1597 Pte SIMPSON, Frank James; 12/2115 Pte PHILLIPS, Thomas; 8/1600 Pte SINTON, Charles Bramwell; 12/2471 Regt. Sgt-Maj. PHILP, Henry Earl; 8/85 Pte SMITH, Harry; 12/2475 Pte PREECE, Trevor Wilfred; 8/684 L-Cpl SNOWDEN, Thomas John; 12/2121 Pte ROBERTSON, George Reid; 8/703 Pte TELFER, John Vivian; 12/647 Cpl
240 Daily deaths
THOMSON, John; 12/2490 Pte COOPER, Victor William; 10/1780 Pte LEEKS, Cedric William; 10/1882 Pte TURVEY, Clifford; 12/1814 Pte CORLETT, Alfred Harpham; 11/407 Pte (transferred LEVIEN, Victor Norman; 10/416 Pte UNDERWOOD, William Pettit; 12/653 Pte from the Wellington Mounted Rifles) LEWIS, Watkins Eldridge; 10/2208 Pte WALSH, James; 12/1822 Cpl CORLETT, Franklin; 10/307 Pte LITTLE, Walter; 10/104 Pte WARD, Arthur Edwin; 12/2148 Pte COWLEY, James; 10/1216 Pte LOACH, George Wallace; 10/535 Pte WARDEN, Colin Airlie; 12/1114 Pte CROCOMBE, Walter; 10/1783 Pte LOCHHEAD, John Alexander; 10/420 Sgt WELLS, Edward Gordon; 12/2151 Pte CRONE, Charles; 10/729 Pte LOCKETT, Robert Lewis Barnett; 10/1087 Pte WILSON, Charles; 12/480 Pte CUMMINS, Colin George; 10/306 Pte LORENZEN, Wilfred Edwin; 10/2210 Pte WISE, William; 12/1838 Pte DANIEL, Robert Joseph; 10/2398 Pte LYNCH, Henry Kildare; 10/606 Pte WROBLESKE, William Frederick; 12/2161 Pte DAVIDSON, Joseph Hampton; 10/2417 Pte LYNCH, Owen Eugene; 10/1563 Pte WYLLIE, James Bullock; 12/2162 Pte DAVIDSON, Thomas Alan; 10/1124, 2 Lieut. McCULLOCH, William; 10/1888 Pte DAVIES, William; 10/334 Pte McDONALD, Kenneth; 10/242 Pte Died of wounds on Gallipoli (1): DAVIS, Frederick Anthony; 10/2112 Pte McFARLANE, Robert George; 10/1584 Pte SKELLERN, Sydney Elliott; 12/463 Pte DAVY, Nelson; 10/2114 Pte McFARLANE, William Vivian; 10/1146 Pte DAWSON, Basil Fred; 10/1790 Pte McGREE, Patrick Joseph; 10/1586 Pte Wellington Infantry Battalion Killed in DELLOW, John; 10/1465 Pte McKAY, Eric Gordon; 10/1897 Pte action (297): DEMPSEY, George David; 10/621 Cpl McKENZIE, Henry Alfred; 10/549 Pte DENNY, Richard John; 10/633 Pte AITKEN, Gordon; 10/956 L-Sgt McLAUCHLAN, Alexander Robertson; 10/922 Pte DEW, Arthur Louis; 10/1467 Pte AITKEN, John; 10/1391a Coy Sgt-Maj. McLAUGHLAN, James Patrick; 10/1591 Pte DOBBIE, Reginald Henry Victor; 10/1470 Pte AMOS, William Henry James; 10/398 Pte McLERNON, Leslie Somers; 10/1079 Capt. DONKIN, William Scott; 10/1795 Pte ANDRESEN, Charles Louis Richard; 10/2060 Pte McNEIL, William Waihora; 10/463 Pte DOWNING, Albert Joseph; 10/2119 Sgt ANDREW, John; 10/1397a Pte MAILMAN, Victor Eaton; 10/423 L-Sgt DRIVER, Thomas William; 10/580 Pte, ARGRAVE, George; 10/959a Pte MALONE, William George; 10/1039 Lieut.-Col. DUGGAN, Clarence Kimber; 10/1801 Pte ARGUILE, Clarence; 10/1398a Pte MANSFIELD, William Watts; 10/427 Pte DUNBAR, Alexander Cobb; 10/1802 Pte ARGYLE, Leonard Charles; 10/1399a Pte MARRA, George Henry; 10/1904 Pte DUNN, John Robert; 10/594 Pte ARGYLE, Percival; 10/1400a Pte MARTIN, Henry Haynes; 10/2233 Pte DUNN, Robert Christie; 10/328 Pte ARMSTRONG, Martin; 10/1727 Pte MARTIN, Michael David; 10/1567 Pte EARLEY, Edward John; 10/1232 Pte ASHWORTH, Robert; 10/1402a Pte MARTIN, Ronald Lindsay Henry; 10/402 Pte EDWARDS, John Henry; 10/1475 Pte ATTWOOD, Edward Bennett; 10/179 Pte MARTIN, Thomas Henry; 10/2004 Pte ELLABY, Cecil Annesley; 10/2124 Pte BAIN, John Sinclair; 10/1730 Lieut. MARTIN, William John; 10/1909 Pte ELLINGHAM, Claude; 10/1476 Pte BAINES, Arthur; 10/198 L-Sgt MASON, Ernest; 10/230 Pte ENRIGHT, Percy; 10/337 Cpl BAKER, Cecil Frederick; 10/288 Pte MASTERS, Herbert Victor; 10/1910 Pte FALCONER, William Charles; 10/777 Pte BARNBY, Henry; 10/1408 Pte MEARNS, Enoch Alty; 10/1914 Pte FEARON, Henry Guy; 10/704 Pte BARNES, Victor Edwin James; 10/1733 Pte MELLOR, Arthur Foster; 10/1915 Pte FIELD, Henry George; 10/347 Pte BAXTER, Edgar Tyrrell; 10/278 Pte MELLOR, Clement; 10/1916 L-Cpl FLETCHER, Herbert; 10/1812 Pte BAYLER, Frank William; 10/1736 Pte MERCER, Basil Ernest; 10/2236 Pte FLYNN, Robert Shannell; 10/1157 Pte BAYNE, George Anderson; 10/2068 Pte MILLS, Percy; 10/816 Pte FRASER, Arthur John; 10/1817 Pte BEALING, Francis Walters; 10/1410 Pte MILNE, James; 10/1921 Pte FRASER, Malcolm; 10/252 Pte BEARD, Charles; 10/1411 Pte MILROY, Robert; 10/1922 Pte FREEMAN, Joseph Alexander; 10/1489 Pte BEHRENT, Walter Henry; 10/2069 Pte MINNELL, Horace; 10/1923 Pte GALLOWAY, Robert; 10/2147 Pte BENNELL, Robert Thomas; 10/123 Pte MITCHELL, John Sharp; 10/801 Pte GARDNER, Alfred; 10/923 Pte BENSON, Isaac Robert; 10/2071 Pte MITCHELL, Thomas Smith; 10/1572 GIFFORD, Robert; 10/1822 Pte BERESFORD, Walter Rex; 10/649 Pte MOORE, Stanley George; 10/1925 Pte GLASGOW, John Mitchellhill; 10/1825 Pte BERNARD, Arthur Casement; 10/783 L-Sgt MORRIS, Norman; 10/1574 Pte GOLDSTONE, William; 10/2159 Pte BICKENS, Henry Francis; 10/1742 Pte MULCAHY, John; 10/751 Pte GOODWIN, Charles; 10/1495 Pte BIGGS, William Henry; 10/755 Pte MURDOCH, Sidney; 10/435 Cpl GOSLING, John Thomas; 10/2392 Pte BLACKMORE, Arthur; 10/291 Pte MURPHY, James; 10/1579 Pte GRACE, Thomas Marshall Percy; 10/127, 2 Lieut. BLAKE, Phillip Manu; 10/808 Cpl MYERS, Ewart Gladstone; 10/1931 Pte GRAHAM, John; 10/1829 Pte BLAKE, Thomas Middleton; 10/1420 Pte NELSON, Edward; 10/1933 Pte GRAY, Wilfred Mayfield; 10/1498 Pte BOURGEOIS, Arthur Jules Hayden; 10/943 Pte NESBIT, Alfred; 10/468 Cpl GRIFFITHS, Richard; 10/1505 Pte BOWKER, George Allan; 10/1421 Pte NEWCOMBE, Charles Edward Hatherly; 10/437 Pte HAINES, Lancelot Nigel; 10/368 Sgt BREEN, James Joseph; 10/2078 Pte NICCOLLS, Owen Strangwood; 10/1595 Pte HARDING, Alfred Henry; 10/1511 Pte BRETTARGH, Ronald Oldham; 10/277 Pte NICKELS, Arthur; 10/932 Pte HARDY, Joe; 10/1834 Pte BREWER, Charles Tudor; 10/2079 Pte NORTHEY, Samuel; 10/996 Cpl HARRIS, Alexander; 10/598 Pte BREWER, James Wood; 10/950 Pte O’CALLAGHAN, Denis William; 10/1938 Pte HARRIS, Frank Adam; 10/372 Pte BRIERLEY, Frederick; 10/1423 Pte OKEY, Sydney Melville; 10/737 Sgt HARRIS, Stephen Arthur; 10/377 Pte BRITTEN, Vivian Russell; 10/969 L-Sgt OLIVER, Edward James; 10/98 Pte HARVEY, Jack Lovell; 10/859 Sgt BROWN, James Patrick; 10/2084 Pte OWENS, Peter Joseph; 10/1944 Pte HAY, Gordon Grant; 10/2178 Pte BRUCE, David Tevack; 10/1426 Pte OXLEY, Thomas Claude; 10/461 Pte HAYWARD, Charles; 10/1255 Pte BURNS, Allan Cummock; 10/540 L-Cpl PARKER, Albert James; 10/1034 Pte HEALE, Walter Gisborne; 10/989 Pte BURR, Gordon; 10/805 Pte PARSONS, Reginald; 10/1309 Cpl HILL, Reginald Inkerman; 10/374 Pte BURRIDGE, Richard Stanley; 10/1571 Pte PATTERSON, William Henry; 10/1310 Pte HOLMES, Reuben; 10/1075 Pte BURROWS, John Henry; 10/862 Cpl PENNEY, John Gordon; 10/1613 Pte HOPKINS, Robert Grossmith; 10/471 Pte BUTLER, William Joseph Ignatius; 10/276 Pte PEPPER, James Joseph; 10/1614 Pte HUNT, William Klein; 10/32 Pte CAMPBELL, Ernest Wellesley; 10/1203 L-Sgt PERCY, Henry Stewart; 10/63 Pte HUNTER, James; 10/2436 Pte CAMPBELL, John; 10/1201 Pte PERIE, Joseph Greenlaw; 10/1616 Pte HUNTER, William Murphy; 10/1855 Pte CARBINES, Arthur Vivian; 10/706 Pte PERSSE, John Geoffrey; 10/908 Cpl HUTTON, Frank Rideal; 10/1857 Pte CARPENTER, George Stanley; 10/2387 Pte PERSSON, Martin Andrew; 10/1950 Pte IRELAND, Joseph; 10/1534 Pte CARTER, Felix Claude; 10/2098 Pte PHILLIPS, George; 10/1319 Pte JACKSON, Henry George; 10/394 Pte CARTER, John; 10/1435 Pte POTTS, John Kirker; 10/1142 Pte JAMISON, William Andrew; 10/676 Pte CHAPMAN, Sydney Parnell; 10/2411 Pte POWER, Augustus; 10/1621 Pte JEFFS, Thomas; 10/1537 Pte CHARLES, Edward Herber; 10/1440 Pte RAUCH, Walter James; 10/776 Pte JESSOP, William Henry; 10/2193 Pte CLARK, Alexander James; 10/2367 Lieut. REARDON, Herbert; 10/1959 Pte JOHNSON, Arthur Routledge; 10/1268 Pte CLARK(E), Samuel Goodall; 10/1132 L-Cpl REILLY, John; 10/1626 Pte JONES, Thomas Bertram Spencer; 10/826 Pte CLEMENT, Sydney George; 10/977 Pte RIMMER, Thomas Alick; 10/1964 Pte JUNO, George; 10/235 Cpl COCHRANE, Albert Dixon; 10/313 Pte RINGROW, Frank; 10/2295 Pte KAUTER, William; 10/1867 Pte COGAR, Charles Leonard; 10/842 L-Cpl ROBINSON, Arthur Glen; 10/509 Pte KEITH, John; 10/1543 Pte COLEMAN, Charles; 10/1778 Pte ROBINSON, Richard; 10/2464 Pte LARKIN, Leonard; 10/107 Pte COLHOUN, Albert; 10/1446 Pte ROBINSON, Thomas William; 10/1634 Pte LARSEN, Frederick; 10/1557 Pte CONNOLLY, Robert Henry; 10/1948 Pte RONALDSON, Ernest Briscoe; 10/2299 Pte LASCELLES, David Robert Breingan; 10/822 Sgt COONAN, John Thomas; 10/1215 Sgt ROSS, James; 10/508 Pte LAWRENCE, Thomas Gabriel; 10/1880 Pte COOPER, Ernest; 10/1448 Pte RUSSELL, George Gladstone; 10/1973 Pte LAWTON, Walter Vivian; 10/177 Pte RUSSELL, Richard John; 10/2306 Pte 241 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
SCHOFIELD, Joe Willis; 10/1645 Pte Died of disease in Egypt (1): McKINNON, John; 13/1042a Tpr SCRUTTON, Ernest Johns; 10/2309 Pte McLEOD, Alexander Donald; 13/209 Tpr HUNT, Kenneth Newman; 6/1882 Pte SEWELL, Edgar; 10/1978 Pte McNAUGHTON, James; 13/574 Tpr SHAW, Alexander; 10/1980 Pte Otago Infantry Battalion Killed in McNEISH, George Francis; 13/210 Sgt SHEERIN, James; 10/1981 Pte action (17): MARSH, Frederick George; 13/389 Tpr SHELDON, John Joseph Wilfred; 10/1653 Pte METCALFE, James Highton; 13/95 Tpr SHOEMARK, James Charles; 10/1982 Pte ALLEN, Norman Thomas; 8/517 Pte MOLONEY, James Edward; 13/555 Sgt SHORT, Leslie Howard; 10/1160 Pte BRONCHER, Frederick; 8/1410 Pte MUNRO, Lewis George; 13/559 Sgt SIEGEL, John Andrew; 10/1655 Pte CAMPBELL, Archibald Edward; 8/342 Cpl MUSK, Gordon Cyril; 13/712 Tpr SIEVERS, Gerald; 10/87 Sgt CAWTHORN, Thomas; 8/351 Pte NICHOLAS, Stanley William; 13/111 Tpr SIM, Walter Leonard; 10/1983 Pte CIMINO, Francis Athol; 8/2261 Pte NOLAN, Dermot Lister; 13/93; Tpr SIMPSON, Claude Elliott; 10/1985 Pte DRYDEN, George Henry; 8/186 Pte OLEN, Victor Albert; 13/537 Tpr SMITH, Thomas William; 10/2315 Pte DUNCAN, Alexander; 8/360 Pte OLSEN, Norman; 13/579 Tpr SOLE, Reginald Gore; 10/812 Sgt DUNN, Peter David; 8/781 Pte PALMER, Percy George; 13/117 Tpr SPOONER, Edward James; 10/2396 Pte EBBETT, Albert Winter James; 8/1459 Pte PATON, John Sutherland; 13/561 Tpr SPRATT, Walter Tonkin; 10/854 Sgt HALL, Richard James; 8/2341 Pte PAULSEN, Harry Wilford; 11/1050a Tpr (enlisted with SQUIRE, Alan Richard; 10/782 Sgt IRELAND, James; 8/55 Pte WMR) STEPHENS, Arthur Francis Noble; 10/1345 Pte JAMES, Jack; 8/2281 Pte PICARD, Claude; 13/729 Tpr STEWART, William; 10/1663 Pte KELLETT, Joseph Richard; 8/2027 Pte PRICE, James Percival; 13/730 Tpr STOCK, George; 10/530 Pte McNIEL, Alexander; 8/1794 Pte REDFERN, Frederick Sturge; 13/130 Tpr STOKES, James Fawcett; 10/1666 Pte SIMS, Robert Alexander; 8/285 Pte RICHMOND, Robert Alfred; 13/509 Tpr STOKES, Sydney Herbert; 10/2325 Pte SMITH, Wilford King; 8/1338 Sgt SPURR, Charles James William; 13/447 Tpr STROUD, Sidney Ernest; 10/1670 Pte STEELE, John; 8/1160 Pte SWINTON, John Henry; 13/571 L-Cpl TERRY, Frank William; 13/464 Cpl STUDLEY, Arthur; 10/168 Pte Died of wounds on Gallipoli (6): STYLE, Herbert Hanson; 10/1671 Pte TRIMBLE, William; 13/147 Tpr SUTHERLAND, Peter John; 10/1673 Pte BATTERS, Frank Gilderoy; 8/900 Pte WELLINGTON, Thomas Haehae; 13/244 Sgt SVENSON, Charles; 10/488 Pte ELLIS, Sydney Robert; 8/2264 Pte WHITCOMBE, Gerald Aubrey; 13/750 Tpr SWINDLEHURST, Frederick Richard; 10/758 Pte HOCKLEY, Bertie Charles; 8/220 Cpl WILD, John; 13/243 Tpr SYKES, Cyril George; 10/1163 Pte McKAY, Robert; 8/423 Pte WINDER, Holloway Elliott; 13/758 Lieut. TANNER, William Henry; 10/797 Pte MURRAY, Robert; 8/440 Pte WILSON, Leslie; 13/475 Tpr TANSLEY, Ivan; 10/1678 Pte NAPIER, James Malcolm; 8/1587 Sgt WYNTER, Roy Cecil; 13/219 Tpr TAYLER, George Washington; 10/1681 Lieut. TAYLOR, Archibald; 10/2331 L-Cpl Auckland Mounted Rifles Died of wounds on Gallipoli (2): TAYLOR, Alexandria Norman; 10/811 Pte Killed in action (78): KENT, Alfred William; 13/376 Tpr (on Chunuk Bair) TAYLOR, Gilbert Rivers; 10/2334 Pte MILLIKEN, Morris James; 13/279, 2 Lieut. ALKER, Edward; 13/963a Tpr THAXTER, William; 10/1351 Pte ARMSTRONG, Walter Patrick; 13/965a Tpr THOMAS, Hugh Francis; 10/2005 Pte Wellington Mounted Rifles Killed in BAILEY, Albert Henry; 13/970a L-Cpl THOMAS, Rupert Jennings; 10/1038 L-Cpl action (1): BAILLIE, Robert Porteous; 13/159 Tpr THOMPSON, Charles Walter; 10/57 Pte RESTON, John; 11/233 Tpr BARNES, John; 13/532 Cpl THOMSON, Harold James; 10/2338 Pte BARTROP, Ludlow Maynard La Costa Fox; 13/294 Tpr THURLOW, William Henry; 10/1545 Pte Canterbury Mounted Rifles BEAUMONT, Oswald; 13/166 Sgt TRAVERS, George Single; 10/527 Pte BEST, Frank Te Kauru; 13/13 Cpl Killed in action (1): TREMAYNE, Anthony Retallack; 10/1686 Pte BIRD, Joseph Hohepa; 13/664 Tpr TURRELL, Arthur George; 10/249 Pte MAYNE, George Cuthbert; 7/179 Lieut. BROOKFIELD, George Leonard Purchas; 13/657a Lieut. VICKERS, Frank Lawrence; 10/898 Pte BULL, Clarence Frederick; 13/564 Cpl VIRTUE, William Edward; 10/2014 Pte Died of wounds on Gallipoli (1): BURROWES, Edwin Fitzherbert; 13/779 Tpr WAINWRIGHT, Frederick; 10/2016 Pte WAY, Francis Maxwell; 7/772 Tpr CATCHPOLE, Thomas Eric; 13/549 Tpr WAKE, Hereward Langdale; 10/2347 Pte CHAPMAN, Frank; 13/634 Maj. WALDIE, Robert Broomfield; 10/78 Pte Otago Mounted Rifles Died of wounds CLARK, Thomas Lander; 13/33 Tpr WALKER, Frank Ernest; 10/2017 Pte (2): CONOLLY, Edwin Tennyson; 13/983a Tpr WALLACE, John Roy; 10/1690 Pte COOK, Austin Dwyer; 13/175 Tpr BIRSE, Charles; 9/671 Tpr (at sea) WALSH, Patrick Joseph; 10/2020 Pte CORY, Donald Henry; 13/318 Tpr WALKER, Edmund; 9/428 Tpr (on Gallipoli) WARD, Henry James; 10/2021 Pte DIMICK, Frank Morris; 13/157 Sgt WEBB, Daniel; 10/2025 Pte Maori Contingent DOBSON, Charles Rube; 13/320 Tpr WHICHELO, Hubert Maxwell; 10/1698 Pte DOUGLAS, George Alexander; 13/480 Tpr Killed in action (5): WHITAKER, James Highton; 10/1138 Pte DOUGLAS, John James; 13/323 Sgt WHITEMAN, Walter Thomas; 10/2033 Pte FERRIS, Donald; 16/519 Pte DURHAM, Donald; 13/179 L-Cpl WHITTINGTON, Horace Knight; 10/746 L-Cpl GEARY, John; 16/36a L-Cpl FARR, Arthur John; 13/185 Tpr WILLIAMS, Arthur Charles; 10/2035 Sgt MANUEL, Richard; 16/340 L-Cpl FARRELLY, Oliver Lawrence; 13/334 Tpr WILLIAMS, William Stephen; 10/1705 Pte METE KINGI, Teira Hoani; 16/383 Cpl FLETCHER, Samuel; 13/556 Tpr WILSON, Carson; 10/238 Pte TE OTIMI, Pitonga; 16/183 Pte FLETCHER, William; 13/799 Tpr WILSON, James Grant; 10/2037 Pte FORREST, Lionel Gordon; 13/50 Tpr WILSON, Thomas Laurence; 10/2039 Pte Other units: FRANCIS, Charles Walter; 13/172 Tpr WINTER, William Henry; 10/524 Sgt-Maj. FRYER, Anthony Thomas; 13/330 Tpr Died of wounds at sea (2): WOOD, Percy; 10/897 Pte GILLARD, Frederick; 13/60 L-Cpl CAZALET, Clement Marshall; 15/16, 2 Lieut. WOODGER, John; 10/2364 Pte GRANT, Daniel; 13/688 Tpr STUART, Robert Charles Andrew; 2/1064a Dvr WOODS, William; 10/1110 L-Cpl HARRISON, Charles Benjamin; 13/66 Tpr Died of wounds on Gallipoli (3): HAWKINS, William; 13/688 Tpr Died of disease (1): HAYDON, Frank Raymond; 13/814 Tpr SHORE, John; 4/839 Spr (in Egypt) ANDERSON, John Fraser; 10/665 Cpl HAYWARD, John Henry; 13/190 Tpr GRANT, Charles Keith; 10/2163 Pte HENDERSON, James; 13/277 Lieut. WELLS, Ewart Linley; 10/2029, 2 Lieut. HILL, George Allen; 13/354 Sgt Monday, 9 August Canterbury Infantry Battalion Killed in HOLMES, William John; 13/1007a Tpr action (1): JONES, Harry Compton; 13/557 Tpr Total deaths: 112 JONES, John; 13/700 Tpr BATCHELOR, Harry Thomas; 6/1450 Pte JURD, Ernest Albert; 13/369, 2 Lieut. Total killed in action: 88 Died of wounds on Gallipoli (3): LLOYD, George; 13/707 Tpr LUCAS, Frederick William; 13/708 Tpr Total died of wounds on Anzac: 9 COUCHMAN, Victor Reginald; 6/30 Pte McCARTHY, Eric; 13/502 Sgt PRIEST, Arthur Francis Lester; 6/1695 Lieut. McKAY, Alexander Duncan; 13/205 Tpr Total died of wounds at sea: 13 REID, Thomas; 6/712 Pte McKAY, Alexander Peter; 13/250 Sgt McKENZIE, George Grey; 13/715 Tpr Total died of disease: 2 242 Daily deaths
Auckland Infantry Battalion Killed in DEWAR, Henry; 11/448 Sgt Died of disease (1): DOUGLAS, Thomas Lewis; 11/37 Tpr action (1): CAMERON, Allan; 4/662 L-Cpl (in Egypt) ELMSLIE, James McGregor; 11/629 Maj. TAYLOR, William Philip; 12/260 Pte ERICKSEN, Alfred George; 11/761 L-Cpl Died of wounds (2): HALL, Albert Edward; 11/763 Tpr Tuesday, 10 August HORN, David; 11/62 L-Cpl CURRIE, William Stewart; 12/1603 Pte (at sea) HOWIE, Joseph Colquhoun; 11/641 Tpr Total deaths: 34 TRACY, John; 12/2137 Pte (at sea) JACKSON, Edward Lewis; 11/472 Tpr Wellington Infantry Battalion Killed in JERVIS, John Howard; 11/66 Tpr KELSALL, Victor Albert; 11/674 Capt. Killed in action (15): action (1): LAW, Edward Henry; 11/73 Cpl DARROW, Leslie Rotorua; 12/920 Orderly Sgt TURRELL, Arthur George; 10/249 Pte LONG, Ernest; 11/790 Tpr FREW, Andrew; 12/542 Cpl LYNCH, William Henry; 11/71 Tpr HANMER, Anthony Hugh; 7/515 L-Cpl Canterbury Infantry Battalion Killed in McCANDLISH, Roderick; 11/92 Tpr HUNTER, Joseph Walter; 8/1514 Cpl action (2): McFARLANE, David Stewart; 11/79 Sgt IRELAND, William Alfred; 10/1098 Pte PRICE, Ralph Leslie; 6/2245 Pte McMINN, Archibald Huie; 11/80 Tpr JOHNSON, John Arthur; 8/1522 Pte VERE, Henry Edgar; 6/2049 Pte McWILLIAM, William Robertson; 11/424 Tpr KELLY, Thomas; 6/1894 Pte MINCHIN, William; 11/723 Tpr KENNEDY, Wilfred; 4/770 Spr Died of wounds (5): MURPHY, Michael; 11/419 Tpr McCARTIE, Ernest Hilton; 8/1547 Pte CRIBB, Charles William Edward; 6/1110 Maj. (at sea) MURPHY, Richard; 11/506 Tpr MACKENZIE, John; 4/626 Spr LEWIS, Tom Eldridge; 6/283 Pte (at sea) NEWTON, John Allan; 11/550 Tpr MOORE, William Joseph; 10/1926 Pte ORTON, Lewis; 6/2237 Pte (on Gallipoli) NEWTON, Ramsay Alexander; 11/719 Tpr POWELL, Joseph Frederick; 8/266 Pte STODART, James Hutchinson; 6/1169 Pte (on Gallipoli) O’CONNOR, Daniel; 11/111 Tpr SHEFFIELD, Peter Frederick James; 12/2110 Cpl WYLDE, Arthur Thomas; 6/747 Pte (on Gallipoli) POWELL, Wilmot Frederick; 11/118 Tpr VICKERY, Charles; 12/2502 Pte PRINGLE, Hugh Graham; 11/116 Tpr YORKE, Cecil Courtenay; 6/988 Pte Otago Infantry Battalion Killed in REICHART, John William; 11/713 Tpr action (29): RICHARDSON, Francis James; 11/124 Tpr Died of wounds (19): RUSLING, Harold; 11/819 Tpr ALDRIDGE, Arthur George; 12/1875 Lieut. (at sea) AVERIS, Frank George; 8/1928 Pte SEXTON, Edward Rowan; 11/456 Tpr BAILEY, Reginald Henry; 9/4 Sgt (at sea) BROWNING, George Henry; 8/1416 Pte SIMPSON, Leonard Christopher; 11/587 Tpr BAUCHOP, Arthur; 9/534 Lieut. Col. (at sea) BURNETT, David; 8/1420 Pte SMITH, William Henry; 11/326 Tpr CAMPBELL, Archibald; 10/802 Pte (on Gallipoli) CARNEGIE, Maxwell Rae; 8/1717 Pte STRONACH, William Roderick; 11/859a Tpr COHEN, Ernest Henry Melmott; 12/1048 Sgt (on COLLINGS, Richard Bailey; 8/1953 Pte SUTTON, Henry Vaughan; 11/177 Tpr Gallipoli) DALGLEISH, John Alexander; 8/31 Sgt SWEET, Mervyn Herbert; 11/140 Tpr DEVEREAUX, Patrick John; 12/2272 L-Cpl (on Lemnos) DAVIS, Ernest; 8/1725 Pte TWISLETON, Francis Darbyshire; 11/158 Tpr GRIMMER, Frank William; 10/721 Pte (at sea) DENHOLM, John; 8/1451 Pte VALE, Noble; 11/864a Tpr HOULKER, James; 6/1572 Maj. (at sea) JENKINS, Frank Malvyn; 8/1521 Pte WALKLEY, James Ernest; 11/613 Tpr HUNTER, Charles; 8/927 Pte (drowned while KILGOUR, Robert Jenkins; 8/1766 Pte WILLIAMS, George Henry; 11/163 Tpr wounded) LEE, Leslie; 8/1538 Pte WILLIAMSON, Reginald Miles; 11/415 Cpl JOSLEN, Henry Willis; 6/835 L-Cpl (on Gallipoli) McARTNEY, Robert James; 8/1295 Cpl LEGGE, Charles Stewart; 12/2365 Pte (on Gallipoli) McCALL, Walter Douglas; 8/1777 Pte Died of wounds (4): MAXWELL, James Wishart; 11/830a Tpr (on Gallipoli) MacKENZIE, Walter Michael; 8/80 Lieut. BURR, Eric Bell; 11/208 Tpr (at sea) MILLER, Alan; 12/2035 Pte (at sea) McLEAN, Alfred; 8/2080 Pte HARRIS, Norman Chambers; 11/602 Lieut. (on MILLS, David Calder; 6/1155 Pte (at sea) McLEAN, John; 8/1301 Pte Chunuk Bair) OVERTON, Guy Stanley; 7/384 L-Cpl (at sea) McPHERSON, Archibald; 8/939 Pte HASTINGS, Norman Frederick; 11/61 Maj. (on Chunuk SEARLE, Percy; 11/375 Tpr (on Gallipoli) O’BRIEN, Thomas; 8/136 Pte Bair) SELWYN, Howard; 12/464 Pte (at sea) PORTEOUS, Alexander William; 8/1048a Coy Sgt-Maj. WILSON, James Hood; 11/402 Tpr (at sea) WALLACE, Samuel William; 10/1081 L-Cpl (on RILEY, Frank Tasman; 8/2111 Pte Gallipoli) ROBBIE, Archibald Frederick; 8/2308 Pte Canterbury Mounted Rifles WILLIS, Phillip Ashley; 13/478 Tpr (at sea) ROSS, Hector; 8/95 Pte ROSS, James; 8/2309 Pte Died of wounds (1): SARGOOD, Cedric Rolfe; 8/1626 Lieut. Wednesday, 11 August BYRCH, Frederic Victor; 7/821 Tpr (at sea) SMITH, William George Henry; 8/2476 Pte SPROTT, Percy George; 8/1642 Pte Died of disease (1): Total deaths: 13 STATHAM, Clive Heathcote Falk; 8/801 Cpl WATSON, Herbert Percy; 7/288 Tpr (Gibraltar) STATHAM, Frank Hadfield; 8/977a Maj. Killed in action (3): TURVEY, Richard; 8/1350 Pte Otago Mounted Rifles BURGESS, Walter Henry; 8/1711 Pte Died of wounds (5): JONES, Lawrence Spencer; 4/762 Spr Killed in action (2): CURRIE, Robert Malcolm; 8/1962 Pte (on Gallipoli) McCORMICK, William; 10/2216 Pte VALENTINE, George Alfred Cookson; 9/225 Tpr FRAZER, William; 8/916 Pte (at sea) Died of wounds (10): GLASSEY, Robert John; 8/1242 Pte (on Gallipoli) WALMSLEY, George; 9/981 Tpr ELCOCK, Charles; 6/626 Pte (at sea) GRAY, Alexander John; 8/582 Pte (on Gallipoli) Died of wounds (2): JOHNSON, Peter; 8/56 Pte (on Gallipoli) GORDON, Peter; 8/2427 Pte (on Gallipoli) FEA, John Hadden; 9/35 Sgt (at sea) GRANT, Samuel Alexander; 15/131 Maj. (at sea) Auckland Mounted Rifles Died of SHARP, John Ewan; 9/209 Tpr (at sea) LAWSON, Peter; 12/1073 Pte (on Gallipoli) wounds (2): LEE, Edward Ivanhoe Woodhouse; 6/2184 Pte (on Maori Contingent Gallipoli) KEARNEY, William Craig; 13/85 Sgt (at sea) O’BRIEN, William Thomas; 11/694 Tpr (at sea) WILSON, Robert Douglas; 13/154 Sgt (at sea) Killed in action (2): O’KEEFFE, Lawrence Cadogan; 9/68 Sgt (at sea) Wellington Mounted Rifles Killed in HILL, Percy; 16/4537a Coy Sgt-Maj. ROBERTSON, Stanley Douglas(s); 8/2115 Pte (on Gallipoli) action (49): MARAKI, Tautuhi; 16/117 Pte WHITAKER, Cecil Grayton; 4/463 Spr (at sea) ANDERSON, Oscar Frederick; 11/4 L-Cpl Died of wounds (1): WILLIAMS, Alfred Edward; 12/2515 Pte (on Lemnos) ARMSTRONG, Edward Rippon; 11/1 Tpr BALL, Thomas George; 11/187 Tpr THOMPSON, Richard; 16/360a Pte (at sea) Thursday, 12 August BARGROVE, William Thomas; 11/670 Tpr Other units BLAND, Herbert; 11/662 L-Cpl BOOTH, Ronald Arthur, 11/173 Tpr Killed in action (2): Total deaths: 15 BULL, Melville James; 11/14 Tpr CONSTANCE, William Gill; 11/604 Tpr HADDOCK, William; 3/128a Pte Killed in action (5): CORRIE, Frank Reginald; 11/520 Cpl MILLS, John Francis; 2/878a Gnr BARNARD, Henry; 12/20 Pte DERRIMAN, Harry; 11/425 Tpr FORREST, John; 8/1047 Sgt
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WILSON, Robert; 8/1682 Pte Sunday, 15 August Died of disease (2): MERCER, Andrea Rabaglaite; 8/2054 Pte FRANKLIN, George Samuel; 6/41 Cpl (at sea) WILSON, Robert; 8/1682 Pte Total deaths: 11 MITCHELL, William Reginald; 4/956 Spr (in Egypt) Died of wounds (9): BURTON, Athelstan Roy; 12/2228 Pte (at sea) Killed in action (4): Thursday, 19 August CROCKETT, Joseph; 8/864 Pte (at sea) OLIVER, Budge William; 10/2459 Pte GILL, Edward; 6/1539 Pte (at sea) PHELAN, Edward; 6/120 Pte Total deaths: 12 JAMES, Thomas Parry; 11/488 Capt. (at sea) SIMPSON, William; 10/1986 Pte MANN, Alexander Charles Douglas; 6/1099 Pte (at STAFFORD, Charles; 8/2478 Pte sea) Killed in action (2): PHILLIPS, Francis Sedger; 6/2463 Pte (at sea) Died of wounds (6): OLSEN, George Hamilton; 6/1680 Cpl STEDWARD, Alexander; 8/1643 Pte (at sea) BANKS, Arthur George; 10/1405 Pte (at sea) STEMMER, Albert; 7/786 Tpr TALBOT, Francis William; 6/2357 Pte (on Gallipoli) BUTCHER, Joseph; 10/297 Pte (in Egypt) Died of wounds (6): TRIVES, Lawrence Stanley; 12/2499 Pte (on Gallipoli) GRIFFITHS, Sidney John; 10/883 Cpl (in Egypt) McBLAIN, James McPherson; 8/1774 Pte (in Egypt) Died of disease (1): HENDERSON, Edward Gordon; 10/2179 Pte (at sea) McKAY, David; 6/519 Pte (in Egypt) O’NEILL, Richard; 10/1605 Pte (in Egypt) JEFFERY, Edward James; 12/2342 Pte (in Egypt) SCANLON, James; 6/1043 Pte (at sea) SPRING, Michael Anthony; 6/1986 Pte (on Gallipoli) TOHILL, Albert Joseph; 10/1012 Pte (in Egypt) Died of disease (1): Friday, 13 August YOUNG, Robert MacGregor; 7/487 Cpl (on Gallipoli) POPOKI, Teao; 16/410 Pte (in Egypt) YOUNG, William Gordon; 8/1869 Sgt-Maj. (at sea) Total deaths: 21 Monday, 16 August Died of disease (4): HARKER, John William; 12/1653 Pte (on Malta) Killed in action (3): HOOKER, Charles Avery; 5/1670a Dvr (in Egypt) Total deaths: 9 HAYBITTLE, Arthur Richard; 12/766 L-Cpl PANTON, Joseph Lewis; 10/1609 Pte (in Egypt) STEVENS, Albert; 8/2143 Pte (in Egypt) KEMP, William (Bill) David; 12/774 Cpl Killed in action (2): MORTIMORE, Archer Ernest; 6/1638 Sgt ORR, James Jarvie; 7/555 Tpr Died of wounds (14): WARD, Roland Leslie; 8/2325 Pte, Friday, 20 August BALLANTINE, Arthur Gordon; 12/1880 Pte (at sea) Died of wounds (6): Total deaths: 8 BRIDGE, Lance; 8/2255 Pte (at sea) CAMERON, Robert James; 9/801 Tpr (on Lemnos) BENNER, Albert George; 13/386 L-Cpl (at sea) COCHRANE, John Alexander; 7/31 Tpr (on Gallipoli) BRAMWELL, Percy Watson; 4/455 Spr (at sea) Killed in action (1): CAMMOCK, William Rowland; 10/1060 L-Cpl (on FLETCHER, Puslow; 11/568 Sgt (at sea) RICKMAN, Edward Albert; 7/112 Tpr Malta) GEORGE, John Graham; 12/544 Pte (at sea) SUTHERLAND, James; 8/2144 Pte (at sea) HANSEN, Olaf; 6/1865 Pte (at sea) Died of wounds (4): TENNENT, Stuart Ralston; 11/831 Tpr (in Egypt) HUTTON, Gilbert; 9/559 Tpr (on Gallipoli) BRISLANE, Michael Edward; 7/533 Tpr (on Malta) TUATI, Pareiha; 16/123 Pte (on Lemnos) McLEAN, Glen Urquhart; 11/103 Tpr (at sea) ELLIS, Thomas; 8/2424 Pte (on Gallipoli) McLENNAN, Donald Alexander; 12/2061 Pte (on Died of disease (1): GRAHAM, John Telfar; 11/499 Tpr (in Egypt) Lemnos) MARTER, Clarence; 10/1001 Pte (in Egypt) MARTIN, Herbert; 8/1799 Pte (at sea) HETARAKA, Hurae; 16/325 Pte (on Lemnos) Died of disease (3): MATTHEWS, David; 8/1800 Pte (on Malta) Tuesday, 17 August NAISMITH, George Forbes; 8/1585 Pte (at sea) BROWN, Edward; 6/1789 Pte (in Egypt) WALLACE, Frederick Theodore; 8/1857 Pte (in Egypt) HOOKER, Charles Avery; 5/1670a Dvr (in Egypt) Total deaths: 10 Died of disease (4): LUKEY, Frank William; 6/1610 Pte (on Malta) ELLENS, James Arthur; 8/1461 Pte (in Egypt) Killed in action (3): MORRISON, Francis Joseph; 7/238 Tpr (at sea) Saturday, 21 August CAMERON, Percy; 4/382 Spr SAVAGE, Thomas Copeland; 3/719 Maj. (in Egypt) SUTHERLAND, George; 7/790 Tpr WILLIAMS, Joe; 16/112 Pte (in Egypt) YOUNG, Norman Stuart; 12/892 Pte Total deaths: 55 Saturday, 14 August Died of wounds (7): Canterbury Mounted Rifles CAMERON, John Stewart; 13/567 Tpr (on Malta) Killed in action (18): Total deaths: 12 KING, Arnold; 8/2031 Pte (in Egypt) McFARLANE, Charles William; 8/1550 Pte (on Gallipoli) BOOKER, George Ernest; 7/17 Tpr Killed in action (1): PEARCE, Herbert; 12/1762 Pte (in Egypt) BOWKER, Stanley John; 7/18 Sgt ROBERTSON, Alexander; 6/2390a Pte (at sea) BRENT, Theodore Daniel; 7/312 Tpr MACKAY, Herbert Samuel; 12/2023 Pte ROUGHAN, John Philip; 8/275 Sgt (on Malta) FERGUSON, George Weir; 7/841 L-Sgt WILSON, Donald Sydney; 10/732 Pte (at sea) Died of wounds (9): FLEMING, James; 7/198 Tpr GALLAGHER, William John; 7/333 Tpr FARQUHAR, William Turner; 8/2334 Pte (in Egypt) Wednesday, 18 August GLOVER, Alfred Harris; 7/721 Tpr GINDERS, Joseph Edgar; 6/2140 Pte (on Gallipoli) GUINNESS, Francis Benjamin Hart; 7/921, 2 Lieut. HARDING, Joseph; 16/267 Pte (in Egypt) HASSALL, Walter Roland; 7/344 Cpl HARVEY, William Henry; 10/2175 Cpl (on Lemnos) Total deaths: 12 HEDLEY, William; 7/850 Tpr LEONARD, Albert Jeffreys; 10/1561 Pte (at sea) LAFRENTZ, Henry; 7/222 Tpr MOORE, Richard Arnold; 12/545 Pte (at sea) Killed in action (4): McMENAMIN, James; 7/758 Tpr STICHBURY, Nicholas Colin; 6/729 Pte (at sea) LYDSTER, William Owen; 6/1333 Pte SANDERS, Edward; 7/895 Tpr TUA, James; 16/480 Pte (at sea) OLDS, James; 6/114 Pte SLOAN, Robert; 7/121 St.S.Maj. WILLIS, Stanton Reynolds; 6/2327 Pte (at sea) SNEYD, Albert Robert; 6/2295 Pte SNUSHALL, Henry Ernest; 7/125 Tpr Died of disease (2): WALKER, John Russell; 6/1427 Dvr SUSTINS, Leon; 7/467 Tpr SUSTINS, Nolan; 7/484 L-Cpl HENNESSY, Charles Michael; 10/1847 Pte (at sea) Died of wounds (6): WALKER, James Henry; 7/284 L-Cpl McINTOSH, Charles Bruce; 8/970 Pte (on Malta) ANDERSON, Ngaire Milson Hamilton; 6/2057 Pte (on Otago Mounted Rifles Gallipoli) BELWORTHY, Arthur Eton; 8/1938 Pte (in Egypt) GEORGE, Alfred Augustus; 8/210 Sgt (in Egypt) Killed in action (21): GRIFFITHS, William John; 12/1084 Pte (in Egypt) BECKETT, George; 9/242 Tpr HAYDEN, Bill Monoah; 10/714 L-Cpl (at sea) BUCHANAN, Geoffrey; 9/904 Tpr QUIGLEY, Richard; 6/1041 Pte (in Egypt) CAMERON, James Finlayson; 9/780 Tpr CAMPBELL, James; 9/129 Sgt
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HALL, Clarence John; 9/827 Tpr Monday, 23 August Friday, 27 August HAMILTON, Herbert Rosewell; 9/125 Tpr HILL, Oliver John; 9/832 Tpr HUNTER, David; 9/937 Tpr Total deaths: 6 Total deaths: 88 INGLE, Claude; 9/714 Tpr IRWIN, William; 9/443 Tpr Died of wounds (6): Auckland Mounted Rifles JENKINS, Thomas James Morris; 9/986 Tpr ALEXANDER, William Andrew; 10/205 Pte (on Malta) JOINT, Edward Fowler; 9/940 Tpr BARNES, Francis Walter; 9/6 Tpr (at sea) Killed in action (7): McKAY, David George; 9/511 Tpr GILKES, George Charles; 12/113 Pte (on Lemnos) DOWNES, Arthur Owen; 13/680 Tpr McLEOD, Hector; 9/447 Tpr HALL, Thomas William; 9/555 Tpr (at sea) HUNTER, Roland; 13/694 Tpr MALONEY, Malachi; 9/423 Tpr O’KEEFFE, Victor Alfred; 7/766 Tpr (at sea) JONES, Richard Roland; 13/79 Tpr PAUL, Robert; 9/990 Tpr SHAW, Leo John; 9/970 Tpr (at sea) KETTLE, Desmond Fosbury; 13/876, 2 Lieut. PERRY, Edgar Seymour; 9/661 Lieut. LAMB, Edward Thomas; 13/201 Tpr SCOTT, Arthur; 9/755 Tpr Tuesday, 24 August ROSE, John Habberfield; 13/437 Cpl THOMAS, Edward Richard; 9/350 Tpr TEBBUTT, Arthur; 13/1069a Tpr WALL, Harry Hassard; 9/997a Tpr WATSON, Richard Fell; 9/356 Tpr Total deaths: 12 Wellington Mounted Rifles Died of wounds (1): Killed in action (1): Killed in action (50): CAMPBELL, Murdock; 9/911 Tpr (on Gallipoli) WRIGHT, William John; 13/977 Tpr ARCHIBALD, John; 11/853 Tpr NZ Maori Contingent BATTES, Harold Allen; 11/496 Tpr Died of wounds (8): BOYSON, Harry Billingham; 11/858 Cpl Killed in action (9): DABELL, Bernard; 9/690 Sgt (at sea) BROWN, Charles Hawkesworth; 11/207 Sgt FAIRWEATHER, Fred; 7/329 Sgt (at sea) BRUCE, Malcolm William; 11/861 Tpr BAKER, Whare; 16/524 Pte FOSTER, John William; 9/989 Tpr (at sea) CARLEY, Henry John; 11/451 Tpr KARETAI, Stewart; 16/271 Pte HOOPER, Frederick John; 13/881 Tpr (on Gallipoli) CATCHPOLE, Alfred Cornwall; 11/783a PAKU, Akuhata; 16/28 Pte LIDDINGTON, Samuel John; 10/1884 Pte (at sea) CAVE, Robert; 11/748 Tpr SIDNEY, William; 16/591 Pte MERRICK, John Joseph; 12/2032 Pte (on Malta) CLARK, John Cameron; 11/866 Tpr SIMPSON, George; 16/506 Pte O’CONNOR, James; 6/1675 Pte (in Egypt) CLARK, Walter Farrington; 11/33 Tpr TAEWA, Rawiri; 16/68 Pte WELLS, Henry Charles George; 4/641 Spr (at sea) COX, Mervyn Francis; 11/868 Tpr TUNOA, Hamiora; 16/125 Pte DAVIDSON, Thomas; 11/1141 Tpr WAITI, Hauraki; 16/549 Pte Died of disease (3): DROMGOOL, Charles; 11/1085 Tpr WARAKIHI, Poihipi; 16/564 Pte HAY, Robert Murdoch; 2/1352 Dvr (in Egypt) DUNHAM, Herbert John; 11/737 Sgt-Maj. Otago Infantry Battalion WHIFFIN, Frederick; 6/1048 Pte (on Lemnos) ELPHINSTONE-HOLLOWAY, Howard; 11/269 Tpr PORTER, Frank; 4/825 Spr (at sea) ELSON, John; 11/249 Tpr GENTIL, Cedric; 11/262 Tpr Killed in action (1): GOULD, Arthur Robert; 11/443 Tpr DUNLOP, Gordon; 8/359 Pte Wednesday, 25 August GRANT, John McPherson; 11/267 L-Cpl HANSEN, Elvin; 11/286 Tpr Other units Total deaths: 13 HAUGHIE, Joseph William; 11/886 Tpr HIGH, John James; 11/888 Tpr Died of wounds (3): Killed in action (5): HILL, Edward John; 11/773 Tpr EUSTACE, Alfred; 10/1805 Pte (at sea) HOPSON, Joseph Alfred; 11/774 Tpr ANDERSON, David; 7/299 Tpr MACDONALD, Angus; 11/333 Sgt (on Gallipoli) HOWIE, Kenneth Burr; 11/535 Sgt BAIN, Maxwell Stewart; 7/600 Tpr ROBIESON, Norman Athelston; 11/817 L-Cpl IGGULDEN, Alfred William; 11/296 Tpr GODWIN, Neville Herbert; 2/265 Bdr JACKSON, Howard Maurice; 11/298 Tpr Died of disease (2): JONES, Edward Joseph; 7/501 L-Cpl JOHNSTON, Percy Lionel; 11/779 Tpr O’BRIAN, Harry; 7/763 Tpr BAKER, Leonard Francis; 6/1084 Sgt (in Egypt) JOHNSTONE, Robert; 11/305 Tpr RANDALL, Joseph Henry; 10/1624 Pte (on Malta) Died of wounds (6): LEVIEN, John Julian; 11/75 Tpr MacKENZIE, William John; 11/406 Tpr ANDERSON, Arthur Phillips; 8/1392a Pte (in Egypt) MOELLER, Albert Gordon; 11/792 Tpr Sunday, 22 August DOBSON, Joseph; 6/2409 Pte (at sea) MONK, John Leslie; 11/342 Tpr MILES, Arthur; 8/600 Pte (on Malta) NEWTH, Walter Joseph; 11/459 Tpr Total deaths: 14 PARRINGTON, Hugh Matthew; 10/785 Sgt (in Egypt) NEWTON, Ralph John; 11/1048 Tpr SHEED, James Brownlie; 9/521 Tpr (at sea) PETERS, Tobias Patrick; 11/810 Tpr Killed in action (6): TURTON, Lewis Cuthbert; 13/466 Tpr (on Malta) PRICE, John Eric Ronald; 11/843a Tpr PYE-SMITH, Harold; 11/572 Staff Sgt-Maj. DANIEL, Edwin Frank; 7/37 Tpr Died of disease (2): ROBINSON, Francis Nestor; 11/921 Tpr HAMILTON, Hubert Arthur; 7/592, 2 Lieut. (just GOWLAND, Ronald; 13/687 Tpr (as POW in Turkish RONALDSON, Brian; 11/365 Cpl promoted from Sgt) captivity) SOMMERVILLE, Stanley Wharton; 11/585 Tpr McDONALD, Douglas McLean; 7/460 Sgt VICKERS, Edward Wright; 10/2346 Pte (on Malta) SPOONER, Edward; 11/134 L-Cpl NORRIS, Francis Hamlen; 7/505 Regt. Sgt-Maj. SPURDEN, Leonard Joseph; 11/926 Tpr SMITH, Henry Richard; 7/123 Tpr Thursday, 26 August THOMPSON, Eric Norton; 11/863a Tpr WATSON, Robert Morgan; 9/499, 2 Lieut. TRESIDDER, Percy Hugh; 11/934a Tpr Died of wounds (5): TURNOR, Percy Edward; 11/388 Tpr Total deaths: 4 WILDER, John Walcot; 11/654 Sgt DAWBIN, William Joseph; 11/41 Tpr (in UK) WILSON, Charles Sawier; 11/940 Tpr JOYCE, Henry Bernard; 7/74 Tpr (on Gallipoli) Died of wounds (3): WOOD, James William; 11/1077 Tpr MARLOWE, Joseph Henry; 9/307 Tpr (at sea) AULD, Robert Wilson; 10/1178 Cpl (in Egypt) YOUNG, Lynn Robert; 11/412 Cpl PAGE, Albert George; 9/739 Tpr (at sea) CLARK, Ernest William; 10/1775 Pte (in Egypt) PLAYTER, Frederick James; 9/883 Tpr (on Gallipoli) Died of wounds on Gallipoli (2): SMITH, William Alexander; 7/124 Tpr (at sea) Died of disease (3): BORTHWICK, James Robert; 11/976 Tpr Died of disease (1): PHILP, Horace; 11/114 Tpr CRAIG, Robert; 9/262 L-Sgt (on Malta) BONNIN, Arthur Edward; 3/102a Pte (in Egypt) HULME, James; 10/1263 Pte (on Malta) Canterbury Mounted Rifles PEARCE, George William; 8/1895 Pte (at sea) Killed in action (7): CARTER, David Roger; 7/827 L-Cpl COPESTAKE, William; 7/831 Tpr HAGERTY, James Michael; 7/64 Tpr JENKINS, Peter John; 7/735 L-Cpl MARTIN, Francis Barry; 7/744 Tpr
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PUGH, George; 7/999 Tpr NATZKE, Leo Max; 11/544 L-Cpl (on Gallipoli) Died of wounds (5): WATSON, David; 7/1019 Tpr ROSS, David Bacon; 11/441 Tpr (at sea) BAYLIFFE, Robert Edward; 13/22 Tpr (at sea) Otago Mounted Rifles Canterbury Mounted Rifles McGREGOR, Philip Donald; 6/1656 Pte (in Egypt) MULDROCK, William Henry; 13/221 Tpr (on Gallipoli) Killed in action (15): Killed in action (39): PRINCE, Lawrence Victor; 7/776 Tpr (at sea) ROLLETT, Raymond Reynolds Carr; 13/438 Sgt (at sea) CASTLE, Albert Elias; 9/504 Tpr ABBOTT, George Duncan; 7/810 Tpr CHRISTIE, Lindsay Lyall; 9/21 L-Cpl BALLANTYNE, Ringin; 7/693 Tpr Died of disease (2): CUTTLE, Joseph Alexander; 9/122 Tpr BELWORTHY, William Arthur; 7/815 Tpr MALCOLM, Alexander; 3/213 Pte (at sea) GEARY, Joseph; 9/821 Tpr BINDON, John; 7/816 Tpr WHITTON, Frank Henry George; 11/398 Tpr (on GOSSAGE, George; 9/572 Tpr BLACK, James; 7/15 Tpr Malta) HARPER, George; 9/43 Tpr BREWER, Owen Tudor; 7/939 Tpr HINDMARSH, Herbert; 9/833 Tpr BRITTAN, Edward Guise; 7/495 Tpr HOARE, Samuel; 9/291 L-Cpl BRITTAN, Henry Bertram; 7/942 L-Cpl Monday, 30 August JESSOP, Garfield Cornelius; 9/576 Tpr CALVERT, Robert Stanley Lawson; 7/24 L-Cpl JOHNSTONE, Duncan McPherson; 9/507 Tpr CARLYLE, John Fletcher; 7/826 Tpr Total deaths: 8 LESLIE, Norman James; 9/931 Tpr COLLINS, Herbert; 7/799 L-Cpl McILDOWIE, Donald Hunt; 9/859 Tpr COMER, George Inman; 7/830 Tpr Killed in action (2): RAINHAM, John Thomas; 9/747 Tpr DAVIDSON, Gilbert; 7/835 Tpr SINCLAIR, John; 9/344 Tpr DUNCAN, James; 7/838 Tpr BEATTIE, Norman James; 13/885 Tpr WOODHOUSE, Frank; 9/896 Tpr DUNCAN, James Malcolm; 7/804 Tpr LANCE, Edward James; 11/828a Tpr EDWARDS, James; 7/800 L-Cpl Died of wounds (3): Died of wounds (1): EVANS, John Michael Winter; 7/634 Sgt WHITAKER, Harold Henry; 9/486 Tpr (on Lemnos) GIBSON, Silas John; 7/720 Tpr HILL, Leonard Johnston; 9/987 Tpr (on Gallipoli) HAYTER, Cyril; 7/63 Lieut. LOW, Joseph Clifford; 13/926 Tpr (on Gallipoli) Others killed in action (4): JOHNSTONE, Alexander McConachie; 7/72 Tpr SENIOR, Edwin Hugh; 7/394 Tpr (at sea) KEEFE, Edgar Joseph; 7/857 Tpr CLIFFE, Frederick; 2/1144 Gnr Died of disease (3): FINDLAY, Walter; 4/343 L-Cpl KNOX, Edward Hugh; 7/861 Tpr GIBB, John William; 4/362 Spr McDONALD, Thomas Alexander; 7/79 Tpr HOURSTON, John; 9/710 Tpr (in Egypt) STEVEN, William John; 6/151 Sgt McFERRAN, John Alexander; 7/1010 Tpr JOHNSTON, Gilbert John; 13/821 Tpr (at sea) MIDDLEMISS, Daniel; 7/875 Tpr SKILTON, William Leonard; 2/1327 Gnr (in Egypt) Others, died of wounds (1): MORTIMER, Archibald Frank; 7/881 Tpr ADAMS, George James; 12/1136 Pte (in Egypt) NAPIER, Percy Netherton; 7/465 Tpr NORRIE, Angus Edward; 7/557 Tpr Tuesday, 31 August Died of disease (1): OKELL, Norman; 7/994 Tpr STEAD, Oswald Victor; 6/2381 Lieut. (at sea) PARKER, Arthur; 7/98 Tpr Total deaths: 8 PATRICK, James Holmes Henry; 7/99 Tpr PETRIE, William Harold; 7/389 L-Sgt Died of wounds (5): Saturday, 28 August PINCH, George Frederick; 7/888 Tpr CONWAY, Franklin James; 7/319 Tpr (at sea) RAE, Donald Alfred; 7/891 Tpr DAVIDSON, William Phillip; 10/664 Pte (on Gallipoli) Total deaths: 82 SULLIVAN, Patrick; 7/900 Tpr GYNES, James; 7/724 Tpr (at sea) TICKELL, Richard Maurice Griffin; 7/1009 Tpr MANSON, David; 4/424, 2/Cpl, NZE (at sea) Auckland Mounted Rifles WALLACE, Arthur George; 7/906 Tpr WATERS, Cyril John; 7/692 Tpr (in Egypt) WEIGHT, Edward Gordon; 7/143 Cpl Died of disease (3): Killed in action (21): WINKLER, Hugh; 7/414 Tpr GALGEY, Christopher Davis; 2/879 Dvr (in Egypt) BLACK, Lincoln; 13/886 Tpr Died of wounds (1): McKINNON, Alexander Donald; 10/2225 Pte (in BLACKBURN, Stanley; 13/887 Tpr PIDGEON, Hector Owen; 7/583 Tpr (at sea) Egypt) BOYD, Alexander Colin; 13/980 Tpr YOUNGSON, Robert; 9/988 Tpr (at sea) CLARK, Frank; 13/892 Tpr Died of disease (1): DAWES, Charles Lynleigh; 13/897 Tpr McVEY, Daniel Morrison; 7/86 Tpr (in Egypt) FALKNER, Victor Andrew; 13/903 Tpr Wednesday, 1 September FARRELLY, Laurence; 13/796 Tpr Others FOTHERINGHAM, James; 13/335 Tpr Total deaths: 8 GIBSON, Noel Pairman; 13/341 Tpr Killed in action (5): GLEESON, Robert Louis; 13/805 Tpr DAWSON, John Russell; 5/322a Killed in action (2): GODFREY, Henry Albert; 13/907 Tpr EDWARDS, Ballington; 4/392 Spr FURNESS, Leslie Thomas; 6/2134 Pte HARMER, Walter John; 13/909 Tpr STRONG, Martin Alexander; 4/849 Spr RUKINGI, Waretini; 16/62 Sgt HARRISON, Roland; 13/352 Cpl THOMAS, Charles Ernest; 3/118a Lieut.-Col. HEWITT, Edward; 13/691 Tpr TONKIN, John Rasmus; 4/446 Spr Died of wounds (3): HICKMAN, Thomas Haughton Trevor; 13/914 Tpr McNAUL, Robert; 13/1045a Tpr (in Egypt) KING, James; 13/981 Tpr Died of wounds (4): REAL, John Michael; 5/107b; Dvr (in Egypt) MILLING, Charles Cyril; 13/238B Tpr COOPER, Jesse Halford Frederick; 9/915 Tpr (at sea) SIMPKINS, Thomas; 13/954 Tpr OTTER, George William Whyte; 13/720 Sgt SMYTH, Ernest Osborne; 10/789 Sgt (in Egypt) POOLE, Mostyn; 13/941 Tpr WEAVERS, Leslie Gordon; 10/2024 Pte (in Egypt) Died of disease (3): WHEATLEY, Percy; 13/1172 Tpr WORLEY, Robin James; 10/2381 Pte (on Malta) DAVIS, William John; 7/38 Tpr (on Lemnos) WRIGHT, Arthur Francis; 13/754 Tpr Died of disease (3): GARLAND, William James; 10/1820 Pte (at sea) Died of wounds (1): WILLIAMS, Gerard Temple; 11/1076 Tpr (at sea) BROWN, John Martin; 2/1424a Pte (on Malta) WILKINSON, Albert Edward; 13/988 Capt. (at sea) EMERY, Peter; 16/439 Pte (in Egypt) GARDINER, Robert Dixon; 12/1024 Pte (in Egypt) Thursday, 2 September Wellington Mounted Rifles Sunday, 29 August Total deaths: 17 Killed in action (2): Killed in action. All were drowned GRANT, William; 11/86 Chaplain-Maj. Total deaths: 11 RISK, William; 11/600 Lieut. when TS Southland was torpedoed Killed in action (4): (4): Died of wounds (5): DECK, Robin Howell; 7/797, 2 Lieut. McMURCHIE, John; 9/959 Tpr DEANE, Bernard Reginald John; 11/508 Tpr (on GOODWIN, David Pearson; 13/347 Tpr MORRISON, Athol Richardson; 2/1565 Dvr Gallipoli) MILES, Isaac; 6/2373 Pte TAINE, James Tayne; 2/1573 Gnr GRIPP, Hans Victor; 11/492 Tpr (on Malta) TAYLOR, Henry Percy; 11/156 Capt. WARDS, James; 3/740 Pte LETCHFORD, Frederick Herbert; 11/70 Tpr (at sea)
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Died of wounds (9): Tuesday, 7 September Monday, 13 September BREACH, Edward; 10/1749 Pte (in Egypt) CONSTANCE, John Edward; 6/1223a Pte (in Egypt) Total deaths: 5 Total deaths: 6 HARVEY, James William Burns; 11/290 Tpr (at sea) McNEIL, John Angus; 8/1304 Pte (in Egypt) Died of wounds (4): Died of wounds (2): MARINO, Hohepa; 16/139 Pte (on Gallipoli) CORNER, Herbert Edwin; 13/896 Tpr (in Egypt) NEWSON, Thomas John; 10/928 Pte (on Malta) NALDER, Guy; 7/539 Cpl (at sea) SALLEN, Francis Charles; 8/2121 Pte (at sea) SARGISSON, Eric Tudway; 11/820 Tpr (on Malta) O’SULLIVAN, John Dominic; 13/936 Tpr (at sea) SUTHERLAND, George James; 8/1849 Cpl (at sea) ROXBURGH, Malcolm; 6/136 Pte (at sea) TAYLOR, Arthur Bertrum; 11/830 Tpr (in Egypt) Died of disease (4): SLATER, Edwin William; 8/1838 Pte (on Malta) BICKER, Francis George; 4/599 Spr (in Egypt) Died of disease (4): Died of disease (1): CAMPBELL, William; 10/1202 Pte (in Egypt) McINTOSH, James Duncan; 6/2219 Pte (in Egypt) TE AWARAU, Hori Karaka; 16/512 Pte (in Egypt) CARR, George Joseph; 4/701 Spr (in Egypt) WRATHALL, William Henry; 3/105 Pte (in UK) MOKOMOKO, Nopera Hape; 16/222 Pte (in Egypt) SAUNDERS, Charles William; 7/780 Cpl (in Egypt) Wednesday, 8 September WALSH, Norman Hackett; 12/2146 Pte (on Lemnos) Tuesday, 14 September Total deaths: 4 Friday, 3 September Total deaths: 1 Died of wounds (2): Total deaths: 4 BOWIE, Alexander Henry; 13/493 Tpr (on Lemnos) Died of disease (1): BREMNER, James Halloran; 11/215 Tpr (on Gallipoli) MUSTARDE, William James; 6/1347 Pte (in Egypt) Died of wounds (2): Died of disease (2): NEILSON, John William; 9/979 Tpr (on Malta) Wednesday, 15 September TEMPERLEY, Christian Kerr; 12/261 Pte (on Malta) BEER, Valentine Cowell Stepney; 13/25 Sqdn Sgt-Maj. (in Egypt) Died of disease (2): THOMSON, Alec Leslie; 9/103 Tpr (on Malta) Total deaths: 3 MANSON, William Norman; 8/608 Pte (at sea) Killed in action (1): ROSE, William Victor; 10/2751 Pte (at sea) Thursday, 9 September PREW, Stephen John; 2/734 Dvr Saturday, 4 September Total deaths: 5 Died of wounds (2): GILLANDERS, Hamilton George; 11/802a Tpr (in Total deaths: 10 Died of wounds (1): Egypt) RICHMOND, Tom; 16/102 Pte (in Egypt) HARRIS, John Henry; 10/1515 Pte (in Egypt) Killed in action (2): Died of disease (4): BAYNE, James; 10/44 Pte Thursday, 16 September BRIDLE, Frederick William; 6/2395 Pte (on Malta) LEE, Louis; 2/1604a Dvr JOHNSTON, George; 6/1888 Pte (in Egypt) Died of wounds (6): McNAMARA, David Patrick; 4/917 Spr (at sea) Total deaths: 2 WAHIA, Moa; 16/482 Pte (at sea) FAUCHELLE, Herbert; 6/1839 L-Cpl (in Egypt) Died of wounds (1): HENDERSON, Alexander; 10/1844 Pte (in Egypt) JONES, David John; 6/1588 Pte (in Egypt) Friday, 10 September HAINING, George Omego; 6/2149 Pte (in Egypt) McLAUGHLIN, Patrick; 6/2225 Pte (on Gallipoli) Died of disease (1): PEARSE, James Henry; 6/1955 Pte (at sea) Total deaths: 2 SCOTT, John Edward; 13/1056a Tpr (at sea) TALKE, Alfred; 6/561 Pte (on Lemnos) Died of disease (2): Died of wounds (2): Friday, 17 September ADAMSON, William Albert; 2/203 Bdr (on Lemnos) MANN, William Henry; 8/2047 Pte (at sea) FRAZER, Robert McKinley; 9/820 Tpr (on Malta) WATSON, Edward Arthur; 12/1827 Pte (in Egypt) Total deaths: 5
Sunday, 5 September Saturday, 11 September Died of wounds (3): Total deaths: 8 BOYCE, James Strachan; 6/187 Pte (in Egypt) Total deaths: 9 KEMP, John Alfred; 13/702 Tpr (on Gibraltar) O’DONNELL, William Henry; 6/924 Pte (in UK) Killed in action (1): Died of wounds (3): JACK, Edmund Robinson; 12/1014 Pte COSTELLO(E), Patrick; 6/2495 Pte (in UK) Died of disease (2): HALL, Stanley; 7/498 Tpr (on Malta) DAVIES, Arthur James; 3/492 Pte (on Lemnos) Died of wounds (8): WAIRAU, Ra; 16/53 Pte (on Malta) GLASGOW, William Charles Stewart; 11/807a Tpr (in Egypt) DAVIS, Llewellyn Thomas; 10/1044 Sgt (on Gallipoli) Died of disease (5): GIBSON, James Burton; 12/1957 Pte (at sea) GODFREY, David; 7/334 Tpr (at sea) EVERETT, Edmond; 7/193 Tpr (in UK) Saturday, 18 September HARVEY, Morton Thomas; 12/1976 Pte (at sea) JOHNSTON, Alfred; 5/422a Dvr (in Egypt) JOHNSTON, Peter Linskill; 8/231 Pte (in UK) MORRIS, William Henry; 2/1049 Gnr (in Egypt) LEEKS, Osric Harold; 8/835 Pte (at sea) PORETE, August Paani; 16/287 Pte (in Egypt) Total deaths: 3 LIVELY, James; 6/2189 Pte (on Gallipoli) PULLENGER, James; 6/1381 Pte (in UK) MALLER, John Pierson; 10/1564 Pte (in UK) Died of wounds (2): Sunday, 12 September ARNOLD, Ronald; 6/883 Pte (on Malta) Monday, 6 September PENEAMENE, Tumaru Tieke; 16/284 Pte (in UK) Total deaths: 3 Died of disease (1): Total deaths: 2 HENDLE, Ernest Alfred; 2/1792 Gnr (on Malta) Died of wounds (1): Killed in action (1): STEVENS, Richard John; 6/1989 Pte (in Egypt) Sunday, 19 September THOMSON, Robert; 9/218 Tpr Died of disease (2): Died of wounds (1): ADAMS, John Henry; 6/2055 Pte (on Lemnos) No known deaths on this day McDONALD, Robert; 9/478 Tpr (in UK) MARLOW, George Stanley; 9/846 Tpr (on Malta)
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Monday, 20 September Monday, 27 September Saturday, 2 October
Total deaths: 3 Total deaths: 12 Total deaths: 5
Died of wounds (2): Killed in action (9): Died of disease (5): CRICHTON, Andrew Williamson; 8/1223 Pte (in UK) BLACK, William; 10/280 Pte (on Malta) FRASER, Geoffrey Erle; 11/254 Tpr (on Malta) It is not known why nine Otago GARMSON, John William; 3/844 Pte (in Egypt) Infantrymen were killed in action on KELLY, Percy John; 6/1200 Cpl (on Lemnos) Died of disease (1): the same day, as details for the day NICHOLLS, Leonard William George; 8/1146 Pte (at PAGE, Thomas; 9/516 Tpr (in UK) from the unit’s war diary are missing. sea) It is possible that a direct hit by a WARWOOD, Charles Alfred; 3/114a Sgt (on Lemnos) Tuesday, 21 September Turkish artillery shell or aerial bomb killed the men. Sunday, 3 October Died of wounds (1): COOPER, John; 8/1721 Pte HAYWOOD, William; 8/1257 Pte Total deaths: 1 HEREWINI, Hohepa; 16/176 Pte (on Gallipoli) MILLER, David Pryde; 8/1803 Pte Died of disease (1): PATERSON, George; 8/981 Pte Died of disease (1): REA, Whareton Brooke; 8/1316 Pte ADAIR, Hugh; 11/959 Tpr (on Malta) EYES, Crawford Ernest; 6/2124 Pte (in Egypt) SMITH, Thomas; 8/1840 Pte THOMPSON, Ernest Henry; 8/775 Pte Wednesday, 22 September WHITE, Percy Henry; 8/1675 Pte Monday, 4 October WRIGHT, Harry Douglas; 8/1686 Pte Total deaths: 4 Died of wounds (1): Total deaths: 1 MATHER, Ethelbert Wilfred; 10/1133 Pte (in Egypt) Died of wounds (3): Died of wounds (1): MAIN, James; 10/1901 Pte (in UK) Died of disease (2): WELSH, Frederick Stanley; 4/859 Spr (on Gallipoli) WILKINSON, Rogers William; 8/810 Capt. (in UK) BARRY, Frederick; 6/1462 Pte (in UK) WILSON, Peter; 6/393 Pte (in Egypt) MEAD, Robert Stuart; 7/232 Tpr Tuesday, 5 October (on Lemnos) Died of disease (1): Total deaths: 3 WHEELER, Norman; 11/872a Tpr (in Egypt) Tuesday, 28 September Died of wounds (2): Thursday, 23 September No known deaths on this day GATHERCOLE, Charles Henry; 12/1631 Pte (at sea) HIRST, Charles Dallas; 2/1794 Gnr (on Lemnos) Total deaths: 1 Wednesday, 29 September Died of disease (1): Died of disease (1): FAIRS, Cecil Sydney; 13/327 Tpr (on Malta) LEAN, Norman; 8/2038 Pte (at sea) Total deaths: 1 Wednesday, 6 October Died of disease (1): Friday, 24 September SHRIMPTON, Hugh Robert; 3/106a Pte (on Malta) Total deaths: 1 Total deaths: 2 Thursday, 30 September Died of wounds (1): Died of wounds (1): HARDIE, Samuel; 6/2155 Pte (on Gallipoli) BAILY, Ronald Hugh; 10/716 Pte (in UK) Total deaths: 4 Thursday, 7 October Died of disease (1): Died of wounds (2): MARSHALL, Theodore Charles William; 6/1616 Pte HOLMES, John Alexander Huntley; 7/428 L-Cpl (in (in Egypt) Egypt) Total deaths: 1 HOWIE, William Gladstone; 9/557, 2 Lieut. (on Died of disease (1): Saturday, 25 September Gibraltar) YOUNG, Charlie; 6/2018 Pte (in Egypt) Died of disease (2): Total deaths: 6 PATTERSON, John Robert; 6/845 Pte (at sea) PHELAN, Phillip; 8/1599 Pte (on Malta) Friday, 8 October Died of wounds (1): BURGESS, Thomas Hayes; 12/705 Pte (POW in Turkish Friday, 1 October Total deaths: 1 captivity) Died of disease (1): Died of disease (4): Total deaths: 3 BURGESS, Arthur Clements; 6/1795 Pte (on Lemnos) BUNN, Horace; 12/1572 Pte (at sea) GLENNY, George Herbert; 10/2368 Pte (on Lemnos) Killed in action (1): LOCKWOOD, Arthur William; 6/1120 Pte (on Lemnos) CHARLES, Matthew Thomas; 4/700 L-Cpl Saturday, 9 October STRONG, Edwin Henry; 13/860 Tpr (on Lemnos) Died of wounds (1): Accidentally killed in NZ (1): Total deaths: 3 ASHMAN, Thomas George; 10/1401b Pte (POW in COMYNS, Claude Lellan; 10/317 L-Cpl Turkish captivity) Killed in action (2): Died of disease (1): GRIFFITHS, Albert Harold; 2/673 Gnr Sunday, 26 September PLIMMER, Isaac Harold; 2/829 Gnr WILLIAMS, Donald; 6/391 Pte (at sea) Died of disease (1): Total deaths: 1 SUTTON, Charles Keith; 2/244 Cpl (on Lemnos) Killed in action (1): McRAE, Reginald; 2/680 Gnr
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Sunday, 10 October Wednesday, 20 October Wednesday, 27 October
Total deaths: 2 Total deaths: 3 Total deaths: 3
Died of disease (2): Died of wounds (3): Killed in action (2): MANSELL, Cecil Bertram; 8/2048 Pte (in UK) HOVELL, George Woodward; 16/556 Pte (in UK) HANSEN, Johannes Sophus; 2/1166 Gnr WHITAU, Puaka; 16/188 Pte (in UK) McLEAN, Nigel Alexander; 11/864b Sgt (on Gibraltar) McCOLL, Donald Alexander; 4/1297a Dvr McRAE, Donald; 12/821 Pte (in UK) Died of disease (1): Monday, 11 October Thursday, 21 October EMBLING, William George; 8/2588 Pte (on Lemnos) Total deaths: 1 Total deaths: 1 Thursday, 28 October Died of disease (1): TAUMAUNU, Hare; 16/78 Pte (on Lemnos) Died of disease (1): Total deaths: 1 GRACE, Abraham Turei; 16/65 Pte (in Egypt) Died of disease (1): Tuesday, 12 October Friday, 22 October WRIGHT, Ernest Albert; 8/857 Pte (on Lemnos) Total deaths: 2 Total deaths: 1 Friday, 29 October Died of disease (2): ROUGHTON, Norman Keith; 14/119 Dvr (on Lemnos) Died of disease (1): No known deaths on this day TAMARAPA, Waikohari; 16/418 Pte (on Lemnos) PEARSON, Gordon Graham; 10/2802 Pte (on Lemnos) Saturday, 30 October Wednesday, 13 October Saturday, 23 October Total deaths: 1 No known deaths on this day Total deaths: 6 Died of disease (1): Killed in action (4): Thursday, 14 October FRASER, Thomas Edward; 2/1483 Gnr (in Egypt) DIEHL, Ralph; 2/1613 Bdr KIRK, Charles Ernest; 10/1550 Pte (drowned on No known deaths on this day Marquette) Sunday, 31 October REID, Herbert John; 8/1320 Pte (drowned on Marquette) Total deaths: 1 Friday, 15 October WESTAWAY, Walter Richard; 12/154 Pte (drowned on Marquette) Died of disease (1): Total deaths: 1 Died of disease (2): BRAID, Andrew; 12/1566 Pte (on Gallipoli) Died of disease (1): APPLETON, Leonard; 6/2527 Pte (at sea) FRAME, David; 6/1534 Pte (at sea) Monday, 1 November McKAY, Roderick Hugh; 7/1497 Tpr (at sea) Sunday, 24 October No known deaths on this day Saturday, 16 October Total deaths: 1 No known deaths on this day Tuesday, 2 November Died of disease (1): No known deaths on this day Sunday, 17 October CARENE, Robert Holford; 8/2412 Pte (on Lemnos)
Total deaths: 1 Monday, 25 October Wednesday, 3 November
Died of wounds (1): Total deaths: 1 Total deaths: 1 HUGHES, James; 11/889 Tpr (in UK) Died of disease (1): Died of disease (1): Monday, 18 October HAIGH, James; 8/2604 Pte (on Lemnos) McMILLAN, Alexander; 5/692a Dvr (in Egypt)
Total deaths: 2 Tuesday, 26 October Thursday, 4 November
Died of wounds (1): Total deaths: 4 No known deaths on this day PHILLIPS, Thomas Wallace; 13/728 Cpl (in UK) Died of wounds (2): Died of disease (1): Friday, 5 November FOX, William; 6/1848 Pte (in UK) PALMER, William Edwin; 8/2694 Pte (on Lemnos) PORTER, James Livingstone; 8/787 Pte (in UK) Total deaths: 2 Died of disease (2): Tuesday, 19 October BESWICK, Albert Edward; 3/834 L-Cpl (on Malta) Died of disease (2): LUISETTI, Pietro Max; 7/445 Tpr (in UK) RANGI, Hapi; 16/37 Pte (in Egypt) Total deaths: 2 RIDLAND, William Thomas; 2/1194 Bdr (at sea) Died of wounds (1): HERBERT, Andrew Gordon; 9/831 Tpr (in UK) Died of disease (1): CRESSWELL, Raymond Wallace; 6/213 Pte (in UK)
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Saturday, 6 November Sunday, 14 November Died of disease (1): STEWART, George Hepburn; 9/999 Lieut.-Col. (on Total deaths: 2 Total deaths: 4 Lemnos)
Died of disease (2): Killed in action (1): Sunday, 21 November COLLINSON, Albert George Victor; 7/1211 Tpr (in DICK, Alexander Sinclair; 6/444 Pte Egypt) Total deaths: 2 McDONALD, William Adair; 2/1451 Gnr (in Egypt) Died of wounds (1): McINTOSH, James; 6/2444 Pte (at sea) Died of wounds (1): Sunday, 7 November Died of disease (2): THOMAS, Alban; 10/3138 Pte (on Gallipoli) GREGORY, William; 6/2142 Pte (on Lemnos) Died of disease (1): Total deaths: 1 HARLEN, Percy; 10/2430 Pte (on Lemnos) SCOTT, George Edward; 2/1198 Gnr (at sea) Died of disease (1): Monday, 15 November HORNSBY, Robert; 10/2650 Pte (on Lemnos) Monday, 22 November No known death on this day Monday, 8 November Total deaths: 1
Total deaths: 1 Tuesday, 16 November Died of wounds (1): McNICKEL, Thomas Ford; 10/2697 Pte (in Egypt) Killed in action (1): Total deaths: 2 FANCOURT, Cyril Douglas; 4/947 Spr Tuesday, 23 November Died of wounds (1): Tuesday, 9 November SPENCE, James McKenzie; 12/218 Acting Sgt (on Total deaths: 1 Gallipoli) No known deaths on this day Died of disease (1): Died of disease (1): FOSTER, William; 9/698 Tpr (on Malta) HARRISON, John; 6/2156 Pte (at sea) Wednesday, 10 November Wednesday, 17 November Wednesday, 24 November Total deaths: 3 Total deaths: 3 Total deaths: 1 Killed in action (1): Killed in action (1): Killed in action (1): BRUEN, Austin Henry; 10/2536 Pte RUDMAN, Harry Stanley; 7/1137 Tpr BRODIE, Gordon; 10/2488 Sgt Died of disease (2): Died of wounds (1): McKAY, Kenneth; 9/543 Tpr (in Egypt) Thursday, 25 November WHITMORE, Thomas Henry; 10/2504 Pte (on Lemnos) IBBOTSON, Richard; 3/416 Pte (in UK) Died of disease (1): No known deaths on this day Thursday, 11 November COUMBE, Frederick; 6/2102 Pte (on Lemnos) Friday, 26 November Total deaths: 2 Thursday, 18 November Killed in action (1): Total deaths: 1 Total deaths: 3 ASTON, Francis Cyril; 4/1028 Spr Died of disease (1): Died of wounds (1): Died of wounds (2): MACLEAN, Roderick Fraser; 12/2773 Pte (in Egypt) JACKSON, Joshua Graham; 10/370 L-Cpl (at sea) ELMES, John Edward; 10/2129 Pte (at sea) STOWERS, Frederick John; 5/267 Dvr (on Gallipoli) Saturday, 27 November Friday, 12 November Died of disease (1): HORGAN, Thomas M; 7/523 Tpr (in Egypt) Total deaths: 1 Total deaths: 3 Died of wounds (1): Friday, 19 November Killed in action (1): BRIGHTON, George; 7/748 L-Cpl (at sea) McDONALD, Kenneth; 10/1891 Pte Total deaths: 3 Died of wounds (1): Sunday, 28 November Killed in action (2): SPROTT, Frederick Charles; 8/1641 Pte (in Egypt) ARMSTRONG, Ivan Theodore; 12/1829 Pte Total deaths: 2 Died of disease (1): WELLS, William Stephen; 12/666 Sgt Killed in action (1): McNEIL(L), William Miller; 6/2200 Pte (on Lemnos) Died of disease (1): ROSS, James Alexander; 13/194 Cpl BRADLEY, William; 12/2652 Pte (at sea) Saturday, 13 November Died of wounds (1): Saturday, 20 November COLLINS, Robert Walter; 6/1267 Spr (on Gallipoli) Total deaths: 2
Died of disease (2): Total deaths: 2 FRANCIS, Gilbert Byran; 10/2138 Pte (on Malta) Killed in action (1): POWELL, Henry; 2/1079 Bdr (in Egypt) RICHARDS, Roy Frank; 10/2747 Pte
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Monday, 29 November Monday, 6 December Monday, 13 December
Total deaths: 2 Total deaths: 1 Total deaths: 3
Died of wounds (2): Died of wounds (1): Killed in action (1): McDERMID, Leslie Scott Douglas; 4/563 L-Cpl (on STOKES, Graham; 17/193 Dvr (in UK) JAMES, Albert John; 8/2436 Pte Gallipoli) MAXWELL, James Welch; 4/971 Spr, NZE (on Gallipoli) Died of wounds (1): Tuesday, 7 December BURNETT, Noel Fletcher; 6/18 Pte (at sea) Tuesday, 30 November Total deaths: 1 Died of disease (1): POTONGA, Tame; 16/388 Pte (in NZ) Total deaths: 1 Killed in action (1): BALL, Albert Victor; 8/2404 Pte Tuesday, 14 December Killed in action (1): BEDLINGTON, Roy Percy; 4/1146a Spr Wednesday, 8 December Total deaths: 3
Wednesday, 1 December Total deaths: 5 Killed in action (2): SALMON, Charles; 2/1669 Gnr No known deaths on this day Killed in action (2): WATSON, Roy Cameron; 2/1690 Gnr BARTLETT, Frederick Henry; 8/2509 Pte Died of wounds (1): ROWAN, William Dunlop; 8/2720 Pte Thursday, 2 December DOWNING, William Gibson; 3/171a Cpl (in Egypt) Died of wounds (2): Total deaths: 6 DAVIDSON, William Arthur; 10/2578 Pte (in Egypt) Wednesday, 15 December SMITH, Harold William; 12/2474 Pte (in UK) Killed in action (1): No known deaths on this day Died of disease (1): HORSMAN, William Edward; 10/2651 Pte ROBINSON, Clifford Kossuth; 7/1280 L-Cpl (on Malta) Died of wounds (2): Thursday, 16 December DALTON, John Brian; 9/903 Sgt (in UK) Thursday, 9 December GREENWOOD, Gascoyne Cecil; 13/1034 Tpr (on Total deaths: 1 Gallipoli) Total deaths: 1 Died of disease (1): Died of disease (3): McQUILKAN, Murdoch; 9/636 Tpr (in Egypt) CUNNINGHAM, Leonard John; 10/2571 Pte (at sea) Killed in action (1): LABRUM, William Joseph; 6/1601 Gnr (on Malta) BLAKE, Valentine; 6/2832, 2 Lieut. SHANNON, Ernest Arthur; 8/2726 Pte (on Malta) Friday, 17 December Friday, 10 December Friday, 3 December Total deaths: 1 Total deaths: 5 Died of wounds (1): Total deaths: 3 SHERWOOD, John Christopher; 10/1014 Pte (at sea) Killed in action (3): Killed in action (1): CARROLL, Tuahae; 16/572 Cpl Saturday, 18 December COLLEY, William Lathen; 6/2377 Pte DICKEY, Robert; 2/529 Gnr Died of wounds (1): STEPHENS, Richard Henry; 8/2734 Pte Total deaths: 3 BARRY, Robert William; 4/514 Spr (at sea) Died of disease (2): Killed in action (2): Died of disease (1): KIRKNESS, John Guthrie Brass; 7/1373 Tpr (on Gallipoli) DORMAN, Charles Percy; 7/1350 Tpr BRYANT, John Joseph; 11/862 Tpr (on Malta) McDONALD, Hugh; 11/697 Tpr LANE, Edwin Hutton; 6/2685 Pte Died of disease (1): Saturday, 4 December Saturday, 11 December SCALES, George Arthur Maynard; 10/1330 Spr (in UK)
No known deaths on this day Total deaths: 3 Sunday, 19 December Killed in action (2): Sunday, 5 December Total deaths: 2 HALIBURTON, Borthwick; 4/1247a Spr MACKAY, Thomas Gordon; 9/1327 Tpr Killed in action (1): Total deaths: 6 Died of wounds (1): FAWCETT, Thomas; 11/623 Sgt Killed in action (4): HOWELL, William Jennings; 2/795 Gnr (at sea) Died of disease (1): HARDY, James; 9/1180 Tpr BOOTH, Harry; 5/1379a Dvr (in Egypt) KAY, George Cheviot; 11/1334 L-Cpl Sunday, 12 December O’CALLAGHAN, Patrick; 11/804 Sgt RICHARDSON, William Robert; 13/2243 Cpl Monday, 20 December Total deaths: 2 Died of wounds (2): Total deaths: 2 JOHNSTON, Arthur John McDonnell; 2/425 Gnr (on Died of wounds (1): Gallipoli) TAIT, Alexander; 6/156 Sgt (on Gallipoli) Died of wounds (1): LORY, Herbert William; 9/53 Tpr (on Gallipoli) Died of disease (1): MILES, Harold Johnstone; 7/876 Tpr (at sea) ARMSTRONG, Robert Vernon; 7/1328 Tpr (on Malta) Died of disease (1): BARR, Charles Lyall; 2/1547 Dvr (at sea)
251 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
NZE New Zealand Engineers NZEF New Zealand Expeditionary Force The New Zealand dead NZFA New Zealand Field Artillery NZMC New Zealand Medical Corps The roll below lists members of the New Zealand Expeditionary NZMR New Zealand Mounted Rifles Force who died as a result of Gallipoli service between 25 NZRB New Zealand Rifle Brigade April 1915 and 20 December 1915 inclusive. NZVC New Zealand Veterinary Corps Separate rolls list those who: died of disease on Gallipoli in OIB Otago Infantry Battalion December 1918; died in New Zealand military service between OMR Otago Mounted Rifles August 1914 and 20 December 1915 but with no Gallipoli POW Prisoner of war service; died as a result of the sinking of TS Marquette on 23 Pte Private October 1915. QSA Queen’s South Africa Medal (Anglo-Boer War) Many of the entries give two or more addresses for next-of-kin R Reinforcements (3R, 3rd Reinforcements) Rfm Rifleman (NOK). This is because New Zealand Defence kept track of S Sister or Single NOK for many years after the war (in some instances until Sgt Sergeant after 1930) so as to have a current address for correspondence, Spr Sapper benefits, and medal and plaque issue. Also, at the time, Sqdn Squadron families were constantly changing addresses in pursuit of Tpr Trooper employment or retirement. Most soldiers came from rural TS Transport Ship areas where properties were often retained to pass on to sons W Wife who subsequently never returned from the war, so selling and WIA Wounded in action moving was often the only option. WIB Wellington Infantry Battalion Some NOK are listed as ‘deceased’ or ‘the late’, meaning that WMR Wellington Mounted Rifles person died during the period of contact with New Zealand WO1 Warrant Officer 1st Class Defence. Next-of-kin can be from nominal rolls completed WO2 Warrant Officer 2nd Class WW1 World War One in 1914 or from Commonwealth War Graves Commission Yeo. Yeomanry details which usually took the latest information from New yrs Years Zealand Defence records. The reference in brackets at the end of each entry indicates a New Zealand bar numbers grave location or memorial panel number. Initially, all unit designations for New Zealand enlistments Key to abbreviations were identified by a bar number or prefix before the regimental AIB Auckland Infantry Battalion number. This system was used until the formation of the 10th Amb. Ambulance Reinforcements, following which the bar number was omitted AMR Auckland Mounted Rifles and a strict numerical sequence was adopted. ASC Army Service Corps Bar numbers for WW1 service numbers by unit B Brother Bdr Bombardier 1/ Samoan Advance Force Bgde Brigade 2/ New Zealand Field Artillery Capt. Captain 3/ New Zealand Medical Corps Cav. Cavalry 4/ New Zealand Engineers Cem. Cemetery 5/ New Zealand Army Service Corps CIB Canterbury Infantry Battalion 6/ Canterbury Infantry Battalion (CIB) CMR Canterbury Mounted Rifles 7/ Canterbury Mounted Rifles (CMR) Col. Colonel 8/ Otago Infantry Battalion (OIB) Cont. Contingent 9/ Otago Mounted Rifles (OMR) Coy Company Cpl Corporal 10/ Wellington Infantry Battalion (WIB) Div. Division or Divisional 11/ Wellington Mounted Rifles (WMR) DOD Died of disease or illness 12/ Auckland Infantry Battalion (AIB) DOW Died of wounds 13/ Auckland Mounted Rifles (AMR) Dvr Driver 14/ Army Service Corps Divisional Train F Father 15/ New Zealand Expeditionary Force Headquarters Staff Gen. General 16/ Maori Infantry Gnr Gunner 17/ New Zealand Veterinary Corps HS Hospital Ship 18/ New Zealand Chaplains Department KIA Killed in action 19/ Samoan Relief Force, Infantry KSA King’s South Africa Medal (Anglo-Boer War) 20/ Samoan Relief Force, Mounted Rifles L-Cpl Lance-Corporal 21/ New Zealand Army Pay Corps LG London Gazette 22/ New Zealand Nursing Service Lieut. Lieutenant 23/ 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade L-Sgt Lance-Sergeant 24/ 2nd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade M Mother or Married 25/ 3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Maj. Major MB Main Body 26/ 4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Mem. Memorial MID Mention in Despatches Mil. Military NCO Non-commissioned officer NKG No known grave (usually associated with officer entries) NOK Next-of-kin NZANS New Zealand Army Nursing Service NZASC New Zealand Army Service Corps 252 The New Zealand dead
Wilfred) Adams, same address; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (B.296) Deaths with Gallipoli ADAMS, John Henry; 6/2055 Pte (enlisted as L-Cpl), CIB; 5R; DOD 12.9.15, Mudros, ex Egypt; Possibly no Gallipoli service; Single; Royal Hotel, Greymouth; NOK F: John Henry Adams senior, White Parish, Salisbury, England; East Mudros Mil. Cem. service (2779) (II.N.241) The roll below lists 2779 members of the New Zealand ADAMS, Thomas Francis; 12/10 L-Cpl, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 31 yrs; Reported Expeditionary Force who died as a result of Gallipoli service missing 25.4-13.5.15; NOK S: Mrs HH Smith, 27 Clifton Rd, between 25 April 1915 and 20 December 1915 inclusive. Herne Bay, Auckland; Son of late William and Hannah Elizabeth The roll includes 56 pairs of brothers: Argyle (died on same Adams; Native of Ashburton, Canterbury; Lone Pine Mem. (72) day), Armstrong, Bonar, Brewer, Brittan (died on same day), ADAMS, William Henry; 12/677 Pte, 15 North Auckland Coy, AIB; Burr, Cable, Catchpole, Cogar, Corlett (died on same day), MB; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Alexandria, Egypt; Returned to Cox, Douglas, Earley, Egglestone, Feldwick, Findlay, Foster, Gallipoli; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle Gripp, Happer, Harrison, Hunter, Jenkins (died on same during the August Offensive; Single; Hikurangi, Northland; NOK F: day), Jones, Kay, Knight, Leeks, Lewis, Lynch, McInnes, Colin (M: Jane) Adams, 37 Symonds St (also 31 High St), Auckland; McKinnon, McNabb, McNeil, Mailman, Mellor (died on S: Jessie Adams, Waipu Cove School; Chunuk Bair Mem. (9) same day), Murphy (died on same day), O’Keeffe, Overton, ADAMSON, Frank Forrester; 8/1390a Pte (enlisted as Sgt on arrival in Egypt. Adamson gave up his stripes so that he could get into action Patterson, Price, Primrose, Richards, Scales, Sheerin, Simpson, sooner), OIB; 3R; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) Smyth, Sole, Sprott, Statham (died on same day), Stewart, in attack on Baby 700 (reported missing 2-24.5.15), aged 23 yrs; Stokes (died on same day), Sustins (died on same day), Tohill, Born Pahia, Southland; Single; Ashburton, Canterbury; BA and MA Varcoe, Walker, Watson and Watson. Otago University; Teacher of science at Ashburton High School; A further two pairs of brothers died but one brother served NOK M: Mrs Edith Mary (F: late James A) Adamson, Orepuki, with another force: Mounsey (brother killed with British at Southland; Regt. number also used by 8/1390 Cpl Robert KELLY Helles) and Tansley (brother killed with Australians at Anzac). (KIA Gallipoli); Lone Pine Mem. (75) Also, a further two pairs of brothers died but one brother ADAMSON, William Albert; 2/203 Bdr (enlisted as Gnr), 1 Battery, served in a New Zealand military unit with no Gallipoli NZFA; WIA 24.6.15; DOD 4.9.15 (diphtheria) at Mudros ex Gallipoli; Single; 207 Spey St, Invercargill; NOK: Mrs S Adamson, service: Abbott and Robertson. same address; East Mudros Mil. Cem., Lemnos (II.K.198) A ADCOCK, Leonard David; 6/2 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; DOW 26.7.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; 39 Edinburgh St, ABBOTT, George Duncan; 7/810 Tpr, CMR; 3R; KIA 28.8.15 in Spreydon, Christchurch; NOK F: George Adcock, 11 Dundas St, 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 28 yrs; Reported missing 28.8.15; Single; Christchurch; B: 6/3 Pte Ralph Brill Adcock, CIB, also served on Southbridge, Canterbury; NOK M: Isabella (F: William, deceased) Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (74) Abbott, same address, later 28 Medway St, Shirley, Canterbury; B: 7/296 L-Cpl Ameral Christopher Abbott, CMR, DOD in Egypt ADDISON, Lancelot Joseph; 6/1445a Cpl, CIB; 3R; KIA 7.8.15 8.5.15; B: 13/2012 Tpr Charles Gordon Abbott, AMR, also served on Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive, aged 24 yrs; in WW1; S: 22/96 Nurse Fanny Abbott, NZANS, HS Maheno also Makikihi; Single; NOK M: Alice (F: William Grylls, deceased) served in WW1; Hill 60 Mem. (5.2.11) Addison, 3 West Tce, Cranbrook, Kent, England; B: 6/1444 Cpl John Humphrey Addison, CIB, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk ABBOTT, William James; 12/1872 Pte, AIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 Bair Mem. (12) (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August Offensive; M; Hauraki Plains; NOK W: Tira Martin Abbott, 91 AHERN, John Patrick; 9/785a Tpr, OMR; 3R; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 Hobson St, Auckland; Son of Mr & Mrs WJ Abbott, Kapuraki, in night attack during the August Offensive; Pongaroa; Single; NOK Hauraki Plains; Chunuk Bair Mem. (9) F: Edward Ahern, Convent St, Otaki; Chunuk Bair Mem. (7) ABBOTT, William Warriner; 4/1a Sgt, NZE (British Section AITKEN, Gordon; 10/956 L-Sgt (enlisted as Pte), 9 Hawke’s Bay Field Engineers. Enlisted London 22.9.14); DOW 4.5.15 at sea ex Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Gallipoli, aged 33 yrs; Buried at sea; Born Holbeach, Lincolnshire; Offensive; 18 Bower St, Napier; NOK W: Mabel J Sygrove (formerly Son of Helena M and Rev. E Abbott (deceased), 34 Church Rd, Aitken), Featherston Tce, Wellington, later Miro Rd, Upper Hutt, Leyton, London, England; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Wellington; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) ABERNETHY, Charles Milne; 8/316 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; AITKEN, James Horne; 6/4 Pte, CIB; MB; Orderly to Gen. Godley; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on DOW 5.5.15 (also seen 4.5.15) near Quinn’s Post; Gen. Godley, Baby 700; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Single; 245 Spey St, Port writing to his brother, stated: “He had been my special orderly since Chalmers; NOK F: James Abernethy, Toiro, Balclutha, Otago; Lone we landed here, and had been invaluable to me. On the 5th, the day Pine Mem. (75) he was killed, he was with me as usual, carrying my telescope, as he always did, and with his rifle, acting as my escort. We happened to be ABRAHAM, William Percival; 7/152 Sgt, 10 Nelson Sqdn, CMR; in one of the most forward posts when it was attacked in the afternoon MB; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August by a considerable body of Turks, who, in addition to heavy rifle fire, Offensive, aged 22 yrs; Body recovered and identified; Single; Bank were also throwing bombs. …the attack having been repulsed and of NZ, Kaikoura; NOK F: Edward (M: Mary) Abraham, Kaikoura; having died away, I started to walk down the hill, thinking he was 7 Field Ambulance Cem. (II.B.7) following me, and it was not until I reached the foot of the hill that ADAIR, Hugh; 11/959 Tpr, WMR; 3R; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli I missed him. …I had gone some way and met [15/3 Lieut.] Tahu to Malta; DOD (enteric fever) 3.10.15 on Malta; Single; Makauri, Rhodes, that we began to be uneasy about him, and sent back again, Gisborne; NOK B: Henry Adair, c/o William Adair, Nigri Senblian, with the result that, to my great grief, I heard he had been hit in Malay States; Son of Hugh and Mary Adair, Spring Hill, Bangor, the chest and had a lacerated wound, evidently from a bomb, and County Down, Ireland; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta (B.XVII.3) had died on the stretcher on which he was being brought down the ADAMS, George James; 12/1136 Pte, AIB; 2R; Wounded, valley”; Born 15.12.1887, Christchurch; Attended Christ’s College evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; Cairo General Hospital; Recovered and Canterbury University (rugby 1st XV, runner); Manager of and returned to Gallipoli early 8.15; Wounded 2nd time, evacuated Northern Insurance Co. for Christchurch, chief agent of Indemnity off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 27.8.15 in Egypt, aged 33 yrs; Single; Mutual, and a member of Aitken Bros, sharebrokers, Hereford 33 Sussex St, Grey Lynn, Auckland; NOK S: Mrs RA (KA) Wrigley St, Christchurch; Captain, Queen’s Cadets, but relinquished this (Ridley), same address; Born Ireland; Emigrated to NZ 1900; command prior to the war because of work pressures; NOK B: GG Parents resided in Ireland; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Aitken, Hereford St, Christchurch; 4th son of James Home Rigg (M: Cem. (J.33) Jessie) Aitken, Canterbury; B: 24/670 Sgt Edward Bouchier Aitken, 2NZRB, also served WW1; Lone Pine Mem. (74) ADAMS, John; 8/899 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 18.6.15 in Egypt; Single; AITKEN, John; 10/1391a Coy Sgt-Maj. (WO2), WIB; 3R; KIA Marshall St. Opawa, Christchurch; NOK M: Jane (F: Joseph 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 25 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; Native of Queensland, 253 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
Australia; C/o George Aitken, Gisborne; NOK F: Rev George K (M: 11.8.15, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 25.8.15 in Egypt, Julia) Aitken, Methven, later The Manse, Featherston; Chunuk Bair aged 20 yrs; NOK F: Alexander (M: Ann Elizabeth) Anderson, Mem. (18) 42 Wyndham Rd, Mataura, Gore; B: 8/317 William Alexander ALBOROUGH, D’Arce Basil; 6/2050 Pte, CIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 Anderson, OIB, also served on Gallipoli; B: 24/340 Rfm Robert on Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive, aged 18 yrs; Stephen Anderson, 2NZRB, also served in WW1; Alexandria Nelson; Single; NOK F: William Henry (M: Sarah Jane) Alborough, (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (K.42) Wakapuaka, Nelson; Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) ANDERSON, Bertram Henry; 8/4 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, ALDRIDGE, Arthur George; 12/1875 Lieut., 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; OIB; MB; KIA 3.5.15, but possibly between 26-30.4.15; Single; 4R; WIA 8.8.15 at the Apex during the August Offensive; DOW Queenstown; NOK M: Mrs B Anderson, Clive, Hawke’s Bay; Lone 10.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli aboard HS Valdivia, aged 30 yrs; Buried Pine Mem. (75) at sea; Born Nelson; M; Engineer, Railways Depart., Arcadia Rd, ANDERSON, David; 7/299 Tpr, CMR; 4R; KIA 25.8.15 on Hill Epsom, Auckland; NOK W: Ada Vernon Aldridge (nee Young), 60, aged 25 yrs; NOK F: Peter Anderson, Little River, Canterbury, Highwye Ave, Remuera, Auckland, also c/o Mrs Coleman, Cornwall later 206 Antigua St, Christchurch; Hill 60 Mem. (5.2.12) Park Ave, Epsom, Auckland, later 2 Bosworth Tce, Wellington; Son ANDERSON, Harold Richard; 12/673 Pte, 15 North Auckland of Amelia Aldridge, Arcadia Rd, Epsom, Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; Single; Whangarei; (72) NOK M: Mrs John Anderson, 35 (86) Creswick St, Footscray, ALEXANDER, William Andrew; 10/205 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, Melbourne, Australia; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (14.1.3) WIB; MB; WIA during the August Offensive, evacuated off Gallipoli ANDERSON, Henry Kemp; 12/297 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; to Malta; DOW on Malta 23.8.15, aged 24 yrs; Born Green Island; Took part in the charge at the Daisy Patch 8.5.15, but while in a Attended Gore School, Southland High School and Otago University rest camp 2 miles to the rear at Helles a few days later was hit by (MSc, honours in geology and physics); NOK F: David (M: Martha) a stray bullet (hit in the back above the kidneys); Evacuated to HS Alexander, West Gore; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta (A.X.4) Sicilia and DOW 21.5.15 at sea between Gallipoli and Alexandria, ALKER, Edward; 13/963a Tpr, AMR; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk aged 33 yrs; Buried at sea; Born Hokianga, Northland, 20.3.1882; Bair during the August Offensive; Ngaruawahia, Waikato; Single; Educated Auckland; C/o Hayward, Waihi, Bay of Plenty; Surveyor; NOK B: R Alker, Glen Massey, Waikato; B: JW Alker, Beerescourt, Single; NOK M: Elizabeth (F: Alexander) Anderson, Pencarrow Ave Hamilton; Chunuk Bair Mem. (1) (later 34 Balmoral Rd), Mt Eden, Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (72) ALLAN, Bertram; 8/540 Pte, OIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the ANDERSON, James; 6/580 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and Battle of the Landing; Reported wounded and missing 25.4.15; Westland Coy, CIB; MB; WIA early in campaign, recovered and Single; 155 Moray Pl, Dunedin; NOK Uncle: Robert Brown, 4 St returned to front; KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur during the Andrews St, Dunedin later Union St, Milton, Otago; Lone Pine August Offensive; Reported wounded 7.8.15; Derry’s Hotel, Timaru, Mem. (75) Canterbury; Single; NOK M: Laura (F: Samuel) Anderson, Orawaiti ALLAN, Eric Oliver; 8/1391a Sgt, OIB; 3R; KIA 13.7.15, aged 23 Rd, Westport, West Coast; Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) yrs; Single; Gordon Rd, Mosgiel, Otago; Native of Taieri, Otago; ANDERSON, James George; 8/641 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; NOK F: James (M: Janet) Allan, c/o Agricultural Dept, Palmerston KIA 28.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 21 yrs; Single; North, also 49 Wilson St, Hawera; B: 17/256 Tpr James Reginald NOK F: Robert Henry (M: Mary) Anderson, 468 Leith St, Dunedin; Allan, NZVC, also served in WW1; B: 8/3 Pte Lindsay Allan, OIB, Lone Pine Mem. (75) also served on Gallipoli; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (III.H.1) ANDERSON, John Fraser; 10/665 Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 11 Taranaki ALLAN, James; 2/1125 Sgt (enlisted as Bombardier), NZFA; 2R; Coy, WIB; MB; WIA during the August Offensive; DOW 8.8.15 at KIA 2.5.15; NOK: Robert Allan, Belhaven Cottage, Lambash, Isle Anzac, aged 27 yrs; 80 Vivian St, New Plymouth; Single; NOK S: of Arran, Scotland; Son of Mrs HG Allan, 1973 Crotona Ave, Bronx, Miss C Anderson, Hospital, New Plymouth; Son of William and New York, USA; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Christina Anderson, Moss St, Elgin, Scotland, later Dunallan, Keith, ALLEN, Harold Gordon; 12/686, 2 Lieut., 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; Scotland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 21 yrs; ANDERSON, Ngaire Milson (Milsom) Hamilton; 6/2057 Pte, CIB; Body later found, identified and buried, possibly in 1918; Born 4R; WIA during the August Offensive; DOW 18.8.15 on Gallipoli; Liverpool, England; King’s College 1906-11; Farm cadet and soldier, Motukarara, Banks Peninsula; Single; NOK F: John Crawford 10 Warrington Road, Remuera, Auckland; Passed examination 1st Anderson, Box 24, Stirling, Otago; Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) Lt. before outbreak of war, and had been 2 years at Royal Military ANDERSON, Oscar Frederick; 11/4 L-Cpl (enlisted as Tpr), 6 College, Duntroon, New South Wales; Single; NOK F: George Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during Allen, of same address; M: late Lucy Allen; Baby 700 Cem. (D7) the August Offensive, aged 39 yrs; Native of Palmerston North; ALLEN, John; 8/898 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; WIA, Served with Scottish Horse during Anglo-Boer War; Present at evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW (knee) 11.6.15 in Egypt, aged Coronation 1902 with Scottish Horse cont.; Returned to South 27 yrs; Born Reefton, West Coast; Single; Lincoln Rd, Christchurch; Africa and served with Repatriation Dept until end of war; Supplied NOK S: Mrs R Henderson, Huia St, Taumarunui; Son of William horses to German authorities in Southwest Africa and returned to and Mary Allen; Suez War Mem. Cem. (C.58) NZ 1908; Stud master; Popular member of Manawatu Hunt; NOK ALLEN, Lawrence; 4/1139a Spr (enlisted as 12/1139, Pte, AIB), M: (eldest son of) Mrs H Segrin (formerly Anderson), 133 Rangitikei NZE; 2R; KIA 9.5.15 at Anzac, aged 22 yrs; Educated Richmond St (later North Rd), Palmerston North; Chunuk Bair Mem. (5) Rd School; Cabinetmaker; Single; Mount Roskill; NOK M: Mrs M ANDERSON, William Alexander; 8/317 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, Allen, Grange Rd, Mount Eden, Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (72) OIB; MB; KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur near the Apex ALLEN, Norman Thomas; 8/517 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; during the August Offensive, aged 31 yrs; Reported missing 7.8.15; WIA; Recovered and returned to front; KIA 8.8.15 at the Apex Tuatapere; Single; NOK F: Alexander Anderson, Paper Mills (also 41 during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15; Single; Wyndham Rd), Mataura; B: 8/1392a Pte Arthur Phillips Anderson, Sydney St (also Newcastle St), Invercargill; NOK F: Peter Allen, same OIB, also served on Gallipoli; B: 24/340 Rfm Robert Stephen address; B: 8/313 Pte Samuel Allen, OIB, also served on Gallipoli; B: Anderson, 2NZRB, also served in WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) 9/238 Tpr Stephen Mitchell Allen, OMR, also served on Gallipoli; ANDERSON, William Eric; 12/1542b Pte, AIB; 3R; KIA 25.4.15 Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) during the Battle of the Landing; Reported missing 25.4-13.5.15; AMOS, William Henry James; 10/398 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast Native of York, England; Aria, King Country; Single; NOK F: Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August William David (M: Lavinia Martha) Anderson, Aria, King Country; Offensive, aged 19 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; Lone Pine Mem. (72) C/o Johnston Bros, Mangaweka; Single; NOK M: Mrs N Amos, ANDERSON, William John; 8/1035 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; Gisborne, later Opotiki, Bay of Plenty; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby AMUNDSEN, Ralph; 10/878 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 700, aged 27 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Native of Roxburgh, 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 19 yrs; Reported missing 8.5.15; Otago; 1 Sullivan’s Ave, South Dunedin; Single; NOK M: Mrs Janet Born Woodville; Owhango, King Country; Single; NOK F: AB (M: McEwan (formerly Anderson), c/o James Anderson, Kaitangata, Annie Mabel) Amundsen, Owhango, King Country, later Waharoa, Otago, later 8 County Rd, Kaikorai, Dunedin; F: David Anderson, Waikato; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (20.1.1) deceased; Lone Pine Mem. (75) ANDERSON, Arthur Phillips; 8/1392a Pte, OIB; 3R; WIA (neck) ANDRESEN, Charles Louis Richard; 10/2060 Pte, WIB; 5R; KIA 254 The New Zealand dead
8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported St), Anstey, Leicestershire, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) missing 8.8.15; Possibly KIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair while ARGYLE, Leonard Charles; 10/1399a Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on with Otago Infantry; Andall Rd, Hawera; Single; NOK B: Henry Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 21 yrs; Reported Andresen, Hurleyville, Taranaki, later Burn St, Nolantown, Hawera; missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; Native of Carterton, Wairarapa; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) Bunnythorpe, Manawatu; Single; NOK M: Alice (F: Henry) Argyle, ANDREW, John; 10/1397a Pte, WIB; 3R; Admitted Pont de Bunnythorpe, Manawatu; B: 10/1400a Percival Argyle, WIB, KIA Koubbeh hospital, Cairo, early in campaign, recovered and returned on same day 8.8.15; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) to front; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, ARGYLE, Percival; 10/1400a Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk aged 21 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; Ray St, Bair during the August Offensive, aged 25 yrs; Native of Carterton, Palmerston North; Single; NOK F: John (M: Charlotte Anne) Wairarapa; Bunnythorpe, Manawatu; Single; NOK M: Alice (F: Andrew, Bunnythorpe, Manawatu, later 5 Chaytor Place, Palmerston Henry) Argyle, Bunnythorpe, Manawatu; B: 10/1399a Leonard North; B: 8/1177 Pte Walter Andrew, OIB, also served on Gallipoli; Charles Argyle, KIA on same day 8.8.15; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) ARMSTRONG, Edward Rippon; 11/1 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, ANDREWS, Edward C; 12/1878 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; 4R; WMR; MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the Offensive, aged 23 yrs; Hunterville; Single; NOK F: John E (M: August Offensive, aged 34 yrs; 5 Dublin St, Ponsonby, Auckland; MM) Armstrong, Guyton St (later Willis St, Sedgebrook), Wanganui; Single; NOK M: Caroline (F: Charles) Andrews, 5 Victoria B: 10/478 Pte Leonard Cave Armstrong, WIB, DOW 9.5.15 at sea Buildings, Hunstanton, Norfolk, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (9) ex Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (5) ANGOVE, Edward; 12/1002 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; ARMSTRONG, Ivan Theodore; 12/1829 Pte, AIB; 3R; WIA (arm) KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; Single; 12 Crummer Rd, Grey 7.15, evacuated off Gallipoli to hospital in Alexandria, convalesced, Lynn, Auckland; NOK M: Margaret Angove, same address, and returned to front 9.15; KIA 19.11.15, aged 28 yrs; Te Kuiti; Single; 36 Haslett St, Auckland; B: 12/884 Pte Charles Angove, AIB, also NOK B: Percy Armstrong, 41 Elizabeth St, Sydney, Australia; Son of served on Gallipoli; B: 3/135 Pte Colin Borthwick Angove, NZMC the late Henry James and Maria Armstrong, Arncliffe, New South (Ambulance), also served on Gallipoli; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. Wales; Embarkation Pier Cem. (I.A.1) (14.2.2.) ARMSTRONG, Leonard Cave; 10/478 Pte, 7 Wellington West ANKER, Albert; 12/14 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; WIA, Coast Coy, WIB; MB; WIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, Helles; evacuated off Gallipoli; DOW 9.6.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 22 DOW 9.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 21 yrs; Buried at sea; Attended yrs; Buried at sea; For several months prior to enlisting assisted as Wanganui Collegiate (won Senior Swimming Championship caretaker to the Flying Angel Missions to Seamen, Auckland; 359 1911); 18 Guyton St, Wanganui; Single; NOK F: John E (M: MM) Queen St, Auckland; Single; NOK M: Eva (F: Richard) Anker, 310 Armstrong, Railway Dept, Wanganui, later Willis St, Sedgebrook, High St, Poplar, East London, England; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Wanganui; B: 11/1 Tpr Edward Rippon Armstrong, WMR, KIA ANNABELL, Frederick Felix; 10/1175 Pte, WIB; 2R; KIA 27.4.15 9.8.15; Lone Pine Mem. (75) during the Battle of the Landing on Russell’s Top, aged 24 yrs; ARMSTRONG, Martin; 10/1727 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on 10/131 Lieut. FK Turnbull wrote of him: “He had been in my Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, platoon since he joined the main body in Egypt, and was quite one of later believed dead; Foxton; Single; NOK M: Mrs Armstrong, Bulls, my best men”; Born Wanganui 23.10.1890; Educated in Wanganui; Rangitikei, later Aramoho, Wanganui; Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) NOK M: Mrs Theresa (F: Joseph Robert, surveyor) Annabell, Ngamatapouri, Waitotara, Wanganui; Lone Pine Mem. (75) ARMSTRONG, Robert Vernon; 7/1328 Tpr, CMR; 6R; DOD 12.12.15 on Malta ex Gallipoli, aged 24 yrs; Akaroa, Canterbury; APPLETON, Charlie; 12/300 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; KIA Single; NOK F: George (M: Mary Jane) Armstrong, Balguerie St 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; Reported as wounded and missing 8.5.15; (Blythcliffe), Akaroa, Canterbury; B: 7/1184 Tpr Lincoln Frederick Waihau; Single; NOK M: Josephine L Appleton, Marlborough St, Armstrong, CMR, also served on Gallipoli; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta Dominion Rd, Auckland, later Ford St, Opotiki, Bay of Plenty; (C.I.3) Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (I.F.9) ARMSTRONG, Walter Patrick; 13/965a Tpr, AMR; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 APPLETON, Leonard; 6/2527 Pte, CIB; 6R; DOD 23.10.15 at sea on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 21 yrs; Reported ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; Gibson’s Quay, Hokitika, West Coast; wounded 8.8.15; Born Seymour St, Ponsonby, Auckland; C/o LW NOK F: E Appleton, same address; B: 6/582 Pte Robert James Faville, Victoria St, Hamilton; Single; NOK S: Mrs WJ Patterson, Appleton, CIB, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (74) Waitoa, Waikato; 3rd son of Mr WL Armstrong (deceased), formerly ARAMAKUTU, Herewini; 16/87 Pte, B Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; of Ponsonby, Auckland; Two brothers, Easton Esdale Armstrong KIA 1am 7.8.15 in night attack on Bauchop’s Hill, during the (of Mitcham Tanko Ave, Bronte, Tasmania) and Jack Armstrong, August Offensive, aged 27 yrs; Reported wounded and missing served with the Australian forces; B: 13/2155 Tpr Norman Joseph 7.8.15; Omaio, Opotiki, Bay of Plenty; Single; Labourer; NOK S: Armstrong, AMR, also served in WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (1) Mrs Anderson, Omaio, Opotiki; Son of Hamiora and Kakahuwai ARNOLD, Harry; 10/1069 Cpl, 11 Taranaki Coy (Machine-gun Aramakutu, Te Araroa, East Coast; Chunuk Bair Mem. (24) Section), WIB; MB; KIA 27.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing ARCHER, Stephen Radcliffe “Rusty”; 7/509 L-Cpl (enlisted as on Russell’s Top, aged 28 yrs; Hastings St, Napier; NOK M: C Tpr), 1 Canterbury Yeo. Cav. Sqdn, CMR (1 Machine-gun section); Philadelphia Arnold (F: James Arnold), 326 Hastings St, Napier; B: MB; Landed Gallipoli 12.5.15; KIA 22.6.15, aged 23 yrs; Attended 10/734 Pte Albert Craig Arnold, WIB, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Wanganui Collegiate (1905-10. Rugby 1st XV and shooting VIII); Pine Mem. (75) Farmed at Opotiki; Single; NOK: Fulbert Astley (M: Amy Charlotte) ARNOLD, Ronald (Roland); 6/883 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and Archer, Fendalton, Christchurch; Canterbury Cem. (I.A.1) West Coast Coy, CIB; MB; WIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur ARCHIBALD, John; 11/853 Tpr, WMR; 4R; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd during the August Offensive; WIA and evacuated off Gallipoli to assault on Hill 60, aged 36 yrs; Hastings Post Office; Single; NOK Malta aboard HS Valdivia; DOW 18.9.15 on Malta ex Gallipoli, S: Mrs H Hall, Kermaria Post Office, Saskatchewan, Canada; Son of aged 32 yrs; Reported dangerously ill, then pronounced out of John Archibald and Sarah Jane Moffatt; Hill 60 Mem. (8.3.1) danger before dying; Otira; NOK: Robert Arnold, Godlington, ARDERN, Frederick Roy; 12/299 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; Bedford, England; W: Florence Emily Arnold, 18 Beaconsfield St, KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; Reported missing 8.5.15; 3 Union St, Bedford, England; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta (B.XII.1) Waihi, Bay of Plenty; NOK B: Albert Lewis Ardern, cnr Tauranga Rd ARNOLD, Rory; 7/157 L-Cpl, 10 Nelson Sqdn, CMR; MB; DOW and Union St, Waihi; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (14.1.4) 17.7.15 on Gallipoli, aged 24 yrs; Nelson Mounted Rifles (4 yrs); ARGRAVE, George; 10/959a Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; KIA Korere, Nelson; Single; NOK F: Richard Arnold, Korere, Nelson; B: 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 29 yrs; 6/1770 Pte Brian Arnold, CIB, also served on Gallipoli; Canterbury Severn Boardinghouse, Hastings, NZ; Single; NOK M: Alice Maud Cem. (II.B.1) (F: GH, deceased) Argrave, 4 Kitchener Tce, Stirling Rd (later 36 ARROWSMITH, Arthur; 2/1385 Gnr, NZFA; 4R; DOW 28.7.15 Sturry Rd), Canterbury, Kent, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) at sea, aged 25 yrs; Single; 459 Durham St, Christchurch; NOK: ARGUILE, Clarence; 10/1398a Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on M: Jane Arrowsmith, 458 Anglesea (Anglesey) Rd, Burton-on-Trent, Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 23 yrs; Reported England; Lone Pine Mem. (72) missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; Monrad St, Palmerston North; ARTHUR, Hedley Charlie; 10/792 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; Single; NOK F: Joseph (M: Alice) Arguile, Park Rd (later 14 Albion Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Gibraltar; DOD 7.8.15 on Gibraltar ex
255 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
Gallipoli; Hawera; Single; NOK: CJ Arthur, Gonville, Wanganui; 26.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; Reported missing 25.4- Gibraltar North Front Cem. (C.3044) 3.5.15; NOK M: Jane (F: Harry) Ayre, Glen Ayr, Bungonia, Sydney, ASHMAN, Thomas George; 10/1401b Pte, WIB; 3R; Captured New South Wales; Lone Pine Mem. (74) 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; POW Gallipoli and B Constantinople (Istanbul); DOW as POW 1.10.15 in hospital in BADDELEY, Herman Stuart; 12/688 Lieut. (enlisted as 2 Lieut.), 16 Constantinople, aged 44 yrs; Single; Winter’s Hotel, Wellington; Waikato Coy, AIB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing on NOK M: Marigold (Margaret. F: John, deceased) Ashman c/o slopes of Baby 700, aged 23 yrs; Reported as wounded and missing RH Richards, c/o AS Corrigan & Co, Cuba St, Wellington, later 25.4.15; Born Greymouth; Attended Victoria University (1906-07, Christchurch; W: Minnie Ashman, 41 Cashel St West, Christchurch; law); Single; Solicitor of Te Awamutu, Waikato; NOK M: Fanny (F: Haidar Pasha Cem., Turkey (II.E.1) Frederick Atkins Charles) Baddeley, Bank of NZ, Kimbolton, also 25 ASHWORTH, Robert; 10/1402a Pte, WIB; 3R; WIA early in King St, Dannevirke; Lone Pine Mem. (72) campaign, recovered, returned to front; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair BADDELEY, Lionel Richard Logan; 11/566 L-Cpl, 2 Wellington during the August Offensive, aged 22 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, West Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 20.5.15 while on lookout at later believed dead; Native of Oldham, England; 119 Cobden St, 5am, aged 27 yrs; Buried 21.5.15 by friends; Born Wanganui Gisborne; Single; NOK F: EA Ashworth, 119 Cobden St (later 115 4.12.1887; Attended Wanganui Collegiate (1903-04. Rugby 1st Peel St), Gisborne; Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) XV 1904); Farmed Hawera district before managing father’s farm ASTLEY, Eric Henry; 4/4a Spr, NZE (enlisted NZ Section, London at Kakatahi; NOK F: (eldest son of) Richard (M: Jane) Baddeley, 4.10.14. Joined unit in Egypt from England); Landed Gallipoli Kakatahi, Wanganui; Grandson of the late Maj. Baddeley of 25.4.15; Slightly wounded in the trenches at end of 5.15; After a Taranaki; B: 11/565 Tpr Frederick Stuart Baddeley, WMR, also short rest he was employed on the beach, where he was WIA 23.6.15 served on Gallipoli; Walker’s Ridge Cem. (II.A.5) by shrapnel; DOW on same day 23.6.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged BAILEY, Albert Henry; 13/970a L-Cpl, AMR (enlisted as 11/970 21 yrs; Buried at sea; Attended Auckland Grammar School (-1910); WMR); 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Worked in father’s tannery business; Attended chemistry classes Offensive; Born 24.4.1885 Dublin, Ireland; Emigrated to NZ about under Professor Brown at Auckland University; In 6.14 left NZ to 1910; Store manager, Whitianga; NOK M: (youngest son of) Anna do further studies at the Leather Industries Dept, Leeds University, (F: Alexander) Bailey, 76 St Lawrence Rd, Clontarf, Dublin, Ireland; England; NOK F: (Eldest son of) John Edward (M: Katrina Chunuk Bair Mem. (1) Elizabeth) Astley, Albert St, Auckland, later Hobson St, Auckland; B: 4/3a MP Astley, British Section, enlisted on same day and served on BAILEY, Herbert; 12/1532 Pte, AIB; 2R; KIA 25.4.15 during the Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Battle of the Landing, aged 27 yrs; Reported missing 25.4-13.5.15; NOK M: Mary (F: William) Bailey, Whitley Wood, Three Mile ASTON, Francis Cyril; 4/1028 Spr, NZE (Div. Signal Coy, Field Cross, Reading, Berkshire, England; Buried ten yards from shore; Engineers); 6R; KIA 11.11.15 at the Apex while with the Wellington Lone Pine Mem. (72) Infantry, aged 23 yrs; Born Wellington; 226 Adelaide St, Wellington; Single; NOK F: Frank Aston, Telegraph Office, Wellington, later BAILEY, Reginald Henry; 9/4 Sgt, 5 Otago Hussars Sqdn, OMR; Napier; Embarkation Pier Cem. (A.30) MB; WIA during the August Offensive; DOW 10.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 20 yrs; Buried at sea; Native of Le Bons Bay, Akaroa; ATKINSON, Gerald Innes; 8/2250 Pte, OIB; Samoan Relief NOK F: Henry T (M: Sarah) Bailey, Mooney St, Palmerston North, (1/817, enlisted 9.8.14, returned NZ 22.3.15) and 4R; KIA 7.8.15 also Ruapekapeka, Towai, Northland; Lone Pine Mem. (72) on Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during the August Offensive, aged 21 yrs; Reported wounded and missing 7.8.15; Attended BAILLIE, David Shaw; 12/500 Pte, 15 North Auckland Coy, Victoria University (law); Hadfield Hostel, Kelburn; NOK: AH AIB; MB; DOW 3.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 21 yrs; Buried at Atkinson, Box 34, Feilding; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) sea; NOK M: Mrs Agnes (F: John Rankin, deceased) Baillie (later Clarke), Dargaville, also Argyle St, Avondale, Auckland; Lone Pine ATTWOOD, Edward Bennett; 10/179 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; Mem. (72) MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 28 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; High St, BAILLIE, Robert Porteous; 13/159 Tpr, 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; Carterton, Wairarapa; Single; NOK M: Rachel (F: Frederick Albert) MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, Attwood, “Evendale”, Melville Rd, Falmouth, Cornwall, England; aged 23 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK B: Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) Alexander Baillie, Collins St, Gisborne; Son of Matthew and Agnes Baillie, Nosewell, Aberdeen St, Cheswick, (also Cessnock) New AULD, Robert Wilson; 10/1178 Cpl, WIB; 2R; Severely WIA South Wales; Chunuk Bair Mem. (2) (head) during the August Offensive, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 26.8.15 in Egypt; Taringamotu, King Country; Single; NOK BAILY, Ronald Hugh; 10/716 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy (Machine-gun F: Thomas Auld, Aramoho, Wanganui; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. Section), WIB; MB; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to UK; DOW and War Mem. Cem. (H.157) 24.9.15 in UK; NOK F: Hugh (M: Rosalie) Baily, New Plymouth; Kensal Green All Soul’s Cem., London (55.4.26925) AULD, William; 6/1453 Pte, CIB; 3R; WIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; DOW 9.5.15 at Helles, aged 32 yrs; Native of Carluke, BAIN, Alexander; 8/1396b Pte, OIB; 3R; WIA 7.8.15 on Scotland; Employed by Canterbury Farmers’ Co-operative Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during the August Offensive; Association; Member of Zingari Rugby Club; Ngakawau; Single; DOW same day 7.8.15 on Gallipoli, aged 26 yrs; NOK F: John (also NOK F: James (deceased. M: Catherine) Auld, Stirling Bridge, seen George. M: Margaret) Bain, Halfway Bush, Dunedin, also 394 Newmains, Lanarkshire, Scotland; Lancashire Landing Cem., Helles Cumberland St, Dunedin; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) (E.30) BAIN, Arthur Charles Warner; 6/11 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; AVERIS, Frank George; 8/1928 Pte, OIB; 4R; KIA 9.8.15 on MB; KIA 5.6.15 (night of 5–6.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 22 yrs; Reported Post, aged 22 yrs; Reported missing 5.6.15; Native of Nelson; NOK: missing 9.8.15; Queenstown; Single; NOK F: Daniel (M: Emma) late Adolph William (M: Katherine Mary) Bain, 50 Park Tce (also 17 Averis, Kingsdown, Timaru, Canterbury; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) Rastick St, Merivale), Christchurch; Lone Pine Mem. (74) AYLING, Frank Ernest; 8/315 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; KIA BAIN, George Albany; 8/170 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; MB; 29.4.15, aged 23 yrs; 56 McMaster St, Invercargill; Single; NOK F: KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby Frank (M: Eda Mary) Ayling, 56 McMaster St, Invercargill, also 11 700; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK F: late Alexander Bain, Thistle St, Napier; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Balclutha, Otago; Lone Pine Mem. (75) AYLING, Herbert; 2/128 Bdr, 3 Battery, NZFA; MB; DOD (fever) BAIN, James; 10/1404 Pte, WIB; 3R; DOD (enteric fever) 5.8.15 Malta ex Gallipoli 14.7.15, aged 20 yrs; Buried at sea; Educated at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK F: John (M: Margaret) Bain, at Napier and Palmerston North; Employed by Mr WH Paul, 19 Trent St, Oamaru, Otago; B: 24/678 Rfm George Bain, 2NZRB, bookseller, Hamilton; C/o Mrs Stephens, Heaphy Tce, Hamilton; also served in WW1; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Single; NOK F: (3rd son of) Stanley (M: Minnie Edna) Ayling, BAIN, John Sinclair; 10/1730 Lieut. (16.1.15), WIB; 4R; KIA District Accountant, Post Office, Thames, later Nelson; B: 23/58 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 27 yrs; Cpl Arthur Bernard Ayling, 1NZRB, also served in WW1; Lone Reported wounded and missing 8.8.15; Born Mornington, Dunedin; Pine Mem. (72) Manager of seed dept of A Hatrick & Co, 2 Purnell St, Wanganui; AYRE, Charles; 6/1111 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; KIA NOK W: Nora Teresa Bain (nee Shortell), c/o Mrs J Shortell, 20
256 The New Zealand dead
Cumberland St, Richmond, Christchurch, also 19 Cornwall St, St BARCLAY, Clifford Clapcott; 6/404, 2 Lieut. (5.8.14), 2 South Albans, Christchurch; 1 child; NKG; Possibly a brother also killed Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (17) the Landing at central Anzac, aged 22 yrs; Born Waimate, South BAIN, Maxwell Stewart; 7/600 Tpr, 8 South Canterbury Sqdn, Canterbury; Stock agent of Shearman St, Waimate, South CMR; MB; KIA 25.8.15 on Hill 60, aged 40 yrs; Body recovered Canterbury; NOK F: Lieut.-Col. (Dr) Herbert Clifford (on active and identified; Served Anglo-Boer War (9370 Pte, 10 Cont., service in France. M: Ruth Annie) Barclay, Waimate, Canterbury, NZMR); NOK F: Kenneth Burns (M: Marian) Bain, 8 Riccarton also 83 Highgate, Roslyn, Dunedin; A stained glass window in his Rd, Christchurch, also Eskvale, Amberley, Canterbury; B: 7/302 Tpr memory is in St Augustine’s Anglican Church, Waimate, South James Bain, CMR, also served on Gallipoli; Hill 60 Cem. (2) Canterbury; NKG; Lone Pine Mem. (73) BAINE, Frank Bower; 12/2206 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; 4R; BARD, Ami; 12/1547 Pte, AIB; 3R; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during Patch; Reported missing 8.5.15; NOK Friends: Greenup Brothers, the August Offensive, aged 19 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later Whakatane; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (14.2.3) believed dead; NOK F: Peter (M: Miriam) Baine, Te Aroha; Chunuk BARGROVE, William Thomas; 11/670 Tpr, HQ, WMR; MB; Bair Mem. (9) KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 24 BAINES, Arthur; 10/198 L-Sgt (enlisted as Bugler), 17 Ruahine Coy, yrs; Native of Kumeroa, Hawke’s Bay; NOK F: William (M: Jessie WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, McKenzie) Bargrove, 40 Kennedy Rd, Napier; Chunuk Bair Mem. aged 32 yrs; NOK M: Eliza (F: William) Baines, 33 Westgrove St, (5) Bradford, Yorkshire, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) BARKER, Benjamin Stanley; 8/1699 Pte, OIB; 4R; KIA 13.7.15; BAKER, Cecil Frederick; 10/288 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast NOK M: Mrs Ellen Sharkey, Gisborne; Shrapnel Valley Cem. Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August (IV.A.51) Offensive; Reported missing, believed killed; NOK: late Edward BARNARD, Henry; 12/20 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB (enlisted (M: Anne) Baker, Sneyd St (also Hilton St), Kaiapoi, Christchurch; 12.8.14); MB; Sickness prevented him landing on Gallipoli until Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) 8.5.15; WIA early in campaign, hospitalised in Egypt, recovered and BAKER, Leonard Francis; 6/1084 Sgt, 13 North Canterbury and returned to front; KIA 12.8.15 (also seen 8.8.15) by sniper while Westland Coy, CIB; MB; WIA early in campaign, recovered and helping to remove a wounded comrade, aged 25 yrs; Born Wellington returned to front; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Egypt; Reported 1890; Attended Victoria University (1907-09, law); Employed by dangerously ill; DOD (cellulitis) 21.8.15 in Egypt, aged 25 yrs (also Findlay, Dalziell & Co, solicitors, Wellington (4 1/2 yrs) before seen as DOW); Born Amuri; NOK F: Edward (M: Elizabeth) Baker, moving to D Syme, Eltham (2 1/2 yrs) before moving to Stewart Waiau, Amuri; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (D.48) & Johnston, solicitors, Wyndham St, Auckland; Attended Auckland University; Rower; NOK F: (2nd son of) Henry James (M: Helena BAKER, Raymond John; 12/311 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; Marian, deceased) Barnard, Eltham Dairy Co., Eltham, Taranaki, KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 24 yrs; Reported later 201 Derwent St, Island Bay, Wellington; 1 of 6 brothers that missing 25.4-13.5.15; NOK M: Maria (F: Richard) Baker, “Hill served in WW1 (4 on Gallipoli, the other 3 being: 11/477 Tpr View”, Otorohanga, Waikato; B: 23/62 Rflm Edward Aubrey Baker, Frank Allen Barnard, WMR, 11/594 Tpr James Barnard, WMR, 1NZRB, also served in WW1; Lone Pine Mem. (72) 6/2534 Pte Joseph William Barnard, CIB); B: 24/647 L-Cpl Charles BAKER, Whare; 16/524 Pte, B Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; KIA 21.8.15 Valentine Barnard, 2NZRB, no Gallipoli service but KIA France in 1st assault on Hill 60, aged 30 yrs; Labourer; Born Waipiro Bay, 25.11.17; Of the 6 sons, 2 KIA, 1 permanently injured, 1 severely East Coast; NOK: Jack Baker, Waipiro Bay; Son of John Lionel and wounded and 2 invalided home; Chunuk Bair Mem. (9) Jane Baker, Kahukura, East Coast; W: late Wiki Baker; Hill 60 Mem. BARNBY, Henry; 10/1408 Pte, WIB; 3R; WIA early in campaign, (12.1.1) hospitalised, recovered and returned to front; KIA 8.8.15 on BALL, Albert Victor; 8/2404 Pte, OIB; 5R; KIA 7.12.15, aged 25 Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 26 yrs; NOK W: yrs; Native of Totterdown, Bristol, England; NOK F: Albert Edward Helen Grace Barnby, Station Rd, Ohakune; Adopted son of T & M (M: Emily Blanche) Ball, 79 (76) Middle St, Southampton, England; Dixon, Hutton, Cranswick East, Yorkshire, England; Chunuk Bair Embarkation Pier Cem. (A.7) Mem. (19) BALL, Thomas George; 11/187 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; BARNES, Francis Walter; 9/6 Tpr, 5 Otago Hussars Sqdn, OMR; MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, MB; DOW 23.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 37 yrs; Buried at sea; aged 25 yrs; Reported missing 9.8.15; Possibly wounded and came Native of Bannockburn, Otago; NOK F: Arthur E Barnes, Alexandra off Chunuk Bair dying soon after; Body later found, identified South, Otago; Lone Pine Mem. (72) and buried, possibly in 1918; NOK F: GA Ball, Railway Dept, BARNES, John; 13/532 Cpl (enlisted as Tpr), 11 North Auckland Mangaonoho, Wanganui; B: 10/2848 Pte Frank Edmund Ball, WIB, Sqdn, AMR; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August also served in WW1; B: 11/137 Tpr Thomas George Ball, WMR, Offensive, aged 33 yrs; NOK: James Barnes, Thornham House, also served on Gallipoli; Baby 700 Cem. (D.35) Castleton, Lancashire, England; B: Daniel Frederick Barnes, Lock BALLANTINE, Arthur Gordon; 12/1880 Pte, AIB; 4R; WIA House, Littleborough, Manchester, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (1) during August Offensive; DOW 13.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 23 BARNES, Victor Edwin James; 10/1733 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 yrs; Body buried on Lemnos; NOK F: John (M: Rachel) Ballantine, on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK F: EJ Barnes, 8 Vincent Rd (later 3 Avice St), Remuera, Auckland; East Mudros Mil. Ridgway St, Wanganui; Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) Cem., Lemnos (II.E.72) BARNETT, Henry Thomas; 6/411 Pte, 2 South Canterbury Coy, BALLANTYNE, Cyril Haynes; 6/13 Cpl (enlisted as L-Cpl), 1 CIB; MB; KIA 25.4-1.5.15 (presumed KIA 25.4.15) during the Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; DOW 12.5.15 on Gallipoli, aged 22 Battle of the Landing; NOK B: James Barnett, Queenstown; B: John yrs; Reported wounded and missing; Possibly wounded before A Barnett, 6 Mackenzie St, North Dunedin; Also seen BURNETT; unit travelled to Helles; NOK F: Josiah (M: Jessie Montgomery) Lone Pine Mem. (74) Ballantyne, 306 Worcester St, Linwood; Lone Pine Mem. (74) BARNETT, Howard George; 8/907 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; BALLANTYNE, Ringin; 7/693 Tpr, CMR; 2R; KIA 28.8.15 in MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 30 yrs; Reported missing 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 23 yrs; Reported missing 28.8.15; 8.5.15; Born Birmingham, England; NOK W: Margaret Barnett, Born Fairlie, Canterbury; NOK: Mrs Ninian Ballantyne, Mossdale, 113 Nelson St, Auckland; Son of the late John and Fanny Barnett; Hunter, Makikihi; Son of Mrs Jane G Ballantyne, Bay View, Wharf Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (8.1.1) St, Oamaru, Otago; Hill 60 Mem. (5.3.1) BARNETT, Lewen Maughan; 12/699 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; BANKS, Arthur George; 10/1405 Pte, WIB; 3R; WIA during MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 21 yrs; the August Offensive; DOW 15.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 26 Reported wounded 25.4.15; NOK: John Maughan (M: Hariett yrs; Buried at sea; NOK M: Faithful Annie Banks, 78 Walpole St, Frances) Barnett (Auckland organist), Manakau Rd, Auckland; Lone Weymouth, England; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Pine Mem. (72) BANNERMAN, Edmund Ivon; 10/167 Pte, 7 Wellington West BARR, Charles Lyall; 2/1547 Dvr; NZFA; 5R; WIA 2.9.15, Coast Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 29.4.15, aged 32 yrs; NOK M: (youngest hospitalised, recovered and returned to front; DOD 20.12.15 at sea son of) Margaret Bannerman, c/o Mrs JC Hunt, Waihaorunga, ex Gallipoli, aged 42 yrs; Body transported to Lemnos for burial; Canterbury, also 27 Mill Rd, Waimate, South Canterbury; F: late NOK B: Robert Barr, Ashburton, Canterbury; Son of William and William Bannerman; Native of Methlick, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; Majory Barr, Kaikorai, Dunedin; East Mudros Mil. Cem., Lemnos Lone Pine Mem. (75) 257 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
(III.E.150) Coronation Medals 1902 and 1911; Commanded Canterbury BARRETT, William; 8/501 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; WIA Military District 1904-06, Wellington 1906-10, Otago 1.7.12-14; 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700; NOK W: Mary Jean Bauchop (nee Elder), Havelock North, Hawke’s Evacuated off Gallipoli and DOW 4.5.15 at sea en route to Egypt, Bay, later c/o D Hines, Chatham, near Canterbury, England (married aged 20 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK M: Mrs Johanne E Thow (formerly Waikana 12.12.1912, one daughter: Elizabeth Elder, born 19.5.15); Barrett), 182 (702) King St, Dunedin; Native of Milton, Otago; Youngest son of late Robert and Maria Bauchop, Port Chalmers; Lone Pine Mem. (75) MID LG 5.11.15, p11003, “Commanding Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment. Has shown considerable resource in perfecting the defence BARRY, Frederick; 6/1462 Pte, CIB; 3R; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli of that portion of the line immediately under his command. He was to UK and Canadian Hospital, Taplow, Buckinghamshire; DOD wounded on 4th July but returned the next day to duty and has (dysentery) 27.9.15 in England, aged 18 yrs; NOK M: Mary remained in command ever since”; Considered a genial and popular Reid, Otorohanga, also Moutoa, Shannon; Cliveden War Cem., officer; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Buckinghamshire, England BAXTER, Bernard Eyre; 10/275 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast Coy, BARRY, Robert William; 4/514 Spr, NZE; MB; DOW 3.12.15 at WIB; MB; Landed Gallipoli 25.4.15; KIA 29.4.15, aged 21 yrs; sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK M: Mrs E Barry, 4 Dilworth Born Hagg Hill Farm, Hinton, Steeple Ashton, Wiltshire 2.7.1893; Tce, Parnell, Auckland, also 8 Brightside Rd, Epsom, Auckland; Educated Shepton Mallet and Ashford (Kent) Grammar Schools; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Emigrated to NZ with parents 1909; 12 mths cadet at Weraroa BARTLETT, Frederick Henry; 8/2509 Pte (enlisted as Sgt), OIB; Experimental Farm, Levin; NOK F: Stanley Eyre (M: Emma Louisa) 6R; KIA 8.12.15, aged 23 yrs; NOK W: Ellen Bartlett, 4 Calder St, Baxter, North Lees, Taikawhana, Kohukohu, Hokianga, Northland; St Kilda, Dunedin; Son of Henry John and Margaret Bartlett, Nairn Lone Pine Mem. (75) St, Roslyn, Dunedin; Embarkation Pier Cem. (A.33) BAXTER, Edgar Tyrrell; 10/278 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast Coy, BARTON, Richard Herbert; 9/548 Tpr, 5 Otago Hussars Sqdn, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, OMR; MB; KIA 16.6.15, aged 24 yrs; Born Timaru, Canterbury; aged 24 yrs; Reported wounded 8.8.15; Native of Ashburton, NOK: Edwin John Barton, Timaru, Canterbury; No. 2 Outpost Canterbury; Railway worker; NOK F: Isaac William Tyrrell (M: Cem. (A.4) Mary, deceased) Baxter, Temuka, Canterbury; B: 6/2536 Pte William Garland Baxter, CIB, also served WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) BARTROP, Ludlow Maynard La Costa Fox; 13/294 Tpr, 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August BAXTER, Norman; 9/8 L-Cpl, 5 Otago Hussars Sqdn, OMR; MB; Offensive, aged 41 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed Chosen as one of Godley’s bodyguard; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night dead; NOK F: Maj. George Frederick (deceased. M: Julia) Bartrop, attack during the August Offensive, aged 21 yrs; Body recovered and Malvern Rd, Armadale, Melbourne, Australia; Chunuk Bair Mem. identified; Native of Dunedin; NOK F: (youngest son of) Robert (2) Gilbert (M: Miriam) Baxter (well known Canterbury surveyor), Maori Hill, Dunedin; NZ No. 2 Outpost Cem. (6) BASSETT, Samuel Eric; 7/9 Tpr, 8 South Canterbury Sqdn, CMR; MB; DOW 23.6.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK F: BAYLER, Frank William; 10/1736 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on William John (M: Caroline) Bassett, Rosewell School, Timaru, also Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 21 yrs; Reported Rosewell, Timaru, Canterbury; Lone Pine Mem. (71) missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK F: Bernard (M: Elizabeth) Bayler, No. 2 Line, Wanganui; Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) BATCHELOR, Harry (Henry) Thomas; 6/1450 Pte, CIB; 2R; WIA early 5.15, hospitalised, recovered and returned to front; KIA 8.8.15 BAYLIFFE, Robert Edward; 13/22 Tpr, 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; on Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive, aged 20 yrs; MB; WIA on Hill 60; DOW 29.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 29 Reported dangerously wounded 8.8.15; NOK F: Thomas Henry yrs; Buried at sea; NOK: Robert Archibald (M: Mary Anne) Bayliffe, (M: Mary) Burnham, Canterbury, also Hilton, Temuka, Canterbury; Marton, Rangitikei, later 31 Georges Drive, Napier; Lone Pine Enlisted as 6/1236 but this number used by L-Cpl LA Godfrey; Mem. (71) Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) BAYLY, Robert Horatio Roy (Bob); 12/26 Maj. (5.8.14), BATE, Horace Stanley; 7/164 Tpr, 10 Nelson Sqdn, CMR; MB; Commanding Officer 15 North Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; KIA DOW 17.7.15 on Gallipoli, aged 42 yrs; NOK M: Mary Bate, 20.5.15 before dawn by a stray bullet while on board a minesweeper Riwaka, Nelson; Beach Cem. (II.D.12) returning NZers to Anzac from Cape Helles, aged 34 yrs; Buried at sea; Born Pukekohe 10.10.1880; Attended King’s College, Remuera, BATEMAN, Cyril Percy; 4/373 Spr, NZE (Field Engineers); MB; Auckland (1st XV 1896. Good middle-distance runner and rifle shot) Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Mudros; Reported dangerously ill; and Auckland University; Teacher in north England 1906, before DOD (enteric fever) 30.7.15 at Mudros, on Lemnos; Earlier with returning to NZ 1907 to teach at King’s College (7 yrs), Remuera; No. 2 Coy Dunedin Signallers under Maj. Waite; NOK: John Charles Single; NOK B: TJ Bayly, Pukekohe; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Wallace Bateman, 19 Main South Rd, Caversham (also Wingatui), Dunedin; B: 4/84 Spr Frank Harold Bateman, Samoan Advance, also BAYNE, George Anderson; 10/2068 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on served in WW1; East Mudros Mil. Cem., Lemnos (II.C.36) Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 21 yrs; Reported wounded and missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; Native of Tapanui, BATTERS, Frank Gilderoy; 8/900 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, Otago; NOK M: Eliza (F: Joseph Samuel) Bayne, Morrinsville, OIB; MB; WIA early in campaign, evacuated to Pont de Koubbeh Waikato, later Wellington; Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) Hospital, Cairo; Recovered and returned to front; WIA during the August Offensive; DOW 8.8.15 on Gallipoli, aged 19 yrs; NOK BAYNE, James; 10/44 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 4.9.15; B: PH Batters, Ian Llan Monstyn, North Wales; F: Frank Batters, NOK S: Mrs Heap, Manukau, Auckland, later Otaki Railway, Otaki; deceased; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) BATTES, Harold Allen (Allin); 11/496 Tpr, 2 Wellington West BAYNE, Kenneth Anderson; 11/774a Tpr, WMR; 3R; WIA Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, early 9.15, hospitalised; Drowned at sea en route to NZ 25.11.16 aged 28 yrs; NOK F: Charles Allin (M: Emma) Battes, Loan and ex Gallipoli, aged 27 yrs (death attributed to Gallipoli); NOK F: Mercantile, Waimate, South Canterbury; Hill 60 Mem. (8.3.2) William (M: Ellen) Bayne, Ruanui, later Bell’s Junction, Mataroa, Rangitikei; Wellington Provincial Mem., Karori Cem., Wellington BAUCHOP, Arthur; 9/534 Lieut.-Col.; OMR (Commanding Officer); Slightly WIA 4.7.15; Mortally WIA during capture of a BEALING, Francis Walters; 10/1410 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on long spur immediately north of Table Top and between Aghyl Dere Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 23 yrs; Linotype and Chailak Dere during early morning attack at 1am, 7.8.15; The operator for Weekly News; Native of Stanway, Halcombe, Wellington; hill was named Bauchop’s Hill after him; DOW (paralysed by a bullet NOK B: FJ Bealing, coachbuilder, Feilding; Son of FJ & MJ Bealing, in or near the spine) 10.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli aboard HS Delta, Alexandra Ave, Mt Albert, Auckland; B: 3/983 Pte Ernest Charles aged 44 yrs; Buried at sea; Born Port Chalmers 27.2.1871; Attended Bealing, NZMC, also served in WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) Port Chalmers school and Otago Boys High School; Prominent BEARD, Charles; 10/1411 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk athlete (held several long-distance records); M; Sawmiller and soldier Bair during the August Offensive; NOK M: Jessie Beard, Swanston, (NZ Staff Corps); St Clair, Dunedin; Subaltern, Volunteer Garrison Stonehenge, Tasmania; Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) Artillery 1898; Served Anglo-Boer War (Lieut., 4 Cont., NZMR. Promoted Capt. 1900, Maj. 1901, 7 and 8 Cont. MID 3 times: Once BEATTIE, John Thomas; 9/9 L-Cpl, 5 Otago Hussars Sqdn, OMR; for part in action in rescuing a wounded man at Spitzkop 11.2.01 MB; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack on Bauchop’s Hill during and once for good service in capture of laager at Fanny Home 2.2.02. the August Offensive, aged 36 yrs; Served Anglo-Boer War (3704 Pte, Received QSA and KSA Medals. CMG); Lieut.-Col. 5.9.1904; 6 Cont., NZMR, Field Intelligence Dept 31.3-30.6.02); NOK F: JJ
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(M: Caroline) Beattie, Naseby, Otago; W: Mrs V Beattie, George missing 25.4.15; Native of Belfast, Christchurch; NOK F: Joseph Creek, Roxburgh, Otago; B: 8/1400 Pte Matthew Beattie, OIB, also (M: Jeannie) Bell, Manawaru (also Waharoa), Waikato; Lone Pine served on Gallipoli; Possible brother: 9/1261 Tpr Armour Beattie, Mem. (72) OMR, also served in WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (7) BELL, Roy Courtney; 10/636 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, NZEF; MB; BEATTIE, Norman James; 13/885 Tpr, AMR; 4R; KIA 30.8.15 on DOD 17.6.15 in Australia ex Gallipoli; NOK: John C Bell, Oakura; Hill 60 by shrapnel, aged 20 yrs; NOK M: Amy (F: H, deceased) Springvale Necropolis, Melbourne, Australia (Allen Mem. Lawn Beattie (later Bounwell), River Rd, Taihape, later Bennett’s Siding, G.13) Taihape; Hill 60 Mem. (1.1.4) BELL, Stephen Alexander; 12/698 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; BEAUCHAMP, Thomas; 8/552 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 25 yrs; Body recovered KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby and identified; NOK F: Alexander Bell (M: Helen T Letharn Bell), 700; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK M: Sophia Beauchamp, Pakuranga, Auckland; Redoubt Cem., Helles (A9) Winchester, England, later 22 Chambers St, North East Valley, BELWORTHY, Arthur Eton; 8/1938 Pte, OIB; 5R; WIA (abdomen), Dunedin; Lone Pine Mem. (75) evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW in Egypt 18.8.15, aged 20 BEAUMONT, Ernest; 12/687 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; yrs; Born Dunedin; NOK M: Bessie (F: Thomas) Belworthy, 246 KIA 5.6.15 (night of 5–6.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s Tweed St, Invercargill; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Post (sector held by AIB 2-9.6.15); NOK F: George E Beaumont, Cem. (K.13) Post Office, Sydney, also Campbelltown Rd, Liverpool, New South BELWORTHY, William Arthur; 7/815 Tpr, CMR; 3R; KIA 28.8.15 Wales; Lone Pine Mem. (74) in 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported missing 28.8.15; NOK: Mrs G BEAUMONT, Oswald; 13/166 Sgt, 11 North Auckland Sqdn, Belworthy, 25A Hanson St, Wellington, later 8 Smith St, Hataitai, AMR; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Wellington; Hill 60 Mem. (5.3.2) Offensive, aged 25 yrs; NOK F: William (M: Martha) Beaumont, BENNELL, Robert Thomas; 10/123 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; farmer, Maunui, Whangarei; Chunuk Bair Mem. (1) MB; WIA early 5.15, evacuated off Gallipoli to Malta, then England; BECK, James; 8/328 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 Recovered and returned to front late 7.15; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 24 Bair during the August Offensive, aged 31 yrs; Reported missing yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK F: James Beck, Ballyblack, 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK M: Sarah E (F: George) Bennell, St Newtownards, County Down, Ireland; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Bartholomew’s, Sandwich, Kent, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) BECKETT, George; 9/242 Tpr, 7 Southland Sqdn, OMR; MB; BENNER, Albert George; 13/386 L-Cpl (enlisted as Tpr), 3 Hospitalised early in campaign, recovered and returned to front; Auckland Sqdn, AMR; MB; DOW (back) 16.8.15 (also seen KIA 21.8.15 in 1st assault on Hill 60, aged 27 yrs; Reported missing 10.8.15) at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 28 yrs; Body taken to Egypt for 21.8.15; NOK M: Mary E (F: J, deceased) Beckett, 14 Fulton St, burial; NOK M: Charlotte (F: John) Benner, Pongakawa, Bay of Gladstone, Invercargill; Hill 60 Mem. (11.1.5) Plenty; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (K.106) BEDLINGTON, Roy Percy; 4/1146a Spr, NZE (enlisted as BENNET(T), James William; 3/208 Pte, Stretcher-bearer, 1 Squad, 12/1146, AIB, 2R); Hospitalised, recovered and returned to front C Section, Field Amb. Bgde, NZMC; MB; KIA 11.6.15, aged 23 yrs; 9.15; KIA 30.11.15; NOK M: Mrs P Bedlington, Whangarei; 7 Born Millers Flat, Otago; Attended Millers Flat School, Lawrence Field Ambulance Cem. (II.D.15) School and Otago Boys High School; In civil service position at BEER, Valentine Cowell Stepney; 13/25 Sqdn Sgt-Maj. (WO2), 3 Seacliff; NOK F: (only son of) George (M: Jane) Bennett, Miller’s Auckland Sqdn, AMR; MB; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Egypt; Flat, Otago; Also seen BENNETT; Ari Burnu Cem. (D.20) DOD 8.9.15 in Egypt; NOK B: P Beer, Inspector of Stock, Stratford; BENNETT, Alexander; 8/1403 Pte, OIB; 3R; WIA, evacuated off Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (H.18) Gallipoli to Egypt; Reported dangerously ill; DOW 4.7.15 in Egypt; BEGG, James Alexander; 8/1401 Pte, OIB; 3R; WIA 7.8.15 on NOK F: George Bennett senior, Helensville, Northland; B: 12/1886 Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during the August Offensive, Pte Charles Frederick Bennett, AIB, also served on Gallipoli; aged 27 yrs; DOW same day 7.8.15 on Gallipoli; NOK F: Jonathan Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (M.46) Begg, Otakia, Otago; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) BENNINGTON, Alexander John; 6/413 Sgt (enlisted as L-Sgt), 2 BEGG, Kenneth Humphreys; 12/510 Sgt, 15 North Auckland Coy, South Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; DOW 2.6.15 (also seen 21.6.15) AIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 21 on Gallipoli, aged 24 yrs; Sgt in territorials; Member of Geraldine yrs; NOK M: Hannah Eliza Begg, Kohukohu, Hokianga, also Ellery Brass Band; Employed for 9 yrs in Morrison’s store; NOK F: James St, Ngaruawahia, Waikato; F: late James Kemp Begg; Native of (M: Elizabeth) Bennington, 184 Talbot St, Geraldine, Canterbury; Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Beach Cem. (I.H.5) BEHRENT, Walter Henry; 10/2069 Pte, WIB; 5R; KIA 8.8.15 on BENSON, Isaac Robert; 10/2071 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15; 5R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged Possibly KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair while with Otago Infantry; 20 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15; Possibly KIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk NOK F: H Albert Behrent, Sanson, Manawatu; B: 8/2405 Pte Bair while with Otago Infantry; NOK F: John (M: Jane) Benson, Arthur Edward Behrent, OIB, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Hospital Hill, Napier; Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) Mem. (19) BERESFORD, Walter Rex; 10/649 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; BELL, Arthur Offley; 12/1147 Pte, AIB; 2R; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded MB; WIA 5.15, hospitalised, recovered and returned to front late as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August Offensive, 7.15; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged aged 41 yrs; Native of Rockhampton, Australia; NOK M: Mrs Mary 22 yrs; NOK F: Walter E (M: Edith) Beresford, Taringamotu, King (F: late Alfred Bernie) Bell, c/o Berry Bros, Queen St, Brisbane, Country; Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) Queensland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (9) BERGH, Haakon Ludvig (Ludwig); 6/1140 Pte, 1 Canterbury BELL, Charles Adam; 8/546 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; Body recovered 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, and identified; Possibly WIA, dying shortly after; NOK: Mrs Bergh aged 38 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Also served on Indian (deceased), 31 Ferry Rd, Linwood, Christchurch; Redoubt Cem., Frontier; NOK W: Edith Bell, Racecourse, Trentham, also Regent Helles (A.11) St, Dunedin and 72 Letland Rd, Box Hill, Victoria, Australia; Son BERNARD, Arthur Casement; 10/783 L-Sgt (enlisted as Cpl), 11 of Elizabeth and Alfred (deceased) Bell, Hackney, London, England; Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the Lone Pine Mem. (75) August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; BELL, Henry George Thomas; 10/125 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; NOK: Horace Frank Bernard, Hawera; B: Charles E Bernard, MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 29 yrs; NOK M: Mrs Annie Awakino Rd, Dargaville, Northland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) Key, 20 Gloucester St, Wanganui; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (20.1.2) BERRY, Cecil Featherstonhaugh; 7/697 Tpr, CMR; 2R; Hospitalised BELL, Norman Matan (Matau); 7/11 Sgt (enlisted as Trumpeter- early in campaign, convalesced Lady Godley’s Convalescent Home, Sgt), HQ, CMR; MB; DOD (dysentery) 20.7.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Alexandria, returned to front late 7.15; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night Buried at sea; NOK M: Mrs Elizabeth Bell, 1 Constitution St, attack during the August Offensive, aged 31 yrs; NOK F: John (M: Dunedin; Lone Pine Mem. (71) Anna Jane Hougton) Berry, Renwick, Blenheim, Marlborough; B: 7/1192 Tpr Americus Eglish Berry, CMR, also served in WW1; BELL, Ronald James; 12/1148 Pte, AIB; 2R; KIA 25.4.15 during Chunuk Bair Mem. (4) the Battle of the Landing, aged 19 yrs; Reported wounded and 259 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
BEST, Frank Te Kauru; 13/13 Cpl (enlisted as Tpr), 3 Auckland at the Daisy Patch 8.5.15; DOW 30.5.15 on Gallipoli, aged 22 yrs; Sqdn, AMR; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August NOK F: George (M: Eliza C) Bishop, Pier Hotel, Port Nelson, also Offensive, aged 25 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; Wellington St, Nelson; Beach Cem. (I.J.20) Attended King’s College, Auckland; NOK S: Mrs Harriett Colwill, BISSETT, George Francis McG.; 10/304 Bugler, 7 Wellington West City Rd, Auckland; Only son of Mrs Colwill, City Road, Auckland, Coast Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 27.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing later Lucerne Rd, Remuera, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (1) on Russell’s Top (Walker’s Ridge), aged 20 yrs; Killed alongside Lieut. BESWICK, Albert Edward; 3/834 L-Cpl, NZMC (Field Ambulance); ER Wilson; Buried during Armistice 24.5.15; NOK F: Adam (M: MB; DOD 26.10.15 on Malta ex Gallipoli via Egypt, aged 21 yrs; Alice) Bissett, Derby St, Feilding, also 88 Duncan St, Wanganui East; NOK F: William (M: Annie) Beswick, Postmaster (also 37 Linton Lone Pine Mem. (75) St), Palmerston North; Addolorata Cem., Malta (E.EA.A.675) BLACK, Alexander; 8/326 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; KIA BETHUNE, Roderick; 10/1417 Pte, WIB; 3R; DOW 9.6.15 at sea 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 23 yrs; NOK F: ex Gallipoli, aged 27 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK S: Mrs C Fraser, Booth Alexander (M: Margaret E) Black, Longbush, also 45 St Andrew St, Alness, Scotland; Son of Roderick and Isabella Bethune, Broom Hill, Invercargill; Born Wimatuku; Employed by GW Woods & Co as a Delny, Scotland; Lone Pine Mem. (75) motor mechanic; Lone Pine Mem. (75) BICKENS, Henry Francis; 10/1742 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on BLACK, Aubrey Horotiu; 12/962 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy; AIB; MB; Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK F: J Bickens, 39 KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during Glasshouse St, Regent St, London, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. the August Offensive, aged 22 yrs; Served printing apprenticeship, (19) afterwards employed by printer at Devonport, Auckland; NOK: BICKER, Francis George; 4/599 Spr (enlisted as Cpl), NZE (Field Stanley Black, Dargaville, Northland; Son of Alfred and Tuhi Black, Engineers); 2R; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD in Egypt Dargaville; Chunuk Bair Mem. (9) (enteric fever) 13.9.15; NOK M: Mrs G Bicker, 2 Emmett St, BLACK, James; 7/15 Tpr, 8 South Canterbury Sqdn, CMR; MB; Ponsonby, Auckland; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported missing 28.8.15; (D.195) NOK: James Rodger Black, Otipua, Timaru, Canterbury; B: 7/13 BIGGAR, Peter; 8/1889 Pte, OIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 at the Apex; Sgt Alexander James Black, CMR, also served on Gallipoli; Hill 60 NOK S: Mrs Catherine Herbert, Foster St, Belleknownes, Dunedin; Mem. (5.3.3) B: George Biggar, Croydon Bush, Gore; B: 11/1623 James Edward BLACK, Lincoln; 13/886 Tpr, AMR; 4R; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd Biggar, WMR, also served in WW1; B: 9/670 Tpr William Oliver assault on Hill 60, aged 22 yrs; Reported missing 28.8.15; Born Biggar, OMR, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) Otago; NOK F: John (M: Mary) Black, Otara, Opotiki; Hill 60 BIGGS, William Henry; 10/755 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; Mem. (1.1.5) WIA early 5.15, evacuated off Gallipoli to Government Hospital, BLACK, William; 10/280 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast Coy, WIB; Alexandria; Recovered and returned to front; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk MB; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Malta; Initially reported only Bair during the August Offensive, aged 22 yrs; Reported missing slightly sick on Malta 9.15; DOD (enteric fever) 2.10.15 on Malta; 8.8.15, later believed dead; Native of Tinwald, Canterbury; NOK: NOK F: Alexander Black senior, Spring Creek, Marton, Rangitikei; William (Walter) George (M: Mary Susan) Biggs, farmer, Matapu, Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta (B.XVI.2) Eltham, Taranaki, also Nolantown, Hawera, Taranaki; Chunuk Bair BLACK, William; 8/10 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA Mem. (19) 26.4.15 (also seen 26-30.4.15) during the Battle of the Landing at BILLING, Charles Vince; 12/2212 Pte, AIB; 5R; KIA 7.8.15 Courtney’s Post soon after midnight, aged 25 yrs; Born at Greenvale (recorded as 8.8.15) during early morning charge at the Apex during near Wanaka; Farmer; NOK M: (3rd son of) Mary (F: William) the August Offensive, aged 23 yrs; Reported wounded; NOK Aunt: Black, Waikaka, Southland; B: 8/2538 Pte Oliver Black, OIB, also Mrs C Billing, Albert St, Dargaville, Northland; Son of Henry and served in WW1; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Sarah Billing, Whenuapai, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (9) BLACK, William; 12/314 Pte (enlisted as Cpl), 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; BILLING, Christopher Barney; 12/501 Pte, 15 North Auckland MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 32 yrs; Coy, AIB; MB; WIA early 5.15, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; NOK S: Miss Charlotte Black, Cardiff, Wales; Son of the late Allen DOW 16.6.15 in Egypt, aged 21 yrs; Born Dargaville, Northland; Henry and Charlotte Black; Lone Pine Mem. (72) NOK M: Jane (F: Christopher) Billing, Dargaville, Northland; Cairo BLACKBURN, Stanley; 13/887 Tpr, AMR; 4R; KIA 28.8.15 in War Mem. Cem. (M.44) 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 26 yrs; Reported wounded; NOK F: BINDON, John; 7/816 Tpr, CMR; 3R; Admitted Pont de Koubbeh Henry John (M: Mary Jane, nee Bunker) Blackburn, “Malvern”, St Hospital, Cairo, recovered; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill Sampson’s, Guernsey, Channel Islands; Hill 60 Cem. (8) 60, aged 25 yrs; Body recovered and identified; Native of Bay of BLACKMORE, Arthur; 10/291 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast Islands, Northland; NOK F: John (M: Elinor) Bindon, Ohaeawai, Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Northland, later Takapuna, Auckland; Hill 60 Cem. (3) Offensive; NOK B: A Blackmore, 22 Ursula St, Battersea, London, BIRD, Edmund; 6/1442 Pte, CIB; 2R; DOW 2.6.15 on Gallipoli, England; Son of Mr & Mrs A Blackmore, same address; Chunuk aged 20 yrs; NOK B: Reginald Bird, 39 Fanshawe Ave, Barking, Bair Mem. (19) Essex, England; Son of Charles and Annie Maria Bird, 39 Fanshawe BLACKSTOCK, Irving; 10/680 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; Ave, Barking, Essex, England; Beach Cem. (I.H.6) KIA 26.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing at Courtney’s Post BIRD, Joseph Hohepa; 13/664 Tpr, AMR; 2R; KIA 8.8.15 on soon after midnight, aged 20 yrs; NOK F: B David (M: Jane) Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 27 yrs; Native of Blackstock, Cardiff, Stratford, also Robson Rd, Ngarere, Taranaki; Murupara; NOK W: Annie A Bird (deceased), Whakatane; Son of Lone Pine Mem. (75) William Henry Bird and Kie Kie Hopaia; Chunuk Bair Mem. (2) BLAKE, Phillip Manu; 10/808 Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 9 Hawke’s Bay BIRDLING, Reginald Frank; 7/308 Tpr, 1 Canterbury Yeo. Cav. Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the Offensive, aged 22 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; August Offensive, aged 23 yrs; Native of Banks Peninsula; NOK F: NOK F: John Thomas (M: Eliza Hastings) Blake, Karamu Rd, Frank G Birdling, Birdling’s Flat, Canterbury; Embarkation Pier Hastings; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) Cem. (I.A.5) BLAKE, Sydney Conrad; 6/588 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and BIRDSALL, William John; 13/232 Tpr, 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; Westland Coy, CIB; MB; Hospitalised early in campaign, recovered, MB; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Malta; DOW 22.6.15 on convalesced at Alexandria Base, returned to front early 6.15; KIA Malta, aged 20 yrs; Member of Rodney Troop of Mounted Rifles; 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive, aged NOK F: John Bowden (M: Isabel) Birdsall, Whangateau, Rodney, 28 yrs; Reported as wounded; NOK M: Maria (F: Charles) Blake, Northland; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta (A.V.5) Wellington St, Picton; Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) BIRSE, Charles; 9/671 Tpr, OMR; MB; WIA during the August BLAKE, Thomas Middleton; 10/1420 Pte, WIB; 3R; WIA, admitted Offensive; DOW (complicated with disease) 8.8.15 at sea ex Pont de Koubbeh Hospital, Cairo 8.7.15; Recovered and returned Gallipoli, aged 24 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK M: Helen M (F: William to front; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, S) Birse, Frankton, Queenstown, Otago; B: 8/1702 Pte Allan Stewart aged 29 yrs; Report missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; Native of Birse, OIB, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Nathalia, Victoria; NOK: Mrs R Hinze, Scottsdale, Tasmania; Son of BISHOP, George Henry; 6/753 L-Cpl, 12 Nelson Coy, CIB; WIA the late Thomas and Elizabeth Blake, Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia; Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) 260 The New Zealand dead
BLAKE, Valentine; 6/2832, 2 Lieut., CIB; 6R; KIA at the Apex and buried, possibly in 1918; NOK F: James Shiner (M: Sarah Ann) 9.12.15 by a sniper, aged 28 yrs; Born Windsor, New South Wales; Bond, Aroha House, Hamilton; B: 12/689 Sgt Alfred James Bond, Single; Government Land Surveyor; Windsor Hotel, Wellington; Born HQ AIB, also served on Gallipoli; B: 12/3256 Pte Percy Bond, AIB, Windsor, New South Wales, Australia; Attended Victoria University also served in WW1; Baby 700 Cem. (D14) (1906-07); Employed by Government Survey Dept, Wellington; BOND, Phillip Richard; 6/190 Pte, 12 Nelson Coy, CIB; MB; KIA Keen cricketer; NOK F: Vincent Ignatius (Commissioner of Crown 5.6.15 (night of 5–6.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s Post, Lands, Lands & Survey Office. M: Kathleen Hamilton, nee Hunter) aged 28 yrs; NOK: Mrs F Hepplestone, Paradise Rd, Napier; Son Blake, Gisborne; Embarkation Pier Cem. (A.12) of the late Richard and Mary Bond, Petone; Shrapnel Valley Cem. BLAND, Herbert; 11/662 L-Cpl, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; MB; (IV.A.33) KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 21 BONNIN, Arthur Edward; 3/102a Pte, NZMC (Ambulance); MB; yrs; Reported missing 9.8.15; NOK: Robert Bland, Exchange Hotel, Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD (enteric fever) 26.8.15 in Nelson; Son of John and Catherine Bland, North Rd, North East Egypt; Chief clerk in Timaru office of Westport Coal Coy; NOK F: Valley, Dunedin; Chunuk Bair Mem. (5) John L (M: Adelaide Mary) Bonnin, Brighton, Otago; B: 9/1012 BLATHERWICK, George H; 6/1468 Pte, CIB; 3R; KIA 8.5.15 at Tpr John William Alfred Bonnin, OMR, also served on Gallipoli; the Daisy Patch, aged 23 yrs; Reported wounded and missing 8.5.15; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (K.45) NOK F: George Harry (M: Mary Ellen) Blatherwick, Nottingham, BOOKER, Edward John; 8/964 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA England, later Cropwell Rd, Radcliffe-on-Trent, England; Twelve 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, Tree Copse Mem. (16.1.3) aged 28 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK F: William James BLAZA, Ernest William; 13/889 Tpr, AMR; 4R; WIA, evacuated (M: Caroline) Booker, 41 Argyle St, Mornington, Dunedin; Lone off Gallipoli to UK; DOW 23.6.16 in England, aged 28 yrs; NOK Pine Mem. (75) F: George (M: Mary Jane) Blaza, Wharf Farm, Shackerstone, BOOKER, George Ernest; 7/17 Tpr (enlisted as L-Cpl), 8 South Leicestershire, England; St Peter Shackerstone Churchyard, Canterbury Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA 21.8.15 in 1st assault on Hill 60, Leicestershire, England aged 21 yrs; Reported missing 21.8.15; Born Winchester, Timaru, BLUCK, Alfred Charles; 13/281 Capt. (commissioned 7.10.12), 4 Canterbury; NOK F: George (M: Margaret) Booker, Winchester, Waikato Sqdn, AMR; MB; KIA (shot by sniper) 11am, 18.5.15 (also Timaru, also 120 Winters Rd, Papanui, Christchurch; B: 6/1782 Pte seen 22.5.15) on Russell’s Top, aged 38 yrs; At the time was involved Thomas Eric Booker, CIB, also served on Gallipoli; Hill 60 Mem. in personal reconnaissance of an enemy position; Killed alongside (5.3.4) Sgt-Maj. Marr who was also killed; Lieut. Colonel CE Mackesy, BOOTH, Edgar Normanby; 12/497 Pte, 15 North Auckland Coy, in a letter written to Mrs Bluck (wife) from Zeitoun on 18.7.15 “I AIB; MB; KIA 7.6.15 (night of 7–8.6.15) in Turkish trench raid had the highest opinion of his sturdy, honest character and admired at Quinn’s Post (sector held by AIB 2-9.6.15), aged 26 yrs; Born Captain Bluck very much. He was a most conscientious, painstaking, Blenheim; Educated Blenheim and Christchurch; Connected with keen officer. His loss to me was very great indeed. I had left him only Ellerbeck Studios before entering into business in Dominion Road, 15 minutes before he was struck down. We buried him not far from Auckland; Cornet player in regimental band; NOK F: Robert (M: where he fell, on the slopes of the hill overlooking the deep blue sea, Hannah) Booth, Telegraph Office, Dunedin; Shrapnel Valley Cem. with the island of Imbros for a background. While my heart is sad (I.B.17) for the loss of my friend and full of sympathy for you and the little ones, I should like to tell you that with all your sorrow, a chord of BOOTH, Harry; 5/1379a Dvr (enlisted as 10/1379 Pte, HQ, WIB), pride should run through you that you were the wife of so brave and NZASC; 2R; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD 19.12.15 in good a gentleman and the mother of his children”; Born Pukekohe; Egypt; NOK F: WB Booth, Westview, Morley, Yorkshire, England; M; Farmer near Te Awamutu, Waikato; NOK W: Ethel Mary Bluck Cairo War Mem. Cem. (D.225) (nee Harper), Te Awamutu, Waikato; Son of Alfred (deceased) and BOOTH, John Homer (Horner); 8/11 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), Matilda Bluck; Buried beside Staff Sgt-Maj. Marr; Both blown out 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; Dangerously WIA, evacuated of their graves by an artillery shell on 23.6.15; Walker’s Ridge Cem. off Gallipoli to Egypt; Became dangerously ill; DOW 15.5.15 in (I.C.4) Egypt, aged 28 yrs; NOK M: Mrs Clara (F: Albert) Booth, Cross BODEN, Richard Arthur; 7/171 Sgt, 10 Nelson Sqdn, CMR; MB; Lane, Oamaru; Born England; B: 3/79a Pte Reuben Charles Booth, KIA 22.5.15 (also seen 23.5.15), aged 22 yrs; Solicitor; NOK: Mrs NZMC, also served on Gallipoli; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Boden, 22 Sydney St, Wellington; Canterbury Cem. (II.A.3) Mem. Cem. (L.162) BOLAND, Frank; 6/885 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and Westland BOOTH, Ronald Arthur, 11/173 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; Coy, CIB; MB; WIA early 5.15, hospitalised, recovered and returned MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged to front 6.15; KIA 31.7.15, aged 38 yrs; NOK: WJ Moore, Eastcourt 21 yrs; Reported missing 9.8.15; Attended Wanganui Collegiate St, Terang, Victoria, Australia; Son of Thomas and Ellen Boland, (-1910); NOK F: Mr Hector James (M: Emma V) Booth, Kimbolton Camperdown, Victoria, Australia; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (IV.C.19) Rd, Feilding; Chunuk Bair Mem. (5) BONAR Archibald James Merle; 10/1116 Sgt-Maj., 11 Taranaki BOREHAM, Alfred Clifford; 12/509 Bugler, 15 North Auckland Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 26.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing at Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged Courtney’s Post soon after midnight, aged 39 yrs; Born Hokitika; 20 yrs; NOK M: Mrs Beatrice Eva (F: Alfred Arthur) Boreham, Single; NZ Permanent Force (Sgt-Maj.), of Stratford; Served Anglo- Kohukohu, Hokianga, Northland; B: 12/876 Pte Herbert Howard Boer War (Pte 3 Cont., NZMR. Lieut. in South African colonial Boreham, AIB, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (72) unit. QSA, 3 clasps, KSA Medals); NOK B: Vivian WM Bonar, BOREHAM, Joseph Wendell; 8/547 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; Commission Agent, PO Box 27, Hokitika; Son of Hon. James KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; NOK F; Steven Boreham, 68 Melville Alexander and Ella (Elliot) Margaret Bonar, Hokitika, West Coast; St, Dunedin; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (8.1.2) B: 6/589 Hugh Gordon Bonar, CIB, KIA 8.5.15; Lone Pine Mem. (75) BORTHWICK, Alexander; 12/1561 Pte, AIB; 3R; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August BONAR, Hugh Gordon; 6/589 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and Offensive, aged 28 yrs; NOK S: Miss Jessie Borthwick c/o Robertson, Westland Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; Served Fordell Cottage, North Berwick, Haddingtonshire, England, also 24 Anglo-Boer War (6150 Sgt 6 & 7 Reliefs, 8152 Sgt 9 Cont., NZMR); Craigleith Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (9) Athlete; NOK: Mrs HE Bonar, Koiterangi, Hokitika; Son of Hon. James Alexander and Ella (Elliot) Margaret Bonar, Hokitika, West BORTHWICK, James Robert; 11/976 Tpr, WMR; 3R; WIA Coast; B: 10/1116 Archibald James Merle Bonar, WIB, KIA 26.4.15; 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60; DOW same day 27.8.15; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (16.2.3) Reported missing 27.8.15; NOK F: James Robert Borthwick, Lee Stream, Outram, Otago; Hill 60 Mem. BOND, Augustine (Gus); 12/959 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 25 yrs; Initially BOTTLE, Henry; 6/1470 Pte, CIB; 3R; DOW 20.5.15 at sea ex reported wounded; Letters written home by his comrades state that Gallipoli, aged 20 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK F: William Henry (M: after he was wounded they bound him up and left him in the trenches Caroline) Bottle, Folly Hill Cottages, Leeds, Maidstone, Kent, but on their return he was missing. It was surmised that he might England, later Rosewood Villa, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks, England; Lone have been picked up by ambulance men or had made his own way Pine Mem. (74) back to the dressing station on the beach but for some time nothing BOTTLE, William Charles; 8/12 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; could be learned as to his whereabouts; Body later found, identified MB; KIA 26.4.15 (also seen 26-30.4.15) during the Battle of the Landing at Courtney’s and Steele’s Posts sector, aged 22 yrs; NOK 261 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
M: Rosetta (F: Henry) Bottle, Hull St, Oamaru, Otago; B: 11/478 Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (C.188) Tpr Frank Edgar Bottle, WMR, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine BOYCE, James Strachan; 6/187 Pte, 12 Nelson Coy, CIB; MB; Mem. (75) WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to 21 General Hospital, Alexandria, BOUD, Walter Percy; 12/1156 Pte, AIB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Egypt 5.9.15; Reported dangerously ill; DOW 17.9.15 in Egypt, Battle of the Landing, aged 29 yrs; Son of Charles and Lydia Boud, aged 22 yrs; Born Scotland; NOK F: Robert (M: Margaret) Boyce, 17 Lutwych Rd, Catford, London, England; Number and name not Valleyfield, Renwick, Blenheim; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War found on nominal roll; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Mem. Cem. (F.103) BOULTON, Kenneth Henry; 8/809 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; BOYD, Alexander Colin; 13/980 Tpr, AMR; 3R; KIA 28.8.15 in KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 19 yrs; Born Martinborough, Wairarapa; 700, aged 21 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Native of Pahautanui, NOK M: Jessie Isabella (F: William) Boyd, Martin St, Upper Hutt; Wellington; NOK F: Edward (M: Matilda) Boulton, Golden Gate, Hill 60 Mem. (1.1.6) Paremata, Wellington; B: 2/289 Dvr Charles Daryl Boulton, NZFA, BOYD, Douglas Perceval; 6/169 Pte, CIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (75) the Daisy Patch, aged 20 yrs; Played 2 seasons with Celtic senior BOURGEOIS, Arthur Jules Hayden; 10/943 Pte, WIB; MB; KIA rugby team; NOK F: Hugh Boyd, Good St, Rangiora, Canterbury; 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 31 yrs; B: 3/1233 Pte James Mayor Boyd, NZMC, also served in WW1; NOK M: Jane Ann (F: M Edmond, veteran of Franco-Prussian and Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (16.1.4) Crimea Wars, deceased) Bourgeois, Layton, Shakespeare Rd, Napier, BOYLE, William; 11/740 Tpr, WMR; 2R; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli later Bower St, Napier; Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) to Malta aboard HS Somali; Reported dangerously ill 31.7.15; DOD BOURK, Albert Donald; 6/1223 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; (pneumonia) 4.8.15 on Malta; NOK B: Eugene Boyle, c/o Mrs C KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; Reported missing Baker, Loftus, Northumberland Ave, Petersham, Sydney, Australia, 25.4-3.5.15; NOK M: Mrs L Bourk, 18 Hutcheson St, Sydenham, later 3 Edward Lane, Darlington, Sydney, Australia; On nominal Christchurch; B: 4/601 Spr James Duncan Bourk, Mounted Signal roll with number 11/859, this also allocated to Tpr John Brennan, Troop, also served in WW1; Lone Pine Mem. (74) WMR; Addolorata Cem., Malta (E.EA.A.657) BOURNE, Herbert; 8/2366 Pte, OIB; Samoan Advance (1/57) and BOYSON, Harry Billingham; 11/858 Cpl, WMR; 4R; KIA 27.8.15 4R; DOW 27.6.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK M: Mrs E in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 25 yrs; Reported missing 27.8.15; Appleyard, Barnsley Rd, Highgate, Goldthorpe, Yorkshire, England; NOK F: John Edward (M: Harriett Anne) Boyson, New Cottages, W: Maud Bourne, 10 Sutherland Rd, Blackpool, England; Lone Pine Rothersthorpe, Northampton, England; Hill 60 Mem. (8.2.5) Mem. (75) BRADBURY, Ernest Edward; 12/1565 Pte, AIB; 3R; KIA 25.4.15 BOWDEN, Keble Reginald; 10/645 Cpl (enlisted as L-Cpl), 11 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 27 yrs; NOK S: Mrs GE Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 23 Russell, 29 Southern Rd, Ward End (also 121 Albert Rd, Aston), yrs; NOK F: Walter E (M: Clara) Bowden, 132 Waimea St (also 12 Birmingham, England; An early 3R arrival on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Milton St), Nelson; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (19.1.2) Mem. (72) BOWDEN, William Richard; 2/117 Sgt, 2 Battery, NZFA; MB; BRADEY, George Francis; 9/794 Tpr, 12 Sqdn, OMR; 3R; KIA KIA 17.5.15, aged 25 yrs; Native of Cardiff, Wales; NOK: John (M: 1.7.15, aged 24 yrs; NOK F: John W (M: Jane) Bradey, Te Horo, Ada) Bowden, 43 Wright’s Rd, Spreydon, Christchurch, also 180 Manawatu; No. 2 Outpost Cem. (A.2) Broughton St, Sydenham, Christchurch; Plugge’s Plateau Cem. (A.2) BRADLEY, James Flynn; 12/304 Cpl, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; 3R; MB; BOWEN, Arthur Clifford; 6/1018 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; KIA 17.5.15 at Helles, aged 24 yrs; NOK: James Bradley, Hinuera, MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; Reported Waikato; Terrace School and Technical College, Wellington; NOK missing 25.4-1.5.15; NOK: Ewan Bowen, Box 155, Matano Post F: James Edward (M: Mary) Bradley, 28 Norfolk St, Ponsonby, Office, Saskatoon, Canada; Lone Pine Mem. (74) Auckland, also Hinuera, Waikato; Previously Sgt 6 Hauraki Regt; BOWIE, Alexander Henry; 13/493 Tpr, AMR; MB; WIA, early in Abandoned his farm to enlist; B: 6/1473 Pte Edward Francis Bradley, campaign, hospitalised, recovered and returned to front late 7.15; CIB, also served on Gallipoli; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (14.1.1) WIA for 2nd time 8.15; Evacuated off Gallipoli to Mudros; DOW BRADLEY, Thomas; 13/296 Tpr, 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR (enlisted 8.9.15 on Lemnos, aged 28 yrs; NOK M: Agnes Emily (F: William, 10.7.14); MB; KIA 19.5.15 during the determined Turkish attack deceased) Bowie, 19 Downs Rd, Clapton, London, England, later between 3.30am and after dawn on Russell’s Top, aged 31 yrs; Simmondley House, Simmondley, Glossop, Derbyshire, England; Born Papains, Christchurch, 16.6.1884; Educated Christchurch Portianos Mil. Cem., Lemnos (IV.C.254) High School; Employed by Kaiapoi Clothing Co, Christchurch, BOWIE, Robert Ross; 7/920 Maj., CMR; 4R; Evacuated ill off later transferred to Auckland branch; NOK: DA Bradley, Swan St, Gallipoli to Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt; DOD (dysentery) 10.7.15 in North Brighton, Christchurch, later Oparau, Kawhia, Waikato; Son Egypt, aged 42 yrs; Born Timaru, Canterbury; M; Store manager, of Benjamin and Margaret Bradley, 122 Jeffery’s Rd, Christchurch; Timaru, NOK W: Elizabeth Bowie (nee Thompson), 83 Wai-iti Walker’s Ridge Cem. (I.C.5) Road, Timaru, Canterbury; Son of Robert Hislop and Julia Bowie; BRADLEY, William; 12/2652 Pte, AIB; 6R; Reported dangerously Cairo War Mem. Cem. (B.323) ill 6.8.15; DOD 19.11.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 30 yrs; Buried BOWKER, George Allan; 10/1421 Pte, WIB; 3R; WIA early 5.15, at sea; Native of Waikouaiti, Dunedin; NOK B: R Bradley, Piopio, hospitalised, recovered and returned to front early 6.15; KIA 8.8.15 King Country; Son of William Bradley, Motu, Gisborne; Lone Pine on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 27 yrs; NOK F: Mem. (72) George (M: Elizabeth) Bowker, Willis St, Wellington, also 19 Trent BRADSHAW, Robert George; 9/995a Tpr, 3R; OMR; KIA 16.7.15, St, Island Bay, Wellington and Cambridge St, Levin; Chunuk Bair aged 39 yrs; NOK M: Sophia (F: James) Bradshaw, Warragul, Mem. (19) Gippsland, Victoria, Australia; No. 2 Outpost Cem. (B.10) BOWKER, Stanley John (Joseph); 7/18 Sgt (enlisted as Cpl), 8 BRAID, Andrew; 12/1566 Pte, HQ, AIB; 3R; DOD 31.10.15 on South Canterbury Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA 21.8.15 in 1st assault Gallipoli; NOK F: A Braid, Laurieston, Falkirk, Scotland; Lone Pine on Hill 60, aged 23 yrs; Body recovered and identified; Attended Mem. Lincoln College; Managed farms at Ealing, Otipua and in Hawke’s BRAMWELL, Percy Watson; 4/455 Spr, NZE (Field Engineers); Bay (Wairoa Estate); NOK F: Charles (M: Harriet A) Bowker, 10 MB; DOW (head) 16.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 25 yrs; Body Sarah St, Timaru (wealthy businessman and landowner; Hill 60 taken to Lemnos for burial; Born Greymouth, West Coast; NOK Cem. (II.D.1) F: Joseph W (M: Rachel L, deceased) Bramwell, Monmouth St, BOYCE, Christopher (Christie) Harold; 12/1563 Pte, 16 Waikato Feilding, Manawatu; East Mudros Mil. Cem., Lemnos (II.F.96) Coy, AIB; 3R; WIA in the Battle of the Landing (hit by bullet while in BRASS, William; 6/807 Cpl (enlisted as L-Cpl), 2 South Canterbury a lighter approaching the shore. Did not leave the lighter but returned Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged to a ship); Evacuated to Egypt; DOW 3.5.15 in Egypt, aged 22 yrs; 26 yrs; Born Harray, Orkney 27.12.1889; Educated Rendall Parish Born Cambridge, Waikato; Employed as an assistant in the Town School; Member of Scottish Garrison Artillery; Emigrated to NZ Clerk’s office before moving to Palmerston North. Later returned 12.1908; Well-known Mt Cook guide; NOK F: James Gillies (M: to Cambridge to become secretary for the Waikato Publishing Coy; Isabella Bews) Brass, Kelton St. Ola, Kirkwell, Orkney, Scotland; NOK F: Charles (M: Sarah Jane) Boyce, Cambridge, Waikato; A Lone Pine Mem. (74) cover for the font at St Andrew’s Church, Cambridge, was donated by the Boyce family and dedicated to Boyce’s memory on 25.4.16; BREACH, Edward; 10/1749 Pte, WIB; 4R; WIA (knee) late 7.15,
262 The New Zealand dead evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 2.9.15 in Egypt, aged 21 Mil. Cem., Malta (B.IX.5) yrs; NOK F: William H (M: Bessie) Breach, Rakaia, Canterbury; BRIERLEY, Frederick; 10/1423 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on B: 6/2074 Pte Walter Archer Breach, CIB, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 24 yrs; NOK M: Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (H.52) Mary Brierley, 58 Afghan Rd (later 43 Littlemoor Lane, Oldham, BREEN, James Joseph; 10/2078 Pte, WIB; 5R; KIA 8.8.15 on England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported wounded and BRIGHTON, George; 7/748 L-Cpl, CMR (enlisted 20.10.14); missing 8.8.15; Possibly KIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair while with DOW 27.11.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 28 yrs; Buried at sea; Born Otago Infantry; Attended Wanganui Collegiate -1911 and Victoria 5.4.1887, Nightcaps; Farmer in Christchurch area; Son of Gavin University (extramural study, law); Studied law while in a Palmerston and Elizabeth Brighton (nee Nicoll), Mountain View, Nightcaps, North office; NOK F: T Breen, Waitotara, South Taranaki, also Southland; Name missing from nominal roll; Lone Pine Mem. (71) Marybank, Wanganui; Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) BRISCO, Wastel; 13/304 Tpr, AMR; 4 Waikato Sqdn, MB; KIA BREEZE, George Patrick; 6/591 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and 19.5.15 during the determined Turkish attack between 3.30am Westland Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur during and after dawn on Russell’s Top, aged 27 yrs; Attended Heretaunga the August Offensive, aged 23 yrs; NOK: John J (M: Margaret) School, Hastings; Farmed with brother at Te Awamutu, Waikato; Breeze, Hokitika; B: 6/1474 Pte William Joseph Breeze, CIB, also NOK: Arthur Hylton (M: Jessie Mary) Brisco (retired farmer), 133 served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) Church St, Palmerston North; 3 of his brothers served on Gallipoli: BREMNER, James Halloran; 11/215 Tpr, 9 Wellington East Coast 11/860 Tpr Bertram Isold Brisco, WMR, 11/1413 Tpr Gilfrid Sqdn, WMR; WIA in Hill 60 sector; DOW 8.9.15 on Gallipoli, Rimington Brisco, WMR, 5/95 Pte Onel Arthur Brisco, HQ (ASC, aged 24 yrs; NOK F: William Gilbert Booth (M: Mary Alice) motor driver); Also seen as BRISCOE; Walker’s Ridge Cem. (I.C.10) Bremner, 6 Carnarvon St (also Porangahau), Gisborne; B: 11/213 BRISLANE, Michael Edward; 7/533 Tpr, 10 Nelson Sqdn, CMR; Tpr John Robertson Bremner, WMR, served on Gallipoli; B: 11/731 MB; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Malta; Reported dangerously Tpr William Gordon Bremner, WMR, served on Gallipoli; Chunuk ill; DOW (spine) 20.8.15 on Malta, aged 20 yrs; NOK M: Mrs Bair Mem. (5) Charles Wilson, Blackball (also Mt Buckley), Greymouth; Pieta Mil. BRENT, Theodore Daniel; 7/312 Tpr, CMR; KIA 21.8.15 in Cem., Malta (A.IX.4) 1st assault on Hill 60, aged 26 yrs; Born Oamaru, Otago; NOK: BRITTAN, Edward Guise; 7/495 Tpr, CMR; MB; KIA 28.8.15 in Septimus Edward (M: Susannah) Brent, 65 York Place (later 152 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 24 yrs; Reported missing 28.8.15; Born London St), Dunedin; Hill 60 Mem. (5.3.5) Canterbury; NOK F: Francis Henry (M: Florence Laura) Brittan, BRETTARGH, Ronald Oldham; 10/277 Pte, 7 Wellington West 59 River Rd, Avonside, Christchurch; B: 7/942 Sgt Henry Bertram Coast Coy (later attached to HQ), WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Brittan, CMR, KIA on same day 28.8.15; Also seen BRITTAIN; Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 22 yrs; Attended Hill 60 Mem. (5.3.7) Wanganui Collegiate (cricket 1st XI in 1909); NOK M: Emily (F: BRITTAN, Henry Bertram; 7/942 L-Cpl, CMR; KIA 28.8.15 in Henry) Brettargh, 45 Wickstead St, Wanganui; Chunuk Bair Mem. 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 27 yrs; Reported missing 28.8.15; Born (19) Canterbury; NOK: Francis Henry (M: Florence Laura) Brittain, 59 BREWER, Charles Tudor; 10/2079 Pte, WIB; 5R; KIA 8.8.15 on River Rd, Avonside, Christchurch; B: 7/495 Edward Guise Brittan, Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Possibly KIA on 9.8.15 CMR, KIA on same day 28.8.15; Hill 60 Mem. (5.2.3) on Chunuk Bair while with Otago Infantry; NOK S: Mrs C Gawith, BRITTEN, Vivian Russell; 10/969 L-Sgt (enlisted as L-Cpl), 9 Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North; B: 7/939 Tpr Owen Tudor Brewer, Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the CMR, KIA 28.8.15; Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) August Offensive, aged 20 yrs; NOK: George (M: Gerda Benidicta) BREWER, James Wood; 10/950 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; MB; Britten, Omahu Rd, Hastings; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK M: BRODIE, Gordon; 10/2488 Sgt (enlisted as Sgt-Maj.), WIB; Esther Brewer, 14 Derby Rd, Southport, England; F: the late Capt 6R; Officially KIA 24.11.15, but believed killed in heavy artillery Brewer; Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) bombardment of the Apex 23.11.15; NOK F: D Brodie, 3 BREWER, Owen Tudor; 7/939 Tpr, CMR; 4R; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd Broughton Rd, West Ealing, London, England; Also M: Mrs A assault on Hill 60, aged 23 yrs; Reported missing 28.8.15; NOK Brodie, 67 Foreland Rd, Whitchurch, Cardiff, Wales; Embarkation F: Henry Tudor (M: Sarah) Brewer, Salisbury St (later 13 Seddon Pier Cem. (A.39) St), Dannevirke; B: 10/2079 Pte Charles Tudor Brewer, WIB, KIA BROMLEY, Alexander; 11/637 Tpr, 2 Wellington West Coast Sqdn, 8.8.15; Hill 60 Mem. (5.3.6) WMR; MB; KIA 17.5.15, aged 25 yrs; NOK F; James Edgar (M: BRIDGE, Lance; 8/2255 Pte, OIB; Samoan Advance (1/495) and Mary Eliza) Bromley, Tapanui, Otago, also 4 Josephine St, Dunedin; 4R; WIA during the August Offensive; DOW 13.8.15 at sea ex B: 9/119 Tpr Charles Edward Bromley, CMR, also served on Gallipoli, aged 27 yrs; Buried at sea; A comrade wrote the events Gallipoli; B: 17/29 Tpr William Edgar Bromley, NZVC, also served surrounding his death: “…after the strenuous fight of August 8th in WW1; Walker’s Ridge Cem. (II.A.6) [at the Apex], while desultory fighting was going on, with alternate BRONCHER, Frederick; 8/1410 Pte, OIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 at the advances and retirements by the New Zealanders and the Turks, one Apex during the August Offensive, aged 38 yrs; Reported missing or two of our men dropped wounded, while the rest retired to the 8.8.15; NOK S: Mrs C Newboult, 3 Bridge St, Ferncliffe, Bingley, shelter of the trenches. Lance volunteered to go out to bring the Yorkshire, England; Nephew: Fred New Boult, same address; wounded in. He crawled to where the first man lay, the ground being Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) swept by rifle fire. He hoisted his disabled comrade on his shoulders and started back. The Turks immediately turned a machine-gun on BROOKE, Basil; 9/659 Tpr, 12 Sqdn, OMR; MB; KIA 6.8.15 the two. The wounded man was riddled with bullets, and Lance or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August Offensive; NOK: F was wounded down one side. He managed to stagger into a trench, Ferryman, Ashburton, Canterbury; B: Ivan Brooke, Ashburton, and half-an-hour later paralysis set in. His comrades carried him to Canterbury; Chunuk Bair Mem. (7) the beach, but arriving there he absolutely refused to be attended to BROOKFIELD, George Leonard Purchas; 13/657a Lieut., AMR; further, or even to be conveyed to the hospital ship, until, as he put it, 2R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged the many wounded who were worse off than he, had been attended 23 yrs; Born St Heliers Bay, Auckland; Attended Auckland Technical to. So for two days he lay on the beach in the glare of a pitiless sun. College; Employed by State Insurance Office, Auckland, but later He neither asked or received food or drink other than that given him farmed in Northland; Single; Farmer of St Heliers Bay, Auckland; by passing soldiers and marines. When the long line of wounded NOK F: (youngest son of) Frederick William (M: Sarah Edith, nee ceased and the pressure on the Medical Corps had ceased somewhat, Purchas) Brookfield, St Heliers, Auckland; B: 12/3231 Cpl Arthur he was attended to and taken on board ship. Five days later he died. Guyon Purchas Brookfield, AIB, also served WW1; NKG; Chunuk He saved others, himself he could not save”; Attended Wellington Bair Mem. (1) College; NOK F: Herbert B (M: Leonore A) Bridge, 34 Oriental Bay (later 186 Dewsbury Tce, Oriental Bay), Wellington; Lone Pine BROOKS, James Vincent; 6/203 Pte, 12 Nelson Coy, CIB (enlisted Mem. (75) 18.8.14); MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; Born Wakefield, Nelson 3.7.1894; Educated Wakefield; NOK F: James Brooks, 88 Valley Rd, BRIDLE, Frederick William; 6/2395 Pte, CIB; 5R; Evacuated ill Wakefield, Nelson; B: Rfm 23/1004 Edwin George Brooks, 1NZRB, off Gallipoli to Malta; DOD 9.9.15 on Malta, aged 25 yrs; NOK also served WW1; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (16.2.4) S: Miss Emily Bridle, 48 Third Ave, Kingsland, Auckland; Son of Sidney William and the late Emily Bridle, Croydon, England; Pieta BROOKS, Joseph Kennedy; 8/729 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in 263 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story attack on Baby 700; NOK M: Mrs JS Brooks, Harrington Place, 700, aged 22 yrs; NOK: John (M: Jessie) Brown, Mangorei (also Lawrence; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Burton, Vogeltown), New Plymouth; Native of Taranaki; Lone Pine BROOME, Harry Eliott Morton; 10/273 Pte, 7 Wellington West Mem. (75) Coast Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 10.5.15 at Helles, aged 20 yrs; Attended BROWN, Norman; 12/1569 Pte, 15 North Auckland Coy, AIB; 3R; Marton High School, Wanganui Technical College and Victoria DOW 11.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; Born Christchurch University (law); Employed by Bullock, Currie & Douglas (legal 3.1881; Educated St Alban’s School, Christchurch; NOK M: Mary firm), Wanganui; NOK F: Harry William (M: Catherine) Broome, (F: Arthur) Brown, 44 Springfield Rd, St Albans, Christchurch, also 55 Campbell St (also 40 Alexander St), Wanganui; Twelve Tree 24 North Rd, Papanui, Christchurch; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Copse Mem. (20.1.3) BROWN, Sampson George; 6/595 Pte (attested 13.8.14 at BROWN, Alan; 10/806 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; MB; KIA Greymouth), 13 North Canterbury and Westland Coy, CIB; MB; 7.5.15 at Helles while positioning for attack on following day, aged KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 21 yrs; Born 26.11.1893 South 25 yrs; NOK M: Helen Sheddan (F: Robert) Brown, Tollemache Hokitika; Single; Dunganville, West Coast; Miner employed by F Rd, Hastings, also 3 Coote Rd, Napier; Born Hastings; Twelve Tree Howard, South Hokitika; NOK F: Thomas (M: Jane) Brown, Sale St Copse Mem. (20.1.4) (also Davie St), Hokitika; B: 6/2949 Pte Henry Joseph Brown, CIB, BROWN, Andrew; 6/2077 Pte, C Coy, CIB; 4R; Evacuated ill also served WW1; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (16.1.5) off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD (dysentery) in Egypt 24.7.15; NOK BROWNE, Hilton Arthur; 11/210 Tpr, 9 Wellington East Coast M: Mrs Euphemia (F: Walter) Brown, Auchinbegg, Lesmahagow, Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 27.7.15, aged 22 yrs; Native of Manly, Lanarkshire, Scotland; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (B.338) Sydney; NOK F: Arthur Browne, 34 Edward St, North Sydney, BROWN, Charles Hawkesworth; 11/207 Sgt, 9 Wellington East Australia; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, BROWNING, George Henry; 8/1416 Pte, OIB; 3R; WIA 7.8.15 aged 22 yrs; Reported missing 28.8.15; NOK M: Clara Jane (F: on Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during the August Offensive; late Charles) Brown, Waihua Maori School, Wairoa, Hawke’s Bay, KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 29 also Egremont St, Takapuna, Auckland; B: 2/2074 Cpl Cecil Peter yrs; NOK W: Margaret J Browning, 14 Grove St, Musselburgh, Magnus Brown, NZFA, also served WW1; Hill 60 Mem. (8.2.2) Dunedin, also 554 George St, Dunedin; Son of Mr & Mrs T BROWN, Edward; 6/1789 Pte, CIB; 4R; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli Browning, 35 Norton Rd, Hove, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) to Egypt; DOD (dysentery) in Egypt 20.8.15; NOK M: Bridget BRUCE, David Tevack; 10/1426 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on Brown, Alexander St, Greymouth; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (D.47) Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 39 yrs; NOK M: BROWN, Frank Robert; 10/662 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; Catherine Tevack (F: Peter) Bruce, Conon Bridge, Teanhaun, Ross- KIA 26.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing at Courtney’s Post shire, Scotland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) soon after midnight, aged 23 yrs; NOK F: Joseph (M: Jane) Brown, BRUCE, Harry John; 12/301 Sgt, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; WIA Inglewood, also 202 Hine Rd, New Plymouth; Courtney’s and during the Battle of the Landing; DOW 27.4.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, Steele’s Post Cem. (20) aged 24 yrs; Buried at sea; Born Prebbleton; Resided at Fernside and BROWN, Geoffrey McPherson; 12/43 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; Rangiora, Christchurch; Attended Rangiora High School; Lieut. in MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 20 yrs; NOK F: Francis school cadets; Employed by Bank of NZ (from 11.8.11), transferred H (M: Emily) Brown, Schoolmaster, School House, Takapuna, to Morrinsville 1.13; NOK: Arthur Shackleton (M: Helen) Bruce, Auckland; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (14.1.5) Kakahu, Geraldine, South Canterbury; B: 7/21 Cpl Robert Allan Bruce, CMR, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (72) BROWN, Henry William Berwick (Berwich); 12/953 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge BRUCE, Hugh Smith; 8/15 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; at the Pinnacle during the August Offensive, aged 29 yrs; Native KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; NOK M: Marion Bruce, Humber St, of Ealing, London, England; NOK M: Daisy (F: Henry William) Oamaru, Otago; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (8.1.3) Brown, 274 Laurie, Ottawa, Canada; Chunuk Bair Mem. (B.5) BRUCE, Malcolm William; 11/861 Tpr, WMR; 4R; KIA 27.8.15 in BROWN, Herbert William; 10/1192 Pte, WIB; 2R; KIA 8.5.15 at 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 27 yrs; Reported missing 28.8.15; NOK: the Daisy Patch, aged 39 yrs; Body recovered and identified; NOK F: John Donnett (M: Rebecca) Bruce, Akaroa, Banks Peninsula; Hill M: Amelia (F: James Joseph) Brown, 52 Marine Parade, Napier; 60 Mem. (8.3.3) Skew Bridge Cem. (II.A.3) BRUEN, Austin Henry; 10/2536 Pte, WIB; 6R; KIA 10.11.15 at BROWN, Hewett Barnard; 13/671 Tpr, 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; 2R; the Apex by shrapnel, aged 25 yrs; NOK M: AE (F: Dr PJ) Bruen, KIA 19.5.15 during the determined Turkish night attack between Sargeant St, Wanganui, later of Westport, West Coast; Embarkation 3.30am and after dawn on Russell’s Top, aged 27 yrs; Attended Pier Cem. (A.15) Wanganui Collegiate; Farmer of Whakatane; His grandfather, BRYAN, Clifford; 13/23 Tpr, 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; MB; KIA Captain Hewett was killed in the NZ Wars and his great-grandfather, 19.5.15 during the determined Turkish attack between 3.30am and Colonel Hewett was the last surviving Waterloo officer; NOK F: after dawn on Russell’s Top; NOK: JF Bryan, Westport; Walker’s William Frederick Barnard (M: Ellen Masie) Brown, Whakatane, Ridge Cem. (I.C.11) also Westport, and 6 Rosalyn Ave, Remuera, Auckland; Name also BRYANT, Alfred Henry; 11/18 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; MB; seen Edward Hewitt Barnard-Brown; Walker’s Ridge Cem. (I.C.6) KIA 28.5.15, aged 33 yrs; Stated by Chaplain Maj. William Grant BROWN, James Patrick; 10/2084 Pte, WIB; 5R; KIA 8.8.15 on in a letter to NOK: “This place has been well named Shrapnel Gully. Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 33 yrs; Reported Quite a number of our men have been caught since we came here but wounded and missing 8.8.15; Possibly KIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk your son was shot by a sniper while he was washing out his canteen Bair while with Otago Infantry; Native of Nelson; NOK Friend: on the beach. Death was practically instantaneous and he did not Mrs Sanson, Brunswick Rd, Wanganui; Son of Catherine and John suffer… Your son is buried in what we call the beach cemetery, facing Brown (deceased); Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) a lovely seascape, with islands in the near distance”; Born Wellington; BROWN, John Love; 10/283, Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast Coy, Single; NOK F: (eldest son of) Robert M (M: Elizabeth) Mitchenson WIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 21 yrs; NOK F: Bryant, Tiritea, Palmerston North; Ari Burnu Cem. (D.15) (eldest son of) Hugh (M: Annabella) Brown, 12 Ethel St, Mt Albert BRYANT, Hedley; 10/298 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast Coy, WIB; (Morningside), Auckland; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (20.1.5) MB; WIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; DOW 10.5.15 on Gallipoli, BROWN, John Martin; 2/1424a Pte, WIB; 3R; Transferred as Gnr, aged 27 yrs; NOK M: Mrs SJ Bryant, Fantham St, Hawera; Born NZFA; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Malta; DOD (enteric fever) on Kent, England; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (20.1.6) Malta 28.8.15 (earlier reported out of danger); NOK M: late Jessie BRYANT, John Joseph; 11/862 Tpr, WMR; 4R; Evacuated ill off Brown, Scandia St, Palmerston North; Pieta Mil. Cem. (A.XII.5) Gallipoli to Malta; DOD 3.12.15 on Malta, aged 24 yrs; NOK M: BROWN, John McNeil; 12/1568 Pte, AIB; 3R; KIA 8.6.15 (night of Mrs Eliza Alves (F: Joseph) Bryant, Lower Kaikorai, Dunedin, also 7–8.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s Post (sector held by AIB Kenmure Rd, Mornington, Dunedin; Lieut. in Hiberian Defence 2-9.6.15), aged 23 yrs; NOK M: Mary Gunning, 5 Jackson St, St Cadets; Addolorata Cem. (E.EA.A.681) Kilda, Dunedin; F: late George Brown; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (1914. BUCHANAN, Andrew Alexander; 8/643 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; III.C.2) MB; KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during BROWN, Morris Connington; 8/648 Cpl, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; the August Offensive, aged 28 yrs; NOK: Miss A Buchanan, KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby Rockingham Hotel, Kinghorn, Fife, Scotland; Son of Allan and Alexandrie Ormiston (deceased) Buchanan, 354 John Williamson 264 The New Zealand dead
St, South Shields, England; Born Humbie, Edinburgh, Scotland; BURGESS, Walter Henry; 8/1711 Pte, OIB; 4R; KIA 11.8.15, Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) aged 22 yrs; Reported missing 11.8.15; NOK F: George (M: Sarah) BUCHANAN, Geoffrey; 9/904 Tpr, OMR; 4R; KIA 21.8.15 in Burgess, c/o L Burgess, Roy St, Enwood, Invercargill; Chunuk Bair 1st assault of Hill 60; Reported missing 21.8.15; NOK B: George Mem. (15) Buchanan, South Invercargill; Hill 60 Mem. (5.3.8) BURN, Robert Bruce; 7/315 Tpr, 1 Canterbury Yeo. Cav. Sqdn, BUCHANAN, Robert; 8/319 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; CMR; MB; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August WIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby Offensive, aged 27 yrs; Reported wounded 6.8.15; NOK M: Isabel 700; DOW 4.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 23 yrs; Buried at sea; Burn, 281 Hereford St, Christchurch; Embarkation Pier Cem. (A.35) NOK M: Christina Buchanan, Fox St, Avenal, Invercargill, also BURNARD, Eric Mountjoy; 6/1085, 2 Lieut. (Promoted 5.5.15 South Riverton, Southland; Native of Waimatuku, Invercargill; Lone vice Lieut. WG Skelton. Enlisted as Sgt), 13 North Canterbury and Pine Mem. (75) Westland Coy, CIB; MB; WIA at the Daisy Patch 8.5.15; DOW BUDD, Herbert George; 6/1794 Pte (enlisted as L-Cpl), CIB; 4R; 10.5.15 (possibly 8.5.15) at Helles, aged 21 yrs; A letter home from KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive, Lieut. NF Shepherd states “Poor Eric got his commission on Friday, aged 20 yrs; Employed in Craigie’s workshops, Timaru, Canterbury; much to the delight of himself, and myself, and on Saturday he was NOK F: Alfred Budd, 15 Mount Eden Rd, Auckland; Chunuk Bair killed, or rather died from his wounds. He was carried down to the Mem. (12) beach by some men, including Wyville Rutherford, who told me about him. He was wounded in the back and stomach and died from BULL, Arthur Joseph; 7/542 Tpr, 10 Nelson Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA the latter. He was very brave about it and was conscious right up 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August Offensive; NOK: to when Wyville left. He died before going on to the ship. I went Mrs FM (F: Lewis, deceased) Bull, London Rd, South Lowestoft, down this morning and saw where he is buried. His name is on the England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (4) cross.”; Born 13.7.92 Dunedin; Attended Otago Boys’s High School BULL, Clarence Frederick; 13/564 Cpl, 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; 1906-09; Single; Law Clerk, Hall Street, Hokitika; NOK B: Leonard MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, Thomas Burnard, solicitor, Gisborne; Son of Thomas James and aged 35 yrs; One of original settlers of Highfield Estate, Canterbury; Sarah Burnard, Dunedin; Lancashire Landing Cem., Helles (E.33) Served Anglo-Boer War (2580 Pte, 5 Cont., NZMR. Invalided home BURNETT, David; 8/1420 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB 3.4.01); Later moved to Auckland area; M; NOK W: Mrs Alice Bull, and 3R; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; c/o HP Nelson, Cambridge, later 549 Childers Rd, Gisborne; Son of NOK M: Mrs AJ Burnett, Peebles, Oamaru, also 1 Winchester St, Frederick and Ursula Bull; Chunuk Bair Mem. (1) Christchurch; B: 23/86 Rfm George Francis Burnett, 1NZRB, also BULL, Melville James; 11/14 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; MB; served in WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 21 BURNETT, James Richard; 6/2562 Pte, CIB; 6R; Evacuated ill off yrs; Reported wounded 9.8.15, dying in transit to dressing station; Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD 28.12.15, aged 34 yrs; Born Nelson; NOK Attended Wanganui Collegiate; Head stockman on father’s farm; F: Thomas Roch (M: Ellen) Burnett, Awa, Nelson; B: 6/200 L-Sgt NOK F: James (M: Esther) Bull, Hunterville; B: 11/11 Cpl Lindsay Ernest-Hillin Burnett, CIB, also served on Gallipoli; Alexandria Kingscote Grenville Bull, WMR, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (A.82) Bair Mem. (5) BURNETT, Noel Fletcher; 6/18 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB BULLOCK, William Arthur Trevelyan; 12/1907 Pte, AIB; 4R; (Machine-gun Section); MB; Landed on Gallipoli 25.4.15; Severely KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during WIA (bullet wound to lung) at the Daisy Patch 8.5.15; 6 weeks in the August Offensive, aged 20 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15; NOK hospital in Alexandria, then invalided to England (various hospitals) F: James Arthur Edward (M: Rachel Anne, nee Stevens) Bullock, until 10.1915 when he rejoined at the Base Camp, Weymouth and Colonial Secretary’s Office, Hong Kong, later Faulkbourn, Essex, returned to Gallipoli; WIA (bullet wound) 13.12.15 in Chunuk England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (9) Bair sector; DOW that night 13.12.15 at sea ex Gallipoli aboard HS BUNN, Horace; 12/1572 Pte, AIB; 3R; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli Dunluce Castle en route to Lemnos, aged 26 yrs; Buried at sea; Born to Malta; DOD (dysentery) 25.9.15 at sea ex Gallipoli en route to Christchurch 2.12.1889; Attended Wellington College, Victoria Malta, aged 35 yrs; Body transported to Malta for burial; NOK B: University (1908-09) and Canterbury University (engineering); Sydney Joseph Bunn, 6 Orts Rd, Reading, England; Son of Robert Civil engineer; Keen rugby player and athlete; NOK F: James (M: and Rachel Bunn, London, England; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta Ellen) Burnett, c/o M Burnett, Richardson, McCabe & Co. Ltd, (B.XV.3) Wellington, also Chief Engineer, NZ Railways, Wellington, and 31 Moana Rd, Kelburn, Wellington; Lone Pine Mem. (74) BUNTING, Wilfred Jack; 8/16 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; DOW 5.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 20 yrs; Buried at sea; BURNS, Allan Cummock; 10/540 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 17 NOK F: Thomas (M: Elizabeth Caroline) Bunting, c/o Bunting and Ruahine Coy, WIB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Co., brush manufacturers, Christchurch; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Offensive, aged 25 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK M: Mrs J Burns, Bayview Rd, Dunedin, later 1 Richmond St, BURBUSH, David Gordon; 12/694 Sgt (enlisted as Cpl), 16 South Dunedin; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; NOK: Frank Burbush, Victoria St, Hamilton; 2 brothers: BURNS, Henry John; 12/702 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; 13/2303 Tpr Frank Alan Burbush, AMR, and 13/2304 Tpr Rob DOW 29.6.15 (also seen 27.6.15) at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; Roy McGregor Burbush, AMR, both served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Pte LW Milsom (AIB) states in a letter that at about 6pm on the Mem. (72) date of the landing at Gaba Tepe he (Milsom) was shot through the lungs and 20 minutes later he was struck on the right shoulder BURGESS, Arthur Clements; 6/1795 Pte, CIB; 4R; Evacuated ill off by a shrapnel bullet. Pte Burns carried him back fully a mile and Gallipoli to Mudros, Lemnos; DOD at Mudros 8.10.15, aged 32 yrs; then returned to his place in the firing line. “This was the last time NOK F: John Thomas (M: Sarah) Burgess, Market St, Wallington, I saw him and I did not hear of him until it was reported that he Timaru, also Fairlie, Canterbury; Portianos Mil. Cem. (V.B.101) had died of wounds”; Native of Auckland; Farmer of Tuakau, South BURGESS, Charles William; 10/16 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 9 Auckland; NOK M: Mrs Katherine Gentles (formerly Burns), Falcon Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 29.4.15, aged 20 yrs; NOK B: St, Parnell, Auckland; F: the late John Burns; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Henry C Burgess, Malta House, Napier; Son of James E. and Helen BURNS, Thomas Leslie; 6/19 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; Martha Burgess, Eton St, Hampstead, Ashburton, Canterbury; Lone KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 21 yrs; Reported Pine Mem. (75) missing 25.4-1.5.15; NOK S: Miss EM Burns, 249 Gloucester BURGESS, James Edward; 8/649 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA St, Christchurch; Son of Alex and Hatty Burns, Christchurch; B: 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, 6/2960 Pte Kenneth Bickerton Burns, CIB, also served in WW1; aged 21 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK F: Henry Stibbings Lone Pine Mem. (74) (M: Wilhelmina) Burgess, Dalmore, also 10 Begg St, Musselburgh, BURR, Eric Bell; 11/208 Tpr (enlisted as L-Cpl), 9 Wellington Dunedin; Lone Pine Mem. (75) East Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; WIA early in August Offensive; BURGESS, Thomas Hayes; 12/705 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; DOW 9.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 23 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK F: Captured 25.4.15 during Battle of the Landing; POW Gallipoli Patrick (M: Elizabeth) Burr, Pakawhai, Hastings, later Frederick St, and Constantinople (Istanbul); DOW as POW 25.9.15 in Gulhane Hastings; B: 10/805 Pte Gordon Burr, WIB, KIA 8.8.15; Lone Pine Hospital, Constantinople; NOK: William Burgess, Pukekohe; Mem. (72) Haidar Pasha Cem., Turkey (II.F.7) BURR, Gordon; 10/805 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; MB; KIA
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8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 28 yrs; Bushman, for some time employed on Stewart Island; NOK M: Reported wounded and missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK F: Elizabeth M (F: Joseph William, deceased) Butler, Orepuki Post Patrick (M: Elizabeth) Burr, Pakawhai, Hastings, later Frederick St, Office; B: 6/2563 Pte Alfred Butler, CIB, also served in WW1; Lone Hastings; B: 11/208 Tpr Eric Bell Burr, WMR, DOW 9.8.15 at sea Pine Mem. (75) ex Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) BUTLER, William Joseph Ignatius; 10/276 Pte, 7 Wellington BURRAGE, Harry David; 13/18 Tpr, 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; MB; West Coast Coy, WIB; MB; WIA early in campaign, evacuated off KIA (shot in 3 places by machine-gun during morning) 26.7.15 (also Gallipoli to Malta; Transferred to England, recovered and returned seen 27.7.15), aged 35 yrs; At the time of death he was working in to front just prior to August Offensive; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair trenches on Walker’s Ridge (Russell’s Top); Bookbinder for Weekly during the August Offensive, aged 22 yrs; NOK: William (M: Mary News, later a grocer in Ponsonby and later in Grey Lynn; Sgt A Ellen) Butler, Stout St, Shannon, Manawatu; Chunuk Bair Mem. Battery, Auckland Field Artillery, later No. 2 Garrison Artillery; (19) Keen rifle shot with many trophies (member of Akarana and City BYRCH, Frederic(k) Victor; 7/821 Tpr, CMR; 3R; WIA during Rifle Clubs); NOK W: Mrs H Burrage, c/o May Bros, Three Lamps, the August Offensive; DOW 9.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 38 yrs; Ponsonby, Auckland (2 children); Son of Harry and Emily Burrage, Buried at sea; Native of Evesham, England; NOK M: Constance England; Ari Burnu Cem. (C.24) (F: Albert William) Byrch, 891 Colombo St, Christchurch, later 12 BURRIDGE, Richard Stanley; 10/1571 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 Knowles St, St Albans, Christchurch; B: 6/1093 Pte Henry Byrch, on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Son of Mr & Mrs R CIB, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (71) Burridge, Main Rd, Glenorchy, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia; Name does not appear on nominal roll, although 10/1571 Pte Charles Mitchell, WIB, does appear (NOK: Charles Mitchell, Richmond, C Tasmania). Possibly served under name of Mitchell; Possible brother: CABLE, Ernest; 8/19 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 9/906 Tpr Lonard George Burridge, OMR, served on Gallipoli; 26.4.15 (also seen 26-30.4.15) in the Battle of the Landing at Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) Courtney’s and Steele’s Posts sector, aged 20 yrs; NOK M: Millicent (F: late William) Cable, Queenstown; B: 8/20 William Henry Cable, BURROWES, Edwin Fitzherbert; 13/779 Tpr, AMR; 3R; KIA OIB, KIA 11.6.15; Lone Pine Mem. (75) 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 20 yrs; Reported wounded 8.8.15; NOK F: Edwin Fitzherbert (M: Annie CABLE, William Henry; 8/20 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; Maria) Burrowes, 9 Egmont St, Hawera, later Sanson, Manawatu; KIA 11.6.15, aged 25 yrs; NOK M: Millicent (F: late William) B: 11/1296 Tpr Stanley Burrowes, WMR, also served in WW1; Cable, Queenstown; Shepherd; B: 8/19 Ernest Cable, OIB, KIA Chunuk Bair Mem. (2) 26.4.15; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (I.E.10) BURROWS, John Henry; 10/862 Cpl, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; CAIRNIE, Gilbert James Bryan; 12/50 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; Hospitalised early in campaign, recovered and returned to front; KIA With his Coy Sgt-Maj. brought in a wounded man under heavy fire; 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 25 yrs; KIA 5.6.15 (night of 5–6.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s Native of Ridgley, Tasmania, Australia; NOK F: Alfred Henry (M: Post (sector held by AIB 2-9.6.15), aged 34 yrs; Reported missing Mary) Burrows, Okato, Taranaki, later Portia St, Stratford, Taranaki; 5.6.15; 4/500 Spr LJ Poff wrote: “The last that was seen of Jim as Also seen BURROWES; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) far as I can ascertain was that he was by himself in a Turkish trench. I hope he was taken prisoner rather than that he has been killed, for BURT, Alexander Cameron; 9/16 Tpr, 5 Otago Hussars Sqdn, he has proved himself as brave as a lion”; Born 5.6.1881 Lymington, OMR; MB; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August near Kilmarnock County Ayr; Educated Tarbolton, Ayr, and Higher Offensive, aged 28 yrs; Native of Port Chalmers, Otago; NOK School Grade, Deansgate, Manchester, England; Worked in Western Cousin: William Robson, Warner’s Hotel, Winton; Son of John and Australia before travelling to NZ in 1907; 5 yrs with Taranaki Rifle Christina Burt; Chunuk Bair Mem. (7) Volunteers; Legion of Frontiersman; Draughtsman, Lands & Survey BURTON, Albert Leonard; 8/1204 Pte, OIB; 2R; KIA 2.5.15 on Dept, Auckland office; NOK S: Mrs JL Volkwyn, Randfontein, Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 25 yrs; Transvaal, South Africa, later 17a Western Rd, Port Elizabeth, South Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Native of East Ham, London, England; Africa; Son of James Bryan Cairnie, Taranaki; Lone Pine Mem. (72) NOK F: George William (M: Margaret) Burton, 74 Clover Rd, CALDER, William John; 8/21 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; Forest Gate, London, England, also 15 Carlton St, Weston-super- KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby Mare, England; Lone Pine Mem. (75) 700; NOK F: JA Calder, Maheno, Oamaru, Otago; Lone Pine Mem. BURTON, Athelstan Roy; 12/2228 Pte, AIB; 5R; WIA 10.8.15 (75) (twice) during early morning charge at the Apex during the August CALLAGHAN, Patrick; 8/740 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; KIA Offensive; DOW early 12.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli aboard HS 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; Reported missing 8.5.15; NOK B: Edward Valdivia; Buried at sea; Attended Te Aroha District High School Callaghan, Hampden, Otago; Son of Mr & Mrs P Callaghan, Cildes (tennis champion), Auckland Grammar School (2 yrs) and Auckland Mines de la Faleur, Haut Senegal et Niger, Satadongon, French West University; NOK F: AF Burton, Stanley Rd, Te Aroha; Lone Pine Africa; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (8.1.4) Mem. (72) CALLAN, Alexander Thomas; 8/2259 Pte, OIB; Samoan Advance BURTON, Frank; 4/49a Spr, NZE (enlisted British Section 28.9.14); (1/23) and 4R; DOW 22.6.15 at sea ex Gallipoli aboard HS Gascon, KIA 9.5.15 at Anzac, aged 46 yrs; Born Eastbourne, England; Served aged 28 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK: Mrs Sarah Ann (F: Alexander) 9 yrs Grenadier Guards; 6 yrs as a settler in NZ and 8 yrs on Norfolk Callan, Box 19, Seddon, Marlborough, also Pidgeon Valley, Island; Son of Thomas and Maria Burton (nee Simonds); W: Agnes Wakefield, Nelson; Native of Wellington; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Cecilia Fanny Burton, Carn Friars, St Mary’s Island, Scilly Isles; Lone Pine Mem. (72) CALVERLEY, Frederick William; 8/1207 Pte, OIB; 2R; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 30 BUSBRIDGE, William Joseph; 4/168a Spr (enlisted as 8/168 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK F: William Chapman (M: Pte, OIB), NZ Engineers; MB; KIA 23.6.15, aged 20 yrs; NOK: Annie) Calverley, 23 Littlebourne Rd, Roslyn, Dunedin; B: 8/556 JW Busbridge (adopted father), Freshford Post Office, Riversdale, Pte Christopher Calverdey, OIB, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Southland; Beach Cem. (I.K.6) Mem. (75) BUSSELL, James; 10/1764 Pte, WIB; 4R; Captured 8.8.15 on CALVERT, Robert Stanley Lawson; 7/24 L-Cpl (enlisted as Tpr), 8 Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, South Canterbury Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd assault on later believed dead; POW Gallipoli, Constantinople (Istanbul), Iraq; Hill 60; Reported missing 28.8.15; NOK: Robert Calvert, Otipua DOD as POW in Iraq 17.10.16; NOK F: James Bussell, Spur Rd, Rd, Timaru, Canterbury; Hill 60 Mem. (5.2.4) Colyton, Feilding; Baghdad (North Gate) War Cem., Iraq (35) CAMERON, Allan; 4/662 L-Cpl, NZE; 4R; Evacuated ill off BUTCHER, Joseph; 10/297 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; WIA Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD (enteric fever) 9.8.15 in Egypt, aged (head), evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 15.8.15 in Egypt, 23 yrs; NOK: Mrs AH Cameron, 42 Alexander St, Alexandria, aged 22 yrs; NOK F: Jacob (M: Emily) Butcher, Catton, Thirsh, Dumbartonshire, Scotland; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Yorkshire, England; B: 10/2089 Pte Albert Butcher, WIB, also served Mem. Cem. (K.49) on Gallipoli; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (J.39) CAMERON, Harry; 12/526 Pte, 15 North Auckland Coy, AIB; BUTLER, Joseph William; 8/518 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; Received gunshot wound KIA 2.5.15 (also seen 1.5.15) on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) through abdomen in evening charge; Born 3.8.1889 Sheffield, in attack on Baby 700, aged 24 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Tasmania; Labourer for Public Works Dept, Maungaturoto; NOK 266 The New Zealand dead
F: ECA (Donald) Cameron, Normanby Rd, Mt Eden, Auckland; in the performance of his work and a marked devotion to duty”; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (14.2.4) MID: Hamilton’s despatch dated 11.12.15, LG 28.1.16, p1210; Hill CAMERON, James Finlayson; 9/780 Tpr, OMR; 2R; KIA 21.8.15 60 Cem. (9) in 1st assault on Hill 60, aged 38 yrs; Reported missing 21.8.15; CAMPBELL, James; 10/310 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 7 Wellington NOK: G Cameron, Bank of Australasia, London, England; Son of West Coast Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 21 Thomas and Martha Cameron, Craigielaw, Longniddry, Scotland; yrs; Born Berwickshire, Scotland; NOK: W Campbell, Norsewood Hill 60 Mem. (11.1.6) Rd, Apiti, Feilding; Son of William and Mary Campbell, 11 Oxford CAMERON, John Colin; 6/2019 Pte, CIB; 4R; KIA 26.7.15; St, Marton, Rangitikei; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (19.1.4) NOK B: Leo George Cameron, Jolly’s Pass Hotel, Hanmer Springs, CAMPBELL, John; 10/1201 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; 2R; KIA Canterbury; Lone Pine Mem. (74) 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 33 yrs; CAMERON, John Stewart; 13/567 Tpr, 11 North Auckland Sqdn, Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; Native of Scotland; AMR; MB; WIA 8.8.15 beyond the Pinnacle by artillery fire while NOK F: Peter (deceased. M: Jane) Campbell, High St, Hawera, later stopped in a hollow with his unit on last approach to Chunuk Bair, Mangawhero Rd, Riverlea, Taranaki; B: 23/377 Rfm Peter Campbell, evacuated off Gallipoli to Malta; DOW on Malta 17.8.15; NOK: 1NZRB, also served in WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) J Cameron, 136 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, Scotland; Pieta Mil. CAMPBELL, John Robert; 7/27 Tpr, 8 South Canterbury Sqdn, Cem., Malta (A.VII.2) CMR; MB; DOW 30.6.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 24 yrs; Buried CAMERON, Norman Donald; 11/216 Lieut., 9 Wellington East at sea; NOK F: Robert (M: Helena) Campbell, Waituna, Waimate, Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 30.5.15 at No. 3 Outpost, aged 21 yrs; South Canterbury; Lone Pine Mem. (71) Killed by rifle bullet through the head while standing and speaking CAMPBELL, Murdock; 9/911 Tpr, OMR; 4R; WIA 21.8.15 in 1st to 11/290 Tpr Will Harvey; A letter home by Harvey describes the assault on Hill 60; DOW same day on Gallipoli, aged 18 yrs; Born action: “We were cut off and practically surrounded by thousands Dunedin; NOK F: Colin (M: Evilina) Campbell, c/o Mr Dickson, of Turks. There were only 98 of us when we took it over [No. 3 Matata, Bay of Plenty, later Cordeaux Dam, Cordeaux, Sydney, Outpost]. It was a trying 24 hours in a trench 3 feet deep and a Australia; Hill 60 Mem. (11.1.7) foot to 18 inches wide. Eventually we were relieved by some other CAMPBELL, Sidney Randolph; 12/1581 Pte, AIB; 3R; KIA 25.4.15 squadrons who fought their way through to us and covered our during the Battle of the Landing, aged 21 yrs; Reported missing 25.4- retreat with the wounded”; Born Masterton; Single; Farmer, Upper 13.5.15; NOK M: Clara (F: Robert) Campbell, Taupiri, Waikato, Plain, Masterton; Well-known Wairarapa rugby representative, later Amy St, Ellerslie, Auckland; B: 13/890 Tpr Albert Frank member of Red Star Club; NOK F: Donald John (M: Anna Robina) Campbell, AMR, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Cameron, Masterton, Wairarapa; NKG; Lone Pine Mem. (72) CAMPBELL, William; 10/1202 Pte, WIB; 2R; WIA early in CAMERON, Percy; 4/382 Spr, NZE; MB; KIA 17.8.15, aged 23 campaign, evacuated off Gallipoli to Cairo General Hospital, Egypt, yrs; NOK F: John Connell (M: Kate Coxhead) Cameron, 523 Castle sick and wounded; Recovered and returned to front; Evacuated ill off St, Dunedin; B: 15/136 QM-Sgt John Connell Cameron, Div. HQ Gallipoli to 19 General Hospital, Alexandria, Egypt; DOD (enteric Staff, also served in WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (8) fever) 13.9.15 in Egypt, aged 33 yrs; NOK M: Annie (F: William) CAMERON, Robert James; 9/801 Tpr (enlisted as Sgt), OMR; 3R; Campbell, 12 Victoria St, Timaru, later Lawrence, Otago; Alexandria WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Mudros, Lemnos; DOW 13.8.15 (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (F.127) at Mudros, aged 23 yrs; NOK M: Elizabeth (F: John, deceased) CAMPBELL, William; 6/2384 Pte, CIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 on Cameron, Wendonside, Southland; Portianos Mil. Cem., Lemnos Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive, aged 53 yrs; (I.A.20) Native of Houston, Scotland; Served in Anglo-Boer War (4615 Pte, CAMMOCK, William Rowland; 10/1060 L-Cpl, 9 Hawke’s Bay 7 Cont., 9130 Pte 10 Cont. WIA in hip at Pondwana Hill 5.10.01); Coy, WIB; MB; WIA (in buttock), evacuated off Gallipoli to Malta; NOK M: Elizabeth (F: William, deceased) Campbell, Mosgiel, DOW 16.8.15 on Malta; NOK F: Charles Cammock, Kiritaki, Dunedin; Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) Dannevirke; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta (A.VII.3) CAMPION, Neil; 11/32 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA CAMPBELL, Archibald; 10/802 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; 26.5.15, aged 22 yrs; NOK F: Alexander (M: Margaret) Campion, MB; WIA during the August Offensive; DOW 10.8.15 on Gallipoli; Waikanae, also Longburn, Palmerston North; Ari Burnu Cem. (D.9) NOK M: Elizabeth Ann Campbell (deceased), Agnew Rd, Hastings; CANTON, Charles John; 2/299 Dvr (Gnr), 1 Battery, NZFA Lone Pine Mem. (75) (enlisted 8.8.14); MB; KIA 19.5.15 on Walker’s Ridge (Russell’s CAMPBELL, Archibald Edward; 8/342 Cpl, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; Top), aged 38 yrs; 11/675 Col. W Meldrum wrote: “He was hit MB; KIA 8.8.15 at the Apex during the August Offensive, aged 26 and killed instantly by a Turkish bullet on the 19th. I met him two yrs; NOK B: Duncan McD Campbell, Centre Bush; Son of James days previously, he had put in three weeks’ work with his guns. He and Ann Campbell, Limehills, Southland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (14) was happy and elated, he was having the time of his life”; He was CAMPBELL, Edward (Edwin) Joseph Collins; 6/888 Pte, 2 South buried on the heights of Anzac, in a nice spot close to the battery, Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 29 which was kept in good order by his comrades. A large wooden cross yrs; NOK F: William (deceased. M: Jane Theresa) Campbell, 178 was obtained from Egypt and placed over his grave; Member of the Clyde St, Island Bay, Wellington; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (16.2.5) Wellington Land Board and County Councillor; Born 22.8.1876, Ngatimoti, Nelson; Educated at Ngatimoti; Keen sportsman; NOK CAMPBELL, Ernest Wellesley; 10/1203 L-Sgt (enlisted as Pte), F: (3rd son of) George (deceased. M: Mary) Canton, Featherston WIB; 2R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, St, Palmerston North; S: Mrs H Knowles, Anglesea St, Hamilton; aged 30 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK Walker’s Ridge Cem. (I.B.1) M: Daisy (F: Robert A, deceased) Campbell, Casilla 403, Santiago, Chile; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) CANTRICK, William; 8/343 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 (also seen 1.5.15) on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack CAMPBELL, George Scott; 6/946 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; on Baby 700, aged 25 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Member MB; KIA 25.4.15, aged 32 yrs; Reported missing 25.4-3.5.15; NOK Bluff Territorials; Fisherman, for some time at Port Pegasus, Stewart F: John (deceased. M: Jessie S) Campbell, Perthshire, Scotland; Lone Island; NOK B: John Cantrick, Bluff; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Pine Mem. (74) CAPSTICK, Robert James; 12/719 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; CAMPBELL, Herbert Malcolm; 6/425 Pte, 2 South Canterbury WIA early in campaign, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt, recovered Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged and returned to front; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at 24 yrs; Reported missing 25.4-3.5.15; Racing cyclist; Native of the Pinnacle during the August Offensive, aged 23 yrs; Native of Roxburgh, Otago; NOK F: Malcolm Campbell, Geraldine, South Kendal, England; NOK F: Frederick Foster (M: Fanny) Capstick, Canterbury; Lone Pine Mem. (74) Huntly, Waikato; Chunuk Bair Mem. (9) CAMPBELL, James; 9/129 (also seen with 9/120 which was given to CARBINES, Arthur Vivian; 10/706 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; Tpr Philip Connell) Sgt (enlisted as Cpl), 12 Sqdn, OMR; MB; KIA MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 21.8.15 in 1st assault on Hill 60, aged 31 yrs; Reported wounded 35 yrs; Pianist, studied music in England; Member of Orphans’ Club 21.8.15; Body recovered and identified; NOK F: Alexander and Savage Club; Employed by JC Spedding Ltd, Auckland, went to Campbell, Kelso, Otago; Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal: New Plymouth to manage the firm’s branch there; NOK F: (eldest LG 14.1.16, p616, Citation LG 11.3.16, p2746, “For conspicuous son of) Richard James (M: Alice Ogilvie) Carbines, New Lynn, gallantry from the 21st to the 30th August, 1915, at Kaiajik Aghala Auckland; MID: Hamilton’s despatch dated 11.12.15, LG 28.1.16, (Dardanelles) [Hill 60], when he displayed great bravery and resource 267 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story p1210; Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) MB; KIA 8.5.15 (also seen 6.5.15) at the Daisy Patch, aged 23 yrs; CARDNO, Robert Webster; 12/126 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; Born 23.1.1893, Hounslow, Middlesex, England; Emigrated to NZ; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during Attended Grafton School, Auckland Grammar School (athletics, the August Offensive; Reported wounded; NOK M: ER Cardno Capt. No. 8 Coy School Batt. of Defence Cadets) and Royal Military (deceased), Cheltenham Tce, Devonport, Auckland; Chunuk Bair College, Duntroon, Australia (1911-12); Single; Employed by TH Mem. (9) Dawson (later Maj., AIB), Barrister & Solicitor, Auckland and later Law Clerk, Veteran’s Home, Mount Albert Rd, Onehunga, CARDNO, William Robertson; 6/1256 Pte, 12 Nelson Coy, CIB; Auckland; 2 Lieut. in Coast Defence Detachment (31.5.13-); NOK 2R; KIA 5.6.15 (night of 5–6.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s F: (6th son of) Maj. Robert (also seen as Albert, former Asst Adj. & Post, aged 20 yrs; Reported missing 5.6.15; NOK M: Ada (F: George QM-Gen. Auckland. M: Louisa Catherina Gabrielena) Carpenter, Gordon) Cardno, 48 Fitzroy St (later 30 Lockhampton Court), same address; B: 4/698 Spr George Goodwin Carpenter also served Caversham, Dunedin; B: 23/702 Rfm George Alexander Cardno, on Gallipoli; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (13.1.3) Samoan Relief and 1NZRB, also served in WW1; Lone Pine Mem. (74) CARPENTER, George Stanley; 10/2387 Pte, WIB (enlisted 11.8.14 in Wellington); Samoan Advance (1/585) and 4R; Landed CARENE, Robert Holford; 8/2412 Pte, OIB; 5R; Evacuated ill off on Gallipoli 9.6.15; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Gallipoli to Mudros; DOD 24.10.15 on Lemnos; NOK B: HM Offensive; Reported wounded and missing 8.8.15, later believed Carene, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall, England; Portianos Mil. dead; Born 17.2.1892; Labourer for Auckland Harbour Board; Cem., Lemnos (IV.B.223) NOK B: EC Carpenter, Cambridge, Waikato, later Whatawhata, CARGILL, Clive Napier; 4/603 Spr, NZE (Div. Signal Corps); 2R; Waikato; B: 2/1508 Gnr John Henry Carpenter, NZFA, also served WIA 15.6.15; DOW 16.6.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; Born WW1 (accidentally wounded 2.17); Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) Port Pirie, South Australia; Attended Albany St and Morningside CARR, Edward James; 10/1156 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; MB; schools, Dunedin; Fitter, Hillside Railway Workshops; NOK WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli; DOW 30.4.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, M: (eldest son of) Ernestina W Cargill, 31 Hill St, Mornington, aged 26 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK M: Mary (F: Patrick, deceased) Dunedin; F: AF Cargill (deceased); Great grandson of Captain Carr, 9 Tyne St, Invercargill, also Milton, Otago, and later c/o Mrs William Cargill, founder of the Otago Province; B: 8/1716 Pte Colin Plummer, 140 Sydney St, Wellington; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Lee Cargill, OIB, also served on Gallipoli; East Mudros Mil. Cem., Lemnos (I.B.25) CARR, George Joseph; 4/701 Spr, NZE (Field Engineers); 4R; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD in Egypt 2.9.15; NOK CARGO, James Roy; 10/740, 2 Lieut. (enlisted as Sgt 11.8.14, F: William Henry Carr, Stowport, Tasmania, Australia; Alexandria promoted Coy Sgt-Maj. 8.5.15 and 2 Lieut. 29.5.15), 11 Taranaki (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (H.40) Coy (transferred to 17 Ruahine Coy 2.6.15), WIB; MB; Landed Gallipoli 25.4.15; KIA 3.6.15 at Courtney’s Post by sniper, aged 25 CARR, James; 8/818 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA yrs; 10/684 Sgt-Maj. HL Seldon wrote: “He was shot through the 13.5.15 (also seen 18.5.15) at Helles, aged 40 yrs; NOK B: Thomas head, and died before they could take him out of the trenches. …he Carr, Kilgarvan, Lisselton Cross, County Kerry, Ireland; Son of did not regain consciousness. …that evening I called for volunteers, James and Ellen Carr, same address; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (8.1.5) …we restricted it [the burial] to a few of his most intimate friends, all CARROLL, Tuahae; 16/572 Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 2 Coy, 1 NZ Maori ranks being represented. Under heavy shrapnel fire, but under cover Cont.; KIA 10.12.15; Labourer; NOK F: Mo Pohatu, Gisborne; W: of darkness, we buried dear old Roy with full soldier’s funeral rites Peti Ngakaho (deceased); Embarkation Pier Cem. (A.46) and honours under a hill overlooking the sea”; Born 12.2.92 East CARSON, Thomas Robert; 8/178 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; Tamaki, Auckland; Attended East Tamaki and Auckland Grammar MB; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 19.5.15, aged 22 Schools; Single; Ledger-keeper, Bank of NSW, New Plymouth from yrs; NOK F: Andrew Morrison (M: Mary Jane) Carson, Eddystone 26.10.10, transferred to Tokomaru Bay 9.10.11, transferred back to St, Kaitangata, Otago; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (B.257) New Plymouth 1.3.13; Member Highland Rifles; NOK M: Belle (F: James) Cargo, 9 Church Street, Ponsonby, Auckland, also Lucerne CARSWELL, Henry; 12/2237 Pte, AIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded Rd, Remuera, Auckland; B: 5/328 Dvr Alexander Duthie Cargo, as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August Offensive; ASC, also served on Gallipoli; Ari Burnu Cem. (D16) Reported missing 8.8.15; NOK F: James Carswell, River Rd, Ngaruawahia, Waikato, later Gordonton, Waikato; B: 13/2283 Sgt CARLEY, Henry John; 11/451 Tpr, 2 Wellington West Coast Sqdn, John Carswell, AMR, also served in WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (10) WMR; MB; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported missing 27.8.15; NOK F: Charles Carley, Cardiff, Stratford, Taranaki; Hill CARSWELL, Norman Edgar; 10/142 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; 60 Mem. (8.3.4) MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; NOK: Mrs JW Carswell, Bridge Creek, Masterton, Wairarapa; B: 2/1550 Dvr Hugh Thomas CARLTON, William; 12/520 Pte, 15 North Auckland Coy, AIB; Carswell, NZFA, also served in WW1; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. MB; WIA while in reserve at Helles; DOW 6.5.15 at Helles; NOK (20.1.7) F: J Carlton, Otonga, Whangarei, later Selwyn St, Onehunga, Auckland; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (14.1.6) CARTER, David Roger; 7/827 L-Cpl, CMR; 3R; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60 (during the night of 27-28.8.15 in the CARLYLE, John Fletcher; 7/826 Tpr, CMR; 3R; KIA 28.8.15 in fierce engagement in the 3rd trench), aged 23 yrs; NOK F: David 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported missing 28.8.15; Body recovered Taylor (M: Elizabeth Maud) Carter, Rockpool, Pleasant Pt, South and identified; NOK M: Mary Eliza Carlyle, 3 Brougham Tce, Canterbury; Hill 60 Mem. (5.2.5) Exmouth, Devon, England; B: 7/825 Tpr William Hey Carlyle, CMR, wounded in hand and arm on Gallipoli; Hill 60 Cem. (10) CARTER, Felix (also seen Felise) Claude; 10/2098 Pte, WIB; 5R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged CARLYON, Samuel; 4/911a Spr, NZE (enlisted as 8/911, 10 31 yrs; Possibly KIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair while with Otago North Otago Coy, OIB); MB; DOW 1.6.15 on Gallipoli, aged Infantry; Reported missing 8.8.15; NOK M: Rhoda Mary Carter, 26 yrs; In artillery in Greymouth; Moved to Gisborne 1906, spent 10 (12) Crown Tce, Cricklewood, London, England; Chunuk Bair 6 yrs in Gisborne Defence Cadets (Sgt); NOK F: Percy Frederick Mem. (19) (M: Margaret) Carlyon, Henley St, Westport, West Coast; MID: Hamilton’s despatch dated 20.5.15, LG 5.8.15, p7668; Shrapnel CARTER, John; 10/1435 Pte, WIB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair Valley Cem. (II.E.6) during the August Offensive, aged 42 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK S: Ellen Carter, Mayfield, Sussex, England; CARMINE, Francis; 6/1257 Pte, CIB; 2R; WIA early in campaign; Son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Carter; W: Flora Minnie Evacuated off Gallipoli to Malta arriving 17.6.15, recovered and Mary Carter, 14 Margery Park Rd, Forest Gate, London, England; returned to front 7.15; KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur during Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) the August Offensive; NOK S: Mrs N Pease, Millerton; B: Joseph Carmine, Spreydon, Christchurch; Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) CARTER, William McEvoy; 12/1585 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; 3R; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 22 yrs; Born Gisborne CARNEGIE, Maxwell Rae; 8/1717 Pte, OIB; 4R; KIA 9.8.15 10.9.1894; Attended Avondale School, Auckland; Employed by T on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 23 yrs; NOK Gagger & Co, Auckland; Keen sportsman; Member Otahuhu Rugby F: David (M: Eunice) Fullerton Carnegie, 82 Main South Rd, Football Club; NOK S: Mrs Eleanor Davis, Richardson Rd, Mt Caversham, Dunedin; B: 8/1209 Joseph Ken Carnegie, OIB, Roskill, Auckland; Son of William and Mary Jane Carter, Auckland; wounded twice on Gallipoli; B: 2/2375 Norman Baker Carnegie, Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (14.2.5) NZFA, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) CASTLE, Albert Elias; 9/504 Tpr, 7 Southland Sqdn, OMR; MB; CARPENTER, David Reid; 12/8, 2 Lieut., 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 27 yrs; Reported missing
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27.8.15; Body recovered and identified; NOK M: Elizabeth (F: Christchurch; Lone Pine Mem. (74) Thomas) Castle, Winton, Southland; Hill 60 Cem. (11) CHAPMAN, Robert Sampson; 8/1133 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, CATCHPOLE, Alfred Cornwall; 11/783a (enlisted as 13/783a, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack AMR) Tpr, WMR; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged on Baby 700, aged 21 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Native of 24 yrs; Reported missing 28.8.15; Born Taranaki; NOK F: Alfred Queenstown, Otago; NOK F: Robert J (M: Dorothy) Chapman, B (M: CM) Catchpole, Mokoia, Hawera, Taranaki, later Ohaupo, Queenstown, Otago, later Rosebank, Balclutha, Otago; Lone Pine Waikato; B: 13/549 Tpr Thomas Eric Catchpole, AMR, KIA 8.8.15; Mem. (75) B: 11/445 L-Cpl James Henry Catchpole, WMR, also served on CHAPMAN, Sydney Parnell; 10/2411 Pte, WIB; Samoan Advance Gallipoli; Hill 60 Mem. (1.1.7) (1/216) and 5R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August CATCHPOLE, Thomas Eric; 13/549 Tpr, 11 North Auckland Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15; Possibly KIA on 9.8.15 Sqdn, AMR; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August on Chunuk Bair while with Otago Infantry; NOK: Mrs Jessie Offensive, aged 23 yrs; NOK F: Alfred B (M: CM) Catchpole, Chapman, 13 Park St, Wellington, also Nairnville, Ngaio; B: 2/28 Mokoia, Hawera, Taranaki; B: 11/783a Tpr Alfred Cornwall Gnr William Levin Chapman, Samoan Advance and NZFA, also Catchpole, WMR, KIA 27.8.15; B: 11/445 L-Cpl James Henry served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) Catchpole, WMR, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (2) CHARLES, Edward Herber; 10/1440 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on CAVE, Robert; 11/748 Tpr, WMR; 2R; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 22 yrs; Reported on Hill 60, aged 33 yrs; Body recovered and identified; NOK F: missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK F: John Edward (M: Andrew (M: Annie) Cave, Rongotea; Hill 60 Cem. (22) Emily) Charles, Awapuni Rd (later Waverley St), Gisborne; Chunuk CAWTHORN, Thomas; 8/351 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; Bair Mem. (19) KIA 8.8.15 at the Apex during the August Offensive; Reported CHARLES, Matthew Thomas; 4/700 L-Cpl, NZE (Field Engineers); missing 10.8.15; NOK F: Samuel Cawthorn, 79 Canongate, 4R; KIA 1.10.15, aged 22 yrs; NOK F: Thomas (M: Julia) Charles, Edinburgh, Scotland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) Victoria Rd, Auckland, also Avondale, Auckland; Chunuk Bair CAZALET, Clement Marshall; 15/16, 2 Lieut., NZ Inf. Brigade Mem. (8) HQ Staff (Interpreter, fluent in French, German and Russian); MB; CHARLESWORTH, Arthur John Valentine; 12/1172 Pte, AIB; 2R; WIA 7.8.15 during the August Offensive; DOW 8.8.15 at sea ex KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; Reported wounded Gallipoli aboard HS Dunluce Castle, aged 28 yrs; Buried at sea; 25.4.15; Body later found, identified and buried, possibly in 1918; At time of death was acting as staff officer to Brig. Gen. Johnston; NOK M: Mrs EE Charlesworth, Kallwich, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, Born Moscow, Russia; With father’s business in Moscow; Emigrated England; Baby 700 Cem. (D.4) to NZ 1913; Single; Sheep farmer on Orari Gorge stations and CHARTERIS, Malcolm Maxwell McInnes; 12/874 Pte, 16 Waikato Terako, Waiau, North Canterbury; NOK: William Lewis Cazalet Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged (merchant), c/o Robbeck Bros, Jervis Place, Bournemouth, England 28 yrs; Reported missing 25.4-13.5.15; Born 27.1.1887, South and Dean Park Lodge, Bournemouth, England, also LM Tripp, c/o Canterbury; Educated Temuka and Taranaki; Employed at Ellis Chapman, Skerett, Tripp, Blair, Wellington; Lone Pine Mem. (71) & Burnand’s sawmill at Mangapehi, King Country; Athlete and CHAMBERLAIN, Robert Guy; 11/23 Tpr (enlisted as L-Cpl), 6 representative rugby player; NOK F: David (M: Esther) Charteris, Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; MB; WIA 6.6.15, evacuated to Pont de Glenalmond, New Plymouth; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Koubbeh Hospital, Egypt, recovered and returned to front; KIA CHEYNE, Lennox Nichol; 6/427 Pte, 2 South Canterbury Coy, 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 (also seen 8.8.15) in night attack during the August CIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; Reported Offensive, aged 25 yrs; Attended Wanganui Collegiate (prefect 1909, missing 25.4-3.5.15; NOK M: Jane Cheyne, c/o A Pringle, rugby 1st XV 1908-09); NOK M: Ellen Mary (F: Robert Kingston) Ashburton, later 72 Prince Albert Rd, St Kilda, Dunedin; Lone Pine Chamberlain, 26 Wickstead St, Wanganui; NZ No. 2 Outpost Cem. Mem. (74) (7) CHILDS, Harold Phillip James; 8/1429 Pte, OIB; 3R; Twice WIA CHAMBERS, Selwyn; 11/672 Maj., Commanding 9 Wellington in the Battle of the Landing; Evacuated off Gallipoli to Alexandria, East Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA in morning of 7.8.15 during the recovered and whilst returning to the front contracted enteric fever; August Offensive on Table Top, aged 28 yrs; While resting on Table DOD (enteric fever) 27.7.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 22 yrs; Buried Top a bullet struck him severing both carotid artery and jugular vein. at sea; Born Chertsey, Canterbury; Wellington College, Otago Although medical assistance was close at hand, nothing could be University; University boxing champion; Amateur middleweight done for him. He died two minutes later. His regiment renamed Old champion of NZ; NOK F: Tom Childs, The Square, Palmerston No. 3 Outpost as Chambers’ Post in recognition of the brave work North, later Plimmerton, Wellington; Lone Pine Mem. (75) he did in its defence late in May; Born Havelock North; Heretaunga school, Nelson Boys’ College and Lincoln Agricultural College; Sheep CHILMAN, Richard; 8/341 Cpl (enlisted as Sgt), 8 Southland Coy, farmer; Hawke’s Bay MR (lieut.); NOK W: Violet A Chambers (nee OIB; MB; KIA (also seen as DOW) 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge Hall), Kopanga, Havelock North; Eldest son of Thomas Mason and (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 23 yrs; NOK M: Louisa (F: Margaret Chambers, Havelock North; Buried by his men where he late Edward) Chilman, Teviot St, Invercargill; Native of Wellington; died on Table Top 7.8.15; Chunuk Bair Mem. (4) Lone Pine Mem. (75) CHAPMAN, Frank; 13/634 Maj., HQ, AMR; MB; Slightly WIA CHINNERY, Daniel Charles; 10/237 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; 6.8.15 in night attack on Old No. 3 Outpost during the August MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 24 yrs; NOK F: Frank Offensive; KIA 8.8.15 beyond the Pinnacle by artillery fire while James (M: Mary Catherine) Chinnery, Woodend, Canterbury; stopped in a hollow with his unit on last approach to Chunuk Bair Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (20.1.9) during the August Offensive, aged 57 yrs; Born Richmond, Surrey, CHISHOLM, Reginald Thomas; 11/219 L-Cpl (enlisted as Tpr), England 13.7.1858; Emigrated to NZ with brother Ernest in 1881; 9 Wellington East Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 30.5.15 at No. 3 Served Anglo-Boer War (Lieut., 10 Cont., NZMR); Single; Sheep Outpost; King’s College, Auckland 1907-08; Farmer of Dannevirke; farmer, Waiotahi Valley, Opotiki, Bay of Plenty; Opotiki volunteers; NOK F: HM Chisholm, Hawke’s Bay Woollen Mills, Napier; B: NOK B: Ernest Edward Chapman, Opotiki, Bay of Plenty; MID: 2/1850 Bdr Hugh Roland Chisholm, NZFA, also served in WW1; “Led the attack until wounded at Old No. 3 Outpost on the night 11/220 Tpr William Robert Chisholm, WMR, also served on 6/7 Aug 1915”; LG 28.1.16, p1209; NKG; Chunuk Bair Mem. (1) Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (72) CHAPMAN, Frank Tranter; 10/1439 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 7.5.15 at CHRISTENSEN, Arthur Orlando; 10/1206 Cpl, WIB; 2R; DOD Helles while positioning for attack on following day, aged 24 yrs; (typhoid) 20.7.15 at sea ex Gallipoli aboard HS Sicilia, aged 24 yrs; NOK F: Arthur Edward (M: Mary) Chapman, Kingston House, Buried at sea; NOK F: AT (M: L) Christensen, Patea, Wanganui; King’s Stanley, Lewstonehouse, Gloucestershire, England; Twelve Lone Pine Mem. (72) Tree Copse Mem. (20.1.8) CHRISTIE, Hapi; 16/567 Pte, B Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; CHAPMAN, Frederick Oliver; 10/709 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to hospital in Manchester, UK early 10.15; MB; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 11.7.15 in Egypt; DOD 17.2.16, aged 25 yrs; NOK F: William Christie, Te Karaka; NOK F: A Chapman, Waitara, Taranaki; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. Melcombe Regis Cem., Dorset, England (III.C.2670) and War Mem. Cem. (K.168) CHRISTIE, Lindsay Lyall; 9/21 L-Cpl (enlisted as Tpr), 5 Otago CHAPMAN, Lewis Tom; 6/23 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; Hussars Sqdn, OMR; MB; Slightly WIA 6.15, evacuated off Gallipoli MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; Reported to Malta; Recovered and returned to front late 7.15; KIA 27.8.15 in missing 25.4-1.5.15; NOK: W Chapman, Victoria Ave, Opawa, 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 28 yrs; Born Mosgiel, Dunedin; NOK B: 269 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
AW Christie, Box 16, Mosgiel; Son of William Lindsay and Isabella Pte, 9 Cont., NZMR); Keen rugby player and rower in Dunedin and Emily Christie, Mataura Island, Southland; Hill 60 Mem. (11.1.3) Auckland; NOK F: (eldest son of) Richard Maris (M: Cora Juliett) CHRISTOPHERS, Victor James; 9/549 Tpr, 5 Otago Hussars Clark, Hobson Buildings, Auckland, also Gladstone Rd, Parnell, Sqdn, OMR; MB; KIA 31.5.15, aged 29 yrs; Born Dunedin; NOK Auckland, later Onslow Rd, Epsom, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. F: Anthony (M: Juliet Mary) Christophers, Tweed St, Invercargill; (2) 3 of his brothers served and died during WW1: 24/7 Capt Herbert CLARK, Thomas Lander; 13/33 Tpr, 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; Henry Christophers, Samoan Advance and 2NZRB, KIA France MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, 2.6.16; 45998 Pte Julian Anthony Christophers DOW France aged 36 yrs; Born 1.5.1879; Served Anglo-Boer War (9267 Pte, 10 5.12.17; 60286 2 Lieut. Reginald Gillon Christophers DOW France Cont., NZMR); Employed by A&T Burt, Customs St, Auckland as 13.10.18; No. 2 Outpost Cem. (A.7) ironmonger; Single; Attested 19.8.14; 53 Calliope Rd, Devonport, CIMINO, Francis Athol; 8/2261 Pte, OIB; Samoan Advance (1/214) Auckland; NOK M: (3rd son of) Mary Hannah (F: Captain Thomas and 4R; KIA 8.8.15 at the Apex during the August Offensive, aged Watson, Devonport Ferry Co) Clarke, 53 Calliope Rd, Devonport, 22 yrs; NOK B: Leo Cimino, Baker’s Buildings, Featherston St, Auckland, later 64 Lake Rd, Devonport; Chunuk Bair Mem. (2) Wellington; Son of Salvatore and Elizabeth J Cimino, Eastbourne, CLARK, Walter Farrington; 11/33 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; Wellington; B: 23/1301 Lieut. Leo Sigismund Cimino, 1NZRB, also MB; WIA during the August Offensive, recovered and returned to served in WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) front; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60; NOK F: WB Clark, CLAFFEY, Joseph; 10/719 Cpl, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; WIA, High St, Bulls, later 73 Tiber St, Island Bay, Wellington; Hill 60 evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 15.5.15 in Egypt, aged Mem. (8.3.6) 25 yrs; Born New Plymouth; NOK F: John (M: Sarah) Claffey, CLARK(E), Aaron Anderson; 11/20 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; Vogeltown, New Plymouth; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War MB; WIA 5.15, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 20.6.15 in Mem. Cem. (H.89) Egypt, aged 22 yrs; Born Ireland; NOK F: William (M: Isabella) CLARK, Alexander James; 10/2367 Lieut., WIB; 5R; KIA 8.8.15 Clarke, 8 Nelson St, Petone, Wellington; Cairo War Mem. Cem. on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 40 yrs (also (B.298) seen as KIA 13.8.15); Killed in a defensive trench on the summit CLARKE, Albert Philip; 6/2093 Pte, CIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 on during the day; Possibly KIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair while with Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive, aged 20 yrs; Otago Infantry; Born London, England; Single; Upholsterer, of Fire Native of Waikaia, Southland; NOK F: Philip R (M: Elizabeth Station, Eltham, Taranaki; NOK F: Daniel (M: Elizabeth) Clark, Cassels) Clarke, Box 9, Willowbridge, South Canterbury, later 82 168 Harrow Road, London, England; NZ Volunteer Service Medal, Byron St, Sydenham, Christchurch; Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) NZ Long & Efficient Service Medal, Silver Cross NZ Fire Service, CLARKE, Arthur; 8/352 L-Cpl, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; NZ Volunteer Fire Brigade Long Service Medal; NKG; Chunuk Bair KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 31 yrs; Bluff; Mem. (17) Southland representative oarsman; Fisherman and later employed by CLARK, Eric Hamilton; 8/1212 Pte, OIB; 2R; KIA 2.5.15 on Railway Dept; NOK M: Alice (F: late William) Hargreaves, 5 Princes Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 23 yrs; St, Dunedin, also 19 Alfred St, Musselburgh, Dunedin; Native of Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK F: John (M: Elizabeth) Clark, Lyttelton; Plugge’s Plateau Cem. (B.1) 26 York St, Parnell, Auckland, later Kereone, Morrinsville, Waikato; CLARKE, Walter Edwin (Wally); 4/516 Spr, NZE (Div. Signal Lone Pine Mem. (75) Coy); MB; KIA 7.8.15 during the August Offensive, aged 26 yrs; CLARK, Ernest William; 10/1775 Pte, WIB; 4R; WIA (shoulder), NOK F: John (M: Mary Anne) Clarke c/o H Lewis, Wolseley St, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 26.8.15 in Egypt; NOK: Morningside, Auckland, later 257 Balmoral Rd, Edendale, Auckland; Frederick Clark, 29 Richmond St, Petone, Wellington; Alexandria No. 2 Outpost Cem. (B.3) (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (H.153) CLARKSON, Gerald Richard; 4/525 Cpl (enlisted as L-Cpl), Div. CLARK, Frank; 13/892 Tpr, AMR; 4R; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd assault Signal Coy, NZ Engineers; MB; KIA 7.5.15 (also seen 24.5.15) while on Hill 60; Reported missing 28.8.15; NOK F: Thomas Clark, Te patrolling telegraph wires in no man’s land at Anzac, aged 21 yrs; Pahu, Waikato; Hill 60 Mem. (1.1.8) Buried with 3 other NZers near where he fell; Previously reported CLARK, Frederick Arthur; 6/1485 Pte, CIB; 3R; KIA 7.8.15 on missing; Born 26.10.1893, Palmerston North; Attended Normanby Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive, aged 25 yrs; Public School, Stratford High School and Napier Technical College; NOK F: George Samuel (M: Emily Frances, deceased) Clark, 545 NOK: JB Clarkson, c/o JB Clarkson Ltd, Wellington; Son of Richard Barbadoes St (also St Albans), Christchurch; Chunuk Bair Mem. Potts and Rosina Jane Clarkson; Lone Pine Mem. (72) (12) CLEARY, George Marmaduke; 11/469 Tpr, 2 Wellington West CLARK, John Cameron; 11/866 Tpr, WMR; 4R; KIA 27.8.15 in Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 29.5.15, aged 40 yrs; NOK M: Mrs 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 37 yrs; Reported missing 28.8.15; Born Eliza (F: Martin) Cleary, Waverley, Wanganui, also Auckland; Ari Glasgow, Scotland; NOK F: John (M: Jane) Clark, Okato, Taranaki, Burnu Cem. (D.14) later Victoria Rd, Dargaville, Northland; Hill 60 Mem. (8.3.5) CLEGG, William Herbert; 12/1919 Pte, AIB; 4R; DOW 19.6.15 CLARK(E), Leslie Goldie; 12/707 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 23 yrs; Buried at sea; Employed as driver KIA 8.6.15 ((night of 7–8.6.15)) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s at Foster’s livery stables, Parnell, Auckland; NOK F: Abraham (M: Post (sector held by AIB 2-9.6.15), aged 22 yrs; Farmer; NOK: 4th Harriett Ann) Clegg, 168 Victoria St West, Auckland; Lone Pine son of late John Clark, Karaka, Runciman Post Office, Auckland; Mem. (72) Auckland Grammar School; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (14.1.7) CLEMENT, Sydney George; 10/977 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; CLARK, Leslie Harvey; 12/1590 Pte, AIB; 3R; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded MB; Hospitalised early in campaign, recovered and returned to front as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August Offensive; late 7.15; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, Reported missing 8.8.15; NOK M: Elizabeth Ann Clark, Edgecombe aged 23 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK: Rd, Tauranga; Chunuk Bair Mem. (10) Rev. George Clement (M: Elizabeth Agnes) Clement, Parsonage, Elles Rd, Invercargill, later Ings Ave, St Clair, Dunedin; Chunuk CLARK(E), Samuel Goodall; 10/1132 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 9 Bair Mem. (19) Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 26 yrs; Born Thames; Educated Auroa, CLIFFE, Frederick; 2/1144 Gnr, NZFA; 4R; KIA 27.8.15 in Hill 60 Northland; Employed by Railway Dept; Well-known rugby player sector; NOK S: Mrs Berry, 158 Somerville Tce, Great Horton Rd, in King Country; NOK F: (2nd son of) Thomas H Clarke, Bradford, England; B: J Cliffe, 29 Hartington Tce, Lidget Green, Oratia, Waikumete, Auckland, later 50 Virginia Ave, Eden Tce, Bradford, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (8) Auckland; Two brothers also served, one in each of the 4th and 6th COATES, Frederick John; 11/720 Tpr, 2 Wellington West Coast Reinforcements, Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 30.5.15 (aged 32 yrs) at No. 3 Outpost; CLARK, Simon; 6/1263 Pte, CIB; 2R; KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Was killed when helping Maj. Elmslie reconnoitre the rough Spur during the August Offensive, aged 27 yrs; NOK F: Simon (M: country when advancing with his squadron; Was considered a most Janet) Clark, 10 Bush St, Fisher Row, Musselburgh, Scotland; NZ daring scout; NOK F: Robert (M: Janet) Coates, 24 St Albans St, No. 2 Outpost Cem. (2) Christchurch; No. 2 Outpost Cem. (E.18) CLARK, Stanley Maris; 13/29 Tpr, 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; MB; COCHRANE, Albert Dixon; 10/313 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast KIA in night attack during the August Offensive 6.8.15 (possibly Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August early hours of 7.8.15), aged 35 yrs; Served Anglo-Boer War (7870 Offensive, aged 24 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; 270 The New Zealand dead
Native of Reefton, West Coast; NOK F: William (M: Martha Jane) 13.5.15; Born County Durham, England; NOK F: William (M: Cochrane, 9 Shakespeare St (later 9 Kilgour Rd), Greymouth, West Marian) Cole, 428 Oxford St, Bondi Junction, Waverley, Sydney, Coast; Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) Australia; Lone Pine Mem. (72) COCHRANE, Edwin Grandison; 6/25 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; COLEMAN, Charles; 10/1778 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 24 yrs; NOK F: David Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported wounded (M: Emma) Cochrane, 133 Earn St, Invercargill; Twelve Tree Copse 8.8.15; NOK B: Thomas E Coleman, Red Jacks Dredge, Ngahere, Mem. (16.1.6) West Coast, later Batu Gajah, Singapore; Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) COCHRANE, John Alexander; 7/31 Tpr, 8 South Canterbury COLHOUN, Albert; 10/1446 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on Sqdn, CMR; Orderly to 7/138 Maj. Wain; MB; Adept with horses Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK B: C Colhoun, and given credit for handling nearly every horse put aboard Athenic Saddler of Napier, later Symonds St, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. at Lyttelton; WIA during the August Offensive (by shrapnel); DOW (19) 13.8.15 on Gallipoli, aged 22 yrs; NOK F: Alen Alexander (M: COLLEY, William Lathen; 6/2377 Pte (enlisted as L-Cpl), CIB; Jessie) Cochrane, Deep Creek, Waimate, South Canterbury; Chunuk Samoan Advance (4/294) and 5R; KIA 3.12.15, aged 23 yrs; Native Bair Mem. (4) of Nelson; NOK F: William (M: Margaret) Colley, Lighthouse, CODLING, Thomas; 6/1074a Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; Nelson, later 4 New St, Newmarket, Auckland; Embarkation Pier WIA early in campaign, recovered and returned to front; KIA 7.8.15 Cem. (B.1) on Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive, aged 28 yrs; COLLINGS, Richard Bailey; 8/1953 Pte, OIB; 4R; KIA 9.8.15 NOK F: Walter (M: Mary) Codling, 58 Westminster St, St Albans, on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK F: Richard S Christchurch; Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) Collings, Port Quinn, Port Isaac, Cornwall, England; Chunuk Bair CODYRE, Allan Erskine; 6/1076a L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 2 South Mem. (15) Canterbury Coy, CIB; KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur during COLLINS, Bernard; 6/1264 Pte, CIB; 2R; KIA 25.4.15 during the the August Offensive; NOK F: Martin Codyre, Granity, Westport, Battle of the Landing; Reported wounded 25.4.15; Employed by J West Coast; Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) O’Leary, Timaru jeweller; NOK F: Andrew Collins, 61 North St, COGAN, Ernest Desmond; 6/433 L-Cpl, 13 North Canterbury and Timaru, Canterbury; Lone Pine Mem. (74) Westland Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 26 COLLINS, Herbert; 7/799 L-Cpl, CMR; 3R; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd yrs; Teller in BNZ, Geraldine, Canterbury; NOK F: Edward (M: assault on Hill 60 (during the night of 27-28.8.15 in the fierce Caroline Groombridge) Cogan, c/o Langdown & Son, Christchurch, engagement in the 3rd trench), aged 40 yrs; Reported missing also 783 George St, Dunedin; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (16.1.2) 28.8.15; In charge of hardware dept at Canterbury Farmers’ Co- COGAR, Charles Leonard; 10/842 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 9 operative Association Timaru store; NOK M: Anna (F: James Francis) Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB (2nd man to enlist at Gisborne); MB; KIA Collins, 118 Upland Rd, Kelburn, Wellington; Hill 60 Mem. (5.2.6) 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 22 yrs; COLLINS, Robert Walter; 6/1267 Spr, NZE; 2R; WIA early in Native of London, England; NOK F: Richard (M: Janetta) Cogar, campaign, recovered and returned to front; DOW 28.11.15 on 261 Clifford St, Gisborne, later Fenton St, Stratford, Taranaki; B: Gallipoli, aged 28 yrs; NOK F: Charles Collins, Pear Tree House, 10/843 Pte Richard Cogar, WIB, KIA 5.6.15; Chunuk Bair Mem. Horham, Diss, Suffolk, England; Ari Burnu Cem. (I.16) (18) COLLINSON, Albert George Victor; 7/1211 Tpr, CMR; 6R; COGAR, Richard; 10/843 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB (3rd Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD 6.11.15 in Egypt, aged man to enlist at Gisborne); MB; KIA 5.6.15, aged 23 yrs; Reported 23 yrs; Born Makerawa; OK F: George Collinson, Colac Bay, wounded 5.6.15, later reported missing 5.6.15; Native of London, Southland; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (D.181) England; NOK F: Richard (M: Janetta) Cogar, 261 Clifford St, Gisborne, later Fenton St, Stratford, Taranaki; B: 10/842 Charles COLVILLE, Alick John; 8/863 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA Leonard Cogar, WIB, KIA 8.8.15; Lone Pine Mem. (75) 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 20 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK M: Mrs Jane C COGLE, Robert John; 6/1000 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; Pennell (Rennell, formerly Colville), Ashgrove, Roxburgh, Otago; KIA 27.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing on Russell’s Top, aged Lone Pine Mem. (75) 21 yrs; Reported missing 25.4-3.5.15; NOK M: Harriett Gertrude (F: Lawrence) Cogle, 43 Hills Rd, Heathcote, Christchurch, later 32 COMER, George Inman; 7/830 Tpr, CMR; 3R; KIA 28.8.15 in Walpole St, Sydenham, Christchurch; Lone Pine Mem. (74) 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported missing 28.8.15; NOK M: Mrs Mary Anna (Anne. F: Benjamin, deceased) Comer, Waitomo, King COHEN, Ernest Henry Melmott; 12/1048 Sgt (enlisted as Pte), 16 Country, later Morrin Rd, Ellerslie, Auckland; Hill 60 Mem. (5.3.9) Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; WIA during the August Offensive; DOW 10.8.15 on Gallipoli; NOK: L Levy, Solicitor, Sydney, Australia; Son COMMONS, Kenneth Wrigley; 12/63 Sgt (enlisted as Cpl), 3 of Mr & Mrs LH Cohen, Darley Chambers, 156 King St, Sydney, Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 20 Australia; Served as DRUMMOND; Embarkation Pier Cem. (B.53) yrs; Reported missing 9.5.15 when his company was reorganised; 12/144 Sgt-Maj. FG Hall-Jones spoke of him: “Ken’s section was COKER, Frederick William; 8/353 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; admittedly the best in the company. He was extraordinarily popular. MB; KIA 27.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing on Russell’s Top; His good nature and his knack of handling men smoothing over NOK M: Mrs Rosa Ellen McGuire (formerly Coker), 62 Edward St, many a difficulty during our long period in training. On the 8th Timaru, Canterbury; Lone Pine Mem. (75) came the big charge. Ken had the honour of being right in the COLBOURNE, Edward James; 12/1594 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; forefront of the battle line. We expected Ken at any time… but he 3R; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 23 yrs; Reported wounded never came and I am afraid of the result”; Educated at public school, and missing 8.5.15; Body recovered and identified; Born 8.1.1892, Tauranga, Normal School, Auckland, Auckland Grammar School Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England; Attended Stanley House, and Nelson College (1911-, shooting and rugby); In 1912 was Margate, and Solihull Grammar School; Emigrated to NZ 12.1911; chosen to represent Nelson in the Cadet Shooting Team which won NOK F: Robert James (M: Emily Florence) Colbourne, 7 Clarendon in Canada; Attended Auckland University (member of Rifle Club, Cres, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England; Twelve Tree Copse in Haslam Shield team 1914); Employed by Munro Wilson, Civil Cem. (B.59) Engineer, Auckland; Representative rugby player; After enlistment COLE, Charles Henry; 10/931 Sgt (enlisted as Pte), 9 Hawke’s Bay was offered a commission in the Indian Army which he declined; Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 30.7.15 by shrapnel from Turkish mine, aged NOK F: (2nd son of) William McKenzie Commons, “Karewa”, 18 30 yrs; Well-known rugby player; NOK: Mrs Emily McCullough, Mountain Rd, Epsom, Auckland; S: 22/11 Nurse, Daphne Rowena Makauri, Gisborne; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (I.E.11) Commons, NZANS, also served WW1; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (13.1.4) COLE, Frederick Thomas; 6/1489 Pte, CIB; 3R; KIA 5.6.15 (night of 5–6.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s Post; Reported missing COMYNS, Claude Lellan; 10/317 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 7 5.6.15; Born 29.11.1881, Stock Farm, Langford, Bristol, Somerset; Wellington West Coast Coy, WIB; MB; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli Attended Churchill Public School; Left England for NZ 25.4.13; to Egypt then transferred wounded and sick to NZ aboard Tahiti NOK F: (4th son of) Thomas (M: Anna) Cole, Pitt Farm, East 8.15; Accidentally killed 25.9.15 in NZ, aged 21 yrs; NOK M: Mrs Harptree, Bristol, England, later Butcombe Farm, Blagdon, Bristol, ME Comyns, Heads Rd, Wanganui; Wanganui (Heads Rd) Old England; Lone Pine Mem. (74) Cem., Wanganui (Block 9. Plot 90) COLE, William Edward; 12/1593 Pte, AIB; 3R; KIA 25.4.15 during CONNOLLY, Robert Henry; 10/1948 Pte, WIB; KIA 8.8.15 on the Battle of the Landing, aged 29 yrs; Reported missing 25.4- Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Son of RJ Connolly, 271 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
Leeston, Canterbury; Name not on nominal roll; Chunuk Bair 24.6.15 in UK, aged 35 yrs; NOK M: Jane (F: Charles) Cooper, 12 Mem. (19) School Pl, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland; Kirkwall (St Magnus) CONOLLY, Edwin Tennyson; 13/983a Tpr, AMR; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 Cathedral Churchyard, Orkney (Northeast part) on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 42 yrs; Born COOPER, Jesse Halford Frederick; 9/915 Tpr, 4R; OMR; WIA on Picton; NOK W: Elizabeth Conolly, Hill St, Paeroa, Thames Valley; Hill 60; DOW 28.8.15 (also seen 22.8.15) at sea ex Gallipoli, aged Son of Edwin Tennyson and Emily Conolly, Auckland; Chunuk Bair 22 yrs; Buried at sea; Native of Owaka, Dunedin; NOK F: James (M: Mem. (2) Margaret Sommerville, deceased) Cooper, Tawanui, Dunedin, later CONSTANCE, John Edward; 6/1223a Pte, CIB; WIA, evacuated Edinburgh St, Waikouaiti, Otago; Lone Pine Mem. (72) off Gallipoli to 19 General Hospital, Alexandria, Egypt; DOW in COOPER, John; 8/1721 Pte, OIB; 4R; KIA 27.9.15, aged 40 yrs; Egypt 2.9.15, aged 21 yrs; NOK: Miss D Constance, Post Office, Reported missing 27.9.15; NOK M: Mary Ann (F: Jesse, deceased) Christchurch, also Wellington Hotel, Tuam St, Christchurch; Son Cooper c/o MA McGuorguodale, Waikaka Valley, Otago, also of George and Margaret Constance; Name not on nominal roll; Waikahuna Gully, Otago; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (H.43) COOPER, Victor William; 10/1780 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 CONSTANCE, William Gill; 11/604 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK M: Ellen WMR; MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Hayden (formerly Cooper), c/o Post Office, Nelson, later Wallace Offensive, aged 34 yrs; Native of Todmorden, England; NOK M: St, Featherston, Wairarapa; B: 8/1438 Pte John Hazelwood Cooper, Elizabeth (F: John) Constance, I Norfolk Rd, Lytham, Lancashire, OIB, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) England; Chunuk Bair Cem. (5) COOTE, Philip Stanley; 6/1022 Pte, 12 Nelson Coy, CIB; MB; KIA CONWAY, Franklin James; 7/319 Tpr, 1 Canterbury Yeo. Cav. Sqdn, 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 25 yrs; Reported wounded 8.5.15; CMR; MB; Machine-gunner; WIA on Hill 60; DOW 31.8.15 at sea Born Lyttelton; NOK S: Rachel Coote, Berwick St, St Albans, ex Gallipoli, aged 25 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK F: William Frederick Christchurch; Son of Peter and Margaret Coote, 50 Berwick St, St (M: Selina) Conway, 36 Mills Rd, Spreydon, Christchurch; Lone Albans, Christchurch; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (16.2.6) Pine Mem. (71) COPELAND, William John; 10/666 Cpl (promoted 25.12.14. COOK, Arthur; 9/261 Tpr, 7 Southland Sqdn, OMR; MB; KIA Enlisted as Pte), 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB (Machine-gun Section. 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August Offensive, aged Enlisted 18.8.14); MB; KIA 2.5.15, aged 25 yrs; 10/1039 Lieut.- 30 yrs; NOK M: Mrs Jane Veint (formerly Cook), Manukau Rd (305 Col. Malone wrote: “When on the death of all his superior officers Broadway, Epsom), Auckland; F: John Cook, deceased; B: 24/725 I placed him in charge of my four machine-guns and recommended Rfm Gordon Cook, 2NZRB, also served in WW1; B: 24/724 Rfm him for a commission to be my Machine-gun Officer. He was trying James Albert Cook, 2NZRB, also served in WW1; Chunuk Bair to locate the Turk’s fire which was harassing them when he was shot, it Mem. (7) was an extremely plucky act”; Born 23.1.1890, Wanganui; Educated COOK, Austin Dwyer; 13/175 Tpr, 11 North Auckland Sqdn, AMR; Wanganui District High School and Mosston, Wanganui; Defence MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged Cadet (won shooting cup aged 15 yrs); Lieut. (Acting Capt.) Senior 21 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK M: Mary Cadets; Mechanical engineer and motor expert, New Plymouth; (F: Henry George) Cook, Maungakaramea (Mill Rd), Whangarei; B: NOK F: (2nd son of) Thomas Mercer (M: Emma) Copeland, 38 13/400 Tpr Harold Cook, AMR, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk (30) Liffiton St, Wanganui; B: 4/706 Spr Morris Alfred Copeland, Bair Mem. (2) NZE, also served WW1; Canterbury Cem., Anzac (II.C.1) COOK, David McCrorie; 8/1435 Pte, OIB; 3R; KIA 7.8.15 on COPESTAKE, William; 7/831 Tpr, CMR; 3R; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during the August Offensive, assault on Hill 60, aged 27 yrs; Reported missing 27.8.15; NOK F: aged 32 yrs; NOK M: Janet (F: Robert, deceased) Cook, 52 Lawrence George Copestake, Canal House, Consall, Stoke-on-Trent, England; St, Mornington, Dunedin; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) Hill 60 Mem. (5.3.10) COOK, Ernest John Marshall; 12/64 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; COPPIN, John (Jack); 8/1440 Pte, OIB; 3R; KIA 16.6.15, aged 25 MB; KIA 28.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 23 yrs; yrs; NOK S: Mrs WW Nichols, Fairfield Estate, Levin; Son of James NOK: Mrs C Ryan (guardian), 29 Rose Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland; and Grace Coppin, Dunedin; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (III.C.11) Son of Mr RG and Mary Cook, 6 Belmont Tce, Remuera, Auckland; CORBETT, John Mainer; 12/1600, 2 Lieut., 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; Lone Pine Mem. (72) 3R; WIA early in campaign, hospitalised, recovered and returned COOKE, Arthur; 12/2543 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; Samoan to front; KIA 8.6.15 (night of 7–8.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Advance (1/596) and 5R; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) during Quinn’s Post (sector held by AIB 2-9.6.15), aged 22 yrs; Reported as early morning charge at the Apex during the August Offensive, aged wounded and missing; Single; Assayer and metallurgist for the Waihi 34 yrs; NOK F: Evelyn Cooke, 258 Milton Tce, Hull, Yorkshire, Grand Junction Gold Co., Waihi; NOK M: (4th son of) Mary Ann England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (10) (F: late Edward M) Corbett, Shirley, Waitekauri, Thames Valley; Native of Waitekauri; Lone Pine Mem. (72) COOKE, Norman Douglas; 12/713 Pte (Bugler), 16 Waikato Coy, AIB (enlisted 16.8.14, Cambridge); KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, CORBETT, Leonard George; 6/758 Sgt, 12 Nelson Coy, CIB; MB; aged 21 yrs; Reported missing 8.5.15; Born 26.9.1894; NOK M: KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 23 yrs; NOK B: William Henry Evelyn Mary Isherwood, Cambridge, Waikato (married Lionel Corbett, Howick Rd, Blenheim; F: late GT Corbett, Spring Creek, Isherwood); F: Frederick Walter Cooke, 26 Williams St, Dominion Marlborough; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (15.1.2) Rd, Auckland; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (14.2.6) CORLEISON, William Archibald; 13/678 Tpr, AMR; 2R; KIA on COOKE, Thomas Purdy; 4/37a Spr, NZE (British Section Field Russell’s Top 11.6.15, aged 21 yrs; Instantly killed while on guard at Engineers); DOW 26.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 31 yrs; Buried at the end of one of the saps which was only about 200 yds from the sea; NOK M: Alice Mary (F: William Kendle, deceased) Cooke, 59 Turkish trenches. He was guarding the sappers and leaned over the Christchurch Rd, Norwich, England; Lone Pine Mem. (72) sap to shoot a bomb-thrower when a sniper caught him from the right; The AMR war diary states: “…killed in fire trench at 2.35am COOKES, Cyril Chester; 6/1628 Pte, CIB; KIA 7.8.15 on by bullet of enemy whilst engaged in lookout work, and is buried 50 Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive, aged 34 yrs; NOK yards N.E. of Capt Bluck’s grave”; Member Helensville Football & F: Thomas Steven Cookes, 12 Boskly Villa, North Cliff, Withersea, Athletic Club, played for Parnell when they won junior championship Hull, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) in 1908; NOK M: Mrs Corleison, Helensville, Kaipara, Northland; COONAN, John Thomas; 10/1215 Sgt (enlisted as Cpl), WIB; 2R; F: Capt. N Corlieson, Kaipara Steamship Co; Walker’s Ridge Cem. KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK S: (I.B.10) Mrs W Forsyth, Dooinfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa; Chunuk CORLETT, Alfred Harpham; 11/407 Pte, WIB (Enlisted as Tpr, Bair Mem. (17) WMR, attached to ASC as Police. Transferred to WIB); MB; KIA COOPER, Ernest; 10/1448 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 24 yrs; Bair during the August Offensive, aged 26 yrs; Reported missing NOK M: Frances Harpham (F: Alfred) Corlett, Takapau, Hawke’s 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK F: John P (M: Fanny) Cooper, Bay, later Balance, Pahiatua, Wairarapa; B: 10/307 Pte Franklin 99 Handley Rd, New Whittington near Chesterfield, England, later Corlett, WIB, KIA 8.8.15 side by side with Alfred; Chunuk Bair Sandwich, Vancouver Island, Canada; Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) Mem. (19) COOPER, James; 12/328 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; WIA (arm) CORLETT, Alfred Stanley; 12/66 Cpl, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; in the Battle of the Landing; Evacuated off Gallipoli to UK; DOW WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 16.5.15; NOK S:
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Mrs GM Pimblott, 43 Albert Rd, Devonport, Auckland; B: 12/958 Mudros, Lemnos; Possibly no service on Gallipoli; NOK M: Mrs Pte John Norris Corlett, AIB, also served on Gallipoli; Alexandria B Coumbe, Marlborough St, Greymouth, West Coast; B: 6/1822 (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (L.187) Pte Lewis Joseph Coumbe, CIB, served on Gallipoli; Portianos Mil. CORLETT, Franklin; 10/307 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; Cem., Lemnos (V.A.64) KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 22 COUPERTHWAITE, Peter; 8/152 Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 14 South yrs; Native of Woodend, Christchurch; NOK F: Alfred (M: Frances Otago Coy, OIB; MB; WIA during the Battle of the Landing; DOW Harpham) Corlett, Takapau, Hawke’s Bay, later Balance, Pahiatua, 28.4.15 at sea, aged 28 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK: A Gibson, Kelso, Wairarapa; B: 11/407 Pte Alfred Harpham Corlett, WIB, KIA 8.8.15 Southland; Son of Robert (deceased) and Jane Couperthwaite, Kelso, side by side with Franklin; Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) Southland; Lone Pine Mem. (75) CORNELIUS, Charles Lyall; 8/27 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; COUSTON, George; 12/709 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; KIA MB; KIA 26.4.15 (also seen 26-30.4.15) during the Battle of the 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 26 yrs; Reported Landing at Courtney’s and Steele’s Posts sector; Educated in Waimate wounded and missing 25.4.15; Sgt Allan, who returned by the and Timaru, Canterbury; Reputed to be the first man to enlist in Willochra, says he “came across the bodies of an Australian and a North Otago; NOK M: Mrs Charles Cornelius, Stafford St, Timaru, New Zealander on a ridge at Gallipoli [possibly Baby 700]. The New Canterbury; F: Charles W Cornelius, 11 Cutten St, South Dunedin; Zealander was a 16th Waikato private and his disc bore the name of Lieut. TH Nisbet wrote in a letter home that his men held a very Couston”; NOK F: (youngest son of) William (M: Fanny) Couston difficult position for many hours and, though not supported, fought (ironmonger), 301 Rattray St, Dunedin; Lone Pine Mem. (72) like veterans and never gave an inch. Many of his best men were dead, COWAN, Henry (Harry) Rawlings; 10/116 Lieut., 17 Ruahine Coy, including Cornelius, who was shot beside him; Lone Pine Mem. (75) WIB; MB; WIA at Helles; DOW 15.5.15 (also seen 13.5.15) at sea CORNER, Herbert Edwin; 13/896 Tpr, AMR; 4R; Severely ex Gallipoli, en route to Egypt, aged 25 yrs; Body buried in Egypt; WIA (arm) 8.15, evacuated off Gallipoli to 15 General Hospital, Born Auckland; Single; Brewer and Brewer’s assistant. Mangatainoka, Alexandria, Egypt; DOW 7.9.15 in Egypt, aged 30 yrs; Born Wairarapa; NOK F: Henry (M: Sarah) Cowan, brewer, of same Cocklebury, East Cowton, Northallerton, Yorkshire; NOK F: address; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (F.49) George (M: Elizabeth) Corner, East Cowton, Northallerton (later COWAN, James George; 8/28 Lieut. (16.4.15. Enlisted as 2 Lieut. South Holme, Brompton), Yorkshire, England; Alexandria (Chatby) 5.8.14), 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 7.5.15 at Helles while Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (F.136) positioning for attack on following day, aged 26 yrs; NOK M: Mrs CORNWALL, Joseph Martin; 12/941 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, Alice Mary Cowan, 69 Main Rd, North East Valley, Dunedin, also AIB; Samoan Advance and MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle Rotomanu, West Coast; Born Cromwell, Otago; Single; Globe of the Landing; Reported wounded and missing; NOK F: George Hotel, Oamaru, Otago; School teacher Oamaru Middle School; Cornwall, Paraparaumu; Quinn’s Post Cem. (D.4) MID: Hamilton’s despatch dated 20.5.15, LG 5.8.15, p7668; Pink CORRIE, Frank Reginald; 11/520 Cpl (enlisted as Tpr), 2 Farm Cem., Helles (136) Wellington West Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk COWDREY, Albert Charles; 12/711 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; Bair during the August Offensive; NOK: CJ Reakes, Dept of KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing on the inland slopes of Agriculture, Wellington; Son of Mrs J Fryer, Johannesburg, South Baby 700; Reported wounded and missing 25.4.15; NOK F: Charles Africa; MID: Hamilton’s despatch dated 11.12.15, LG 28.1.16, Cowdrey, “The Pines”, Stanway, Halcombe, Wellington; B: 12/1063 p1210; Chunuk Bair Mem. (5) Pte Edwin Williams Cowdrey, AIB, also served on Gallipoli; Lone CORRIE, Harrie Wilkin; 6/602 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and Pine Mem. (72) Westland Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 29.7.15, aged 33 yrs; NOK: Mrs COWLEY, James; 10/1216 Pte, WIB; 2R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk TW Corrie, Storekeeper, Anderson St, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia; Bair during the August Offensive, aged 31 yrs; Born Kaipaki, Shrapnel Valley Cem. (III.D.8) Cambridge, Waikato; NOK B: A Cowley, Kaipaki, Cambridge, CORY, Donald Henry; 13/318 Tpr, 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; MB; Waikato; Son of Thomas and Clara Cowley; Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 36 COWPER, Richard; 12/70 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; KIA yrs; NOK: GG Carley, Bute Dock, Cardiff, Wales; M: Lilla (F: WH, 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 26 yrs; Reported missing 8.5.15; deceased) Cory, “Sandisplatt”, The Thicket, Maidenhead, England; NOK M: Elizabeth (F: Astley) Cowper, 38 Bunyon Rd (later 10 King Chunuk Bair Mem. (2) St), Kempston, Bedford, England; S: Mrs H Boon of Church St, COSTELLO(E), Patrick; 6/2495 Pte, CIB; 5R; WIA, evacuated off Devonport, Auckland; B: Sgt Alick Cowper, East Anglian Engineers, Gallipoli to Camberwell Hospital, UK; DOW 11.9.15 (also seen KIA at Neuve Chapelle; Two other brothers in France, one with the 9.9.15) in UK, aged 23 yrs; NOK F: Edward (Edmond) Costello, Royal Field Artillery and the other in a Canadian unit; Twelve Tree Boolteens, Castlemaine, County Kerry, Ireland; Kiltallagh Catholic Copse Mem. (14.1.8) Churchyard, County Kerry, Ireland (Northeast part) COX, Ernest Wilkin; 12/710 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; KIA COSTER, John Paper; 12/524 Pte, 15 North Auckland Coy, AIB; 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 22 yrs; Reported MB; KIA 5.6.15 (night of 5–6.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s wounded and missing 25.4.15, it would be months later, after Post (sector held by AIB 2-9.6.15); Reported missing 5.6.15; NOK a Court of Enquiry, that NOK were told Cox was killed; Born F: F Coster, Norfolk St, Whangarei; Lone Pine Mem. (72) 11.4.1893, Hamilton; Educated in Waikato; Farmed with father; Keen athlete; NOK F: (5th son of) Edmund Blackford (also seen COTTINGHAM, Richard John; 13/652 Tpr, 3 Auckland Sqdn, Blatchford. M: Davis Anne, also seen David Ann) Cox, Roto-o- AMR; Samoan Advance (1/814a, Fiji Cont., joined New Zealand rangi, Cambridge, Waikato (donated 1/2 acre of land at Roto-o-rangi force en route to Samoa in Suva) and later MB; WIA 1.7.15 at No. for the construction of a church in memory of Cox), later Hamilton 2 Outpost while on brigade scouting duties in the trenches; DOW Rd, Cambridge, Waikato; Lone Pine Mem. (72) 2.7.15 on Gallipoli, aged 34 yrs; NOK W: Claribel M Cottingham, c/o W Street, Cockburn St, Grey Lynn, Auckland; No. 2 Outpost COX, George; 12/1849 Pte, AIB; 3R; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Cem. (A.1) Patch, aged 38 yrs; Reported wounded and missing 8.5.15; Born Burton-on-Trent, England; M; NOK W: Mildred Cox, Mount Rd, COTTLE, George Stephen; 6/604 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and Hikurangi, Whangarei, later Thames; Son of George and Elizabeth Westland Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur during Cox; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (14.2.7) the August Offensive, aged 26 yrs; NOK F: George Richard (M: Jane Isabella) Cottle, Greymouth; Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) COX, George Turnley; 10/173 Pte (possibly promoted to L-Cpl on Gallipoli), 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; WIA 9.5.15 at Helles; DOW COUCHMAN, Victor Reginald; 6/30 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; 14.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli in hospital ship bound for Alexandria, MB; WIA during the August Offensive; DOW 8.8.15 on Gallipoli, aged 20 yrs; Buried at sea; Attended Wanganui Collegiate; Employed aged 28 yrs; Native of Wanganui; NOK M: Louisa Victoria (F: John) in Wanganui office of Loan & Mercantile Coy, later transferred to Couchman, 25 Ferguson, Musselburgh, Dunedin, later Crawford Waipukurau; Considered to be under-aged; NOK F: Edward George St, Dunedin; B: 5/221 Pte Basil Hayward Couchman, NZASC, also (M: Louisa) Cox, 92 Glasgow St, Wanganui; B: 11/868 Tpr Mervyn served on Gallipoli; Embarkation Pier Cem. (B.2) Francis Cox, WMR, KIA 27.8.15 on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (75) COULL, John; 6/1821 Pte, CIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron COX, Mervyn Francis; 11/868 Tpr, WMR; 4R; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd Spur during the August Offensive; Reported wounded 7.8.15; assault on Hill 60, aged 23 yrs; Reported missing 28.8.15; NOK NOK M: Mrs Isabella Sutherland, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; F: Edward George (M: Louisa) Cox, Castlecliff (also 92 Glasgow Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) St), Wanganui; B: 10/173 Pte George Turnley Cox, WIB, DOW COUMBE, Frederick; 6/2102 Pte, CIB; 6R; DOD 17.11.15 at 14.5.15; Hill 60 Mem. (8.3.7) 273 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
CRAIG, Francis John; 8/335 Sgt, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; Malvern Place, Combemartin (later East Bodley, Parracombe), KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby Devonshire, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (19) 700; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; F: Robert Craig, Otautau, later CRONE, Charles; 10/729 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; KIA Tuatapere, Southland; Lone Pine Mem. (75) 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK F: James CRAIG, Robert John Richard Bowman; 12/1000 Pte, 16 Waikato Crone, Gilbert St, New Plymouth; B: 23/1360 Rfm William James Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged Crone, 1NZRB, also served in WW1; MID: Hamilton’s despatch 24 yrs; NOK M: Phoebe (F: Robert) Craig, Seymour St (also 28 dated 26.8.15, LG 5.11.15, p11003; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) Church St), Ponsonby, Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (72) CROOK, Cecil Theodore; 7/183 Tpr, 10 Nelson Sqdn, CMR; MB; CRAIG, Robert; 9/262 L-Sgt (enlisted as Sgt), 7 Southland Sqdn, WIA 6.7; DOW 4.7.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 24 yrs; Buried at sea; OMR; MB; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Malta; Discharged from NOK M: Sarah (F: William) Crook, Pukeatua, Cambridge, Waikato, hospital slightly sick; DOD (enteric fever) 22.8.15 on Malta, aged later Collingwood, Nelson; Lone Pine Mem. (71) 22 yrs; NOK F: John (M: Isabella) Craig, The Bush, Caroline, CROSLEY, George Wickham; 13/317 Tpr, AMR; 2R; KIA 6.8.15 Southland; Pieta Cem., Malta (A.X.5) or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August Offensive, aged 21 yrs; CRAWFORD, Herbert; 8/814 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; NOK M: Hanna (F: George) Crosley, Fraser St, Tauranga; Chunuk MB; WIA early in campaign; Evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt, Bair Mem. (2) then transported sick and wounded to NZ aboard Tahiti; DOD CROSSAN, Gilbert William; 8/1036 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; 17.4.16 in NZ ex Gallipoli, aged 31 yrs; Born Adelaide, Australia; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; Reported dangerously ill; NOK: C Crawford, Police Sgt, Brisbane, Queensland; Karori Cem., DOW in Egypt 10.6.15, aged 26 yrs; NOK M: Mrs W Crossan, 11 Wellington (61.T) Loom St, Roslyn, Dunedin; B: 4/710 Spr Donald Septimus Crossan, CRAWFORD, Norman; 6/435 Pte, 2 South Canterbury Coy, CIB; NZE, also served on Gallipoli; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 20 yrs; Employed in legal Mem. Cem. (M.59) office; NOK F: Alexander (M: Annie Maria) Crawford, The Arcade, CRUTCHER, George; 12/75 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; KIA Timaru, also 25 High St, Timaru, Canterbury; B: 3/1114 Capt 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; Reported missing 25.4.15; James Garfield Crawford, NZMC, also served in WW1; Twelve Tree NOK F: George Crutcher, Hutchinson Ave, New Lynn, Auckland; Copse Mem. (16.1.7) Lone Pine Mem. (72) CRESSWELL, Raymond Wallace; 6/213 Pte, CIB; WIA early CUFF, (Jermiah) Nugent; 9/264 Sgt-Maj. (WO1), 7 Southland in campaign, hospitalised, recovered and returned to front; WIA Sqdn, OMR; MB; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the (shoulder) August Offensive, evacuated off Gallipoli to UK; Reported August Offensive, aged 27 yrs; NOK M: Ellen (F: John C) Cuff, dangerously ill, had arm amputated 9.15; DOD (enteric fever) Papakaio, Dunedin, later Usk St, Oamaru, Otago; Chunuk Bair complicated by wound 19.10.15 in Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley, Mem. (6) UK; NOK F: James Edward (M: Jessie) Cresswell, “Riversdale”, Blenheim; B: 23/719 L-Cpl James Kirk Cresswell, 1NZRB, also CULLEN, Blair McLeod; 8/177 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; served in WW1; Netley Mil. Cem., Hampshire, England (C.E.1744) MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 21 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Born and educated CRIBB, Charles William Edward; 6/1110 Maj. (enlisted as Capt.), in Gore; NOK F: Peter (M: Jean) Cullen, Trafford St, Gore, later 13 North Canterbury and Westland Coy (2nd in Command), CIB; Mataura, Southland; B: 24/375 Rfm Ian Robertson Cullen, 2NZRB, Led a bayonet charge on Fisherman’s Hut 25.4.15; WIA 7.8.15 while also served in WW1; Lone Pine Mem. (75) taking No. 3 Outpost in early morning darkness during the August Offensive; DOW 9.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli on HS Delta, aged 42 CUMMINS, Colin George; 10/306 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast yrs; Buried at sea; When Maj. David Grant was KIA 25.4.15 Cribb Coy, WIB; MB; WIA early in campaign. Evacuated off Gallipoli was promoted to maj. and given command of 2 South Canterbury wounded and sick to Cairo General Hospital, recovered and Coy; Born 5.1.73 Blenheim; Served Anglo-Boer War (1388 Sgt, 4 returned to front; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August and 7 Cont., NZMR. Promoted Lieut. Received both QSA and KSA Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK: Medals); NZ Long & Efficient Service Medal, Colonial Auxiliary George Cummins, Marton, Rangitikei; B: 1/471 Pte Guy Cummins, Medal; M; Senior mail clerk, Greymouth; 17 (16) Shakespeare St, Samoan Advance, also served in WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) Greymouth; NOK W: Nellie Cribb (nee Sotheran), same address; M: CUNNINGHAM, Charles Percival; 8/30 Cpl (also seen enlisted as Mrs Mary Sowman, Shakespeare Bay, Picton; Lone Pine Mem. (73) Sgt), 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s CRICHTON, Andrew Williamson; 8/1223 Pte, OIB; 2R; WIA Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 21 yrs; NOK F: 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during the August James (M: Catherine) Cunningham, Empire Buildings, Sydenham, Offensive; Evacuated off Gallipoli to London, UK; Reported to Christchurch; Native of Oamaru, Otago; Born Kurow, Otago; be progressing favourably; Later reported dangerously ill; DOW Waitaki Boys High School; B: 9/689 Sgt James Thomas Chalmers 20.9.15 at Corsham, Bath, England, aged 21 yrs; NOK F: Andrew Cunningham, OMR, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Williamson Crichton, 41 Plunket St, Dunedin, later 17 Erin CUNNINGHAM, Edward Christopher; 8/1444 Pte (enlisted St, Roslyn, Dunedin; Portsdown (Christ Church) Mil. Cem., as L-Cpl), OIB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) Hampshire, England (C.46) in attack on Baby 700; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK M: CRICHTON, Cecil; 8/1442 Pte, OIB; 3R; DOD 27.6.15 at Mary Cunningham, Crombie St, Gore, later 45 Loyalty St, South Mudros, Lemnos, aged 22 yrs; NOK: David S (M: Catherine) Dunedin; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Crichton, Pine Hill Rd, Dunedin; East Mudros Mil. Cem., Lemnos CUNNINGHAM, Leonard John; 10/2571 Pte, WIB; 6R; DOD (I.D.92) 2.12.15 at sea ex Mudros, Lemnos, aged 37 yrs; Buried at sea; Possibly CRICKETT, William (Willie); 13/308 L-Cpl (enlisted as Tpr, no Gallipoli service; NOK F: William (M: Anne) Cunningham, promoted 18.5.15), 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR (enlisted 18.8.14); WIA Manaia, Taranaki; B: 23/722 Rfm Ernest Robert Cunningham, 19.5.15 (compound fracture to skull from bomb explosion 4 yards 1NZRB, also served in WW1; B: 8/2751 Pte Wilfred David away) during the determined Turkish attack between 3.30am and Cunningham, OIB, also served in WW1 (note same regimental no. after dawn on Russell’s Top; DOW on same day 19.5.15 at a dressing 2571 as Leonard); Lone Pine Mem. (75) station on Gallipoli, aged 33 yrs; Farmer; NOK F: Robert (M: Mary) CURRIE, Archibald; 6/1001 Sgt, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; KIA Crickett, Cambridge, Waikato; B: 2/293 Gnr Angus Blair Crickett, 25.4.15 in the Battle of the Landing (also seen 2.5.15), aged 33 yrs; 3 Batt., NZFA, also served on Gallipoli; B: 12/2985 Cpl Athol Reported missing 25.4-3.5.15; NOK M: Mary (F: William) Currie Glassford Crickett, AIB, also served WW1; Ari Burnu Cem. (B.6) senior, Station Rd, Hillsborough, Christchurch; Lone Pine Mem. CROCKETT, Joseph; 8/864 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; WIA (73) 12.8.15 in Chunuk Bair sector; DOW same day 12.8.15 at sea CURRIE, Robert Hunt; 6/608 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and ex Gallipoli aboard HS Valdavia; Buried at sea; NOK S: Miss M Westland Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Crockett, 2 Chapman St, Roslyn, Dunedin; Son of Mr & Mrs Joseph Landing, aged 37 yrs; Reported missing 25.4-1.5.15; Served in Crockett, 2 Chapman St, Roslyn, Dunedin; B: 8/337 Pte Charles Anglo-Boer War (7720 Pte, 9 Cont., NZMR); NOK M: Helen (F: Crockett also served on Gallipoli (reported missing but later rejoined John Hunt) Currie, Aylmer St, Ross, West Coast; Lone Pine Mem. unit); B: 8/3227 Pte John Crockett also served; Lone Pine Mem. (75) (74) CROCOMBE, Walter; 10/1783 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on CURRIE, Robert Malcolm; 8/1962 Pte, OIB; 5R; WIA during the Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 32 yrs; Reported August Offensive; DOW 9.8.15 on Gallipoli, aged 30 yrs; NOK B: missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK F: Thomas Crocombe, David Currie, Maungatua, Otago; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) 274 The New Zealand dead
CURRIE, Thomas Edward; 7/321 Tpr, 1 Canterbury Yeo. Cav. 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged Sqdn, CMR; MB; WIA (thigh) 17.7.15; DOW 22.7.15 at sea ex 22 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Native of Victoria, Australia; Gallipoli, aged 29 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK F: Archibald (M: Amelia) NOK F: John (M: Janet Rae) Darragh, West Plains, Invercargill; Currie, “Veylanel”, 192 (190, 112) Hackthorne Rd, Cashmere Lone Pine Mem. (75) Hills, Christchurch; B: 3/193 Pte Donald Eric Currie, NZMC DARROW, Leslie Rotorua (Roto); 12/920 Orderly Sgt, HQ, AIB; (Ambulance), also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (71) MB; Transferred to Orderly Sgt, HQ, NZ Brigade; KIA 10.8.15 CURRIE, William Stewart; 12/1603 Pte, AIB; 3R; WIA during at the Apex during the August Offensive by shrapnel pellet, aged the August Offensive; DOW 9.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 27 yrs; 22 yrs; Born Tararu, Thames; Educated at Thames and Auckland Buried at sea; Native of Workington, England; NOK F: William (M: Grammar School; Studied law at Auckland University (hockey team); Helen) Currie, Waikino, Waihi, Bay of Plenty; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Employed by Alison & Alison, solicitors, for some years then moved CUTFIELD, Brian; 8/1226 Pte, OIB; 2R; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead to GW Basley; NOK B: Harry Alexander Darrow, Headmaster, Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 24 yrs; Avondale School, Auckland; Youngest son of James (deceased) and Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Native of Ballycastle, Ireland; NOK Clara Darrow, Thames; Chunuk Bair Mem. (9) F: Capt Henry (deceased. M: Minnie Elizabeth) Cutfield, Greenhill DARVILLE, Percy Leonard; 10/1787 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 28.6.15, Farms, Tilford, England; Lone Pine Mem. (75) aged 22 yrs; NOK F: Thomas (M: Rose) Darville, Granville, 101 The CUTHBERTSON, John (Jack); 12/26a Pte, AIB (enlisted as Tpr, 5 Brent, Dartford, Kent, England, also ‘St Hilary’, Bull Rd, Rayleigh, Otago Hussars Sqdn, OMR); MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, Essex, England; Lone Pine Mem. (75) aged 26 yrs; Born Hilderthorpe, Oamaru, Otago; Employed by DASLER, James; 8/1447 Pte, OIB; 3R; KIA 25.6.15, aged 25 yrs; Messrs Wilson & Canham, Wellington; NOK F: (Youngest son of) NOK F: Louis (M: Janet) Dasler, Tokarahi, Oamaru, Otago; B: Thomas (M: Harriet Emily) Cuthbertson, Hilderthorpe, Oamaru 8/745 Pte Archie Dasler, OIB, also served on Gallipoli; Shrapnel (also Wanganui); B: 12/1120 Pte Thomas William Cuthbertson, Valley Cem. (III.G.4) AIB, also served on Gallipoli; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (14.1.9) DAVEY, Allan Osborne; 6/2112 Pte, CIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 in the CUTTLE, Joseph Alexander; 9/122 Tpr, 12 Sqdn, OMR; MB; KIA August Offensive at the Apex, Rhododendron Spur; NOK M: Mrs 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60; NOK M: Mrs John Cuttle, 15 James McCallum (formerly Davey), 225 Brougham St, Sydenham, College St, Caversham, Dunedin; Hill 60 Mem. (11.1.8) Christchurch, also 64 Lansdown St, Waltham, Christchurch; Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) D DAVEY, John; 11/244 Tpr, 9 Wellington East Coast Sqdn, DABELL, Bernard; 9/690 Sgt, OMR; 2R; DOW 24.8.15 at WMR; MB; KIA 30.5.15 at No. 3 Outpost; NOK F: WH Davey, sea ex Gallipoli, aged 27 yrs; Buried at sea; Member of Legion of Waipukurau, Hawke’s Bay; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Frontiersmen; NOK W: Alice Mary Dabell, 22 Sarah St, Timaru, DAVEY, Oral Edgar; 6/440 Sgt, CIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Canterbury; Son of Charles and Mary Dabell, Blackgang, Isle of Patch; NOK: Caroline Davey, James St, Kensington, Timaru, Wight, England; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Canterbury; B: 10/333 Pte Frederick Horden Davey, WIB, also DALGLEISH, John Alexander; 8/31 Sgt (enlisted as Cpl), 10 North served on Gallipoli; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (15.2.1) Otago Coy, OIB; MB; WIA early in campaign, evacuated to Cairo, DAVIDSON, Gilbert; 7/835 Tpr, CMR; 3R; Admitted to Pont de recovered and returned to front 5.15; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair Koubbeh Hospital, Cairo, early in campaign, recovered and returned during the August Offensive, aged 23 yrs; NOK M: Margaret (F: to front; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported missing Thomas Virtue, deceased) Dalgleish, 49 Elizabeth St, Timaru, 28.8.15; NOK F: William Davidson, Tauranga, also 33 Home St, Canterbury; B: 10/2915 Pte Virtue Dalgleish, WIB, also served in Wellington; Hill 60 Mem. (5.3.12) WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (14) DAVIDSON, Joseph Hampton; 10/2417 Pte, WIB; Samoan DALTON, John Brian; 9/903 Sgt (also seen as Acting Cpl), OMR; Advance (4/152) and 5R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the 4R; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Malta aboard HS Scotian August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15; Possibly KIA on 9.8.15 (disembarked 10.9.15); Transferred to hospital in UK; DOW on Chunuk Bair while with Otago Infantry; NOK; F: Alexander H 2.12.15 in UK, aged 35 yrs; NOK B: John (M: Kathrine) Dalton, Davidson, Waikaia, also Davidson St, Gore; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) Waverley (also Hawera), Taranaki; Walton and Weybridge (Walton- DAVIDSON, Thomas; 11/1141 Tpr, WMR; 4R; KIA 27.8.15 in on-Thames) Cem., Surrey, England (908) 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 38 yrs; Reported missing 28.8.15; NOK DALTON, William Henry; 7/185 Tpr, 10 Nelson Sqdn, CMR; MB; M: Margaret (F: John) Davidson, 198 Hastings St, Napier; Hill 60 KIA 19.5.15 on outpost duty, aged 30 yrs; His commanding officer Mem. (8.3.8) wrote: “On the 19th, my troop was holding an outpost position DAVIDSON, Thomas Alan; 10/1124, 2 Lieut. (enlisted as Sgt- called Nelson Hill, we were under a heavy rifle fire, which we were Maj.), 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair, returning to the best of our ability, when your son was instantaneously aged 35 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15; Born Dunedin; Single; Drill killed by a bullet. Your son was one of most trustworthy men in the instructor, on Permanent Staff prior to enlistment; In furniture trade, troop, and at the time of his death was taking part very gallantly in Levin; NOK M: (eldest son of) Elizabeth (F: David) Davidson, 68 the defence of our post”; Born 3.5.1885, Canvastown, Marlborough; Harbour Tce, Dunedin; NKG; Chunuk Bair Mem. (17) Attended Canvastown School; Member Canvastown Defence Club (Capt.); NOK F: William Henry (deceased 9.10.15. M: Annie) DAVIDSON, William Arthur; 10/2578 Pte, WIB; 6R; WIA, Dalton, Canvastown; No. 2 Outpost Cem. (E.20) evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 8.12.15 in Egypt; NOK F: J Davidson, Taranaki; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (D.210) DANIEL, Edwin Frank; 7/37 Tpr, 8 South Canterbury Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA 22.8.15 on Hill 60 while holding the advance trench, aged DAVIDSON, William Phillip; 10/664 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; 24 yrs; Born Papanui; NOK: Edwin Herbert (M: Helen) Daniel, MB; WIA early 5.15, evacuated off Gallipoli to Western General Kingsdown, Timaru, Canterbury; Hill 60 Mem. (5.3.11) Hospital, Manchester, England; Recovered and returned to front 7.15; WIA for 2nd time 31.8.15; DOW same day 31.8.15 on DANIEL, Robert Joseph; 10/2398 Pte, WIB; Samoan Advance Gallipoli, aged 35 yrs; NOK M: Jane Kelly (formerly Davidson), (3/14) and 5R; KIA 8.8.15 in trench on summit of Chunuk Bair Regan Park, Regan and Sylvia Sts, Stratford, Taranaki; F: Capt. James during the August Offensive, aged 23 yrs; Possibly KIA on 9.8.15 on Davidson (deceased); Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) Chunuk Bair while with Otago Infantry; Employed as journalist by Dominion of Wellington; Joint editor of Pull Thro and Maunganuian; DAVIES, Arthur James; 3/492 Pte, NZMC; 3R; DOD (enteric NOK F: Robert (M: Emily Agnes) Daniel, 5 Oxford St, Wellington; fever) 17.9.15 at Mudros, aged 32 yrs; Reported dangerously ill; B: 10/2575 Pte Victor Leonard Main Daniel, WIB, also served in Possibly no service on Gallipoli; NOK F: George (M: Annie Jane) WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) Davies, Merivale, Ohaupo Rd, Rukuhia, Waikato, also 306 Queen St West, Hastings; East Mudros Mil. Cem. (II.O.260) DARNILL, William Alfred; 8/358 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB (enlisted 10.8.14); MB; WIA during the Battle of the Landing on DAVIES, James; 8/187 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA Walker’s Ridge (Russell’s Top); DOW (gunshot) 27.4.15 (also seen 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during the August 25.4.15) at Anzac, aged 33 yrs; Born 25.3.1882, Otatara Bush, Offensive; NOK F: Charles Davies, Broughton St, Gore, later of Southland; Attended Otatara School; NOK M: Jane (F: Francis Christchurch; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) William, deceased) Darnill, 218 Crinan St, Invercargill; Ari Burnu DAVIES, Roy Sutherland; 12/2264 Pte (enlisted as L-Cpl), AIB; Cem. (C.13) 5R; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) during early morning charge DARRAGH, John; 8/362 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; KIA at the Apex during the August Offensive; Reported wounded; NOK 275 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
F: George William Davies, 63 Howe St, Auckland, later Dept of (enlisted 12.8.14); MB; Landed Gallipoli 25.4.15; KIA 26.4.15 (also Internal Affairs, Wellington; Chunuk Bair Mem. (10) seen 26-30.4.15) during the Battle of the Landing at Courtney’s and DAVIES, William; 10/334 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast Coy, WIB; Steele’s Posts sector, aged 24 yrs; Believed to have been shot while MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; in a trench by a Turkish sniper; Born 8.4.1891, Hampden, Otago; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK: Mrs F Davies, 4 Attended Hampden District High School; Farmer; NOK M: Mary Clapham Park Mansions, Sydenham Rd, Brixton, London, England; Dawson, Hampden, Otago, also Waihola, Otago; Lone Pine Mem. Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) (75) DAVIS, Ernest; 8/1725 Pte, OIB; 4R; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair DAWSON, John Russell; 5/322a, ASC (enlisted as 7/322 Tpr, during the August Offensive; Reported missing 9.8.15; Body later CMR); MB; WIA 12.6.15, hospitalised, recovered and returned found, identified and buried, possibly in 1918; NOK F: John Davis, to front late 7.15; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 27 Clyde, Otago; Baby 700 Cem. (D.30) yrs; Reported missing 28.8.15; NOK M: Margaret (F: William, deceased) Dawson, Dunsandel, Christchurch; Hill 60 Mem. (5.3.13) DAVIS, Frederick Anthony; 10/2112 Pte, B Coy, WIB; 5R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 21 yrs; DAWSON, Percy Ash; 12/1064 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; KIA Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; Possibly KIA on 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; Reported wounded and missing 8.5.15; 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair while with Otago Infantry; Born 13.7.1894 Born Hamilton; NOK S: Miss Helen Maud Dawson, Public Library, Cheshire, England; Attended Seaman’s Moss School and High School Auckland; Son of Mrs T Dawson and Capt. Dawson (deceased. 67 at Blackpool; Employed for 3 yrs by Manchester Corp. Tramways Regt), Remuera, Auckland; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (14.2.8) Dept; Emigrated to NZ 1913; Farmer, employed by CR Caverhill, DAY, Arthur Campbell; 13/898 Tpr, AMR; 4R; WIA 26.8.15 (arm) Pairi Rd, Moumahaki, Waverley; Enlisted 13.2.15, Trentham; NOK on Hill 60, evacuated to UK; DOW 29.9.16 in UK, aged 32; NOK F: Richard Anderson (M: Agnes Grove) Davis, 43 Cecil Rd, later 4 B: Graham L Day, Pahihi, Opotiki, Bay of Plenty; Wandsworth Ollerbarrow Rd, Hale, Cheshire, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20); (Earlsfield) Cem., London, England (D.6.4313) Also commemorated on the war memorial at the corner of Hale Rd DAY, Robert James; 10/1464 Pte, WIB; 3R; WIA 8.5.15 at the and Broomfield Lane, Hale, Cheshire, England Daisy Patch, Helles; DOW 10.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 23 yrs; DAVIS, Llewellyn Thomas; 10/1044 Sgt (enlisted as Cpl), 9 Hawke’s Buried at sea; NOK F: Robert A (M: Elizabeth) Day, PO Box 326, Bay Coy, WIB; MB; After being on Gallipoli for a few months, spent Krugersdorp (also Boons, Transvaal), South Africa; Lone Pine Mem. 2 months in hospital with fever; Returned to the front in last week (75) of 8.15; WIA 4.9.15 (shot by sniper); DOW 5.9.15 on Gallipoli; DAYNES, Charles Edward; 6/1509 Pte, CIB; 3R; KIA 8.5.15 at the Attended Wanganui Collegiate (1908-11); NOK: David Edward Daisy Patch, aged 23 yrs; NOK M: Mrs Phoebe Ann Daynes, Mill Davis, Queen St, Hastings; Chunuk Bair Mem. (17) Cottage, Lower Rd, River, Dover, Kent, England; Twelve Tree Copse DAVIS, Thomas; 10/1222 Pte, WIB; 2R; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Mem. (16.2.7) Patch, aged 22 yrs; NOK M: Leah (F: William) Davis, Tauherenikau, DEACON, Jack Mervyn; 6/1100 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and Featherston, Wairarapa; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (20.1.10) Westland Coy, CIB; MB; WIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, Helles; DAVIS, Thomas Moore; 12/1080 Sgt, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; DOW 9.5.15 at Helles, Gallipoli; Farmed with brother on the Pakira WIA at Helles; DOW 14.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 24 yrs; Buried Station near Cape Runaway; NOK M: (4th son of) Marion Gibbs at sea; NOK F: Thomas Moore (M: Elizabeth) Davis, 58 Williamson (formerly Deacon), Papanui Rd (later 44 Knowles St, St Albans), Ave, Grey Lynn, Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Christchurch; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (16.1.8) DAVIS, William; 6/441 Pte, 2 South Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; DE ANDRAD, Alfred Manuel; 12/1188 Pte, AIB; 2R; KIA 8.5.15 KIA 5.6.15 (night of 5–6.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s at the Daisy Patch; NOK F: John De Andrad, Herekino, Northland; Post, aged 39 yrs; NOK B: Richard Davis, Winton, Southland; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (14.1.10) Shrapnel Valley Cem. (II.C.19) DEANE, Bernard Reginald John; 11/508 Tpr, 2 Wellington West DAVIS, William John; 7/38 Tpr, 8 South Canterbury Sqdn, Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; WIA on Hill 60; DOW 28.8.15 on CMR; MB; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Mudros; Removed from Gallipoli, aged 20 yrs; Native of Blackmoor End, Braintree, Essex, dangerously ill list prior to dying; DOD (enteric fever) at Mudros England; NOK: Rev Henry J (M: Norah) Deane, Isle Brewe, Taunton 1.9.15; NOK F: W Davis (deceased), Geraldine, Canterbury; East (later Godney Vicarage, Wells), Somerset, England; Embarkation Mudros Mil. Cem. (II.K.188) Pier Cem. (B.49) DAVISON, Francis; 7/639 Lieut. (enlisted as 2 Lieut.), Machine- DEANS, Albert Cecil; 8/657 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA in gun Section (attached), CMR; MB; KIA 7.8.15 on Bauchop’s Hill charge on Bauchop’s Hill, early 7.8.15 during the August Offensive; in night attack, aged 26; Born St. Leonards, Amuri; Farmer; NOK NOK B: Herbert Francis Deans, Signal Hill Rd, Opoho, Dunedin; W: Alice Wilmot Davison (nee Rawson), Lowry Peaks, Culverden, Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) Canterbury; Son of John Hawdon and Margaret Davison, St DE CASTRO, Alan Hirst; 7/187 Tpr, 10 Nelson Sqdn, CMR; MB; Leonards, Culverden; B: 7/641 Sgt Edward Bentley, CMR, also WIA 6.15, hospitalised, recovered and returned to front; KIA 6.8.15 served on Gallipoli; B: 6/865 Sgt James Wynyard Davison, CIB, also or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August Offensive, aged 26 yrs; served on Gallipoli; Embarkation Pier Cem. (I.A.3) NOK F: William Waring (M: Helen Ratcliffe) De Castro, District DAVY, Nelson; 10/2114 Pte, WIB; 5R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair Land Registrar, Invercargill, later Monro St, Blenheim; Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 34 yrs; Possibly KIA on 9.8.15 Mem. (4) on Chunuk Bair while with Otago Infantry or WIA dying shortly DECK, Robin Howell; 7/797, 2 Lieut. (also seen Lieut.), 10 Nelson after as he returned to beach; NOK Aunt: Miss Jennie Daniels, 87 Squadron, CMR; 3R; KIA 29.8.15 on Hill 60, aged 25 yrs; Born Erskine Hill, Hampshire Gardens, London, England; No. 2 Outpost 6.9.90, Richmond, Motueka; Attended Nelson College; Fruit Cem. (E.15) grower, Aporo, Motueka; Captain with Territorials; M; NOK W: DAWBIN, William Joseph; 11/41 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; Mabel Annie Deck (nee Skinner), 134 Upper Nelson St, Auckland, MB; WIA early in campaign, evacuated to England; DOW 22.8.15 later 74 Tinakori Rd, Wellington; Eldest son of Henry O’Brien (M: (also seen 23.8.15) in England, aged 27 yrs; NOK F: William Ethel) Deck, Motueka; NKG; Hill 60 Mem. (5.1.2) (M: Julia) Dawbin, Makino, Feilding (later Awahuri), Manawatu; DEENEY, James; 13/2178 Tpr, AMR; 6R; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli; Compton Dundon (St. Andrew) Churchyard Extension, Somerset, DOD Egypt 2.1.16; NOK M: Mrs E Baxton, Taupaki, Kaipara, England (5.I) Northland; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (C.108) DAWES, Charles Lynleigh; 13/897 Tpr, AMR; 4R; KIA 28.8.15 DELLOW, John; 10/1465 Pte (enlisted 16.12.14), 9 Hawke’s Bay in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 27 yrs; Reported missing 28.8.15; Coy, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August NOK F: Thomas (M: Louisa) Dawes, Forest Lodge, Mt Eden Rd, Offensive; Bushman of Gisborne; NOK M: Mrs H Dellow, Ashhurst; Auckland, later 5 King’s View Rd, Mt Eden, Auckland; Hill 60 Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) Mem. (1.1.9) DEMPSEY, George David; 10/621 Cpl, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 DAWSON, Basil Fred; 10/1790 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported wounded Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 31 yrs; Reported 8.8.15; NOK M: Elizabeth Dempsey, Mangatoki, Eltham, Taranaki; wounded 8.8.15; NOK M: Eliza (F: Ebenezer) Dawson, Cnr Conon Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) and Ettrick Sts (also 70 Morton Rd), Invercargill; S: Miss G Dawson, Queen St, Hastings; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) DENHOLM, John; 8/1451 Pte, OIB; 3R; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 23 yrs; Reported missing DAWSON, Henry Beal; 8/32 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB 276 The New Zealand dead
9.8.15; Born Peebles, Scotland, NOK F: John (M: Helen) Denholm, DICKEY, Robert; 2/529 Gnr, NZFA; MB; KIA 10.12.15, aged 27 Trent St, Newborough, Oamaru, Otago; B: 8/2895 Pte William yrs; NOK F: Robert (M: Emily Ellen, deceased) Dickey, Te Puke, Denholm, OIB, also served in WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) Bay of Plenty; Walker’s Ridge Cem. (I.B.11) DENNEHY, Edmond James (also seen DENNY, Edward); 2/817a DICKINSON, Alfred; 11/417 Tpr, 2 Wellington West Coast Sqdn, Gnr, NZFA; MB; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the WMR; MB; KIA (possibly DOW) 30.5.15; Killed at No. 3 Outpost; August Offensive, aged 25 yrs; Attended Marist Brothers’ Primary A letter received by his brother TH Dickinson of Fordell re his School, Timaru and Timaru Boys’ High School; Railway worker; brother stated that Pte Dickinson “…held an outpost for 28 hours NOK F: Frederick Michael Dennehy (Denny), North St, Timaru, against overwhelming odds. When he was wounded he was brought Canterbury; Chunuk Bair Mem. (8) out with incredible difficulty and died on the journey to the dressing DENNISTON, Thomas Hillier; 3/195 Sgt, NZMC (Field station… We buried him there on a spur of Walker’s Ridge, rising Ambulance); MB; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Malta; DOD steeply from the sea commanding an exquisite view of sea and land (enteric fever) 28.7.15 on Malta, aged 23 yrs; Was to be sent back with islands in the near distance. The place is known as Fisherman’s to NZ to complete his medical training before returning to the front Hut. You may well be proud in your sorrow that your brother died as a doctor; Final year medical student at Otago University before at the post of duty like a good soldier, giving his life for the liberties enlisting; NOK F: GL (M: EB) Denniston, Belgian Consul, Noble of the world”; NOK B: EJ Dickinson, Fordell, Wanganui; Also seen St, Dunedin, also Bond St, Dunedin; B: AL Denniston, solicitor of DICKENSON; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Auckland; Pieta Mil. Cem. (B.III.3) DICKSON, Donald McKenzie; 10/1468 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA DENNY, Richard John; 10/633 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; 18.7.15 (also seen 16.7.15), aged 21 yrs; NOK F: David Murray MB; WIA 14.5.15, evacuated to Indian General Hospital No. 5, (M: Margaret) Dickson, 56 Elizabeth St (also 20 Clyde St), Timaru, Alexandria; Reported dangerously ill, recovered and returned to Canterbury; Native of Portobello, Otago; B: 9/1036 Tpr David front; Possibly WIA 2nd time; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during Murray Dickson, OMR, also served on Gallipoli; Shrapnel Valley the August Offensive; NOK Uncle: E Denny, Awanui North; Cem. (III.F.20) Nephew of Mrs M Carr, Station Rd, Penrose, Auckland; Son of JP DIEHL, Ralph; 2/1613 Bdr (Gnr), NZFA; 5R; Landed Gallipoli Denny (deceased), Awanui North; Grandson of CB Denny, veteran 21.9.15; KIA 23.10.15, aged 23 yrs; Born 9.7.1892, Oamaru, of Indian Mutiny and Waikato War 1864; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) Otago; Educated in Wellington; Clerk and book-keeper; NOK DENYER, Bertram Charles; 12/729 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; F: Eustace Diehl, 7 Elizabeth St, Wellington; Also seen as son of MB; Reported missing between 25.4-13.5.15; KIA 8.5.15 at the the late Gustav and Anna Jane Diehl, 49 Fairview Cres., Kelburn, Daisy Patch, aged 23 yrs; Born Thames; NOK F: Henry Frederick Wellington; Embarkation Pier Cem. (B.8) (M: Annie) Denyer, New Lynn, Auckland, later Eruera St, Rotorua; DILLON, James Daniel; 8/820 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; MB; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (14.2.9) WIA 6.8.15 (possibly early hours of 7.8.15) in night attack during DERRIMAN, Harry; 11/425 Tpr (enlisted as L-Cpl), HQ, WMR; the August Offensive; DOW same night 6.8.15 on Gallipoli, aged 25 MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged yrs; NOK: James (M: Ellen) Dillon, Newman, Eketahuna; Chunuk 25 yrs; NOK F: Joseph (M: Elizabeth Grant) Derriman, 87 Long St, Bair Mem. (15) Cerne Abbas, Dorsetshire, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (5) DIMICK, Frank Morris; 13/157 Sgt (enlisted as Tpr), 3 Auckland DEVEREAUX, Patrick John; 12/2272 L-Cpl, AIB; 5R; WIA Sqdn, AMR; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August during the August Offensive; DOW 10.8.15 at Mudros, Lemnos, Offensive, aged 46 yrs; Native of Ramsgate, Kent, England; NOK: ex Gallipoli, aged 20 yrs; Born in Ireland; NOK: James Thomas W Dimick, Oamaru, Otago; Son of Simon George and Harriett (M: Jane) Devereaux, Patumahoe (also Glenbrook, Waiuku), South Dimick, Thames St, Oamaru, Otago; Chunuk Bair Mem. (1) Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (9) DIXON, Henry William; 8/1452 Pte, OIB; 3R; KIA 6.8.15 or DEVONSIDE, George Robert; 12/724 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; 7.8.15 in night attack (possibly at 1am 7.8.15 in charge on Bauchop’s MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 21 yrs; Initially reported Hill) during the August Offensive; Reported missing 6.8.15; NOK as wounded; NOK F: William James (M: Elizabeth) Devonside, 41 F: William Henry Dixon, North Belt, Balclutha (also Pomahaka), Packington St, Edge Hill, Liverpool, England; Twelve Tree Copse Otago; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) Mem. (14.1.11) DOBBIE, Reginald Henry Victor; 10/1470 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA DEW, Arthur Louis; 10/1467 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 27 yrs; Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, later Reported wounded 8.8.15; NOK F: Henry Dobbie, Ditchingham, believed to be killed; NOK M: MA (F: Samuel) Dew, Pahiatua, Norfolk, England, later Bungay, Suffolk, England; Chunuk Bair Wairarapa, also 38 Young St, Wanganui; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) Mem. (20) DEWAR, Henry; 11/448 Sgt, 2 Wellington West Coast Sqdn, WMR; DOBSON, Charles Rube; 13/320 Tpr, 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 33 yrs; Employed in Stratford; Played rugby for Taranaki; All Black 27 yrs; Working in Hamilton prior to enlistment; NOK F: Charles 1913 (16 internationals, 2 tests); Captained the WMR rugby team (M: Hannah) Dobson, Kai Iwi, Wanganui; B: 24/1026 Rfm Joseph in Egypt; Played at ‘wing forward’, where he played a clever ‘heady’ William Dobson, 2NZRB, also served WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. game; NOK M: Mrs Lydia Dewar, 11 Linton St (also 4 Pascal St), (2) Palmerston North; Chunuk Bair Mem. (4) DOBSON, Joseph; 6/2409 Pte, CIB; 5R; DOW (wounds turned DEWHIRST, Edward; 6/443 Sgt, 2 South Canterbury Coy, CIB; gangrenous) 25.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK F: W MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 24 yrs; Born England; Dobson, 81 New Bank Rd, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; Lone Bank teller; NOK F: George Francis (M: Eliza Emma) Dewhirst, Pine Mem. (74) Marama St, Hamilton (Frankton Junction); Twelve Tree Copse DOBSON, William; 8/1185 Pte, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Mem. (15.1.3) Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 52 yrs; DIAMOND, Bernard; 6/872 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Body recovered and identified; NOK Westland Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur W: Mary Dobson, 50 Daniel St, South Wellington; Son of John during the August Offensive; Reported wounded during the August Hardie and Katherine Dobson, Galashiels, Scotland; Redoubt Cem., Offensive; NOK M: Mrs C Diamond, Rolleston (also 183 River Helles (A.43) Rd), Christchurch; Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) DODSON, Frederick Hugh; 12/683 Lieut. (enlisted as 2 Lieut.), DICK, Alexander Sinclair; 6/444 Pte, 2 South Canterbury Coy, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; KIA central Anzac 25.4.15 during the CIB; Admitted to No. 1 General Hospital, Cairo early in campaign; Battle of the Landing, aged 23 yrs; Reported missing 25-29.4.15; Recovered and returned to front; KIA 14.11.15 by ricochet bullet Born Hukanui, Waikato; Single; Auctioneer, NZ Loan & Mercantile striking him in the head while in forward trench, aged 22 yrs; Agency, Tauranga; NOK F: Albert Frederick (M: Maude) Dodson, NOK M: Jane (F: Gavin) Dick, 144 (also 127) North St, Timaru, Lake Rd / Holiday Rd, Takapuna, Auckland, also Courtville Annexe, Canterbury; B: 6/1827 Pte Douglas Graham Dick, CIB, also served Auckland; NKG; Lone Pine Mem. (72) on Gallipoli; Embarkation Pier Cem. (B.50) DOIDGE, Albert Branton; 6/217 Pte, 12 Nelson Coy, CIB; DOD DICK, Harold James; 4/147a Tpr, 8 South Canterbury Sqdn, CMR; 10.7.15 at Mudros ex Gallipoli, aged 21 yrs; Reported dangerously Samoan Advance (4/147a) and MB; DOD (enteric fever) 13.7.15 at ill; Born Stoke, Nelson; NOK F: James Branton (M: Annie Hester) sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK F: J Dick, Hill Grove, Otago; Doidge, 38 The Port, Nelson, also Richardson St, Port Nelson; East Lone Pine Mem. (71) Mudros Mil. Cem., Lemnos (II.A.2)
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DOMIGAN, Arthur Leslie; 8/655 Sgt, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on residing near Gisborne for previous 5 yrs; Volunteer; NOK M: Annie Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 21 yrs; (F: late William John) Douglas, Rocklands Ave, Dominion Rd, Native of Gore; NOK M: May Cairns (F: Maj. W) Domigan, Gore, Auckland, also of Tauranga; B: 11/37 Tpr Thomas Lewis Douglas, later Carrington, Carterton, Wairarapa; B: 8/1968 Capt William KIA the following day 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair; Chunuk Bair Mem. Domigan (WIA), OIB, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (2) (75) DOUGLAS, John James; 13/323 Sgt, 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; MB; DONELLY, Robert Edward; 12/973 Pte, 15 North Auckland Coy, WIA 19.5.15 by a Turkish bomb during the determined Turkish AIB; MB; WIA early in campaign, evacuated off Gallipoli to Western attack between 3.30am and after dawn on Russell’s Top; Evacuated General Hospital, Manchester, recovered and returned to front; off Gallipoli to Malta, recovered and returned to front; KIA 8.8.15 KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 28 yrs; Reported the August Offensive, aged 27 yrs; NOK F: Thomas William (M: missing 8.8.15; Lieut., Te Puke MR; Marksman, having won Harriett) Donelly, Kohukohu, Hokianga, Northland; Also seen numerous trophies; NOK M: Jane (F: Hugh) Douglas, No. 3 Road, DONNELLY and DONELLEY; Chunuk Bair Mem. (10) Te Puke; Chunuk Bair Mem. (1) DONKIN, William Scott; 10/1795 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on DOUGLAS, Thomas Lewis; 11/37 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 23 yrs; Reported MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, missing 8.8.15; NOK F: Algernon Nottage Donkin, 58 Third Ave, aged 26 yrs; Born and educated at Tauranga; Volunteer; Builder and Queen’s Park (also 219 Harrow Rd), London, England; Chunuk Bair contractor of Ohakune for previous 6 yrs; NOK: Mrs G Douglas, 181 Mem. (20) Karori Rd, Wellington; Son of Annie and William John (deceased) DONNELLY, George Joseph; 10/157 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; Douglas, Rocklands Ave, Dominion Rd, Auckland, also of Tauranga; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; Reported wounded and missing B: 13/480 Tpr George Alexander Douglas, KIA the previous day 8.5.15; Possibly confused with another, as reported to have been WIA, 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair; Chunuk Bair Mem. (5) and evacuated off Gallipoli to Greying Well Hospital, Chichester, DOVE, John James Craig; 12/728 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; England 5.15; NOK F: J Donnelly, Pirinoa, Martinborough, KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; Reported wounded Wairarapa; B: 10/2588 Pte Francis Patrick Donnelly, WIB, also and missing 25.4.15; NOK M: Mrs Lee (formerly Dove), 137 served on Gallipoli; B: 9/810 Arthur James Donnelly, OIB, also Romilly St, Westport; Lone Pine Mem. (72) served on Gallipoli; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (20.1.11) DOVE, Wilfred Ellis; 6/446 Pte, 2 South Canterbury Coy, CIB; DONOVAN, Thomas; 12/182 Pte, 15 North Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 25.4-1.5.15 (presumed KIA 25.4.15) during the Battle of MB; KIA 5.5.15; NOK: T Donovan, Frankton Junction, Waikato the Landing, aged 22 yrs; NOK F: Thomas (M: Mary Eliza) Dove, (Ulster St, Hamilton); Lone Pine Mem. (72) Longbeach, Ashburton, later Hornby Junction Rd, Upper Riccarton, DOOLEY, Frank Mark; 9/32 L-Cpl (enlisted as Tpr), 5 Otago Christchurch; Lone Pine Mem. (74) Hussars Sqdn, OMR; MB; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack DOW, James; 9/28 Tpr, 5 Otago Hussars Sqdn, OMR; MB; KIA during the August Offensive, aged 22 yrs; NOK F: Joseph Benjamin 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August Offensive; NOK (M: Annie) Dooley, Ravensbourne, Dunedin; Chunuk Bair (7) F: John Dow, 10 Albany St (later 476 Leith St), Dunedin; B: 9/29 DOOLING, Cornelius (Con); 12/1797 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; Tpr David Dow, OMR, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. 3R; DOW 20.6.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 20 yrs; Buried at sea; (7) Was opposed to compulsory military training. The call came to DOWD, Thomas; 8/913 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; him to serve his country when in Auckland. Thinking he would be KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby prevented from going to the front if it was known that he had been 700, aged 34 yrs; Reported wounded and missing 3.5.15; Served evading military service, he registered under an assumed name of in Anglo-Boer War with Australian Forces; NOK S: Francis Smith, William SMITH. Gave NOK as William Smith, father, of Clifford Rangitata, South Canterbury; Son of Alexander and Mary Dowd, St, Gisborne; NOK F: Cornelius (M: Ellen) Dooling, 268 Clifford Launceston, Tasmania; Lone Pine Mem. (75) St, Gisborne; Lone Pine Mem. (72) DOWMAN, Hall Martin; 8/1454 Pte, OIB; 3R; KIA 28.7.15; DORE, Albert Frederick Campbell; 8/356 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, NOK F: Hall C Dowman, Matau (also Purangi), Taranaki; Lone OIB; MB; WIA early in campaign, hospitalised, recovered and Pine Mem. (75) returned to front; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack (possibly 1am DOWNES, Arthur Owen; 13/680 Tpr, AMR; 2R; KIA 27.8.15 in 7.8.15 in charge on Bauchop’s Hill) during the August Offensive, 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 22 yrs; Reported missing 27.8.15; NOK aged 33 yrs; NOK B: JBC Dore, Mossburn, Otago; Son of Mr & F: Henry (M: Elizabeth) Downes, Kohukohu, Hokianga, Northland; Mrs James Dore, Mossburn; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) B: 16/508 Pte Albert Downes, DOD 9.9.15 ex Egypt; Hill 60 Mem. DORE, Patrick; 13/655 Chaplain-Captain; WIA (gunshot wound (3.1.1) near spine) 22.8.15 in Aghyl Dere while attending to wounded; DOWNES, Thomas Stephen; 8/149 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; Evacuated off Gallipoli and eventually to New Zealand; DOW during MB; KIA 26.4.15 (also seen 26-30.4.15) during the Battle of the an operation at Misericordiae Hospital, Auckland, in connection to Landing at Courtney’s and Steele’s Posts sector, aged 31 yrs; NOK M: the wound 15.7.18, aged 33 yrs; Born County Limerick, Ireland Grace (F: Thomas) Downes, Waitati, Otago; Lone Pine Mem. (71) 1885; Parish Priest of Foxton; S; Military Cross: “Displayed most gallant conduct in helping the medical officer attending to the DOWNING, Albert Joseph (Doolan); 10/2119 Sgt, WIB; 5R; wounded under heavy rifle fire on 9 Aug on Chunuk Bair and for KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 28 24 hours after the withdrawal from that position.” LG 14.1.16, yrs; When his unit reached the trenches on the summit, Downing p591; MID: Hamilton’s despatch dated 11.12.15; NOK friend: P distinguished himself in a bayonet charge before settling down Hennesay, Shannon; Buried Foxton to defensive work in one of the trenches where he was later killed (blown to pieces by shell); Possibly KIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair DORMAN, Charles Percy; 7/1350 Tpr, CMR; 6R; KIA 18.12.15, while with Otago Infantry; Played rugby for Auckland; All Black aged 23 yrs; NOK F: Arthur (M: Mary Helen) Dorman, Riverview, 1913-14 (26 internationals, 5 tests); NOK F: (eldest son of) John Fairlie, South Canterbury; 7 Field Ambulance Cem. (II.A.1) Downing, Port Ahuriri, Napier; B: 9/971 Tpr Edward Downing, DORSETT, Charles Henry; 10/326 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast OMR, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (17) Coy, WIB; MB; WIA at the Daisy Patch 8.5.15; DOW 9.5.15 DOWNING, William Gibson; 3/171a Cpl, CMR (enlisted in at Helles; NOK: Charles Henry (M: Charlotte Mary) Dorsett, Ambulance); MB; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 9 Onslow Mews West, Cranley Pl, South Kensington, London, 14.12.15 in Egypt, aged 23 yrs; NOK M: Kate (F: WG) Downing, England, later 7 Ennismore Gardens Mews North, Princes Gate, Oaklands, Anderson’s Bay, Dunedin; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and London; Lancashire Landing Cem., Helles (E.20) War Mem. Cem. (B.54) DOUDS, John; 12/1193 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; 2R; KIA DRAKE, Campbell; 8/564 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 40 yrs; Native of 2.5.15, on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, Christchurch; NOK F: James (deceased. M: Margaret) Douds, 79 aged 29 yrs; Oysterman and fisherman operating from Bluff and Hills Rd, Christchurch; W: Madeline Douds (deceased); Lone Pine Dunedin; At one time employed by Ocean Beach freezing works; Mem. (72) NOK F: William (M: Margaret) Drake, Bonn St, Bluff; B: 8/1138 DOUGLAS, George Alexander; 13/480 Tpr, 11 North Auckland Pte William Andrew John Drake (dangerously WIA), OIB, also Sqdn, AMR; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Offensive, aged 28 yrs; Born and educated at Tauranga; Farmer, DREAPER, Reginald Charles; 11/757 Tpr, WMR; 2R; DOW
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11.7.15 at sea, aged 30 yrs; Born England; Sheep farmer of Ruakituri, DUNDON, William Thomas; 6/1276 Pte (enlisted as L-Cpl), Poverty Bay; Left Gisborne with small draft of mounted men CIB; 2R; KIA 5.6.15 (night of 5–6.6.15) in Turkish trench raid 17.10.14; NOK M: Louisa M (F: George H) Dreaper, Hoylake (also at Quinn’s Post, aged 24 yrs; Considered a marksman; Attended 19 Banks Rd, West Kirby), Cheshire, England; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Blenheim District High School and Victoria University (1910-11, DREWET, Oliver Hawkes; 12/723 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; law); Cricketer and rugby player representing Victoria University; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 34 yrs; NOK F: Thomas NOK M: Mrs J Dundon, Blenheim; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (II.C.20) Drewett, Waimamaku, Hokianga, Northland; 2 brothers, Frank and DUNHAM, Herbert John; 11/737 Sgt-Maj. (Staff-Sgt, WO1), Jeff, served in Anglo-Boer War; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (14.2.10) 2 Wellington West Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd DRIVER, Thomas William; 10/580 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; assault on Hill 60 (possibly WIA dying shortly after, as his body was MB; Killed in 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, recovered); NOK W: Mary H Dunham, c/o General Post Office, aged 23 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK Auckland, also c/o Mrs JT Dallinger, Disraeli St, Hawera, and later F: George (M: Louisa Alice) Driver, Fairlie, Canterbury, later 29 Wrea Green, Kirkham, Lancashire, England; Son of Samuel and Elizabeth St, Timaru, Canterbury; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) Elizabeth Dunham; 7 Field Ambulance Cem. (II.E.14) DROMGOOL, Charles; 11/1085 Tpr, WMR; Samoan Advance DUNLEAVY, Thomas; 6/623 Coy Sgt-Maj. (enlisted as Cpl), 13 (1/619) and 4R; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported North Canterbury and Westland Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 7.8.15 on wounded 27.8.15; Attended Auckland Grammar (1906-) and Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive, aged 28 yrs; NOK Auckland University; Employed as a cadet in the Native Lands F: Thomas (M: Mary Ann, deceased) Dunleavey, Henry Whalley St Office, Auckland, then a clerk at Earl & Kent, Auckland; Member (later 106 Bonsall St, Mill Hill), Blackburn, Lancashire, England; of Auckland Rowing Club; NOK: F: (youngest son of) Peter Chunuk Bair (12) Dromgool, Waiuku, South Auckland, also “The Langham”, Jermyn DUNLOP, Cyril Charles; 11/653 Tpr, 9 Wellington East Coast St, Auckland, and later 9 Emma St, Mt Albert, Auckland; Hill 60 Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 30.5.15 at No. 3 Outpost; Attended King’s Mem. (8.3.9) College, Auckland 1905-08, Auckland University; Employed by DROWER, George Edmund; 11/239 Sgt, 9 Wellington East Coast Logan & Williams, solicitors, Hastings; NOK M: Mrs EM (F: Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 30.5.15 (aged 32 yrs) at No. 3 Outpost; J Charles) Dunlop, 7 Onslow Pl, South Kensington, London, NOK M: Mrs (F: George Rowland) Drower, Sunnyside Rd, Mt England, later Gisborne and Auckland; B: FG Dunlop, solicitor, Eden, Auckland, also St Helen’s Bay, Auckland; B: N Drower, Gisborne; Parents visited their son in Egypt and proceeded on to Gisborne Hardware Co’s staff; Served Anglo-Boer War (9055 Pte, 8 NZ; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Cont., NZMR); Lone Pine Mem. (72) DUNLOP, Gordon; 8/359 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; WIA DRYDEN, George Henry; 8/186 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, early 5.15; Hospitalised, recovered and returned to front early 8.15; OIB; MB; Hospitalised with illness early in campaign, recovered KIA 21.8.15; NOK B: Huntley Dunlop, 38 Avenal Rd, Invercargill; and returned to front 6.15; KIA 8.8.15 at the Apex during the M: Alice B Dunlop, 24 Lance St, Avenal, Invercargill; Chunuk Bair August Offensive, aged 24 yrs; NOK: Mrs Henry Dryden, Leet St, Mem. (15) Invercargill; Uncle: JB Hagen, Circle Hill, Milburn, Otago; Chunuk DUNN, John Robert (Jack); 10/594 Pte (machine-gunner), 17 Bair Mem. (15) Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; Sentenced to death for sleeping on duty at DUFF, Albert; 9/268 Tpr, 7 Southland Sqdn, OMR; MB; KIA Quinn’s Post early July; Sentence was remitted by Sir Ian Hamilton 7.8.15 during the August Offensive, aged 23 yrs; NOK M: Margaret to hard labour; Dunn was informed of the decision 5.8.15 and was (F: William, deceased) Hibbs (formerly Duff, married to John present with his unit during the August Offensive; KIA 8.8.15 on Hibbs), Longbush, Invercargill, Southland; B: Sgt 1/483 William Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 26 yrs; Reported Jarvey Duff, Samoan Advance; Chunuk Bair Mem. (7) missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; Family was issued his medals and memorial plaque; NOK F: Matthew (M: Sarah) Dunn, Whakataki DUGGAN, Clarence Kimber; 10/1801 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 (also Solway), Masterton, Wairarapa; B: 11/247 Tpr Matthew Dunn, on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing WMR, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK M: Lucy Duggan (deceased), 240 Cashel St, Christchurch, also 223 Karangahape Rd, Auckland; DUNN, Peter David; 8/781 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) KIA 8.8.15 at the Apex during the August Offensive; NOK B: Alan Dunn, 5 Holmes St, Waimate, Timaru, Canterbury; F: John Dunn, DUNBAR, Alexander Cobb; 10/1802 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 same address; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 21 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK M: Mary (F: David, DUNN, Robert Christie (Christy); 10/328 Pte, 7 Wellington deceased) Dunbar, Talka House, Garvock, Laurencekirk, Scotland; West Coast Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) the August Offensive; NOK B: JA Dunn, Silverstream, Wellington; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) DUNCAN, Alexander; 8/360 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 at the Apex during the August Offensive; Reported missing DUNNAGE, Robert Gordon (Bob); 10/113 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, 10.8.15; NOK M: Agnes Duncan, 133 Liddle St, Invercargill; WIB (enlisted Dannevirke); MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) NOK M: Mary Ada Dunnage, Hamilton Rd, Cambridge, Waikato, later Mauku, Pukekohe; B: 2/1273 Gnr Hubert Freeman (Bert) DUNCAN, Alexander Grindell; 10/966 Cpl, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, Dunnage, NZFA, also served on Gallipoli and later gassed on the WIB; MB; KIA 7.8.15 in the August Offensive, aged 25 yrs; Native of Somme, invalided to NZ 5.17; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (20.1.12) Napier; NOK M: Minnie (F: George) Duncan, ‘Burnage’, Wynyard Rd (also Coronation Rd, Epsom), Auckland; MID, Hamilton’s DUNPHY, Richard; 12/341 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; KIA despatch 26.8.15, LG 5.11.15 p11003; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; Reported wounded and missing 25.4.15; NOK M: Lily Cox (formerly Dunphy), Te Aroha, DUNCAN, James; 7/838 Tpr, CMR; 3R; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd Waikato, later Victoria Rd, Devonport, Auckland; Also seen as assault on Hill 60; Reported missing 28.8.15; Body recovered and Dumphy; Lone Pine Mem. (72) identified; NOK F: James D Duncan, 31 Bordesley St, Linwood, Christchurch; Hill 60 Cem. (12) DUNSFORD, Norman Guthrie Chalmers; 8/35 Sgt, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 2-3.5.15 (also seen 26-30.4.15) on Dead DUNCAN, James Malcolm; 7/804 Tpr, CMR; 3R; KIA 28.8.15 Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 33 yrs; NOK in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 45 yrs; Reported missing 28.8.15; F: late William George (M: Fannie Elizabeth) Dunsford, Stafford Served in Anglo-Boer War (3835 Pte, Special Canterbury Section, St (also Wai-iti Rd), Timaru, Canterbury; Earlier 2 Lieut. Senior 6 Cont., NZMR); NOK B: Capt. Frederick John Duncan, Pilot, Cadets, Timaru, Canterbury; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Dunedin Harbour Board, Dunedin; Son of Malcolm and Mary Duncan, Rangiora, Christchurch; Hill 60 Mem. (5.3.14) DURHAM, Donald; 13/179 L-Cpl, 11 North Auckland Sqdn, AMR; MB; WIA on Walker’s Ridge (Russell’s Top) 19.5.15, DUNCAN, Victor; 6/1832 Pte, CIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 in the August hospitalised, recovered and returned to the front; KIA 8.8.15 on Offensive at the Apex, Rhododendron Spur; NOK F: Francis (M: Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 27 yrs; Officer Mary) Duncan, Timaru, Canterbury; Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) with Waipu Scottish Horse Corps in North Auckland MR; NOK DUNCAN, William George; 8/192 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; F: John (deceased. M: Mary) Durham, Braigh, Waipu, Northland; MB; KIA 2.5.15, on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on B: 12/3223 Sgt Norman Durham, AIB, also served on Gallipoli; B: Baby 700; Born 1895 Mataura; NOK F: John Duncan, Mataura, 11/1535 Robert Sheddan Durham, WMR, also served on Gallipoli; Southland; B: 9/136 Tpr James Duncan, OMR, also served on Chunuk Bair Mem. (1) Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (75) 279 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
DUST, Gilbert Farmer; 10/330 L-Sgt, 7 Wellington West Coast Coy, at the Apex during the August Offensive; Reported missing 10.8.15; WIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 24 yrs; A report has NOK: William (deceased. M: Mary) Ebbett, ‘Averfoyle’, Bourke St, been seen stating Dust was WIA and spent time in Greyling Well Palmerston North, also Rimu St, Kelburn, Wellington; B: 1/211 Hospital, Chichester, England; Born Marton, Rangitikei; NOK M: Pte Nelson Oswald Ebbett, Samoan Advance, also served in WW1; Alice Elizabeth (F: William James) Dust, 21 Keith St, Wanganui, Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) later Mangapurua, Upper Wanganui River; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. EDGAR, Charles; 6/1836 Pte, CIB; 4R; DOW at sea ex Gallipoli (18.1.6) 21.6.15, aged 35 yrs; Buried at sea; Native of Seddonville, DUSTIN, Claude; 10/1229 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast Coy, Greymouth; NOK S: Miss Martha Edgar, Westport; Son of John WIB; 2R; Landed Gallipoli 25.4.15; KIA 27.4.15 (also seen 16.5.15) and Annie Edgar, 421 St Asaph St, Linwood, Christchurch; Lone during the Battle of the Landing, shot through the forehead while Pine Mem. (74) rescuing a wounded comrade on Russell’s Top aged 24 yrs; Born EDGAR, Charles Wallace; 8/193 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; 19.12.1892, Wanganui; Attended Wanganui High School; Sgt in MB; WIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Wanganui Guards, Territorial Force (3 yrs); NOK F: William Samuel Baby 700; DOW 4.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 27 yrs; Buried at (M: Celia) Dustin, 49 (71) Wilson St, Wanganui; Walker’s Ridge sea; Native of Dunedin; NOK Uncle: George Edgar, Port Chalmers, Cem. (8) Otago; Son of Adam and Catherine Edgar, Taurangi Home, DUTHIE, Robert Leiper (Leyser) Martin; 8/162 Lieut., 14 South Netherby, Ashburton, Canterbury; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Otago Coy, OIB; MB; WIA at the Daisy Patch 8.5.15, when the EDGAR, John; 9/271 Tpr, 7 Southland Sqdn, OMR; MB; KIA Turkish shallow trenches were finally captured; DOW 12.5.15, aged 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August Offensive; NOK; 24 yrs; Played representative rugby for Otago (1910-11); NOK F: John Edgar, Green Island, Dunedin; Chunuk Bair Mem. (7) John Alexander Duthie, Milton, Otago; Born Milton, Otago; Single; Farmer of Lovell’s Flat; Pink Farm Cem. (142) EDWARDS, Ballington; 4/392 Spr, NZE; MB; KIA 28.8.15 in northern Anzac, aged 22 yrs; NOK F: William John (M: Annie) DUTTON, Edwin; 8/1231 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; 2R; KIA Edwards, Storekeeper, Rona Bay, Wellington, also ‘Te Matipo’, 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, Lincoln Rd, Christchurch; 7 Field Amb. Cem. (IV.A.5) aged 19 yrs; Reported missing 2-24/5/15; NOK M: Mrs Elizabeth (F: Harry) Dutton, Colac Bay, Southland; Lone Pine Mem. (75) EDWARDS, James; 7/800 L-Cpl (enlisted as Sgt), CMR; 3R; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 28 yrs; Reported missing DUTTON, James Heywood; 12/969 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; 28.8.15; NOK F: James Clark (M: Ann) Edwards, 33 Chambers St, MB; WIA 5.6.15 at Quinn’s Post (sector held by AIB 2-9.6.15), North East Valley, Dunedin, later 158 Tasman St, Wellington; MID: hospitalised in Cairo, recovered and returned to front; KIA 7.8.15 Hamilton’s despatch 11.12.15, LG 28.1.16, p1210; B: 3/333 Cpl (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August Albert McIntyre Edwards, OMR, also served on Gallipoli; B: 8/195 Offensive; Reported as wounded (2nd time) and missing; NOK: Pte Henry William Bennett Edwards, OIB, also served on Gallipoli; Thomas Dutton, Buersill Head, Rochdale, Lancashire, England; Hill 60 Mem. (5.2.7) Chunuk Bair Mem. (10) EDWARDS, John Henry; 10/1475 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on DYER, Alfred John; 8/357 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; DOD Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 25 yrs; NOK S: Mrs 8.5.15, died during an operation for appendicitis, Egypt; Possibly William Notley, 32 Trunbley’s Rd, Deptford, London, England; Son no Gallipoli service; NOK: Thomas W Dyer, 14 Robertson St, of John and Frances Edwards; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) Invercargill; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (A.100) EGGLESTONE, Richard Ewen; 8/1070 Lieut. (15.2.15. Enlisted 2 DYSON, Richard Herbert; 3/127 Sgt (enlisted at Napier), NZMC Lieut. 5.8.14), 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s (Field Ambulance); MB; DOD (appendicitis) 5.8.15 at Alexandria; Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 26 yrs; Reported Possibly no Gallipoli service; Reported dangerously ill; Employed as wounded 12.5.15, then reported missing 21.5.15; NOK F: late clerk by JJ Niven & Co, engineers; NOK F: (2nd son of) William Joseph (M: Mary Jane) Egglestone, 135 Cargill St, Dunedin; Born Frank Dyson, Okahukura, Taumarunui; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. Lawrence, Otago; Single; Telegraphist, NZ Govt; B: 8/1147 Hon. and War Mem. Cem. (J.177) Capt. Valentine Joseph Egglestone, OIB, also killed on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (75) E EGGLESTONE, Valentine Joseph; 8/1147 Hon. Capt. (6.3.15. EADES, Joseph William; 12/731 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; Enlisted as Lieut. 5.8.14), HQ (Quartermaster), OIB; MB; KIA KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 21 yrs; Reported 6.6.15, aged 22 yrs; NOK F: late Joseph (M: Mary Jane) Egglestone, missing 24.4-13.5.15; Native of Wellington district; NOK F: (4th 135 Cargill St, Dunedin; Born Lawrence, Otago; Single; Clerk, son of) John (M: Susan) Eades, Mary St (also 4 The Avenue, Wynyard Mollinson’s Ltd, George St, Dunedin; B: 8/1070 Lieut. Richard Rd, and Edendale Rd), Mt Eden, Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Ewen Egglestone, OIB, also killed on Gallipoli; Shrapnel Valley EARLES, Robert Wheeler; 10/340 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast Cem. (III.A.2) Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 9.5.15 at Helles the day after the attack at ELCOCK, Charles; 6/626 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and Westland the Daisy Patch, aged 22 yrs; Body recovered and identified; NOK Coy, CIB; MB; DOW 11.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 22 yrs; Buried M: Jeanette Earles, Mackay St, Wanganui East, also 65 Jellicoe St, at sea; NOK M: Ann (F: Thomas Richard) Elcock, Donoghues, Wanganui; F: late Henry W Earles; B: 10/1320 Pte Francis John Ross, Westland; Lone Pine Mem. (74) Earles, WIB, also served on Gallipoli; Twelve Tree Copse Cem. ELLABY, Cecil Annesley; 10/2124 Pte, WIB (enlisted as 15/135 Pte, (C.127) HQ); 5R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, EARLEY, Edward John; 10/1232 Pte, WIB; 2R; KIA 8.8.15 on aged 27 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15; Possibly KIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK: Mrs E M Kelly, Chunuk Bair while with Otago Infantry; NOK M: Margaret Julia Manunui, King Country; Son of Mr & Mrs Robert Earley, Manunui; (F: Rev. AH) Ellaby, Thornham Vicarage, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, B: 10/1231 Pte William Earley, WIB, also killed on Gallipoli; England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) ELLENS, James Arthur; 8/1461 Pte, OIB; 3R; Evacuated ill off EARLEY, William; 10/1231 Pte, WIB; 2R; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD (enteric fever) 13.8.15 in Egypt, aged Patch, aged 33 yrs; NOK: H Earley (carpenter), New Plymouth; Son 20 yrs; NOK F: James Henry (M: Sophia) Ellens, 15 Charles St, of Robert and Esther Earley, Manunui, King Country; B: 10/1232 Timaru, later Featherston; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Pte Edward John Earley, WIB, also killed on Gallipoli; Twelve Tree Cem. (J.75) Copse Mem. (21.1.1) ELLERY, Cecil Thomas; 10/962 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; MB; EARNSHAW, John Etches; 6/1520 Pte, CIB; 3R; KIA 8.5.15 at the KIA 4.5.15, aged 21 yrs; Ellery and 10/1280 Pte Robert Francis Daisy Patch, aged 29 yrs; NOK F: WEM (deceased. M: Isabella) Lloyd were helping Lieut. Douglas Bryan, who was wounded, from Earnshaw, 44 Bursar St, Cleethorpes, England, later 42 Wentworth the trench to a safer place when Ellery was shot; NOK F: Thomas Rd, Wheatley, Doncaster, England; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (16.2.8) (M: Rose) Ellery, c/o Dalgety & Co. Ltd, Gisborne, also Stout St, EARP, William Edward; 8/821 Cpl, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; MB; Gisborne; B: 3/1161 Pte Nolan Arthur Ellery, NZMC, also served in KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby WW1; Lone Pine Mem. (75) 700, aged 22 yrs; NOK M: (eldest son of) Mrs Lizzie Lindsay (F: ELLINGHAM, Claude; 10/1476 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on Edward W) Earp, Tawa Flat, Wellington; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing EBBETT, Albert Winter James; 8/1459 Pte, OIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK F: Alfred Ellingham, Pacific Hotel, Hastings; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20)
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ELLIOTT, William; 10/1234 Pte, WIB; 2R; WIA, evacuated off Employed as meat inspector, Dept of Agriculture; NOK W: Lilian Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 15.5.15 in Egypt; NOK F: William E Emerson (a nurse, nee Kissell), 132 Nayland St, Sumner, (also 144 Elliott, Post Office, Blenheim; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War St Martins Rd) Christchurch; Son of Charlotte and John Emerson Mem. Cem. (L.167) (deceased); NKG; Lone Pine Mem. (72) ELLIS, Gardner; 11/952 Tpr, WMR; 4R; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli EMERY, Peter; 16/439 Pte, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; Evacuated ill to No. 17 Hospital, Egypt; DOD (sunstroke) 17.6.15 in Egypt, aged off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD in Egypt 28.8.15; NOK: Rangi Auraki 25 yrs; NOK F: John (M: Barbara) Ellis, 87 Barclay St, Stonehaven, Emery, Tinawhae, Waikato; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Scotland; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (B.293) Mem. Cem. (H.127) ELLIS, Reuben William; 6/1524 Pte, CIB; 3R; WIA 22.6.15, ENDEAN, Arthur Stanley; 11/248 Tpr, 9 Wellington East Coast evacuated off Gallipoli to Mudros; Reported dangerously ill from Sqdn, WMR; MB; DOW 25.6.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 25 yrs; enteric fever 10.7.15; DOD (enteric fever) 21.7.15 at Mudros, Buried at sea; Employed by Briscoe & Co., Auckland; later farmer aged 21 yrs; NOK F: William (M: Susan Cecilia) Ellis, 79 Olliviers near Masterton; NOK F: John Endean, Jermyn St (also 25 Symonds (Olivers) Rd, Linwood, Christchurch; East Mudros Mil. Cem., St), Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Lemnos (II.B.22) ENERSEN, John Christian; 12/1200 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; 2R; ELLIS, Sydney Robert; 8/2264 Pte, OIB; Samoan Advance (1/291) KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 20 yrs; Reported missing 8.5.15; and 4R; WIA 7.8.15 when OIB helped on Bauchop’s Hill early NOK F: John Marcus (M: Sarah) Enersen, 93 Nixon St, Hamilton; morning; Considered a gallant youngster and just made section Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (14.1.12) commander; DOW 8.8.15 on Anzac, aged 20 yrs; Attended ENGLAND, Bertram Francis; 12/93 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; Wellington College and Victoria University (B.Com); Runner and MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 27 yrs; rugby player; NOK F: Robert Henry (M: Lottie) Ellis, 17 Upland NOK M: Sarah Ann England, 5 Constantine Rd, Hampstead, Rd, Kelburn, Wellington; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) London, England; F: late William Charles Baron England; Lone ELLIS, Thomas; 8/2424 Pte, OIB; 5R; DOW 20.8.15 on Gallipoli; Pine Memorial (72) NOK F: John Ellis, Mosgiel, Otago; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) ENRIGHT, Percy; 10/337 Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 7 Wellington West ELMES, John Edward; 10/2129 Pte, WIB; 5R; DOW 18.11.15 at Coast Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August sea ex Gallipoli, aged 23 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK M: Elizabeth (F: Offensive, aged 24 yrs; Native of Toongabbie, Gippsland, Victoria, John) Elmes, Kennedy Rd (later 15A Wellesley St), Napier; Lone Australia; NOK: Michael H (M: Mary Jane) Enwright, Trafalgar, Pine Mem. (75) Gippsland, Victoria, later 51 Tanner St, Richmond, Melbourne; ELMSLIE, James McGregor; 11/629 Maj., 2 Wellington West Coast Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) Sqdn, WMR; MB; Distinguished himself in action at No. 3 Outpost ENSOR, Henry George Herbert; 12/345 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; 28-30.5.15; Under fire went to the aid of a severely wounded MB; KIA 30.4.15, aged 25 yrs; NOK M: Cecelia Payne (formerly trooper, dressed his wound and carried him to safety, despite 5 Ensor), Pollen St, Thames; F: late Samuel Ensor; Drainage contractor bullets piercing his clothing; KIA 9.8.15 near summit on Chunuk at Hauraki Plains Drainage Works; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Bair, while rallying and leading his men to recapture a trench, aged ENWRIGHT, Francis Bernard; 12/535 Pte, 15 North Auckland 38 yrs; Shot through shoulder and neck, Elmslie fell, picked himself Coy, AIB; MB; WIA 14.5.15; Reported seriously ill 21.5.15; DOW up, reached the trench, and died; MID: ‘Exhibited greatest gallantry 28.5.15 at Heliopolis, Cairo, aged 22 yrs; Born Auckland; NOK F: and high qualities of leadership on the night 8/9 Aug near the Thomas (deceased. M: Catherine) Enwright, Tairua; B: 24/748 Rfm Chunuk Bair ridge, in rallying & reinforcing the left of Brig-General John Enwright, 2NZRB, also served in WW1; Cairo War Mem. Johnston’s line, after it had been severely shelled and our advanced Cem. (M.37) troops brought back’, LG 28.1.16, p1210; Born Waverley, Wanganui 21.8.76; Wairoa MR; Served Anglo-Boer War (378 Shoeing-Smith, ERICKSEN, Alfred George; 11/761 L-Cpl, WMR; 2R; KIA 9.8.15 2 Cont., NZMR); Played representative rugby; Farmer of Waverley; on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 33 yrs; NOK M; NOK W: Martha Jean Elmslie (nee Hamilton), ‘Blair’, Asher St, M: Eliza Maria (deceased. F: Christopher) Ericksen, Mauriceville, Coogee (also ‘The Shack’, 2 Kelso St, Burwood), Sydney, Australia; Wellington; Chunuk Bair Mem. (5) Son of Anne and Peter Elmslie (deceased), ‘Hillside’, Waverley; B: EUSTACE, Alfred; 10/1805 Pte, WIB; WIA; 4R; DOW (complicated 11/1764 Sgt Ewen Elmslie, WMR, also served in WW1; NKG; with pneumonia) 21.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 23 yrs; Buried at Chunuk Bair Mem. (4) sea; NOK F: John (M: Frances Louise) Eustace, Ohingaiti, later 7 ELPHINSTONE-HOLLOWAY, Howard; 11/269 Tpr, 9 Nash St, Palmerston North; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Wellington East Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd EVANS, Edward Dare; 6/1526 Sgt, CIB; 3R; WIA, evacuated off assault on Hill 60, aged 30 yrs; NOK F: Cuthbert William (deceased. Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 30.5.15 in Egypt; NOK Daughter: Miss M: Caroline) Elphinstone-Holloway, Havant, Hampshire, England, Mary Elizabeth Legh Evans, c/o Vernon Rout, Nelson; Alexandria also 32 Granada Rd, Southsea, England; Also seen as HOLLOWAY; (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (L.143) Hill 60 Mem. (8.3.15) EVANS, John Michael Winter; 7/634 Sgt, 1 Canterbury Yeo. Cav. ELSMORE, Frederick John; 12/1949 Pte, AIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 21 (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August yrs; Reported missing 28.8.15; NOK M: Phoebe Theresa (F: Alfred, Offensive, aged 27 yrs; NOK F: Frederick John Elsmore senior, 9A deceased) Evans, Cashmere Hills (later St Martins), Christchurch; Spring St, Ponsonby (later 156 Great North Rd), Auckland; Chunuk Hill 60 Mem. (5.1.5) Bair Mem. (10) EVANS, Walter; 8/1232 Pte, OIB; 2R; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night ELSON, John; 11/249 Tpr, 9 Wellington East Coast Sqdn, attack during the August Offensive, aged 26 yrs; Reported missing WMR; MB; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported 6.8.15; NOK F: Richard Robert (M: Christine) Evans, Springfield wounded 27.8.15; NOK F: HH Elson, Takapau, later Wimbledon, (also Kowai Bush), Canterbury; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) Dannevirke; Hill 60 Mem. (8.3.10) EVEREST, Francis Edward; 8/566 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; ELSTON, William Allan; 9/33 Tpr, 5 Otago Hussars Sqdn, OMR; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby MB; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August 700, aged 31 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Native of Shag Point, Offensive, aged 26 yrs; NOK F: Charles HB (M: Agnes B) Elston, Otago; NOK F: William (deceased. M: Mary Ann) Everest, 37 Georgetown, Otago; Chunuk Bair Mem. (7) Nairn St, Kaikorai, (also Roslyn) Dunedin; B: 8/2908 Pte James Beal EMBLING, William George; 8/2588 Pte, OIB; 6R; Evacuated ill off Everest, OIB, also served in WW1; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Gallipoli to Mudros; DOD 27.10.15 at Mudros, aged 23 yrs; NOK EVERETT, Edmond (Edmund); 7/193 Tpr, 10 Nelson Sqdn, CMR; F: Jonathan (M: Ellen) Embling, Brookby, Auckland; Portianos Mil. MB; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to hospital in London, England; Cem., Lemnos (IV.B.228) DOD 11.9.15 in England, aged 27 yrs; NOK F: Louis Everett, EMERSON, Percy Tivy (called ‘Tiny’ because of small stature); Riwaka, Nelson, later Whakarewa, Motueka; B: 6/222 Pte Herbert 11/701 Lieut., 9 Wellington East Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA Everett, CIB, also served on Gallipoli; B: 6/3313 Pte Percy Everett, 30.5.15 at No. 3 Outpost, aged 36 yrs; Born Blenheim 1879; Served CIB, also served in WW1; Kensal Green (All Souls) Cem., London, in Anglo-Boer War (128 Pte, 1 Cont., NZMR. Promoted Lieut. 7 England (10) Cont. & 9 Cont. Staff. Wounded Koornspruit 31.3.1900. MID. EVERETT, Stewart Charles; 7/194 Sgt, 10 Nelson Sqdn, CMR; MB; Received QSA and KSA); Humane Soc. Silver Medal for rescue of Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Malta; DOD (enteric fever) 31.7.15 a woman from surf at Napier; Wellington Submarine Miners Corps; on Malta, aged 22 yrs; Well known rugby player and a district
281 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story lawn tennis champion; Born Riwaka, Nelson; NOK F: Horatio that served; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (III.C.6) (M: Elizabeth Jane) Everett, Motueka, later Amukuri, Nelson; M: FARRELLY, Laurence; 13/796 Tpr, AMR; 3R; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd Elizabeth Everett, Amukuri, Nelson; Pieta Mil. Cem. (B.IV.2) assault on Hill 60; Reported wounded 28.8.15; NOK F: James EYES, Crawford Ernest; 6/2124 Pte, CIB; 4R; Evacuated ill off Farrelly, farmer, Paeroa, Thames Valley; B: 6/1528 Cpl Herbert Gallipoli to Alexandria, Egypt; DOD in Egypt 21.9.15, aged 28 Phillip Farrelly, CIB, also served on Gallipoli; Hill 60 Mem. (3.1.3) yrs; NOK M: Barbara F (F: AM, deceased) Eyes, 34 Woodville St, FARRELLY, Oliver Lawrence; 13/334 Tpr, 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; St Albans, Christchurch; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Cem. (F.109) NOK F: (youngest son of) Robert Goodfellow (M: Clara Maria, EYLES, Thomas; 6/225 Pte, 12 Nelson Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 deceased) Farrelly, Waitekauri, Waihi, later 3 Rawlings St, Eden Tce, at the Daisy Patch, aged 24 yrs; Reported missing 8.5.15; NOK Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (2) F: Walter N (M: Mary) Eyles, St Andrews, Blenheim; Twelve Tree FARRER, Christopher; 13/333 Sgt, 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; MB; Copse Mem. (16.1.9) KIA 19.5.15 during the determined Turkish attack between 3.30am and after dawn on Russell’s Top, aged 23 yrs; Born Bankwood, F near Hamilton (father resided there before returning to England); FAGAN, Henry Feltrim; 8/1465 Pte, OIB; 3R; KIA 13.7.15, aged Hamilton District High School under Maj. Bayly who was also KIA 39 yrs; NOK M: Helen Georgina (F: late Lieut.-General George on Gallipoli, Bradfield College, England; Returned to NZ and joined Henry Feltrim) Fagan, Box 84, Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (73) brother Oliver Farrer at Thomson & Farrer, surveyors; NOK: (3rd son of) Matthew George (M: Caroline Rachel) Fraser, The Myrtle FAIRBAIRN, Hunter; 8/197 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; MB; Hill, Tewkesbury, England, later Copgrove, Bagley Wood, Oxford, WIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby England; Walker’s Ridge Cem. (I.C.10) 700; DOW 3.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 21 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK F: James (M: Amelia) Fairbairn, Highcliff, Dunedin, also FAUCHELLE, Herbert; 6/1839 L-Cpl (also seen Pte), CIB; 4R; Hunt St, Anderson’s Bay, Dunedin; Also seen FAIRBURN; Lone WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to No. 17 General Hospital, Alexandria; Pine Mem. (75) Reported out of danger; DOW 4.9.15 in Egypt; NOK B: William A Fauchelle, Murchison, Nelson; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War FAIRS, Cecil Sydney; 13/327 Tpr, 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; MB; Mem. Cem. (H.71) Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Malta aboard HS Maheno arriving 12.9.15; Reported dangerously ill; DOD (dysentery, also slightly FAULKNOR, Joseph George; 2/609 Battery QM. Sgt, NZFA; wounded) 5.10.15 (also seen 6.10.15) on Malta, aged 27 yrs; Worked Samoan Advance and MB; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD at Opotiki prior to enlistment; NOK M: Mrs EG (A) Fairs, 45 Cook 7.6.15 in Egypt, aged 27 yrs; NOK M: Alice Martha Faulknor, 40 St (also 17 St Albans Ave, Dominion Rd), Auckland; Employed at Mortimer Tce, Wellington; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Opotiki; Pieta Mil. Cem. (B.XVIII.2) Cem. (M.115) FAIRWEATHER, Fred; 7/329 Sgt (enlisted as Cpl), 1 Canterbury FAWCETT, Thomas; 11/623 Sgt (enlisted as Cpl), 2 Wellington Yeo. Cav. Sqdn, CMR; MB; DOW (back) at sea ex Gallipoli 24.8.15; West Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; WIA 5.15, evacuated off Gallipoli to Buried at sea; NOK M: Ellen (F: Charles) Fairweather, 23 Stafford Malta, then London, England; Recovered, travelled to Egypt, then St, Lower Riccarton, Christchurch, also 55 Browns Rd, St Albans, returned to front; KIA 19.12.15, aged 24 yrs; Attended Victoria Christchurch; B: 24/1039 Rfm Owen Stanley Fairweather, 2NZRB, University (accountancy); Rugby player (NZ University XV that also served in WW1; Lone Pine Mem. (71) played in Sydney, Australia, winning all matches); NOK F: John (M: Eliza) Fawcett, St Andrews, Blenheim; Chunuk Bair Mem. (4) FALCONER, Ambrose Alphonsus; 8/38 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 (also seen 1.5.15) on Dead Man’s Ridge FAYEN, Louis William; 10/50 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; NOK: F: H Fayen, Ormondville, Well known Otago rugby player, represented Otago as wing forward Napier; B: 11/1907 Tpr Gilbert Fayen, WMR, also served in WW1; against Canterbury and Southland in 1908; NOK F: Thomas (M: B: 23/131 Rfm John Fayen, 1NZRB, also served in WW1; Twelve Bridget, later of Lincoln, Canterbury) Falconer, Aln St, Oamaru, Tree Copse Mem. (21.1.2) Otago; Lone Pine Cem. (L.19) FEA, John Hadden (Haddon); 9/35 Sgt, 5 Otago Hussars Sqdn, FALCONER, William Charles; 10/777 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; OMR; WIA during the August Offensive; DOW 9.8.15 at sea ex MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Gallipoli, aged 29 yrs; Buried at sea; Kaikorai school, Otago; Otago NOK F: L Falconer, Wairoa, Hawke’s Bay, later of Riwaka, Nelson; Hussars for many years; NOK: William BM (M: Sarah) Fea, c/o Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) Gregg & Co, Dunedin, also 22 Highgate, Roslyn, Dunedin; B: 7/925 Tpr Ernest William Fea, CMR, also served on Gallipoli; Lone FALDER, George Victor Wakefield; 2/873 Gnr, NZFA; 2R; Pine Mem. (72) Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Malta; DOD (enteric fever) 27.7.15 on Malta; NOK M F: Mrs FG Falder, Kahouri Bridge, Stratford, FEARON, Henry Guy; 10/704 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; Taranaki, later 14 Percival St, Wellington; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta WIA early in campaign, evacuated off Gallipoli to Victoria College (B.III.1) Hospital, Alexandria; Recovered and returned to front 7.15; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK F: FALKNER, Victor Andrew; 13/903 Tpr, AMR; 4R; KIA 28.8.15 Henry William Fearon, cnr Symonds & Arthur Sts, Onehunga (also in 2nd assault on Hill 60; NOK F: Alfred Falkner, Kaiparoro, Chatham St, Mt Roskill and Hillsborough, Onehunga), Auckland; Eketahuna; Hill 60 Mem. (3.1.2) B: 24/1376 Rfm Arnold Edwin Fearon, Samoan Advance and FANCOURT, Cyril Douglas; 4/947 Spr, 1 Field Coy, NZE; 6R; KIA 2NZRB, also served in WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) 8.11.15, aged 22 yrs; Native of Dunedin; NOK W: Nellie Fancourt FEENEY, Hugh Morrison; 11/669 Sgt (enlisted as Tpr), 9 Wellington (later McMaster), 15 Calder St, North East Valley, Dunedin, later East Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; WIA 25.7.15; DOW 27.7.15 at sea 50 Eskvale St, Musselburgh, Dunedin; Son of Henry and Sarah ex Gallipoli, aged 33 yrs; NOK: Thomas G (M: Mary) Feeney, Fancourt; Embarkation Pier Cem. (B.15) Governor’s Walk, Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland; East Mudros Mil. FARQUHAR, William Turner; 8/2334 Pte, OIB; Left Gisborne Cem. (II.B.32) with 5R, transferred to the OIB of 4R; Evacuated wounded off FELDWICK, Leslie; 8/202 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; MB; Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 14.8.15 in Egypt, aged 28 yrs; Employed KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby by Gisborne post and telegraph; NOK F: James Lamb (M: Mary J) 700; Reported wounded and missing 2-24.5.15; Body recovered Farquhar, Blackstone Hill, Otago; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War and identified; NOK F: Edwin (M: Mary Ann) Feldwick, 215 Mem. Cem. (J.82) Wilsons Rd, Christchurch; W: Mrs KE Feldwick, 413 Wilsons FARR, Arthur John; 13/185 Tpr, 11 North Auckland Sqdn, AMR; Rd, Christchurch; B: 6/36 Pte Ralph Feldwick, CIB, also KIA on MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged Gallipoli; Quinn’s Post Cem. (B.2) 23 yrs; Born Crickhowell, Breconshire, Wales 1892; Emigrated to FELDWICK, Ralph; 6/36 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; KIA NZ about 1911; Farmer, Waimate North, Bay of Islands; NOK B: 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; NOK M: Mary Ann (F: WD Farr, Police Station, Auckland; Son of Mrs MJ Farr, Llangaview, Edwin) Feldwick, 215 Wilsons Rd, Christchurch; B: 8/202 Pte Leslie Usk, Gwent, Wales; Chunuk Bair Mem. (2) Feldwick, OIB, also KIA on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (74) FARRELL, John Joseph; 6/1443 Pte, CIB; 2R; KIA 1.6.15, aged 22 FELLOWES, Arthur Ross (Arty); 6/226 Pte, 12 Nelson Coy, CIB; yrs; NOK F: John F (M: Mary Ann) Farrell, 14 Boundary Rd, (later MB; KIA 25.4.15 (shot by sniper) during the Battle of the Landing ‘Emoh-Ruo’, Buncle St) North Melbourne, Australia; 1 of 4 brothers (shot through head); First of 12 Nelson Coy to be killed; Considered
282 The New Zealand dead a marksman; 6/320 Pte Hartley Palmer later stated: “My officer told Isabella Morris) Findlay, 86 St Andrews Drive, Glasgow, Scotland; me to search his clothes… I just found a little pocketknife and I had Cathcart Cem., Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Scotland (Q.831) it engraved when I went to England and I gave it to his mother when FINDLAY, Walter; 4/343 L-Cpl (enlisted as Spr), NZE (Field Eng.); I returned to Nelson. We then buried Arty in shrubs on a little hill MB; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 34 yrs; NOK F: away from everybody. You couldn’t dig a grave six feet deep, that was Robert (M: Margaret) Findlay, Church St, Mosgiel; B: 8/205 Pte impossible. Not there. We were lucky to get his boots under. I placed John Findlay, OIB, also served on Gallipoli; Hill 60 Mem. (11.3.5) him in the grave with the help of some of me mates and one of me other mates read a poem from the little black book we all carried and FISCHER, Harold A; 8/375 L-Sgt (enlisted as Pte), 8 Southland that was the last of poor little Arthur. I covered him up and put a Coy, OIB; MB; DOW 6.8.15 on Gallipoli, aged 29 yrs; Date of small cross on top of him. It just had AR Fellowes written on it. That death possibly incorrect as WIA 7.8.15 also seen; Born Adelaide, was all”; Born Takaka; Educated Wakefield, Nelson; NOK F: Robert South Australia; NOK B: FR Fischer, c/o William Haughton & Co., Ross Fellowes, Wakefield (also Tahunanui and Stoke), Nelson; Lone Collins St, Melbourne, Australia; Son of Hugo and Annie Fischer; Pine Mem. (74) B: Frank with Australian Forces also killed in WW1; No. 2 Outpost Cem. (F.10) FERGUSON, George Weir; 7/841 L-Sgt, CMR; 3R; KIA 21.8.15 in 1st assault on Hill 60, aged 32 yrs; Body recovered and identified; FISHER, Edward Herbert; 10/1166 Pte (14.10.14), 7 Wellington A letter by Lieut. Harper states he noticed just prior to the attack on West Coast Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 29.4.15, aged 23 yrs; Shot through Hill 60 that his Sgt, George Ferguson was cracking jokes with the head while attending to a wounded Australian; Sailed from NZ men as they waited for the artillery barrage to lift, and “his body was aboard TS No. 10 Arawa but transferred to TS No. 7 Limerick as the first we had to jump over as we left the parapet. His South African wireless operator and was on duty during the battle between HMAS ribbons were still on his breast”; Served in Anglo-Boer War (Lieut., 8 Sydney and Emden near Cocos Island; Later was wireless operator in Cont., NZMR); Stock agent of Akaroa; NOK W: Ruby P Ferguson, telephone bureau on banks of Suez Canal during the Turkish attack; ‘Seawiew’, Akaroa, Canterbury; Son of Lilian and John Ferguson Born Ingham, Herbert River, North Queensland 13.10.91; Educated (deceased), ‘Melrose’, Halswell, Christchurch; Hill 60 Cem. (II.D.2) Townsville, Queensland and Wellington; Employed at General Post Office, Wellington; Well known rugby player, in team that won the FERGUSON, John Alfred; 8/967 Sgt (enlisted as Pte), 4 Otago Ranfurly Shield in Taranaki 1914; NOK F: Edward Herbert (M: Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) Margaret, nee Milligan) Fisher, Valuation Dept, Wellington, also in attack on Baby 700, aged 21 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; 87 Overton Tce, Hataitai, Wellington; Grandson of the late James NOK F: James (M: Helen) Ferguson, 6 Normanby St, Musselburgh, Temple Fisher, Postmaster General, in Sir George Grey’s government; Dunedin; B: 8/571 Pte James William Ferguson, OIB, also served on Lone Pine Mem. (75) Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (75) FISHER, Walter Temple; 12/99 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; FERGUSON, Ralph; 8/866 Sgt, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA WIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; DOW 10.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 21 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK F: Stephen (M: Mary) Fisher, 6 (3) aged 34 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK S: Miss M Ferguson, Derby St, Feilding; Grandson of the late Hon. James Temple Fisher, Hareky House, Cranbrook, Kent, England; Son of Rhoda and Alfred Postmaster General in Sir George Grey’s Cabinet; Lone Pine Mem. (deceased) Ferguson, Sutton Valance, Maidstone, Kent, England; (72) Lone Pine Mem. (75) FITCHETT, Alfred Victor; 6/1027 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; FERRIS, Donald; 16/519 Pte (possibly promoted to Cpl), B Coy, 1 MB; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli Malta arriving 4.6.15; Recovered, NZ Maori Cont.; KIA 8.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur while firing a convalesced Pembroke Camp, Malta and returned to front; KIA Maxim machine-gun during the August Offensive; Body recovered 7.8.15 (believed WIA during the August Offensive) at the Apex, and identified; Sheep farmer; NOK: F: CW Ferris, Gisborne; B: Rhododendron Spur, aged 25 yrs; NOK M: Alice Fitchett, Hook, 16/50 Lieut. James Paumea Ferris, B Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont., also Basingstoke, Hampshire, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) served on Gallipoli; Uncle: 16/876 Cpl Jack Sydney Ferris, 2 NZ Maori Cont., also served WW1; Embarkation Pier Cem. (B.16) FITZGERALD, Patrick Gregory; 6/1842 Pte, CIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive, aged 20 yrs; FFITCH, Harry Herbert; 6/954 Lieut. (14.9.14-), 1 Canterbury NOK F: William (M: Mary) Fitzgerald, 3 Wellington St, Timaru, Coy, CIB; MB; KIA early morning 26.4.15 (also seen 25-29.4.15) Canterbury; B: 6/1843 Pte Thomas Aloysius Fitzgerald, CIB, WIA during the Battle of the Landing, aged 25 yrs; 12/144 Sgt-Maj. Hall- 7.8.15 in the August Offensive, later gassed in France; B: 6/1841 Pte Jones wrote: “I understand that he accounted for six that morning. John Leo Fitzgerald, CIB, served in WW1 (WIA in France); All 3 Then, after another shot, he called, ‘missed him,’ re-loaded, and brothers had consecutive Regt. Nos.; Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) jumped up to fire again. But the enemy was waiting, and even as he took aim a bullet cut through the belt of his wristwatch, entered FITZPATRICK, John; 8/574 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA his cheek killed him instantaneously”; Born Springfield, Canterbury 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, 28.7.88; Attended High School, Christchurch; Single; Salesman, aged 33 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK M: Mary Ann (F: Neil & Co., General Merchants, Christchurch, 34 Glendovey Road, Daniel, deceased) Fitzpatrick, 6 Braemar St, South Dunedin, later 19 Fendalton, Christchurch; Officer, College Rifles volunteer corps, also Larkworthy St, St Kilda, Dunedin; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Territorial Force; Prominent rugby player; NOK F: (youngest son FITZSIMMONS, George; 2/877 Gnr, 3 Battery, NZFA; 2R; KIA of) Henry (M: Florence) Ffitch, same address, later 16 Snowden Rd, 11.7.15, aged 36 yrs; NOK W: Mrs Elizabeth A Fitzsimmons, c/o Fendalton, Christchurch; NKG; Lone Pine Mem. (73) RW Smith, Taihape, also 14 Allen St, Leichhardt, Sydney, New South FIDDES, James William Dick; 8/783 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, Wales; Son of late Peter and Amelia Fitzsimmons; Born Armidale, OIB; MB; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 8.5.15, aged New South Wales; Also seen FITZSIMMONDS; Twelve Tree Copse 27 yrs; NOK M: Margaret Fieldes (F: Thomas) Fiddes, Duntroon, Mem. (13.1.1.) also Kurow, Otago; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. FLEMING, James; 7/198 Tpr, 10 Nelson Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA (A.107) 21.8.15 (mis-reported as 25.8.15) on Hill 60; Reported missing FIELD, Henry George; 10/347 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; KIA 21.8.15 on Hill 60; NOK F: George Fleming, c/o Miss M Fleming, 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 23 yrs; Market St, Blenheim, also Langledale, Blenheim; Hill 60 Mem. NOK F: William Edward (M: Jane) Field, High St, Carterton, (5.3.15) Wairarapa; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) FLEMING, Robert Anthony; 7/441 Sgt, 1 Canterbury Yeo. Cav. FINDLAY, John; 8/205 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during 26.4.15 (also seen 26-30.4.15 and 27.4.15) during the Battle of the the August Offensive, aged 24 yrs; Boasted that his ancestors had Landing at Courtney’s and Steele’s Posts sector, aged 39 yrs; Born saved the flag bearing the legend ‘For Christ and the Covenant’ Waimate 1875; Attended North Taieri School; Served Anglo-Boer from the bloody field of Bothwell Bridge in 1688, the field is still in War (1626 Pte, 5 Cont., 6022 L-Cpl, 8 Cont., NZMR, accidentally the possession of the family; NOK F: Robert (deceased. M: Amelia wounded 7.4.02); Worked for Railway Dept; NOK F: Robert (M: Fleming who later resided 132 Weston Rd, St Albans, Christchurch) Margaret) Findlay, Church St, Mosgiel, Otago; B: 4/343 Spr Walter Fleming, Lowland Leas, Fernside, Rangiora, Canterbury; Also seen Findlay, NZ Field Engineers, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine FLEMIN; MID: Hamilton’s despatch dated 11.12.15, LG 28.1.16, Mem. (75) p1210; 7 Field Ambulance Cem. (II.B.1) FINDLAY, Matthew; 10/344 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast Coy, FLETCHER, Herbert; 10/1812 Pte, WIB; 4R; Evacuated off WIB; MB; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to UK; DOW 19.5.16 after Gallipoli early in campaign to Pont de Koubbeh Hospital, Cairo, conclusion of Gallipoli campaign, aged 28 yrs; NOK F: James (M: recovered and returned to front; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; 283 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
NOK: George Fletcher, c/o Mrs Harrison, Tamarau, Gisborne; platoon engaged in Suez Canal engagement 2.1915; Twelve Tree Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) Copse Mem. (15.1.1) FLETCHER, Puslow (Puslon); 11/568 Sgt (enlisted as Cpl), 2 FOSTER, John William; 9/989 Tpr, OMR; 4R; DOW 24.8.15 at Wellington West Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; WIA in the August sea ex Gallipoli, aged 38 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK W: Maud Eliza Offensive; DOW 13.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 22 yrs; Buried Foster, 357 Upper Clifford St, Gisborne; Son of John and Emily at sea; NOK: Edward Eaton (Exton. M: Catherine Maud) Fletcher, Foster, 23 Lodge Ave, Walham Green, Fulham, London, England; Wangaehu, Wanganui; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Lone Pine Mem. (72) FLETCHER, Samuel (Sam); 13/556 Tpr, 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; FOSTER, Robert; 8/137 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy (joined 11.8.14), MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged OIB; MB; KIA in the trenches 4.8.15, aged 21 yrs; Born Lowburn 24 yrs; Reported wounded 7.8.15 but continued to fight; Reported Ferry 10.8.94; Attended Lowburn Public School; Farmer; NOK M: missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK M: Sarah Ann (deceased. Christina (F: Edward, deceased) Foster, Lowburn Ferry, Cromwell, F: William Thomas) Fletcher, Trafalgar St, Onehunga, Auckland; B: Otago; B: 9/698 Tpr William Foster, OMR, DOD 16.11.15 ex 12/2532 Pte Christopher Laurie Fletcher, Samoan Advance and AIB, Gallipoli; B: 9/1168 Henry Foster, OMR, also served on Gallipoli; also served in WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (2) Shrapnel Valley Cem. (II.B.4) FLETCHER, William; 13/799 Tpr, AMR; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on FOSTER, William; 9/698 Tpr, OMR (joined 10.10.14); 2R; Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK F: Frank Fletcher, Evacuated ill off Gallipoli after 3 months to Malta; Dangerously ill Waterworks St, Hull, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (2) of debility and pleurisy (pneumonia); DOD (enteric fever) 16.11.15 FLOWER, William Evelyn Francise Di Delle; 12/296, 2 Lieut., 6 at St Andrew’s Hospital, Malta, aged 27 yrs; Born Dunedin 25.5.88; Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 (also seen 25-29.4.15) during Attended Lowburn Public School; Rugby player (Vincent County); the Battle of the Landing, aged 29 yrs; Born Maida Vale, London NOK M: Christina (F: Edward, deceased) Foster, Lowburn Ferry, 26.1.85; Educated Winchester College; Territorial Force (10.1912-), Cromwell, Otago; B: 8/137 Pte Robert Foster, OIB, KIA 4.8.15 on 2 Lieut. 24.2.13; M; Acting fields inspector, Dept of Agriculture, Gallipoli; B: 9/1168 Henry Foster, OMR, also served on Gallipoli; Thames; NOK W: Margaret Isabel Flower (nee Brydon. Married Pieta Mil. Cem. (D.V.5) 12.5.13), Grey St, Shortland, Thames, also Dunedin; 1 son, Richard FOTHERGILL, Frederick Arthur; 12/103 L-Cpl, 3 Auckland Evelyn, born Oamaru 22.2.14; Son of Annie Flower, Heatherleigh, Coy, AIB; MB: KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 29 yrs; Body Alexandra Rd, Parkstone, Dorset, England, and the late George recovered and identified; NOK: FA Fothergill, Bond St, Dunedin Flower; NKG; Lone Pine Mem. (72) and Mrs R Fothergill, Kirkland, Euroa, Victoria, Australia; Son of FLYNN, Robert Shannell; 10/1157 Pte, WIB; KIA 8.8.15 on John Archdale and Mary Fothergill, 71 Queen’s Dr, Musselburgh, Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK F: M Flynn, Dunedin; Redoubt Cem., Helles (X.B.19) Wanganui; Absent from nominal rolls; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) FOTHERINGHAM, James; 13/335 Tpr, 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; FOLEY, John Cyril Terence; 10/1813 Pte (enlisted as L-Cpl), WIB; MB; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 25 yrs; Reported 4R; KIA 17.7.15, aged 23 yrs; NOK F: Michael (M: Mary) Foley, missing 28.8.15; NOK M: Eliza (F: James) Fotheringham, 14 Stratford, Taranaki; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (III.D.5) Dobson St, Waimate, Canterbury; Hill 60 Mem. (3.1.4) FOOTE, Albert Arthur; 6/39 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; FOUNTAIN, Ernest Harold; 8/572 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 22 yrs; Reported KIA 27.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing on Russell’s Top, aged missing 25.4-3.5.15; NOK: John (M: Jessie) Foote, 58 Mein St (also 27 yrs; NOK F: (eldest son of) Albert (M: Amy) Fountain, Builder, 18 Florence St, Newtown), Wellington; Lone Pine Mem. (74) 5 Albert St, Roslyn, Dunedin, also 42 Ann St, Roslyn, Dunedin; B: 17/59 Tpr Albert William Fountain, NZ Vet. Corps, also served in FORBES, Robert Louis; 6/1285 Pte, CIB; 2R; DOW 11.6.15 at WW1; Lone Pine Mem. (75) sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK W: Mrs J Dunning (formerly Forbes), 14 Jessie St (also 11 Derwent St, Island Bay), Wellington; FOWLER, Jack; 8/2269 Pte, OIB; Samoan Advance (1/78) and 4R; Lone Pine Mem. (74) DOD (enteric fever) 27.7.15 at Mudros ex Gallipoli, aged 21 yrs; NOK M: Mary Jane (F: late CW) Fowler, Inglewood; East Mudros FORREST, John (also seen Joseph); 8/1047 Sgt (enlisted as Pte), Mil. Cem. (II.B.30) 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 12.8.15; NOK F: David Forrest, Dunback Farm, Bowling, Scotland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (14) FOX, Charles Frederick Dilworth; 7/640 Sgt, 1 Canterbury Yeo. Cav. Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA 12.6.15; Served in Machine-gun Section FORREST, Lionel Gordon; 13/50 Tpr, 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; on Gallipoli; Served Anglo-Boer War (Cpl 5753, 8 Cont., NZMR); MB; KIA 8.8.15 beyond the Pinnacle by artillery fire while stopped Polo player, member of Tipapa team; NOK F: CD Fox, 454 Lincoln in a hollow with his unit on last approach to Chunuk Bair during the Rd (also Colombo St), Christchurch; Canterbury Cem. (I.C.2) August Offensive; Comrade said he DOW; NOK: JE Forrest, PO Box 740, Johannesburg, South Africa; Chunuk Bair Mem. (2) FOX, William; 6/1848 Pte, CIB; 4R; WIA 22.7.15 in thigh, evacuated off Gallipoli to UK and NZ Hospital, London; DOW FORREST, William Tobin; 8/914 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; 26.10.15 in England, aged 22 yrs; NOK F: John (M: Nellie) Fox, Esk MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Line, Toogoolawah, Queensland; Walton and Weybridge (Walton- Baby 700; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK M: Mrs E Backholm on-Thames) Cem. (913) (formerly Forrest), Alexandra; B: 8/915 Pte James Roy Forrest, OIB, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (75) FRAME, David; 6/1534 Pte, CIB; 3R; DOD 23.10.15 at sea ex Mudros, aged 24 yrs; Reported dangerously ill, then pronounced out FORRESTER, James; 8/1115 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; MB; of danger, then died; Buried at sea; NOK F: Charles Watson (M: KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby Agnes H) Frame, Rowan Bank, Kirkliston, Edinburgh, Scotland; B: 700; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK M: Mrs William Glen, 6/2621 Pte George Frame, CIB, also served in WW1; Lone Pine Woodview House, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland; Son of James Mem. (74) Forrester, Dunedin; B: 8/1114 Pte John Forrester, OIB, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (75) FRANCIS, Charles Walter; 13/172 Tpr, 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, FORSYTH, Archibald James; 10/1054 L-Cpl, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, aged 27 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK: WIB; MB; KIA 29.4.15 on Walker’s Ridge (Russell’s Top); Maj. (youngest son of) Mrs EJ Francis, Short St, Whakatane and Mr John Grant wrote: “His time of service was soon over, but he was of the Francis (deceased); Chunuk Bair Mem. (2) heroic band who climbed and conquered this hill”; Born Frasertown, Wairoa, Hawke’s Bay 6.2.94; Educated Frasertown and Gisborne FRANCIS, Gilbert Byran; 10/2138 Pte, WIB (joined 15.2.15); High School; Teacher (Assistant Master) at Patutahi School, Poverty 5R; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Malta, arrived 10.9.15; Reported Bay; Member Territorial Force; NOK F: Archibald William Forsyth, dangerously ill; DOD (enteric fever) 13.11.15 at St George’s Military c/o Post Office, Gisborne, also ‘Awarua’, Taihape, Rangitikei; Lone Hospital, Malta; Born Llandygwydd Vicarage 17.10.86; Educated Pine Mem. (75) Llandovery College; Emigrated to NZ 4.12.12; NOK F: (only son of) Rev. David (M: Amy) Francis, Boncatt (also Llandygwydd FORSYTHE, Alexander Elder; 6/228, 2 Lieut., 12 Nelson Coy, Vicarage), Cardiganshire, Wales; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta (D.VI.2) CIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 (also seen 6.5.15) at the Daisy Patch, aged 30 yrs (shot through head while in the advance); Reported missing FRANDI, Ateo (Atea, Arthur); 10/1169 Captain, WIB; 2R; KIA 8.5.15; A popular officer with the men; Born Thurso, Caithness, 8.5.15 (also seen 6.5.15) at the Daisy Patch, aged 41 yrs; Single; Scotland; Single; Jeweller, optician, watchmaker of Motueka; NOK NOK M: Mrs Annunziata (F: Aristodemo) Frandi, Wingfield St, F: Alexander A (M: Janet M) Forsythe, Coupar Angus, Perthshire, Wellington, later 17 Adelaide Rd, Newton, Wellington; Earlier Scotland, also 29 Park Ave, Dundee, Scotland; In command of commanded 31 Coy (Wellington) Senior Cadets; Served in volunteers 284 The New Zealand dead and territorials past 24 years; Born Pisa, Italy 4.5.74; CAFLSM; FRAZER, William; 8/916 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; 12, 16 & 20 yrs Service Medals; Piano tuner of 16 Murphy Street, WIA in the August Offensive; DOW 9.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Wellington; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (18.1.1.) Buried at sea; NOK F: Wilson Frazer, 328 Armagh St (later 18 Nora FRANK, William Stanley (Hanley); 12/107 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, Place), Christchurch; B: 8/917 Pte James Frazer, OIB, also served on AIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 38 Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (75) yrs; Reported wounded and missing; NOK: Harold Frank, Standard FREEMAN, Joseph; 8/569 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 Bank of South Africa, New York, USA; Son of William and Laura (also seen 2-24.5.15) on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack Emily Frank, 9 Alexandra Rd, Sible Hedingham, Essex, England; on Baby 700; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK: Joseph Freeman, Lone Pine Mem. (72) 30 Harrow Rd, East Ham, London, England; Lone Pine Mem. (75) FRANKLIN, George Samuel; 6/41 Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 1 FREEMAN, Joseph Alexander; 10/1489 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; DOD (peritonitis) 18.8.15 at sea ex on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing Gallipoli, aged 28 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK F: George James (M: 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK F: Frederick George (M: Sarah, Mary Jane) Franklin, 523 Madras St, St Albans, Christchurch; Lone deceased) Freeman, Tainui St, Okahune; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) Pine Mem. (74) FRENCH, Archibald; 6/631 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and FRANKS, Edward; 8/373 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; KIA Westland Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 33 yrs; 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, Born Gleneig, Scotland; NOK: Robert Angus (M: Annie) French, aged 21 yrs; Reported missing 3-24.5.15; Born Invercargill; Member 29 Littlebourne Rd, Roslyn, Dunedin; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. Avenal Boating Club, Avenal Boxing Club, Avenal Swimming Club (16.2.9) and Waikiwi Football Club; NOK F: Thomas A (M: Margaret J) FRENCH, Frank; 6/43 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; KIA Franks, 6 Lowe St, Avenal, Invercargill; Quinn’s Post Cem. (28) 31.5.15; NOK: Thomas French, Newnham, Gloucestershire, FRASER, Albert John; 12/2294 Pte, AIB; 5R; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded England; Lone Pine Mem. (74) as 8.8.15) during early morning charge at the Apex during the FREW, Andrew; 12/542 Cpl, 15 North Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; August Offensive; Reported wounded; NOK M: Jane (F: William, Hospitalised early in campaign in Pont de Koubbeh Hospital, Cairo, deceased) Fraser, 26 Warbreck Moor, Aintree, Liverpool, England; recovered and returned to front; KIA 10.8.15 in Chunuk Bair sector, Chunuk Bair Mem. (10) aged 25 yrs; Native of Kirkmuirhill, Scotland; NOK: F: Andrew FRASER, Alfred Ernest; 6/1536 Pte, CIB; 3R; KIA 5.6.15 (night of (M: Janet) Frew, Hikurangi, Northland, later 5 Alba Rd, Epsom, 5–6.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s Post; NOK F: J Fraser, 41 Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (9) Richardson St, Opawa, Christchurch, later Amberley, Canterbury; FRYDAY, Edward James; 10/1072 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; Lone Pine Mem. (74) WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 12.5.15 in Egypt, FRASER, Arthur John; 10/1817 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on aged 29 yrs; NOK F: Nicholas B (M: Joanna) Fryday, Ngaere, also Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK Friend: James of Ireland; Also seen FRIDAY; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Watson, Masterton; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) Mem. Cem. (C.115) FRASER, Charles Alexander; 8/575 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 4 FRYE, Edward; 8/1739 Pte, OIB; 4R; KIA 23.6.15, aged 30 yrs; Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 1.5.15 (also seen as 26-30.4.15); NOK NOK F: Charles (M: Florence) Frye, 90 Main South Rd, Caversham, F: Alexander Fraser, Queen’s Drive, Montpellier, Dunedin, also 9 Dunedin; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (III.D.33) Russell St, Dunedin; Lone Pine Mem. (75) FRYER, Anthony Thomas; 13/330 Tpr, 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; FRASER, Geoffrey Erle; 11/254 Tpr, 9 Wellington East Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged MB; Evacuated wounded off Gallipoli to Malta; DOW 20.9.15 on 31 yrs; Reported missing, later believed dead; NOK F: Thomas (M: Malta, aged 26 yrs; NOK B: CT Fraser, Timaru, Canterbury; Son of Fanny) Fryer, Westacre, Swaffham, Norfolk, England; Chunuk Bair Charlton Simon and Minnie Fraser, Timaru, Canterbury; B: 6/408 Mem. (2) Capt. Douglas Playfair Fraser, CIB, MID, KIA 20.9.16 France; B: FULLERTON-SMITH, Percival Hugh; 11/47 Tpr, 6 Manawatu 11/992 Tpr Gordon Fraser, WMR, also served on Gallipoli; Pieta Sqdn, WMR (enlisted 8.8.14); MB; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night Mil. Cem. (B.XIII.5) attack during the August Offensive, aged 24 yrs; Possibly killed while FRASER, James; 6/895 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and Westland on reconnaissance towards Suvla Bay on 7.8.15; Attended Wanganui Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 (also seen 3.5.15); Reported missing Collegiate (prefect 1909-10. Captain of 1st XI 1910); NOK F: 25.4-3.5.15; NOK F & M: A Fraser and Mrs A Fraser, c/o Crown AW (M: SG) Fullerton-Smith, Marton, Rangitikei; B: 11/190 Tpr Roller Mills, Dunedin (also Waihola, Otago); Lone Pine Mem. (74) Richard Charles Fullerton-Smith also served on Gallipoli, WIA 8.15; FRASER, Kinnear George; 10/957 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; Embarkation Pier Cem. (B.61) MB; KIA 27.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing on Russell’s Top, FURNESS, Leslie Thomas; 6/2134 Pte, CIB; 4R; KIA 1.9.15, aged aged 26 yrs; NOK M: Mary (F: Donald) Fraser, Lumsden, Otago; 20 yrs; NOK F: Edward (Edmund, deceased. M: Agnes) Furness, Lone Pine Mem. (75) Leonard St, Greymouth; Embarkation Pier Cem. (IV.D.2) FRASER, Malcolm; 10/252 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; FURZE, Henry Charles; 12/353 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 6 Hauraki KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK: Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged Malcolm Fraser, 2 Mayfield Ave, Cardiff, Wales; Chunuk Bair Mem. 25 yrs; Reported wounded and missing; NOK M: Mrs Margaret (20) Elizabeth (F: Henry Charles, deceased) Furze, 30 Devonshire St, FRASER, Thomas Edward; 2/1483 Gnr, NZFA; 4R; Evacuated Norwich, England; Lone Pine Mem. (72) ill off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD 30.10.15 in Egypt, aged 24 yrs; Born Dunedin; NOK M: Louise (F: John) Fraser, 15 James Place, G Mornington, Dunedin; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (D.170) GAFFNEY, Owen (also known as John QUEENAN, the name on FRATER, Robert Andrew (Bob); 12/1026, 2 Lieut. (promoted in nominal roll); 6/1696 Pte, CIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Egypt. Enlisted as Sgt, 3 Auckland Coy), Machine-gun Section (in Spur during the August Offensive; Auckland address; NOK F: Owen command), AIB; Landed 25.4.15 and was WIA in the evening on (M: Margaret) Queenan Gaffney, 59 North Church St, Dundee, the slopes of Sari Bair; DOW 30.4.15 at sea ex Gallipoli aboard HS Scotland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) Selam Gow, aged 23 yrs; Buried at sea; Born Auckland; Attended GALE, John Harold; 13/61 Tpr, 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; MB; KIA Auckland Grammar School (runner, rugby 1st XV in 1908 and 19.5.15 during the determined Turkish attack between 3.30am and excellent tennis player) and Auckland University; Single; Employed after dawn on Russell’s Top; NOK M: Alice Gale, Canterbury Rd, by the Union Steam Ship Co. then a clerk, sharebroker and land Tunstall, Victoria, Australia; Walker’s Ridge Cem. (I.B.4) agent for Frater Bros (father a partner), 4 City Rd, Auckland; Sgt with the Highland Rifles and later Colour-Sgt in the Territorials; GALGEY, Christopher Davis; 2/879 Dvr; NZFA; DOD 31.8.15, 17 NOK F: (youngest son of) Robert (M: Martha, nee Brown) Frater, General Hospital, Alexandria, Egypt; Possibly no Gallipoli service; same address; Lone Pine Mem. (72) NOK M: Mrs JP Galgey, 7 Selwyn Rd, Essex, England; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (F.152) FRAZER, Robert McKinley; 9/820 Tpr (enlisted as Signaller), OMR; 3R; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Malta; DOD 4.9.15 on GALLAGHER, William John; 7/333 Tpr, 1 Canterbury Yeo. Cav. Malta, aged 24 yrs; NOK M: Jane (F: John) Frazer, PO Box 33, Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA 21.8.15 in 1st assault on Hill 60; Reported Stirling, Otago; B: 8/1737 L-Cpl James Parker Frazer, OIB, also missing 21.8.15; NOK F: Robert Gallagher, 40 Gibbon St, served on Gallipoli; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta (B.VII.6) Sydenham, Christchurch; Hill 60 Mem. (5.3.16) 285 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
GALLOWAY, Robert; 10/2147 Pte, WIB; 5R; KIA 8.8.15 on GASKIN, Herbert Harold; 10/573 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; Chunuk Bair, aged 22 yrs; Possibly KIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk WIA early in campaign, evacuated to Egypt; Reported dangerously Bair while with Otago Infantry; Native of Waerengaahika, Poverty ill; DOW in Egypt ex Gallipoli 8.6.15; NOK M: Esther Jane (F: Bay; NOK F: Thomas (M: Margaret) Galloway, Kutene Rd, Kaiti, George) Gaskin, Belvedere, Carterton, Wairarapa; B: 10/1027 Pte Gisborne; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) Arthur Thomas Gaskin, WIB, also served on Gallipoli; Suez War GALT, Robert Abernithy; 8/386 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; Mem. Cem., Egypt (C.52) KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby GATHERCOLE, Charles Henry; 12/1631 Pte (joined 14.12.14), 700, aged 23 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Traveller for Reid & 15 North Auckland Coy, AIB; 3R; Reported missing 25.4-13.5.15 Gray, Invercargill (father was manager); NOK F: James (M: Eliza) (casualty list issued 16.6.15), but all this time he was with his unit; Galt, 18 Bowmont St (also Waianawa), Invercargill; B: 8/387 Pte WIA (right arm and wrist, and 3 fingers shot off left hand) 7.8.15 Eric Colin Galt, OIB, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (75) in charge at the Apex during the August Offensive; Evacuated to GARDINER, Andrew; 6/459 Pte, 2 South Canterbury Coy, CIB; 1 Australian General Hospital, Heliopolis, Cairo, and when well MB; WIA; Recovered and returned to firing line; KIA 7.8.15 on enough embarked aboard Tofua 23.9.15; DOW (complicated with Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive; NOK F: Andrew typhoid fever) aboard Tofua en route to NZ ex Gallipoli 5.10.15, aged Gardiner, Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) 26 yrs; Buried at sea; Born Wayby, Wellsford, Northland 11.5.89; Attended Whangapiro Public School; Blacksmith from Waiwhiu; GARDINER, Herman; 7/478 Tpr (enlisted as Cpl), CMR; 2R; KIA Sportsman and member of Oddfellows Lodge; NOK F: Thomas (M: 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August Offensive; NOK Elizabeth) Gathercole, Waiwhiu, Warkworth, Northland; Auckland Uncle: William Gardiner, Leven St, Gladstone, Invercargill; Enlisted Provincial Mem., Waitakere City as JARDINE; Chunuk Bair Mem. (4) GEARY, Hugh Saunders; 6/785 Pte, 2 South Canterbury Coy, CIB; GARDINER, Patrick; 8/389 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; MB; KIA 28.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; Reported as Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD 7.7.15 (typhoid) in wounded and missing 28.4.15; NOK: Mrs C Rickards, Gen. Post Egypt, aged 25 yrs; 21 General Hospital, Alexandria; NOK M: Ellen Office, Sydney, Australia; Lone Pine Mem. (74) (F: George) Gardiner, Clifton, Invercargill; B: 9/1046 Tpr George William Gardiner, OMR, also served on Gallipoli; Alexandria GEARY, John; 16/36a L-Cpl, 1 NZ Maori Cont. (enlisted as 9/36 (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (L.160) Tpr, OMR, MB); KIA 8.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur, aged 28 yrs; NOK F: William (deceased. M: Mary Elizabeth) Geary, Portobello, GARDINER, Robert Dixon (Dickson); 12/1024 Pte, 3 Auckland Dunedin; B: 16/971 Cpl James Henry Geary, 2 NZ Maori Cont., Coy, AIB; MB; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD in Egypt also served WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (24) 28.8.15 (typhoid fever), aged 22 yrs; His parents received a letter from Gardiner stating that he was in one of the base hospitals and GEARY, Joseph; 9/821 Tpr, OMR; 3R; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault was suffering from the effects of a slight sunstroke. He hoped to on Hill 60; Reported missing 27.8.15; NOK F: Thomas Geary, return to the trenches in a few days; NOK F: James (M: Barbara) Puniho, Taranaki, later Rakaunui, Pongaroa, Wairarapa; Hill 60 Gardiner, Wynyard Rd, Mt Eden, Auckland, a baker of Symonds St; Mem. (11.1.9) Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (F.170) GEDDES, John Hugh Zealand; 8/726 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, GARDINER, Victor; 8/392 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; WIA, OIB; MB; WIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, Helles; DOW 9.5.15 at evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 9.5.15 in Egypt; NOK sea ex Gallipoli, aged 19 yrs; Buried at sea; Native of Coalbrookdale; M: Mrs Thomas Gardiner, 7 Willis St, Birmingham, England; NOK M: Mrs Harriet (F: William) Geddes, Millerton, West Coast; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (A.134) B: 6/2138 Joseph Geddes, CIB, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (75) GARDNER, Alfred; 10/923 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; MB; Machine-gunner; KIA 8.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur; Reported GEMMING, Theophilus John; 12/1956 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; missing 8.8.15; Later believed dead; NOK M: Mrs Fanny Newson 4R; KIA 8.8.15 at the Apex, aged 22 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15; (formerly Gardner), Rata St, Te Aroha, also Ohinemutu, Rotorua; Schoolteacher (Maii School, Matamata); NOK M: Agnes C (F: B: 12/2298 Pte Noel Fenton Gardner, AIB, also served on Gallipoli; Charles WG) Gemming, Mackay St, Thames; B: 12/359 Pte Thomas Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) Alfred Gemming, AIB, also served on Gallipoli (WIA in arm at the Daisy Patch 8.5.15, hospitalised); Chunuk Bair Mem. (10) GARDNER, William Nelson; 12/1955 Pte (enlisted as Cpl), AIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during GENTIL, Cedric; 11/262 Tpr, 9 Wellington East Coast Sqdn, the August Offensive; NOK F: (only son of) R Gardner, c/o Bank WMR; MB; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 23 (27) yrs; of NZ, Newton, Auckland (Marine Pde, Ponsonby, Auckland), also Reported missing 27.8.15; Born Coromandel; Farmed in Northland Wellington; Born Lawrence, Otago 16.8.1892; Keen yachtsman and before managing a sheep run at Gisborne; NOK F: (eldest son of) owner of well-known centre-board yacht Hetty which he sailed in Alfred Herbert (M: Hermine) Gentil, Devonport, Auckland; B: local yacht clubs races; Chunuk Bair Mem. (10) served with Australian Imperial Forces; Hill 60 Mem. (8.3.11) GARFORTH, William; 6/1077 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; GEORGE, Alfred Augustus; 8/210 Sgt, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; NOK F: John MB; WIA (arm), evacuated to No. 2 General Hospital, Ghezireh, Garforth, Puddinghall Farm, Idle, Yorkshire, England; Lone Pine Egypt, transferred to No. 17 General Hospital, Alexandria; DOW in Mem. (74) Egypt ex Gallipoli 18.8.15, aged 22 yrs; NOK F: Charles Edward (M: Rebecca Jane) George, 14 Bay View Tce, Ravensbourne, Dunedin, GARLAND, Allan Gordon; 6/633 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and also Filleul St, Dunedin; B: 5/65 Pte Christopher George, ASC, also Westland Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the served on Gallipoli; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. Landing; Reported missing 25.4-1.5.15; NOK F: Edward Garland, (K.119) Dunollie (also Dunganville), West Coast, later Hampden St, Hokitika, West Coast; Lone Pine Mem. (74) GEORGE, John Graham; 12/544 Pte, 15 North Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; Reported missing between 25.4-13.5.15, but believed to GARLAND, William James; 10/1820 Pte, WIB; 4R; DOD at sea be with unit all that time; WIA during the August Offensive; DOW ex Mudros, Lemnos, 1.9.15, aged 29 yrs; Buried at sea; Possibly at sea 13.8.15, aged 33 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK M: Annie (F: Joseph) no Gallipoli service; NOK M: Lucy (Wilkins. F: Willaim James) George, 4 Dean Rd, Cadishead, Manchester, England; Lone Pine Garland, 5 Longfield Tce, Mutley, Plymouth, England; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Mem. (75) GIBB, John William; 4/362 Spr, NZE (Div. Signal Troops); KIA GARLICK, James Percy; 8/2338 Pte, OIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 on 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 20 yrs; NOK M: Sarah (F: Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during the August Offensive, Walter) Gibb, 7 Hill St, Oamaru, later Palmerston South; Hill 60 aged 20 yrs; NOK F: James (M: Mary Rachel) Garlick, Makomako, Mem. (11.3.6) Pahiatua, Wairarapa; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) GIBB, William James; 12/1214 Pte, AIB (joined 1.11.14); 2R; GARMSON, John William; 3/844 Pte, SS Manuka, NZMC KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; Born Auckland (Ambulance Details); DOD 2.10.15, Government Hospital, Suez, 1886; NOK Stepmother: Annie McKay, Karangahake, Waihi, later Egypt; NOK F: Albert Joseph Garmson, 176 Ellis Rd, Invercargill; 1 Outram St, Napier; Son of David Neneen Gibb, Karangahake, Suez War Mem. Cem., Egypt (C.73) Waihi; Lone Pine Mem. (72) GASCOIGNE, Albert Edward; 11/52 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, GIBBONS, Frederick Alfred; 12/1635 Pte, AIB; 3R; KIA 5.6.15 WMR; MB; KIA 20.5.15; NOK: Mrs J Thompson, 1 Alexander (night of 5–6.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s Post (sector Ave, Delgree St, Hull, England; Walker’s Ridge Cem. (II.A.4) held by AIB 2-9.6.15), aged 30 yrs; NOK B: Herbert S Gibbons,
286 The New Zealand dead c/o GPO, Wellington; M: Mrs F Brown, 56 Todman St, Brooklyn, KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair, aged 24 yrs; Born Papatoetoe, Auckland; Wellington; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Farmed in Waimate district; Keen athlete; NOK M: (eldest son of) GIBBS, Charles Clifford; 6/897 Pte, 12 Nelson Coy, CIB; MB; KIA MA (F: Tom) Gillard, East Tamaki (Howick); Chunuk Bair Mem. 8.5.15 in charge at the Daisy Patch, aged 22 yrs; Reported missing (1) 8.5.15; Born Nelson; NOK F: Charles Jessepp Gibbs, Kokiri, West GILLETT, William John; 9/283 Tpr, 7 Southland Sqdn, OMR; MB; Coast; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (16.1.10) KIA 6-7.8.15 in night attack during the August Offensive, aged 28 GIBSON, Bertram James; 4/612 Spr, NZ Engineers; 2R; KIA yrs; Native of Warrambeen, Australia; NOK F: William Henry (M: 23.7.15, aged 26 yrs; NOK M: (youngest son of) Mrs M (F: late Jessie) Gillett, Sebastapol, Victoria, Australia; Chunuk Bair Mem. (7) John) Gibson, 15 (45) Albany St, Herne Bay, Auckland, also 27 GILLINGHAM, Allan; 8/390 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; Hinemoa Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland; Employed by Messrs Wingate KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; Employed by Herbert & Co.; Earlier Native Rifles, Sgt in Engineers, Lieut. in ammunition Haines Ltd; NOK B: James Gillingham, Bright St, Cobden, West column; Ari Burnu Cem. (A.2) Coast; Son of late George Gillingham, storekeeper of Cobden; GIBSON, James Burton; 12/1957 Pte, AIB; 4R; DOW at sea Athlete; Lone Pine Mem. (75) 5.9.15, aged 26 yrs; Buried at sea; MA from St Andrew’s University, GILMAN, John James; 8/382 Sgt, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; KIA Scotland; NOK F: Robert (M: Ann Burton) Gibson, 39 Pratt St, 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, Kirkcaldy, Scotland; Lone Pine Mem. (72) aged 23 yrs; NOK F: James Gilman, 126 Tweed St, Invercargill; B: GIBSON, Noel Pairman; 13/341 Tpr, 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; MB; 8/2511 Sgt Samuel Joseph Gilman, OIB, also served on Gallipoli; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported missing 28.8.15; Lone Pine Mem. (75) NOK F: Frank R Gibson, Post Office, Wharepuhunga, Te Awamutu, GINDERS, Joseph Edgar; 6/2140 Pte, CIB; 5R; WIA during the Waikato, later Grosvenor Hotel, Auckland; B: 13/2320 Tpr George August Offensive; DOW 14.8.15 on Gallipoli, aged 31 yrs; NOK Wallace Gibson, AMR, also served WW1; Hill 60 Mem. (3.1.5) M: Annie (F: Thomas) Ginders, Pear Tree Lake, Balterley, Crewe, GIBSON, Silas John; 7/720 Tpr, CMR; 2R; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) assault on Hill 60; Reported missing 29.8.15; NOK B: PH Gibson, GLASGOW, John Mitchellhill; 10/1825 Pte (enlisted as Cpl), WIB; Murchison, Nelson; Hill 60 Mem. (6.1.1) 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged GIBSON, William Edward; 13/188 Tpr, 11 Northland Sqdn, AMR; 20 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, but body later found, identified 2R; KIA on Anzac Cove beach 26.7.15 (also seen 27.5.15) while and buried, probably in 1918; Born Edinburgh, Scotland; NOK F: carrying a wounded comrade to a field hospital with Tpr 13/568 William (M: Janet) Glasgow, 96 (also 104) Wilson St, Wanganui; Richard Mackereth (wounded at same time); NOK: W Gibson, 22 Uncle: 10/1826 Cpl Robert Glasgow, WIB, also served on Gallipoli Mafeking Rd, Plaistow, London, England; Lone Pine Mem. (71) (WIA, hospitalised in Cardiff, Wales); Baby 700 Cem. (D.36) GIFFORD, Robert; 10/1822 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk GLASGOW, William Charles Stewart; 11/807a Tpr, WMR (enlisted Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, later as 13/807 AMR, transferred to WMR in Egypt); 3R; DOD (enteric believed dead; NOK F: Alexander Gifford, James St, Dunfermline, fever) Heliopolis, Egypt ex Gallipoli 17.9.15, aged 27 yrs; Born Scotland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) Tuakau, South Auckland; Engaged in farming and contract work in the Onewhero district; NOK F: Stewart William (M: Amy) Glasgow, GILES, Ralph; 12/1637 Cpl, AIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 at the Apex, aged Tuakau, South Auckland; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (D.105) 44 yrs; NOK B: William Charles Giles, Tymawa, Pontymister, South Wales; Son of George Charles and Ann Giles, Manor House, Risca, GLASSEY, Robert John; 8/1242 Pte, OIB; 3R; WIA during the Newport, Wales; Chunuk Bair Mem. (9) August Offensive; DOW 9.8.15 on Gallipoli; NOK S: Mary Glassey, Ruapuna, Canterbury; B: William Glassey, Pahiatua, Wairarapa; B: GILKES, George Charles; 12/113 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; 6/3329 Pte James Glassey, CIB, 8R, also served WW1; Chunuk Bair DOW complicated by disease at Mudros, Lemnos ex Gallipoli Mem. (15) 23.8.15; NOK F: Henry M Gilkes, 28 Mersey St, St Albans, Christchurch; East Mudros Mil. Cem., Lemnos (II.H.129) GLEESON, Robert Louis; 13/805 Tpr, AMR; 3R; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 23 yrs; Reported missing 28.8.15; NOK GILL, Archibald John; 8/380 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; WIA M: Margaret (F: Thomas, deceased) Gleeson, Mountain Rd, Epsom, (bullet wound to arm) in charge at the Daisy Patch 8.5.15, evacuated Auckland, also 67 Boston Rd, Mt Eden, Auckland; Hill 60 Mem. to HS Gloucester; Admitted to Kaselani Hospital, Cairo 10.5.15, (3.1.6) recovered and embarked from Alexandria 16.6.15, rejoined unit at Anzac 22.6.15; WIA on Rhododendron Spur near the Apex early GLEN, John Stuart; 6/49 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; 7.8.15 during the August Offensive, dying from his wounds shortly KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; NOK: RW Glen, 20 Stratford after; Body not recovered; Born Wreys Bush 5.2.1894; 162 Tay St, St, Fendalton, Christchurch; W: Kathleen Glen, Worcester St, Invercargill; Joiner employed by ND Preston, Tay St, Invercargill; Christchurch; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (16.2.10) Attested Invercargill 12.8.14; NOK F: Richard Gill (deceased), GLENNY, George Herbert; 10/2368 Pte, WIB; 5R; DOD 25.9.15 Nightcaps, Invercargill, Southland, also Mrs Miller Snr, Box 19, at Mudros, Lemnos, ex Gallipoli, aged 35 yrs; NOK F: Joseph (M: Tuatapere; S: Jessie Gill, c/o J O’Shannessy, Limehills Post Office, Mary) Glenny, Clark St, Kingsland, Auckland; Portianos Mil. Cem., Southland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) Lemnos (IV.A.198) GILL, Edward; 6/1539 Pte, CIB; 3R; WIA during the August GLOVER, Alfred Harris; 7/721 Tpr, CMR; 2R; KIA 21.8.15 in 1st Offensive; DOW at sea ex Gallipoli 12.8.15; Buried at sea; NOK B: assault on Hill 60; Reported missing 21.8.15; NOK M: Susan A (F: John Gill, Utiku, Taihape; Lone Pine Mem. (74) John) Glover, Blackball (also Lawrence St), Havelock, Marlborough; GILLANDERS, Frederick Norman; 12/746 Pte (Bugler), 16 B: 7/722 Tpr Charles Henry Glover, CMR, 2R, also served on Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 25 Gallipoli (WIA 21.8.15 on Hill 60); B: 6/3331 Pte William Moir yrs; Born Auckland; Architect of Hamilton; NOK F: Charles (M: Glover, CIB, 8R, also served WW1; Hill 60 Mem. (6.1.2) Elizabeth) Gillanders (engineer), Ngaruawahia, Waikato; B: 13/345 GODFREY, David; 7/334 Tpr, 1 Canterbury Yeo. Cav. Sqdn; CMR; Tpr Charles McRae Gillanders, AMR, also served on Gallipoli (WIA MB; WIA 21.8.15 in 1st assault on Hill 60; DOW 5.9.15 at sea 8.15); B: 13/346 Tpr Vincent Francis Gillanders, AMR, also served aboard HS Soudan ex Gallipoli, aged 23 yrs; NOK F: Henry Charles on Gallipoli (dangerously WIA, evacuated to 3 Western Hospital, (M: Phoebe) Godfrey, Wroxton, Fendalton (also Lichfield St), Cardiff, Wales); Born Auckland; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (14.2.11) Christchurch; B: 6/2352 Pte John Douglas Godfrey, CIB, 4R, also GILLANDERS, Hamilton George; 11/802a Tpr, WMR; 3R; WIA served on Gallipoli (WIA during the August Offensive, hospitalised during the August Offensive, evacuated to Egypt; DOW complicated on Malta ex HS Andonia); Gibraltar North Front Cem. (C.3092) by disease, NZ General Hospital, Cairo 15.9.15; NOK F: MK GODFREY, Henry Albert; 13/907 Tpr, AMR; 4R; KIA 28.8.15 in Gillanders, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch; Cairo War Mem. Cem. 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported missing 28.8.15; Body recovered (D.104) and identified; NOK F: Henry Godfrey, 38 Hestercombe Ave, GILLANDERS, Thomas Alexander; 12/743 L-Cpl, 16 Waikato Fulham, London, England; Hill 60 Cem. (26) Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged GODWIN, Neville Herbert; 2/265 Bdr, NZFA (2nd Brigade HQ); 34 yrs; NOK F: Kenneth Alexander (M: Catherine MacLennan) MB; WIA 25.4.15 in Battle of the Landing, hospitalised, recovered Gillanders, Te Kuiti, also Silverdale, Northland; Native of Inverness, and returned to the front; KIA 25.8.15; NOK F: RC Godwin, Scotland; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Constitutional Club, Northumberland Ave, London, England; GILLARD, Frederick; 13/60 L-Cpl, 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; MB; Embarkation Pier Cem. (B.63)
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GOLD, Robert Henry; 6/1540 Pte, CIB; 3R; KIA 7.8.15 on Keen rugby player and cricketer; M; NOK W: Vera F Goulding, Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive, aged 28 yrs; Alabama Rd, Blenheim (had family); Son of Richard and Elizabeth Reported missing 7.8.15; Born Auckland; Employed by Jeffries & Goulding, Gladstone Rd, Parnell, Auckland; Shrapnel Valley Cem. Co; NOK F: James Gold, People’s Palace, Wellesley St, (also 23 (III.A.8) Selbourn St, Grey Lynn) Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) GOW, John Murray; 6/1543 Pte, CIB; 3R; DOD 15.7.15 at GOLDSACK, Alfred George; 8/578 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; Mudros, ex Gallipoli; Reported dangerously ill; NOK B: George KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby Gow, Harbour Rd, Wigtown, Scotland; East Mudros Mil. Cem., 700, aged 25 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK F: William Lemnos (II.A.12) George (M: Lucy) Goldsack, 19 (also 35) London Rd, Canterbury, GOWER, Leslie; 2/458 Gnr, 3 Battery, NZFA; MB; DOW (spine) Kent, England; Lone Pine Mem. (75) 26.7.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 21 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK: William GOLDSTONE, William; 10/2159 Pte, WIB; 5R; KIA 8.8.15 on (deceased. M: Letitia K) Gower, 28 McFarlane St, Wellington, later Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 19 yrs; Possibly 80 Hataitai Rd, Wellington; Lone Pine Mem. (72) KIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair while with Otago Infantry; NOK F: GOWLAND, Ronald; 13/687 Tpr, AMR; 2R; Captured 10.8.15 William (M: Helen) Goldstone, Frasertown, Wairoa, Hawke’s Bay; on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing B: 4/544 Spr Charles Goldstone, Field Engineers, MB, also served 10.8.15, later believed dead; POW Gallipoli and Constantinople on Gallipoli (WIA in abdomen 13.8.15 during the August Offensive, (Istanbul); DOD as POW in Constantinople hospital 25.8.15 (also hospitalised Malta and England); Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) seen 24.8.15), aged 19 yrs; NOK F: John Gowland, Rangiora, GOODWIN, Charles; 10/1495 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on Canterbury, later 85 Cookham St, Spreydon, Christchurch; Haidar Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK M: Mrs W Pasha Cem., Turkey (II.J.5) Goodwin, Hinau, Pemberton, also Rangaroa, Taumarunui; Chunuk GRACE, Abraham Turei; 16/65 Pte, B Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; Bair Mem. (20) Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD 21.10.15 in Egypt; GOODWIN, David Pearson; 13/347 Tpr, 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; Reported dangerously ill; Labourer; NOK F: Hamiora Grace, MB; WIA early in campaign, hospitalised in Egon Koubya Hospital, Tuparoa; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (D.152) Egypt; Recovered and returned to the front; KIA 29.8.15 on Hill 60, GRACE, Frank; 6/639 Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 13 North Canterbury aged 31 yrs; Reported WIA 29.8.15; Born Tirau, Waikato; NOK and Westland Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; NOK M: Helen (F: David) Goodwin, Tirau, Waikato, also Morrinsville, F: Robert W Grace, Maclaggan St, Mornington, Dunedin, also 10 Waikato; Hill 60 Mem. (3.1.8) Thomas St, South Dunedin; B: 6/640 Pte Edmund Grace, CIB, MB, GORDON, George Alfred; 10/1496 Cpl (enlisted as L-Cpl in also served on Gallipoli; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (16.1.1) Wellington), WIB; 3R; KIA 2.8.15, aged 23 yrs; Born Opotiki; GRACE, John Leybourne; 11/264 Tpr, 9 Wellington East Coast Employed by Hawke’s Bay Motoring Co; NOK M: (eldest son of) Sqdn, WMR (joined 12.8.14); MB; KIA 30.5.15 (aged 19 yrs) at Marion (F: William Robert, deceased) Gordon, Ford St, Opotiki; No. 3 Outpost; Wairarapa Mounted Rifles; Born Gladstone 4.11.95; Beach Cem. (II.F.7) Educated Carterton and Wellington College; Sheep farmer; NOK GORDON, Peter; 8/2427 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; 5R; WIA M: (only son of) Mrs Emily (F: late Nathaniel) Grace, Gladstone, 11.8.15; DOW 11.8.15 on Gallipoli, aged 24 yrs; Native of Alma; Carterton, Wairarapa; Native of Gladestone, Wellington; Lone Pine NOK M: Elizabeth (F: Robert) Gordon, Kokoamo (also 97 Eden Mem. (72) St), Oamaru, Otago; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) GRACE, Thomas Marshall Percy (‘Hamie’); 10/127, 2 Lieut. GORE, James Henry; 12/1643 Pte, AIB; 3R; KIA 8.5.15 at the (29.5.15. Enlisted as Pte, promoted Sgt at Trentham Camp), 9 Daisy Patch, aged 36 yrs; NOK F: John Gore (later deceased. M: Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; MB; Sniper, given task of clearing Turkish Elizabeth), 4 Mount Pleasant Place, Mill Bay, Plymouth, Devonshire, snipers out of Monash Gully by Malone; Grace led by example England; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (14.1.13) and fought alongside his group of snipers; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk GORMAN, Joseph John; 8/44 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; Bair during the August Offensive, aged 25 yrs; Born 11.7.90 KIA 26.4.15 (also seen 26-30.4.15) during the Battle of the Landing Pukawa, Lake Taupo; Maori; Attended Blenheim Borough School, at Courtney’s and Steele’s Posts sector, aged 21 yrs; NOK M: Mary Marlborough High School, Wellington College 1904-05; Civil (F: Thomas) Gorman, Alma, Waitaki, Otago; Lone Pine Mem. (75) servant, Post & Telegraph Dept, 99 Coromandel St, Wellington; Played representative rugby for Wellington (1910-14); Member GOSLING, John Thomas; 10/2392 Pte (enlisted as L-Cpl), WIB Parata’s Native Team, visited Australia 1912; Played cricket for Old (Machine-gun Section); Samoan Advance (1/209) and 5R; KIA Boys’ Cricket and Football Club; NOK F: Lawrence Marshall (M: 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported Henerieta Kahui) Grace, Government Buildings, Wellington, also 50 missing 8.8.15; Possibly KIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair while with Russell Tce, Wellington; MID, in Hamilton’s despatch 26.8.15, LG Otago Infantry; NOK M: Margaret Gosling, 48 Macfarlane St, 5.11.15, p11003; Chunuk Bair Mem. (17) Wellington, later Tua Marina, Picton; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) GRAHAM, Alexander Herbert; 10/366 Pte, 7 Wellington West GOSSAGE, George; 9/572 Tpr, 12 Sqdn, OMR; MB; KIA 27.8.15 Coast Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 1.5.15; NOK F: John Graham, Ball St, in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 22 yrs; NOK F: Richard Ingram Wanganui, also 38 Nixon St, Wanganui East; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Gossage, 39 Manor Place, Dunedin, also 10 McNee St, Mornington, Dunedin; W: Margaret Smith; B: 9/39 Tpr Charles Ingram Gossage, GRAHAM, Hugh; 10/261 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; KIA OMR, MB, also served on Gallipoli (hospitalised in Egypt); Hill 60 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; NOK: Stewart McCallum, Ashburton, Mem. (11.1.10) Canterbury; Son of Agnes M McCallum (formerly Graham), 68 Cameron St, Ashburton, Canterbury; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. GOSSET, Isaac Charles; 8/1245 Pte, OIB; 2R; KIA 2.5.15 on (21.1.3) Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 25 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK: Archdeacon Charles Hilgrove GRAHAM, John; 10/1829 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk (M: Helen Low) Gosset, 61 Papanui Rd (also 195 Antigua St), Bair during the August Offensive, aged 26; Reported missing 8.8.15, Christchurch; Lone Pine Mem. (75) later believed dead; NOK F: William (M: Lizzie Wilson) Graham, 43 High St, Banff, Scotland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) GOULD, Arthur Robert; 11/443 Tpr, 2 Wellington West Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported GRAHAM, John Telfar; 11/499 Tpr, WMR; MB; Severely WIA missing 28.8.15; NOK: Mrs AW Roberts, Renwicktown, Blenheim; (chest); DOW 20.8.15 in Egypt ex Gallipoli, aged 20 yrs; NOK Hill 60 Mem. (8.3.12) F: Alexander (M: Kate) Graham, Onaero, Taranaki; B: 12/200 Pte James Alexander Graham, HQ, AIB, MB, also served on Gallipoli GOULD, Kenneth; 13/274 Tpr, 11 North Auckland Sqdn, AMR; (WIA); Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (H.111) MB; KIA 19.5.15 during the determined Turkish attack between 3.30am and after dawn on Russell’s Top, aged 27 yrs; Attended GRANT, Charles; 12/742 Cpl, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; WIA Wanganui Collegiate School; Farmer of Te Kuiti; NOK: Mrs G (thigh) during the Battle of the Landing, hospitalised, recovered and Gould, Te Kuiti; Son of Charles and Kate Gould, Beulah, Karaka returned to the front; WIA for 2nd time in side; DOW complicated Bay; Walker’s Ridge Cem. (I.C.2) with pneumonia and pleurisy 1.7.15 in Egypt ex Gallipoli, aged 21 yrs; Born Ashburton, Canterbury; Attended Hamilton High School; GOULDING, John Hannington; 6/1542 Capt., CIB; 3R; KIA Employed as cadet electrician by Grand Junction Gold Mining Co, by bomb about 7am in front trench at Quinn’s Post 5.6.15 (also then electrical engineer to the Te Kuiti Borough Council; NOK B: seen 6.6.15), after night trench raid, aged 34 yrs; Born Greymouth, F Grant, Post Office, Hamilton; Son of Charles Grant, Hamilton; Westland; Attended Victoria University (1901-07, soccer player); Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (M.37) Teacher, Wellington College (-1906), later at Blenheim High School; 288 The New Zealand dead
GRANT, Charles Keith; 10/2163 Pte, WIB; 5R; WIA 8.8.15 on WIB; MB; WIA at the Daisy Patch 8.5.15, later evacuated; DOW Chunuk Bair, moved from summit and died shortly after on same 9.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli aboard TS Southland, aged 31 yrs; Buried at day at Anzac, aged 25 yrs; Possibly WIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair sea; Born Otane, Hawke’s Bay; Attended Victoria University; Single; while with Otago Infantry, dying later in day off the summit; Body School Teacher / Instructor, Technical School, 44 Main Street East, recovered and identified; Also seen as KIA 8.8.15; NOK M: Eliza Palmerston North; NOK M: Mary (F: Ebenezer, deceased) Gray, 708 Kate (F: Arthur, deceased) Grant, 90 Union St, Torquay, Devon, Havelock Rd, Hastings; Lone Pine Mem. (75) England; Embarkation Pier Cem. (B.22) GRAY, Wilfred Mayfield; 10/1498 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; GRANT, Daniel; 13/688 Tpr, AMR; 2R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 25 Bair during the August Offensive; NOK Friend: C Whitford, yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; Native of Fairview, Prospect Place, Hobson St, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (panel South Canterbury; NOK F: Joseph Henry Gray, Poole St, Feilding number unknown) (also Bulls), Manawatu; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) GRANT, David; 6/409 Maj., 2 South Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; GREEN, Thomas Francis Henry; 6/642 Pte, 13 North Canterbury DOW 25.4.15 (also seen 25-29.4.15) during the Battle of the and Westland Coy, CIB; MB; DOD 30.5.15 on Gallipoli; NOK: CJ Landing, on Baby 700, aged 41 yrs; After the landing Grant led Green, Reefton, also 165 Don St, Invercargill; Lone Pine Mem. (74) his men along the beach and up Malone’s Gully, approaching Baby GREENFIELD, Thomas John; 8/1006 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; 700. They encountered shrapnel and snipers along the way. By 3pm KIA 30.5.15, aged 27 yrs; Reported missing 30.5.15; Member of they had climbed about 500 ft and joined Australians coming under Dunedin Navals (winner of championship shooting belt and other machine-gun fire from the crest. Soon after Grant gave an order to trophies); NOK B: WP Greenfield, 92 Gladstone Rd, North East attack and leading his men rushed the Turkish trench. Grant was hit Valley, Dunedin; Son of Joseph and Augusta Greenfield, Main St, several times from machine-gun fire and fell seriously wounded. The Gore, Southland (formerly of Oamaru); Lone Pine Mem. (75) Turks’ counter-attack forced the New Zealanders back to the Nek between Baby 700 and Walker’s Ridge, leaving Grant behind. Possibly GREENSLADE, Walter; 12/1962 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; 4R; the Turks bayoneted Grant or he died by subsequent fire. Grant KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during died alongside 6/467 L-Sgt WA Hamilton. During the armistice on the August Offensive, aged 37 yrs; NOK W: Margaret A Nilsson 24.5.15 the 2 bodies were found with Hamilton’s waterproof sheet (formerly Greenslade), Victoria Rd East, Birkdale, Auckland, later placed over Grant’s face; Born Geraldine, Canterbury; Commission Petane, Hawke’s Bay; Chunuk Bair Mem. (10) in Duntroon Rifles -1908; M; Butcher and businessman, of Grant GREENWOOD, Arthur Robert; 7/340 L-Sgt (enlisted as Cpl), 1 & Seaton, meat salesmen, of Stafford Street, Timaru, Canterbury; Canterbury Yeo. Cav. Sqdn, CMR; MB; Evacuated from Gallipoli NOK W: Ann Watt Grant (nee Liddell), 23 Le Cren St, Timaru (3 and admitted Pont Koubba Hospital, Egypt, 7.7.15; Recovered and children); Son of Archibald (deceased) and Louisa Grant, Elizabeth returned to front; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the St, Timaru, Canterbury; In 1965 on the 50th anniversary of the August Offensive; NOK F: George Dean Greenwood, Amberley, landings, Grant’s grand-daughter, Rosalind Webb, wanted to visit Canterbury; MID: Hamilton’s despatch dated 11.12.15, LG 28.1.16, Grant’s grave. A short distance from Anzac the car in which she was p1210; 7 Field Ambulance Cem. (II.B.2) a passenger was struck by a truck driven by a Turk, killing her and a travelling companion; Walker’s Ridge Cem. (10) GREENWOOD, Ernest; 6/1860 Pte, CIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive, aged 35 yrs; GRANT, John McPherson; 11/267 L-Cpl, 9 Wellington East Coast Reported wounded 7.8.15; NOK M: Elizabeth (F: William, Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 26 deceased) Greenwood, 52 Albion St, Burnley, Lancashire, England; yrs; Reported as wounded and missing 27.8.15; NOK M: Catherine Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) (F: James) Grant, Chasseur St, Montreal, Canada, later Gaskmore, Laggan, Scotland; Hill 60 Mem. (8.2.8) GREENWOOD, Gascoyne Cecil; 13/1034 Tpr, AMR; 5R; DOW 2.12.15 on Gallipoli; NOK B: Eric Percy Greenwood, Opotiki; Son GRANT, Samuel Alexander; 15/131 Maj. (2nd in Command, AIB), of Mr & Mrs CD Greenwood, Murgon, Queensland, Australia; HQ, AIB; 4R; WIA 7.8.15 leading the Auckland Infantry’s charge Chunuk Bair Mem. (2) for the Pinnacle during the August Offensive; DOW 11.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli aboard HS Dongola, aged 36 yrs; Buried at sea; Served GREGORY, John; 12/1964 Pte, AIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded Anglo-Boer War (Lieut., 21 Coy, 7 Cont., NZMR); Born Thames; as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August Offensive; Pte, NZ Native Rifles 1898; M; Soldier, NZ Staff Corps, with service Reported missing 8.8.15; NOK W: Rose M Forbes (formerly at Napier, Dunedin (Acting Quartermaster-General) and Auckland; Gregory), 17 Byron St, Sydenham, Christchurch; Son of Mrs George NOK W: Margaret Todd Grant, c/o Mrs RB Symon, Kingsland Tce, Gregory, same address; Chunuk Bair Mem. (10) Kingsland, Auckland, also Turama Rd, Onehunga, Auckland; Son of GREGORY, William; 6/2142 Pte, CIB; 5R; DOD 14.11.15 at Maj. John (deceased) and Mary Grant; MID: LG 28.1.16, p1210, Mudros ex Gallipoli, aged 20 yrs; NOK F: John Alexander (M: “During the attack on Chunuk Bair on the morning of Aug 7th this Johanna) Gregory, 33 Barbadoes St, Sydenham, Christchurch; officer performed conspicuous service in rallying men under heavy Portianos Mil. Cem., Lemnos (V.A.61) fire”; Lone Pine Mem. (72) GRIERSON, Walter Alexander; 12/31a Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB GRANT, William; 11/86 Chaplain-Maj. (3rd Class), NZ Chaplains’ (enlisted as 14/31 Dvr, Div. Train, ASC, transferred in Egypt); MB; Dept; MB; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 56 yrs; Landed 25.4.15 and fought for ten days in the trenches, frequently Killed while looking for wounded men in captured trenches; crawling out for water for his comrades; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Born Kirriemuir, Scotland; M; Church minister of Gisborne Patch (was seen to be wounded but was lost sight of by his comrades); and Wellington; NOK W: Isabella Grant (nee Blair), The Manse, Reported wounded 8.5.15; For months he was reported as Childers Rd, Gisborne, later Lancaster St, Karori, Wellington; Son “wounded, progressing satisfactorily”, but in 1.16 a Court of Inquiry of the late Mr and Mrs George Grant, Ormondville, Poverty Bay; reported him “missing, believed to be dead”; Attended Mt Eden and MID: Hamilton’s despatch dated 11.12.15, LG 28.1.16, p1210; Epsom Public Schools, and Auckland University; Employed by Parr NKG; Hill 60 Mem. (8.1.7) & Blomfield, solicitors, Auckland; Later managed new branch at GRANT-USSHER, Frederick Arthur; 9/822 Tpr, OMR; 3R; KIA Kohukohu; NOK F: (3rd son of) John Creswell Grierson (Secretary, 5.7.15, aged 26 yrs; Native of Caversham, Dunedin; NOK F: WN Auckland Co-operative Terminating Building Soc.), “Longmead”, Grant-Ussher, Otautau, Southland; No. 2 Outpost Cem. (B.11) Epsom Ave, Auckland; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (14.2.12) GRAY, Alexander John; 8/582 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; WIA GRIFFIN, Frederick Leslie; 12/1423 Pte, 15 North Auckland Coy, early in campaign, hospitalised, recovered and returned to front; AIB; 2R; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 20 yrs; WIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, taken Reported missing 25.4-13.5.15; NOK M: Rachel (F: Wilber Hugh) off summit but died shortly after on same day, aged 25 yrs; Body Griffin, Prince St (also Kamo Rd), Whangarei; Lone Pine Mem. (72) returned to beach sector; NOK F: James (M: Fanny) Gray, 158 GRIFFIN, William; 12/1966 Pte, AIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded Macandrew Rd, South Dunedin; Embarkation Pier Cem. (IV.D.4) as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August Offensive; GRAY, Douglas Wilson; 10/361 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast Coy, Reported wounded 8.8.15; NOK S: Honora La Dette, Ranfurly WIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 23 yrs; NOK: Samuel House, Wellesley St (later Khyber Pass Rd), Auckland; Chunuk Bair (M: Emma) Gray, Ranfurly Rd, Feilding; Born Colyton, Wellington; Mem. (10) Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (21.1.4) GRIFFITH, Charles Francis; 8/391 Cpl, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; GRAY, James Hawthorne; 10/357, 2 Lieut. (enlisted as Pte, 7 MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby Wellington West Coast Coy, promoted Cpl then 2 Lieut. 5.5.15), 700, aged 28 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Native of Orepuki, Southland; NOK: Nelson Eliot (deceased. M: Ellen A) Griffith, Te
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Tua, Wallace, later Taramoa, Southland; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Pine Mem. (71) GRIFFITHS, Albert Harold; 2/673 Gnr, NZFA; MB; WIA (neck) GUNDRY, George Merry; 2/538 Gnr, NZFA (2 Battery); MB; 8.15; Hospitalised, recovered and returned to front; KIA 9.10.15; DOW 30.5.15 on Gallipoli, aged 25 yrs; Born Gosport, England; NOK M: Mrs J Griffiths, Courtenay Place, Wellington; Foster son NOK F: John (M: Mary) Gundry, Engineer-Lieutenant, Royal Navy, of John Griffiths, 24 Victoria St, Hawera; Chunuk Bair Mem. (8) Barrow-in-Furness, England, also 47 Wathen Rd, Leamington Spa, GRIFFITHS, Richard; 10/1505 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; 3R; England; Plugge’s Plateau Cem. (A.1) KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 27 GUNN, William Alexander; 10/364 Sgt, 7 Wellington West Coast yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK M: Eveline Coy, WIB; MB; DOW 30.4.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 41 yrs; Buried SM (F: Herbert T, deceased) Griffiths, “Glebeside”, Hastings Rd, at sea; Native of Australia; NOK W: Mrs FG Gunn, 150 Heads Rd, Bexhill-on-Sea, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) Gonville (Inlay), Wanganui; Son of Mrs I Gunn, Auckland; Lone GRIFFITHS, Sidney John; 10/883 Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 11 Taranaki Pine Mem. (75) Coy, WIB; MB; WIA early in campaign, hospitalised, recovered and GUTTERY, William; 11/850 (also seen 9/705) Tpr, OMR (enlisted returned to front; WIA for 2nd time during the August Offensive; 20.10.14); 2R; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the Evacuated to HS Sicilia; DOW complicated with an embolism of the August Offensive, aged 24 yrs; Born 21.5.1893, Nightcaps; Miner brain (‘embolus, septic brain’) 15.8.15 in Egypt ex Gallipoli, aged of Nightcaps; NOK S: Miss Bertha Guttery, Nightcaps, Invercargill, 27 yrs; Born Wednesday, England; NOK F: William (M: Maria) Southland; Son of Walter (deceased) and Elizabeth (nee Reed) Griffiths, 301 Market St, Hastings; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (D.28) Guttery, Nightcaps; Chunuk Bair Mem. (7) GRIFFITHS, William John; 12/1084 Pte, HQ, AIB; MB; DOW GUY, Ralph Richmond De Normanville; 12/747 Pte, 16 Waikato (fracture of skull) 18.8.15 in the 19th General Hospital, Alexandria, Coy, AIB; MB; DOW 8.5.15 in Egypt ex Gallipoli, aged 19 yrs; ex Gallipoli, aged 29 yrs; NOK W: Maud Griffiths, c/o W Mann, Born London, England; NOK F: William John De Normanville (M: Mars Ave, Mt Eden, Auckland; Son of Walter and Agnes Griffiths, Mary Ann) Guy, c/o EA Roebuck, Sylvan Rd, Snaresbrook, England, Timaru, Canterbury; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. also 22 Sea Rd, Boscombe, England; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and (J.66) War Mem. Cem. (H.76) GRIFFITHS, William Joseph; 10/354 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; GYNES, James; 7/724 Tpr, CMR; 2R; WIA on Hill 60, 8.15; DOW MB; DOW 30.4.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK: WG 31.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK F: Albert Gynes, Griffiths Sen., Glen Durie, Wanganui; Son of William James and Hook, Makikihi (Waimate), South Canterbury; B: 7/53 Tpr Thomas Mary Griffiths, Castlecliff, Wanganui; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Ernest Gynes, CMR, MB, also served on Gallipoli (WIA in August GRIMMER, Frank William; 10/721 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; Offensive); B: 6/466 Pte David John Gynes, CIB, MB, also served MB; WIA during the August Offensive; DOW 10.8.15 at sea ex on Gallipoli (WIA twice, 2nd time evacuated to England); Lone Pine Gallipoli, aged 21 yrs; Buried at sea; Native of London, England; Mem. (71) NOK F: Robert Arthur (M: Mary Annie) Grimmer, Waitara, later 203 Ponsonby Rd, Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (73) H GRIMWADE, Leonard Richard; 12/744 Cpl, 16 Waikato Coy, HACKER, Arthur; 13/487 Tpr, 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; MB; KIA AIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; NOK F: 19.5.15 during the determined Turkish attack between 3.30am Edward E Grimwade, Hobson’s Buildings, Shortland St, Auckland, and after dawn on Russell’s Top, aged 28 yrs; NOK: Mrs Elizabeth also Hurstmere, Takapuna, Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Hacker, 6 Corporation St, Swindon, Wiltshire, England; Walker’s GRIPP, Ernest Raukapuka; 15/46a Tpr, HQ (attached), WMR (Div. Ridge Cem. (I.B.6) HQ Train); MB; KIA 30.5.15 (aged 22 yrs) at No. 3 Outpost; NOK HADDOCK, William; 13/356 Tpr, 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; MB; F: Hans Markes Gripp, Raetihi; B: 11/492 Tpr Hans Victor Gripp, KIA by shrapnel from “Tucker-time Liz”, a Turkish gun, while on WMR, DOW 28.8.15 on Malta ex Gallipoli; No. 2 Outpost Cem. Walker’s Ridge, 3.30pm, 17.6.15, aged 31 yrs; Farmer, Karamu, (E.17) Waikato; Secretary of Karamu branch of Farmers’ Union; Member GRIPP, Hans Victor; 11/492 Tpr, HQ, WMR; MB; Present at of Legion of Frontiersmen (Waikato Branch); NOK M: (3rd son of) engagement at No. 3 Outpost 28-30.5.15 with brother Ernest who Sarah (F: John, deceased) Haddock, Pratt St, Auckland; Ari Burnu was killed; DOW 28.8.15 on Malta ex Gallipoli; NOK F: Hans Cem. (C.8) Markes Gripp, Raetihi; B: 15/46a Ernest Raukapuka Gripp, HQ, HADDOCK, William; 3/128a Pte, NZMC (A Section, Field WMR, KIA 30.5.15 on Gallipoli; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta (A.XI.4) Ambulance); MB; Had been carrying wounded off the heights GRUNDY, Henry Vernon; 12/1967 Pte, AIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 of Chunuk Bair during 8-9.8.15; KIA 9.8.15 during the August (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August Offensive, aged 26 yrs; A letter from Lieut.-Col. CE Thomas, officer Offensive, aged 25 yrs; Possibly WIA dying shortly after; Body later commanding the Mounted Field Ambulance, 11.8.15 stated: “I found, identified and buried, possibly in 1918; NOK F: George was very sorry to lose Private Haddock. The poor fellow was sitting Thomas (deceased. M: Barbara Alice) Grundy, Waiterimu, Waikato; outside his ‘dugout’ resting after some very strenuous and dangerous Baby 700 Cem. (D.34) stretcher-bearing work, when a bullet went right through his chest. He fell forward, then rolled on his side and said ‘I’m done’ and died. He GUDGEON, Robert Francis; 6/1302 Pte, CIB; 2R; KIA 25.4.15 was a very good lad and a favourite amongst the men”; Born Debton during the Battle of the Landing, aged 20 yrs; Reported missing Town, near Greymouth; For some time employed by Auckland 25.4-3.5.15; Born Picton 1895; Employed by Bank of Australasia, Gas Co, but had been in Christchurch prior to enlisting; NOK F: Christchurch; NOK M: Mrs AHA (F: JB) Gudgeon, 444 Madras (eldest son of) William T (M: Mina) Haddock, c/o Auckland Gas St, Christchurch; B: WW Gudgeon also served on Gallipoli with the Co, Auckland, also Symonds St, Auckland, later Randwick, Sydney, Australian Forces; Lone Pine Mem. (74) Australia; Embarkation Pier Cem. (I.A.9) GUILLAUME, Ernest Gordon; 12/1109 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; HAGENSON, Alfred; 10/610 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; MB; DOW 15.6.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 24 yrs; Buried at sea; WIA early in campaign, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; Wounded NOK B: Alfred Guillaume, Oxford University, England, also 43 and sick, Cairo General Hospital; Recovered and returned to front; North Bailey, Durham, England; Lone Pine Mem. (72) KIA 13.7.15, aged 26 yrs; NOK M: Mrs J Hagenson, Te Awamutu, GUINNESS, Francis Benjamin Hart (Ben); 7/921, 2 Lieut., CMR; Waikato; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (IV.A.54) 4R; KIA (possibly WIA dying shortly after) 21.8.15 on Hill 60; HAGERTY, James Michael (Jim); 7/64 Tpr, 8 South Canterbury At 3.30pm after the barrage lifted, Guinness and his men charged Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA 5pm 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60; Prior down into a shallow ravine, paused for breath for 3-4 minutes, then to the battle Hagerty spoke to a wounded colleague, “Good-bye old charged uphill. Guinness was here wounded by machine-gun fire; man. We’ll never meet again”; 5ft 3in tall; Well known horseman In a letter to his parents, brother Jack (who was nearby at the time) (champion steeplechase jockey and trained horse to perform tricks) stated that Ben was KIA here and did not DOW at sea; Officially and boxer (featherweight and lightweight amateur champion of NZ described as DOW 25.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli aboard HS Gloucester and Australia); As a cross-country rider he was in demand in the Castle, aged 24 yrs; Born Oamaru, Otago; Attended Christ’s College, South Island; Employed as horse trainer by Mr JCN Grigg; NOK M: Christchurch; Clerk for Guinness & Le Cren Ltd, Rhodes St, Eliza Hagerty, 260 Worcester St (also 14 Churchill St), Christchurch; Waimate, South Canterbury; NOK F: Edwin Rowland (M: Florence A plaque in his memory was placed above a bed (“Hagerty Cot”) in Annie) Guinness; B: 4/367 Spr John Charles (Jack) Guinness (twin Timaru Hospital in 1917 (since disappeared); B: 7/1562 Tpr Leslie of Ben) also served on Gallipoli; B: 5/166, 2 Lieut. Arthur Grattan Gordon Hagerty, CMR, also served WW1; Hill 60 Mem. (6.1.3) Guinness (NZ Rifle Brigade) KIA Passchendaele 12.10.17; Lone
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HAHN, Otto Louis; 6/830 Sgt (enlisted as L-Cpl.), 13 North Reported missing 7.8.15; NOK F: Charles Walter Hall, 102 Park St, Canterbury and Westland Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Wombwell, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England; B: 6/1551 Pte Arthur Hall, Patch, aged 24 yrs; Born Oxford, Canterbury; NOK: Mrs L Hahn, CIB, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) High St, East Oxford, Canterbury; Son of Louis and Augusta Hahn, HALL, William Ewart; 6/1552 Pte, CIB; 3R; KIA 7.8.15 in the 99 Salisbury St, Canterbury; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (15.2.2) August Offensive at the Apex, Rhododendron Spur; Reported HAIG, David Kerr; 4/524 Cpl, Div. Signal Coy, NZE; MB; DOD missing 7.8.15; NOK M: Mrs E Taylor (formerly Hall), Swamp Rd, (enteric fever) 27.7.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 22 yrs; Buried at sea; Collingwood, Nelson; Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) Born Wanganui; Mornington School, Dunedin; NOK M: Jane (F: HALLY, Charles James; 12/367 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB (enlisted James) Haig, Lawrence St, Mornington, Dunedin; B: 3/780 Pte 11.8.14 in Cambridge); MB; WIA (bullet wound to shoulder) at Frederick Hill Haig, NZMC (HS Maheno), also served in WW1; the Daisy Patch 8.5.15, evacuated to Egypt aboard HS Franconia; B: 9/632 Tpr William Haig, OMR, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Admitted Pont de Koubbeh Hospital (No. 1 General Hospital), Pine Mem. (72) Cairo, recovered and returned to front 14.7.15; Relieved Otagos HAIGH, James; 8/2604 Pte, OIB; 6R; DOD 25.10.15 on Lemnos, at Courtneys Post 16.7.17; WIA (lung and leg) at Courtneys Post aged 22 yrs; Possibly no service on Anzac; NOK F: Alexander George 18.7.15; DOW 26.7.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 28 yrs; Buried at sea (M: Elizabeth Jane) Haigh, City Boot Palace, Oamaru, later Mosgiel, off Gaba Tepe; Born 18.5.1899 in Cambridge, Waikato; Learned the Otago; Portianos Mil. Cem., Lemnos (IV.B.224) engineering trade in Dunedin; Farmer at Kiwitahi, near Morrinsville, HAINES, Lancelot (Lance) Nigel; 10/368 Sgt (enlisted as Pte), 7 Waikato (12 mths); Known as a good runner and rugby player; NOK Wellington West Coast Coy, WIB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair M: Elizabeth (F: James) Hally, Valmai, Cambridge, Waikato; B: during the August Offensive, aged 23 yrs; Born Roxburgh, Otago; 12/1649 Pte Jack Hally, AIB, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine NOK; Son of Mr Lawrence Edmund (M: Stella) Haines, Manager, Mem. (72) Bank of NZ, Oamaru, later 49 Weston Rd, St Albans, Christchurch; HAMILTON, Herbert Rosewell; 9/125 Tpr, 7 Southland Sqdn, Chunuk Bair Mem. (17) OMR; MB; KIA 21.8.15 in 1st assault on Hill 60, aged 29 yrs; HAINING, George Omego; 6/2149 Pte, CIB; 4R; Evacuated Initially reported missing 21.8.15; Body recovered and identified; wounded off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW (wounded thigh and back) NOK M: Mrs LR Hamilton, Tuatapere, Southland; Hill 60 Cem. 16.9.15 in Egypt; NOK F: Mr J Haining c/o J Berryman, Kings Ave, (I.D.2) Balgownie, Wanganui; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. HAMILTON, Hubert Arthur; 7/592, 2 Lieut. (enlisted as Signalling Cem. (D.210) Sgt, HQ), Signalling Corps, CMR; MB; KIA 22.8.15 on Hill 60 while HAINING, William; 10/218 Pte, WIB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy holding the advance trench, aged 27 yrs; Born Leeston, Canterbury; Patch; NOK B: James Haining, Mitcheltown, Wellington; Name not Single; Farmer of ‘Gulladuff’, Cave, Canterbury; Possibly had not found on nominal roll; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (21.1.5) heard of promotion to 2 Lieut. and still wearing the rank insignia of Sgt; NOK F: Rev. Canon Staples (M: late Rose Margaret. Also seen HALIBURTON, Borthwick; 4/1247a Spr, 1 Field Coy, NZE; M: Louisa Annie) Hamilton, Vicarage, Geraldine, also St Matthew’s 2R; KIA 11.12.15, aged 27 yrs; Born Dunoon 15.7.88; Educated Vicarage, St Albans, Christchurch; B: 23/443 Rfm Hugh Staples Dunoon; Emigrated to Napier, NZ 4.1910; Road contractor; NOK Hamilton, 1NZRB, also served in WW1; Hill 60 Mem. (5.1.3) M: Isabella (F: Thomas) Haliburton, 4 Victoria Tce, East Bay, Dunoon, Argyleshire, Scotland; 7 Field Ambulance (IV.C.14) HAMILTON, Robert James; 9/149 Tpr, 7 Southland Sqdn, OMR; MB; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August HALKETT, William John; 6/1117 L-Cpl, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; Offensive; NOK Uncle: Peter Murdock, North Gippsland, Victoria, MB; Reported missing 25.4-3.5.15, later rejoined unit; Officially Australia; Son of Mrs AE Murdock (formerly Hamilton), Lucknow, recorded as KIA and missing 6.6.15, aged 21 yrs; Actually killed on Victoria, Australia; Chunuk Bair Mem. (7) night of 7-8.6.15 while leading the support party in a trench raid at Quinn’s; Native of Otago; NOK F: James (M: Christina) Halkett, HAMILTON, William Alexander; 6/467 L-Sgt, 2 South Canterbury Rakaia, Canterbury, later Pendarves, Chertsey, Canterbury; Lone Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, Pine Mem. (74) aged 22 yrs; By 3pm, 25.4.15 Hamilton, following 6/409 Maj. D Grant, had climbed about 500 ft and joined Australians coming HALL, Albert Edward; 11/763 Tpr, WMR; 2R; KIA 9.8.15 on under machine-gun fire from the crest. Soon after Grant gave an Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; B: Charles W Hall, order to attack the Turkish trench. Hamilton was hit by machine- Kuala Lumpur, Malay States (Possibly enlisted as 9/763 Tpr Albert gun fire and fell seriously wounded. The Turks’ counter-attack over Edward SWEET, OMR; 2R; NOK F: Joseph Sweet, Uplowman, Battleship Hill forced the NZers back to the Nek between Baby 700 Tiverton, Devonshire, England. Enlistment rolls show that 11/763 and Walker’s Ridge, leaving Hamilton behind. Possibly the Turks was allocated to Tpr Thomas Farrar, WMR); Chunuk Bair Mem. (5) bayoneted Hamilton or he died by subsequent fire. Hamilton died HALL, Clarence John; 9/827 Tpr, OMR; 3R; KIA 21.8.15 in alongside Grant. During the armistice on 24.5.15 the 2 bodies were 1st assault on Hill 60, aged 21 yrs; Reported missing 21.8.15; found with Hamilton’s waterproof sheet placed over Grant’s face; Body recovered and identified; NOK F: John (M: Elizabeth) Hall, Initially reported as wounded and missing 25.4.15; Invercargill Riverside, Balclutha, Otago; Hill 60 Cem. (II.C.4) South School; NOK F: (eldest son of) William Hamilton, 270 Crinan St, Invercargill; Walker’s Ridge Cem. (27) HALL, Richard James; 8/2341 Pte, OIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 at the Apex during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed HAMILTON, William Francis; 12/377 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; dead; NOK S: Mrs BJ Rossiter, Gertrude St, Dannevirke; Chunuk MB; WIA early in campaign, hospitalised, recovered and returned to Bair Mem. (20) front early 7.15; WIA at the Apex 8.8.15; DOW 8.8.15 (also seen 10.8.15); Buried Chailak Dere 10.8.15; Employed in timber and HALL, Stanley; 7/498 Tpr, HQ, CMR; MB; Evacuated wounded mining trades; Prominent rugby player; NOK B: Samuel Hamilton, off Gallipoli to Malta aboard HS Devanha arriving 4.9.15; DOW Te Aroha, Thames Valley; Also B: A Hamilton, Oratia, Waikumete, 11.9.15 on Malta; Reported dangerously ill; NOK F: Archibald Hall, Auckland; S: Mrs RS Thomson, Mainoni, Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 97 Hill St, Wellington; Pieta Mil. Cem. Malta (B.IX.2) Auckland; Eldest son of late William Hamilton, Tapu, Thames; HALL, Thomas William; 9/555 Tpr, 5 Otago Hussars Sqdn, OMR; B: 2/1350 Gnr James Hamilton, NZFA, also served on Gallipoli; MB; DOW 23.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 38 yrs; Buried at sea; Chunuk Bair Mem. (10) 12 yrs service in Lincolnshire Regt and Royal Artillery; NOK Uncle: HAMMOND, William Alexander; 8/49 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, Watson Abram, Kelso, Otago; Son of Eliza Hall, Main St, Brough, OIB; MB; WIA early in campaign, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt Penrith, England; Lone Pine Mem. (72) and hospitalised in Cairo, recovered and returned to front early HALL, Vincent John Baird; 10/651 Cpl (enlisted as L-Cpl), 11 6.15; WIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; Landed on Gallipoli 25.4.15; Severely WIA the August Offensive; DOW same day, 7.8.15, aged 22 yrs; Body (thigh) 5.5.15; Evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 2.6.15 in not recovered; Native of Merton, Otago; NOK F: Thomas H (M: Egypt; Born Penrose, Auckland 1891; Attended Victoria University Agnes) Hammond, Merton, Otago, also Maheno, Otago; B: 8/48 (1909-13, MA with honours. Tennis, hockey, athletics); Master at Cpl Thomas Herbert Hammond, OIB, also served on Gallipoli; New Plymouth Boys’ High School and lieutenant with the High Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) School Cadets; NOK: T Hall, Arney Rd, Remuera, Auckland; B: HAND, James; 8/219 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 14 South Otago 4/1081a Pte LWB Hall, AIB, also on Gallipoli; Alexandria (Chatby) Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (L.151) attack on Baby 700, aged 36 yrs; Milton district, Otago; Employed HALL, William Arthur; 6/1551 Pte, CIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 during at Mataura freezing works; Member Mataura Football Club and the August Offensive at the Apex, Rhododendron Spur, aged 24 yrs; 291 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
Mataura Anglers’ Club; Enlisted at Mataura; NOK: Henry (M: late HARDING, Harold; 14/41 Dvr, ASC, Divisional Train; At time of Margaret) Hand, Queen St, Milton, Otago; Lone Pine Mem. (75) death was Pte attached to OIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of HANDLEY, Harry; 6/1555 Pte, CIB; 3R; DOW 5.6.15 at sea ex the Landing; Reported missing 25.4-13.5.15; Body never recovered; Gallipoli, aged 29 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK F: William (M: Elizabeth) Attended Wanganui Collegiate and Lincoln Agricultural College; Handley, Church Lane (later Market St), Penkridge, Staffordshire, NOK F: Alfred Ernest (M: Margaret) Harding, Mangawhare, England; Lone Pine Mem. (74) Dargaville, Northland, also Aoroa, Dargaville, Northland; B: 24/13 Capt. Ernest Astley Harding MC also served WW1 and WW2; Lone HANLY, James; 8/1252 Pte, OIB; 2R; WIA (head and ankle Pine Mem. (72) wounds), evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; Reported dangerously ill; DOW 12.5.15 in Egypt; NOK S: Katherine Hanly, 24 Boulcott St, HARDING, Joseph; 16/267 Pte, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; Wellington; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (M.31) Evacuated wounded off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 14.8.15 in Egypt; Fisherman; NOK F: Charles Harding, Hokitika; Alexandria HANMER, Anthony Hugh; 7/515 L-Cpl (enlisted as Tpr), I (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (J.88) Canterbury Yeo. Cav. Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA 10.8.15 by sniper in Chunuk Bair sector (in command of a machine-gun), aged 25 HARDING, Leonard Charles; 8/925 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, yrs; Attended Christ’s College, Christchurch (good athlete); NOK OIB; MB; WIA (composite fracture to thigh), evacuated off Gallipoli F: George (M: Ruth) Hanmer, “Tilford”, Ferry Rd, Christchurch; to Egypt; Reported dangerously ill; DOW 10.5.15 in Egypt, aged 23 Chunuk Bair Mem. (4) yrs; NOK F: James (M: Kate) Harding, 38 Wilmer St, Christchurch; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (B.236) HANNAH, Arthur; 13/69 Tpr, 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; MB; While in Egypt was appointed orderly to Captain TA Blake, veterinary HARDING, Walter Frederick; 7/207 Tpr, 10 Nelson Sqdn, CMR; officer of the regiment; As this duty would have kept him in Egypt MB; DOW on Gallipoli 31.5.15, aged 33 yrs; NOK F: Henry he resigned and accompanied the CMR to Gallipoli; KIA 5pm (Harry) Harding, 8 The Square, Ramsey, Hampshire, England; 1.7.15 by artillery shell while drawing water at No. 5 Depot, aged Served in Anglo-Boer War (not with NZ Contingents); Engaged 28 yrs; NOK: Mrs WH Armstrong, 59 Wellington St, Auckland; in agricultural work for 5-6 yrs in Marlborough; Canterbury Cem. Canterbury Cem. (II.A.1) (I.B.5) HANNEN, John; 7/206 Tpr, 10 Nelson Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA HARDY, James; 9/1180 Tpr, OMR; 6R; KIA 5.12.15; NOK F: 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August Offensive; NOK David Hardy, Otautau, Southland, later 43 Richie St, Invercargill; F: Hugh Hannen Senior, Tadmor, Nelson; B: 6/248 Pte Steve Chunuk Bair Mem. (7) Hannen, CIB, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (4) HARDY, James; 6/1081 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; HANSEN, Charles Emile; 10/73 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli; DOD 13.1.16 at sea ex Gallipoli (after KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; NOK B: Bert Alfred Hansen, Central end of Gallipoli campaign), aged 28 yrs; NOK M: Mrs F (F: M, Fire Station, Wellington; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (21.1.6) deceased) Smith (formerly Hardy), Gilbert St, Latrobe, Tasmania; Buried at sea; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta (C.VI.4) HANSEN, Elvin; 11/286 Tpr, 9 Wellington East Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 22 yrs; HARDY, Joe; 10/1834 Pte, CIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Reported wounded and missing 28.8.15; Born Gisborne 11.11.92; Bair during the August Offensive; NOK H: H Hardy, Westward Educated Gisborne and Kaiti Schools; Manager Pouawa sheep farm Conservative Club, 12 Springwood Rd, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, for Mr T Fraser; NOK F: (3rd son of) John Frederick Adolph (M: England; W: Mrs EJ Hardy, Wellington; Chunuk Bair Mem. (7) Matilder) Hansen, Mangapapa, Gisborne; B: 11/997 Tpr Lionel HARE, Heremaia; 16/370 Pte, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; KIA 1am Hansen, WMR, also served on Gallipoli (WIA); B: Rudolph Hansen 7.8.15 during the August Offensive, in night attack on Bauchop Hill, enlisted but after 11 weeks in camp was discharged because under aged 25 yrs; Farmer; NOK M: Hariata Maru, Te Kao, Northland; F: aged, later re-enlisted; Hill 60 Mem. (8.3.13) the late Hare Wi; Chunuk Bair Mem. (24) HANSEN, Johannes Sophus; 2/1166 Gnr, NZFA; 4R; KIA HARGREAVES, Robert; 12/307 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; 27.10.15; NOK F: Johannes Hansen, Urenui, Taranaki, later KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 35 yrs; Born Palmerston North; B: 10/2953 Pte Carl Walter Hansen, WIB, also Waipawa, Hawke’s Bay 15.12.79; Educated Napier; NOK S: Mrs S served in WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (8) Williams, Hunter St, Dannevirke; Prominent rugby player; Son of HANSEN, Olaf; 6/1865 Pte (enlisted as L-Cpl), CIB; 4R; WIA the later Peter Hargreaves, Napier; Walker’s Ridge Cem. (11) (abdomen) during the August Offensive; DOW 13.8.15; Possibly HARKER, John William; 12/1653 Pte, AIB; 3R; Evacuated ill off transferred to hospital ship, DOW and body put ashore at Helles Gallipoli to Malta; Reported dangerously ill on Malta 17.8.15; DOD for burial, or DOW on Imbros, then the body transferred to Helles (enteric fever) 19.8.15 on Malta, aged 25 yrs; Born Hokitika, West for burial; NOK F: Matthias Hansen, Tonsberg, Norway; Lancashire Coast; NOK M: Charlotte (F: George, deceased) Harker, Hokitika, Landing Cem., Helles (K.30) West Coast; B: George R Harker, Macky St, Greymouth; Pieta Mil. HANTOM, Edward; 6/2154 Pte, CIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 (also seen Cem., Malta (A.VII.6) between 7-9.8.15) at the Apex, Rhododendron Spur, aged 26 yrs; HARLEN, Percy; 10/2430 Pte, WIB; Samoan Advance (1/425) and Reported missing 7.8.15; NOK F: John (M: Elizabeth) Hantom, 5R; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Mudros; Reported dangerously Burnett’s Face, Denniston Hill, Westland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) ill, Mudros; DOD (enteric fever) 14.11.15 at Mudros, aged 25 HAPPER, James; 7/726 Tpr, CMR; 2R; WIA 19.5.15 on Russell’s yrs; NOK F: Ezekiel George (M: Robina) Harlen, 3 Crescent Rd, Top; DOW on same day 19.5.15 on Gallipoli, aged 26 yrs; NOK S: Roseneath, Wellington; Portianos Mil. Cem., Lemnos (V.A.62) Mrs Mary Bain, Sockburn, Christchurch; Son of Thomas and Ann HARMER, Walter John; 13/909 Tpr (enlisted as Sgt-Maj.), AMR; Jane Happer; B: 10/1510 Pte Thomas Happer, WIB, KIA 6.6.15 on 4R; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported missing Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (71) 28.8.15; NOK W: Amy O Harmer (later Harding), 66 Elizabeth St, HAPPER, Thomas; 10/1510 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 6.6.15, aged 28 Wellington; Hill 60 Mem. (3.1.9) yrs; Reported as wounded 6.6.15; NOK S: Mrs Mary Jane Bain, 23 HARNEY, Jeffrey Arthur; 13/911 Tpr, AMR; 4R; Captured Leeds St, Christchurch; Son of Thomas and Ann Jane Happer; B: 28.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, wounded in foot; Reported 7/726 Tpr James Happer, CMR, DOW 19.5.15 on Gallipoli; Lone missing 28.8.15; Initially taken to Constantinople (Istanbul); DOD Pine Mem. (75) (eruptive typhus) 19.11.16 in captivity, Afion Kara Hissar, Iraq; HARDIE, Samuel; 6/2155 Pte, CIB; 5R; DOW 6.10.15 on Harney wrote on a postcard dated 2.9.16 ‘We are at a nice place, very Gallipoli; NOK F: A Hardie, Granity, West Coast, later Rotorua; like Mount Eden, New Zealand, we are having splendid weather and Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) am keeping fairly well’; Born Christchurch 2/1876; Carpenter; Main St, Maungaturoto, Northland; NOK B: James Alexander Harney, HARDING, Alfred Henry; 10/1511 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on Walton, Waikato; North Gate War Cem., Baghdad, Iraq (XXI.L.25) Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 20 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK M: Mrs Harding, HAROLD, Edward Llewellyn; 12/370 Pte, HQ, AIB; MB; DOD Manchester St, Feilding; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) (smallpox) 15.6.15 in Egypt, aged 24 yrs; Possibly no service on Gallipoli; NOK M: Mrs Annie (F: Peter) Harold, Mackey St, HARDING, Alfred Robert Francis; 10/738 Pte, 11 Taranaki Thames; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (E.132) Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 26.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing at Courtney’s Post soon after midnight, aged 23 yrs; NOK M: Lilian HARP, John Albert; 12/1425 Pte, AIB; MB; KIA 5.6.15 (night of G Harding, Fitzroy, New Plymouth; Writer for Taranaki Daily; Lone 5–6.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s Post (sector held by AIB Pine Mem. (75) 2-9.6.15), aged 35 yrs; NOK M: Mrs Jane A (F: William Gibbons) Harp, Rotorua, also Hamilton; Born near Whangarei; Attended 292 The New Zealand dead
Devonport School; Keen sportsman: marksman, yachtsman, Reported missing 25.4-13.5.15; Volunteer service, Canterbury; bandsman, cyclist, rugby player, hockey player; Painter and signwriter Served apprenticeship as an engineer, Addington workshops, of Rotorua; W: Selina Harp, 37 Hepburn St, Auckland; Lone Pine Christchurch; Farmed with brother at Tahuna, Waikato; NOK F: Mem. (72) William Harrison, “Kniver”, Scargill, Canterbury; B: 7/343 Tpr HARPER, Donald Micklefield; 8/973 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; Harold Wesley Harrison, CMR, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine DOW 5.6.15 on Gallipoli, aged 17 yrs; NOK F: Frederick Edwin Mem. (72) (M: Jane) Harper, Anderson’s Bay Road, Queens Dr, Dunedin, also HARSANT, Cyril Bertram; 6/1558 Pte, CIB; 3R; Contracted Sydney, New South Wales; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (II.C.24) measles when in Cairo, hospitalised, recovered and returned to unit; HARPER, George; 9/43 Tpr, 5 Otago Hussars Sqdn, OMR; MB; WIA early in campaign, recovered and returned to front; KIA 5.6.15 KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported missing 27.8.15; (night of 5–6.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s Post, aged 26 Body recovered and identified; NOK F: late William Harper, yrs; Reported missing 5.6.15; Native of Kaniwhaniwha, Raglan, Puketeraki, Otago; Hill 60 Cem. (14) Waikato; NOK M: Anne Eliza Roffey (formerly Harsant), Tiki Rd, Coromandel; F: the late Roger Harsant; B: 12/2320 Pte Frederick HARRIS, Alexander; 10/598 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; George Harsant, NZ Training Unit, DOD 24.4.15 in Wellington; WIA early in campaign, evacuated off Gallipoli to Pont de Koubbeh B: 12/2726 Pte John Harsant, AIB, also served in WW1; Lone Pine hospital, Cairo; Recovered and returned to front; KIA 8.8.15 on Mem. (74) Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK: John (M: Jane Mary, deceased) Harris, farmer, Woodville; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) HARTE, Walter; 6/470 Pte, 2 South Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 20 yrs; Born Temuka, Canterbury; HARRIS, Frank Adam; 10/372 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast Coy, NOK F: Herbert Ferrend (M: Charlotte) Harte, Springfield Rd, WIB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, Temuka, later Timaru, Canterbury; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. aged 21 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK B: (16.1.11) GJ Harris, 89 River Bank, Wanganui; Son of the late Henry and Eliza Harris, Riverbank, Wanganui; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) HARTLAND, William Edmond; 12/763 Pte (enlisted as Cpl), 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the HARRIS, John Henry; 10/1515 Pte, WIB; 3R; WIA, evacuated Landing, aged 23 yrs; NOK F: John (W: Annie) Hartland, Buckland, off Gallipoli to Zeitoun, Egypt; DOW (complicated with disease) Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (72) 15.9.15 in Egypt, aged 31 yrs; NOK M: Constance (F: John) Harris, Cook St, Foxton; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (D.102) HARTLEY, John; 10/1837 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 30.7.15 by shrapnel from Turkish mine, aged 21 yrs; NOK F: Fred (M: Harriet Ann) HARRIS, Norman Chambers; 11/602 Lieut., WMR; 2R; WIA Hartley, Roseneath, Wellington, later Manchester, England; Shrapnel 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; DOW on same Valley Cem. (IV.F.2) day 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair, aged 25 yrs; Born Christchurch; Single; Farmer of Ruanini, Taihape; Also of 191 West Belt, Riccarton, HARVEY, Bruce; 8/1497 Pte, OIB; 3R; KIA 7.8.15 on Christchurch; NOK F: George (deceased. M: Bessie Caroline Emily) Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during the August Offensive; Harris (barrister), 191 Deans Ave, Lower Riccarton, Christchurch; Reported missing 7.8.15; NOK F: Thomas Harvey, Upper Junction, NKG; Chunuk Bair Mem. (4) Mt Pleasant, Sawyer’s Bay, Dunedin; B: 2/827 Dvr Cecil Harvey, NZFA, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) HARRIS, Stephen Arthur; 10/377 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August HARVEY, Jack Lovell; 10/859 Sgt, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; KIA Offensive, aged 25 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Born Opotiki; NOK M: Frances Hall, Jull St, Pahiatua, Wairarapa, later 215 Main Educated in Auckland; Builder and contractor; NOK F: (3rd son St, Palmerston North; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) of) DH Harvey, Taumarunui, King Country; B: 8/2368 Pte Albion Harvey, OIB, Samoan Relief and 4R, also served in WW1; Chunuk HARRIS, William Ramsden; 8/871 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; Bair Mem. (17) KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during the August Offensive, aged 22 yrs; NOK: Richard James (M: Margaret) Harris, HARVEY, James William Burns (Will, Billy); 11/290 Tpr, 9 32a Oxford St, South Dunedin, later 34 Richardson St, St Kilda, Wellington East Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; WIA on Hill 60 while Dunedin; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) digging trench; Evacuated off Gallipoli; DOW 2.9.15 at sea en route to Malta, aged 19 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK F: William (M: Jessie) HARRISON, Charles Benjamin; 13/66 Tpr, 3 Auckland Sqdn, Harvey, Whakataki, Masterton, Wairarapa; Lone Pine Mem. (72) AMR; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; Born Auckland HARVEY, Morton (Martin) Thomas; 12/1976 Pte, AIB; 4R; DOW 10.9.1890; Farmer and bushman employed by B Lockwood, Hunua, 5.9.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 33 yrs; Body buried in Egypt; Born South Auckland; NOK: AG Harrison, Maungaturoto, Northland, Auckland; NOK F: (youngest son of) John Harvey, Vincent Rd, Mt also 22 Ariki St, Grey Lynn, Auckland; B: 13/548 Tpr Henry Albert, Auckland; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. Haywood Harrison, AMR, KIA 12.7.15 on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair (H.8) Mem. (2) HARVEY, Robert Morrison; 12/372 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; HARRISON, Douglas; 4/406 Spr, NZE; MB; KIA 5.8.15, aged 30 KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the yrs; NOK Cousin: Charles Harrison, Bristol Hotel, Wellington; Son August Offensive, aged 23 yrs; Reported wounded 8.8.15; Native of Mr FG Harrison, 60 Union St, Wednesbury, England; Ari Burnu of Bothwell, Scotland; NOK F: John (M: Sarah Jane) Harvey, Cem. (A.4) Motherwell House, Huntly South, Waikato, later “Rata”, Well’s St, Kingsland, Auckland; B: 3/939 Rfm David Harvey, 2NZRB, also HARRISON, Henry Haywood; 13/548 Tpr, 3 Auckland Sqdn, served in WW1 (NZMC, attached); Chunuk Bair Mem. (10) AMR; MB; KIA 12.7.15, aged 27 yrs; Shot in neck by Turkish sniper while standing and smoking after being warned by colleagues to keep HARVEY, William Henry; 10/2175 Cpl, WIB; 5R; WIA 8.8.15 on head down; Carried to beach under darkness by brother (13/66 Tpr Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, evacuated off Gallipoli to Charles Benjamin Harrison, AMR, who also was KIA 8.8.15 on Mudros; Possibly WIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair while with Otago Gallipoli) and colleagues; Harrison’s name was carved in a stone and Infantry; DOW 14.8.15 at Mudros, aged 27 yrs; NOK F: James (M: placed above his rock-covered grave; Born 5.1888; Maungaturoto Mary) Harvey, Record St, New Plymouth; Portianos Mil. Cem., School; Bushman for Finlayson Bros, contractors; Kirikopuni, Lemnos (I.A.17) Northland; Single; NOK: AG Harrison, Maungaturoto, Northland; HARWOOD, August; 12/1071 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; Ari Burnu Cem. (C.22) KIA 5.5.15; A letter written by Pte FC Garland says “One of our HARRISON, John (Ivo); 6/2156 Pte, CIB; 5R; DOD 23.11.15 at bandsmen, Gus Harwood, a great, kind-hearted fellow, was killed sea ex Gallipoli, aged 32 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK F: John (M: Anne) by shrapnel striking him in the chest. He ran into the firing line Harrison, Greenhays, Temuka, Canterbury; Canterbury Provincial and dragged out the wounded two at a time and did this eight times Mem., Ruru Cem., Ruru Rd, Bromley, Christchurch before he was caught”; Member of Hibernian Band and well known rugby player in Invercargill; Resided Te Aroha the 2 yrs prior to HARRISON, Roland; 13/352 Cpl, 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; MB; enlisting; NOK: A Williams, Te Aroha West; Youngest son of late KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 22 yrs; Reported missing JH Harwood, Little River; Brother of Mr J Harwood, Taumutu, 28.8.15; NOK F: William (M: ME) Harrison, Manor Farm, Despon Leeston, Canterbury; Little River School; 2 brothers on Gallipoli; (also Poplar House, Enderby), Leicester, England; Hill 60 Mem. Also seen HARYWOOD; Lone Pine Mem. (72) (1.1.2) HASSALL, Walter Roland; 7/344 Cpl, 1 Canterbury Yeo. Cav. HARRISON, Wilfred Louis; 12/368 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; Sqdn; CMR; MB; KIA 21.8.15 in 1st assault on Hill 60, aged 24 yrs; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 26 yrs; 293 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
Reported wounded 21.8.15; Born Clarkville, Kaiapoi, Christchurch; HAYBITTLE, Arthur Richard; 12/766 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 16 NOK M: Harriet (F: Thomas) Hassall, Clarkville, Christchurch, Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; WIA (leg and arm) early in campaign; later 67 Weston Rd, St Albans, Christchurch; Hill 60 Mem. (5.2.1) Evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; Hospitalised, recovered in HASTIE, William Angus McKay (Mackay); 11/87 Tpr, WMR convalescent camp, Alexandria, then returned to front 6.15; KIA (NZMC, attached); MB; KIA 26.5.15; NOK F: Andrew John 13.8.15, aged 34 yrs; NOK: Richard Frederick (M: Anne Elizabeth) Hastie, Kaitieke, Raurimu, King Country; Walker’s Ridge Cem. Haybittle, 4 Bowen St, Feilding; B: 23/452 Rfm Walter Henry (I.B.5) Haybittle, 1NZRB, also served in WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (9) HASTINGS, Norman Frederick; 11/61 Maj. (enlisted as Capt.), 6 HAYCOCK, Fred Ellis; 12/762 Cpl, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; 2R; KIA Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; MB; WIA on Chunuk Bair and later DOW 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 21 yrs; Body later on the summit 9.8.15, aged 36 yrs; Born Auckland; Mechanical found, identified and buried, possibly in 1918; Born Kimbolton, engineer, Govt Railways, Petone; NOK W: Hilda May Hastings (nee Feilding; Blacksmith; NOK M: A Elizabeth Haycock, Wanganui Barr), 83 Hutt Rd, Petone, Wellington; Son of Frederick and Fanny East, also Tayforth, Wanganui; F: late WJ Haycock; Baby 700 Cem. Hastings; DSO, For distinguished service in the field (Gallipoli), LG (D.27) 14.1.16, p576; MID, 6-20.8.15. “Have acted as GSO’s during the HAYDEN, Bill Monoah; 10/714 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 11 Taranaki recent operations, in place of other officers wounded and sick and Coy, WIB; MB; DOW (complicated with pneumonia) 18.8.15 at have done most excellent service”, LG 28.1.16, p1210; Legion of sea ex Gallipoli, aged 31 yrs; NOK: Walter James Hayden, New Honour, Chevalier (France): For distinguished service during the Town, Willingham, Cambridge, England; Son of William and Alice campaign, LG 24.2.16, p2066; Embarkation Pier Cem. (B.26) Hayden, same address; East Mudros Mil. Cem. (II.F.106) HAUGHIE, Joseph William; 11/886 Tpr, WMR; 4R; KIA 27.8.15 HAYDEN, Horace Edward; 10/723 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 11 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 32 yrs; Body recovered and identified; Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 26.4.15 during the Battle of the NOK S: Miss E Haughie, Awapuni Rd, Gisborne; Son of Joseph and Landing at Courtney’s Post soon after midnight, aged 24 yrs; NOK Elizabeth Haughie; B: 10/2637 L-Cpl Francis Llewellyn Haughie, F: Joseph (M: Mary Ann) Hayden, Gilbert St, New Plymouth, WIB, also served in WW1; B: 11/1010 Tpr William Bernard also Lake Rd, Takapuna, Auckland; MID: Hamilton’s despatch of Haughie, WMR, also served on Gallipoli; Hill 60 Cem. (II.D.5) 20.5.15, LG 5.8.15, p7669; B: 10/2433 Pte George Arthur Hayden, HAWKE, Ernest; 6/57 Cpl (enlisted as L-Cpl), 1 Canterbury Coy, WIB, Samoan Advance and 5R, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine CIB; MB; KIA 1.5.15 (also seen 2.5.15), aged 33 yrs; NOK W: Annie Mem. (75) (Aimee) Hawke, Ellesmere, Canterbury, also 51 York St, Opawa, HAYDON, Frank Raymond; 13/814 Tpr, AMR; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on Christchurch, later 386 Argyle St, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia; Son Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, of William and Johannah Hawke, Launceston, Tasmania; Walker’s believed killed; NOK F: Alfred (M: Mary) Haydon, 31 Anne St, Ridge Cem. (II.C.3) Devonport, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (2) HAWKINS, Roy Alfred; 12/991 Pte, 15 North Auckland Coy, HAYES, George Thomas; 6/1309 Pte, CIB; 2R; KIA 25.4-1.5.15 AIB; MB; KIA 5.6.15 (night of 5–6.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at (presumed KIA 25.4.15) during the Battle of the Landing, aged 21 Quinn’s Post (sector held by AIB 2-9.6.15); Reported wounded and yrs; Body later found, identified and buried, possibly in 1918; NOK missing 6.6.15; NOK: George Hawkins, Best St, West Devonport, F: Thomas (M: Louisa) Hayes, 19 Burnett St, Ashburton (former Tasmania; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Lieut., Ashburton Rifles and Ashburton Vol. Fire Brigade); B: 39050 HAWKINS, William; 13/688 Tpr, AMR; 2R; KIA 8.8.15 on Cpl Donovan William Hayes, NZRB, WIA Messines, France; Baby Chunuk Bair, aged 32 yrs; NOK Friend: C Whitford, Prospect Place, 700 Cem. (D.12) Hobson St, Auckland; Son of Catherine Hawkins, 8 Avealon Tce, HAYTER, Cyril; 7/63 Lieut., 8 South Canterbury Sqdn, CMR; MB; Lower Mortlake Rd, Richmond, Surrey, England; Served as Daniel KIA 28.8.15 at time of 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 24 yrs; He was GRANT; Chunuk Bair Mem. (2) in charge of a patrol sent to the left flank to gain contact with the HAY, Bruce Somerville; 9/530 Capt., 12 Sqdn, OMR; MB; KIA Connaught Rangers. He was killed while rallying a party of Rangers 7.8.15 in night attack on Bauchop’s Hill, aged 38 yrs; Body not who were being fiercely attacked by the Turks; Reported missing recovered; Born Dunedin; Farmed at Maungatautari, Cambridge, 28.8.15, body never recovered; Also seen as KIA 9.8.15 during Waikato; Soldier (NZ Staff Corps, one of the officers trained at the the August Offensive; Born 4.2.91 Rollesby Station, Burke’s Pass, first territorial camp at Tauherenikau); NOK W: Sara Ward Hay (nee South Canterbury; Attended Christ’s College, Christchurch (prefect, Cooper), c/o Mrs MJ Cooper, St Stephen’s Ave, Parnell, Auckland; shooting team 1908-09, Cadet Corps, boxing); Single; Sheep Son of Mr AR Hay, sheep station owner, Southland; Served Anglo- farmer, Rollesby Station; Member Mackenzie Mounted Rifles; Keen Boer War (406 Sgt 2 Cont., Sgt-Maj., Lieut. 6 Cont., Lieut. 10 sportsman; NOK M: (5th and youngest son of) Eugenie Elizabeth Cont., NZMR, QSA and KSA Medals); MID LG 28.1.16, p1210: (F: Commander Francis, deceased) Hayter (nee Huddleston), “Rallied his squadron and did especially good work on Bauchop’s Rollesby, Burkes Pass, Fairlie, South Canterbury; MID, Hamilton’s Hill on the night 6/7 Aug ’15”; Chunuk Bair Mem. (6) despatch of 11.12.15, LG 28.1.16, p1210; B: 7/1167 Lieut. Chilton Hayter, CMR, 5R, also served on Gallipoli; Another brother served HAY, Gordon Grant; 10/2178 Pte, WIB; 5R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk with Royal Engineers in France, WW1; Hill 60 Mem. (5.1.1) Bair during the August Offensive, aged 25 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15; Possibly KIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair while with Otago HAYWARD, Alfred Richard; Pte, 8/751 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, Infantry; NOK M: Isabella (F: William) Hay, Peel St, Lawrence, OIB; MB; Wounded 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, Otago; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 2.5.15 in Egypt; NOK F: John (M: Lydia) Hayward, Abbotsford, Otago; Alexandria (Chatby) HAY, Robert Murdoch; 2/1352 Dvr, NZFA; 4R; Evacuated ill off Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (C.166) Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD (enteric fever) 24.8.15 in Egypt, aged 25 yrs; NOK F: John (M: Janet) Hay, Magnetic St, Port Chalmers; B: HAYWARD, Charles; 10/1255 Pte, WIB; 2R; WIA and evacuated 2/1976 Cpl James William Hay, NZFA, also served in WW1; B: off Gallipoli sick and wounded to Egypt; Recovered and returned to 2/2435 Gnr John George Hay, NZFA, also served in WW1; Cairo Gallipoli; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; War Mem. Cem. (D.61) NOK F: J Hayward, Fitzroy, New Plymouth; B: James H Hayward, Patea, Taranaki; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) HAY, Vernon Joseph; 12/2324 Sgt, AIB; 5R; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) during early morning charge at the Apex during the August HAYWARD, John Henry; 13/190 Tpr, 11 North Auckland Sqdn, Offensive, aged 21 yrs; Served time on Craig sailing vessels and AMR; MB; KIA 8.8.15 beyond the Pinnacle by artillery fire while gained 2nd officer’s foreign-going certificate aged 17 yrs; Employed stopped in a hollow with his unit on last approach to Chunuk Bair by the Union Steam Ship Co.; NOK F: Joseph (M: Edith) Hay, during the August Offensive; NOK F: George Henry Hayward, Postmaster, Devonport (Onewa Rd, Northcote), Auckland; Chunuk Takahue, Mangonui, Northland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (2) Bair Mem. (9) HAYWARD, Thomas Western; 12/751 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; HAY, William Harold; 7/62 Tpr (enlisted as L-Cpl), 8 South MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 26 yrs; Canterbury Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA 14.5.15 at Anzac while helping Reported missing 25.4-13.5.15; Native of Suffolk (also seen Devon), to bury dead Australians killed in the landings on 25.4.15 and floated England; Emigrated to NZ 1911; Purchase farm at Ngarua, Waikato ashore between No. 1 and No. 2 Outposts, aged 26 yrs; Was the just prior to enlistment; NOK M: Mrs Minnie (F: late I) Bennett first NZ trooper to be killed on Gallipoli; NOK M: Agnes W (F: (formerly Hayward), 36 Woodside Rd, Mt Eden, Auckland; Lone late William) Hay, Wai-iti Rd, Timaru, Canterbury; No. 2 Outpost Pine Mem. (72) Cem. (E.16) HAYWOOD, William; 8/1257 Pte, OIB; 2R; KIA 27.9.15, aged 19 yrs; Reported missing 27.9.15; Native of Wanganui; NOK M: 294 The New Zealand dead
Mrs Henrietta C Delahunty (formerly Haywood), 52a Anglesea St, HENDERSON, James; 13/277 Lieut., AMR; KIA 8.8.15 (also seen Ponsonby, Auckland, also 165 Nelson St, Auckland; Chunuk Bair 9.8.15) on Chunuk Bair, aged 22 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later Mem. (15) believed dead; Born Kihikihi, Waikato; Single; Farmer of Kihikihi; HAZELDINE, James; 6/647 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and NOK M: Jenny Henderson, Kihikihi, later 25 Sarsfield St, Herne Westland Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 10.5.15 at Helles; NOK F: John Bay, Auckland; NKG; Chunuk Bair Mem. (1) Hazeldine, Buck’s Head Hotel, Brunnerton, Greymouth; Twelve HENDERSON, Robert Paton; 8/1260 Pte, OIB; 2R; KIA 2.5.15 Tree Copse Mem. (16.2.11) (also seen 1.5.15) on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on HEADS, Ernest Oscar; 8/533 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; Baby 700, aged 20 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Attended KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby Kensington School, Dunedin; Employed by S Aburn & Sons 700, aged 21 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Born Invercargill; (carpenter apprentice); Sportsman: member of St Kilda Harriers Attended Park School, Invercargill; Employed at Nisbet’s coach and Zingari-Richmond Football Club; Member of the Dunedin factory, Invercargill; NOK M: Helene (F: George) Heads, Leet St Engineers; NOK M: (2nd son of) Henrietta (F: James A) Henderson, (later 67 Gala St), Invercargill; Lone Pine Mem. (75) 5 Percy St, Kensington (later 5 Cumberland St), Dunedin; Lone Pine Mem. (75) HEALD, Gilbert; 10/470 Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 7 Wellington West Coast Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 27.6.15; NOK: Ralph Heald, 85 Mein HENDERSON, William Herbert; 6/1562 Pte, CIB; 3R; WIA early St, Wellington South; B: 11/1001 Tpr John Heald, WMR, also 6.15; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Mudros; DOD (complicated by served on Gallipoli; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (III.D.34) wound) 16.7.15 at Mudros; NOK F: James (M: Mary) Henderson senior, 173 Alford Forest Rd, Ashburton, Canterbury; East Mudros HEALD, Sydney Harland (Haldane) (Syd); 12/130 Pte, 3 Auckland Mil. Cem., Lemnos (II.A.13) Coy, AIB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; Born Thames; Athlete; Champion schoolboy runner; NOK: Mrs James Legard, Table HENDLE, Ernest Alfred; 2/1792 Gnr, NZFA; 5R; Evacuated ill off Rock, Stanley, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; Eldest son of Richard Gallipoli to Malta; DOD (enteric fever) 18.9.15 on Malta, aged 26 Arthur and Caroline Heald, who was in business in Victoria Street, yrs; Born in Wellington; NOK M: Eliza Agnes (F: William James) Auckland; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (12.1.1) Hendle, 2 Pickering Tce, Kaiwarra, Wellington; B: 2/49 Bdr Leonard Hendle, NZFA, Samoan Advance and 5R, also served in WW1; B: HEALE, Walter Gisborne; 10/989 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; 8/2274 Pte William George Hendle, OIB, Samoan Advance and 4R, MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged also served on Gallipoli; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta (B.XI.2) 22 yrs; Native of Gisborne; NOK M: Mrs Mary Strachan (formerly Heale), PO Box 254, Napier; F: the late Alfred Lawson Heale MD; HENLEY, John; 14/110 Dvr; NZASC (Divisional Train); MB; Chunuk Bair Mem. (20) DOW 26.6.15 on Gallipoli, aged 33 yrs; Born Wanganui; Educated Palmerston North; Employed as a chauffeur in Christchurch; NOK HEASTMAN, John Edward; 12/1428 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB M: Elizabeth (F: John) Henley, Post Office, Papakura, Auckland, also (joined 24.10.14); 2R; Drafted into MB 3.15 in Egypt; Was ill Awarua, Northland; Ari Burnu Cem. (B.1) in Egypt at time of landing, but landed Gallipoli 8.5.15; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the HENNESSY, Charles Michael; 10/1847 Pte, WIB; 4R; DOD August Offensive, aged 25 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15; Born 14.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 28 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK M: Clapton 24.10.87; Educated Homerton Row Elementary School; Mary (F: Michael) Hennessy, Dunbeath St, Blenheim; Lone Pine Essex Territorials; Emigrated to NZ 1911; Dairy farmer; Resided Mem. (76) Hobsonville; NOK: Mrs FA O’Flynn, 22 Grosvenor Ave, New HERBERT, Andrew Gordon; 9/831 Tpr, OMR; 3R; WIA and Quay, Cornwall, England; Son of the late John Edward and Sarah evacuated off Gallipoli to Manchester, UK; DOW (wounded in Heastman, Clapton, London, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (10) thigh, complicated with enteric fever) in England 19.10.15, aged HEATHER, Douglas William; 10/1521 Pte, WIB; 3R; DOD 29 yrs; NOK B: David Andrew Herbert, General Post Office, (pneumonia) 7.7.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 19 yrs; Buried at Wellington, later Telegraph Dept, Nelson; Manchester Southern sea; Attended Cranleigh School, Surrey, England; NOK M: Belle Cem., Lancashire, England; (B.Q.192) Heather, The Poplars, Queen St Green, Orpington, Kent, England, HEREWINI, Hohepa; 16/176 Pte, B Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; later 8 Laurel Rd, Wimbledon, England; F: EW Heather, deceased; DOW 21.9.15 on Gallipoli, aged 21 yrs; Labourer; NOK: Ruahuihui Lone Pine Mem. (75) Herewini, Ngapuna, Rotorua; Walker’s Ridge Cem. (II.B.4) HEAVER, William; 3/170 Pte, Stretcher-bearer, 6 Squad, C Section, HERRING, Frederick Whitburn; 6/1565 Pte, CIB; 3R; WIA Field Amb. Bgde, NZMC; MB; KIA 3.5.15; NOK F: Mr Heaver, 18.5.15, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 29.5.15 in Egypt; East Chittington, Sussex, England; MID: LG 5.8.15, p7669. NOK: WF Herring, Totara River, Cape Foulwind, Westport, West Mentioned in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20.5.15; Lone Pine Coast; B: 6/1312 Pte Edwin Arthur Herring, CIB, also served on Mem. (76) Gallipoli; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (L.138) HEDLEY, William; 7/850 Tpr, CMR (attached to OMR on HETARAKA, Hurae; 16/325 Pte, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; Gallipoli); 3R; KIA 21.8.15 in 1st assault on Hill 60, aged 28 yrs; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Mudros; Reported dangerously ill; Farmer; An active member of the Opotiki Agricultural and Pastoral DOD 16.8.15 at Mudros, aged 20 yrs; Labourer; NOK F: Timoti Association; NOK M: (eldest son of) Jane (Jeannie G. F: Anthony (M: Wanakia) Hetaraka, Peria (also Whatuwhiwhi), Mangonui, Todd) Hedley, Grange, Opotiki, later Ford St, Opotiki; Hill 60 Northland; B: 16/326 Pte Perititi Hetaraka, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Mem. (6.1.4) Cont., also served on Gallipoli; East Mudros Mil. Cem., Lemnos HEENAN, Thomas; 6/260 Pte (Bugler), 12 Nelson Coy, CIB; MB; (II.F.91) KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive; HEWITT, Arthur Lifford Oliver; 11/1395, 2 Lieut., WMR; 6R; WIA NOK F: Thomas James (M: Mary) Heenan, Revell St, Hokitika, on Gallipoli 22.11.15 while on duty at Divisional HQ; Evacuated West Coast; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) off Gallipoli to Cairo, Egypt; After 2 operations DOW 9.2.16 (also HENDERSON, Alexander; 10/1844 Pte, WIB; 4R; Evacuated seen 10.2.16) in Egypt, aged 26 yrs; Born Wellington; Attended wounded off Gallipoli to NZ General Hospital, Egypt; DOW Wanganui Collegiate until 1906 (prefect, in cricket XI, rugby 1st XV, (complicated with disease) 4.9.15 in Egypt; NOK M: Mrs F and shooting VIII); Single; Station manager, Tablelands, Masterton, Henderson, Inglewood, Taranaki; B: 4/114 Spr Harley Hector Wairarapa (employed by EV Riddiford, Lower Hutt); NOK F: JDA Henderson, NZ Railway Engineers, Samoan Advance, also served in (M: Thomasine) Hewitt, Te Mairae, Palmerston North; Cairo War WW1; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (D.83) Mem. Cem. (D.35) HENDERSON, Edward Gordon; 10/2179 Pte, WIB; 5R; WIA HEWITT, Edward; 13/691 Tpr, AMR; 2R; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Possibly assault on Hill 60; Reported missing 28.8.15; NOK F: John W WIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair while with Otago Infantry; DOW Hewitt, Bottle Lake Rd, Burwood, Christchurch; Hill 60 Mem. 15.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK F: Robert John Wood (3.1.10) (M: Catherine Menzies) Henderson, 77 Carson St, Mornington, HEWITT, John; 8/211 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA Dunedin; Lone Pine Mem. (75) 28.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; NOK M: Esther Hewitt, HENDERSON, Gilbert; 8/873 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; DOW 52 Philnon St (also seen 52 Finell St), Dunedin; Lone Pine Mem. 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill), in attack on Baby 700, (75) aged 20 yrs; Reported wounded and missing; Body not recovered; HEWITT, John Albert; 6/832 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and NOK M: Elizabeth (F: Archibald) Henderson, 945 Cumberland St, Westland Coy, CIB; MB; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; Dunedin; Lone Pine Mem. (75) DOW 16.6.15 in Egypt, aged 24 yrs; Born Annat, Canterbury;
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NOK M: Margaret (F: William Paul) Hewett, Annat, Canterbury; Pier Cem. (B.31) Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (M.74) HISLOP, William Martin; 8/1051 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; HIATT, Samuel James Richard; 10/604 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 22.6.15 in Egypt; MB; KIA 30.7.15 by shrapnel from Turkish mine, aged 25 yrs; Born NOK F: Thomas Hislop, Market St, Kaitangata, Otago; B: 3/118 Donnington, Gloucestershire, England; NOK: Miss W Hiatt, c/o Pte Arthur Hislop, NZMC, also served on Gallipoli; Alexandria H Arkill, Custodian, near Broadway, Worcestershire, England; Son (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (M.26) of Mr WL and Mrs CA Hiatt, Willersey, Broadway, Worcestershire; HOARE, Samuel; 9/291 L-Cpl (enlisted as Tpr), 7 Southland Sqdn, Shrapnel Valley Cem. (IV.F.10) OMR; MB; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported missing HICKMAN, Thomas Haughton Trevor; 13/914 Tpr, AMR; 4R; 27.8.15; NOK: Alfred Edward Hoare, Waimatuku, Southland; Hill KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 34 yrs; Reported missing 60 Mem. (11.1.4) 28.8.15; NOK M: Mrs T Hickman, Berwick Rd, Shrewsbury, HOBBS, James Beesley (Beasley); 12/749 Coy Sgt-Maj. (WO2), England; Hill 60 Mem. (3.1.11) 16 Waikato Coy (4 yrs), AIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle HIGGOTT, William Tom; 10/1375 Sgt, WIB; 3R; KIA 9.5.15 at of the Landing, aged 44 yrs; Reported missing 25.4.15; Native of Helles; Reported wounded and missing; NOK Friend: Mrs J McKay, Kencott, Berkshire, England; Served in Anglo-Boer War (Sgt, 2nd Tokako, Horopito; Son of Joseph and Ann Higgott, Rutland Tce, Scots Guards); NOK W: Katherine Hobbs, Station Rd (later 44 Te Barlow, Derbyshire, England; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (18.1.3) Aroha St), Claudelands, Hamilton; Son of the late W & E Hobbs, 12 HIGH, John James; 11/888 Tpr, WMR; 4R; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd Southmoor Rd, Oxford, England; Lone Pine Mem. (75) assault on Hill 60, aged 27 yrs; Reported missing 28.8.15; Body HOBSON, Frank Elliott; 7/727 Tpr, CMR; 2R; KIA 31.5.15; recovered and identified; NOK F: James (M: Jane) High, Kiskin, NOK: G Hobson, Ngarua, Kairuru, Motueka, Nelson; Lone Pine Bootle, Cumberland, England, later Apple Head, The Green, Mem. (71) Millom, Cumberland; Hill 60 Cem. (II.C.1) HOCKLEY, Bertie Charles; 8/220 Cpl, 14 South Otago Coy, HIGHSTED, Albert Bert; 6/1095 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; OIB; MB; WIA 8.8.15 at the Apex; DOW on same day 8.8.15 at KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; Reported missing Anzac, aged 23 yrs; NOK F: William Charles (M: Elizabeth Jane) 25.4-1.5.15; NOK M: Jane Highsted, 244 Bealey Ave, Christchurch; Hockley, 2 Orchard Villas, Hollybush Lane, Hampton-on-Thames, B: William John Highsted, 48 Cox St, Merivale, Christchurch; Lone Middlesex, England, later 75 High St, Hampton Hill, Middlesex, Pine Mem. (74) England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (14) HILL, Edward John; 11/773 Tpr, WMR; 2R; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd HOGBEN, George McLachlin; 6/652 L-Sgt (enlisted as Pte), 13 assault on Hill 60; Reported missing 27.8.15; NOK step-father: John North Canterbury and Westland Coy, CIB; MB; Twice WIA early (M: Annie) Shaw, Walter St, Wellington; Hill 60 Mem. (8.3.14) in campaign; Evacuated off Gallipoli and hospitalised on Malta, HILL, Ernest Shaw; 12/1985 Pte, AIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as arriving 17.6.15; Recovered and returned to front early 7.15; KIA 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August Offensive; NOK 7.8.15 (probably in early morning darkness) at No. 3 Outpost during F: John Hill, Owen St, Grey Lynn, Auckland; B: 4/748 Spr Alfred the August Offensive, aged 29 yrs; Also seen KIA 8.8.15; Reported Hill, NZE, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (10) as wounded 7.8.15; In this action both his officers had been shot and he took command of the platoon before being killed. Before this HILL, George Allen; 13/354 Sgt, 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; MB; action he helped bring in under heavy fire four wounded Australians. KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 23 Attended Timaru High School, Wellington College and Victoria yrs; NOK F: (eldest son of) George (M: Mary) Hill, Opotiki, also University (1903-05. Rugby 1st XV); With his brother JM Hogben Taneatua and Ngatiki); Native of Ohinewai, Waikato; Before the war wrote “South Sea Bubbles” 1908 and “Shackleton Out-shacked” passed his lieutenancy examination; Chunuk Bair Mem. (1) 1909; Employed as assistant to the Railway District Engineer and HILL, Leonard Johnston; 9/987 Tpr, OMR; 4R; WIA on Hill later Mine Surveyor to the Consolidated Goldfields Ltd, Reefton; 60; DOW 30.8.15 on Gallipoli; NOK M: Jessie McNarn, Little NOK F: George (M: Emily) Hogben, Inspector General of Schools, Wanganui (Te Namu), near Westport; Embarkation Pier Cem. Wellington, also 205 Clyde St, Island Bay, Wellington; Embarkation (B.30) Pier Cem. (B.32) HILL, Louis William; 10/172 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; HOGG, Thomas Nelson; 15/51a (11/51a) Tpr (enlisted as Pte, HQ, KIA 29.4.15, aged 28 yrs; NOK S: Mrs F Cooper, Bannister St, Police. Transferred to HQ Staff, WMR. Also seen Div. HQ Train), Masterton; Son of late Frederick Louis K and Pamela Hill; Native of WMR; MB; KIA 30.5.15 (aged 22 yrs) at No. 3 Outpost; NOK F: Masterton; Lone Pine Mem. (76) (3rd son of) TA Hogg, 213 Clifford St, Gisborne; B: 7/1743 Cpl John Brydon Hogg, CMR, also served in WW1; Lone Pine Mem. HILL, Oliver John; 9/832 Tpr, OMR; 3R; Hospitalised early in (72) campaign, recovered and returned to front early 7.15; KIA 21.8.15 in 1st assault on Hill 60 (reported as wounded), aged 22 yrs; NOK B: HOLDEN, John Alexander; 2/132 Gnr, NZFA (No. 2 Battery); George E Hill, 19 Clarence St, Ponsonby, Auckland; Hill 60 Mem. DOW 1.7.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 25 yrs; Buried at sea; Born (11.2.1) Hunterville; Attended Onga Road School and Hamilton High School; Employed by Bank of NZ; Enthusiastic sportsman; NOK F: HILL, Percy; 16/4537a Coy Sgt-Maj. (WO2), 1 NZ Maori Cont.; Thomas (M: Bessie Graham) Holden, Lake House, Hamilton; Lone KIA 9.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive; Pine Mem. (72) Husband of Annie Eleanor Hill, 39 Melville Rd, Stonebridge, London, England; MID, Hamilton’s despatch 11.12.15, LG 28.1.16, HOLMES, Arthur William; 10/595 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; p1209; Chunuk Bair Mem. (24) MB; KIA 29.4.15; NOK: JM Thomson, Hampden, Otago; Lone Pine Mem. (76) HILL, Reginald Inkerman; 10/374 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK M: HOLMES, John Alexander Huntley; 7/428 L-Cpl (enlisted as Tpr), Mrs Matthew T Hill, Puniho, New Plymouth; Chunuk Bair Mem. 8 South Canterbury Sqdn, CMR; MB; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli (20) to Ghezireh, Egypt; DOW in Egypt (complicated with disease) 30.9.15; NOK F: George Gordon Holmes senior, “Knocklynn”, HILL, Reginald Michael; 13/1004a Tpr, AMR (enlisted in WMR); Halswell, England; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (D.117) 3R; KIA 19.5.15 during the determined Turkish attack between 3.30am and after dawn on Russell’s Top, aged 21 yrs; Native of HOLMES, Patrick Edward Lionel Radcliff; 6/184b Pte, CIB London, England; NOK F: John (M: Matilda) Hill, Kaitaia, (enlisted as 5/184, ASC, British Section, 10.14); KIA 25.4.15 during Northland, also 1 Rothesay St, Remuera, Auckland; Walker’s Ridge the Battle of the Landing; NOK; Lone Pine Mem. (74) Cem. (I.C.1) HOLMES, Reuben; 10/1075 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; MB; HINDMARSH, Herbert; 9/833 Tpr, OMR; 3R; KIA 27.8.15 in KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 23 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported missing 27.8.15; NOK Foster yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; Native of Clive, Mother: Ann Mary Hindmarsh, c/o Public Trust Office, Auckland; Hawke’s Bay; NOK M: Emily Ann (F: John) Holmes, 605 Queen Hill 60 Mem. (11.2.2) St East, Hastings; B: 11/58 Tpr Charles Raven Holmes, WMR, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) HIRST, Charles Dallas; 2/1794 Gnr, NZFA; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Mudros; DOW 5.10.15 Mudros, body returned to Anzac HOLMES, William John; 13/1007a Tpr, AMR; 3R; WIA (slightly) for burial; NOK M: Mrs W Hirst, 171 Cambridge Tce, Victoria 7.15; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged Square, Christchurch, later 25 London St, Ponsonby, Auckland; B: 24 yrs; Reported wounded 8.8.15; NOK F: Daniel Mearns (M: Eliza 6/650 Pte Henry Hirst, CIB, also served on Gallipoli; Embarkation Louisa) Holmes, Pihama, Taranaki; Chunuk Bair Mem. (2) 296 The New Zealand dead
HOOKER, Charles Avery; 5/1670a Dvr; NZASC (enlisted 12/1670, same address; Lone Pine Mem. (73) AIB); 3R; DOD (typhoid) 20.8.15 (also seen 19.8.15) General HOULSTON, Adam Jones; 8/1511 Pte, OIB; 3R; KIA 7.8.15 on Hospital, Alexandria, Egypt; Possibly served on Gallipoli; NOK F: Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during the August Offensive; James W Hooker, Summer St, Stanley Bay, Devonport, Auckland; Reported missing 7.8.15; NOK F: Adam Houlston, Church Rd, Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (J.26) Green Island, Dunedin; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) HOOPER, Frederick John; 13/881 Tpr (enlisted as Cpl), AMR; 4R; HOURSTON, John; 9/710 Tpr, OMR; 2R; Evacuated ill off WIA 23.8.15 on Hill 60 while carrying a wounded man to the rear; Gallipoli to Malta; DOD (dysentery and pneumonia) in Egypt DOW 24.8.15 on Gallipoli, aged 42 yrs; NOK M: Mrs Emma (F; 30.8.15, aged 31 yrs; NOK F: William (M: Caroline Henrietta) John, deceased) Hooper, Abingden, Hill St, Stapenhill, Burton-on- Hourston, Kahuika, Catlins, Otago, later Awaka, Otago; Pieta Mil. Trent, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (2) Cem., Malta (A.XII.2) HOOPER, George Albert; 8/227 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; HOUSTON, James Lidderdale; 12/925 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 18.5.15 at Helles, aged 23 yrs; Attended Caversham MB; WIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, evacuated to School, Dunedin; Blacksmith at Waiwera South; NOK S: Mrs E Pont de Koubbeh Hospital, Cairo (2 mths); Recovered and returned Joyce, 35 Fitzroy St, Caversham, Dunedin; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. to front; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle (8.1.6) during the August Offensive; Attended Hamilton High School, HOPKINS, Hereward Philps (Phelps); 8/924 Pte, 10 North Otago Auckland University (medicine); Employed by Union Steam Ship Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15, on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in Coy, Auckland; NOK F: Joseph Houston, Kihikihi, Waikato; attack on Baby 700, aged 25 yrs; NOK F: Arthur Philps (M: Mary Chunuk Bair Mem. (10) Elizabeth) Hopkins, 158 North Rd, Papanui, Christchurch; B: HOVELL, George Woodward; 16/556 Pte, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori 6/2668 Sgt Berkeley Phelps Hopkins, CIB, also served in WW1; Cont.; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Malta, then transferred to Lone Pine Mem. (75) London, UK; DOW 20.10.15 in UK, aged 18 yrs; Clerk; NOK HOPKINS, Horap (Harrap) William; 7/730 Tpr, CMR; 2R; F: Charles W (M: Mary) Hovell, JP, Kennedy Bay, Coromandel; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Egyptian Army Hospital, Egypt; DOD B: 16/548 Pte Charles Harry Pirika Hovell, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori (septic throat) in Egypt 3.8.15; NOK: Mrs Kathleen Hopkins, Cont., also served on Gallipoli; Nunhead (All Saints) Cem., London, Waihimomona, Geraldine, South Canterbury; Parents farmed at England (52.33511 D) Gapes Valley; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (M.55) HOWE, Herbert Jesse; 12/1437 Pte, AIB; 2R; DOW 5.6.15 at sea HOPKINS, Richard; 4/594a Spr, NZE (enlisted as 4/56a, Pte, AIB); ex Gallipoli, aged 36 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK F: William Howe, DOW 2.6.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK F: Capt C 13 Hopkins St, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England; Lone Pine Hopkins, Northern Steamship Co, Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Mem. (72) HOPKINS, Robert Grossmith; 10/471 Pte, 7 Wellington West HOWELL, Neil Hampton (Hamilton); 4/750 Spr, NZE; 4R; Coast Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the DOW 19.6.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 29 yrs; Buried at sea; Native August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; of Auckland; Attended Newmarket School; NOK F: John James NOK: RG (BG) Hopkins, 12 West St (later 1 Rosehill Tce, Drake Howell, Hill St, Newmarket, Auckland, later 61 Ardmore Rd, Rd), Newport, Isle of Wight, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (72) HOPSON, Joseph Alfred; 11/774 Tpr, WMR; 2R; KIA 27.8.15 HOWELL, William Jennings; 2/795 Gnr, HQ Signal Coy, NZFA; in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 27 yrs; Reported missing 28.8.15; MB; Hospitalised, recovered and returned to front 7.15; DOW NOK M: Edith A (F: Joseph Herbert) Hopson, 64 Northbrook St, 11.12.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 28 yrs; Buried at sea; Native of Newbury, Berkshire, England; Hill 60 Mem. (8.3.16) Taranaki; NOK M: Carolina Ada (F: William) Howell, Powderham HORE, Stanley; 8/223 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA St (later Devon St West), New Plymouth; B: 10/1265 Pte Norman 2.5.15 (also seen 1.5.15) on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack Bennett Howell, WIB, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. on Baby 700; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK M: Mrs S Hore, (72) Waipiata, Otago; Lone Pine Mem. (75) HOWIE, Alfred John Douglas; 12/363 Sgt, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; HORGAN, Thomas M; 7/523 Tpr, CMR; MB; Evacuated ill off MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 21 yrs; Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD 18.11.15 in Egypt, aged 24 yrs; NOK M: Reported missing 25.4-13.5.15; Native of Waverley, Wanganui; Mary Horgan, Temuka, Canterbury; B: 6/1317 Pte James Patrick NOK F: William (M: Emily Martha Gill) Howie, Motumaoho, Horgan, CIB, also served on Gallipoli; B: 5/304 Dvr Patrick Horgan, Morrinsville, Waikato, later Moorhouse, Morrinsville, Waikato; ASC, also served on Gallipoli; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Lone Pine Mem. (72) Mem. Cem. (A.25) HOWIE, Joseph Colquhoun; 11/641 Tpr, 2 Wellington West Coast HORN, David; 11/62 L-Cpl (enlisted as Tpr), 6 Manawatu Sqdn, Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August WMR; MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 28 yrs; NOK: M: Margaret (F: Joe) Howie, North Offensive; Reported wounded 9.8.15; NOK F: RL (RS) Horne, End, Invercargill, later 201 Bowmont St, Enwood, Invercargill; Manakau, Levin; Chunuk Bair Mem. (5) Chunuk Bair Mem. (5) HORNE, Jack Brett; 4/411 Spr, NZE; MB; WIA 5.15, evacuated HOWIE, Kenneth Burr; 11/535 Sgt, 2 Wellington West Coast off Gallipoli to Malta hospital 1-14.6.15; Transferred to Netley Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged Hospital, UK; DOD (enteric fever after recovering from wounds) 22 yrs; Reported wounded 27.8.15; NOK F: Thomas William (M: 19.7.15, aged 26 yrs; Member of the Dunedin Engineers; Played as Annie Catherine) Howie, “Learney”, No. 2 Line, Wanganui; Hill 60 a back for the Southern Club juniors; NOK: Charles Linford (M: Mem. (8.2.3) Louisa) Horne, 8 Normanby St, Musselburgh, Dunedin (also Otago HOWIE, William Gladstone; 9/557, 2 Lieut., Machine-gun Harbour Board); Netley Mil. Cem., Hampshire, England (N.342) Section, OMR; MB; WIA during the August Offensive, evacuated HORNSBY, Robert; 10/2650 Pte, WIB; 6R; DOD 7.11.15 at off Gallipoli to Pont De Koubbeh Hospital, Cairo; Pronounced Mudros, aged 34 yrs; Possibly served on Gallipoli; NOK M: Jane out of danger; Transferred to Gibraltar General Hospital; DOW (F: John, deceased), Kaikorai Valley, Dunedin; Portianos Mil. Cem., (complicated with enteric fever) on Gibraltar 30.9.15, aged 22 Lemnos (IV.C.238) yrs; Born Palmerston North; Single; Bank clerk (Bank of NZ) of Waikiwi, Invercargill; NOK F: John (M: Margaret Wright) Howie, HORSMAN, William Edward; 10/2651 Pte, WIB; 6R; KIA 2.12.15, of same address; Gibraltar North Front Cem. (D.3131) aged 36 yrs; According to Maj. HE Hart’s diary, Horsman was shot by a sniper on the day before; NOK S: Mrs Brickford, 74 Wainui HUFFAM, Walter Charles; 6/1036 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; Rd, Gisborne; Son of William and Florence Horsman; Embarkation MB; WIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; DOW 27.4.15 Pier Cem. (B.72) at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 28 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK M: Charlotte (F: John, deceased) Huffam, 191 Westminster St, St Albans, HOULKER, James; 6/1572 Maj. (enlisted as Capt.), CIB; 3R; WIA Christchurch; Lone Pine Mem. (74) early in campaign, hospitalised, recovered and returned to front; WIA during the August Offensive; DOW 10.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli HUGGETT, Maurice (Morris); 12/136 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte aboard HS Valdivia, aged 35 yrs; Buried at sea; Born Blackburn, 16.9.14), 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 28.4.15 during the Battle Lancashire, England; Attended Nelson College (Head Boy 1900) of the Landing, aged 21 yrs; Huggett was collecting a dead comrade’s and Canterbury University (BA, LLB); Single; Barrister & Solicitor watch when he was shot through the forehead; Born Auckland with Messrs Maginnity & Son in Nelson; Resided 18 Brougham 1.1.94; Attended Auckland Grammar School; Served 8 mths on Street, Nelson; NOK M: Hanna Maria (F: William) Houlker, of Craig Line of sailing ships; Engineering trade apprentice; NOK F: 297 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
(eldest son of) Capt Martin Huggett (HM Customs in Auckland. HUNT, William Klein; 10/32 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; M: Sarah), Atherton Rd, Epsom, Auckland, later 55 Marine Parade, KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 21 Herne Bay, Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (72) yrs; NOK F: Edward (M: Annie) Hunt, Mangaramarama, Pahiatua, HUGHES, James; 11/889 Tpr, WMR; 4R; Evacuated wounded off Wairarapa, also of Okains Bay, Banks Peninsula; B: 10/33 Pte Edward Gallipoli to UK, and Ambulance Women’s War Hospital at Paignton, Hunt, WIB, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) Devon; Reported dangerously ill; DOW 17.10.15 in England, aged HUNTER, Arthur; 12/1675 Pte, AIB; 3R; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 31 yrs; NOK F: late Daniel Hughes, Kapuni, Taranaki; Son of 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August Offensive, aged Margaret Hughes, Hawera; Born Kapuni; Paignton Cem., Devon, 24 yrs; NOK F: Arthur (M: Barbara) Hunter, Stuartfield, Mintlaw, England (111) Aberdeenshire, Scotland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (10) HUGHES, Joseph Henry; 8/226 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; HUNTER, Charles; 8/927 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; MB; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to UK; DOW 29.4.16 UK; NOK WIA, August Offensive; Drowned 10.8.15 while lying wounded F: Fred Hughes, Myalla, Northwest Coast, Tasmania, Australia; on barge being conveyed to hospital ship ex Gallipoli; Reported Plymouth (Weston Mill) Cem., Devon, England (Con. C. 3609) wounded and missing 10.8.15; NOK Friend: J Guthrie, senior, Shag HUGHES, Lindsay Filmer; 11/470 Tpr, 2 Wellington West Coast Point, Otago; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA (by shrapnel on beach) 1.6.15, aged 19 yrs; HUNTER, David; 9/937 Tpr, OMR; 4R; KIA 21.8.15 in 1st assault NOK F: Rev John Lewis (M: Mary Emmeline) Hughes, 6 Evelyn on Hill 60; Reported missing 21.8.15; NOK F: Joseph Hunter, Tce, Hempton, Brighton, England, also 30 Sackville Rd, Hove, Bootmaker, Riverton, Southland; B: 8/1514 Cpl Joseph Walter England; Ari Burnu Cem. (D.13) Hunter, OIB, KIA 10.8.15; Quinn’s Post Cem. (B.14) HUGHES, Lionel; 11/464 Tpr, 9 Wellington East Coast Sqdn, HUNTER, Harry; 8/753 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; WMR; MB; KIA 30.5.15 (aged 26 yrs) at No. 3 Outpost; Born KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 24 yrs; Born Scotland; NOK F: Trevarthian, Marazion 25.9.87; Attended Kelly College, Tavistock; David (M: Jessie) Hunter, 11 McBride St, Dunedin, also 3 Reynolds NOK B: WH Hughes, Paymaster, Royal Navy, Bombay, India; St, Dunedin; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (9.1.5) Youngest son of Kathleen (F: late Rev William Henry, Vicar of HUNTER, James; 10/2436 Pte, WIB; Samoan Advance (1/134) St Hilary) Hughes, The Bungalow, St Perranuthnoe, Marazion, and 5R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Penzance, Cornwall, England; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Reported missing 8.8.15; Possibly KIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair HUGHES, Robert Francis Augustus; 6/267 Pte, 12 Nelson Coy, while with Otago Infantry; NOK F: Joseph Hunter, 98 Highgate, CIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; NOK F: James Hughes, Roslyn, Dunedin; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) Canvastown, Marlborough; B: 6/1881 Pte James H Yelverton HUNTER, Joseph Walter; 8/1514 Cpl, OIB; 3R; KIA 10.8.15 in Hughes, CIB, also served on Gallipoli; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. the August Offensive; Reported missing 10.8.15; NOK F: Joseph (16.1.12) Hunter, Riverton, Southland; B: 9/937 Tpr David Hunter, OMR, HUGO, Laurence William Albert; 10/7 Lieut. (1.9.14), 17 Ruahine KIA 21.8.15; Chunuk Bair Mem. (14) Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 27.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing HUNTER, Philip; 7/562 Tpr, 1 Canterbury Yeo. Cav. Sqdn, CMR; on Russell’s Top (Walker’s Ridge) leading his platoon in the mid- MB; KIA 26.5.15; NOK F: William George (M: Maude) Hunter, afternoon bayonet charge, aged 30 yrs; Born Napier 28.3.85; Attended Dannevirke; Canterbury Cem. (II.B.2) Terrace School, Wellington; Joined Volunteers 1903; Commanded Technical College Cadets (11.1911-8.1914); Marksman; Single; HUNTER, Roland; 13/694 Tpr, AMR; 2R; KIA 27.8.15 (or NOK M: Mary (F: William Eugene) Hugo, 4 (3) Rossmore Cres., 28.8.15) in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 28 yrs; Born Ponsonby, Wellington; NZTSM; Born Napier; Compositor of Wellington; 7 Auckland; Bayfield School; Member of Seddon Horse; Farmer on yrs with Zealandia Rifles; Walker’s Ridge Cem. (II.B.5) family farm, Greenhithe; Power boating enthusiast; NOK F: (5th son of) Thomas Hunter, Wainoni, Greenhithe, Auckland; Hill 60 HULME, James; 10/1263 Pte, WIB; 2R; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli Mem. (3.1.12) to Malta; DOD (dysentery) 22.8.15 on Malta; NOK F: William Hulme, 29 Charlestown, Glossop, Derbyshire, England; Pieta Mil. HUNTER, William Murphy; 10/1855 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 Cem., Malta (A.IX.3) on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 42 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; St Joseph’s School, Parnell, HUME, Arthur Grenville; 10/1853 Maj., WIB; In command of 4th Auckland; Coachman employed late Sir John Logan Campbell, Reinforcements; 4R; Transferred to AIB 6.15 (commanded coy); KIA and recently a bushman and shearer; NOK F: James H Hunter, 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) at the Apex during early morning charge, Newmarket, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) aged 42 yrs; Reported WIA, died soon after; Born Parkhurst, Isle of Wight, England 3.10.73; Attended Terrace School, Wellington, HURLEY, James; 12/672 Pte, 15 North Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; Wellington College and Wanganui Collegiate (1885-87); Member KIA 4.6.15 at Quinn’s Post (sector held by AIB 2-9.6.15), aged 28 of Royal Naval Reserve; Maj., Garrison Artillery; During Anglo-Boer yrs; NOK: Mrs K Neilson, Pukekohe; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (IV.F.5) War he settled in Durban and established an engineering plant, later HUTCHINGS, James Edgar; 9/835 Tpr, OMR; 3R; KIA 3.8.15 returning to Wellington; M; Engineer & Secretary (own business), 5 while improving trenches while in either No. 2 or No. 3 Outpost, aged Harbour View, off Wellington Terrace, Wellington; NOK W: Amy 24 yrs; NOK F: Alfred John (M: Mary) Hutchings, “Beechcroft”, Charlotte Hume (later Graham. Married 8.4.02), c/o Mrs Rogers, 8 Holderness Rd, Sutton, Hull, Yorkshire, England; No. 2 Outpost Kensington, Bath, England, also 36 Dean Park Rd, Bournemouth, Cem. (B.7) England; 1 son, Philip Waldron Grenville, born 31.7.03; 4th son of Colonel Arthur G Hume, formerly Cameron Highlanders and HUTCHINSON, Beacher (Becher) Alexander Colin; 12/100 Pte, Inspector of Prisons in NZ; B: 2/600 Maj. Francis (Frank) Hume 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; DOW 30.5.15 on Gallipoli, aged 25 also served on Gallipoli; NKG; Chunuk Bair Mem. (17) yrs; NOK F: George W Caldwell (M: Louisa C) Hutchinson, 54 Brannocks Rd, Ilfracombe, Devon, England, later “Cranbourne”, HUMPHERSON, Bernard Alfred; 6/1061 Sgt, 1 Canterbury Coy, Carlton Hill, Exmouth, England; Lone Pine Mem. (72) CIB; MB; KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive, aged 22 yrs; NOK F: William (M: Alma E) Hempherson, HUTCHINSON, William George; 12/364 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; Clifford’s Meshe, Newent, Gloucester, England, later Meadow MB; Hospitalised in Egypt 6.15, recovered and returned to front; Cottage, Milford, Surrey, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August Offensive; NOK F: George Hutchinson, Waitekauri (later HUNT, Bertie (Bert); 4/1439a Spr (enlisted as 12/1439 Pte, AIB), Moore St), Waihi, Bay of Plenty; Chunuk Bair Mem. (10) attached to NZE; 2R; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 24.6.15 in Egypt, aged 25 yrs; Born Gisborne; Resided Waihi; HUTTON, Frank Rideal; 10/1857 Pte, 5R; WIB; KIA 8.8.15 on Member of the City Rugby Football Club and a keen cyclist; NOK Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 32 yrs; Reported M: Mrs G Clark, 12 Arney St, Newton, Auckland; M: (3rd son missing 8.8.15; Possibly KIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair while with of) Mabel Jane Hunt, 7 Oxford St, Archhill, Auckland; Alexandria Otago Infantry; Native of Oamaru, Otago; NOK F: John Augustus (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (L.55) (M: Madeline Elizabeth Lindsay) Hutton, Greytown, later 105 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn, Wellington; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) HUNT, Kenneth Newman; 6/1882 Pte, CIB; 4R; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD (enteric fever) 8.8.15 in Egypt, aged 24 yrs; HUTTON, Gilbert; 9/559 Tpr (enlisted as Cpl), 5 Otago Hussars Born Motueka, Nelson; NOK F: John Newman (M: Emma) Hunt, Sqdn, OMR; MB; WIA during the August Offensive; DOW 13.8.15 Motueka, Nelson; B: 43087 Spr Vernon James Hunt, also served in on Gallipoli, aged 20 yrs; NOK F: John Hutton, 39 Falcon Ave, WW1; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (J.121) Edinburgh, Scotland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (7) HUXFORD, William Thomas; 7/69 Tpr, 8 South Canterbury Sqdn, 298 The New Zealand dead
CMR; MB; KIA 30.5.15 (aged 20 yrs) at No. 3 Outpost; NOK Ireland, Tyne St, Carterton, Wairarapa; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) F: George (M: EK) Huxford, Temuka, Canterbury, later Kurow, IRVINE, Percy Kent; 6/962 Sgt (enlisted as Pte), 1 Canterbury Coy, Oamaru, Otago; No. 2 Outpost Cem. (F.15) CIB; MB; KIA 31.5.15, aged 25 yrs; Native of Lyttelton; NOK M: HUXTABLE, John Blackmore; 12/1678 Pte, AIB; 3R; WIA 18.5.15 (5th son of) Jane Elizabeth (F: late William J) Irvine, 7 Selwyn Rd, (also seen 19.5.15); WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Cairo hospital, Lyttelton; Lone Pine Mem. (73) Egypt; DOW complicated with typhoid in Egypt 1.6.15; Member IRVING, Eric Cecil; 10/624 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 11 Taranaki of the North Devon Constabulary prior to coming to NZ about Coy, WIB (enlisted in Cambridge); MB; KIA 29.4.15, aged 25 1909; NOK W: Daisy E Huxtable, 30 St. Paul St, Auckland, later yrs; Born Opua, Bay of Islands, 1890; NOK: Alan Edward Irving, Hargreaves St, Ponsonby, Auckland; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (B.272) Nihoniho, Ongarue; Educated in Northland; Farmer; His brother AE Irving of Nihoniho, received a letter from Lieut. Alexander I McColl stating: “I am sure his ability in the ranks would have soon IBBOTSON, Richard; 3/416 Pte, NZMC; 2R; WIA, evacuated gained him much promotion and distinction… I can only add that he met his death whilst doing his duty like a true Briton and that off Gallipoli to Malta aboard HS Somali, later transferred to UK; Reported dangerously ill 17.8.15, then reported out of danger death was instantaneous”; Son of late Capt. (master mariner of Bay of 16.9.15; DOW 17.11.15 in UK, aged 33 yrs; NOK F: Walter (M: Islands) Edward William and Isabella Sarah Irving of Bay of Islands; Martha) Ibbotson, 8 Pine Hill Tce (later 543 Cumberland St), Lone Pine Mem. (74) Dunedin; B: 6/1037 Pte Herbert Ibbotson, CIB, also served on IRWIN, William; 9/443 Tpr, 7 Southland Sqdn, OMR; KIA 21.8.15 Gallipoli; B: 2/1021 Sgt Walter Ibbotson, NZFA, also served on in 1st assault on Hill 60, aged 26 yrs; Born Edendale, Southland; Gallipoli; Manchester Southern Cem., Lancashire, England (Q.193) NOK F: Joseph Laurie (M: Agnes) Irwin, Wyndham, Southland; B: IGGULDEN, Alfred William; 11/296 Tpr, 9 Wellington East Coast 9/654 Tpr Joseph Irwin, OMR, also served on Gallipoli; Hill 60 Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60; NOK Mem. (11.2.4) F: W Iggulden, 67 Villa St, Masterton, Wairarapa; Hill 60 Mem. (9.1.1) J ILSLEY, George Leslie; 7/479 L-Cpl (enlisted as Tpr/Trumpeter), JACK, Edmund Robinson; 12/1014 Pte, 15 North Auckland 1 Canterbury Yeo. Cav. Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 Coy (attached to Machine-gun Section), AIB; MB; KIA 5.9.15 in night attack during the August Offensive, aged 27 yrs; NOK F: by shrapnel, aged 20 yrs; Born Whangarei; Attended Auckland William (M: Mary Jane) Ilsley, 35 Westbourne St (later 9 Charlotte Grammar; Draper; NOK F: Norman Price (M: Mary Rebecca Anne) Place, St Kilda), East Prahan, Melbourne, Australia; Embarkation Jack, Henderson, Auckland, also 11 Bank St, Mt Eden, Auckland; Pier Cem. (I.A.6) Chunuk Bair Mem. (10) INGLE, Claude; 9/714 Tpr, OMR; 2R; KIA 21.8.15 in 1st assault JACKSON, Albert Ernest; 6/1581 Pte, CIB; 3R; Evacuated ill off on Hill 60; Reported missing 21.8.15; NOK Son: Ivor Claude Ingle, Gallipoli to Egypt and admitted to Pont de Koubbeh Hospital, c/o Miss M Chapman, Hill St, Ravensbourne, Dunedin, later 3 Cairo; DOD 17.6.15 in Egypt, aged 22 yrs; NOK F: James (M: Nelson St, South Dunedin; Hill 60 Mem. (11.2.3) Sarah E) Jackson, Brooklyn Estate, Picton; Cairo War Mem. Cem. INGLIS, Roy; 8/229 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA (B.295) 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700; JACKSON, Edward Lewis; 11/472 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK M: Mrs C Inglis, Main St, Gore; MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Lone Pine Mem. (75) NOK F: LEB Jackson, Opunake, also Eltham, Taranaki; Chunuk INGRAM, Ernest Arthur; 6/656 Sgt, 13 North Canterbury and Bair Mem. (5) Westland Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 3.5.15, aged 23 yrs; Worked for the JACKSON, Frederick Charles; 12/1996 Pte, AIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 Lands & Survey Dept at Hokitika; NOK F: John B (M: Annie) (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August Ingram, Richmond, Nelson; Single: 22/24 Nurse Jean Grant Skinner Offensive, aged 31 yrs; Native of Bunnythorpe, Manawatu; NOK Ingram, NZANS, also served in WW1; Lone Pine Mem. (73) F: George Albert Jackson, Whitianga, Coromandel; Chunuk Bair INGRAM, Howard Lewis; 12/215 Pte, HQ, AIB (possibly Mem. (10) transferred to Dvr, ASC); KIA 7.8.15 in the August Offensive, aged JACKSON, George Covell; 13/372 Tpr, AMR (Machine-gun 49 yrs; Native of Fordingbridge, England; Served in the Sudan 1898 section); MB; WIA (scalp wound) during afternoon of 19.5.15 while and in the Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902; NOK B: LM Ingram, 63 sniping over the trench on Russell’s Top with 13/26 Tpr William Tollington Park, London, England; Son of Jenkyn and Katherine Birnie, AMR; Again WIA (hit behind ear by shrapnel) 2pm, 5.6.15 Ingram; W: Flora Ellen Sinclair (formerly Ingram), Chilliwack, while in dugout on Walker’s Ridge (Russell’s Top), DOW 1 hr later British Columbia, Canada; Embarkation Pier Cem. (B.76) on Gallipoli, aged 25 yrs; His colleagues carried his body downhill INGRAM, Peter Forbes; 8/587 Pte, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead just on darkness and buried him at a point near the landing, waiting Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700; Reported missing until darkness as the position was under sniper and machine-gun 2-24.5.15; NOK F: John (M: Elsie) Ingram, Dumpston, Mintlaw, fire from the left flank; Born 1890; Attended Wanganui Collegiate Aberdeen, Scotland; Lone Pine Mem. (75) School (prefect 1908, rugby 1st XV, shooting 1906-08) and Victoria University (1909-12, BA, rugby 1st XV, athletics, boxing); Became INNES, George; 8/928 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; WIA a solicitor in 1913, in partnership with Mr De La Mare, Hamilton, 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during the August PO Box 41, Hamilton; Special Constable at Auckland wharf strike Offensive; DOW same day 7.8.15; NOK F: MW Innes, 102 Overton (received medal); NOK F: (eldest son of) George Ernest (M: Ellen) Rd, Sinclair Town, Kirkcaldy, Scotland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) Jackson, Wanganui; Grandson of the late Hon. John Bryce; Ari IRELAND, Ernest James; 10/889 Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 9 Hawke’s Burnu Cem. (D.18) Bay Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 7.5.15 at Helles while positioning for JACKSON, George William; 7/352 Cpl (enlisted as Tpr), 1 attack on following day; NOK F: James Ireland, Wellesley Rd, Canterbury Yeo. Cav. Sqdn, CMR; MB; DOD 16.7.15 in Heliopolis, Napier; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (19.1.3) Cairo, Egypt, aged 25 yrs; Possibly did not serve on Gallipoli; NOK IRELAND, James; 8/55 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB (Machine- F: George John Jackson, 16 South St, Kuripuni, Masterton; Cairo gun Section. Enlisted 13.8.14); MB; KIA 8.8.15 at the Apex during War Mem. Cem. (B.330) the August Offensive, aged 20 yrs; Born 17.9.1894, Oamaru, Otago; JACKSON, Henry George; 10/394 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast Employed as Clerk, National Mortgage, Oamaru, Otago; NOK M: Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Agnes (F: John) Ireland, Severn St (later Lune St), Oamaru, Otago; Offensive, aged 30 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) dead; Son of Catherine Titman (formerly Jackson), 20 Penton IRELAND, Joseph; 10/1534 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Place, Pentonville Rd, King’s Cross, London, England; F: late Henry Bair during the August Offensive, aged 25 yrs; Reported missing Jackson; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK F: William Ireland, Queenshill, JACKSON, Howard Maurice; 11/298 Tpr, 9 Wellington East Ringford, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland; B: 23/462 Rfm William Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; Hospitalised early in campaign on Malta Ireland, 1NZRB, also served in WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) 1-14.6.15; Convalesced in Egypt, recovered and returned to front IRELAND, William Alfred; 10/1098 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast early 7.15; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 26 yrs; Born Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 10.8.15 in Chunuk Bair sector during the Litchfield, Auckland; NOK: Miss Ethel Jackson, St Clair, Dunedin; August Offensive, aged 23 yrs; NOK M: Mary (F: John Samuel) Son of John Howard and Laura Jackson, 642 Cumberland St,
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Dunedin; Hill 60 Mem. (9.1.2) County Antrim, Ireland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) JACKSON, John; 11/724 Tpr, 2 Wellington West Coast Sqdn, JAMPEN, Charles Leslie; 8/143 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; WMR; MB; DOW 27.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 34 yrs; Buried at MB; WIA early 5.15, evacuated off Gallipoli to hospital in Egypt, sea; NOK M: Mary Ann (F: Henry) Woods, Termeil, Milton, New recovered and returned to front 6.15; KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron South Wales; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Spur near the Apex during the August Offensive, aged 22 yrs; JACKSON, Joshua Graham; 10/370 L-Cpl or Acting Cpl. (Enlisted Native of Geelong, Victoria, Australia; NOK M: Esther Jean (F: as Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB), AIB (transferred); MB; WIA with John) Jampen, 18 Wales St, Maori Hill, Dunedin, later 176 Peel St, bullet wound to body 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) evacuated off Gallipoli to UK and Southern General Hospital, JARMAN, Frank Elworthy; 7/353 Tpr, 1 Canterbury Yeo. Cav. Birmingham; Recovered and returned to front early 11.1915; Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the On Gallipoli only 2 days when WIA (shot in stomach by sniper) August Offensive, aged 27 yrs; Born Greendale, Canterbury; NOK again while going to the beach to get water; DOW 11.11.15 at sea M: Annie Adams (F: Thomas Elworthy) Jarman, Greendale (later aboard HS Neuralia ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea between Rhodes and Darfield), Canterbury; NZ No. 2 Outpost Cem. (13) Alexandria; NOK F: A Joshua Jackson JP (sharebroker), Pukekohe; JARMAN, John Stuart; 6/271 Pte, 12 Nelson Coy, CIB; MB; KIA M: Mrs A Joshua Jackson, 4 Hosbury Ave, Windmill Rd, Mt Eden, 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 31 yrs; Born Tiverton, England; Auckland, also O’Rorke Ave, Epsom, Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. Served in Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902; NOK F: John (M: Fanny) (72) Jarman, Hokitika, West Coast; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (16.1.13) JAKES, William; 10/1267 Pte, WIB; 2R; DOD (enteric fever) JEFFERIES, William; 8/1267 Pte, OIB; 2R; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead 10.7.15 on Lemnos, aged 33 yrs; NOK: Mrs S Jakes, 808 Fitzroy St, Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 30 yrs; New Plymouth; Son of Hannah and late Samuel Jakes, Cameron St, Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK F: William A (M: Ada) Jefferies, New Plymouth; East Mudros Mil. Cem. (II.A.4) Kongahu, Westport; B: 6/2172 Pte Charles Henry Jefferies, CIB, JAMES, Albert John; 8/2436 Pte, OIB; 5R; KIA 13.12.15, aged 30 also served on Gallipoli; B: 6/2173 Pte Job Jefferies, CIB, also served yrs; NOK M: Honor Ann (F: William Henry) James, 550 Hills Rd, on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Marshland, Christchurch; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) JEFFERY, Edward James; 12/2342 Pte, AIB; 5R; Evacuated ill JAMES, Ernest William; 12/1681 Pte, AIB; 3R; KIA 8.5.15 at the off Gallipoli to Cairo, Egypt; DOD (diarrhoea) 12.8.15 in Egypt, Daisy Patch; NOK B: John Edwin James, c/o G Cleave, Karaka Rd, aged 24 yrs; NOK F: Robert (M: Margaret) Jeffery, Opotiki, Bay of Thames; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (12.1.2) Plenty; B: 12/2343 John Jeffery, AIB, also served on Gallipoli; Cairo JAMES, George Albert; 10/1860 Pte, WIB; 4R; WIA by shrapnel War Mem. Cem. (D.22) from Turkish mine, 30.7.15; DOW 1.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried JEFFS, Thomas; 10/1537 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair at sea; NOK GM: Mrs James, 58 John St, Bargoed, Glamorganshire, during the August Offensive, aged 30 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, South Wales; Lone Pine Mem. (76) later believed dead; NOK M: Matilda Jeffs, Brailes, Warwickshire, JAMES, Jack; 8/2281 Pte, OIB; Samoan Advance (1/250) and England, later Whichford, Shipston-on-Stour, England; Chunuk 4R; KIA 8.8.15 at the Apex during the August Offensive; NOK: Bair Mem. (21) W James, c/o George White, 245 Tinakori Rd, Wellington, also 38 JEMMETT, Horace James; 12/772 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; Rolleston St, Wellington; S-in-law: Daisy James, 44 Cummer St, DOW 9.6.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 22 yrs; Buried at sea; Native of Grey Lynn, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (15) Maidenhead, England; NOK F: James (M: Martha) Jemmett, Post JAMES, John Stewart; 8/1157 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; Office, Pukeatua, Waikato; Lone Pine Mem. (72) KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700; JENKINS, Cecil William; 8/405 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK F: Joseph (M: Elizabeth) James, 4 KIA 2.5.15, on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby Chamberlain St, Maori Hill, Dunedin, also Paroa, Greymouth; Born 700, aged 22 yrs; NOK F: David (M: Mary Jane) Jenkins, Gap Rd, Herbert (Otepopo), Otago; Schooling at Herbert; Lone Pine Mem. Winton, Southland; B: 8/410 L-Sgt Sidney Jenkins, OIB, killed on (75) Gallipoli in same action; Lone Pine Mem. (75) JAMES, John Sydney; 6/1886 Cpl (enlisted as Pte), CIB; 4R; KIA JENKINS, Daniel; 7/218 Tpr, 10 Nelson Sqdn, CMR; MB; DOW 7.7.15, aged 23 yrs; NOK F: Levi James, 34 Bamford St, Woolston, (head wound) 24.7.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 34 yrs; Buried at sea; Christchurch; B: 4/552 Spr Albert James, NZE, also served on NOK S: Jenette Hughes, Bleangarw, South Wales; Son of John and Gallipoli; B: 7/1851 Tpr Alexander George James, CMR, also served Margaret Jenkins, Abercrave, Radnorshire, Wales; MID in Hamilton’s in WW1; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (III.B.8) despatch dated 26.8.15, LG 5.11.15, p11003; Lone Pine Mem. (71) JAMES, Thomas Parry; 11/488 Capt. (17.6.15. Enlisted as Lieut.), JENKINS, Frank Malvyn; 8/1521 Pte, OIB; 3R; KIA 9.8.15 on 2 Wellington West Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; WIA (leg) on Chunuk Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 20 yrs; Reported Bair 9.8.15, but continued to fight before retiring; DOW 12.8.15 at missing 9.8.15; NOK B: AJ Jenkins, 15 Arlington St, Wellington; sea aboard HS Gascon ex Gallipoli, aged 30 yrs; Buried at sea; Born Youngest son of the late James and Margaret Jenkins; Chunuk Bair Stratford; Accountant and farmer, Box 3, Stratford; Lieut. Stratford Mem. (15) MR; NOK F: (eldest son of) Sydney Henry (M: Helen Carrington) JENKINS, Peter John; 7/735 L-Cpl, CMR; 3R; KIA 27.8.15 in James, Stratford, Taranaki; B: 11/820a Tpr Sydney Meredith James, 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 20 yrs; NOK F: P Jenkins, Wakefield, AMR, also served on Gallipoli; B: 11/488 Lieut. Thomas Parry Nelson; Hill 60 Mem. (5.2.8) James, WMR, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (72) JENKINS, Sidney; 8/410 L-Sgt (enlisted as Cpl), 8 Southland Coy, JAMES, Walter Marshall; 8/929 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15, on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack MB; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD (meningitis, on Baby 700, aged 23 yrs; NOK D: David (M: Mary Jane) Jenkins, complicated by wound) in Egypt 6.5.15; NOK F: Alfred (M: Gap Rd, Winton, Southland; B: 8/405 Pte Cecil Williams Jenkins, Lavinia) James, 61 Durham St, Sydenham, Christchurch; Cairo War OIB, killed on Gallipoli in same action; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Mem. Cem. (B.222) JENKINS, Thomas James Morris; 9/986 Tpr, OMR; 4R; KIA JAMESON, Ian Douglas; 10/137 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 17 21.8.15 in 1st assault on Hill 60, aged 22 yrs; Reported missing Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 21 yrs; 21.8.15; Body recovered and identified; NOK F: William M (M: Reported missing 8.5.15; Educated King’s College, Auckland (1907), Henrietta) Jenkins, Little Wanganui, Te Namu, Westport; B: 6/2171 Wellington College and Victoria University (1912. Cricketer); Pte Henry Griffiths Jenkins, CIB, also served on Gallipoli; B: 11/303 NOK M: Mary Duncan (F: James Samuel) Jameson, Rawhiti Tce, Tpr John Malcolm Morris Jenkins, WMR, also served on Gallipoli; Wellington, also 14 Dromorne Rd, Remuera, Auckland; B: 11/301 Hill 60 Cem. (H.C.5) Tpr Noel Rutherford Jameson, WMR, also served on Gallipoli; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (19.1.5) JENNINGS, Edgar McIvor; 10/136 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 3.8.15, aged 19 yrs; Employed by New Plymouth Post JAMESON, Keeley Selwyn; 6/963 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; Office, later cadet on Wairarapa station; NOK: Mrs Dorothy KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; NOK F: William (M: Mary Haswell), Jennings, Courtenay St, New Plymouth; 3rd son of William T and 54 Garden Rd, Fendalton, Christchurch; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. Dora Mary Jennings, Auckland; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (III.F.28) (16.2.12) JENSEN, Lonza; 12/773 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; JAMISON, William Andrew; 10/676 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; Hospitalised early in campaign, recovered and returned to front; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during 23 yrs; NOK F: late James (M: Matilda) Jamison, Ballely, Randalston, 300 The New Zealand dead the August Offensive; NOK B: George Jensen, Okiwi, Great Barrier JOHNSON, Walter John Pengelly; 7/219 L-Cpl, 10 Nelson Island; Son of Mr & Mrs HA Jensen, Auckland; B: 17/361 Tpr John Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA 23.5.15, aged 36 yrs; Born Waddington, Edwin Jensen, NZVC, also served in WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. Canterbury; NOK F: Seldon (M: Harriet) Johnson, “Hillside”, Ann (10) St, Devonport, Auckland; B: 9/939 Tpr Albert Edward Johnson, JERVIS, John Howard; 11/66 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; MB; OMR, also served on Gallipoli; B: 12/570 Pte Albert Edward George Hospitalised early in campaign, recovered and returned to front; KIA Johnson, AIB, also served on Gallipoli; No. 2 Outpost Cem. (E.19) 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 25 yrs; JOHNSON, William; 8/57 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; KIA Also reported as DOW 9.8.15; NOK F: Henry (M: Martha) Jervis, 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, Makara, North Wellington; Chunuk Bair Mem. (5) aged 21 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK F: John (M: Lucy) JESSOL, George; 12/1442 Pte, AIB; 2R; Hospitalised early in Johnson, 81 Frederick St (later 61 Grange St), Dunedin; Lone Pine campaign, recovered and returned to front; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded Mem. (75) as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August Offensive; JOHNSTON, Alfred; 5/422a Dvr, NZASC (enlisted as 9/422, Tpr, Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK Aunt: Mrs JJ OMR); Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD 11.9.15 in Egypt; Waite, Belle Rd, Remuera, Auckland; Son of Mrs S Bartlett (formerly NOK S: Katherine Johnston, Dunedin; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. Jessol), 123 Glebe Rd, Glebe, Sydney, Australia; Chunuk Bair Mem. and War Mem. Cem. (F.139) (10) JOHNSTON, Arthur John McDonnell; 2/425 Gnr, NZFA; JESSON, Leslie; 6/1582 Pte, CIB; 3R; Hospitalised early in Hospitalised with neuralia on Malta early in campaign, recovered and campaign, recovered and returned to front 7.15; KIA 7.8.15 on returned to front; DOW 5.12.15 on Gallipoli, aged 25 yrs; NOK: Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive; NOK M: Mrs Rev. James (M: Helen Grant) Johnston, Sheffield, Canterbury, later F Jesson, Hayward Rd, Papanui, Christchurch; B: George Jesson, 120 Slater St, Christchurch; Chunuk Bair Mem. (8) Eketahuna; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) JOHNSTON, George; 6/1888 Pte, CIB; 4R; Evacuated ill off JESSOP, Garfield Cornelius; 9/576 Tpr, 5 Otago Hussars Sqdn, Gallipoli to the Bombay Presidency General Hospital, Egypt; DOD OMR; MB; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported 9.9.15 in Egypt, aged 28 yrs; NOK F: James Johnston, 21 Slatefield missing 27.8.15; NOK F: E Jessop, Hope, Nelson; B: 1/235 Pte St, Whitevale, Glasgow, Scotland; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Philip Ebenezer Jessop, 5 (Wellington) Regt, served in the Samoan Mem. Cem. (F.138) Advance; Hill 60 Mem. (11.2.5) JOHNSTON, Gilbert John; 13/821 Tpr, AMR; 3R; DOD 30.8.15 JESSOP, William Henry; 10/2193 Pte, B Coy, WIB; 5R; KIA 8.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK F: Ernest Alfred (M: Fanny J) on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing Johnston, Waitara, Taranaki; Lone Pine Mem. (71) 8.8.15, later believed dead; Possibly KIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair JOHNSTON, John; 7/73 Tpr, 8 South Canterbury Sqdn, CMR; while with Otago Infantry; Born Bulls 4.9.1889; Self-employed MB; KIA 30.5.15 at No. 3 Outpost; NOK: Hugh Johnston, Croydon farmer, Makowhai, Sanson, Manawatu; Enlisted 15.2.15 Trentham; Rd, Waipuku, Stratford, Taranaki; Canterbury Cem. (I.B.3) NOK F: George Jessop, Port St (later Hamilton Rd), Feilding; B: 10/2191 Pte Arthur Jessop, WIB, 5R, also served on Gallipoli (WIA JOHNSTON, John William; 6/1585 Pte, CIB; 3R; DOW 1.6.15 on on Chunuk Bair 8.8.15); Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) Gallipoli, aged 21 yrs; NOK F: John William (M: Frances) Johnston, Goods shed, Railway, Oamaru, Otago; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (II.D.4) JOHANSSON, Carl Oscar; 12/1998 Pte, AIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August JOHNSTON, Percy Lionel; 11/779 Tpr, WMR; 2R; KIA 27.8.15 Offensive, aged 29 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15; Born in Auckland; in 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported missing 28.8.15; NOK B: B NOK M: Eva Charlotte (F: Johan) Johanssen, Orua Bay, Onehunga, Johnston c/o P Bedingfield, Matamau, Wairarapa; B: 5/246 Dvr Auckland; Also seen as JOHANSEN; Chunuk Bair Mem. (10) Ernest George Johnston, ASC, also served on Gallipoli; Hill 60 Mem. (9.1.3) JOHNSON, Arthur Routledge; 10/1268 Pte, WIB; 2R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 28 yrs; Reported JOHNSTON, Peter Linskill; 8/231 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; Born Newcastle, New South MB; Dangerously wounded by gunshot to groin; Evacuated off Wales, Australia; NOK M: Bertha Elizabeth (F: Thomas, deceased) Gallipoli to Greyling Well Hospital, Chichester, UK; DOW 5.9.15 Johnson, “Torquay”, Allen St (also 10 Avenue Rd), Glebe Point, (also seen 4.9.15) in England, aged 24 yrs; NOK F: Thomas (M: Sydney, Australia; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) Jamima) Johnston, Sandwick, Orkney, Scotland; Birmingham Cem., Lodge Hill, Warwickshire, England (B10.667) JOHNSON, Charles Benjamin; 13/2208 Tpr, AMR; 6R; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 27.1.16; NOK M: Mrs M JOHNSTONE, Alexander McConachie; 7/72 Tpr, 8 South Johnson, Mangaiti, Thames; B: 12/383 Pte James Service Johnson, Canterbury Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill AIB, also served on Gallipoli; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (D.281) 60; Reported missing 28.8.15; NOK F: James AM Johnstone, 57 Forest Ave, Aberdeen, Scotland; Hill 60 Mem. (6.1.5) JOHNSON, John Arthur; 8/1522 Pte, OIB; 3R; KIA 10.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 26 yrs; Reported JOHNSTONE, Duncan McPherson; 9/507 Tpr, 7 Southland Sqdn, missing 10.8.15; NOK F: Joseph (M: Julia E) Johnson, Ngutuwera, OMR; MB; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 24 yrs; NOK Moumahaka, South Taranaki, later Fraser Rd, Hawera; Chunuk Bair M: Matilda (F: James Manners) Johnstone, Mentell Bush, South Mem. (15) Wyndham, Southland; B: 2/893 Gnr Charles Johnstone, NZFA, also served on Gallipoli; B: 8/1194 Pte James McKay Johnstone, OIB, JOHNSON, John Mervyn; 12/1684 Pte (enlisted as Sgt), A Coy, also served on Gallipoli; Hill 60 Mem. (11.2.6) AIB; 3R; Reported missing 25.4.15, but presumably later found; KIA 5.6.15 (night of 5–6.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s JOHNSTONE, Robert; 11/305 Tpr, WMR; 2R; KIA 27.8.15 in Post (sector held by AIB 2-9.6.15), aged 23 yrs; NOK F: (2nd son 2nd assault on Hill 60; NOK Guardian: Mahaki Brown, Puha, of) Benjamin Johnson (died 3.15. M: Elizabeth J), 43 (42) Alexandra Gisborne; Hill 60 Mem. (9.1.4) St, Auckland; Grocery packer; Lone Pine Mem. (72) JOHNSTONE, Roy; 8/851b Pte, OIB (enlisted as 11/851 Tpr, JOHNSON, John Wright; 6/485 Pte, 2 South Canterbury Coy, HQ, WMR); 2R; Transferred to OIB, Egypt; WIA 6.15, evacuated CIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 32 yrs; Employed at off Gallipoli to Pont de Koubbeh hospital, Cairo; Recovered and Grosvenor Hotel, Timaru, Canterbury; NOK F: Richard (M: Emily) returned to front; WIA 7.8.15 during the August Offensive; DOW Johnson, 8 Spring Place, Horton, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, later same day on Gallipoli; NOK W: Kate Beatrice Johnstone, Portobello, 38 Middleton Rd, Ilkley, Yorkshire, England; Twelve Tree Copse Dunedin, later St Clair, Dunedin; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) Mem. (16.2.13) JOINT, Edward Fowler; 9/940 Tpr, OMR; 4R; KIA 21.8.15 in 1st JOHNSON, Peter; 8/56 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; WIA assault on Hill 60, aged 31 yrs; Reported missing 21.8.15; NOK 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; DOW on M: Mary Jane (F: George, deceased) Joint, 127a Sheringham Ave, same day 9.8.15 on Gallipoli, aged 20 yrs; NOK F: Peter Johnson Romford Rd, Manor Park, Essex, England; Hill 60 Mem. (11.2.7) (deceased), Lawrence, Otago; M: Ellen Johnson, 255 York Place, JONES, Alfred Ernest; 8/1760 Pte, OIB; 4R; KIA 1.7.15, aged 25 Dunedin; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) yrs; NOK F: John C (M: Edith) Jones, Tokoito, Milton, Otago; JOHNSON, Samuel Frederick; 6/1088 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 13 Shrapnel Valley Cem. (III.D.17) North Canterbury and Westland Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 3.5.15, aged JONES, David John; 6/1588 Pte, CIB; 3R; WIA, evacuated off 26 yrs; Reported as wounded; NOK F: Harry M (M: Maggie S) Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW (wounded in back) 4.9.15 in Egypt; NOK Johnson, 60 Winchester St, Merivale, Christchurch; Quinn’s Post F: Morgan Jones, 4 Ashton Crescent, Newport, Wales; B: 6/1586 Cem. (E.7) Pte Arthur Jones, CIB, also served on Gallipoli; Alexandria (Chatby) 301 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (H.69) Mem. Cem. (L.33) JONES, Edward Herbert; 12/915 Pte, HQ, AIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 JORY, George Leonard; 2/1017a Gnr, NZFA; 3R; KIA 23.7.15 at at the Daisy Patch, aged 20 yrs; Reported missing 8.5.15; Body Helles, aged 24 yrs; Earlier Gnr Lyttelton Naval Guard; NOK F: recovered and identified; NOK: William John (Emma) Jones, Mill Joseph (M: Mary Jane) Jory, Soames Estate, Lyttelton, also St David’s St, Onehunga, Auckland, later Lawrence St, Ponsonby, Auckland; St, Lyttelton; B: 2/1026 Gnr Hugh Stanley Jory, NZFA, also served Twelve Tree Copse Cem. (C.78) on Gallipoli; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (13.2.1) JONES, Edward Joseph; 7/501 L-Cpl, HQ, CMR; MB; KIA JOSLEN, Henry Willis; 6/835 L-Cpl, 13 North Canterbury and 25.8.15 on Hill 60; Body recovered and buried; NOK: Harry Jones, Westland Coy, CIB; MB; WIA during the August Offensive; DOW Hokitika; Son of James (deceased) and Margaret Jones, Hokitika, 10.8.15 on Gallipoli, aged 23 yrs; NOK M: Alice Joslen, Sneyd St, West Coast; Hill 60 Cem. (15) Kaiapoi, Canterbury; No. 2 Outpost Cem. (F.13) JONES, George Albert; 12/1999 Pte, A Coy, AIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 JOYCE, Henry Bernard; 7/74 Tpr, 8 South Canterbury Sqdn, CMR; (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August MB; WIA (abdomen and arm) 21.8.15 (also seen 22.8.15) in 1st Offensive, aged 20 yrs; Employed by Chelsea Sugar Works; NOK assault on Hill 60, aged 26 yrs; DOW 22.8.15 on Gallipoli; Native Uncle: C Olsen, Taupiri, Waikato, also Lower Nelson St, Auckland; of Taranaki; NOK M: Johanna (F: Michael) Joyce, “Strathdene” Son of Mary Ann Olsen, 22 Wilson St, Auckland; Chunuk Bair (Stathbedon), Mt Eden Rd, Auckland, later Victoria St, Hawera; Mem. (10) Chunuk Bair Mem. (4) JONES, Harry Compton; 13/557 Tpr, AMR (Machine-gun JUNO, George; 10/235 Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; Section); MB; Evacuated off Gallipoli to Cairo General Hospital MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK as sick and wounded, recovered and returned to front; KIA 8.8.15 F: P Juno, Masterton; M: Mary Carroll (formerly Juno), Bethune St, on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported wounded Featherston; B: 10/2194 Pte James Arthur Juno, WIB, also served on 8.8.15; NOK: Mrs Clara Esther Jones, 45 George St, Ponsonby, Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (2) JURD, Ernest Albert; 13/369, 2 Lieut., 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; MB; JONES, John; 13/700 Tpr, AMR; 2R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair KIA 8.8.15 (also seen 9.8.15) on Chunuk Bair, aged 23 yrs; Reported during the August Offensive; NOK F: Alexander Owen Jones, Ulster missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; Born Ulmarra, New South Wales St, Hamilton; Single: Mrs W Andrew, Warrington Rd, Remuera, and emigrated to NZ with parents aged 12 yrs; Single; Farmer of Auckland; B: 13/371 Tpr Owen Sinclair Jones, AMR, DOW 30.6.15 Kutarere, Bay of Plenty; NOK F: (eldest son of) John Richard (M: ex Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (2) Lucy Emma) Jurd, same address; NKG; Chunuk Bair Mem. (1) JONES, John Arthur; 6/2175 Pte, CIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive, aged 24 yrs; K Reported wounded and missing 7.8.15; Native of Marsden; NOK KAPPELY, William; 6/486 Pte, 2 South Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; M: Harriett (F: Thomas) Jones, Blackheath, Coonamble (also KIA 28.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 27 yrs; NOK F: Templar St, Forbes), New South Wales; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) Fred Kappely, Pihama, Taranaki; Also seen: son of Kayton and Annie JONES, Joseph; 8/1270 Pte, OIB; 2R; WIA 7.8.15 during the Kappely, 50 Keith St, Wanganui; B: 23/798 Rfm Hector Kappely, August Offensive; DOW same day 7.8.15 on Gallipoli; NOK S: Mrs 1NZRB, also served in WW1; Lone Pine Mem. (74) Nellie Ward, Waikouaiti, Otago; B: James Jones, Makikihi, South KARETAI, Stewart; 16/271 Pte, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; KIA Canterbury; NZ No. 2 Outpost Cem. (15) 21.8.15 in 1st assault on Hill 60, aged 21 yrs; Labourer; NOK JONES, Lawrence Spencer; 4/762 Spr, NZE; 4R; KIA 11.8.15, aged F: Joseph (M: Elizabeth) Karetai, Otakou Post Office, Otakou, 28 yrs; NOK F: Adam (M: Emily Mary) Jones, 11 Queen St (also Dunedin; B: 16/585 Pte Sydney George Karetai also served on Seacliffe Rd), Onehunga, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (8) Gallipoli (sick, admitted Lord Derby Hospital, Warrington, JONES, Owen Sinclair; 13/371 Tpr, Machine-gun Section, 4 England); Hill 60 Mem. (12.1.2) Waikato Sqdn, AMR; MB; WIA 27.6.15; 13/26 Tpr William Birnie KAUTER, William; 10/1867 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk stated in his diary: “After things had quietened down, one of our boys, Bair during the August Offensive, aged 31 yrs; NOK M: Johanna a Hamilton lad named Jones – who was on duty at the [machine]- (F: late Stephen) Kauter, Pambula, New South Wales; Native of gun, came down the trench to have a look at the damage [casualties Pambula; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) amongst Australians], and just then the big six inch dropped another KAY, Benjamin; 10/193 Cpl, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; KIA shell right on one of our dugouts and as he was standing at the 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; Body recovered and identified; NOK F: entrance he got badly injured. The last we heard of him when he George Kay, Cheviot, North Canterbury; B: 11/1334 L-Cpl George was being taken on board one of the hospital ships was that he had Cheviot Kay, WMR, also KIA on Gallipoli; Redoubt Cem., Helles little chance of recovery, having been badly injured about the head (X.A.16) and shoulders”; DOW 30.6.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 21 (20) yrs; Buried at sea; Born Ohaupo, Waikato; Ohaupo School; Farmer, later KAY, George Cheviot; 11/1334 L-Cpl, WMR; 6R; KIA 5.12.15; bushfelling contractor, Tautari, near Te Awamutu, Waikato; NOK NOK M: Mrs George Kay, “Home View”, Cheviot, North M: (Eldest son of) Jessie (F: Alexander Owen, deceased) Jones, Ulster Canterbury; B: 10/193 Cpl Benjamin Kay, WIB, also KIA on St, Hamilton, later 24 Rostrevor St, Hamilton; B: 13/700 Tpr John Gallipoli; 7 Field Ambulance Cem. (II.B.12) Jones, AMR, KIA 8.8.15 on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (71) KEARNEY, Martin; 8/238 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 14 South Otago JONES, Richard Roland; 13/79 Tpr, AMR; MB; WIA (bullet Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 29.4.15, aged 22 yrs; NOK S: Miss Margaret in shoulder) 11.6.15 while observing on Walker’s Ridge (Russell’s Kearney, Evans Flat, Lawrence, Otago; Son of Peter and Anne Top), hospitalised, recovered and returned to front; KIA 27.8.15 (or Kearney, Ballinacourty, Oramnore, County Galway, Ireland; Lone 28.8.15) in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 25 yrs; NOK F: Richard Pine Mem. (75) Roland (M: Sarah Jane) Jones, Clevedon, South Auckland; Hill 60 KEARNEY, William Craig; 13/85 Sgt, 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; MB; Mem. (3.1.13) WIA August Offensive; DOW 9.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at JONES, Thomas Bertram Spencer; 10/826 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay sea; Sgt-Maj. Franklin MR; NOK F: D Kearney, Ardmore, Papakura, Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (71) Offensive, aged 20 yrs; NOK M: Annie (F: Edwin, deceased) Jones, KEASBERRY, John Compton; 10/874 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; Penllyn Ave, 226 Stowhill, Newport, Wales; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) MB; KIA 28.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; NOK F: (only JONES, Walter; 10/396 Pte, WIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy son of) WH Keasberry, Pungarehu, Taranaki, also Paraparaumu; Patch, aged 22 yrs; Body recovered and identified; NOK: Jeffery Born 1893; Wellington College; Farmer; Lone Pine Mem. (76) Jones, c/o FS Harper, Tokomaru East; Son of John and Caroline KEATING, John Dudley; 4/58a Spr (enlisted 8/58 Pte, 10 North Jones, Gelli Fanw, Llanbedr, Crickhowell, Breconshire, Wales; Twelve Otago Coy, OIB), NZ Engineers; MB; KIA 9.5.15 at Anzac; NOK Tree Copse Cem. (200) F: John Andrew Keating, Wingatui (also Oturehua), Otago; B: JORDAN (served as GORDON), Edgar Percy; 7/336 Tpr, 7 8/59 Pte Leonard Vincent Keating, OIB, also served on Gallipoli Southland Sqdn, CMR; MB; DOW 9.7.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, (wounded); Lone Pine Mem. (72) aged 21 yrs; Born Sydenham, Christchurch; M (wife resided with KEBBELL, John Randall St John; 11/68 Sgt, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, her mother Mrs Hammon, Melbourne St, Dunedin); Employed at WMR; MB; Severely wounded in head by bullet 29.5.15 at No. 3 Shiel’s brickworks; NOK F: Thomas (M: Mary) Jordon, Coronation Outpost and lay semi-conscious for 12 hours in a narrow trench St, Spreydon, Christchurch; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War exposed to the sun before rescued by stretcher-bearers at 10pm; 302 The New Zealand dead
Operated on 30.5.15 on Gallipoli but DOW on same day, aged 22 Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 27.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing on yrs; Attended Wanganui Collegiate (prefect 1912, in shooting VIII Russell’s Top, aged 27 yrs; NOK F: Frederick Wellesley (M: Alice 1910, 1911 and 1912); NOK F: John (M: Mary Grace) Kebbell, Le Annie) Kendle, South Molton, Devon, England, also 103 Webster Ranawa, Ohau, Levin; Beach Cem. (I.H.8) St, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia; Lone Pine Mem. (75) KEEFE, Edgar Joseph; 7/857 Tpr, CMR; 3R; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd KENNEDY, Clyde; 10/767 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; KIA assault on Hill 60; Reported missing 28.8.15; NOK B: George Keefe, 7.8.15 in the August Offensive, aged 22 yrs; Inglewood public Kimbell, Fairlie, South Canterbury; Hill 60 Mem. (6.1.6) school; NOK: GG Kennedy, Dudley Rd, Inglewood; Son of Mr & KEELY, Joseph; 6/1592 Pte, CIB; 3R; KIA 7.8.15 in the August Mrs GS Kennedy, 1 Mewburn Ave, Mt Eden, Auckland; Chunuk Offensive at the Apex, Rhododendron Spur, aged 29 yrs; NOK Bair Mem. (21) S: Miss Kate Keely, 159 York Rd, West Hartlepool, England; Son KENNEDY, Wilfred; 4/770 Spr, NZE; 4R; KIA 10.8.15 (also of Catherine and late James Keely, West Hartlepool; Chunuk Bair seen 15.8.15) while digging new trenches under fire in the August Mem. (13) Offensive, aged 22 yrs; Born 1892, Nelson; Attended Nelson College KEIGHTLEY, Ernest; 12/779 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; (-1908); Employed by Land & Survey Dept, New Plymouth, later Captured 10.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; transferred to Napier and Auckland; Attended Auckland University POW Gallipoli and Turkey; DOD as POW 25.10.16 in Iraq, aged (law); Played rugby, was a good swimmer and a member of the 25 yrs; NOK F: Askew (deceased. M: Mary) Keightley, Midhurst, Auckland Rowing Club; NOK F: William Fletcher (M: Rosamond) Taranaki; Baghdad (North Gate) War Cem., Iraq (XXI.A.5) Kennedy, Patea, also 74 Carlton Ave, Wanganui, later Waihi, Bay of Plenty; Chunuk Bair Mem. (8) KEITH, John; 10/1543 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 26 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, KENT, Alfred William; 13/376 Tpr, AMR; MB; WIA 4.30am, believed killed; NOK F: George (M: Agnes) Keith, Cowie Wells, 8.8.15 when a high explosive naval shell fell amongst the men, Kenarff, Stonehaven, Kincardineshire, Scotland; W: Mrs MA Keith, giving Kent dozens of wounds, on Chunuk Bair during the August Parnell, Auckland; B: 8/2025 Pte George Keith, OIB, also served on Offensive; Kent remained cheerful and was bandaged, but died 2 Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) hours later on Chunuk Bair 8.8.15, aged 24 yrs; Native of Oxford, England; NOK: Alfred J (M: Abigail) Kent, Gate Pa, Tauranga; KEITH-MURRAY, Walter Herbert; 6/1593 Pte, CIB; 3R; WIA, Chunuk Bair Mem. (2) evacuated off Gallipoli to Malta; Reported dangerously ill; DOW 27.6.15 on Malta, aged 26 yrs; NOK M: Mrs MEI (F: late AL) Keith- KENT, Forester Charles; 8/62 Pte (also seen as L-Sgt), 10 North Murray, 103 Central Hill, Upper Norwood, London, England, also Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s 98 Queen’s Rd, Richmond, Surrey, England; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 19 yrs; NOK F: Charles WF (M: (XXV.5) Jessie) Kent, Newborough, Oamaru, Otago; Lone Pine Mem. (75) KELK, William Watson; 8/60 Sgt (enlisted as Cpl), 10 North KEOGHAN, Leslie Owen; 6/1594c Pte, CIB (enlisted as Dvr, Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 13.7.15, aged 23 yrs; NOK F: Frank NZFA 20.12.14); 3R; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli and admitted to (M: Frances) Kelk, Otekaike, Oamaru, Otago; Shrapnel Valley Cem. Egyptian Military Hospital in Cairo 28.5.15; DOD (enteric fever) (III.D.1) 1.6.15 in Egypt, aged 20 yrs; Born Bainham 15.9.94; Educated Bainham, Collingwood, Nelson; Left school at 14 and worked KELLETT, Joseph Richard; 8/2027 Pte, OIB; 4R; WIA early in on cheese factory, then farmer at Collingwood and Denniston, campaign and evacuated off Gallipoli to Western General Hospital, West Coast; NOK M: (eldest son of) Alice (F: Sigismund Owen) Manchester, England 5.15; Recovered and returned to front; KIA Keoghan, Sergeants Hill (also Denniston), Westport, also Nelson; 8.8.15 at the Apex during the August Offensive; NOK B: A Kellett, Cairo War Mem. Cem. (M.39) Goulburn Railway Station, Victoria, Australia; Son of late Grace Kellett, North Sydney, New South Wales; F: C Kellett, Leeds, KER, Douglas; 10/403 Cpl, 7 Wellington West Coast Coy, WIB; Yorkshire; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) MB; KIA 27.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing on Russell’s Top; Reported missing 27.4.15; NOK: Mrs Margaret Ker, 34 Bourke St, KELLY, Percy John; 6/1200 Cpl, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; WIA; Palmerston North; Son of Mr and Mrs GD Ker, Otari, Hunterville; DOD 2.10.15 at Mudros ex Gallipoli; NOK: Sgt CW Kelly, Taranaki Lone Pine Mem. (75) St, Police Station, Wellington; Portianos Mil. Cem. (IV.A.186) KERR, Frederick William; 7/577 Tpr, 1 Canterbury Yeo. Cav. Sqdn, KELLY, Robert; 8/1390 Cpl, OIB; 3R; KIA by stray bullet on CMR; MB; DOW 13.6.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; Well morning of 6.8.15 when standing in long queue for water at tanks on known amateur boxer (NZ amateur featherweight champion); Rugby Walker’s Ridge prior to August Offensive; NOK; Regt. number also player; NOK M: Elizabeth Green (formerly Kerr), Caledonian Hotel, used by 8/1390a Pte Frank Forrester ADAMSON (KIA Gallipoli); Wellington, also Panama St, Wellington; Lone Pine Mem. (71) B: Patrick Kelly, 173 Leet St, Invercargill; Chunuk Bair Mem. (14) KERR, Herman Henry; 8/63 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB (joined KELLY, Thomas; 6/1894 Pte, CIB; 4R; KIA 10.8.15 in Chunuk 2.9.14); MB; WIA 25.4.15 in the Battle of the Landing; DOW Bair sector, aged 42 yrs; NOK S: Miss Barbara Kelly, 137 High St, 6.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli (also seen 19.5.15); Buried at sea; Born Dumbarton, Scotland; Served with 1 Batt. Gordon Highlanders in Hamilton South, Ranfurly, Otago 5.12.93; Educated at Hamilton India and South Africa; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) South, Otago; NOK S: Miss Nellie Kerr, 1 Paterson St, Mornington, KELSALL, Victor Albert; 11/674 Capt., HQ and 6 Manawatu Sqdn, Dunedin; B: James Kerr, Patearoa, Otago; Lone Pine Mem. (75) WMR; MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair, aged 44 yrs; Also seen DOW KETTLE, Desmond Fosbury; 13/876, 2 Lieut. (16.1.15), AMR; 9.8.15; Born 13.11.75 Broughty Ferry, Scotland; Marlborough MR; Samoan Advance; 4R; Left in Egypt in command of a mounted camp Served Anglo-Boer War (354 Sgt 2 Cont. promoted Lieut., Lieut. 8 before being transferred to Gallipoli arriving 27.8.15; KIA 27.8.15 Cont., NZMR. QSA Medal); Served Natal Rebellion 1906 (medal); (also seen 28.8.15) in 2nd assault on Hill 60, when leading his men NZ Staff Corps; Adjutant 6 Manawatu MR; Surveyor, Defence across open ground, aged 34; Was killed by shrapnel after taking 2 Office, Palmerston North; Single; NOK M: Mrs Emma (F: Walter) trenches and attacking a 3rd; His colonel described finding his body Kelsall, 70 Marine Parade, Napier; S: Mrs Florence L Kennaday, 216 the following day with 2 dead Turks beside him; Born Dunedin; Queen’s Dr, Lyall Bay, Wellington MID: “For the fine example & Dentist of Auckland; Musketry instructor at Trentham prior to conduct throughout, while in the Chunuk Bair position on the 8th leaving NZ for Egypt; NOK W (married just prior to leaving NZ & 9th Aug 1915”, LG 28.1.16 p1210; Chunuk Bair Mem. (4) for Egypt): Gladys Emily Kettle (Nathan, later Tuck), Whitford, KEMP, John Alfred; 13/702 Tpr, 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; 2R; WIA Auckland, later Alton Lodge, Roehampton, Surrey, England; Son of at 6pm, 15.7.15 by artillery shrapnel from Annafarta; DOW 17.9.15 Judge Charles C Kettle, Auckland; Hill 60 Mem. (1.1.1) in Military hospital, on Gibraltar ex Gallipoli; Reported dangerously KEWLEY, Alfred; 10/1546 Pte, WIB; 3R; WIA at Helles; DOW ill early 8.15, next reported out of danger, later died; NOK M: Mrs 14.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 30 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK S: Miss Emily Sarah Kemp, Glen Massey, Waikato; Gibraltar North Front Esther Kewley, Ivy Dene, Culby Village, Isle of Man; B: WF Kewley, Cem. (C.3119) Spring Grove, Marsden, Huddersfield, England; Lone Pine Mem. KEMP, William (Bill) David; 12/774 Cpl (Enlisted as Pte, promoted (76) on Gallipoli), 16 Waikato Coy, AIB (enlisted 13.8.14 in Cambridge); KEYES, Herbert Franklin; 12/1009 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 15 MB; 2 weeks from 10.7.15 sick in field ambulance hospital; KIA North Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of 13.8.15, aged 22 yrs; Born Hawera; NOK F: (eldest son of) David the Landing; Reported wounded, later missing; NOK F: F Keyes, (M: Alice) Kemp, Roto-o-rangi, Cambridge, also Te Wera, Stratford; Southport, England; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Buried at the Apex; Chunuk Bair Mem. (9) KIBBLEWHITE, Leonard; 12/1693 Pte, AIB; 3R; WIA 8.5.15 at KENDLE, George Radway; 10/585 Sgt (enlisted as Pte), 17 Ruahine 303 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story the Daisy Patch, Helles; DOW 11.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at aged 32 yrs; NOK F: Arthur (M: Fanny) Knight, 62 Victoria Cres. sea; NOK F: Henry Kibblewhite, Amohia St, Rotorua, also Opoia (also Mere Cottage, Barton), Burton-on-Trent, England; B: 12/2361 Rd, Hamilton; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Pte Eric William Knight, AIB, also killed on Gallipoli; Canterbury KIDSON, Francis George; 7/220 Tpr, CMR; MB; WIA, evacuated Cem. (I.C.1) off Gallipoli to Egypt (Victoria College Hospital, Alexandria); DOW KNIGHT, Eric William Gordon; 12/2361 Pte, AIB; 5R; KIA 7.8.15 18.6.15 in Egypt, aged 23 yrs; NOK F: George Henry (M: Martha) (recorded as 8.8.15) during early morning charge at the Apex during Kidson, Sherry River, Nelson; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War the August Offensive, aged 26 yrs; Born England; Emigrated to NZ Mem. (M.82) 1910; NOK F: (3rd son of) Arthur (M: Fanny) Knight, 62 Victoria KILGOUR, Robert Jenkins; 8/1766 Pte, OIB; 4R; KIA 9.8.15 Cres., Burton-on-Trent, England, also Lane House, Waberthwaite, on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK W: Mrs Lily Bootle, Cumberland, England; B: 6/278 Pte Cyril Knight, CIB, also Kilgour, Ratanui, Catlin’s, Otago, also 100 Clyde St, Invercargill; killed on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (10) Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) KNIGHT, Herbert Augustine; 8/1533 Pte, OIB; 3R; KIA 8.5.15 KILPATRICK, John Johnstone; 8/589 L-Cpl, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; (also seen 9.5.15) by sniper, aged 20 yrs; After a day of carrying MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby ammunition to the trenches, he volunteered with a party to bury 700, aged 37 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Served Anglo-Boer a mule, and while engaged with this duty was shot; Attended War (9416 Pte, 10 Cont., NZMR); NOK B: William Kilpatrick, Wanganui Collegiate (prefect 1912, rugby 1st XV 1912); NOK F: 20 Harbour Tce, Dunedin; Son of John and Eliza Kilpatrick, 6 Herbert Douglas (M: Ellen, Nellie) Knight, The Point, Dannevirke; Rankeilor St, Dunedin; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Tragically lost 2 brothers in WW1: 8/1532 Pte George Bernard Knight, OIB, KIA Passchendaele 12.10.17 and 59920 Pte William KING, Arnold; 8/2031 Pte, OIB; 4R; WIA during the August Douglas Knight, AIR, KIA France 1.9.18; Came from a family of ten Offensive, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt aboard HS Delta 8.8.15; children; Walker’s Ridge Cem. (12) Admitted 2nd Aust. General Hospital, Ghezireh; DOW in Egypt 17.8.15; NOK F: Joshua King, Cameron St, Napier, also Mill Rd, KNOX, Edward Hugh; 7/861 Tpr, CMR; 3R; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd Mornington, Dunedin; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (D.36) assault on Hill 60, aged 21 yrs; Reported missing 28.8.15; NOK F: Isaac (M: Elizabeth Ann) Knox, 168 Alford Forest Rd, Ashburton, KING, James; 13/981 Tpr, AMR; 4R; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd assault Canterbury; B: 6/3066 Pte Isaac Samuel Justus Knox, CIB, also on Hill 60; Body recovered and identified; NOK B: D King, served WW1; Hill 60 Mem. (6.1.7) Macosquine, Coleraine, County Derry, Ireland; Also B: Samuel M King, Society St, Coleraine; Hill 60 Cem. (16) L KING, William; 6/277 Pte, 12 Nelson Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 7.8.15 in the August Offensive at the Apex, Rhododendron Spur, aged 28 LAFRENTZ, Henry; 7/222 Tpr, 10 Nelson Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA yrs; Body recovered and identified; NOK F: George (M: Ellen) King, 21.8.15 in 1st assault on Hill 60, aged 37 yrs; Reported missing 4 Brownlow St, Stonehouse, Devon, England, also 3 Rose Tce, St 21.8.15; NOK S: Mrs Louisa Eyles, Nelson; Son of Henry and Annie Ann’s Chapel, Tavistock, Devon; NZ No. 2 Outpost Cem. (16) Lafrentz, Redwoods Valley, Nelson; Also seen as Lafrenty; Hill 60 Mem. (6.1.8) KINGDON, Roy Raynor; 10/1873 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 16.6.15, aged 24 yrs; NOK F: Senior Sgt John Holman (M: Elizabeth Jane) LABRUM, William Joseph; 6/1601 Gnr, NZFA (transferred. Kingdon, Police Station, Timaru, also of Lower Hutt, Wellington; For Enlisted as Pte, CIB); 3R; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Malta 3 yrs he farmed in West Australia returning to NZ 1914; A brother slightly sick; DOD on Malta 2.12.15; NOK Friend: Miss Ethel May served with the Australian force; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (II.A.9) Portland, Walton, Waikato; Son of Mr & Mrs TA Labrum, Huntly; Addolorata Cem. (E.EA.A.681) KIRK, Charles Ernest; 10/1550 Pte, WIB; 3R; WIA early in campaign; Drowned 23.10.15 while aboard TS Marquette when LAFFEY, Timothy Joseph Bernard; 8/788 Sgt-Maj. (Warrant Officer torpedoed, Salonika; NOK Cousin: Robert Butler, 321a Ormond 1), 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge Rd, Gisborne; Son of William Kirk, Auckland; Mikra Mem., Greece (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 23 yrs; NOK M: Hannah (F: late John) Laffey, 162 Leet St, Invercargill, also Auckland; Lone KIRK, Edward Richmond; 2/825 Gnr, 2 Battery, NZFA; MB; DOD Pine Cem. (N.24) (enteric fever) 21.7.15 at sea aboard HS Sicilia ex Gallipoli, aged 23 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK M: Amelia Frances (F: Richard Clement) LAMB, Edward Thomas; 13/201 Tpr, AMR; MB; KIA 27.8.15 (or Kirk, 52 Nelson St, Petone, Wellington; Lone Pine Mem. (72) 28.8.15) in 2nd assault on Hill 60; NOK M: Mrs E Lamb, Parua Bay, Whangarei, also Kaingaroa North, Awanui; Hill 60 Mem. (4.1.1) KIRKHAM, George; 8/1082 L-Cpl, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW in Egypt 6.5.15, LAMBERT, Edward; 12/148 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; KIA aged 24 yrs; NOK M: Sarah Elizabeth (F: George) Kirkham, Dun 5.6.15 (night of 5–6.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s Post Lee, Onecob, Leek, Derbyshire, England, also Hill Side, Ellestone, (sector held by AIB 2-9.6.15), aged 23 yrs; Reported as wounded Warslow, Buxton, Derbyshire; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (B.221) and missing 6.6.15; NOK F: William Lambert, Helmore St (also 89 Hakeke St), Wanganui East; B: 10/1552 Pte William Charles KIRKNESS, John Guthrie Brass; 7/1373 Tpr, CMR; 6R; DOD Lambert, WIB, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (72) 10.12.15 on Gallipoli, aged 29 yrs; NOK F: William Robert (M: Jane Guthrie) Kirkness, Midhouse, Kirkness, Sandwick, Orkney, LAMBERT, James; 12/1451 Pte, AIB; 2R; KIA 8.6.15 (night of Scotland; Canterbury Cem. (II.B.4) 7–8.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s Post (sector held by AIB 2-9.6.15), aged 41 yrs; Reported missing 8.6.15; NOK F: Daniel KITTELTY, William Leslie; 12/25 Pte, 15 North Auckland Coy, Lambert, 1 Wood Lane, Erdington, Birmingham, England; W: Sarah AIB; MB; WIA (right forearm and fingers) 27.4.15 during the Battle Jane Lambert, ‘The Firs’, Shenstone, Lichfield, England; Lone Pine of the Landing; Spent 5 weeks in hospital before returning to front; Mem. (72) KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August Offensive, aged 28 yrs; Born 1885 Greymouth; Moved to LAMBERT, Roy Wilson; 12/149 Sgt (enlisted as Cpl), 3 Auckland Auckland 1913; Builder; NOK M: Esther (F: late William) Kittelty, Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 racing at the head of his men up an 76 Prospect Tce (also Eglinton Ave), Mt Eden, Auckland; S: 22/136 incline to the help of a force that had sent an urgent request for Nurse Mabel Eliza Jane Kittelty, NZANS (on HS Maheno), also reinforcements, during the Battle of the Landing, aged 26 yrs; served WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (10) He was buried that night on the ridge where he fell; Attended Auckland Grammar; Employed by Macky, Logan, Caldwell & Co.; KITTO, James Victor; 12/389 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; KIA Played rugby for Auckland University 1st XV (not student); Played 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 29 yrs; Reported wounded and representative rugby for Auckland (1913-14); NOK F: (youngest missing 8.5.15; Body recovered and identified; NOK S: Mrs Ludlow son of) William Lambert (district secretary Mutual Life & Citizen Thompson, Beaconsfield, Tasmania; Son of Hannah and Thomas Assurance Co.), Leamington Rd, Mt Eden, Auckland; Employed by Luke (deceased) Kitto, Lefroy, Tasmania; Redoubt Cem., Helles Macky, Logan, Caldwell Ltd; Lone Pine Mem. (72) (B.2) LAMBERT, Thomas; 6/1203 Pte, 2 South Canterbury Coy, CIB; KJAER, Jim Andrew (Jens Andreas); 6/666 Pte, CIB; KIA 3.5.15, MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; NOK Foster mother: Emma aged 34 yrs; Reported missing 25.4-3.5.15, believed KIA; NOK: Stansfield, c/o AL Morris, Putaruru, Waikato; Twelve Tree Copse Marie Ivoisen, Nykobing, Mors, Denmark; Son of Mariane and Mem. (16.1.14) late Peter Thomsen Kjar, 22 Toftegade, Nykobing, Mors, Denmark; Lone Pine Mem. (74) LANCE, Edward James; 11/828a Tpr, WMR; 3R; KIA 30.8.15 on Hill 60; NOK B: Albert Lance, Lismore, New South Wales; Hill 60 KNIGHT, Cyril; 6/278 Pte, 12 Nelson Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 2.6.15, Mem. (9.1.5) 304 The New Zealand dead
LANE, Donald Bennett; 12/783 Cpl, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; LAWLESS, Percy William; 8/64 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; Burton’s official history MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby The Auckland Regiment, page 28: “Donald Lane was wounded in 700, aged 23 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK F: William G the arm, but pressed on, gathered a little group round him and was (M: Maud) Lawless, Waikouaiti, Otago; Lone Pine Mem. (75) hit again in the thigh. The Turks were pressing in. He rose, wounded LAWRENCE, Eric Burton John; 12/952 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, as he was, to lead a counter-attack with the bayonet, and as he did AIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; Reported so received his death-wound”; NOK F: FW Lane, c/o New Zealand wounded and missing 25.4.15; NOK S: Mrs ND Jones, Awakino, Herald Office, Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Taranaki; Son of Mr & Mrs BC Lawrence, Waitara, Taranaki; Lone LANE, Edwin Hutton; 6/2685 Pte, CIB; 6R; KIA 18.12.15, aged 20 Pine Mem. (72) yrs; NOK M: Mrs Ethel Montgomerie (F: late Lancelot Hannibal) LAWRENCE, Thomas Gabriel; 10/1880 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 Lane, 28 Gloucester St (also 36 Carlton Mill Rd), Christchurch; on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 25 yrs; Reported Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK F: William Peter (M: LANGDON, Harold Leishman; 4/617 Spr, NZE (Div. Sig. Coy); Annie Eliza) Lawrence, Springhead, Seddon, Marlborough, also 2R; Carried from trenches with fever 29.7.15 and evacuated to McLaughlin St, Farnham, Blenheim; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) Egypt; DOD (enteric fever) in Egypt 5.8.15, aged 29 yrs; Attended LAWRIE, Francis Alexander; 8/1535 Pte, OIB; 3R; KIA 11.7.15, Wanganui Collegiate; Land surveyor; NOK F: Robert Leishman aged 25 yrs; NOK F: John Glen Skinner (M: Elizabeth) Lawrie, 134 (M: Kate) Langdon, Wangaehu (also Waiti), Masterton; Alexandria Albany St, Dunedin, also Sandymount, Otago Peninsula; Native of (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (J.176) Sawyers Bay, Otago; Lone Pine Mem. (75) LANGLEY, Ernest Gordon Poyndester; 10/48 Pte, 17 Ruahine LAWSON, Arthur James; 12/1696 Pte, AIB; 3R; KIA 7.8.15 Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 27.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing in (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August Malone’s Gully; Reported missing 27.4.15; NOK: Edgar Langley, Offensive, aged 22 yrs; Native of Australia; NOK F: John Lawson, 114 Gondburn St, Hobart, Tasmania; B: Maj. EJF Langley DSO; Waitomo Caves, King Country, also Hinerangi St, Te Kuiti; Chunuk Lone Pine Mem. (76) Bair Mem. (10) LANGLEY, Herbert; 12/593a Pte, AIB (attached. Enlisted as 8/593 LAWSON, Herbert; 8/420 Sgt (enlisted Cpl), 8 Southland Coy, Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB); MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the OIB, MB; WIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, Helles; DOW 9.5.15 Landing; Reported missing 25.4-13.5.15; NOK M: Mrs A Langley, at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 31 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK C: William Queen’s Dr, Musselburgh, Dunedin; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Huskinson (Hushinson), Bluff; Son of late Frederick and Caroline LANGRIDGE, Francis Bertram; 6/1553a Pte, CIB (transferred. Huskinson, England; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Enlisted 10/1553 Pte, WIB); 3R; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, LAWSON, Peter; 12/1073 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; DOW aged 24 yrs; Born Westport 3.11.91; Educated Wanganui District received at the Apex, 11.8.15 on Gallipoli (also seen KIA 8.8.15 at Boys’ School; NOK F: Henry (Harry) Montague (M: Elizabeth) the Apex); NOK B: MC Lawson, auctioneer, Te Awamutu, Waikato; Langridge, 16 River Bank, Wanganui; B: 6/838 Cpl (later Sgt-Maj.) Son of Mrs Katrina Rasmussen Olsted, Te Awamutu, Waikato; John Worrel Langridge, CIB, also served on Gallipoli (twice WIA); Embarkation Pier Cem. (C.2) Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (16.2.14) LAWTON, Walter Vivian; 10/177 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; LAPPAN, Charles; 8/2036 Pte, OIB; 4R; WIA 7.8.15 on KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 23 Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during the August Offensive; yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK: W Lawton, DOW same day 7.8.15 on Gallipoli, aged 33 yrs; Reported as 13 High St, Masterton; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) wounded 7.8.15; NOK M: Mrs Frances M (F: late Michael) Lappan, 3 Lees St, Dunedin; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) LE GALLAIS, Leddra; 12/2171 Pte, AIB; 4R; KIA 23.7.15, aged 29 yrs; Born Clevedon, South Auckland; Teacher (taught at Mangakura LARKIN, Leonard; 10/107 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; KIA and Glorit schools); NOK F: Horatio N (M: Eliza M) Le Gallais, 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 20 yrs; Northop, Mangakura, via Hotea, Auckland, also Tauhoa, Northland; NOK F: John (M: Sarah) Larkin, 4 Beauchamp Rd, Wadestown, S: 22/137 Nurse Charlotte Le Gallais, NZANS (on HS Maheno), Wellington; B: 10/2994 Pte Ernest Archibald Larkin, Samoan also served in WW1; B: 6/3230 Sgt Owen Le Gallais, CIB, also Advance and WIB, also served in WW1; B: 13/983 Tpr Frederick served WW1; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (I.C.9) William Larkin, AMR, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) LEAMAN, Lewis Maurice McPherson; 7/359 Tpr, 1 Canterbury Yeo. Cav. Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA 14.7.15, aged 20 yrs; NOK M: Maria LARKINS, Alfred; 8/891 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; Evacuated ill Jane (F: HD) Leaman, 353 Colombo St, Sydenham, Christchurch; off Gallipoli to Malta; DOD (enteric fever) on Malta 20.7.15; NOK B: 7/358 Tpr Alfred Walter Herman Leaman, CMR, also served on F: Alfred N Larkins, Carey’s Bay, Lower Harbour, Port Chalmers, Gallipoli; Canterbury Cem. (II.A.2) Otago; Pieta Mil. Cem. B.II.3) LEAN, Norman; 8/2038 Pte, OIB; 4R; DOD (dysentery) 23- LARSEN, Frederick (Fritjof LAWSON); 10/1557 Pte, WIB; 3R; 28.9.15 at sea aboard TS Tofua en route to New Zealand, ex Gallipoli, KIA 8.8.15 or on Chunuk Bair, aged 29 yrs; NOK M: Hannah D aged 30 yrs; Born Dalkeith, Scotland; NOK M: Grace (F: late James) Lawson, 12 Ada St, Palmerston North; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) Lean, Ann St (also Goury Pl), Roslyn, Dunedin; Otago Provincial LASCELLES, David Robert Breingan (Brannigan); 10/822 Sgt Mem., Dunedin (enlisted as Cpl), 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on LEARY, Edwin Bernard; 8/1388 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), OIB; 2R; Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 25 yrs; Reported KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700; as wounded and missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK: late Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Stationed at Fort Dorset, Wellington Henry Rhode Lascelles, Greenmeadows, Napier; M: Sarah Cameron at time of enlistment; NOK F: Cornelius Leary, 79 Boulcott St, (formerly Lascelles), Gisborne; Chunuk Bair Cem. (1) Wellington; B: 2/1803 Gnr Francis Thomas Leary, NZFA, also LATTIMORE, George Pain; 6/80 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; served in WW1; Lone Pine Mem. (75) KIA 5.6.15 (night of 5–6.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s LEE, Edward; 12/1697 Pte (enlisted as Cpl), 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; Post, aged 22 yrs; NOK; Mrs L Lattimore, 65 Aikmans Rd, Merivale, 3R; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during Christchurch; Son of Elizabeth Lattimore, same address; Lone Pine the August Offensive; NOK F: William Lee (served in Indian Mutiny Mem. (74) and NZ Wars with 68 Regt), Wellington St, Opotiki, also Waters St, LAW, Alfred John; 12/1452 Pte, AIB; 2R; WIA early in campaign; Mt Eden, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (10) Hospitalised, Cairo, Egypt, wounded and sick; Recovered and LEE, Edward Ivanhoe Woodhouse; 6/2184 Pte, CIB; 5R; DOW returned to front; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the 11.8.15 on Gallipoli received in the August Offensive; NOK F: Pinnacle during the August Offensive; Reported wounded 8.8.15; Charles Woodhouse Lee, c/o Dalgety & Co., Ashburton, also St Body recovered and identified; NOK F: James Law, Whitikahu, Albans, Christchurch; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) Gordonton, Waikato; B: 12/2756 Pte Albert Law, AIB, also served WW1; B: 13/387 Joseph Law, AMR, also served on Gallipoli (wrote LEE, Harold Arnold Gale; 10/1559 Sgt, WIB; 3R; KIA 17.6.15, aged comprehensive diary); Embarkation Pier Cem. (C.1) 23 yrs; NOK F: John James (M: Rosina Christabel) Lee, Conway Rd, Eltham, Taranaki, also Grafton, New South Wales; Shrapnel Valley LAW, Edward Henry; 11/73 Cpl (enlisted as L-Cpl), 6 Manawatu Cem. (III.A.6) Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK F: Edward Law, Shannon, also Thornton, LEE, Louis; 2/1604a Dvr, NZFA (formerly of CIB); 3R; KIA 4.9.15 Whakatane; Chunuk Bair Mem. (5) (initially wounded); NOK S: Mrs AJ Jones, 21 Charles St, Cooks
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Hill, Newcastle, New South Wales; Son of George and Mary Lee, Sarah Elizabeth) Lewis, 9 Patanga Cres., Tinakori Rd, Wellington; B: Ackworth, England; Embarkation Pier Cem. (C.3) 1/155 Pte Llewelyn Eldridge Lewis, Samoan Advance, also served LEE, Leslie; 8/1538 Pte, OIB; 3R; KIA 9.8.15 (initially wounded) WW1; B: 10/2208 Pte Watkins Eldridge Lewis, WIB, KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair, aged 20 yrs; NOK M: Fanny (F: Edward) Barker, on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (74) Miranda St (also Fenton St), Stratford; Native of Sheffield, England; LEWIS, Watkins Eldridge; 10/2208 Pte, WIB; 5R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported wounded and LEECH, John Dunstan Lawley (Lawlor); 12/1135 Sgt-Maj. (WO2), missing 8.8.15; Possibly KIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair while with AIB; KIA 19.5.15 at Helles sector, aged 36 yrs; Body recovered and Otago Infantry; NOK W: Margaret Lewis, 66a Bell St, Wanganui, identified; Born Reefton, West Coast; NOK W: late Sophia Leech, also 48 Clarence St, Hamilton; B: 1/155 Pte Llewelyn Eldridge c/o H Smith & Co., ‘Te Whaka’, Lyttelton; Son of William Haydon Lewis, Samoan Advance, also served WW1; B: 6/283 Pte Tom and Paulena Constance Leech, Reefton, West Coast; Twelve Tree Eldridge Lewis, CIB, DOW 9.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Copse Cem. (C.303) Mem. (21) LEEKS, Cedric William; 10/1882 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 LIDDINGTON, Samuel John (Sam); 10/1884 Pte, WIB (enlisted on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 19 yrs; Born 6.1.15 in Cambridge); 4R; WIA (gunshot wound to scalp) on Ohingaiti; NOK F: Edward Lowry (M: Minnie) Leeks, Ohingaiti, Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; DOW 24.8.15 at sea also 165 Featherston St, Palmerston North; B: 8/835 Pte Osric aboard HS Guildford Castle ex Gallipoli; Born 1889; NOK F: Samuel Harold Leeks, OIB, DOW 5.9.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; B: 8/2441 Pte H (M: Annie) Liddington, Maungatautari, Cambridge, Waikato; Ivan Lewis Leeks, OIB, also served on Gallipoli (WIA); Chunuk Bair Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (K.44) Mem. (21) LIMA, Frank; 10/1885 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 in the August LEEKS, Osric Harold; 8/835 Pte, OIB; DOW 5.9.15 at sea ex Offensive; NOK F: A Lima, Otaki; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) Gallipoli en route to UK, aged 21 yrs; Born Ohingaiti; NOK F: LINDSAY, Ebenezer; 8/67 Sgt, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA Edward Lowry (M: Minnie) Leeks, Ohingaiti, also 165 Featherston 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August Offensive, aged St, Palmerston North; B: 10/1882 Pte Cedric William Leeks, WIB, 26 yrs; Reported missing 6.8.15; NOK F: Thomas (M: Christina) KIA 8.8.15 on Gallipoli; B 8/2441 Pte Ivan Lewis Leeks, OIB, also Lindsay, Maheno, Otago; Chunuk Bair Mem. (14) served on Gallipoli (WIA); Gibraltar North Front Cem. (C.3089) LINDSAY, George Leonard; 6/84 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; LEEMING, George; 12/1533 Pte, AIB; 2R (on Gallipoli early for MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; NOK F: G Lindsay, 46 (16) unit); KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 27 yrs; Matheson’s Rd, Linwood, Christchurch; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. Reported missing between 25.4-13.5.15; NOK F: John Thomas (16.1.15) (M: Selina) Leeming, Whitecliffs (also South Malvern), Canterbury; LINWOOD, Johnny; 13/385 Tpr, AMR; MB; WIA 23.5.15 while Lone Pine Mem. (72) in rest trench by stray bullet; DOW shortly after on same day (on LEGGE, Charles Stewart; 12/2365 Pte, AIB; 5R; WIA 10.8.15 Gallipoli); NOK: Mrs J Linton, Oparau, Kawhia, Waikato; Ari (back) during early morning charge at the Apex during the August Burnu Cem. (C.9) Offensive; DOW on Gallipoli same day, aged 24 yrs; Also seen as KIA LITTLE, Peter James; 8/594 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 10.8.15; NOK B: EW Legge, Islington Ave, Ponsonby, Auckland; 30.5.15, aged 25 yrs; Reported missing 30.5.15; NOK M: Agnes No. 2 Outpost Cem. (F.14) M (F: Edward) Little, 327 Gloucester St, Christchurch; Lone Pine LEONARD, Albert Jeffreys; 10/1561 Pte, WIB; 3R; WIA August Mem. (75) Offensive; DOW 14.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 28 yrs; NOK F: LITTLE, Walter; 10/104 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; KIA late John (M: Caroline) Leonard, ‘Glencoe House’ Crickhowell, 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 21 yrs; Abergavenny, Wales; East Mudros Mil. Cem. (II.E.72) Native of Lanarkshire, Scotland; NOK F: Walter (M: Elizabeth) LESLIE, Norman James; 9/931 Tpr, OMR; 4R; KIA 27.8.15 (or Little, PO Box 35, Takapau, Hawke’s Bay; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) 28.8.15) in 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported wounded and missing LITTLEJOHN, Ellis Gordon; 6/285 Pte, 12 Nelson Coy, CIB; MB; 27.8.15; NOK F: Norman James Leslie, Brandon St, Seatoun, KIA 7.8.15 in the August Offensive, aged 21 yrs; Body recovered and Wellington; B: 2/1863 Gnr Robert Leslie, NZFA, also served WW1; identified; NOK F: James Gordon (M: Maude Herbert) Littlejohn, Hill 60 Mem. (11.2.8) the Rocks, Nelson; NZ No. 2 Outpost Cem. (17) LETCHFORD, Frederick Herbert; 11/70 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, LIVELY, James; 6/2189 Pte, CIB; 4R; DOW 5.9.15 on Gallipoli, WMR; MB; WIA on Hill 60; DOW 28.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 24 yrs; NOK F: Peter Lively, Barnmeen, Rathfriland, County aged 21 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK M: Katherine M (F: late Phillip) Down, Ireland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) Letchford (later Byrne), 108 Coronation Rd, Bristol, England; Lone Pine Mem. (72) LIVINGSTONE, Hugh Alexander; 9/468 Tpr, OMR; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August Offensive, aged 24 yrs; LEVIEN, John Julian; 11/75 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; MB; NOK M: Mary (F: late Dugald) Livingstone, Winton, Southland, KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 20 yrs; Reported missing also George St, Invercargill; Wrong Regt. No in nominal roll, 28.8.15; Born Bulls; NOK: Mrs Levien, Kimbolton; Son of Charles 9/1968; Chunuk Bair Mem. (7) Edward and Joan Levien, Hill Crest, Pukekohe; B: 11/74 Sgt Edward Levien, WMR, also served on Gallipoli; Hill 60 Mem. (9.1.6) LLOYD, George; 13/707 Tpr, AMR; Samoan Advance and 2R; WIA but continues duties; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during LEVIEN, Victor Norman; 10/416 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast the August Offensive; Athlete, held running championship of both Coy, WIB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, Auckland and Wellington Civil Service Clubs; Prominent member aged 24 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; Native of St George’s Rowing Club, Auckland; Employed by NZ Post and of Havelock, Marlborough; NOK F: Joseph Thomas (M: Elizabeth Telegraph Dept, Auckland; NOK M: (only son of) Mrs G Lloyd, Jane) Levien, Ohingaiti, Mangweka; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) Breakwater Rd, Napier; Chunuk Bair Mem. (2) LEVIN, Walter FitzGerald; 11/787 Maj. (21.11.14), NZ Divisional LLOYD, George James; 12/2555 Cpl, AIB; Samoan Advance HQ (General List); 2R; Beach Commandant on Anzac, Gallipoli; (1/693) and 5R; KIA by machine-gun bullet through the head WIA while evacuating off Gallipoli 18.12.15; Evacuated to while lying unprotected on the Apex soon after the bayonet charge Alexandria, Egypt; DOW early morning 25.12.15, aged 36 yrs; in the morning of 10.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) during the August Attended Wanganui Collegiate 1889-95 then Oxford, England; Offensive, aged 29 yrs; Born London, England, emigrated to NZ Joined Militia in England then 1 Dragoon Guards; NOK W: Zoe aged 3 yrs; NOK F: AW Lloyd (deceased), Auckland Club, Shortland Charlotte Levin (nee Johnston), Rawhitiroa, Greatford, Rangitikei; St, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (9) Son of William and Amy Levin; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (G.122) LLOYD, John Sheehan; 8/1099 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; MB; DOW 29.4.15 at sea, aged 23 yrs; NOK F: Richard (M: Mary) LEWIS, Edmund King; 10/1279 Pte, WIB; 2R; KIA 16.5.15 at Lloyd, Cust, Canterbury, also 131 Peterborough St, Christchurch; Helles, aged 28 yrs; NOK M: Mrs Emma (F: Thomas Levi) Lewis, Native of Canterbury; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Dowington, Lechdale, Gloucestershire, England; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (21.1.7) LOACH, George Wallace; 10/535 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; LEWIS, Tom Eldridge; 6/283 Pte, 12 Nelson Coy, CIB; MB; WIA Reported missing, later believed dead; NOK M: Emily (F: Thomas during the August Offensive; DOW 9.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged E) Loach, 203 Papanui Rd (later 53 Rose Warne St, Spreydon), 40 yrs; Buried at sea; Native of London, England; Served Anglo-Boer Christchurch; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) War (possibly 9243 L-Cpl, 10 Cont., NZMR); NOK F: William (M: 306 The New Zealand dead
LOCHHEAD, John Alexander; 10/420 Sgt (enlisted as Cpl), 7 MB; WIA 4.7.15, hospitalised, recovered and returned to front; Wellington West Coast Coy, WIB; MB: KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk DOW 5.12.15 on Gallipoli aged 20 yrs; NOK F: Herbert (M: Laura) Bair during the August Offensive, aged 22 yrs; Native of Norsewood, Lory, Livingstone, Otago; Chunuk Bair Mem. (7) Hawke’s Bay; NOK M: Annie Paddle Strathallan Lochhead and LOVE, William Thomas; 8/659 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA James McIlraith Robertson Lochhead, South St, Feilding, later of 27.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing on Russell’s Top; NOK Paki Paki, Hawke’s Bay; Also seen Lockhead; Chunuk Bair Mem. F: Alexander Love, Cromwell; M: Janet Love, George St, Port (17) Chalmers, Dunedin; Employed at Sargood’s boot factory, Dunedin; LOCKETT, Robert Lewis Barnett; 10/1087 Pte, 7 Wellington West Noted soccer player; Lone Pine Mem. (73) Coast Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the LOW, Gibson; 7/610 Tpr, 1 Canterbury Yeo. Cav. Sqdn; CMR; August Offensive, aged 26 yrs; Reported missing, later believed dead; MB; KIA 28.5.15 during the taking of the Turkish position later Native of Wanganui; NOK: Alice EP (F: Hugh, deceased) Lockett, named No. 3 Outpost; NOK M: Frances Low, Hill Farm, Styx, 72 Harrison St, Wanganui, later Symonds St, Auckland; Chunuk Christchurch; Canterbury Cem., Gallipoli (I.B.2) Bair Mem. (21) LOW(E), Joseph Clifford; 13/926 Tpr, AMR; 4R; WIA 30.8.15 LOCKETT, Thomas; 6/1901 Pte, CIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 on on Hill 60 by shrapnel; DOW 30.8.15 on Gallipoli, aged 21 yrs; Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive; Reported WIA Born Riversdale; NOK F: James (M: Alice M) Low, Marama Tce, during the August Offensive; NOK F: James Lockett, Tarnagulla, Birkenhead, Auckland; Embarkation Pier Cem. (C.5) Victoria, Australia; B: James Edwin Lockett, Waanyarra Est, Tarnagulla, Victoria, Australia; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) LOW, Robert Munro; 10/244 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW (abdomen) 17.5.15 LOCKHART, Gordon William; 8/1277 Pte, OIB; 2R; KIA 8.5.15 (reported out of danger same day) in Egypt, aged 22 yrs; NOK S: at the Daisy Patch, aged 25 yrs; NOK B: John RH Lockhart, 410 AM Low, Waitahuna, Otago; Son of Robert and Amelia Low; Cairo Cumberland St, Dunedin; Son of George (deceased) and Henrietta War Mem. Cem. (B.253) Lockhart, 13 Woodcot Ave, Bloomfield, Belfast, Ireland; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (8.1.7) LOWRY, Daniel Joseph; 8/242 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, LOCKWOOD, Arthur William; 6/1120 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, aged 37 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Born Auckland; Member of CIB; MB; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Mudros; DOD (diphtheria) A Battery; Bookbinder, served apprenticeship Auckland Weekly News; at Mudros 25.9.15; NOK: WH Lockwood, 83 Norwood St, Later employed by Government Printing Office, Wellington; NOK Beckenham, Christchurch; Portianos Mil. Cem., Lemnos (IV.A.197) B: Cornelius A Lowry, 55 Cumberland St, Richmond, Christchurch; LOCKWOOD, William Alexander; 6/88 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, Son of Honoria and Daniel (deceased) Lowry, Auckland; B: J Lowry, CIB; MB; DOW 5.6.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 28 yrs; Buried at printer, Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (75) sea; Native of Te Awamutu, Waikato; NOK: John Sidney (M: Sarah, LOWRY, Samuel Thomas Alexander; 12/394 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, deceased) Lockwood, Manurewa, Auckland, later Mamaku, Rotorua; AIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 35 yrs; Born near Lone Pine Mem. (74) Londonderry, Ireland, emigrating to NZ 1901; Victoria Rifles, LODGE, Alexander; 6/2021 Pte, CIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 on Auckland; First to enlist in Hikutaia district; NOK F: (2nd son Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive; NOK F: Charles of) James Lowry, farmer, Hikutaia, Thames, also Arthur St, West Lodge, 24 Waverley St, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) Onehunga, Auckland; B: 12/393 Pte Andrew John Lowry, AIB, also LOGAN, Preston; 13/155 Lieut. (enlisted as 2 Lieut.), 11 North served on Gallipoli; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (12.1.3) Auckland Sqdn, AMR; MB; DOW 22.5.15 at sea aboard Galeka ex LOWTHER, William George; 12/2020 Pte, AIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 Gallipoli, aged 22 yrs; Buried at sea; Born Otago; Single; Farmer, (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August Waipu, Northland; Attended Royal Military College, Duntroon; Offensive, aged 29 yrs; NOK F: Edward (M: Mary) Lowther, Mt Member of the Northern Club; NOK F: Col. Robert Logan CB, Eden, Auckland; W: Zalma VM Lowther (later Bayliss), Rotorua; NZ Staff Corps, Samoan Advance, Samoa, also Weycroft, Axminster, B: 12/2019 Pte Albert Edward Lowther, AIB, wounded on Gallipoli Devon, England; B: 11/700 Lieut. Robert Logan, WMR, also served (later KIA in France 2.4.18), which caused confusion when Zalma on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (71) Lowther was officially advised that her husband had been killed LOGAN, Thomas Stanley; 6/2192 Pte, CIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 on in action. William George Lowther’s name was not given in the Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive; NOK F: John published casualty lists, so for some time it was not known which Logan, 6 Wilson St, Timaru, Canterbury; 6/2191 Pte Reuben brother was dead or both were dead; The Farm Cem. (6) Charles Logan, CIB, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. LUCAS, Frederick William; 13/708 Tpr, AMR; 2R; KIA 8.8.15 on (13) Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 32 yrs; Earlier served LONG, Ernest; 11/790 Tpr, WMR; 2R; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Anglo-Boer War (9066 10th Cont.); Manager of NZ Dairy Assoc. Bair during the August Offensive, aged 36 yrs; Served Anglo-Boer creamery at Whangarata and later managed Ambury & English War (Wharfedale Yeomanry); NOK S: Mrs Rebecca Armstrong, 35 creamery at Kaukapakapa; NOK F: (eldest son of) Frederick (M: Cragg St, Great Horton, Yorkshire, England; Son of James and Mary Margaret) Lucas, Puni, Pukekohe; B: 13/1061 Tpr George Henry E Long, Burley-in-Wharfedale, Leeds, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. Lucas, AMR, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (2) (5) LUDLOW, Oliver James; 6/1439 Pte, CIB; 2R; Evacuated ill off LONG, Francis Selwyn; 8/2042 Pte, OIB; 4R; KIA 6.7.15; NOK Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD (peritonitis) in Egypt 25.6.15, aged 20 yrs; M: Emily (F: Joseph, former postmaster at Hamilton) Long, NOK F: William Francis (M: Ruth) Ludlow, 101 Cuba St, Petone, 34 Cromwell Rd, Mt Eden, Auckland; Hamilton East School; Wellington; B: 2/801 Dvr Albert Archibald Ludlow, NZFA, also Apprenticed to Mr AE Manning, chemist, of Hamilton; Spend some served on Gallipoli; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (B.308) years in Fiji; Lone Pine Mem. (75) LUISETTI, Pietro Max; 7/445 Tpr, 1 Canterbury Yeo. Cav. Sqdn; LOONEY, Wilfred George; 10/747 L-Cpl, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; CMR; MB; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Malta aboard HS Andania, MB; KIA 26.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing at Courtney’s disembarking 21.8.15; Transferred to UK; DOD 26.10.15 in Post soon after midnight, aged 25 yrs; NOK F: George Henry (M: England, aged 27 yrs; NOK B: Paolo Luisetti, c/o NZ Farmers Co- Mrs JE) Looney, Opunake, also Moturoa, Waverley, Wanganui; op., Kaiapoi; Torquay Cem. and Extension, Devon (D.23.8539) Walker’s Ridge Cem. (14) LUKEY, Frank William; 6/1610 Pte, CIB; 3R; Hospitalised early LORENZEN, Wilfred Edwin; 10/2210 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 in campaign with sickness, 19 Hospital, Alexandria; Convalescent on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 6.15, recovered and returned to front 7.15; Evacuated off Gallipoli 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK F: Christian (M: Marie Otanis) to Malta with sickness; DOD 20.8.15 on Malta, aged 22 yrs; NOK Lorenzen, Park Rd (later 6 Seddon St), Carterton, Wairarapa; F: Francis William Clark (M: Elizabeth Wood) Lukey, Morden, Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) Waikari, North Canterbury; Pieta Mil. Cem. (A.IX.5) LORNIE, Alexander Pratt; 12/2167 Pte, AIB; 3R; KIA 5.6.15 (night LUONI, William; 9/845 Tpr, OMR; 3R; DOW 15.6.15 on of 5–6.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s Post (sector held by Gallipoli, aged 24 yrs; NOK F: Luigi Luoni, Hamua, Eketahuna, AIB 2-9.6.15), aged 24 yrs; NOK F: (4th son of) Andrew (M: Jane Wairarapa; No. 2 Outpost Cem. (A.5) Paris) Lornie, Emma St, Mt Roskill, Auckland; Born Kirkcaldie, LUSK, Robert; 7/364 Tpr, 1 Canterbury Yeo. Cav. Sqdn, CMR; MB; Scotland, also Orini, Waikato; Emigrated NZ 12.1908 with family; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August Offensive, Farmer with brother at Orini; Lone Pine Mem. (72) aged 27 yrs; Native of Glasgow, Scotland; NOK M: Mary Susannah LORY, Herbert William; 9/53 Tpr, 5 Otago Hussars Sqdn, OMR; Lusk, Maidavale Rd, Roseneath, Wellington, also 23 Burnside Rd, 307 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
Fendalton, Christchurch; 7 Field Ambulance Cem. (II.B.6) Terrace End School; Plumber; Rugby player with Old Kai Toa Club LYDSTER, William Owen; 6/1333 Pte, CIB; 2R; KIA 18.8.15, aged and Orientals; NOK F: (4th son of) James William (M: Margaret) 21 yrs; NOK F: John (M: Ellen) Lydster, Kaiapoi, Christchurch; McCall, York Bay, Wellington; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War 13/384 Tpr Robert Lydster, AMR, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Mem. Cem. (C.146) Bair Mem. (13) McCALL, Walter Douglas; 8/1777 Pte, OIB; 4R; KIA 9.8.15 on LYNCH, Henry Kildare; 10/606 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 26 yrs; NOK F: KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK F: Walter (M: Janet Haig) McCall, Kirkland, Glencairn, Moniaive, Patrick H Lynch, Kumeroa, Woodville; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) Dumfriesshire, Scotland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) LYNCH, Oscar Avonmore; 5/77b L-Cpl, NZASC (enlisted as 11/77 McCANDLISH, Roderick; 11/92 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WMR, MB); WIA early in campaign, MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged evacuated off Gallipoli to Victoria College Hospital, Alexandria; 23 yrs; Reported missing 9.8.15; NOK M: Mrs Mary Ann (F: John While recovering DOD in Egypt 5.7.15; Reported dangerously ill; Telper, deceased) McCandlish, Wangaehu, Wanganui; Also seen NOK F: OP Lynch, Paekakariki, Wellington; B: 11/71 Tpr William McCANDISH; Chunuk Bair Mem. (5) Henry Lynch, WMR, KIA 9.8.15 on Gallipoli; Alexandria (Chatby) McCARTHY, Eric; 13/502 Sgt (promoted in Egypt. Enlisted as Tpr), Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (E.176) 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during LYNCH, Owen Eugene; 10/1563 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on the August Offensive, aged 28 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, believed dead; Born Ponsonby, Auckland; Carpenter, who worked later believed dead; NOK M: Mrs Owen Lynch, Palmerston North, in Auckland, Gisborne and Opotiki; NOK F: (2nd son of) Jeremiah later 16a Vincent St, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) (general storekeeper of Birkenhead. M: Kate) McCarthy, 25 Halston Rd, Mt Roskill, Auckland, later Glendowie St, St Heliers, Auckland; LYNCH, William Henry; 11/71 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; Chunuk Bair Mem. (1) MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK F: OP Lynch, Paekakariki, Wellington; B: 5/77b L-Cpl Oscar McCARTHY, Harry; 12/1728 (also seen 12/1725) Pte, AIB; 3R; Avonmore Lynch, NZASC, DOD 5.7.15 in Egypt ex Gallipoli; KIA 8.6.15 (night of 7–8.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s Post Chunuk Bair Mem. (5) (sector held by AIB 2-9.6.15); Reported missing 8.6.15; NOK S: Mrs Addison, Windsor St, Parnell, Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (72) LYNDHURST, James; 6/1612 Pte, CIB; 3R; KIA 6.6.15; NOK F: William (M: Mary) Lyndhurst, Melbourne, Australia, later Bluespur, McCARTHY, Justin Francis; 10/964 Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 9 Hawke’s Dunedin; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (III.C.3) Bay Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; NOK S: Mrs Mary Mottram, Matawai, Gisborne; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. LYON(S), Bertie; 13/591 Tpr, 11 North Auckland Sqdn, AMR; (21.1.8) MB; Dangerously WIA 31.5.15 by shrapnel in evening on Plugge’s Plateau while bivouacking, DOW same day, aged 24 yrs; NOK: McCARTIE, Ernest Hilton; 8/1547 Pte, OIB; 3R; KIA 10.8.15 Mrs Ada Burleigh, 23 Pitt St (also Milson’s Point), North Sydney, in Chunuk Bair sector; Reported missing 10.8.15; NOK B: WG Australia; Ari Burnu Cem. (C.19) McCartie, Government Printing Office, Wellington; Son of Mrs E McCartie, Mulgrave St, Wellington; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) LYONS, Bernard Fairgray; 8/1083 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby McCOLL, Donald Alexander; 4/1297a Dvr; NZE (enlisted as 700, aged 20 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Employed by NZ 8/1297 Pte, OIB); WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to UK, recovered and Railways, Christchurch, later by Weeks Ltd, Christchurch; NOK F: returned to front; KIA 27.10.15, aged 19 yrs; NOK: Mrs McElwain, (eldest son of) John William (deceased. M: Margaret Ann) Lyons, 25 123 Bell St, Wanganui; Only son of Donald and Katherine McColl, Post Office Rd, Merivale (also 76 Papanui Rd), Christchurch; Lone Featherston; Embarkation Pier Cem. (C.7) Pine Mem. (75) McCONKEY, Thomas Alfred; 12/2049 Pte, AIB; 4R; Evacuated LYTTLE, David John Albert; 8/1107, 2 Lieut. (5.8.14), 14 South ill off Gallipoli to NZ; DOD 23.12.15 in NZ; Born Te Awamutu, Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 (also seen 3.5.15) on Dead Man’s Waikato; NOK F: William Henry McConkey, Mangapiko, Waikato; Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 27 yrs; Reported Paterangi Public Cem., Waikato (Sub-Section 3. Plot 54) wounded 12.5.15; Reported missing 21.5.15; Born Waikaia, Gore McCORMICK, William; 10/2216 Pte, WIB; 5R; KIA near the 1888; Educated at Longridge and Southland Boys’ High School; Apex; NOK S: Mrs GW Watson, 10 Union St, Kirkcudbright, Single; Teacher Kaitangata Public School, Otago, also Gore School; Scotland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) Founded Boy Scout Movement in Gore; Geologist, Botanist and McCOY, Arthur Harold; 6/1354 Pte, CIB; 2R; WIA 8.5.15 at mountaineer (especially in Fiordland); Discovered Lyttle Falls; the Daisy Patch; DOW 10.5.15 at Helles, aged 44 yrs; NOK M: 2 Lieut, Territorial Force; NOK F: (eldest son of) late John (M: Ellen (F: Frederick, barrister, deceased) McCoy, 24 Peterborough St, Catherine Rina) Lyttle, Chatham Rd, Gore, also 14 Seddon St, Christchurch; Lancashire Landing Cem., Helles (E.50) Rangiora, Canterbury; Lone Pine Mem. (75) McCULLOCH, William; 10/1888 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15; M NOK U: John Cochrane, Elgin, Ashburton, Canterbury; B: James McARTHUR, James; 6/1647 Pte (enlisted as Cpl), CIB; 3R; DOW McCulloch, 106 Madras St, Sydenham, Christchurch; Chunuk Bair 6.6.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 33 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK F: James Mem. (21) (M: Margaret) McArthur, 27 Harewood Rd, Papanui, Christchurch, McDERMID, Leslie Scott Douglas; 4/563 L-Cpl (enlisted as Spr), later 24 Poynder Ave, Fendalton, Christchurch; Lone Pine Mem. NZE; Hospitalised early in campaign, recovered and returned to (75) front; DOW 29.11.15 on Gallipoli, aged 23 yrs; NOK M: Anne McARTHUR, John; 10/1581 Pte, WIB; 3R; DOW 9.5.15 (also seen (F: George SM) McDermid, 40 Canongate St, Dunedin; Ari Burnu 5.5.15) on Gallipoli; NOK S: Miss Barbara McArthur, 57 Conder Cem. (J.9) Ave, Toronto, Canada; Ari Burnu Cem. (2) McDERMOTT, Clement Ganley; 12/582 Pte, AIB (NZ Infantry); McARTNEY, Robert James; 8/1295 Cpl (enlisted as Pte), OIB; 2R; DOD 22.10.14 in New Zealand, aged 20 yrs; Born Te Kopuru, KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 28 Northland; Son of Peter and Bridget McDermott; Avoca Public yrs; NOK M: Mary (F: Henry) McArtney, Makino, Feilding, later Cem., Kaipara District, Northland (only WW1 burial in cemetery) Spring Creek, Marlborough; Chunuk Bair Mem. (14) McDONALD, Alexander; 10/1089 Sgt-Maj., 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, McAULEY, John Alexander; 6/1648 Pte, CIB; 3R; DOD 26.6.15 WIB; MB; KIA 27.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing on Russell’s at sea ex Gallipoli, possibly en route to Lemnos; NOK W: Francisa Top, aged 34 yrs; NOK W: Mrs Mary McDonald, 32 Coote Rd, Louisa McAuley, c/o Mrs JS Bennet, Banks St, Timaru, later Sydney, Napier; Son of Alexander and Christina McDonald, Hillhead, Australia; East Mudros Mil. Cem. (I.C.59) Kirkintilloch, Scotland; Formerly Sgt, Seaforth Highlanders, Staff McBLAIN, James McPherson; 8/1774 Pte, OIB; 4R; Severely WIA Sgt-Maj. NZ Permanent Forces; Lone Pine Mem. (75) in calf, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW in Egypt 19.8.15; MACDONALD, Angus; 11/333 Sgt, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; NOK F: Andrew McBlain, Linlithgow, Scotland; Alexandria MB; DOW 21.8.15 on Gallipoli, aged 23 yrs; Native of Mataroa; (Chatby) mil. and War Mem. Cem. (K.17) NOK: Donald (M: Mary Katherine) Macdonald, Sollas, Mataroa, McCALL, Robert James; 8/1296 Pte, OIB; 2R; WIA, evacuated also Awakeri, Rotorua; Chunuk Bair Mem. (4) off Gallipoli to Egypt; Reported dangerously ill; DOW in Egypt McDONALD, Charles Vernon; 10/433 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 7 11.5.15 (also seen 12.5.15); Born Blenheim 11.1884; Educated at Wellington West Coast Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy 308 The New Zealand dead
Patch; NOK: Mrs EE (and late Alfred William) McDonald, 18 James, deceased) McDowall, Queenstown, Otago; Lone Pine Mem. Law St, Carisbrook, Dunedin and Christchurch; Twelve Tree Copse (75) Mem. (19.1.6) McDOWELL, Harry; 12/806 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; KIA McDONALD, Douglas McLean; 7/460 Sgt, HQ, CMR; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; NOK F: Samuel W McDowell, Ngatapa 22.8.15 on Hill 60, aged 34 yrs; Earlier served Anglo-Boer War (Manutuke), Poverty Bay; Employed by L D Nathan & Co’s (2271 Tpr 5th Cont., Tpr 6362 7th Cont., and 8153 Sgt 9th Cont.); Gisborne branch; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (12.1.4) Government Land Ranger, Ashburton, Canterbury; NOK F: Hugh McEACHEN, Percy James; 8/148 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; (deceased. M: Catherine) McDonald, Castlecliff, Wanganui; Hill 60 MB; KIA 13.7.15, aged 28 yrs; NOK F: John Allen McEachen, Mem. (5.1.6) Winton, Southland; B: 23/506 Rfm Charles Nicholas McEachen, McDONALD, Duncan Buchanan; 11/555 Lieut. (enlisted as Sgt), 1NZRB also served; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (III.D.3) 2 Wellington West Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; WIA (gunshot wound McFARLANE, Charles William; 8/1550 Pte, OIB; 3R; DOW to the stomach) 30.5.15 while rescuing Capt. Hardham VC who was 17.8.15 on Gallipoli; NOK F: Louis Charles (deceased. M: Jessie) wounded at No. 3 Outpost; DOW 6.6.15 at sea ex Gallipoli aboard McFarlane, 14 City Rd, Roslyn, Dunedin, later 40 Keppal St, New HS Gascon, aged 34 yrs; Buried at sea; Born Waverley, Taranaki; Brighton; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) Served Anglo-Boer War (5227 Pte, 8 Cont., NZMR); M; Farmer; Bear St, Waverley; NOK W: Eliza Sara McDonald (nee Palmer), McFARLANE, David; 8/671 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA same address; Lone Pine Mem. (72) 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 21 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Native of Blue Spur, MacDONALD, Gordon; 15/136 (also seen 15/120) Sgt, HQ; 2R; Lawrence, Otago; NOK M: Esther McFarlane, 146 Macandrew Rd, WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to a Plymouth hospital, UK; DOW South Dunedin; Lone Pine Mem. (75) 5.1.16 in England, aged 24 yrs; NOK M: Julia Macdonald, Timaru, Canterbury; Weston Mill Cem., Plymouth, England (C.3737) McFARLANE, David Stewart; 11/79 Sgt (enlisted as Cpl), 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during McDONALD, Hugh; 11/697 Tpr, 2 Wellington West Coast Sqdn the August Offensive, aged 24 yrs; Native of Petone, Wellington; (later Div. HQ), WMR; MB; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Suez, Played representative rugby for Wellington (1909-12, 1914); NOK: Egypt; DOD 10.12.15 in Egypt, aged 29 yrs; NOK: Hugh (M: James Leash (deceased. M: Elizabeth) McFarlane, 44 Sussex St, Catherine) McDonald senior, Castlecliff, Wanganui; Suez War Mem. Wellington, later 29 Valley Rd, Mt Eden, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Cem. (C.15) Mem. (5) McDONALD, James; 8/248 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy; OIB; MB; MACFARLANE, George Rattray; 12/159 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 3 KIA 2.5.15, on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 5.5.15, aged 22 yrs; NOK F: David 700, aged 27 yrs; Childhood in Balclutha, Otago, later worked in R Macfarlane, Lyttelton Times office, Christchurch, also Newcastle, Taranaki; NOK F: (4th son of) Alexander (deceased. M: Georgina) New South Wales; Jeweller; Resided with aunt, Mrs J Harvey, Shoal McDonald, James St, Balclutha, Otago, later Oamaru/Timaru, Bay Rd, Devonport; Earlier Coastal Defence Detachment; Lone Pine Canterbury; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Mem. (72) MacDONALD, John; 7/228 Tpr, 10 Nelson Sqdn, CMR; MB; WIA McFARLANE, Robert George; 10/1584 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 (abdomen) 7.7.15; DOW 7.7.15 on same day at sea ex Gallipoli; on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing Buried at sea; Native of Spring Creek, Marlborough; NOK F: Peter 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK F: William Thomas McFarlane, H (M: Sarah) Macdonald, Wairau Pa, Marlborough, also Endeavour Paparangi, Johnsonville, Wellington; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) Inlet, Marlborough; Not found on nominal roll, Lone Pine Mem. (71) McFARLANE, William Vivian; 10/1146 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, McDONALD, Kenneth; 10/1891 Pte, WIB; 5R; KIA 12.11.15 aged 24 yrs; Formerly strongly opposed to the compulsory training near the Apex; NOK F: Duncan (M: Katherine Ross) McDonald, scheme but was amongst the first to enlist; NOK: C McFarlane, Dundonnell, Ullapool, Ross-shire, Scotland, later 19 King St, Customhouse (also Kaiteratahi), Gisborne; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) Inverness, Scotland; Also seen MACDONALD; Embarkation Pier Cem. (I.A.15) McFERRAN, John Alexander; 7/1010 Tpr, CMR; 4R; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60; Body recovered and identified; Son of McDONALD, Kenneth; 10/242 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; John and Priscilla McFerran, Eketahuna; Same Regt. No as 7/1010 KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 25 Tpr George Walsh, CMR, 4R; Also seen McFENAN; Hill 60 Cem. yrs; Native of Kinlochewe, Ross-shire, Scotland; NOK S: Miss Agnes (II.D.4) McDonald, Brooklyn House, Masterton; Son of Alexander and Flora McDonald; Also seen MACDONALD; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) McGINLEY, Frank Philip; 12/410 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 21 yrs; Born Opotiki; NOK M: McDONALD, Robert; 9/478 Tpr, 12 Sqdn, OMR; MB; WIA Mary (F: James) McGinley, Opotiki, also 15 Gordon Rd, Mt Eden, (shoulder); WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Malta aboard HS Auckland; Also seen McGINLY, McGINLE; Twelve Tree Copse Georgien arriving 27.8.15; Transferred to England; DOW 6.9.15 in Mem. (12.1.5) England, aged 38 yrs; NOK S: Miss Margaret McDonald, Wansbeck St, Oamaru, also Palmerston South; Nunhead (All Saints) Cem., McGLADE, Matthew; 10/1115 Sgt-Maj. (WO1), 11 Taranaki London, England (52.33511E) Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 26.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing at Courtney’s Post soon after midnight, aged 35 yrs; NOK M: Annie McDONALD, Stanley Hone; 8/896 Sgt, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; McGlade, 1510 Bolton St (also 905 North Calvert St), Baltimore, KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, Maryland, USA; Lone Pine Mem. (75) aged 23 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Native of Oamaru, Otago; NOK F: William (deceased. M: CJ) McDonald, Schoolhouse, Green McGLASHAN, Peter; 9/735 Tpr, OMR; 2R; KIA 30.5.15 (aged Island, Dunedin, later Wanganui; Lone Pine Mem. (75) 29 yrs) at No. 3 Outpost; NOK B: Donald McGlashan, Pomahaka, Otago; No. 2 Outpost Cem. (A.9) MACDONALD, Thomas; 6/1351 Cpl, CIB; 2R; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 28 yrs; NOK W: Clara Macdonald, c/o Mrs McGONIGAL, George; 8/1782 Pte, OIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 on Caton, Westward Ho Station, Bulls, later Drybriggs, Cupar, Fife, Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during the August Offensive, Scotland; Son of Robert Macdonald (deceased); Twelve Tree Copse aged 29 yrs; Native of Dunedin; NOK S: Mrs GT Jackson, 12 Baker Mem. (16.2.1) St, Caversham, Dunedin; Son of Mary Louisa and John (deceased) McGonigal; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) McDONALD, Thomas Alexander; 7/79 Tpr, 8 South Canterbury Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 23 McGOUN, John Tod; 8/966 Coy QM. Sgt, 10 North Otago Coy, yrs; Reported missing 28.8.15; Born Bulls; NOK: Allan William OIB; MB; WIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur near the Apex McDonald, Marton, Rangitikei; Son of James Alexander and during the August Offensive; DOW same day; NOK W: Alice May Margaret Gertrude McDonald, same address; Hill 60 Mem. (6.1.9) McGoun, Cranstons St, Anderson’s Bay, Dunedin; Son of General McGoun (deceased), England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (14) McDONALD, William Adair; 2/1451 Gnr, NZFA; 4R; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD 6.11.15 in Egypt, aged 25 yrs; Born McGRATH, Leon Philip; 12/1472 Pte, AIB; 2R; KIA 8.5.15 at the Scotland; NOK M: Mary Ann (F: Allan) McDonald, 35 Manor Daisy Patch; Reported wounded and missing 8.5.15; NOK S: Nurse Place, Dunedin; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (D.180) McGrath, 93 High St, Weston-super-Mare, Somersetshire, England; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (12.1.6) McDOWALL, Allan; 8/1549 Pte (enlisted as Cpl), OIB; 3R; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, McGREE, Patrick Joseph; 10/1586 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 aged 23 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK M: Isabella (F: on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 309 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
8.8.15, later believed dead; Possibly KIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk seen McKENDRY; Chunuk Bair Mem. (10) Bair while with Otago Infantry; NOK F: James McGree, Taylor’s McKAY, Alexander Duncan (Sandy); 13/205 Tpr, 11 North Arm, Macksville, Nambucca River, New South Wales; B: 8/2076 Pte Auckland Sqdn, AMR; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on approach to Chunuk Michael Dennis McGree, OIB, 5R also served on Gallipoli, later KIA Bair during the August Offensive by shrapnel, aged 31 yrs; Literally France 18.7.18; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) blown to pieces by an artillery shell according to a friend; NOK: McGREGOR, Philip Donald; 6/1656 Pte, CIB; 3R; WIA, evacuated Mrs Winifred McKay, Waipu, Northland; Son of JM McKay, JP, off Gallipoli to NZ General Hospital, Cairo; Reported dangerously Mountfield, Waipu, Northland; B: 13/1076 Edwin Colin Murdock ill; DOW (neck) in Egypt 29.8.15; NOK F: John McGregor, Fairlie, McKay who also served on Gallipoli; First to enlist from Waipu; South Canterbury; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (M.63) Chunuk Bair Mem. (2) MacGREGOR, Scobie McKenzie; 6/1357 Pte, CIB; 2R; WIA early McKAY, Alexander Peter (Boukau); 13/250 Sgt (enlisted as Cpl), 6.15, hospitalised, recovered and returned to front; KIA 7.8.15 on 11 North Auckland Sqdn, AMR; MB; KIA 8.8.15 beyond the Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive; NOK M: Mrs E Pinnacle by artillery fire while stopped in a hollow with his unit on (F: Dugald) MacGregor, Vinegar Hill, Cambrians, Central Otago; last approach to Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Officer, Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) North Auckland Mounted Regt, and Waipu Scottish Horse; NOK: McGUIRE, Patrick Francis; 6/2022 Pte, CIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 on DJR McKay, Waipu, Northland; Son of Mrs A and John J (deceased) Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive, aged 44 yrs; McKay, Mill Brook, Waipu, Northland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (1) Reported as wounded 7.8.15; NOK F: James (deceased. M: Annie) McKAY, David; 6/519 Pte, 2 South Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; WIA, McGuire, Portland (later 17 Clara St, South Yarra), Victoria, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 15.8.15 in Egypt; NOK F: Australia; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) James R McKay, Ashburton, Canterbury; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. McILDOWIE, Donald Hunt; 9/859 Tpr, OMR; 3R; KIA 27.8.15 and War Mem. Cem. (H.112) in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 21 yrs; Reported missing 27.8.15; McKAY, David George; 9/511 Tpr, 7 Southland Sqdn, OMR; MB; NOK M: Mary (F: James McEwan) McIldowie, Totangi, Ngatapa, WIA early in campaign, hospitalised, recovered and returned to Poverty Bay; Hill 60 Mem. (11.2.9) front 7.15; KIA 21.8.15 in 1st assault on Hill 60; Reported missing McINDOE, Albert; 12/1734 Pte, AIB; 3R; Dangerously WIA, 21.8.15; Body recovered and identified; NOK M: Mrs McKay, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; Reported dangerously ill; DOW Ribble St, Oamaru, Otago; Hill 60 Cem. (II.C.3) 21.5.15 in Egypt, aged 31 yrs; NOK M: Sarah (F: William) McIndoe, McKAY, Eric Gordon; 10/1897 Pte (enlisted as Cpl), WIB; 4R; KIA c/o E McIndoe, Emma St, Bellwood; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 29 yrs; War Mem. Cem. (M.129) Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK F: Angus (M: McINNES, Alexander; 6/518 L-Sgt (enlisted a Pte), 2 South Catherine) McKay, 7 Danube St, Island Bay, Wellington; Chunuk Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; Born Bair Mem. (21) 10.12.1888 Levy Bay, Canterbury; Caves, Timaru, Canterbury; MACKAY, Herbert Samuel; 12/2023 Pte, AIB; 4R; KIA 14.8.15; Store manager, Pleasant Point, South Canterbury; NOK F: Malcolm Foreman cabinet-maker for Smith & Brown, Symonds St, Auckland; McInnes, Hamilton, later of Glenmore, Scargill, North Canterbury; NOK M: (3rd son of) Martha Jane (F: Charles) Mackay, 45 Queens B: 7/367 Tpr Malcolm McInnes, CMR, KIA 7.8.15; Twelve Tree Ave, Dominion Rd, Mt Eden, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (10) Copse Mem. (15.1.5) McKAY, Kenneth; 9/543 Tpr, HQ, OMR; MB; Gallipoli service; McINNES, Malcolm; 7/367 Tpr, 1 Canterbury Yeo. Cav. Sqdn, DOD 10.11.15 in Egypt; NOK F: J McKay, Dipton, Southland; CMR; MB; A scout serving with Maj. Overton; KIA 7.8.15 in the Port Said War Mem. Cem. (J.43) August Offensive alongside Maj. Overton; Reported missing 7.8.15; MACKAY, Peter; 9/305, 2 Lieut., 7 Southland Sqdn, OMR; MB; NOK F: Malcolm McInnes, Hamilton, later of Glenmore, Scargill, KIA 7.8.15 on Bauchop’s Hill in night attack, aged 25 yrs; Born and North Canterbury; B: 6/518 L-Sgt Alexander McInnes, CIB, KIA educated at Otama, Southland; Single; Farmer of Otama; NOK F: 8.5.15; 7 Field Ambulance Cem. (II.A.4) John (M: Jane) Mackay of Braemore, Otago, also Otama, Southland; McINTOSH, Charles Bruce; 8/970 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; Also seen McKAY; NKG; Chunuk Bair Mem. (6) MB; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Malta; DOD (dysentery) 14.8.15 McKAY, Robert; 8/423 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; WIA 8.8.15 on Malta, aged 19 yrs; NOK F: Charles (M: Jessie) McIntosh, on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; DOW possibly same Hedgehope, Southland; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta (A.VII.1) day 8.8.15 at Anzac, aged 27 yrs; NOK M: Catherine (F: Thomas) McINTOSH, James; 6/2444 Pte, CIB; 6R; DOW 14.11.15 at sea ex McKay, Mossburn, Southland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK F: Allan McIntosh, Shag Point, Otago; McKAY, Roderick Hugh; 7/1497 Tpr, CMR; 6R; DOD 15.10.15 at Lone Pine Mem. (75) sea ex Gallipoli, aged 26 yrs; NOK M: Elizabeth (F: David) McKay, McINTOSH, James Duncan; 6/2219 Pte, CIB; 5R; Evacuated ill off Winchmore, Porowhita, Ashburton, Canterbury; East Mudros Mil. Gallipoli to No. 2 General Hospital, Ghezireh, Egypt; DOD 7.9.15 Cem. (III.B.40) in Egypt, aged 33 yrs; Born Picton; NOK M: Hannah McIntosh, MACKAY, Thomas Gordon; 9/1327 Tpr, OMR; 6R; KIA 11.12.15; Broadway, Picton; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (D.90) NOK F: W Mackay, Heplehome, Waikaia; Embarkation Pier Cem. McINTOSH, William; 2/705 Dvr, NZFA; MB; Evacuated ill off (C.10) Gallipoli to UK; DOD 21.2.16 in UK, aged 30 yrs; NOK F: Hugh McKENNA, George William; 12/1735 Pte, AIB; 3R; KIA 8.5.15 at (M: Robina) McIntosh, Kinlochberrie (also Eddrachillis), Scotland; the Daisy Patch, aged 42 yrs; NOK F: Thomas (M: Jane Elizabeth) Oldshore Burial Grounds, Sutherland, UK (In New Ground) McKenna, Cox St, Penshurst, Victoria, Australia; Twelve Tree Copse McINTYRE, Alexander Frederick; 6/683 Pte, 13 North Canterbury Mem. (12.1.7) and Westland Coy; CIB; MB; KIA 27.4.15 in the Battle of the McKENZIE, David; 10/67 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; KIA Landing; Also seen KIA 27.4-1.5.15; NOK: Mrs M McIntyre, 27.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing in Malone’s Gully; NOK Herbert St, Greymouth; B: JM McIntyre, Hokitika, Westland; Lone M: Mrs Elizabeth Mary McKenzie, 17 Wellpark Ave, Richmond, Pine Mem. (75) Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (75) McINTYRE, Duncan Glass; 8/1100 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; McKENZIE, George Grey; 13/715 Tpr, AMR; 2R; KIA 8.8.15 MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby beyond the Pinnacle by artillery fire while stopped in a hollow 700; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK: John Wood McIntyre, 8 with his unit on last approach to Chunuk Bair during the August District Rd, Mornington, Dunedin; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Offensive, aged 34 yrs; Waipu Scottish Horse; Acted as instructor McKAIN, Thomas; 6/686 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and Westland of the local cadet corps; NOK M: Mrs Jessie (F: Murdock William, Coy, CIB; MB; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Malta; Reported deceased) McKenzie, Waipu, Northland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (2) dangerously ill; DOD (tetanus) on Malta 23.7.15; NOK F: Daniel McKENZIE, Henry Alfred; 10/549 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; McKain, Weraroa, Levin; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta (B.III.2) MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, McKANDRY, William Patrick; 12/2414 Pte, AIB; 5R; KIA 7.8.15 aged 25 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; Native of (recorded as 8.8.15) during early morning charge at the Apex during Hamilton; NOK M: Sarah Ann (F: Charles Guy) McKenzie, Nixon the August Offensive, aged 24 yrs; Attended Marist Brothers School; St, Hamilton; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) For several years employed by A Yates & Co. but when he enlisted he MACKENZIE, John; 4/626 Spr, NZE (Field Eng.); KIA 10.8.15 in was employed by J White, a carrier; Marksman; NOK F: (youngest the August Offensive; NOK B: Duncan Lamont Mackenzie, Moray son of) James McKandry (deceased), 67 Hepburn St, Auckland; Also Place (also 9 Manders St, North East Valley), Dunedin; Chunuk Bair 310 The New Zealand dead
Mem. (8) Southland Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s McKENZIE, Murdock; 4/1300a Spr (enlisted as 8/1300 Pte, OIB), Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 39 yrs; Born Glasgow 26.6.75; NZ Engineers; 2R; KIA 19.5.15, aged 25 yrs; NOK M: Catherine (F: Educated Glasgow; NOK W: Elizabeth McLardy, Nen St (also late Murdock) Mckenzie, Onslow St, Gore, also Balfour, Southland; Torridge St), Oamaru, Otago; Married 28.2.13 in Oamaru; 2 sons Native of Balfour, Southland; Lone Pine Mem. (72) (Donald Gordon born 1.12.13 and Henry Thomas born 17.1.15; Son of Donald and Elizabeth McLardy, West End, Park St, Glasgow, MacKENZIE, Walter Michael; 8/80 Lieut., 10 North Otago Coy, Scotland; Earlier served 1st Battalion, Gordon Highlanders (4.8.91- OIB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 31.8.10. Chitral 1895. Siege of Ladysmith, Anglo-Boer War. Delhi 25 yrs; Reported wounded and missing 9.8.15; Born Queenstown; Durbar); Area Sgt-Maj., Oamaru, NZ Permanent Staff; Lone Pine Single; Sheep Farmer of Walter Peak Station, Queenstown; First class Mem. (75) rifle shot; NOK F: Hugh (M: Anastasia) MacKenzie, same address; B: 8/2801 Lieut. Peter MacKenzie, OIB, also served in WW1; B: McLAREN, Eric Andrew; 12/1740 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB Lieut. John MacKenzie also served in WW1; NKG; Chunuk Bair (joined 14.12.14); 3R; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 23 yrs; Mem. (14) NOK B: Thomas Corbett McLaren, Frederick Place, Auckland; Born Waitahuna, Otago 11.7.91, moved to Auckland at ten yrs of age; McKENZIE, William; 9/672 Tpr, 7 Southland Sqdn, OMR; Richmond Road School, Auckland; Employed by Auckland City MB; KIA 31.5.15, aged 34 yrs; Native of Catlins River, Otago; Council; 4th son of Thomas and Margaret McLaren, Waitahuna, Served in Anglo-Boer War as Sgt; NOK S: Mrs G Burney, Owaka, Otago; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (12.1.8) Catlins River, Otago; Son of Duncan and Theresa Mary (deceased) McKenzie; No. 2 Outpost Cem. (48) McLAUCHLAN, Alexander Robertson; 10/922 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August MacKENZIE, William John; 11/406 Tpr, WMR; MB; KIA 27.8.15 Offensive, aged 23 yrs; Journalist, 2 years prior to enlistment in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 22 yrs; Reported missing 28.8.15; employed by Gisborne Publishing Co.; Member Gisborne Rowing NOK Cousin: L McLean, Glencoe, Maraekakaho, Hawke’s Bay; Club; NOK: Hugh Murray (M: Elizabeth Kirk) McLauchlan Son of Catherine and Duncan (deceased) MacKenzie, Baugh Manse, (cabinet-maker), Main South Rd (also 117 Stafford St), Dunedin; Island of Tiree, Argyllshire, Scotland; Also seen as McKenzie; Hill 60 Also seen McLAUGHLIN; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) Mem. (9.1.7) McLAUGHLAN, James Patrick; 10/1591 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 MACKESSACK, James Trotter Gilzean; 13/409 Tpr, 4 Waikato on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing Sqdn, AMR; MB; WIA on Walker’s Ridge (Russell’s Top) 19.5.15, 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK: P McLaughlin, Taihape; Chunuk hospitalised and returned to front; KIA 10pm, 6.8.15 in night Bair Mem. (21) charge of No. 3 Outpost during the August Offensive, aged 20 yrs; Employed in Taneatua, Bay of Plenty; NOK M: (youngest son McLAUGHLIN, Patrick; 6/2225 Pte, CIB; WIA 3.9.15; DOW of) Mrs M Mackessack, 50b Vermont St (also 206 Ponsonby Rd), 4.9.15 on Gallipoli, aged 30 yrs; NOK F: John McLaughlin, Ponsonby, Auckland, later Kuneroa, Woodville; 7 Field Ambulance Ngahere, Westland; Embarkation Pier Cem. (C.11) Cem. (II.A.6) McLEAN, Alfred; 8/2080 Pte, OIB; 4R; Possibly hospitalised on MACKESY, Henry Frederick Ernest (Harry); 13/254, 2 Lieut. hospital ship, returned to front just prior to August Offensive; KIA (enlisted as Sgt, promoted 12.6.15), 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; MB; 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 19 yrs; NZ Mounted Rifle Brigade’s Bombing Officer; Slightly wounded Reported wounded and missing 9.8.15; NOK F: Walter (M: Annie 19.5.15 on Russell’s Top; KIA 10pm, 6.8.15 in night charge of No. Smith, deceased) McLean, Pine Bush Cottage, Ash Vale, Surrey, 3 Outpost during the August Offensive, aged 32 yrs; Born 8.12.82 England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) Clifton, Kansas, USA; Member Marsden Mounted Rifles; At time MACLEAN, Eric Trelawder; 12/411 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; of enlistment was Lieutenant in North Auckland Mounted Rifles, KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 25 yrs; Reported WIA 8.5.15, but resigned his commission and accepted rank of Sgt to get away dying the same day; Born Wellington; Attended Wanganui Collegiate quicker; Married with 2 children; Commercial traveller for Mason (-1908); Employed by Bank of New Zealand at Wanganui; NOK M: Struthers & Co. of Kamo, Whangarei; Also Manager of Harrison Nina Madeline (F: Rev. Thomas) Maclean, Glenafton, Waikato, later Bros refrigerating plant at Whangarei and was afterwards Manager 222 Victoria Ave, Wanganui; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (12.1.9) of Parua Bay Co-operative butter factory; NOK W: Gertrude Anne McLEAN, Glen Urquhart (Glenurquhart); 11/103 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Mackesy (nee Barnes), Kamo, Whangarei, also 76 Vauxhall Rd, Sqdn, WMR; MB; DOW 13.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli possibly en Devonport, Auckland; 2 children; Son of 13/610 Lieut.-Col. CER route Lemnos, aged 22 yrs; NOK: Finlay McLean, Bird Grove, Mackesy DSO, also on Gallipoli, and Jessie Mackesy; B: 13/145 Maj. Hunterville; East Mudros Mil. Cem. (II.E.71) CRE Mackesy, AMR, WIA Gallipoli; NZ No. 2 Outpost Cem. (18) McLEAN, John; 8/1301 Pte, OIB; 2R; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk MACKIE, Robert Charles (Cole); 6/499 Pte (enlisted as Cpl), 2 Bair during the August Offensive, aged 30 yrs; NOK F: John (M: South Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of Catherine) McLean, 61 Pollok St, Southside, Glasgow, Scotland; the Landing; Born Cathcart, Glasgow 26.2.85; Educated in Glasgow; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) NOK B: James Mackie, Main St, Strathkinness, Fifeshire, Scotland; Lone Pine Mem. (75) McLEAN, Louis Albert; 7/481 Tpr, 1 Canterbury Yeo. Cav. Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August McKINNON, Alexander Donald; 10/2225 Pte, WIB; 5R; Evacuated Offensive, aged 19 yrs; NOK F: James Main (M: Matilda) McLean, ill off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD 31.8.15 in Egypt; NOK M: Selina Cashmere Hills, Christchurch, also 41 Aylmer St, Spreydon, McKinnon, 36 Dublin St, Wanganui; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and Christchurch; 7 Field Ambulance Cem. (II.B.4) War Mem. Cem. (F.174) McLEAN, Nigel Alexander; 11/864b Sgt, WMR; WIA, evacuated off McKINNON, John; 13/1042a Tpr (attested 23.12.14 Trentham as Gallipoli to Gibraltar; Reported dangerously ill; DOW 20.10.15 on 11/1042 WMR. Transferred to AMR 2.4.15), AMR; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 Gibraltar; Served in Anglo-Boer War (3337 Bugler, 6 Cont., NZMR); on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 24 yrs; Reported Son of Allan and Hannah McLean, Havelock North; Possibly not missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; Born 7.4.1891 Te Rore, Waikato; listed on nominal rolls (British Section, NZ Expeditionary Force); Farmer of Te Rore, Waikato (employed by J Hodgeon); Single; Gibraltar North Front Cem. (D.3154) Member 4th Regt, Mounted Rifle Territorial Force, Hamilton; NOK F: William (M: Mary) McKinnon, Te Rore, Waikato; B: 12/2417 Pte MACLEAN, Roderick Fraser; 12/2773 Pte (enlisted as Cpl), AIB; Kenneth McKinnon KIA 7.8.15 (recorded on 8.8.15) on Gallipoli; 6R; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD 26.11.15 in Egypt, Chunuk Bair Mem. (2) aged 20 yrs; NOK M: Isabella (F: Charles) Maclean, Waitoa, Waikato; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (A.33) McKINNON, Kenneth; 12/2417 Pte, AIB; 5R; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) during early morning charge at the Apex during McLENNAN, David; 8/661 Sgt (enlisted as Pte), 4 Otago Coy, the August Offensive, aged 20 yrs; NOK F: William (M: Mary) OIB; MB; KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during McKinnon, Te Rore, Waikato; B: 13/1042a Tpr John McKinnon the August Offensive; NOK M: Mrs McLennan, Greenhill Rd, KIA 8.8.15 on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (10) Rutherglen, Glasgow, Scotland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (14) McLAGAN, John; 6/1916 Pte, CIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 on McLENNAN, Donald Alexander; 12/2061 Pte, AIB; 4R; WIA Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive; NOK F: Angus during the August Offensive, evacuated off Gallipoli to Mudros, McLagan, Blackball, Westland; B: 6/689 Pte William McLagan, Lemnos; DOW 13.8.15 at Mudros; NOK M: Isabella (F: Norman) CIB, MB also served on Gallipoli (WIA); Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) McLennan, Kauri, Whangarei; Portianos Mil. Cem., Lemnos (I.A.15) McLARDY, Henry; 8/1122 Staff Sgt-Maj. (Warrant Officer 1), 8 McLENNAN, Edward Duncan; 9/864 Tpr, OMR; 3R; Accidentally 311 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story killed 12.6.15, aged 26 yrs; NOK F: Duncan (M: Mary Ann) McMINN, Archibald Huie; 11/80 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; McLennan, Riverside, Southland; No. 2 Outpost Cem. (A.6) MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, McLEOD, Alexander Donald (Axie); 13/209 Tpr, 11 North aged 23 yrs; Reported missing 9.8.15; NOK M: Catherine (F: Auckland Sqdn, AMR; MB; WIA 30.5.15 by shrapnel on Plugge’s Robert, deceased) McMinn, Heathfield, Campbelltown, Argyllshire, Plateau while Auckland Mounteds resting; Hospitalised, recovered Scotland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (5) and returned to front; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August MACMULLEN, Cecil Fothergill; 6/1007 Sgt, 1 Canterbury Coy, Offensive, aged 24 yrs; Comrades stated he was fatally wounded in CIB; MB; DOW 2.5.15 (also seen 3.5.15) on Gallipoli; Reported the stomach; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK F: wounded and missing 2.5.15; NOK F: Col. WF Macmullen, Brook, Donald (M: Mary) McLeod, Whau Valley, Whangarei, Northland; Totnes, Devon, England; W: Mrs GH Macmullen, 129 Vauxhall Rd, Chunuk Bair Mem. (2) Devonport; Also seen McMullen; Lone Pine Mem. (73) McLEOD, Frederick James; 12/1746 Pte, AIB; 3R; KIA 8.5.15 at McMURCHIE, John; 9/959 Tpr, OMR; 4R; Hospitalised aboard the Daisy Patch; NOK F: H McLeod, 78 Harcourt Rd, Kirkcaldy, TS Southland; Drowned 2.9.15 at sea when TS Southland was Scotland; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (12.1.10) torpedoed in Aegean Sea, ex Gallipoli; Reported missing believed McLEOD, Hector; 9/447 Tpr, OMR; MB; 12 Sqdn; KIA 21.8.15 drowned 2.9.15; NOK: James McMurchie, c/o Rev. Walker, Central in 1st assault on Hill 60, aged 35 yrs; Reported wounded 21.8.15; Mission, Dunedin; Son of Mrs MA McMurchie, 136 Elizabeth St, NOK B: William McLeod, farmer, Palmerston South; Son of Hobart, Tasmania; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Margaret and Donald (deceased) McLeod, Palmerston South; Hill McMURRAY, Wilfred Lancelot; 10/742 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, 60 Mem. (11.2.10) WIB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; NOK F: Henry (M: Matilda) McLEOD, Neil Kenneth; 13/520 Tpr, 11 North Auckland Sqdn, McMurray, Robe St, New Plymouth, later Lake View, Waverley, AMR; MB; KIA (shot by bullet through face) on Walker’s Ridge Wanganui; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (21.1.9) (Russell’s Top) 1am, 12.6.15, aged 21 yrs; At the time he was on McMURTRIE, David Andrew; 8/766 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, lookout duty in trenches on Walker’s Ridge (Russell’s Top), looking OIB; MB; KIA 13.7.15, aged 20 yrs; NOK F: Thomas (M: Bertha) through a slit in a steel plate; Buried beside 13/678 Tpr Corlieson, 50 McMurtrie, 86 Tees St, Oamaru, Otago; Shrapnel Valley Cem. yards northeast of Capt Bluck’s grave; Friends gathered white stones (IV.A.53) from the beach to cover grave; NOK M: (youngest son of) Isabella McMURTRIE, John; 8/841 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; MB; (F: William) McLeod, North River, Waipu, Northland; B: 13/930 KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700; Tpr Colin Donald McLeod also served on Gallipoli; Walker’s Ridge Reported as wounded and missing; NOK F: Thomas McMurtrie, Cem. (I.B.9) Ossian St, Milton, Otago; Lone Pine Mem. (75) McLERNON, Leslie Somers; 10/1079 Capt. (enlisted as Lieut.), 9 McNABB, Cyril; 10/819 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; MB; KIA Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; MB; WIA early 5.15, hospitalised, recovered 30.4.15; Resided Church St, Palmerston North; NOK F: Edward and returned to front; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August (M: Phoebe) McNabb, Thorpe St, Motueka, also 30 Humber St, Offensive, aged 24 yrs; Born Gisborne; Single; Clerk and jeweller’s Island Bay, Wellington; B: 10/830 Roy Alexander McNabb also KIA assistant employed by father, Hastings Street, Napier; Seapoint Road, on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (76) Bluff Hill, Napier; NOK F: Samuel (M: Mary Jane) McLernon, Hastings St, Napier, also Seapoint Rd, Napier; NKG; Chunuk Bair McNABB, Roy Alexander; 10/830 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; Mem. (17) MB; KIA 27.4.15 (also seen 16.5.15) during the Battle of the Landing on Russell’s Top, aged 19 yrs; NOK F: Edward (M: Phoebe) McMAHON, Charles Patrick; 7/546 Tpr, 10 Nelson Sqdn, CMR; McNabb, Motueka, also 30 Humber St, Island Bay, Wellington; B: MB; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August 10/819 Cyril McNabb also KIA on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (76) Offensive, aged 22 yrs; Native of Picton; NOK M: Margaret Hancock (formerly McMahon) and Peter John McMahon (deceased), Portage, McNAMARA, David Patrick; 4/917 Spr, NZE (Field Eng.); 5R; Marlborough, later Laking Rd, Blenheim; Chunuk Bair Mem. (4) DOD (dysentery) 9.9.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 32 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK M: Elizabeth (F: William) McNamara, 10 Bute St, McMASTER, Hugh; 12/903 Pte, HQ, AIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Wellington; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Daisy Patch; Reported as missing; NOK B: Alexander McMaster, Onerahi, Whangarei, also 34 Hargreaves St, Auckland; Twelve Tree McNATTY, Henry John; 8/250 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; MB; Copse Mem. (12.1.11) KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August Offensive, aged 25 yrs; NOK F: John (M: Hannah) McNatty, 72 East Rd, McMENAMIN, James; 7/758 Tpr, CMR; 2R; KIA 21.8.15 in 1st Invercargill; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) assault on Hill 60; NOK: Mrs Annie Wyeth, Upper Hutt; Son of Mr & Mrs J McMenamin, Beaumont Rd, Killara, Sydney, Australia; Hill McNAUGHTON, James; 13/574 Tpr, 11 North Auckland 60 Mem. (6.1.11) Sqdn, AMR; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK: Joseph McNaughton, Waiuku, South Auckland; B: McMILLAN, Alexander; 5/692a Dvr, NZASC (Enlisted as 6/692 John McNaughton, Waiuku; Chunuk Bair Mem. (2) Pte, 13 North Canterbury and Westland Coy, CIB, MB); Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to 17 General Hospital, Alexandria, Egypt; DOD McNAUL, Robert; 13/1045a (also seen with brother’s Regt. No. (enteric fever) 3.11.15 in Egypt; Born Kumeroa 26.2.88; Attended 13/1046a) Tpr, AMR; 3R; WIA 7.8.15 during retreat to camp (for Waipawa District High School; Prominent cricket and rugby player night) in olive trees in gully, during the August Offensive; Evacuated (prior to departure from NZ represented the NZ Expeditionary off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 1.9.15 in Egypt, aged 23 yrs; NOK S: Force against the Christchurch Rugby Team); NOK M: (eldest son Miss MJ McNaul c/o Mrs Kohn, ‘Leamount’, Milton Ave, Mt Eden, of) Wilhelmina (F: Archibald) McMillan, Kumeroa, Woodville; Auckland; Son of James and Louisa Agnes McNaul; B: 13/1046a Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (C.33) Tpr Robert McNaul, AMR, 3R, WIA (foot) on Gallipoli; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (D.79) McMILLAN, Herbert; 10/814 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; MB; DOW 29.4.15 at sea ex Gallipoli aboard Derfflinger; Buried at sea; McNEIL, John Angus; 8/1304 Pte, OIB; 2R; Evacuated wounded off NOK: George McMillan, 13 Clare View, Leeds, England; Lone Pine Gallipoli to Egypt and Indian General Hospital No. 5, Alexandria; Mem. (76) DOW 2.9.15 in Egypt; NOK: Mrs S McNeil, Keeper St, Vancouver, British Columbia; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. McMILLAN, Neil; 13/108 Tpr, 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; MB; KIA (F.151) (shrapnel) 6.8.15 at 5pm just prior to the August Offensive launch, aged 21 yrs; Body recovered; Native of Scone, New South Wales; McNEIL, Sutherland Sinclair; 8/422 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; NOK: Mrs TH Biles, 147 Church St, Onehunga; Son of Anne Jane MB; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 14.5.15 in Egypt; and Robert (deceased) McMillan, 5 St Mary St, Wellington; No. 2 NOK F: James McNeil, 64 Grace St, Invercargill; B: 10/463 Pte Outpost Cem. (34) William Waihora McNeil, WIB, KIA 8.8.15; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (C.150) McMILLAN, Robert; 12/194 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 21 yrs; NOK F: John (M: Elizabeth) McNEIL, William Waihora; 10/463 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast McMillan, 22 St Paul St (also 17A Mount St), Auckland; Born in Coy; WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Bradford, England; Emigrated to NZ with parents about 1913; Offensive, aged 20 yrs; NOK F: James (M: Annie) McNeil, 64 Grace Employed by Auckland Harbour Board; His father served in India St (also 232 Ellis St), Invercargill; B: 8/422 Pte Sutherland Sinclair during the Afghan war, and grandfather, John Perry, served in New McNeil, OIB, DOW 14.5.15 in Egypt ex Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Zealand Wars (Taranaki) and Afghan war; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. Mem. (21) (12.1.12) McNEIL(L), William Miller; 6/2200 Pte, CIB; 5R; DOD 12.11.15
312 The New Zealand dead on Mudros ex Gallipoli; Also seen William MILLER; NOK B-in- Reported as wounded; NOK W: Susannah Maber, 176 Selwyn St, law: James Ramsey, Blackball, Greymouth; Son of Mrs T McNeill, 4 Spreydon, Christchurch; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Marshall St, Newarthill, Motherwell, Scotland; Portianos Mil. Cem. MACHRAY, Thomas James Bernard; 6/669 Pte, 13 North (V.C.135) Canterbury and Westland Coy, CIB; MB; WIA during the Battle of McNEISH, George Francis (Jack); 13/210 Sgt, 3 Auckland Sqdn, the Landing; DOW 28.4.15 on Gallipoli, aged 41 yrs; Born Echuca, AMR (enlisted 13.8.14); Admitted hospital with diarrhoea and Victoria, Australia; NOK: Mrs JB Machray, 418 Stratton St, North transferred to Mudros 18.7.15; Returned to unit late 7.15; KIA Carlton, Melbourne, Australia; Beach Cem. (I.B.18) 8.8.15 beyond the Pinnacle by artillery fire while stopped in a hollow MADIGAN, James Francis Joseph; 12/1703 Pte, AIB; 3R; KIA with his unit on last approach to Chunuk Bair during the August 8.6.15 (night of 7–8.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s Post Offensive, aged 22 yrs; Born Cambridge, Waikato; Employed by (sector held by AIB 2-9.6.15), aged 35 yrs; Reported missing 8.6.15; Cambridge Post Office, later transferred to Auckland and Whangarei; NOK S: Miss Clara Madigan, 16 Bradford St, Parnell, Auckland; Athlete; NOK M: (3rd son of) Jane (F: James) McNeish, Duke St, Son of William and Martha Madigan, late of Cambridge, Waikato; Cambridge, Waikato; B: Dvr 2/768 James Alfred McNeish also Lone Pine Mem. (72) served on Gallipoli; B: 1/726 Pte Arthur William McNeish served Samoa and France; Chunuk Bair Mem. (1) MAFFEY, Charles Horace; 8/2046 Pte, OIB; 5R; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to New Zealand; DOD 7.1.16 in NZ, aged 22 yrs; NOK F: McNICKEL, Thomas Ford; 10/2697 Pte, WIB; 6R; WIA, evacuated J Maffey, Kakanui, North Otago; Oamaru Cem., Roxby St, Oamaru off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 22.11.15 in Egypt; NOK B: J (Block 80, Grave 31) McNickel, Riverton, Southland; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (C.87) MAHALM, Thomas Patrick; 6/796 Pte, 2 South Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur during the August McNIEL, Alexander; 8/1794 Pte, OIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 at the Apex Offensive; NOK M: Mrs M Mahalm, 46 Springfield Rd (later Mays during the August Offensive, aged 38 yrs; NOK W: Ellen Flora Rd, St Albans), Christchurch; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) McNiel, 70 Anderson’s Bay Rd (later 246 Vogel St), Dunedin; Son of James and Mary Ann McNeil, Blacks Rd, North East Valley, MAHONEY, Ulic James; 12/1705 Pte, AIB; 3R; KIA 8.6.15 (night Dunedin; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) of 7–8.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s Post (sector held by AIB 2-9.6.15), aged 20 yrs; NOK F: Cornelius (M: Harriet I) McPHEE, Donald; 8/1305 Pte, OIB; 2R; KIA 2.5.15, on Dead Mahoney, Mayford, Surrey, England, also Whakatane; From Ruatoki Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700; Sawyer at Perry’s North, Bay of Plenty; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (III.C.4) Round Hill mill; NOK M: Mary (F: Donald, deceased) McPhee, Colac Bay, Otago; B: 9/324 Tpr Neil James McPhee, OMR, also MAILMAN, Alfred Clarence; 10/439 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast served on Gallipoli; Redoubt Cem. (X.B.20) Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 27.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing on Russell’s Top, aged 19 yrs; Native of Wanganui; NOK F: Alfred McPHEE, Duncan; 10/37 L-Cpl, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; KIA Eaton Mailman, Gonville, Wanganui, also 222 Clyde St, Island Bay, 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; NOK: John Strang, Masterton; B: John Wellington; B: 10/423 L-Sgt Victor Eaton Mailman, WIB, KIA McPhee, Princes St, Dannevirke; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (19.1.7) 8.8.15; Lone Pine Mem. (76) McPHERSON, Archibald; 8/939 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MAILMAN, Victor Eaton; 10/423 L-Sgt (enlisted as Pte), 7 MB; Hospitalised Victoria College Hospital, Alexandria; Recovered Wellington West Coast Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk and returned to front; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Bair during the August Offensive, aged 21 yrs; Reported missing Offensive; NOK M: Mrs JC McPherson, Ardgowan East, Oamaru, 8.8.15, later believed dead; Native of Wanganui; NOK: Alfred Otago; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) Eaton Mailman, grocer, Wanganui, later 222 Clyde St, Island Bay, McQUARRIE, Walter; 8/425 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; Wellington; B: 10/439 Pte Alfred Clarence Mailman, WIB, KIA KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; Reported wounded and missing 27.4.15; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) 8.5.15; Attended South School; Employed by father doing clerical MAIN, James; 10/1901 Pte, WIB; 4R; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli work; NOK F: Donald McQuarrie, Arcade (also Tay St), Invercargill to Camberwell, London, UK; DOW 22.9.15 in UK, aged 23 yrs; (blacksmith); Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (8.1.8) Reported to be progressing favourably; NOK M: Jane Main, 24 McQUILKAN, Murdoch; 9/636 Tpr, 12 Sqdn, OMR; MB; Chapel St, Portsoy, Banffshire, Scotland; Fordyce Old Churchyard, Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD 16.12.15 in Egypt; NOK: Banffshire, Scotland (199.12) D McQuilkan, Whare Flat, Dunedin; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and MAISEY, Norman; 11/481 Tpr, 2 Wellington West Coast Sqdn, War Mem. Cem. (A.67) WMR; MB; DOW 21.7.15 at sea ex Gallipoli aboard HS Sicilia, McQUILLAN, William Arthur; 12/1479 Pte, AIB; 2R; Evacuated aged 21 yrs; Buried at sea; Native of Te Aroha; NOK F: Robert Job wounded off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 7.5.15 in Egypt; NOK M: (deceased. M: Jane) Maisey, Turanga-o-Moana, Matamata, Waikato; Mrs K McQuillan, Wairiki Rd, Mt Eden, Auckland; Alexandria 2 brothers served on Gallipoli: 13/2226 Tpr Jesse Mace Maisey, (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (C.158) AMR, 6R; 12/1706 Cpl Thomas Donald Maisey, AIB, 3R; Lone McRAE, Donald; 12/821 Pte, 15 North Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; Pine Mem. (72) WIA early in campaign, hospitalised, recovered and returned to MALCOLM, Alexander; 3/213 Pte, 4 Squad, Stretcher-bearers, C front; WIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, Section, 1 Field Ambulance; NZMC; MB; DOD 29.8.15 at sea evacuated off Gallipoli to Netley Hospital, England; DOW 20.10.15 ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK: Mrs M Malcolm, Brighton St, in England, aged 35 yrs; NOK: Alec Duncan McRae, Mataura, Roslyn, Dunedin; Lone Pine Mem. (76) Southland; Netley Mil. Cem., Hampshire, England (N.350) MALCOLM, Alexander Stewart; 8/69 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, McRAE, Reginald; 2/680 Gnr (enlisted as Dvr, NZFA Brigade OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15, on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack Ammunition Column); NZFA; MB; KIA 26.9.15, aged 27 yrs; on Baby 700; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK M: Elizabeth NOK: Mrs Rule, 195 Papanui Rd, Christchurch; Walker’s Ridge (F: James Porter Field) Malcolm, Exe St (also 4 Hull St), Oamaru, Cem. (I.B.2) Otago; Native of Naseby, Otago; Lone Pine Mem. (75) McVEY, Daniel Morrison; 7/86 Tpr, 8 South Canterbury Sqdn, MALLER, John Pierson; 10/1564 Pte, WIB; 3R; WIA (arm), CMR; MB; DOD (typhoid) 28.8.15 in Egypt; NOK: John McVey, evacuated off Gallipoli to London General Hospital, England; Albury, Timaru, Canterbury; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (D.66) Reported as dangerously ill; DOW 5.9.15 in England; NOK F: McVICAR, Hugh; 8/607 Pte, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ernest Bell Maller, 43 Millias Rd, Enfield, London, England; Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 35 yrs; Reported Edmonton Cem., Middlesex, England (E.225) missing 2-24.5.15; Native of Glasgow, Scotland; NOK S: Miss MALONE, William George; 10/1039 Lieut.-Col., HQ, WIB; MB; Mary McVicar, 77 Russell St, Dunedin; Son of Alexander and Grace KIA late 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged McVicar, ‘Gleniffer’, 92 Russell St, Dunedin; Lone Pine Mem. (75) 56 yrs; Believed to have been killed by Royal Navy shelling; Born McWILLIAM, William Robertson; 11/424 Tpr, 2 Wellington West 24.1.59 London, England; Educated privately in England and Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the France; Emigrated to NZ 1880; Served NZ Armed Constabulary August Offensive; Reported wounded and missing 9.8.15; NOK 1880-82; Bush farmed 1883-93; Chairman, Ngaire Road Board; S: Miss S McWilliams, No. 2 Line, Wanganui; S: Mrs CA Martin, Member, Hawera County Council; Member, Taranaki Hospital Table Flat, Apiti; Chunuk Bair Mem. (5) Board; Member, Charitable Aid Board 1885-1890; Clerk and Treasurer, Stratford County Council 1890-97; Studied law and MABER, George Frederick; 6/967 Pte (enlisted as Cpl), 1 Canterbury admitted as a solicitor to the Supreme Court 1894, and as a barrister Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; 1899; Senior partner of Malone, Anderson & Inglewood; Farmer;
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Unsuccessfully stood for Parliament; Keen volunteer; Capt., H Coy, Eng.); MB; DOW 31.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli possibly en route 4 Batt., Wellington (Taranaki) Rifle Vols 1900; Capt. and Adj. 1903, to Mudros, aged 24 yrs; NOK F: David (deceased. M: Emma or Maj. 1905, Lieut.-Col. 26.4.1910 (commanded 11 Regt, Taranaki Jacobina) Manson, Craigieburn Station, Motukarara, Canterbury; Rifles); Resided Opunake Rd, Stratford; NOK W: Ida Catherine East Mudros Mil. Cem., Lemnos (I.D.76) Malone (nee Withers), c/o National Bank, 17 Moorgate St, London, MANSON, Ernest Henry; 8/934 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; England, also 35 Brompton Square, London; MID twice (Hamilton’s MB; KIA 26.4.15 (also seen 26-30.4.15) during the Battle of the despatches 20.5.15 LG 5.8.15 p7669, and 11.12.15 LG 28.1.16 Landing at Courtney’s and Steele’s Posts sector; NOK F: JH Manson, p1210); Considered the welfare of his men before the wishes of his Avonhead Rd, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch; Lone Pine Mem. (73) superiors, which probably prevented him being decorated for his gallantry on Chunuk Bair; 3 sons served on Gallipoli: 11/699 Lieut. MANSON, Samuel; 6/670 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and Westland (enlisted as Tpr) Edmond Leo Malone MC, WMR, DOW France Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 33 yrs; NOK M: 6.4.18 (also severely wounded 20.7.15 in leg on Gallipoli); 11/553 Catherine (F: William) Manson, Okeite, Little River, Christchurch; L-Cpl Terence Joseph Malone, WMR (wounded on Gallipoli); Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (16.2.15) 11/1338 L-Cpl Maurice Patrick Malone, WMR; Son: 5/2 Sgt Brian MANSON, William Norman; 8/608 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; Malone, ASC served Samoa; Brian Malone once stated “and if there WIA early 5.15, hospitalised, recovered and returned to front; DOD were more of us they’d be in it, too”; Daughter: Nora Malone nursed 3.9.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 30 yrs; Buried at sea; Native of with the Red Cross in England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (17) Aberdeen, Scotland; NOK M: Henrietta (F: William) Manson, St MALONEY, Malachi; 9/423 Tpr (enlisted as Cpl), 7 Southland Sqdn, Leonards, Dunedin, later 146 Peterborough St, Christchurch; Lone OMR; Evacuated off Gallipoli to Pont de Koubbeh Hospital, Cairo Pine Mem. (75) 24.6.15, recovered and returned to front early 8.15; KIA 21.8.15 in MANUEL, Richard; 16/340 L-Cpl, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; KIA 1st assault on Hill 60, aged 24 yrs; Reported missing 21.8.15; NOK: 8.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive; Farmer; JP Maloney, Fortrose, Southland; Hill 60 Mem. (11.2.11) NOK F: Walter Manuel, Te Kao, Northland; Chunuk Bair Mem. MANGAROA, Ngore (Ngare) William; 16/400 Pte, A Coy, 1 NZ (24) Maori Cont.; WIA 10.8.15 in the August Offensive, evacuated off MARAKI, Tautuhi; 16/117 Pte, B Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; KIA Gallipoli to Malta; DOD following wounds 30.12.15 on Malta; 9.8.15 Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive; Labourer; Student; NOK B: Thompson Mangaroa, Taumarunui; S: Kuhu NOK F: Tautuhi (M: Mereaihi) Maraki, Waipiro Bay, East Cape; Mangaroa, Kakahi, Main Trunk; Pieta Mil. Cem. (C.IV.2) Chunuk Bair Mem. (24) MANIHERA, Waitere; 16/189 Pte, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; MARCH, John Nathaniel; 2/195 Gnr, NZFA; MB; DOD 24.7.15 KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 (possibly 1am 7.8.15 on Bauchop’s Hill) in in New Zealand after returning from Egypt, aged 22 yrs; Possibly night attack during the August Offensive, aged 33 yrs; NOK S: Miss no service on Gallipoli; Born Waterton; NOK F: Nathaniel (M: Elizabeth Manihera, Rapaki, Lyttelton; Son of Enerura and Makareta Margaret) March, Longbeach, Canterbury, also Waterton; Waterton Manihera, Rapaki, Lyttelton; Chunuk Bair Mem. (24) Cem., Ashburton District (Block 11. Section 45) MANLEY, Herbert John; 2/330 Gnr, 1 Battery, NZFA; MB; KIA MARDELL, Frederick William; 12/1709 Pte, AIB; 3R; WIA in the 2.5.15, shot through the heart; Buried in a gully near the sea near Battle of the Landing, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 1.5.15 where he fell, a wooden cross erected by comrades; Born Rathdrum, in Egypt; NOK F: John William Mardell, Arthur St (also Grey Street County Wicklow, Ireland 20.6.92; Educated Rathdrum High East), Onehunga; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. School; Emigrated to NZ 1910 after father’s death; NOK M: Mrs (E.105) M (F: John) Manly, 33 Daniel St (also 173 Owen St, Newtown), Wellington; Also seen MANLY; Lone Pine Mem. (72) MARFELL, Manley (Manly); 11/593 L-Cpl, WMR; DOW 22.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli (possibly aboard lighter en route to ship); Body MANN, Alexander Charles Douglas; 6/1099 Pte, 13 North returned to shore for burial; NOK F: E Marfell, Toko, Taranaki; Ari Canterbury and Westland Coy, CIB; MB; WIA early in campaign, Burnu Cem. (D.10) hospitalised, recovered and returned to front; WIA 7-12.8.15 during the August Offensive; DOW 12.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at MARINO, Hohepa; 16/139 Pte, B Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; WIA sea; NOK: George Mann, Burleigh House, Mansfield Rd, Croydon, (gunshot to abdomen) 2.9.15; DOW same day 2.9.15, aged 19 yrs; England; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Labourer; Born Rotorua; NOK: Hura Marino, Tolaga Bay, East Cape; Son of Ihaka and Wirihe Marino, Tolaga Bay; Embarkation MANN, William Henry; 8/2047 Pte, OIB; 5R; DOW 10.9.15 at Pier Cem. (C.14) sea ex Gallipoli aboard HS Maheno, aged 31 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK M: Mrs Elizabeth Ann (F: Herbert) Mann, Flood Rd, Maharewa, MARLOW, George Stanley; 9/846 Tpr, OMR; 3R; Evacuated ill Southland, later 1 Lowe St, Avenal, Invercargill; Lone Pine Mem. off Gallipoli to Malta; DOD 12.9.15 on Malta; NOK F: George (75) William Marlow, Stratford, Taranaki, later Waitara, Taranaki; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta (B.X.5) MANNING, Herbert David; 6/98 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; DOW 6.6.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK F: Andrew MARLOWE, Joseph Henry; 9/307 Tpr, 7 Southland Sqdn, OMR; Manning, Kaiapoi, Christchurch, later Paengaroa, Bay of Plenty; MB; DOW 22.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK: Mrs Lone Pine Mem. (75) M Marlowe, 65 Brougham St, White House, Belfast, Ireland; Lone Pine Mem. (72) MANNING, Langley; 12/402 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 21 yrs; Reported MARR, Henry; 6/671 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and Westland Coy, wounded and missing 25.4.15; Native of Paeroa; NOK M: Ada (F: CIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 20 Harry D) Manning, Rye Lane, Paeroa, later 51 Naylor St, Hamilton yrs; Reported missing 25.4-3.5.15; NOK F: Henry Neil Ross (M: East; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Mary) Marr, Adderley St (later Stafford St), Westport; Lone Pine Mem. (75) MANSELL, Cecil Bertram; 8/2048 Pte, OIB; 5R; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to hospital, Chichester, England; DOD (diarrhoea) MARR, Joseph; 13/423 Staff Sgt-Maj. (WO1); AMR; MB; KIA 10.10.15 in England, aged 22 yrs; NOK M: Marion (F: Frederick 11am 18.5.15 (shot by sniper), aged 37 yrs; At the time was involved James) Mansell, Bridge St, Bulls; Chichester Cem., Sussex, England in personal reconnaissance of an enemy position; Killed alongside (39.12) Capt. Bluck who was also killed; Native of Crook, County Durham, England; NOK W: Margaret M Marr (later Holt), Waimate North, MANSELL, William John; 6/99 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; Bay of Islands; Son of William and Dinah Marr; Buried beside Capt. KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive, Bluck; Both blown out of their graves by an artillery shell on 23.6.15; aged 26 yrs; Native of Christchurch; NOK F: William Meadon Walker’s Ridge Cem. (I.C.3) (M: Rosa) Mansell, Cashmere Hills, Christchurch, later 3 Bell Rd, Wanganui; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) MARRA, George Henry; 10/1904 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, MANSFIELD, William Watts; 10/427 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; later believed dead; NOK F: Patrick Marra, Hastings; Chunuk Bair MB; WIA early in campaign, hospitalised, recovered and returned Mem. (21) to front; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 26 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK MARSH, Frederick George; 13/389 Tpr, 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; F: William White (M: Alice) Mansfield, draper, Carterton, also 14 MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, Hautana St, Lower Hutt, Wellington; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) aged 22 yrs; Prominent rugby player; Native of Arrowtown; NOK F: (eldest son of) George (M: Louisa) Marsh, Te Pahu, Waikato; MANSON, David; 4/424, 2/Cpl (enlisted as Spr), NZE (Div. Chunuk Bair Mem. (2)
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MARSH, John Blake; 6/1925 Pte, CIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 (also WIB, 4R); KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; seen 8.8.15) at the Apex, Rhododendron Spur during the August Son of Mr & Mrs GI Martin, Salisbury Rd, Morningside, Auckland; Offensive, aged 25 yrs; Southland Boys’ High School; NOK F: Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) William Joseph Marsh, Wyndham Herald proprietor, Wyndham, MARTIN, William John; 10/1909 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on Southland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, MARSHALL, Edward Daniel; 8/1796 Pte, OIB; 4R; DOW 12.7.15 later believed dead; NOK M: Amelia Martin, 96 Union St, Auckland, at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 21 yrs; Buried at sea; From Ida Valley works, later 7 Alba Rd, Epsom, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) Otago; Native of Alexandria; Bald Hill School; NOK M: Mary Ann MASON, Ernest; 10/230 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; Injured Smith, Alexandra, Otago, also Greenfield, Balclutha, Otago; Stepson by debris from enemy mine 30.7.15; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair of David Smith, Manuherika Valley; Lone Pine Mem. (75) during the August Offensive, aged 20 yrs; NOK S: Cecilia Mabbeth, MARSHALL, Herbert James; 10/1288 Cpl (enlisted as Pte), WIB; Whetukura, Ormondville; Son of James and Margaret Mason, 71 2R; KIA 7.8.15 in the August Offensive, aged 33 yrs; NOK F: Hopper St, Wellington; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) William E (M: Matilda) Marshall, 17 Lincoln Hill, Iron Bridge, MASON, Leonard; 10/204 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; Salop, Shropshire, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) DOW 21.6.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 25 yrs; Buried at sea; MARSHALL, Joseph; 13/558 Tpr, 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; MB; Native of Featherston; NOK M: Jane Elizabeth (F: Alfred) Mason, WIA on Walker’s Ridge (Russell’s Top) during Turkish attack 19.5.15; Featherston, later 444 Main St, Palmerston North; B: 10/1289 Pte DOW 25.5.15 (also seen 29.5.15) at sea ex Gallipoli aboard Galeka; Alfred Mason, WIB, also served on Gallipoli; B: 8/1571 Pte Richard Buried at sea; NOK M: Mrs T Marshall, Helensville, Northland; Vallance Mason, OIB, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (76) Lone Pine Mem. (71) MASTERMAN, George Frederick; 12/2544 Pte, AIB; 5R; KIA MARSHALL, Theodore Charles William; 6/1616 Pte, CIB; 3R; 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) during early morning charge at the Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD 24.9.15 (typhoid) in Apex during the August Offensive, aged 28 yrs; NOK F: William Egypt, aged 22 yrs; NOK F: (eldest son of) Gunner Charles William H (M: Clara) Masterman, Little Spring Creek, Wilmington, South (M: Elizabeth Fanny) Marshall, RNZA, Fort Cautley, Devonport, Australia; Chunuk Bair Mem. (11) Auckland; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (D.113) MASTERS, Herbert Victor; 10/1910 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on MARSHALL, William Robert; 6/101 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 30 yrs; Reported MB; KIA 2.5.15, aged 21 yrs; Reported missing; NOK M: Mrs missing 8.8.16, later believed dead; NOK F: Henry (M: Caroline) Meneer (formerly Marshall), 257 Barbadoes St (also 67 Stanmore Masters, Foster St, Dandenong, Victoria, Australia; Chunuk Bair Rd, Linwood), Christchurch and late Philip George Marshall; Lone Mem. (22) Pine Mem. (75) MATEAR, Robert; 10/1290, WIB; 2R; KIA 29.4.15, aged 24 yrs; MARTER, Clarence; 10/1001 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; MB; NOK F: Charles Matear, Ballywilliam, Donaghadee, County Down, WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 20.8.15 in Egypt, Ireland; Lone Pine Mem. (76) aged 24 yrs; NOK: Mrs Kathleen Marter, Taupo Quay, Wanganui; MATHER, Ethelbert (Athelbert, Athal Byrt) Wilfred; 10/1133 Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (H.109) Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; MB; WIA (gunshot thigh) 6.5.15 at MARTIN, Alexander; 12/800 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; KIA Helles, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; Hospitalised in Heliopolis, 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 20 yrs; Reported Cairo; Removed from danger list, recovered and returned to front; missing 25.4-13.5.15; Born Ireland; Emigrated to Australia 1913, WIA (2nd time), evacuated off Gallipoli to Heliopolis, Egypt; DOW stayed 2 mths then travelled to New Zealand; NOK F: John (M: 27.9.15 in Heliopolis, aged 21 yrs; Born Westport, West Coast; Isabella) Martin, Magheragall, Hullstone, Lisburn, Ireland, later NOK F: William F (deceased. M: MA) Mather, 7 Lancaster St, Moor Farm, Donaghadee, County Down, Ireland; Lone Pine Mem. Linwood, Christchurch; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (M.73) (72) MATHER, William; 8/1572 Pte, OIB; 3R; WIA complicated with MARTIN, Francis Barry; 7/744 Tpr, CMR; 2R; KIA 27.8.15 in sickness early in campaign, hospitalised in Cairo, recovered and 2nd assault on Hill 60; NOK W: Mrs E Martin 61 Knowles St, returned to front; WIA 7.8.15 (gunshot to abdomen) in the August Christchurch; Son of Mrs G Heaps (formerly Martin), 189 Papanui Offensive; DOW same day 7.8.15 on Gallipoli, aged 28 yrs; NOK Rd, Christchurch; Hill 60 Mem. (6.1.12) F: William (M: Mary) Mather, Tariki, Taranaki; Chunuk Bair Mem. MARTIN, Henry (Harry) Haynes; 10/2233 Pte, WIB; 5R; KIA (16) 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 27 yrs; MATHIAS, Lewis; 4/786 L-Cpl (enlisted as Spr), NZE (Field Eng.); Reported missing 8.8.15; Possibly KIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair 4R; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Mudros; Reported dangerously while with Otago Infantry; NOK F: Arthur (M: Jane) Martin, Annerly ill; DOD 21.7.15 at Mudros; NOK: Lewis Mathias, PO Box 191, Rd, Westcliff, Southend-on-Sea, England, also seen as ‘Charnwood’, Timaru, Canterbury; 3 brothers also served on Gallipoli: 7/1100 Sgt 75 Northview Drive, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England; Chunuk Bair Charles Lawes Mathias, CMR; 7/1317, 2 Lieut. Gerald Mathias, Mem. (21) CMR; 7/1319 Sgt Owen Mathias, CMR; East Mudros Mil. Cem. MARTIN, Herbert; 8/1799 Pte, OIB; 4R; DOW 13.8.15 at sea ex Lemnos (II.B.20) Gallipoli, aged 21 yrs; NOK M: Susan (F: William) Martin, 182 MATTHEWS, Charles Albert; 12/599 Pte, 15 North Auckland Cargill Rd, South Dunedin; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; Mem. Cem. (H.113) Reported missing 25.4-13.5.15; NOK F: Albert Matthews, Kara MARTIN, John Alexander Frobester (Frobisher); 8/894 Sgt, 4 Otago (also Otaika Rd), Whangarei, Northland; B: 12/2897 Pte George Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) William Matthews, AIB, also served WW1; B: 1/281 Pte George in attack on Baby 700, aged 22 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; William Matthews, Samoan Advance, also served WW1 (possibly NOK F: Alexander (M: Alice Ann) Martin, 20 Leckhampton Court, same person. Double entry on nominal rolls); Lone Pine Mem. (72) Caversham (later 60 Tennyson St), Dunedin; Lone Pine Mem. (75) MATTHEWS, David; 8/1800 Pte, OIB; 4R; Severely WIA (thigh), MARTIN, Michael David; 10/1567 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on evacuated off Gallipoli to Malta; DOW 13.8.15 on Malta, aged Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK M: Mary Martin, 35 yrs; NOK M: Elizabeth (F: William) Matthews, Glyncorrwg, Cave, Timaru, Canterbury; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) Glamorganshire, South Wales; Pieta Mil. Cem. (B.VI.1) MARTIN, Ronald (Ranald) Lindsay Henry; 10/402 Pte, 7 MATTHEWS, William John; 4/192a, 2nd Cpl, NZE (Field Eng.); Wellington West Coast Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair Enlisted in British Section, London, England 19.10.14; DOW during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed (complicated with disease) 25.7.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; dead; Grandson of the Maj. JR Martin (deceased), Royal Artillery, Son of Charles William and Annie Matthews; W: ML Matthews, 8 India, and great-grandson of Sir James Ranald Martin (deceased), Monarch Rd, Northampton, England; Lone Pine Mem. (72) physician to the Indian Council and noted army surgeon; Also MAURICE, Francis Dennison; 6/410 Lieut., 2 South Canterbury near relative of the late Field Marshal Sir Donald Martin Stewart, Coy, CIB; MB; WIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, Helles; DOW Command in Chief of India; NOK M: (only son of) Amy E (F: 10.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli aboard HS Braemar Castle, aged 24 yrs; GHS Martin of Union Steam Ship Co., Wellington) Martin, c/o Mrs Buried at sea; Born Linwood, Christchurch 4.8.91; Attended Temuka Clapcott, Kelburne, Wellington, also Bridge St West, Lower Hutt, District High School and Canterbury College; Single; Brilliant Wellington; Chunuk Bair Mem. (21) scholar; School teacher and master, Waimate District High School; MARTIN, Thomas Henry; 10/2004 Pte, WIB; 4R (On nominal Hockey player and coach; 5 yrs with Senior Cadets; 2 Lieut, later roll the Regt. Number belongs to 10/2004 Pte THOMAS, Harold, Lieut, Territorial Force; NOK F: (eldest son of) Frank Augustus (M: 315 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
Gertrude) Maurice, 41 Alma Square, St. John’s Wood, London NW, missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; Native of Lebnna, Tasmania; England, later 3 Christchurch Ave, Brondesbury, London; Memorial NOK F: Thomas (M: Eliza) Mellor, Kamo, Whangarei; B: 10/1916 tablet at Waimate District High School; Lone Pine Mem. (73) L-Cpl Clement Mellor, WIB, also killed on same day; Chunuk Bair MAXWELL, James Welch; 4/971 Spr, NZE (Field Engineers); 5R; Mem. (22) Joined unit on Gallipoli 16.9.15; Reported sick 1.10.15, returned to MELLOR, Clement; 10/1916 L-Cpl, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on duty 9.10.15; DOW 29.11.15 Chailak Dere, Gallipoli, aged 19 yrs; Chunuk Bair, aged 21 yrs; Native of Lebnna, Tasmania; NOK F: Born Dromore, Ashburton 26.7.1895; Engineer; St Columbo Rd, Thomas (M: Eliza) Mellor, Kamo, Whangarei; B: 10/1915 Arthur Christchurch; Employed by R&D Duncan, Tuam St, Christchurch; Foster Mellor, WIB, also killed on same day; Chunuk Bair Mem. Single; Member No. 2 Div. Signal Coy, Christchurch; Attested (18) Trentham 25.5.15; NOK F: Alfred Charles (M: Jane) Maxwell, MELLOR, John Alfred; 8/676 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 86 Colombo St, Christchurch, later 60 Fisher St, Beckenham, 26.4.15 (also seen 26-30.4.15) during the Battle of the Landing, Christchurch; Ari Burnu Cem. (J8) aged 24 yrs; NOK M: Elizabeth (F: Thomas) Mellor, 12 Carnarvon MAXWELL, James Wishart; 11/830a Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WMR St, Belleknowes, Dunedin; Lone Pine Mem. (76) (enlisted as 13/830, AMR); 3R; WIA in the August Offensive; DOW MENTEATH, Charles Bruce Stuart (Monty, Ginger, Sandy); 10.8.15 on Gallipoli, aged 33 yrs; Native of Dunoon, Scotland; 10/1082 Lieut., 7 Wellington West Coast Coy, WIB; MB; NOK W: Mabel Viola Maxwell, Main Rd, Karori, Wellington; Son Mentioned in Malone’s diary on 27.4.15: “Menteath was telling of George and Anna Maxwell, 17 High St, Lismore, New South me that he was with a lot of Australians who gathered round him Wales, Australia; Chunuk Bair Mem. (5) and wanted to retire. He wouldn’t let them, so they stayed and were MAY, Charles William; 12/418 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; KIA killed one after another. He was surrounded by dead men. How he 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 29 yrs; Reported escaped he cannot tell”; KIA 8.5.15 (also seen 6.5.15) at the Daisy missing 25.4-13.5.15; NOK F: Henry (deceased. M: Emma) May, Patch, aged 23 yrs; Was directing men across the Daisy Patch when Thorpe, Chertsey, Surrey, England; Lone Pine Mem. (72) he was badly wounded. He attempted to crawl back to safety but MAYNE, George Cuthbert; 7/179 Lieut., 10 Nelson Sqdn, CMR; was killed by a second bullet; Born Wellington 5.3.92; Attended MB; KIA 8.8.15 (also seen 9.8.15) north of Bauchop’s Hill during Nelson College 1903-08; Farmer; Employed by RE Beckett, Hinau, the August Offensive, aged 31 yrs; Mayne was shot when he went Pemberton; C/o AG Simpson, Hunterville; Single; NOK F: Andrew forward to locate an enemy machine-gun; Born Fernside, North Agnew Stuart (M: Mary) Menteath, Barrister, Wellington, also 26 Canterbury; M; Solicitor employed by De Latour, Barker & Co., Grant Rd, Wellington; Also seen as STUART-MENTEATH; Twelve Solicitors, Gisborne; ‘Waimariri’, Rutene Rd, Gisborne; NOK W: Tree Copse Mem. (18.1.2) Myra Julia Mayne, Kaikoura, later 60 Murray Place, Christchurch; MERCER, Andrea Rabaglaite (Ravlaigaite); 8/2054 Pte, OIB; 5R; Son of Mr J Boner Mayne and Mrs A Mayne, Innis Rd, Christchurch; KIA 12.8.15; NOK M: Mrs A (F: Joseph) Mercer, 25 Millar St, NKG; Chunuk Bair Mem. (3) North East Valley, Dunedin; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) MAYO, George Dyer; 11/104 Lieut., 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; MERCER, Basil Ernest; 10/2236 Pte, WIB; Samoan Advance MB; WIA in the August Offensive; DOW 7.8.15 on Gallipoli, aged (1/351) and 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August 33 yrs; Born England; Single; Farmer; ‘Peep o’ Day’, Kimbolton, Offensive, aged 19 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; Feilding; NOK B: Rev. JF Mayo, Kimbolton, Feilding; Son of Col. NOK Cousin: Norman Mercer, Moxham Ave, Hataitai; Son of William Robert and Anne Mayo; NKG; Chunuk Bair Mem. (4) Charles and Clara Mercer, Wellington; Chunuk Bair Cem. (3) MEAD, Robert Stuart; 7/232 Tpr, 10 Nelson Sqdn, CMR; MB; MERRICK, John Joseph; 12/2032 Pte, AIB; 4R; WIA and evacuated Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Mudros; DOD 27.9.15 at Mudros; to Malta; Reported dangerously ill; DOW (haemorrhage) 24.8.15 on NOK M: Janet Mead, Motupiko, Nelson; Portianos Mil. Cem., Malta, aged 27 yrs; NOK F: Jacob (Joseph. M: Eliza) Merrick, 12 Lemnos (IV.A.195) Ireland St, Ponsonby, Auckland; B: 12/172 Pte Alexander Merrick, MEADER, Christopher George; 8/1574 Pte, OIB; 3R; DOW AIB, also served on Gallipoli; B: 8/3354 Pte George Osborne 29.4.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 27 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK F: Jesse Merrick, OIB, also served WW1; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta (A.XI.4) (M: Ellen, deceased) Meader, ‘Claremont’, Sturminster Newton, MERRICK, John Joseph; 5/313 Dvr; NZASC; 5R; DOD England, also Shaftesbury, Dorsetshire, England; Lone Pine Mem. (meningitis) 20.6.15 at sea en route to Egypt, aged 18 yrs; Buried (75) at sea; Born Ponsonby, Auckland; NOK M: Caroline Agnes (F: John MEADS, Claude Victor Adrian; 11/105 Cpl (enlisted as Tpr), 6 M, deceased) Merrick, 8 Dedwood St (also Ponsonby Rd), Ponsonby, Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack Auckland; Auckland Provincial Mem., Waitakere City, Auckland during the August Offensive; NOK: A Meads, Epsom (also 112 METCALFE, James Highton; 13/95 Tpr, AMR; 2R; KIA 8.8.15 on Valley Rd, Mt Eden), Auckland; Embarkation Pier Cem. (C.19) Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, MEARNS, Enoch Alty; 10/1914 Pte (enlisted as Sgt), WIB; 4R; later believed dead; NOK: James Joseph Metcalfe, 13 West Dixon KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK St, Salford, Manchester, England; Son-in-law of Mrs E Meachin, 24 B: Thomas Mearns, S. & S.S. Water Co., South Shields, England; Harry St, Salford, Manchester, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (3) Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) METE KINGI, Teira (Hira) Hoani; 16/383 Cpl (enlisted as L-Cpl), MEEHAN, Francis James; 12/981 Pte, 15 North Auckland Coy, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; KIA 8.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur AIB (joined 23.8.14); MB; Severely WIA 29.4.15, he was stooping during the August Offensive, aged 28 yrs; NOK F: Hoani (M: Peeke) down in a trench when a bullet entered his head, rendering him Mete Kingi, Kaetahi, Putiki, Wanganui; B: 16/385 Pte Henare Mete unconscious; Evacuated to 17 General Hospital, Alexandria, Egypt; Kingi, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont., also served on Gallipoli, KIA in DOW 5.5.15 in Egypt, aged 26 yrs; Born Feilding 30.9.88; Educated France 14.9.16 (with Pioneers); B: 16/403 QM-Sgt Paki Hoani Mete Feilding; Employed by Grey & Menzies, Auckland; NOK F: (2nd Kingi, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont., also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk son of) Thomas (M: Annie) Meehan, Queen St, Feilding; Alexandria Bair Mem. (24) (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (E.82) MIDDLEMISS, Daniel; 7/875 Tpr, CMR; 3R; KIA 28.8.15 in MEEKAN, Samuel; 12/1055 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 20 yrs; Reported missing 28.8.15; 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 22 yrs; Reported Born Waikaka, Invercargill; NOK: S: Mrs Jane Kirby, Temuka, wounded and missing 25.4.15; NOK M: Margaret Meekan, Canterbury; Son of Thomas (M: Margaret, deceased) Middlemiss, Wolseley Rd (later 30 Sherwood Ave), Grey Lynn, Auckland; Lone Mabel Bush, Invercargill; Hill 60 Mem. (6.1.13) Pine Mem. (72) MIDGLEY, Percy Lionel; 12/174 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; MEIN, George Frederick Coore; 6/2389 Pte, CIB; Samoan Advance KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 22 yrs; Reported missing 8.5.15; (1/707, 3 Auckland Regt) and 4R; KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Born Hobsonville, Auckland; NOK: Edmond Sager (also Lager. Spur during the August Offensive, aged 34 yrs; Served in Anglo- M: Ellen) Midgley, Hobsonville, Auckland, also 15 Waterview Rd, Boer War (West Somerset Yeo.); Farmed Paranui, Mangonui district; Stanley Bay, Auckland; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (11.1.1) NOK S: Mrs T Wallace, Ballincoe, Shinmore, King’s County, Ireland; MILBURN, Edward Kenneth; 6/1627 Pte, CIB; 3R; WIA early Eldest son of Maj. F Coore Mein (deceased. King’s Shropshire Light in campaign, hospitalised, recovered and returned to front; KIA Inf.); Brother served with Royal Eng., France; Chunuk Bair Mem. 25.7.15, aged 21 yrs; NOK F: EM (M: Ellen) Milburn 35 Sandwich (13) Rd, Christchurch, later 11 Cowper St, Devonport, Auckland; Lone MELLOR, Arthur Foster; 10/1915 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on Pine Mem. (75) Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 30 yrs; Reported MILBURN, John Thomas; 6/505 Pte, CIB; 2R; KIA 25.4.15 during
316 The New Zealand dead the Battle of the Landing, aged 27 yrs; Reported missing 25.4- Levin District High School; Lone Pine Mem. (75) 1.5.15; NOK M: Jane (F: Joseph, deceased) Milburn, 18 Baker St, MILLS, John Francis; 2/878a Gnr, 2 Battery, NZFA (enlisted as Caversham, Dunedin; B: 10/687 Joseph Henry Milburn, WIB, also 7/878, Tpr, CMR); 3R; KIA 9.8.15 during the August Offensive, served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (75) aged 40 yrs; NOK F: John George Gordon Mills, Gordon, Victoria, MILES, Arthur; 8/600 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; Hospitalised Australia; Embarkation Pier Cem. (C.22) early in campaign, recovered and returned to front early 7.15; DOD MILLS, Joseph Henry; 12/978 Pte, AIB; MB; WIA 8.5.15 at the (dysentery) 25.8.15 (also seen 26.8.15) on Malta ex Gallipoli, aged Daisy Patch, Helles; DOW 9.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; 32 yrs; Reported dangerously ill; NOK M: Susan Helena (F: Thomas Born Charleston 9.7.89; Educated Charleston; Carter in Auckland; John) Miles, 11 Glasgow Rd (also 258a High St and 13 Cutten St), NOK F: Joseph Mills, Palmerston St (later Lower Derby St), Dunedin; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta (A.XII.4) Westport, West Coast; Lone Pine Mem. (72) MILES, Eric Gordon; 6/506 L-Sgt, 2 South Canterbury Coy, CIB; MILLS, Percy; 10/816 Pte, WIB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during MB; KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive, the August Offensive, aged 24 yrs; NOK F: Steven (M: Elizabeth) aged 23 yrs; Native of Temuka, Canterbury; NOK F: Henry Martin Mills, Thompson St, Greymouth; W: Mary Mills, 48 High St, (M: Florence Annie) Miles, 54 Office Rd, Christchurch; Chunuk Greymouth, West Coast; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) Bair Mem. (12) MILNE, Charles James; 6/105 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; MILES, Harold Johnstone; 7/876 Tpr, CMR; 4R; DOW 20.12.15 KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; Reported wounded at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 21 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK F: Irwin (M: and missing 25.4-3.5.15; NOK: Mrs S Milne, c/o Mrs H Worrall, Florence) Miles, 20 Avenue Rd, Southend, Essex, England, later 31 154 Redruth Ave, Spreydon, Christchurch; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Ailsa Rd, Westcliff-on-Sea, England; Lone Pine Mem. (71) MILNE, James; 10/1921 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair MILES, Isaac; 6/2373 Pte, CIB; Samoan Advance (4/186) and 4R; during the August Offensive, aged 39 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, KIA 29.8.15; NOK F: HP Miles, Kaiapoi, Canterbury; Embarkation later believed dead; NOK M: Charlotte (F: James) Milne, 10 Roods Pier Cem. (IV.D.19) St, Kirriemuir, Scotland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) MILLAR, James Grewar; 12/1717 Pte, AIB; 3R; KIA 8.6.15 (night MILROY, Robert; 10/1922 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk of 7–8.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s Post (sector held by Bair during the August Offensive, aged 26 yrs; Reported missing AIB 2-9.6.15), aged 21 yrs; Reported missing 8.6.15; Native of 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK S: Miss Mary Milroy, Burnbrae Scotland; NOK F: Robert (M: G) Millar, Grey St, Shannon, later Cottage, Bridge on Weir, Renfrewshire, Scotland; Son of Robert Tokomaru, Manawatu; B: 2/1808 Gnr William Millar, NZFA, also Milroy (deceased), Bridge on Weir, Renfrewshire, Scotland; Chunuk served WW1; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Bair Mem. (22) MILLAR, Thomas; 8/74 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA MINCHIN, William; 11/723 Tpr, WMR; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700; Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 9.8.15; Son of Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK F: Charles Millar, West Taieri, Harry Minchin, Wilford St, Upper Hutt, Wellington; Name not on Outram, Otago; B: 10/1918 Pte John Millar, WIB, also served on Main Body nominal roll; Chunuk Bair Mem. (5) Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (75) MINNELL, Horace; 10/1923 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk MILLAR, William David; 6/508 Pte, CIB; MB; WIA in Battle of Bair during the August Offensive, aged 20 yrs; NOK F: Daniel Landing; DOW 29.4.15 on Gallipoli, aged 35 yrs; NOK M: Alice Thomas (M: Elizabeth Maud) Minnell, 18 West St, Emsworth, (F: Robert, deceased) Millar, 1 Princes St, Timaru, Canterbury; B: Hampshire, England, later 123 Ernest Rd, Buckland, Portsmouth, 6/507 Pte Robert James Millar, CIB, also served on Gallipoli; Beach England; B: 23/522 Rfm John Henry Minnell, 1NZRB, also served Cem. (I.B.16) WW1; Also seen MINNELI; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) MILLER, Alan; 12/2035 Pte, AIB; Samoan Advance and 4R; WIA MIRA, William; 16/278 Pte, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; DOD during the August Offensive; DOW 10.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; 9.2.16 in Egypt ex Gallipoli; NOK: Henry Mutu Mira, Otaki; Cairo Buried at sea; NOK B: Clement C Miller, Nelson St, Auckland, later War Mem. Cem. (D.304) 127 Calliope Rd, Devonport, Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (72) MITCHELL, Eric William; 6/1106 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MILLER, David Pryde; 8/1803 Pte, OIB; KIA 27.9.15, aged 24 yrs; MB; KIA 7.8.15 in the August Offensive at the Apex, Rhododendron Native of Wellington; NOK F: Robert (M: Helen) Miller, Seacliff, Spur, aged 20; NOK F: William John (M: Jessie) Mitchell, Methven, Otago; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) Canterbury; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) MILLIGAN, Edward Noel; 10/465 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; MITCHELL, John Sharp; 10/801 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 28 yrs; NOK: MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Mrs E Conlan, 29 Bay Rd, Kilbirnie, Wellington; Son of Edward Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK F: John Mitchell, Milligan, Williamson Ave, Auckland, also 43 King St, Newtown, Arvedsen St, Hastings; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) Wellington; Employed by WH Gunning, Manawatu; Lone Pine Mem. (76) MITCHELL, Thomas Smith; 10/1572, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 27 yrs; Reported MILLIKEN, Morris James; 13/279, 2 Lieut., 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK F: James (M: Jane) MB; WIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Mitchell, 729 George St, Dunedin, also 17 Carlton St, North East Returned to beach; DOW on same day on Gallipoli, aged 23 yrs; Valley, Dunedin; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) Born Shirley, Christchurch; Attended Culverden Public School and Christchurch Boys’ High School; Moved to Waikato 1907; Single; MITCHELL, William Alexander (Alic); 8/437 Cpl, 8 Southland Farmer of Tirau and Morrinsville, Waikato; NOK F: (eldest son Coy, OIB (joined 12.8.14); MB; WIA 2.5.15 (shot in mouth and of) William Hugh (M: Emily Dora) Milliken, Tatua, Morrinsville, arm) on Dead Man’s Ridge; Evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW Waikato; Embarkation Pier Cem. (C.21) 29.5.15 in Egypt, aged 23 yrs; Born Invercargill 29.9.91; Educated Bluff Public School and Southland Boys’ High School; Employed by MILLING, Charles Cyril; 13/238B Tpr, AMR; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd mercantile firm of JG Ward & Co; Well known in rugby (halfback assault on Hill 60; Reported missing 28.8.15; NOK F: Rev. Matthew for Southland), tennis, cricket and rowing circles; Sergeant, Bluff John Tyne (M: Edith Maud) Milling, Ashton Keynes Vicarage, Territorials; NOK M: (youngest son of) Ann (F: David, Manager of Crickdale, Wiltshire, England; Name does not appear on Main Body freezing works, Ocean Beach, Bluff) Mitchell, Ocean Beach, Bluff; nominal roll; Hill 60 Mem. (4.1.2) Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (M.95) MILLS, David Calder; 6/1155 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; MITCHELL, William Reginald; 4/956 Spr, NZE; 5R; Evacuated ill WIA in the August Offensive; DOW on Gallipoli 10.8.15, aged off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD (typhoid) 18.8.15 in Egypt, aged 28 21 yrs; Attended Temuka District High School; NOK: David yrs; Born Wellington; NOK F: JW Mitchell, Wells St, Wadestown, Calder (M: Margaret) Mills, 2 Thomas St, Temuka, Canterbury; Wellington; B: 11/1929 Tpr Joseph Henry Mitchell, WMR, also Embarkation Pier Cem. (C.60) served WW1; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (D.39) MILLS, John Edmund; 10/442 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 7 Wellington MOEKI, William; 12/177 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; KIA West Coast Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 29.4.15 in an assault of a Turkish 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 29 yrs; Native of trench with bayonets, aged 24 yrs; Attended Petone High School Coromandel; Maori; NOK: Watene Moeki, Port Awanui, East and Victoria University (1909-13. BA. Tennis); Teacher Levin Coast; Son of late Renata and Ripeka Waititi; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Intermediate; NOK M: Agnes (F: Edmund) Mills, 134 Jackson St, Petone, Wellington; Petone District High School; Teacher at MOELLER, Albert Gordon; 11/792 Tpr, WMR; 2R; Hospitalised Khandallah, Wellington 1909; Bachelor of Arts 1913; Later teacher early in campaign in Egypt with pneumonia; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd 317 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story assault on Hill 60, aged 34 yrs; Reported missing 28.8.15; Served missing 25.4-3.5.15; Body later found, identified and buried, in Anglo-Boer War (8731 Pte 10 Cont., NZMR); NOK M: Mrs possibly in 1918; NOK F: DEM Moore, Temuka Gasworks, Charles Moeller, Victoria St, Hawera, also c/o Mrs Higgins, Wellesley Temuka, Canterbury, later 22 Hill View St, Linwood, Christchurch; St, Auckland, later Ponto, Kaipara Heads, Northland; Father was Baby 700 Cem. (D.22) lighthouse keeper; Hill 60 Mem. (9.1.8) MOORE, Maurice Oswald; 7/377 L-Cpl (enlisted as Tpr), 1 MOFFAT, Harry; 10/1137 Pte, WIB; MB; Hospitalised in Egypt Canterbury Yeo. Cav. Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in early in campaign, recovered and returned to front; KIA 7.8.15 (also night attack during the August Offensive, aged 26 yrs; Native of seen 8.8.15) during the August Offensive; As he was buried in a O’Kains Bay, Canterbury; NOK F: CSF (M: MA) Moore, O’Kains cemetery, either his body was recovered and identified, or he was Bay, Canterbury, later 57 Bretts Rd, St Albans, Christchurch; S: WIA and returned to beach before dying; NOK M: Mrs CS Moffat, Miss Mabel A Moore, same address; B: 7/1869 Tpr Eric Nightingale Orawia, Southland; Embarkation Pier Cem. (C.62) Moore, CMR, also served in WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (4) MOIR, Alexander McCandlish; 9/65 Tpr, 5 Otago Hussars Sqdn, MOORE, Richard Arnold; 12/545 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; OMR; DOD (enteric fever) 30.7.15 at Mudros, ex Gallipoli, aged WIA 9.8.15 at the Apex during the August Offensive; Returned to 37 yrs; Reported dangerously ill; Employed by Dunedin City Corp. beach; DOW 14.8.15 (also seen 13.8.15) at sea ex Gallipoli, aged tram sheds; NOK F: Peter (deceased. M: Helen Harper) Moir, 88 44 yrs; Buried at sea; Born Waiuku, South Auckland; Commercial Forth St, Dunedin; B: 8/1061 Maj. John Harper, OIB, also served on traveller; Owned yacht Mahaki; Proprietor of Mansion House, Gallipoli; East Mudros Mil. Cem., Lemnos (II.C.36) Kawau Island for some time; NOK M: Mary Cleopatra (F: Richard MOKOMOKO, Nopera Hape; 16/222 Pte, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori John, deceased) Moore c/o PW Moore, Collins Bros Ltd, Brooks, Cont.; DOD 2.9.15 at Egon Koubya Hospital, Cairo, aged 29 yrs; Auckland, also Calliope Rd, Devonport, Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. Reported dangerously ill; Possibly no Gallipoli service; Born Kaiapoi, (72) Canterbury; NOK F: Tione (Teone. M: Roka) Mokomoko, Tuahiwi, MOORE, Stanley George; 10/1925 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on Canterbury; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (D.80) Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 23 yrs; Reported MOLONEY, James Edward; 13/555 Sgt (enlisted as Tpr), 3 missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; Wellington; NOK S: Mabel Auckland Sqdn, AMR; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during Katherine Moore, Hataitai, Wellington; Son of Frederick (deceased) the August Offensive, aged 22 yrs; NOK Step-brother: EJ Howley, and Elizabeth Moore; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) Auburn, Sydney, Australia; Son of Edmond and Catherine McMerney MOORE, William Joseph; 10/1926 Pte, WIB; 4R; Injured by debris Moloney, Market St, Ennis, County Clare, Ireland; Chunuk Bair from enemy mine 30.7.15; KIA 10.8.15 in Chunuk Bair sector Mem. (1) during the August Offensive; NOK Friend: Miss Annie Clarke, 22 MOLONEY, Thomas Anthony; 8/757 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, Hornby Rd, Liverpool, England; Son of James Moore (deceased), OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack 169 Church St, Dublin, Ireland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) on Baby 700, aged 21 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Also seen MORELAND, John; 12/1721 (enlisted as 2/1721a) Pte, 16 MALONEY; NOK F: John (M: Kate) Moloney, Lower Merchant Rd Waikato Coy, AIB; 3R; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge (later Upper Abbeygate St), Galway, Ireland; The Nek Cem. (A.16) at the Pinnacle during the August Offensive, aged 27 yrs; Reported MONK, Bernard Herbert; 10/459 Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 7 Wellington missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; Labourer for Willoughby, West Coast Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 7.5.15 at Helles while positioning Kaipaki, Cambridge, Waikato; Attested 14.12.14; NOK F: Thomas for attack on following day, aged 22 yrs; NOK: Mrs M Monk, (M: Eleanor) Moreland, Holt, Holmfirth, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, Ranana, Wanganui River; Son of George and Margaret Monk, England, later Market St, Nr Holmfirth, Yorkshire; Chunuk Bair Summer St, Auckland; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (21.1.10) Mem. (11) MONK, John Leslie; 11/342 Tpr, 9 Wellington East Coast Sqdn, MORGAN, Garland Oswald; 4/558 Spr, NZE (Div. Signal Coy); WMR; MB; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 22 yrs; MB; KIA 11.5.15 at Anzac, aged 22 yrs; Employed by Post & Reported missing 28.8.15; NOK F: JG Monk, Anaroa, Pukehou, Telegraph, Wellington; Hockey player and swimmer; NOK M: Mary Patangata, Hawke’s Bay, later Summer Rd, Auckland; Hill 60 Mem. Amelia (F: Tom) Morgan, 35 Wilson St, Hawera, Taranaki; Quinn’s (9.1.9) Post Cem. (A.27) MONTEITH, Sydney Bret; 10/1125 Cpl, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MORGAN, Harry; 12/1075 Lieut. (enlisted as 2 Lieut., promoted MB; DOW 6.6.15 at sea, aged 20 yrs; Native of Woodville, Hawke’s 8.4.15), HQ, AIB; MB; While at Anzac, Morgan would creep out Bay; NOK M: Helen D (F: Henry) Monteith, c/o R Sainsbury (also of the trenches night after night to bring in wounded soldiers; KIA Airlie Mount), Waipukurau, Hawke’s Bay; Lone Pine Mem. (75) (shot through head) 8.5.15 (also seen 6-10.5.15) at the Daisy Patch, Helles, aged 35 yrs; Body recovered and identified; 12/1019 Capt. MOODY, William; 13/410 Tpr, 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; MB; KIA Edwin Gordon Fraser later stated to Morgan’s wife: “The day on 19.5.15 during the determined attack between 3.30am and after which he fell there had been a terrible charge. He was one of those dawn on Russell’s Top, aged 25 yrs; Whakatane, Bay of Plenty; to get back to the trenches safely, but, on peering out, saw some NOK W: Mrs Lydia Moody, Wyndham St, Auckland, later Tuparoa, wounded still under fire. At his own risk he went out and brought Poverty Bay; Son of William and Harriet Moody; Walker’s Ridge one man in who had been shot in the thigh, and then started out for Cem. (I.C.9) a brother officer, whom he had passed when getting the wounded MOONEY, Robert; 12/917, 2 Lieut. (commissioned on Gallipoli man in. Unfortunately a sniper got him, and ended a glorious 5.5.15. Enlisted as Regt. Sgt-Maj.), HQ, AIB; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded career”; He was buried during the night where he fell and a wooden as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August Offensive, cross placed at the head of the grave by some of the men of his aged 36 yrs; Born Liverpool, England; Served in Anglo-Boer War company; Born West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England; Educated (16 Lancers. Received QSA and KSA Medals), India and Egypt (Sgt); Birmingham, England; Emigrated to NZ 1891; Married 12.5.97, M; Soldier (Sgt-Maj.), NZ Staff Corps, Te Kuiti; NOK W: Frances had 1 child, Gwendolen Margaret, born 6.6.11; Land & Estate (‘Fanny’) Mather Mooney (nee Booth), c/o Mrs G Booth, Victoria Agent (self-employed) of Wainua, Rata Street, New Lynn, Auckland; St, Waterview, Avondale, Auckland, later “Iffley”, Gladstone Rd, Mt Commander of the 88 (Auckland) Company, Senior Cadet Corps; Albert, Auckland; NKG; Chunuk Bair Mem. (9) NOK W: Mrs Euphemia Margaret Morgan (nee Heron), “Waiuna”, Rata St, New Lynn, Auckland; M: Harriet (nee Duffield), later Mrs MOORE, Frank Henry; 10/456 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast GM Thode, Rata St, New Lynn, Auckland; F: William Morgan, Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 29.4.15; NOK M: Mrs (F: Charles) Moore, Birmingham; Twelve Tree Copse Cem. (I.F.7) Mangaweka; Lone Pine Mem. (76) MORGAN, Malcolm; 13/217 Tpr, AMR; WIA 28.5.15 in Turkish MOORE, Frederick Nelson; 11/344 L-Cpl, 9 Wellington East Coast attack on Walker’s Ridge (Russell’s Top) while sapping trenches for Sqdn, WMR; MB; DOW 8.6.15 in Egypt ex Gallipoli; Builder; the Australians; DOW 1.6.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; Studied architecture at St Patrick’s College, Wellington; NOK B: W NOK: H Morgan, Otaika, Whangarei; Son of Mr & Mrs F Morgan, Moore, Gisborne; B: 9/850 Tpr Philip Moore, OMR, also served on Pakotai, Whangarei; Lone Pine Mem. (71) Gallipoli; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (B.281) MORGAN, Richard; 8/982 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; KIA MOORE, George; 7/750 Tpr, CMR; 2R; KIA 30.5.15 (aged 27 yrs) 2.5.15, on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, at No. 3 Outpost; NOK M: Mary (F: John) Moore, 97 Maude St, aged 27 yrs; NOK F: John Gavin (M: Mary Jane) Morgan, Ranfurly, Temuka, Canterbury; B: 7/94 Tpr William John Moore, CMR, also Otago, also 211 Main Rd, Dunedin; Born Naseby, Otago; Quinn’s served on Gallipoli; No. 2 Outpost Cem. (F.16) Post Cem. (B.10) MOORE, John Robert; 6/1342 Pte, CIB; 2R; KIA 25.4.15 during MORIARTY, Timothy; 6/678 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and the Battle of the Landing on the slopes of Baby 700; Reported 318 The New Zealand dead
Westland Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 (also seen 3.5.15) during MORTIMORE, Archer Ernest; 6/1638 Sgt (enlisted as QM-Sgt), the Battle of the Landing, aged 21 yrs; Reported missing 25.4- CIB; 3R; KIA 13.8.15, aged 27 yrs; NOK: Henry Morrish (M: 3.5.15; Possibly found 3.5.15 and assumed WIA 25.4.15 dying Ellen) Mortimore, Park View (later 129 Warbro’ Rd), Babbacombe, before 3.5.15; NOK F: Timothy (M: Johanna) Moriarty, Stillwater, Torquay, Devon, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) Greymouth; Lone Pine Mem. (75) MORTON, Alexander Lees; 2/630 Gnr, NZFA; MB; DOW 14.7.15 MORPETH, Moore; 12/1039 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; KIA 25.4.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 23 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK F: Alexander during the Battle of the Landing on the slopes of Baby 700, aged 20 Morton, “Whitton”, Cecil Ave, Bournemouth, England; Lone Pine yrs; Reported wounded 25.4.15; When pushed back by Turks on Mem. (72) the slopes of Baby 700, an Australian was struck down near him so MORTON, Alfred Bishop; 10/512 Capt., NZ Inf. Brigade HQ Morpeth went to his assistance. He was attending to the wounded Staff (enlisted with WIB); MB; WIA probably in the early hours of man when he was hit by a bullet which paralysed him. His comrades 3.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge 3.5.15; DOW soon after on the same were forced to fall back and the next day when the same ground day, aged 33 yrs; Accompanied the Otagos as Intelligence Officer; was retaken he was found dead; Born Auckland 10.5.94; Attended Born Devonport, Auckland; Served Anglo-Boer War (3258 Pte, 6 Waihi District High School; Was studying law in Auckland when Cont.); LSGC Medal; Single; Soldier, NZ Staff Corps, Auckland; war broke out; NOK F: (youngest son of) Henry Douglas (M: Kate) NOK F: William Edmund (M: Elizabeth A) Morton, 15 Momona Morpeth, Town Clerk, Waihi, Bay of Plenty; B: 12/416 Pte Gerald Rd, Greenlane, Auckland; NKG; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Morpeth, AIB, also served on Gallipoli; B: 12/295, 2 Lieut. Robert Nicoll Morpeth, AIB, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (72) MOSS, Robert Reuben; 8/1579 Cpl, OIB; 3R; KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during the August Offensive, MORRIS, Norman; 10/1574 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk aged 47 yrs; Native of Dunedin; NOK S: Miss CJ Moss, 18 Albany Bair during the August Offensive; Reported wounded 8.8.15; NOK St, Dunedin; 2nd son of Esther (F: Joseph, deceased) Moss, Dunedin, F: George Morris, Melrose St, Newmarket, Auckland; Chunuk Bair later Coutts St, Kilbirnie, Wellington; B: Hon. M Moss, Perth; B: JB Mem. (22) Moss, 3rd Engineer on HMS Cornwallis; Chunuk Bair Mem. (14) MORRIS, William Henry; 2/1049 Gnr, NZFA; 2R; DOD (enteric MOSSMAN, James Dilworth Bradley; 13/187b Tpr, AMR; KIA fever) 11.9.15 in Egypt ex Gallipoli, aged 19 yrs; NOK F: James 19.5.15 during the determined Turkish attack between 3.30am (M: Elizabeth Frances) Morris, The Terrace, Reefton, West Coast; and after dawn on Russell’s Top, aged 21 yrs; Auckland Grammar; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (H.32) Sheep farmer on father’s farm, Gisborne; In 6.15 he travelled to MORRISON, Athol Richardson; 2/1565 Dvr; NZFA; 5R; England where he enlisted in King Edward’s Horse, transferred to Hospitalised aboard TS Southland; Drowned 2.9.15 at sea when British section NZEF 13.10.14, travelled to Egypt; After training TS Southland was torpedoed in Aegean Sea, ex Gallipoli, aged 24 at Bulford, he was attached to the AMR; NOK F: WG Mossman, yrs; Reported missing believed drowned 2.9.15; Body recovered; Ellerslie, Auckland, later of Gisborne; Walker’s Ridge Cem. (I.B.8) NOK F: WK (deceased. M: Margaret) Morrison, 22 Windsor Tce, MOULD, Arthur Vincent; 12/2402 Pte, AIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 Richmond, Christchurch, later 6 Octavius Place, New Plymouth; (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August East Mudros Mil. Cem., Lemnos (II.M.220) Offensive, aged 29 yrs; Reported as wounded and missing 8.8.15; MORRISON, Edwin Duncan Rutherford; 10/1007 Pte, 9 Hawke’s NOK M: Elizabeth Mould c/o Mrs J Dunning, Fazakerley, Liverpool, Bay Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 28.4.15 in the evening while helping dig England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (11) a trench, during the Battle of the Landing; Considered an excellent MOUNSEY, James; 7/379 Tpr, 1 Canterbury Yeo. Cav. Sqdn, shot and before going to Gallipoli was selected as a sniper; Born CMR; MB; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the Cust, Canterbury 21.11.89; Educated Belfast, Canterbury; NOK S: August Offensive; NOK F: Martin (M: Jane) Mounsey, Butterwick, Mrs Daisy Gillespie, Normanby, Taranaki; Son of George and Fanny Bampton, North Penrith, Westmoreland, England; B: 9466 L-Cpl Morrison, Normanby, Taranaki; Lone Pine Mem. (76) Tom Mounsey, 1 Border Regt, KIA at Helles, Gallipoli 11.6.15; 7 MORRISON, Francis Joseph; 7/238 Tpr, 10 Nelson Sqdn, CMR; Field Ambulance Cem. (II.B.3) MB; DOD 13.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; NOK F: William Morrison, MOXHAM, Colin Ebenezer; 8/666 Cpl, OIB; KIA 7.8.15 (also seen 39 Weld St, Blenheim; B: 7/237 Tpr Richard Joseph Morrison, 6.8.15) on Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during the August CMR, also served on Gallipoli; East Mudros Mil. Cem., Lemnos Offensive, aged 27 yrs; Reported missing 7.8.15; NOK M: Josephine (II.E.74) (F: Ebenezer, deceased) Moxham, “Longside”, 37 Raroa Rd, Kelburn, MORRISON, James; 8/436 Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 8 Southland Coy, Wellington; Chunuk Bair Mem. (14) OIB; MB; KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during MUHLEISEN, Frederick; 10/641 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; the August Offensive, aged 22 yrs; Native of Shetland Isles; NOK M: KIA 29.4.15, aged 25 yrs; Was sniping Turks when killed; Marist Annie Grieg Morrison, Liffey St, Bluff, Southland (father deceased); Brothers’ School, Napier; Farmer; Marksman; NOK F: (only son of) B: 8/441 Pte John Morrison, OIB, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk George J Muhleisen, Greenmeadows, Napier; Lone Pine Mem. (76) Bair Mem. (14) MUIR, Archibald; 8/1291 Pte, OIB; 2R; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s MORRISON, James Arthur; 12/415 Pte (drummer), 6 Hauraki Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 32 yrs; Reported Coy, AIB; MB; WIA (possibly in lighter approaching beach) 25.4.15 missing 2-24.5.15; NOK F: Archibald (M: Elizabeth) Muir, Tramway during the Battle of the Landing; DOW on lighter between shore and Rd, Invercargill; Lone Pine Mem. (75) hospital ship, on same day 25.4.15, aged 24 yrs; Reported wounded and missing 25.4.15 then reported “progressing favourably”; Native MULCAHY, John; 10/751 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; KIA of Geraldine, Canterbury; NOK M: Jane (F: Hugh, deceased) 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 21 yrs; Morrison, 114 Salisbury St, Christchurch; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Reported as wounded; Native of Timaru, Canterbury; NOK F: Patrick (M: Isabella) Mulcahy, 4 Waterloo Ave, Wellington, later 150 MORRISON, James Gilbert; 8/759 Sgt (enlisted as Pte), 10 North Upland Rd, Kelburn, Wellington; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 13.7.15, aged 29 yrs; NOK M: Sarah (F: James) Morrison, Clyde St, Timaru, also Waikouaiti, Otago; M MULDREW, Nicholas James; 8/792 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, possibly named Mary; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (III.D.11) OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 33 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK: Mrs MORRISON, William Baxter; 6/1177 Pte, 13 North Canterbury G Campbell, Frances St, Oamaru, Otago; Son of Nicholas James and and Westland Coy, CIB; MB; DOW 20.5.15 in Egypt ex Gallipoli, Sarah Muldrew, South Omaru; Lone Pine Mem. (75) aged 25 yrs; NOK F: Charles (County Engineer. M: Mary Ann) Morrison, Racecourse Rd, Ashburton, Canterbury; Alexandria MULDROCK, William Henry; 13/221 Tpr, 11 North Auckland (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (M.128) Sqdn; AMR; MB; WIA on Hill 60; DOW 29.8.15 on Gallipoli; NOK F: Hugh Muldrock, Whangarei; B: 10/669 Pte George MORTEN, Reginald Frederick; 12/799 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; Muldrock, WIB, also served on Gallipoli; B: 13/218 Tpr Victor DOW 10.6.15 at sea aboard HS Silicia ex Gallipoli, aged 21 yrs; Muldrock, AMR, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (3) Buried at sea; Born Ashburton 1894; Farmed in the Waikato; NOK F: (youngest son of) Charles W (M: Emma L) Morten, Port Albert, MULHOLLAND, James; 8/395 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; Kaipara, later Waiuku, South Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (72) KIA 2.5.15, on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 24 yrs; NOK F: William (M: Mary) Mulholland, Henry MORTIMER, Archibald Frank; 7/881 Tpr, CMR; 3R; KIA 28.8.15 St, Queenstown; Lone Pine Mem. (75) in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 31 yrs; Reported missing 28.8.15; NOK F: Francis William (M: Ellen Esther) Mortimer, 36 Fauconberg MULHOLLAND, William John; 10/825 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, Rd, Chiswick, London, England; Hill 60 Mem. (7.1.1) WIB; MB; KIA 9.5.15 at Helles, aged 38 yrs; Body recovered and identified; NOK F: Thomas (M: Mary) Mulholland, Cavan, 319 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
Tomloduff, Bellaghy, Co. Derry, Ireland; Twelve Tree Copse Cem. believed dead; Served in Anglo-Boer War (British unit); NOK M: (C.164) Mary Murdoch, 35 Grove Rd, Chatham, Kent, England, later 43 MULLANY, Lewis; 6/1936 Pte, CIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 during in Stafford St, Gillingham, Kent, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) the August Offensive at the Apex, Rhododendron Spur, aged 31 MURPHY, Henry Albert; 8/1583 Pte, OIB; 3R; KIA 6.8.15 or yrs; NOK F: Richard (M: Catherine) Mullany, 96 Tennyson St, 7.8.15 in night attack during the August Offensive; Reported missing Napier; B: 10/925 Pte Albert Mullany, WIB, also served on Gallipoli; 7.8.15; NOK M: Mary Murphy, 206 Sydney St, Petone (later 10 Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) Terrace Gardens), Wellington; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) MULLIN, James; 8/977(a) Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; WIA MURPHY, James; 10/1579 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; DOW on same day 8.5.15; NOK S: Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, later Mrs E Mullin (later Aitken), 643 Cumberland St, Dunedin, later believed dead; NOK F: James (deceased. M: Ellen) Murphy, 5 Paddington, Sydney, Australia; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (8.1.9) Clarewood Ave, Woodend, Dunedin; 8/921 Pte William Murphy, MULLOY, Martin Wattie; 10/784 L-Sgt (enlisted as Cpl), 11 OIB, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 27.4.15 during the Battle of the MURPHY, Michael; 11/419 Tpr, 2 Wellington West Coast Sqdn, Landing on Russell’s Top, aged 20 yrs; NOK F: Martin (M: Jeannie) WMR; MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Mulloy, Horito Rd, New Plymouth; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Offensive; NOK M; Mrs E (F: Patrick) Murphy, Meremere, Hawera, MUNDEN, Arthur John William; 8/795 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, Taranaki; B: 11/506 Tpr Richard Murphy, WMR, KIA on same OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack day on Gallipoli; B: 9/951 Sgt John Murphy, OMR, also served on on Baby 700; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK: Mrs E Munden, Gallipoli; B: 54557 Rfm Patrick Murphy also served WW1; Chunuk 90 Queen’s Dr, Musselburgh, Dunedin; Also seen MUNDON; The Bair Mem. (5) Nek Cem. (A.15) MURPHY, Richard; 11/506 Tpr, 2 Wellington West Coast Sqdn, MUNN, Charles John Victor; 13/412 Tpr, AMR; MB; WIA WMR; MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August 1.30pm, 5.6.15 when shell struck the trench and filled it with dirt. Offensive; Reported wounded 9.8.15; NOK M: Mrs E (F: Patrick) Wounded by shrapnel in side of abdomen; DOW 10.6.15 at sea ex Murphy, Meremere, Hawera, Taranaki; B: 11/419 Tpr Michael Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK: Charles John Munn, 2 Broomhedge Murphy, WMR, KIA on same day on Gallipoli; B: 9/951 Sgt John St, Wellington South; Aunt: Miss P Munn, 3 Douglas St, Palmerston Murphy, OMR, also served on Gallipoli; B: 54557 Rfm Patrick North; Lone Pine Mem. (71) Murphy also served WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (5) MUNN, Robert Russell; 8/662 L-Cpl, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA MURRAY, David Campbell; 8/244 Cpl (enlisted as Sgt), 14 South 27.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing on Russell’s Top, aged 23 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during yrs; NOK M: Jeanie Munn, c/o Marton, storekeeper, Kaikorai Valley, the August Offensive; NOK W: Mrs MJ Murray, c/o Mrs J McIlroy, Dunedin, also 126 Highgate, Roslyn, Dunedin; Despatch room Cheviot St, Roxburgh, Otago; F: David Murray, Tapanui, Otago; clerk, Dunedin telegraph office; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Embarkation Pier Cem. (I.A.4) MUNRO, David Sinclair; 8/678 Sgt, 4 Otago Coy, OIB (joined MURRAY, Reginald George; 8/1293 Pte, OIB; 2R; KIA 28.4.15 13.8.14); MB; KIA 9.5.15 (shot through the temple while in during the Battle of the Landing, aged 26 yrs; NOK F: George (M: a forward trench) at Helles, aged 19 yrs; Born Dunedin 13.8.95; Rebecca) Murray, Mill Rd (also Beach Rd), Otaki; B: 8/1292 Pte Educated North East Valley School; NOK M: Mary E (F: Sinclair Lindsay Charles Murray, OIB, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine McKay) Munro, 21 Selwyn Rd, North East Valley, Dunedin; B: Mem. (75) 9/855 Tpr Donald Munro, OMR, also served on Gallipoli; Twelve MURRAY, Robert; 8/440 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; WIA Tree Copse Mem. (9.1.3) during the August Offensive; DOW 8.8.15 at Anzac, aged 33 yrs; MUNRO, Lewis George; 13/559 Sgt (Regt. Sgt-Trumpeter), 3 NOK M: Mrs C (F: Robert, deceased) Healy (formerly Murray), Auckland Sqdn, AMR; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during Dipton, Southland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) the August Offensive, aged 27 yrs; Attended Parnell School and MURRY, Jack; 8/1810 Pte, OIB; 4R; KIA 13.7.15; NOK M: Mrs M Cambridge District High School; Cadet and Territorial; Resided at Rush, Riverton, Southland; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (IV.A.52) Parnell, Cambridge, Henderson and Mauku; Traveller throughout MUSK, Gordon Cyril; 13/712 Tpr, 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; 2R; North Island for HM Smeeton Ltd; Amateur wrestler; NOK F: KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 22 George (M: Alice Hampton) Munro, Wiri, Papatoetoe, Auckland; yrs; NOK M: Christiana Musk, 27 Newbury Rd, Highams Park, Chunuk Bair Mem. (1) Chingford, Essex, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (3) MUNRO, Norman Hector; 12/793 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; MUSSELWHITE, William Ernest; 8/439 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 21 yrs; NOK F: (5th son of) OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack Donald (and late Elizabeth) Munro, Paterangi, Waikato, also Wallace on Baby 700, aged 24 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK F: Rd, Papatoetoe, Auckland; Possibly promoted Cpl; Twelve Tree William (M: Lilian) Musselwhite, Crescent St, Dipton, Southland; Copse Mem. (14.2.1) Lone Pine Mem. (75) MUNRO, Robert William; 13/106 Tpr, 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR MUSTARDE, William James; 6/1347 Pte, CIB; 2R; WIA (hand) (joined 1.8.14); MB; KIA 19.5.15 during the determined Turkish 2.8.15, evacuated off Gallipoli to NZ General Hospital, Egypt; DOD attack between 3.30am and after dawn on Russell’s Top, aged 21 following wound 14.9.15 in Egypt, aged 35 yrs; NOK M: Catherine yrs; Born Clevedon 28.12.93; Educated Clevedon; NOK: John (F: James) Mustarde, Aberfor Villa (later 1 Stanley Place), Dunbar, Alexander (M: Maria) Munro, Clevedon, South Auckland; B: Haddingtonshire, Scotland; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (D.103) 11/1577 Tpr Frank Alexander Munro, WMR, also served WW1; Walker’s Ridge Cem. (I.B.7) MYERS, Ewart Gladstone; 10/1931 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, MUNRO, Roy Alexander; 12/417 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; later believed dead; NOK F: Dan Myers, 5 Emsley St, Steeton, WIA 6.5.15 at Helles while in reserve, evacuated to Heliopolis and Keighley, Yorkshire, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) Luna Park, Cairo; Reported dangerously ill; DOW 22.5.15 in Egypt ex Gallipoli; NOK F: Alexander Munro, Rotorua; Cairo War Mem. MYHILL, Robert; 10/1000 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; MB; WIA Cem. (M.35) 8.5.15 in charge at the Daisy Patch; DOW 10.5.15 on Gallipoli, aged 30 yrs; Body recovered and identified; NOK M: Mrs Janette MUNRO, Walter Alexander; 8/1582 Pte, OIB; 3R; WIA 7.8.15 (Janet. F: Robert) Myhill, 100 Waghorne St, Pt Ahuriri, Napier; during the August Offensive; DOW on same day; NOK M: Anne Twelve Tree Copse Cem. (C.40) Munro, c/o P Anderson, Penfold Rd (later Napier Rd), Woodville; B: 17/309 Tpr Ray David Munro, Veterinary Corps, also served WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) N MURCOTT, Stanley George; 8/605 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; NAIRN, Robert Roland; 4/654 Sgt, NZE (Field Engineers); 4R; KIA 2.5.15, on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby KIA 2.8.15, aged 24 yrs; Made a large mortar bomb to use against 700, aged 24 yrs; NOK M: Elizabeth Murcott, Hampden, Otago; Turkish trenches opposite Quinn’s Post; While test firing the bomb, B: 2/1812 Gnr Albert Martin Murcott, NZFA, also served WW1; it exploded in the mortar and killed him; Farmer near Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Involved in duties at St Paul’s Church, Auckland; NOK F: (youngest son of) James Wylie Nairn, “Sonoma”, Alfred St, Auckland; Shrapnel MURDOCH, Sidney; 10/435 Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 7 Wellington Valley Cem. (IV.A.42) West Coast Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 33 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later NAISMITH, George Forbes; 8/1585 Pte, OIB; 3R; DOW 13.8.15 320 The New Zealand dead at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK F: J Naismith, Mosgiel, M: Betsy (F: John Fort) Neville, 525 Bickershaw Lane, Wigan, Otago; S: 22/182 Nurse Jean Naismith, NZANS also served WW1; Lancashire, England; Beach Cem. (II.D.16) Lone Pine Mem. (75) NEVITT, Gerald; 11/552 Sgt, HQ, WMR; MB; DOW 2.6.15 in NALDER, Guy; 7/539 Cpl (enlisted as L-Cpl), 10 Nelson Sqdn, Egypt ex Gallipoli, aged 33 yrs; NOK: JC Nevitt, Liffey St, Island CMR; MB; WIA (neck and arm) on Hill 60; DOW 2.9.15 at sea ex Bay, Wellington; Son of George and Emmie Nevitt, Rugeley, Gallipoli aboard HS Franconia, aged 26 yrs; NOK M: Mrs A (F: WA) Staffordshire, England; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Nalder, Richmond, Nelson; Gibraltar North Front Cem (C.377) Cem. (M.102) NALDER, Leslie William; 7/243 Cpl (enlisted as L-Cpl), 10 Nelson NEWCOMBE, Charles Edward Hatherly; 10/437 Pte, 7 Wellington Sqdn, CMR; MB; WIA early in campaign, hospitalised, recovered West Coast Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during and returned to front; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; the August Offensive; NOK F: James C Nalder, Motupipi, Nelson; Attended Wanganui Collegiate (-1902); NOK F: FG Newcombe Chunuk Bair Mem. (3) (deceased), Castlecliff, Wanganui; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) NANCARROW, Vincent Fosbery; 7/688 Lieut., CMR; 2R; NEWMAN, Edward John; 12/423 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; DOW DOD (enteric fever) 4.8.15 on Malta ex Gallipoli, aged 22 yrs; 15.5.15 in Egypt ex Gallipoli, aged 22 yrs; Born in England; NOK F: Born Greymouth; Single; Farmer/cadet Mount Hutt, Methven, Samuel (M: Julia Ann) Newman, Morrinsville, Waikato; B: 12/1480 Canterbury; NOK F: Richard (M: Phillipa Ann) Nancarrow, 20 L-Cpl Irvine Newman, AIB, also served on Gallipoli (WIA); Armagh St, Christchurch; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta (B.V.1) Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (L.179) NAPIER, James Malcolm; 8/1587 Sgt, OIB; 3R; WIA during the NEWSON, Thomas John; 10/928 Pte (seen as L-Cpl), 11 Taranaki August Offensive, aged 20 yrs; DOW 8.8.15 on Anzac; NOK F: Coy, WIB; MB; WIA 8.15; DOW 13.9.15 on Malta ex Gallipoli, James (M: Nellie) Napier, 130 Cargill St, Dunedin, later Mapua, aged 21 yrs; NOK S: Miss L Newson, 6 Crossley St, Holloway, Nelson; B: 8/1586 QM-Sgt Henry Eric Napier, OIB, also served on London, England; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta (B.X.4) Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (14) NEWTH, Walter Joseph; 11/459 Tpr, 2 Wellington West Coast NAPIER, Percy Netherton; 7/465 Tpr, HQ, CMR; MB; KIA Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported 28.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 25 yrs; Reported missing missing 28.8.15; NOK: George C Newth, Luckington, Wiltshire, 28.8.15; NOK M: Amy Napier, 80 Wellesley Rd, Napier, later 14 England; Hill 60 Mem. (9.1.10) Dean St, St Albans, Christchurch; Name not on Main Body nominal NEWTON, Howard; 10/708 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; WIA roll; Hill 60 Mem. (7.1.2) during the Battle of the Landing; DOW 2.5.15 in Egypt ex Gallipoli, NATZKE, Leo Max; 11/544 L-Cpl (enlisted as Tpr), 2 Wellington aged 24 yrs; NOK M: Elizabeth (F: John, deceased) Wise, Waimea West Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; WIA on Hill 60; DOW 28.8.15 on Rd, Nelson; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (C.187) Gallipoli, aged 26 yrs; NOK: August (deceased. M: Pauline) Natzke, NEWTON, John Allan; 11/550 Tpr, 2 Wellington West Coast Matapara, Te Awamutu, Waikato; Chunuk Bair Mem. (5) Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August NAYLOR, Walter; 4/233a Spr, NZE (British Section. Joined Offensive, aged 24 yrs; From Bradford, Yorkshire, England; NOK 8.12.14); WIA at Anzac; DOW 10.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried M: Joan (F: Joseph) Newton, 29 Washington Rd, Nelson; B: 2/2227 at sea; B: Lieut. JH Naylor, Edgewood, British Columbia, Canada; Gnr Francis Hazelhurst Newton, NZFA, also served WW1; Chunuk Lone Pine Mem. (72) Bair Cem. (4) NEAL, William James; 7/246 Tpr, 10 Nelson Sqdn, CMR; MB; NEWTON, Ralph John; 11/1048 Tpr, WMR; 3R; KIA 27.8.15 in KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August Offensive, 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 20 yrs; Born Hunterville, Rangitikei; aged 30 yrs; NOK; F: Charles (M: Mary) Neal, Timatanga (also Flat NOK M: Annie Margaret (F: Ralph John) Newton, Muriwai Creek), Marlborough; B: 7/244 Tpr Percy Edward Neal, CMR, also (Childers Rd), Gisborne; Hill 60 Mem. (9.1.11) served on Gallipoli; B: 7/245 Cpl Thomas Henry Neal, CMR, also NEWTON, Ramsay Alexander; 11/719 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (4) WMR; MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August NEARS, Ernest; 12/1116 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; WIA Offensive, aged 21 yrs; Reported wounded 9.8.15; Possibly returned (thigh) 4.5.15; DOW 10.5.15 in Egypt ex Gallipoli, aged 30 yrs; to beach before dying; NOK M: Lucy (F: Alex W) Newton, 62 NOK M: Eliza (F: Charles) Nears, Sunningdale Ave, Barking, Essex, Bowen St, Wellington; NZ No. 2 Outpost Cem. (21) England; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (C.153) NGAMU, Hoani; 16/185 Pte, B Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; KIA NEEDHAM, Frederick Henry; 12/2065 Pte (seen as Cpl), AIB; 4R; 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 (possibly 1am 7.8.15 on Bauchop’s Hill) in night KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during attack during the August Offensive, aged 21 yrs; Son of Tamihana the August Offensive, aged 27 yrs; Member of A Battery; Auckland Tikitere and Turiata Hopaea, Pukehina, Bay of Plenty; Chunuk Bair sportsman, including rugby; NOK F: (eldest son of) HW Needham, Mem. (24) Woodford Rd, Mt Eden, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (11) NICCOLLS, Owen Strangwood; 10/1595 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA NEIGHBOUR, Edward William; 12/197 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK F: WOS AIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 40 yrs; NOK: (Eldest Niccolls, Denbigh St, Feilding; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) son of) Edward W (M: Emily) Neighbour, Girnfell Rd, Maidenhead, NICHOLAS, James Cornelius (enlisted as JAMES, Cornelius); Berkshire, England; W: Florence Alicia Neighbour, 3 East Dulwich 13/278 Lieut., 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; MB; KIA 19.5.15 (also seen Rd, East Dulwich, London, England; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. incorrectly as 22.5.15) on Walker’s Ridge (Russell’s Top) during (11.1.2) the determined Turkish attack between 3.30am and after dawn on NEILSON, John William; 9/979 Tpr, OMR; 4R; DOW 3.9.15 on Walker’s Ridge (Russell’s Top), aged 34 yrs; Born 30.5.81 Kumara, Malta ex Gallipoli, aged 19 yrs; Born Ross, West Coast; NOK F: West Coast; Single; Self-employed building contractor; NOK: Miss Henry (M: Margaret) Neilson, Te Namu, Westport, later Youngs Rd, Clarice Ivy Hooper, Claudelands, Hamilton (legatee); Son of Mary Papakura, Auckland; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta (B.VII.2) Ellen Richards (formerly Nicholas), “Glen”, 42 Athelstan Rd, South NELSON, Edward; 10/1933 Pte, WIB; 4R; WIA 6.15, hospitalised, Camberwell, Melbourne, Australia, and James Nicholas (deceased); recovered and returned to front; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during Walker’s Ridge Cem. (I.C.8) the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NICHOLAS, Roland Henderson; 7/96 Tpr, 8 South Canterbury NOK M: Mary Pascoe, Clifford St, Gisborne; Chunuk Bair Mem. Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA 31.5.15; Reported missing 31.5.15; NOK (22) F: George Nicholas, Post Office, Ashburton, Canterbury; Lone Pine NESBIT, Alfred; 10/468 Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 7 Wellington West Mem. (71) Coast Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the NICHOLAS, Stanley William; 13/111 Tpr, 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged NOK F: John (deceased. M: MSC) Nesbit, Sandon Rd, Feilding, 25 yrs; Son of James J and Elizabeth A Nicholas, 11 Redston Rd, Manawatu; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) Hornsey, London, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (3) NETHEY, William Henry; 12/1752 Pte, AIB; 3R; KIA 8.5.15 at the NICHOLLS, Leonard William George; 8/1146 Pte, 8 Southland Daisy Patch, aged 31 yrs; NOK M: Sarah Ann (F: late Albert James) Coy, OIB; MB; WIA (chest) 8.15; DOD complicated by wounds Nethey, Margarets, Bath, England; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (11.1.3) 2.10.15 at sea aboard Willochra en route to NZ, aged 19 yrs; Buried NEVILLE, John Albert; 4/807 Spr, No. 2 Coy, NZE (Field at sea; NOK F: Frederick John (M: Marion) Nicholls, 31 Warden St, Engineers); 4R; DOW 10.7.15 on Gallipoli, aged 31 yrs; NOK Opoho, Dunedin, later 7 Miller St, St Kilda; B: 8/680 Pte Frederick 321 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
Charles Nicholls, OIB, also served on Gallipoli; Otago Provincial Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 34 yrs; Attended Mem., Dunedin school on the Spit and at Napier; Employed by Napier chemist for 5 NICKELS, Arthur; 10/932 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; MB; yrs, later employed by A Eccles, Auckland; NOK M: Jane Northey, KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported West Shore, Napier, later Raffles St, Napier; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK: Alfred Nickels, Bidston Rd, Birkenhead, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) O NIELSEN, William Albert; 10/992 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; O’BRIAN, Harry; 7/763 Tpr, CMR; 2R; KIA 25.8.15 on Hill 60, MB; KIA 7.5.15 at Helles while positioning for attack on following aged 21 yrs; NOK M: Charlotte (F: Francis) O’Brian, 24 Roxburgh day (possibly from artillery shrapnel), aged 25 yrs; NOK: Preston St, Wellington, later Maxwell Rd, Blenheim; Hill 60 Mem. (7.1.3) Nielson, Halcombe, Wellington; Son of Christian and Christina O’BRIEN, Henry E; 10/1600 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 27.4.15 during the Nielsen, Halcombe, Wellington; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (21.1.11) Battle of the Landing, aged 29 yrs; Native of Lyttelton, Christchurch; NILSEN, Harry Walter Allwright; 6/315 Pte, 12 Nelson Coy, Resided Whakatane; Employed on Mangatu station at Whatatutu; CIB; MB; Hospitalised on Malta arriving 17.6.15, recovered and NOK M: Mrs Fanny Beamish (F: late Bart Lloyd) O’Brien, Standish returned to front; KIA 7.8.15 in the August Offensive at the Apex, Hill, New Plymouth; B: 24/1449 Rfm Bert Lloyd O’Brien, 2NZRB, Rhododendron Spur, aged 25 yrs; NOK: John Peter Nilsen, The also served in WW1; B: 10/1600 Pte Henry O’Brien, WIB, also Wharf, Kaikoura, later High St, Carterton, Wairarapa; Chunuk Bair served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (76) Mem. (13) O’BRIEN, Martin; 8/1130 Pte (Bugler), 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; NISBET, Thomas Holmes; 8/767 Lieut. (27.8.14), 10 North Otago KIA 2.5.15 (also seen 1.5.15) on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) Coy, OIB; MB; WIA Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on in attack on Baby 700, aged 18 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Baby 700, 2-3.5.15; Hospitalised, recovered and returned to front; Attended Christian Brothers’ School; Champion athlete at school and KIA 7.8.15 Chailak Dere, in charge on a Turkish position just north Pacific Harriers; Sgt in cadets, also member of B Battery; Apprentice of Old No. 3 Outpost, aged 23 yrs; Born Hawthorn, Melbourne, tailor for father; NOK F: (only son of) Jonathan Alexander (Alexis. Australia; Single; Waitaki High School; Law student with Edmund Tailor) O’Brien, 43 Dowling St, Dunedin, later 33 Ann St, Roslyn, J. Smith, Solicitor, Bond Street, Dunedin; NOK M: Sarah (F: Rev. Dunedin; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Dr Thomas) Nisbet, “Archerfield”, 59 Lees St, Dunedin; MID: O’BRIEN, Thomas; 8/136 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; Hamilton’s despatch dated 20.5.15, LG 5.8.15 p7669; NZ No. 2 Evacuated off Gallipoli to Gezira Hospital, Cairo early in campaign, Outpost Cem. (22) recovered and returned to front; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during NOBLE, Charles Crawford; 6/698 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and the August Offensive, aged 25 yrs; Reported missing 9.8.15; NOK Westland Coy, CIB (joined 17.8.14); MB; WIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy M: Norah (F: John, deceased) O’Brien, Janefield, Mosgiel, later 359 Patch, Helles; DOW 12.5.15 at sea aboard HMS Royal George ex Cargill Rd, Dunedin; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) Gallipoli, aged 28 yrs; Buried at sea; Born Fraserburgh, Scotland O’BRIEN, William Thomas; 11/694 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, 31.1.87; Educated All Saints’ School, Strichen; Emigrated to NZ WMR; MB; WIA during the August Offensive; DOW 11.8.15 at 7.5.06; NOK M: Jeannie (F: George) Noble, Blue Spur, Ho-ho, sea ex Gallipoli, aged 27 yrs; Buried at sea; Born Hokitika; Attended Hokitika, West Coast; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Hokitika High School; NOK F: (youngest son of) Joseph O’Brien, NOLAN, Dermot Lister; 13/93; Tpr, 11 North Auckland Sqdn, Hagley Rd, Lower Riccarton, Christchurch; Lone Pine Mem. (72) AMR; MB; KIA 8.8.15 beyond the Pinnacle by artillery fire while O’CALLAGHAN, Denis William; 10/1938 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA stopped in a hollow with his unit on last approach to Chunuk Bair 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 32 yrs; during the August Offensive, aged 26 yrs; A comrade said he DOW; Bushfeller and roadmaker; Employed in King Country for period Native of Warragul, Victoria, Australia; NOK: Nolan, Kohukohu, of time; NOK F: Denis O’Callaghan, Belfast, Canterbury, later 104 Hokianga; Son of Mrs GF Nolan and Lyster A Nolan (deceased), Nursery Rd, Linwood, Christchurch; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) Boston, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (3) O’CALLAGHAN, Patrick; 11/804 Sgt, WMR; 2R; KIA 5.12.15, NOLAN, Joseph Patrick; 6/1670 Pte, CIB; 3R; DOW 7.6.15 aged 34 yrs; NOK F: John (M: Mary) O’Callaghan, Greytown; on Gallipoli, aged 33 yrs; NOK W: Mrs JP Nolan, Hampden St, Chunuk Bair Mem. (5) Hokitika, West Coast; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (III.A.1) O’CONNOR, Daniel; 11/111 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; MB; NORRIE, Angus Edward; 7/557 Tpr, 1 Canterbury Yeo. Cav. Sqdn, KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported CMR; MB; WIA early in campaign, evacuated to Victoria College missing 9.8.15; NOK M: Bridget O’Connor, Leghorn St, Port Hospital, Alexandria, recovered and returned to front; KIA 28.8.15 Ahuriri, Napier, later Riverslea Rd, Hastings; Chunuk Bair Mem. (3) in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 24 yrs; Body recovered and identified; NOK F: John Orgill (M: Emma) Norrie, 144 Eye St, Invercargill, O’CONNOR, James; 6/1675 Pte, CIB; 3R; WIA (side); WIA, later Warrington St, St Albans, Christchurch; Hill 60 Cem. (II.D.3) evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 24.8.15 in Egypt, aged 33 yrs; NOK F: Edward (M: Bridget) O’Connor, Revell St, Hokitika, NORRIS, Francis Hamlen (Hamlin); 7/505 Regt. Sgt-Maj. (WO1), Westland; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (J.68) HQ, CMR; MB; KIA 22.8.15 (also seen 23.8.15) in Hill 60 sector, aged 35 yrs; Born Bradford-on-Avon, England; NOK F: Herbert O’CONNOR, James Joseph; 6/1676 Pte, CIB; 3R; KIA 5.6.15 (Hubert) Andrew (M: Sophia) Norris, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, (night of 5–6.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s Post, aged 30 England, later “Roydon”, Albert Rd, Ashford, Middlesex, England; yrs; Reported missing 5.6.15; NOK F: Michael James (M: Mary) Canterbury Cem. (I.B.1) O’Connor, Seadown, South Canterbury; Lone Pine Mem. (75) NORRIS, Oswald Mark; 6/1221 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB O’CONNOR, Peter; 8/521 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 8 Southland (joined 12.10.14); KIA 25.4.15 in the Battle of the Landing, aged Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15, on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) 22 yrs; Reported missing 25.4-1.5.15; Born Christchurch 15.6.92; in attack on Baby 700, aged 23 yrs; Employed as fitter by James Educated Christ’s College, Christchurch; Sheep farmer of Hawke’s Macalister, engineer; NOK M: Mrs Andrew O’Connor, Otatara Bay; Son of Thomas Cheal JP (deceased) and Mary Maria Norris, 85 Bush, Southland; B: 23/862 Rfm James O’Connor, 1NZRB, also Pages Rd, Christchurch; Name not found on Main Body nominal served in WW1; Lone Pine Mem. (75) roll; Lone Pine Mem. (75) O’DONNELL, Dennis; 8/451 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB (enlisted NORTHCROFT, Harry Cuthbert; 13/110 L-Cpl (enlisted as Tpr), 19.8.14); MB; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Cairo General 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; MB; KIA 19.5.15 during the determined Hospital; DOW 15.6.15 in Egypt, aged 28 yrs; Born 4.2.1887, Turkish attack between 3.30am and after dawn on Russell’s Top, aged Nightcaps, Southland; Employed as platelayer with Railways Dept; 25 yrs; Attended Auckland Grammar (1898-1905. Good athlete) NOK F: Timothy (M: Mary) O’Donnell, Thornbury, Southland; and Auckland University; Solicitor (commenced own practice 5.14); B: 8/1814 Pte Mortimer O’Donnell, OIB, also served on Gallipoli; As a volunteer held a commission with AMR but resigned before war Cairo War Mem. Cem. (M.43) broke out; NOK: (2nd son of) Capt Henry William (Solicitor. M: O’DONNELL, John; 12/203 Cpl (18.4.15. Enlisted L-Cpl 11.8.14, Margaret) Northcroft, Resident Commissioner at Rarotonga, also Auckland), 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle Grafton Rd, Auckland (NZ Cross recipient); S: Mrs JG Wynyard, of the Landing, aged 21 yrs; Born Kaeo, Northland 25.12.1893; Kihikihi, Waikato; Walker’s Ridge Cem. (I.B.3) Resided at Kaihu, Dargaville for many years; Keen rugby player and NORTHEY, Samuel; 10/996 Cpl, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; MB; volunteer (Sgt, Territorials); Bushman employed by Robert Gibbons, WIA early in campaign, evacuated to Cairo General Hospital sick Piha, Auckland; NOK F: William (M: Katherine Elizabeth, nurse) and wounded, recovered and returned to front; KIA 8.8.15 on O’Donnell, 50 (later 67) Grange Rd, Mt Eden, Auckland; B: 2/1456
322 The New Zealand dead
Gnr William Ernest O’Donnell, NZFA, DOW France 8.6.17; OLSEN, Norman; 13/579 Tpr, 11 North Auckland Sqdn, AMR; Plugge’s Plateau Cem. (B.4) MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; O’DONNELL, William Henry; 6/924 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and NOK: O Olsen, Post Office, Buckland, Auckland, later Pukekohe; Westland Coy, CIB; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Malta (arrived Chunuk Bair Mem. (3) 17.6.15), but returned to Gallipoli early 7.15; WIA (2nd time), O’NEALE, Arthur Bolton; 10/96 Sgt, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt (General Hospital, Alexandria), KIA 27.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing in Malone’s Gully, then to UK; DOW 17.9.15 in England, aged 29 yrs; NOK: Mrs M aged 24 yrs; NOK F: Anthony Edward (M: Louisa) O’Neale, York O’Donnell, Greymouth; F: Michael O’Donnell, Paroa, Greymouth; St, Feilding, also Featherston; Suffered from eczema; Ari Burnu Netley Mil. Cem., England (R.C.856) Cem. (C.16) OGILVIE, Peter; 12/1482 Pte, AIB; 2R; KIA 25.4.15 during the O’NEILL, Richard; 10/1605 Pte, WIB; 3R; WIA, evacuated off Battle of the Landing, aged 30 yrs; NOK M: Mrs Susan (F: William) Gallipoli to Egypt aboard HS Devanha; DOW in Egypt 19.8.15, Ogilvie, Mabel Bush, Southland; Lone Pine Mem. (72) aged 32 yrs; Born Doonkenane, Beaufort; NOK M: Sarah (F: John) O’GRADY, John; 12/1755 Pte, AIB; 3R; KIA 25.4.15 during the O’Neill, Doonkenane (later Dromkerry, Faha), Beauford, County Battle of the Landing; Reported missing 25.4-13.5.15; Born Lower Kerry, Ireland; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (D.44) Waikato; Athlete and member Waihou Polo Club; NOK F: Michael ONION, David Gordon; 12/819 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; O’Grady, Waihou, Thames Valley; Lone Pine Mem. (72) KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; Reported missing O’KEEFFE, John; 10/112 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; MB; 25.4-13.5.15; NOK F: John Onion, Kihikihi (later Cambridge), DOW 30.4.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK F: Arthur Waikato; Lone Pine Mem. (72) O’Keeffe Senior, Duncan St, Wanganui East; Lone Pine Mem. (76) O’REILLY, Edmond; 6/1219 Pte, 2 South Canterbury Coy, CIB; O’KEEFFE, Lawrence Cadogan; 9/68 Sgt, 5 Otago Hussars Sqdn, MB; Evacuated off Gallipoli to Government Hospital, Alexandria OMR; MB; WIA during the August Offensive; DOW 11.8.15 at sea early in campaign, recovered and returned to front 7.15; KIA ex Gallipoli, aged 24 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK F: Alfred Henry (M: 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive; Jane) O’Keeffe, 52 Normanby St, Musselburgh, Dunedin; B: 7/766 Reported missing 7.8.15; NOK F: Michael O’Reilly, Albury, South Victor Alfred O’Keeffe, CMR, DOW 23.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Canterbury; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) Lone Pine Mem. (72) ORME, Walter; 6/1060 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; KIA O’KEEFFE, Victor Alfred; 7/766 Tpr, CMR; 2R; WIA on Hill 60; 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; NOK F: John Orme, c/o J Clive, Bletsoe DOW 23.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 22 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK Ave, Spreydon, Christchurch, later 55 Francis Ave, St Albans, F: Alfred Henry (M: Jane) O’Keeffe, 52 Normanby St, Musselburgh, Christchurch; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (17.1.1) Dunedin; B: Sgt Lawrence Cadogan O’Keeffe, OMR, DOW 11.8.15 ORR, James Jarvie; 7/555 Tpr, 1 Canterbury Yeo. Cav. Sqdn, CMR; at sea ex Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (72) MB; KIA 16.8.15, aged 29 yrs; NOK F: (youngest son of) William OKELL, Norman; 7/994 Tpr, CMR; 4R; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd assault Jarvey Orr, Maheno, Reidston, Oamaru, Otago; 7 Field Ambulance on Hill 60, aged 23 yrs; Reported missing 28.8.15; NOK F: JC (M: Cem. (II.E.13) Emma) Okell, Littleton Old Hall, Chester, England; Hill 60 Mem. ORTON, Lewis; 6/2237 Pte, CIB; 5R; WIA during the August (7.1.4) Offensive; DOW 9.8.15 on Gallipoli, aged 28 yrs; Native of OKEY, Sydney Melville; 10/737 Sgt (enlisted as Cpl), 11 Taranaki Atherstone, England; NOK F: Thomas (M: Elizabeth) Orton, Coton Coy, WIB; MB; WIA early in campaign, hospitalised, recovered and Lawn, Arbury, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England; Embarkation Pier returned to front; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Cem. (C.70) Offensive, aged 25 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed OSBORNE, Charles William; 12/208 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; dead; NOK: Henry JH (deceased. M: Louisa) Okey, MP, Parliament MB; WIA early in campaign, evacuated off Gallipoli to Mudros, Buildings, Wellington, also Holdsworthy Rd, Vogeltown, New Lemnos; DOD (enteric fever) 15.7.15 at Mudros, aged 20 yrs; Plymouth; B: 10/3356 Pte Lionel Gibbons Okey, WIB, also served Native of Auckland; NOK: Ambrose Osborne, Sussex St, Auckland; in WW1, KIA 15.9.16 in France; B: 10/3357 Pte Raymond Carrall Son of Mrs M Osborne, Suffolk St, Eden Tce, Auckland, later Te Okey, WIB, also served in WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) Awamutu, Waikato; East Mudros Mil. Cem., Lemnos (II.A.12) OLDS, James; 6/114 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; WIA early O’SULLIVAN, John Dominic; 13/936 Tpr, AMR; 4R; DOW in campaign; Hospitalised sick and wounded in Cairo, recovered and 2.9.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK F: John (M: Margaret) returned to front; KIA 18.8.15, aged 23 yrs; NOK F: John G (M: O’Sullivan, Aria, King Country; Lone Pine Mem. (71) Mary Ann) Olds, Mussel Bay, Port Chalmers, Otago; Chunuk Bair OTTER, George William Whyte; 13/720 Sgt, HQ, AMR; 2R; KIA Mem. (13) 28.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported missing 28.8.15; Body OLEN, Victor Albert; 13/537 Tpr, AMR; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk recovered and identified; NOK F: John Otter, Stonehouse, Sutton Bair during the August Offensive, aged 30 yrs; Native of Blackall, (also Redford), Nottinghamshire, England; Hill 60 Cem. (17) Queensland, Australia; NOK M: Annie Florence (F: Edward OVERTON, Frederick William Ellesmere; 11/112 Sgt, 6 Manawatu Germund) Olen, Taneatua, Bay of Plenty; Chunuk Bair Mem. (3) Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA (by shrapnel on beach) 1.6.15, aged 21 yrs; OLIVER, Budge William; 10/2459 Pte, WIB; Samoan Advance NOK S: M Overton, Taoroa Junction, Utiku; Son of Frederick and (1/20) and 5R; KIA 15.8.15, aged 33 yrs; NOK F: William Oliver, Marianne Overton, Tokorangi, Halcombe; Ari Burnu Cem. (D.17) Glenhope, Nelson, later Epuni, Lower Hutt, Wellington; Chunuk OVERTON, Guy Stanley; 7/384 L-Cpl (enlisted as Tpr), 1 Bair Mem. (22) Canterbury Yeo. Cav. Sqdn, CMR; MB; WIA in the August OLIVER, Edward James; 10/98 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; Offensive; DOW 10.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 30 yrs; Buried KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 21 at sea; NOK F: Charles (M: late Sophie) Overton, 24 Hereford yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK F: George St, Christchurch; B: 7/506 Maj. Percy John Overton, CMR, KIA Yates (deceased. M: Louisa Ann) Oliver, Argyle East, Waipawa, 7.8.15; Lone Pine Mem. (71) Hawke’s Bay, later Otane, Hawke’s Bay; B: 23/1458 Rfm George OVERTON, Percy John; 7/506, Maj., HQ, CMR; KIA 7.8.15 in the Andrew Oliver, 1NZRB, also served in WW1; B: 10/97 Pte Thomas August Offensive (under darkness directing Gurkhas in Aghyl Dere), Oliver, WIB, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) aged 38 yrs; Reconnoitred the route for the attack on the Sari Bair OLIVER, Robert; 8/1816 Pte, OIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 on Range, directed the Australian, Gurkha, Indian and New Zealand Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during the August Offensive; units through the “dark maze of gullies”. Killed in the early morning NOK S: Mrs H Rogers, 111 Leith St, Dunedin; Chunuk Bair Mem. of 7.8.15 when at the head of the column of attacking troops. CEW (16) Bean wrote: “At dawn, on one such ridge near the last fork of the OLSEN, George Hamilton; 6/1680 Cpl, CIB; 3R; KIA 19.8.15; Aghyl Dere, this very gallant officer was killed”. Buried near where NOK F: John Olsen, Melrose Farm, Ashburton, Canterbury; killed and grave marked; Born Christchurch 3.2.77; Attended Christ’s Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) College, Christchurch 1992-94; Sheep farmer; Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry; Served Anglo-Boer War (300 Cpl 2 Cont., Lieut. 7 Cont., OLSEN, John Harold; 12/2072 Pte, AIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded Capt. 9 Cont., NZMR. MID. QSA with 3 clasps, and KSA); Lieut. as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August Offensive, Amuri Rifles 1906; Maj., Canterbury Yeomanry, 1911; NOK W: aged 23 yrs; NOK F: Hans (M: Jeanette) Olsen, 3 Yelverton Tce, Hilda Margaret Overton, Greta, Scargill, Canterbury; Eldest son of Cook St, Auckland, later 141 Grey St, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. Charles Overton, 24 Hereford St, Christchurch; MID in Hamilton’s (11) despatch 26.8.15, LG 5.11.15, p11003; B: 7/384 L-Cpl Guy Stanley
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Overton, CMR, DOW 10.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Originally buried High School; NOK: O Pallant, RD4, Eketahuna; Son of Mr and in Warley Gap where the Turkish track he had been so ably following Mrs Arthur Pallant, Eketahuna; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (18.1.4) winds up towards Abdel Rahman Bair. Body exhumed 1919 and re- PALMER, Harry Thomas; 11/117 Capt. (enlisted as Lieut., buried at 7 Field Ambulance Cem. (II.A.5) Machine-gun Section), WMR; MB; DOD (pneumonia) 15.7.15 OWENS, John Denis Hargreaves; 8/942 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, at sea aboard HS Gascon ex Gallipoli, aged 45 yrs; Born Auckland; OIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 20 yrs; NOK F: John Auctioneer; Founder of Kiakaha Football Club, secretary of (M: Emma) Owens, 19 Gordon Pl, Kensington, London, England; Manawatu Rugby Union and Athletic Club, and a fine horseman; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (8.1.10) NOK W: Mary Palmer (nee Moyes), 57 Lombard St, Palmerston OWENS, Peter Joseph; 10/1944 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on North; Son of Frank Palmer, Auckland; NZ Territorial Medal; Lone Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, Pine Mem. (72) later believed dead; NOK M: Mrs James Owens, “Glenown”, Baker’s PALMER, Hector Vulcan; 10/496 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast Swamp, Dripstone, New South Wales; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 29.4.15; NOK: Mrs (F: Charles) Palmer, 37 OXLEY, Thomas Claude; 10/461 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast (33) North Avon Rd, St Albans, Christchurch; Lone Pine Mem. (76) Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August PALMER, Percy George; 13/117 Tpr, AMR; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Offensive; NOK: Ernest Blair, c/o Mrs E Blair, Wellington Rd, Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive by shrapnel; Reported Marton, Rangitikei; Son of John and Annie Oxley, Colebrook, missing 8.8.15; NOK W; Mrs M Palmer, Manurewa, also 10 Suffolk Tasmania; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) St, Newton Rd, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (3) PALMER, William Edwin; 8/2694 Pte, OIB; 6R; DOD (dysentery) P 18.10.15 at Mudros, ex Gallipoli; NOK S: Mrs M Poukihi (Poutaki), PACEY, Charles Robert; 6/925 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and Pukio, Kohatara, Featherston; Portianos Mil. Cem. (IV.B.208) Westland Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur PALMERSON, Harry Stanley; 11/122 Tpr (enlisted as Signal during the August Offensive, aged 29 yrs; NOK M: Thomasina Corporal), 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; MB; Evacuated ill off Maria Dorset (formerly Pacey), 8 Hall St, Napier, later 44 Mein Gallipoli to Egypt, and admitted Pont de Koubbeh Hospital, Cairo St, Newtown, Wellington; Son of William Robert Pacey, deceased; 5.7.15; DOD (enteric fever and appendicitis) 12.7.15 in Egypt, aged B: 2/337 Dvr Alfred William James Pacey, NZFA, also served on 27 yrs; Born Palmerston North; NOK: Mrs GLR Scott, c/o Scott Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) (surveyor), Palmerston North; Son of HS and Annie Palmerson; PAGE, Albert George; 9/739 Tpr, OMR; 2R; DOW 22.8.15 (also Cairo War Mem. Cem. (B.326) seen 28.8.15) at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 24 yrs; Buried at sea; Born PANTON, Joseph Lewis; 10/1609 Pte, WIB; 3R; Evacuated ill off Chertsey, Canterbury; For some time resided at Morrinsville and Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD (typhoid) 19.8.15 in Egypt; NOK F: John Cambridge, in the Waikato; NOK M: Ellen Page, 115 Carnarven St, Panton, Evandale, Tasmania; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Gisborne, later 5 Kepa St, Wanganui; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Mem. Cem. (J.18) PAGE, George Arthur; 13/122 Tpr, 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; MB; PAORA, Paetaha; 16/201 Pte, B Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; Slightly KIA 19.5.15 during the determined Turkish attack between 3.30am WIA 8.15, evacuated off Gallipoli to Malta; DOD 4.2.16 on Malta; and after dawn on Russell’s Top, aged 24 yrs; NOK: Mrs W Page, Farmer; NOK F: Paora Kohatu, Taupo; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta Grey Lynn, Auckland; Canterbury Cem. (II.A.5) (C.VII.6) PAGE, Harry George; 2/107 Dvr, 3 Battery, NZFA; MB; KIA PAPUNI, Kurei; 16/493 Pte, B Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; KIA 1am 14.5.15 in Helles offensive, aged 23 yrs; NOK F: William (M: 7.8.15 (also seen 7.8.15) during the August Offensive in night Emma) Page, 24 Leeds St, Linwood, Christchurch; Lancashire attack on Bauchop’s Hill; Labourer; NOK M: Mrs Tapeka Papuni, Landing Cem., Helles (D.14) Omarumutu, Opotiki, Bay of Plenty; Chunuk Bair Mem. (24) PAGE, Thomas; 9/516 Tpr, 7 Southland Sqdn, OMR; MB; PARA, Paki Whetu; 16/346 Pte, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; WIA, Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to UK; DOD 20.9.15 in England, aged 28 evacuated off Gallipoli to No. 15 General Hospital, Alexandria yrs; NOK M: Elizabeth (F: Edward) Page, 61 Tamworth Rd, Hove, 7.9.15; Transferred to London, England, then to NZ; DOW 9.5.16 Sussex, England; Hove Old Cem., Sussex, England (C.D.868) in NZ; Bushman; NOK: Whetu Para, Kaikohe, Northland; Kaikohe PAGE, William; 8/455 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15, Maori Cem., Kaikohe, Northland on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 28 PARKER, Albert James; 10/1034 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; yrs; NOK: Mrs Sarah (F: late William) Page, Upper Hughenden Rd, MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England; Lone Pine Mem. (75) NOK M: Mrs Ellen Scalby (formerly Parker), Woodville, Wairarapa, PAINE, Francis Asbury; 12/830 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; KIA later Hamua, Pahiatua, Wairarapa; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; Reported missing 25.4- PARKER, Arthur; 7/98 Tpr, 8 South Canterbury Sqdn, CMR; MB; 13.5.15; Farmer; NOK F: Frank Paine (ex 1st Class Petty Officer, KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported missing 28.8.15; British Navy), Roto-o-rangi, Cambridge, Waikato, later 51 Empire NOK F: Thomas Edward Parker, Dipton, Invercargill, later 256 Rd, Epsom, Auckland; Twin B: 23313 Charles Beresford Paine also Yarrow St, Lindisfern, Invercargill; Hill 60 Mem. (7.1.5) served WW1 (WIA 9.17); Lone Pine Mem. (73) PARKER, James John; 12/213 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; PAINE, Sydney William; 4/429, 2 Lieut. (enlisted as L-Cpl), 1 Field KIA 5.6.15 (night of 5–6.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s Troop, NZ Engineers; MB; KIA Quinn’s Post 19.5.15, aged 24 Post (sector held by AIB 2-9.6.15), aged 20 yrs; Reported missing yrs; Born Auckland; Auckland Grammar School; Single; Engineer 5.6.15; Native of Wood Green, London, England; NOK: (eldest employed by Stone & White, Wakefield Street, Auckland; Associated son of) James William Parker (veteran of Matabele War, Spanish- with Field Engineers for 8 yrs and received a commission in 8 Coy American War and on staff of Gen. French during Anglo-Boer War), (Auckland) 1911; Humane Soc. Bronze Medal; NOK F: William Brunswick Buildings, Queen St, Auckland; B: 6/2461 Pte Frederick (M: Mrs CJ) Paine, Ashton Rd, Mt Eden, Auckland; Quinn’s Post White Parker, CIB, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (73) Cem. (C.3) PARKIN, Harold; 12/2433 Pte, AIB; 5R; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as PAISLEY, Alexander; 8/689 Sgt, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 8.8.15) during early morning charge at the Apex during the August at the Daisy Patch, aged 22 yrs; Reported missing 8.5.15; NOK F: Offensive; NOK S: Mrs F Hill, 7 Cliffville Rd, Gisbrooke, Sheffield, (4th son of) John (M: Agnes) Paisley, Upper Junction, North East England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (11) Valley, Dunedin; B: 1/230 Pte Albert Paisley, 5 Wellington Regt, PARKINSON, Richard William; 10/1061 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, Samoan Advance also served in WW1; B: 8/2693 Pte Andrew Keir MB; WIB; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Mudros, Lemnos; DOD Paisley, OIB, also served in WW1; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (9.1.4) 23.7.15 at Mudros, aged 24 yrs; NOK F: William WB (M: CM) PAKU, Akuhata; 16/28 Pte, B Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; KIA 21.8.15 Parkinson, Kopuru Island (later Goring St), Opotiki, Bay of Plenty; in 1st assault on Hill 60; Painter; NOK: Mrs Whare Carroll c/o Lady East Mudros Mil. Cem., Lemnos (II.B.24) Carroll, Gisborne; Son of Mrs Heni Tamihana, Wairoa, Hawke’s PARKINSON, Thomas; 12/2077 Pte, AIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 Bay; Hill 60 Mem. (12.1.3) (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August PALLANT, Donald Kelway; 10/28 Sgt (enlisted as Pte), 17 Ruahine Offensive, aged 28 yrs; NOK F: Jesse (deceased. M: Eleanor) Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; Reported wounded Parkinson, Thorpe, Nelson; Chunuk Bair Mem. (11) and missing 8.5.15, later believed dead; Attended Victoria University PARRINGTON, Hugh Matthew; 10/785 Sgt, 11 Taranaki Coy, (1911-12. Arts course. Rugby and boxing); Teacher at Mt Cook Boys’ WIB; MB; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD 25.8.15 in 324 The New Zealand dead
Egypt; NOK: Charles Edward Parrington, Hawera, Taranaki; Patterson, Marokopa, Te Kuiti; Son of James an Jessie Patterson, Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (H.178) Forteviot, Perthshire, Scotland; Beach Cem. (I.I.2) PARROTT, Joseph; 8/1894 Pte, OIB; Samoan Advance and 4R; PATTERSON, Archibald Frederick; 6/527 Pte (enlisted as L-Cpl), 2 WIA 7.8.15 during the August Offensive; DOW same day 7.8.15 on South Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; DOW 30.5.15 on Gallipoli, aged Gallipoli; NOK F: Walter Parrott, 78 Iliffe Rd, Newington, London, 28 yrs; NOK F: John James (M: L) Patterson, Queen St, Dannevirke; England; Embarkation Pier Cem. (C.72) Beach Cem. (I.J.19) PARSON, Lionel Henry (Harry); 6/116 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, PATTERSON, Edward; 8/1104 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; CIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15, aged 23; Reported WIA and missing 2.5.15, MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on then reported severely wounded and in an Australian hospital in Baby 700; Reported wounded and missing 3.5.15; NOK F: William Egypt. However, further enquiries made by his family revealed he was Patterson, Lovell’s Flat, Milton, Bruce, Otago; B: 8/265 Pte Hugh still missing; Well known representative rugby player and oarsman; Patterson, OIB, DOW 4.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli (same action); B: NOK: HH Parson, c/o Fletcher, Humphrey & Co, Christchurch, 4/1004 Cpl William Shaw Patterson, NZE, also served in WW1; also 19 Riccarton Rd, Christchurch; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Lone Pine Mem. (75) PARSONS, Reginald; 10/1309 Cpl, WIB; 2R; KIA 8.8.15 (also seen PATTERSON, Hugh; 8/265 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; MB; 7.8.15) on Chunuk Bair, aged 22 yrs; Member of Gisborne Rowing WIA 2.5.15, on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby Club; NOK B: HW Parsons (deceased), Gisborne; Uncle: WJ Smyth, 700; DOW 4.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 24 yrs; Buried at sea; 112 Crummer Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) NOK F: William (M: Margaret) Patterson, Lovell’s Flat, Elderlee St, PARTRIDGE, Joseph Ernest; 12/110 Sgt-Maj. (WO1), 15 North Milton, Bruce, Otago; B: 8/1104 Pte Edward Patterson, OIB, KIA Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; DOW at sea ex 4.5.15; Buried at sea; NOK 2.5.15 (same action); B: 4/1004 Cpl William Shaw Patterson, NZE, W: Mrs JE Partridge, Whangarei; Lone Pine Mem. (72) also served in WW1; Lone Pine Mem. (75) PASSMORE, Robert; 12/950 Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 16 Waikato Coy, PATTERSON, John Robert; 6/845 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and AIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 32 Westland Coy, CIB; MB; WIA early in campaign, evacuated to yrs; NOK M: Mrs Elizabeth Ann (F: George, deceased) Passmore, 10 Pont de Koubbeh Hospital, Cairo; Recovered and returned to front; Dowry Parade, Bristol, England, also 26 Cheriton Place, Westbury Evacuated to hospital ship; DOD 30.9.15 at sea aboard Willochra en on Trym, England; Lone Pine Mem. (72) route to NZ, aged 21 yrs; NOK F: late Robert (M: Mary Hutton) Patterson, Lakeside, Canterbury; Born Lakeside, Canterbury; PATCHING, William George; 6/526 Pte, 2 South Canterbury Canterbury Provincial Mem., Ruru Cem., Ruru Rd, Bromley, Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; 6/568 Sgt Joseph Christchurch Henry Wallace in a letter home stated: “We had entrenched to meet a counter-attack on Monday, May 10. Will had been observing PATTERSON, Thomas Colin Campbell; 7/255 Tpr (enlisted as and had picked up one of the enemy and turned round to draw a Sgt), 10 Nelson Sqdn, CMR; MB; DOW 30.5.15 on Gallipoli, comrade’s attention to the matter when he received a bullet through aged 25 yrs; NOK F: Matthew Campbell (M: Harriet) Patterson, the head, killing him instantly”; NOK F: William (M: Sophia Mahakipawa, Picton; B: 7/548 Tpr Alan Patterson, CMR, also Matilda) Patching, 32 Short St, Ashburton, Canterbury; Twelve Tree served on Gallipoli; Canterbury Cem. (I.B.4) Copse Mem. (17.1.2) PATTERSON, William Henry; 10/1310 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; PATERSON, George; 11/577 Cpl, 2 Wellington West Coast Sqdn, 2R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged WMR; MB; DOW 6.6.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK: 22 yrs; NOK: Mrs S Patterson, Kahoutara, Whareroto, Featherston; George Paterson, 110 (41) Glasgow St, Wanganui; Lone Pine Mem. Son of John and Elizabeth Patterson, Manhires Rd, Tatuanui, (72) Waikato; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) PATERSON, George; 8/981 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA PATTRICK, Albert Edward; 6/1952 Pte, CIB; 4R; KIA 21.6.15, 27.9.15, aged 19 yrs; Reported missing; NOK M: Jane Agnes (F: aged 35 yrs; NOK W: Maud Sarah Pattrick, 167 Clarence Rd, James) Paterson, 2 Avenue Tce, King St, Dunedin, also 82 Mary Riccarton, Christchurch; Son of Thomas and Annabella Pattrick, Hill Tce, Mornington, Dunedin; B: John Paterson, 19 York Place, Lower Riccarton, Christchurch; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (IV.A.38) Dunedin; Native of Otago; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) PAUL, Henry Shields; 12/1859 Pte, AIB; 3R; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded PATERSON, George Robert; 5/190a Dvr, NZASC; KIA 8.5.15 as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August Offensive, at Anzac; Body recovered and identified; NOK: RW Paterson, 38 aged 35 yrs; NOK S: Mrs William Anderson, Waimate, South Roxburgh St, Wellington; Beach Cem. (I.C.6) Canterbury; Son of Andrew and Jessie Paul, Waimate, South Canterbury; Chunuk Bair Mem. (11) PATERSON, Hugh Wotherspoon; 3/219 Pte (stretcher-bearer), 5 Sqdn, C Section, NZMC; MB; DOW 7.6.15 on Gallipoli, aged 20 PAUL, Robert; 9/990 Tpr, OMR (enlisted 7.3.15 after failing one yrs; NOK: JB Paterson, Preston St, Gore, Southland; Shrapnel Valley prior medical on 17.2.15 for being ‘run down’); 4R; KIA 21.8.15 in Cem. (III.A.3) 1st assault on Hill 60; Body never recovered; Born 6.3.1867; Served Anglo-Boer War (5382 Sgt, 8 Cont., NZMR); Employed by Public PATERSON, James Ayton; 8/683 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA Works and gave false address of Tawa Kawa (Taura Kawau); NOK B: 1.5.15 (also seen 26-30.4.15), aged 37 yrs; NOK M: (eldest son of) William Paul, Lepperton, Taranaki (crossed out other brother’s name Margaret (F: late James) Paterson, 2 Garfield St, Roslyn, Dunedin; of Thomas); Son of William and Isabella Paul, same address; Lied Lone Pine Mem. (75) about his age on enlistment stating his age as 39 yrs old when actually PATERSON, James George; 12/834 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; 48 yrs old; On joining unit at Alexandra was appointed acting cook; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; Reported Hill 60 Mem. (11.2.12) missing 25.4-13.5.15; NOK F: James George Paterson, Fairburn Rd, PAUL, William John; 6/1372 Pte, CIB; 2R; KIA 5.6.15 (night Otahuhu, Auckland; B: 2/1313 Bdr Anthony John Paterson, NZFA, of 5–6.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s Post, aged 20 yrs; also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (73) Employed by Wellington Woollen Co; Excellent rifle shot and athlete; PATMORE, Hedley Raymond; 7/550 Tpr, 10 Nelson Sqdn, CMR; NOK F: (2nd son of) Robert J Paul, Leary St, Lower Hutt, later 8 MB; Evacuated to Egypt; DOW 5.8.15 in Egypt; NOK F: Joseph Maiui Rd, Hataitai, Wellington; B: 6/2241 Pte Robert Percival Paul, Sutherland, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia; Served as Joseph CIB, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (75) SUTHERLAND; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. PAULSEN, Harry Wilford; 11/1050a Tpr, 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR (J.172) (enlisted WMR); 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the PATON, John Sutherland; 13/561 Tpr, 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; August Offensive, aged 21 yrs; Reported missing, later believed dead; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, NOK F: (eldest son of) Paul (M: Ella) Paulsen, Ngaruawahia (Glen aged 22 yrs; Born Waipu, Northland; Worked for father at time of Murray), Waikato; Chunuk Bair Cem. (9) enlistment; NOK: (eldest son of) Charles Paton, Walton, Waikato, PAVITT, Arthur; 12/437 Pte, AIB (attached to HQ); MB; KIA later Russell Rd, Manurewa, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (3) 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; Reported missing 8.5.15; NOK S: Miss PATRICK, James Holmes Henry; 7/99 Tpr, 8 South Canterbury Gwynda Pavitt, c/o Alfred Clarke, Kaikoura; B: CV Pavitt, Waiau, Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported Amuri, Canterbury; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (11.1.4) missing 28.8.15; NOK: George Henry Patrick, Campbell St, PAYNE, George; 10/619 Pte, WIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Geraldine, Timaru, Canterbury; Hill 60 Mem. (7.1.6) Patch, aged 21 yrs; NOK F: James WB Payne, Lepperton, later PATTERSON, Alexander; 12/826 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; Sentry Hill, New Plymouth; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (21.1.12) DOW 22.5.15 (gunshot) on Gallipoli, aged 31 yrs; NOK B: James PEACOCK, Henry; 6/1375 Pte, CIB; 2R; WIA 8.5 15 in the Daisy 325 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
Patch, Helles; DOW 10.5.15 at Helles, aged 20 yrs; NOK M: PEPPER, James Joseph; 10/1614 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on Arabella (F: Thomas) Peacock, Denniston Hill, Westport; Lancashire Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, Landing Cem., Helles (E.31) later believed dead; NOK M: Susan (F: RS) Pepper, 104 East Queen PEARCE, George William; 8/1895 Pte, OIB; Samoan Advance and St (later 107 Alexander Cres.), Hastings; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) 4R; Reported dangerously ill (pneumonia) on Malta 9.8.15; DOD PERCY, Henry Stewart; 10/63 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; KIA (nephritis) 22.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli (while being transferred); 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 39 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK S: Miss Alice Pearce, Bristol, England; Lone NOK F: Henry Michael (M: Sarah Jane) Percy, Waipawa, Hawke’s Pine Mem. (75) Bay, later 3 Prospect Tce, Ponsonby, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. PEARCE, Harry; 12/789 Pte, AIB (attached to HQ); MB; DOW (22) 26.6.15 on Gallipoli, aged 40 yrs; NOK B: John Pearce, Carrick, PERIE, Joseph Greenlaw; 10/1616 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on Tasmania, Australia; Ari Burnu Cem. (C.21) Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 27 yrs; Reported PEARCE, Herbert; 12/1762 Pte, AIB; 3R; Severely WIA 8.8.15 missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK M: Ellen Perie, c/o Mrs (femur) at the Apex, evacuated to Egypt; DOW 17.8.15 in Egypt, E Taylor, 25 Third Cross Rd, Twickenham, London, England, later aged 25 yrs; Born Ballarat, Victoria, Australia; NOK F: Richard 77 Waldegrave Rd, Teddington, Middlesex, England; F: QM-Sgt J Pearce, 3 Early Ave, Avondale, Victoria, Australia; W: Edith Willard Perie, Royal Artillery; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) (formerly Pearce), East St, Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia; PERRY, Arthur Theodore; 3/140 Pte, NZMC (joined 15.8.14); MB; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (J.56) DOW 22.5.15 on Gallipoli, aged 29 yrs; Born Wellington 4.5.86; PEARCY, Walter Ernest; 12/1485 Pte, AIB; 2R; WIA early in Educated Southampton, England; NOK S: Miss Olive Madeline campaign, evacuated to Egypt; Returned to Gallipoli; KIA 8.6.15 Perry c/o Dr Drummond, Mile End, Adelaide, South Australia; Son (night of 7–8.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s Post (sector held of Arthur and Alice Perry, Wellington; Beach Cem. (1.1.5) by AIB 2-9.6.15), aged 28 yrs; Born Timaru, he lived in Christchurch PERRY, Edgar Seymour; 9/661 Lieut., OMR; 2R; KIA 21.8.15 in for some years then moved to Auckland; Employed by Auckland City 1st assault on Hill 60, aged 37 yrs; Reported missing 22.8.15; Born Council; NOK B: Cecil Orr Pearcy, Grafton Rd, Auckland; Son of Invercargill; Seed merchant (self-employed), of Waikiwi, Invercargill; Walter and Sarah Pearcy, Timaru, Canterbury; Lone Pine Mem. (73) NOK W: Sarah Perry (nee Bird), North Rd, Waikiwi, Invercargill; PEARMAIN, William John; 12/835 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; Son of Joseph Edgar (deceased) and Sarah Jane Perry, Invercargill; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 44 yrs; Served in NKG; Hill 60 Mem. (11.1.1) Anglo-Boer War (Sgt Maj., Nesbitt’s Horse); NOK F: John William PERRY, Ernest Washington; 8/460 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; S Pearmain, North Tce, Mildenhall, Suffolk, England; Lone Pine KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; NOK M: Mary Perry, 79 Nairn St, Mem. (73) Kaikorai, Dunedin; B: 24/659 Rfm Livingstone Perry, 2NZRB, also PEARSE, James Henry; 6/1955 Pte, CIB; 4R; WIA at Anzac, served in WW1; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (8.1.11) evacuated to Imbros; DOW 4.9.15 possibly at sea, aged 27 yrs; Native PERSSE, John Geoffrey; 10/908 Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 9 Hawke’s of Nelson; NOK F: Walter (M: Eliza Hope) Pearse, Hedgehope, Bay Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Southland; Lancashire Landing Cem., Helles (K.36) Offensive; NOK F: Frank Persse, Gort, County Galway, Ireland; PEARSE, Robert Petherbidge; 12/121 Sgt (WO1), 16 Waikato Coy, Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) AIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; NOK W: PERSSON, Martin Andrew; 10/1950 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 Mrs RP Pearse (later Berry), c/o Post Office, Marton, Rangitikei, on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 17 yrs, possibly later “Green Hill”, Awahuri Rd, Feilding, Manawatu; Lone Pine making him the youngest New Zealander killed on Gallipoli; Mem. (72) Reported wounded in neck 8.8.15; NOK F: Anders (deceased. M: PEARSON, Francis George; 4/1309a Spr (enlisted as 8/1309 Phoebe) Persson, 78 Alexander St, Palmerston North; B: 10/565 Pte Cpl, OIB), NZ Engineers; 2R; KIA 28.4.15 during the Battle of John Persson, WIB, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Cem. (2) the Landing, aged 18 yrs; NOK F: William (M: Mary) Pearson, PETERS, Maitland Hector; 10/579 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; Signal Hill Rd, North East Valley, Dunedin, also Mosgiel Junction, KIA 11.6.15, aged 27 yrs; NOK F: William (M: Elizabeth) Peters, Dunedin; Native of Bullendale, Wakatipu, Otago; Lone Pine Mem. Careys Bay, Port Chalmers, Dunedin; Beach Cem. (1.K.11) (72) PETERS, Tobias Patrick; 11/810 Tpr, WMR; 2R; WIA 24.7.15, PEARSON, Gordon Graham; 10/2802 Pte, WIB; 6R; Evacuated to hospitalised, recovered and returned to front; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd Lemnos; DOD 22.10.15 on Lemnos, aged 20 yrs; NOK F: William assault on Hill 60; NOK S: Miss Mary Peters, 7 Great Buckingham (M: Jessie) Pearson, Tyne St, Carterton, Wairarapa; Portianos Mil. St, Redfern, Sydney, Australia; Hill 60 Mem. (9.1.12) Cem., Lemnos (IV.B.216) PETERSEN, John Gregors (George); 12/842 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), PEAT, Arthur Charles; 8/1597 Pte, OIB; 3R; KIA 7.8.15 on 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during the August Offensive, Landing, aged 19 yrs; NOK M: Johanne Antonette Frederikke (F: aged 19 yrs; Native of Sutton, Otago; NOK F: David (M: Isabella) late Carl John Gregors) Petersen, Carterton, Wairarapa; Lone Pine Peat, Middlemarch, Otago, later Bush Rd, Mosgiel, Otago; Chunuk Mem. (72) Bair Mem. (16) PETERSON, Herbert Valentine; 8/1106 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, PENEAMENE, Tumaru Tieke; 16/284 Pte, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori OIB; MB; Wounded early 5.15, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; Cont.; WIA 8.15, evacuated to 1 General Hospital, Birmingham, DOW 19.5.15 in Egypt; NOK S: Mrs EW Turner, Kairanga, England; DOW complicated with disease 18.9.15, aged 33 yrs; Farm Palmerston North; Also seen PETERSEN; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. labourer; NOK: Hohepa (deceased. M: Maaka) Peneamene, Morven, and War Mem. Cem. (M.138) Timaru, Canterbury, later Waihao; B: 16/283 Pte Tieke Peneamene, PETRE, Robert John; 6/119 Cpl, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; KIA A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont., also served on Gallipoli (WIA 8.8.15); 5.6.15 (night of 5–6.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s Post, Lodge Hill Cem., Birmingham, England (B10.608) aged 21 yrs; Attended Christchurch Boys High School; NOK M: PENMAN, Edgar John; 13/726 Tpr, AMR; 2R; KIA 19.5.15 during Elizabeth Grace (F: Robert George) Petre, 17 Andover St, Merivale, the determined Turkish attack between 3.30am and after dawn on Christchurch; Lone Pine Mem. (74) Russell’s Top, aged 20 yrs; Born Auckland; Employed as carpenter; PETRIE, William Harold; 7/389 L-Sgt (enlisted as L-Cpl), 1 NOK F: (2nd son of) James A (M: Maria) Penman, “The Rocks”, Canterbury Yeo. Cav. Sqdn, CMR; MB; WIA early in campaign, Mt Albert, Auckland; Walker’s Ridge Cem. (I.A.5) evacuated to Malta arriving 4.6.15; Recovered and returned to front; PENNEY, John Gordon; 10/1613 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 24 yrs; Reported missing Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, 28.8.15; NOK B: James Petrie, Brookside, Canterbury; Son of James later believed dead; NOK F: Rev Charles (deceased. M: Jessie) and Jean Petrie, 30 Fairfield Ave, Addington, Christchurch; Hill 60 Penney, Springston, Canterbury, later 7 Crohane St, Sydenham, Mem. (5.1.7) Christchurch; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) PEVREAL, Alfred John Hamilton; 12/1764 Pte, 15 North Auckland PENNY, Samuel Murray (Murry); 6/323 Pte, 12 Nelson Coy, CIB; Coy, AIB; 3R; DOW 10.6.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 23 yrs; Buried MB; WIA early in campaign, hospitalised, recovered and returned at sea; NOK F: George (deceased. M: Isabella) Pevreal, 9 Desmond to front; KIA 7.8.15 during the August Offensive at the Apex, Rd, Gisborne, later 86 Church St, Onehunga, Auckland; Also seen Rhododendron Spur; NOK F: Edward Henry Penny, PO Box 80, as PEVERALL; Lone Pine Mem. (73) Blenheim; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) PFUNDT, Barry; 12/1765 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; 3R; KIA
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25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 26 yrs; Reported PIDGEON, Hector Owen; 7/583 Tpr, 1 Canterbury Yeo. Cav. missing 25.4.15; An early arrival on Gallipoli for 3 Reinforcements; Sqdn, CMR; MB; WIA 21.8.15 in 1st assault on Hill 60; DOW NOK F: Rudolph (M: Isabel, nee Barry) Pfundt, Rolladene, 13 28.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 25 yrs; Buried at sea; Native of Banks Birdhurst Rd, South Croydon, Surrey, England; Lone Pine Mem. Peninsula; NOK F: William (M: Mary) Pidgeon, Okains Bay (later (73) Little River), Canterbury; Awarded DCM, LG 29.11.15, p11900: PHELAN, Edward; 6/120 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the 21st August, Machine-gunner; KIA 15.8.15, aged 32 yrs; Native of Charleston; 1915, on the Kaiajik Aghala (Hill 60) Dardanelles. The fighting NOK M: Ellen Guerin (formerly Phelan), Palmerston St, Westport; was severe, and frequently hand to hand, and although wounded he Son of Edward Phelan, deceased; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) refused to retire, and continued at his post with the greatest bravery and determination until wounded a second time. He also performed PHELAN, Phillip; 8/1599 Pte, OIB; 3R; WIA 7.6.15, hospitalised, gallant work in rescuing wounded men under heavy fire”; Lone Pine recovered and returned to front 7.15; Evacuated ill to Valetta Hospital, Mem. (72) Malta; Reported seriously ill; DOD (enteric fever) 30.9.15 on Malta; NOK F: Phillip Phelan, Progress Junction, Reefton, Westland; M: PIERCE, Clarence; 6/121 L-Cpl, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; KIA Mrs F Phelan, Fox St, Cobden, West Coast; Addolorata Cem., Malta 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; NOK B: George Pierce, Pierce Bros., Cnr (E.EA.A.666) Kilmore and Barbadoes Sts, Christchurch; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (16.2.2) PHILLIPS, Charles Ernest; 10/499 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast Coy, WIB; MB; Landed on Gallipoli 25.4.15; KIA 27.4.15 during PINCH, George Frederick; 7/888 Tpr, CMR; 3R; KIA 28.8.15 in the Battle of the Landing on Russell’s Top; Attended Victoria 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 29 yrs; Reported missing 28.8.15; NOK University (1909-10. Rugby 1st XV, picked twice for the NZ M: Alice Harriet Helgensen (formerly Pinch), Orbost, Snowy River, University XV which played against the Sydney University); Teacher Victoria, Australia; Son of Herman Charles Pinch (deceased); Hill for Wanganui Education Board; NOK M: Mrs ET Phillips, Box 17, 60 Mem. (7.1.7) Utiku, Rangitikei; Captain of Manawatu representative rugby team PINK, Hubert Fair; 6/1066 Pte, 2 South Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; 1914; School teacher at Feilding; Lone Pine Mem. (76) KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 25 yrs; Reported PHILLIPS, Francis Sedger; 6/2463 Pte, CIB; 5R; WIA during missing 25.4-1.5.15; Born Lovell’s Flat; Attended Lovell’s Flat and the August Offensive; DOW 12.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 26 Waitahuna primary schools, and Lawrence District High School; yrs; Buried at sea; NOK F: John (deceased. M: Margaret Hunter) Worked for the traffic dept of NZ Railways; Just prior to enlistment Phillips, 2 Sarsfield St, Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (75) was employed by the Dominion Hotel, Timaru, Canterbury; Good athlete and rugby player; NOK F: Henry John (M: Catherine) Pink, PHILLIPS, George; 10/1319 Pte, WIB; 2R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk 16 Catherine St, Caversham, Dunedin; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK F: Benjamin Phillips, Okaiawa, Taranaki; PIPER, George; 6/1377 Pte, CIB; 2R; WIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) Patch, Helles; DOW 10.5.15 at Helles, aged 21 yrs; NOK M: Mrs G Gillespie, Rotherham (also Culverden), North Canterbury; F: G PHILLIPS, Thomas; 8/1600 Pte, OIB; 3R; KIA 7.8.15 on Piper (deceased); B: 8/1314 Pte Michael Piper, OIB, also served on Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during the August Offensive; Gallipoli; Lancashire Landing Cem., Helles (E.49) NOK B: Robert Phillips, 20 Kingsland Rd, Plaistow, London, England; Son of Edward (deceased) and Jemima Phillips; Chunuk PIPER, James; 8/1313, Pte, OIB; 2R; WIA in Battle of the Landing. Bair Mem. (16) Evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 2.5.15; NOK F: Michael Piper, 464 Cumberland St, Dunedin; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (B.218) PHILLIPS, Thomas Wallace; 13/728 Cpl, AMR (enlisted in Cambridge); 2R; WIA (shattered left arm and shrapnel to neck and PIRRIT, George; 12/1021 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; KIA leg) on Chunuk Bair 8.8.15 when a naval shell fell short; Looked after 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the by cousin 13/479 Cpl James Wallace Watson on beach for 2 days August Offensive; Surveyor; NOK F: (eldest son of) George Pirrit, then evacuated to Malta where 2 fingers were amputated; Reported Victoria St, Auckland; Also seen Pirritt; Chunuk Bair Mem. (11) dangerously ill on Malta; Transferred aboard HS Panama to England PITKIN, Stanley; 8/462 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; WIA and No. 2 NZ Hospital, Walton-on-Thames 9.15; Pronounced 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; out of danger early 10.15; DOW complicated with pneumonia in DOW 6.5.15 aboard HS Dongola, aged 20 yrs; Body taken to Egypt England 18.10.15, aged 20 yrs; Was first New Zealander to die at for burial; Born Whaddon 8.9.94; Educated Whaddon; Emigrated Walton-on-Thames Hospital; Born Dumbarton, Scotland; Farmer; to NZ 1911; Resided Dipton, Southland and worked in agriculture; NOK M: Mary (F: Matthew) Phillips, Matangi, Waikato, later Member Territorial Force from 1912; NOK F: (5th son of) Edward Fencourt, Cambridge, Waikato; Walton and Weybridge (Walton-on- (Edwin. M: Annie) Pitkin, Whaddon (also 26 Queen St, Stony Thames) Cem., Surrey, England (407) Stratford), Buckinghamshire, England; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. PHILP, Henry Earl; 8/85 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA and War Mem. Cem. (A.98) 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during the August PITT, George Percy (Percival); 10/920, Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, Offensive, aged 21 yrs; Reported missing 6.8.15; NOK M: (youngest WIB; MB; KIA 27.4.15 (also seen “about 16.5.15”) during the son of) Margaret (F: Richard) Philp, 26 Reed St, Oamaru, Otago; B: Battle of the Landing on Russell’s Top; NOK: Tom Pitt, “Benoni”, 24/1170 Rfm Albert John Philp, D Coy, 2NZRB, also served WW1; Havelock Rd, Hastings, later 719 Outram Rd, Hastings; Lone Pine Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) Mem. (76) PHILP, Horace; 11/114 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; MB; WIA PLAYTER, Frederick James; 9/883 Tpr, OMR; 3R; WIA 21.8.15 27.8.15 on Hill 60; DOW same day 27.8.15 on Hill 60; Reported in 1st assault on Hill 60; DOW 22.8.15 on Gallipoli; NOK: Mrs missing 28.8.15; NOK B: JS Philp, 166 Cuba St, Wellington; Hill G MacPherson, 4 London St, Dunedin; W: Mrs Murch (formerly 60 Mem. (9.1.13) Playter), 29 Devon St, Wellington; Served as Frederick James PHILSON, Wilmot Napier; 12/828 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; SMITH; Hill 60 Mem. (11.2.15) KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 29 yrs; Reported PLIMMER, Isaac Harold; 2/829 Gnr, 2 Battery, NZFA; MB; KIA missing 25.4-13.5.15; Native of Napier; Farmer of Te Kuiti; NOK F: 9.10.15, aged 35 yrs; NOK F: Charles (M: Anna Matilda) Plimmer, Matthew Thomas (M: Catherine Jane) Philson (former manager of 93 Boulcott St, Wellington; Chunuk Bair Mem. (8) BNZ Bank, Russell), Stanley Point, Devonport, Auckland; B: 3/278 POLGLASE, Horace Tannant; 12/1768 Pte (enlisted as Cpl), AIB; Pte Geoffrey Hope Philson, NZMC, also served on Gallipoli; Lone 3R; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 28 yrs; Pine Mem. (73) Native of Pahiatua, Wairarapa; NOK F: Joseph Polglase, Te Rapa, PICARD, Claude; 13/729 Tpr, AMR; 2R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Waikato, later Clarence St, Hamilton; Lone Pine Mem. (73) Bair during the August Offensive; NOK B: G Picard, c/o W Picard, POLLARD, Francis Alexander (Alick); 8/797 Pte, 10 North Otago Shannon, later Peo, Taranaki; Chunuk Bair Mem. (3) Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15, on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in PICKARD, John Henry Tupara; 10/1033 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, attack on Baby 700; NOK F: JW Pollard, 78 Poulson St, Addington, WIB; MB; DOW 30.4.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 23 yrs; Buried at Christchurch; Lone Pine Mem. (75) sea; NOK F: George (M: Emily) Pickard, Waiuku, South Auckland, POOLE, Mostyn; 13/941 Tpr, AMR; 4R; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd later Onewhero, Raglan, Waikato; Lone Pine Mem. (76) assault on Hill 60, aged 30 yrs; Reported missing 28.8.15; NOK PICKLES, Isaac; 6/1376 Pte, CIB; 2R; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy F: Duncan Alfred (M: Maria) Poole, Auroa (later 76 Argyle St), Patch; NOK F: Isaac Pickles, Burnett’s Face, Denniston, West Coast; Hawera, Taranaki; Hill 60 Mem. (4.1.3) Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (17.1.3) POPE, Lawrence K; 9/389 Tpr, 5 Otago Hussars Sqdn, OMR; 327 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
MB; KIA in darkness early on morning of 7.8.15 during the August New South Wales, later Hume St, Gloucester, New South Wales; Offensive (also seen as 6.8.15), aged 26 yrs; Attended Sidney Sussex Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) College, Cambridge, England; NOK F: Horace Kelway (M: Mary PREECE, Trevor Wilfred; 8/684 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 4 Otago Foot) Pope, 7 Gloucester Square (later “Highclere”, Peartree Ave, Coy, OIB; MB; Hospitalised early in campaign, recovered and Itchen), Southampton, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (7) returned to front late 7.15; KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur near POPOKI, Teao; 16/410 Pte, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; Evacuated the Apex during the August Offensive, aged 29 yrs; NOK F: George ill to Deaconess Hospital, Alexandria, Egypt 4.8.15; DOD (enteric Augustus (M: Ada) Preece, 49 Fitzherbert St, Palmerston North; fever) 15.8.15 in Egypt; Bushman; NOK: Popoki Kurupae, Chunuk Bair Mem. (14) Puketarata, Waikato; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. PREW, Stephen John; 2/734 Dvr, NZFA; MB; KIA 15.9.15, aged (L.4) 22 yrs; NOK B: Albert Prew, c/o Mrs Hain, Otahuhu, Auckland; PORETE, August Paani; 16/287 Pte, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; Son of William Thomas and Harriet Prew, Well Cottage, Knowle, Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD (enteric fever) 11.9.15 in Budleigh Salterton, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (8) Egypt, aged 22 yrs; Labourer; NOK F: Paani (M: Timaima) Porete, PRICE, James Percival; 13/730 Tpr, AMR; 2R; KIA 8.8.15 on Hillgrove, Otago; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 32 yrs; Well known (D.192) in bush contracting and farming circles; NOK F: (eldest son of) PORTEOUS, Alexander William; 8/1048a Coy Sgt-Maj., 10 North William Charles (deceased. M: Sarah) Price, Tangiteroria, Northern Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Wairoa, Northland; B: 12/615 Thomas William Price also KIA Offensive; NOK W: Mrs AW Porteous, c/o St Leonards Post Office, on Gallipoli; B: 10/1051 Pte Arthur Davis Price, WIB, WIA on Dunedin, also 265 Melbourne St, South Dunedin; Awarded Military Gallipoli while serving at Quinn’s Post; Chunuk Bair Mem. (3) Cross, LG 3.6.15 p5322, citation 3.7.15 p6541: “On 26 April, 1915, PRICE, John Eric Ronald; 11/843a Tpr, WMR (enlisted with during operations in the neighbourhood of Gaba Tepe, for gallantry AMR); 3R; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported missing in action, and again on the night of 2-3 May, for exceptional bravery 28.8.15; NOK F: John H Price, Abercray, Trecastle, Breconshire, and devotion to duty. All the officers of his company being killed or South Wales; Hill 60 Mem. (10.1.1) wounded, he organised and led the company, continually exposing himself for four hours, and showing fine military spirit and powers PRICE, Ralph Leslie; 6/2245 Pte, CIB; 5R; KIA 9.8.15 on of leadership”; MID: Hamilton’s despatch dated 20.5.15, LG 5.8.15 Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive, aged 28 yrs; p7669; Chunuk Bair Mem. (14) NOK F: Joseph (M: Emily) Price senior, Belgrove, Nelson; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) PORTER, Frank; 4/825 Spr, NZE; 4R; DOD 24.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK F: John Thomas Porter, Silverdale, PRICE, Richard; 8/1094 Maj. (5.8.14), Commanding Officer 4 Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 35 yrs; Born Karori, Wellington; PORTER, George; 12/220 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; KIA Single; Civil servant/Chief clerk, Public Trustees Office, Moray (night of 5–6.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s Post (sector Place, Dunedin; NOK F: JH Price, 40 Ellice Ave, Wellington, later held by AIB 2-9.6.15); Reported wounded and missing; NOK M: 60 Overton Tce, Hataitai, Wellington; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Mrs AE Porter, New North Rd, Kingsland, Auckland; B: EJ Porter, Woodleigh, Whangape, Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (75) PRICE, Thomas William; 12/615 Pte, 15 North Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; Reported to family as WIA PORTER, Gilbert George; 6/816 Pte, 2 South Canterbury Coy, for some months before notification of his death; NOK F: William CIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; Reported missing 8.5.15; Charles (deceased. M: Sarah) Price, Tangiteroria, Northern Wairoa, NOK: Thomas EG Porter, Brewery Inn, near Coalport, Salop (also Northland; B: 13/730 Tpr James Percival Price also KIA on Gallipoli; Shropshire), England; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (17.1.4) B: 10/1051 Pte Arthur Davis Price, WIB, WIA on Gallipoli while PORTER, James Livingstone; 8/787 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; serving at Quinn’s Post; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (11.1.5) WIA early in campaign; Evacuated off Gallipoli to Southern Hospital, PRICE, William Charles; 10/1170 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast Birmingham then to NZ Hospital, England; Reported dangerously Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; Reported missing ill with dysentery; DOW complicated with dysentery 26.10.15 in 8.5.15; Born Dunedin; NOK S: Miss Jane Price, Moxham Ave, England, aged 24 yrs; NOK F: William John (M: Isabella) Porter, 7 Kilbirnie, Wellington; Son of the late John Charles and Margaret Bradshaw St, South Dunedin, later 1 Lundie St, Roslyn, Dunedin; Price, Kilbirnie, Wellington; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (22.1.1) Walton and Weybridge (Walton-on-Thames) Cem., Surrey, England (407) PRIDEAUX, Thomas Pascoe; 10/1622 Pte, WIB; 3R; Arrived Gallipoli prior to 3 Reinforcements on 6.5.15; KIA 27.4.15 during PORTER, John Alexander; 9/75 Tpr, 5 Otago Hussars Sqdn, OMR; the Battle of the Landing; Born in Wanganui; NOK F: HA Prideaux, MB; KIA in darkness early on morning of 7.8.15 during the August Victoria Ave, Wanganui; Lone Pine Mem. (76) Offensive (also seen as 6.8.15), aged 24 yrs; NOK F: John (M: Mary Elizabeth) Porter, Tokarahi, Oamaru, Otago; Chunuk Bair Mem. (7) PRIEST, Andrew John; 10/907 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy (Machine- gun Section), WIB; MB; KIA 27.4.15 during the Battle of the POTONGA, Tame; 16/388 Pte, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; Landing on Russell’s Top, aged 27 yrs; NOK F: Andrew Duncan Evacuated ill off Gallipoli and transported to NZ; DOD 13.12.15 (M: Christina) Priest, Pukehou, Hawke’s Bay; Lone Pine Mem. (76) (also seen 30.12.15) in NZ, aged 21 yrs; Farmer; NOK F: Kaioha Potonga, Waitotara, Wanganui; Pakaraka Maori Cem., near Pakaraka PRIEST, Arthur Francis Lester; 6/1695 Lieut., CIB; WIA early Marae, Wanganui in campaign; Reported 9.6.15 to have died of wounds but shortly afterwards reported that he was wounded but not mortally; WIA for POTTS, John Kirker; 10/1142 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; MB; 2nd time 7.8.15 during the August Offensive, aged 21 yrs; DOW KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 37 8.8.15 on Gallipoli, aged 21 yrs; Born Chorlton, Christchurch; yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; Served in Anglo- Single; Farmer of Chorlton (also 46 Forfar St), Christchurch; NOK Boer War (8597 Pte, 10 Cont., NZMR); NOK: William Henry (M: F: (only son of) John Shadrach (M: Moiselle) Priest, same address; Jane) Potts, Thames; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) NKG; Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) POWELL, Henry; 2/1079 Bdr, NZFA; 2R; Evacuated ill to Egypt; PRIMROSE, John Thomas; 7/262 Tpr, 10 Nelson Sqdn, CMR; MB; DOD 13.11.15 in Egypt; NOK: Mrs GL Powell, Flemington Lodge, DOW 13.7.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 22 yrs; Buried at sea; Born Aramoho, Wanganui; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Hukanui, near Hamilton; Attended Hamilton East and Hamilton Cem. (B.86) High School; NOK F: (youngest son of) John (M: Alice Maude) POWELL, Joseph Frederick; 8/266 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; Primrose, Hamilton, later Frater Ave, Milford, Auckland; B: 12/52 MB; KIA 10.8.15; NOK M: Mrs E Hudson, Gladstone St, Westport; Pte William Stanley Primrose, AIB, KIA 25.4.15 on Gallipoli; Lone S: Mrs RA Brown, “Myall”, Aintree St, East Malvern, Melbourne, Pine Mem. (72) Australia; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) PRIMROSE, William Stanley; 12/52 Pte, AIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 POWELL, Wilmot Frederick; 11/118 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, during the Battle of the Landing, aged 38 yrs; Reported missing 25.4- WMR; MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August 13.5.15; Born and educated in Hamilton; Employed by Hallenstein Offensive, aged 24 yrs; Reported missing 9.8.15; NOK F: Frederick Bros, in Hamilton, Cambridge, Auckland and Whangarei leaving the William (M: Kate M, deceased) Powell, 11 Ohiro Rd, Wellington; latter to enlist; Married fortnight before enlistment; NOK W: Vera Chunuk Bair Mem. (6) Elsie Robina Primrose, Oruru, Toko, later Milford, Auckland; S: POWER, Augustus; 10/1621 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Mrs AJ Storey, Hamilton; Son of John (M: Alice Maude) Primrose, Bair during the August Offensive; NOK M: Rose Power, Bulladelah, Claudelands, Hamilton; B: 7/262 Tpr John Thomas Primrose, 328 The New Zealand dead
CMR, DOW 13.7.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (73) OMR; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta (B.III.5) PRINCE, Lawrence Victor; 7/776 Tpr, CMR; 2R; WIA (skull) on QUIGLEY, Richard; 6/1041 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; WIA Hill 60; DOW 29.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 24 yrs; Buried at sea; early in campaign, hospitalised in Egypt, recovered and returned to NOK F: Charles (M: Bertha) Prince, Kaikoura, Marlborough; Lone front late 6.15; WIA for 2nd time (foot and wrist), evacuated off Pine Mem. (72) Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 18.8.15 in Egypt; NOK M: Catherine (F: PRINGLE, Hugh Graham; 11/116 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn; WMR; Nicholas) Quigley, Post Office, Herbert, North Otago; B: 8/2704 Pte MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Nicholas Quigley, OIB, also served in WW1; Alexandria (Chatby) Native of Feilding; NOK B: WA Pringle, Pukeroa, Hunterville; Son Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (J.151) of the late Alexander and Sarah Pringle; Chunuk Bair Mem. (6) QUIRK, John Arthur; 8/270 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; MB; PRITT, Henry Capel; 12/2446 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; 5R; KIA KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; NOK F: late Patrick (M: Eleanor M) 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) during early morning charge at the Apex Quirk, 11 Holly Mount, Hampstead, London, England; Twelve Tree during the August Offensive, aged 46 yrs; NOK Step-mother: Mary Copse Mem. (8.1.12) Pritt, Remuera, Auckland; Son of Rev Lonsdale Pritt (deceased), Archdeacon of Waikato and incumbent of St Mark’s Church, R Remuera, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (11) RADCLIFFE, Harold John; 6/530 Pte, 2 South Canterbury Coy, PROCTOR, Henry; 12/837 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; KIA CIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; Reported 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 23 yrs; Reported missing 25.4-1.5.15; NOK F: John Radcliffe, Stafford St, Timaru, missing 25.4.15; NOK F: George Proctor, Orini, Waikato; Lone Canterbury; Also seen as RADCLIFF; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Pine Mem. (73) RAE, Donald Alfred; 7/891 Tpr, CMR; 3R; WIA (shoulder and PROSSER, Harold Clarence; 11/113 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, lung) on Hill 60; DOW 28.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 23 yrs; WMR; MB; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August Buried at sea; Shepherd of Lowcliffe; NOK F: James (M: Eliza) Rae, Offensive, aged 28 yrs; NOK F: William James (M: Jane Eva) Peel Forest, South Canterbury; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Prosser, Taradale, Hawke’s Bay, later Marton, Rangitikei; Chunuk RAE, Walter; 8/307 Sgt (also seen as Pte, enlisted as L-Cpl), 10 Bair Mem. (6) North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge PUGH, George; 7/999 Tpr, CMR; 4R; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 21 yrs; NOK F: (eldest son on Hill 60, aged 26 yrs; NOK F: John (M: Ann Amelia) Pugh, of) Robert (M: Janet) Rae, Bootmaker, Mein St, Oamaru, Otago; Sheffield (also Railton), Tasmania; Also seen HUGH; Hill 60 Mem. B: 8/3045 Pte Alexander Rae, OIB, also served in WW1; Born (7.1.8) Dunedin; Kaikorai School; Lone Pine Mem. (75) PULL, Frederick Sydney; 10/219 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; RAINHAM, John Thomas; 9/747 Tpr, 5 Otago Hussars, OMR KIA 29.4.15, aged 28 yrs; NOK F: Sydney Aitken (M: Annie) Pull, (joined 22.10.14); 2R; Hospitalised on Malta 7.15; WIA 21.8.21 144 (164) Lambton Quay, Wellington; Lone Pine Mem. (76) in 1st assault on Hill 60; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60; PULLENGER, James; 6/1381 Pte, CIB; 2R; WIA early 5.15, Body recovered and identified; Born Otago 24.1.71; Employed by evacuated to UK; DOD 11.9.15 Devonport Hospital, England, Dunedin Drainage Board; Dunedin City Guards until disbanded; aged 37 yrs; Served Anglo-Boer War (8065 Pte, 9 Cont., NZMR); NOK M: (youngest son of) Jane Elizabeth (F: Henry) Rainham, Farmer; NOK S: Mrs CT Oats, St Andrews, Canterbury; Son of the 25 Hawthorne Ave, Mornington, Dunedin; W: Mary Rainham, late Robert and Charlotte Pullenger, Tinwald, Canterbury; Also seen Featherston; Married at Roxburgh 13.6.92; His 2 sons both served PULLINGER; Plymouth (Weston Mill) Cem., Devon, England WW1: 8/279 John Rainham born 18.9.93 (severely wounded on (Con. C.3723) Gallipoli); William Rainham born 8.9.94 (met with accident in camp which prevented him accompanying his battalion to front); PURCELL, Ernest Edgar; 6/1961 Pte, CIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 on Hill 60 Cem. (19) Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive, aged 21 yrs; Native of Levin; NOK F: Frederick (M: Eliza) Purcell, Salisbury St, RAMSAY, George Sydney; 12/913 Pte, HQ, AIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 Levin, later 51 Taonui St, Palmerston North; B: 23/567 Rfm Leslie at the Daisy Patch; NOK: Alexander Evett, Captain Cook Hotel, Arthur Purcell, 1NZRB, also served in WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. Khyber Pass, Newmarket, Auckland; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (13) (11.1.6) PYE-SMITH, Harold; 11/572 Staff Sgt-Maj. (WO1. Enlisted as Sgt), RANDALL, Joseph Henry; 10/1624 Pte, WIB; 3R; DOD 2 Wellington West Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; Slightly WIA 11.7.15; (dysentery) 21.8.15 on Malta ex Mudros, aged 28 yrs; Possibly no KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 25 yrs; Born Wellington; Gallipoli service; NOK B: George Randall, Zeehan, Tasmania; Son Attended Thorndon School; Farmed at Jerusalem, Wanganui; NOK of George Ely and Emile Randall; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta (A.IX.4) F: (youngest son of) Reginald (M: Clara) Pye-Smith (former chief RANDRUP, Holger Bro; 12/227 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB (enlisted draughtsman, locomotive branch, NZ Railways), c/o John Donald 12.8.14); MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 27 yrs; Body (son-in-law), O’Rorke St, Auckland, also Queen St, Auckland, also recovered and identified; Attended Stratford High School and Konini Rd, Hataitai, Wellington, later Pukerua Bay, Wellington; B: Victoria University (1906-07, cricket, rugby); Employed Postal & 1/498 Pte John Howard Pye-Smith, 5 Wellington Regt, Samoan Telegraph Dept, then joined the Lands & Survey Dept, Auckland Advance, also served in WW1; Hill 60 Mem. (8.2.1) office, as draughtsman from 1.11.06; NOK F: Neil (M: Andrea) PYLE, William Rupert; 9/76 Tpr, 5 Otago Hussars Sqdn, OMR; MB; Randrup, Leamington, Cambridge, also 30 Western Spring Rd, KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August Offensive, Kingsland, Auckland; B: 10/1958 Cpl Hjalmer Augustus Randrup, aged 26 yrs; Born St Bathan’s, Otago; Played representative rugby WIB, also served on Gallipoli (WIA); B: 25592 Pte Ralph Thomas for Otago (1914); NOK F: (eldest son of) William (M: Margaret Randrup also served WW1 (WIA); Twelve Tree Copse Cem. (C.262) Magdalene) Pyle, St Bathan’s, Otago; B: 9/74 Tpr Frank Mortimer RANGI, Hapi; 16/37 Pte, B Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; Gallipoli Pyle also served on Gallipoli; B: 8/3043 Pte Cyril Cuthbert Pyle, 7R, service; DOD 5.11.15, Egypt; Labourer; NOK B: Ireheke (Iriheke) possible served on Gallipoli late in campaign; No. 2 Outpost Cem. Rangi, Wairoa, Hawke’s Bay; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (D.178) (B.12) RANKIN, George; 8/1123 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; DOD (enteric fever) 1.8.15 in Egypt ex Gallipoli; NOK M: Mrs Q J Rankin, Timaru, Canterbury; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War QUANE, Robert Andrew; 12/2093 Pte, AIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 Mem. Cem. (K.50) (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August RAPIHANA, Herewini; 16/580 Pte, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; KIA Offensive, aged 23 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15; NOK F: Thomas 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 (possibly 1am 7.8.15 on Bauchop’s Hill) in night (M: Mary Ann) Quane, Peel (also 2 Ballaquane Rd, German), Isle of attack during the August Offensive, aged 20 yrs; Farmer; NOK F: Man, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (11) Wiremu (M: Maki) Rapihana, Pukepoto, Mangonui, Northland; QUAYLE, Angus David George; 8/271 Spr, 18 Field Coy, NZE; Chunuk Bair Mem. (24) MB; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Malta; DOD (enteric fever) 3.8.15 RATIMA, Nepia; 16/91 Pte, B Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; KIA 7.8.15 on Malta; NOK F: William Quayle (deceased), Main Street East, (possibly around 1am in night attack on Bauchop’s Hill), aged Palmerston North; 1 of 4 brothers that served in WW1: 5/19 Dvr 22 yrs; Labourer; NOK: Mrs Wharekohuru Romana, Poroporo, Alexander Stuart Douglas Quayle, ASC, Samoan Advance; 10/2283 Whakatane, Bay of Plenty; B: 16/94 Pte Romana Ratima, B Coy, 1 Pte Frederick Ernest Quayle, WIB; 9/193 Tpr Robert Henry Quayle, NZ Maori Cont., also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (24)
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RAUCH, Walter James; 10/776 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; 1914-15; Accountant and Chief Clerk, Messrs Anderson & Colbeck, KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 20 Sharebrokers, 3 Dilworth Avenue, Remuera, Auckland; Single; NOK yrs; NOK F: John (M: Annie) Rauch, 24 Cambria Rd, Hawera; B: M: Mary Osborne (F: late John Stuart) Reid, of same address; F: late 10/3145 John Norman Rauch, WIB, also served WW1; Chunuk John Stuart Reid; Lancashire Landing Cem., Helles (E.52) Bair Mem. (22) REID, Thomas; 6/712 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and Westland Coy, RAVENWOOD, Archibald; 9/650 Tpr, HQ, OMR; MB; KIA CIB; MB; WIA 8.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur during the August 30.5.15 (aged 22 yrs) at No. 3 Outpost; Born Naseby, Otago; Offensive; DOW on same day at Anzac, 8.8.15; Reported wounded Attended Naseby District High School; Blacksmith for 2 yrs at 8.8.15; Body recovered and identified; Officially recorded as KIA; Waipiata; Keen athlete; NOK M: (eldest son of) Ellen (Helen NOK: Mrs Christina Reid, Etruvia, Motherwell, Scotland; NZ No. Henderson. F: Henry Clay) Ravenwood, 22 Bradshaw St, Dunedin; 2 Outpost Cem. (25) No. 2 Outpost Cem. (A.10) REILLY, John (Jack); 10/1626 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on REA, Whareton Brooke; 8/1316 Pte, OIB; 2R; WIA in the Battle of Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, the Landing 4.15, hospitalised, recovered and returned to front; KIA later believed dead; Employed in paper mill at Riverhead and bush 27.9.15, aged 25 yrs; Reported missing 27.9.15; Native of Waimate, contract work in Wanganui district; NOK M: (youngest son of) Canterbury; NOK F: William Henry (deceased. M: Mrs JA) Rea, Mrs Catherine Reilly, 151 Bell St, Wanganui, later 1 Somerset Place, Victoria Rd, St Kilda, Dunedin; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) Newton, Auckland; F: J Reilly (deceased) fought in the Crimean War READING, Herbert Victor; 12/852 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; and New Zealand Wars; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; NOK F: Joseph REILLY, Mark; 8/983 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Reading, Macquarie St, Glen Innes, New South Wales, Australia; Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700; Reported Lone Pine Mem. (73) missing 2-24.5.15; NOK: John Reilly, 77 College St, Dumbarton, REAL, John Michael; 5/107b; Dvr, ASC (enlisted as 7/107 Tpr, 8 Scotland; Lone Pine Mem. (75) South Canterbury Sqdn, CMR); MB; DOW 1.9.15, in Egypt ex REISIMA, Robert Russell; 10/209 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; Gallipoli; NOK F: John (M: Mary) Real, Tuapeka West, Otago; KIA 9.5.15 at Helles, aged 20 yrs; Body recovered and identified; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (M.66) NOK M: Jean W Adamson, Ormondville, Napier; F: late JW REARDON, Herbert; 10/1959 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on Reisima; B: 10/577 Pte James Bell Reisima, WIB, also served on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 22 yrs; Reported Gallipoli (WIA); Twelve Tree Copse Cem. (C.15) missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK F: William (M: Mary) RENNETT, Thomas; 8/472 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; KIA Reardon, Kurow, North Otago; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 30 yrs; NOK W: REAY, Ernest George; 8/1822 Pte, OIB; 4R; DOD (colitis) 9.7.15 Mrs Thomas Bennett, c/o Mrs W Murray, Telegraph Office, Timaru, at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; Farmed in Morrinsville district for Canterbury; Also seen as BENNETT; Plugge’s Plateau Cem. (C.2) ten yrs prior to enlistment; Went to Otago for a holiday at time of RESTON, John; 11/233 Tpr, 9 Wellington East Sqdn, WMR; MB; declaration of war, and joined the OIB; NOK F: John Reay, Tatua, KIA 8.8.15 below Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK Morrinsville, later 62 Victoria Ave, Remuera, Auckland; Lone Pine M: Jean Reston, Makarika, Waipiro Bay, East Coast; Chunuk Bair Mem. (75) Mem. (6) REDFERN, Frederick Sturge; 13/130 Tpr (enlisted as L-Cpl), 3 REYNOLDS, Henry James; 8/1613 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; 3R; Auckland Sqdn, AMR; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during KIA 27.7.15, aged 19 yrs; NOK M: Elizabeth (F: Joseph) Reynolds, the August Offensive; Resided in Greenhithe; NOK M: Mrs AM 67 Goldney Rd, Paddington, London, England; Shrapnel Valley (F: George, an Auckland photographer, deceased) Redfern, Wainoni Cem. (IV.F.15) Post Office, Auckland, later Greenhithe, Auckland; B: 13/227 QM- REYNOLDS, Samuel Watts; 10/353 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; Sgt Arthur John Redfern, AMR, also served on Gallipoli (WIA); MB; KIA 27.4.15 (also seen 16.5.15) during the Battle of the Landing Chunuk Bair Mem. (3) on Russell’s Top, aged 35 yrs; NOK M: Mrs L (F: Mr W) Reynolds, REES, Donovan Lewis; 6/333 L-Sgt (enlisted as L-Cpl), 12 Nelson Nupend Farm, Stonehurst, Eastington, Gloucester, England; St Loes Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 5.6.15 (night of 5–6.6.15) in Turkish trench School, Amberley, England; Walker’s Ridge Cem. (18) raid at Quinn’s Post, aged 21 yrs; Native of Greytown; NOK F: RICE, Thomas Edward; 12/974 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; KIA John Lewis (M: Alice Letitia) Rees, Alabama Rd (Also Scott Rd), 6.6.15 (night of 5–6.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s Post Blenheim; Lone Pine Mem. (74) (sector held by AIB 2-9.6.15), aged 35 yrs; NOK M: Mrs Sarah (F: REES, Sidney Charles; 8/1318 Pte (Bugler. Enlisted as Sgt), 8 Otago late James) Rice, Wilson St, Waihi; Native of Thames; Employed by Coy, OIB; 2R; KIA 7.5.15 at Helles while positioning for attack on Northcote Borough Council; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (I.C.14) following day, aged 19 yrs; NOK M: Mrs Elizabeth Holmes Tresidder RICHARDS, Francis Leonard; 6/128 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; (formerly Rees), 25 Islington St, North East Valley, Dunedin, also 8 MB; WIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; DOW 9.5.15 (also seen 10.5.15) Campbell St, Timaru, Canterbury; F: late Sidney Charles Rees; Born at Helles, aged 20 yrs; NOK: RC Richards, 110 Sea View Rd, New Dunedin; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (7.1.1) Brighton, Christchurch; Son of RS & EM Richards, Belfast, NZ; REICHART, John William; 11/713 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; Lancashire Landing Cem., Helles (E.29) MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged RICHARDS, Herbert Edward; 10/1962 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 24 yrs; NOK M: Fanny Reichart, 26 Wood St (later 45 Franklin St), during the August Offensive; NOK M: Mrs BM Hansen (formerly Brighton, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (6) Richards), Kaihu, Northern Wairoa, Northland; Chunuk Bair Mem. REID, Edward Herman; 4/1392a Spr, 1 Field Coy, NZE (enlisted as (22) 6/1392 Pte, CIB); 2R; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, RICHARDS, Hugh Liddon; 8/161 Lieut. (5.8.14), 14 South Otago aged 27 yrs; Reported missing 25.4-3.5.15; NOK F: Alexander (M: Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 4.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in Annie) Reid, Golden Point (also 2 Dunn St), Ballarat East, Victoria, attack on Baby 700, aged 23 yrs; Isolated in a small trench only Australia; Lone Pine Mem. (72) 30 yards from Turkish forward trenches; Reported missing 3.5.15; REID, Herbert John; 8/1320 Pte, OIB; 2R; WIA early 5.15 and Born Remuera, Auckland 14.7.91; Attended Lawrence High School; evacuated off Gallipoli; Drowned 23.10.15 while aboard TS Commercial agent for NZ Loan & Mercantile Co.; Joined B Battery, Marquette when torpedoed, Salonika; NOK F: J Reid, Fea St, Dunedin 1909 (Lieut. 25.3.12); NOK F: (2nd son of) Archdeacon Dalmore, Dunedin; M: Mrs T Marsh (formerly Reid), 125 Albert St, Isaac (M: Gertrude) Richards (Bishop of Dunedin), The Vicarage, Windsor, Melbourne, Australia; Mikra Mem., Greece Lawrence, Otago; B: 2/197 Lieut. Robert Richards, NZFA, DOW REID, John Stuart; 8/1003, Lieut. (5.8.14), HQ (Adjutant), OIB; 23.5.15 in Egypt ex Gallipoli; Believed buried Beach Cemetery, MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby Anzac; Lone Pine Mem. (75) 700, aged 22 yrs; NOK F: William Edwin Charles (M: Elizabeth) RICHARDS, Robert; 2/197 Lieut., 8 Battery, NZFA; MB; WIA at Reid, 10 Falcon St, Roslyn, Dunedin; Born Dunedin; Single; Law Helles 5.1915 and evacuated to Egypt; DOW 23.5.15 at Deaconess clerk employed by Holmes Gilkinson & White, solicitors, Dunedin; Hospital, Alexandria, Egypt ex Gallipoli, aged 28 yrs; Born Remuera, Lone Pine Mem. (75) Auckland 20.7.86; Attended Christ’s College, Christchurch for 3 yrs REID, Stuart Graham Templeton; 12/503, 2 Lieut. (enlisted as Cpl), and Merchant Venturers’ Engineering College, Bristol, England for 3 3 Auckland Coy AIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 32 yrs; While in England joined a howitzer battery in the Warwickshire yrs; Body recovered and identified; Born Wellington; Attended King’s Territorial Artillery Brigade (Sgt) 1907; Returned to NZ in 1911 College, Auckland, 1st XV 1899, Member of Board of Governors and secured a commission (subaltern) in B Battery, Dunedin (Lieut. 330 The New Zealand dead
7.6.12); Electrical Engineer/ Draughtsman, Otago Harbour Board; RILEY, Frank Tasman; 8/2111 Pte, OIB; 4R; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Single; NOK F: Archdeacon Isaac (M: Gertrude) Richards (Bishop Bair during the August Offensive; NOK B: James Riley, Cumberland of Dunedin), The Vicarage, Lawrence, Otago; B: 8/161 Lieut. St, Dunedin; Cousin: Agatha M Shiel, 26 Islington St, North East Hugh Liddon Richards, OIB, KIA 2.5.15 on Gallipoli; Alexandria Valley, Dunedin; B: 19/1723a Pte George Riley, Samoan Relief, also (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (J.5) served in WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) RICHARDS, Roy Frank; 10/2747 Pte, WIB; 6R; KIA 20.11.15 by RILEY, Walter Cecil (Wally); 12/2451 Sgt, AIB; 5R; KIA 7.8.15 a shrapnel burst that badly wounded another while on duty at the (recorded as 8.8.15) by machine-gun bullet through the stomach Apex; NOK M: Mrs Frank Richards, 7 Somerset Ave, Wellington; while lying unprotected after charge at the Apex during the August F: Frank Richards, Franklin, Tasmania, Australia; Embarkation Pier Offensive; Probably did not die immediately but suffered for a while; Cem. (C.78) NOK B: HB Riley, Collingwood, Nelson; B: JW Riley, Baidham, RICHARDSON, Francis James; 11/124 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, Collingwood, Nelson; B: 19/229 Pte George Calverley Riley, Samoan WMR; MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Relief, also served in WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (9) Offensive, aged 24 yrs; Attended Wanganui Collegiate until 1908, RIMMER, Thomas Alick; 10/1964 Pte (enlisted as Cpl), WIB; 4R; then returned to family farm, Waituna West; NOK F: Frederick (M: KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported Fanny May) Richardson, Buckland, Cunningham, Makino, Feilding; missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK F: Thomas Rimmer senior, Chunuk Bair Mem. (6) Foxton, later Tauranga, Bay of Plenty; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) RICHARDSON, Herbert Basil; 2/631 Gnr, 3 Battery, NZFA; MB; RINGROW, Frank; 10/2295 Pte, WIB; 5R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk KIA 7.6.15 while in reserve at Helles; NOK F: Victor O Richardson, Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15; Possibly Willis St, Palmerston North, also Thyra St, Dannevirke; B: 2/2521 KIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair while with Otago Infantry; NOK Gnr Leslie William Richardson, NZFA, also served WW1; Twelve F: Henry Ringrow, Alconbury, Huntingdonshire, England; Chunuk Tree Copse Cem. (C.261) Bair Mem. (22) RICHARDSON, Herbert George; 12/1492 Lieut., AIB; 2R; In RISK, Robert; 8/278 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA command of 2nd Auckland Inf. Reinforcements when they left NZ; 2.5.15, on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, Landed on Gallipoli 25.4.15; WIA (several bullet wounds, one to the aged 21 yrs; Born Kelso 25.9.93; Educated Kelso and Tapanui High back, while tending to a wounded comrade) at Quinn’s Post 25.4.15 School; Joined 14th Otago Territorials 1912; Member of the Kelso during the Battle of the Landing, dying during the night, aged 23 Football and Athletic Clubs; NOK F: David (M: Mrs EL) Risk, yrs; Officially recorded as KIA; Reported missing 25-29.4.15; Born Kelso, Otago, later Crewe St, Gore, Southland; B: 9/197 Tpr Charles Auckland; Attended Auckland Grammar School (-1908. Good Risk, OMR, also served on Gallipoli; B: 9/1348 Tpr George Millar marksman, Lieut. in cadets) and Auckland University; Employed by Risk, OMR, also served in WW1; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Percy Spencer, solicitor, Auckland; Later importer/solicitor, father’s RISK, William; 11/600 Lieut., 2 Wellington West Coast Sqdn, company, Richardson Piano Agency, AMP Buildings, Auckland; WMR; MB; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 27 yrs; Commissioned 7.8.12 Coastal Defence Detachment, 3rd Auckland Reported WIA 28.8.15; Body recovered and identified; Born Regt; Won several shooting prizes in the Victoria Rifles; Single; Sanson, Manawatu; Self-employed farmer of Raetahi; Single; NOK NOK F: George James (M: Margaret Edith) Richardson, AMP M: Margaret Risk, Raetihi; Hill 60 Cem. (32) Buildings, Auckland, also Omahu Road, Remuera, and 1A Norana Ave, Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (72) RIST, John Henry; 12/2452 Pte (enlisted as Cpl), AIB; 5R; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) during early morning charge at the Apex RICHARDSON, William Robert; 13/2243 Cpl (enlisted as Sgt), during the August Offensive; Reported wounded; NOK F: David AMR; 6R; KIA 5.12.15; NOK B: CT Richardson, Waitiwhiti, Rist, Manukau Rd, Onehunga, Auckland; B: 12/2101 Pte Charles Eketahuna; Son of Charles Thomas and Charlotte Richardson, Rist, AIB, also served on Gallipoli (WIA 9.8.15); Chunuk Bair Wellington; Embarkation Pier Cem. (D.26) Mem. (11) RICHMOND, Robert Alfred; 13/509 Tpr, 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; ROBB, Thomas John Greig Bradford; 6/338 Pte, 12 Nelson Coy, MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, CIB; MB; WIA 5.15; Reported dangerously ill; DOW 7.7.15 aged 30 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK F: in Egypt ex Gallipoli; NOK: Mrs J Robb, 30 Hampden St West, William (M: Caroline) Richmond, Cordalba, Fangrove, Queensland, Nelson; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (L.26) Australia; Chunuk Bair Mem. (3) ROBBIE, Archibald Frederick; 8/2308 Pte, OIB; Samoan Advance RICHMOND, Tom; 16/102 Pte, B Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; WIA (1/398) and 4R; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August (side) 7.15; DOW 9.9.15 in Egypt ex Gallipoli; Labourer; NOK F: Offensive, aged 23 yrs; Wellington hockey player; Member of the Te Rihimona (M: Teoria) Rehua, Torere, Opotiki, Bay of Plenty; Management Committee of the Wellington Association; NOK: Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (H.24) (eldest son of) William (M: Louisa) Robbie, 289 Featherston St, RICKMAN, Edward Albert; 7/112 Tpr (enlisted as L-Cpl), 8 Palmerston North; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) South Canterbury Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA 20.8.15 on Hill 60 (also ROBBINS, Ernest Loftus; 6/990 Sgt, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; seen 21.8.15); Body recovered and identified; Waimate, South KIA 27.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing on Russell’s Top, aged Canterbury; NOK M: Sarah M Rickman, Havelock St, Ashburton, 23 yrs; Reported wounded and missing 27.4.15; NOK F: Harry Canterbury; Before leaving NZ Rickman got his girlfriend pregnant. Edwin (M: Clara Ann, deceased) Robbins, 487 Gloucester St, They had not married and the girlfriend moved to Sydney, Australia. Linwood (later 35 Walpole St), Christchurch; Lone Pine Mem. (73) Rickman became a father but it is not known if he knew before killed; 7 Field Ambulance Cem. (IV.A.8) ROBERTS, James Galloway; 8/1323 Pte, OIB; 2R; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 29 yrs; Reported wounded 8.5.15; NOK M: RIDDELL, John; 13/439 L-Cpl (enlisted as Cpl), Machine-gun Elizabeth (F: John Tonkin, deceased) Roberts, Avoca St, Mornington, Section, AMR (4 Waikato Sqdn); MB; WIA (head) 4.8.15 by Dunedin; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (7.1.2) shrapnel from British gun; DOW 5.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 24 yrs; Buried at sea; Born Kohi, Taranaki; Educated in Waverley; ROBERTS, Macinroy Robertson (Roy); 12/234 Pte, 3 Auckland Farmed with father; Member of Waikato MR; NOK M: (2nd son Coy, AIB (enlisted 7.9.14); MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged of) Mary (F: James J) Riddell, Gordonton, Waikato; B: 13/434 Tpr 21 yrs; Reported wounded and missing 8.5.15; Born Cambridge Walter Edward Riddell, AMR, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine 23.10.1893; Clerk for Brown Burrell Ltd, Auckland; NOK F: (only Mem. (71) son of) Charles Roberts (deceased), Cambridge, Waikato; M: Lucy Roberts, same address (later of 27 Cheltenham Tce, Devonport, RIDDLE, William; 8/2109 Pte, OIB; 4R; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in Auckland); Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (11.1.7) night attack during the August Offensive; NOK B: Robert Riddle, Wesley St, South Dunedin; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) ROBERTS, Owen Henry; 10/1632 Pte, WIB; 3R; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Malta; DOW 26.5.15 on Malta ex Gallipoli, aged RIDGLEY, Thomas Angus; 4/232a Spr, NZE (enlisted in British 20 yrs; Born Wanganui; NOK F: Henry James (M: Maria) Roberts, Section 7.12.14); DOW 26.5.15 on Gallipoli, aged 31 yrs; NOK M: Leicester St, Patea, Wanganui; Addolorata Cem., Malta (E.EA.E. Mrs PE (F: Dr Thomas, deceased) Ridgley, 13 Warrender Park Cres., 642) Edinburgh, Scotland; Ari Burnu Cem. (B.3) ROBERTS, Sydney; 10/503 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast Coy, RIDLAND, William Thomas; 2/1194 Bdr, 4 Battery, NZFA; 4R; WIB; MB; KIA 27.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing on Russell’s DOD 5.11.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 26 yrs; Buried at sea; Native Top, aged 34 yrs; Reported missing 27.4.15; Served in Anglo-Boer of Patearoa, Otago; NOK M: Janet Scott H (F: William, deceased) War 1899-1902; NOK M: Jane (F: John) Roberts, 51 Elspeth Rd, Ridland, Paerau, Otago; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Lavenders Hill, London, England; Lone Pine Mem. (76)
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ROBERTS, Thomas Alexander; 8/615 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 23 yrs; Born Christchurch; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Employed as pastry cook by TL Craigie and ticket taker at Timaru’s Baby 700, aged 20 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK B: James Theatre Royal; NOK F: George Robinson (deceased), Maida Vale Roberts, Leith Street, Dunedin; Son of Mr & Mrs D Roberts, 36 Rd, Roseneath, Wellington; M: Mary Robinson, 12 Argyle Ave, Duke St, Dunedin; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Miramar, Wellington; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (17.1.5) ROBERTSON, Alexander; 6/2390a Pte, CIB; Samoan Advance ROBINSON, Thomas William; 10/1634 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, (1/750) and 4R; WIA during the August Offensive; DOW 17.8.15 WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 31 Yrs; Buried at sea; NOK S: Ellen Rennie, aged 21 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK F: 2 Canonmills, Edinburgh, Scotland; Son of Mr and Mrs Alexander John (M: Mary Jane) Robinson, 1 Railway Cottages, Lower Junction, Robertson, 37 West Register St, Edinburgh; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Northallerton, Yorkshire, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) ROBERTSON, George Reid; 8/703 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; ROBSON, Robert Cole; 10/1052 L-Cpl, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; WIA early in campaign, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt and Cairo MB; WIA in the Battle of the Landing; DOW 29.4.15 at sea ex General Hospital; Recovered in Lady Godley’s Convalescent Home, Gallipoli, aged 21 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK: Walter (M: Catherine Alexandria, early 6.15; Returned to Gallipoli; KIA 7.8.15 (also seen Isabella) Robson, 15 Woodside Rd, Mount Eden, Auckland; Lone 6.8.15) on Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during the August Pine Mem. (75) Offensive; Reported missing; NOK: Mrs SA Robertson, Hotel RODGERS, Daniel; 12/2103 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; 4R; KIA Bristol, Ghuznee St, Wellington, also 74 Queens Dr, Lyall Bay, 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the Wellington; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) August Offensive, aged 27 yrs; Native of Lawrence, Otago; NOK ROBERTSON, Louis Somervell (Somerville); 11/454 Cpl., 2 M: Ellen (nee Casey. F: Jeremiah, deceased) Rodgers, Rattray St, Wellington West Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA on Russell’s Top Dunedin; Chunuk Bair Mem. (11) 9.6.15, aged 30 yrs; Born Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland; NOK F: Edward ROGAN, John Joseph; 8/704 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA (M: Margaret Heron) Robertson, 3 High St, Mauchline, Ayreshire, 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700; Scotland; Served Anglo-Boer War; Walker’s Ridge Cem. (II.A.3) Body recovered and identified; NOK F: Peter Rogan, 4 Morrison St, ROBERTSON, Stanley Douglas(s); 8/2115 Pte, OIB; 5R; WIA Caversham, Dunedin; The Nek Cem. (A.14) during the August Offensive; DOW 11.8.15 on Gallipoli, aged 31 ROGER, John Walker; 9/752 Cpl (enlisted as Tpr), OMR; 2R; KIA yrs; NOK M: Mrs Mary Catherine (F: late William) Robertson, 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August Offensive, aged ‘Birnam’, Pukehiki, Otago; B: 9/1350 Hector Stuart Robertson died 35 yrs; NOK M: Mary Ann (F: Robert) Roger, Sandymount, Otago; in service in NZ 26.10.15; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) B: 5/725 Dvr Alexander Edward Roger, ASC, also served in WW1; ROBIESON, Norman Athelston (Atholston); 11/817 L-Cpl Chunuk Bair Mem. (7) (enlisted as Cpl), WMR; 2R; DOW 21.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged ROGERS, John; 12/128 Sgt-Maj. (WO1. Enlisted as Pte), 6 Hauraki 31 yrs; Buried at sea; Possibly WIA twice on Gallipoli; Native of Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged Wairarapa; NOK F: James (M: Eliza, deceased) Robieson, Pownall 24 yrs; NOK: Miss M. Rogers, 17 Queen St, North Ormesby, St, Masterton, also Cavelands, Masterton; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Middleborough, England; Son of James and Catherine Rogers, same ROBINSON, Arthur Glen; 10/509 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast address; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August ROLLETT, Raymond Reynolds Carr; 13/438 Sgt (enlisted as Tpr), Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15; NOK Aunt: Mrs K Oulaghan, Machine-gun Section, 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; MB; WIA during 18 Princes St (later 50a Bourke St), Palmerston North; Chunuk Bair night 27-28.8.15 on Hill 60; DOW 29.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged Mem. (22) 26 yrs; Buried at sea; Also seen KIA during night of 27-28.8.15 on ROBINSON, Arthur Harold; 8/692 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; Hill 60; Born Canterbury; Educated in Christchurch; Spent 5 yrs KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby sheep farming with father in Otago before travelling to Waikato; Fine 700; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK M: Anne Robinson, 29 horseman; Rode in hunts and cross-country races; NOK: (eldest son Bentour Rd, Heaton Chapel, Stockport, Cheshire, England; Lone of) William (M: Helena Anne Carr) Rollett, Matanuku Downs, Pine Mem. (75) Lichfield, Putaruru, South Waikato; MID: Hamilton’s despatch ROBINSON, Clifford Kossuth; 7/1280 L-Cpl (enlisted as Cpl), dated 11.12.15, LG 28.1.16, p1210; Also seen as Raymond Reynolds CMR; 6R; DOD 8.12.15 on Malta ex Gallipoli, aged 26 yrs; NOK CARR-ROLLETT; Lone Pine Mem. (71) F: Kossuth (M: Mary) Robinson, 47 Downlease (Downleaze), Stoke RONALDSON, Brian; 11/365 Cpl (Enlisted as Tpr. Promoted Bishop, Bristol, England; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta (D.XI.1) at Russell’s Top 31.5.15), 9 Wellington East Coast Sqdn, WMR; ROBINSON, Francis Nestor; 11/921 Tpr (enlisted as Sgt), WMR; MB; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 21 yrs; Born 4R; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 24 yrs; Reported 23.2.1894; Employed as Shepherd for A McDonald, Ngakonui, missing 28.8.15; Attended Wanganui Collegiate; Involved in Martinborough, Wairarapa; Single; Attested 12.8.14, Dannevirke accident at Awapuni Camp which delayed his departure overseas; (11/736. Discharged as medically unfit), re-attested 28.10.14, NOK F: (only son of) Francis (M: Anne Lucy) Robinson, Beach Rd Albany; NOK F: Thomas Sheriff (M: Fanny) Ronaldson, Public (Pikutuku), Foxton; Hill 60 Mem. (10.1.2) Trust Office, Wellington, also Joll St, Karori, Wellington; MID: Hamilton’s despatch dated 11.12.15, LG 28.1.16, p1210; B: 11/366 ROBINSON, Frederick John; 9/614 Tpr, 5 Otago Hussars Sqdn, L-Cpl Stanley Ronaldson also served on Gallipoli (WIA, evacuated OMR; MB; DOD 18.2.16 in Egypt ex Gallipoli; NOK: Alfred to Lord Derby’s War Hospital, Warrington, England); Hill 60 Mem. Robinson, Nightcaps, Southland; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (D.318) (8.2.6) ROBINSON, Horace Sidney (Sydney); 12/1782 Pte, AIB; 3R; KIA RONALDSON, Ernest Briscoe; 10/2299 Pte, WIB; 5R; KIA 8.8.15 5.6.15 (night of 5–6.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s Post on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing (sector held by AIB 2-9.6.15), aged 31 yrs; Reported wounded and 8.8.15; Possibly KIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair while with Otago missing 5.6.15; Born Onehunga, Auckland; Well known in Northern Infantry; Born Te Kuiti, King Country 9.5.1890; Parent both born Wairoa, Northland; Employed in timber trade; NOK M: (4th son Ireland; Farmer, Te Kuiti; Territorial; Attested 21.7.14; NOK B: of) Mrs K Robinson, Shoal Bay Rd, Devonport, Auckland, also AC Ronaldson, 7 Thorne St, Wellington; Son of AC Ronaldson, Te Weymouth, Manurewa, Auckland, later 28 Maita Rd, Greenlane, Kuiti; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) Auckland; B: Pte Charles K Robinson served on Gallipoli with Australian Light Horse (enlisted Brisbane); Lone Pine Mem. (73) ROONEY, John William; 4/834 Spr, NZ Engineers; 4R; KIA 29.7.15; NOK B: Robert Rooney, Beaufroy Rd, Plaistow, London, ROBINSON, James Edward; 6/1971 Pte, CIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 on England; Son of William and Sarah Rooney, Shadwell, London, Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive; NOK F: Joseph England; Beach Cem. (II.D.2) Robinson, Claremont, Timaru, South Canterbury; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) ROPATA, Pahia; 16/199 Pte, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 (possibly 1am 7.8.15 on Bauchop’s Hill) in night attack ROBINSON, Richard; 10/2464 Pte, WIB; Samoan Advance during the August Offensive, aged 25 yrs; Engineer; NOK: Ngarutai (1/150) and 5R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Parata, Otaki; Son of Tangaho and Metapere (Metapara) Ropata, Offensive, aged 22 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15; Possibly KIA on Otaki; W: Pearle Hunt (formerly Ropata), Little River, Christchurch; 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair while with Otago Infantry; Native of New B: 16/501 Pte Jack Ropata, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont., also served South Wales; NOK F: Thomas (M: Terena) Robinson, Extended St, on Gallipoli; B: 16/291 Pte Jerry Ropata, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont., Huntly, Waikato; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (24) ROBINSON, Stanley; 6/535 Pte, 2 South Canterbury Coy, CIB; 332 The New Zealand dead
ROSE, Charles Luther Garnet; 6/715 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and WIA 8.15; Recovered and returned to firing line; KIA 28.11.15, aged Westland Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 9.5.15 at Helles, aged 26 yrs; Born 23 yrs; NOK F: James (M: Mary) Ross, Streamlands, Kaipara Flats, Castle Forbes Bay, Tasmania; NOK F: Charles (M: Mary Elizabeth) also Hina Rd, Papatoetoe, Manakau; Native of Auckland; 7 Field Rose, Dover, Port Esperance, Tasmania; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. Ambulance Cem. (II.A.7) (17.1.6) ROSS, James Donald; 2/1082 Gnr, NZFA; 2R; KIA 29.5.15, aged ROSE, John Habberfield; 13/437 Cpl, 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; MB; 35 yrs; NOK F: Robert (M: Sarah) Ross, Roslyn, Dunedin; Ari KIA (gunshot in the forehead) 27.8.15 (believed to be in darkness Burnu Cem. (B.8) early 28.8.15) in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 22 yrs; At the time ROSS, James Oswald; 8/846 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB (joined the AMR held about 50 yards of Turkish trench while the Turks 22.8.14); MB; KIA 2.5.15, on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in fired into them and threw bombs from the sides; NOK M: Emma attack on Baby 700; Born Mandeville 7.12.91; Educated Mandeville; Elliot (F: George, deceased) Snow, Lawn Hill, Lyonsdown Rd, New Joined Otago Regt 1.4.11; NOK M: Sarah Ann (F: late Duncan) Barnet, England; B: 13/2076 L-Cpl George Elliot Rose also served Ross, Mandeville, Southland, also Bristol St, Mataura, Southland; on Gallipoli; Hill 60 Mem. (1.1.3) Believed buried Walker’s Ridge; Lone Pine Mem. (75) ROSE, Sydney; 10/52 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 ROSS, John William Turton; 6/979 Sgt, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; at the Daisy Patch; Reported wounded and missing 8.5.15; NOK MB; KIA 10.5.15 at Helles, aged 23 yrs; NOK: Edward James (M: M: Sarah Ann (F: George) Rose, Waipawa, Hawke’s Bay; B: 23/1469 Jane Wilson) Ross, 7 Garden Rd, Fendalton, Christchurch; Twelve Rfm Walter Richard Rose also served WW1; Twelve Tree Copse Tree Copse Mem. (15.1.4) Mem. (22.1.2) ROSS, Norman; 8/97 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA ROSE, William Victor; 10/2751 Pte, WIB; 6R; DOD (pneumonia) 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, 3.9.15 at sea en route Egypt ex Gallipoli, aged 21 yrs; Born Napier; aged 22 yrs; Reported wounded and missing 2-24.5.15; NOK M: NOK F: William Edwin (M: Bridget Mary) Rose, Hall’s Rd, Konini, Lexy C (F: Lachlan John) Ross, Kinlochbervie, Sutherlandshire, Pahiatua, Wairarapa; Wellington Provincial Mem., Wellington, NZ Scotland; Possibly brother of 8/95 Hector Ross listed above; Lone ROSENFELDT, Augustus Bernard Paul; 10/92 L-Sgt (enlisted as Pine Mem. (75) Cpl), 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; ROSTRON, John; 6/928 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and Westland NOK F: Henry August (M: Martha Dyke) Rosenfeldt, Private Bag, Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 49 yrs; Attended Dannevirke, later Te Aroha, Waikato; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. Peel School, Little Hulton, England; Worked in mechanic’s shop (19.1.1) at Lord Ellemere’s Wharton Hall Colliery; Emigrated to NZ ROSEVEAR, John Ernest; 4/457 Spr, NZE (Field Engineers); DOD 1903; Worked in coal pit at Ronango; NOK: Miss Ethel Rostron, (enteric fever) in Egyptian Army Hospital 26.5.15, aged 21 yrs; Manchester Rd West, Little Hulton, Bolton, Lancashire, England; Possibly no service on Gallipoli; Amateur athlete; NOK F: (eldest W: Clara Rostron, married Peel Church, Little Hulton 20.2.01, son of) Ernest A Rosevear (President of Otago Centre, NZ Amateur daughter Ethel born 4.4.02; Also seen as Rostrow and Rostrom; Athletic Assn), “Bullarook”, Castle St, Dunedin; Cairo War Mem. Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (17.1.7) Cem. (B.265) ROUGHAN, John Philip; 8/275 Sgt, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; ROSS, Alexander John; 8/811 Sgt, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; MB; DOW 17.8.15 on Malta ex Gallipoli, aged 21 yrs; NOK F: KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby Denis J (M: Bridget, deceased) Roughan, Lawrence, Otago, also 92 700, aged 21 yrs; Reported wounded and missing 2-24.5.15 (first Canongate St, Dunedin; Also seen Rougham; Addolorata Cem., reported missing, then reported wounded in the shoulder, then Malta (E.EA.A.660) reported missing again); Lieut., Oamaru Cadets; Born Oamaru, ROUGHTON, Norman Keith; 14/119 Dvr, NZASC (Divisional Otago; Attended Waitaki High School; Employed by Dalgety & Co.; Train); MB; Hospitalised and returned to unit; Hospitalised for NOK F: Henry Ross, Arun St, Oamaru, Otago; Lone Pine Mem. 2nd time, DOD (enteric fever) 12.10.15 at Mudros; Reported (75) dangerously ill; Possibly served on Gallipoli; NOK M: Mrs A ROSS, David Bacon; 11/441 Tpr, HQ, WMR; MB; WIA on Hill 60; Roughton, 53 Waimea St, Nelson; East Mudros Mil. Cem., Lemnos DOW 28.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 27 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK F: (III.B.39) Robert (M: Caroline) Ross, Toi Farm, Brunswick, Wanganui; Lone ROUNTREE, Leonard John; 11/369 Tpr, 9 Wellington East Coast Pine Mem. (72) Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 30.5.15 (aged 22 yrs) at No. 3 Outpost; ROSS, Frank George; 12/844 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; KIA Native of Ashburton, Canterbury; NOK F: Samuel (M: Catherine) 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 23 yrs; Reported missing; NOK M: Rountree, 33 Mitchell, Masterton, also 19 Antico St, Melrose, Sarah (F: late George) Ross, Hillside, Cobden, Greymouth, also Wellington; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Haveloch, Marlborough; Born Cobden, Greymouth; Twelve Tree ROUSE, Walter; 8/465 Pte, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Copse Mem. (11.1.8) Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 25 yrs; Reported ROSS, George Andrew; 8/282 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; MB; missing 2-24.5.15; Prominent oarsman winning races at Bluff, DOW 6.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK B: John Ross, Invercargill, and Port Chalmers; Member of the Awarua Junior Four Bonnevale, Tapanui, Otago, also Wairuna, Clinton, Otago, and crew; Territorial in Bluff coy; Fisherman; NOK B: Albert Rouse, Warepa, Balclutha, Otago; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Bluff; The Nek Cem. (A.1) ROSS, Hector; 8/95 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA ROWAN, John Joseph; 8/696 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 25 yrs; 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700; Reported missing 9.8.15; NOK F: Lachlan (M: Barbara) Ross, Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK S: Mrs Julia Tipping, Canongate, Kinlochbervie, Sutherlandshire, Scotland, also Achrisgill, Rhiconich, Dunedin; Quinn’s Post Cem. (B.8) Lairg, Scotland; Possibly brother of 8/97 Norman Ross listed below; 2 ROWAN, William Dunlop; 8/2720 Pte (enlisted as L-Cpl), OIB; men with same name, in same company, with consecutive regimental 6R; KIA 8.12.15; NOK F: John Rowan, Park St, Winton, Southland; numbers; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) Embarkation Pier Cem. (C.41) ROSS, Hugh Macpherson; 4/29a (also seen 4/292) Spr, NZE (British ROWLEY, Norman Seymour; 10/505 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast Section. Enlisted 28.9.14, London); WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Coy, WIB; MB; DOD (pneumonia) 27.7.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged Egypt; DOW 10.7.15 in Egypt, aged 21 yrs; Son of Edward James 21 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK F: Edward Seymour (M: Lydia) Rowley, and Jane Wilson Ross, Christchurch; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and 41 Romilly St, Westport; Lone Pine Mem. (76) War Mem. Cem. (L.31) ROXBURGH, Alexander James; 11/480 Tpr, 2 Wellington West ROSS, James; 10/508 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast Coy, WIB; MB; Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; DOW 31.5.15 on Gallipoli, aged 25 yrs; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported NOK Aunt: Mrs WH Roxburgh, 10 Park Ave, Hornsey, London, missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK: J Ross, Victoria Ave, England; Son of the late Mr & Mrs Andrew James Roxburgh; Ari Wanganui; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) Burnu Cem. (D.11) ROSS, James; 8/2309 Pte, OIB; Samoan Advance (1/753) and 4R; ROXBURGH, Malcolm (Malcom); 6/136 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 26 CIB; MB; WIA early in campaign, evacuated to hospital on Malta yrs; Reported missing 9.8.15; Born Auckland; NOK F: John Ross, arriving 17.6.15, recovered and convalesced at Pembroke Camp, 33 Millais St, Grey Lynn, Auckland; B: John W Ross, Wellington St, Malta; Returned to front 7.15; WIA for 2nd time 8.15; DOW Hamilton; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) 2.9.15 at sea aboard HS Gloucester Castle ex Gallipoli, aged 38 yrs; ROSS, James Alexander; 13/194 Cpl, 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; MB; Buried at sea; Native of Christchurch; NOK S: Miss Roxburgh, 46 333 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
Clare Rd, St Albans, Christchurch; Son of William (deceased) and Sqdn, MB; DOW 13.7.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 34 yrs; Buried Eleanor Roxburgh, Annan, Scotland; Lone Pine Mem. (75) at sea; Served Anglo-Boer War (4435 Pte, 7 Cont., NZMR, slightly RUDDOCK, Edward Oliver; 4/124a Spr, Field Engineers, NZE wounded in leg at Lindique 18.7.01, wounded at Pondwana Hill (British Section, enlisted London 25.9.14); Served 4 days on Gallipoli; 5.10.01, MID with Sgt Davidson for gallantry in bringing wounded Reported dangerously ill with acute appendicitis and evacuated to men out of action under close fire on 5.10.01); Employed by Egypt; Died during operation for appendicitis/peritonitis 11.5.15 in Canterbury Farmers’ Co-operative Association Timaru store; NOK Egypt, aged 23 yrs (the delay before it was possible to operate proved F: William (M: Emma) Rutherford senior, Hobbs St, Timaru, fatal); Attended Napier Boys’ High School (prefect, good runner and Canterbury; Lone Pine Mem. (71) swimmer), St John’s College, Tamaki, Auckland (1912-13), Auckland RUTLAND, George Leonard; 12/854 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; University (medicine) and travelled to Edinburgh, Scotland to MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 22 yrs; complete his medical studies at Edinburgh University when the war Reported wounded and missing 25.4.15; Native of Christchurch; began; NOK F: Archdeacon David Ruddock, Napier, deceased soon NOK F: Walter George (M: May, deceased) Rutland, Oeo, Taranaki, after war; M: Anne Ruddock, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Australia; also Pukekohe, later Otorohanga, Waikato; Lone Pine Mem. (73) B: 13/125, 2 Lieut. Walter David Ruddock, AMR, also served on RYAN, Denis; 10/702 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 Gallipoli; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (G.124) at the Daisy Patch, aged 36 yrs; NOK F: Charles (M: Bridget Mary) RUDMAN, Harry Stanley; 7/1137 Tpr, 8 South Canterbury Sqdn, Ryan, Te Puke; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (22.1.3) CMR; 5R; KIA at Waterfall Gully 17.11.15 (also seen 18.11.15), RYAN, Thomas E; 8/700 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15, aged 25 yrs; Born Salford 1.2.90; Educated North-Eastern County on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700; NOK F: School, Barnard Castle, Durham, and Royal Technical Institute, James S (M: Charlotte, of Wellington) Ryan, 33 Bradshaw St, South Salford; Emigrated to NZ 1912; Resided Stonyhurst, Christchurch; Dunedin; Lone Pine Mem. (75) NOK M: (only son of) Florence (F: Albert) Rudman, 135 Blackfriars Rd, Salford (later “Farndon”, 6 Waterpark Rd, Broughton Park), Manchester, England; Embarkation Pier Cem. (I.A.7) S RUKINGI, Waretini; 16/62 Sgt, B Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; KIA SALLEN, Francis Charles; 8/2121 Pte, OIB; 5R; DOW 7.9.15 at sea 1.9.15; Student; NOK M: Mrs Pinenga Rukingi, Ohinemutu, ex Gallipoli, aged 32 yrs; Buried at sea; Native of Brighton, England; Rotorua; B: 16/578 Pte Henare Rukingi, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont., NOK M: Mrs Sarah Jane (F: Francis) Sallen, 24 Willow St, Franklin also served on Gallipoli (WIA, evacuated to England); Embarkation Rd, Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Pier Cem. (C.80) SALMON, Charles; 2/1669 Gnr, 5 Howitzer Battery, NZFA; RULE, Frank Jennings; 10/502 L-Sgt (enlisted as Pte), 7 Wellington Samoan Advance (1/496) and 5R; KIA 14.12.15, aged 24 yrs; Native West Coast Coy, WIB; MB; WIA (bullet wound to head) 8.5.15 of Wellington; NOK M: Mrs Hart (formerly Salmon), 9 Vallance just beyond the Daisy Patch when digging in; Reported dangerously St, Kilbirnie, Wellington; F: Mark Salmon (deceased); Chunuk Bair ill; DOW 26.5.15 in Egypt ex Gallipoli; NOK: Rev. F Rule, 45 Mem. (8) Richmond Tce, Christchurch; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War SALTER, Joshua (Josiah) James; 8/332a Pte (enlisted as 3/332 Pte, Mem. Cem. (M.91) NZMC), OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15, on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) RUNCIMAN, James; 12/446 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; KIA in attack on Baby 700, aged 38 yrs; Born Port Chalmers; Attended 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 28 yrs; Reported Port Chalmers School; Worked on railways at Port Chalmers, later missing 25.4-13.5.15; Native of Auckland; Sawmiller at Oturoa; employed at Balfour, Southland; Member of Port Chalmers Navals; NOK F: Thomas (M: Annie) Runciman, Glen Massey, Ngaruawahia; NOK S: Mrs RB Dyer, 74 Glen Rd, Mornington, Dunedin; B: Lone Pine Mem. (73) Thomas Salter, 164 Castle St, Dunedin; Son of the late Martin and Catherine Salter, Port Chalmers; B: 1081 Pte John Salter, 4 Cont., RUSHBROOKE, Ernest Edwin; 12/1784 Pte, AIB; 3R; KIA NZMR, Anglo-Boer War, was invalided home from Rhodesia, and 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the drowned after he jumped overboard from Orient 29.12.1900; B: August Offensive, aged 29 yrs; Reported wounded 8.8.15; Native of 9/1399 Sgt Martin Salter, OMR, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Ellingham, Norfolk, England; Farmer of Te Mawhai; NOK F: (2nd Mem. (75) son of) Ernest Edwin (M: Ellen Sarah) Rushbrooke, Te Mawhai; B: 12/2458 Thomas Alan Rushbrooke, CIB, also served on Gallipoli; SAMPSON, William Benjamin; 13/443 Tpr, Machine-gun Section, Chunuk Bair Mem. (11) AMR; MB; KIA (shot in head by sniper while in trench, dying almost immediately) during morning, 20.7.15, aged 28 yrs; Farrier and RUSLING, Harold; 11/819 Tpr, WMR; 2R; KIA 9.8.15 on wheelwright at Ngaruawahia; Leader of Ngaruawahia squadron of Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 31 yrs; Native of Legion of Frontiersmen; NOK F: G Sampson, Waerenga, Waikato; Inglewood; NOK F: George (M: Mary Ann) Rusling, Mosstown Buried after sunset 20.7.15 by colleagues; Ari Burnu Cem. (C.23) (also 43 Glasgow St), Wanganui; Chunuk Bair Mem. (6) SANDERS, Arthur Frederick; 12/1788 Pte, A Coy, AIB; 3R; KIA RUSSELL, George Gladstone; 10/1973 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 29 yrs; Native of on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK F: Charles Brixton; NOK F: Frederick A (M: Ellen) Sanders, Amberside, Russell, Rimu St, Rona Bay, Wellington; B: 6/536 Pte Thomas Lengfield, Surrey, England, also Hoe Gate, Hambleton, England; Spencer Russell, CIB, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. Lone Pine Mem. (73) (22) SANDERS, Edward; 7/895 Tpr, CMR; 4R; KIA 21.8.15 in 1st RUSSELL, John Andrew Waugh; 8/706 Cpl (enlisted as L-Cpl), 4 assault on Hill 60, aged 38 yrs; Reported missing 21.8.15; NOK M: Otago Coy, OIB; MB; WIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Helen (F: Albert) Sanders, 89 Ness St, Invercargill; Hill 60 Mem. Hill) in attack on Baby 700; Possibly DOW same day on Gallipoli; (7.1.9) Reported as wounded and missing 2.5.15; Possibly body later recovered and identified; Well known Zingari-Richmond rugby five- SANFORD, Howard Russell; 12/635 Pte, 15 North Auckland Coy, eighths; NOK F: John Russell, 1 Forth Place (later 3 Warrender St), AIB; MB; KIA 6.7.15, aged 20 yrs; Was shot by sniper through the Dunedin; Quinn’s Post Cem. (52) head soon after shooting a Turk. Was excited about his success and while showing his mates how it happened, he in turn was shot as he RUSSELL, Richard John; 10/2306 Pte, WIB; 5R; KIA 8.8.15 on raised his head above the trench. He died 30 minutes later; Born Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15; Redhill, Te Kopuru; Educated at Redhill and Te Kopuru schools; Possibly KIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair while with Otago Infantry; Carpenter; NOK M: Mrs Maria (Mona) Anderson, Te Kopuru, NOK S: Maggie (Margaret Ann) Russell (later Parry), “Newholm”, Helensville; W: Agnes E Lethbridge (formerly Sanford), Redhill, Te Bishop St, Christchurch (later Woolston Fire Station, Woolston, Kopuru, Auckland; B: 6/3456 Pte Mark Sanford, CIB, served WW1; Christchurch; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) Lone Pine Mem. (73) RUTHERFORD, Arthur Beverley (Daverley); 8/1623 Pte, OIB; SAPSFORD, Francis Leslie; 6/137 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; 3R; WIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during the MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 24 yrs; August Offensive; DOW same day on Gallipoli, aged 29 yrs; NOK Reported missing 25.4-1.5.15; NOK M: Ada (F: Francis, deceased) F: William (M: Helen Rule) Rutherford, 5 Ramsay St, Dalmore, Burdett-Sapsford, 46 Linwood Ave, Christchurch; B: 6/138 Pte North East Valley, Dunedin, later 5 Balmoral St, Opoho, Dunedin; Harold Ernest Sapsford, CIB, WIA on Gallipoli early in campaign; B: 8/99 Pte Robert Henry Rutherford, OIB, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) SARGISSON, Eric Tudway; 11/820 Tpr, WMR; 2R; DOW 13.9.15 RUTHERFORD, William; 7/115 Sgt, CMR; 8 South Canterbury on Malta ex Gallipoli; NOK: George Netheringham (M: Agnes) 334 The New Zealand dead
Sargisson, Porangahau; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta (B.X.2) aged 28 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK SARGOOD, Cedric Rolfe; 8/1626 Lieut., OIB; 3R; Admitted M: Annie (F: Joseph) Schofield, Weakey, Dobcross (Diggle), West Red Cross Hospital, Giza, Egypt 6.15 for 3 weeks (illness); KIA Oldham, Lancashire, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 22 yrs; SCHOLLUM, Frederick Anton; 13/850(a) Gnr (also Signaller); Reported wounded and missing 9.8.15; At time of death was acting NZFA (enlisted as 13/850 Tpr, AMR. Transferred to NZFA in 2nd in Command of coy; Born Dunedin; Attended Wanganui Egypt); 3R; DOD (enteric fever) 2.8.15 (also seen 1.8.15) on Malta Collegiate (1906-); Completed his education in England; Single; ex Gallipoli, aged 20 yrs; NOK F: Wenzl Schollum, Fiddlers Hill, Warehouseman, Sargood, Son & Ewen Ltd., of Marinoto, Newington Puhoi, Northland; B: 13/737 Tpr Ernest Schollum, AMR, WIA on Avenue, Dunedin; Had commission in Territorials 3.14; NOK F: Gallipoli, returned to NZ; Addolorata Cem., Malta (E.EA.A.657) Percy Rolfe (M: Lucy Constance, nee Ormond) Sargood, Newington SCHULZ, Herbert Alfred; 10/525 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast Ave, also High St, Dunedin; NKG; Chunuk Bair Mem. (14) Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 29.4.15; NOK F: AA Schulz, Makowhai, SAUNDERS, Charles William; 7/780 Cpl (enlisted as Tpr), CMR; Sanson; Lone Pine Mem. (76) 2R; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Egypt; Removed from dangerously SCOTT, Arthur; 9/755 Tpr, OMR; 2R; Admitted Pont de Koubbeh ill list but deteriorated; DOD 2.9.15 in Egypt; NOK B: Eustace Hospital, Cairo early 6.15; Recovered and returned to front early Saunders, Fairlie, South Canterbury; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and 8.15; KIA 21.8.15 in 1st assault on Hill 60; Reported missing War Mem. Cem. (H.51) 21.8.15; NOK F: Martin Scott, 18a Cutten St (also 55 Glasgow St), SAUNDERS, Edward James; 8/291 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; South Dunedin; B: 8/1630 Pte George Scott, OIB, also served on MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Gallipoli; From same address: 5/263 Dvr Robert Scott, ASC, also Baby 700; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Native of Walmsbury; NOK served on Gallipoli; Hill 60 Mem. (11.2.13) S: Mrs Emily Hall, 8 Grattan St, Prahran, Melbourne, Australia; Son SCOTT, Charles Edward; 6/1396 Pte, CIB; 2R; KIA 25.4.15 during of Walter and Jane Saunders; Lone Pine Mem. (75) the Battle of the Landing; Reported missing 25.4-3.5.15; NOK F: SAUNDERS, Thomas; 2/387 Gnr, 3 Battery, NZFA; MB; Evacuated TW Scott, 6 Broughton St, Kensington, Dunedin; B: 2/466 Gnr ill off Gallipoli to Egypt and 17 General Hospital, Alexandria; DOD Thomas Walter Scott, NZFA, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine (dysentery) 28.7.15 in Egypt, aged 42 yrs; NOK M: Mrs Robert Mem. (75) Saunders, 10 Smith St, Dunedin; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War SCOTT, Frank; 12/1131 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; KIA Mem. Cem. (K.97) 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 34 yrs; Reported wounded and SAUNDERS, Thomas Ernest; 10/1329 Pte, B Coy, WIB; 2R; missing; NOK W: Eleanor Mary Scott, Rawhiti, Mt Eden Rd, KIA 29.4.15, aged 21 yrs; Gisborne; Employed by JJ Niven & Auckland, also 130 Nelson St, Auckland, and Stewart St, Helensville; Co., Gisborne (3 yrs); NOK M: Mrs FA (F: late Mr J) Saunders, Son of Thomas Woodhouse (M: late Alice Ann) Scott, Audenshaw, Sydenham, Dundrum, Dublin, Ireland; Lone Pine Mem. (76) Manchester, England; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (11.1.9) SAVAGE, Percy; 8/100 Sgt, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; SCOTT, George Edward; 2/1198 Gnr, NZFA; 4R; DOD 21.11.15 Mortally wounded 6.5.15 while in reserve at Helles, with cheek and at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 21 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK S: Mrs C neck wounds, becoming dangerously ill; Invalided to Egypt; DOW Thomas, Whangarei; Son of Lucie Ethel Maud Prentis (formerly 10.5.15 in Egypt; NOK A: Mrs S Stewart, 480 Drummond St, Scott), Maketu, Bay of Plenty; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Carlton, Melbourne, Australia; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (B.235) SCOTT, James Albert; 12/462 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; KIA SAVAGE, Thomas Copeland; 3/719 Maj., NZMC (No. 2 NZ 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 23 yrs; Native of Stationary Hospital); DOD (septicaemia, also seen spinal meningitis) Waihi; NOK S: Mrs ET Sutcliffe, Mackay St, Waihi; Son of Thomas 13.8.15 in Egypt, aged 41 yrs; Possibly no Gallipoli service; Born and Sarah Scott, Dunbar Rd, Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (73) Burslem, Staffordshire, England; M; Doctor (surgeon) of 27 Princes SCOTT, John Atkinson; 6/1082 Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 2 South Street, Auckland; NOK W: Madeline Savage (nee Cooper), same Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 25.4-1.5.15 (presumed KIA address, later 6 Orakei Rd, Remuera, Auckland; Son of Warwick and 25.4.15) during the Battle of the Landing; Manager of Kernohan, Mary Savage, Burslem, England; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (D.24) McCahon & Co’s Beaconsfield store; NOK M: Mrs C Scott, Junction SAVORY, Charles; 12/919 L-Cpl, HQ, AIB; MB; WIA at the Daisy Rd, Waimate, South Canterbury; B: William F Scott, Dunedin; Patch 8.5.15; DOW same day 8.5.15; Athlete; Played rugby, then Lone Pine Mem. (74) rugby league (in combined NZ and New South Wales team which SCOTT, John Edward; 13/1056a Tpr, AMR; 3R; DOW 4.9.15 at toured England); NOK B: George Savory, Hinemoa Rd, Grey Lynn, sea ex Gallipoli, en route to Malta, aged 26 yrs; NOK F: James E (M: Auckland, also B: FW Savory, Mt Eden Rd, Auckland; Twelve Tree Lucie C) Scott, Kinohaku, Kawhia, King Country; Pieta Mil. Cem., Copse Mem. (I.F.4) Malta (B.V.III.5) SCALES, George Arthur Maynard; 10/1330 Spr, NZE (enlisted SCOULAR, John Lamb; 6/540 Pte, 2 South Canterbury Coy, with WIB); 2R; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to UK; DOD 18.12.15 in CIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 23 England, aged 22 yrs; NOK F: George H (M: Gertrude M) Scales, yrs; NOK M: Marion R (F: Thomas, deceased) Scoular, Edendale, Lower Hutt, Wellington; Native of Lower Hutt; B: 11/372 Tpr Jack Southland; Also seen SCOULLAR; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Scales, WMR, KIA on Gallipoli; 3rd B: 4/959 Spr Edward Herbert Athol Scales, NZE, also served on Gallipoli; Oxford (Botley) Cem. SCREATON, Thomas Gerald Norman, 12/32 Lieut., 15 North (I1.31) Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; KIA Daisy Patch 8.5.15 in leading men in charge, aged 23 yrs; Reported missing 8-10.5.15; Death officially SCALES, Jack; 11/372 L-Cpl (enlisted as Tpr), 9 Wellington East recorded as 6-10.5.15; Born Leicester, England 28.11.91; Single; Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 30.5.15 (aged 23 yrs) at No. 3 Book-keeper (clerk), employed by R. Screaton, Helensville; Member Outpost; NOK F: George H (M: Gertrude M) Scales, Lower Hutt, 15 North Auckland Regt: promoted 2 Lieut. (from Sgt) 24.10.12, Wellington; Native of Lower Hutt; Lower Hutt School; Wellington promoted Lieut. 18.4.14; Attested to NZEF 13.8.14 at Helensville; College; Farmer of Wairarapa; B: 10/1330 Spr George Arthur NOK M: Mrs J Screaton, Karangahake, Auckland, later Mrs J. Maynard Scales, NZE, DOD 18.12.15 after being evacuated off Carling, c/o R Screaton, Helensville (received plaque and scroll); F: Gallipoli; 3rd B: 4/959 Spr Edward Herbert Athol Scales, NZE, also Frederick Norman Screaton (deceased); Legatee: Mrs Edith Flora served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Carter (sister), St Heliers, Auckland (received trio of medals); Twelve SCANLON, James; 6/1043 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; WIA Tree Copse Mem. (13.1.2) 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair and evacuated to beach; DOW 15.8.15 at SCRIVENER, Cyril Alfred; 4/344 Spr, NZE (Field Eng.); MB; sea ex Gallipoli, aged 30 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK W: Annie Scanlon, Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Lemnos; DOD (enteric fever) 12.6.15 398 (400) St Asaph St, Linwood, Christchurch; Son of the late Mr on Lemnos; Reported dangerously ill; Born Stratford 2.7.93; & Mrs James Scanlon, Dublin, Ireland; Also seen SCANLAN; Lone Educated Stratford; NOK F: Alfred Thomas Scrivener, Bowen St, Pine Mem. (75) Feilding, also Cook St, Hamilton, also Morrinsville, Waikato; East SCHOFIELD, Hiram; 10/1022 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; MB; Mudros Mil. Cem., Lemnos (I.D.77) KIA 27.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing on Russell’s Top, aged SCRUTTON, Ernest Johns; 10/2309 Pte, WIB; 5R; KIA 8.8.15 on 22 yrs; NOK F: Thomas Philip (M: Caroline) Schofield, Norman Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15; Rd, Gisborne, also 24 William St, Gisborne; Walker’s Ridge Cem. Possibly KIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair while with Otago Infantry; (21) NOK F: John H Scrutton, 156 Putney Bridge Rd, London, England; SCHOFIELD, Joe Willis (Willie); 10/1645 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, SEARLE, Percy; 11/375 Tpr, 9 Wellington East Coast Sqdn, WMR; 335 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
MB; WIA during the August Offensive; DOW 10.8.15 on Gallipoli; SHARP, John Ewan (Ewen); 9/209 Tpr, OMR; MB; Hospitalised NOK M: Mrs H Searle, Norton, near Malton, Yorkshire, England; early in campaign, recovered and returned to front early 8.15; WIA Embarkation Pier Cem. (D.1) during the August Offensive; DOW 9.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged SELBY, Wilfred Gilhome; 8/772 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; 22 yrs; Buried at sea; Born Clydesvale, Otago; Native of Rongahere, MB; KIA 26.4.15 (also seen 26-30.4.15) during the Battle of the Lawrence, Otago; Employed by Clutha County Council; Tuapeka Landing at Courtney’s and Steele’s Posts sector, aged 33 yrs; NOK MR and Clutha MR (keen shot and enthusiastic volunteer); NOK M: Emma (F: Charles WG, deceased) Selby, 48 (55) Grace St, F: John (M: Mary) Sharp senior, Rongahere (also Tuapeka), Otago; Invercargill; B: 8/483 Sgt Frank Ernest Selby, OIB, also served on Lone Pine Mem. (72) Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (75) SHAW, Alexander; 10/1980 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk SELWYN, Howard; 12/464 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; WIA Bair during the August Offensive, aged 21 yrs; Reported missing during the August Offensive; DOW 10.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK F: Donald (M: Catherine Tolmie) 23 yrs; Body taken ashore on Lemnos; NOK F: William Selwyn, Shaw, Newton Gray, Inchture, Perthshire, Scotland; Chunuk Bair Minsterworth, also The Lawn, Chaxhill, Westbury-on-Severn, Mem. (22) Gloucestershire, England; East Mudros Mil. Cem., Lemnos (II.D.56) SHAW, Bertie William Bentley; 6/1124 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; SEMPLE, William; 6/1401 Pte, CIB; 2R; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy MB; KIA 31.5.15, aged 21 yrs; NOK F: Herbert William (M: Mary Patch, aged 19 yrs; Born Lowburn Ferry, Otago 10.4.1894; Labourer, Elizabeth, nee Strike) Shaw, Whitford, Auckland; Shrapnel Valley employed by W Black, Waihaorunga, Waimate, South Canterbury; Cem. (II.C.13) Served with territorials at Tarras, Central Otago; Enlisted 3.11.14; SHAW, Lawrence Henry; 12/245 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; NOK M: Alice (F: Alexander, shepherd) Semple, Lowburn Ferry, KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 24 yrs; Reported wounded and Otago; B: 4/1096 Spr Alexander Semple, 2NZRB, also served missing 8.5.15; NOK F: George William (M: Sarah Ann) Shaw, WW1; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (17.1.8) 4 Cambridge St, Newton, Auckland; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. SENIOR, Edwin Hugh; 7/394 Tpr, 1 Canterbury Yeo. Cav. Sqdn, (11.1.10) CMR; MB; WIA on Hill 60; DOW 30.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged SHAW, Leo John; 9/970 Tpr, OMR; 4R; DOW 23.8.15 at sea ex 23 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK F: Arthur (M: Ellen M) Senior, Beach St, Gallipoli, aged 26 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK M: Rose Ann (F: Thomas) Redcliffs, Sumner, Christchurch; Lone Pine Mem. (72) Shaw, Parkham, Deloraine, Tasmania; Lone Pine Mem. (72) SENIOR, Frank; 6/1979 Pte, CIB; 4R; DOW 27.7.15 on Gallipoli, SHEARER, Percy Robert James; 12/1866 Pte, AIB; 3R; KIA 8.5.15 aged 22 yrs; NOK F: Caniah Senior, 5 College Rd, Oldham, at the Daisy Patch, aged 26 yrs; Reported missing 8.5.15; NOK Lancashire, England; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (III.D.10) F: Walter George (M: Alice Maude) Shearer, Nelson Cres, Napier, SENIOR, Henry; 6/1708 Pte, CIB; 3R; Served both Egypt and also 14 Hohiria Rd, Hataitai, Wellington and 16 Governor Rd, Gallipoli; DOD 31.12.15 in New Zealand; Born Westport, West Wellington; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (11.1.11) Coast; NOK F: John Senior, Post Office, Brunnerton, West Coast; SHEARWOOD, George; 4/70a Spr, NZE (British Section); KIA Anderson’s Bay Cem., Dunedin; Anderson’s Bay Cem., Dunedin 9.5.15 at Anzac, aged 31 yrs; Enlisted 28.9.14; NOK F: Thomas SETTLE, Fred Warner; 2/736 Gnr, 1 Battery, NZFA; MB; WIA Francis (M: Eliza) Shearwood, 3 London Rd, Reading, England; 13.6.15 on Gallipoli, evacuated to Valleta Hospital, Malta; Reported Lone Pine Mem. (72) to be progressing satisfactorily; DOW 3.7.15 on Malta ex Gallipoli; SHEED, James Brownlie; 9/521 Tpr, 7 Southland Sqdn, OMR; NOK: Mrs Nell Brierley, Riverstone Rd, Wynberg, Cape Colony; MB; DOD 25.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 28 yrs; Buried at sea; Son of Joseph and Ellen Settle, Bolton, England; Pieta Mil. Cem., Earlier served in Egypt; NOK B: W Sheed, Mandeville, Southland; Malta (XXV.8) Son of Mary (and James, deceased) Sheed, same address; Lone Pine SEWELL, Edgar; 10/1978 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Mem. (72) Bair during the August Offensive; NOK F: Charles Sewell, 17 Stow SHEERIN, James; 10/1981 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Hill, Newport, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) Bair during the August Offensive; Reported wounded 8.8.15; NOK SEWELL, James William; 10/224 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; M: Elizabeth (F: James) Sheerin, Ferguson St East (also 36 North St), KIA 29.4.15, aged 25 yrs; NOK M: Jane Elizabeth (F: late George) Palmerston North; B: 8/619 Pte Patrick Sheerin, OIB, also KIA on Sewell, Bromwich House, Langhorne Rd, St Johns, Worcestershire, Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (22) England; B: 10/233 Pte Joseph Ernest Sewell, WIB, WIA on SHEERIN, Patrick; 8/619 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB, MB; KIA 17.5.15; Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (76) The possibilities are: stayed at Anzac when his unit travelled to Helles SEXTON, Edward (Edwin) Rowan; 11/456 Tpr, 2 Wellington West (perhaps because of illness), killed at Anzac on different date, or Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the killed at Helles with his body never recovered; NOK M: Elizabeth August Offensive, aged 25 yrs; Reported missing 9.8.15; Native of (F: James) Sheerin, Ashley St (also 36 North St), Palmerston North; Rowan, Taranaki; NOK F: James (M: Eliza) Sexton, 97 Clenbern B: 10/1981 James Sheerin, WIB, also KIA on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Rd, Remuera, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (6) Mem. (75) SEYMOUR, William; 10/1333 Pte, WIB; 2R; KIA 8.5.15 at the SHEFFIELD, Peter Frederick James; 12/2110 Cpl, AIB; 4R; KIA Daisy Patch, aged 22 yrs; NOK F: Robert (M: Emma) Seymour, 10.8.15 in the August Offensive, aged 25 yrs; NOK F: James (M: Clareville, Carterton, Wairarapa, also Queen’s Hotel, Masterton; Emma) Sheffield, Borough Depot, Peckham Park Rd, London, Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (22.1.4) England, also 70 Haslemere Rd, Thornton Heath, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (9) SHADLOW, Stephen; 10/528 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 29.4.15; NOK: Miss G Shadlow, 121 Paddington SHELDON, John Joseph Wilfred; 10/1653 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA St, Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales; Son of Mr & Mrs Henry 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported William Shadlow, Mt Druitt, New South Wales; Lone Pine Mem. missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK F: John Edward Sheldon, (76) Stout St, Westport, West Coast; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) SHAIN, Henry Alan; 7/268 Tpr, CMR; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 SHEPPARD, Edgar Francis; 12/1501 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; in night attack during the August Offensive, aged 23 yrs; Body 2R; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 22 yrs; NOK M: Mary recovered and identified; Attended Nelson College (extramural law Louisa (F: late Edward) Sheppard, c/o Mrs Vercoe, The Camp, at Victoria University); Commission in Territorials; NOK M: Mrs Tauranga; Born 1893, Tauranga; Youngest son of Edward Sheppard, Julia (F: WA, deceased) Shain, Wilden Lodge, Nelson; NZ No. 2 accountant; Employed in Mr Ridley’s provision store, Tauranga; Left Outpost Cem. (32) NZ as Sgt but in order to join friends, resigned his rank; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (11.1.12) SHANNON, Ernest Arthur; 8/2726 Pte (enlisted as L-Cpl), OIB; 6R; DOD 2.12.15 on Malta ex Gallipoli, aged 20 yrs; NOK M: SHERGOLD, Sidney Herbert; 12/968 Pte, AIB; KIA 7.8.15 Emma (F: Arthur) Shannon, North Revell St, Hokitika, West Coast; (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta (D.X.1) Offensive, aged 27 yrs; Reported wounded 8.8.15; NOK B: AL Shergold, c/o Harbour Board, Auckland; Son of Sarah Jane and SHAPCOTT, Robert Henry; 8/1379 Pte, OIB; 2R; KIA 2.5.15 on Walter John (deceased) Shergold; Chunuk Bair Mem. (11) Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Native of Melbourne, Australia; NOK F: Henry SHERMAN, Alfred John; 6/1980 Pte, 12 Nelson Coy, CIB; 4R; KIA (M: Sophia Frances) Shapcott, 7 Farm Rd, Wellington; Also seen 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive, aged SHALCOTT; Lone Pine Mem. (75) 21 yrs; NOK F: William Henry (M: Elizabeth Louisa) Sherman, Motueka (also Riwaka), Nelson, also 189 Hanson St, Newtown, 336 The New Zealand dead
Wellington; B: 6/1712 Cpl William Sherman, CIB, also served on Ellen Wensley Sim, Jellicoe St, Martinborough, Wairarapa; Native of Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) Johnsonville; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) SHERRATT, Alfred; 12/2111 Pte, AIB; 4R; KIA (possibly DOW) SIME, Noel Roy; 6/1011 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on the Apex; Reported missing 8.8.15; NOK; B: Percy 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 22 yrs; Reported Sheratt, builder, Foxton, Manawatu, later of Te Puke, Bay of Plenty; missing 25.4-3.5.15; NOK M: Janet S (F: late WR) Sime, 54 Chunuk Bair Mem. (11) Mansfield Ave, St Albans, Christchurch, also ‘The Lodge’, 36 SHERRING, Leonard Stanley; 6/140 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; Hereford St, Christchurch; Lone Pine Mem. (75) MB; WIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, Helles; DOW 9.5.15 at sea SIMPKINS, Thomas; 13/954 Tpr, AMR; 4R; WIA on Hill 60, 8.15; ex Gallipoli, aged 27 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK F: Cuthbert (M: DOW 1.9.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 31 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK Edith Amy) Sherring, “Overton”, 78 Ulleswater Rd, Palmers Green, F: George (M: Ani M) Simpkins, Whakatane; B: 13/448 Tpr James Southgate, London, England; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Simpkins, AMR, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (71) SHERWOOD, John Christopher; 10/1014 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, SIMPSON, Alan Lawson; 10/690 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; WIB; MB; DOW 17.12.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 28 yrs; Buried WIA at Quinn’s Post while observing; DOW same day 11.6.15, aged at sea; NOK M: Esther Victoria Sarah (F: John) Sherwood, 7 Parnell 21 yrs; Born Napier; NOK F: William (M: Annie) Simpson, 25 (Purnell) St, Wexford, Ireland; Lone Pine Mem. (76) Campbell St, Port Ahuriri, Napier; B: 10/1985 Pte Claude Elliott SHOEBRIDGE, Albert John; 10/563 Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 7 Simpson, WIB, KIA 8.8.15 on Gallipoli; Beach Cem. (I.H.13) Wellington West Coast Coy, WIB; MB; Captured 8.8.15 on SIMPSON, Archibald Cranley (Ganley, Cranby); 13/442 Tpr, 3 Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, Troop, 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR (joined 14.8.14); MB; WIA (head later believed dead; POW Gallipoli and Turkey; Hospitalised in and cheek, 5 bullet holes in cap) 19.5.15, while standing alongside Constantinople (Istanbul) 24.8.15; Died after repatriation to NZ 13/472 L-Cpl GF Woodward who was killed during Turkish attack 5.8.19, aged 33 yrs; Born Tunbridge Wells, England; NOK M: on Russell’s Top; DOW 22.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 22 yrs; Mary Anne (F: John) Shoebridge, Tunbridge Wells, England; W: Buried at sea; Also seen DOW on Gallipoli 20.5.15; Born Turakina, Ethel Emily Shoebridge, 154 College St, Palmerston North; Bromley Wanganui 1891; Attended St Patrick’s College, Wellington; NOK F: Cem., Christchurch (Block 37. Lot 29) William K (M: Katherine) Simpson, Ngahinapouri, Waikato, also SHOEMARK, James Charles; 10/1982 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 New Plymouth; Native of Waikato; Lone Pine Mem. (71) on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 33 yrs; NOK SIMPSON, Claude Elliott; 10/1985 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on W: Margarette Shoemark (deceased), Back Lane, Montacute, Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 28 yrs; Reported Somersetshire, England; Son of Mrs George Shoemark, New missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; Native of Napier; NOK F: Plymouth; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) William (M: Annie Isabella) Simpson, Port Ahuriri, Napier, also 302 SHORE, John; 4/839 Spr, NZE (Field Eng.); 4R; DOD (diphtheria), King St, South Hastings; B: 10/690 Pte Alan Lawson Simpson, WIB, Army Hospital, 8.8.15, aged 19 yrs; Possibly no service on Gallipoli; DOW 11.6.15 on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) NOK F: Richard Alfred Shore, Will Bank Farm, Faddiley, Nantwich, SIMPSON, Frank James; 12/2115 Pte, AIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 Cheshire, England; B: 12/2840 Alfred Richard Shore, AIB, also (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August served on Gallipoli; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (D.17) Offensive, aged 32 yrs; NOK F: late Harry (M: Helen) Simpson, 3 SHORT, Leslie Howard; 10/1160 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; Church St, Ponsonby, Auckland; Native of Hull, England; Chunuk MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged Bair Mem. (11) 19 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK William SIMPSON, George; 16/506 Pte, B Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; KIA Stonham (Elizabeth Sarah) Short, 9 Claremont Grove, Wellington, 21.8.15 in 1st assault on Hill 60; NOK B: JB Simpson, Whakatane; later of 25 Owens Rd, Epsom, Auckland; B: 10/146 Capt John Seaman; Son of late Bruce and Kerara Rewiri Patara, Whakatane; Lawrence Short, WIB, WIA (thigh) on Gallipoli; B: 3/183 Capt Hill 60 Mem. (12.1.5) Aubrey Vincent Short, NZMC, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk SIMPSON, Leonard Christopher; 11/587 Tpr, 2 Wellington West Bair Mem. (23) Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during SHRIMPTON, Hugh Robert; 3/106a Pte, NZMC (Field the August Offensive, aged 24 yrs; NOK F: John (M: Elizabeth) Ambulance); MB; Evacuated aboard HS Scotian and arrived Malta Simpson, Lees Line, Feilding; Chunuk Bair Mem. (6) 10.9.15; Reported dangerously ill; DOD 29.9.15 on Malta ex SIMPSON, Marten Andrew; 6/349 Pte, 12 Nelson Coy, CIB; MB; Gallipoli, aged 21 yrs; Born Amberley, Canterbury; NOK: Mrs KIA 7.8.15 in the August Offensive at the Apex, Rhododendron F Shrimpton, 308 Selwyn St, Addington, Christchurch; Son of Spur, aged 24 yrs; NOK: Arthur John (M: Maria Williams, nee Bessie (F: Frank, deceased) Shrimpton, 44 Disraeli St, Addington, Foote) Simpson, Wairangi, Nelson, also Picton; Chunuk Bair Mem. Christchurch; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta (B.XVI.1) (13) SIDNEY, William; 16/591 Pte, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; KIA SIMPSON, William; 10/1986 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 15.8.15; NOK 21.8.15 in 1st assault on Hill 60; Labourer; NOK: Tuahine Haereone Friend: MO Granger, Maharahara, Hawke’s Bay; Chunuk Bair Sidney, Tolaga Bay, East Coast; Hill 60 Mem. (12.1.4) Mem. (23) SIEGEL, John Andrew; 10/1655 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on SIMPSON, William Stephen; 12/1795 Lieut., 15 North Auckland Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing Coy, AIB; 3R; KIA 31.5.15 aged 22 yrs; Tpr Foley stated that 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK F: John Andrew Siegel, Halcombe, Simpson was shot by sniper while near his ‘bivvy’ attending to a man Wellington; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) who had been previously wounded by a sniper; Contrary to this is a SIEVERS, Gerald; 10/87 Sgt (enlisted as Cpl), 17 Ruahine Coy, letter from Capt. CS Algie which states Simpson was superintending WIB; MB; WIA early in campaign, hospitalised, recovered and the construction of a road in what was regarded as a safe area when returned to front 6.15; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the he was struck in the back by a spent bullet. Death was instantaneous; August Offensive; NOK F: George Sievers, Clareville, Carterton, Also recorded in Burton’s The Auckland Regiment, p52: “On July Wairarapa, later Levin; B: 2/2030 Sgt William Nicholas Sievers, 8th the Battalion was relieved [from Courtney’s Post] and went into NZFA (Samoan Advance), also served WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. reserve in Monash [Gully], during which time Lieut. Simpson was (18) killed by a sniper”; Born 24.5.93 Pahiatua, Wairarapa; Attended SIGGLEKOW, Norman Harold; 6/345 Pte, 12 Nelson Coy, Auckland Grammar School; Single; Solicitor’s Clerk, Law Student, CIB; MB; KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur during the August office of Hall, Skelton & Skelton, Solicitors of Paparoa, Kaipara, Offensive; NOK M: Lena Sigglekow, Post Office, Aporo, Nelson; B: Auckland; Territorial officer, 15 North Auckland Regt; NOK B: 6/2270 Clarence William Sigglekow, CIB, slightly WIA on Gallipoli; Henry Simpson, Palmerston North; Son of Andrew Sloan and Mary Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) Simpson, Waldegrave St, Palmerston North, also Auckland; For a time acted as recruitment officer in NZ; Completed his captaincy SIM, Reginald Peter; 8/294 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; MB; examination; Lone Pine Mem. (72) WIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700; DOW 3.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 20 yrs; Buried at sea; SIMS, Robert Alexander; 8/285 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; NOK F: Andrew Hamilton Stobo (M: Jessie) Sim, Charlton, Gore, MB; KIA 8.8.15 at the Apex (reported as wounded); NOK F: John Southland, also Main St, Gore, Southland; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Sims, 22 Chambers St, Glenavon, North East Valley, Dunedin; Also seen F: T Sims, 118 Church Rd, Timaru, Canterbury; Chunuk Bair SIM, Walter Leonard; 10/1983 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on Mem. (16) Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 21 yrs (reported as wounded); NOK F: James Sim, Johnsonville, Wellington; M: SINCLAIR, John; 9/344 Tpr, 7 Southland Sqdn, OMR; MB; KIA 337 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 31 yrs; Reported missing aged 28 yrs; Possibly KIA on Bauchop’s Hill in night attack 1am 27.8.15; NOK: Mrs John Darlney, 30 Opoho Rd, Dunedin North; 7.8.15; NOK B: Smith, 20 Vauxhall Rd, Gloucester, England; Son of Son of Barbara and William (deceased) Sinclair, 23 Cumberland St, Thomas and Sarah Smith, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, England; Dunedin; Hill 60 Mem. (11.2.14) Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) SINGLETON, Wilfred; 3/95 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), NZMC SMITH, Arthur Herbert; 6/1403 Pte, CIB; 2R; KIA 8.5.15 at the (Field Ambulance); MB; DOW 26.6.15 at sea aboard HS Gascon Daisy Patch, aged 28 yrs; Born Brunnerton, Greymouth; NOK: Mrs ex Gallipoli, aged 26 yrs; Buried at sea; Born London 13.12.1888; Jack Hyndman, Ngahere, Westland; Son of Humphrey and Sarah Emigrated to NZ 1910; Farmed and worked in a dairy factory, later Smith, Waimarie, Westport; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (17.1.9) an attendant at Porirua Mental Hospital; Attested 11.8.14; NOK: SMITH, Eric George, 6/143 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 1 Canterbury AH Singleton, 138 Adelaide Rd, South Hampstead, London, Coy, CIB; MB; WIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; DOW 11.5.15 at England; DCM: LG 3.6.15 p5332, Citation 3.7.15 p6546: “From Helles; NOK: John (M: Sarah A) Smith, 17 Clarence Rd, Riccarton, 25th April until 5th May 1915, during operations near Kapa Tepe, Christchurch; Lancashire Landing Cem., Helles (6) for exceptional gallant work and devotion under heavy fire”; MID: Hamilton’s despatch 20.5.15, LG 5.8.15 p7669; Lone Pine Mem. SMITH, Frederick; 11/922 Tpr, WMR; 4R; Died of injuries in (76) hospital, Egypt (accidental concussion) 29.6.15; NOK B: Percy Smith, Patterdale Tce, Gateshead, Durham, England; Son of Alfred SINTON, Charles Bramwell (Braemwell); 12/2471 Regt. Sgt-Maj. Smith, Ipswich, England; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (B.311) (WO1); AIB; 5R; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) by machine-gun bullet through the head while lying unprotected after charge at the SMITH, Frederick; 8/293 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; MB; Apex during the August Offensive, aged 23 yrs; King’s College, WIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby Auckland 1907-08; Well known in yachting, swimming and rugby 700; DOW 4.5.15 on Gallipoli; NOK M: Annie Smith, 26 Athol Pl, circles in Auckland; NOK M: Mrs AM (F: late George) Sinton, Dunedin; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Waterview Rd, Devonport, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (9) SMITH, George Wise (Wyse); 7/560 Tpr, 1 Canterbury Yeo. Cav. SIRCOMBE, Richard William; 12/861 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy; AIB; Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 25 yrs; NOK F: the August Offensive; NOK M: Martha Smith, Redcliffs, Sumner, (Eldest son of) Richard Lewis Stanley (M: Jane) Sircombe, Rangiatea Christchurch; 7 Field Ambulance Cem. (II.B.5) Rd, Otorohanga, Waikato; Farmer at Wharepuhanga, Te Awamutu, SMITH, Harold William; 12/2474 Pte, AIB; 5R; WIA, evacuated to Waikato; Lone Pine Mem. (73) UK; DOW 8.12.15 in UK, aged 24 yrs; NOK F: late William George SITTAUER, Carl; 12/859 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; WIA Smith, “Mangerton”, Mt Eden Rd, Auckland; M: Emily Smith, 19 during the Battle of the Landing; DOW 27.4.15 (also seen 28.4.15) Brentwood Rd, Mt Eden, Auckland; Wandsworth (Earlsfield) Cem. on Gallipoli, aged 22 yrs; Born Ohaupo, Waikato; NOK: Joseph (F.B.16.2862) Sittauer, Ohaupo, Waikato; Beach Cem. (I.A.5) SMITH, Harry; 12/2475 Pte, AIB; 5R; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as SKELLERN, Sydney Elliott; 12/463 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; 8.8.15) during early morning charge at the Apex during the August MB; WIA early in campaign, hospitalised in Egypt, recovered and Offensive, aged 23 yrs; NOK M: Elizabeth Smith, 88 Ingrave St, returned to front 6.15; WIA 8.8.15 on the Apex; DOW same day, Battersea, London, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (11) 8.8.15, aged 20 yrs; Body not recovered; NOK F: George Elliott (M: SMITH, Henry Richard; 7/123 Tpr, CMR; MB; KIA 22.8.15 on Emma) Skellern, Mamaku, Rotorua; Chunuk Bair Mem. (11) Hill 60 while holding the advance trench; Albury; NOK F: Richard SKELTON, William Godfray; 6/1101, 2 Lieut., 13 North Smith, 25 Avenue St (also 59 Raymond St), Timaru, Canterbury; Canterbury Westland Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 3.5.15 at the Nek, Hill 60 Mem. (7.1.10) aged 21 yrs; Reported as wounded and missing 3.5.15; Body not SMITH, Henry Wilson (Tassy or Tas); 11/378 Sgt (enlisted as recovered; Born Christchurch; Single; Clerk, Christchurch Tramway L-Cpl), 9 Wellington East Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 30.5.15 Board; NOK F: William Edward (M: Emily Jane) Skelton, 43 Radley while defending No. 3 Outpost, aged 28 yrs; Had just thrown back Rd, Woolston, Christchurch; NKG; Lone Pine Mem. (73) one Turkish bomb then reached for a second bomb which exploded. SKILTON, William Leonard; 2/1327 Gnr, NZFA; 4R; WIA in hand Was wounded in the groin and stomach, his legs were badly cut. 28.7.15; DOD (enteric fever) 30.8.15 in Egypt ex Gallipoli, aged 37 Died in great pain shortly after; Born Featherston, Wairarapa 4.4.87; yrs; NOK S: Miss Mary Skilton, 6 Knigge Ave, Wellington; Son of Educated Featherston, Carterton and Hastings; NOK M: Louise Francis George and Annie Skilton; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (D.69) Emily Smith, 174 The Terrace, Wellington, also 38 Cornwall St, Masterton; F: the late Frederick Charles Smith; For a short time SLATER, Edwin William; 8/1838 Pte, OIB; 4R; WIA and evacuated employed by George Thomas & Co., auctioneers, Wellington; to 19th Hospital, Alexandria; Later DOW 2.9.15 on Malta ex Well known sportsman: Boxer (won the heavyweight boxing Gallipoli; NOK B: H Slater, Wolstanton, Staffordshire, England; championship in Egypt), Huntsman with the Masterton Hounds; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta (B.VII.2) Masterton races clerk; Lone Pine Mem. (72) SLOAN, Robert; 7/121 Staff Sgt-Maj. (WO1), 8 South Canterbury SMITH, James William; 10/1037 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA 21.8.15 in 1st assault on Hill 60, aged 32 yrs; MB; KIA 2.5.15, aged 36 yrs; Born Hokitika 4.11.79; Educated Served in Anglo-Boer War with 16 Lancers; NOK W: Ellenor Sloan, Kumara High School; Served as grocer’s apprentice, Kumara, then 10 Clifton Gardens, Stamford Hill, London, England, later 22 High employed by NZ Justice Dept (prisons) and NZ Survey Dept; NOK St, Sidcup, Kent, England (2 children); Son of Mr & Mrs R Sloan, B: Walter Smith, Regent St, Hawera; Son of William and Margaret Dungannon, Ireland; Hill 60 Mem. (5.1.4) Smith, Regent St, Hawera; Native of Hokitika, Westland; Lone Pine SMAILL, James Archibald; 8/292 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; Mem. (76) MB; KIA 2.5.15, on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on SMITH, John Ernest; 10/1340 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast Coy, Baby 700, aged 24 yrs; NOK F: George (M: Isabella) Smaill, Owaka, WIB; 2R; KIA 27.4.15 (also seen 16.5.15) during the Battle of the South Otago, also North Balclutha, Otago; Native of Clutha; Lone Landing on Russell’s Top, aged 21 yrs; NOK F: John (M: Alice) Pine Mem. (75) Smith, Makerua, Shannon, also Longburn, Kairanga, Wellington; SMALE, Henry Thomas; 10/202 Sgt, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; Lone Pine Mem. (76) KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 21 yrs; NOK: Richard (M: SMITH, John Hogg; 10/534 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast Coy, Catherine) Smale, 22 Faraday St, Napier; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. WIB; MB; DOW 6.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK: (18.1.5) W Smith, Todshauhaugh, Hawick, Scotland; Lone Pine Mem. (76) SMALL, John William; 12/162 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; KIA SMITH, Morton Cole; 10/93 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 in the Battle of the Landing; Reported wounded and missing 29.4.15, aged 19 yrs; NOK: Mrs Laura Beatrice Smith, Tennyson St, 25.4.15; NOK M: Mary Jane (F: Herbert C) Small, Woodlands, Dannevirke, also 14 Sages Lane, Wellington; Native of Auckland; Southland, later 59 Princess St, South Invercargill; Lone Pine Mem. Also seen as Morton Cole PRIOR; Lone Pine Mem. (76) (73) SMITH, Robert Stanley; 9/83 Tpr, 5 Otago Hussars Sqdn, OMR; SMART, Alexander; 8/1066 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; MB; MB; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August Offensive; Offensive; NOK: Mrs Alexander Smith senior, Ranfurly, Otago; Reported wounded 6.8.15; NOK M: Mrs G Prothroe, Elgin, Chunuk Bair Mem. (7) Ashburton, Canterbury; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) SMITH, Sidney; 6/546 Pte, 2 South Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; SMITH, Alfred Thomas; 8/106 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; Hospitalised early in campaign, recovered and returned to front; KIA KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August Offensive, 338 The New Zealand dead
7.8.15 in the August Offensive at the Apex, Rhododendron Spur, SOLE, Leslie Perry; 10/877 Sgt (enlisted as L-Cpl), 11 Taranaki Coy, aged 22 yrs; NOK F: Harry (Henry. M: Mary) Smith, Hardys Rd, WIB; MB; WIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, Helles; DOW 9.5.15 Rakaia, Canterbury; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 24 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK: Thomas Gore SMITH, Sidney; 8/1365 Pte, OIB; 2R; WIA 2.5.15 on Dead (M: Alice) Sole, Courtenay St (later Brown St), New Plymouth; B: Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700; DOW 2.5.15 on 10/812 Sgt Reginald Gore Sole, WIB, KIA on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Gallipoli, aged 27 yrs; NOK: Miss JE Smith, 34 Norwood Grove, Mem. (75) Liverpool, England; Son of William and late Mary Elizabeth Smith, SOLE, Reginald Gore; 10/812 Sgt (enlisted as L-Sgt), 11 Taranaki same address; Also seen as Sidney WINTERS; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August SMITH, Thomas; 8/1840 Pte, OIB; 4R; KIA 27.9.15; Reported Offensive, aged 27 yrs; NOK: Thomas Gore (M: Alice) Sole, missing 27.9.15; NOK M: Agnes (F: late William) Smith, 76 Courtenay St (later Brown St), New Plymouth; B: 10/877 Sgt Leslie District Rd (also 208 Konmure Rd), Mornington, Dunedin; Native Perry Sole, WIB, DOW ex Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) of Otago; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) SOMERSETT, Herbert Edward; 11/603 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, SMITH, Thomas William; 10/2315 Pte, WIB; 5R; KIA 8.8.15 on WMR; MB; DOW 28.5.15 on Lemnos, ex Gallipoli, aged 37 yrs; Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15; NOK M: Mary (F: John) Somersett, 13 Ashburnham Rd, Kensal Possibly KIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair while with Otago Infantry; Rise, London, England; East Mudros Mil. Cem., Lemnos (I.C.60) NOK F: Thomas Smith, Oroua Downs, also 11 Frankville Tce, SOMMERVILLE, Stanley Wharton; 11/585 Tpr, 2 Wellington Wellington; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) West Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill SMITH, Walter Robert; 10/1342 Pte, WIB; 2R; 8.5.15 at the Daisy 60, aged 24 yrs; Reported missing 27.8.15; Born Wanganui; NOK Patch, aged 21 yrs; NOK F: William Wilson (M: Eliza) Smith, M: (youngest son of) Clara E (F: Col. JR) Sommerville, 17 Glen Rd, Clareville, Carterton, Wairarapa; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (22.1.5) Stanley Bay, Auckland; B: 11/601 Lieut. John Adam Sommerville, WMR, admitted to hospital on Malta with enteric fever; Hill 60 SMITH, Wilford (Wilfred) King; 8/1338 Sgt, OIB; 2R; KIA 8.8.15 Mem. (10.1.3) at the Apex during the August Offensive, aged 38 yrs; Reported as wounded 8.8.15; NOK M: Mrs John Wilford (M: Amelia) Smith, SPEDDING, Arthur Vivian; 8/1093 Capt. (5.8.14), 2nd in 52 Canterbury St, Lyttelton; Chunuk Bair Mem. (14) Command 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 23 yrs; NOK F: SMITH, William Alexander; 7/124 Tpr, CMR; MB; WIA (leg) Donald McKenzie (M: Susan Margaret) Spedding, Princes St, 21.8.15 in 1st assault on Hill 60; DOW 26.8.15 at sea aboard HS Dunedin; Born Dunedin; Single; Solicitor, Downie Stewart & Franconia ex Gallipoli, aged 23 yrs; NOK: Louisa Smith, c/o J Francis Paine, Dunedin; B: 3/747 Capt. Leslie Alan Spedding, NZMC, HS (France), Post Office, Picton; B: EH Smith, Guise St, Temuka, Maheno, also served in WW1; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Canterbury; Native of Fairlie, Canterbury; Lone Pine Mem. (72) SPENCE, James McKenzie; 12/218 Acting Sgt (enlisted 15.8.14 SMITH, William George Henry; 8/2476 Pte, OIB; 5R; KIA as Pte, 15 North Auckland Coy), Signals, HQ, AIB; MB; DOW 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 21 yrs; (also seen KIA) 16.11.15 on Gallipoli, aged 28 yrs; Born Whangarei NOK F: Thomas (M: Louisa) Smith, 35 Groom St, Clifton Hill, 16.6.86; Educated Whangarei; Worked as reporter for Northern Collingwood, Victoria, Australia; NZ No. 2 Outpost Cem. (26) Mail and Northern Advocate, then sub-editor North Auckland Times SMITH, William Henry; 11/326 Tpr, WMR; MB; Hospitalised at Dargaville; NOK B: C Spence, Deveron St, Whangarei; Son of early in campaign, recovered and returned to front; KIA 9.8.15 on James Mearns and Christina Spence, Deveron St, Whangarei; Ari Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK: Miss Minnie Burnu Cem. (F.21) Simon(d)sen, 19 Weston Rd, Rozelle, Sydney, Australia; Son of SPENCE, Thomas Charles; 8/701 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 4 Otago Emily Coone (formerly Smith); Chunuk Bair Mem. (6) Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in SMITH, William Sturrock; 8/1049 Pte, OIB; MB; WIA (dangerously attack on Baby 700, aged 23 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Native to head), evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; Reported out of danger, of Dunedin; NOK F: Thomas (deceased. M: Elizabeth) Spence, 26 but later DOW 13.5.15 in Egypt, aged 28 yrs; NOK F: William Cutten Rd, Dunedin; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Sturrock Smith, Charlton, Gore, Southland; Cairo War Mem. Cem. SPENCE, William; 6/1984 Pte, CIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 on (B.244) Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive; NOK M: Jean SMYLIE, John Charles; 8/946 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; Taylor (formerly Spence), Post Office, Timaru, South Canterbury; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) 700; Reported missing 2.5.15, but body later recovered; NOK F: A SPOONER, Edward; 11/134 L-Cpl (enlisted as Tpr), 6 Manawatu Smylie, Herbert, Otago; Quinn’s Post Cem. (B.12) Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 23 SMYTH, Ernest Osborne; 10/789 Sgt (enlisted as Cpl), 11 Taranaki yrs; NOK: F: Edward Wilberforce (M: Mary) Spooner, Taihape; Hill Coy, WIB; MB; WIA in shoulder and lung; DOW 28.8.15 in Egypt 60 Mem. (8.2.9) ex Gallipoli; NOK: William Smyth, grocer, Oamaru, Otago; B: SPOONER, Edward James; 10/2396 Pte (enlisted as L-Cpl), WIB; 8/110 Sgt Samuel Balwin Smyth, OIB, KIA on Gallipoli; Alexandria Samoan Advance (1/60) and 5R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (F.167) during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15; Possibly SMYTH, Samuel Baldwin; 8/110 Sgt, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; KIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair while with Otago Infantry; NOK MB; KIA 26.4.15 (also seen 26-30.4.15) during the Battle of the S: Miss AM Spooner, Alliance Assurance Co., 135 Hereford St, Landing at Courtney’s and Steele’s Posts sector; NOK F: William Christchurch, also c/o RD Harman, 59 Hagley Rd, Lower Riccarton, Smyth, Thames St (also Arn St), Oamaru, Otago; B: 10/789 Sgt Christchurch; B: 11/1060 Tpr Gerard Edmund Spooner, WMR, Ernest Osborne Smyth, WIB, DOW in Egypt; Lone Pine Mem. (75) wounded 28.8.15; B: 13/580 Tpr Richard Elliott Spooner, AMR, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) SNEYD, Albert Robert; 6/2295 Pte, CIB; 5R; KIA 18.8.15; NOK F: Charles Frederick Sneyd, Sewill St, Kaiapoi, also Colombo St, SPOTSWOOD, James Gilchrist; 8/2318 Pte, OIB; Samoan Advance Christchurch; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) (1/136) and 4R; KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during the August Offensive, aged 29 yrs; Reported wounded 7.8.15; SNOW, Ernest Edward; 9/520 Tpr, 7 Southland Sqdn, OMR; MB; NOK S: Miss Frances Spotwood, 34 Stevedore St, Williamstown, KIA 6.6.15, aged 20 yrs; NOK M: Annie Maria (F: Isaac) Snow, Victoria, Australia; Son of John and Mary Spotswood, same address; Dipton, Southland; No. 2 Outpost Cem. (A.8) Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) SNOWDEN, Thomas John; 12/2121 Pte, AIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 SPRATT, Walter Tonkin; 10/854 Sgt (enlisted as L-Cpl), 11 Taranaki (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August Coy, WIB; MB; WIA early in campaign, hospitalised, recovered and Offensive; Reported wounded 8.8.15; Born Kaeo, Northland; NOK returned to front early 7.15; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during B: Ivan Snowden, Kaeo, Northland (who later enlisted as 12/2852, the August Offensive, aged 21 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later AIB, and served on Gallipoli), also Mrs Ivan Snowden c/o HC King, believed dead; NOK F: James Joseph (M: Alice) Spratt, Onerahi, Waihongi, Okaihau; B: Henry Snowden, Kaeo; Son of Andrew Whangarei; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) Snowden (deceased); Chunuk Bair Mem. (11) SPRING, Michael Anthony; 6/1986 Pte, CIB; 4R; DOW (possibly SNUSHALL, Henry Ernest; 7/125 Tpr, 8 South Canterbury complicated with disease) 19.8.15 on Gallipoli, aged 26 yrs; Worked Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA 21.8.15 in 1st assault on Hill 60, aged 21 on father’s Seadown farm; NOK F: John Spring, Seadown, Timaru, yrs; Reported missing 21.8.15; NOK F: John William (M: Edith) Canterbury; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) Snushall, Fairlie, Canterbury; Hill 60 Mem. (7.1.11) SPROTT, Frederick Charles; 8/1641 Pte, OIB; 3R; WIA and
339 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story evacuated aboard HS Delta to Egypt; DOW 12.11.15 in Alexandria Electrical engineer, A&T Burt Ltd, Symonds Street, Auckland; ex Gallipoli, aged 20 yrs; NOK F: Robert (M: Margaret) Sprott, Whangarei High School and King’s College, Auckland 1906-07; Momona, Allanton, Otago, also Factory Rd, Mosgiel; B: 8/1642 Pte NOK F: Lieut.-Col. Thomas Herbert (M: Edith Minnie) Steadman, Percy George Sprott, OIB, KIA on Gallipoli; Alexandria (Chatby) Whangarei; B: 2/2003 Cpl Athol Mair Steadman, NZFA, also served Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (A.5) WW1; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (13.2.3) SPROTT, Percy George; 8/1642 Pte, OIB; 3R; KIA 9.8.15 on STEDWARD, Alexander; 8/1643 Pte, OIB; 3R; WIA during the Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 22 yrs; Reported August Offensive; DOW 12.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 25 yrs; wounded 9.8.15; NOK F: Robert (M: Margaret) Sprott, Momona, Buried at sea; NOK F: John Stedward, 452 Springburn Rd (also 1 Allanton, Otago, also Factory Rd, Mosgiel; B: 8/1641 Pte Frederick Royal Tce), Springburn, Glasgow, Scotland; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Charles Sprott, OIB, DOW in Egypt ex Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair STEELE, John; 8/1160 Pte, OIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 at the Apex Mem. (16) during the August Offensive; NOK M: Sarah Ann Steele, 18 (20) SPURDEN, Leonard Joseph; 11/926 Tpr, WMR; 4R; KIA 27.8.15 Pompallier St, Ponsonby, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) in 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported missing 28.8.15; Blacksmith; STEELE, James Walter; 11/1068 Tpr, WMR; 3R; DOW 23.5.15 NOK F: WT Spurdon, Atlas Mills (also Elizabeth St), Timaru, at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 21 yrs; Buried at sea; Employed by NZ Post Canterbury; B: 23/603 Rfm Edward William Spurden, 1NZRB, also Office; NOK M: Ada (F: late James) Steele, Factory Rd, Mosgiel, served WW1; Hill 60 Mem. (10.1.4) Otago; Lone Pine Mem. (72) SPURR, Charles James William; 13/447 Tpr (enlisted as Cpl), 4 STEMMER, Albert; 7/786 Tpr, CMR; 2R; KIA 19.8.15 in Hill Waikato Sqdn, AMR; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the 60 sector, aged 28 yrs; NOK: Harold Stemmer c/o JJ Kinsey, August Offensive, aged 23 yrs; Reported wounded 8.8.15; Native of Sumner, Christchurch; Son of Robert and Mary Stemmer, Coles Rd, Whakatane; NOK F: John Henry (M: Mary Jane) Spurr, Otarere, Cashmere Hills, Christchurch; Hill 60 Mem. (7.1.12) Bay of Plenty, later 25 Gardner Rd, Epsom, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (3) STEPHENS, Arthur Francis Noble; 10/1345 Pte, WIB; 2R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 36 yrs; SQUIRE, Alan Richard; 10/782 Sgt (promoted early 8.1915), 11 Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK: C Cooper, Taranaki Coy, WIB (joined 7.8.14); Samoan Advance; MB; KIA Mangatoki, Eltham, Taranaki; Son of Frederick and Emma Stephens, 8.8.15 (also seen 7.8.15) on Rhododendron during the August 20 William St, Redcliffs, Christchurch; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) Offensive, aged 23 yrs; At time of death was in charge of machine- gun; Born Hawera 12.9.92; Educated Hawera; Painter and signwriter; STEPHENS, Richard Henry; 8/2734 Pte, OIB; 6R; KIA 10.12.15; NOK: (eldest son of) Richard James (M: Charlotte Louisa) Squire, NOK M: Elizabeth Stephens (later Huston), Naseby, Otago, later 1 256 High St, Hawera; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) Ligar St, Grafton, Auckland; Embarkation Pier Cem. (D.9) STAFFORD, Charles; 8/2478 Pte, OIB; 5R; KIA 15.8.15, aged 19 STEVEN, George Hay; 8/1645 Pte, OIB; 3R; KIA 7.8.15 on yrs; Native of Macclesfield, England; NOK F: Frederick (M: Eva) Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during the August Offensive; Stafford, Mangatiki Landing, Wanganui River, also Waipapa Valley, NOK M: Agnes Steven, 2 Chamberlain St, Maori Hill, Dunedin; Raetihi; B: 10/3090 Fred Stafford, WIB, also served WW1; Chunuk Chunuk Bair Mem. (16) Bair Mem. (16) STEVEN, John; 10/1346 Pte, WIB; 2R; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy STANDEN, Roderick Edwin; 12/449 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 15 Patch; NOK F: W Steven, 37 Jessie St, Wellington; Twelve Tree North Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Copse Mem. (22.1.6) Landing; Reported wounded 25.4.15, later reported missing; NOK STEVEN, William John; 6/151 Sgt (enlisted as L-Cpl), 1 F: George Standen, Coledale, New South Wales; B: John Standen, Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 27.8.15; NOK: JW Steven, General Helensburgh, New South Wales; Lone Pine Mem. (72) storekeeper, Lauriston, Canterbury, also 288 Lincoln Rd, Addington, STATHAM, Clive Heathcote Falk; 8/801 Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 10 Christchurch; Embarkation Pier Cem. (D.36) North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA on Chunuk Bair, 9.8.15; Also STEVENS, Albert; 8/2143 Pte, OIB; 5R; WIA 9.8.15 at the Apex seen KIA 8.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur at the Apex; Reported during August Offensive, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt aboard wounded and missing 8.8.15; Born 23.9.92 Dunedin; Sheep farmer, HS Delta; Admitted 17 General Hospital, Alexandria; Reported Takapau, Hawke’s Bay; NOK F: Rev. Charles Hadfield (M: Annie dangerously ill; DOW 19.8.15 in Egypt; NOK F: George (M: S) Statham, Mornington (also Princes St), Dunedin; B: 8/977a Maj. Maria) Stevens, Riverton, Southland; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and Frank Hadfield Statham, OIB, KIA on same day 9.8.15; Chunuk War Mem. Cem. (J.12) Bair Mem. (14) STEVENS, Daniel; 8/289 Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 8 Southland Coy, STATHAM, Frank Hadfield; 8/977a Maj. (4.5.15. Enlisted as Capt. OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack 5.8.14), 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA on Chunuk Bair, on Baby 700, aged 28 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK S: Mrs 9.8.15; Bean states he was killed on Chunuk Bair 9.8.15 alongside Rose D Case, ‘Dendale’, Elwin Rd, Manchester, England, also ‘Nene his brother: “About 5 a.m., while the Turkish attack upon them was Dale’, 5 Deerfield Rd, March, England; Lone Pine Mem. (75) still at its height, three high-explosive howitzer shells, coming from the right rear, burst among them, one exploding in the front trench STEVENS, Donald; 12/1800 Pte, AIB; 3R; WIA early 6.15, on the left, wrecking the trench, and killing the gallant Maj. Statham evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD (diphtheria) following together with his brother beside him, as well as Sergeant-Major wound, 2.8.15 at Heliopolis, Cairo, aged 20 yrs; NOK F: William Porteous and six or seven men. The shells almost certainly came from H (M: Annie) Stevens, ‘Windermere’, 21 Grove Ave, Church End, one of the howitzer batteries inside the old Anzac lines”; Also seen Finchley, Middlesex, England; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (D.2) KIA 8.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur at the Apex, aged 35 yrs; Born STEVENS, Richard John; 6/1989 Pte, CIB; 4R; Severely WIA 31.12.79 Dunedin; Attended a private school, Mornington School, (thigh and leg) in the August Offensive, evacuated off Gallipoli to Otago Boys’ High School 1892-98, Otago University (mining Egypt; DOW 12.9.15 in Egypt, aged 45 yrs; NOK M: Maria Ann course); M; Accountant and mining engineer, self-employed of St (F: Capt. James) Stevens, Beach Glen, Sumner, Christchurch, also Leonards, Otago; Keen sportsman: rugby and rowing; NOK W: May Sydenham, Christchurch; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Pierpoint Statham (nee Smith), c/o CH Statham, 26 Dowling St, Cem. (D.196) Dunedin, also 139 London St, Dunedin; 2 children; Son of Rev. STEVENS, Thomas Henry; 6/551 Sgt, 2 South Canterbury Coy, Charles Hadfield (M: Annie S) Statham, Mornington (also Princes CIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 28 St), Dunedin; MID: Hamilton’s despatch dated 11.12.15, LG yrs; Reported missing 25.4-3.5.15; NOK F: Thomas (M: Catherine) 28.1.16 p1210; B: 8/801 Cpl Clive Heathcote Falk Statham, OIB, Stevens, 26 Goss St, Allenton, Ashburton, Canterbury; Lone Pine KIA on same day 9.8.15; NKG; Chunuk Bair Mem. (14) Mem. (73) STEAD, Oswald Victor; 6/2381 Lieut. (19.2.15), CIB; 4R; DOD STEVENSON, Charles Edward; 6/554 Pte, 2 South Canterbury Coy, (quinsy) 27.8.15 at sea aboard HS Ascanius ex Gallipoli, aged 26 CIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 28 yrs; Employed as yrs; Born Invercargill; Single; Clerk, Federal Ironmongery Co., chauffeur by HA Le Cren, also by Mt Cook Coy driving tourists from Gore, Southland; NOK F: John (M: Florence) Stead, 199 Tweed St, Timaru to Mt Cook; Set motoring record driving from Invercargill Invercargill; B: 24/1205 Rfm Norman Farrell Stead, D Coy, Advance to Christchurch, back to Invercargill, then to Timaru (1020 miles) in Party of 2NZRB, also served WW1; East Mudros Mil. Cem., 40hrs 6mins, a non-stop journey averaging just below 27mph; NOK Lemnos (II.I.151) S: Miss Elizabeth Stevenson, York St, Timaru, Canterbury; Son of STEADMAN, Noel; 12/4 Lieut., 15 North Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; Elizabeth and James (deceased) Stevenson, same address; Twelve Tree KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 24 yrs; Born Whangarei; Single; Copse Mem. (17.1.10)
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STEWART, Charles Edward; 12/1512 Pte, AIB; 2R; KIA 8.6.15 Westland Coy, CIB; MB; WIA during the August Offensive; DOW (night of 7–8.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s Post (sector 14.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; Served in Anglo-Boer War held by AIB 2-9.6.15), aged 28 yrs; NOK F: Alfred H (M: Emily) (2410 Gnr 11 Coy 5 Cont. NZMR, also 5442 Cpl D Sqdn 8 Cont. Stewart, 9 Nelson Rd, Whitstable, England, also 42 Trinity Grounds, NZMR); NOK W: Mrs NC Stichbury, Howick, Auckland, later of Mile End Rd, London, England; Lone Pine Mem. (73) Russell St, Gisborne; Son of Henry Stichbury, Glenmore, Dominion STEWART, Clarence George; 8/846a Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; Road, Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (75) MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on STOCK, George; 10/530 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast Coy, WIB; Baby 700, aged 25 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK F: James MB; WIA early in campaign, hospitalised, recovered and returned to (M: Elizabeth) Stewart, Waikaia, Southland; Lone Pine Mem. (75) front 7.15; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; STEWART, David; 12/858 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB (enlisted Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK: F Stock, Bulls; 13.8.14 at Cambridge); MB; WIA (bullet wound to head) at the Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) Daisy Patch 8.5.15, evacuated off Gallipoli aboard TS Southland STOCKER, Ingelow Penrose Dunbar; 6/983 Sgt (enlisted as L-Sgt), to Egypt, and Pont de Koubbeh Hospital, Cairo; DOW 27.7.15 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; DOW 11.6.15 in Egypt ex Gallipoli, (also seen 25.7.15) in Egypt; Born Ayrshire, Scotland; Emigrated to aged 22 yrs; Born Wellington; NOK F: Basil Edward Seymour NZ 1914 and worked as farm labourer at Monovale, Cambridge, (M: Edith, nee Ingelow) Stocker, Legislative Council, Wellington; Waikato; NOK S: Mrs Rachel Campbell, Old Windsor Rd, Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (L.97) Avondale, Auckland; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (B.344) STOCKLEY, Frederick Henry; 13/139 Cpl (enlisted as Tpr), STEWART, David; 10/201 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; Initially 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; MB; KIA by artillery shrapnel from WIA but DOD (dysentery) 4.7.15 at Mudros ex Gallipoli, aged 22 Annafarta, 7.30am, 22.7.15, aged 36 yrs; Came off picket at 6am yrs; NOK F: Walter James (M: late AL) Stewart, 3 Dale St (also 31 and killed in front of dugout in Sphinx Gully; The AMR war diary Henry St), Maori Hill, Dunedin; East Mudros Mil. Cem. (I.G.114) states: “Sphinx Gully. Hot day. Through a want of proper march STEWART, Douglas Everard Macbean; 6/1171 Lieut.-Col., HQ, discipline enemy’s guns are brought to bear on exposed troopers. CIB (joined 12.8.14); MB; KIA about 4pm, 25.4.15 (also seen KIA No. 13/139 Corpl Henry Stockley 3rd Sqdn who had acted in a 25-29.4.15) during the Battle of the Landing at the Nek, aged 38 yrs; prompt and well disciplined manner was killed”; Served in Anglo- Killed instantly with bullet to his head (bullet clean through head); Boer War (3283 L-Cpl 16 Coy 6 Cont. NZMR, 7569 Cpl 9 Cont. Born Ashburton 25.5.77; Attended Christchurch Boys’ High School NZMR); Farmer; NOK M: (3rd son of) Mrs (F: Edwin) Stockley, (involved with cadets); Lieut. with Highland Rifles 1900, ten mths West Tamaki, Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (71) later Capt. Commanding; Capt. 1 Canterbury Inf. Regt 5.1912, STODART, James Hutchinson; 6/1169 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; promoted Maj.; Human Society Medal; NZ Territorial Service MB; WIA during the August Offensive; DOW 9.8.15 on Gallipoli; Medal; Shipping agent and accountant (for Kempthorne, Prosser & NOK M: Jane (F: M) Stodart, Woodside, Taihape; No. 2 Outpost Co., then established Stevenson, Stewart & Co., shipping agents), Cem. (B.4) 130 Manchester St, Christchurch; 100 Winchester St, Christchurch; STOKES, Graham; 17/193 Dvr, NZ Veterinary Corps; 2R; WIA NOK M: Annie Stevens (F: late Dr Francis Macbean) Stewart, Bealey (ankle) 8.8.15 during August Offensive, evacuated off Gallipoli to Ave, Christchurch; Surname possibly MACBEAN STEWART; W: UK; DOW 6.12.15 in England, aged 33 yrs; NOK W: Mrs Sylvia Edith Illa Macbean Stewart (nee Fisher), ‘Zeitoun’, Merivale Lane, Stokes, c/o HJ Wynyard, 25 Fitzherbert St, Petone, Wellington; Christchurch; 3 children; MID: Hamilton’s despatch of 20.5.15, LG Hampstead Cem., London (Q.4.16) 5.8.15 p7669; Considered a strict disciplinarian and popular officer; NKG; Lone Pine Mem. (73) STOKES, James Fawcett; 10/1666 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 25 yrs; Reported STEWART, Edward McIntosh; 11/826 Tpr, WMR; 2R; KIA missing 8.8.15, later believed to be killed; NOK M: Mary Ann (F: 16.5.15, aged 31 yrs; Born Naseby, Otago; NOK F: David J (M: Robert) Stokes (also seen Giles), Ohakea, Manawatu, also Urenui, Hannah) Stewart, Hanmer Springs, Canterbury; Walker’s Ridge Waitara, Taranaki; B: 10/2325 Pte Sydney Herbert Stokes, WIB, Cem. (II.A.2) KIA same day on Gallipoli; B: 10/3093 Pte Arthur Matthew Stokes, STEWART, Ernest Oliver; 10/2323 Pte, WIB; 5R; DOD 27.12.15 WIB, also served in WW1; B: 10/1665 Pte Edward Ernest Stokes, at Mudros ex Gallipoli, aged 20 yrs; NOK F: George William (M: WIB, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) Alleshea) Stewart, 320 High St (Tamaki), Dannevirke; East Mudros STOKES, Sydney Herbert; 10/2325 Pte, WIB; 5R; KIA 8.8.15 on Mil. Cem. (III.E.161) Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 26 yrs; Reported STEWART, George Hepburn; 9/999 Lieut.-Col. (enlisted as Maj.), missing 8.8.15; Possibly KIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair while OMR; 5R; DOD (dysentery) 20.11.15 at Mudros ex Gallipoli, with Otago Infantry; NOK M: Mary Ann (F: Robert) Stokes (also aged 40 yrs; Born Dunedin; Farmer of Crookston, Otago; NZ seen Giles), Ohakea, Manawatu, also Urenui, Waitara, Taranaki; B: Territorial Service Medal; NOK W: Elizabeth Woodhead Stewart 10/1666 Pte James Fawcett Stokes, WIB, KIA same day on Gallipoli; (nee Herbert), Post Office (also Westwood), Crookston, Otago; Son B: 10/3093 Pte Arthur Matthew Stokes, WIB, also served in WW1; of William Downie and Rachael Stewart, Dunedin; Portianos Mil. B: 10/1665 Pte Edward Ernest Stokes, WIB, also served on Gallipoli; Cem. (V.D.172) Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) STEWART, John; 9/1359 Tpr, OMR; 6R; DOD 17.1.16 in Egypt STORER, Charles Bernard; 4/444 Spr, NZE (Field Eng.); DOD ex Mudros; Possibly Gallipoli service; Born Scotland; NOK F: (enteric fever) 4.8.15 in Egypt ex Gallipoli, aged 22 yrs; For some Robert (M: Jane) Stewart, Kauana, Southland; B: 8/154 Pte William years was member of Auckland Field Engineers; NOK F: Charles Downie Stewart, OIB, KIA 2.5.15; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and Edward (M: Alice) Storer, 54 Wellington St, Auckland, later Huapai, War Mem. Cem. (A.116) Northland; Port Said War Mem. Cem. (A.10) STEWART, Peter; 8/623 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 STOWERS, Frederick John; 5/267 Dvr (10.2.15), NZASC (Div. on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700 (possibly Train); 4R; Arrived Gallipoli 13.11.15; DOW 18.11.15 on Gallipoli, survived until 4.5.15 when shot by sniper on the slopes); NOK: aged 37 yrs; Born 17.4.1878 Wanganui; Single; Labourer employed Mrs Alexander Thomson, Kakanui, Oamaru, Otago; Son of Mrs E by W Neilson, Longburn; NOK S: Margaret Armstrong, 57 Keith Stewart, 16 North St, Andrews St, Edinburgh, Scotland; Lone Pine St, Wanganui; Son of Samuel and Elizabeth Stowers, Wanganui; Mem. (75) Embarkation Pier Cem. (D.37) STEWART, William; 10/1663 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on STRANG, Samuel Stanford; 8/479 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 20 yrs; Reported KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; NOK M: Mrs Mary Ann Strang, 165 missing 8.8.15, later believed to be killed; Native of Huddersfield, Don St, Invercargill; B: J Strang, 468 George St, Dunedin; Twelve England; NOK F: Charles Robert (M: Eliza) Stewart, 2 Ridgeway St Tree Copse Mem. (7.1.3) (also 85 Ingestre), Wanganui; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) STRATTON, Gilbert Reynold; 8/715 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; STEWART, William Downie; 8/154 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack 700, aged 23 yrs; NOK F: Gilbert Reynold (M: Margaret, deceased) on Baby 700; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK F: Robert (M: Stratton, 50a Duncan St (also 32 Hope St), Dunedin; Lone Pine Jane) Stewart, Post Office, Kauana, Southland; B: 9/1359 Tpr John Mem. (75) Stewart, OMR, DOD 17.1.16 in Egypt, ex Mudros; Walker’s Ridge STRAWBRIDGE, Allan Joseph; 2/567 Gnr (enlisted 18.8.14 as Cem. (II.C.2) Sgt-Maj. in Cambridge); NZFA (1 Field Artillery Brigade HQ); STICHBURY, Nicholas Colin; 6/729 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and MB; Evacuated off Gallipoli 10.15 with illness; DOD (pernicious
341 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story anaemia) 27.12.15 at St Patrick’s Hospital on Malta ex Gallipoli, between 3.30am and after dawn on Russell’s Top, aged 28 yrs; At aged 24 yrs; Born 30.6.1891; Farmer; NOK M: Elizabeth (F: Joseph, one time employed in newsroom, Auckland Weekly News, later a deceased) Strawbridge, Cambridge, Waikato, later Horsham Downs, farmer and horse-trainer in Whangarei district; NOK W: Julia Annie Hamilton; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta (C.IV.4) (T) Middlebrook, Te Kaianga, Mamie St, Remuera, Auckland, also STRONACH, William Roderick; 11/859a Tpr, WMR; 3R; KIA Brentwood Ave, Auckland and 40 St Andrew’s Rd, Epsom, Auckland; 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK M: F: late Walter (Arthur) Sullivan, Headmaster, Paeroa District School; Mrs WJ Stronach, Juliet St, Stratford, Taranaki, later Wynyard St, Walker’s Ridge Cem. (I.A.6) Auckland; S: 22/199 Nurse Elsie McGregor Stronach, NZANS, also SULLIVAN, Patrick; 7/900 Tpr, CMR; 3R; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd served WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (6) assault on Hill 60; Reported wounded and missing 28.8.15; NOK STRONG, Edwin Henry; 13/860 Tpr, AMR; 3R; DOD (syncope) S: Miss Daisy Sullivan, Roman Catholic Convent, Nelson; Hill 60 25.9.15 at Mudros, Lemnos, ex Gallipoli; NOK B: Henry Thomas Mem. (7.1.13) Strong, Gerard St, Brighton, Sussex, England; Portianos Mil. Cem., SULLIVAN, Robert John; 8/1342 Pte, OIB; 2R; KIA 2.5.15 on Lemnos (II.B.362) Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700; Reported STRONG, Martin Alexander; 4/849 Spr, NZE (Field Eng.); 4R; missing 2-24.5.15; NOK F: Daniel Sullivan, 7 Ellis St (also 3 WIA 26.6.15, evacuated to Cairo, recovered and returned to front Glen Rd, Mornington), Dunedin; B: 9/1119 Tpr Philip Alexander 8.15; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60; NOK M: Bridget Jane Sullivan, OMR, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Strong (deceased), 164 King St, Rangiora, Canterbury; Chunuk Bair SULLIVAN, Stanley; 9/201 Tpr, 7 Southland Sqdn, OMR; MB; KIA Mem. (8) 25.7.15, aged 23 yrs; NOK: John Sullivan, Methven, Canterbury; STRONGMAN, William James; 12/910 Pte, HQ, AIB; MB; KIA B: 9/202 Tpr Edward Sullivan OIB also served on Gallipoli; No. 2 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 20 yrs; NOK M: Edith E (F: Mr W) Outpost Cem. (B.9) Strongman, Tiki Rd, Coromandel; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (10.1.1) SUSTINS, Leon; 7/467 Tpr, HQ, CMR; MB; KIA 21.8.15 in STROUD, Sidney Ernest; 10/1670 Pte (enlisted as Cpl), WIB; 3R; 1st assault on Hill 60, aged 21 yrs; NOK F: David George (M: KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 19 Margaret) Sustins, Carterton, Wairarapa, later 44 Francis Ave, St yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; Native of England; Albans, Christchurch; B: 7/484 L-Cpl Nolan Sustins, CMR, KIA NOK M: Alice (F: John) Stroud, 40 Wilson St, Wanganui, later same day on Gallipoli; Hill 60 Mem. (8.1.1) Main Rd, Trentham; B: 4/848 Spr Conrad Robert Stroud, NZE, also SUSTINS, Nolan; 7/484 L-Cpl (enlisted as Tpr), 1 Canterbury served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) Yeomanry Cavalry Sqdn, CMR; MB; WIA 5.15, evacuated to Netley STUART, Andrew James; 8/308 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; Hospital, London; Recovered and returned to front 7.15; KIA MB; WIA early in campaign, evacuated to Cairo, also suffered 21.8.15 in 1st assault on Hill 60, aged 25 yrs; NOK F: David George from disease; Recovered and returned to front 5.15; KIA 7.8.15 on (M: Margaret) Sustins, Carterton, Wairarapa, later 44 Francis Ave, St Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during the August Offensive; Albans, Christchurch; B: 7/467 Tpr Leon Sustins, CMR, KIA same NOK B: William Stuart, Kyeburn Diggings, Otago; Chunuk Bair day on Gallipoli; Hill 60 Mem. (5.2.9) Mem. (16) SUTHERLAND, David; 9/398 L-Sgt, 5 Otago Hussars Sqdn, STUART, Robert Charles Andrew; 2/1064a Dvr, NZFA (enlisted as OMR; MB; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August 11/1064 Tpr, WMR); DOW 8.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; Offensive, aged 24 yrs; NOK F: David Sutherland, Mosgiel, also East NOK F: Robert Walter Stuart, Wynyard, Tasmania; B: GA Stuart, 16 Taieri; Chunuk Bair Mem. (6) Wilson St, Wanganui; Lone Pine Mem. (72) SUTHERLAND, George; 7/790 Tpr, CMR; 2R; KIA 17.8.15 STUCKEY, Frederick; 12/2 Maj. (15.8.14), Commanding Officer in Hill 60 sector, aged 30 yrs; Born Edgehill, Murchison; NOK 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; DOW 25.4.15 during the Battle of the F: Alexander (M: Elizabeth) Sutherland, Halifax St, Murchison, Landing at the Nek, aged 36 yrs; Lieut.-Col. Plugge stated: “The Nelson; Hill 60 Mem. (8.1.2) last I saw of him he was gallantly leading his company up a ridge SUTHERLAND, George James; 8/1849 Cpl (enlisted as Sgt), OIB; that ran to the left of Shrapnel Gully, and later in the day it was 4R; WIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during reported that he had been severely wounded (through the stomach, the August Offensive; DOW 7.9.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, en route and if I remember correctly, through the chest), and that his men to UK, aged 31 yrs; NOK W: Williamena Henrietta Sutherland, were unable to bring him back. … missing and severely wounded, 873 Colombo St, Christchurch; Son of James Munro and Arabella believed killed. … Several of the Hauraki men told me they had Sutherland; Gibraltar North Front Cem. (D.3095) seen the Major put on board a lighter on the Anzac Beach, and I am SUTHERLAND, James; 8/2144 Pte, OIB; 4R; DOW 16.8.15 at sea quite prepared to believe this. It is more than probable that he died ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK M: Mrs A Sutherland, 1 Tainui St before reaching the hospital, and was taken away in a minesweeper (also 39 King St), Palmerston North; Lone Pine Mem. (75) and buried at sea, without his named being noted in the fearful rush of wounded which came from shore the first day or two”; An inquiry SUTHERLAND, John Shand; 12/2129 Pte, AIB; 4R; DOD was made by a friend to Col. AB Charters, officer commanding (enteric fever) 2.8.15 at Mudros, Lemnos, aged 24 yrs; Possibly no the NZ base camp in Egypt, who replied: “Major Stuckey reported service on Gallipoli; NOK F: James (M: Annie) Sutherland, Burn’s wounded but no trace in hospitals Egypt, Malta, England and can Cottage, Auchreddie Rd West, New Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; get absolutely no other information from front or elsewhere.” At the East Mudros Mil. Cem., Lemnos (II.C.43) time Stuckey was not reported “missing”. His mother was officially SUTHERLAND, Peter John; 10/1673 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on informed that Stuckey was “progressing favourably”; HQ thought Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, Stuckey possibly was held prisoner by Turks; A Court of Inquiry later believed dead; NOK F: T (G) Sutherland, Taylorville Tce (also during 9.1915 concluded Stuckey was killed shortly after the landing; Hipango Tce), Wanganui; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) Struck off strength 25.9.15; Born Christchurch 8.4.77; Attended Nelson College (champion gymnast and swimmer) and Auckland SUTHERLAND, Thomas; 8/254a L-Cpl (enlisted as Cpl, Railway University; Teacher and Assistant Master, King’s College, Remuera, Engineers), OIB; Samoan Advance (4/254) and MB; KIA 2.5.15 Auckland 1898-1914, interrupted by period of teaching in France on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 22 and Germany 1904-07; Single; NOK M: Mrs Fanny A Bamford yrs; Garston, Otago; NOK: Frederick RH (M: Mary) Sutherland, (formerly Stuckey), Tahunanui, Nelson (married to Frederick Riversdale, Southland, also Arthurton, Otago; Quinn’s Post Cem. Adolphus Bamford); F: the late Samual Stuckey, Christchurch; (64) NKG; Lone Pine Mem. (72) SUTTON, Arthur Stanley; 12/471 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; STUDLEY, Arthur; 10/168 Pte, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk KIA 25.4.15 in the Battle of the Landing; Reported wounded and Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, missing 25.4.15; NOK F: C Sutton, Manawaru, Te Aroha, Thames later believed dead; NOK F: Edward Groom Studley, Ellesmere, Valley, also Ford Rd, Waihi, Bay of Plenty; Lone Pine Mem. (73) Shropshire, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) SUTTON, Benjamin; 6/1413 Pte, CIB; 2R; KIA 28.4.15 in the STYLE, Herbert Hanson; 10/1671 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on Battle of the Landing, aged 31 yrs; Reported missing 29.4.15; NOK Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 33 yrs; NOK F: M: Harriet (F: W) Sutton, 163 Cox St, Ashburton, Canterbury; 3 Robert (M: Wilhelmina Alice) Style, 136 Crescent Rd, Ramsgate, brothers served on Gallipoli with 6 Reinforcements: 6/2767 Cpl England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) Charles Henry Sutton, CIB, 6/2768 Pte Francis Sutton, CIB, 6/2769 Pte William Sutton, CIB; Lone Pine Mem. (75) SULLIVAN, Frank Arnold; 13/545 Tpr, 11 North Auckland Sqdn, AMR; MB; KIA 19.5.15 during the determined Turkish attack SUTTON, Charles Keith; 2/244 Cpl, No. 1 Battery, NZFA; MB; 342 The New Zealand dead
DOD 9.10.15 at Mudros, Lemnos ex Gallipoli, aged 22 yrs; Born during the August Offensive; Reported missing 6.8.15; Waterman; Berry, New South Wales; NOK M: Catherine Ann (F: Henry NOK F: Wiremu (William) Taka, Mercer, Waikato; Chunuk Bair Charles, deceased) Sutton, 49 Teviot St, Invercargill, also 17 Nelson Mem. (24) St, Trafalgar, Invercargill; B: 3/164a Pte George Danvers Sutton, TALBOT, Basil Herbert; 6/1734 Pte, CIB; 3R; KIA 7.8.15 on NZMC, also served on Gallipoli; B: 2/1585 Cpl Walter Amsley Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive, aged 22 yrs; Sutton, NZFA, also served on Gallipoli; East Mudros Mil. Cem., NOK F: John (M: Elizabeth) Talbot, Woodlands, Temuka, South Lemnos (III.A.29) Canterbury; B: CJ Talbot, MP for Temuka, Canterbury; Dr Talbot, SUTTON, Henry Vaughan; 11/177 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; Timaru, Canterbury; AE Talbot, one of those who discovered the MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, overland track between Lake Te Anau and Milford Sound; Chunuk aged 21 yrs; Reported wounded 9.8.15; NOK F: Leonard (M: Bair Mem. (13) Ann) Sutton, Havelock North, Hawke’s Bay, later Holm St, Ngaio, TALBOT, Charles John; 12/1061 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; Wellington; Chunuk Bair Mem. (6) KIA 25.4.15 in the Battle of the Landing, aged 36 yrs; NOK F: SVENSON, Charles; 10/488 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast Coy, Richard (M: Madeline) Talbot, c/o Mrs Chamberlain, Gladstone Rd, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, Parnell, Auckland, also Grafton Road, Auckland, and Nottingham, aged 18 yrs; Reported wounded 8.8.15; NOK: Neil Peter (M: Louisa England; Walker’s Ridge Cem. (23) Ann) Svenson, 111 Gonville Ave, Wanganui; Chunuk Bair Mem. TALBOT, Francis William; 6/2357 Pte, CIB; 4R; WIA during the (23) August Offensive; DOW 12.8.15 on Gallipoli; NOK M: Mrs J (C) SWANSON, George; 9/596 Tpr, 5 Otago Hussars Sqdn, OMR; Talbot, Mayston, Ararat, Victoria, Australia; Chunuk Bair Mem. MB; KIA 25.6.15; NOK M: Elizabeth Warren (formerly Swanson), (13) Momona, Otago; No. 2 Outpost Cem. (A.3) TALKE, Alfred; 6/561 Pte, 2 South Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; SWEET, Mervyn Herbert; 11/140 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WIA early in campaign, hospitalised, recovered and returned to WMR; MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August front late 7.15; DOD (enteric fever) 16.9.15 at Mudros, Lemnos, ex Offensive; Reported missing 9.8.15; NOK F: CHE Sweet, Ruahine, Gallipoli; Reported dangerously ill; NOK Stepfather: ASW Cooper, Mangaweka; Chunuk Bair Mem. (6) Upokongaro, Makirikiri, Wanganui; B: 8/1648 Pte Louis Leslie SWIFT, Howard; 6/1733 Pte, CIB; 4R; DOW 7.7.15 in Egypt ex Talke, OIB, also served on Gallipoli (invalided to Malta); Portianos Gallipoli, aged 21 yrs; Reported dangerously ill; NOK F: Albert (M: Mil. Cem., Lemnos (IV.C.244) Charlotte) Swift, 17 West Rd, Wellington, later Bristol, England; TAMARAPA, Waikohari; 16/418 Pte, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (K.162) DOD (enteric fever) 12.10.15 at Mudros, Lemnos, ex Gallipoli, aged SWINDLEHURST, Frederick Richard; 10/758 Pte, 11 Taranaki 25 yrs; Cowman; NOK: Mr Tamarapa, Ohangai; Portianos Mil. Coy, WIB; MB; WIA early in campaign, hospitalised, recovered Cem., Lemnos (V.B.111) and returned to front late 6.15; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during TANNER, William Henry; 10/797 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 22 NOK F: J Swindlehurst, Hunter Rd, Eltham (Mangatoki), Taranaki; yrs; NOK M: Eleanor (F: Frederick) Tanner, Fitzroy, New Plymouth, B: 8/1647 Pte Leslie Swindlehurst, OIB, also served on Gallipoli also Henry E Tanner, Fitzroy, New Plymouth; Chunuk Bair Mem. (hospitalised on HS Delta); Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) (23) SWINTON, John Henry; 13/571 L-Cpl, 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; TANSLEY, Ivan; 10/1678 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 (also seen MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 7.8.15) on Chunuk Bair, aged 24 yrs; Farmer on parents’ farm; 29 yrs; NOK: James Swinton, Gisborne; Son of WM Swinton, Lowe NOK F: (2nd son of) Frederick Tansley, Patutahi, Poverty Bay; B: St, Gisborne; Chunuk Bair Cem. (6) Eric Tansley, Australian Infantry, KIA on Gallipoli, aged 26 yrs; The SYKES, Cyril George; 10/1163 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; 2 brothers met in Egypt on Good Friday, 1915; Chunuk Bair Mem. KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged (23) 22 yrs; NOK: George Robert (M: Esther Elizabeth) Sykes, MP, TATE, Charles Denton; 10/1679 Pte, WIB; 3R; WIA 17.7.15; Parliamentary Buildings, Wellington, also of Masterton, Wairarapa; DOW 18.7.15 at sea ex Gallipoli aboard HS Sicilia, aged 28 yrs; B: 24/1313 Sgt Oswald Lincoln Sykes, 2NZRB, also served WW1; Buried at sea; Native of Gisborne; Employed in Wanganui prior to Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) enlistment; NOK M: Mrs Ellen Eliza Webb (formerly Tate), McKeay SYLVIA, Edward; 8/2145 Pte, OIB; 4R; WIA during the August St, Wanganui East, later 28 Beresford St, Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. Offensive; DOW on Gallipoli, aged 29 yrs; NOK M: Lilian Emily (76) (F: Jouaquin, deceased) Sylvia, Henderson, Auckland; Chunuk Bair TATTLE, Philip Gardner (Gardiner); 10/246 L-Cpl, 17 Ruahine Mem. (16) Coy, WIB; MB; Landed on Gallipoli 25.4.15; KIA 29.4.15; Attended lectures at Victoria University (1906-07, arts) while at Wellington Teachers Training College; Teacher at Longbush School; NOK B: T LW Tattle, c/o Public Trust Office, Wellington; Son of Mrs MA TAEWA, Rawiri; 16/68 Pte, B Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; KIA 21.8.15 Tattle, “The Pine”, Dufferin St, Wellington; Lone Pine Mem. (75) in 1st assault on Hill 60; Labourer; NOK B: Erueti Kopa Taewa, Tuparoa, East Coast; Hill 60 Mem. (12.1.6) TAUMAUNU, Hare; 16/78 Pte, B Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; WIA 8.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive; DOD TAHU, Ngakapa; 16/358 Pte, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; KIA 11.10.15 at Mudros, Lemnos, ex Gallipoli; Labourer; NOK F: Hapi 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 (possibly 1am 7.8.15 on Bauchop’s Hill) in night Taumaunu, Reporua, Port Awanui; Portianos Mil. Cem., Lemnos attack during the August Offensive, aged 21 yrs; Labourer; NOK (V.B.105) F: Taimana (M: Ruta) Tahu, Te Kopuru, Northland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (24) TAVENDALE, William; 7/132 Tpr, HQ, CMR; MB; DOW 27.6.15 on Gallipoli, aged 22 yrs; NOK: D Tavendale, Waihao TAINE, James Tayne; 2/1573 Gnr, NZFA; Hospitalised aboard TS Forks, Canterbury; Youngest son of James and Jessie Tavendale; Southland; Drowned 2.9.15 at sea when TS Southland was torpedoed Canterbury Cem. (I.C.5) in Aegean Sea, ex Gallipoli; Reported missing believed drowned 2.9.15; NOK F: Walter Taine, Kew, Caversham, Dunedin; Lone TAWSE, Adam; 12/885 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 Pine Mem. (72) at the Daisy Patch; Emigrated NZ about 1910; Tailor and clothier of Pukekohe; NOK: Adam Tawse, Kintore, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; TAIT, Alexander; 6/156 Sgt (enlisted as Pte), 1 Canterbury Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (10.1.2) Coy, CIB; MB; WIA late 5.15 or early 6.15; DOW 12.12.15 on Gallipoli; NOK: Gladys Tait, Durban, Natal, South Africa, also c/o TAYLER, George Washington; 10/1681 Lieut., 11 Taranaki Coy, Lieut. Fothergill, South Africa Rifles, Estcourt, Natal, South Africa; WIB; 3R; Landed Gallipoli 8.5.15 at Helles and present in evening Canterbury Cem. (II.B.5) charge at the Daisy Patch; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 25 yrs; Born 4.2.90 Eltham, Taranaki; TAIT, Charles; 8/985 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Attended Auckland Grammar School, Victoria University (law); M; Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700; Reported Solicitor, Syme & Weir, Bridge St, Eltham; NOK W: Ella de Sou missing 2-24.5.15; NOK F: James Tait, Neidpath Rd (also 109 Glen Tayler (nee Riley), same address, later “Lynngarth”, Brooklands, Ave), Mornington, Dunedin; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Cheshire, England; Son of George Washington and Alice May Tayler, TAKA, William; 16/474 Pte, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; KIA 6.8.15 Eltham, Taranaki; B: 10/772 Pte Roy John Tayler, WIB, also served or 7.8.15 (possibly 1am 7.8.15 on Bauchop’s Hill) in night attack on Gallipoli; NKG; Chunuk Bair Mem. (17) 343 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
TAYLOR, Archibald; 10/2331 L-Cpl, WIB; 5R; KIA 8.8.15 on TEMPERLEY, Christian Kerr; 12/261 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; Chunuk Bair, aged 20 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15; Possibly KIA MB; WIA 9.8.15 at the Apex during the August Offensive, evacuated on 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair while with Otago Infantry; NOK M: to Malta aboard HS Valdivia; Reported dangerously ill; DOW 3.9.15 (5th son of) Alice Willis (F: John) Taylor, Seddon St, Wanganui, on Malta ex Gallipoli; NOK: JF Temperley, Federal St, Auckland; B: also Brunswick Rd, Aramoho, Wanganui; Assistant-master at the JR Temperley, Ashhurst; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta (B.VIII.3) Wanganui Technical College; Partially completed his Bachelor of TEMPLEMAN, Christopher Rae; 8/1652 Pte, OIB; 3R; WIA Arts degree; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, Helles; DOW 12.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, TAYLOR, Arthur Bertrum; 11/830 Tpr, Mounted Brigade HQ aged 20 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK F: John George Washington (M: Staff, WMR; 2R; Evacuated wounded off Gallipoli to Egypt and 15 Agnes Plumtree) Templeman, Mount Fife, Kaikoura, Marlborough, Gen. Hospital, Alexandria; DOW 7.9.15 in Egypt; NOK: Thomas also Cox St, Ashburton, Canterbury; Native of Kaikoura; Lone Pine E Taylor, 60 Listers Ave, Clapham Common, London, England; Mem. (75) Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (H.16) TENNENT, Stuart Ralston; 11/831 Tpr, WMR; 2R; Severely WIA TAYLOR, Alexandria Norman; 10/811 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; in head; DOW 16.8.15 in Egypt ex Gallipoli, aged 27 yrs; Born MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Tasmania; Employed in architect’s office, Wellington; NOK F: NOK: Mrs JS Taylor, 62 Duke St, Darlinghurst (also 25 Princes St), (youngest son of) Rev Edward Cowper (killed in motor accident Sydney, Australia; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) 1915. M: Amy Margaret) Tennent, Martinborough, Wairarapa; TAYLOR, George; 7/791 Tpr, CMR, 2R; KIA 12.6.15; NOK F: M Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (K.14) Taylor, Koromiko, Marlborough; Canterbury Cem. (I.C.3) TERRY, Frank William; 13/464 Cpl, 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; MB; TAYLOR, Gilbert Rivers; 10/2334 Pte (enlisted as Sgt), WIB; 5R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 27 KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 29 yrs; Native of Dunedin; NOK M: Anne (F: William) Terry, Frankton yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15; Possibly KIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk Junction (Hamilton), later Kaharoa, Rotorua; B: 13/469 Tpr Bair while with Otago Infantry; NOK B: SR Taylor, 21 Eaton St, William Stewart Terry, AMR, hospitalised while serving on Gallipoli; Hanley, Staffordshire, England; Son of Thomas and Lucy Jane Taylor, Chunuk Bair Mem. (1) previous address; W: Mrs Florence Taylor, c/o T Burn, Harewood THAXTER, William; 10/1351 Pte, WIB; 2R; KIA 8.8.15 on Rd, Papanui, Christchurch; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK Aunt: Mrs J TAYLOR, Harry Palmer; 8/1343 Pte, OIB; 2R; DOW 9.5.15 at sea Lennard, c/o G Absolum, Ellerslie, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. ex Gallipoli, aged 38 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK M: Rachael Taylor, 614 (23) Cuvillier St, Hochelaga, Montreal, Canada; Lone Pine Mem. (75) THISTLETON, Samuel; 8/629 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA TAYLOR, Henry Percy (‘Bruiser’); 11/156 Capt. (enlisted as Lieut.), 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700; 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 27.8.15 (incorrectly recorded Reported wounded and missing 2.5.15; NOK F: John Beveridge on 29.8.15) in charge on Hill 60, aged 38 yrs; A trooper with the Thistleton, Tower Mansions, Bournemouth, England, later 2 Oxford WMR stated that Capt. Taylor jumped out of the trench to lead Ave, West Southbourne, England; Lone Pine Mem. (75) the charge. He had a sword that he wasn’t meant to have because THOMAS, Alban; 10/3138 Pte, WIB; 6R; DOW 21.11.15 on swords attracted Turkish fire. He blew his whistle and pulled his Gallipoli; NOK F: Alban Thomas, Ngaroma, Waikato, later Taupiri, sword shouting “Charge!”, then fell on his face with a bullet through Waikato; B: 12/3493 Pte Vivian Charles Thomas, AIB, also served his head; Single; Farmer; NOK M: Maria (Margery) Mort (F: late WW1, KIA France 7.6.17; Embarkation Pier Cem. (I.A.14) Thomas Riley) Taylor, Kiwitea, Feilding; NZ Territorial Medal; Hill THOMAS, Alfred Edward; 11/497 Tpr, 2 Wellington West Coast 60 Mem. (8.1.8) Sqdn, WMR; MB; WIA 5.15; DOW 16.6.15 in Egypt ex Gallipoli, TAYLOR, Robert Grieve; 8/803 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; aged 26 yrs; NOK F: JE (M: Alice H) Thomas, Disraeli St, Mt Eden, MB; DOW 30.4.15 on Gallipoli; NOK F: David Taylor, Waikaka Auckland; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (M.75) Valley, Southland; Ari Burnu Cem. (5) THOMAS, Alexander Frederick; 13/465 Tpr, 4 Waikato Sqdn, TAYLOR, William Philip; 12/260 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; AMR; MB; WIA (also seen KIA) dying shortly after, early morning Hospitalised early in campaign, recovered and returned to front late of 7.8.15 in night attack during the August Offensive, aged 24 yrs; 7.15; KIA 9.8.15 at the Apex during the August Offensive, aged 27 NOK F: Frederick Campbell (M: Margaret Ann) Thomas, Paeroa, yrs; Reported as wounded 9.8.15; NOK F: Arthur Frederick (M: Thames Valley, later 99 Richmond Rd, Ponsonby, Auckland; Amelia Mary) Taylor, 17 Camden St (also Elrington St, and School Embarkation Pier Cem. (D.41) House, Charles Boys), Plymouth, Devon, England; Chunuk Bair THOMAS, Charles Ernest; 3/118a Lieut.-Col., NZMC (Surgeon, Mem. (11) NZ Mounted Field Ambulance); MB; Worked as surgeon on HS TE AWARAU (TE AWARUA), Hori Karaka; 16/512 Pte, B Coy, Galeka; KIA late in afternoon of 28.8.15 on Hill 60 while giving first 1 NZ Maori Cont.; DOD (pneumonia) in Bombay Pres. General aid to the wounded, aged 50 yrs. Thomas had volunteered to visit Hospital, Alexandria, 13.9.15; Reported dangerously ill; Student; Hill 60 to help with the carnage found there. A Turkish shell exploded NOK M: Emma Matehe, Waipiro Bay, East Coast; B: 16/124 QM- directly above Thomas while in the open, killing him instantly. His Sgt Hatara Matehe Te Awarau, B Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont. served body was recovered for special burial on 29.8.15; Thomas was well on Gallipoli; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Me. Cem. (D.201) liked by the Mounted Rifles from South Canterbury; Born 1865 TE MONI, Matehaere; 16/181 Pte, B Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; KIA Bangalore, India; Attended Cheltenham College; Served in Anglo- 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 (possibly 1am 7.8.15 on Bauchop’s Hill) in night Boer War (Surg. Capt., 12 Coy, 5 Cont., NZMR); Doctor of Timaru; attack during the August Offensive; Reported wounded and missing NOK W: Mildred Julia Thomas (nee Rhodes), Sophia St, Timaru, 7.8.15; Labourer; NOK: Makete Te Moni Ngarewa, Te Puke, Bay of Canterbury; Son of H Thomas, Devon, England; Vol. Service Medal; Plenty; Chunuk Bair Mem. (24) Embarkation Pier Cem. (I.A.17) TE OTIMI, Pitonga; 16/183 Pte, B Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; KIA THOMAS, David James; 12/262 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; 8.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive, aged KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 18 yrs; Killed in the battle of 31 yrs; Farmer; NOK F: Te Otimi (M: Ami) Marupo, Maketu, Bay Achi Baba, was amongst the foremost of the Aucklanders in the of Plenty; W: Maraea Te Otimi (deceased); Chunuk Bair Mem. (24) attack; Shot through the heart; Mewburn Ave, Mt Eden, Auckland; NOK F: Robert (M: Charlotte) Thomas, Montele Grande Rd, TE WHARE, Taiawhiao; 16/421 Pte, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; Mount Eden, Auckland, also Beach Rd, Papakura; Twelve Tree WIA in thigh; DOW complicated with fever 31.7.15 on Malta ex Copse Mem. (10.1.3) Gallipoli; Rabbiter; NOK M: Miriama Te Whare, Taupo; Addolorata Cem., Malta (E.EA.A.656) THOMAS, Edward Richard; 9/350 Tpr, 7 Southland Sqdn, OMR; MB; KIA 21.8.15 in 1st assault on Hill 60, aged 30 yrs; Reported TEBBUTT, Arthur; 13/1069a Tpr, AMR; 3R; KIA 27.8.15 (also seen wounded 21.8.15; Born Otautau, Invercargill; NOK F: Thomas (M: as 28.8.15) in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 27 yrs; Born Auckland; Jessie) Thomas, Post Office, Otautau, Invercargill; Hill 60 Mem. NOK F: Alfred (deceased. M: Elizabeth) Tebbutt, 10 Kensington (11.2.16) Ave, Dominion Rd, Auckland; Hill 60 Mem. (4.1.4) THOMAS, George Vicary; 10/537 Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 7 TELFER, John Vivian; 12/647 Cpl, 15 North Auckland Coy, AIB; Wellington West Coast Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy MB; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle Patch; NOK: G Thomas, 41 Sithney Tce, Devonport, England; during the August Offensive, aged 20 yrs; Bushman, employed Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (22.1.7) at Kirikopuni, Northland; NOK F: William E Telfer, Whangarei; Chunuk Bair Mem. (9) THOMAS, Hugh Francis; 10/2005 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on 344 The New Zealand dead
Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, THOMSON, John; 8/2160 Pte, OIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 on later believed dead; NOK F: George David (deceased. M: Agnes) Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during the August Offensive, Thomas, 41 Harrison St, Wanganui; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) aged 27 yrs; NOK M: Mrs A (also seen Mary K. F: Neil) Thomson, THOMAS, Rupert Jennings; 10/1038 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 9 Berry St, Kaitangata, Otago, also 9 Hobbs St, Timaru, Canterbury; Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; MB; WIA 5.15, hospitalised, recovered and B: 8/2159 Pte Andrew Thomson, OIB, also served on Gallipoli; returned to front; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Chunuk Bair (17) Offensive, aged 20 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed THOMSON, John; 12/2490 Pte, AIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded dead; NOK M: Mary (F: David) Thomas, Carters Tce, Tinwald, as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August Offensive; Ashburton, Canterbury; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) NOK M: Agnes Thomson, Ceres, Fifeshire, Scotland; Chunuk Bair THOMPSON, Archibald; 6/1997 Pte, CIB; 4R; WIA 25.6.15, Mem. (11) hospitalised, recovered and returned to front; KIA 7.8.15 on THOMSON, Robert; 9/218 Tpr, 12 Sqdn, OMR; MB; KIA 6.9.15 Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive; Reported missing in Hill 60 sector; NOK M: Janet Thomson, “Myrehead”, Linlithgow, 7.8.15; NOK F: Archibald (GW) Thompson, Bright St (later Scotland; Hill 60 Mem. (11.3.1) Lynleton St), Westport; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) THORESEN, Carl Henry; 12/945 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; THOMPSON, Charles Walter; 10/57 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 24 yrs; Reported MB; WIA (ankle) in the Battle of the Landing, hospitalised in Egypt, missing 25.4-13.5.15; Native of Norsewood, Hawke’s Bay; NOK F: recovered and returned to front 7.15; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair John Carl (M: Emily) Thoresen, Mahoenui, King Country; Lone during the August Offensive, aged 26 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, Pine Mem. (73) later believed dead; Native of Takapau, Hawke’s Bay; NOK M: Mrs THURLOW, William Henry; 10/1545 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 W West, Napier South; Also seen son of Peter John and Mary Ann on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 26 yrs; Reported Thompson, Rua St, Mangapapa, Gisborne; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) wounded 8.8.15; NOK M: Elizabeth (F: John, deceased) Thurlow; THOMPSON, Claude Wandless; 8/954 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, W: Mary Ann Thurlow, 44 Whitfield Rd, East Ham, London, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack England; (Also seen as 10/1545 Pte William Henry KERSLAKE, on Baby 700; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK F: Robert W WIB, NOK: Mrs Marsh, 57 Beckton Rd, Canning Town, London, Thompson, 7 Eden St, Oamaru, Otago; Lone Pine Mem. (75) England); Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) THOMPSON, Ernest Henry; 8/775 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; THURLOW, William James; 10/1354 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 27.9.15, aged 23 yrs; Reported missing 27.9.15; Native of 2R; KIA 1.5.15, aged 21 yrs; NOK M: Ellen Hayes, Piriaka, Kaitieke, Milton, Otago; NOK F: David (M: Mary Ann) Thompson, Table also Mananui; Lone Pine Mem. (76) Hill, Milton, Otago, also Waianiwa, Southland; Chunuk Bair Mem. THWAITES, Richard; 6/371 L-Cpl, CIB; 3R; WIA early in (16) campaign; DOW 29.6.15 in Egypt ex Gallipoli, aged 35 yrs; NOK THOMPSON, Eric Norton; 11/863a Tpr, WMR (enlisted with M: Mary (F: Thomas) Thwaites, 75 Roxburgh St, Wellington; AMR); 3R; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 23 yrs; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (M.36) Born Christchurch; NOK F: Frederick William (M: Maria Theresa) TICKELL, Richard Maurice Griffin; 7/1009 Tpr, CMR; 3R; KIA Thompson, Central Post Office Box 236, Christchurch, later Dragon 28.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 27 yrs; Reported wounded St, Warwick, Queensland; Hill 60 Mem. (10.1.5) and missing 28.8.15; Born Prebbleton; NOK F: John Francis THOMPSON, George Tinsley; 13/144 Sgt (also seen as Lieut.), 3 (M: Mary Louisa) Tickell, 105 Riccarton Rd, Lower Riccarton, Auckland Sqdn, AMR; MB; Did good work on the left flank during Christchurch; Hill 60 Mem. (8.1.3) the Turkish attack on 19 May at Russell’s Top; KIA 7.8.15 during TICKELPENNY, Alfred Clarence Henry; 12/475 Pte, 6 Hauraki the August Offensive in night attack, aged 24 yrs; Rodney MR Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; (Sgt); NOK F: George Edward (M: Emily) Thompson, Port Albert, Reported missing 25.4-13.5.15; Farmer; NOK Grandmother: Ellen Northland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (1) Ticklepenny, Tauwhare, Waikato, later Leamington, Cambridge, THOMPSON, James; 13/510 Tpr, 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; MB; Waikato; Lone Pine Mem. (73) KIA 19.5.15 during the determined Turkish attack between 3.30am TOHILL, Albert Joseph; 10/1012 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; and after dawn on Russell’s Top; NOK: James Thompson, Goulburn, MB; DOW 19.8.15 in Egypt ex Gallipoli; NOK F: John (M: Sarah New South Wales; Canterbury Cem. (II.A.4) Ann) Tohill, College St, Caversham, Dunedin; B: 8/628 Pte William THOMPSON, James Sutherland; 9/400 Tpr, 5 Otago Hussars Henry Tohill, KIA on Gallipoli 2.5.15; B: 10/1171 Pte Thomas Sqdn, OMR; MB; KIA 6-7.8.15 in night attack during the August Edward Tohill, WIB, also served on Gallipoli; Alexandria (Chatby) Offensive; NOK F: James Thompson, Berridale, Caithness, Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (J.74) Scotland; B: 9/399 Tpr Robert John Thompson, OMR, also served TOHILL, William Henry; 8/628 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (7) 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700; THOMPSON, John Blair; 8/299 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK: F: John (M: Sarah Ann) Tohill, MB; KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during the College St, Caversham, Dunedin; B: 10/1012 Pte Albert Joseph August Offensive, aged 21 yrs; Native of Lyttelton; NOK M: Annie Tohill, DOW 19.8.15 in Egypt ex Gallipoli; B: 10/1171 Pte Thomas Thompson, 499 St Asaph St, Linwood, Christchurch; Chunuk Bair Edward Tohill, WIB, also served on Gallipoli; Body recovered and Mem. (17) identified; Quinn’s Post Cem. (B.4) THOMPSON, Richard; 16/360a Pte, 1 NZ Maori Cont. (enlisted TOMS, Arthur; 6/372 Pte, 12 Nelson Coy, CIB; MB; WIA 8.5.15 as 9/360, OMR); WIA (shoulder) during the August Offensive in at the Daisy Patch; DOW 9.5.15, Helles, Gallipoli, aged 36 yrs; night attack on Bauchop Hill in early hours of 7.8.15; DOW 9.8.15 NOK M: Mrs Sophia (F: Henry, deceased) Toms, Coal Creek Flat, at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 20 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK: Rua Thompson, Roxburgh, Otago; Skew Bridge Cem., Helles (I.A.1) Otakou, Waianiwa, Southland; Son of Pono and Annie Thompson; TONKIN, John Rasmus; 4/446 Spr, NZE; MB; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd Lone Pine Mem. (76) assault on Hill 60, aged 22 yrs; NOK F: JH (M: PFE) Tonkin, 34 THOMSON, Alec Leslie; 9/103 Tpr, 5 Otago Hussars Sqdn, OMR; Pine Hill Tce, North East Valley, Dunedin; B: 8/3101 Pte Henry MB; Evacuated from Mudros, Lemnos, to Malta aboard HS Somali; Elliot Tonkin, OIB, also served WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (8) Reported dangerously ill; DOD 8.9.15 on Malta; NOK M: Ann TONKIN, Richard Enoder; 12/186 Pte (Motorcyclist), 6 Hauraki Thomson, Ings Ave, St Clair, Dunedin; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta Coy, AIB (possibly attached to OIB on Gallipoli); MB; Officially (B.VIII.6) reported as KIA 7.8.15 during the August Offensive, aged 22 yrs; THOMSON, Arthur John; 9/223 Tpr, 12 Sqdn, OMR; MB; DOW As his body is 1 of 8 New Zealanders in named graves in Chunuk 3.6.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 29 yrs; Buried at sea; Native of Bair Cemetery, he possibly fought for the Otagos on the summit and Pukeawa, Balclutha, Otago; NOK F: John (M: Isabella, deceased) was KIA on 9.8.15; A friend, Cpl Cyril Bassett VC, wrote in a letter Thomson, Pukeawa, Balclutha, Otago; Lone Pine Mem. (72) to Tonkin’s mother: “… in that gallant attack Pte Tonkin nobly and THOMSON, Harold James; 10/2338 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 honourably gave up his life for his country. He was my inseparable on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 19 yrs; Reported companion for nearly three months on the peninsula and was the missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; Native of Wainuiomata, best and most unselfish of comrades and true friends. Dick had the Wellington; NOK F: Thomas Dodds (M: Isabella, deceased) position in the battalion as postal clerk and he could have stayed Thomson, 10 Webb St, Wellington; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) out of it altogether if he had chosen to do so but he was made of better stuff and one cannot but admire him for it”; Born Cornwall,
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England 1891; Emigrated to NZ with parents 1902; NOK M: Te Kuiti, King Country, later Frankton Junction, Hamilton; Lone (youngest son of) Ann M (F: Frederick) Tonkin, 27 Phillipps St, Pine Mem. (73) Auckland; Employed by NZ Railways; Member of the Auckland TUA, James; 16/480 Pte, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; DOW 14.8.15 Motor Cyclists’ Club and enlisted as a despatch rider; Chunuk Bair at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; Labourer; Son of Areta Tuatini and Cem. (12) Tua Hemara, Hangatiki, King Country; Lone Pine Mem. (76) TOOMER, Harold James; 10/251 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; TUATI, Pareiha (David Apanui Stewart); 16/123 Pte, B Coy, 1 NZ MB; WIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, Helles; DOW 10.5.15 at sea Maori Cont.; DOW 16.8.15 at Mudros, Lemnos, ex Gallipoli, aged ex Gallipoli, aged 23 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK F: Frederick William 20 yrs; Spent much of his life in Whakatane where he resided with his Albert Toomer, Seddon St (later 3 Queen St), Dannevirke; Lone Pine uncle, Hurunui Apanui, chief of the Bay of Plenty tribes; Rangatira Mem. (76) of the Ngatiawa tribe; NOK M: (3rd son of) Mrs Emere Tuati (Mrs TORRIE, Robert; 8/1109 Cpl, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; MB; WIA David Stewart), Parawai, Thames; B: 12/451 Pte Matthew (Matt) 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in the attack on Baby 700; Stewart, AIB, also served on Gallipoli; Portianos Mil. Cem., Lemnos DOW 3.5.15 on Gallipoli, aged 22 yrs; Also seen as LORRIE; NOK (I.B.32) F: John (M: Mary M) Torrie, Calton Cottage, Selkirk, Scotland; TUCKWELL, George Thomas; 6/1420 Pte, CIB; 2R; DOW Lone Pine Mem. (75) 20.5.15 in Egypt ex Gallipoli, aged 28 yrs; NOK F: George Thomas TOTHILL, Compton; 8/2320 Pte, OIB; Samoan Advance (1/331) (M: Clara Elizabeth) Tuckwell, 57 Beulah Rd, Walthamstow, Essex, and 4R; KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August England; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (M.147) Offensive; NOK B: GC Tothill, Little River, Canterbury, later TUKE, Henry Latimer; 12/473 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; Ngamatapouri, Upper Waitotara, Wanganui; Chunuk Bair Mem. DOW 7.6.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 31 yrs; Buried at sea; Was (17) offered a commission but declined as he wished to remain in the TRACY, John; 12/2137 Pte, AIB; 4R; WIA during the August Hauraki Coy; Native of Taradale, Napier; Represented Hawke’s Offensive; DOW 9.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK Bay in both rugby and cricket; NOK F: Cannon Charles Laurence Uncle: Thomas Stuart (printer), Enniskillen, Ireland; Lone Pine (M: Mary Eleanor) Tuke, Napier, later of 22 Omahu Rd, Remuera, Mem. (73) Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (73) TRAVERS, George Single; 10/527 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast TUNOA, Hamiora; 16/125 Pte, B Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; KIA Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August 21.8.15 in 1st assault on Hill 60, aged 20 yrs; NOK F: Tunoa (Tu) Offensive, aged 23 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; Mihaera (M: Kauha) Lawson, Whakatane; Hill 60 Mem. (12.1.7) NOK F: Robert David (deceased. M: Matilda Elizabeth) Travers, Mt TURNER, Alfred Henry; 6/164 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; Somers, Ashburton, Canterbury; B: 23/627 Rfm Edward Charles DOW 10.6.15 at sea ex Gallipoli aboard HS Sicilia, aged 22 yrs; Travers, B Coy, 1NZRB, also served WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) Buried at sea; Born Foxton; NOK M: (youngest son of) Minnie (F: TRAYNOR, James; 10/591 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; KIA Thomas Henry) Turner, 34 Queen St, Sydenham, Christchurch, 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch; NOK M: Mrs James Traynor, Invercargill later 457 River Rd, New Brighton, Christchurch; B: 4/584 Spr East, also Wyndham, Invercargill; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (22.1.8) James Malcolm Turner, NZE, also served on Gallipoli (hospitalised TREACHER, Donald Roy; 12/267 Bugler; 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; in England); Lone Pine Mem. (75) MB; KIA 8.6.15 instantly by a bomb whilst engaged in blowing up TURNER, Arthur Morris (Norris); 10/1357 Pte, WIB; 2R; WIA a Turkish trench work (night of 7–8.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, Helles; DOW 11.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, Quinn’s Post (sector held by AIB 2-9.6.15), aged 19 yrs; Reported aged 21 yrs; Buried at sea; Born Chichester, Sussex 22.7.93; missing 8.6.15; Born 25.3.95 England; Attended Napier High Educated Chichester and Portsmouth Grammar Schools; Emigrated School, Auckland Grammar School and Skinner’s College, Tunbridge to NZ 2.1913; Resided Tolaga Bay as a farm worker; NOK F: (only Wells, England; Employed by Standard Insurance Co, Auckland; son of) Edwin (M: Minnie) Turner, 27 South St, Chichester, Sussex, NOK M: (2nd son of) Ada E Treacher, “Khandallah”, King’s View England; Lone Pine Mem. (76) Rd (later 22 Essex Rd), Mt Eden, Auckland; F: Walter G Treacher TURNER, John; 6/852 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and Westland (deceased) of Bombay and Poona, India; MID: Hamilton’s despatch Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur during the dated 26.8.15, LG 5.11.15 p11003; B: 2/153 Dr Walter Alwyn August Offensive; NOK S: Miss Violet Turner, c/o Otago Benevolent Treacher, NZFA, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (73) Institution, Caversham, Dunedin, also 61 Havelock St, Mornington, TREMAYNE, Anthony Retallack; 10/1686 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA Dunedin; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 35 yrs; TURNER, John Henry; 11/185 Tpr, 9 Wellington East Coast Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK F: Cuthbert (M: Sqdn, WMR; MB; DOD 10.7.15 in Egypt, aged 23 yrs; NOK F: Susan) Tremayne, Lower Trebarval (also Vicarage Tce), Constantine, Patrick (deceased. M: Mary) Turner, Albion Hotel, Gisborne, later New Penrhyn, Cornwall, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) Wellington; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (E.138) TRESIDDER, Percy Hugh; 11/934a Tpr (Trumpeter), WMR; TURNER, Ned; 12/887 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 3R; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 27 yrs; Attended 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; Reported wounded and Lincoln College, Canterbury for 3 yrs, the farmed; NOK M: (eldest missing 25.4.15; NOK F: James Turner, Otorohanga, Waikato; B: son of) Mrs M Tresidder, Onehunga, Auckland, later “Cawnpore”, David Turner, Otorohanga, Waikato; Lone Pine Mem. (73) Queen St, Auckland; F: Dr Harry Innes Tresidder (deceased); B: L-Cpl A Leslie Tressider, WIB, WIA early in campaign (shot through TURNOR, Percy Edward; 11/388 Tpr, 9 Wellington East Coast thigh), hospitalised in Egyptian Army Hospital, Cairo, recovered and Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 25 returned to front to become sick and evacuated to hospital in Cardiff, yrs; Body recovered and identified; NOK F: (only son of) Francis C Wales; Also seen Tressider; Hill 60 Mem. (10.1.6) Turnor, Waiwaka, Eketahuna, Wairarapa; Also seen TURNER; Hill 60 Cem. (II.A.1) TREWERN, Harold Augustus; 8/1172 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 28.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing in the TURRELL, Arthur George; 10/249 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast Courtney’s and Steele’s Posts sector, aged 25 yrs; NOK F: (8th son Coy, WIB; MB; Served on Chunuk Bair on 8.8.15 then retired of) HJ (M: MG) Trewern, 100 Bamford (Bradford) St, Woolston, during the evening; KIA 9.8.15 below Chunuk Bair during the Christchurch; Employed by Railway Dept; Lone Pine Mem. (75) August Offensive, aged 28 yrs; Reported missing 9.8.15; NOK: George H (M: Eliza) Turrell, 47 Ellen Ave (later 47 Lansdown Rd), TRIMBLE, William; 13/147 Tpr, 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; MB; Purley, Surrey, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 30 yrs; Reported wounded 8.8.15; NOK: Mrs E Trimble c/o Mrs TURTON, Lewis Cuthbert; 13/466 Tpr, 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; Reeves, St Heliers Bay, Auckland; Son of John (deceased) and Sarah MB; Hospitalised with dysentery 24.6.15, recovered and returned to Fulton Trimble, Papatoetoe, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (3) unit; WIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair soon after arrival on top, at time when a Turk approached the NZ line with a white flag and a party TRIVES, Lawrence Stanley; 12/2499 Pte, AIB; 5R; WIA during the of bomb throwers (all the Turks were shot down), during the August August Offensive, possibly 10.8.15 at the Apex; DOW 12.8.15 on Offensive; Dragged in by 13/387 Tpr Joseph Law who dragged him Gallipoli; NOK F: WB Trives, 56 Kimberley Rd, Peckham, London, down the hill some distance and put a couple of bandages on him; England; Canterbury Cem. (III.B.3) Law dug a shallow hole, dragged Turton into it and placed a shade TROUP, James Alexander; 12/1520 Pte, AIB; 2R; KIA 25.4.15 over his head to keep the sun off; At 9.45am on 9.8.15, 3 comrades during the Battle of the Landing, aged 25 yrs; Reported missing 25.4- carried him down the hill to a gully where he was carried off by 13.5.15; NOK F: James (M: Agnes) Troup, c/o J Hines, Ngapaenga, stretcher bearers; DOW 25.8.15 on Malta ex Gallipoli; NOK: LC
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Turton, “The Firs”, Snaith, Yorkshire, England; Pieta Mil. Cem., VELVIN, Errol John; 10/773 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; Malta (A.XII.5) DOW 13.6.15 on Gallipoli, aged 20 yrs; NOK F: Richard George TURVEY, Clifford; 12/1814 Pte, AIB; 3R; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as (M: Nellie) Velvin, Eltham, Taranaki; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (III.A.9) 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August Offensive, aged VERE, Henry Edgar; 6/2049 Pte, CIB; 5R; KIA 9.8.15 on 33 yrs; Reported wounded 8.8.15; NOK F: Frank Turvey, Orielton, Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive; NOK M: Mrs Sorell, Tasmania; Chunuk Bair Mem. (11) J Vere, Rossall St, Fendalton, Christchurch; B: GF Vere, Auckland; TURVEY, Richard; 8/1350 Pte, OIB; 2R; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) Bair during the August Offensive, aged 26 yrs; Reported missing VEREY, William Henry; 6/1237 Pte, CIB; MB; KIA 7.8.15 (also 9.8.15; NOK M: Miriam (F: William) Turvey, Town Belt (later seen 11.8.15) at the Apex, Rhododendron Spur, aged 28 yrs; NOK Humber St), Oamaru, Otago; B: 23/1489 Rfm Joseph Turvey, M: Margaret (F: William Arthur) Verey, Wharf St, Oamaru, later 1NZRB, also served WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (17) Humber St, Oamaru, Otago; S: 22/62 Nurse Jessie Maud Verey, TWIDLE, Cecil Frank; 6/773 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; KIA NZANS, also served in WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) 19.6.15, aged 24 yrs; NOK F: William (M: H) Twidle, Havelock, VERNER, Arthur Bernard; 13/470 Tpr, 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; Marlborough; B: 6/3187 Pte James Victor Twidle, CIB, also served MB; KIA 5.30am, 26.6.15 when Turkish shell from “Lizzie” went WW1; Canterbury Cem. (I.C.4) through him while on water duties, aged 31 yrs; Farmer; Good TWISLETON, Francis Darbyshire; 11/158 Tpr, 6 Manawatu horseman; NOK M: (4th son of) Bridget (F: John) Verner, Kihikihi, Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Waikato; All 4 sons served WW1; B: 2/760 Dvr Charles William Offensive, aged 26 yrs; NOK F: Frederick Fiennes (M: Rachel) Verner, NZFA; 23/380 Rfm James Colin Verner, A Coy, 1NZRB; Twistleton, Ashhurst; Chunuk Bair Mem. (6) B: 12/2141 Pte John Edmund Verner, AIB; Ari Burnu Cem. (D.8) VICKERS, Edward Wright; 10/2346 Pte, WIB; 5R; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Malta; DOD (dysentery) 25.8.15 on Malta, aged 21 U yrs; NOK F: Edward (M: Maud) Vickers, Midhurst, later Beach Rd, UNDERWOOD, William Pettit; 12/653 Pte, 15 North Auckland Fitzroy, New Plymouth; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta (A.XI.2) Coy, AIB; MB; WIA early 5.15, hospitalised, recovered and returned to front; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle VICKERS, Frank Henry; 4/222b Dvr; NZE (No. 1 Field Coy. British during the August Offensive, aged 25 yrs; Reported as wounded Section, enlisted 4.12.14, London); WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli 8.8.15; NOK M: Kate (F: George) Underwood, Port Albert, to Malta; DOW 31.5.15, aged 19 yrs; Son of Henry and Caroline Northland, also Kokako, Kaipara, Northland; Chunuk Bair Mem. Vickers, Brighten, England; Imtarfa Mil. Cem., Malta (IV.1A.1) (11) VICKERS, Frank Lawrence; 10/898 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; UREN, George Thomas; 8/1149 L-Cpl, 4 Otago Coy, OIB (joined MB; WIA early in campaign, evacuated off Gallipoli to hospital in 28.8.14); MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in Egypt; Recovered and returned to front 6.15; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk attack on Baby 700; Born Clyde, Otago 2.4.87; Educated Clyde; Bair during the August Offensive; Reported as missing 8.8.15; NOK: Printer; Well known athlete and member of local fire brigade; NOK William (deceased. M: Mrs T) Vickers, Oliphant St, Hastings, later M: (2nd son of) Mrs William J Uren, Post Office, Clyde, Otago, also 403 Nelson St, Hastings; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) 126 Main South Rd, Caversham, Dunedin; Lone Pine Mem. (75) VICKERY, Charles; 12/2502 Pte, AIB; KIA 10.8.15 in the Chunuk URQUHART, Alexander Miller; 7/904 Tpr, CMR; 3R; KIA 6.8.15 Bair sector during the August Offensive, aged 25 yrs; NOK M: Maud or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August Offensive, aged 27 yrs; (F: JJ, deceased) Vickery, 43 Burnley Tce, Mt Eden, Auckland, later Boat builder; Member of the Waitemata Boating Club; In Picton at 21 Cromwell Rd, Mt Albert, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (11) time of enlistment; NOK; F: Donald (deceased. M: Sarah) Urquhart, VILLIERS-STUART Charles Herbert; Maj., Indian Army (56 Gladstone Buildings, Auckland, later 37a Shelly Beach Rd, Ponsonby, Punjabi Rifles); Attached HQ Staff, Anzac; Killed in action Courtney’s Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (4) Post 17.5.15, aged 40 yrs; Born Edinburgh, Scotland; M; Soldier of Castletown, Carrick-on-Suir, Ireland; NOK W: Joan Villiers-Stuart, Troquhain, Balmaclellan, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland; Son of Col. V Villiers-Stuart, Castletown, Carrick-on-Suir, Ireland; MID; Beach VALE, Noble; 11/864a Tpr, WMR; 3R; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Cemetery (I.H.4) Bair during the August Offensive, aged 24 yrs; NOK M: Marie Zelie VINCENT, Thomas Bullen (Buller); 8/498 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, (F: William Croxton) Vale, “Pineholme”, 120 Richmond Park Rd, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack Bournemouth, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (6) on Baby 700, aged 23 yrs; Reported as wounded and missing 3.5.15; VALENTINE, George Alfred Cookson; 9/225 Tpr, 12 Sqdn, OMR; NOK F: Thomas Bullen (Bank of Australia. M: Agnes Bullen) MB; KIA 9.8.15 below Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Vincent, Invercargill; Lone Pine Mem. (75) NOK Step-brother: Reuben Jane, Moa Flat, Heriot; Chunuk Bair VIRTUE, William Edward; 10/2014 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on Mem. (7) Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 29 yrs; Reported VALENTINE, Sidney Herbert; 12/1447 Pte, AIB; 2R; WIA at missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK B: Percy Virtue, c/o Quinn’s Post (sector held by AIB 2-9.6.15); DOW 3.6.15 on William Newton, 12 Quality Lane, Leith, Scotland; Chunuk Bair Gallipoli; On nominal roll as 12/1447 Pte John William KENNEDY; Mem. (23) NOK M: Mrs Valentine, 232 Fernpark Rd, Stroud Green, London, England; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (I.A.17) W VALIERES, Peter; 6/1425 Pte, CIB; 2R; WIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy WADE, David; 10/1485 Pte, WIB; 3R; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli Patch, Helles; DOW 10.5.15 at Helles; NOK S: Madame Gielly, to Malta; DOW 3.7.15 on Malta; NOK S: Mrs James Thomas, 550 370 Calle Salta, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Lancashire Landing Cem., James St, North Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Served as 10/1485 Pte Helles (8) Jack FORD; Pieta Mil. Cem., Malta (XXV.7) VARCOE, Arthur Fred; 8/499 Sgt, Armourer, OIB; MB; KIA WADSWORTH, Alfred Charles; 12/1820 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, 2.5.15, on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, AIB (joined 15.12.14); 3R; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 25 aged 29 yrs; NOK F: (youngest son of) Josiah (M: Hannah) Varcoe, yrs; Reported missing 8.5.15; Born Cheshunt, Hertfordshire 3.9.89; 48 (64) McMaster St, Invercargill; B: 10/1358 Pte Wesley Earle NOK M: (only son of) Alice (F: John, deceased) Wadsworth, 10 Varcoe, WIB, KIA 8.5.15; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Pelham Rd South, Gravesend, Kent, England; Twelve Tree Copse VARCOE, Wesley Earle; 10/1358 Pte, WIB; 2R; KIA 8.5.15 at the Mem. (10.1.4) Daisy Patch; NOK F: Josiah (M: Hannah) Varcoe, 48 (64) McMaster WAGHORN, Frank George; 6/1744 Pte, CIB; 3R; DOW 8.6.15 at St, Invercargill; W: Catherine Varcoe, Dunedin; B: 8/499 Sgt Arthur sea ex Gallipoli, aged 21 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK F: Francis George Fred Varcoe, OIB, KIA 2.5.15; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (22.1.9) (M: Catherine Emma) Waghorn, Ngatimoti, Nelson; Lone Pine VEITCH, Archibald; 8/1159 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; KIA Mem. (75) 6-9.8.15 after previously WIA 7.8.15 in the August Offensive, aged WAHIA, Moa; 16/482 Pte, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; DOD 9.9.15 33 yrs; Reasonable to presume DOW 7.8.15; Also seen as KIA at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; Bushman; NOK: Ani Ngarae, 6.8.15; NOK F: John (M: Mary) Veitch, City Rd (later 10 Sheen Matakana Island, Tauranga; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Rd), Roslyn, Dunedin; B: 8/3103 Pte James Veitch, OIB, also served Mem. Cem. (H.25) in WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (17) WAHIA, Thomas; 16/426 Pte, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; KIA 347 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
6.8.15 or 7.8.15 (possibly 1am 7.8.15 on Bauchop’s Hill) in night WALL, Richard; 6/378 Pte, 12 Nelson Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 7.8.15 attack during the August Offensive; Farmer; NOK M: Mrs Wahia Te in the August Offensive at the Apex, Rhododendron Spur; Reported Moananui (deceased), Tauranga; Chunuk Bair Mem. (24) missing 7.8.15; NOK: Mrs J Thomason, Commercial Hotel, WAINWRIGHT, Frederick; 10/2016 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on Murchison; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 20 yrs; Reported WALL, William Arthur; 6/567 Pte, 2 South Canterbury Coy, CIB; missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK F: (eldest son of) Frederick MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 40 yrs; Born Timaru, Wainwright, Mozeley Ave, Devonport, Auckland, later 3 Montague Canterbury; Served Anglo-Boer War (4462 Pte, Farrier-Sgt, 7 Cont., St, Newton, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) NZMR); Blacksmith with Mr Dalton in Timaru, Canterbury; NOK WAIRAU, Ra; 16/53 Pte, B Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; Severely WIA F: William Henry (deceased. M: Rebecca) Wall, Edward St, Timaru, (gunshot wound to head) in night attack on Bauchop’s Hill 6-7.8.15; Canterbury; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (17.1.11) Evacuated off Gallipoli to Malta; DOW (complicated with disease) WALLACE, Alan; 4/72a Sgt, NZE (enlisted in British Section 11.9.15 on Malta; Reported out of danger prior to dying; Labourer; 28.9.14, London); Landed on Gallipoli 25.4.15; Spent terrible 2 NOK S: Wahati Wairau, Mahia, Hawke’s Bay; B: 16/779 Pte Ramera weeks on Gallipoli digging trenches under fire before hit in head Wairau, 2 NZ Maori Cont., also served in WW1; Pieta Mil. Cem., by sniper’s bullet; Evacuated from Gallipoli and DOW 10.5.15 Malta (B.X.4) at sea (never regained consciousness); Buried at sea; Born 4.1891, WAITE, George Edington (Elington or Ebington); 8/1855 Lieut., Auckland; Attended Auckland Grammar School (1903-) and OIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during Auckland University (distinction as athlete and as student of the August Offensive, aged 23 yrs; Also seen as KIA on Chunuk mathematics and chemistry); Rhodes Scholar at Oxford for 2 yrs Bair 8.8.15 or 9.8.15; Born Dunedin; Single; Engineer, Hillside before war broke out; Son of George and Florence Wallace, Lake Rd, Government Workshops; NOK M: Isabella Edington (F: George, Devonport, Auckland; B: 2/1110 Gnr Bertram Wallace, NZFA, also deceased) Waite, 94 Elgin Road, Mornington, Dunedin; NKG; served on Gallipoli, KIA France 14.7.16; MID: Hamilton’s despatch Chunuk Bair Mem. (14) dated 20.5.15. LG 5.8.15 p7668; Lone Pine Mem. (72) WAITI, Hauraki; 16/549 Pte, B Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; KIA WALLACE, Arthur George; 7/906 Tpr, CMR; 3R; KIA 28.8.15 21.8.15 in 1st assault on Hill 60, aged 29 yrs; Labourer; NOK M: in 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported wounded and missing 28.8.15; Mrs Apikara Mangaone Te Arapo (F: Pekama Waiti), Hiruharama, NOK B: WJ Wallace, Tynong Post Office, Victoria, Australia; Hill Waipiro Bay (later Tokomaru Bay), East Coast; Hill 60 Mem. 60 Mem. (8.1.4) (12.1.8) WALLACE, Frederick Theodore; 8/1857 Pte, OIB; 4R; Severely WAKE, Hereward Langdale; 10/2347 Pte (enlisted as Pte), WIB; 5R; WIA (gunshot to chest) 10.8.15 in Chunuk Bair sector, evacuated KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 19 off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 13.8.15 in Egypt; NOK M: Mrs yrs; Reported wounded 8.8.15; Possibly KIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk Birdie Wallace, 91 Willis St, Wellington; B: Thomas James Wallace, Bair while with Otago Infantry; NOK F: Dr Charles Hereward (M: Government Buildings, Wellington; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and Rose Alice) Wake, Pukekohe; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) War Mem. Cem. (K.30) WALDIE, Robert Broomfield (Bromfield); 10/78 Pte, 17 Ruahine WALLACE, John Roy; 10/1690 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 on Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, Offensive, aged 35 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed later believed dead; NOK F: W Wallace, c/o Rowan’s store, Kaiti, dead; NOK F: Robert (M: Jane Broomfield Clapperton) Waldie, Gisborne; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) Glencairn, Jedburgh, Scotland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) WALLACE, Joseph Henry; 6/568 Sgt (enlisted as Cpl), 2 South WALKER, Edmund; 9/428 Tpr, 7 Southland Sqdn, OMR; MB; Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; WIA 5.15, hospitalised, recovered and DOW 8.8.15 (received in the August Offensive) on Gallipoli, aged returned to front; KIA 7.8.15 in the August Offensive at the Apex, 25 yrs; NOK F: William (M: Patience) Walker, Wendon, Southland; Rhododendron Spur, aged 24 yrs; Worked for father in arcade; B: 9/359 Tpr William Arthur Walker, OMR, DOD 13.6.15 ex NOK F: James (Land and Commission Agent, Timaru. M: Mary Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (7) Elizabeth) Wallace, 16 Chalmers St, Timaru, Canterbury; Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) WALKER, Frank Ernest; 10/2017 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK S: Mrs W WALLACE, Samuel William; 10/1081 L-Cpl, 9 Hawke’s Bay McKinley, Stirling, Otago; B: JR Walker, 19 Abercrombie St, Sydney, Coy, WIB; MB; WIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Australia; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) Offensive; DOW 10.8.15 on Gallipoli; NOK M: Mrs MJ Dunstone (formerly Wallace), Lytton Rd, Gisborne; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) WALKER, James Henry; 7/284 L-Cpl, 10 Nelson Sqdn, CMR; MB; KIA 21.8.15 in 1st assault on Hill 60; NOK F: James Walker WALMSLEY, Edward; 9/357 Tpr, 7 Southland Sqdn, OMR; MB; (deceased), Wyndham, Southland; Hill 60 Mem. (5.2.10) KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August Offensive, aged 23 yrs; NOK M: Margaret (F: Joseph) Walmsley, 7 Hereford WALKER, John Russell; 6/1427 Dvr; NZFA (enlisted as Cpl, CIB); St (later 2 Bedford St), Mill Hill, Blackburn, England; Chunuk Bair 2R; WIA early 5.15, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; Reported Mem. (7) dangerously ill; Recovered in convalescent camp, Alexandria, and returned to front; KIA 18.8.15, aged 24 yrs; NOK F: Alexander (M: WALMSLEY, George; 9/981 Tpr, OMR; 4R; KIA 9.8.15 during Marion) Walker, Ferntown, Collingwood, Nelson; B: 9/1497 Tpr the August Offensive; NOK S: Miss Marguerette Walmsley (later Alexander William Walker, OMR, also served WW1; B: 7/712 Tpr McKinnon), 64 Belgrave St, Roslyn, Dunedin; Chunuk Bair Mem. Robert James Walker, CMR, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair (7) Mem. (8) WALSH, Edward; 9/98 Tpr, 5 Otago Hussars Sqdn, OMR; MB; WALKER, Thomas William; 12/146 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; Hospitalised early in campaign, recovered and returned to front 6.15; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 33 yrs; Born Maungaroa, Upper KIA 6.8.15 or 7.8.15 in night attack during the August Offensive, Hutt, Wellington; NOK W: Mrs JA Walker, Clive, Hawke’s Bay, later aged 23 yrs; NOK F: Edward (M: Elizabeth) Walsh, Filleul St (later Korokoro, Petone, Wellington; Son of Robert Walker and the late Hanover St), Dunedin; Chunuk Bair Mem. (7) Mary Ellen Walker; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (10.1.5) WALSH, James; 12/1822 Cpl, AIB; 3R; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded WALKER, William Arthur; 9/359 Tpr, 7 Southland Sqdn, OMR; as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August Offensive; MB; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Egypt; Reported dangerously ill; Reported missing 8.8.15; NOK M: Mary (F: Stephen) Walsh, Clyde DOD (pneumonia) 13.6.15 (also seen 12.6.15) in Egypt, aged 22 St, Ohakune; Chunuk Bair Mem. (9) yrs; NOK F: William (M: Patience) Walker, Wendon, Southland; WALSH, Norman Hackett; 12/2146 Pte, AIB; 4R; Evacuated ill off B: 9/428 Tpr Edmund Walker, OMR, DOW 8.8.15 on Gallipoli; Gallipoli to Mudros, Lemnos; DOD (dysentery) 2.9.15 at Mudros, Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (M.62) aged 19 yrs; NOK M: Margaret (F: William) Walsh, 12 Ryle St, WALKLEY, James Ernest; 11/613 Tpr, 2 Wellington West Coast Ponsonby, Auckland; B: 12/667 Pte Clifford James Walsh, AIB, also Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August served on Gallipoli; East Mudros Mil. Cem., Lemnos (II.K.192) Offensive; Prominent hockey player; NOK S: Mrs AJ Mahon, WALSH, Patrick Joseph; 10/2020 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 Lombard St, Palmerston North; B: S Walkley, Auckland; 2nd son of on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing John Walkley (deceased); Chunuk Bair Mem. (6) 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK F: Patrick Walsh, Side Brook, Ben WALL, Harry (Henry) Hassard; 9/997a Tpr, OMR; 3R; KIA Lomond, New South Wales; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) 21.8.15 in 1st assault on Hill 60; Reported missing 21.8.15; NOK WALSH, Percy Carline; 12/2147 Pte, AIB; 4R; Evacuated ill off Friend: S Monkstor, Wellington; Hill 60 Mem. (11.3.2) Gallipoli to Port Said, Egypt; DOD (enteric fever) 30.7.15 in Egypt, 348 The New Zealand dead aged 27 yrs; Artist; NOK Friend: Miss Bertha Heoft, 73 Brighton wounded and missing 25.4.15; Born Tunbridge Wells, England; Rd, Parnell, Auckland; Port Said War Mem. Cem., Egypt (A.9) NOK F: John William (M: Kate) Warwick, Seddon St, Te Kuiti, WANSBROUGH, Francis James; 8/961 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; King Country, later 35 Glen Rd, Stanley Bay, Auckland; Lone Pine MB; KIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during the Mem. (72) August Offensive, aged 26 yrs; Born Christchurch; NOK F: Fred WARWOOD, Charles Alfred; 3/114a Sgt, NZMC; MB; Evacuated Wansbrough, Cheviot, Canterbury; Chunuk Bair Mem. (17) ill off Gallipoli to Mudros; DOD (enteric fever) 2.10.15 at Mudros, WARAKIHI, Poihipi; 16/564 Pte, B Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; aged 23 yrs; NOK M: Edith (F: John) Warwood, 20 Harper St, KIA 21.8.15 in 1st assault on Hill 60, aged 19 yrs; Born Gisborne; Sydenham, Christchurch; Also seen WORWOOD; Portianos Mil. Labourer; NOK: Ruku Warakihi, Ormond, Gisborne; Son of Mr & Cem., Lemnos (V.B.91) Mrs Eruera Warakihi, Te Araroa; B: 16/563 Pte, B Coy, 1 NZ Maori WATERS, Cyril John; 7/692 Tpr, CMR; 2R; WIA, evacuated off Cont., also served on Gallipoli; Hill 60 Mem. (12.1.9) Gallipoli to Egypt, admitted to NZ General Hospital, Cairo; DOW WARBURTON, Piers Acton Eliot; 4/63a Spr, NZE (British Section. 31.8.15 in Egypt, aged 24 yrs; NOK M: Catherine J (F: John) Enlisted 28.9.14, London); DOW 30.4.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried Waters, Ward, Awatere, Marlborough; B: 24/929 Rfm Lawrence at sea; NOK M: Isabel (F: George Hartop Eliot) Warburton, 97 David Waters, 2NZRB, also served WW1; Cairo War Mem. Cem. Alexandra St, Palmerston North; Lone Pine Mem. (72) (D.75) WARD, Ambrose Leonard; 8/1152 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; WATKINS, Robert Edward; 6/570 Pte, CIB; KIA 25.4.15 during KIA 2.5.15, on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby the Battle of the Landing, aged 25 yrs; Reported missing 25.4-3.5.15; 700, aged 20 yrs; NOK F: Ambrose (M: Emma Jean) Ward, 85 NOK: William Thomas Watkins, Pareora East; Son of William and Melbourne St, Dunedin, also 14 Bradshaw St, South Dunedin; Lone Laura Watkins, Hook, Waimate, Canterbury; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Pine Mem. (75) WATSON, Arthur; 6/571 Pte, 2 South Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; WARD, Arthur Edwin; 12/2148 Pte, AIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded KIA 29.4.15; Born Greymouth; Employed as linotype operator, as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August Offensive, Timaru Post; NOK: James (deceased. M: Annie) Watson, Alexander aged 27 yrs; Avondale School; NOK F: (4th son of) Edgar W (M: St, Greymouth; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Jane, deceased) Ward, Henderson, also 27 Park Ave, Auckland; WATSON, David; 7/1019 Tpr, CMR; 4R; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd Younger brother in Coldstream Guards (wounded at Ypres 1915), assault on Hill 60; NOK: Mrs T Hampton, Templeton, North and another brother with 6 Reinforcements; Chunuk Bair Mem. Canterbury; Son of Samuel Collinson and Agnes Jessie Watson, (11) Barnego, Balclutha, Otago; B: 9/499, 2 Lieut. Robert Morgan WARD, Charles; 6/2023 Pte, CIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 in the August Watson, OMR, also KIA on Gallipoli; Hill 60 Mem. (8.1.5) Offensive at the Apex, Rhododendron Spur, aged 37 yrs; NOK B: WATSON, Edward Arthur; 12/1827 Pte, AIB; 3R; WIA (gunshot William Ward, Temperance Hotel, Carterton, Wairarapa; Son of the to elbow), evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt, admitted dangerously ill late Frederick and Jane Ward, Torrington, Devon, England; Chunuk to NZ General Hospital, Cairo; DOW in Egypt 10.9.15; NOK F: Bair Mem. (13) James Edward Watson, Collingwood St, Hamilton; B: 12/899 Pte WARD, Charles Morrison; 8/804 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; Herbert Victor Watson, AIB, KIA 25.4.15 on Gallipoli; Cairo War MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Mem. Cem. (D.96) Baby 700; Reported wounded and missing 3.5.15; NOK F: William WATSON, Herbert Percy; 7/288 Tpr, 10 Nelson Sqdn, CMR; MB; Samuel Ward, Aln St (later Tyne St), Oamaru, Otago; B: 8/2803 Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Gibraltar; DOD (dysentery) 9.8.15 on Lieut. William Ward, OIB, also served WW1; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Gibraltar, aged 24 yrs; NOK F: Edward Wilfred (M: Eliza) Watson, WARD, George Arthur; 10/187 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; Wai-iti, Nelson; Gibraltar North Front Cem. (C.3064) DOW 23.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 21 yrs; Buried at sea; Well WATSON, Herbert Victor; 12/899 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy; AIB; MB; known rugby player, member of Red Star Club; NOK F: George KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; Reported wounded, Arthur (M: Harriett) Ward, 5 Wrigley St, Masterton; Lone Pine later missing; NOK F: James Edward Watson, Collingwood St, Mem. (76) Hamilton; B: 12/1827 Pte Edward Arthur Watson, AIB, DOW WARD, Henry James; 10/2021 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on 10.9.15 in Egypt ex Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (73) Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 35 yrs; Reported WATSON, Richard Fell; 9/356 Tpr, 7 Southland Sqdn, OMR; missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK F: Thomas (M: Elizabeth) MB; KIA 21.8.15 in 1st assault on Hill 60; NOK M: Mrs George Ward, Blackwell St (later Russell St), Marton, Rangitikei; Chunuk Watson, Winton, Southland; B: 8/1067 Pte Thomas Watson, OIB, Bair Mem. (23) also served on Gallipoli; Hill 60 Mem. (11.3.3) WARD, Roland Leslie; 8/2325 Pte, OIB; Samoan Advance (1/188) WATSON, Robert; 12/483 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; WIA and 4R; KIA 16.8.15, aged 24 yrs; NOK: WH Ward, 58 Oriental 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; DOW 26.4.15 at sea ex Bay, Wellington; Chunuk Bair Mem. (17) Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK M: Martha Watson, Merivale Ave, WARDEN, Colin Airlie; 12/1114 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; Epsom, Auckland, later 17 Volcanic St, Mt Eden; Lone Pine Mem. Samoan Advance (1/815a Fiji Cont., joined New Zealand force en (73) route to Samoa in Suva) and later MB; Accomplished sniper, scout WATSON, Robert Morgan; 9/499, 2 Lieut., 5 Otago Hussars Sqdn, and machine-gunner; KIA 8.8.15 while in command of a Maori OMR; MB; KIA 22.8.15 on Hill 60, aged 22 yrs; Reported missing machine-gun on Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive, 22.8.15; Born Lincoln, Canterbury; Farmer; Single; NOK: (eldest aged 27 yrs; NOK M: Amy Lissitie (F: Arthur Airlie, deceased) son of) Samuel Collinson (M: Agnes Jessie Margaret) Watson, Warden, Lindsay St (also Malna), Neutral Bay, Sydney, Australia; Traquair Station, Outram, also Barnego, Balclutha, Otago; B: Chunuk Bair Mem. (11) 7/1019 Tpr David Watson, CMR, also KIA on Gallipoli; NKG; Hill WARDS, James; 3/740 Pte, NZMC; 5R; Hospitalised aboard TS 60 Mem. (11.1.2) Southland; Drowned 2.9.15 at sea when TS Southland was torpedoed WATSON, Roy Cameron; 2/1690 Gnr, NZFA; Samoan Advance in Aegean Sea, ex Gallipoli, aged 33 yrs; Reported missing believed (2/79) and 5R; KIA 14.12.15; NOK F: Robert George Watson, 17 drowned 2.9.15; NOK S: Miss Mary Wards, Tuturau, Mataura, Washington Rd, Nelson, later Trafalgar St, Nelson; B: 2/1116 Gnr Southland; Son of David and Catherine Wards, Tuturau, Mataura, Kenneth Robert Watson, NZFA, also served on Gallipoli; B: 2/247 Southland; Lone Pine Mem. (76) Cpl Walter Watson, NZFA, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair WARNER, William Henry; 12/1826 Pte, AIB; 3R; KIA 8.5.15 at Mem. (8) the Daisy Patch, aged 19 yrs; NOK F: (Eldest son of) William Henry WATT, Charles; 11/165, 2 Lieut., 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; MB; (M: Anne) Warner, Takahue, Mangonui, Northland; Twelve Tree KIA 30.5.15 (aged 34 yrs) at No. 3 Outpost; Reported missing Copse Mem. (10.1.6) 30.5.15; Born Rangitikei; Officer, Hunterville MR; Served Anglo- WARREN, James Carson; 8/1355 Pte, OIB; 2R; WIA, evacuated off Boer War (4133 Cpl, 7 Cont., 8297 Transport Sgt, 9 Cont., NZMR); Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 8.5.15 in Egypt; NOK M: Jessie Morrison NZ Territorial Service Medal; Resided at Peep o’ Day, Kimbolton, Warren, 9 Leith Rd, Woodhaugh, Dunedin, also 4 Buccleugh St, Feilding; Farmer; Single; NOK F: James (M: Margaret) Watt, same North East Valley, Dunedin; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War address; B: William Watt, 17 Grey St, Feilding; NKG; Lone Pine Mem. Cem. (C.84) Mem. (72) WARWICK, John William; 12/897 Sgt, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; WATTS, Hugh Hilliard; 13/47 Sgt, 11 North Auckland Sqdn, AMR; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 21 yrs; Reported MB; KIA 19.5.15 during the determined Turkish attack between 3.30am and after dawn on Russell’s Top; NOK W: Mrs AB Watts, St 349 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
Heliers Bay, Auckland; Walker’s Ridge Cem. (I.C.12) had shown himself just what an officer ought to be”; Born Bedford, WAY, Francis (Frederick) Maxwell; 7/772 Tpr, 1 Canterbury England; Single; Bachelor of Arts with Honours, London University; Yeomanry Cavalry Sqdn, CMR; 2R; WIA (machine-gun wounds) Assistant Master, Wanganui Collegiate School (also tutor Hadfield 1am, 7.8.15 on Bauchop’s Hill during the August Offensive; DOW House); Captain, No. 6 Coy, Cadet Corps; Commissioned in NZ 8.8.15 on the beach on Gallipoli, aged 20 yrs; Born Christchurch Territorials; NOK F: Arthur Wells FRIBA, 25 Cornwallis Gardens, 22.12.95; Attended Christ’s College, Christchurch; Farmer at Hastings, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (17) Kaitieke, King Country then Mount Torlesse Sheep Station, WELLS, Henry Charles George; 4/641 Spr, Divisional Signallers Canterbury; NOK F: (3rd and youngest son of) George Edward (M: (Mounted Signal Troop), NZE; 2R; DOW (head) 24.8.15 at sea ex Emma Kate) Way, 66 Dyer’s Pass Rd, Cashmere Hills, Christchurch; Gallipoli, aged 22 yrs; Buried at sea; Tawa Flat, Wellington; NOK Beach Cem. (II.G.21) F: Henry (M: late Abigail) Wells, 22 Waltham St, Lancaster Rd (also WEAVERS, Leslie Gordon; 10/2024 Pte, WIB; 4R; Severely WIA 16 Halifax Rd), Enfield, Middlesex, England; Lone Pine Mem. (72) (gunshot to jaw), evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 28.8.15 WELLS, Robert Wilford; 8/309 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB; in Egypt; NOK F: Charles Maurice Weavers, Horoeka, Dannevirke; MB; WIA 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (F.146) Baby 700; DOW 3.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK: Mrs WEBB, Daniel; 10/2025 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; 4R; KIA Ethel Duncan, Inkerman St, Wyndham, Southland; Grandson of 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 32 yrs; Mrs EF Callagan, 22 Jackson St, Invercargill; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK S: Mrs E McIver, WELLS, William Stephen; 12/666 Sgt (enlisted as Cpl), 15 North Toko, Taranaki; Son of the late Frederick Thomas and Emily Webb; Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; KIA 19.11.15 by artillery shrapnel, aged Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) 21 yrs; Born Onehunga, Auckland, 1894; Attended Onehunga WEBB, William Winett; 12/697 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; Public School, Auckland Grammar School and Auckland Training KIA 2.6.15 at Quinn’s Post (sector held by AIB 2-9.6.15), aged 33 College; Keen at rugby, hockey and boxing; Appointed 1914 in yrs; NOK W: Mrs Theodore Webb, Mechanics Institute, Temuka, charge of 2 half-time schools in Northland; NOK: SI Wells, Trafalgar Canterbury; Son of Alexander and Helen Webb, Princes St, Temuka, St, Onehunga, Auckland; Son of ST and SA Wells, Upper Takaka, Canterbury; Born and educated at Temuka, Canterbury; Employed Nelson; Native of Onehunga; Employed as teacher by Auckland as an electric linesman for NZ Railways, Auckland; 2 brothers in Board of Education; Embarkation Pier Cem. (D.21) NZEF; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (III.A.7) WELSH, Frederick Stanley; 4/859 Spr, NZE (Field Engineers); WEBBER, Alleyne Gordon; 9/431 L-Cpl (enlisted as Tpr), 7 4R; Evacuated off Gallipoli to Malta and hospitalised 1-14.6.15, Southland Sqdn, OMR; MB; Did invaluable work in range-finding, recovered, convalesced in Alexandria, Egypt and returned to front; often at great personal risk; Often went on board destroyers to help DOW 4.10.15 on Gallipoli, aged 19 yrs; NOK M: Jessie (F: James) direct warships’ gunfire of Turkish positions; KIA 6-7.8.15 in night Welsh, 372 Selwyn St, Christchurch, later 95 Antiqua At, Sydenham, attack on Bauchop’s Hill during the August Offensive, aged 27 yrs; Christchurch; Chunuk Bair Mem. (8) A few days before his death was recommended for a commission WEST, Arthur James Jack; 12/279 Pte, HQ, AIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 in the OMR; Attended Auckland Grammar (-1901) and Auckland during the Battle of the Landing; Reported wounded and missing; University; Employed by Ferro-Concrete Co. on the Railway Wharf NOK M: Mrs E West (later Messer), 25 Cook St, Auckland, later 39 and Grafton Bridge jobs; Then on engineering staff, Auckland Nelson St, Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (73) Drainage Board; Assistant Engineer, Otamatea County Council WESTAWAY, Walter Richard; 12/154 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; and later Invercargill Borough Council; Strong swimmer and well MB; WIA and evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; Hospitalised in known for his yachting and rowing skills (member of West End Pont de Koubbeh Hospital, Cairo 6.15; Drowned 23.10.15 while Rowing Club); NOK B: Fred Webber, 8 St Albans Rd, Mt Eden, aboard TS Marquette when torpedoed, Salonika, aged 29 yrs; NOK Auckland; 2nd son of Alfred Septimus (head teacher, Newton West M: Elizabeth Westaway, 34 Porters (Peter) St, Ashton Gate, Bristol, School, Auckland) and Emily Esther Webber, 55 Balmoral Rd, Mt England; Mikra Mem., Greece Eden, Auckland; A younger brother served in WW1 with the Royal Fusiliers; Chunuk Bair Mem. (7) WESTON, George Henry; 8/1103 Pte, 14 South Otago Coy, OIB (enlisted 12.8.14); MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 21 yrs; WEIGHT, Edward Gordon; 7/143 Cpl (enlisted as Tpr), 8 South Born Wellington 6.4.94; NOK M: Elizabeth (F: late John) Weston, Canterbury Sqdn, CMR; MB; WIA early in campaign, evacuated 19 (11) Windsor Pl, Wellington; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (7.1.4) off Gallipoli to Malta (arrived 4.6.15); KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported missing 28.8.15; NOK F: Edward F Weight, WHARERAUPO, Tuakanakore; 16/145 L-Cpl, B Coy, 1 NZ Maori Alpha St, Wellington; Hill 60 Mem. (5.2.2) Cont.; WIA in charge on Bauchop’s Hill 1am on night of 6-7.8.15; DOW 7.8.15 on Gallipoli; Labourer; NOK: Te Whareraupo, Te WEIR, Frederick James; 13/428 Lieut. (enlisted 2 Lieut.), 3 Auckland Waite, Rotoiti, Rotorua; Chunuk Bair Mem. (24) Sqdn, AMR; MB; WIA 30.5.15 by spent bullet on Plugge’s Plateau while Auckland Mounteds were resting; DOW (bullet wound to WHEATLEY, Michael Lawrence (Laurence); 11/617 Tpr, 2 kidneys) 2.6.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 21 yrs; Buried at sea; Born Wellington West Coast Sqdn, WMR (later transferred to AMR); MB; Flat Bush, East Tamaki, Auckland; In telegraph service, Penrose, KIA 7.8.15 during the August Offensive; NOK M: Mrs H Swanton Auckland (3 yrs); Warehouseman, Clark & Sons, South Road, (formerly Wheatley), Otorohanga, Waikato, later “Haymarket”, Ellerslie, Auckland (3 yrs); Single; NOK M: (only son of) Mrs Emily Albert St, Auckland; B: 13/870 Tpr Thomas Vincent Wheatley, Weir, Great South Rd, Ellerslie, also Lillington Rd and 66 Clonbern AMR, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (3) Rd, Remuera; Lone Pine Mem. (71) WHEATLEY, Percy; 13/1172 Tpr, AMR; 4R; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd WELLER, Edward John; 8/124 Cpl, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; assault on Hill 60, aged 36 yrs; Reported missing 28.8.15; NOK MB; KIA 26.4.15 (also seen 27.4.15 and 26-30.4.15) during the B: Frank Wheatley, East Molesey, Surrey, England; Son of Jesse and Battle of the Landing at Courtney’s and Steele’s Posts sector, aged Helen Wheatley; W: Rosina Clara Wheatley, “Ivydene”, Langton Rd, 21 yrs; Marksman; Born Ardgowan, Oamaru 9.12.93; Educated East Molesey, Surrey, England; Hill 60 Mem. (4.1.5) Ardgowan School; Member of Territorial Force; NOK M: Jessie (F: WHEELER, Norman; 11/872a Tpr, WMR; 3R; Evacuated ill off Edward) Weller, Eden St, Oamaru, Otago; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD 22.9.15 in Egypt; NOK B: G Wheeler, WELLINGTON, Thomas Haehae; 13/244 Sgt, 11 North Auckland Manutahi, Taranaki; B: 11/871a Tpr John Thomas Wheeler, WMR, Sqdn, AMR; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August also served on Gallipoli; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (D.109) Offensive; NOK M: Margaret (F: Thomas SH, deceased) Wellington, WHICHELO, Hubert Maxwell; 10/1698 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 Ngunguru, Whangarei; B: 23/1231 Rfm Brown Campbell on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 38 yrs; Reported Wellington, 1NZRB, also served WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (1) missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK: Frederick B (deceased. WELLS, Edward Gordon; 12/2151 Pte, AIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 M: Amelia) Whichelo, 50 Elms Rd, Leytonstone, England; W: Alice (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August Elizabeth Whichelo, 5 Wayland Ave, Dalston, London, England; Offensive, aged 25 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15; NOK F: Charles Also seen WHICHELS; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) (M: Jane) Wells, Queenstown, Tasmania, also Lynchford, West Coast, WHIFFIN, Frederick; 6/1048 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; Tasmania; Native of Huonville, Tasmania; Chunuk Bair Mem. (11) Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Mudros; DOD (tonsilitis, ulcerated WELLS, Ewart (Ernest) Linley; 10/2029, 2 Lieut., WIB; 4R; WIA stomatitis) 24.8.15 at Mudros, aged 28 yrs; Native of West Mersea, on Chunuk Bair during morning of 8.8.15; DOW same day, aged Essex, England; NOK: Alfred Whiffen, Kaiapoi, Christchurch; 31 yrs (officially recorded as KIA); Reported wounded and missing Son of Edward and Mary Ann Whiffin, Osnaburgh Villa, Linton, 8.8.15; His company commander stated “a very gallant soldier who Cambridgeshire, England; Portianos Mil. Cem., Lemnos (I.B.51) 350 The New Zealand dead
WHITAKER, Cecil Grayton; 4/463 Spr, Divisional Signalling British Army in France, 1 in the navy engaged in the bombardment Coy., NZE; MB; Landed on Gallipoli 25.4.15; During the August of the Dardanelles forts and 1 with the Australian Forces; Lone Pine Offensive he established and maintained communications on Mem. (75) Chunuk Bair where he was WIA 8.8.15 by shrapnel (same section as WHITEMAN, Walter Thomas; 10/2033 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 Cyril Bassett VC); Stretcher-bearers succeeded in getting him down on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing to the beach from where he was transferred to HS Gascon; DOW 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK F: WT Whiteman, 119 St George’s 11.8.15 at sea, aged 22 yrs; Bassett took a new telephone line from Rd, Hastings, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) the Apex to Chunuk Bair on the night of 9.8.15. He later recalled: “Five of us took it out. We brought back Whitaker who had been WHITMORE, Thomas Henry; 10/2504 Pte, WIB; 6R; Evacuated wounded the day before and paralysed from the waist down. He was ill off Gallipoli to Mudros; DOD 10.11.15 at Mudros, aged 45 yrs; a mate of mine, a very fine fellow. Where he got a wooden cross, I got NOK W: Emily Myra Whitmore, Beal’s Estate, New Plymouth; a Victoria Cross. One of the things of war”; Buried at sea; Educated Son of John and Mary Whitmore, England; Portianos Mil. Cem., at Te Kopuru, Helensville, Mt Albert School, Auckland Grammar Lemnos (V.C.130) School (1909-) and Auckland University; Accountant employed WHITSON, Thomas Henry; 12/1830 Pte, AIB; 3R; WIA early in by SG Chambers, Auckland; Member of College Rifles; Enjoyed campaign, evacuated off Gallipoli to Cairo, recovered and returned sailing, partly owned the yacht Peri; NOK: (eldest son of) Joseph to front; KIA 8.6.15 (night of 7–8.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Robert Whitaker (headmaster, Mt Albert School), Western Springs Quinn’s Post (sector held by AIB 2-9.6.15), aged 22 yrs; NOK S: Rd, Morningside, Auckland, also 60 St John Ave, Epsom, Auckland; Miss Agnes Mary Whitson, 45 Carlton Gore Rd, Auckland; Son of Lone Pine Mem. (72) James Henry and Marion Harlock Whitson, Remuera, Auckland; WHITAKER, Harold Henry; 9/486 Tpr, 12 Sqdn, OMR; Lone Pine Mem. (73) MB; Evacuated wounded off Gallipoli to Mudros (aboard HS WHITTA, Frederick Vivian; 10/569 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; Ascatia); DOW 27.8.15 at Mudros, aged 20 yrs; NOK F: William MB; KIA 29.4.15; NOK M: Harriet Ann Whitta, Coonoor, Pahiatua; Henry Highton (M: Annetta Eliza) Whitaker, Richmond Grove, Son of Mrs HA Whitta, Dannevirke; B: 2/2297 Gnr Thomas Joseph Invercargill, later Dipton, Southland; B: 8/504 Pte Frederick Charles Whitta, NZFA, also served in WW1; S: 22/172 Nurse Ada Jessie Whitaker, OIB, also served on Gallipoli; East Mudros Mil. Cem., Whitta, NZANS (on HS Maheno), also served WW1; Lone Pine Lemnos (II.I.153) Mem. (76) WHITAKER, James Highton; 10/1138 Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WHITTINGTON, Horace Knight; 10/746 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK: James Highton August Offensive; NOK F: Hugh Knight Whittington, Hawera; B: (M: Agnes) Whitaker, 137 Eye St, Invercargill; B: 8/3113 Pte Thomas 24/1516 Rfm Hugh George Whittington, 2NZRB, also served in Whitaker, OIB, also served in WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) WHITAU, Puaka; 16/188 Pte, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; Evacuated WHITTON, Frank Henry George; 11/398 Tpr, 9 Wellington ill off Gallipoli to UK; DOD 10.10.15 in England, aged 19 yrs; East Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Malta; Labourer; NOK Aunt: Mrs Miria Kemara, Temuka, Canterbury; Son Reported dangerously ill; DOD (enteric fever) 29.8.15 on Malta, of Teone and Ratira Whitau, Temuka, Canterbury; B: 16/231 Pte aged 21 yrs; NOK F: Frank Whitton, Masterton; Pieta Mil. Cem., Tuapaoa Whitau, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont., also served on Gallipoli; Malta (A.XII.6) Wokingham (St Sebastian) Churchyard, Berkshire, England (1) WHYTE, Gordon Hart; 11/644 Sgt (enlisted as Tpr), 9 Wellington WHITCOMBE, Douglas James Aubrey; 6/176 Pte, 1 Canterbury East Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 30.5.15 (aged 35 yrs) at No. 3 Coy, CIB; MB; Hospitalised early in campaign, recovered and Outpost; NOK M: Jane Johnstone (F: late James) Whyte, ‘Castlebar’, returned to front late 7.15; KIA 7.8.15 in the August Offensive at Khyber Pass Rd, Auckland, also Hunter St, Hamilton; B: 4/502 Spr the Apex, Rhododendron Spur; Born 5.1893; NOK F: Frederick (M: Andrew Blair Whyte, NZE, also served on Gallipoli; B: 11/698 Alice) Whitcombe, 24 Buckley’s Rd, Bromley, Christchurch, later Capt. James Henry Whyte, WMR, also served on Gallipoli; Lone 259 Gloucester St, Christchurch; Chunuk Bair Mem. (13) Pine Mem. (72) WHITCOMBE, Gerald Aubrey; 13/750 Tpr, AMR; 2R; KIA 8.8.15 WILD, John; 13/243 Tpr, 11 North Auckland Sqdn, AMR; on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Born 10.1890; NOK: Machine-gunner; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August (2nd son of) George (Joe. M: Margaret Janet) Whitcombe, Kawhia, Offensive, aged 23 yrs; NOK: A Wild, Leckonby, Cheshire, England; Waikato; B: HG Whitcombe, Marakopa, King Country; Chunuk Son of Walter and Mary E Wild, School house, Lostock Hall, Bair Mem. (3) Preston, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (3) WHITE, Arthur Herbert; 13/476 Tpr, 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; WILD, Richard Norris; 12/491 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; WIA MB; KIA 19.5.15 during the determined Turkish attack between 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, Helles; DOW 10.5.15 at Helles, aged 34 3.30am and after dawn on Russell’s Top, aged 26 yrs; Born Somerset, yrs; 7 yrs in volunteer battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers; Emigrated to England, emigrating to NZ with parents circa 1895; Farmer of NZ 1909; Employed by Mr HH Howden, jeweller of Hamilton, Te Teko, Bay of Plenty; NOK F: Henry (deceased. M: Augusta later as accountant for Mr CM Gummer, Morrinsville, Waikato; Mary) White, Wainui, Whakatane, later 17 Upland Rd, Remuera, NOK M: Charlotte (F: Andrew Hamer) Wild, 487 Limefield, Bury, Auckland; B: 13/1111 Tpr Charles Harold White, AMR, also served Lancashire, England; Lancashire Landing Cem., Helles (E.40) on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (71) WILDER, John Walcot; 11/654 Sgt (enlisted as Tpr), 9 Wellington WHITE, George Hartland; 6/389 Pte, 12 Nelson Coy, CIB; MB; East Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill WIA at the Daisy Patch 8.5.15; DOW 12.5.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; 60, aged 26 yrs; Believed to have been offered an Imperial Army Buried at sea; NOK M: Kate White, Northwood, Motueka, later 37 commission but refused; Attended Wanganui Collegiate (prefect and Humber St, Island Bay, Wellington; Lone Pine Mem. (75) in cricket XI 1906. Good batsman); NOK M: Maud Wilder, c/o WHITE, Hamish Winsbury; 6/390 L-Sgt, 12 Nelson Coy, CIB; MB; Cyril Williams, Atua, Otane (also Wallingford), Hawke’s Bay; MID: Hospitalised early in campaign, recovered and returned to front 7.15; Hamilton’s despatch 11.12.15. LG 28.1.16, p1210; B: 11/273, 2 KIA 7.8.15 in the August Offensive at the Apex, Rhododendron Lieut. Allan Standish Wilder, WMR, also served on Gallipoli; Hill Spur; NOK F: JJW White, York Tce, Blenheim; Chunuk Bair Mem. 60 Mem. (8.2.4) (12) WILDERMOTH, John Layton; 8/505 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; WHITE, Percy Henry; 8/1675 Pte, OIB; 3R; KIA 27.9.15, aged 25 MB; KIA 2.5.15, on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on yrs; Native of Mornington, Dunedin; School master of Hyde, Otago; Baby 700; NOK F: Michael J Wildermoth, 9 Braddon St, Sydenham, NOK F: Henry (M: Ellen) White, ‘Wilstop’, Bayfield (also Aotea St), Christchurch; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Anderson’s Bay, Dunedin; Chunuk Bair Mem. (17) WILKINSON, Albert Edward; 13/988 Capt., AMR; 5R; WIA WHITE, William; 8/634 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15, 27.8.15 on Hill 60; DOW 28.8.15 at sea aboard HS Formosa ex on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 33 Gallipoli, aged 38 yrs; Born Shropshire, England; Farmer of yrs; Served British Navy for 15 yrs (was one of the crew chosen by Pukekohe; M; Member of Manchester Unity of Oddfellows, Loyal the Admiralty to relieve the Antarctic ship Discovery but when he Pukekohe Lodge; NOK W: Eva Wilkinson (nee Warner), The arrived in NZ the Terra Nova crew had already completed the task. Woodlands, Pukekohe; Son of Thomas Henry and Jane Wilkinson; White returned to England); Emigrated to Dunedin 1913; NOK: NKG; Lone Pine Mem. (71) James White, Aln St, Oamaru, Otago; Son of Mrs Lucy Bullick, West WILKINSON, Rogers William; 8/810 Capt., OIB; Samoa End Lane, Pinner, England; Had 5 brothers serving in WW1 (3 in Advance (1/810, Machine-gun Section, Wellington Regt) and
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4R; Severely WIA 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur near the Apex Cnr Cromwell & Hardfort Sts, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia; Chunuk during the August Offensive, aged 36 yrs; Evacuated off Gallipoli to Bair Mem. (12) Wandsworth, London, England; Reported dangerously ill; DOW in WILLIAMS, Herbert; 12/274 Pte, HQ, AIB; MB; KIA 4.6.15 at UK (complicated with disease) 22.9.15, aged 36 yrs; Born Dunedin Quinn’s Post (sector held by AIB 2-9.6.15), aged 22 yrs; NOK F: 3.9.1879; Served Anglo Boer War (1092 Bugler, 4 Cont., Lieut., Joseph Barlow (M: Jane Elsmore) Williams, Primrose St, Frankton 7 Cont., NZMR. Received QSA and KSA Medals); Company Junction, Hamilton, also Barton-on-Irwell, Manchester, England; manager, Neuchatel Asphalt Co. Ltd, Wellington; NOK W: Mrs Shrapnel Valley Cem. (III.B.4) Sophia Amelia Wilkinson (nee Evatt), 72 Ellice St, Wellington, later 101 Broughton St, Wellington; Son of Francis and Ann Wilkinson, WILLIAMS, Hubert Leslie; 13/258 Tpr, 11 North Auckland Sqdn, Roslyn, Dunedin; See Australian Official History, Vol. II, p579; AMR (joined 15.8.14); MB; KIA 19.5.15 during the determined Wandsworth (Earlsfield) Cem., London, England (F.B.6.19) Turkish attack between 3.30am and after dawn on Russell’s Top, aged 22 yrs; A comrade wrote to his mother: “A mate of mine, HL WILLCOCKS, Adderley (Adderly) James; 6/1759 Pte, CIB; Williams, was dragging me to put me in a hole out of the firing line 3R; WIA early in campaign, evacuated to Malta arriving 4.6.15; after I was shot down that awful night. He had stopped for a minute Recovered and returned to front 7.15; KIA 7.8.15 in the August to give me a drop of water out of his bottle, had just dropped on Offensive at the Apex, Rhododendron Spur; NOK M: Emily Jane his knees, when a bullet struck him in the breast. He fell over me, Willcocks, 2 Dilworth Tce, Parnell, Auckland, later Apia, Samoa; he put his hand in mine and said ‘goodbye old fellow, good luck to Also seen as WILLCOX; Chunuk Bair Mem. (14) you, I’m fixed.’ And so he died without a move, good fellow that WILLETTS, George Councellor (Counsellor); 6/737 Pte, 13 North he was.”; Born Parua Bay 23.11.92; Educated Parua Bay; NOK F: Canterbury and Westland Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 31.5.15, aged 24 Harry Edwin (M: Harriet Mary) Williams, Parua Bay, Whangarei; yrs; Born Kanieri, West Coast; Heavyweight boxing champion of Walker’s Ridge Cem. (I.A.7) West Coast; NOK F: George (M: Alice Mary) Willetts, Beach Rd, WILLIAMS, John; 12/1832 Pte, AIB; 3R (on Gallipoli early); WIA Hokitika, West Coast; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (III.C.9) (severely to arm and chest) early in campaign and evacuated off WILLIAMS, Alfred Edward; 12/2515 Pte, AIB; 5R; WIA during Gallipoli to Egypt; Reports to NZ from Gallipoli often conflicted: the August Offensive, possible 10.8.15 at the Apex, evacuated off On May 4 Mr Williams (father) received a cablegram that his son Gallipoli to Mudros; DOW 11.8.15 at Mudros, aged 20 yrs; Born had been wounded in the arm and chest. On May 26, in reply to a and educated Takapuna, Auckland; Employed in boat building, cablegram inquiry, Pte Williams was said to be ‘severely wounded’. Kohukohu; NOK B: Wilfred Richard Williams, Kohukohu, On June 7, again in reply to a private cablegram, he was reported Hokianga, Northland; Son of Richard and Jennie Williams; Portianos to be ‘progressing favourably’ and this report was repeated on June Mil. Cem. (I.A.7) 28; DOW 6.5.15 (also seen 8.5.15), aged 32 yrs; Born in England; WILLIAMS, Arthur; 8/1090 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA Cross-country runner, Auckland Harriers; Employed as clerk by 7.8.15 on Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during the August Collins Bros Ltd; NOK F: John Paul (M: Emily) Williams, New Offensive; Reported missing 7.8.15; NOK B: Charles John Williams Bond St, Kingsland, Auckland; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Jnr, Main Rd, Burnside, Dunedin; Son of Mr & Mrs CJ Williams, Mem. Cem. (A.46) Prosser St, Burnside, Dunedin; B: 7/1928 Tpr James Neil Williams, WILLIAMS, Joe; 16/112 Pte, B Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; DOD CMR, also served in WW1; Chunuk Bair Mem. (17) (dysentery) 13.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged 38 yrs; Buried at sea; WILLIAMS, Arthur Charles; 10/2035 Sgt, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 Native of Kaihu, Dargaville; NOK: Wiremu Rori, Hokianga, on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK F: Joseph Northland; Son of Ngakuru Williams and Maraka Hokianga; W: Williams, Masterton; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) Raiha Heke, Kaihu, Dargaville; Lone Pine Mem. (76) WILLIAMS, Donald; 6/391 Pte, 12 Nelson Coy, CIB; MB; DOD WILLIAMS, John Nathaniel; 12/484 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; (dysentery) 1.10.15 at sea en route to NZ ex Gallipoli; NOK M: KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 35 yrs; Educated Mary Fraser Williams, Devon St, Picton; Maala Cem., Yemen at Eton and Oxford, England; Capt., 4 Dorsets, Territorial Force; (C.150) Emigrated to NZ 1910; Employed by Waihi Gold Mining Co. Ltd (also Grand Junction Gold Mining Co., Waihi); NOK F: (eldest son WILLIAMS, Frederick John; 12/1527 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; 2R; of) Colonel Sir Robert (Member of British House of Commons. M: KIA 25.4.15 (also seen 28.4.15) during the Battle of the Landing, Rosa Walker) Williams VD, Bridehead, Dorsetshire, England; Lone aged 31 yrs; Reported missing 25.4-2.5.15; NOK F: Dalby (M: Pine Mem. (73) Caroline Elizabeth) Williams, 46 High St (also 17 Epsom Rd), Croydon, Surrey, England; Ex-member 534 Battalion The Queen’s WILLIAMS, Noel Braithwaite; 10/576 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, and Ranelagh Harriers; Lone Pine Mem. (73) WIB; MB; Severely WIA (shoulder) early in campaign, evacuated off Gallipoli to Cairo hospital (sick and wounded); Recovered and WILLIAMS, George; 8/1030 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA returned to front early 6.15; Evacuated ill off Gallipoli to Mudros; 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700 DOD (dysentery) 7.7.15 at Mudros, aged 21 yrs; Attended (possibly survived until 4.5.15 until shot by sniper on the slopes), Wanganui Collegiate (prefect 1912, shooting VIII 1910-11); NOK: aged 28 yrs; NOK M: Elizabeth (F: late Charles) Williams, 390 George Coldham Williams, Rangitapu, Waipawa, Hawke’s Bay; East Cargill Rd (also Caversham), Dunedin; Beach Cem. (12) Mudros Mil. Cem., Lemnos (I.H.126) WILLIAMS, George; 12/1074 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; WIA WILLIAMS, Oliver; 10/210 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, evacuated off Gallipoli to 29.4.15, aged 22 yrs; NOK F: Oliver (M: Frances) Williams, Te Egypt; DOW 9.6.15 in Egypt, aged 31 yrs; Emigrated to NZ 1911 Papakura, Dannevirke; Lone Pine Mem. (76) from Chelsea, London, England; NOK S: Mrs A Gibbs, 34 Gertrude St, Chelsea, London, England; S: Mrs A Prouting, Kensington WILLIAMS, William Stephen; 10/1705 Pte, WIB; 3R; KIA 8.8.15 Ave, Dominion Road, Auckland; Son of Frederick and Mary Ann on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing, Williams, 27 Cadogan House, Beaufort St, Chelsea, London, later believed dead; NOK F: G Williams, Awarua Post Office, England; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (L.84) Invercargill; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) WILLIAMS, George Henry; 11/163 Tpr, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; WILLIAMSON, Reginald Miles; 11/415 Cpl (enlisted as L-Cpl), 6 MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; MB; KIA 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during Reported wounded and missing; NOK F: Walter Williams, Onetea, the August Offensive; Reported missing 9.8.15; NOK W: Mary Northern Wairoa, Northland, also Charlotte St, Eden Tce, Auckland; Williamson, c/o Mr RT Bell, Rangiotu, Manawatu, also Hastings; Chunuk Bair Mem. (6) Son of Mrs K Williamson, St Stephens Ave, Parnell, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (5) WILLIAMS, Gerard Temple; 11/1076 Tpr, WMR; 3R; DOD 1.9.15 at sea ex Gallipoli en route to Malta, aged 35 yrs; Buried WILLIS, John Arthur; 8/502 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; KIA at sea; Native of Pakaraka, Bay of Islands; Attended Wanganui 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, Collegiate until 1896, then employed by Williams & Kettle, Napier; aged 24 yrs; Reported wounded and missing 3.5.15; Born Napier; Later farmer at Mokoiwi, East Coast; NOK B: Edward Heathcote NOK M: Mrs Emily (F: William, deceased) Willis, 305 Karamu Rd Williams, Solicitor, Hastings; Son of Sarah and John (deceased) (also 335 Heretaunga St), Hastings; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Williams, Napier; Lone Pine Mem. (72) WILLIS, Phillip Ashley; 13/478 Tpr, 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; MB; WILLIAMS, Harry Errol; 6/738 Sgt, 13 North Canterbury and WIA 7.8.15 during retreat to camp (for night) in olive trees in gully, Westland Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 7.8.15 in the August Offensive at the during the August Offensive; DOW 10.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, aged Apex, Rhododendron Spur; NOK: Mrs Howells (formerly Williams), 25 yrs; Buried at sea; Born Ferndale; Educated Hawera and Kapuni schools; Sportsman; At time of enlistment Willis farmed with brother 352 The New Zealand dead
Arthur at Puketarata, Otorohanga, Waikato; NOK F: (4th son of) WILSON, Edmund Robinson; 10/75 Lieut., Machine-gun Section John (M: Jane) Willis (auctioneer), Otorohanga, King Country, later attached to 17 Ruahine Coy (10.6.13), WIB; MB; KIA 27.4.15 Papatoetoe, Auckland; B: 13/471 Tpr Arthur Reynolds Willis also during the Battle of the Landing at Russell’s Top (Walker’s Ridge), served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine Mem. (71) aged 33 yrs; Killed alongside Bugler GF Bissett; Buried during WILLIS, Stanton Reynolds; 6/2327 Pte, CIB; 4R; DOW 14.8.15 at armistice on 24.5.15; NOK S: Miss Jennie Susan Wilson, 15 Wallace sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK M: Sarah Willis, Hospital St, St, Ponsonby, Auckland; Born Drogheda, Ireland; Single; Dentist, Greymouth; B: PG Willis, Blaketown, Greymouth, West Coast; B: self-employed and Commercial traveller for Archibald Clark & Sons 3/94a Pte Thomas Seddon Willis, NZMC, also served on Gallipoli; Ltd, of Devonshire House, Masterton; Son of William Arthur and Lone Pine Mem. (75) late Mary Winter Wilson, 15 Wallace St, Ponsonby, Auckland; Held commission in Wairarapa Field Artillery; Popular officer; MID: WILLIS, William Brian de Laval; 12/289 Cpl, 3 Auckland Coy, Mentioned in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20.5.15. LG 5.8.15, AIB (enlisted 12.8.14); MB; WIA (gunshot wound to chest and p7669; Lone Pine Mem. (75) lungs) evening 5.5.15 while embarking on lighter to begin journey to Helles; Lieut.-Col Plugge helped dress Willis’ wound; Evacuated WILSON, George Henry; 8/635 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA aboard Gloucester Castle to Deaconess Hospital, Alexandria; DOW 2.5.15 on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, 12.5.15 in Egypt, aged 27 yrs; Born the Vicarage, Cambridge aged 38 yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; NOK: Mrs WH Wilson 17.5.1888; Educated Cambridge District High School and St Johns Belle Vue Place, Port Chalmers, Otago; Son of Selina Soloman College, Auckland (1904-, prefect, head boy, cricket 1st XI, shooting (formerly Wilson); Lone Pine Mem. (75) team, rugby 1st XV, cadets sgt); Government Surveyor, Lands Dept, WILSON, James Grant; 10/2037 Pte, WIB; 4R; KIA 8.8.15 on Northland, from 1.2.06 until enlisting; Part-time gumdigger in Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK M: Helen Wilson, Northland; NOK F: (eldest son of) Archdeacon William Newcombe Humphreys, Hokitika, West Coast; Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) de Laval (M: Mary Agnes) Willis, “Kilpeacen”, Cambridge, Waikato; WILSON, James Hood; 11/402 Tpr, 9 Wellington East Coast Sqdn, B: 54674 Sgt Alan Newcombe de Laval Willis also served WW1; B: WMR; MB; WIA in the August Offensive; DOW 9.8.15 at sea ex Frank Willis served WW1 in the British Army; Alexandria (Chatby) Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK M: Mrs AL Wilson, Waverley St (also Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (A.138) ‘Astolat’, Sandridge St, Bondi), Sydney, Australia; Lone Pine Mem. WILLOUGHBY, Harold; 13/481 Tpr, 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; (72) MB; Severely WIA by shrapnel on Russell’s Top 3.30pm, 17.6.15; WILSON, Leslie; 13/475 Tpr, 4 Waikato Sqdn, AMR; MB; KIA DOW 18.6.15 on Gallipoli; NOK: Susan Willoughby, Grosvenor about 12 noon, 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, St, Grey Lynn, Auckland; Son of Mrs S Willoughby, 19 Dexter Ave, aged 32 yrs; Reported wounded and missing; Native of Taranaki; Dominion Rd, Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (71) Farmer of Newstead, Waikato; NOK: AM Wilson, Newstead, WILLS, Clarence Newton; 8/1361 Pte, OIB; 2R; KIA 2.5.15 on Waikato; Son of Peter and Matilda Eleanor Wilson, Newstead, Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 22 Waikato, also 64 Vauxhall Rd, Devonport, Auckland; Chunuk Bair yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Born Clarence River, New South Mem. (3) Wales; Emigrated to NZ with parents when young; Educated in WILSON, Peter; 6/393 Pte, 12 Nelson Coy, CIB; MB; WIA, Dunedin; Worked as cadet for NZ Railways, Ranfurly, Otago; NOK evacuated off Gallipoli to No. 1 Australian Gen. Hospital and NZ M: Mary Jane (F: Martin) Wills, 36 Nelson St, South Dunedin; B: Gen. Hospital, Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt; Removed from dangerously 8/806 William Oscar Wills, OIB, also served on Gallipoli; Lone Pine ill list, but later DOW in Egypt 22.9.15; NOK F: James Dick (M: Mem. (75) Margaret) Wilson, Redmond St, Gore, Southland; Cairo War Mem. WILSON, Arthur W; 8/962 Pte, 4 Otago Coy, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 Cem. (D.110) on Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 21 WILSON, Robert; 8/1682 Pte, OIB; 3R; WIA 24.6.15; KIA yrs; Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Territorial; Seaman; NOK B: T 12.8.15, aged 31 yrs; Native of Milton, Otago; NOK B: J Wilson, Wilson, Foxton; Also B: James John Ernest Wilson, Christchurch; Post Office, Tinui; Son of Catherine and Robert (deceased) Wilson; F: JL Wilson, Riverton, Southland; M: Mrs Murdoch; Lone Pine Chunuk Bair Mem. (17) Mem. (75) WILSON, Robert Douglas; 13/154 Sgt, 3 Auckland Sqdn, AMR; WILSON, Arthur Gibson; 6/938 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and MB; WIA 8.8.15 beyond the Pinnacle by artillery fire while stopped Westland Coy, CIB; MB; WIA at Helles; DOW 16.5.15 at sea in a hollow with his unit on last approach to Chunuk Bair during ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK M: Mrs W Wilson, Camerons, the August Offensive; DOW 9.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at Greymouth; Lone Pine Mem. (75) sea; Bugler, Franklin MR; NOK F: JE Wilson, Clevedon, South WILSON, Carson; 10/238 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; KIA Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (71) 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported WILSON, Thomas Laurence (Lawrence); 10/2039 Pte, WIB; 4R; missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; NOK F: TH (JH) Wilson, KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; NOK Kaiwaiwai, Featherston, also Matarawa, Carterton, Wairarapa; Friend: John McWilliams, 90A Webb St, Wellington; Chunuk Bair Chunuk Bair Mem. (23) Mem. (23) WILSON, Charles; 12/480 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; Evacuated WILSON, Thomas Smith; 12/489 Pte, 6 Hauraki Coy, AIB; MB; off Gallipoli to Malta early in campaign (arrived 17.5.15), admitted KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; Reported missing 25.4- St Georges Hospital, recovered and returned to front; KIA 7.8.15 13.5.15; Employed previous 2 yrs on launch Eva out of Whangarei (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August Harbour; Collected fares on the Eva in Auckland when American Offensive; NOK: Miss Francis Bailey, Patumahoe, South Auckland; fleet visited NZ; NOK F: George Edward Wilson, Whangarei; B: Chunuk Bair Mem. (11) George Wilson, 3 Duke St, Auckland; Lone Pine Mem. (73) WILSON, Charles Sawier; 11/940 Tpr, WMR; 4R; KIA 27.8.15 in WILSON, William McDonald; 12/1837 Pte, AIB; 3R; WIA (gunshot 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported missing 28.8.15; NOK M: Emma wound to chest), evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOW 7.5.15 in Wilson, Grange House, Forest Gate, London, England; Hill 60 Egypt; NOK F: G Wilson, Strachan, Banchory, Kincardineshire, Mem. (10.1.7) Scotland; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (B.237) WILSON, Donald Sydney; 10/732 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; MB; WINCHESTER, Walter Frederick; 8/1866 Pte, OIB; 4R; Evacuated WIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; DOW ill off Gallipoli to Mudros; DOD 3.7.15 at Mudros on Lemnos, aged 17.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK: James Wilson, 20 21 yrs; NOK F: William Hamilton (M: Mary Jane) Winchester, Britannia St, Petone, Wellington, later Drive Ave, Hawera; Lone Pine White Heart Hotel, Oamaru, Otago; East Mudros Mil. Cem., Mem. (76) Lemnos (I.C.52) WILSON, Edward Douglas; 6/2012 L-Cpl (enlisted as WINDER, Holloway Elliott; 13/758 Lieut., AMR; 3R; KIA Quartermaster-Sgt), CIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 in the August Offensive 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, aged 28 yrs; at the Apex, Rhododendron Spur; NOK W: Edith Elizabeth Wilson, Born Wellington; Single; Law clerk, Spence & Stanford Solicitors, 15 Essex St, Christchurch, later 94 Glen Rd, Dunedin; Chunuk Bair Stratford and Soldier, NZ Staff Corps, Stratford; NOK F: George Mem. (12) (M: Florence) Winder, 58 Pirie Street, Wellington; NKG; Chunuk WILSON, Edwin John; 8/1862 Pte, OIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 on Bair Mem. (1) Rhododendron Spur near the Apex during the August Offensive, WINKLER, Hugh; 7/414 Tpr, 1 Canterbury Yeo. Cav. Sqdn, CMR; aged 42 yrs; NOK M: Ellen Adelaide Wilson, Fuschia Cottage, 16 MB; KIA 28.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported wounded and Crothes St, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (17) missing 28.8.15; NOK M: Mrs Mary Bell (deceased), 177 Asaph St
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(also 410 Selwyn St), Christchurch; B: 6/171 Pte George Thomas 133 Fox St, Whataupoko, Gisborne; B: 11/1257 Tpr Leslie Gavin Winkler, CIB, also served on Gallipoli; Hill 60 Mem. (8.1.6) Woodward, WMR, also served on Gallipoli; Walker’s Ridge Cem. WINKS, Lawrence; 11/457 Sgt (enlisted as Cpl), 2 Wellington West (I.C.7) Coast Sqdn, WMR (enlisted 6.8.14); MB; WIA 30.5.15 at No. WOOLHOUSE, George Myles; 6/744 Pte (Bugler), 13 North 3 Outpost; DOW 31.5.15 (also seen 1.6.15 and 6.6.15) at sea ex Canterbury and Westland Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Gallipoli aboard HS Gascon, aged 23 yrs; Body brought ashore; Born Patch; NOK: Frederick Woolhouse (deceased), Ross, West Coast; Hawera, Taranaki 19.12.91; Educated Normanby, Taranaki; NOK: Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (17.1.12) Barney McCarthy, Hawera, Taranaki; 5th son of John and Mary Jane WOOTTEN, William Charles; 6/939 Pte, 13 North Canterbury Amon Winks, Hawera; Ari Burnu Cem. (D.12) and Westland Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 22.6.15, aged 24 yrs; NOK M: WINTER, Adrian; 10/541 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 7 Wellington Christiania (F: William) Wootton, Blackball, Greymouth, West West Coast Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 29.4.15, aged 27 yrs; NOK Coast; Shrapnel Valley Cem. (III.A.5) F: Walter Henry Trimnell Winter, ‘The House that Jack Built’, WORLEY, Robin James; 10/2381 Pte, WIB; 4R; WIA 8.8.15 on Wolverhampton, England; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Chunuk Bair, evacuated to Malta; DOW (finally by cardiac failure) WINTER, William Henry; 10/524 Sgt-Maj. (WO1), 17 Ruahine 28.8.15 on Malta, aged 24 yrs; NOK F: Charles (M: Fanny E) Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Worley, “Priory Mead”, Park Lane, Reigate, Surrey, England; Pieta Offensive; NOK W: Marion Winter, Wakeman St, Pahiatua, later Mil. Cem., Malta (A.XII.5) High St, Masterton; Chunuk Bair Mem. (17) WOTTON, Henry Ernest John; 6/1059 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 1 WISE, William; 12/1838 Pte, AIB; 3R; KIA 7.8.15 (recorded as Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 7.8.15 in the August Offensive at 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August Offensive, aged the Apex, Rhododendron Spur, aged 27 yrs; NOK F: Ernest John 35 yrs; NOK B: Ismay Wise, Causeway Head, Silloth, Carlisle, (M: Philadelphia) Wotton, 40 Donegal St (later 20 York St), Belfast, Cumberland, England, later 3 Palmerston St, Consett, County Canterbury; Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) Durham, England; Chunuk Bair Mem. (11) WRATHALL, William Henry; 3/105 Pte, NZMC; Evacuated ill WOOD, Bertram Barrett; 6/1083 Sgt (enlisted as L-Sgt), 2 South off Gallipoli to Malta aboard HS Sicilia, then transferred to UK; Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; Reported seriously ill; DOD (pneumonia) 13.9.15 in England, aged DOW 1.5.15 (also seen 30.4.15) in Egypt; Secretary of Church of 33 yrs; NOK W: Jane McKee (formerly Wrathall), 47 Tennyson St, England Men’s Society in Ashburton, Canterbury; Son of Arthur and Napier, later “Burnley”, Hastings St Extension, Napier; Burnley Frances Wood, Huddersfield, England; NOK M: Mrs CW Turner, Cem., Lancashire, England (A.679) Highfields, Huddersfield, England; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and WRIGHT, Arthur Francis; 13/754 Tpr, AMR; 2R; KIA 28.8.15 in War Mem. Cem. (E.95) 2nd assault on Hill 60, aged 22 yrs; 13/26 Tpr William Birnie stated WOOD, Charles Andrew; 8/1684 Pte, OIB; 3R; KIA 8.5.15 at the in his diary: “The second shot [from Turkish 75mm] unfortunately Daisy Patch, aged 39 yrs; Born Stockport, England; NOK M: Ann got in the end [of the trench] killing one of our chaps named (F: George) Wood, c/o Mrs L Arras, Rosewell, Timaru, later Royal Wright and wounding two others Brinsley and Bayliffe, also killing Tce, Dunedin; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (7.1.5) an Australian”; NOK F: Arthur (M: Louisa) Wright, “Strathallan”, WOOD, James William; 11/1077 Tpr, WMR; 3R; KIA 27.8.15 Oparau, Kawhia; Hill 60 Mem. (4.1.6) in 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported wounded and missing 27.8.15; WRIGHT, Ernest Albert; 8/857 Pte, OIB; MB; Evacuated ill off Body recovered and identified; NOK W: Emily Georgina Wood Gallipoli to Mudros; DOD 28.10.15 at Mudros, aged 23 yrs; (later Blanch), Tikokino, Hawke’s Bay (later Gloucester, New South Born Little River, Banks Peninsula; NOK M: Mrs Katherine (F: Wales); Hill 60 Cem. (33) James, deceased) McFarlane (Kneller. Formerly Wright), Edendale, WOOD, Norman Harold; 10/554 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast Southland, later 124 Rose St, Spreydon, Christchurch; East Mudros Coy, WIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 23 yrs; NOK Mil. Cem., Lemnos (III.C.72) F: Tom (M: Mary) Wood, Newtown, Shannon, also 3 Nash St, WRIGHT, Harry Douglas; 8/1686 Pte, OIB; 3R; KIA 27.9.15, aged Palmerston North; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (22.1.10) 21 yrs; Reported missing 27.9.15; Art student, Otago University; WOOD, Percy; 10/897 Pte, WIB; WIA early in campaign, NOK: John Inglis (M: Rankeilor Kilgour) Wright, 8 Springhill Rd, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt, hospitalised; Convalesced Helouan, Mornington, Dunedin; Chunuk Bair Mem. (17) Cairo, returned to front 6.15; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during WRIGHT, Harry Marshall; 6/2016 Lieut., CIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 in the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed dead; the second attempted charge for the Pinnacle at 12.30pm during the NOK: Alick Wood, Omata, New Plymouth; Son of Mr & Mrs August Offensive, aged 24 yrs; Only Canterbury killed in charge; Reuben A Wood, Barrett Rd, New Plymouth; Chunuk Bair Mem. Born Ohoka, Canterbury; Christchurch Boys’ High School; Single; (24) Municipal Clerk, Christchurch City Treasurer’s Office; Club Tea WOODGER, John; 10/2364 Pte, WIB; 5R; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Rooms, Sumner; NOK F: Sidney Robert (M: Jessie Susan, deceased) Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15; Possibly Wright, 17 Begg Street, Musselburgh, Dunedin, also Hororata, KIA on 9.8.15 on Chunuk Bair while with Otago Infantry; NOK F: North Canterbury; B: 9/1378 Tpr Charles Wright, OMR (6R), also James Woodger, 10 Dundalk Rd (later 64 At Asaph Rd), Brockley, served on Gallipoli; B: 9/1752 Tpr Herbert Edgar Wright, OMR, London; Chunuk Bair Mem. (24) also served in WW1; NKG; Chunuk Bair Mem. (12) WOODHOUSE, Frank; 9/896 Tpr, OMR; 4R; KIA 27.8.15 in WRIGHT, John; 10/165 L-Cpl, WIB; MB; KIA 8.5.15 at the 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported missing 27.8.15; NOK F: William Daisy Patch; Reported missing 8.5.15; NOK F: William Wright, Woodhouse, Alexandra South, Otago; Hill 60 Mem. (11.3.4) c/o William Little, Lombard St, Palmerston North, later Blackhead Station, Waipawa, Hawke’s Bay; Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (19.1.8) WOODS, Stanley Ernest; 6/1183 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 5.6.15 (night of 5–6.6.15) in Turkish trench raid at Quinn’s WRIGHT, William John; 8/633 Sgt, OIB; MB; KIA 2.5.15 on Post; NOK: Mrs E Maynard, 156 Macaulay, Hamilton, Ontario, Dead Man’s Ridge (Pope’s Hill) in attack on Baby 700, aged 25 yrs; Canada; Beach Cem. (I.J.24) Reported missing 2-24.5.15; Born Thornbury, Southland; Employed by bootmaker, Dunedin; NOK F: James (M: Annie Jane) Wright, WOODS, William; 10/1110 L-Cpl, WIB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Abbotsford Station Rd, Green Island, Dunedin; Lone Pine Mem. Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, later (75) believed dead; NOK: GE Woods, Ohaeawai, Bay of Islands; Chunuk Bair Mem. (18) WRIGHT, William John; 13/977 Tpr, AMR; 4R; KIA 24.8.15 on Hill 60 by shrapnel; NOK F: George Wright, Albany, Auckland; Hill WOODSIDE, Andrew White; 6/576 Pte, CIB; KIA 7.8.15 in the 60 Mem. (4.1.7) August Offensive at the Apex, Rhododendron Spur, aged 24 yrs; Native of Newmiln, Ayrshire, Scotland; NOK: Robert Woodside, WROBLESKE, William Frederick; 12/2161 Pte, AIB; 4R; KIA Ashburton, Canterbury; Son of the late Robert and Agnes Woodside, 7.8.15 (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the Ayrshire, Scotland; Chunuk Bair Mem. (14) August Offensive, aged 27 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15; Employed as a tailor, Morrinsville (previous 12 mths); NOK M: Bertha (F: WOODWARD, Guy Fosbrooke; 13/472 L-Cpl, 4 Waikato Sqdn, Joseph) Wrobleske, Kanieri, West Coast; Also seen as WROBLESKI; AMR; KIA 19.5.15 (also seen 20.5.15), aged 24 yrs; Killed while B: 6/746 Albert Wrobleske, CIB, also served on Gallipoli; Chunuk alongside 13/442 Tpr AC Simpson who was mortally wounded; Bair Mem. (11) Legion of Frontiersman; Waikato sheep farmer; NOK M: (eldest son of) Mary F (F: John Charles) Woodward, Patutahi, Poverty Bay, later WYATT, Huia Lyonal; 6/1049 L-Sgt (enlisted as Pte), 2 South Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; DOW 22.6.15 (also seen 23.6.15) at sea 354 The New Zealand dead ex Gallipoli, aged 23 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK F: Alfred Henry (M: YOUNG, Norman Stuart; 12/892 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; Isabella) Wyatt, 81 (56) Seaview Rd, New Brighton, Christchurch; WIA and hospitalised (Victoria College Hospital, Alexandria) early B: 6/2017 Pte Walter Clarence Wyatt, CIB, also served on Gallipoli; in campaign; Dangerously ill; Recovered and returned to front early Lone Pine Mem. (74) 7.15; KIA 17.8.15; NOK F: Robert Young, Cnr Wellington and WYLDE, Arthur Thomas; 6/747 Pte, 2 South Canterbury Coy, CIB; Grey Sts (also Knighton Rd), Hamilton; Beach Cem. (II.H.24) MB; WIA in the August Offensive; DOW 9.8.15 on Gallipoli, aged YOUNG, Robert MacGregor; 7/487 Cpl (enlisted as Tpr), 1 22 yrs; Native of Kumara, West Coast; NOK M: Mrs Caroline (F: Canterbury Yeo. Cav. Sqdn, CMR; MB; DOW (arm) 19.8.15 on Robert E) Wylde, Thompson St, Greymouth; Chunuk Bair Mem. Gallipoli, aged 25 yrs; NOK F: Frederick William (M: Jeanie Wright, (14) deceased) Young, The Vicarage, Devonport, Auckland, also All Saints WYLLIE, James Bullock; 12/2162 Pte, AIB; 4R; KIA 7.8.15 Vicarage, Ponsonby Rd, Auckland; B: William Young, St Martins (recorded as 8.8.15) in charge at the Pinnacle during the August Rd, St Martins, Christchurch; B: 7/485 Robert Young, CMR, also Offensive, aged 25 yrs; Reported missing 8.8.15; Attended Daniel served on Gallipoli; Chunuk Bair Mem. (3) Stewart’s College, Edinburgh, Scotland; NOK F: Andrew (deceased. YOUNG, William Gordon; 8/1869 Sgt-Maj. (WO2), OIB; 4R; M: Joanna Gibson) Wyllie, Belmont Rd, Juniper Green, Midlothian, Hospitalised early in campaign in Pont de Koubbeh Hospital, Cairo; Scotland, later 19 Marmion Rd, North Berwick, Scotland (mother); Recovered and posted to front; DOW 19.8.15 at sea ex Gallipoli, Chunuk Bair Mem. (11) aged 32 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK F: William (M: Georgina) Young, WYNTER, Roy Cecil; 13/219 Tpr, 11 North Auckland Sqdn, AMR; Saddler, Wentworth St, Gore, Southland; Lone Pine Mem. (75) MB; KIA 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive, YOUNGSON, Robert; 9/988 Tpr, OMR; 4R; DOD 31.8.15 at sea aged 22 yrs; NOK M: (only son of) Mrs FM Wynter, Post Office, ex Gallipoli; Buried at sea; NOK M: Mrs James Craig (Formerly Auckland, also Crescent Rd, Parnell, Auckland; Chunuk Bair Mem. Youngson), Clyde St, Balclutha, Otago; Lone Pine Mem. (72) (3) WYRALL, Cedric Mornington; 12/479 L-Cpl, AIB; MB; KIA Z 8.5.15 at the Daisy Patch, aged 26 yrs; Reported wounded and ZIEGLER, John Ludwig; 6/750 Pte, 13 North Canterbury and missing 8.5.15; NOK M: Isabella Sophia (F: Charles Edward) Westland Coy, CIB; MB; DOW 18.6.15 at sea aboard HS Sicilia Wyrall, “The Nutshells”, Duffs Hill, Glemsford, Suffolk, England; ex Gallipoli, aged 27 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK M: Mrs F Ziegler Twelve Tree Copse Mem. (14.1.2) (widow), Shakespeare St, Greymouth; Also seen ZEIGLER; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Y YATES, Frederick George; 6/578 Pte, 2 South Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 25 yrs; Reported missing 25.4-3.5.15; NOK F: William M (M: Elizabeth) Yates, Rangitata, Canterbury; Lone Pine Mem. (75) Deaths with Gallipoli YEATS, Alexander; 12/1528 Pte, AIB; 2R; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing; NOK (friend): George Dufty, Huntly; Son of George and Jane Yeats, late of Chapelton, Nethlick, Aberdeenshire, service during 1918 (11) Scotland; Lone Pine Mem. (73) YEOMAN, George Frederick; 6/181 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; The roll below lists the 11 New Zealanders who died MB; DOW 8.7.15 in Egypt ex Gallipoli, aged 22 yrs; NOK M: Mary (F: James) Yeoman, 272 Stanmore Rd, Richmond, Christchurch; of disease on Gallipoli in December 1918. Members Cairo War Mem. Cem. (B.318) of Canterbury Mounted Rifles and 7th Australian YORK, George William; 8/1688 Coy QM. Sgt, OIB; 3R; KIA Light Horse Regiment were garrisoned on Gallipoli 11.5.15 at Helles, aged 34 yrs; NOK W: Bridget York, Miro St, in late 1918 as an occupation force. Among their tasks Ohakune; Son of William Albert and Rebecca York, Bristol, England; Had children; Twelve Trees Copse Mem. (9.1.2) were the search for marked and unmarked graves, the YORKE, Arthur; 12/1529 Pte, AIB; 2R; KIA 25.4.15 during the identification of skeletons and the collection of bones Battle of the Landing on the slopes of Baby 700; NOK F: A Yorke, for burial. During their time on Gallipoli 11 New Kaeo, Northland; Lone Pine Mem. (73) Zealanders succumbed to Spanish influenza, rampant YORKE, Cecil Courtenay; 6/988 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; MB; KIA 10.8.15 (also seen 9.8.15) in Chunuk Bair sector during in Europe at the time. A few of the listed possibly the August Offensive, aged 24 yrs; Possibly wounded and returned served during the Gallipoli campaign in 1915. to beach to die soon after; Journalist, Lyttelton Times; Marksman; Native of Manchester; NOK F: Joseph Courtenay (M: Ella) Yorke, Inspector of Factories and labour agent, Box 135, Masterton, also BEWS, William; 49866 Tpr, CMR; DOD 18.12.18 (after Armistice), Oamaru, later Gonville, Wanganui; Embarkation Pier Cem. (D.25) aged 22 yrs; Son of John and Annie Bews, Ngapara, Otago; Chanak Consular Cem. (I.A.9) YOUNG, Charlie; 6/2018 Pte, CIB; 4R; Reported wounded in the back, evacuated off Gallipoli to Egypt; DOD (meningitis) 7.10.15 FIFIELD, Joseph; 7/1228 L-Cpl (enlisted as Tpr), CMR; 6R; in Egypt; NOK W: Cora Young, High St, Motueka, Nelson; Cairo Possibly served twice on Gallipoli; DOD 20.12.18 (after Armistice); War Mem. Cem. (D.122) NOK M: Mrs J Fifield, Woodbury, Geraldine, Canterbury; Chanak YOUNG, Charles Edmund Lyle; 12/894 Sgt, 16 Waikato Coy, Consular Cem. (I.B.5) AIB; MB; KIA 25.4.15 during the Battle of the Landing, aged 23 HAMPTON, Frederick Selwyn; 62986 Tpr, CMR; DOD (Spanish yrs; King’s College, Auckland 1902-07; NOK F: James Lyle (M: influenza) 28.12.18 (after Armistice), aged 24 yrs; Born Christchurch; Mary Stringer) Young, c/o Henderson & McFarlane, Auckland, also Son of Dudley (deceased) and Margaret Hampton, Canterbury; ‘Terawynia’, Bridge St, Homebush, New South Wales; Native of Chanak Consular Cem. (I.D.1) Papeete, Tahiti; Lone Pine Mem. (72) YOUNG, James; 8/1367 Pte, OIB; 2R; WIA, evacuated off Gallipoli JOHNSTON, William; 35419 Tpr, CMR; 24R; DOD 15.12.18 to Egypt; DOW 13.5.15 in Egypt, aged 23 yrs; NOK F: Robert (M: (after Armistice); Shepherd; NOK M: Mrs C Johnston, 75 Balgreen Jane) Young, Wyndham, Southland; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (B.245) Rd, Murrayfield, Edinburgh, Scotland; Chanak Consular Cem. (I.B.8) YOUNG, Lynn Robert; 11/412 Cpl, 6 Manawatu Sqdn, WMR; MB; Hospitalised early 6.15 on Malta, recovered and returned to KERR, Leslie Peter; 17420 L-Cpl, CMR; DOD 14.12.18 (after front; KIA 27.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60 (or 28.8.15 in 2nd Armistice); Mill hand; NOK M: Mrs HM Kerr, Whakapuaka Sub., assault on Hill 60), aged 27 yrs; Reported missing 28.8.15; NOK Nelson; Chanak Consular Cem. (I.A.11) Cousin: HJ Young, Naseby, Central Otago; Son of Robert Edward LAWSON, Bernard; 16417 Tpr, CMR; DOD 18.12.18 (after and Louisa Young, Nelson St (also Kimbolton Rd), Feilding; B: Armistice); Farmer; NOK M: Mrs W Lawson, Kaikoura; Chanak 12/893 Pte Leslie Victor Young, WMR, also served on Gallipoli; Hill Consular Cem. (I.A.11) 60 Mem. (8.2.7)
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McGUCKIN, Hugh; 7/1766 L-Cpl, CMR; DOD 9.12.18 (after NZMC; MB; DOD 31.8.15 in NZ, aged 64 yrs; Born Norfolk Armistice), aged 28 yrs; Son of Hugh and Mary McGuckin, Island; NOK: S Batchelor, FRCS, Dunedin; Anderson’s Bay Cem., Masterton; M.M. For bravery in the field. LG 4.2.18, p1620; Dunedin Chanak Consular Cem. (I.E.4) BEAGLEY, Bruce Sydney; 229700 Able Seaman, HMS Philomel, MANSHIP, Harry; 16420 Tpr, CMR; DOD 19.12.18 (after Royal NZ Navy; Died 25.9.15, aged 28 yrs; Son of Alfred Beagley, Armistice), aged 29 yrs; Son of John and Judith Manship; Chanak 12 Mount Pleasant West St, Farnham, Surrey, England; Heliopolis Consular Cem. (I.A.8) (Aden) Mem., Cairo, Egypt O’FEE, Daniel David; 61372 Tpr, CMR; DOD 16.12.18 (after BELL, James Alexander Terras; 3/156a Capt., NZMC (Mounted Armistice), aged 25 yrs; Son of Charles & Mary Ann O’Fee, Crown Field Ambulance); DOD 29.12.14 in Egypt before invasion of Tce, Arrowtown, Otago; Chanak Consular Cem. (I.A.10) Gallipoli, aged 43 yrs; NOK W: Mrs KM Bell, c/o JT Bell & Co, Gloucester St, Christchurch; Son of John Terras and Emma Ann PIGOU, Arthur Comyn; 7/260 Lieut. (enlisted as Sgt), HQ, CMR; Bell; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (B.134) Spent time in Malta and English hospitals during Gallipoli campaign of 1915; DOD 12.12.18 (after Armistice); Served twice on Gallipoli; BIGWOOD, Percy; 12/30 Pte, 3 Auckland Coy, AIB; MB; DOD NOK F: Robert Arthur Comyn Pigou, Spring Creek, Blenheim; 22.4.15 on Lemnos ex Egypt before invasion of Gallipoli; NOK Chanak Consular Cem. (I.E.5) W: Mrs C Bigwood, 128 Drummond St, Carlton, Melbourne, later 189 Macquire St, Sydney, Australia; Possible brother: 12/31 Sgt ROSS, William Williams; 7/1653 Tpr, CMR; 7R; DOD 21.12.18 Wilfred Bogwood, AIB, also served on Gallipoli (F: EJ Bigwood, (after Armistice), aged 25 yrs; NOK M: Jane Selena (F: Harry) Ross, Birmingham, England); East Mudros Mil. Cem., Lemnos (I.F.110) Arun St, Oamaru, Otago; B: 8/811 Sgt Alexander John Ross, OIB, also served on Gallipoli; Chanak Consular Cem. (I.E.1) BLACK, Frederick William; Pte, NZ Training Unit; DOD 6.2.15 in NZ; Son of Mr & Mrs J Black, 106 St Andrew St, Dunedin; Dunedin Northern Cem., Lovelock Ave, Dunedin (Section 9. Block 4. Lot 9. Class E.1) BONSOR, Eugene Alfred; 4/207a Spr, NZE (British Section. Deaths with no Enlisted 4.12.14); DOD 11.4.15 in Egypt prior to invasion of Gallipoli, aged 18 yrs; Son of Capt. S and Marion Bonsor, ‘Brierley’, Richmond Rd, Kingston-on-Thames, Surrey, England; Cairo War Gallipoli service (101) Mem. Cem. (B.208) BRENNAN, Adolphus Michael; 8/1941 Pte, NZ Training Unit; The roll below lists 101 New Zealanders who died in New DOD 23.3.15 in NZ, aged 19 yrs; Son of Mrs Brennan, 59 Zealand military service between August 1914 and 20 Melbourne St, Dunedin; Karori Cem., Wellington (73. S. R.C.) December 1915 (inclusive) with no Gallipoli service. BROWN, John Joseph; 12/2966 Pte, AIB; 7R; Drowned 4.11.15 ex They are mentioned because although they never set foot NZ en route to Egypt; NOK M: Mrs Brown, Wiggonby, Wigton, on Gallipoli, they still, in the wider sense of military service, Cumberland, England; Colombo (Kanatte) Gen. Cem., Sri Lanka belonged to a force that was nearly totally committed to (C.E.IX.3.14) fighting Turkey on Gallipoli and in the Middle East. BULLARD, Percy; 11/209 Tpr, WMR; DOD 20.10.14 in NZ, aged Excluded are those who died as a result of the sinking of SS 21 yrs; Born Wellington; Karori Cem., Wellington (509.AP) Marquette on 23 October 1915 (listed separately). BURKE, Dennis Patrick; 4/143 Spr, Samoan Advance, Samoan ABBOTT, Ameral Christopher; 7/296 L-Cpl, 1 Canterbury Yeo. Relief Force (Railway Engineers); Died 10.12.15 aged 21 yrs; Cav. Sqdn, CMR; MB; DOD (anterior poliomyelitis) 8.5.15, NOK F: Thomas (M: Nora, nee McCarthy) Burke, 82 Tasman St, aged 21 yrs; Single; Southbridge, Canterbury; NOK M: Isabella Wellington, later 37 Parade, Island Bay, Wellington; Karori Cem., (F: William, deceased) Abbott, same address, later 28 Medway St, Wellington (96. S.R.) Shirley, Canterbury; B: 7/810 Tpr George Duncan Abbott, CMR, KIA 28.8.15; B: 13/2012 Tpr Charles Gordon Abbott, AMR, BURLINSON, George Vandergraaff; 11/8 Tpr, HQ (Police), WMR; also served in WW1; S: 22/96 Nurse Fanny Abbott, NZANS, HS MB; DOD 6.1.15 (also seen 15.1.15) in Egypt, aged 30 yrs, before Maheno also served in WW1; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (B.227) invasion of Gallipoli; Born England; Served Anglo-Boer War (7976 Pte, 9 Cont., NZMR); Born in England; NOK F: George Melville ALEXANDER, Cecil Walter; 9/473 Tpr, NZ Training Unit; DOD (M: Alicia Griffith) Burlinson, Weraroa, Levin; Cairo War Mem. 17.10.14 in NZ, aged 28 yrs; Born Ophir; Son of Mrs J Alexander, Cem. (B.139) Dowling St, Dunedin; Karori Cem., Wellington (J.32. S) BUSBY, Tawhai; 16/316 Pte, NZ Training Unit; DOD 12.2.15 in ANGUS, Mundell (Mandell); 11/168 Tpr, 9 Wellington East NZ, aged 38 yrs; Born Mangonui, Northland; Son of Timoti and Coast Sqdn, WMR; MB; DOD 23.4.15 in Egypt, just prior to the Martha Busby; Pukepoto Maori Cem., Far North District Gallipoli campaign, aged 22 yrs; Havelock North; Single; NOK F: James (M: Isabella) Angus, Private Bag, Havelock North; Cairo War CALDER, Kenneth Moir; 24/393 Rfm, 2NZRB; DOD 4.7.15 Mem. Cem. (B.214) (also seen 5.7.15), aged 21 yrs; Born Naseby, Otago; Son of David McBeth and Jessie Alexander Calder (nee Moir), 45 Easther Cres., BADGER, Archibald Lionel Smith; 24/39 Rfm, NZ Training Unit; Kew, Dunedin; Anderson’s Bay Cem., Dunedin DOD 4.7.15 in NZ, aged 22 yrs; Born Christchurch; Attended Christchurch Boys’ High School; Son of Wilfred and Edith Aldam CAMERON, James Muir; 3/761 Pte, NZMC (HS Maheno); DOD Stapylton Badger (nee Smith); Karori Cem., Wellington (125. P.P.2) 8.12.15 at sea while staff member on HS Maheno, aged 19 yrs; Buried at sea; Born Port Chalmers; NOK F: James Muir (M: Grace BAKER, Percy Coombs; 1/96 Pte, A Coy, 5 Regt, Samoan Advance; Elizabeth) Cameron, 58 Manor Place, Dunedin, later 150 Grafton DOD 10.5.15 in NZ ex Samoa, aged 26 yrs; Possible doubt to the Rd, Auckland; B: 9/1020 Tpr Gordon Mackinnon Cameron, OMR, exact date of death; Born Wellington; NOK M: Frances Ann Reid (F: served on Gallipoli; Otago Provincial Mem., Dunedin late Edward James) Baker, 62 Austin St, Wellington; Karori Cem., Wellington (306.N.P.2) CAMPBELL, John Archibald; 10/1028 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; DOD 14.12.14 in Egypt prior to invasion of Gallipoli, aged 27 BARDSLEY, Dan; 8/1186 Pte, OIB; 2R; Drowned 29.4.15 en route yrs; Born Napier; NOK F: Donald (M: Mary) Campbell, Wellesley to NZ; NOK F: J Bardsley, Arnold St (later 265 Main Rd), North Rd, Napier; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (M.12) East Valley, Dunedin; Canterbury Provincial Mem., Ruru Cem., Ruru Rd, Bromley, Christchurch CAMPBELL, Malcolm Hugh; 9/682 Tpr, OMR; 2R; DOD at sea ex NZ 10.1.15, aged 44 yrs; NOK M: Alexa (F: Duncan, deceased) BARTLETT, David; Pte, NZ Training Unit; DOD (pneumonia Campbell, Whatatutu, Gisborne; Auckland Provincial Mem., following measles) 30.6.15, aged 21 yrs; Son of Mrs A Bartlett, Waitakere Cem., Auckland Christchurch; Linwood Cem., Butterfield Ave, Linwood, Christchurch (33. 55) CANNING, David Edward; 8/779 Pte, 10 North Otago Coy, OIB; MB; Served in Egypt 1914-15; DOD 7.12.15 in NZ, aged BATCHELOR, Ferdinand Campion; 3/313 Hon. Lieut.-Col., 26 yrs; Born Queenstown; NOK M: Maria Canning, Stanley St,
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Queenstown, later Yarrow St, Invercargill; Anderson’s Bay Cem., Huddersfield, England; Colombo (Kanette) Gen. Cem., Sri Lanka Dunedin (Block 71. Lot 80) (N.C.IV) CHAMBERLIN, Charles Samuel; 13/319 Tpr, 3 Auckland Sqdn, GILCHRIST, William Louis John (Jack); 3/323 L-Cpl, NZMC AMR; DOD (measles and toxaemia coma) 4.20am, 20.4.15 in Luna (enlisted as 8/323 L-Cpl, OIB); DOD at sea en route to Egypt Park Hospital, Egypt prior to invasion of Gallipoli, aged 26 yrs; 3 25.10.14, aged 30 yrs; Buried at sea; Born East Gore, Southland; Son Auckland Sqdn and band attended his funeral 10.30am, 21.4.15; of William (deceased. Headmaster, Mataura) and Agnes Gilchrist; NOK F: Charles (M: Ida Talbert) Chamerlain, Ponui Island, Otago Provincial Mem., Dunedin Auckland; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (O.212) GILLESPIE, Frank; 8/2339 Pte, OIB; 4R; DOD (enteric fever) on CLARK, Albert; Pte, NZ Training Unit; DOD 8.7.15 in NZ, aged Malta ex Egypt 1.8.15 (also seen 2.8.15); NOK F: GF Gillespie, 44 yrs; Born Herbert, Oamaru, Otago; Son of George and Mary Oturehua, Central Otago, also Green Island, Ohapu, Dunedin; B: Clark; Karori Cem., Wellington (95.C. C of E) 3/405 Pte Thomas Matthew Gillespie, NZMC, served on Gallipoli; Addolorata Cem., Malta (E.EA.A.656) CLARKE, James; Tpr, NZ Training Unit; DOD 29.12.14 in NZ, aged 32 yrs; Born Oxford, Canterbury; Son of the late William and GOING, Charles Joseph; 24/155 Rfm; NZ Training Unit; DOD Marie Clarke (nee Kough); Karori Cem, Wellington (H.18. S) 6.7.15 in NZ, aged 20 yrs; Son of Joseph Caleb and Annie Going, Kamo, Whangarei; Kamo Public Cem., Whangarei COLLEY, Stanley; 12/2668 Pte, NZ Training Unit; DOD 11.6.15 in NZ, aged 27 yrs; Born Dunedin; Son of Mrs M Colley, Auckland; GRIBBLE, Ernest S; Pte, NZ Training Unit; DOD (meningitis) Karori Cem., Wellington (113.P.P.2) 23.7.15 at Trentham, Wellington, aged 34 yrs; Secretary of the Presbyterian Young Men’s Bible Class Union and St David’s Morning COOPER, Albert George; 10/380a Pte, 9 Hawke’s Bay Coy, WIB; Young Men’s Bible Class; Born Hamilton; Son of James and MA MB; DOD 26.12.14 in Egypt, aged 26 yrs; Born England; NOK Gribble, Waiuku, South Auckland; Waikaraka Park Cem. (Area 1, F: William H (M: E) Cooper, Tarapatiki, Hawke’s Bay; Cairo War Block K, Grave 28) Mem. Cem. (B.132) HAM, William Arthur; 6/246 Pte, 12 Nelson Coy, CIB; MB; DOW COWLEY, Ralph Tugi; 24/97 Rfm; NZ Training Unit; DOD 5.2.15 received in Egypt prior to invasion of Gallipoli, aged 22 yrs; 27.7.15 in NZ; Born Tonga; Waikumete Cem., Auckland (Non NOK F: William E Ham, Motueka, Nelson; Ismailia War Mem. Con. Block A. Row 3. Grave 36) Cem. (A.113) CRAIG, George; 10/2108 Pte, WIB; 5R; DOD 31.10.15 in NZ HARRIS, William; 24/170 Rfm; NZ Training Unit; Died 5.7.15 in ex Egypt, aged 20 yrs; Born Scotland; NOK S: Miss Beatrice Craig, NZ, aged 18 yrs; Born Tairua; Son of Frederick and Helen Harris Abdic Cottage, Methyl, Fifeshire, Scotland; Karori Cem., Wellington (nee Kilgour), Mokai Bush, Putaruru, Waikato; Waikaraka Park (I.5.S) Cem., Auckland (Area 3, Block 9, Grave 29B) CROWHURST, Arthur Frederick; 24/99 Rfm; NZ Training HARSANT, Frederick George; 12/2320 Pte, NZ Training Unit; 5R; Unit; DOD 8.8.15 in NZ, aged 20 yrs; Son of Samuel George DOD (pneumonia complicated with measles) 24.4.15 in Wellington and Catherine Crowhurst, 24 Eden St, Newmarket, Auckland; B: Hospital; NOK M: Anne Eliza Roffey (formerly Harsant), Tiki 12/1933 Pte Samuel Alfred Crowhurst, AIB, served on Gallipoli; Rd, Coromandel; F: the late Roger Harsant; B: 6/1558 Pte Cyril B: 12/1934 Pte Victor Roy Crowhurst, AIB, served on Gallipoli; Bertram Harsant, CIB, KIA 5.6.15 on Gallipoli; B: 12/2726 Pte Remuera (St Mark’s) Churchyard, Auckland John Harsant, AIB, also served in WW1; Whitianga Public Cem., DAVIS, Albert John Vivian; 17/45 Pte (Tpr), NZVC; 2R; DOD Mercury Bay (consumption) 4.10.15 at Dunedin Hospital, NZ, aged 21 yrs; HARVEY, William Harcoe; 2/380 Gnr, NZFA; DOD 16.4.15 at Born Wanaka; NOK Mrs Davis, Waverley, Invercargill; Invercargill sea ex Egypt en route to Gallipoli, aged 21 yrs; Buried at sea; NOK (Eastern) Cem., Invercargill (Block 13, Plot 14) F: Henry P (M: MA, deceased) Harvey, 38 Warden St, Opoho, DOGGETT, David Booth; Pte, NZ Training Unit; DOD (Trentham Dunedin; B: 14/141 Dvr George Francis Harvey, ASC, also served Camp Hospital) 17.7.15, aged 21 yrs; Born Woodend; Son of on Gallipoli; Otago Provincial Mem., Dunedin William John Ivory Doggett and Isabella Doggett (nee Booth), HAWKEN, Ada Gilbert; 22/123 Staff Nurse; NZANS (HS Maheno); Southbrook, Rangiora, Christchurch; Body returned to family DOD 28.10.15 in Egypt; NOK F: Gilbert Hawken, ‘Boscoppa’, home at Rangiora, Christchurch; Rangiora Presbyterian Cem., 16 Ranfurly Road, Epsom, Auckland; Also seen as Ada GILBERT Waimakariri, Canterbury HAWKEN; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (G.125) DOWNES, Albert; 16/508 Pte, B Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; DOD HEWETT, Douglas Selwood; 12/947 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; 9.9.15 on Malta ex Egypt; NOK: Henry Downes senior, Kohukohu, MB; DOD 20.3.15 in Egypt prior to invasion of Gallipoli; NOK Hokianga, Northland; B: 13/680 Tpr Arthur Owen Downes, KIA B: WS Hewett, c/o Grindley & Gunn, Bombay, India; Cairo War 27.8.15 on Gallipoli; Pieta Mil. Cem. (B.IX.6) Mem. Cem. (B.179) FEATHER, Frank; 12/734 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; DOD JEFFERIS, Rowland Gordon; 8/2957 Pte, OIB; 7R; DOD 2.11.15 11.4.15 in Egypt prior to invasion of Gallipoli; NOK: William at sea en route to Egypt from NZ, aged 26 yrs; Buried at sea; Born at Feather, Tuakau; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (B.207) Flag Swamp; NOK F: Rowland (M: Mary) Jefferis, Otiake, Otago, FITZGERALD, John; 2/876 Gnr, NZFA; 2R; DOD 13.6.15 in NZ also Torridge St, Oamaru, North Otago; B: 8/2956 Pte Ralph Stanley after returning invalided from Egypt; Born Limerick, Ireland; NOK: Culling Jefferis, OIB, also served in WW1; Otago Provincial Mem., Miss W Fitzgerald, The Cottage, Killaloo, Clare, Ireland; Karori Dunedin Cem., Wellington (I.17.S) JEWELL, William James; 24/476 Rfm, NZRB; Died 5.7.15 (also FORD, Walter D; Pte, NZ Training Unit; Died 18.7.15 at Trentham seen 4.7.15) while training in NZ, aged 31 yrs; Son of Mrs Martha Camp Hospital, aged 26 yrs; Son of Rev. James, ‘Pinehurst’, Luke (formerly Jewell), White Cliffs, North Canterbury, and James Silverdale, Lancashire, England; Born Wakefield, England; Karori Jewell (deceased); South Malvern Cem., Selwyn District (Block 70.3) Cem., Wellington (I.26.S) KEATING, John Joseph; Pte, NZ Training Unit; Died 31.12.14 FORDHAM, Herbert Henry; 13/2188 L-Cpl (enlisted as Tpr), NZ New Zealand; Son of Mr & Mrs J Keating, Boundary St, Stanley Training Unit; AMR; 6R; Died of pneumonia and measles 2.7.15 Rd, Kirkdale, Liverpool; Born England; Karori Cem., Wellington at Trentham Camp; Born Auckland; Served Anglo-Boer War 1st (E.13S) Imperial Light Horse (3 mths), followed by mining on the Rand (6 KEMPTHORNE, Daniel Henry; 24/491 Rfm, NZ Training Unit; mths); Farmer of Woodleigh; Otahuhu Holy Trinity Anglican Cem. DOD (pneumonia following measles) 20.7.15, aged 18 yrs; Son (plot 80) of James and Margaret Henderson Kempthorne, Gloucester St, FRASER, Duncan Reid; 24/145 Rfm; NZ Training Unit; Died Templeton, Christchurch; Born Greendale, Christchurch; Templeton 21.7.15; Son of J Fraser, Gallowcairn Torpins, Aberdeenshire, Cem. (Christchurch.) (226) Scotland; Pokeno Public Cem., Franklin District KENNEDY, Thomas Erroll Sheehan Kennedy; 1/28 Gnr, NZFA; GARSIDE, Crowther; 6/2137 Pte, CIB; 5R; Died of injuries at sea Samoan Advance; DOD (pneumonia following measles) 11.6.15, 18.7.15; NOK S: Sarah Jane Chadwick, 24 Second Ave, Golcar, aged 23 yrs; Born Christchurch; NOK: Mrs W Lindley, Wendon Valley, Southland; Karori Cem. (Wellington) (E.15.S) 357 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
KNOWLES, William Edward; NZ663 Seaman, HMS Philomel, PEED, Samuel Wilton; 2/1077 Sgt (enlisted as Cpl), NZFA; 2R; NZ Navy; Died 8.2.15, aged 38 yrs; Born Liverpool, England; Son DOD 21.3.15 in Egypt prior to invasion of Gallipoli; NOK B: John of Thomas and Kathleen Knowles; W: Helen Jane Knowles, 39 Peed, Solicitor, Whittlesea, England; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (B.180) Hawkhurst Rd, Lyttelton; Canterbury Provincial Mem., Ruru Cem., Ruru Rd, Bromley, Christchurch PERSON, Henry S; 23/557 Rfm, NZRB; DOD 7.12.15 in NZ, aged 19 yrs; Born Gisborne; Son of M Person, ‘Brightelstone’, LOVELL, James; 5/194 L-Cpl, NZASC; Samoan Advance; MB; Kohimarama, Auckland; Purewa Public Cem., Auckland (Block F, DOD (pleurisy with cardiac complications) 18.5.15 on Samoa; Row 45, Grave 135) NOK B: William Lovell, Calcutta, India; Magiagi Cem., Samoa (Soldiers’ Plot 8) PHILLIPS, Edwin Matthew; 13/2011 Cpl, 6R; DOD 1.7.15 in NZ, aged 21 yrs; Son of Mark and Electra Phillips, Kitchener Rd, McFARLANE, Archibald N; 13/2053 Tpr, AMR; DOD (pneumonia Milford, North Shore, Auckland; Albany Public Cem., Auckland following measles) 16.6.15 in New Zealand; Son of Mr & Mrs (Section 11. Block 6A) John McFarlane, Waipu, Northland; Waipu Public Cem., Waipu, Northland (only WW1 burial in cemetery) PHILLIPS, G; 182785 Chief Petty Officer, Royal NZ Navy; Died 25.9.15; Buried at sea; Heliopolis (Aden) Mem., Cairo McGEE, Samuel Russell; Pte, NZ Training Unit; Accidentally killed on troop train en route to Wellington 13.10.15, aged 30 yrs; POLLARD, John Henry; 24/1172 Rfm, NZ Training Unit; DOD Employed by Schischka’s stores, later worked on waterfront; Rugby (measles implicated with pneumonia) 2.7.15 in NZ, aged 29 yrs; player for City Rugby, Auckland; Son of Mr and Mrs James McGee, Born in England; Son of John Colwell and Margretta Pollard, 25 5 Pitt St, Auckland (8 sons and 1 daughter); Also seen MAGEE; Scott St, Sydenham, Christchurch; Sydenham Cem., Christchurch Waikaraka Park Cem., Auckland (Area 2. Block V. Plot 65) (Block 6D. Lot 25) McKINSTRY, Leslie Gordon; Pte, NZ Training Unit; 7R; DOD PROCTOR, Frank; 8/2461 Pte, NZ Infantry; 5R; DOD in Albany (meningitis) 29.9.15 at Trentham Camp hospital, aged 20 yrs; Son Hospital, Western Australia, 26.7.15 en route to Egypt; Earlier of Mr & Mrs L McKinstry, 50a Sarsfield St, Ponsonby, Auckland; reported dangerously ill; NOK F: Richard Proctor, Bunnythorpe, Waikaraka Park Cem., Auckland (Area 1. Block K. Plot 77) Manawatu; Albany Public Cem. (Old), Western Australia (Meth. B.35) McLACHLAN, Douglas Alexander Horn; 2/2672 Gnr, NZ Training Unit; Died 8.12.15 in New Zealand, aged 23 yrs; Son of Mr & Mrs RAYFIELD, Henry Charles; 6/125 Pte, 1 Canterbury Coy, CIB; J McLachlan, 19 Harrington St, Port Chalmers, Dunedin; Port MB; DOD 15.1.15 in Egypt prior to invasion of Gallipoli; NOK M: Chalmers Cem., Dunedin (Upper Oval. Plot 302) Mrs K Rayfield, 40 Carlton Mill Rd, Merivale, Christchurch; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (B.145) MACKAY, Duncan Gordon; 12/1702 Pte, AIB (NZ Infantry); 3R; DOD 14.3.15 at sea en route to Egypt prior to invasion of REMNANT, Joseph Stanley; 10/1084 Pte, 7 Wellington West Coast Egypt; Buried at sea; NOK F: Duncan Mackay, Entrance, Waipu, Coy, WIB; MB; DOD (pneumonia) 19.3.15 at Albany, Australia Northland; Auckland Provincial Mem., Waitakere City while en route to NZ from Egypt; NOK: Mrs W Remnant, Te Matai, Palmerston North; (Old) Albany Public Cem., Western MATHESON, Angus; 24/512 Rfm, NZRB; DOD (pneumonia Australia (Pres. 252) following measles) 29.6.15 in New Zealand, aged 21 yrs; Son of Mr & Mrs A Matheson, Leigh, Northland; NOK; Leigh Public Cem., ROACH, George Adnum; 8/1870 QM. Sgt (WO2), OIB; 3R; Northland (3rd row back from cliff edge) Reported dangerously ill; DOD (typhoid) 19.8.15 in Port Said, Egypt, aged 34 yrs; NOK F: Frederick Bale Roach, City Rd, Roslyn, MORETON, John Thomas; 234721 Able Seaman, HMS Philomel, Dunedin, also c/o FCOBP, Dunedin; Parents also seen as Edmund Royal NZ Navy; Died 10.2.15; Born Southwark, London, England; Martin and Susannah Roach; Port Said War Mem. Cem. (K.1) NOK M: Mary Moreton, 22 Willow St, Christchurch; Heliopolis Mem., Egypt ROBERTSON, Hector Stuart; 9/1350 Tpr, NZ Training Unit; Died 26.10.15, aged 20 yrs; Son of William and Mary Catherine MOSSMAN, Thomas Henry; 9/728 Tpr, OMR; 2R; DOD Robertson (nee Baxter), ‘Birnam’, Pukehiki, Dunedin; B: 8/2115 (diphtheria and pneumonia) 12.4.15 in Cairo prior to invasion Stanley Douglas Robertson, OIB, DOW 11.8.15 on Gallipoli; of Gallipoli; Member of Legion of Frontiersmen; NOK F: WJ Anderson’s Bay Cem., Dunedin Mossman, Mohaka, Hawke’s Bay; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (B.206) ROBINSON, Cecil Rhodes; Tpr, NZ Training Unit; DOD 13.11.15 MUNRO, John Carville; 11/1474 Tpr, NZ Training Unit; 6R; in NZ, aged 19 yrs; Son of George and Annie Robinson (nee Livick), Died of septicaemia 23.7.15, aged 34 yrs; Born Palmerston North; Maungatapere, Whangarei, Northland; Whangarei (Maunu) Public Son of Alexander Ross and Christina Munro; W: Mary Munro, 13 Cem., Whangarei (Block 1, Grave 225) Fortunatus St, Brooklyn, Wellington; Taihape Cem., Rangitikei (Block 10. Plot 58) ROBINSON, Horace Deason; 25/3602 Rfm; NZ Training Unit; DOD in Dannevirke Hospital (meningitis) 6.8.15 in NZ, aged 25 MURIWAI, John; Rfm, NZRB; DOD (measles and pneumonia) yrs; NOK B: RDB Robinson, Town Clerk, Gisborne; Son of William 28.6.15 in Wellington Hospital, aged 26 yrs; Born Hokianga, Reginald and Constance Robinson, 51 Wainui Rd, Gisborne; Northland; Son of Perene and Erana Muriwai, Maraeroa, Hokianga, Dannevirke (Mangatera) Cem. (Block H. Plot 16. C of E portion) Northland; Rangiahua (Korokota) Maori Cem., Far North District SIMPSON, Bethel Joseph; 10/941 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, WIB; MURPHY, Reginald George; 17/147 Tpr, NZVC; DOD (enteric MB; DOD 17.3.15 in Egypt prior to invasion of Gallipoli, aged fever) 16.8.15 in Egypt, aged 36 yrs; Born Ireland; NOK F: George 31 yrs; NOK: Mrs Wilhelmina (F: Andrew) Simpson, Ranfurly St, (M: Catherine) Murphy, Naseby, Otago; B: 2/63 Gnr Bernard Egan Palmerston North; Served Anglo-Boer War (5749 Bugler, 8 Cont., Murphy, NZFA, also served WW1 (Samoa); Alexandria (Chatby) NZMR); Cairo War Mem. Cem. (B.176) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (J.46) SMITH, Ernest; Tpr, NZ Training Unit; Died 8.7.15, aged 26 yrs; OLIVER, Robert H W; 8/2499 Pte, NZ Training Unit; DOD Son of Mrs AG Smith, 550 Worcester St, Linwood, Christchurch; 21.6.15 in NZ, aged 35 yrs; Son of Samuel Pasfield and Clara Christchurch (Linwood) Cem. (Block 20. Lot 141) Georgina Oliver; W: Kate Oliver (nee Hursthouse), Manukau, Auckland; Karori Cem., Wellington (87.C.C. of E) ST. GEORGE, Eric Varnham; 1/432 Pte, WIB; Samoan Advance; DOD 9.9.15 Trentham, Wellington, aged 19 yrs; NOK: LE St. PATARA, Hiroki Rere; 16/931 Pte, A Coy, 2 NZ Maori Cont.; George, 20 Wright St, Wellington; Karori Cem., Wellington DOD 2.11.15 in Egypt; NOK M: Mrs Pukamire Patara, Port Owen; Suez War Mem. Cem., Egypt (C.33) STAFFORD, Hugh WJ; 24/1199 Rfm, NZRB; DOD (measles complicated with pneumonia) 1.7.15 in NZ, aged 27 yrs; Son of Mrs PATERSON, Francis Thomas; Pte, NZ Training Unit; Died 1.12.15, AC and William H Stafford, Ruby Bay, Mapua, Nelson; B: 6/357 Pte aged 35 yrs; Died in New Zealand; Son of Mr and Mrs L Paterson, Archie Ivan Stafford, CIB, served on Gallipoli; Wakapuaka Cem., 342 Selwyn St, Christchurch; Karori Cem., Wellington (324.N.P.2) Nelson (Block 9. Plot 14) PAYNE, William; 13/1594 Pte, NZ Training Unit; DOD 17.12.15 TANGNEY, Eugene; 8/492 Pte, 8 Southland Coy, OIB; MB; DOD in NZ; Born Dublin, Ireland; Son of Mrs E Payne, Mornington, 24.4.15 on Lemnos just prior to the invasion of Gallipoli; NOK: Dunedin; Featherston Cem., Wairarapa (735) Miss Mary Tangney, Good Shepherd, Convent, Mount Magdalla, Halswell, Christchurch; B: Thomas Tangney, Leslie Hills, Culverden,
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North Canterbury; East Mudros Mil. Cem., Lemnos (I.G.119) Lost were 167 lives: 128 troops (including 18 NZMC staff TE MOANANUI, Mikaera; 16/477 Cpl, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont.; and 3 NZ Infantry), 10 NZANS nurses and 29 crew. An DOD 6.3.15 at sea en route to Egypt prior to invasion of Gallipoli; injured NZMC member (Nicholson) died at sea a few days NOK F: Tihitapu te Moananui, Paeroa; B: 16/478 Cpl Mutu Te later. Moananui, A Coy, 1 NZ Maori Cont. served on Gallipoli; Auckland It is believed that the ship was an legitimate target carrying 22 Provincial Mem., Waikumete Cem. Entrance, Auckland officers and 588 other ranks of the 29th Division Ammunition THOMPSON, Charles; 13/180a Tpr, AMR; 3R; DOD 11.10.15 Column, Royal Field Artillery, with its ammunition, vehicles in Wellington Hospital, NZ ex Egypt, aged 33 yrs; Served in Egypt; and 541 animals. Also on board were 94 staff of the NZMC Born Christchurch; NOK F: James Thompson (deceased), 639 (8 officers, 9 non-commissioned officers and 77 other ranks), Castle St, Dunedin; M: Mary Thompson, 3 Skein (Sheen) St, Roslyn, 36 NZANS nurses and 95 crew. Dunedin; B: 23/622 Rfm John Simpson Thompson, 1NZRB, possibly served on Gallipoli; Karori Cem., Wellington (170.P.P.2) New Zealand Army Nursing Service (10) TREVARTHEN, Alfred Ernest; 17/202 Cpl, NZ Veterinary Corps; 2R; DOD 14.7.15 in Egypt, aged 19 yrs; NOK M: Hannah Bremner, Most of the ten nurses killed were drowned but a Pembroke; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. Cem. (L.158) few (unidentified) were killed when a lowering lifeboat URE, Edwin Alexander; 19/1796a Pte, Samoan Expeditionary crushed a lifeboat immediately below. Force, Samoan Relief Force; Killed in fall from balcony, Samoa 15.8.15, aged 55 yrs; Son of James A and Jane Ure; W: Helen E BROWN, Marion Sinclair; 22/104 Staff Nurse (10.7.15. Enlisted as Ure, 39 Regent St, Elsternwick, Victoria, Australia; Magiagi Cem., Nurse), HS Maheno, NZANS; NOK M: Mrs JS Brown, Waimatuku, Samoa (12) Southland; Mikra Mem., Greece WALL, John; Pte, NZ Training Unit; Died 18.1.15, aged 30 yrs; CLARK, Isabel; 22/108 Staff Nurse (enlisted as Nurse), NZANS Born Timaru, Canterbury; NOK W: J Wall, Timaru, Canterbury; (HS Maheno); NOK S: Miss Clark, ‘Ardgowan’, Oamaru, Otago; B: Timaru Cem. (487B) Alexander David Clark, ‘Ardgowan’, Oamaru, Otago; Mikra Mem., WATSON, John; 9/1369 Tpr, OMR, NZ Training Unit; Died Greece 14.9.15 in NZ, aged 29 yrs; Born Scotland; Son of John and Eliza FOX, Catherine Ann; 22/118 Staff Nurse, NZANS (HS Maheno); (nee Letham) Watson, Heddon Bush, Southland; Winton Cem. NOK S: Miss M Fox, Hallenstein’s Buildings, Queen St, Auckland; (Section 39. Plot 1) Born Otago; Mikra Mem., Greece WEBB, Ernest John Herbert; 10/1021 Lieut., NZMC attached GORMAN, Mary; 22/73 Staff Nurse; NZANS; Left NZ 21.5.15; to WIB; MB; Died of injuries (accidentally broke neck aboard NOK F: J Gorman, Waimate, Canterbury; Mikra Mem., Greece troopship), while at Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), en route to Egypt 17.11.14, aged 33 yrs; Born Dunedin; Single; Medical practitioner, HILDYARD, Nora Mildred; 22/125 Staff Nurse (enlisted as Nurse); NZ Geological Survey Department, 42 Elgin Road, Mornington, NZANS (HS Maheno); Sailed from NZ 11.7.15; Served Base Dunedin; NOK F: Herbert (M: Sarah) Webb, solicitor, Dunedin; Hospital, Port Said, Egypt for some time; Showed great courage Colombo (Kanatte) General Cem., Sri Lanka (C.E.IX.7.5) during sinking by singing ‘Tipperary’ and ‘Are we downhearted? No!’ to the last to keep up the spirit of comrades; Drowned at the age WHELAN, William; 26/949 Pte, NZ Training Unit; Died 20.12.15 of 28 yrs; Born Lyttelton 4.11.90; Educated at Lyttelton; Trained in NZ, the last day of the Gallipoli campaign; Son of Mrs J Whelan, Christchurch Hospital; NOK M: Betsy Ann (F: William, deceased) Liger Pl, Grafton Rd, Auckland; Waikaraka Park Cem., Auckland Hildyard, Lyttelton; B: 11/1397 Sgt Sydney Harcourt Hildyard, (Area 3, Block 4, Grave 13) WMR, also served in WW1; Mikra Mem., Greece WILLIAMS, Herbert James Trengove; 6/3204 Pte, NZ Training ISDELL, Helena Kathleen; 22/130 Staff Nurse (enlisted as Nurse); Unit; DOD 17.7.15 at Trentham Camp Hospital, aged 22 yrs; Body NZANS; Body recovered by British minesweeper Lynn which brought returned home to Picton; NOK F: John Trengove and Mary Ann it to Salonika for burial; NOK S: Miss Isabell Isdell, Greymouth, Williams, Mt Pleasant, Picton; Picton Cemetery West Coast; Daughter of Mrs HC Isdell, Preston Rd, Greymouth; WOOD, Howard William Walter; 6/1878 Pte, NZ Training Unit; Mikra Mem., Greece (believed to be buried in the Mikra British Died 26.11.15 in NZ, aged 18 yrs; Born Hawera, Taranaki; Son of Cem., Kalamaria, Greece) JG and Elizabeth Wood, Wellington; Karori Cem., Wellington (120. JAMIESON, Mabel Elizabeth; 22/133 Staff Nurse (enlisted as Nurse R.C. of E.) 12.4.15), HS Maheno; NZANS; Served at No. 1 NZ Stationary YOXALL, Ernest Albert; 4/231a Spr, British Section; DOD after Hospital, Port Said, Egypt; Born Kumara 21.7.81; Educated Kumara arrival in Egypt 27.12.14; Alexandria (Chatby) Mil. and War Mem. District High School; Joined Kumara Hospital as probationer 1904, Cem. (G123) then joined staff of Palmerston North Hospital until trained; Worked Grey River Hospital for 4 yrs then private nurse in Wellington; At time of enlistment was in charge of Berhampore Military Hospital, Wellington; NOK F: Thomas (M: Frances Jane, deceased) Jamieson, Church Rd (also Seddon St), Kumara, West Coast; Mikra Mem., Deaths from the sinking Greece RAE, Mary Helen; 22/161 Staff Nurse (enlisted as Nurse); NZANS (HS Maheno); Drowned at the age of 36 yrs; Born at Rae’s Junction, (32) Otago; NOK S: Miss Robina Rae, 35 Aldred St (later 25 Cambridge of TS Marquette Tce), Christchurch; Mikra Mem., Greece The roll below lists the 32 members of the New Zealand RATTRAY, Lorna Aylmer; 22/160 Staff Nurse (enlisted as Nurse); Expeditionary Force who lost their lives as a result of the NZANS (HS Maheno); NOK S: Miss Ada Francis Rattray, sinking of TS on 23 October 1915. ‘Craighall’, Eglinton Rd, Mornington (later Crawford St), Dunedin; Marquette Mikra Mem., Greece Under command of Captain John Bell the Marquette left ROGERS, Margaret; 22/175 Staff Nurse; NZANS (HS Maheno); Alexandria Harbour, Egypt, during the afternoon of 19 Body recovered by British minesweeper Lynn which brought it to October 1915 for Salonika. She was torpedoed by German Salonika for burial; NOK F: Thomas Rogers, Wainui (later Beach submarine U35 under command of Lieutenant-Commander Rd, Akaroa), Banks Peninsula; Mikra British Cem., Kalamaria, Greece (1833) Waldemar Kophamel at 9.15am, 23 October 1915 off Plataona Point when she was within 36 miles of Salonika, Greece. An escort had recently left the Marquette, presumably New Zealand Medical Corps (18) because of the close proximity to Salonika. BAKER, Geoffrey Hugh; 3/6 Staff Sgt-Maj. (enlisted as Sgt, WO1); Some survivors said the Marquette sank within 13 minutes. Samoan Advance (3/6) and No. 1 NZ Stationary Hospital, NZMC;
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NOK S: Mrs BE Andrews, 273 Armagh St, Christchurch; Mikra Mary Stevens, Feilding; Cairo War Mem. Cem. (B.322) Mem., Greece THOMPSON, Clarence Dornford; 3/38 Pte, NZMC (No. 1 NZ BIRD, James Samuel; 3/564 Pte, No. 1 Stationary Hospital, NZMC Stationary Hospital); Samoan Advance (3/38); Drowned at the age (enlisted 20.5.15); Born Waimate, South Canterbury; Trained of 25 yrs; Earlier served at Samoa; Son of Henry Plinck and Charlotte by Queen St, Waimate, chemist F. Akhurst; NOK F: James Bird, Henrietta Thompson, Upper Moutere, Nelson; Mikra Mem., Greece Nortons Reserve, Painstown, Waimate, South Canterbury; B: 23/364 Rfm Arthur Joseph Bird, NZRB, KIA 15.9.16 in France, aged 29 yrs; WALTER, John Bruno; 3/39 Pte, NZMC; Samoan Advance (3/39) Mikra Mem., Greece and No. 1 NZ Stationary Hospital; NOK M: Mrs PE Walter, 42 Taft St, Brooklyn, Wellington; Mikra Mem., Greece FRICKER, Bassell Saxe; 3/894 Pte, NZMC; 6R; Born Greymouth 22.3.84; Attended Greymouth High School; Keen sportsman and New Zealand Medical Corps who later died of injuries (1) powerful swimmer; NOK Sisters: MS and TS Fricker, 316 Montreal St, Christchurch; Son of the late Henry Charles Fricker, Greymouth, NICHOLSON, Claude Harold; 3/913 Pte, NZMC; 6R; DOW West Coast; Mikra Mem., Greece (fractured leg and arm) 29.10.15 at sea outside Salonika; Buried at sea; NOK S: Mrs JF Thom, Princess St, Invercargill; B: Angus HERDMAN, Robert Bruce; 3/638 Pte, NZMC (1 NZ Stationary Nicholson, Gisborne; Mikra Mem., Greece Hospital); Secretary of Zingari Rugby Club, Timaru, Canterbury; NOK F: PD Herdman, Builder, Timaru, Canterbury; Mikra Mem., Greece New Zealand Infantry (3) KIRK, Thomas Hugh; 3/595 Pte, 1 NZ Stationary Hospital, All three New Zealand Infantrymen listed below NZMC; NOK M: Mrs H Kirk, Bungalow, Chestnut Ave, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, England; Mikra Mem., Greece were wounded on Gallipoli. For biographical details see the main ‘Deaths with Gallipoli Service’ roll. McGEE, James Michael; 3/605 Pte, NZMC (No. 1 NZ Stationary Hospital. Joined 20.5.15); Born 6.7.79, Nelson Creek, Westland; Educated Convent of Mercy, Greymouth; Served Royal Navy KIRK, Charles Ernest; 10/1550 Pte, WIB during Anglo-Boer War, present with British landing party, Boxer Rebellion, China; Served on American transports during Spanish- REID, Herbert John; 8/1320 Pte, OIB American war; Shipwrecked twice on Alaskan coast; Prior to WESTAWAY, Walter Richard; 12/154 Pte, AIB enlistment was employed as a telegraph linesman, Waipukurau, Hastings, Christchurch and Nelson; Member St John Ambulance Society; NOK F: Bernard (M: Mary) McGee, c/o F Cook, Runanga, Greymouth, also Nelson Creek, Greymouth, Westland (9 sons, 4 with NZ Expeditionary Force); Also seen MAGEE; Mikra Mem., (25) Greece Prisoners of war PERRIN, Clarence; 3/916 Pte, NZMC; Samoan Advance (3/31) Twenty-five New Zealanders were known to be captured by and 6R; Drowned at the age of 21 yrs; NOK F: Arthur (M: Mary) Perrin, Rangitikei Line, Palmerston North; Mikra Mem., Greece Turks on Gallipoli, 22 were captured on Chunuk Bair (17 Wellington Infantry) during the August Offensive, two on PICKERING, William Campbell; 3/554 Pte, NZMC (1 NZ Hill 60 and one during the Battle of the Landing. Of the Stationary Hospital); W: Mrs EF Pickering, 11 Taft St (later 22 25, seven died of sickness or disease, six in captivity and one Jefferson St), Brooklyn, Wellington; Mikra Mem., Greece after repatriation in New Zealand with his death attributed to POLE, Roland Alfred; 3/59 Pte, NZMC; Samoan Advance (3/59) Gallipoli service. and 1 NZ Stationary Hospital; NOK F: JS Pole, Rangitiri St, Otaki; The seven who died in or after captivity are also listed in the Mikra Mem., Greece main ‘Deaths with Gallipoli service’ roll. PRATT, Alfred Mason; 3/614 Cpl, NZMC (1 NZ Stationary Hospital); Drowned at the age of 29 yrs; Born Wyndham 1886; ASHMAN, Thomas George; 10/1401b Pte, WIB; 3R; Captured NOK B: J Pratt, Russell St, Gladstone, Invercargill; Son of James 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported Richard Pratt, deceased, of Herbert St, Invercargill; Mikra Mem., missing 8.8.15, later believed killed; POW on Gallipoli and Greece Constantinople (Istanbul); DOW as POW 1.10.15 in hospital in Constantinople, aged 44 yrs; Single; Winter’s Hotel, Wellington; REMMETT, Alfred Howard; 3/621 Sgt (enlisted as Pte), NZMC NOK M: Marigold (Margaret. F: the late John) Ashman c/o RH (No. 1 NZ Stationary Hospital); Drowned at the age of 36 yrs; NOK Richards, c/o AS Corrigan & Co, Cuba St, Wellington, later W: Beatrice M Remmett, 48 Cheltenham Rd, Devonport, Auckland, Christchurch; W: Minnie Ashman, 41 Cashel St West, Christchurch; later 27 Southfield Rd, Rotton Park, Birmingham, England; Son of Haidar Pasha Cem., Turkey (II.E.1) the late Tom and Elizabeth Remmett; Mikra Mem., Greece BURGESS, Thomas Hayes; 12/705 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; RHODES, Charles Victor; 3/622 Pte, NZMC (No. 1 NZ Stationary MB; Captured 25.4.15 in Battle of the Landing; POW on Gallipoli Hospital); NOK F: A Rhodes, Seymour St, Ponsonby, Auckland, and Constantinople (Istanbul); DOW as POW 25.9.15 in Gulhane later Devonport, Auckland; Mikra Mem., Greece Hospital, Constantinople; NOK: William Burgess, Pukekohe; RICHARDS, Peter Gilbert; 3/623 Pte, NZMC (No. 1 Stationary Haidar Pasha Cem., Turkey (II.F.7) Hospital); NOK F: Thomas F Richards, Queenstown; M: Mrs BUSSELL, James; 10/1764 Pte, WIB; 4R; Captured 8.8.15 on M Richards, Ness St, Invercargill; B: 9/561 Tpr Thomas Francis Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, Richards, OMR, served on Gallipoli; Mikra Mem., Greece later believed killed; POW Gallipoli, Constantinople (Istanbul), ROBINSON, William Balmer; 3/624 Pte, NZMC (No. 1 Stationary Iraq; DOD as POW in Iraq 17.10.16; NOK F: James Bussell, Spur Hospital); Drowned at the age of 29 yrs; NOK F: James (M: Eleanor) Rd, Colyton, Feilding; Baghdad (North Gate) War Cem., Iraq (35) Robinson, Waterworks Foreman, St Mary’s Rd, Ponsonby, Auckland, COULTER, John Percy; 10/1455 Pte, WIB; 3R; Captured by Turks also Epsom, Auckland; Mikra Mem., Greece 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported ROSS, John Turnbull; 3/626 Pte, 1 NZ Stationary Hospital, NZMC; missing 8.8.15, later believed killed; POW on Gallipoli and Tel-Helif Drowned at the age of 25 yrs; NOK F: John (M: Jeanie) Ross, 43 Ras-el-ain, Constantinople (Istanbul); NOK M: Mrs James Borland, (53) Walter St, Carisbrook, Dunedin; Born Warepo, Otago; Mikra Konini, Wairarapa Mem., Greece DAVIE, Reginald John; 10/327 Pte, 7 Wgtn West Coast Coy, WIB; SMART, William; 3/927 Pte, NZMC; 6R; Drowned at the age of MB; Captured by Turks 8.8.15 in forward trench on Chunuk Bair 38 yrs; NOK M: Jane (F: William) Smart, 76 Arthur St (later 101 during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed Arthur St), Dunedin; Mikra Mem., Greece killed; Hospitalised (wounded) in Constantinople (Istanbul) 24.8.15; POW Afion Kara Hissar, Turkey; NOK F: FH Davie, STEVENS, Albert Milton; 17/188 Tpr, NZ Veterinary Corps; Rotoiti, Scargill, North Canterbury DOD 9.7.15 in Egypt, aged 40 yrs; No Gallipoli service; Son of
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EARLES, Francis John; 10/1230 Cpl, WIB; 2R; Captured by Turks WIB; MB; Captured by Turks 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed killed; missing 8.8.15, later believed killed; Hospitalised (wounded) Hospitalised (wounded) in Constantinople (Istanbul) 24.8.15; in Constantinople (Istanbul) 24.8.15; POW on Gallipoli and POW on Gallipoli and Afion Kara Hissar, Turkey; NOK: Mrs Monk, Constantinople (Istanbul); NOK F: H Earles, Wanganui East Ranana, Wanganui River FORRESTER, John; 8/1114 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 14 Sth Otago MORICE, Archie Murray; 7/879 Tpr, CMR; 3R; Captured by Coy, OIB; MB; Captured by Turks 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during Turks 28.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60; Reported missing 28.8.15; the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed killed; POW on Gallipoli and Constantinople (Istanbul); NOK F: William POW on Gallipoli and Constantinople (Istanbul); NOK M: Mrs W Morice, Opotiki Glen, Woodview House, Callender, Perthshire, Scotland MORRISON, Angus; 8/1876 Pte, OIB; 3R; Captured by Turks 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported GAFFNEY, Thomas; 10/348 Pte, 17 Ruahine Coy, WIB; MB; missing 8.8.15, later believed killed; Hospitalised (wounded) in Captured by Turks 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Constantinople (Istanbul) 24.8.15; POW on Gallipoli and Dandee Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed killed; Hospitalised Cement Factory, Turkey; NOK B: M Morrison, 41 Balallon St, (wounded) in Constantinople (Istanbul) 24.8.15; POW on Gallipoli Stornoway, Scotland and Constantinople; NOK: Michael Gaffney, Police Station, Lambton Quay, Wellington PORTER, Lee Arthur; 10/1320 Pte, WIB; 2R; Captured by Turks 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported GOWLAND, Ronald; 13/687 Tpr, AMR; 2R; Captured 10.8.15 missing 8.8.15, later believed killed; Hospitalised (wounded) in on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing Constantinople (Istanbul) 24.8.15; POW on Gallipoli and Afion 10.8.15, later believed killed; POW on Gallipoli and Constantinople Kara Hissar; NOK: A Porter, Bank of New South Wales, 29 (Istanbul); DOD (also wounded) as POW in Constantinople Threadneedle St, London, England hospital 25.8.15 (also seen 24.8.15), aged 19 yrs; NOK F: John SHEPPARD, Francis Leeson; 10/520 L-Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 7 Gowland, Rangiora, Canterbury, later 85 Cookham St, Spreydon, Wgtn West Coast Coy, WIB; MB; Captured by Turks 8.8.15 on Christchurch; Haidar Pasha Cem., Turkey (II.J.5) Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, GREIG, Benjamin; 10/1503 Pte, WIB; 3R; Captured by Turks later believed killed; Hospitalised (wounded) in Constantinople 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported (Istanbul) 24.8.15; POW on Gallipoli, Angora and elsewhere in missing 8.8.15, later believed killed; Hospitalised (wounded) in Turkey; NOK; Francis Sheppard, Riverside, Osbey, Oxford, England Constantinople (Istanbul) 24.8.15; POW on Gallipoli and Afion SHOEBRIDGE, Albert John; 10/563 Cpl (enlisted as Pte), 7 Wgtn Kara Hissar, Turkey; NOK S: Mrs J Shipp, Cressy, Victoria, Australia West Coast Coy, WIB; MB; Captured by Turks 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed GUNN, George; 10/1830 Pte, WIB; 4R; Captured by Turks killed; POW on Gallipoli and elsewhere in Turkey; Hospitalised in 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported Constantinople (Istanbul) 24.8.15; Died after repatriation in NZ missing 8.8.15, later believed killed; Hospitalised (wounded in 5.8.19, aged 33 yrs; Born Tunbridge Wells, England; NOK M: arm) in Constantinople (Istanbul) 24.8.15; POW on Gallipoli and Mary Anne (F: John) Shoebridge, Tunbridge Wells, England; W: Constantinople; NOK S: Mrs D Hyland, Police Station, Temuka, Ethel Emily Shoebridge, 154 College St, Palmerston North; Bromley Canterbury Cem., Christchurch (Block 37. Lot 29) HARNEY, Jeffrey Arthur; 13/911 Tpr, AMR; 4R; Captured STEELE, Norman; 10/916 Pte, 9 Hawkes Bay Coy, WIB; MB; 28.8.15 in 2nd assault on Hill 60, wounded in foot; Reported Captured by Turks 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August missing 28.8.15; Initially taken to Constantinople (Istanbul); DOD Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed killed; POW on (eruptive typhus) 19.11.16 in captivity, Afion Kara Hissar, Iraq; Gallipoli and Islahie, Turkey; NOK: Leslie Steele, 28 Shakespeare Harney wrote on a postcard dated 2.9.16 ‘We are at a nice place, very Rd, Napier like Mount Eden, New Zealand, we are having splendid weather and SURGENOR, William Robert; 10/724 Pte, 11 Taranaki Coy, am keeping fairly well’; Born Christchurch 2/1876; Carpenter; Main WIB; MB; Captured by Turks 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the St, Maungaturoto, Northland; NOK B: James Alexander Harney, August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed killed; Walton, Waikato; North Gate War Cem., Baghdad, Iraq (XXI.L.25) Hospitalised (wounded) in Constantinople (Istanbul) 24.8.15; HAVARD, Jonas Palfrey; 10/564 Pte, 7 Wgtn West Coast Coy, POW on Gallipoli and Kargale Camp near Adapazar; NOK: William WIB; MB; Captured by Turks 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the Surgenor, Opunake, Taranaki August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed killed; Hospitalised (wounded) in Constantinople (Istanbul) 24.8.15; POW on Gallipoli and Afion Kara Hissar, Turkey; NOK: Jonas Havard, Bough St, Radnorshire, England KEIGHTLEY, Ernest; 12/779 Pte, 16 Waikato Coy, AIB; MB; Captured 10.8.15 beyond the Apex after Auckland Infantry charge during the August Offensive; POW on Gallipoli and elsewhere in Turkey; DOD as POW 25.10.16, aged 25 yrs; NOK F: the late Askew (M: Mary) Keightley, Midhurst, Taranaki; Baghdad (North Gate) War Cem., Iraq (XXI.A.5) KING, Cyril Thomas; 12/1695 Pte, AIB; 3R; Captured by Turks 10.8.15 beyond the Apex after Auckland Infantry charge during the August Offensive; Reported missing 10.8.15, later believed killed; Hospitalised (wounded) in Constantinople (Istanbul) 24.8.15; POW on Gallipoli and Constantinople (Istanbul); NOK F: Thomas King, Sydney, Australia LAMBERT, William Charles; 10/1552 Pte, WIB; 3R; Captured by Turks 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed killed; Hospitalised (wounded) in Constantinople (Istanbul) 24.8.15; POW on Gallipoli and Angora; NOK F: William Lambert, Wanganui East McANENY, George; 10/447 Sgt, WIB; MB; WIA early in campaign, evacuated to Greyling Well Hospital, Chichester, England 5.15; Recovered and returned to front; Captured by Turks 8.8.15 on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive; Reported missing 8.8.15, later believed killed; Hospitalised (wounded) in Constantinople (Istanbul) 24.8.15; POW on Gallipoli and Ismidt or Psamatia; NOK S: Mrs E McAneny, Heads Rd, Gonville, Wanganui MONK, George Francis; 10/458 Pte, 7 Wgtn West Coast Coy,
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the New Zealand Engineers. In total, Australia received nine Victoria Crosses and Britain 29 (18 to the army and 11 to Honours and awards to naval units). Trooper Edwin McKay of the Auckland Mounted Rifles New Zealanders had strong views on the non-issue of gallantry awards to New Zealanders: “The traditional British reactionary New Zealand troops were considered by many British officers attitude towards awards and decorations, excelled itself in to be the best soldiers on Gallipoli, possessing both the this remarkable venture. During the May and August battles discipline of the British and the initiative of the Australians. especially, VC’s, DSO’s, DCM’s and other tributes to valour This distinction was largely due to previous military service in were earned daily by officers and men alike. One VC only was the New Zealand Volunteers and Cadets. But New Zealand awarded to the New Zealanders; a worthy tribute to a brave received far fewer bravery awards than Australia and Britain, man, but his heroism was emulated by scores of others. The even allowing for the smaller number of New Zealanders number of DCM’s and MM’s was on an equally niggardly present. scale. … it is hard to believe that only one New Zealander Unfortunately for New Zealand officers on Gallipoli, General [Bassett] was outstandingly brave at a time when bravery was Godley held the personal view that acts of bravery performed the normal routine.” by officers were, as a rule, not to be awarded, as it was the At the time of Bassett’s award, five men of the New Zealand expected duty of an officer to set a fine example to his men. Engineers were considered for the Victoria Cross: Sergeant- A note to this effect is pasted on the inside cover of a New Major Vickery, Sappers Dignan (received the DCM), Zealand recommendations book now held in New Zealand McDermid and Whitaker, and Bassett. Bassett may have been National Archives. selected because his name appeared first on an alphabetical list. Godley also frowned upon too many awards being given The achievements of a couple of the others were considered to out for gallantry. Evidently he was so disgusted with the be equal or on a higher level for personal bravery. outcome of the August Offensive, that 12 New Zealanders Bassett was considered a modest man who always felt uneasy recommended for the Distinguished Conduct Medal received about his award. He once said: “When I got the medal I was only a Mention in Despatches. disappointed to find I was the only New Zealander to get Added to this, at the height of the major battles – Battle of the one at Gallipoli, because hundreds of Victoria Crosses should Landing, Dead Man’s Ridge, Daisy Patch, August Offensive, have been awarded there. All my mate ever got was a wooden and Hill 60 – many acts of gallantry by New Zealanders went cross.” His mate was Sapper Whitaker who died of wounds on un-noticed or un-recorded. Major Cunningham explained 11 August. Writers later misquoted Bassett’s statement as “All why: “Many gallant acts were performed and of many there my mates ever got were wooden crosses.” can be no record. Too often actor and spectator both died and An anomaly regarding Bassett’s award was that it was dated no more is known.” incorrectly on the reverse. The date of his brave actions was 8 The only Victoria Cross awarded to a New Zealander on August, yet his Victoria Cross is dated 7 August, matching his Gallipoli was to Corporal Bassett, a non-combatant with citation. Bassett once commented: “I didn’t do much on the
Some heroes of Gallipoli. Back (from left): Sergeant-Major Abbey DCM; Sergeant Spencer, DCM; Private Findlay, DCM; Sergeant Tilsley DCM; unknown; Sapper Scrimshaw DCM. Front (from left): Sergeant-Major Boate DCM, Medaille Militaire; Lieutenant Bishop, MC; Sergeant Bassett, VC; Captain Blair, MC; Lieutenant FK Turnbull MC. Photograph believed to have been taken in London, early 1916. 362 Honours and awards to New Zealanders seventh. Everyone was under fire, and that day we laid lines to ABBEY, Alexander Walter. 4/85A all the regiments [behind the Apex] and kept them in touch. I Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches suppose the award was for laying the line to Chunuk Bair and As Sapper, 1st Field Company, New Zealand Engineers, Abbey was awarded efforts by day and night to keep it open.” the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry when exposing himself Bassett was earlier recommended for an award for his actions to enemy fire while digging a trench on 2 May. His citation states: “For on Dead Man’s Ridge during the night of 2-3 May. conspicuous gallantry, ability, and resource on the 2nd May, 1915, near Gaba The Military Medal was not instituted until 25 March 1916, Tepe (Dardanelles). During the operations on this date, and subsequently, Sergeant Abbey especially distinguished himself by his zeal and bravery in yet 48 were awarded to New Zealanders for Gallipoli service. command of a party engaged in entrenching under a very heavy fire. He This was because many New Zealand recommendations for showed a fine power of command, and by his coolness and courage set a awards on Gallipoli were still un-processed by mid-1916. Fred splendid example to all under him.” (L.G. 6 September 1915, p8844.) Waite, probably unaware Military Medals were awarded for He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned Gallipoli, doesn’t list the award in his official history,The New in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915. (Commander Zealanders at Gallipoli. Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 August 1915, p7668.) The following list includes recipients who were involved with ACLAND, Leopold George Dyke. 14/97 the Gallipoli campaign but who didn’t serve on the peninsula. Military Cross, Mention in Despatches (2) Examples are New Zealand nursing staff in Egypt and on As Captain, New Zealand Army Service Corps, Acland was awarded the hospital ships. Military Cross for distinguished services on Gallipoli, particularly during the August Offensive. His citation states: “For distinguished service in the field. Award totals to New Zealanders (550) (Gallipoli)” (L.G. 14 January 1916, p591.) In total, there are 550 honours and awards to 360 individual His recommendation states: “Gallipoli, April-December. Generally good New Zealand recipients for the Gallipoli campaign, work in connection with operations in Aug. 15. The successful manner including 24 nurses. Near to half of the recipients received in which this officer has kept the N.Z. Infantry Brigade supplied often under most difficult conditions during the last four months, often in very multiple awards, with the second award usually a Mention in dangerous situations, is deserving of the greatest praise.” Despatches. There were no Bars awarded to New Zealanders. He was also twice Mentioned in Despatches. His citations state: (1) “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. Victoria Cross (VC) 1 (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 Knight Commander of the Bath (KCB) 1 November 1915, p11003). (2) “In connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January Companion of the Bath (CB) 3 1916, p1210.) Knight Commander of St Michael and St George (KCMG) 1 ALDERMAN, Walter William. 15/5 Companion of St Michael and St George (CMG) 15 Companion of St Michael and St George, Mention in Despatches Distinguished Service Order (DSO) 25 As Major, Auckland Infantry Battalion, Alderman was made a Companion Military Cross (MC) 26 of St Michael and St George. His citation states: “For valuable services rendered in connection with Military Operations in the Dardanelles.” (L.G. Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) 62 3 June 1916, p5560.) Military Medal (MM) 48 He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir C. Monro’s Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) 2 command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 July 1916, Mention in Despatches (MID) 329 p6956.) Royal Red Cross (RRC) 2 His recommendation states: “Gallipoli, September-December. Continuous good service at Anzac.” Associate of Royal Red Cross (ARRC) 1 ALEXANDER, Frederick Johnston. 7/689 Brought to the notice of the Secretary of State for War 1 Medal of St George – 4th Class (Russia) Foreign awards: As Trooper, Canterbury Mounted Rifles, Alexander was awarded the Russian Medal of St George, 4th Class, for gallantry on Gallipoli. His citation states: Legion of Honour, Officer (France) 1 “For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.” Legion of Honour, Chevalier (France) 3 (L.G. 15 February 1917, p1604). Unfortunately, it is not known what act of Croix de Guerre (France) 3 gallantry Alexander performed to receive this award. Medaille Militaire (France) 1 ALEXANDER, Gavin Douglas. 4/513 Order of the White Eagle with Swords, 2nd Class (Serbia) 1 Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches (2) As Sergeant, New Zealand Divisional Signalling Company, New Zealand Order of the White Eagle with Swords, 3rd Class (Serbia) 1 Engineers, Alexander was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for Order of the White Eagle with Swords, 4th Class (Serbia) 3 conspicuous service. His brief citation states: “For conspicuous good work and devotion to duty throughout the campaign.” (L.G. 24 June 1916, Order of the White Eagle with Swords, 5th Class (Serbia) 3 p6301.) Cross of Karageorge with Swords, 1st Class (Serbia) 1 But his recommendation provides more detail: “Div. Signal Company. Cross of Karageorge with Swords, 2nd Class (Serbia) 2 Gallipoli Peninsula, September to December 1915. This N.C.O. [non- commissioned officer] landed on the morning of April 25th and left with the Cross of Karageorge with Swords, 3rd Class (Serbia) 1 last party on December 20th, 1915, never losing a day’s duty. Throughout Obilich Medal of Bravery – Gold (Serbia) 5 he did most excellent work.” Also, he was twice Mentioned in Despatches. His citations state: (1) Obilich Medal of Bravery – Silver (Serbia) 6 “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. Order of St. Stanislas, 3rd Class with Swords (Russia) 1 (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).” (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003). (2) “For distinguished and gallant services Medal of St George, 4th Class (Russia) 1 rendered during the period of Gen. Sir C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 July 1916, p6956.) ALLSOPP, Frank. 13/264 Mention in Despatches As Sergeant, Auckland Mounted Rifles, Allsopp was Mentioned in Despatches for gallantry on Chunuk Bair on 9 August. His citation states: “In connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch 363 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) ATKINSON, Theodore. 4/87A Allsopp’s recommendation tells more: “Chunuk Bair, 9 August. For gallant Military Medal conduct and fine leading of his troop under heavy bomb and shellfire at a critical time on Chunuk Bair 9 Aug.” It would be fair to say that Allsopp was As Corporal, 1st Field Company, New Zealand Engineers, Atkinson was under-decorated for his gallantry on Chunuk Bair. awarded the Military Medal for gallantry when building piers at Gallipoli. His citation states: “For great gallantry in building piers on Anzac during ANDERSON, Cora Beattie. 22/12 June, July and August 1915. Very accurate shellfire opened daily and nightly Mention in Despatches on the piers and there were many casualties. Corporal Atkinson worked on this duty for nine weeks.” (L.G. 11 October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 5.) As Staff Nurse, New Zealand Army Nursing Service, Anderson was Mentioned in Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli AVERY, Henry Esau. 11/420 campaign. Her citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt.” Distinguished Service Order, Mention in Despatches (L.G. 21 June 1916, p6184.) As Major, No. 1 Company, Divisional Train, New Zealand Army Service ANDERSON, Louis John. 3/645 Corps, Avery was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for excellent Mention in Despatches services on Gallipoli in maintaining a constant supply of food and drinking water, particularly just prior to the evacuation. His citation states: As Private, New Zealand Medical Corps, Anderson was Mentioned in “November 26-30, 1915. During a period of very bad weather when roads Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. His were nearly impassable for mules it was only by constant supervision and the citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 June most careful arrangement that a supply of water and food was maintained. 1916, p6184.) “December 18-19, 1915. Also during the evacuation of the Anzac ANGEL, Richard. 16/434 position, Major Avery, though thrown on his own resources, by his skilful manipulation of the means at his disposal and his untiring efforts, kept the Military Medal troops of the division supplied up to the end. This officer has done very As Sergeant, 1st New Zealand Maori Contingent, Angel was awarded the good work ever since he took up the work of Senior Supply Officer, and is Military Medal for gallantry on Bauchop’s Hill on the night of 6-7 August, deserving of special mention.” (L.G. 3 June 1916, p5570, Rec. No. 22/5/10). during the August Offensive. His citation states: “Bravery in attack on His recommendation is similarly worded to the above citation. Turkish trenches on Bauchop’s Hill and removing wire entanglements in Avery was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “For Chailak Dere, Gallipoli, on August 6th. Led his section with the utmost distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir C. dash.” (L.G. 11 October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 22.) Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (Major, New ARMSTRONG, Leonard John. 13/5 Zealand Army Service Corps. L.G. 13 July 1916, p6956.) Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches BARBER, Francis. 3/160 As Trooper, Auckland Mounted Rifles (Machine-gun Section), Armstrong Military Medal was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry while As Private, Field Ambulance, New Zealand Medical Corps, Barber was controlling machine-guns during both major attacks on Hill 60. His citation awarded the Military Medal for gallantry on Gallipoli in bringing in states: “For conspicuous gallantry between the 21st and 30th August, 1915, wounded during the August Offensive. His citation states: “At Sazli Beit at Kaiajik Aghala [Hill 60] (Dardanelles), when in charge of machine-guns. Dere on 7th and 8th August 1915, behaved with conspicuous gallantry He invariably displayed great bravery and devotion to duty.” (L.G. 14 bringing in wounded under heavy fire from the enemy.” L.G.( 11 October January 1916, p616. Citation, L.G. 11 March 1916, p2745.) 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 2a.) His recommendation states: “Gallipoli, April-August. Continuous good work with their machine-gun sections.” BARKER, Charles Robert. 10/1731 He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 As Private, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Barker was awarded the December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) His recommendation Distinguished Conduct Medal for his gallantry in carrying water and states: “Operations on Kaiajik Aghala [Hill 60] between 21st/30th Aug. ammunition from the Apex to men on the summit of Chunuk Bair. His 1915: For gallantry and continuous good work with machine-guns.” citation states: “For conspicuous gallantry on the 8th August 1915 at ASHWELL, Leslie. 15/691 (formerly 7/691) Chunuk Bair (Dardanelles). The difficulty of supplying the firing line on the mountain top with ammunition and water was very great, yet the necessity Mention in Despatches was vital. Private Barker rendered most valuable service in carrying both over As Lance Corporal (Acting Quartermaster Sergeant), Divisional ground exposed to heavy fire, and the conformation of which made the task Headquarters, Ashwell was Mentioned in Despatches for services on very arduous. He also acted as guide to a regiment going up to reinforce, Gallipoli. His citation states: “For distinguished and gallant services rendered and on his return carried in a wounded man.” (L.G. 29 November 1915, during the period of Gen. Sir C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean p11893.) Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 July 1916, p6944.) His recommendation states: “Chunuk Bair 8th August. Rendered most His recommendation states: “April to December 1915 at Anzac. For general valuable service by carrying up water and ammunition to the firing line good service and devotion to duty. Was present at Anzac throughout the on Chunuk Bair in the afternoon of August 8th. He also guided the Loyal period from 1st landing until wounded on 14th December, when on duty North Lancashire Regt to Chunuk Bair, and on his return brought in a drawing rations for the detachment. As Acting Quartermaster Sergeant, he wounded man.” proved himself a capable and hardworking man.” He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 ATKINS, Arthur Albert (Tommy). 6/884 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) Distinguished Conduct Medal BARLOW, Henry (Harry). 6/194 As Sergeant, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Atkins was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry in overrunning a Turkish trench Distinguished Conduct Medal on the approaches to Rhododendron Spur on 7 August, during the August As Private, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Barlow was awarded the Offensive. His citation states: “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry at Quinn’s Post. His citation to duty on the 7th August, 1915, during the attack on Chunuk Bair states: “For great gallantry and ability on the night of the 21st-22nd June, (Dardanelles). While advancing up a narrow gully with precipitous sides, his 1915, at Quinn’s Post (Dardanelles). On his own initiative he crawled from battalion suddenly came on a strongly defended post, which barred the way, the trench to reconnoitre an enemy bombproof shelter some distance away. and from which a heavy rifle fire was directed on the head of the column. He was successful in dropping two bombs into it, and returned with two Sergeant Atkins, getting his section in hand, without hesitation rushed the Turkish bombs which he found outside. Throughout the operations, he has position, captured and held it. He displayed great bravery and coolness, and distinguished himself as a most courageous and skilful bomb thrower.” (L.G. set a splendid example to all with him.” (L.G. 29 November 1915, p11893.) 6 September 1915, p8845.) His recommendation states: “Gallipoli, 7 August. On Aug. 7th while his His recommendation states: “Barlow, Harry. Pte 6/194. Quinn’s Post, 21-22 battalion was going up a gully it came under heavy rifle fire. Sgt Atkins June. Has been a splendid bomb thrower and bombed on several occasions promptly rushed the position with his section, took it, and held it.” at great personal risk. On the night 21-22 June, he crawled from our trenches in Quinn’s Post right up to the enemy’s bomb proof, to reconnoitre it. He dropped two bombs into the trenches and returned with two Turkish bombs, which were lying outside the trench.”
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BASSETT, Cyril Royston Guyton. 4/515 worded to the above two citations. Victoria Cross BENNETT, Philip Henry George. 10/274 As Corporal, Divisional Signal Company, New Zealand Engineers, Bassett Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches was awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry on the slopes of Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive. His citation states: “For most conspicuous As Corporal, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Bennett was awarded the bravery and devotion to duty on the Chunuk Bair ridge in the Gallipoli Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry during the Battle of the Landing. Peninsula on the 7th August, 1915 [actually 8th August, 1915]. After the His citation states: “For great gallantry on the 26th April 1915 at Gaba Tepe New Zealand Infantry Brigade had attacked and established itself on the (Dardanelles). During the attack on the position, he was instrumental in ridge, Corporal Bassett, in full daylight and under a continuous and heavy maintaining the supply of ammunition for the machine-guns under a very fire, succeeded in laying a telephone line from the old position to the new heavy fire, and showed the greatest courage and devotion to duty.” L.G.( 6 one on Chunuk Bair. He has subsequently been brought to notice for further September 1915, p8845.) excellent and most gallant work connected with the repair of telephone lines He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned by day and night under heavy fire.” L.G.( 15 October 1915, p1054.) in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915. (Commander His lengthy recommendation states: “I desire to recommend the following Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).” (L.G. 5 August 1915, p7669. Shown men of No. 2 Section (attached N.Z. Infantry Brigade) for good conduct: L.- as P.G. Barratt.) Cpl Bassett, Sapper Hopkins R. [4/594a], Sapper Langdon [4/617]. L.-Cpl A recommendation states: “For carrying ammunition to machine-guns Bassett during the attack on the night of the 2nd-3rd May made two distinct under heavy fire, on Walker’s Ridge on 27th April.” efforts under fire to run a line to the Otago Battalion which was detached on BENNETT, William Rakeipoho (Toby). 16/389 the right of the New Zealand Brigade. He persevered through the night until tired out and failed chiefly on account of the difficult nature of the country Military Medal in darkness. He has had charge of the telephone section since Sgt Rush As Sergeant, 1st New Zealand Maori Contingent, Bennett was awarded the [4/527 George] was wounded on 25th April and has done his work very well. Military Medal for gallantry during the August Offensive. His citation states: Sappers Hopkins and Langdon started at dawn from a different point to Cpl “Gallant conduct on Aug. 8th 1915 at Chunuk Bair, Gallipoli, whilst Private Bassett and got through the line to the Otago Battalion under a heavy fire. in Machine-gun Section. The M.G. Officer and N.C.O. were killed and Sapper Hopkins had on several occasions repaired lines cut by the enemy’s wounded. Private Bennett continued working the machine-gun under heavy fire at considerable risk. The officer of No. 2 Section informs me that he fire until it was withdrawn. Throughout the Chunuk Bair battle, he handled considers Sapper Hopkins the best sapper in his section for work requiring his gun with the greatest coolness and bravery.” (L.G. 11 October 1916, pluck and coolness. Maj. H.M. Edwards [4/595 Henry Molesworth], O.C. p9839, Rec. No. 23.) Div. Signal Coy, New Zealand Australia Division. “On Aug. 7th [actually 8 August] after the N.Z. Infantry Brigade had BENTINCK, Lord Charles Cavendish attacked and established itself on the Chunuk Bair ridge, Cpl Bassett in Distinguished Service Order, Mention in Despatches (2) full daylight and under a continuous and heavy fire succeeded in laying a As Captain and Brevet Major (Temporary Lieutenant Colonel), Headquarters telephone line from the position already held to the new position on Chunuk Staff (British Loan Officer), Bentinck was awarded the Distinguished Service Bair. Not only was this under the circumstances an act of extreme bravery Order. His citation states: “For distinguished service in the field. (Gallipoli)” but also of the utmost service. This N.C.O. [Non Commissioned Officer] (L.G. 2 February 1916, p1336.) is also mentioned as having done excellent work in repairing telephone lines He also was twice Mentioned in Despatches. His citations state: (1) “In under heavy fire both by day and night, on 7 Aug. and following days. His connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch work and devotion to duty has also previously been brought to notice and dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1207). (2) “For his name recorded in Army Corps Orders. In view of the services which this distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir N.C.O. has rendered his conspicuous gallantry, a fine example of fearlessness Monro’s Command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 12 and devotion to duty, I beg most strongly to recommend that he should July 1916, p6941.) receive the Victoria Cross.” His recommendation states: “Dec. 1915. Evacuation of Anzac. The BAUCHOP, Arthur. 9/534 excellence and smooth working of the arrangements for the necessary fatigue Mention in Despatches parties, police and many other details in connection with the administration work of the evacuation fell on this officer’s shoulders and he spared no effort As Lieutenant Colonel, Otago Mounted Rifles (Commanding Officer), to ensure their success. This officer has done most excellent work throughout Bauchop was Mentioned in Despatches for his services on Gallipoli. His the whole of the occupation of Anzac and I strongly recommend him for citation states: “Gallipoli April-Aug. 1915. Commanding Otago mounted reward.” Rifles Regiment. Has shown considerable resource in perfecting the defence of that portion of the line immediately under his command. He was BIGGAR, Thomas. 3/233 wounded on 4th July but returned the next day to duty and has remained Military Medal, Mention in Despatches in command ever since.” (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003, WA 22/5/10). Bauchop’s recommendation is similarly worded to the above citation. As Private, Field Ambulance, New Zealand Medical Corps, Biggar was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry while performing ambulance duties BECK, William Thomas (Bill). 15/12 on Gallipoli. His citation states: “Meritorious conduct at Dressing Station on Distinguished Service Order, Mention in Despatches Beach at Gallipoli during April and May 1915 when D.S. [Dressing Station] was repeatedly shelled. His general coolness under fire set a good example to As Captain, New Zealand Army Ordnance Corps, Beck was awarded the others. Also excellent work in D.S. under Quinn’s Post in attack in August Distinguished Service Order for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For 1915.” (L.G. 11 October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 2b.) distinguished service in the field during the operations at the Dardanelles.” He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection (L.G. 8 November 1915, p11027.) with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned December 1915.” (Lance Corporal. L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander- in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 November 1915, BIRKETT, William Arthur. 4/600 p11003.) Order of the Star of Karageorge with Swords – 1st Class (Serbia) BEGG, Charles Mackie. 3/306 As Lance-Corporal, Divisional Signals Company, New Zealand Engineers, Companion of St Michael and St George, Mention in Despatches Birkett was awarded the Serbian Order of the Star of Karageorge with Swords, 1st Class, for gallantry on Gallipoli. He worked alongside Bassett on As Lieutenant Colonel, New Zealand Medical Corps, Begg was made a the slopes of Chunuk Bair. Companion of St Michael and St George. His citation states: “April-Aug. His citation states: “For distinguished services rendered during the course 1915. Has succeeded in establishing his Field ambulance under most difficult of the campaign.” (L.G. 15 February 1917, p1609.) The Povery Bay Herald circumstances. During the first few days after the landing when the influx of reported on 14 April 1917: “William Birkett has been awarded a Karageorge wounded was exceedingly heavy both he and the whole of his staff worked Cross of the First Order for his daring work in restoring telephonic with the utmost devotion.” (L.G. 8 November 1915, p11026, WA 22/5/10.) communication [during the August Offensive].” He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation, which is a repeat of the above, states: “April-Aug. 1915. Has succeeded in establishing his field BIRNIE, Robert. 2/423 ambulance under most difficult circumstances. During the first few days Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches after the landing when the influx of wounded was exceedingly heavy both he and the whole of his staff worked with the utmost devotion.” (L.G. 5 As Sergeant, 1st Battery, New Zealand Field Artillery, Birnie was awarded November 1915, p11003, WA 22/5/10). His recommendation is similarly the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry while working his gun 365 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story on Russell’s Top during the August Offensive. His citation states: “For His recommendation states: “Chunuk Bair, Aug. 9th 1915. For coolness and conspicuous gallantry. On four occasions he has done fine work, serving courage in holding the right flank of Chunuk Bair on August 9th. This was his gun and repairing emplacements under heavy fire.” L.G.( 27 July 1916, the weakest point and required great vigilance.” p7446.) He was Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection with He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “For distinguished the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December and gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir C. Monro’s 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 July 1916, He also was awarded the Medaille Militaire (France). His citation states: p6956.) “For distinguished services during the campaign.” (L.G. 24 February 1916, His recommendation states: “Russell’s Top, 6-7 August. On this date in p2071.) particular and on numerous occasions this N.C.O. [non-commissioned officer] has by his cool conduct and efficient manner in working his gun BOND, Alfred James. 12/689 while under heavy hostile fire not only inspired confidence but largely Mention in Despatches contributed to our successes in the Lone Pine area. On two occasions during As Sergeant, 16th Waikato Company, Auckland Infantry Battalion the above dates and one, a week later, when the emplacement overhead cover (Headquarters), Bond was Mentioned in Despatches for services in Egypt at had been demolished, this N.C.O. while under fire and slightly wounded set the time of the Gallipoli campaign. His citation states: “In connection with about each time, and removed debris, which interfered with gun working. administration in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 June 1916, p6184.) He continued the action without overhead cover, although being shelled.” He was recommended for the Medaille Militaire. Another recommendation BOOCOCK, James Mould. 7/311 states: “1st Battery, 1st Bde N.Z.F.A. September to December 1915. This Mention in Despatches, Obilich Medal of Bravery – Silver (Serbia) N.C.O. has previously been reputed for devotion to duty. His conduct under fire in both working his gun and bravery in repairing damaged emplacements As Trooper, Canterbury Mounted Rifles, Boocock was Mentioned in under severe fire on four occasions single him out for special recognition.” Despatches for gallantry on Hill 60. His citation states: “In connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December BISHOP, William Gibson Allan. 8/1406 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) Military Cross, Mention in Despatches His recommendation states: “Hill 60, 21 August. Both [with Tpr Edwards] did good work in attacking a Turkish machine-gun and although heavily As Lieutenant, Otago Infantry Battalion, Bishop was awarded the Military bombed, stood firm and were eventually successful in destroying a large party Cross for gallantry on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For distinguished of Turks.” A second recommendation states: “For gallantry and good work in service in the Field (Gallipoli).” (L.G. 14 January 1916, p591.) capturing a Turkish machine-gun.” He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 BORKETT, Arthur Alexander. 5/43 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) Mention in Despatches BISS, John Albert. 3/738 As Staff Sergeant, New Zealand Army Service Corps (attached New Zealand Mention in Despatches and Australian Divisional Train), Borkett was Mentioned in Despatches for gallantry in rescuing and rendering first aid to wounded men on Anzac beach As Private, New Zealand Medical Corps, Biss was Mentioned in Despatches and other places while exposed to enemy fire. His citation states: “Gallipoli for services in Egypt. His citation states: “In connection with administration July and Aug. Are brought to notice for the excellent work done over a in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 June 1916, p6184.) period of two months in repeatedly exposing themselves to shellfire on the BLACKETT, George Raymond. 7/170 Anzac beach and at the risk of their lives rescuing wounded men. On many occasions these men have been seen rendering first aid when everyone else Military Cross, Mention in Despatches had taken cover. They invariably reached the wounded man first, and by As Lieutenant, Canterbury Mounted Rifles, Blackett was awarded the their bravery and promptitude have been the means of saving many lives.” Military Cross for leading a reconnaissance operation behind Turkish lines (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003, WA 22/5/10.) during June. His citation states: “Lieutenant G.R. Blackett accompanied by Borkett shares his citation with William Snelgrove. His recommendation is Jenkins who volunteered to go with Lieutenant Blackett and Mr Athanase an similarly worded to the above citation. interpreter was conveyed on the night of 20th June 1915, by sea, to a point on the coast considerably north of Anzac Cove. From thence they proceeded BOWERBANK, Fred Thompson. 3/652 some miles inland and remained out for 48 hours being picked up by boat Mention in Despatches in the evening 22 June having acquired information regarding the position As Major, No. 2 Stationary Hospital, New Zealand Medical Corps, of the enemy’s guns, their dispositions and also information regarding water Bowerbank was Mentioned in Despatches for services as a Medical Officer supplies that are of the utmost value.” (L.G. 8 November 1915, p11027, in No. 2 Stationary Hospital in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. WA 22/5/10.) His citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 Blackett was also Mentioned in Despatches for the same operation. His June 1916, p6184.) citation states: “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” BRAITHWAITE, William Garnett (Bill). 15/4 (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003). His recommendation is similarly worded to the above citation. Companion of St Michael and St George, Mention in Despatches (3), Order of the White Eagle with Swords – 3rd Class (Serbia) BLAIR, Duncan Barrie. 7/309 Braithwaite was a British Loan Officer (Royal Welsh Fusiliers) from 5 August Military Cross, Mention in Despatches 1914 to 16 February 1918. As Lieutenant Colonel (Temporary Brigadier As Captain (Adjutant), Canterbury Mounted Rifles, Blair was awarded the General, and British Loan Officer), New Zealand Divisional Headquarters, Military Cross for gallantry during the first assault on Hill 60 on 21 August. Braithwaite was made a Companion of St Michael and St George. His His citation states: “Hill 60 – 21 August 1915. For work in the attack on citation states: “For distinguished service in the field.” L.G.( 2 May 1916, Kaiajik Aghala [Hill 60] on the 21st.” (L.G. 14 January 1916, p591, WA p4428.) 22/5/10). His recommendation similarly states: “Kaiajik Aghala. 21 Aug. He was also Mentioned in Despatches on three occasions. His citations 1915. For good work on the Kaiajik Aghala.” state: (1) “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection 1915. (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 November 1915, p11001). (2) “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) of the 11th December 1915. (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 May 1916, p4517). (3) “For distinguished BOATE, Percival Cyril. 8/1370 and gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir C. Monro’s Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches, Medaille command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 July 1916, Militaire (France) p6941.) As Sergeant Major, Otago Infantry Battalion, Boate was awarded the His recommendation states: “Gallipoli, April-August. Has done much Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry on Chunuk Bair on 9 August good work since the landing of the Army Corps on April 25th. During the 1915. His citation states: “For conspicuous gallantry on the 9th August, temporary absence of both Brigadier Generals H.G. Chauvel and Johnston, 1915, at Chunuk Bair (Dardanelles), when, with another non-commissioned Col. Braithwaite was in command of No. 3 Section of defence and of the officer, he displayed great bravery and resource in holding the right flank, N.Z. Infantry Brigade, carrying out the duties thereby entailed to my entire a weak point requiring great vigilance.” (L.G. 14 January 1916, p616. satisfaction.” Citation, L.G. 11 March 1916, p2746.) Another states: “Temporary Commander New Zealand Infantry Brigade. 366 Honours and awards to New Zealanders
Anzac evacuation Dec. 1915. In commanding his brigade displayed qualities stretcher-bearer on Gallipoli Peninsula, and in particular during the advance of leadership of a high order and is worthy of special mention and reward.” in August, 1915.” (L.G. 11 October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 18.) He was also awarded the Serbian Order of the White Eagle with Swords, 3rd Class. His citation states: “For distinguished services rendered during the BUTLER, Robert Thomas Rowley Probyn (The Honourable) course of the campaign.” (L.G. 15 February 1917, p1606.) Military Cross, Mention in Despatches Butler was a British Loan Officer from the Royal Engineers serving with the BROTHERS, William Fenwick. 6/943 New Zealand Expeditionary Force from 31 May 1915 to 25 March 1916. Military Medal He was commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant on 31 May 1915. As Sergeant, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Brothers was awarded the As 2nd Lieutenant, New Zealand Engineers, Butler was awarded the Military Military Medal for gallantry with the machine-guns on Gallipoli. His Cross for gallantry during mining operations at Quinn’s Post. His citation citation states: “For especially good work and devotion to duty as a states: “For distinguished service in the field during the operations at the Machine-gunner on Gallipoli, being in the landing, the action of 19th May Dardanelles.” (L.G. 8 November 1915, p11027.) and August operations. In September 1915 after his officers and N.C.O.s His detailed recommendation states: “2nd Lieut., the Hon. R.P. Butler, [non-commissioned officers] had left the peninsula sick or wounded, he Royal Engineers, has been brought to my notice by the G.O.C. [General took charge of the Machine-gun Section until relieved in October.” (L.G. 11 Officer Commanding] New Zealand and Australian Division for his gallant October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 11.) conduct and the hazardous work he has performed in connection with the BROWN, Charles Henry Jeffries. 15/14 mining operations opposite Quinn’s Post. “(a) Between June 25th and July 1st when mines were frequently being Distinguished Service Order, Mention in Despatches exploded, he constantly led the party that went to examine results, at the As Major (Temporary Lieutenant Colonel), Canterbury Infantry Battalion, risk of counter mines being exploded, and on one occasion led the way into Brown was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for services on a Turkish gallery that had been opened. Gallipoli. His citation states: “Gallipoli, 25 April 1915 to 7 June 1915. This “(b) On July 9th, though much affected by gas caused by the explosion officer did invaluable work as Provost-Marshal of this Division, from the of a mine, he continued to carry on his work of examination at the risk landing up to 5th May, when he was appointed to command the Canterbury of being buried alive at any moment. He has always carried out his duties Battalion. In the latter capacity, he proved an especially capable and excellent energetically and cheerfully. leader and commander and I look upon him as a most valuable officer.” “I concur in the recommendation of the Divisional Commander that his (L.G. 8 November 1915, p11027, WA 22/5/10). His recommendation is services be rewarded by the award of the Military Cross. [Signed William similarly worded to the above citation. Birdwood] Lieut.-General, Commanding Australian and New Zealand He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned Army Corps.” in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander- He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 November 1915, in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander- p11003.) in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 November 1915, BROWN, William Johnstone. 2/209 p11003.) Military Medal CALAME, Paul Emil. 12/914 As Gunner, 1st Battery, 1st Brigade, New Zealand Field Artillery, Brown Military Medal was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry on Russell’s Top during the As Signalling Sergeant, Auckland Infantry Battalion, Calame was awarded August Offensive. His citation states: “While 1st Battery was in action on the Military Medal for gallantry at the Daisy Patch on 8 May. His citation Russell’s Top between 6th and 8th August 1915 during the action of ‘Lone states: “On May 8th 1915 at Cape Helles he brought in a wounded man Pine’ these three men although slightly wounded on as many as three and at considerable personal risk, and subsequently for gallantry in laying and four occasions, refused to leave their gun in what was a most critical period repairing telephone wires under heavy fire.” L.G.( 11 October 1916, p9839, of the operations. Although their emplacement received direct hits and Rec. No. 10.) was demolished on several occasions, they set to work under fire in order His recommendation states: “Gallipoli, September-December. For to remove debris and succeeded each time in getting their gun into action gallantly attempting to rescue a wounded man near Krithia on 8th May again.” (L.G. 11 October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 2.) and subsequently for consistently good work in maintaining a good signal His recommendation states: “6/7th August 1915. Gallipoli Peninsula. On service.” 6th and 7th August, 1915, this man was (owing to the depleted state of the battery) gunlaying throughout a very trying period of almost incessant hostile CAMERON, Marie McNaughton. 22/66 fire and, although slightly wounded on two occasions, continued to lay his Royal Red Cross, Mention in Despatches gun most accurately during a very critical period. This gunner also assisted on both days under fire to re-erect his partly demolished emplacement. A As Matron, New Zealand Army Nursing Service, Cameron was awarded week later he was again (third time) slightly wounded and only left his post at the Royal Red Cross (R.R.C.). Her citation states: “In recognition of her the gun when it was discovered that his eyesight had been rendered defective valuable services in connection with the War.” (L.G. 3 June 1916, p5579.) as a result of his wound.” She was also Mentioned in Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. Her citation states: “In connection with administration BRUCE, Claude Stanley. 7/629 in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 June 1916, p6185.) Distinguished Conduct Medal CAMPBELL, James. 9/129 As Staff Sergeant Major, 1st Squadron, New Zealand Machine-gun Corps, Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches Bruce was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal at the end of the war, stating outstanding courage and leadership throughout the war, from As Sergeant, Otago Mounted Rifles, Campbell was awarded the Distinguished Gallipoli to the Middle East. His citation states: “For consistent good work Conduct Medal for gallantry on Hill 60 on 21 August. His citation states: and devotion to duty during operations in Gallipoli, Sinai, Palestine, and “For conspicuous gallantry from the 21st to the 30th August, 1915, at Syria. His courage and leadership have been outstanding at all times.” (L.G. Kaiajik Aghala [Hill 60] (Dardanelles), when he displayed great bravery and 12 December 1919, p15443. Citation, L.G. 14 April 1920, p4426.) resource in the performance of his work and a marked devotion to duty.” (L.G. 14 January 1916, p616. Citation, L.G. 11 March 1916, p2746.) BUCKLEY, Annie. 22/4 Campbell’s Distinguished Conduct Medal was a posthumous award, being Mention in Despatches (2) one of only two to New Zealanders on Gallipoli. The other was to Trooper As Sister, New Zealand Army Nursing Service (in British Hospitals), Pidgeon, who died of wounds at sea. Campbell’s recommendation states: Buckley was twice Mentioned in Despatches for services in Egypt at the “Operations 21st-30th August 1915. For gallantry in the attack on the time of the Gallipoli campaign. Her citations state: (1) “In connection with Turkish trenches on Kaiajik Aghala.” administration in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 June 1916, p6185). (2) “Mention in He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection Despatches from Gen. Sir Alexander Murray, K.C.B., Commander-in- with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 1 December 1916, p11808.) December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) BURROWS, James Kitchen Hastie. 8/987 CARBINES, Arthur Vivian. 10/706 Military Medal Mention in Despatches As Private, Otago Infantry Battalion, Burrows was awarded the Military As Private, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Carbines was Mentioned in Medal for gallantry on Gallipoli, especially during the August Offensive. Despatches for gallantry as a stretcher-bearer on Gallipoli. His citation His citation states: “For gallantry in carrying out, under fire, his duties as states: “In connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s 367 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210). His He also was twice Mentioned in Despatches. His citations state: (1) recommendation states: “Gallipoli, April-August. For continuous good work “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. as a stretcher-bearer.” (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003). (2) “In connection with administration in CARDNO, John Finlayson. 3/317 Egypt.” (L.G. 21 June 1916, p6183.) Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches CHAYTOR, Sir Edward Walter Clervaux. 15/6 As Private, No. 2 Field Ambulance, New Zealand Medical Corps, Cardno was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry on Gallipoli. Companion of the Bath, Mention in Despatches His citation states: “For conspicuous gallantry and good work when attached As Colonel, New Zealand Staff Corps, Assistant Adjutant-General, Chaytor to an infantry battalion.” (L.G. 3 June 1916, p5586. Citation, L.G. 21 June was made a Companion of the Bath for his services on Gallipoli. His citation 1916, p6161.) states: “To whom I am especially indebted for much help during the initial He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “For distinguished period of the operations, when I sent him to various bodies of the division and gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir C. Monro’s which were hard pressed, and where his coolness and resource were of the command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 July 1916, greatest value in restoring difficult situations – especially on Walker’s Ridge p6956.) on 26th April, and in Monash Gully on 2nd and 3rd May.” (L.G. 23 June 1915, p6112, WA 22/5/10). His recommendation is similarly worded to the CARLYON, Samuel. 4/911A above citation. Mention in Despatches He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned As Sapper, New Zealand Engineers, Carlyon was Mentioned in Despatches in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915. (Commander for gallantry on Gallipoli. His citation states: “Mentioned in Gen. Ian Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 August 1915, p7668.) Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915. (Commander Mediterranean CHERRY, Clara Edwards. 22/67 Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 August 1915, p7668). Unfortunately, it is not known what act of gallantry Carlyon performed to receive this award. Mention in Despatches As Sister, New Zealand Army Nursing Service (in British Hospitals), Cherry CASELBERG, Alexander Lionel (Lex). 4/363 was Mentioned in Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Distinguished Conduct Medal Gallipoli campaign. Her citation states: “In connection with administration As Sapper, Signal Troop, New Zealand Engineers, attached New Zealand in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 June 1916, p6185.) Mounted Rifles Brigade, Caselberg was awarded the Distinguished Conduct CHURCH, Robert Alan Harry. 3/302 Medal for gallantry in the locality of Hill 60, in repeatedly guiding detached parties back to safety under heavy fire during the night of 22 August. His Military Medal citation states: “For conspicuous gallantry on the night of the 22nd August, As Private, Field Ambulance, New Zealand Medical Corps, Church was 1915, at Kaiajik Aghala (Hill 60, Dardanelles). At the close of the day a awarded the Military Medal for gallant service field-dressing wounded number of detached parties were scattered in advance of the fire trenches. men during the Battle of the Landing and August Offensive. His citation The firing was very heavy, and in the dark these parties did not know how states: “At the landing at Anzac and in the fighting on 7/8th August 1915 to get back. Sapper Caselberg, on his own initiative, went out several times, displayed conspicuous gallantry in attending to wounded under fire.” L.G.( searched for them, and guided them back on each occasion. His total 11 October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 2b). A statement on his service file reads: disregard of personal danger and devotion to duty were most marked.” (L.G. “Awarded Military Medal for services rendered on various occasions during 29 November 1915, p11894.) progress of campaign.” CHAMPNEY, Norman D’Arcy. 13/535 CLARK, Norman. 2/8b Mention in Despatches, Obilich Medal of Bravery – Silver (Serbia) Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches As Trooper, Auckland Mounted Rifles, Champney was Mentioned in As Driver/Fitter, New Zealand Field Artillery, Clark was awarded the Despatches for gallantry throwing back Turkish bombs on the summit Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry in front of Hill 60 when he of Chunuk Bair. His citation states: “In connection with the operations extinguished a dangerous fire around live artillery shells, all the time exposed described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. to accurate enemy artillery fire. His citation states: “For conspicuous bravery 28 January 1916, p1210.) on the 27th and 28th August, 1915, at Hill 60 (Dardanelles). A fire having His recommendation states: “Chunuk Bair, 9 August (wounded). For been started, as the result of the enemy’s firing, round a pit containing over returning large numbers of Turkish bombs thrown into our trench on 9th fifty high-explosive shells; Driver Clark volunteered to carry water to put Aug. on Chunuk Bair during a period of 2 hours.” out the fire, and was successful in doing so, although the section was being Also, there was a recommendation for a French Croix de Guerre: “8/9th heavily and accurately shelled the whole time.” (L.G. 29 November 1915, August 1915, Chunuk Bair, Gallipoli Peninsula. While in the trenches, and p11894.) during the attack of the enemy, Tpr Champney was engaged in throwing He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection bombs, and continued throwing and picking up and returning enemy with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 bombs until shot through both arms.” December 1915.” (Fitter. L.G. 28 January 1916, p1209.) He was also awarded the Serbian Obilich Silver Medal of Bravery for gallantry COLES, Arthur (Thomas). 6/1490 on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.” (L.G. 15 February 1917, p1612.) Military Medal As Private, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Coles was awarded the Military CHAPMAN, Frank. 13/634 Medal for gallantry while operating trench mortars on Gallipoli. His citation Mention in Despatches states: “For good work and devotion to duty. He was in charge of trench As Major, Auckland Mounted Rifles, Chapman was Mentioned in mortars at ‘Quinn’s Post’ during June and July 1915 and did excellent work Despatches for gallantry during the first night of the August Offensive, during the raids on the Turkish trenches at the beginning of June. Good when the Auckland Mounted Rifles took Old No. 3 Outpost. He was work in the August operations, also while in charge of the trench mortars on slightly wounded during the engagement, but remained with his unit. His Cheshire Ridge. He is now doing excellent work with the Battalion bombers citation states: “Led the attack until wounded on Old No. 3 [Out] Post on here in France.” (L.G. 11 October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 16.) the night 6/7 Aug. 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1209, WA 22/5/10). His COMMONS, Daphne Rowena. 22/20 recommendation states: “Old No. 3 Post, 6-7 August. Led the attack until wounded on Old No. 3 [Out] Post on the night 6-7 Aug. 1915.” Mention in Despatches As Staff Nurse, New Zealand Army Nursing Service, Commons was CHARTERS, Alexander Burnet. 10/1168 Mentioned in Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli Companion of St Michael and St George, Mention in Despatches (2) campaign. Her citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt.” As Lieutenant Colonel, Otago Infantry Battalion, Charters was made a (L.G. 21 June 1916, p6184.) Companion of St Michael and St George for services in Egypt at the time of COMRIE, James. 3/158 the Gallipoli campaign. His citation states: “Commanding N.Z. advanced base depot Alexandria upon whom all arrangements for the receipt and Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches despatch of details, sick, wounded and convalescent revolves; also matters As Private, No. 1 Field Ambulance, New Zealand Medical Corps, Comrie connected with the comfort of the sick and the wounded, has worked was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry while attending indefatigably.” (L.G. 3 June 1916, p5560, WA 22/5/10.) to wounded men under heavy fire during the Battle of the Landing. His
368 Honours and awards to New Zealanders citation states: “For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty on the 25th Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. His April, 1915, at Gaba Tepe (Dardanelles). During and subsequent to the citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 June landing, Private Comrie attended to the wounded under a very heavy fire, 1916, p6184.) allowing no danger to interfere with his duties. He invariably showed the greatest courage and presence of mind.” (L.G. 6 September 1915, p8848.) CORRIE, Frank Reginald. 11/520 He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned Mention in Despatches in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915. (Commander As Corporal, 2nd Wellington West Coast Squadron, Wellington Mounted Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 August 1915, p7669.) Rifles, Corrie was Mentioned in Despatches for gallantry on the summit of Chunuk Bair on 8-9 August. His citation states: “In connection with the CONLAN, Francis John. 12/525 operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December Order of the Star of Karageorge with Swords – 2nd Class (Serbia) 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) As Private, Auckland Infantry Battalion, Conlan was awarded the Serbian His recommendation states: “Chunuk Bair, 8-9 August. For their fine Order of the Star of Karageorge with Swords, 2nd Class, for gallantry on example and conduct throughout, while on the Chunuk Bair position on 8-9 Gallipoli. His citation states: “For distinguished services rendered during the Aug. 1915.” It would be fair to say that Corrie was under-decorated for his course of the campaign.” (L.G. 15 February 1917, p1609). Unfortunately, it gallantry on Chunuk Bair, and should have been awarded the Distinguished is not known what act of gallantry Conlan performed to receive this award. Conduct Medal. CONNELL, Christopher William. 10/303 COSBROOK, Andrew John (Cossy). 2/191 Military Medal Military Medal As Private, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Connell was awarded the Military As Gunner, 3rd Battery, 1st Brigade, New Zealand Field Artillery, Cosbrook Medal for a gallant act while on Chunuk Bair on 8 August. His citation was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry at Cape Helles. His citation states: “This man showed conspicuous bravery on 8th August 1915. During states: “On June 26th 1915 at Gurkha Bluff, Cape Helles, during an attack the attack on Chunuk Bair he went out under heavy shrapnel, M.G. on that position, he maintained communication with his battery throughout [machine-gun] and rifle fire and removed an artillery ranging flag. This flag the attack, despite the fact that he was in the front-line trenches and that the had been used by our artillery in the attack but, owing to our advance, it had Turks were counter-attacking and shelling the position very heavily.” (L.G. become a danger to our own troops and was causing many casualties.” (L.G. 11 October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 2.) 11 October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 19.) His recommendation states: “3rd Battery, 1st Bde N.Z.F.A. September to December 1915. A great deal of the credit is due to this N.C.O. [non- CONWAY, Albert Edward. 6/819 commissioned officer] for the excellent way in which the 3rd Battery has Mention in Despatches kept up its communications with forward stations, particularly when other As Lieutenant, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Conway was Mentioned in units have failed to keep theirs. During the whole period of the fighting Despatches for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “In connection with on Gallipoli this N.C.O. has been noticed for his coolness and good work the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December under fire.” 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) COWAN, James George. 8/28 His recommendation states: “Chunuk Bair, 7-10 August. For conspicuous skill and devotion in the handling of his machine-gun section on Chunuk Mention in Despatches Bair on 7, 8, 9, 10 August. He is an excellent machine-gun officer.” As Lieutenant, 10 North Otago Company, Otago Infantry Battalion, Cowan was Mentioned in Despatches for gallantry during the Otago Infantry’s attack COOK, Charles Frederick Denman. 10/543 on Dead Man’s Ridge on 2-3 May. His citation states: “Mentioned in Gen. Mention in Despatches Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915 (Commander Mediterranean As Captain, Wellington Infantry Battalion (attached to Brigade Expeditionary Force).” (L.G. 5 August 1915, p7668.) Headquarters), Cook was Mentioned in Despatches for services on COX, Edward Percy. 10/659 Gallipoli, especially in connection with the August Offensive. His citation states: “In connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s Mention in Despatches (2) despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1207). His As Major, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Cox was Mentioned in Despatches recommendation states: “Gallipoli, April-August. Has done excellent work. for gallantry on Chunuk Bair on 8 August. His citation states: “In connection He is cool and collected in action.” with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) COOKE, William Bertram. 3/96 His recommendation states: “For conspicuous gallantry in rallying and Military Medal holding his men in a most exposed trench under continuous fire from As Private, Field Ambulance, New Zealand Medical Corps, Cooke was machine-guns and bombs and during a long succession of counter-attacks.” awarded the Military Medal for gallantry at Cape Helles and the Daisy Patch Cox’s second citation states: “For distinguished and gallant services rendered during May when he carried messages across exposed ground. His citation during the period of Gen. Sir C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean states: “At Cape Helles on May 8th and 9th 1915 showed conspicuous Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 July 1916, p6956.) gallantry in carrying several messages from the Field Ambulance Dressing Station to Brigade Headquarters over an exposed position each time under CRAIG, George. 12/360 heavy artillery and rifle fire.”L.G. ( 11 October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 2a.) Mention in Despatches COOPER, Frank Simpson. 2/123 As Major, New Zealand Medical Corps, Craig was Mentioned in Despatches for gallantry while attending to wounded, especially at the Daisy Patch on Meritorious Service Medal, Mention in Despatches 8 May. His citation states: “Mentioned in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of As Staff Quartermaster Sergeant, New Zealand Field Artillery, Cooper was 20th May 1915. (Commander Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for services on Gallipoli, especially 5 August 1915, p7669.) during the evacuation. His citation states: “For exceptionally good work His recommendation states his actions at the Daisy Patch: “Gallipoli, 8 during the evacuation of Gallipoli in December 1915.” (L.G. 18 October May. This officer has done splendid service throughout the operations. He 1916, p10045, WA 22/5/17.) has exposed himself fearlessly on many occasions in the performance of his His recommendation states: “N.Z.F.A. Anzac HQ [Headquarters]. Has duties. In particular, on 8 May, he went out under heavy rifle and machine- worked with the Q [Quartermaster] branch since 16 January 1915. A very gun fire to assist a wounded man and successfully brought him in, being intelligent and hard-working clerk, and considering he is not a regular himself wounded in doing so.” soldier, the manner in which he has picked up the work is worthy of special consideration.” CRAWFORD-WATSON, Lewis. 15/606a (13/606) Cooper was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “For Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir As Corporal, Divisional Headquarters, Crawford-Watson was awarded the C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry while attending to the wounded. June 1916, p6944.) His citation states: “For gallant conduct and exceptionally good work in connection with the improvisation of the hospital ship Lutzow. He showed COOPER, William Saunderson. 10/1450 the greatest courage, under all circumstances, in attending to his duties, Mention in Despatches no work being too difficult or hazardous, and he gave a fine exhibition of As Captain, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Cooper was Mentioned in devotion to duty.” (L.G. 6 September 1915, p8866.)
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He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned DALTRY, Henry James. 2/986 in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915 (Commander Distinguished Service Order, Mention in Despatches Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).” (L.G. 5 August 1915, p7669.) As Captain, New Zealand Field Artillery, Daltry was Mentioned in CRITCHLEY-SALMONSON, Arthur Cunliffe Bernard. 6/1173 Despatches. His citation states: “For distinguished and gallant services Distinguished Service Order, Mention in Despatches rendered during the period of Gen. Sir C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 July 1916, p6942.) Critchley-Salmonson was attached to the New Zealand Forces from the Royal Munster Fusiliers. As Captain (and Adjutant), Canterbury Infantry His recommendation states: “Gallipoli, September-December. This officer Battalion, Critchley-Salmonson was awarded the Distinguished Service was originally the battery Captain of the 4th Howitzer Battery. For the good Order for gallantry on 25 April 1915 during the Battle of the Landing, and work of which he must be awarded his share of responsibility. For about again during the battle on Dead Man’s Ridge on the night of 2-3 May. His two months he has been my Staff Captain and has carried out his duties citation states: “During the operations in the neighbourhood of Gaba Tepe with the greatest credit to his zeal, thoroughness and ability. He has shown on the 25 April 1915, for great gallantry and resource in command of a considerable organising ability and great powers of work and has been of the small party, and saving a difficult situation. Again on the night 2/3 May, he greatest possible assistance to me.” successfully led a small party to an advanced trench under great difficulties.” DAVIDSON, David. 12/1185 (L.G. 3 June 1915, p5331. Citation 3 July 1915, p6540.) Military Medal, Mention in Despatches His recommendation states: “Royal Munster Fusiliers, who, in command of a party of the [Canterbury] Battalion, displayed great gallantry and resource As Private, Auckland Infantry Battalion, Davidson was awarded the Military in saving a very difficult situation on the left flank, on Walker’s Ridge, on Medal for gallantry on Gallipoli. His citation states: “At Chunuk Bair on 8th 25th April, and who again, during the night attack from Monash Gully on August, 1915 he volunteered to carry an urgent message across a fire swept the 2nd May, was successful in reinforcing the Otago Battalion with a small zone; the message was safely delivered. He has always been conspicuous for party, when the rest of his battalion, which been ordered to do so, failed to good work.” (L.G. 11 October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 10.) reach it.” He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915 (Commander December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).” (L.G. 5 August 1915, p7669.) His recommendation states: “Chunuk Bair, 7 August. For carrying messages under heavy fire on Aug. 7th during the attack on Chunuk Bair.” The correct CRONE, Charles. 10/729 date should be 8 August. Mention in Despatches DAVIES, Henry Arthur. 2/408A As Private, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Crone was Mentioned in Despatches for gallantry at Quinn’s Post and on the summit of Chunuk Bair Mention in Despatches on 8 August. He was known as a bomb thrower, and for returning Turkish As Captain, 12th Battery, 3rd Brigade, New Zealand Field Artillery, Davies bombs. His citation states: “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the was Mentioned in Despatches for “consistent good work and courage” with 26th August 1915. (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary his battery on Gallipoli, especially towards the end of the Gallipoli campaign Force)” (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003.) when guns were slowly being taken off Anzac, leaving the remaining guns to carry on the same workload. His citation states: “For most consistent good CUNNINGHAM, William Henry. 10/1085 work, courage and ability throughout his service with the New Zealand Mention in Despatches (2), Order of St Stanislas – 3rd Class with Swords Artillery. From April 1915 until he took command of a battery in November (Russia) 1915, this officer was selected for the most difficult duties as liaison officer As Major, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Cunningham was twice Mentioned with the infantry in Gallipoli at a time when guns were few and the artillery in Despatches on Gallipoli. His citations state: (1) “In connection with the requirements of the infantry were many and difficult to satisfy. His services operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December were invaluable in this connection and he enjoyed the complete confidence 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210). (2) “For distinguished and gallant of the infantry. On taking command of a battery, a great part of the services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir C. Monro’s command of the personnel of which were Mounted Rifles, his industry and ability made it Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 July 1916, p6956.) one of the best batteries in the division. He commanded it with the greatest skill throughout the operations in France, until 15th September 1916, on He was also awarded the Russian Order of St Stanislas, 3rd Class with which day he received the wounds from which he afterwards succumbed. Swords, for service on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For distinguished He has been previously recommended for reward.” (L.G. 4 January 1917, services rendered during the course of the campaign. (Gallipoli)” (L.G. 15 p261, Rec. No. 464.) February 1917, p1600.) His recommendation states: “Gallipoli, September-December. This officer His recommendation states: “Chunuk Bair, 8 August. For good leading on has acted in two capacities during the period of his service at the front. He Chunuk Bair on Aug. 8th. Has proved a most valuable staff officer and his was at first the representative of C.R.A. [Commander, Royal Artillery, or intelligence work, in which he has been particularly employed, has been of senior artillery officer] with infantry at a critical part of the line and rendered a very high order.” exceptionally good service in that capacity. Latterly he has commanded the DANIELL, Groves Edward. 2/256 3rd Battery New Zealand Field Artillery, in which capacity he has shown ability and promptness of decision.” Military Cross, Mention in Despatches As Captain, New Zealand Field Artillery, Daniell was awarded the Military DAVIES, Kathleen. 22/24 Cross for gallantry on Gallipoli. His lengthy citation states: “For conspicuous Mention in Despatches gallantry and ability in handling the battery under his command. On the As Sister, New Zealand Army Nursing Service, Davies was Mentioned in afternoon of 8 August, this officer took over four guns of the 57th Bde Despatches for services during the time of the Gallipoli campaign. Her R.F.A. [Royal Field Artillery]. Detachments were formed out of 4 N.C.O.s citation states: “Mention in Despatches from Gen. Sir Alexander Murray, [non-commissioned officers], 22 gunners from the 2nd Battery N.Z.F.A. and K.C.B., Commander-in-Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 1 20 men from the 5th Reinforcements who had landed at Anzac during the December 1916, p11808.) morning – the position was selected late in the afternoon and that night two guns were got into action and dug in at dawn. Fire was opened on Chunuk DAVIS, George. 7/707 Bair but one gun was soon put out of action. Owing to the position being Mention in Despatches so exposed to shell and ammunition fire, it was changed during the night; two more were brought up and at dawn on 10 August the battery was ready As Lance Corporal, Canterbury Mounted Rifles, Davis was Mentioned to fire again which it did with great effect although subjected to a heavy in Despatches for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “Mention in crossfire from machine-guns and a good deal of shellfire.”L.G. ( 14 January Despatches from Gen. Sir Alexander Murray, K.C.B., Commander-in- 1916, p591, WA 22/5/10.) Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force” (L.G. 1 December 1916, p11808). His recommendation is similarly worded to the above citation, but with Unfortunately, it is not known what act Davis performed to receive this the addition: “Gallipoli, September-December. Name submitted on two award. previous occasions; this officer has remained on the peninsula practically the DAWSON, Thomas Henry. 12/349 whole of the time the Anzac position was held and has latterly commanded the 6th battery, which has done very good work on the peninsula.” Mention in Despatches (2) He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection As Major, Auckland Infantry Battalion, Dawson was Mentioned in Despatches with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 twice for gallantry near Quinn’s Post during the Battle of the Landing. His December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1209.) citation states: (1) “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th 370 Honours and awards to New Zealanders
August 1915. (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For distinguished services rendered during (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003). (2) “In connection with the operations the course of the campaign.” (L.G. 15 February 1917, p1611.) described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. A mention on his service file states: “His Majesty the King of Serbia has, 28 January 1916, p1210.) with the approval of H.M. the King, bestowed the Gold Medal for service with M.E.F. [Mediterranean Expeditionary Force] in Egypt and/or Salonika DIGNAN, Brian Lynch. 4/506 31/10/16.” As East didn’t serve on Salonika, the mention would be referring Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches (2) to the Dardanelles and Gallipoli. As Sapper, Divisional Signal Company, New Zealand Engineers, Dignan was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry for laying and EASTWOOD, Thomas Ralph. 15/202 repairing a telephone in the Chunuk Bair sector during the August Offensive. Military Cross, Mention in Despatches He was the first engineer to reach Malone on Chunuk Bair with a telephone As Captain, Headquarters Staff, Eastwood was awarded the Military Cross line from the Apex. His citation states: “For conspicuous gallantry on the 7th for gallantry on Gallipoli. His short citation states: “For distinguished service August, 1915 [actually 8 or 9 August], at Chunuk Bair (Dardanelles), when in the field. (Gallipoli)” L.G.( 29 September 1916, p10720.) His misplaced he laid a telephone line in daylight and under heavy fire, and later, when the citation may have been the following which was published in the Feilding line was broken, he carried an important despatch under heavy fire.” L.G.( Star on 24 December 1915: “Conspicuous gallantry and ability during 14 January 1916, p616. Citation, L.G. 11 March 1916, p2746.) operations on Gallipoli Peninsula on August 6 and 7 last. Captain Eastwood His recommendation states: “Chunuk Bair, 7 August (possibly 9 August). guided the night advance of his brigade with skill and resource, especially For laying a line on Chunuk Bair under heavy fire in daylight on Aug. 7, for when the head of the column came under the enemy’s fire. Owing to the carrying back an important despatch in daylight when the line was broken severity of the opposition the advance came gradually to a standstill, and at and for repairing lines under heavy fire.” this point Captain Eastwood rendered very valuable service in reorganising He was also twice Mentioned in Despatches. His citations state: (1) “In the column, thus enabling it to continue the forward movement.” connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch His recommendation states: “6/7 August 1915. Aghyl Dere. This officer led dated 11 December 1915.” (Sapper. L.G. 28 January 1916, p1209). (2) “For and guided the night advance of this brigade on the night of 6/7 August, into distinguished and gallant services tendered during the period of Gen. Sir C. enemy territory of the Aghyl Dere, having at his disposal Major Overton and Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (Corporal. a small party of Greek guides. This was a position of great danger, but the L.G. 13 July 1916, p6956). His recommendation stated: “Gallipoli duty was performed by Captain Eastwood with great coolness, and with a Peninsula. September to December 1915. This man has been untiring in display of much resource, in meeting a succession of serious difficulties which his work on the communications of the N.Z. Infantry Bde during the whole arose when the head of the column came under enemy fire. During this of the above period, and has in fact rendered very distinguished service, advance the column met with such opposition, that the whole of the advance during and ever since the landing. This N.C.O. [non-commissioned officer] gradually came to a standstill, and Captain Eastwood rendered invaluable participated with Corp. Bassett V.C. in the work which brought the coveted assistance in reorganising the advance, and putting a fresh impetus into it.” honour to the latter.” He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 DORE, Patrick. 13/655 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1207.) Military Cross, Mention in Despatches As Captain, New Zealand Chaplains’ Department, Dore was awarded the EDMONDS, Louis Walter. 11/1146 Military Cross for gallantry on Gallipoli. Obilich Medal of Bravery – Silver (Serbia) His citation states: “Displayed most gallant conduct in helping the medical As Trooper, Wellington Mounted Rifles, Edmonds was awarded the Serbian officer attending to the wounded under heavy rifle fire on 9 Aug. on Chunuk Obilich Silver Medal of Bravery for gallantry on Gallipoli. His citation states: Bair and for 24 hours after the withdrawal from that position.” (L.G. 14 “For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.” January 1916, p591, WA 22/5/10). His recommendation is similarly worded (L.G. 15 February 1917, p1613). Unfortunately, it is not known what act of to the above citation. gallantry Edmond performed to receive this award. He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 EDWARDS, Charles Joseph Knight. 2/444 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) Distinguished Conduct Medal As Acting-Sergeant, New Zealand Field Artillery, Edwards was awarded the DUFFILL, George. 10/626 Distinguished Conduct Medal for bravery near to Hill 60 during August. Obilich Medal of Bravery – Gold (Serbia) His citation states: “For conspicuous bravery on the 27th and 28th August, As Private, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Duffill was awarded the Serbian 1915, at Hill 60 (Dardanelles). A fire having been started, as the result of Obilich Gold Medal of Bravery for gallantry at Quinn’s Post. His citation the enemy’s firing, round a pit containing over fifty high-explosive shells, states: “For distinguished services rendered during the course of the Sergeant Edwards volunteered to carry water to put out the fire, and was campaign.” (L.G. 15 February 1917, p1611). On his service file is written: successful in doing so, although the section was being heavily and accurately “For gallant conduct performed in connection with mining operations at shelled the whole time.” (L.G. 29 November 1915, p11895.) Quinn’s Post.” EDWARDS, Henry Molesworth. 4/595 DUNCAN, Alexander Grindell. 10/966 Mention in Despatches Mention in Despatches As Captain, New Zealand Engineers, Edwards was Mentioned in Despatches As Corporal, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Duncan was Mentioned in for good work on Gallipoli. His citation states: “Mentioned in Gen. I. Despatches for gallantry on Gallipoli. His citation states: “Mentioned in Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander-in-Chief, Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander-in- Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003). Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 November 1915, His recommendation states: “Gallipoli, April-August: The work done by this p11003). Unfortunately, it is not known what act Duncan performed to officer ever since the landing has been invaluable and the efficiency of the receive this award. communication under his able control in spite of great difficulties has been most marked.” DUNCAN, William Munro. 3/667 Mention in Despatches EDWARDS, James. 7/800 As Sergeant Major, New Zealand Medical Corps, Duncan was Mentioned Mention in Despatches in Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. As Trooper, Canterbury Mounted Rifles, Edwards was Mentioned in His citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 Despatches for capturing a Turkish machine-gun on Hill 60. His citation June 1916, p6184.) states: “In connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) EAST, Alfred Francis Drake. 3/144 His recommendation states: “Hill 60, 21 August: Both [with Tpr Boocock] Mention in Despatches, Obilich Medal of Bravery – Gold (Serbia) did good work in attacking a Turkish machine-gun and although heavily As Private, New Zealand Medical Corps (Ambulance), East was Mentioned bombed, stood firm and were eventually successful in destroying a large party in Despatches for retrieving wounded under heavy fire. His citation states: of Turks.” A second recommendation states: “For gallantry and good work in “In connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch capturing a Turkish machine-gun.” dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) East was also awarded the Serbian Obilich Gold Medal of Bravery for gallantry
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ELLIS, Frederick Allen. 12/738 FARR, Thomas. 2/277 Mention in Despatches Military Cross, Mention in Despatches As Sergeant, Auckland Infantry Battalion, Ellis was Mentioned in Despatches As Captain, New Zealand Field Artillery, Farr was awarded the Military for good work on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For distinguished and Cross for gallantry as a Forward Observation Officer while on loan to the gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir C. Monro’s command Royal Field Artillery at Cape Helles. His citation reads: “Krithia 25 May-17 of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 July 1916, p6956.) Aug. 1915. Brought to notice by G.O.C. [General Officer Commanding] His recommendation states: “Gallipoli, September-December 1915. 29th Indian Bde [Brigade] for the very excellent work carried out by him This N.C.O. [non-commissioned officer] landed with the Main Body on during the period 25 May to 17 August while the battery was attached to 25th April and did invaluable work as Orderly Room Sergeant, Auckland 147th Bde R.F.A. [Royal Field Artillery] 29th Division. For the greater part Battalion, and at Brigade Headquarters since that date.” of this period, Captain Farr’s almost continuous services as F.O.O. [Forward Observation Officer] and during several advances which our Inf. Bde made ELLIS, Mildred Jane. 22/116 Capt. Farr, even under heavy fire, kept up splendid communication with the Mention in Despatches battery thus enabling close co-operation with our infantry.” (L.G. 14 January As Staff Nurse, New Zealand Army Nursing Service, Ellis was Mentioned 1916, p591, WA 22/5/10.) in Despatches for good work in Egypt during the time of the Gallipoli Farr was also Mentioned in Despatches for services on Gallipoli. His citation campaign. Her citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt.” states: “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August (L.G. 21 June 1916, p6184.) 1915. (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force). (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003)” His recommendation is similarly worded to the ELMSLIE, James McGregor. 11/629 above citation. Mention in Despatches A second recommendation states: “Gallipoli, September-December. This As Major, Wellington Mounted Rifles, Elmslie was Mentioned in Despatches officer has been already mentioned in despatches for his good work on the for gallantry on Gallipoli. His citation states: “Exhibited greatest gallantry peninsula. Since then he has been employed in command of his own column and high qualities of leadership on the night 8/9 Aug. near the Chunuk Bair and of the N.Z.F.A. details in Egypt generally. His work has been exceptional ridge, in rallying and reinforcing the left of Brig.-Gen. Johnston’s line, after in that capacity.” it had been severely shelled and our advanced troops brought back.” (L.G. 28 FEAR, Francis John Herbert. 4/188A January 1916, p1210, WA 22/5/10.) Distinguished Conduct Medal His recommendation states: “Chunuk Bair, 8-9 August (killed in action): Exhibited greatest gallantry and high qualities of leadership on the night 8-9 As Lance Corporal, 1st Field Company, New Zealand Engineers, Fear was Aug. near the Chunuk Bair ridge, in rallying and reinforcing the left of Brig- awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry at Quinn’s Post. His General Johnston’s line, after it had been severely shelled and our advanced citation states: “For conspicuous gallantry on the night of the 9th-10th June, troops brought back.” 1915, in the neighbourhood of Gaba Tepe (Dardanelles), in volunteering to demolish a Turkish Blockhouse which was within 12 yards of the enemy’s ESSON, John Jacob. 15/8 trench, and which could only be approached over ground swept by rifle and Companion of St Michael and St George, Mention in Despatches machine-gun fire. He exhibited great skill in approaching and demolishing the blockhouse and was exposed to fire for an hour.” L.G.( 5 August 1915, As Lieutenant Colonel, Headquarters, Esson was made Companion of St p7687.) Michael and St George for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. His citation states, “April-Aug. 1915 Anzac and Alexandria. His recommendation states: “On the night of the [9-10] June, at Quinn’s Since landing at Anzac, Col. Esson has been employed both here and at Post, Monash Gully, it was decided to demolish a blockhouse erected by the the base at Alexandria, where he has assisted to organise the large amount enemy between our firing trench and theirs. L./Cpl. Fear and Sapper Hodges of both personnel and material which had to be left there by the division. I were the first men of the Field Coy to hear of this, and volunteered for the cannot speak too highly of the services rendered by this officer to the N.Z. duty – a particularly dangerous one, as the ground between our trenches Expeditionary Force from the moment it left N.Z., and to this division and the enemy’s blockhouse was completely fire swept by both enemy’s since its formation. His powers of organisation and sound judgement on rifles and machine-guns, and was only about 10 yards from the enemy’s all matters (not alone connected with his own branch) have been of the trenches. They carried it out with the greatest skill and care, taking about three quarters of an hour to reach the spot (any hasty or ill-judged movement greatest assistance to me.” (L.G. 14 January 1916, p568, WA 22/5/10) His recommendation is similarly worded. would have jeopardised the success of the operation). The demolition was completely successful, and is believed to have caused loss to the enemy. Both Esson was also Mentioned in Despatches for good work in Egypt during men returned safely.” The above recommendation was shared with Sapper the time of the Gallipoli campaign. His citation states: “WA 22/5/10 Hodges. recommendation for C.M.G. and M.I.D.” (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11001.) FENWICK, Percival Clennell. 15/118 FALLA, Norris Stephen. 2/996 Companion of St Michael and St George, Mention in Despatches Distinguished Service Order, Mention in Despatches As Lieutenant Colonel, New Zealand Medical Corps, Fenwick was made Companion of St Michael and St George for services on Gallipoli. His As Major, 1st Battery, 4th Brigade, New Zealand Field Artillery, Falla was citation states, “For valuable services rendered in connection with the awarded the Distinguished Service Order for excellent services on Gallipoli. war. (Gallipoli)” (L.G. 3 June 1916, p5560). His recommendation states: His citation states: “(i) This battery has done most consistent and valuable “Gallipoli, September-December. Continuous good service at Anzac.” work since its arrival at Anzac. It has been in action with the exception of one day ever since 25th April last. Major Falla has commanded his battery Fenwick was also Mentioned in Despatches for services in Egypt at the with conspicuous skill, during the period 6-14 Aug. 1915 and has fought time of the Gallipoli campaign. His citation states: “In connection with his guns with great coolness and ability; his shooting was extraordinarily administration in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 June 1916, p6184). accurate and the support which he gave the infantry most effective. (ii) Sept.- FERGUSON, F.A. Dec. Gallipoli Peninsula. He has commanded during the whole of the period which to my mind has done better work than any other battery under my Mention in Despatches command and he has commanded it with discretion, tact, and ability. The Ferguson was a British loan officer from the Royal Engineers. efficiency of the battery has been almost entirely due to him and I have no As Major, New Zealand Engineers, Ferguson was Mentioned in Despatches officer whom I consider so thoroughly deserving of reward.” L.G.( 14 January for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s 1916, p576, WA 22/5/10). His recommendation is similarly worded. despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Falla was also Mentioned in Despatches for services on Gallipoli. His citation Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003.) states: “In connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s His recommendation states: “Gallipoli, April-August: Has commanded despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1209.) his company of engineers with conspicuous success ever since the landing. He was responsible for the defences and mining operations at Quinn’s FANNING, Rose Gertrude. 22/26 Post, Courtney’s Post and Pope’s Hill for three months and showed great Mention in Despatches judgement and organising power. His services in this connection have As Staff Nurse, New Zealand Army Nursing Service, Fanning was Mentioned already been brought to notice.” in Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. FINDLAY, Allen James. 6/227 Her citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 June 1916, p6184.) Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches (2) As Private, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Findlay was awarded the
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Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry on North Beach at Gallipoli. Another recommendation states: “Bauchop’s Hill, 6-7 August. For charging His citation states: “For conspicuous bravery on the 26th April, 1915, near and capturing an enemy machine-gun on night 6-7 August 1915.” Gaba Tepe (Dardanelles), in rescuing wounded men under a heavy shell and rifle fire, on an open beach, and carrying them into a place of safety.”L.G. ( FLUTEY, Robert Henry. 16/212 6 September 1915, p8850.) Military Medal His recommendation states: “ No. 6/1156, Private T. Stockdill. No. 6/227, As Corporal, 1st New Zealand Maori Contingent, Flutey was awarded Private A. Findlay. Stretcher-bearers, who conspicuously distinguished the Military Medal for gallantry during the attack on No. 3 Outpost on themselves on 26th April in recovering wounded men under a heavy fire on the night of 6-7 August, during the August Offensive. His citation states: an open beach, in the vicinity of Fisherman’s Hut.” “Conspicuous gallantry whilst with Maori Contingent in attack on Old No. He was also twice Mentioned in Despatches for gallantry on Gallipoli. His 3 [Outpost], Anzac, Gallipoli, on night of August 6th 1915. Under heavy citations state: (1) “Mentioned in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May fire was first to scale hill, was knocked over by blast from an explosion and 1915 (Commander Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).” (L.G. 5 August rolled down steep face. Immediately charged up hill again and was one of 1915, p7669). (2) “In connection with the operations described in Gen. first into the Turkish trenches, where he did good work with the bayonet.” I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, (L.G. 11 October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 23.) p1210.) FOOTE, Harry Arthur. 4/41A FINDLAY, John. 7/598 Military Medal Companion of the Bath, Mention in Despatches As Sergeant, 1st Field Company, New Zealand Engineers, Foote was As Lieutenant Colonel, Canterbury Mounted Rifles, Findlay was made awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in building piers under accurate Companion of the Bath for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For Turkish shellfire. His citation states: “For great gallantry in building piers on distinguished service in the field during the operations at the Dardanelles.” Anzac beach during June and July 1915. Very accurate shellfire opened daily (L.G. 8 November 1915, p11025.) and nightly at uncertain times on the piers and there were many casualties. Findlay was also Mentioned in Despatches for services on Gallipoli. His Sergt Foote worked continuously for five weeks in charge of parties. The citation states: “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th pile drivers and piers were repeatedly hit.” (L.G. 11 October 1916, p9839, August 1915. (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” Rec. No. 3.) (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003.) FOX, Edward Vincent. 12/104 His recommendation states: “Gallipoli, April-August. Has been in command of the regiment since it landed on the peninsula and has done so with Military Medal conspicuous success.” As Corporal, Auckland Infantry Battalion, Fox was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in rescuing a wounded man. His citation states: “On FINN, Bertram Sibbald. 12/591 12th August 1915 he went out from the Apex under heavy shell and rifle Distinguished Service Order, Mention in Despatches fire, and brought in a seriously wounded man. His work as a sniper and later As Captain, New Zealand Medical Corps, Finn was awarded the as a section leader was consistently good.” (L.G. 11 October 1916, p9839, Distinguished Service Order for services during the August Offensive. His Rec. No. 10.) citation states: “Chailak Dere, 6-9 August 1915. Dental Surgeon. Worked FREW (FRANCIS), James Henry. 12/1627 with unceasing zeal and energy practically without rest from 6-9 Aug. in improvising and helping in the evacuation of the wounded, from the Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches dressing station at the mouth of Chailak Dere and the clearing station near James Henry Frew served under the surname of Francis. As Lance Corporal, No. 2 [Out] Post to the boats at improvised pier at mouth of Chailak Dere. Auckland Infantry Battalion, Frew was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Nearly all this time the work had to be carried out under fire, and on one Medal for gallantry in throwing bombs. His citation states: “For conspicuous occasion the dressing station in Chailak Dere was heavily shelled for an hour, good work in throwing bombs and training bomb throwers.” (L.G. 3 June many of the assistants and wounded being hit, and it is largely owing to 1916, p5586. Citation, L.G. 21 June 1916, p6161.) Capt. Finn’s efforts that those wounded lying out under fire were got to a His recommendation states: “Gallipoli Peninsula, September-December place of greater safely.” (L.G. 29 October 1915, p10729, WA 22/5/10). His 1915. At Quinn’s Post and at the Apex he rendered yeoman service in recommendation is similarly worded to the above citation. throwing grenades and in training the grenade throwers.” Finn was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “WA 22/5/10, He was also Mentioned in Despatches for gallantry on Gallipoli. His citation same recommendation for D.S.O. and M.I.D.” (L.G. 5 November 1915, states: “For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of p11003.) Gen. Sir C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” FISHER, Francis Vivian. 3/670 (L.G. 13 July 1916, p6956.) Mention in Despatches GABITES, Ernest Mitchell. 8/381 As Corporal, New Zealand Medical Corps, Fisher was Mentioned in Mention in Despatches Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. His As 2nd Lieutenant, Otago Infantry Battalion, Gabites was Mentioned in citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 June Despatches for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “In connection with 1916, p6184.) the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210). Unfortunately, it is not known what FITZHERBERT, Norman. 15/150 act Gabites performed to receive this award. Mention in Despatches (2) As Major, Wellington Infantry Battalion, attached New Zealand Divisional GAULT, Alfred. 12/470 Headquarters, Fitzherbert was twice Mentioned in Despatches for services Obilich Medal of Bravery – Gold (Serbia) during the time of the Gallipoli campaign. His citation states: “In connection As Private, Auckland Infantry Battalion, Gault was awarded the Serbian with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 Obilich Gold Medal of Bravery for gallantry as a runner on Gallipoli. His December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1207); “In connection with citation states: “For distinguished services rendered during the course of the administration in Egypt.” (Lieutenant Colonel. L.G. 21 June 1916, p6183.) campaign.” (L.G. 15 February 1917, p1611.) FLEMING, Robert Anthony. 7/441 His recommendation states: “Gallipoli Peninsula, September to December 1915. This man has been employed as a runner at Brigade Headquarters Mention in Despatches during the whole of this period and has at all times shown marked devotion As Sergeant, Canterbury Mounted Rifles, Fleming was Mentioned in to duty.” Despatches for gallantry on Gallipoli. His citation states: “In connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 GIBBS, Loftus Joseph. 6/1296 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) Mention in Despatches His recommendation states: “During a heavy bombardment by the enemy As Lieutenant, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Gibbs was Mentioned in of the area the communication between the battalions and group H.Q. were Despatches for gallantry at Quinn’s Post. His citation states: “Mentioned cut and the above named N.C.O. [Fleming, non-commissioned officer] and in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander- other two [Pte 10/979 Mole and Wilson whose exact identity is unknown] in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 November 1915, volunteered to repair same. It was while carrying out these duties that all p11003.) three men were wounded, Fleming seriously, and I would submit their His recommendation states: “Quinn’s Post, 9 July. For gallant conduct in names for some recognition for their gallant behaviour.” mining operations at Quinn’s Post. Pte Souter for rescuing Lieut. Gibbs who
373 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story was overcome by fumes as the result of the explosion of a mine.” GRAHAM, Launcelot Sherlock Lewis Longneville. 9/465 GILL, Donald Douglas. 6/234 Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches Mention in Despatches As Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant, Otago Mounted Rifles, Graham was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry during the As Sergeant, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Gill was Mentioned in two assaults on Hill 60 in late August. His citation sates: “For conspicuous Despatches for gallantry attending to wounded men on Anzac Cove beach. gallantry from the 21st to the 30th August, 1915, at Kaiajik Aghala [Hill His citation states: “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th 60] (Dardanelles), when he displayed great bravery and resource in the August 1915. (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).” performance of his work, and a marked devotion to duty.” (L.G. 14 January (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003.) 1916, p616. Citation, L.G. 11 March 1916, p2746.) Stated on his service file: “Mentioned in the Army Corps orders for good He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection example he has so often set in rendering assistance to the wounded during with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 shelling on the beach. Whilst going to the aid of a wounded man on 8 July December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) His recommendation 1915 he himself was wounded.” states: “Hill 60, 21-30 August: For gallantry in the attack on Turkish trenches GODLEY, Sir Alexander John. 15/1 on Kaiajik Aghala [Hill 60].” Knight Commander of the Bath, Mention in Despatches (4), Order of GRANT, Samuel Alexander. 15/131 the White Eagle with Swords – 2nd Class (Serbia) Mention in Despatches As Major General, General Headquarters Staff, Godley was made a Knight As Major, Auckland Infantry Battalion, Grant was Mentioned in Despatches Commander of the Bath for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For for gallantry at the Apex during the August Offensive on 7 August. His distinguished services rendered in connection with the withdrawal of the citation states: “During the attack on Chunuk Bair on the morning of Aug. 7th this officer performed conspicuous service in rallying men under heavy Force from Gallipoli Peninsula.” (L.G. 14 March 1916, p2872.) fire.” L.G.( 28 January 1916, p1210, WA 22/5/10). His recommendation is He was also Mentioned in Despatches on four occasions. His citations similarly worded to the above citation. It would be fair to say that Grant was are: (1) “Mentioned in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915 under-decorated for his gallantry in the senseless charge for Chunuk Bair. (Commander Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).” (L.G. 5 August 1915, p7667). (2) “In connection with the operations described in Gen. GRANT, William. 11/86 I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, Mention in Despatches p1206). (3) “Who rendered most valuable and distinguished service in connection with the evacuation of Gallipoli.” (L.G. 10 April 1916, p3784). As Chaplain Major, New Zealand Chaplains’ Department (Presbyterian), (4) “For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of Grant was Mentioned in Despatches for gallantry while searching for and Gen. Sir C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” attending to wounded men during the second assault on Hill 60. His citation (L.G. 13 July 1916, p6942.) states: “In connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s He was also awarded the Serbian Order of the White Eagle with Swords, 2nd despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) Class. His citation states: “For distinguished services rendered during the GREENE, Alfred. 10/206 course of the campaign.” (L.G. 15 February 1917, p1606.) Military Cross, Mention in Despatches GOULDEN, Herbert Hilton. 12/116 As Captain, New Zealand Chaplains’ Department, Greene was awarded Military Medal the Military Cross for gallantry on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For his As Corporal, Auckland Infantry Battalion, Goulden was awarded the devotion to duty during the Gallipoli campaign.” (L.G. 14 January 1916, Military Medal for gallantry in rescuing an officer at the Daisy Patch on p591.) 8 May, and later he threw back burning Turkish bombs at Quinn’s and He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection Courtney’s Posts during June. His citation states: “On May 8th at Cape with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 Helles, he rescued a wounded officer under a heavy machine-gun and rifle December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) fire, and subsequently he was conspicuous for good work with bombs at GREENWOOD, Arthur Robert. 7/340 Quinn’s Post and Courtney’s Post.” (L.G. 11 October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 10.) Mention in Despatches As Sergeant, Canterbury Mounted Rifles, Greenwood was Mentioned GRACE, Thomas Marshall Percy (Hami). 10/127 in Despatches for possible gallantry on Gallipoli. His citation states: “In Mention in Despatches connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch As 2nd Lieutenant, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Grace was Mentioned dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210). Unfortunately, in Despatches for gallantry destroying an enemy forward observation post. it is not known what act of gallantry Greenwood performed to receive this His citation states: “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th award, but it is assumed it is for his gallantry during the night assault on August 1915. (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” Bauchop’s Hill. (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003.) GREENWOOD, James Henry. 3/251 His recommendation, which may have been for a higher award, states: “Monash Gully, 8-9 July. On the night of 8 July, Lieut. Grace and Pte Swan, Mention in Despatches in order to try and locate the enemy’s post thrown out from their trenches at As Private, New Zealand Medical Corps, Greenwood was Mentioned in the head of Monash Gully between Pope’s Post and Walker’s Ridge, proceeded Despatches for gallantry on Walker’s Ridge during May. His citation states: to a spot about 40 yards from the enemy’s trench on the North (in front of “In May 1915 at Walker’s Ridge Gallipoli, exhibited conspicuous bravery in them). From here they heard voices and movement immediately to the East removing wounded men under continuous shrapnel fire from the enemy. (on their right) and presently saw a light which indicated the position of the Has done outstanding good work on several occasions – often at considerable enemy’s post. They then threw three grenades [Gallipoli-made bombs] at the risk to himself.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210, Rec. No. 2a.) post and two at the main trench which at once caused a blue rocket to go up from the enemy’s line, followed by a tremendous waste of ammo on the part GRIGOR, Robert Renton. 9/143 of the enemy. Lieut. Grace and Pte Swan remained concealed and returned Distinguished Service Order, Mention in Despatches (2) in safety after firing had ceased.” As Major, Otago Mounted Rifles, Grigor was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for gallantry on Bauchop’s Hill on the night of 6-7 August, GRAHAM, John Thomas. 12/905 during the August Offensive, and during the first assault on Hill 60 on 21 Mention in Despatches August. His citation states: “Commanded the regiment in the attack on As Quartermaster and Honorary Captain, Auckland Infantry Battalion, Bauchop’s Hill on the night 6/7 Aug. after Lieut.-Col. Bauchop had been Graham was Mentioned in Despatches for services on Gallipoli. His citation wounded.” (L.G. 3 June 1916, p5570, WA 22/5/10.) states: “For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of He was twice Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: (1) “In Gen. Sir C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch (L.G. 13 July 1916, p6956.) dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210). (2) “For His recommendation states: “Gallipoli, September-December. For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir conspicuous good services rendered to his battalion in Monash Gully, at the C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 Apex and on Canterbury slope.” July 1916, p6956.) His recommendation states: “Bauchop’s Hill, 6-7 August. Commanded the regiment in the attack on Bauchop’s Hill on the night 6-7 Aug. after Lieut.- 374 Honours and awards to New Zealanders
Col. Bauchop had been wounded. of embarkation of the troops of the N.Z. & A. Division.” “Hill 60, 21 August. This officer was in command of his regiment and the He was also Mentioned in Despatches on three occasions. His citations good work done by it is due in part to his excellent leading and preparations.” state: (1) “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August Another recommendation states: “Kaiajik Aghala [Hill 60]. For general good 1915. (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 work in the Rifles Regt 21st Aug. 1915 attack on Kaiajik Aghala.” November 1915, p11003). (2) “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch Another recommendation states: “A Sqn [Squadron] leader who might of the 11th December 1915. (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean suitably be decorated – he proved to be the best officer surviving of his Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 May 1916, p4519). (3) “For distinguished and regiment which was specially mentioned in Sir Ian’s [Hamilton] despatch.” gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir Monro’s Command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 12 July 1916, p6956.) GUTHRIE, Robert Neil. 7/637 Military Cross, Mention in Despatches HARPER, Gordon Gerald. 7/516 As Captain, New Zealand Medical Corps (Regimental Surgeon to the Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches Canterbury Mounted Rifles, attached), Guthrie was awarded the Military As Corporal, Canterbury Mounted Rifles, Gordon Harper was awarded the Cross for gallantry in attending to wounded, especially on Hill 60 during Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry during the first assault on Hill the first assault. His citation states: “For gallantry in attending wounded, 60. His citation states: “For conspicuous gallantry between the 21st and although himself wounded, at Hill 60, Gallipoli, in August 1915.” (L.G. 14 the 30th August, 1915, at Kaiajik Aghala [Hill 60] (Dardanelles), when in January 1916, p591, WA 22/5/10.) charge of machine-guns. He invariably displayed great bravery and devotion His recommendation states: “N.Z. Med. Corps (attached Canterbury Mtd to duty.” (L.G. 14 January 1916, p616. Citation, L.G. 11 March 1916, Rifles). Kaiajik Aghala. 21/23rd Aug. 1915. For gallantry and devotion to p2746.) duty in attending wounded, although himself wounded.” His recommendation states: “Operations on Kaiajik Aghala [Hill 60] between Another states: “Hill 60, 21 August. Rendered valuable work in attending to 21st-30th Aug. 1915. For gallantry and excellent work with machine-gun.” the wounded and although wounded in the neck, refused to quit the firing He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection line.” with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 HARPER, Robert Paul. 7/517 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches HAEATA, Walter (Tohe). 13/75 As Corporal, Canterbury Mounted Rifles, Robert Harper was awarded the Mention in Despatches Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry during both assaults on Hill 60. As Lieutenant, Auckland Mounted Rifles, Haeata was Mentioned in His citation states: “For conspicuous gallantry between the 21st and the 30th Despatches for gallantry on Hill 60 on 27 August. His citation states: “In August, 1915, at Kaiajik Aghala [Hill 60] (Dardanelles), when in charge of connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch machine-guns. He invariably displayed great bravery and devotion to duty.” dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1209.) (L.G. 14 January 1916, p616. Citation, L.G. 11 March 1916, p2746.) Haeata’s recommendation describes his action: “Kaiajik Aghala [Hill 60], His recommendation states: “Operations on Kaiajik Aghala [Hill 60] between 27th August, 1915. For gallantry in rallying a portion of the line which had 21st-30th Aug. 1915. For gallantry and excellent work with machine-gun.” retired, and for leading a bombing party, and so driving back the enemy.” He was also Mentioned in Despatches for gallantry on Gallipoli. His citation states: “In connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s HALL, George Thompson. 15/205 despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (Sergeant. L.G. 28 January 1916, Mention in Despatches p1210.) As Major, New Zealand Divisional Train, New Zealand Army Service Corps, HARRIS, Edith Annie. 22/30 Hall was Mentioned in Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. His citation states: “In connection with administration Mention in Despatches in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 June 1916, p6184.) As Staff Nurse, New Zealand Army Nursing Service, Harris was Mentioned in Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. Her HAMILTON, Claude St Clair. 8/145 citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 June Mention in Despatches 1916, p6184.) As Lieutenant, Otago Infantry Battalion, Hamilton was Mentioned in HARSTON, Ernest Sirdefield. 10/1074 Despatches for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander-in-Chief, Mention in Despatches Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003). As Captain, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Harston was Mentioned in Unfortunately, it is not known what act Hamilton performed to receive this Despatches for his gallantry during the August Offensive. He delivered award. a despatch under fire from the summit of Chunuk Bair to Brigade Headquarters, then returned to the summit. Also, he later took over HAMILTON, John. 8/586 command of the Wellington Infantry Battalion on the summit. Military Medal His citation states: “In connection with the operations described in Gen. As Private, Otago Infantry Battalion, Hamilton was awarded the Military I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, Medal for gallantry on Gallipoli. His citation is only partly about his bravery p1210.) on Gallipoli. It states: “For devotion to duty in attending to wounded under His recommendation states: “Chunuk Bair, 8 August. For taking a report to heavy fire on Gallipoli Peninsula, and in particular for acting with great headquarters on 8th August at great personal risk and returning to Chunuk promptitude on the night of 12/13th June 1916 in the trenches in France, Bair.” when he led a squad of stretcher-bearers over the parapet to the assistance of Ptes Turnbull and Millar, who were severely wounded, whilst carrying out HART, Herbert Ernest. 10/133 wiring operations. Private Hamilton dressed both these cases under heavy Distinguished Service Order, Mention in Despatches machine-gun fire, and was the means of having them both brought back As Major, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Hart was awarded the Distinguished through the wire entanglements to our trenches.” (L.G. 11 October 1916, Service Order for gallantry during the Battle of the Landing. His citation p9839, Rec. No. 18.) states: “On 26th [should be 27th] April, 1915, during operations near Gaba Tepe, for distinguished service in rallying men and digging into an important HAMILTON, Norman Chivas. 5/106 forward position in the face of an extremely severe fire. The country was Distinguished Service Order, Mention in Despatches (3) wooded and difficult, and un-reconnoitred, and his force was subjected to Hamilton was a British Loan Officer (from Army Service Corps) from 5 constant surprise attacks.” (L.G. 3 June 1915, p5331. Citation, 3 July 1915, August 1914 to 1 January 1917. As Lieutenant Colonel, New Zealand Army p6540) The Walker’s Ridge area was initially known as Gaba Tepe. Service Corps, Hamilton was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For distinguished service in the in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915. (Commander field. (Gallipoli)” L.G( . 2 May 1916, p4428.) Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 August 1915, p7669.) His recommendation states: “Gallipoli Peninsula, September to December His recommendation states: “On 26th [should be 27th] April, 1915, during 1915. This officer distinguished himself throughout by his skilful operations near Gaba Tepe. For rallying his men on to, and digging in, an organisation, and the very able manner in which he commanded the important position protecting Walker’s Ridge track, on April 26th [should Divisional Train. He rendered particularly valuable service on the final nights be 27th], in face of severe machine-gun and rifle fire from enemy, and in
375 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story extremely confused wood fighting, and strange and un-reconnoitred ground, 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) and surprise conditions. (Wounded.)” His recommendation states: “Kaiajik Aghala. 21st Aug. 1915. For gallantry in leading his men against the enemy trenches on the Kaiajik Aghala [Hill HARTMAN, Basil. 3/255 60].” It would be fair to say that Hayter was under-decorated for his gallantry Military Medal on Hill 60. As Private, Field Ambulance, New Zealand Medical Corps, Hartman was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in recovering the body of a soldier from Anzac Cove. His citation states: “On June 8th at Walker’s HEAVER, William. 3/170 Ridge, Gallipoli, when a man who was swimming off the shore was hit in the head by a Turk sniper, Private Hartman swam out to him although the Mention in Despatches sniper continued to fire, dived and recovered the body of the man.” L.G.( 11 As Private (stretcher-bearer), C Section, Field Ambulance, New Zealand October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 2b.) Medical Corps, Heaver was Mentioned in Despatches for gallantry on Gallipoli. His citation states: “Mentioned in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch HASTINGS, Norman Frederick. 11/61 of 20th May 1915 (Commander Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).” Distinguished Service Order, Mention in Despatches, Legion of Honour, (L.G. 5 August 1915, p7669.) Chevalier (France) HENDERSON, Archibald Gordon. 8/872 As Major, Wellington Mounted Rifles, Hastings was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches “For distinguished service in the field (Gallipoli).” L.G.( 14 January 1916, As Sergeant, Otago Infantry Battalion, Henderson was awarded the p576.) Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry while in charge of his battalion’s Hastings was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “6-20 machine-guns from the time of the August Offensive through to the August 1915 Gallipoli. Have acted as G.S.O. [General Staff Officer] during evacuation. the recent operations, in place of other officers wounded and sick and has His citation states: “For conspicuous and consistent good work in charge done most excellent service.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210, WA 22/5/10.) of the machine-gun section of the battalion.” (L.G. 3 June 1916, p5586. Hastings was also awarded the Legion of Honour, Chevalier (France). His Citation, L.G. 21 June 1916, p6161.) citation states: “For distinguished service during the campaign (Gallipoli).” His recommendation states: “Gallipoli Peninsula, September-December (L.G. 24 February 1916, p2066.) 1915. This Sergeant has had control of the machine-gun section of the His extensive recommendation for the foreign award states: “Old No. 3 Post, battalion since 8th Aug. and has done exceedingly well. He is a Main May 29/30th: For excellent work done during both days in defending this Body man, and had not left the Battalion during the battalion’s stay on the post against Turkish attacks – and later for leading a bayonet charge and peninsula.” driving the Turks from Fisherman’s Hut Ridge. Chailik Dere, August 6th: He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “For distinguished For skillfully leading his command (2 platoons of Maoris) during the night and gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir C. Monro’s advance to Big Tree Top. Chunuk Bair, August 8/9th: For fine work done command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 July 1916, while commanding his squadron (6th Manawatus) in strengthening the post p6956.) on night of 8/9th [August], and during the Turkish attack on the position at dawn on 9th [August], during which he was severely wounded.” HENDERSON, Francis George. 10/216 HASTINGS, William Holland. 15/832 Brought to the notice of the Secretary of State for War, Special Order of Mention in Despatches (2) the Day Hastings was a British Loan Officer from 31 July 1915 to 17 March As Corporal Cook, Wellington Infantry Battalion, he was commended for 1917. He came from the 92nd Punjabis, Indian Army. As Captain, New gallant behaviour during the sinking of the Marquette on the 23 October Zealand Divisional Headquarters (British Loan Officer), Hastings was twice 1915, when he assisted in saving the lives of others at great personal risk. Mentioned in Despatches. His citations state: (1) “In connection with the He was “brought to the notice of the Secretary of State for War for valuable operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December services rendered on the occasion of the sinking or damage by enemy action 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1207). (2) “For distinguished and gallant of Hospital Ships, Transports and Store Ships.” (L.G. 13 March 1919, services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir C. Monro’s Command of the p3455.) Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 12 July 1916, p6942.) In a Special Order of the Day, (11 December 1915): “Gave up his position His recommendation states: “Gallipoli, 6-20 August. Has acted as G.S.O. on a raft, and also his rope attached thereto, to Private Miller [3/598], who [General Staff Officer] during the recent operations, in place of other officers was becoming exhausted in the water.” In another Special Order of the Day wounded and sick and has done most excellent service.” (11 December 1915): “Special mention for gallant behaviour in assisting and saving lives of others at great personal risk on Oct. 23/15 on which date HAY, Bruce Somerville. 9/530 H.M.T. Marquette was sunk by a torpedo.” Mention in Despatches HENDERSON, Peter Bain. 6/1198 As Captain, Otago Mounted Rifles, Hay was Mentioned in Despatches for gallantry on Bauchop’s Hill on the night of 6-7 August, during the August Military Cross, Mention in Despatches Offensive. His citation states: “Rallied his squadron and did especially good As Captain, Machine-gun Officer, Mounted Brigade Headquarters, work on Bauchop’s Hill on the night 6-7 Aug. 1915” (L.G. 28 January Henderson was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry with brigade 1916, p1210, WA 22/5/10). His recommendation is similarly worded to machine-guns on Gallipoli. His citation states: “April-Aug. 1915 Gallipoli. the above citation. It would be fair to say that Hay was under-decorated for Has done excellent work with the machine-guns of this brigade.” (L.G. 14 his gallantry. January 1916, p591, WA 22/5/10). His recommendation is similarly worded to the above citation. Another recommendation states: “Gallipoli, April- HAYDEN, Horace Edward (Ben). 10/723 August. Steadily good work until wounded.” Mention in Despatches He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection As Lance Corporal, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Hayden was Mentioned with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 in Despatches for gallantry in the Battle of the Landing. He was killed in December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) action at Courtney’s Post soon after midnight on 26 April. His citation HENRY, William James (Bill). 3/168 states: “Mentioned in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915. (Commander Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).” (L.G. 5 August 1915, Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches p7669.) As Private, New Zealand Medical Corps, Henry was awarded the His recommendation states: “On a store of reserve ammunition being Distinguished Conduct Medal for attending to wounded under heavy fire on ignited by enemy’s fire, going, under heavy shrapnel … [the page ends and Gallipoli, especially on 25 April. His citation states: “For conspicuous bravery the next page is missing].” and devotion to duty on the 25th April, 1915, at Gaba Tepe (Dardanelles). During and subsequent to the landing, Private Henry attended on the HAYTER, Cyril. 7/63 wounded under a very heavy fire, allowing no danger to interfere with his Mention in Despatches duties. He invariably showed the greatest courage and presence of mind.” As Lieutenant, Canterbury Mounted Rifles, Hayter was Mentioned in (L.G. 6 September 1915, p8853.) Despatches for gallantry on Hill 60. His citation states: “In connection with He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915. (Commander Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 August 1915, p7669). He was 376 Honours and awards to New Zealanders also “awarded special thanks for gallantry and devotion to duty.” duty – a particularly dangerous one, as the ground between our trenches and the enemy’s blockhouse was completely fire swept by both enemy’s HICKS, William John. 2/597 rifles and machine-guns, and was only about 10 yards from the enemy’s Military Medal, Mention in Despatches trenches. They carried it out with the greatest skill and care, taking about As Sergeant, 1st Battery, 1st Brigade, New Zealand Field Artillery, Hicks three quarters of an hour to reach the spot (any hasty or ill-judged movement was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry during the August Offensive. would have jeopardised the success of the operation). The demolition was His citation states, “During the heavy hostile bombardment of the battery completely successful, and is believed to have caused loss to the enemy. Both on the 6/8 August 1915 when all the telephone communications were men returned safely.” The above recommendation was shared with Lance severed, this N.C.O. [non-commissioned officer] quickly appreciated the Corporal Fear. situation and forthwith went into a most dangerous zone and re-established HOLLAND, George Henry. 12/373 communication.” (L.G. 11 October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 2.) His recommendation states: “Gallipoli Peninsula. September to December Military Cross, Mention in Despatches 1915. This N.C.O. has done excellent work – for his attention to telephone As 2nd Lieutenant, Auckland Infantry Battalion, Holland was awarded the communication between June and December 1915, and in particular for his Military Cross for gallantry throughout the Gallipoli campaign. His citation courageous action in re-establishing under fire communication which had states: “Sept.-Dec. 1915 Gallipoli Peninsula. For invaluable services rendered been cut by fire on Walker’s Ridge on December 11.” during the whole time between the landing and the evacuation.” (L.G. 3 Hicks was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “For June 1916, p5578, WA 22/5/10). His recommendation is similarly worded distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir C. to the above citation. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (Sergeant He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “For distinguished Major. L.G. 13 July 1916, p6956.) and gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 July 1916, HILL, Joseph Foulds. 2/147 p6956.) Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches HOLMES, Peter Dalrymple. 4/478 As Acting-Sergeant, 2nd Battery, New Zealand Field Artillery, Hill was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry during the August Mention in Despatches, Obilich Medal of Bravery – Silver (Serbia) Offensive. His citation states: “For conspicuous bravery and ability between As Corporal, Divisional Signal Company, New Zealand Engineers, Holmes 8th and 12 August, 1915, during the action at Chunuk Bair (Dardanelles). was Mentioned in Despatches for services on Gallipoli. His Citation states: In spite of heavy casualties, troubles with equipment, and the fact that his “For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. gun was under crossfire from two machine-guns, he kept his gun in action Sir C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. throughout. He never hesitated to expose himself to any risk, however great, 13 July 1916, p6956.) in the performance of his duty, and his bravery and devotion were of the He also was awarded the Serbian Obilich Silver Medal of Bravery for greatest service at a critical period.” (L.G. 29 November 1915, p11896.) gallantry on Gallipoli. His citation states: “Sgt Holmes received the Serbian His recommendation states: “Gunner. 2nd Battery, New Zealand Field Silver Medal for his services in Gallipoli.” (L.G. 15 February 1917, p1613.) Artillery Brigade. For the manner in which he, a gunner, took charge of His recommendation states: “Gallipoli Peninsula. September to December No. 1, and kept his gun in action between 8th and 12th August 1915, in 1915. This N.C.O. [non-commissioned officer] has shown marked spite of casualties and troubles with equipment, under crossfire from two resourcefulness and ability from the 25th April 1915 onwards and has never machine-guns and rifle fire. I recommend that this man receive the award of left the peninsula since the landing. He has especially chosen to work the the Distinguished Conduct Medal.” telephone lines during the evacuation and remained with the Rear Guard He also was Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned in of the N.Z. Infantry Bde [Brigade] under Lt.-Col. Young D.S.O. [10/451]” Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander-in- Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.)” (L.G. 5 November 1915, HUGHES, John Gethin (Jackie). 15/2 p11003.) Companion of St Michael and St George, Mention in Despatches As Lieutenant Colonel, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Hughes was made HILL, Percy. 16/4537A a Companion of St Michael and St George for services on Gallipoli. His Mention in Despatches citation states: “Gallipoli 7th June 1915 and 26th June 1915. Has been As Company Sergeant Major (Warrant Officer Class 2), A Company, 1st in command of the Battalion since 7th June 1915 and has done much New Zealand Maori Contingent, Hill was Mentioned in Despatches for good work as its commanding officer.” L.G.( 14 January 1916, p568, WA gallantry during the August Offensive. His citation states: “In connection 22/5/10). His recommendation is similarly worded to the above citation. with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1209.) with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 His recommendation states: “Chunuk Bair, 9 August. Did good work in December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) command of a party digging trenches on Chunuk Bair on Aug. 9 and later rallied and brought back to the firing line some men who had retired and in HULBERT, Edward James. 4/591 so doing was mortally wounded.” Mention in Despatches As Lieutenant (Officer Commanding Mounted Signal Troop), New Zealand HINDLEY, Frank Lawton. 7/489 Engineers, Hulbert was Mentioned in Despatches for services on Gallipoli. Mention in Despatches His citation states: “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th As 2nd Lieutenant, Canterbury Mounted Rifles (supervising clerk attached August 1915. (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” to Staff, Records Office, Alexandria), Hindley was Mentioned in Despatches (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003.) for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. His citation His recommendation states: “Gallipoli, April-August. The arrangements states: “In connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s which this officer has made for keeping up communications in No. 4 section despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1207.) [Sector] for the Anzac Position have been most excellent for the whole period that he has been in charge there. His work has always been first rate.” A HODGES, Edgar Arthur. 4/203A second recommendation states: “Sign. Troop. Attached N.Z. Mounted Rifles Distinguished Conduct Medal Bde. Kaiajik Aghala 29th/30th August 1915. For first rate work during the As Sapper, 1st Field Company, New Zealand Engineers, Hodges was attack on Kaiajik Aghala trenches.” awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry during a night raid HURST, Herbert Clarence. 7/349 at Quinn’s Post. His citation states: “For great gallantry and devotion to duty on the night of the 9th-10th June, 1915, in the neighbourhood of Gaba Tepe Distinguished Service Order, Mention in Despatches (2) (Dardanelles), in volunteering to demolish a Turkish blockhouse which was As Major, Canterbury Mounted Rifles, Hurst was awarded the Distinguished within 12 yards of the enemy’s trench, and which could only be approached Service Order for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “Hill 60, 27th over ground swept by rifle and machine-gun fire. He exhibited great skill in August 1915. For work on Kaiajik Aghala [Hill 60] during attack on 27th approaching and demolishing the blockhouse, and was exposed to fire for an inst. A very reliable officer who would command a regiment well.” L.G.( 3 hour.” (L.G. 5 August 1915, p7692.) June 1916, p5570, WA 22/5/10.) His recommendation states: “On the night of the [9-10] June, at Quinn’s He was twice Mentioned in Despatches. His citations state: (1) “In Post, Monash Gully, it was decided to demolish a blockhouse erected by the connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch enemy between our firing trench and theirs. L./Cpl Fear and Sapper Hodges dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210). (2) “For were the first men of the Field Coy to hear of this, and volunteered for the distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir
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C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 Her citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 July 1916, p6956.) June 1916, p6184.) His recommendation states: “Kaiajik Aghala. 21st August 1915 [first assault on Hill 60]. For the manner in which he led the attack on the Kaiajik Aghala JACK, David. 3/692 trenches. A very valuable officer.” Another recommendation states: “Hill 60, Mention in Despatches 27 August [second assault on Hill 60]. For work on Kaiajik Aghala [Hill 60] As Private, No. 2 Stationary Hospital, New Zealand Medical Corps, Jack was during attack on 27 August. A very reliable officer who would command Mentioned in Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli a regiment well.” A third more detailed recommendation states: “21st and campaign. His citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt.” 27th August 1915. Kaiajik Aghala (Hill 60). He led the detachment of the (L.G. 21 June 1916, p6184). Unfortunately, it is not known what act Jack N.Z. Mounted Rifles Brigade on the 1st attack on the Kaiajik Aghala (Hill performed to receive this award. 60), on which occasion the first trench was captured. Again on 27th August he led the 2nd attack, when the remainder of the hill now in our possession JANSON, William. 11/487 was captured. [The Allies never captured the entire hill.] On this occasion Mention in Despatches he was wounded in the head. On both occasions he showed great coolness As Captain, Wellington Mounted Rifles, Janson was Mentioned in and dash and that he possessed to an unusual degree the faculty of inspiring Despatches for his gallantry on Chunuk Bair. His citation states: “For their confidence in leading men.” fine example and conduct throughout, while in the Chunuk Bair position on HUTCHEN, James William. 15/20 the 8th and 9th Aug. 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210, WA 22/5/10). His recommendation is similarly worded to the above citation. Mention in Despatches As Major, New Zealand Army Pay Corps, Hutchen was Mentioned in JENKINS, Daniel. 7/218 Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. His Mention in Despatches citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 June As Trooper, Canterbury Mounted Rifles, Jenkins was Mentioned in 1916, p6184.) Despatches for taking part in a reconnaissance operation behind Turkish HUTTON, George Frederick. 7/530 lines during June 1915. His citation states: “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Distinguished Service Order, Mention in Despatches Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003.) As Major, Canterbury Mounted Rifles, Hutton was awarded the His recommendation states: “20 June. Reconnaissance N. of Suvla Bay. Distinguished Service Order for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: Volunteered to accompany Lieut. G.R. Blackett – were conveyed on night “Commanded the regiment in the attack on Bauchop’s Hill after Lieut.-Col. of 20 June 1915, by sea, to a point on the coast considerably north of Anzac Findlay was wounded on the night 6-7 August. This officer was previously Cove. From there they proceeded some miles inland and remained out for wounded in the operations connected with Old No. 3 [Out] Post on 30th 48 hours being picked up by boat in the evening 22 June – having acquired June, while in command of a squadron.” (L.G. 2 May 1916, p4428, WA information regarding the position of the enemy’s guns, their dispositions, 22/5/10.) and also information regarding water supplies that are of the utmost value.” His recommendation is similarly worded to the above, but with the addition: “Kaiajik Aghala [Hill 60] 21st August 1915. For excellent work in command JENKINS, Frank Maxwell. 14/43 of his regiment, good leading and preparations.” Another recommendation Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches states: “Anzac. Commanding a squadron of Canterbury Mounted Rifles, As Sergeant, No. 2 Company, Divisional Train, New Zealand Army distinguished himself at Hill 60. It would be to the advantage of the service Service Corps, Jenkins was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for if this officer were advanced in it.” gallantry on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For consistent good work. For a He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection considerable period he performed the duties of an officer, and by his ability, with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 application, and sound commonsense was equal to all emergencies.” (L.G. 3 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) June 1916, p5586. Citation, L.G. 21 June 1916, p6161.) INGLIS, Donald Clyde. 2/115 His recommendation states: “No. 2 Company, N.Z.A.S.C. Divisional Train. September-December 1915. Was performing the work of an officer for Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches the greatest part of the period named, as a private and by his ability and As Corporal (Fitter), 2nd Battery, New Zealand Field Artillery, Inglis was application and sound commonsense proved equal to all emergencies. The awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry for keeping the work of this N.C.O. [non-commissioned officer] has been of a consistently guns firing during the August Offensive, when the New Zealand guns were high order all through.” continually targeted by the Turks. His citation states: “For conspicuous He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “For distinguished gallantry and ability from the 8th to the 12th August, 1915, at Chailak and gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir C. Monro’s Dere (Dardanelles). At one time three guns of the battery were out of action command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 July 1916, through being hit by bullets, breakages, or other damage. Bombardier-Fitter p6956). His recommendation states: “Gallipoli, September-December. Inglis, assisted by another man, managed to get them all in action again Consistently good work throughout.” and keep them going. To effect this he had, on more than one occasion, to strip and repair the guns while under heavy fire. His coolness and bravery JOHNSON, Albert. 10/824 were most marked, and his work highly valuable at a critical time.” (L.G. 29 Mention in Despatches November 1915, p11896.) As Company Sergeant Major, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Johnson was His recommendation is worded slightly differently to the above citation: Mentioned in Despatches for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “Gallipoli, 8-12 August. For conspicuous gallantry and ability in stripping “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. and repairing and keeping in action between 8 and 12 August the guns from (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 the battery under the command of Capt. Darvill. At one time three guns November 1915, p11003). Unfortunately, it is not known what act Johnson were out of action from bullets, breaks or damages to equipment. These performed to receive this award, but presumably it is for gallantry on artificers managed to get them all into action and keep them going. Their Chunuk Bair. work has been especially good since landing on 27th April.” A second recommendation is yet again slightly different from the above. “8th JOHNSON, Harold Roy. 10/793 to 12th August 1915. Chailak Dere. For conspicuous gallantry, under heavy Military Medal fire, in stripping and repairing and keeping the guns of this battery in action. At one time three guns were out of action through bullets, breaks or damage, As Corporal, New Zealand Medical Corps, attached Wellington Infantry and these artificers [Inglis and 2/146 Thomson] managed to get them all Battalion, Johnson was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry for into action and keep them going.” attending to the wounded on Gallipoli, particularly during the Battle of the Landing, at the Daisy Patch on 8 May, and during the August Offensive when Inglis was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned he was wounded. His citation states: “This N.C.O. [non-commissioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander- officer] worked most heroically and devotedly amongst the wounded during in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 November 1915, these heavy engagements on Gallipoli, namely The Landing, Krithia [Daisy p11003.) Patch], and Chunuk Bair. During the Chunuk Bair fight he received a INGRAM, Jean Grant Skinner. 22/33 G.S.W. [gunshot wound] through his right arm but would not leave his work and continued tending wounded. He was on Gallipoli throughout the Mention in Despatches whole campaign and at all times showed great devotion to duty.” (L.G. 11 As Staff Nurse, New Zealand Army Nursing Service, Ingram was Mentioned October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 20.) in Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. 378 Honours and awards to New Zealanders
JOHNSTON, Francis Earl. 10/512A KELSALL, Victor Albert. 11/674 Companion of the Bath, Order of the Star of Karageorge with Swords – Mention in Despatches 3rd Class (Serbia) As Captain with the Wellington Mounted Rifles, Kelsall was Mentioned in Despatches for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For their fine Johnston was a British Loan Officer from 5 August 1914 to 7 August 1917. example and conduct throughout, while in the Chunuk Bair position on the He came from the North Staffordshire Regiment. As Colonel (Temporary 8th and 9th Aug. 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) Brigadier General), New Zealand Staff Corps, Johnston was made a Companion of the Bath for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For KEMBER, Richard Henry. 6/836 distinguished service in the field during the operations at the Dardanelles.” Military Medal (L.G. 8 November 1915, p11025.) His recommendation states: “Gallipoli, April-August. Owing to illness was As Private in the Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Kember was awarded the not able to land at Anzac until three days after the first landing when he Military Medal for gallantry on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For general resumed command of the N.Z. Infantry Brigade. He commanded his brigade good work and devotion to duty on the peninsula especially on the attack during the attacks of the 2 May and 8 May at Cape Helles and has been on ‘Pope’s Hill’. He was one of the party that landed at Ali Baba (Suvla Bay) for some time in temporary command of No. 4 Section [sector of Anzac]. on the morning of 2nd May 1915 and captured the Turkish Post there. He He has in my opinion shown sound judgement and good qualifications for showed great ability as an N.C.O. [non-commissioned officer] in charge of command.” patrols on Cheshire Ridge and was one of the last party to leave Gallipoli. Since arriving in France he has done good work on patrols.” (L.G. 11 He was awarded the Serbian Order of the Star of Karageorge with Swords, October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 17.) 3rd Class. His citation states: “For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.” (L.G. 15 February 1917, p1608.) KING, George Augustus (Gus). 11/680 JOHNSTON, George Napier. 2/391 Distinguished Service Order, Mention in Despatches (2) As Major of the New Zealand Mounted Rifles, King was awarded the Companion of St Michael and St George, Mention in Despatches (2), Distinguished Service Order for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: Legion of Honour, Officer (France) “Gallipoli April-Aug. 1915. Steady good work for past 3 months. Very As Commander, Royal Artillery (Lieutenant Colonel), New Zealand valuable.” (L.G. 3 June 1916, p5570, WA 22/5/10.) Divisional Artillery, Johnston was made a Companion of St Michael and Also, as Captain in the New Zealand Mounted Rifles (Staff), King was St George. His citation states: “For devotion to duty since the outbreak Mentioned in Despatches on two occasions on Gallipoli. His citations state: of the War, as C.R.A. [Commander, Royal Artillery] of the Division. He (1) “In connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s has organised, trained and fought the Divisional Artillery in all operations despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1207). (2) undertaken by the division on the Gallipoli Peninsula, and in France. The “For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. efficiency of the Divisional Artillery in every respect is entirely due to the Sir C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. zeal and ability displayed by this officer. His personal influence alone has 13 July 1916, p6942.) inspired all ranks under his command in that spirit which is so conducive to efficiency. I cannot too strongly recommend this officer for reward, not KUHTZ, John Richard Henry. 2/136 only for the services he himself has rendered, but for the valuable services Military Medal rendered by the Divisional Artillery to the Army.” (L.G. 3 June 1918, p6452, As Acting Bombardier, 3rd Battery, New Zealand Field Artillery, Kuhtz Rec. No. 1266.) was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry on Gallipoli and in France. His recommendation states: “Gallipoli, April-August. Under the most His citation states: “On 4th June when being shelled one of the gun difficult conditions as regards terrain, has succeeded in so locating his emplacements took fire. About 130 rounds including several H.E. [high batteries that the largest possible zone of fire has been obtained and under his explosive] were exploding and this man entered the ruined building, still able control the most excellent results have been achieved. This efficiency and under shellfire, and with assistance removed the whole of the ammunition, a high standard to which the New Zealand artillery has attained is undoubtedly total of 1,500 rounds. He also assisted in removing the gun from the burning due to Colonel Johnston’s genius for organisation, high professional ability emplacements. This man when serving on Gallipoli was hit in the jaw, throat and unceasing hard work and devotion to duty.” and shoulder, but after having his wounds dressed returned to the gun. He He was twice Mentioned in Despatches. His citations state: (1) “Mentioned asked permission not to go sick and remained in the firing line.” L.G.( 21 in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander- September 1916, p9206, Rec. No. 49.) in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003). (2) “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 11th KYNE, James Joseph. 2/834 December 1915. (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Mention in Despatches Force)” (L.G. 5 May 1916, p4517.) Johnston was also awarded the French As Sergeant, New Zealand Field Artillery, Kyne was Mentioned in Despatches Legion of Honour. His citation states: “For distinguished services rendered for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For distinguished and gallant during the course of the campaign.” (L.G. 9 March 1916, p4156.) services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir C. Monro’s command of the JOHNSTON, Sainsbury (Bob). 10/392 Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 July 1916, p6956.) His recommendation states: “3rd Battery. 1st Brigade, New Zealand Field Mention in Despatches Artillery. September-December 1915: This N.C.O. was on the Peninsula As Private, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Johnston was Mentioned in during the whole of the operations there and during this period he has been Despatches for gallantry on Gallipoli. continually noticeable for his good work.” His citation states: “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” Le MOTTEE, Jack Beaumont. 6/820 (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003). Unfortunately, it is not known what act Mention in Despatches Johnston performed to receive this award, but presumably it is for gallantry As 2nd Lieutenant, 13th North Canterbury and Westland Company, on Chunuk Bair. Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Le Mottee was Mentioned in Despatches for gallantry on Gallipoli. His citation states: “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s JONES, Hugh Aled. 3/693 despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Mention in Despatches Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003.) As Sergeant, New Zealand Medical Corps, Jones was Mentioned in Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. His LEPPER, Charles Brison. 10/868 citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 June Military Medal 1916, p6184.) As Sergeant, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Lepper was awarded the Military KEESING, Harry William. 3/180 Medal for gallantry on Chunuk Bair. His citation states: “During the Chunuk Bair engagement on Gallipoli Mention in Despatches Sergeant Lepper showed great courage and coolness under fire which was As Private, New Zealand Medical Corps, Keesing was Mentioned in exceptionally heavy. During the same fight he carried water over a fire-swept Despatches for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “In connection area to the fighting line and also showed exceptional bravery in bandaging with the operations described in General I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 several wounded men.” (L.G. 11 October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 20.) December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210). Unfortunately, it is not known what act Keesing performed to receive this award.
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LEWIN, Charles. 12/1699 his care.” (L.G. 3 June 1916, p5560.) Military Medal He was also twice Mentioned in Despatches. His citations state: (1) “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. As Private, Auckland Battalion, Lewin was awarded the Military Medal for (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).” (L.G. 5 gallantry at Quinn’s Post. His citation states: “At Quinn’s Post on 3rd June November 1915, p11003). (2) “For distinguished and gallant services 1915, he showed great courage and coolness in picking up and returning rendered during the period of Gen. Sir C. Monro’s command of the enemy bombs.” (L.G. 11 October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 10). The “enemy Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 July 1916, p6956.) bombs” referred to were round Turkish bombs. McBETH, Mary. 22/36 LITTLE, Ernest. 10/987 Mention in Despatches Mention in Despatches As Staff Nurse, New Zealand Army Nursing Service, McBeth was Mentioned As Corporal, Wellington Infantry Battalion, he was Mentioned in Despatches in Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For distinguished and gallant Her citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir C. Monro’s command of the June 1916, p6184.) Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 July 1916, p6956.) His recommendation states: “Gallipoli, September-December: This N.C.O. MacCORMICK, Kenneth. 3/185 [non-commissioned officer] came away with the Main Body and was with Mention in Despatches the Battalion continuously at Anzac, from the time of the original landing. On several occasions during November he performed some daring patrol As Captain, New Zealand Medical Corps, MacCormick was Mentioned in work of great value at the Apex and while reconnoitring at night on 3 Dec., Despatches for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “In connection with he was hit by machine-gun fire receiving seven wounds as a result of which the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December he is now in hospital.” 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) LITTLE, George Charles. 15/57 MacDONALD, Angus. 18/2 Mention in Despatches (2) Mention in Despatches As Corporal, Divisional Headquarters, Little was Mentioned in Despatches As Chaplain 4th Class, New Zealand Chaplains’ Department, MacDonald for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “Mentioned in Gen. I. was Mentioned in Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander-in-Chief, Gallipoli campaign. His citation states: “In connection with the operations Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).” (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11001. described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. Correction: L.G. 23 July 1917, p7461.) 28 January 1916, p1210.) He was again Mentioned in Despatches for services on Gallipoli. His citation McGREGOR, Ewen John. 13/395 states: “For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period Mention in Despatches of Gen. Sir C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 July 1916, p6952. Correction: L.G. 23 July 1917, p7462). As 2nd Lieutenant, Auckland Mounted Rifles, McGregor was Mentioned in Unfortunately, it is not known what act Little performed to receive this Despatches. His citation states: “In connection with the operations described award. in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1209.) LITTLE, John. 9/1316 MacLEAN, Vida Louise Katie. 22/3 Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches Associate of Royal Red Cross, Mention in Despatches As Sergeant, Otago Mounted Rifles, Little was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry in the Warley Gap sector opposite Hill 100, As Sister, New Zealand Army Nursing Service, MacLean was awarded the at the northern end of Anzac. A catapult flinging Mills bombs into Turkish Royal Red Cross 2nd Class (A.R.R.C.) for services during the time of the positions opposite was operated from the position from 2 December until the Gallipoli campaign. Her citation states, “In recognition of her nursing evacuation. Mills bombs had only recently arrived on Gallipoli. Little, who service in connection with the War.” (L.G. 3 June 1916, p5579.) was for a time in charge of the catapult, often made night reconnaissances She was also Mentioned in Despatches. Her citation states: “In connection through the front-line to ascertain the effect of his bombs and to locate new with administration in Egypt. (L.G. 21 June 1916, p6184.) targets. His citation states: “For conspicuous ability and good work. He made frequent night reconnaissances to ascertain the effect of his bombs McLEOD, Robert Clarence. 8/1302 and to discover targets.” (L.G. 3 June 1916, p5586. Citation, L.G. 21 June Distinguished Conduct Medal 1916, p6161.) As Private, Otago Infantry Battalion, McLeod was awarded the Distinguished His recommendation, which is worded slightly differently, states: “Gallipoli, Conduct Medal for gallantry while carrying ammunition to the forward September-December. In charge of catapult Hill 100. Displayed conspicuous trenches at the Daisy Patch, Cape Helles, on 8 May. After being wounded ability and made frequent night reconnaissances to ascertain effect of his in the leg, McLeod continued to perform his duties. His citation states: “For bombs and to discover targets.” conspicuous gallantry on the 8th May, 1915, during operations south of Little was also Mentioned in Despatches for services on Gallipoli. His citation Krithia (Dardanelles). He was one of a party carrying ammunition to the states: “For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of advanced trenches under heavy fire. The majority of the party were unable to Gen. Sir C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” proceed, but Private McLeod, although wounded in his leg, performed his (L.G. 13 July 1916, p6956.) task. On his return, not having reported his wound, he was again detailed to carry ammunition, which duty he performed.” (L.G. 5 August 1915, LIVESEY, Eva Mary. 22/25 (also 22/34.) p7700.) Mention in Despatches McPHERSON, Robert. 2/405 As Staff Nurse, New Zealand Army Nursing Service, Livesey was Mentioned in Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. Military Cross, Mention in Despatches Her citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 As 2nd Lieutenant, New Zealand Field Artillery, McPherson was awarded June 1916, p6184.) the Military Cross for gallantry near Hill 60 on 27-27 August 1915. Both McPherson and Major Standish bravely rushed into an ammunition pit LOGAN, Robert. 11/700 containing high-explosive shells to extinguish flames. His citation states: Mention in Despatches “For conspicuous gallantry during operations in the Gallipoli Peninsula on As Captain and Adjutant, Wellington Mounted Rifles, Logan was Mentioned 27th-28th August, 1915. His battery was heavily shelled by high-explosive in Despatches for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “In connection shells during an assault on Hill 60. One gun was put out of action, and with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 a pit containing over fifty high-explosive shells was shelled and became December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210). surrounded by blazing brushwood. One slight explosion had already taken place when 2nd Lieutenant McPherson, at great personal risk, went down LUXFORD, John Aldred. 8/307A into the pit and assisted in extinguishing the fire.” L.G.( 29 October 1915, Companion of St Michael and St George, Mention in Despatches (2) p10733.) The recommendation for the award is very close to his citation: “Hill 60, 28 As Chaplain 3rd Class (Major) of the New Zealand Chaplains’ Department, August: Was conspicuous by the action he took in helping to put out a fire Luxford was made Companion of St Michael and St George for services on which started round a gun pit while his battery was being heavily shelled. Gallipoli. His citation states, “For outstanding services on the beaches of The pit contained over 50 high explosives shells and one small explosion Gallipoli in the execution of his religious duties among the soldiers placed in 380 Honours and awards to New Zealanders had already taken place, when Lieut. McPherson went down to the pit and MARONI, Clemente John. 12/1710 endeavoured to extinguish the fire.” Mention in Despatches McPherson was a Sergeant at the time of the incident, so should have received the Military Medal (usually awarded to non-commissioned officers As Private, Auckland Infantry Battalion, Maroni was Mentioned in and men), instead of the Military Cross (usually awarded to commissioned Despatches for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “Mentioned in Gen. officers). In his service file his promotion to 2nd Lieutenant is dated as 21 I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander-in-Chief, October 1915, and his London Gazette citation is dated 29 October 1916, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003) eight days later. Perhaps the approving officer had not noticed the date of the Unfortunately, it is not known what act Maroni performed to receive this incident and McPherson’s rank at the time. award. He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection MARRIOTT-DODINGTON, W.M. with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 Mention in Despatches December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1209.) Marriott-Dodington was a British Loan Officer to the New Zealand MABIN, Frederick Burton. 16/544 Divisional Headquarters from 30 August-3 October 1915. As Major (later Order of the White Eagle with Swords – 5th Class (Serbia) Lieutenant Colonel), Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, Marriott-Dodington was Mentioned in Despatches for services on Gallipoli. As Captain, 1st New Zealand Maori Contingent, Mabin was awarded His citation states: “6-20 August 1915 Gallipoli. Have acted as G.S.O. the Serbian Order of the White Eagle with Swords, 5th Class, for services [General Staff Officer] during the recent operations, in place of other officers on Malta at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. His citation states: “For wounded and sick and have done most excellent service.” (L.G. 28 January distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.” (L.G. 15 1916, p1196, WA 22/5/10, p112.) February 1917, p1620.) His recommendation states: “Gallipoli, 6-20 August. Has acted as G.S.O. MACKESY, Charles Ernest Randolph. 13/610 during the recent operations, in place of other officers wounded and sick and Mention in Despatches (2) has done most excellent service. Also: Gallipoli, 10-29 August. Has done most valuable work to the left of our line and has supervised the construction As Lieutenant Colonel, Auckland Mounted Rifles, Mackesy was twice of our defensive works there.” Mentioned in Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. His citations state: (1) “In connection with administration in MARSHALL, Valentine. 9/445 Egypt.” (L.G. 21 June 1916, p6184). (2) “Mentioned in despatches from Mention in Despatches General Sir Alexander Murray, K.C.B., Commander-in-Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 1 December 1916, p11808.) As Sergeant Major, Otago Mounted Rifles, Marshall was Mentioned in Despatches for bravery in the fierce attack on Hill 60. His citation states: A recommendation states: “Egypt, period to 31 December 1915. For good “In connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch work in Egypt in the care and attention devoted to the training of the dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) N.Z.M.R. [New Zealand Mounted Rifles] reinforcements and especially for the very satisfactory results obtained with the horses of the brigade, left in his His recommendation states: “Hill 60, 21-30 August: For gallantry in the charge, which I consider due to his efficient supervision.” attack on Turkish trenches on Kaiajik Aghala [Hill 60].” It would be fair to say that Marshall was under-decorated for his gallantry on Gallipoli. MAGUIRE, Charles Evans. 3/704 MASON, Arthur. 13/273 Mention in Despatches Mention in Despatches As Major, New Zealand Medical Corps, Maguire was Mentioned in Despatches for setting up a hospital under canvas in Ismailia at the time of the As Trooper, Auckland Mounted Rifles, Mason was Mentioned in Despatches Gallipoli campaign. His citation states: “In connection with administration for supreme bravery on Gallipoli. His citation states: “In connection with in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 June 1916, p6184.) the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) MAHONEY, Frank Daniel. 10/2228 His recommendation states: “Chunuk Bair, 9 August [actually 8 August] Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches (wounded): For returning large numbers of Turkish bombs thrown into our trench on 9th Aug. [8 August] on Chunuk Bair during a period of two As Private, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Mahoney was awarded the hours.” Distinguished Conduct Medal for his incursions into enemy territory. His citation states: “For conspicuous gallantry and resource on the night MASTERS, Frederick Harold. 4/469 of 26th/27th August, 1915, during operations on the Gallipoli Peninsula, Mention in Despatches when he volunteered to go out to rescue some men who had been isolated within the enemy’s lines for fifteen days. It was a mission of great difficulty As Corporal, New Zealand Engineers, Masters was Mentioned in Despatches and danger, and by his coolness and knowledge of scouting he greatly for gallant services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For distinguished and contributed to the success of the search and ultimate rescue of the missing gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir C. Monro’s command men.” (L.G. 29 November 1915, p11898.) of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 July 1916, p6956.) He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection His recommendation states: “Divisional Signals Company. Gallipoli with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 Peninsula, September to December 1915. This N.C.O. [Non-Commissioned December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) Officer] was in the original landing and left with the last party on the night of the evacuation. He was responsible for the lines to the two most distant MALONE, William George. 10/1039 brigades during the last period and kept them intact. His work has been Mention in Despatches (2) excellent throughout.” As Lieutenant Colonel, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Malone was twice MELDRUM, William. 11/675 Mentioned in Despatches for his good work and gallantry on Gallipoli. His Companion of St Michael and St George, Mention in Despatches (2), citations state: “Mentioned in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May Order of the White Eagle with Swords – 4th Class (Serbia) 1915. (Commander Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 August 1915, p7669); “In connection with the operations described in Gen. I. As Lieutenant Colonel, Wellington Mounted Rifles, Meldrum was made Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, Companion of St Michael and St George for gallantry on Chunuk Bair. His p1210.) citation states: “The Wellington M.R. Regiment under command of Lieut.- Col. Meldrum was sent up to reinforce our position on Chunuk Bair on MANDERS, Neville the night 8/9 Aug., and at 9pm this officer took over command from Col. Mention in Despatches Moore who was wounded and remained in command until his regiment was relieved at 11pm on the 9/10th. During the whole of this time our position As Colonel, British Loan Officer from Royal Army Medical Corps was being continuously attacked, and the situation was at times extremely (Surgeon), Assistant Director Medical Services with the New Zealand and critical. It is undoubtedly due to the determined and resolute attitude of Australian Divisional Headquarters (13 March-9 August 1915), Manders this officer which gave confidence to his men and to his skilful dispositions was Mentioned in Despatches for his excellent services on Gallipoli. that the position was maintained during this time.” (L.G. 14 January 1916, His citation states: “Gallipoli Peninsula April-Aug. 1915. I am greatly p568, WA 22/5/10.) indebted to this officer for the able manner in which he has organised and Meldrum was twice Mentioned in Despatches for gallant services on controlled the different branches of the medical services of the division Gallipoli. His citations state: (1) “In connection with the operations under most difficult circumstances.” L.G.( 5 November 1915, p11001, WA described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 22/5/10). His recommendation is similarly worded to the above citation. January 1916, p1210). (2) “For distinguished and gallant services rendered
381 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story during the period of Gen. Sir C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean working parties were subject to a heavy rifle and bomb fire. Company Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 July 1916, p6943.) Sergeant-Major Moore, by his excellent example, contributed largely to the Meldrum was recommended for his coolness on Hill 60: “Kaiajik Aghala successful prosecution and speedy determination of the work.” (L.G. 11 27th/28th Aug. 1915. For capability in handling his regiment [Wellington October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 8.) Mounted Rifles] – for coolness and sound judgement. (Specially Also, as Company Quartermaster Sergeant, New Zealand Engineers, Moore recommended.)” received the Serbian Order of the Star of Karageorge with Swords, 2nd Class. Also, he was recommended while in temporary command of the New His citation states: “For distinguished services rendered during the course of Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade, for his good work during the evacuation of the campaign.” (L.G. 15 February 1917, p1610.) Gallipoli during December: “In commanding his brigade displayed qualities of leadership of a high order and is worthy of special mention and reward.” MOORE, Walter Lancelot. 2/757 He was also awarded the Serbian Order of the White Eagle with Swords, 4th Mention in Despatches Class. His citation states: “For distinguished services rendered during the As 2nd Lieutenant (Acting Adjutant), Headquarters 2nd Brigade, New course of the campaign.” (L.G. 15 February 1917, p1607.) Zealand Field Artillery, Moore was Mentioned in Despatches for services on Gallipoli as well as France. His citation states: “For exceedingly good MITCHELL, Frank Cook. 8/33 work as an Orderly Officer in charge of telephone communications both in Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches (2) Gallipoli and in France; particularly on the Somme during the operations on As Sergeant, Otago Infantry Battalion, Mitchell was awarded the the 15/16th September and succeeding days. This officer was out on the lines Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry on Chunuk Bair on 9 August. with the linesmen night after night under fire of gas and other shell. It was His citation states: “For conspicuous gallantry on the 9th August, 1915, at only by his efforts that communications were maintained.” (L.G. 4 January Chunuk Bair (Dardanelles), when, with another non-commissioned officer 1917, p261, Rec. No. 463.) [Boate], he displayed great bravery and resource in holding the right flank, MORRISON, Lionel George. 2/1050 a weak point requiring great vigilance.” (L.G. 14 January 1916, p616. Citation, L.G. 11 March 1916, p2746.) Mention in Despatches His recommendation states: “Chunuk Bair, 9 August. For gallantry and As Sergeant, New Zealand Field Artillery, Morrison was Mentioned in especially for leading some men up to reinforce the right flank on Chunuk Despatches for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For distinguished Bair under a heavy fire on Aug. 9th. Also, Gallipoli, September-December. and gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir C. Monro’s This N.C.O. [non-commissioned officer] has done consistently good work. command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 July 1916, He has at all times been at his post and carried out his duties with intelligence p6956.) and vigour never shirking a dangerous task.” His recommendation states: “Did good duty throughout, being on duty Mitchell was Mentioned in Despatches twice for gallant services on Gallipoli. continuously from the landing until his departure in December. He His citations state: (1) “In connection with the operations described in Gen. frequently acted as Section Commander with satisfaction.” I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210). (2) “For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the MUNRO, Peter. 3/709 period of Gen. Sir C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Mention in Despatches Force.” (Sergeant Major. L.G. 13 July 1916, p6956.) As Private, New Zealand Medical Corps, Munro was Mentioned in Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. His MOOR, Frederick William. 3/269 citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 June Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches (2) 1916, p6184.) As Sergeant Major, No. 1 Field Ambulance, New Zealand Medical Corps, Moor was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for conspicuous work MURRAY, James Wright. 8/259 on Gallipoli from September to December 1915. His citation states: “For Military Medal consistent good work and devotion to duty.” (L.G. 3 June 1916, p5586. As Private, Otago Infantry Battalion, Murray was awarded the Military Medal Citation, L.G. 21 June 1916, p6161.) for service as a machine-gunner, especially during August. His citation states: His recommendation states: “Conspicuous good work and devotion to duty “For consistent good work and devotion to duty when with the Machine- in the field, covering the period between September and December, 1915.” gun Section of the Otago Infantry Battalion on Gallipoli Peninsula, and in Moor was Mentioned in Despatches twice for gallant services on Gallipoli. particular for the effective handling of his gun in the August 1915 attacks.” His citations state: (1) “In connection with the operations described in Gen. (L.G. 11 October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 18.) I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (Warrant Officer, N.Z. His recommendation states: “Gallipoli, September-December. For consistent Medical Corps. L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210). (2) “For distinguished and good work. He has at all times been at his post and carried out his duties with gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir C. Monro’s command intelligence and vigour, never shirking a dangerous task.” of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (Sgt-Maj., N.Z. Medical Corps. L.G. 13 July 1916, p6956.) NATUSCH, Stanley. 6/109 Mention in Despatches MOORE, Athelstan. 8/1155 As Sergeant, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Natusch was Mentioned Mention in Despatches in Despatches for valuable services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For As Lieutenant Colonel, Otago Infantry Battalion, Moore was Mentioned distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir in Despatches for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “Has been in C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 command of his Bn [Battalion] since it landed at Anzac on 25th April. He July 1916, p6956.) commanded the Bn in its attacks from Monash Gully on 2 May and at His recommendation states: “September-December. This N.C.O. [non- Cape Helles. He has since done good work in command of various posts commissioned officer] was on duty with the Battalion from landing to in Monash Gully.” (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003, WA 22/5/10). His the evacuation. During the whole time he did valuable service and won recommendation has the same wording as the above citation. promotion from the ranks to his present position [Sergeant].” MOORE, Janet Annie. 22/30 NEALE, Charles Raymond. 17/294 Mention in Despatches Mention in Despatches As Staff Nurse, New Zealand Army Nursing Service, Moore was Mentioned As Major, New Zealand Veterinary Corps, Neale was Mentioned in Despatches in Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. for valuable services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “Mentioned in Gen. Her citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915 (Commander Mediterranean June 1916, p6184.) Expeditionary Force).” (L.G. 5 August 1915, p7669.) MOORE, John Joseph. 4/881 NEALE, James. 10/1109A Military Medal, Order of the Star of Karageorge with Swords – 2nd Class Mention in Despatches (Serbia) As Private, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Neale was Mentioned in As Company Sergeant Major, 2nd Field Company, New Zealand Engineers, Despatches, possibly for bravery during the August Offensive including Moore was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry at Quinn’s Post. His Chunuk Bair. His citation states: “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s citation states: “For gallantry and good work in connection with the placing despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean of the defences of Quinn’s Post, Gallipoli, during June 1915 in an efficient Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003.) state. The work was carried out in front of our infantry firing line and the
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NEELS, Samuel. 4/655 NOAKES, Ernest Lyle. 12/606 Mention in Despatches Mention in Despatches, Obilich Medal of Bravery – Silver (Serbia) As Sergeant, New Zealand Engineers, Neels was Mentioned in Despatches As Private, Auckland Infantry Battalion, Noakes was Mentioned in for his gallantry at Quinn’s Post and in the forward trenches. His citation Despatches for carrying messages and Gallipoli-made bombs under enemy states: “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August fire to the front trenches. Also, because of his knowledge of tracks and 1915. (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. locations, he was used as a guide during the August Offensive to take parties 5 November 1915, p11003.) of soldiers forward to Rhododendron Spur and elsewhere. His citation His recommendation states: “Has since landing on 3rd June, done very states: “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. good work in Quinn’s Post and the forward trenches and has shown great (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).” (L.G. 5 intelligence and initiative.” November 1915, p11003.) Noakes was also awarded the Serbian Obilich Silver Medal of Bravery NEWBOULD, Maurice George Robert. 4/28A for gallantry on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For distinguished services Mention in Despatches rendered during the course of the campaign.” (L.G. 15 February 1917, As 2nd Lieutenant, New Zealand Engineers, Newbould was Mentioned in p1614.) Despatches for gallant services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “Mentioned His recommendation states: “Gallipoli, April-August. Has rendered most in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915 (Commander meritorious services by carrying forward bombs up to the trenches under Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).” (L.G. 5 August 1915, p7669). fire since the force landed and during the operations, and commencing 6th Unfortunately, it is not known what act Newbould performed to receive Aug. has guided many parties up to the firing line. Since the commencement this award. of operations on the peninsula, has performed most arduous duties with a willingness and devotion to duty worthy of the highest praise.” NEWMAN, Clarence Nathaniel. 2/506 Mention in Despatches (2) NOTLEY, Jonathan Thomas. 13/128 As Lieutenant, New Zealand Field Artillery, Newman was Mentioned in Mention in Despatches Despatches twice for his gallantry on Gallipoli. His citations state: (1) “In As Staff Sergeant Major, Auckland Mounted Rifles, Notley was Mentioned connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch in Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1209). (2) “For His citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir C. June 1916, p6184.) Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (Attached to Australian Artillery. L.G. 12 July 1916, p6954.) NURSE, Bertha Grace. 22/1 Newman’s recommendation states: “(1) 26 April-26 August: Is brought to Royal Red Cross, Mention in Despatches notice for his invaluable work as forward observation officer for the navy. As Senior Matron, New Zealand Army Nursing Service (in British Hospitals), “(2) September-December: This officer’s name has been brought forward Nurse was awarded the Royal Red Cross (R.R.C.) as Matron for services in before for the excellent work done by him as left flank observing officer Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. (L.G. 14 January 1916, p591.) for the navy for a period extending from the landing on 25 April 1915 She was also Mentioned in Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the until the month of Sept. During this time he has worked on detached duty Gallipoli campaign. Her citation states: “In connection with administration with great ability and on handing over his duties he returned to his battery in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 June 1916, p6185.) where his work continued at the same high level. This officer is one of those particularly recommended for reward.” NUTSEY, Emily May. 22/40 Mention in Despatches NEWMAN, Horace William. 4/115A As Staff Nurse, New Zealand Army Nursing Service, Nutsey was Mentioned Mention in Despatches, Croix de Guerre (France) in Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. As Sergeant, No. 1 Company, New Zealand Engineers, Newman was Her citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt” (L.G. 21 Mentioned in Despatches for gallantry on several occasions, including in June 1916, p6184.) the tunnels below Courtney’s Post during July 1915. His citation states: “In connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch OAKEY, Allan Norman. 4/428 dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1209.) Military Cross, Mention in Despatches Newman, as 2nd Lieutenant, New Zealand Divisional Engineers, was also As Lieutenant, New Zealand Engineers, Oakey was awarded the Military awarded the French Croix de Guerre. His citation states: “For distinguished Cross for gallantry on Russell’s Top, especially for going forward into no- services rendered during the course of the campaign (Gallipoli.)” (L.G. 24 man’s-land to erect obstacles. His citation read: “For distinguished service February 1916, p2068.) in the field during the operations at the Dardanelles.” L.G.( 8 November His recommendation provides considerably more detail: “12th July. 1915, p11027.) Courtney’s Post. For particularly gallant conduct in that he worked for 3½ His recommendation states: “Has done excellent work on Russell’s Top hours with his bayonet enlarging a hole between one of our mine galleries during the last three months and has been often under fire in front of the and one of the enemy’s. He then entered the enemy tunnel and explored it, trenches during the erection of [wire] obstacles.” thus making a valuable reconnaissance. All the time Newman was working, He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned at least two of the enemy were in this gallery and could be heard talking. in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander- After Newman’s return an attempt was made to lay a charge in the enemy’s in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 November 1915, gallery, but the noise attracted the Turks’ attention, who bore down on the p11003.) entrance to our gallery. Newman shot one of them, and then, despite rifle fire and bombs, he laid sandbags in the hole behind, in which a charge was O’CONNOR, Daniel Joseph. 7/764 eventually placed and considerable damage done to the enemy mine. Distinguished Conduct Medal “In addition to this act, Newman showed great coolness and resource in As Trooper, Canterbury Mounted Rifles, O’Connor was awarded the managing working parties on Rhododendron Ridge [Spur], under very Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry in Aghyl Dere, one of the trying conditions, from August 8th to 19th.” gullies leading to higher ground and the trenches. His citation states: “For NISBET, Thomas Holmes. 8/767 conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty on the 22nd August, 1915, at Aghyl Dere (Dardanelles). Whilst returning to his regiment after being Mention in Despatches slightly wounded, he passed another regiment which was being heavily As Lieutenant, Otago Infantry Battalion, Nisbet was Mentioned in shelled. Without hesitation he entered the shell-swept zone and carried Despatches for gallant services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “Mentioned in two wounded men. He went out again and helped a wounded officer in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915 (Commander to a place of comparative safety. His bravery and devotion were the more Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).” (L.G. 5 August 1915, p7669.) noticeable in that these gallant acts were quite outside his duty.” (L.G. 29 NIXON, Elizabeth (Eliza). 22/6 November 1915, p11899.) His recommendation varies slightly: “Aghyl Dere. 22 August 1915. For Mention in Despatches gallantry and devotion. While returning to his regiment after being slightly As Sister, New Zealand Army Nursing Service, Nixon was Mentioned in wounded, the 19th Battalion Australian Infantry was heavily shelled. Trooper Despatches for services in Egypt during the time of the Gallipoli campaign. O’Connor entered the shell-swept zone and brought in two wounded men. Her citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 He again went out and helped a wounded officer to a place of comparative June 1916, p6184.) safety. His conduct was the more noticeable in that these gallant acts were 383 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story quite outside his duty.” and compelled him to surrender.” O’CONNOR, Frank. 10/1307 PARKES, William Henry. 3/712 Distinguished Conduct Medal Companion of St Michael and St George As Private, Wellington Infantry Battalion, O’Connor was awarded the As Lieutenant Colonel, Commanding New Zealand Hospital, Parkes was Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry at the Daisy Patch on 8 May, made Companion of St Michael and St George for services in Egypt at the where he fought gallantly, even after he was wounded in the shoulder. He time of the Gallipoli campaign. His citation states: “For services rendered continued until severely wounded in the right eye. His citation states: “On in connection with military operations in the field. (Gallipoli)” (L.G. 14 the 8th May, 1915, near Krithia (Dardanelles), for distinguished service in January 1916, p568.) the firing line until he was severely wounded, losing his right eye. He had previously been twice slightly wounded. His gallant example was of great PEARCE, Philip George. 4/430 value.” (L.G. 5 August 1915, p7703.) Military Medal O’NEIL, Eugene Joseph. 3/182 As Corporal, 3rd Field Company, New Zealand Engineers, Pearce was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry on Walker’s Ridge. His citation Distinguished Service Order, Mention in Despatches (2) states: “For leading a wiring party, at close quarters on Walker’s Ridge, As Major, Field Ambulance, New Zealand Medical Corps, O’Neil was Gallipoli in July 1915. He continued the work until severely wounded awarded the Distinguished Service Order for service during the Battle of setting a good example to his men under heavy fire.” L.G.( 11 October 1916, the Landing. His citation states: “On the 25 and 26 April 1915 during p9839, Rec. No. 6.) the operations at Gape Tepe, for exceptionally good service and exhibiting His recommendation provides more detail: “Walker’s Ridge: On the night initiative and resource in command of a bearer sub-division.” (L.G. 3 June 22-23 July, the Field Troop, New Zealand engineers was employed in placing 1915, p5331. Citation, L.G. 3 July 1915, p5331). His recommendation is obstacles in front of our trenches on Walker’s Ridge. This work under similarly worded to the above citation. exhausting circumstances of a most hazardous nature was successfully carried He was also twice Mentioned in Despatches for services on Gallipoli. His out by the troop as a whole and Cpl Pearce specially distinguished himself by citations state: (1) “Mentioned in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May undertaking the most dangerous of all, namely, that of fixing the obstacles 1915. (Commander Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).” (L.G. 5 August within 30 yards and in full view of the enemy’s trenches and in so doing was 1915, p7669). (2) “In connection with the operations described in Gen. wounded. This is the second time this N.C.O. [non-commissioned officer] I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, has been wounded placing obstacles near enemy trenches.” p1210.) PEARLESS, Walter Relf. 6/1146 OTENE, Rangi. 16/405 Mention in Despatches Military Medal As Lieutenant Colonel, New Zealand Medical Corps (Regimental Medical As Corporal, 1st New Zealand Maori Contingent, Otene was awarded the Officer, Canterbury Infantry Battalion), Pearless was Mentioned in Military Medal for working courageously with the wounded below Chunuk Despatches for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “Mentioned in Gen. Bair during the August Offensive. His citation states: “Whilst hospital Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915 (Commander Mediterranean orderly, 1st Maori Contingent, attending to wounded under fire at the Apex, Expeditionary Force).” (L.G. 5 August 1915, p7669.) Gallipoli, on August 8th 1915. On the same date, work in attending to a large number of wounded in shelter to left of Apex and carrying them PEDERSEN, Edward. 10/500 to places of safety. On August 9th, attending to wounded under fire near Obilich Medal of Bravery – Gold (Serbia) the Farm, Chunuk Bair, not only of his own unit but large numbers of the As Private, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Pedersen was awarded the Serbian wounded of four British Battalions whose stretcher-bearers were too far back Obilich Gold Medal of Bravery for throwing a live Turkish bomb back out to be of immediate assistance.” (L.G. 11 October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. of a trench at Quinn’s Post. His citation states: “For distinguished services 22.) rendered during the course of the campaign.” (L.G. 15 February 1917, OVERTON, Percy John. 7/506 p1611.) His recommendation provides more detail: “Quinn’s Post. On the night Mention in Despatches of 19-20 July at Quinn’s Post, Pte Pedersen was throwing hand grenades, As Major, Canterbury Mounted Rifles, Overton was Mentioned in one of which, striking the bomb netting, fell back into our own trench. He Despatches for services doing reconnaissance work, prior to and during immediately jumped down from the platform, seized the bomb and threw it the August Offensive. His citation states: “Mentioned in Gen. I. out but it burst almost immediately it left his hand, slightly wounding him Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander-in-Chief, in the hand and face.” Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003). His recommendation states: “Gallipoli, April-August. Has done much good PERKINS, Hugh Alexander. 6/118 work in reconnaissances of a very valuable nature.” Military Medal PALMER, William Titley. 13/119 As Quartermaster Sergeant, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Perkins was awarded the Military Medal for three counts of gallantry at Quinn’s Post, Mention in Despatches Daisy Patch and Rhododendron Spur. His citation states: “For gallantry and As 2nd Lieutenant, Auckland Mounted Rifles, Palmer was Mentioned in devotion to duty on 5th June 1915 when he held the rank of Corporal, was Despatches for gallantry on Hill 60 on 28 August. His citation states: “In one of a party to make a raid from Quinn’s Post. He showed great bravery connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch both in the attack and counter-attack. He defended one of the wounded dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1209.) while in a dangerous position. He afterwards took several messages from the While the above citation is very ordinary, his recommendation is more captured trench to the main trench. [Earlier] On 8th May 1915, he took explicit: “This officer led the attack on the Turkish trenches on the right part in the attack at Cape Helles and in the evening when none of the Q.M.s flank [of Hill 60], and by his bomb throwing and returning enemy bombs, [Quartermasters] could be found, he was sent back to bring up rations for until wounded, was able to hold the captured trench after most of his party the Battalion. This was a very difficult and dangerous performance which were killed or wounded.” he carried out well. He served with the Bn [Battalion] from the day of mobilization until wounded on the 8th August. During this advance he was PARANIHI, Tau (Te Matau). 16/407 in charge of a platoon and again showed coolness and bravery until he was Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches wounded at Rhododendron Ridge [Spur]. He has always shown the utmost As Private, 1st New Zealand Maori Contingent, Paranihi was awarded the devotion to duty and has twice before been recommended by this Battalion Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry during the August Offensive. for distinction. He is at present serving with this Battalion as Quartermaster His citation states: “For conspicuous gallantry on the 6th August, 1915, at Sgt.” (L.G. 11 October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 14.) Anzac. During an attack on old No. 3 Post, although unarmed, he seized PICKEN, Albert George. 4/827 an armed Turk, and compelled him to surrender.” (L.G. 14 January 1916, p616. Citation, L.G. 11 March 1916, p2746.) Mention in Despatches He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection As Sergeant, Headquarters, New Zealand Engineers, Picken was Mentioned with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 in Despatches for gallantry at Quinn’s Post. His citation states: “Has since December 1915.”(Corporal. L.G. 28 January 1916, p1209.) landing on 3rd June been of great assistance to his officers in the work His recommendation states: “During the attack on Old No. 3 Post on 6th of tunnelling. Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. August, himself being unarmed having lost his rifle, seized an armed Turk (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003.) 384 Honours and awards to New Zealanders
His recommendation states: “Gallipoli, June-August: Has since landing on in Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. 3rd June been of greatest assistance to his officers in the work of reclaiming Her citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 the front trenches of Quinn’s Post.” June 1916, p6184.) PIDGEON, Hector Owen. 7/583 POWLES, Charles Guy. 11/272 Distinguished Conduct Medal Distinguished Service Order, Mention in Despatches (2) As Trooper, Canterbury Mounted rifles, Pidgeon was awarded the As Captain (Temporary Lieutenant Colonel), New Zealand Divisional Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry on Hill 60. His citation states: Headquarters, Powles was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the 21st August, 1915, services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “Gallipoli April-Aug. 1915. Steady on the Kaiajik Aghala (Hill 60) Dardanelles. The fighting was severe, and good work for past three months. Very valuable.” (L.G. 3 June 1916, p5570, frequently hand to hand, and although wounded [in the head] he refused to WA 22/5/10.) retire, and continued at his post with the greatest bravery and determination He was also twice Mentioned in Despatches for services on Gallipoli. His until wounded a second time. He also performed gallant work in rescuing citations state: (1) “In connection with the operations described in Gen. wounded men under heavy fire.” L.G.( 29 November 1915, p11900.) I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, His recommendation states: “Hill 60, 21 August: For gallantry and devotion. 1207). (2) “For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period Although wounded, he refused to retire until wounded a second time. Did of Gen. Sir C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary excellent work, rescuing wounded men under heavy fire.” Force.” (L.G. 13 July 1916, p6943.) His recommendation states: “Gallipoli, April-August. Steady good work PINWILL, William Richard. 15/201 for past three months. Very valuable.” A second recommendation states his Mention in Despatches (2) good work on Hill 60: “Kaiajik Aghala. 21/29th August 1915. Steady and Pinwill was a British Loan Officer for the period 16 January 1915-22 continuous good work. A very valuable officer.” A third recommendation July 1916, from the King’s Liverpool Regiment. As Major (later Brevet states: “Specially earned recognition – he has been recommended on several Lieutenant Colonel), New Zealand Divisional Headquarters, Pinwill was occasions and is one of the best of the N.Z. officers.” twice Mentioned in Despatches for services on Gallipoli. His citations state: (1) “In connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s PRESTON, Alan Hurst. 10/910 despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1207). (2) Mention in Despatches “For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. As 2nd Lieutenant, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Preston was Mentioned Sir C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. in Despatches for gallantry on Chunuk Bair. His citation states: “In 13 July 1916, p6943). connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch His recommendation states: “Gallipoli Peninsula, 18/19/20th December dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) 1915: As G.S.O. [General Staff Officer] of Division during the evacuation, His recommendation states: “Chunuk Bair, 6-12 August: For commanding and also to Rearguard Commander on the final night of evacuation, for a machine-gun section with conspicuous ability although wounded, efficient work. Specially mentioned in my report of the evacuation.” throughout the operations on Chunuk Bair during the period 6-12 August. The guns of the brigade were divided and his handling of six guns was very PLUGGE, Arthur. 12/1 successful.” Companion of St Michael and St George, Mention in Despatches (2) As Lieutenant Colonel, Auckland Infantry Battalion, Plugge was made PRICE, Arthur Davis. 10/1051 Companion of St Michael and St George for services on Gallipoli. There is Military Medal no known citation. (L.G. 15 October 1915, p10149.) As Sergeant, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Price was awarded the Military Also, he was twice Mentioned in Despatches for services on Gallipoli. His Medal for gallantry on Chunuk Bair, to the extent of threatening to shoot citations state: (1) “Mentioned in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May anyone who attempted to leave the forward trench! His citation states: “This 1915 (Commander Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).” (L.G. 5 August N.C.O. [non-commissioned officer] on the 8th August 1915, on Chunuk 1915, p7669); (2) “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th Bair in Gallipoli, although wounded himself, took charge of a large party of August 1915. (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” English troops who were evacuating a trench. He rallied them and kept them (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003.) in the trench, which was an important one and well forward. He controlled His recommendation states: “Auckland Battalion. Lieut.-Colonel A. Plugge, them until some hours later, when relief came. At one period Sergeant Price Commanding the Battalion, rendered conspicuously good service on the only kept the men in the trench by threatening to shoot the first man who 25th and 26th April, when, though wounded, he continued to lead his men, attempted to get out. Throughout the whole time the party were under a on Plugge’s Plateau and on Walker’s Ridge. (Twice wounded.)” very hot fire from the Turks.” L.G.( 11 October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 19.) PORTEOUS, Alexander William. 8/1048A PRICE, Frances. 22/8 Military Cross, Mention in Despatches Mention in Despatches As Sergeant Major, Otago Infantry Battalion, Porteous was awarded the As Sister, New Zealand Army Nursing Service, Price was Mentioned in Military Cross for gallantry on 400 Plateau, in the direction of Lone Pine Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. Her and Johnston’s Jolly, and during the disastrous operation on Dead Man’s citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 June Ridge on the night of 2 May 1915. His excellent citation reads: “On 26th 1916, p6184.) April, 1915, during operations in the neighbourhood of Gaba Tepe, for gallantry in action, and again on the night of 2nd-3rd May, for exceptional PRIDEAUX, Francis. 15/76 bravery and devotion to duty. All the officers of his company being killed or Mention in Despatches wounded, he organised and led the company, continually exposing himself As Sergeant Major, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Prideaux was Mentioned for four hours, and showing fine military spirit and powers of leadership.” in Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. (L.G. 3 June 1915, p5322. Citation 3 July 1915, p6541.) His citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 A recommendation for Porteous states: “For bravery and devotion to duty June 1916, p6184.) on the 2/3rd May, in the attack on knoll 700. He continually endeavoured to organise and lead the men of his company in the absence of officers. He PRIDHAM, Geoffrey Robert carried messages under heavy fire on many occasions, and, when all the Mention in Despatches, Order of the White Eagle with Swords – 4th officers of the 4th Otago Company were either killed or wounded, he tried Class (Serbia) to lead, and encouraged, the men. In order to do this he had to expose Pridham was a British Loan Officer from the Royal Engineers. As Lieutenant himself perpetually for four hours. This non-commissioned officer was also Colonel, New Zealand Engineers, Pridham was Mentioned in Despatches for recommended by Major Mitchell [8/1173] for bravery and devotion to duty services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s on 26th April, on plateau 400.” despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Porteous was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003.) in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915. (Commander He was also awarded the Serbian Order of the White Eagle with Swords, 4th Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 August 1915, p7669.) Class. His citation states: “For distinguished services rendered during the PORTEOUS, Elizabeth Annie. 22/159 course of the campaign.” (L.G. 15 February 1917, p1607.) His recommendation states: “Has been most indefatigable in helping various Mention in Despatches post commanders to organise their defences in initiating and advising on the As Staff Nurse, New Zealand Army Nursing Service, Porteous was Mentioned many mining operations that have taken place and in exercising a general
385 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story and most effective control over all engineering work in the division such as REID, John Robert. 10/778 the sinking of wells, supply of water, road-marking, etc. It is largely owing, I Mention in Despatches consider, to his untiring energy and devotion to duty that both officers and other ranks of the engineers have been able to do such good work as they As Private, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Reid was Mentioned in undoubtedly have done.” Despatches for gallantry on Gallipoli. His citation states: “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander-in- PURDIE, Charles Laidlaw. 3/146 Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).” (L.G. 5 November 1915, Military Medal p11003). Because Reid’s recommendation is missing, it is presumed the award was for gallantry on Chunuk Bair. As Private, Field Ambulance, New Zealand Medical Corps, Purdie was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry on Gallipoli. His citation states: REID, William John. 12/1015 “During April and May 1915, during repeated shelling of the dressing Distinguished Conduct Medal station, he remained at his post and set an excellent example of coolness and devotion to duty.” (L.G. 11 October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 2c.) As Corporal, Auckland Infantry Battalion, Reid was awarded the His recommendation states, “Gallipoli, September-December: Continuous Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry at the Daisy Patch on 8 May. good service at Anzac.” His citation states: “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the 8th of May, 1915, South of Krithia (Dardanelles). After both the Officer and RALSTON, Walter. 3/280 Sergeant of his Machine-gun Section had been killed, he took command, Military Medal and by the efficient manner in which he handled his gun, and by his bravery and example, he was enabled to hold the flank of his battalion, and so As Private, Field Ambulance, New Zealand Medical Corps, Ralston was prevented it being turned.” (L.G. 6 September 1915, p8863.) awarded the Military Medal for gallantry on several occasions on Gallipoli. His recommendation is similarly worded: “During the operations at Krithia His citation states: “Coolness and good work as stretcher-bearer under heavy on the 8th May, 1915, this non-commissioned officer, after both the officer shellfire at landing at Anzac and in the August fighting. Also did good work and sergeant of his machine-gun section had been killed, by his coolness, and at [Cape] Helles.” (L.G. 11 October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 2c.) by the efficient manner in which he handled the gun, was able to hold the RANKIN, James. 2/1252 flank of his battalion, and prevent it being turned.” Distinguished Conduct Medal RHIND, Harold. 6/1129 As Corporal, 4th (Howitzer) Battery, New Zealand Field Artillery, Rankin Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. His citation states: “For As Corporal, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Rhind was awarded the conspicuous gallantry on the 6th August, 1915, near Lone Pine (Dardanelles). Distinguished Conduct Medal for conspicuous gallantry on Gallipoli. His While his battery was bombarding the position the telephone line was cut. citation states: “For conspicuous gallantry and good work when in charge of Gunner Rankin went out voluntarily under heavy and continuous fire and scouts and snipers. He also frequently went out alone on risky enterprises, laid another wire over the broken section, enabling the Battery Commander and has accounted for several of the enemy.” (L.G. 3 March 1916, p5586. to resume control within half an hour of the communications being broken, Citation, L.G. 21 June 1916, p6161.) thus materially assisting our fire effect. His bravery and good work has been consistently shown since the landing on the 26th April.” (L.G. 29 November His recommendation states: “Gallipoli, September to December 1915: This 1915, p11900). His recommendation is similarly worded to the above N.C.O. [non-commissioned officer] was the battalion scout Sergt, and it was citation. due to his untiring work that the battalion scouts and snipers did such good work. He went out by himself on several occasions to do special scout work. RAWHITI, Huki. 16/530 While in the trenches he was always keen and he himself shot many Turks.” Military Medal Rhind was also Mentioned in Despatches for his gallantry. His citation states: “For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of As Private, 1st New Zealand Maori Contingent, Rawhiti was awarded Gen. Sir C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” the Military Medal for gallantry in carrying wounded soldiers to dressing (L.G. 13 July 1916, p6956.) stations, especially during the August Offensive. His citation states: “On August 10th 1915, under the Farm, Chunuk Bair, Gallipoli, [Rawhiti] RHODES, Arthur Tahu Gravenor. 15/3 carried nine wounded British soldiers down to Maori Regimental Aid Post, Mention in Despatches, Order of the White Eagle with Swords – 5th under heavy fire.” L.G.( 11 October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 23.) Class (Serbia) REES, Frank Leanold. 7/108 Rhodes was a British Loan Officer (Grenadier Guards) from 5 August Mention in Despatches 1914 to 2 March 1916. As Captain, and Aide de Camp to General Officer Commanding (A.D.C. to G.O.C.), New Zealand Expeditionary Force, he As Sergeant, Canterbury Mounted Rifles, Rees was Mentioned in Despatches was Mentioned in Despatches for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: for gallantry in the assaults on Hill 60. His citation states: “In connection “Gallipoli Peninsula April-Aug. 1915. I cannot speak too highly of the with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 services this officer has rendered to me. Since the landing he has incessantly December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) His recommendation accompanied me wherever I have gone, as a personal staff officer and proved states: “Operations on Kaiajik Aghala [Hill 60] between 21st/30th August invaluable and made himself quite indispensable.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, 1915. For gallantry when attacking the trenches.” It would be fair to say that p1207, WA 22/5/10). His recommendation is similarly worded to his Rees was under-decorated for his acts of gallantry on Hill 60, and should citation above. have been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. Rhodes was also awarded the Serbian Order of the White Eagle with Swords, REID, Hector Gowans 5th Class. His citation states: “For distinguished services rendered during the Mention in Despatches (3) course of the campaign.” (Captain and A.D.C. to G.O.C., N.Z.E.F. L.G. 15 February 1917, p1608.) Reid was a British Loan Officer. As Major, New Zealand Divisional Headquarters, Reid was Mentioned in Despatches three times on Gallipoli RICHARDSON, George Spafford. 15/209 for his conspicuous service in Monash Gully, during the evacuation, and on other occasions. His citations state: (1) “In connection with the operations Companion of St Michael and St George, Mention in Despatches (2), described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. Legion of Honour – Chevalier (France) 28 January 1916, p1207). (2) L.G. 2 May 1916 (no citation). (3) “For As Lieutenant Colonel, (Temporary Brigadier General), New Zealand distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir Divisional Headquarters, Richardson was made a Companion of St Michael C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 12 and St George for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For distinguished July 1916, p6943.) service in the field.” L.G.( 15 October 1915, p10149.) His recommendation states: “Gallipoli, April-August. Deputy Assistant He was twice Mentioned in Despatches. His citations state: (1) No known Quartermaster General. This officer has rendered particularly good service, citation. (L.G. 1914). (2) “Mentioned in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of especially during the early days of the landing when he volunteered to 20th May 1915 (Commander Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).” (L.G. undertake and successfully carried out the clearing of Monash Gully of all 5 August 1915, p7667.) the dead bodies, mules, debris, etc. with which it was encumbered. He also was awarded the French Legion of Honour, Chevalier. His citation “Also 18, 19, 20 December 1915. This officer rendered valuable service in states: “In recognition of valuable services rendered by him.” (L.G. 30 March connection with the assembling of, and embarkation of troops belonging to 1916, p3445.) the N.Z. and A. Division on the nights 18/19 and 19/20 December.”
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RICHMOND, James McDonald. 2/311 October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 20.) Military Cross, Mention in Despatches (2) ROBINSON, Annesley Craved. 5/205 As Captain, New Zealand Field Artillery, Richmond was awarded the Mention in Despatches Military Cross for gallantry on Gallipoli. His citation states: “26 April – 26 Aug. 1915 Gallipoli. Has done much good work as Staff Captain since the Major Robinson was a British Army officer employed by the New Zealand force first landed on the Peninsula in the dual capacity of Brigade-Major Government. As Major (Temporary Lieutenant Colonel), New Zealand and Staff Captain. His work since the present operations commenced on Army Service Corps (attached Headquarters Staff), he was Mentioned the 6 Aug. has been particularly arduous and praiseworthy. This officer is in Despatches for services in Egypt and on Gallipoli. He acted as Officer my Brigade Major and was on the peninsula throughout the whole of the in Command of the Base Supply Column. His citation states: “For operations and has done most excellent staff work throughout. I particularly distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir request that he be decorated or rewarded.” (L.G. 3 June 1916, p5578, WA C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 22/5/10). His recommendation is similarly worded to the above citation. July 1916, p6943.) He was also twice Mentioned in Despatched. His citations state: (1) “In RODGER, William James. 6/978 connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch Distinguished Conduct Medal dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1209). (2) “For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir As Sergeant, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Rodger was awarded the C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 Distinguished Conduct Medal for conspicuous gallantry at Quinn’s Post. July 1916, p6943.) His citation states: “For conspicuous gallantry on the night of the 4th and 5th of June, 1915, at Quinn’s Post (Dardanelles). During a sortie, Sergeant RICKETTS, William (Bill). 11/442 Rodger was in charge of a party of men, and although seriously wounded Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches by a bayonet-thrust he refused to retire. He exhibited throughout the night the greatest coolness and bravery, and gave to all with him a fine example of As Squadron Sergeant Major, Wellington Mounted Rifles, Ricketts was devotion to duty.” (L.G. 6 September 1915, p8863.) awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry on Chunuk Bair. His citation states: “For conspicuous gallantry on the 8th and 9th August, His recommendation states: “This non-commissioned officer took part in 1915, at Chunuk Bair (Dardanelles), where he invariably displayed great a sortie from Quinn’s Post on the night of 4/5th June, 1915, in charge of a bravery and resource in the performance of his duties, and set a fine example party of men and, although wounded by a bayonet thrust, he refused to leave to all with him.” (L.G. 14 January 1916, p616. Citation, L.G. 11 March his post. Throughout he behaved with greatest coolness, and his example and 1916, p2746.) authority was most valuable.” Rickets was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In ROLLETT, Raymond Reynolds Carr. 13/438 (CARR- connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch ROLLETT) dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) Mention in Despatches RIDDELL, William John. 4/832 As Trooper, Auckland Mounted Rifles, Rollett was Mentioned in Despatches Military Medal for gallantry during fierce fighting on Hill 60. His citation states: “In As Lance Corporal, 2nd Field Company, New Zealand Engineers, Riddell connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry at the Apex. His citation states: dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) “On 1st October 1915 while a party from Second Field Company N.Z.E. His recommendation states: “Operations on Kaiajik Aghala [Hill 60] was engaged in wiring operations in front of the Apex position Gallipoli, fire between 21st/30th Aug. 1915: For gallantry and continuous good work with was opened on it from the Turkish Blockhouse and Lance Corporal Charles machine-guns.” Rollett was recommended along with Trooper Armstrong [4/700] was hit. It was not known whether he had been killed or wounded, who was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. Both recommendations and Lance Corporal Riddell at great personal risk went out over the parapet have the same wording. Rollett probably didn’t receive the higher award as it with a rope in order to assist in getting Charles in. Later he was found to be would have been posthumous. dead and Riddell secured the rope round the body and afterwards passed the rope over the parapet thus enabling the body to be got up the steep slope and RONALDSON, Brian. 11/365 into the trench. While doing this Riddell was subject to a continuous fire.” Mention in Despatches (L.G. 11 October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 9.) As Corporal, Wellington Mounted Rifles, Ronaldson was Mentioned in Despatches for gallantry during the second assault on Hill 60. His citation RIMMER, Wilfred Campbell. 2/622 states: “In connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s Military Medal despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (Shown as 11/736. L.G. 28 January As Gunner, 1st Battery, 1st Brigade, New Zealand Field Artillery, Rimmer 1916, p1210). His recommendation states: “Operations 21st/30th August was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry on Russell’s Top during the 1915. For gallantry and able work, in taking charge of a party of another August Offensive. His citation states: “While 1st Battery was in action on regiment without a leader, and holding a portion of captured trench till he Russell’s Top between 6th and 8th August 1915 during the action of ‘Lone himself was killed.” Pine’ these three men although slightly wounded on as many as three and four occasions, refused to leave their gun in what was a most critical period ROSE, John Murray. 10/692 of the operations. Although their emplacement received direct hits and Military Cross, Mention in Despatches, Croix de Guerre (France) was demolished on several occasions, they set to work under fire in order As Captain, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Rose was awarded the Military to remove debris and succeeded each time in getting their gun into action Cross for gallantry in helping machine-gunners defend Quinn’s post, and again.” (L.G. 11 October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 2.) for the placement of Australian machine-guns on Rose Hill (named after His recommendation states: “The reasons shown on Sergt Birnie’s [2/423] him), a northerly spur between Bauchop’s Hill and Little Table Top, which name above apply. [1st Battery, 1st Bde N.Z.F.A. September to December defended no-man’s-land in front of the Apex. He also aided the Australian 1915. This N.C.O. has previously been reputed for devotion to duty. Left Assaulting Column under Brigadier-General H.V. Cox on 8 August. His conduct under fire in both working his gun and bravery in repairing There were possibly other occasions when his machine-guns did conspicuous damaged emplacements under severe fire on four occasions single him out services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For distinguished service in the for special recognition.] He was slightly wounded on several occasions but field. (Gallipoli).” L.G.( 14 January 1916, p591.) continued duty.” He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 ROACH, Gordon Hamilton. 10/151 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1207.) Military Medal He was also awarded the French Croix de Guerre. His citation states: As Corporal, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Roach was awarded the Military “For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign Medal for gallantry on and near to the summit of Chunuk Bair. His citation (Gallipoli).” (L.G. 24 February 1916, p2066). states: “This N.C.O. [non-commissioned officer] performed excellent His recommendation for the Croix de Guerre was for gallantry while helping work during the fighting on the 8th and 9th August 1915 at Chunuk Bair, the Australian Left Assaulting Column under Brigadier-General H.V. Cox: Gallipoli in carrying S.A.A. [small arms ammunition] and attending to the “4th Australian Infantry Brigade. 8th August 1915. Abdel Rahman Bair wounded under heavy fire. He also carried water to the fighting men and [northern spur of the Sari Bair Ridge, coming off Hill 971 and stretching wounded in the vicinity of Chunuk Bair. The country was very difficult there its lower slopes as far north as the plain east of Hill 60]. For his consistent, and the fighting particularly severe at this time. He was also present at the splendid and gallant services, and particularly when in command of rear landing in April and in the action at Cape Helles in May and his devotion guard of machine-guns on August 8th, 1915. to duty during all of these actions has been particularly marked.” (L.G. 11 387 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
“During the operations on the morning of 8th August three battalions of trenches on the top of Walker’s Ridge, he picked up a rifle and helped repel a the 4th Australian Infantry Brigade made a reconnaissance in force towards determined attack by the enemy. His citation states: “On 27th April, 1915, Abdel Rahman Bair. On their withdrawal Captain Rose was detailed, with during operations near Gaba Tepe, for gallantry in leading part of his section a platoon and four machine-guns, to command the rear guard. He carried to occupy a trench which had been vacated, and for exceptional zeal and out this work with the greatest gallantry and success, efficiently covering the intelligence in sapping operations.” (L.G. 3 June 1915, p5332. Citation 3 evacuation of the wounded, and holding in check superior enemy numbers July 1915, p6546.) who were attempting to interfere with our retirement, finally withdrawing He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned the rear guard and guns without loss.” in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915. (Commander Mediterranean Expeditionary Force). While working at deepening and ROSS, Daniel. 4/22A connecting trenches at Walker’s Ridge he helped repel a determined attack by Military Medal the enemy. His coolness and resource were particularly noteworthy.” (L.G. 5 As Sergeant, 1st Field Company, New Zealand Engineers, Ross was awarded August 1915, p7668.) the Military Medal for gallantry on several occasions on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For always showing an example in coolness and gallantry SCOTT, David Copeland. 6/539 under fire. This was particularly noticeable when establishing our lines Military Medal after the August battle on Gallipoli when Sergt Ross was of great service As Private, 1st Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Scott was awarded the in controlling working parties under very dangerous conditions. Ross was Military Medal for gallantry in trench raids at Quinn’s Post during June. His wounded twice in South Africa and twice on Gallipoli.” (L.G. 11 October citation states: “As a private at Quinn’s Post on June 2nd 1915, he was one of 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 4.) a party that made a raid on the Turkish Trenches. On 4th and 6th June 1915, he was one of a raiding party that entered the enemy trenches and was one ROTOATARA, Tupara. 16/457 of the last to leave when the party had to retire through being bombed out. Military Medal Led 2nd Company’s patrols with conspicuous ability during November and As Corporal, 1st New Zealand Maori Contingent, Rotoatara was awarded December 1915, on Cheshire Ridge. (He was then Sgt).” (L.G. 11 October the Military Medal for gallantry on Hill 60 on 21 August. His citation 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 15.) states: “Gallantry under fire, in attack on Kaiajik Aghala trenches, Hill 60, Gallipoli, on Aug. 21st 1915. Coolness and unvaried attention in care of his SCRIMSHAW, Eric George. 4/1399A men and assistance in evacuating wounded.” (L.G. 11 October 1916, p9839, Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches Rec. No. 23.) As Sapper, 1st Field Company, New Zealand Engineers, Scrimshaw was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry rescuing wounded RUSSELL, Andrew Hamilton. 11/257 men under heavy fire on 25 April. His citation states: “For conspicuous Knight Commander of St Michael and St George, Mention in Despatches gallantry on 25th April, 1915, at Gaba Tepe (Dardanelles). During the (3) operations following the landing he, on four separate occasions, went out As Colonel, Commanding the New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade, Russell and brought in, under a very heavy fire, wounded men after all previous was made a Knight Commander of St Michael and St George for services on attempts to rescue them had failed. He exhibited the greatest bravery, and Gallipoli. His citation states: “For distinguished service in the Field during set a fine example of devotion to duty.” L.G.( 6 September 1915, p8864.) the operations at the Dardanelles.” (L.G. 8 November 1915, p11026.) He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned He was Mentioned in Despatches on three occasions. His citations state: in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915. (Commander (1) “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 August 1915, p7668.) (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11001). (2) “In connection with the operations described SELF, James Colin. 13/452 in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 Meritorious Service Medal January 1916, p1207). (3) “For distinguished and gallant services rendered As Assistant Quartermaster Sergeant, Auckland Mounted Rifles, Self was during the period of Gen. Sir C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for services on Gallipoli. His citation Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 July 1916, p6943.) states: “For good and conscientious work, especially during the evacuation A recommendation states: “Gallipoli, September-December. Consistently of Gallipoli in December 1915.” (L.G. 18 October 1916, p10045, Rec. No. good work throughout.” Another recommendation centred on his work 22/5/17.) during operations on Hill 60 states: “Operations between 10th-29th August, 1915. Organised the attack on the Kaiajik Aghala [Hill 60], and has shown SHERA, Louis Murray. 4/439 himself to be an indefatigable and resourceful commander on the Kaiajik Military Cross, Mention in Despatches Aghala hill throughout the fighting there.” At one time he visited the front As Captain, New Zealand Engineers, Shera was awarded the Military Cross trenches on Hill 60 to assess the position. Yet another recommendation for gallantry on Gallipoli since 12 May. His citation states: “Has commanded centred on his work during the Gallipoli evacuation states: “December 1915. the Field Troop, N.Z.E. [New Zealand Engineers] in Gallipoli since 12 May. Evacuation of Anzac. Commanded the rearguard. I cannot speak too highly He has been the senior officer on Walker’s Ridge for nearly four months of his work. His coolness, his resourcefulness and sound judgement were and has done extremely good and able work there on defences and mining.” most conspicuous, and, that for the last 24 hours everything in the trenches (L.G. 14 January 1916, p591, WA 22/5/10). His recommendation is was conducted on purely normal lines, I attribute in a great measure to the similarly worded to the above citation. confidence he inspired in all those under his command.” He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned SALMON, Cedric Whitby. 4/208A in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander- in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 November 1915, Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches p11003.) As Sergeant, 1st Field Company, New Zealand Engineers, Salmon was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry on Gallipoli, SHORT, Aubrey Vincent. 3/183 particularly at Gaba Tepe, and at Quinn’s Post. (The Walker’s Ridge sector Mention in Despatches was initially known as Gaba Tepe.) His Distinguished Conduct Medal As Surgeon Captain, New Zealand Medical Corps, Short was Mentioned citation states: “On 2nd May, 1915, during operations near Gaba Tepe, and in Despatches for meritorious services on Gallipoli, particularly during the again on 5th May, for conspicuous bravery in defending exposed portions August Offensive. His citation states: “Gallipoli (i) 6/7 to 10 Aug. 1915, of the position.” (L.G. 3 June 1915, p5332. Citation 3 July 1915, p6546.) (ii) Sept.-Dec. 1915, Gallipoli Peninsula. (i) Performed acts of meritorious He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned services and great devotion to duty between the night of 6/7 and 10 Aug. in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915. (Commander 1915. (ii) For continuous good service at Anzac. Recommended for award Mediterranean Expeditionary Force). He erected under fire an observation by his O.C. [Officer Commanding].” L.G.( 28 January 1916, p1210, WA post at Quinn’s Post. This enabled a new trench line to be constructed giving 22/5/10). His recommendation is similarly worded to the above citation. superiority of fire and observation.” L.G.( 5 August 1915, p7668.) SIDNEY, Thomas Phillip. 16/590 SAUNDERS, Charles Wallace. 4/60A Military Medal Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches As Private, 1st New Zealand Maori Contingent, Sidney was awarded the As Corporal, 1st Field Company, New Zealand Engineers, Saunders was Military Medal for gallantry during the attack on Hill 60. His citation awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry on Gallipoli, states: “Gallantry in an attack on Hill 60, Gallipoli, on Aug. 21st 1915. especially on 27 April 1915 during the Battle of the Landing. While he and a His coolness under heavy fire was an example to his comrades.” L.G.( 11 detachment of 1st Field Company, engineers were deepening and connecting October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 22.) 388 Honours and awards to New Zealanders
SIMON, Alfred Rupert. 9/343 work done over a period of two months in repeatedly exposing themselves to Mention in Despatches shellfire on the Anzac beach and at the risk of their lives rescuing wounded men. On many occasion these men have been seen rendering first aid when As Corporal, Otago Mounted Rifles, Simon was Mentioned in Despatches everyone else had taken cover. They invariably reached the wounded man for gallantry in the attack on Hill 60. His citation states: “In connection with first and by their bravery and promptitude have been the means of saving the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December many lives.” (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003, WA 22/5/10). Snelgrove 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) shares his citation with Arthur Borkett. His recommendation is similarly His recommendation states: “Operations 21st/30th August 1915. For worded to the above citation. It would be fair to say that Snelgrove was gallantry in the attack on the Turkish trenches on Kaiajik Aghala [Hill 60].” under-decorated for his acts of gallantry on Gallipoli. SINGLETON, Wilfred. 3/95 SOUTER, William John. 6/732 Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches Obilich Medal of Bravery – Gold (Serbia) As Lance Corporal, Field Ambulance, New Zealand Medical Corps, As Private, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Souter was awarded the Serbian Singleton was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry Obilich Gold Medal of Bravery for gallantry at Quinn’s Post when rescuing on Gallipoli during the first 10 days of the campaign. His citation states: an officer. His citation states: “For distinguished services rendered during the “From 25th April until 5th May, 1915, during operations near Gaba Tepe, course of the campaign.” (L.G. 15 February 1917, p1612.) for exceptionally gallant work and devotion to duty under heavy fire.” L.G.( His recommendation states: “Quinn’s Post, 9 July. For gallant conduct in 3 June 1915, p5332. Citation 3 July 1915, p6546). His recommendation is mining operations at Quinn’s Post. Pte Souter for rescuing Lieut. Gibbs similarly worded to the above citation. [6/1296] who was overcome by fumes as the result of the explosion of He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned a mine.” On his service file is stated: “Mentioned in A.C. orders for in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915. (Commander conspicuous gallantry in mining operations 9.7.15. Quinn’s Post.” Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 August 1915, p7669.) SPEEDY, Fanny Helena. 22/10 SKINNER, Henry Devenish. 8/1837 Mention in Despatches Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches As Sister, New Zealand Army Nursing Service (in British Hospitals), Speedy As Lance Corporal, Otago Infantry Battalion, Skinner was awarded the was Mentioned in Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry carrying an important message, Gallipoli campaign. Her citation states: “In connection with administration presumably from Lieutenant-Colonel Meldrum, in overall command on in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 June 1916, p6185.) Chunuk Bair, to Johnston’s Headquarters at the Apex. His citation states: “For conspicuous gallantry on the 9th August, 1915, on the Gallipoli SPENCER, William Henry (Harry). 12/1799 Peninsula, when he was entrusted with an important message, which had Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches to be conveyed under a very heavy and continuous fire. Although seriously As Corporal, Auckland Infantry Battalion, Spencer was awarded the wounded, he managed, with great difficulty and suffering, to successfully Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry in front of Chunuk Bair near to deliver it. His bravery and devotion to duty were most marked.” (L.G. 29 the Apex on 13 August 1915. (See group photograph of Gallipoli heroes on November 1915, p11901.) page 15.) His citation states: “For conspicuous gallantry on the 13th August, His recommendation stated: “Chunuk Bair, 9 August. Carried an important 1915, at Chunuk Bair (Dardanelles), when he displayed great bravery and message from Chunuk Bair on the afternoon of August 9th under heavy fire, skill repairing a trench and leading his men under heavy fire.” L.G.( 14 although wounded, succeeded in delivering the message.” January 1916, p616. Citation, L.G. 11 March 1916, p2746.) He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection Two recommendations for Spencer state: “Chunuk Bair 9 and 13 August. with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 For good work in repairing Turkish trench and in leading a patrol on 13 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) August,” and: “Chunuk Bair, 13 August. For especially good work in SMITH, Geoffrey Samuel. 8/1034 repairing a Turkish trench and in leading his men. Also for leading a patrol on 13 August under particularly difficult circumstances.” Distinguished Service Order, Mention in Despatches He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection As Major, Otago Infantry Battalion, Smith was awarded the Distinguished with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 Service Order for gallantry during the Otago Infantry Battalion’s attack December 1915.” (Sergeant. L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) on Dead Man’s Hill on the night of 2-3 May. His citation states: “For distinguished service in the field. (Gallipoli)” L.G.( 15 October 1915, STAINTON, William Houkamau. 16/90 p10153.) Military Cross, Mention in Despatches (2) His recommendation (in part combined with Major Turnbull) states: “He As Lieutenant, 1st New Zealand Maori Contingent, Stainton was awarded [Turnbull] and Captain Smith sited the trenches, and, by showing great the Military Cross for gallantry during the August Offensive, and particularly coolness and encouraging their men, managed, under the most adverse for operations against Bauchop Hill on the night of 6-7 August. His citation circumstances, to entrench their front-line. This could not have been done states: “Chunuk Bair 6-10 Aug. Led their platoons with conspicuous had not Major Turnbull and Captain Smith shown the greatest coolness, gallantry during the operation against Sari Bair.” (L.G. 3 June 1916, 5578, especially as the Battalion had had a great number of casualties, and failed WA 22/5/10). His recommendation is similarly worded to the above citation. in three attempts to take the trenches. He [Smith] behaved splendidly in He was also twice Mentioned in Despatches. His citations state: (1) “In supporting Major Turnbull in his almost impossible task. Captain Smith was connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch badly wounded in the arm.” dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1209). (2) “For Smith was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915. (Commander C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 August 1915, p7669.) July 1916, p6956.) SMYTHE, Rayner Barrington. 15/25 STANDISH, Ivon Tatham. 2/283 Mention in Despatches (2) Distinguished Service Order, Mention in Despatches As Major, New Zealand Field Artillery, Smythe was Mentioned in As Major, No. 3 Battery, New Zealand Field Artillery, Standish was awarded Despatches on two occasions for services on Gallipoli. His citations states: the Distinguished Service Order for services on Gallipoli, and gallantry in (1) “In connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s extinguishing a fire in an ammunition pit before Hill 60 on 28 August. His despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1209). (2) citation states: “For conspicuous gallantry in the Gallipoli Peninsula on the “For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. 27th-28th August, 1915. He was controlling the fire of a very exposed section Sir C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. of guns, performing this duty on a flank under heavy fire, when one of his 13 July 1916, p6943). A recommendation states: “Did a great deal of most guns was put out of action, and a fire broke out round his ammunition-pit. useful work during the period of the evacuation.” He at once left his observing-station, ran to the pit, and personally assisted SNELGROVE, William Leonard. 5/169A in extinguishing the fire.” (L.G. 29 October 1915, p10729.) His lengthy recommendation states: “(a) Krithia (Cape Helles). Commanding Mention in Despatches 3rd Battery. The G.O.C. 29th Indian Brigade and the Brigadier-General As Private, New Zealand Army Service Corps, Snelgrove was Mentioned Commanding Royal Artillery at Cape Helles speak in high terms of the in Despatches for repeatedly exposing himself to enemy fire while carrying shooting of this battery while there. Major Standish is an officer of quick supplies and rescuing and rendering first aid to wounded men. His citation decision, a good observer and in all respects an excellent artillery officer. states: “Gallipoli July and August. Are brought to notice for the excellent 389 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
“(b) Hill 60, 27-28 August. Has been personally controlling the fire of an distinguished service in the field.” L.G.( 14 January 1916, p591.) exposed section of guns which were pushed out to the left flank to assist He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection assault on Hill 60. During this time he very ably and with utmost gallantry with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 performed his duty from a station in infantry trenches, often under heavy December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) fire. On 28 August his guns were heavily shelled by high explosive and a fire He was also awarded the French Croix de Guerre. His citation states: started round a pit containing ammunition. He left his observing station “For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign and went down to the battery and saw to it that the fire was extinguished.” (Gallipoli).” (L.G. 24 February 1916, p2068.) He was Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned in Gen. His recommendation states: “Quinn’s Post, 4/5th June 1915. Led an I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander-in-Chief, assaulting party against portion of the enemy’s trench with gallantry and Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003.) dash, bayonetting three Turks. Though wounded, this officer continued STATHAM, Frank Hadfield. 8/977 supervising work. Another recommendation states: “Chunuk Bair [Rhododendron Spur and Apex], 7 August 1915. For exceptionally good Mention in Despatches leading and being a fine example to his men.” As Major, Otago Infantry Battalion, Statham was Mentioned in Despatches for gallantry on on the night of 6-7 August during the August Offensive. STOCKDILL, Thomas. 6/1156 His citation states: “In connection with the operations described in General Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, As Sergeant, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Stockdill was awarded the p1210) Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry in recovering wounded on His recommendation states: “Chunuk Bair, 6-7 August: For conspicuous North Beach during the Battle of the Landing. His citation states: “On 26th gallantry in leading every charge on the successive outings captured by the April, 1915, during operations near Gaba Tepe, for distinguished gallantry in battalion on the night of Aug 6-7 during the attack on Chunuk Bair.” recovering wounded men on the open beach under heavy fire.” L.G.( 3 June STEEDMAN, Andrew Black. 3/447 1915, p5332. Citation 3 July 1915, p6546.) His recommendation, shared with Private Findlay, states: “No. 6/1156, Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches Private T. Stockdill. No. 6/227, Private A. Findlay. Stretcher-bearers, As Lance Corporal, Field Ambulance, New Zealand Medical Corps, who conspicuously distinguished themselves on 26th April in recovering Steedman was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry wounded men under a heavy fire on an open beach, in the vicinity of during the Battle of the Landing while attached to the Divisional Signal Fisherman’s Hut.” Company. His citation states: “On 27th April, 1915, during operations near Stockdill was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned Gaba Tepe, for gallantly rescuing a wounded man under heavy fire, and again in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915. (Commander on the 29th April, for attending on two wounded men under heavy fire.” Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 August 1915, p7669.) (L.G. 3 June 1915, p5332.) His recommendation states: “2 May 1915. I desire to bring to your notice STRANG, John Donald Kay. 9/781 the conduct of L.-Cpl Steedman N.Z.M.C. (attached Div. Sig. Co.). On Mention in Despatches 27th April he carried a wounded man to safety over an area exposed to heavy As Lieutenant, Otago Mounted Rifles, Strang was Mentioned in Despatches fire and on 29th [April] seeing two men struck down together, he went under for gallantry on Hill 60. His citation states: “21/28 August 1915 – Kaiajik fire and attended to them. L.-Cpl Steedman had been called upon to assist Aghala [Hill 60]. Came particularly under notice for distinguished service.” stretcher-bearers by M.O. [Medical Officer] in charge Div. Engineers, Maj. (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210, WA 22/5/10). His recommendation is McKillop [3/43] whose report is attached. Maj. H.M. Edwards [4/595], similarly worded to the above citation. O.C. Div. Signal Coy.” He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915. STUDLEY, Walter Harold. 6/770 (Commander Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).” (L.G. 5 August 1915, Mention in Despatches p7669.) As Lance Corporal, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Studley was Mentioned STEELE, John William Cunningham. 4/441 in Despatches for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “In connection Mention in Despatches with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210). Unfortunately, it is not As Corporal, New Zealand Engineers, Steele was Mentioned in Despatches known what act Studley performed to receive this award. for maintaining a supply of water on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir SWAN, James Whiteford. 10/1674 C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches July 1916, p6956.) As Private, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Swan was awarded the His recommendation states: “Gallipoli Peninsula. September to December Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry making reconnaissances under 1915. For continuous and able work on water supply. It is largely due to the heavy rifle fire on Walker’s Ridge. His citation states: “On 2nd and 3rd May, efforts of this N.C.O. [Non-Commissioned Officer] that the water supply of 1915, during operations near Gaba Tepe, for distinguished service on three the division has been maintained.” occasions in making valuable reconnaissances under heavy fire.” L.G.( 3 June STEVENS, Kenneth Murdoch. 13/237 1915, p5332. Citation 3 July 1915, p6546.) Mention in Despatches His recommendation states: “On May 2nd and 3rd during operations near Kaba [Gaba] Tepe. For distinguished conduct on three separate occasions in As Trooper, Auckland Mounted Rifles, Stevens was Mentioned in Despatches making valuable reconnaissances under heavy fire.” for gallantry in throwing back Turkish bombs while on Chunuk Bair on 8 A further recommendation states: “For special reconnaissance under heavy August. His citation states: “In connection with the operations described in rifle fire, on three different occasions, on Walker’s Ridge, on May 2nd.” Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) A later recommendation states: “Monash Gully 8-9 July: On the night of 8 July, Lieut. Grace and Pte Swan in order to try and locate the enemy’s His recommendation says it all: “Chunuk Bair, 9 August (wounded). For post thrown out from their trenches at the head of Monash Gully between returning large numbers of Turkish bombs thrown into our trench on 9th Pope’s Post and Walker’s Ridge proceeded to a spot about 40 yards from the Aug. [actually 8 August] on Chunuk Bair during a period of 2 hours.” enemy’s trench on the North (in front of them). From here they heard voices STEWART, Douglas MacBean. 6/1171 and movement immediately to the East (on their right) and presently saw a light which indicated the position of the enemy’s post. They then threw Mention in Despatches three grenades at the post and two at the main trench which at once caused a As Lieutenant Colonel, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Stewart was blue rocket to go up from the enemy’s line, followed by a tremendous waste Mentioned in Despatches for gallantry on Gallipoli, while gallantly waving of ammo on the part of the enemy. Lieut. Grace and Pte Swan remained on troops with his cane in 25 April. His citation states: “Mentioned in Gen. concealed and returned in safety after firing had ceased.” Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915. (Commander Mediterranean Mentioned on his service file: “For conspicuous coolness when conducting a Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 August 1915, p7669.) patrol between Pope’s Post and Walker’s Ridge. The Lt. Gen. Commanding STEWART, Hugh. 6/982 [Godley] notes this is the second occasion that Pte Swan has proved his gallantry.” Military Cross, Mention in Despatches, Croix de Guerre (France) He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned As Lieutenant, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Stewart was awarded in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915. (Commander the Military Cross for gallantry at Quinn’s Post. His citation states: “For Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 August 1915, p7669.)
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SYKES, Francis Bernard. 2/793 returned from Lemnos, he was the only Church of England Chaplain in Distinguished Service Order, Mention in Despatches the division and he was continually visiting all the posts, holding services and taking the burials whenever called upon. This meant being called upon As Major (Temporary Lieutenant Colonel), New Zealand Field Artillery, at all times, and he carried out the whole of his work in the most cheerful Sykes was awarded the Distinguished Service Order. His citation states: “For manner while the brigade was at Cape Helles. Chap.-Capt. Taylor was distinguished service in the field during the operations at the Dardanelles.” wounded in the thigh [at Cape Helles] but returned to duty long before he (L.G. 8 November 1915, p11026.) was thoroughly fit, and during the whole of the time we have been on the His recommendation states: “In command of No. 2 Battery, New Zealand peninsula, he has been an example of what pluck and cheerfulness can do.” Field Artillery. I cannot speak too highly of the services this officer has rendered since the time his battery landed. His name has on more than one TEMPANY, George Alfred. 12/1062 occasion been brought to my notice, for the support he has given to the Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches infantry on critical occasions. Owing to the fact that in some places our As Private, Auckland Infantry Battalion, Tempany was awarded the trenches are only a few yards from those of the enemy, it has required, on the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry in rescuing a comrade on 25 part of the battery commander, not only extreme accuracy of fire, in order April, the first day of the campaign. His citation states: “On 25th April, to avoid hitting our own trenches, but consummate nerve on his part to 1915, during operations near Gaba Tepe, for conspicuous bravery during a make the attempt, and this Major Sykes has done both day and night, so far retirement in advancing under heavy fire into the enemy’s lines, and carrying without mishap, and our infantry have now every confidence in him. The back a wounded comrade to safety.” (L.G. 3 June 1915, p5332.) good work which the battery under his command has done from Plugge’s Plateau on the nights of 3rd, 10th, 19th, and 29th May, and 8th June, has His recommendation states: “On the 25th April, during a retirement from been especially noticeable.” Walker’s Ridge, a number of wounded were left behind to the mercy of the advancing Turks. Private Tempany rushed back under heavy fire, into the He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned in Turkish lines, and carried back to safety a wounded comrade.” Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander-in- Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).” (L.G. 5 November 1915, He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned in p11003.) Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915 (Commander Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).” (L.G. 5 August 1915, p7669.) SYMON, Frank. 2/365 TEMPERLEY, Arthur Cecil. 10/1130 Companion of St Michael and St George, Mention in Despatches Mention in Despatches As Lieutenant Colonel, New Zealand Field Artillery, Symon was made a Companion of St Michael and St George for his services on Gallipoli. His Temperley was a British Loan Officer from the Norfolk Regiment, serving citation states: “(1) Chunuk Bair and Lone Pine 8/9 Aug. 1915. Previously with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force from 5 August 1914 to 30 May commanded the 1st Battery which was trained by him and did most 1917. As Brigade Major (New Zealand Infantry Brigade), New Zealand excellent work ever since the end of April. During the operations from 6-14 Divisional Headquarters, Temperley was Mentioned in Despatches for Aug., this battery has done most excellent work both in bringing fire to services on Gallipoli. bear on Chunuk Bair and also in assisting in the attack and capture of Lone His citation states: “In connection with the operations described in Gen. Pine by 1st Aus. Div. St Col. Symon has on all occasions fought his battery I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, with ability and have much pleasure in bringing to notice his good services. p1207.) (2) Sept-Dec. Gallipoli Peninsula 1915. This officer’s name has already been THOMPSON, Ralph James Lander. 10/1353 submitted for good work.” (L.G. 14 January 1916, p568, WA 22/5/10.) He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection Mention in Despatches with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 As Sergeant Major, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Thompson was December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1209.) Mentioned in Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. His citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt.” TAVENDER, Basil Noel Glanville. 6/157 (L.G. 21 June 1916, p6184.) Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches THOMS, Nathaniel William Benjamin Butler. 15/7 As Private, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Tavender was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry as a guide and scout during Military Cross, Mention in Despatches the August Offensive. His citation states: “For conspicuous gallantry on the As Captain, Headquarters, New Zealand and Australia Division, Thoms was 9th and 10th August, 1915, at Chunuk Bair (Dardanelles), as a guide. He awarded the Military Cross for gallantry on Gallipoli. His citation states: displayed great bravery and skill and marked devotion in the performance “For distinguished service in the field (Gallipoli).” L.G.( 14 January 1916, of his dangerous duties.” (L.G. 14 January 1916, p616. Citation, L.G. 11 p591.) March 1916, p2746.) He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection His recommendation states: “Chunuk Bair, 9-10 August. For especially with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 good work as a guide during the operations in connection with the attack on December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1207.) Chunuk Bair on 9-10 August 1915.” He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection THOMSON, Alec Forbes. 6/1131 with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 Military Medal, Mention in Despatches December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) As Private, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Thomson was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry on Gallipoli. His citation mentions gallantry TAYLOR, George Noel. 7/277 on both Gallipoli and Armentieres in France: “For gallantry and devotion Mention in Despatches to duty. At the Landing in Gallipoli he did especially good work under most As Lieutenant, Canterbury Mounted Rifles, Taylor was Mentioned in trying conditions. Again in August he showed great bravery and devotion to Despatches for good service during the August Offensive, but particularly duty in bringing in wounded under machine-gun and artillery fire. In the for reconnaissance work on the night of 6-7 August. His citation states: “In shelling of Armentieres on 29th May 1916 he showed great coolness and connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch bravery in attending to the wounded.” (L.G. 11 October 1916, p9839, Rec. dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) No. 13.) His recommendation states: “Sari Bair, 6-10 August. For good reconnaissance He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection work.” with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) TAYLOR, Thomas Fielden. 6/1149 THOMSON, James Pirie. 2/146 Mention in Despatches Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches As Chaplain, New Zealand Chaplains’ Department, Taylor was Mentioned in Despatches for devoted service to the New Zealand soldiers on Gallipoli. As Gunner, 2nd Battery, New Zealand Field Artillery, Thomson was awarded He was attached to the Canterbury Infantry Battalion. His citation states: the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry for keeping his battery guns “For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. in action in Chailak Dere during the August Offensive. His citation states: Sir C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. “For conspicuous gallantry and ability from the 8th to the 12th August, 13 July 1916, p6956.) 1915, at Chailak Dere (Dardanelles). At one time three guns of the battery Taylor’s recommendation states: “Gallipoli, September-December. For his were out of action through being hit by bullets, breakages, or other damage. devotion to duty and his untiring efforts to do all he could to assist and cheer Bombardier Thompson, assisted by another man, managed to get them all the men of the whole brigade under all circumstances. When the brigade in action and to keep them going. To effect this he had, on more than one
391 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story occasion, to strip and repair the guns while under heavy fire. His coolness Service Order for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For distinguished and bravery were most marked, and his work highly valuable at a critical service in the field (Gallipoli).” L.G.( 15 October 1915, p10153.) time.” (L.G. 29 November 1915, p11902.) His recommendation states: “Major W. McG. Turnbull, for his excellent His recommendation is slightly different to the above: “Gallipoli, 8-12 behaviour on the night of 2nd and 3rd May, when it was necessary to August. For conspicuous gallantry and ability in stripping and repairing and entrench as close to the enemy, on Knoll 700, as possible. Under withering keeping in action between 8 and 12 August the guns from the battery under fire, and most effective fire from three machine-guns, Major Turnbull the command of Capt. Darvill. At one time three guns were out of action reorganised his company and a portion of the Southland Company, and what from bullets, breaks or damages to equipment. These artificers managed to he could gather of the rest of the Battalion, and led them to their position, 80 get them all into action and keep them going. Their work has been esp. good yards from the enemy’s trenches, extended them, and in an orderly manner since landing on 27th April.” organised his digging party. He and Captain Smith sited the trenches, and, A second recommendation is yet again slightly different from the above. “8th by showing great coolness and encouraging their men, managed, under the to 12th August 1915. Chailak Dere. For conspicuous gallantry, under heavy most adverse circumstances, to entrench their front-line. This could not have fire, in stripping and repairing and keeping the guns of this battery in action. been done had not Major Turnbull and Captain Smith shown the greatest At one time three guns were out of action through bullets, breaks or damage, coolness, especially as the battalion had had a great number of casualties, and and these artificers [Thomson and 2/115 Inglis] managed to get them all failed in three attempts to take the trenches.” into action and keep them going.” He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915. (Commander in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander- Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 August 1915, p7669.) in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003.) TWISLETON, Francis Morphet. 9/662 Military Cross, Mention in Despatches TILSLEY, Robert. 12/472 As Lieutenant, Otago Mounted Rifles, Twistleton was awarded the Military Distinguished Conduct Medal Cross for gallantry during both assaults on Hill 60. His citation states: As Sergeant, Auckland Infantry Battalion, Tilsley was awarded the “21/28 August 1915 – Kaiajik Aghala [Hill 60]. Came particularly under Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry at Quinn’s Post. His citation notice for distinguished service. (Gallipoli)” (L.G. 14 January 1916, p591, states: “For conspicuous gallantry on the night of the 4th-5th June, 1915, on WA 22/5/10). His recommendation is similarly worded to the above citation. the occasion of a sortie from Quinn’s Post (Dardanelles). An enemy trench He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection had been carried by assault, but was enfiladed by the fire of a machine- with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 gun. Sergeant Tilsley commenced to build up a sandbag traverse, and December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) notwithstanding that the sandbags were being constantly blown away by the enemy’s bombs, he, with great courage and regardless of danger, continued VERCOE, Henry Rae (Harry). 16/161 his efforts until he was severely wounded.” (L.G. 6 September 1915, p8866.) Mention in Despatches His recommendation states: “On the night of 4/5th June, on the occasion As Company Sergeant Major, B Company, 1st New Zealand Maori of a sortie from Quinn’s Post, after the Turkish trench had been occupied by Contingent, Vercoe was Mentioned in Despatches for gallantry when our men, Sergeant Tilsley commenced to build up a sandbag traverse in it, in rescuing wounded from the slopes of Chunuk Bair during the August order to give shelter from enfilading fire down it, and, although the sandbags Offensive. His citation states: “In connection with the operations described were continually blown away by the enemy’s bombs, he continued at the in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January work, and was himself severely wounded.” 1916, p1209.) TIMPANY, Thomas Archibald. 8/494 His recommendation states: “Chunuk Bair, 9 August. Did excellent work in bringing wounded down from the slopes of Chunuk Bair on Aug. 9th Mention in Despatches under heavy fire.” As Corporal, Otago Infantry Battalion, Timpany was Mentioned in Despatches for gallantry on Gallipoli. His citation states: “In connection WAINOHU, Henare Wepiha. 16/545 with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 Order of the White Eagle with Swords – 4th Class (Serbia) December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210). Unfortunately, it is not As Captain (Chaplain, 4th Class), New Zealand Chaplains’ Department, known what act Timpany performed to receive this award. Wainohu was awarded the Serbian Order of the White Eagle with Swords, TOPI, Alfred Keihan. 9/91 4th Class, for gallantry on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.” (L.G. 15 February Mention in Despatches 1917, p1608.) As Trooper, Otago Mounted Rifles, Topi (Maori) was Mentioned in Despatches for gallantry on Hill 60. His citation states: “In connection with WAITE, Frederick. 4/448 the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December Distinguished Service Order, Mention in Despatches 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) As Major, New Zealand Engineers, Waite was awarded the Distinguished His recommendation states: “Hill 60, 21-30 August: For gallantry in the Service Order for gallantry on a reconnaissance into enemy territory on the attack on Turkish trenches on Kaiajik Aghala [Hill 60].” It would be fair to night of 2-3 May 1915. His citation states: “On the night of 2-3 May, 1915, say that Topi was under-decorated for his gallantry by receiving a Mention during the operations in the neighbourhood of Gaba Tepe, for gallantry in Despatches. and resource in rallying his men and leading them forward at critical moments.” (L.G. 3 June 1915, p5331. Citation 3 July 1915, p6540). His TREACHER, Donald Roy. 12/267 recommendation is similarly worded to the above citation. Mention in Despatches He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned As Bugler, Auckland Infantry Battalion, Treacher was Mentioned in in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915 (Commander Despatches for gallantry at Quinn’s Post. Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).” (L.G. 5 August 1915, p7668.) His citation states: “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” WALKER, William Huatahi. 16/187 (L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003.) Mention in Despatches As Lieutenant, 1st New Zealand Maori Contingent, Walker was Mentioned TURNBULL, Frank Kingdon. 10/131 in Despatches for gallantry on Gallipoli on several occasions. His citation Military Cross, Mention in Despatches states: “In connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s As Lieutenant, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Turnbull was awarded despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1209.) the Military Cross for gallantry on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For distinguished service in the field. (Gallipoli)” L.G.( 14 January 1916, p591.) WALLACE, Alan. 4/72A Turnball was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In Mention in Despatches connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch As Sergeant, 1st Field Company, New Zealand Engineers, Wallace was dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) Mentioned in Despatches for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “Mentioned in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915. TURNBULL, William McGregor. 8/1076 (Commander Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 August 1915, Distinguished Service Order, Mention in Despatches p7668). Unfortunately, it is not known what act Wallace performed to As Major, Otago Infantry Battalion, Turnbull was awarded the Distinguished receive this award.
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WALLINGFORD, Jesse Alfred. 12/1125 WILDER, Alan Standish. 11/273 Military Cross, Mention in Despatches Order of the White Eagle with Swords – 5th Class (Serbia) As Captain, Auckland Infantry Battalion (expert machine-gun officer), As Captain, Wellington Mounted Rifles, Wilder was awarded the Serbian Wallingford was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry on Gallipoli. His Order of the White Eagle with Swords, 5th Class, for gallantry on Gallipoli. citation states: “On 25th and 26th April, 1915, during operations near Gaba His citation states: “For distinguished services rendered during the course Tepe, for exceptionally good service with the New Zealand Brigade machine- of the campaign.” (L.G. 15 February 1917, p1608). Unfortunately, it is not gun and sharpshooters, and for conspicuous coolness and resource on several known what act of gallantry Wilder performed to receive this award. critical occasions.” (L.G. 3 June 1915, p5332. Citation 3 July 1915, p6541.) Wallingford was the first officer in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force to WILDER, John Walcot. 11/654 be awarded the Military Cross. His recommendation is similarly worded to Mention in Despatches the above citation. As Sergeant, Wellington Mounted Rifles, Wilder was Mentioned in He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned Despatches for gallantry on Hill 60. His citation states: “In connection in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915 (Commander with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).” (L.G. 5 August 1915, p7669.) December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) His recommendation states: “Operations 21st/30th August 1915. For gallant and continuous good WATSON, Frederick William. 12/1020 work.” Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches As Corporal, Auckland Machine-gun Section, Auckland Infantry Battalion, WILKIE, Marie Henrietta. 22/48 Watson was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry before Mention in Despatches the Pinnacle, in front of the Apex, at the foot of Chunuk Bair. His citation As Sister, New Zealand Army Nursing Service, Wilkie was Mentioned in states: “For conspicuous gallantry on the 7th August, 1915, at Chunuk Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. Her Bair (Dardanelles), when he twice crossed a heavily fire-swept zone to carry citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 June forward ammunition. Later he brought in a wounded man under heavy fire.” 1916, p6184.) (L.G. 14 January 1916, p616. Citation, L.G. 11 March 1916, p2746). His recommendation is similarly worded to the above citation. WILLIAMS, Agnes. 22/49 He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection Mention in Despatches with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December 1915.” ( 28 January 1916, p1210.) As Staff Nurse, New Zealand Army Nursing Service, Williams was Mentioned L.G. in Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. WATSON, Kenneth Walter. 4/450 Her citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 June 1916, p6184.) Distinguished Conduct Medal As Sapper, New Zealand Engineers, Watson was awarded the Distinguished WILLIAMS, Thomas Henry. 10/76 Conduct Medal for gallantry while clearing wire entanglements on the night Mention in Despatches of 6-7 August, and rescuing a wounded officer, during the August Offensive. His citation states: “For conspicuous bravery on the night of 6th/7th August, As Quartermaster Sergeant, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Williams was 1915, at Chailak Dere (Dardanelles), when he assisted in the demolition of Mentioned in Despatches for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For wire entanglements under very severe fire. Although wounded himself he distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir refused help, and went out to rescue an officer who was wounded, and whom C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 he safely assisted into cover. His bravery and devotion to duty were most July 1916, p6956.) marked.” (L.G. 29 November 1915, p11903.) His recommendation states: “Gallipoli Peninsula. September to December His recommendation states: “Chailak Dere, 6-7 August. On the night of 1915. This N.C.O. [non-commissioned officer] was present with the battn 6-7 Aug. at Chailak Dere, Sapper Watson showed splendid gallantry in the [battalion] since the date of the landing on 25th April until 6th Dec., and demolition of wire entanglements and after being wounded himself helped during this period his devotion and conscientious service have proved of his officer, also wounded, to cover.” great value to the Battn.” On his service file is written: “… for distinguished and gallant services WHITE, William Charles. 7/426 rendered in the field.” Obilich Medal of Bravery – Silver (Serbia) WILLIAMSON, George. 4/452 As Private, Canterbury Mounted Rifles, White was awarded the Serbian Military Medal Obilich Silver Medal of Bravery for gallantry on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.” As Corporal, 3rd Field Company, New Zealand Engineers, Williamson was (L.G. 15 February 1917, p1614.) awarded the Military Medal for gallantry during the second assault on Hill His recommendation states: “Anzac, Gallipoli Peninsula, May-Aug. 1915. 60. His citation states: “For good work on Hill 60 Gallipoli in consolidating Has at all times and under all circumstances shown great devotion to defences under fire also on one occasion when out wiring and the party was duty, and the utmost gallantry in carrying out his work as stretcher-bearer. dispersed by fire, he brought in a wounded man, and then went out alone to For instance, Trooper White continually went to the most advanced line finish the job under very heavy fire.”L.G. ( 11 October 1916, p9839, Rec. under the heaviest fire, and attended to and rescued several wounded men. No. 7.) Throughout the night he repeatedly went out by himself and found several WILLIS, Ida Grace. 22/173 more. He was himself wounded the following day, when carrying out his duties.” Mention in Despatches As Sister, New Zealand Army Nursing Service, Willis was Mentioned in WHYTE, James Henry. 11/698 Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. Her Distinguished Service Order, Mention in Despatches (2) citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 June As Major, Wellington Mounted Rifles, Whyte was awarded the Distinguished 1916, p6184.) Service Order for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For distinguished WILSON, Albert. 3/229 service in the field during the operations at the Dardanelles.” L.G( . 8 November 1915, p11027.) Military Medal His recommendation states: “Hill 60, 27 August. For work on Kaiajik As Private, Field Ambulance, New Zealand Medical Corps, Wilson was Aghala [Hill 60] during attack on 27 Aug.” He was in command of the awarded the Military Medal for gallantry as a stretcher-bearer, especially combined New Zealand Mounted Rifles during the second assault on Hill retrieving wounded of the Australian force under Monash when it advanced 60 on 27 August. on Hill 971 (Koja Chemen Tepe) to the northeast of Chunuk Bair during He was also twice Mentioned in Despatches. His citations state: (1) the August Offensive. His citation states: “Coolness and good work as “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. stretcher-bearer at landing at Anzac and in the August fighting for [Hill] 971 under heavy rifle and shellfire. Also did good work at [Cape] Helles.” ( (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 L.G. November 1915, p11003). (2) “In connection with the operations described 11 October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 2c.) in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January WILSON, Charles George. 8/717 1916, p1210.) Military Medal As Lance Corporal, 1st Otago Infantry Battalion, Wilson was awarded the
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Military Medal for gallantry on Chunuk Bair. His citation states: “For general WOOD, Ferdinand August. 13/633 devotion to duty on Gallipoli Peninsula, and in particular for his prompt Military Cross, Mention in Despatches action on night of 8/9th August 1915, when, after all the officers of his company had been put out of action, Lance Corporal Wilson immediately As Captain, Auckland Mounted Rifles, Wood was awarded the Military took command of the company, and handled it successfully during four Cross for gallantry on Chunuk Bair. His citation reads: “Displayed great successive attacks by the enemy.” (L.G. 11 October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. gallantry in getting his men into position under hot fire on Chunuk Bair on 18.) Aug. 8. He was most energetic in controlling and directing his men, being compelled to expose himself constantly and was severely wounded within the WILSON, Charles Merton. 6/741 evening.” (L.G. 14 January 1916, p591, WA 22/5/10.) Distinguished Conduct Medal He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In connection As Private, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Wilson was awarded the with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry while carrying messages at the December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1209.) Daisy Patch on 8 May. His citation states: “On the 8th May, 1915, during WOOD, Robert. 10/766 operations south of Krithia (Dardanelles), for displaying great gallantry in carrying important messages under fire.” L.G.( 5 August 1915, p7719.) Military Medal As Company Sergeant Major, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Wood was WILSON, Edmund Robinson. 10/75 awarded the Military Medal for gallantry at the Daisy Patch on 8 May, Mention in Despatches and on Chunuk Bair on 8 August. His citation states: “This Officer while As Lieutenant, Wellington Infantry Battalion, Wilson was Mentioned in serving as a C.S.M. [Company Sergeant Major] did splendid work both at Despatches for “gallant and distinguished service in the field”. His citation Krithia on May 8th 1915 and at Chunuk Bair on August 8th 1915. On states: “Mentioned in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915. several occasions under very heavy fire he went out and brought wounded (Commander Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).” (L.G. 5 August 1915, men to a place of safety. He was on the peninsula throughout the campaign p7669.) and showed at all times a splendid soldierly spirit.” (L.G. 11 October 1916, p9839, Rec. No. 19.) Wilson’s recommendation states: “For fighting his machine-gun in a very exposed position, and helping materially to repel a Turkish attack on Walker’s WORSLEY, Richard Stanley Ridge, on April 27th, being killed in so doing.” Distinguished Service Order, Mention in Despatches (2) WILSON, Fanny. 22/2 As Major, New Zealand Army Service Corps (British Loan Officer), Worsley Mention in Despatches was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for service on Gallipoli. His citation states: “April-Aug. 1915 Gallipoli. Senior Supply Officer. Great As Sister, New Zealand Army Nursing Service, Wilson was Mentioned in credit is due to this officer on account of the efficient manner in which the Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. Her troops have been constantly supplied ever since the landing took place, as citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 June not only has the task of sending forward rations devolved upon him but 1916, p6184.) water also and that with a limited transport. The system of Field Supply WILSON, Louis Geldart. 8/992 Depots as organised by him has worked smoothly and well.” (L.G. 2 May 1916, p4428, WA 22/5/10). His recommendation is similarly worded to the Mention in Despatches above citation. As 2nd Lieutenant, Otago Infantry Battalion, Wilson was Mentioned He also was twice Mentioned in Despatches. His citations state: (1) in Despatches for efforts on Gallipoli to provide a supply of water for “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August 1915. the men. He also was battalion Adjutant. His citation states: “Sept.-Dec. (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 1915. Gallipoli Peninsula. Has been at Anzac without relief from the November 1915, p10999). (2) “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch commencement, employed on the issue of water. Has carried out his duties of the 11th December 1915. (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean in an exemplary manner showing great tact, judgement and energy especially Expeditionary Force).” (L.G. 5 May 1916, p4519.) under difficult circumstances.” L.G( . 28 January 1916, p1210, WA 22/5/10). Wilson’s recommendation is similarly worded to the above. WRIGHT, Tom. 3/737 WIMMS, Joseph. 14/76 Mention in Despatches Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches As Private, New Zealand Medical Corps, Wright was Mentioned in Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign. His As Lance Corporal, Divisional Train, New Zealand Army Service Corps, citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt.” (L.G. 21 June Wimms was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry during 1916, p6184.) the Battle of the Landing. His citation states: “On 25th and 26th April, 1915, during operations near Gaba Tepe, for setting an example of gallantry WYMAN, Ralph. 13/158 and devotion to duty in distributing ammunition and water to the firing line Distinguished Service Order, Mention in Despatches under heavy fire.” L.G.( 3 June 1915, p5332. Citation 3 July 1915, p6546). His recommendation is similarly worded to the above citation. As Major, Auckland Mounted Rifles, Wyman was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for gallantry on Gallipoli, especially for the capture of Old No. He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “Mentioned 3 Outpost on the night of 6-7 August, during the August Offensive. His in Gen. Ian Hamilton’s despatch of 20th May 1915. (Commander citation states: “For good leading in the attack on Old No. 3 [Out] Post.” Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (Lance Corporal. L.G. 5 August 1915, (L.G. 3 June 1916, p5570, WA 22/5/10). His recommendation is similarly p7669.) worded to the above citation. WINTER, John Henry. 11/941 He was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “For distinguished Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mention in Despatches and gallant services rendered during the period of Gen. Sir C. Monro’s command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.” (L.G. 13 July 1916, As Trooper, Wellington Mounted Rifles, Winter was awarded the p6956.) Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry on Hill 60 where he rescued wounded men by carrying them on his back to a dressing station. On one YOUNG, Alexander Reid. 15/11 occasion, he rescued Trooper Turpie (7/1423). His citation states: “For Mention in Despatches conspicuous gallantry from the 21st to the 30th August, 1915, at Kaiajik Aghala [Hill 60] (Dardanelles), when on two occasions he rescued wounded As Major, New Zealand Veterinary Corps, Young was Mentioned in men under heavy fire and carried them on his back to the dressing station.” Despatches for services in Egypt at the time of the Gallipoli campaign, and (L.G. 14 January 1916, p616. Citation, L.G. 11 March 1916, p2746.) aboard the Lutzow while anchored off Gallipoli during the Battle of the Landing. His citation states: “In connection with administration in Egypt.” A recommendation stated: “Hill 60, 28 August. Of the stretcher-bearers (L.G. 21 June 1916, p6184.) worked well attending to the wounded Trooper Turpie [7/1423], rescued wounded men whilst under fire and carried them on his back to dressing His recommendation states: “Gallipoli, April-August. Whose previous station.” Another stated: “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion in twice knowledge of shipping and entraining horses was of the utmost value both rescuing wounded men under fire, and carrying them on his back to the in N.Z. and Egypt, has worked with the utmost devotion and success for dressing station.” the health and well-being of the horses of the division. His surgical skill and untiring energy in attendance on the wounded on board H.M. Transport Winter was also Mentioned in Despatches. His citation states: “In Lutzow on April 25th in the absence of adequate medical assistance was of connection with the operations described in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch the utmost value.” dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210.) Another states: “N.Z.V.C. [New Zealand Veterinary Corps.] Anzac. This
394 Recommendations officer has done excellent work throughout the whole campaign since arrival Kaiajik Aghala.” in Egypt and has well earned reward.” BRECHIN, William Alec Strachan. Tpr 9/675 YOUNG, John George. 4/1071 “Hill 60, 21-30 August. For gallantry in the attack on Turkish trenches on Mention in Despatches Kaiajik Aghala.” As Corporal, Divisional Signal Company, New Zealand Engineers, Young was CARRINGTON, Christopher. Capt. 2/773 Mentioned in Despatches for services on Gallipoli. His citation states: “For consistent good work in Gallipoli and France as N.C.O. [non-commissioned “Gallipoli, September-December. As a regimental officer in his present officer] in charge of Divisional Signal Office. He has throughout carried out capacity and as acting staff-captain R.A. [Royal Artillery] for a short period, this responsible work with great ability and devotion to duty.” (L.G. 1 June this officer’s work has been uniformly thorough and good.” 1917, p5429, Rec. No. 577.) CARTER, Charles Dalbey. Dvr 14/102 YOUNG, Robert. 10/451 “Gallipoli, September-December. Consistently good work throughout.” Companion of St Michael and St George, Distinguished Service Order, COATES, Randolph Edward Oswald. Sgt 12/59 Mention in Despatches (3), Legion of Honour – Chevalier (France) “Gallipoli, September-December. For continuous good work in charge of As Lieutenant Colonel, Auckland Infantry Battalion, Young was made N.Z. Infantry Brigade Headquarters Police.” a Companion of St Michael and St George for services on Gallipoli. His COX H.V., British Loan Officer citation states: “For services rendered in connection with military operations in the field.” L.G.( 14 January 1916, p568.) “Hill 60, 10-29 August. Particularly brought to notice for services rendered He was also awarded the Distinguished Service Order. His citation during the operations against Kaiajik Aghala. He was responsible for the states: “For distinguished service in the field during the operations at the organisation and preparation of the plan of the attack, and his excellent Dardanelles.” (L.G. 8 November 1915, p11027.) arrangements were primarily responsible for its success.” He was also Mentioned in Despatches on three occasions. His citations CREED, William Herbert Percival. Tpr 7/643 state: (1) “Mentioned in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch of the 26th August “Hill 60, 21 August. Of the machine-gun section did splendid work with 1915. (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)” (L.G. 5 the machine-gun and in getting the gun so quickly into position and thus November 1915, p11003). (2) “In connection with the operations described rendering valuable assistance to our troops’ advance.” in Gen. I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December 1915.” (L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210). (3) “Lieut.-Col. Young proved himself to be a very reliable DALY, Frederick. Lieut. 2/190 C.O. at Gallipoli, and in the recent operations near Flers (16th to 28th “Gallipoli, September-December. This officer was on the peninsula September) his good work has been most marked. He carried out all that throughout the whole of the operations at Anzac. He was commissioned was asked of him with ease, and I consider that he would make an excellent from the ranks on 26 July 1915. As No. 1 Battery Sgt-Major Section Brigade Commander.” (L.G. 4 January 1917, p261, Rec. No. 405.) Commander, and Battery Commander, he has done much good work He was also awarded the French Legion of Honour, Chevalier. His citation showing much courage and resource.” states: “For distinguished service during the campaign (Gallipoli).” (L.G. 24 February 1916, p2066.) DEMPSEY, George David. Cpl 10/621 His recommendation states: “Landing on Gallipoli, April. Krithia, May. “Chunuk Bair, 8 August. For great gallantry and initiative in protecting right Chunuk Bair, August. For conspicuous good leading of his battalion, his flank of Chunuk Bair on Aug. 8. Recommended for Croix de Guerre.” coolness, courage and capacity for command were of the greatest assistance to me throughout the operations. This officer is deserving of special reward. DON, John Hallam. Capt. 3/320 An excellent officer, he is resolute in action, rapidly gains the confidence of “Gallipoli, September-December. Continuous good service at Anzac. his men.” Recommended strongly for his excellent work as a dentist in the field, carrying on work without help when ill.” DUNNETT, John Clouston. Lieut. 2/214 “Gallipoli, September-December. This officer is one of the very few who Recommendations remained on duty from the time of his landing on 25 April until the evacuation in Dec. During that time he acted as forward observing officer The following incomplete list has been taken from a and section commander, generally, in the former capacity, under particularly trying circumstances on many occasions, and he has shown more than book containing recommendations for New Zealanders ordinary zeal in the discharge of his duties.” on Gallipoli. The book is believed to have been held by Headquarters on Gallipoli and personally consulted by FERGUSON, A.O.C. Godley. The men who received awards have been deleted from “Operations against Sari Bair, 6-10 August. For conspicuously good work the list leaving those who received no recognition for service with his battery.” [Identity unknown.] on Gallipoli. The handwritten book, found in New Zealand FERGUSON, George Weir. Tpr 7/841 National Archives, is partly illegible. Also, it is assumed that “Hill 60, 21-30 August: For gallantry in the attack on Turkish trenches on many recommendations that were written on slips of paper the Kaiajik Aghala.” and inserted loose in the book have since been lost. FISHER, Henry Harrison. Lieut. 4/648 ANDERSON, Alfred Garnet. Dvr 14/87 “Gallipoli, 3 June-28 September. For consistent good work, especially at “Gallipoli, September-December. Consistently good work throughout.” Quinn’s Post his erection of overhead cover and bomb screens, placing of entanglements and constant repairs to trenches when continually exposed to BAIGENT, Cyril Victor Atmore. Capt. 3/314 bombs and grenades.” “Gallipoli, September-December. Continuous good service at Anzac.” GAULT, Alfred. Pte 12/470 BATHGATE, George Thomas. Tpr 9/900 “Gallipoli, September-December. This man has been employed as a runner “Hill 60, 21-30 August. For gallantry in the attack on Turkish trenches on at Brigade H.Q. [Headquarters] during the whole of this period and has at Kaiajik Aghala.” all times shown marked devotion to duty.” BECKETT, Albert Edward. Gnr 2/137 GOSSAGE, George. Tpr 9/572 “Gallipoli, June-July. General good service in the field, particularly in “Hill 60, 21-30 August. For gallantry in the attack on Turkish trenches on assisting wounded to places of safety on the beach at Anzac during shellfire the Kaiajik Aghala.” and whilst acting in charge of store in the absence (sick) of the officer in HARPER, George. Tpr 9/43 charge.” “Hill 60, 21-30 August. For gallantry in the attack on Turkish trenches on BOWIE, James Leo. Sgt 9/247 Kaiajik Aghala.” “Hill 60, 21-30 August. For gallantry in the attack on Turkish trenches on
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HARRIS, William. Tpr 7/59 carrying them by hand into the fire trenches. He was unfortunately wounded “Hill 60, 21 August. Rescued a wounded man under heavy fire on the slopes on 9 August.” [Identity unknown.] facing the Turkish machine-guns.” McCARTHY, James. Cpl 2/228 HAYDON, Edwin John. Sgt 9/707 “Gallipoli, April-November. This N.C.O. [non-commissioned officer] has “Hill 60, 21-30 August. For gallantry in the attack on Turkish trenches on been serving with the battery ever since it landed on the peninsula – he was Kaiajik Aghala.” shot in the elbow on 13 August 1915, but has never been off duty and has done excellent all-round service.” HERBERT, Alfred Henry. Maj. 11/1079 McGILP, Clyde. Capt. 2/280 “Gallipoli, August. Has been in command of the Maori Contingent since it left N.Z. and great praise is due to him for its present state of efficiency.” “Gallipoli, September-December. Very ably handled his battery during month in question. The battery almost enfiladed the whole of the Chunuk HOPKINS, Richard. Spr 4/594A Bair position and throughout has done much good work.” “26 May 1915. I desire to recommend the following men of No. 2 Section McKENZIE, James Girdwood. Lieut. 2/419 (attached N.Z. Infantry Brigade) for good conduct: L.-Cpl Bassett, Sapper Hopkins R., Sapper Langdon. L.-Cpl Bassett during the attack on the night “Gallipoli, September-December. Whilst a Sergeant, this officer was of the 2nd-3rd May made two distinct efforts under fire to run a line to wounded in the head. He was given a commission on 26 July 1915. During the Otago Battalion which was detached on the right of the New Zealand the months in question he has held the appointment set against his name and Brigade. He persevered through the night until tired out and failed chiefly on has carried out his duty with more than average ability. His office work has account of the difficult nature of the country in darkness. He has had charge been particularly punctual, accurate and well arranged and has considerably of the telephone section since Sgt Rush [4/527] was wounded on 25th April lightened the work of Div. Staff. In every way he has risen to the duties and has done his work very well. Sappers Hopkins and Langdon started at brought upon him by the order of his promotion and appointment and I dawn from a different point to Cpl Bassett and got through the line to the place his case high in merit.” Otago Battalion under a heavy fire. Sapper Hopkins had on several occasions McMEEKING, Gilbert Hamilton. Spr 4/804 repaired lines cut by the enemy’s fire at considerable risk. The officer of No. 2 Section informs me that he considers Sapper Hopkins the best sapper in his “Quinn’s Post, 9 July. For gallant conduct in mining operations at Quinn’s section for work requiring pluck and coolness. Maj. H.M. Edwards [4/595], Post. Pte Soutar [6/732] for rescuing Lieut. Gibbs [6/1296] who was O.C. [Officer Commanding] Div. Signal Coy, New Zealand Australia overcome by fumes as the result of the explosion of a mine.” Division.” [Hopkins died of wounds at sea on 2 June 1915.] McQUARRIE, Robert Sterrat. Capt. 2/99 HORWOOD, Alfred Ernest. Capt. 2/582 “Gallipoli, September-December. This officer did very good work in training “Gallipoli, September-December. As forward observing officer for 2nd the 6th Battery before its despatch to the front and showed great keenness battery and later as O.C. [Officer Commanding] 1st Battery this officer has and devotion to duty after its arrival there. Two days before the evacuation proved himself painstaking, thorough, reliable and courageous.” his head was badly grazed by a shell-case, but he remained on duty until his arrival in Egypt.” JEFFERY, James Gordon. Lieut. 2/401 MANSON, David. Spr 4/424 “Gallipoli, September-December. This officer has done excellent work on the peninsula and for some time was the only officer in the battery with the “Russell’s Top, May-September. For excellent work in exposed situation at exception of the B.C. [Battery Commander]” Russell’s Top.” JONES, Victor George. Lieut. 2/594 MILLAR, John. Pte 7/746 “Gallipoli, September-December. This officer held the special appointment “Hill 60, 21-30 August. For gallantry in the attack on Turkish trenches on as officer in charge of trench mortars, bombs and catapults of the N.Z. and the Kaiajik Aghala.” A Div. He did really excellent work and greatly improved the efficiency of the MOLE, Hipo. Pte 10/979 men in the use of these instruments.” “During a heavy bombardment by the enemy of the area, the communication LAMB, John. Tpr 7/840 between the battalions and group HQ [headquarters] were cut and the above “Hill 60, 21-30 August. For gallantry in the attack on Turkish trenches on named N.C.O. [non-commissioned officer Sgt 7/441 Fleming] and other the Kaiajik Aghala.” two [Mole and Wilson, exact identity unknown] volunteered to repair same. It was while carrying out these duties that all three men were wounded, LAMPEN, Francis Henry. Capt. 5/250A Fleming seriously, and I would submit their names for some recognition for “Gallipoli, September-December. For good work and devotion to duty their gallant behaviour.” during the period mentioned both while acting as Brigade-Major and Staff- MURCHISON, Donald Sinclair. Lieut. 7/380 Captain.” “Hill 60, 21 August. For distinguished gallantry in leading their troops LANGDON, Harold Leishman. Spr 4/617 against the enemy trenches on the Kaiajik Aghala on 21 August.” “26 May 1915. I desire to recommend the following men of No. 2 Section MURRAY, Donald Norman Watson. Maj. 3/273 (attached N.Z. Infantry Brigade) for good conduct: L.-Cpl Bassett, Sapper Hopkins R., Sapper Langdon. L.-Cpl Bassett during the attack on the night “Gallipoli, September-December. Continuous good service at Anzac.” of the 2nd-3rd May made two distinct efforts under fire to run a line to PARKER, Arthur. Tpr 7/98 the Otago Battalion which was detached on the right of the New Zealand Brigade. He persevered through the night until tired out and failed chiefly on “Hill 60, 28 August. Of the stretcher-bearers worked well attending to the account of the difficult nature of the country in darkness. He has had charge wounded Trooper Turpie [7/1423], rescued wounded men whilst under fire of the telephone section since Sgt Rush [4/527] was wounded on 25th April and carried them on his back to dressing station.” and has done his work very well. Sappers Hopkins and Langdon started at PARKINSON, Gordon. Tpr 7/911 dawn from a different point to Cpl Bassett and got through the line to the Otago Battalion under a heavy fire. Sapper Hopkins had on several occasions “Hill 60, 21 August. Did excellent work in attacking the Turkish position.” repaired lines cut by the enemy’s fire at considerable risk. The officer of No. POLLOCK, William. Sgt 8/263 2 Section informs me that he considers Sapper Hopkins the best sapper in his section for work requiring pluck and coolness. Maj. H.M. Edwards [4/595], “Gallipoli, September-December. This N.C.O. [non-commissioned officer] O.C. [Officer Commanding] Div. Signal Coy, New Zealand Australia has done consistently good work. He has at all times been at his post and Division.” [Langdon died of disease in Egypt on 5 August 1915.] carried out his duties with intelligence and vigour, never shirking a dangerous task.” MacAULEY, J.G. PRIMMER, Jacob Hope. Capt. 2/282 “Chunuk Bair, 7-8 August. Organised and controlled the supply of S.A.A. [small arms ammunition] to brigades with a personnel of only 38, latterly “Gallipoli, September-December. Although the officer’s duties have required considerably reduced by casualties. He understood practically the duties of him to remain with the horses in Egypt, I desire to bring his name forward, Divisional Ammunition Column, to all the Brigades in the force under my nevertheless, for the excellence of the work he has done during the whole command. Of his zeal and energy it is impossible to speak too highly. On the of his service with the Expeditionary Force. He is an extraordinarily hard night 7-8 August, he himself personally conducted a team of mules carrying worker, and has carried out his duties with the utmost skill.” bombs as far up the Chunuk Bair Ridge as possible and himself assisted in 396 New Zealand cemeteries and memorials
REID, Errol. Tpr 7/519 “Hill 60, 21 August. Of the machine-gun section, did splendid work with New Zealand cemeteries the machine-gun and in getting the gun so quickly into position and thus rendering valuable assistance to our troops’ advance.” ROGERS, Frederick. Cpl 8/467 and memorials “Gallipoli, September-December. This N.C.O. [non-commissioned officer] was on the peninsula without spell from landing to evacuation. His work New Zealanders are buried in 23 different cemeteries on in all circumstances was thoroughly and consistently good and keenly Gallipoli peninsula and in Chanak Consular Cemetery performed – not the slightest hesitation in carrying out any duty cheerily at Canakkale on the Asian side of the Dardanelles. New and reliably. His experience in the last few months was very valuable to the Zealanders with no known graves are commemorated on four company.” memorials on Gallipoli, each located within a cemetery. ROGERS, Victor. Lieut. 2/122 Chunuk Bair Cemetery and New Zealand Memorial Gallipoli, September-December. This officer has done excellent work, and is one of the most thorough and reliable officers in his Brigade. He has always Chunuk Bair Cemetery and Memorial stand prominently on handled his battery ably.” the summit of Chunuk Bair. Of the 632 graves in the cemetery, only ten are identified, eight of which are named to New ROSS, James Alexander. Cpl 13/194 Zealanders: 11/604 Tpr WC Constance; 10/822 Sgt DRB “Gallipoli, April-August. Continuous good work with their machine-gun Lascelles; 10/2236 Pte BE Mercer; 11/550 Tpr JA Newton; sections.” 11/1050a Tpr HW Paulsen; 10/1950 Pte MA Persson; 13/571 RUSSELL, George John. Sgt 14/120 L-Cpl JH Swinton and 12/186 Pte RE Tonkin. “Gallipoli, September-December. Consistently good work throughout.” The New Zealand Memorial commemorates 856 New Zealanders who have no known graves. Most of these died STEDMAN, Gerald Lomax. Sgt 7/612 on and around Chunuk Bair summit on 8-9 August during “Hill 60, 21 August. Did excellent work in attacking the Turkish position.” the August Offensive. Others commemorated were killed on VICKERY, Ernest Marr. Sgt.-Maj. 4/490 Anzac after the August Offensive and before the evacuation, “Gallipoli, 25 April-18 September. For continuous good service in the field but with no known graves. All names are listed on numbered and for his ability, resourcefulness and coolness under many trying conditions panels. and especially during the advances made in August last. Recommended for Medaille Militaire.” Hill 60 Cemetery and New Zealand Memorial WILSON Hill 60 Cemetery lies among the original trenches on Hill 60 and has 27 graves named to New Zealanders. The Hill “During a heavy bombardment by the enemy of the area the communication between the battalions and group H.Q. [Headquarters] were cut and the 60 New Zealand Memorial that stands within the cemetery above named N.C.O. [non-commissioned officer Sgt 7/441 Fleming] and commemorates 183 New Zealanders who have no known other two [Wilson and Pte 10/979 Mole] volunteered to repair same. It was graves. while carrying out these duties that all three men were wounded, Fleming seriously, and I would submit their names for some recognition for their Lone Pine Cemetery and Memorial gallant behaviour.” [Identity unknown.] Lone Pine Cemetery stands on Plateau 400 and has two graves YOUNG, Ernest Stewart. Cpl 9/411 named to New Zealanders: 8/38 Pte AA Falconer and 8/788 “Hill 60, 21-30 August. For gallantry in the attack on Turkish trenches on Sgt-Maj. TJB Laffey. The Lone Pine Memorial that stands Kaiajik Aghala.” within the cemetery commemorates 708 New Zealanders. These include those who fought on Anzac and were buried at sea, and those killed on Anzac prior to the August Offensive and have no known graves. The 708 New Zealanders by unit: New Zealand Mounted Rifles 101; New Zealand Infantry 564; Maori Contingent three; New Zealand Field Artillery 13; New Zealand Engineers 23 and New Zealand Medical Corps four. Twelve Tree Copse Cemetery and New Zealand Memorial Twelve Tree Copse Cemetery is southwest of Krithia, Helles, and has 70 New Zealand graves of which 13 are named and 57 unnamed. The Twelve Tree Copse New Zealand Memorial which stands within the cemetery commemorates 179 New Zealanders who died while at Helles. Most died at the Daisy Patch on 8 May during the second battle of Krithia. Ari Burnu Cemetery Ari Burnu Cemetery lies between the beach and the cliff under Plugge’s Plateau. The cemetery has 33 graves named to New Zealanders. Baby 700 Cemetery Baby 700 Cemetery stands on the original position. There are ten graves named to New Zealanders, all either killed in the Battle of the Landing or were wounded on Chunuk Bair during the August Offensive and died in their attempt to reach Anzac lines, later being reported missing. Presumably all ten were found, identified and buried in 1918, as the cemetery’s location during the campaign was always in Turkish possession.
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Beach Cemetery A Clarke; 2/538 Gnr GM Gundry; 12/203 Cpl J O’Donnell; Beach Cemetery is situated on what was known as Hell Spit 8/472 Pte T Rennett; and three are unnamed. at the southern headland of Anzac Cove. The cemetery has 22 Quinn’s Post Cemetery graves named to New Zealanders. Quinn’s Post Cemetery stands on the original position and has Canterbury Cemetery 13 graves named to New Zealanders. Canterbury Cemetery is in Anzac Cove and has 22 graves Redoubt Cemetery named to New Zealanders, 14 of them from the Canterbury Mounted Rifles. Redoubt Cemetery is on the west side of the Krithia-Sedd el Bahr road, Helles. The cemetery has eight New Zealand Chanak Consular Cemetery graves of which seven are named and one unnamed. Chanak Consular Cemetery is located in the town of 7th Field Ambulance Cemetery Canakkale on the Asian side of the Dardanelles. The cemetery has 11 graves named to New Zealanders, who all died from The 7th Field Ambulance Cemetery is on low ground, close to disease in December 1918. Chailak and Aghyl Deres. The cemetery has 20 New Zealand graves of which 19 are named and one unnamed. Courtney’s and Steele’s Posts Cemetery Shrapnel Valley Cemetery The cemetery stands close to the two original positions on MacLaurin’s Ridge. The cemetery has only one grave named Shrapnel Valley Cemetery is located inland from Anzac Cove to a New Zealander: 10/662 Pte FR Brown. in Shrapnel Valley and has 56 New Zealand graves of which 55 are named and one unnamed. Embarkation Pier Cemetery Skew Bridge Cemetery Embarkation Pier Cemetery is on the north side of the mouth of Chailak Dere, at the north end of North Beach. It takes its Skew Bridge Cemetery is northeast of Sedd el Bahr, Helles, name from a pier built early in August 1915 from which the and has two graves named to New Zealanders: 10/1192 Pte August Offensive wounded were evacuated. The cemetery has HW Brown and 6/372 Pte A Toms. 64 graves named to New Zealanders. Walker’s Ridge Cemetery The Farm Cemetery Walker’s Ridge Cemetery stands on the original position and The Farm Cemetery stands on the original position below has 49 New Zealand graves of which 45 are named and four Chunuk Bair and before Cheshire Ridge. The cemetery has are unnamed. only one grave named to a New Zealander: 12/2020 Pte WG Other cemeteries Lowther. A few New Zealand graves may yet be identified in other Lancashire Landing Cemetery Gallipoli cemeteries. Other cemeteries with buried New Lancashire Landing Cemetery is situated west of Sedd el Bahr Zealanders in the Mediterranean region include Cairo War village, Helles, and stands on a small ridge named Karaja Memorial Cemetery, Alexandria (Chatby) Military and Oghul Tepe overlooking “W” Beach. The cemetery has 15 War Memorial Cemetery, Suez War Memorial Cemetery, New Zealand graves of which 14 are named and one unnamed. East Mudros Military Cemetery on Lemnos, Pieta Military Cemetery on Malta and Gibraltar North Front Cemetery. The Nek Cemetery The Nek Cemetery stands on the original position and has four graves named to New Zealanders: 8/757 Pte TA Moloney; 8/795 Pte AJW Munden; 8/704 Pte JJ Rogan and 8/465 Pte Places on Gallipoli W Rouse. All four were killed on Dead Man’s Ridge on the night of 2-3 May and probably retrieved during the armistice on 24 May. familiar to the New New Zealand No. 2 Outpost Cemetery The small New Zealand No. 2 Outpost Cemetery is within 100 Zealanders yards of No. 2 Outpost Cemetery and near to Embarkation Pier Cemetery. The cemetery has 13 graves named to New Abdel Rahman Bair Zealanders. The northern spur of the Sari Bair Ridge, coming off Hill 971 No. 2 Outpost Cemetery and stretching its lower slopes as far north as the plain east of The small No. 2 Outpost Cemetery is within 100 yards Hill 60. of the New Zealand No. 2 Outpost Cemetery and near to Aghyl Dere Embarkation Pier Cemetery. The cemetery has 34 New Deep gully north of Chailak Dere along which Australians Zealand graves of which 31 are named and three unnamed. passed during the first night of the August Offensive. Pink Farm Cemetery Anafarta Pink Farm Cemetery is southwest of the Redoubt, on the road Turkish name for the Suvla front. Two villages inland from from Sedd el Bahr to Geoghegan’s Bluff, Helles. The cemetery Suvla Bay were named Biyuk (big) Anafarta and Kuchuk has five New Zealand graves of which two are named: 8/28 (small) Anafarta. Anafarta Annie, a Turkish long-range Lieut. JG Cowan; 8/162 Lieut. RLM Duthie; and three are artillery gun, fired from the region. unnamed. Anzac Gully Plugge’s Plateau Cemetery Close to the central part of Anzac Cove and just north of Plugge’s Plateau Cemetery is on the northwest corner of MacLagan’s Ridge. The gully held the Anzac and Divisional the plateau. The cemetery has eight New Zealand graves of Headquarters and Birdwood’s dugout. Although sheltered, it which five are named: 2/117 Sgt WR Bowden; 8/352 L-Cpl was never completely safe because it was exposed to artillery 398 Places on Gallipoli familiar to the New Zealanders fire from the direction of Gaba Tepe to the south or Nibrunesi stacked in Bully Beef Gully. Point in the Suvla sector. Bully Beef Sap The Apex A communication trench running from the right flank of A slight prominence on Rhododendron Spur which gave Russell’s Top to the head of Monash Gully. Named after the protection from Turkish fire during the August Offensive. boxes of bully beef used in its construction. The Apex was the furthest inland point attained by the Anzac forces, and was eventually networked with trenches and Canterbury Gully, Rest Gully dugouts. A gully that branched away from Shrapnel valley, between Plugge’s Plateau and Russell’s Top, where the Canterbury Ari Burnu Infantry rested when in reserve. The end of it was formed by Headland at the northern end of Anzac Cove. Place of Ari the Razor’s Edge. Burnu Cemetery where a dawn service is held each Anzac Day. Also Turkish name for the Anzac front. Canterbury Knob A machine-gun position on the right flank of the Apex on Ari Burnu Knoll Rhododendron Spur overlooking Battleship Hill. Known also The ridge immediately inland from Ari Burnu over which ran as Preston’s Top after 10/910 Lieutenant AH Preston who first the Big Sap and connecting with Plugge’s Plateau. placed machine-guns there during the August Offensive. Azmak Dere Canterbury Ridge A watercourse leading from Biyuk Anafarta, running south of Name given to Rhododendron Spur during the August Ismail Oglu Tepe and north of Hill 60 onto the Suvla flats. Offensive. The Canterbury Infantry occupied the ridge on the morning of 7 August. The seaward slope of Rhododendron Baby 700 Spur was known as Canterbury Slope. Turkish position. A Second Ridge summit southwest of Battleship Hill. On early British maps was shown as a small Chailak Dere circle with 700 (feet) written in it. Baby 700 was the scene of Narrow valley between Aghyl Dere to the north and Sazli Beit furious fighting on 25 April. Baby 700 Cemetery is located Dere to the south. Led from Rhododendron Spur to the flats near the summit. near Ocean Beach. Used by the Auckland, Wellington and Otago Infantry during their night attack on 6-7 August. Battleship Hill, Big 700 Turkish position. Located between Baby 700 and Chunuk Cheshire Ridge Bair on the Second Ridge. The name was derived from British Anzac position. Named after the 8th Cheshire Regiment. warships firing at the hill to halt Turkish troop movements. A ridge between the upper reaches of the Chailak Dere and Overlooked neighbouring Rhododendron Spur held by New the southern fork of the Aghyl Dere, extending towards Zealanders after the August Offensive. Bauchop’s Hill. Split into Upper and Lower Cheshire Ridge with Durrant’s Post at its centre. Bauchop’s Hill A large spur immediately north of Table Top and between Aghyl The Chessboard and Chailak Dere. Named after 9/534 Lieutenant-Colonel A Turkish position. Gentle sloping spur just south of the Nek, Bauchop, commander of the Otago Mounted Rifles, who was adjoining Pope’s Hill and Dead Man’s Ridge. Connected mortally wounded when Otago and Canterbury Mounted Bloody Angle to Baby 700. So named because the trench Rifles captured the hill in a night attack on 6-7 August during layout resembled a chessboard. A favoured position for Turkish the August Offensive. snipers. It overlooked Quinn’s Post, but was covered by rifle and machine-gun fire from Courtney’s Post. Today a recently Bedford Ridge constructed car park covers most of the position. A ridge north of Cheshire Ridge on which were situated three isolated posts, named from north to south: Warwick Castle, Chocolate Hills Franklin Post and Newbury’s Post. A range of hills inland from Suvla Bay. Known for their brown colour. Big Sap, Long Sap A communication trench that evolved into a sunken road, Chunuk Bair, Chunuk Bahr (Conkbayiri) deep and wide enough to hide despatch riders on horseback. It Turkish position. A steep hill of 860 feet near the centre of led from the southern side of Ari Burnu, over Ari Burnu Knoll the Sari Bair Ridge lying between Hill Q to the north and to No. 2 Outpost. Used by troops to gain push-off positions at Battleship Hill to the south. The Wellington Infantry and the commencement of the August Offensive. Traces of the sap British troops captured Chunuk Bair from the approach of are still in existence today. Rhododendron Spur on the morning of 8 August. A New Zealand Memorial and Chunuk Bair Cemetery are located Blockhouse on the summit where a New Zealand memorial service is Turkish position opposing the Apex on Rhododendron Spur. held each Anzac Day following a dawn service at Ari Burnu Bloody Angle Cemetery. In no-man’s-land. The gully at the eastern fork of Monash Courtney’s Post Valley caught between Dead Man’s Ridge and Quinn’s Post. Anzac position. Front-line post clinging to the cliff side of Scene of a disastrous attempt on the night of 2-3 May to the Second Ridge between Quinn’s Post to the north and capture Baby 700. Essentially formed a gap in the Anzac Steele’s Post to the south. Formed on the 25 April as a group front-line and remained no-man’s-land until the evacuation. of hurriedly dug rifle pits. Named after Lieutenant-Colonel Bully Beef Gully RE Courtney, commander of the 14th Battalion Australian Infantry who commanded the position in May. A gully running up from the centre of Anzac Cove past Anzac Headquarters. Since stores left on the beach would be threatened by rough weather, bully beef and biscuits were 399 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
Daisy Patch, Daisy Field Gun Ridge, Third Ridge A previously cultivated field covered with flowers on Fir Tree Turkish position. Separated from the Second Ridge by Spur at Helles. Charged across by the New Zealand Infantry Legge Valley. The ridge got its name from Turkish batteries in the 2nd Battle of Krithia on 8 May. positioned behind it that shelled Anzac. Damakjelik Bair Hampshire Lane Spur running west from Sari Bair Ridge between Kaiajik and A communications trench running from Aghyl Dere to Aghyl Deres and immediately south of Hill 60. Sandbag Ridge near Warley Gap. The Dardanelles, The Straits, The Narrows Happy Valley The narrow sea passage connecting the Aegean Sea to the Sea The valley immediately to the north of Walker’s Ridge. of Marmara. Hay Valley Dead Man’s Ridge An area inside Aghyl Dere. Its north reach was known as A much-contested Turkish position next to the Bloody Angle Stafford Gully and its south reach as Hotchkiss Gully. Named and between the Anzac positions of Pope’s Hill and Quinn’s after 9/530 Captain BS Hay, Otago Mounted Rifles, who was Post. Named after the disastrous attack by the Otago Infantry killed at Bauchop’s Hill on night of 6-7 August. supported by British marines and Australians on the night of 2-3 May. Hell Spit The southern horn of Anzac Cove. Destroyer Hill Hill on the south side of Sazli Beit Dere that connected to Hill 60, Kaiajik Aghala (Bomba Tepe) Rhododendron Spur. So named because often shelled by The last and lowest hill, less than 200 feet high, of the spur British naval torpedo destroyers until its capture by New between Kaiajik Dere and the Azmak Dere. In late August Zealand Mounted Rifles on the night of 6-7 August. was the scene of meaningless and desperate fighting resulting in heavy losses to the New Zealand Mounted Rifles. Anzac Durrant’s Post forces gained a large portion of the hill but part of the summit Anzac position. A post midway along Cheshire Ridge remained in Turkish hands. Hill 60 Cemetery and New established during the August Offensive and named after Zealand Memorial are located on the position. Major JMA Durrant, 13th Battalion Australian Infantry. Hill 971, Koja Chemen Tepe The Farm Turkish position. The highest peak of the Sari Bair Ridge. Was Plateau just below Chunuk Bair towards Cheshire Ridge. possibly the most strategic feature on the Gallipoli Peninsula. Once was stocked with sheep. Scene of bitter fighting during Named because of its height (971 feet). Objective of the left the August Offensive before becoming a Turkish position. assaulting force during the August Offensive. Location of the Farm Cemetery. Hill Q Fisherman’s Hut(s) Turkish position comprised of two hills separated by a shallow A stone hut(s) near the beach, at the start of the Sazli Beit saddle, midway between Chunuk Bair to the south and Hill Dere. Detachments of the 7th Australian Infantry Battalion 971 to the north. The hill got its name from its location in landed opposite here on 25 April. They came under machine- square 238 Q on Allied maps. During the August Offensive, gun and rifle fire from the position around the Fisherman’s a group of Gurkhas under Major Allanson crossed the saddle, Hut, taking many casualties in the boats, the water, and on but were forced to withdraw when they were fired upon by the beach. their own artillery and navy. To the Turks Hill Q north was known as Abdul Yere and Hill Q south as Besimsirti. 400 Plateau The wide, level plateau situated toward the south of the Second Howitzer Gully Ridge. Its name came from maps showing the plateau as just Anzac position. The northernmost gully running up towards above the 400 feet contour. Comprised of two promontories: Plugge’s Plateau from Anzac Cove. A 4.5-inch Howitzer Johnston’s Jolly to the north and Lone Pine to the south, Battery under 2/996 Major Norris Stephen Falla was separated midway by Owen’s Gully. Extending north from established there on 26 April. Johnston’s Jolly runs MacLaurin’s Hill, on which were situated Steele’s, Courtney’s and Quinn’s Posts. Hughes Gully Northeast reach of the Sazli Beit Dere beneath Table Top with Gaba Tepe (Kaba Tepe) Destroyer Hill to the south and Old No. 3 Outpost to the A headland about a mile and a quarter south of the Anzac right west. Named after 15/2 Lieutenant-Colonel JG Hughes who flank. The location of a heavily fortified Turkish observation commanded the Canterbury Battalion during the August and artillery position. An objective of 25 April. Offensive. On the night of 6-7 August the gully was entered in error by the Canterbury Infantry. German Officers’ Trench Turkish position facing Steele’s and Courtney’s Posts, named Johnston’s Jolly after German officers seen there. Was the target of trench raids The northern promontory of the 400 Plateau, separated and mining. from the southern promontory (Lone Pine) by Owen’s Gully. Remained a Turkish position from 26 April, and faced the Gillespie Hill Australian positions on MacLaurin’s Hill. Immediately to its A Damakjelik Bair spur running north towards Kaiajik Dere. north was German Officers’ Ridge. Named after Colonel GJ Named after Lieutenant-Colonel Gillespie of the South Wales Johnston, of the 2nd Australian Artillery Brigade, whose guns Borderers. were directly opposite the position. Kabak Kuyu A valuable well near Hill 60.
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Kaiajik Dere, Little Rock Valley Mortar Ridge Valley running parallel with Damakjelik Dere near Hill 60. A large ridge running southward off Baby 700, roughly parallel Charged across by the New Zealand Mounted Rifles and to Second Ridge and extending behind German Officers’ Australians in first attack on Hill 60, 21 August. Trench, ending in the rear of the northern end of Johnston’s Jolly. On the reverse slope of Mortar Ridge were dugouts for Kur Dere Turkish reserves. Turkish position. A valley on the western side of Sari Bair Ridge between Chunuk Bair and Hill Q. An objective of the Mule Gully August Offensive. A ravine running between the Sphinx on the south, and Walker’s Ridge to the north. Under its sheltering high walls Lala Baba the mules of the Indian Supply and Transport Corps were The highest ground between Nibrunesi Point and the Salt largely protected from enemy fire. Lake. Originally a Turkish observation post, it was raided several times by New Zealanders before the August landings The Nek (Boyun) at Suvla Bay. Turkish position. A narrow saddle about 30 yards wide between Malone’s Gully and Monash Valley connecting Legge Valley Russell’s Top to Baby 700. The impregnable Turkish position The valley between the Second and the Third Ridge, behind consisted of seven lines of trenches in an area no bigger than Johnston’s Jolly. Used by the Turks to bring troops and two tennis courts. Scene of a tragic attack by the 8th and 10th supplies to the front-line. It was named after Colonel J Legge, Australian Light Horse on 7 August. commander of the 1st Division, Australian Infantry Forces. Nibrunesi Point Little Table Top The southern horn of Suvla Bay, shown on some maps as A small, flat-topped hill inland from Bauchop’s Hill. Kuchuk Kemekli. Lone Pine (Kanli Sirt) North Beach The southern promontory of 400 Plateau. So named because The stretch of beach between Ari Burnu and No. 2 Outpost on 25 April a single, stunted pine tree grew there. The area which joined Ocean Beach. was originally called Lonesome Pine after a popular Australian song The Trail of the Lonesome Pine. Fighting was fierce here No. 1 Outpost during the first few days with the Anzac forces eventually Located on the seaward end of the southern-most spur being pushed back. Comprehensive Turkish trenches on Lone leading up to Baby 700, north of Malone’s Gully, and south Pine were taken and held by the Australians after three days of Fisherman’s Hut. of continuous and bitter hand-to-hand fighting during the August Offensive. Seven Victoria Crosses were awarded. Lone No. 2 Outpost Pine Cemetery and the Australian Memorial are located on Located on the seaward end of same ridge as Old No. 3 the position. Outpost and Table Top, north of Fisherman’s Hut. Initially called Nelson Hill because it was manned by the 10th Nelson MacLagan’s Ridge Squadron, Canterbury Mounted Rifles. Afterwards taken over A ridge that leads to the top of Plugge’s Plateau on its southern by the Otago Mounted Rifles. Used for headquarters during side from Hell Spit. Named after Lieutenant-Colonel E the August Offensive. Sinclair-MacLagan, commander of the 3rd Australian Infantry Brigade. No. 3 Outpost Just north of No. 2 Outpost. Occupied by the Otago Mounted MacLaurin’s Ridge or Hill Rifles soon after Old No. 3 Outpost was abandoned. Another name for the part of the Second Ridge between Johnston’s Jolly to the south and Quinn’s Post to the north. Ocean Beach Named after Colonel HN MacLaurin, Brigadier, 1st Australian Beach between North Beach and Suvla Bay. Infantry Brigade, who was killed by a sniper there on 28 April. Old No. 3 Outpost, Chambers’ Post (Haliden Rizar Tepesi) Malone’s Gully Between No. 2 Outpost and Table Top. Captured and held A dry watercourse leading up towards the seaward side of the for two days by the New Zealand Mounted Rifles in late May Nek, and running between Happy Valley and No. 1 Outpost. then abandoned to the Turks. Retaken during the August Named after 10/1039 Lieutenant-Colonel WG Malone. Offensive. Mal Tepe Otago Gully A small hill inland from Anzac on which were situated Turkish Gully just north of No. 2 Outpost and south of Old No. 3 guns. An objective of 25 April. Outpost. Monash Gully, Monash Valley Owen’s Gully The main northern branch of Shrapnel Valley. The inland A gully in Turkish possession that divides the 400 Plateau into or eastern wall of the gully formed Courtney’s and Quinn’s its two promontories: Johnston’s Jolly and Lone Pine. Named Posts and Pope’s on the Second Ridge. As it was the main after Brigadier-General C Owen, Anzac artillery commander. route to these positions, Turkish snipers at the Chessboard, The Pinnacle situated in the gap between Quinn’s Post and Pope’s, caused havoc along the gully. Only after counter-sniping measures A slight prominence on Rhododendron Spur uphill from the were implemented by New Zealand marksmen and a number Apex and 300 yards from the top of Chunuk Bair. Connected of sandbagged barriers constructed, was it reasonably safe to to the Apex by a narrow saddle. move through the gully during daylight. Plugge’s Plateau, Auckland Hill A steep-sided plateau near Anzac Cove and inland from Ari Burnu. From its south side, it was accessible via MacLagan’s 401 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
Ridge and at its north side it was connected to Russell’s Top Sazli Beit Dere by a narrow Razor’s Edge. Plugge’s Plateau was the first height Valley running from the slopes of Chunuk Bair to the coast stormed on 25 April and later named after 12/1 Lieutenant- near Fisherman’s Hut. Contained a watercourse which was dry Colonel A Plugge. Together with Russell’s Top was referred to in summer. Walked by the Canterbury Infantry on the night as the First Ridge. of 6-7 August during the August Offensive. Pope’s Hill, Pope’s Scimitar Hill, Hill 70, Green Knoll, Burnt Hill Razor-backed hill between two gullies that formed the head Guarded the approaches to Anafarta, one of the objectives of of Monash Gully. On its right were the Turkish positions of the British Suvla landings. The hill was attacked on several Dead Man’s Ridge, Bloody Angle and the Chessboard, and on occasions during August. The last attack on 21 August, its left a deep canyon that separated Pope’s from Russell’s Top. the Battle of Scimitar Hill was the biggest operation of the Named after Colonel Pope, commander of the 16th Battalion Gallipoli campaign in terms of Allies involved, costing the Australian Infantry. British 5300 casualties. Quinn’s Post, Quinn’s (Bomba Sirt) Scrubby Knoll (Kemalyeri or Kemal’s Place) The most northerly of the three posts, the others being Turkish position over 1000 yards inland from Quinn’s Post. A Steele’s and Courtney’s, which clung to the eastern cliff top rise on Gun Ridge on the Third Ridge where Kemal Mustafa of Monash gully. Faced Turkish positions less than 20 yards established his headquarters on 25 April. The headquarters away. Originally a series of disconnected rifle-pits dug during remained there throughout the campaign. From this position the first days of fighting, these were gradually deepened and Turkish command had a view of most of the original Anzac joined to form a network of trenches. The Turks named it sector prior to the August Offensive. Bomba Sirt as they constantly bombed the position. Named Shrapnel Valley, Shrapnel Gully after Captain H Quinn, commander of C Company, 15th Battalion Australian Infantry, who took over the post on 29 A deep valley connecting Anzac Cove to Monash Gully. As April and was killed there a month later. it was a main artery to the front-line, it got its name from the frequent Turkish shrapnel fired into the valley. Three forks Racecourse branched from the valley: left into Rest Gully; right to Bridges’ A trench at Quinn’s Post that got its name because Anzac Road and 400 Plateau; and ahead into Monash Gully. soldiers had to dash its length to avoid Turkish bombs. Only Sniper’s Nest after screens of wire netting had been put up did it become Turkish position on a razor-backed ridge running off Baby 700 safer. from where Turkish snipers looked over the beach area north Reserve Gully of Ari Burnu. Though shelled by warships and artillery and A rest gully between Plugge’s Plateau and the Sphinx. It machine-gunned from Table Top, the position was manned eventually became unsafe, being periodically searched by until the evacuation. Turkish artillery from the north. Sphinx, Knife Edge, Cathedral, Sniper’s Crevice Rhododendron Spur, Rhododendron Ridge (Shahin Sirta A uniquely shaped spur jutting seawards from Russell’s Top or Falcon Spur) resembling the statue at Giza, Egypt. A Turkish sniper hidden in a crevice on the Sphinx picked off men for the first few days, A prominent spur running westwards from Chunuk Bair. The until he was shot. Known to the Turks as Sari Bair (Yellow Apex was near its northern end adjoining Chunuk Bair. Taken Slope). Today it is still a distinctive land form at Anzac. by the Canterbury and Otago Infantry early on 7 August during the August Offensive. Steele’s Post Rose Hill Anzac position. The southern-most of three posts along the A northerly spur between Bauchop’s Hill and Little Table Top. eastern cliff top of Monash Gully. The other two are Quinn’s Australian machine-guns placed here, in charge of 10/692 and Courtney’s Posts. Steele’s Post, though officially spelt Major JM Rose, defended no-man’s-land in front of the Apex. with a final ‘e’, was named after Major TH Steel of the 14th Battalion Australian Infantry who took over the position on Russell’s Top 27 April. It was the scene of busy mining activity during the A high plateau that joined the Nek to the north and Plugge’s campaign. Plateau to the south via the Razor’s Edge. To the west it joined Table Top, Big Table Top (Pilav Tepe) to Walker’s Ridge that ran down to the beach. The Sphinx formation jutted from its western side. A hill near the head of the Sazli Beit Dere that got its name from its distinctive shape. Captured by the Wellington Salt Lake Mounted Rifles during the night attack of 6-7 August. Salt lake just behind Suvla bay, and connected to the sea by a narrow channel named the Cut. In summer it dried up and Twelve Tree Copse could be crossed on foot. A British position on Fir Tree Spur at Helles. It was named after a copse of trees that was demolished by Turkish shellfire. Sandbag Ridge Scene of fierce fighting during the British advance on 28 April A salient in the Anzac line immediately south of Hill 100. and during the 2nd Battle of Krithia on 8 May when the New Sari Bair, Second Ridge Zealand Infantry attacked across the Daisy Patch. Site of the Twelve Tree Copse Cemetery and New Zealand Memorial. The ridge of hills including from the north: Hill 971, Hill Q, Chunuk Bair, Battleship Hill, Baby 700, the eastern side Walden Point of Monash valley, 400 Plateau, Bolton’s Ridge in the south, Also seen as Walden’s or Waldron’s Point. A Turkish position where it angled toward the sea. Main objective on 25 April. near Taylor’s Gap and seaward of Bauchop’s Hill, captured The Second Ridge was mis-named by British as Sari Bair during the night attack of 6-7 August. (Yellow Slope) which was the Turkish name for the Sphinx. Walker’s Pier Piers built on North Beach. 402 Gallipoli slang
Walker’s Ridge, Walker’s Top Birdie: General Birdwood. A sharp ridge that ran from Russell’s Top or Walker’s Top Bivvy: Bivouac. towards North Beach. Captured on 25 April. Body-snatcher: Stretcher-bearer or a member of a raiding party Watson’s Pier often sent out to bring in a Turkish prisoner for interrogation. A large pier built at Anzac Cove. It was built by New Zealand Bonzer or Boshter or Bosker: The very best. engineers, but named after Captain Watson of the Australian Boots-i-clean: No real meaning, used as an interjection. Signal Service who supervised the work. Originated from the chant of Arab street vendors who wanted to clean soldiers’ boots. Wellington Terrace Brass, brass hat: Nickname for command. The cliff side at the foot of the Sphinx that was covered with dugouts. Named after the Wellington Infantry that had a rest Broomstick bomb: A lethal Turkish throwing bomb. A 4-inch camp there. artillery shell filled with explosive, metal scraps and percussion cap, on a five-foot long stick. Also called Auntie. W Hills Buckshee: Get something for nothing. Derived from The southern end of the Anafarta Spur overlooking Azmak backshish (above). Dere. This location got its name from a vegetation pattern Bully (beef): Tinned beef loathed by the soldiers. After storage that formed a distinctive ‘W’ when looked at from Hill 60. under the hot sun the contents often turned to a liquid mass. Hill 112 was its highest point. The superior Maconochie’s brand was tolerated by soldiers. Williams’ Pier Bumbrusher: Batman or personal servant of an officer. Piers built on North Beach. Buzz off: Go away! Wire Gully Camel dung: Egyptian-made cigarettes. The tobacco smelled Steep gully between MacLaurin’s Hill and Johnston’s Jolly that like camel dung. formed the northern flank of the 400 Plateau, just opposite the Chat: A louse. Also to remove lice and other vermin from end of Bridges’ Road. During the early days of the campaign one’s clothing. the gully was held by marines in a number of small outposts Chat-bags: Underwear. that were eventually abandoned on 5 May. The valley got its Chatty: To be uncomfortable with lice. name from the barbed wire it was afterwards filled in with to prevent Turkish attacks. Clobber: Clothes. Clout: A wound. Cobber: Mate or friend. Coffin nail: Cigarette. Gallipoli slang Cool: Someone reluctant to serve in the army. In Egypt and on Gallipoli Anzac troops quickly adopted or Cow: Obnoxious person. invented new words and expressions, many of which are listed Crab: Louse. below. The origin of new words was often Arabic words picked Cricket ball: Turkish hand grenade of same shape and size. up in Egypt. New Zealanders and Australians were strongly Depending on the length of fuse it was often hurled back into influenced by Arab life in Egypt, for many their first taste of the Turkish trench. foreign culture. To help raise men’s spirits on Gallipoli, many Curio: Battlefield souvenir. of the words and expressions were intended to be humorous. Deep thinkers: Men belonging to reinforcements in the last Abdul: Nickname for a Turkish soldier or soldiers. stages of the campaign. Referred to the amount of time needed Alf a mo: Half a moment. One moment please. to decide on joining. Anzac button: Nail used instead of a button to hold up one’s Digger: Originated at Anzac to describe New Zealand trousers. tunnellers under the front-line. Referred to both New Zealand Anzac stew: Improvised meal that Anzacs managed to prepare and Australian soldiers later in France. from their monotonous rations. Dinkum: real, original, vintage. Referred to the early soldiers Anzac (wafer or biscuit): Hard biscuit. on Gallipoli. Arsapeek: Upside down (arse over head). Divvy: A division. Auntie: Turkish broomstick bomb (“Auntie coming over!”). Dry rations: Uncooked rations issued to the soldiers. Sermon. Aussie: Australian soldier. Also a sufficiently severe injury to Eggs-a-cook: Derived from Arab street vendors’ chant when be shipped back to Australia. selling boiled eggs in Egypt. On Gallipoli it was used by the Axle grease: Butter. troops as a war-cry when going over the top. Backshish: Begging for cigarettes. Derived from Arabs En-Zedders: New Zealanders (NZ-ers) requesting cigarettes from soldiers in Egypt. (Bac as in tobacco Fantass (fantassies): 10-gallon can of water, used in pairs on or baccy.) mules. Banjo: Shovel used for swinging (digging) trenches. Furphy: Camp rumour. Originated at Broadmeadows Camp, Base wallah: Someone with a safe job behind the firing line. Melbourne, where the maker’s name Furphy Shepparton was found on water carts that visited the camp, and therefore Beachy Bill: A Turkish gun that regularly shelled the beach brought news from outside. Soldiers in the training camps at Anzac. would gather around these carts for a drink and to gather Beetle: Landing craft for 200 men. information. The stories or rumours that circulated became Belly ache: Serious or mortal wound, or one that complained. known as Furphies. Bergoo: Porridge (Arabic). Gallipoli gallop: Diarrhoea.
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Gawk (act): Exhausting ‘stunt’ (or small operation), that dead Turk. Derived from souvenir. soldiers believed achieved nothing. S.R.D.: Seldom Reaches Destination. Expression derived Gypo (or Gippo): Egyptian. Derived from the word Egypt. from Supply Reserve Depot, the inscription found on rum Also “to be gypped” is to be conned. jars. Greyback: Louse. Stay-at-home: A person reluctant to enlist. Grungy: Improvised cooked dish of bully beef, biscuits, Stiff: Corpse or dead soldier. onions, water and salt. Stiffs’ paddock: Cemetery. Gutzer: Piece of bad luck. To come a gutzer. Stunt: Small-scale operation (or action) involving a few men. Igri: Hurry up. Later included large-scale operations. Imshi Yalla: Go away (Arabic). Stouch (or stoush): To fight, hit, kill or use violence in general. Jacko: Nickname for a Turkish soldier or soldiers. To get in the thick of it. Jam tin (bomb): Improvised bomb made from a jam tin filled Taube: German aeroplane used for reconnaissance over with an explosive charge, pieces of scrap metal, barbed wire or Gallipoli and capable of dropping explosive egg bombs. empty cartridges, and fuse. As only a limited supply of Mills German for pigeon. bombs arrived on Gallipoli during the campaign, a jam tin Throw a seven: To get killed. Referring to how easy it was to bomb factory was first established above Anzac Cove. get killed in Gallipoli. Seven is the most common number Johnny Turk (or Johnno Turk): Nickname for a Turkish thrown with two dice. soldier or soldiers. Turkey trot: Diarrhoea, also known as the trots, the runs and Kangaroo feathers: Referred to the emu plumes on an Gallipoli gallop. Australian Light Horseman’s hat. Typewriter: Machine-gun. Kiwi: New Zealander. Wallah: Man, person (Arabic). Knocked (out): Killed or wounded. Wangle: Acquire deviously. Lance corporal bacon: Fatty bacon with only one streak of Wazzah: Dugout. Derived from Wazzir (below). lean running through it, similar to one lance corporal’s stripe. Wazzir, or Wozzer: Cairo’s red light district (Haret el Wasser). Lazy liz: Big shell fired by HMSQueen Elizabeth and passing Whizz-bang: A high-velocity Turkish artillery shell. over the Anzacs with a lazy drone. Wind up: To be scared. Linseed Lancers: Australian Field Ambulance men. Woodbine: English soldier named after their most common Liz, Lizzie: HMS Queen Elizabeth. brand of cigarettes. Luna Park: Cairo Hospital. Write-off: A casualty, corpse, or ruined military item. Maconochie’s (stew): Stew made from bully beef of the same name. Mafeesh: Finished, not available any more (Arabic). Maleesh: Never mind, it doesn’t matter (Arabic). Select bibliography Mate: Friend. Misquies: Bad (Arabic). Adam-Smith, P. The Anzacs. Hamish Hamilton, 1978 O.C. Dunks: Officer Commanding Donkeys. Quartermaster Andrews, T. 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Wilson & Horton, Auckland, November 1965 Rock-chewer: Dry army biscuit, responsible for many broken Auckland Weekly News. New Zealand’s roll of honour 1915. teeth on Gallipoli. Wilson & Horton, Auckland, October, 1915 Saida: Good-day (Arabic). Also term for an Egyptian. Bean, C. E. W. The Official History of Australia in the War of Salaam: Good-day (Arabic). 1914-1918, Vols 1 & 2. Angus & Robertson, Sydney 1939 Sap: A trench that is different from the norm. Could be a Benson, Sir I.B. The Man With The Donkey. John Simpson short trench branching off into no-man’s-land for observation, Kirkpatrick the Good Samaritan of Gallipoli. Hodder & a communication trench leading to the lines or a shortcut Stoughton, London, 1965 between different trenches. Verb: To sap. Burness, P. The Nek, the tragic charge of the Light Horse at Short arm inspection: Medical inspection for venereal disease Gallipoli. Kangaroo Press, Kenthurst, Sydney, 1996 of men’s genitals, first done in Egypt. 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Ernest Benn, London 1926 Carlyon, P. The Gallipoli story. Penguin Group, Camberwell, 2003 Phillips, J., Bayack, N. & Malone, E.P. The Great Adventure. New Zealand soldiers describe the First World War. Allen & Cowan, J. The Maoris in the Great War. Whitcombe and Unwin, Wellington 1988 Tombs, Auckland 1925 Pilling, E.G. An Anzac Memory, extracts from the rough diary Cunningham, W.H. Col. The Wellington Regiment N.Z.E.F. of Lieutenant E.G. Pilling NZEF. Stanton Bros, Dunedin 1914-1919. Ferguson & Osborn Ltd, Wellington 1928 1933 Denton, K. Gallipoli, one long grave. Time-Life, Sydney 1986 Powles, C.G., Col. (editor). The History of the Canterbury Drew, H.T.B., Lieut. The War Effort of New Zealand (Official Mounted Rifles 1914-1919. Whitcombe & Tombs, Auckland History of New Zealand’s Effort in the Great War, Vol. IV). 1928 Whitcombe & Tombs, Auckland, 1923 Pugsley, C. Gallipoli, The New Zealand Story. Hodder & Earl of Liverpool (Governor of New Zealand, Compiler). 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Bartrop, Tpr 13/294 Ludlow Maynard La Costa Fox, Brookfield, Lieut. 13/657 George Leonard Purchas, Index 156 113, 151, 157 Bassett, Cpl 4/515 Cyril Royston Guyton, 152, 153, Brothers, Pte 6/943 William Fenwick, 169, 367 362, 363, 365, 371, 396 Brown, Lieut.-Col. 15/14 Charles Henry Jeffries, 99, Batchelor, Capt. 11/13 Arthur Frederick, 26, 191 101, 102, 367 A Bathgate, Tpr 9/900 George Thomas, 395 Brown, Lieut.-Col. ES, 123 Abbey, Sgt-Maj. 4/85a Alexander William, 362, 363 Batten, Cpl 4/521 Claude Wilfred, 120 Brown, Gnr 2/209 William Johnstone, 367 Achaia, TS, 28, 41 Bauchop, Lieut.-Col. 9/534 Arthur, 17, 130, 365 Bruce, Staff Sgt-Maj. 7/629 Claude Stanley, 367 Acland, Capt. 14/97 Leopold George Dyke, 363 Bayliffe, Tpr 13/22 Robert Edward, 193 Bruen, Pte 10/2536 Austin Henry, 199 Acton-Adams, Maj. 7/297 Percy Morland, 89 Bayly, Maj. 12/26 Robert Horatio Roy, 81 Brunt, Maj. 10/656 John Wallace, 41 Adams, Pte 10/1387a Stanley Cecil, 227 Beamish, Lieut. 11/990a George Eric Hamilton, 166 Bryan, Lieut. 10/976 Douglas, 49 Adamson, Pte 8/1390a Frank Forrester, 56 Bean, Charles EW, 9, 39, 59, 97, 105, 127, 131, 141- Buck, Capt. 16/593 Peter Henry Rangihiroa, 159, Aitken, Tpr 9/416 James Andrew, 26 143, 146, 152, 155, 157, 162, 176 163, 167 Aitken, Capt. 3/159 William, 215 Beck, Hon. Capt. 15/12 William Thomas, 365 Buckley, Sister 22/4 Anee, 367 Alderman, Maj. 15/5 Walter William, 36, 39, 42, 228, Beckett, Gnr 2/137 Albert Edward, 395 Burnard, Lieut. 6/1085 Eric Mountjoy, 64, 71 363 Becknell, Lieut. 10/132 Cyril Alfred, 215 Burrows, Pte 8/987 James Kitchen Hastie, 367 Aldridge, Lieut. 10/1394a William Peachey, 113, 169 Beetham, Sgt 11/203 Ralph FitzRoger Bidwell, 113 Burton, Pte 3/483 Ormond Edward (author), 28, 37, Alexander, Tpr 7/689 Frederick Johnston, 363 Begg, Lieut.-Col. 3/306 Charles Mackie, 365 41, 173, 224 Alexander, Sgt 4/513 Gavin Douglas, 363 Bennett, Cpl 10/274 Philip Henry George, 365 Busbridge, Spr 4/168a William Joseph, 110 Algie, Capt. 12/294 Colvin Stewart, 134, 139, 226 Bennett, Sgt 16/389 William Rakeipoho, 365 Butler, Lieut. Robert Thomas Rowely Probyn, 367 Allen, Lieut. 12/686, Harold Gordon, 39, 42, 44 Bentinck, Temp. Lieut.-Col. Lord Charles Cavendish, Byng, Lieut.-Gen. Julian, 205 Allen, Sir James, 22, 23, 59, 210 365 Allsopp, Sgt 13/264 Frank, 363 Biggar, Pte 3/233 Thomas, 365 C Altham, Lieut.-Gen. EA, 197 Birdwood, Lieut.-Gen. Sir William, 12, 15, 21, 22, 25, Calame, Sig. Sgt 12/914 Paul Emil, 367 Annaberg, TS, 28, 36 43, 47, 50, 54, 58, 78, 80, 82, 111, 112, 120, 142, Californian, TS, 28 180, 187, 195, 204-207, 211, 214, 224, 228 Anderson, Dvr 14/87 Alfred Garnet, 395 Cameron, Tpr 13/567 John Stewart, 151 Birkett, Spr 4/600 William Arthur, 152, 153, 365 Anderson, Staff Nurse 22/12 Cora Beattie, 364 Cameron, Matron 22/66 Marie McNaughton, 367 Birnie, Sgt 2/423 Robert, 365, 387 Anderson, Pte 3/645 Louis John, 364 Cameron, Lieut. 11/216 Norman Donald, 91, 92 Birnie, Tpr 13/26 William, 93, 169, 190, 191, 193 Anderson, Pte 8/317 William Alexander, 135 Cameron, Lieut. William, 141 Bishop, Lieut. 8/1406 William Gibson Allan, 85, 87, Andrews, Maj. 15/109 Charles Eric, 215 104, 106, 134, 136, 164-167, 172, 362, 366 Campbell, L-Cpl 12/28 Colin Mitchell, 66 Angel, Sgt 16/434 Richard, 364 Biss, Pte 3/738 John Albert, 366 Campbell, Sgt 9/129 James, 183, 367 Aparima, TS, 222 Bissett, Bugler 10/304 George Francis McG., 60, 85 Canopus, HMS, 56 Arawa, TS, 18 Black, Pte 12/317 Hugh Wemyss, 99 Carbines, Pte 10/706 Arthur Vivian, 367 Arcadian, TS, 73 Blackett, Lieut. 7/170 George Raymond, 93, 109, 110, Cardno, Pte 3/317 John Finlayson, 368 Armstrong, Tpr 13/5 Leonard John, 184, 364, 387 366, 378 Cardno, Pte 12/126 Robert Webster, 110 Ascot, TS, 28 Blair, Capt. 7/309 Duncan Barrie, 183, 190, 192, 362, Cargill, Tpr 13/543 George David, 77 Ashmead-Bartlett, Ellis, 119 366 Cargo, Lieut. 10/740 James Roy, 98, 99 Ashwell, L-Cpl 15/691 Leslie, 364 Bluck, Capt. 13/281 Alfred Charles, 74, 75 Carlaw, Pte 12/1168 Arthur Edward, 99 Aspinall-Oglander, Col. Cecil F (author), 14, 175, 214 Boate, Sgt-Maj. 8/1370 Percival Cyril, 166, 201, 362, Carlton, Pte 12/520 William, 62 366 Asquith, Herbert Henry, 14, 26 Carlyon, Spr 4/911a Samuel, 368 Bonar, Sgt-Maj. 10/1116 Archibald James Merle, 45 Athenic, TS, 18, 22 Carpenter, Lieut. 12/8 David Reid, 66, 67 Bond, Sgt 12/689 Alfred James, 366 Atkins, Sgt 6/884 Arthur Albert, 364 Carr, Pte 8/818 James, 70 Boocock, Tpr 7/311 James Mould, 184, 366, 371 Atkins, Cpl 13/286 Arthur Thomas, 115 Carrington, Capt. 2/773 Christopher, 395 Booth, Pte 12/497 Edgar Normanby, 104 Atkinson, Pte 8/2250 Gerald Innes, 1356 Carrington, Lieut. 10/2386 Arthur Hugh, 117 Borkett, Staff-Sgt 5/43 Arthur Alexander, 366, 389 Atkinson, Cpl 4/87a Theodore, 364 Carroll, Cpl 16/572 Tuahae, 212 Bouvet, French battleship, 25 Australind, TS, 28, 46 Carter, Dvr 14/102 Charles Dalbey, 365 Bowerbank, Maj. 3/652 Frederick Thompson, 366 Avery, Maj. 11/420 Henry Esau, 364 Carter, Cpl 13/310 William Rawdon, 77 Bowie, Sgt 9/247 James Leo, 395 Caselberg, Spr 4/363 Alexander Lionel, 184, 368 Bradley, Cpl 12/304 James Flynn, 70 B Chambers, Maj. 11/672 Selwyn, 90, 91, 128, 142 Bradley, Tpr 13/669 William, 143 Bacchante, HMS, 32, 56 Champney, Tpr 13/535 Norman D’Arcy, 154, 368 Braithwaite, Jack, 226 Baddeley, Lieut. 12/688 Herman Stuart, 36, 37, 39, 42 Chapman, Maj. 13/634 Frank, 148, 151, 157, 368 Braithwaite, Lieut.-Col. 15/4 William Garnett, 32, 35, Baddeley, L-Cpl 11/566 Lionel Richard Logan, 81 Charters, Lieut.-Col. 10/1168 Alexander Burnet, 368 36, 43, 47, 50, 58, 59, 83, 113, 132, 202, 366 Baigent, Capt. 3/314 Cyril Victor Atmore, 395 Chauvel, Col. Harry G, 25, 74, 97, 98, 105 Braund, Lieut.-Col. GF, 48-52 Bain, Lieut. 10/1730 John Sinclair, 157, 158 Chaytor, Brig.-Gen. 15/6 Edward Walter Clerveaux, Brechin, Tpr 9/675 William Alec Strachan, 395 Baldwin, Brig.-Gen. Anthony H, 160, 163, 165 228, 368 Bremner, Lieut. 9/796 Daniel Eric, 168 Barber, Pte 3/160 Francis, 364 Chelmer, HMS, 87, 119 Breslau, SMS, 24 Barclay, 2 Lieut. 6/404 Clifford Clapcott, 39, 44 Cherry, Sister 22/67 Clara Edwards, 368 Bridges, Maj.-Gen. William Throsby, 15, 22, 54, 73, Christie, Cpl 11/232 Maxwell, 91 Barker, Pte 10/1731 Charles Robert, 364 98, 226 Christophers, Capt. 24/7 Herbert Henry, 93 Barlow, Pte 6/194 Harry, 364 Bridson, Pte 12/998 Philip Sidney, 37 Christophers, Pte 45998 Julian Anthony, 93 Barr, Tpr 7/659 James Alfred, 185 Brinsley, Lieut. 10/281 Claude Charles, 215 Christophers, 2 Lieut. 60286 Reginald Gillon, 93 Barry, Spr 4/514 Robert William, 210 Brinsley, Tpr 13/17 Gerald Faulkner, 193 Christophers, Tpr 9/549 Victor James, 93 Bartlett, Capt. 12/5 John Henry, 39, 66, 68 Brooke, Sub-Lieut. Rupert, 29 Church, L-Cpl 3/302 Robert Alan Harry, 368
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Clark, Lieut. 10/2367 Alexander James, 149, 157 Daniell, Capt. 2/256 Groves Edward, 370 Ellis, Sgt 12/738 Frederick Allen, 372 Clark, Dvr 2/8b Norman, 194, 368 Dartmouth, HMS, 56 Ellis, Staff Nurse 22/116 Mildred, 372 Clark, Tpr 13/29 Stanley Maris, 127 Davidson, Sgt 12/1185 David, 370 Ellisdon, Lieut. 12/2281 Joseph Frederick Herring, 170 Clifton, Capt. 11/944 Charles Ernest, 191 Davidson Lieut. 10/1124 Thomas Alan, 157 Elmslie, Maj. 11/629 James McGregor, 90-92, 128, Coates, Lieut. 12/59 Randolph Edward Oswald, 395 Davie, Pte 10/327 Reginald John, 149 162, 163, 165, 166, 372 Cobb, Tpr 11/26 Walter, 167, 198 Davies, Lieut.-Gen. Francis J, 205 Emden, SMS, 19 Cogar, Pte 10/843 Richard, 102 Davies, Capt. 2/408a Henry Arthur, 370 Emerson, Lieut. 11/701 Percy Tivy, 26, 91, 92 Coles, Pte 6/1490 Thomas, 368 Davies, Sister 22/24 Kathleen, 370 England, Cdr, 119 Colne, HMS, 55, 71, 127, 128 Davis, Tpr 7/707 George, 370 Erlam, Pte 12/94 Harry, 44 Colquhoun, Capt. 8/1174 Duncan, 68, 135 Davis, Pte 9804 T, 227 Essad Pasha, 123 Commons, Staff Nurse 22/20 Daphne Rowna, 368 Davison, Lieut. 7/639 Francis, 129, 130 Esson, Maj. 15/8 John Jacob, 372 Comrie, Pte 3/158 James, 368 Dawes, Tpr 13/897 Charles Lynleigh, 191 Conlan, Pte 12/525 Francis John, 369 Dawson, Maj. 12/349 Thomas Henry, 38, 46, 66, 370 F Connell, Tpr 7/32 John Joseph, 195 Deans, Lieut. 7/324 William, 95 Falla, Maj. 2/996 Norris Stephen, 372 Connell, Pte 10/303 Christopher William, 369 Deck, 2 Lieut. 7/797 Robin Howell, 190 Fanning, Staff Nurse 22/26 Rose Gertrude, 372 Connolly, Tpr 13/36 Wilfred, 77 Dempsey, Cpl 10/621 George David, 201, 395 Farr, Capt. 2/277 Thomas, 372 Conway, Lieut. 6/819 Albert Edward, 369 Denton, Cpl 7/325 John Thomas, 121 Faulknor, Tpr 7/196 Howard, 195 Conway, Tpr 7/391 Franklin James, 177 de Lisle, Maj.-Gen. Beauvoir, 180 Fawcett, Sgt 11/623 Thomas, 217 Cook, Maj. 10/543 Charles Frederick Denman, 369 de Robeck, Vice-Admiral John, 24, 25, 207 Fear, L-Cpl 4/188a Francis John Herbert, 106, 372 Cooke, Pte 3/96 William Bertram, 369 Derrflinger, TS, 49 Fellowes, Pte 6/226 Arthur Ross, 15 Cooper, Staff QM-Sgt 2/123 Frank Simpson, 369 Derriman, Tpr 11/425 Harry, 166 Fenwick, Lieut.-Col. 15/118 Percival Clennell, 372 Cooper, Brig.-Gen. RJ, 160 Dick, Maj. 11/673 Charles, 128 Ferguson, AOC, 395 Cooper, Capt. 10/1450 William Saunderson, 369 Dick, Pte 6/1828 George, 12, 87, 200 Ferguson, Maj. FA, 372 Copeland, Cpl 10/666 William John, 58 Dignan, Spr 4/506 Brian Lynch, 152, 153, 362, 371 Ferguson, L-Sgt 7/841 George Weir, 181, 395 Corbett, Lieut. 12/1600 John Mainer, 102-104 Dittmer, Lieut. 12/335 George, 33, 138 Ferris, Pte 16/519 Donald, 158 Corrie, Cpl 11/520 Frank Reginald, 166, 369 Dobson, Lieut. 6/950 Donald, 100, 101, 179 Ffitch, Lieut. 6/954 Harry Herbert, 38, 39, 46 Cosbrook, Sgt 2/191 Andrew John, 369 Dodson, Lieut. 12/683 Frederick Hugh, 39, 44 Findlay, Pte 6/227 Allan James, 362, 372 Cottingham, Tpr 13/652 Richard John, 13, 113 Domigan, Capt. 8/1968 William, 167 Findlay, Lieut.-Col. 7/598 John, 17, 129, 373 Cotton, Sqdn Sgt-Maj. 11/690 Patrick James, 113 Don, Capt. 3/320 John Hallam, 395 Finlayson, Lieut. 13/150 Alexander Cameron Monteith, 76 Coutts, Pte 12/322 Claude James, 99 Donaldson, Pte 12/499 Lawrence Topping, 66 Finlayson, Lieut. 13/875 Donald Alexander, 143 Cowan, Lieut. 10/116 Henry Rawlings, 72 Dore, Chaplain-Capt. 13/655 Patrick, 82, 159, 186, Finlayson, Tpr 13/184 Murdoch, 72-74, 77, 81, 82, Cowan, Lieut. 8/28 James George, 62, 369 371 88, 109, 111, 112, 156, 187, 188, 193, 194 Cowan, Cpl 12/330 John James, 66 Doughty-Wylie, Lieut.-Col. Charles, 201, 202 Finn, Capt. 12/591 Bertram Sibbald, 373 Cowdrey, Pte 12/711 Albert Charles, 36 Douglas, Sgt 13/323 John James, 77 Fish, Pte 12/735 Arthur Gordon, 42, 71, 94 Cowdrey, Pte 12/1063 Edwin William, 42, 43 Dowdall, Pte 12/1615 John William, 227 Fisher, Sgt 3/670 Francis Vivian, 373 Cox, Capt. 10/659 Edward Percy, 45, 155, 369 Downing, Sgt 10/2119 Albert Joseph (Doolan), 157 Fisher, Lieut. 4/648 Henry Harrison, 395 Cox, Brig.-Gen. H Vaughan, 125, 142, 160, 180, 182, Dron, Lieut. 6/1517 Douglas Alexander, 100, 101 Fitzherbert, Maj. 15/150 Norman, 373 183, 387, 395 Duffill, Pte 10/626 George, 371 Fleming, Sgt 7/441 Robert Anthony, 132, 373, 396, Craig, Capt. 12/360 George, 66, 369 Duncan, Cpl 10/966 Alexander Grindell, 371 397 Crawford-Watson, Cpl 15/606a Lewis, 369 Duncan, Sgt-Maj. 3/667 William Munro, 371 Fleming, Capt. 8/377 William, 56, 57 Creed, Tpr 7/643 William Herbert Percival, 184, 395 Dunera, TS, 23 Fletcher, Sgt-Maj. (later Lieut.) 12/74 John William, Cribb, Maj. 6/1110 Charles William Edward, 40, 51, Dunn, Pte 10/594 John Robert (Jack), 226, 227 39, 66 55, 126 Dunnett, Lieut. 2/214 John Clouston, 395 Flower, Lieut. 12/296 William Evelyn Francise Di Delle, Crickett, L-Cpl 13/308 William, 77 Durham, L-Cpl 13/179 Donald, 77, 156 39, 44 Critchley-Salmonson, Capt. 6/1173 Arthur Cunliffe Dustin, Pte 10/1229 Claude, 49 Flutey, Cpl 16/212 Robert Henry, 373 Bernard, 35, 37, 39, 57, 370 Duthie, Lieut. 8/162 Robert Leiper Martin, 68, 71 Foley, Tpr 13/55 Edmund John, 186 Crone, Pte 10/729 Charles, 370 Dutton, Pte 12/969 James Haywood, 99 Foote, Sgt 4/41a Henry Arthur, 373 Crosley, Tpr 13/317 George Wickham, 127 Dyer, Tpr 11/758 Guy Musgrave, 92 Fordham, Lieut. 9/926 Percy John Richmond, 168 Culleton, Tpr 13/316 John, 143 Fordyce, Pte 12/102 Andrew Bruce, 37, 147 Cunningham, Maj. 10/1085 William Henry, 48, 66, Forrest, Tpr 13/50 Lionel Gordon, 151 67, 98, 102, 124, 144, 146-148, 150, 152, 155, E 157, 173, 178, 179, 226, 362, 370 East, Pte 3/144 Alfred Francis Drake, 371 Forsythe, Lieut. 6/228 Alexander Elder, 64, 67 Curham, Pte 10/300 Daniel William, 150, 169, 226 Easther, Spr 4/507 Frederick John, 120 Fox, Sgt 12/104 Edward Vincent, 373 Curtis, Lieut. 6/1134 Archibald Raymond, 115 Eastwood, Capt. 15/202 Thomas Ralph, 371 Fox, Tpr 13/336 James Steenson, 77 Curzon, Lord, 207 Eddystone, TS, 78 Francis (Frew), L-Cpl 12/1627 James Henry, 373 Cuthill, Lieut. 8/1724 John Elliott, 162 Edmonds, Tpr 11/1146 Louis Walter, 371 Frandi, Capt. 10/1169 Ateo, 67 Edwards, Spr 4/392 Ballington, 152 Fraser, Capt. 12/109 Edwin Gordon, 101, 103 D Edwards, Acting-Sgt 2/444 Charles Joseph Knight, Frater, Lieut. 12/1026 Robert Andrew (Bob), 38, 39, 177 Dallinger, Lieut. 10/162 James Type, 215 194, 371 French, Pte 6/43 Frank, 98 Daltry, Capt. 2/986 Henry James, 370 Edwards, Capt. 4/595 Henry Molesworth, 58, 371, 390, 396 Frew (Francis), L/Cpl 12/1627 James Henry, 373 Daly, Lieut. 2/190 Frederick, 395 Edwards, Tpr 7/800 James, 366, 371 Frye, Pte 8/1739 Edward, 110 Dalziel, Pte 12/77 Ronald James, 66 Egglestone, Lieut. 8/1070 Richard Ewen, 55, 56 Daniel, Pte 10/2398 Robert Joseph, 157 Egglestone, Hon. Capt. 8/1147 Valentine Joseph, 102 407 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
G Hamilton, Pte 8/586 John, 375 Hodges, Spr 4/203a Edgar Arthur, 106, 377 Hamilton, Lieut.-Col. 5/105 Norman Chivas, 375 Holbrook, Lieut. ND, 24 Gabites, Lieut. 8/381 Ernest Mitchell, 373 Hamilton, L-Sgt 6/467 William Alexander, 37, 85 Holden, Sgt 13/411 William Rose, 77 Gardner, Pte 10/923 Alfred, 148, 177 Hammersley, Maj.-Gen. Frederick, 175 Holderness, Pte 6/961 Gerald, 103 Gardner, Pte 12/550 William, 37 Hampton, Pte 10/375 William Alfred, 108 Holland, Pte 12/373 George Henry, 99, 377 Gascoigne, Tpr 11/52 Albert Edward, 81 Handcock, PJ, 226 Hollis, Tpr 13/497 Richard Herbert, 109, 117 Gascon, HS, 151 Hankey, Lieut.-Col. Maurice, 207 Holmes, Cpl 4/478 Peter Dalrymple, 377 Gasparich, Coy Sgt-Maj. 12/553 Joseph George, 68, 217 Hanna, Spr 4/509 Philip Roderick McRae, 83 Hopkins, Spr 4/594a Richard, 396 Gault, Pte 12/470 Alfred, 373 Hannah, Tpr 13/69 Arthur, 113 Hororata, TS, 218 Geary, Cpl 16/971 James Henry, 159 Happer, Pte 10/1510 Thomas, 102 Horwood, Capt. 2/582 Alfred Ernest, 396 Gibbs, Lieut. 6/1296 Loftus Joseph, 118, 373 Hardham, Capt. 11/661 William James VC, 90, 94 Houlker, Maj. 6/1572 James, 169 Gibbs, Lieut. 7/457 Thomas Lomax, 192 Hardie, Lieut. 10/1171 Robert Davies, 70 Howie, Lieut. 9/557 William Gladstone, 168, 199 Gill, Sgt 6/234 Donald Douglas, 118, 374 Hargest, Lieut. 9/286 James, 129, 130 Hughes, Frank, 266 Gillanders, L-Cpl 12/743 Thomas Alexander, 42 Harney, Tpr 13/911 Jeffrey Arthur, 193 Hughes, Lieut.-Col. 15/2 John Gethin (Jackie), 26, 102- 104, 132, 140, 377 Gillett, Lieut. 12/1416 Lawrence Henry, 134 Harper, Cpl 9/43 George, 395 Hugo, Lieut. 10/7 Laurence William Albert, 49 Godley, Maj.-Gen. 15/1 Sir Alexander John, 12, 15-17, Harper, Cpl 7/516 Gordon Gerald, 182, 375 19-23, 25, 30, 40, 44, 54-59, 69, 70, 92, 109, 121, Harper, Cpl 7/517 Robert Paul, 182, 209, 375 Hulbert, Lieut. 4/591 Edward James, 377 122, 125, 131, 138, 140, 142, 146, 154, 160, 163, Harris, Staff Nurse 22/30 Edith Annie, 375 Hume, Maj. 10/1853 Arthur Grenville, 134, 169, 170 167, 174-176, 180, 183, 187, 188, 198, 203, 210, Hume, Lieut. 10/2806 George Hansbrow, 215 211, 218, 228, 362, 274, 390, 395 Harris, Lieut. 11/602 Norman Chambers, 163, 166 Hunter, Tpr 13/895 Newton Edward, 143 Goeben, SMS, 24 Harris, Tpr 7/59 William, 184, 396 Hunter-Weston, Maj.-Gen. Aylmer, 44, 68, 113 Gordon, Pte 6/50 John McKay, 160, 165 Harrowell, Maj. 12/907 Edwin, 26, 66, 68 Huntscastle, TS, 219 Goslar, TS, 28, 30, 41 Harston, Capt. 10/1074 Ernest Sirdefield, 152, 155, 375 Hurst, Maj. 7/349 Herbert Clarence, 181, 185, 190, Gossage, Tpr 9/572 George, 395 Hart, Maj. 10/133 Herbert Ernest, 19, 49, 69, 187, 192, 377 Goulden, Cpl 12/116 Herbert Hilton, 374 196-200, 202, 212, 214, 215, 225, 375 Hutchen, Lieut.-Col. 15/20 James William, 378 Goulding, Capt. 6/1542 John Hannington, 101 Hartman, Pte 3/255 Basil, 376 Hutton, Maj. 7/530 George Frederick, 91,92, 181, 378 Grace, Lieut. 10/127 Thomas Marshall Percy, 105, Harvey, Tpr 11/290 James William, 92 118, 157, 159, 374, 390 Hastings, Capt. 11/61 Norman Frederick (later Maj.), Graham, QM & Hon. Capt. 12/905 John Thomas, 374 I 90, 92, 129, 166, 376 Inflexible, HMS, 25 Graham, Sgt 9/465 Launcelot Sherlock Lewis Hastings, Capt. 15/832 William Holland, 155, 376 Longneville, 184, 374 Inglis, Bomb.-Fitter 2/115 Donald Clyde, 378 Hatrick, Sig.-Cpl 13/76 Hubert Knox, 152, 227 Grant, Maj. 6/409 David, 37, 39, 43, 85 Ingram, Staff Nurse 22/33 Jean Grant Skinner, 378 Hawkes Bay, TS, 18 Grant, Maj. 15/131 Samuel Alexander, 138, 139, 374 Irresistible, HMS, 25 Hay, Capt. 9/530 Bruce Somerville, 128, 130, 376 Grant, Chap.-Maj. 11/86 William, 138, 139, 189, Irvine, Sgt 6/962 Percy Kent, 98 193, 374 Hay, Tpr 7/62 William Harold, 72 Irwin, Tpr 9/443 William, 183 Grantully Castle, TS, 71 Hayden, L-Cpl 10/723 Horace Edward, 45, 376 Itonus, TS, 28 Gray, Lieut. 10/357 James Hawthorne, 67, 72 Haydon, Sgt 9/707 Edwin John, 395 Greene, Capt. 10/206 Alfred, 374 Hayter, Lieut. 7/63 Cyril, 184, 190, 192, 376 J Greenwood, Sgt 7/340 Arthur Robert, 132, 374 Hayward, Tpr 13/190 John Henry, 151 Jack, Lieut. 12/2339 Alexander Douglas, 170, 171 Greenwood, Pte 3/251 James Henry, 374 Heald, Pte 12/130 Sydney Harland, 66 Jack, Pte 3/692 David, 378 Gresson, Capt. 6/956 Kenneth Macfarlane, 57, 64 Heaver, Pte 3/170 William, 376 Jack, Pte 12/1014 Edmund Robinson (Ned), 37, 171, Griffin, Tpr 13/534 Neville Fetherston, 152 Henderson, Sgt 8/872 Archibald Gordon, 166, 376 177 Grigor, Lieut.-Col. 9/143 Robert Renton, 181-183, Henderson, Cpl 10/216 Francis George, 376 Jackson, Tpr 13/372 George Covell, 77 185, 186, 374 Henderson, Lieut. 13/277 James, 157, 159 Jackson, Pte 3/210 James Gardiner, 79 Guinness, Lieut. 7/921 Francis Benjamin Hart, 181, Henderson, Capt. 6/1198 Peter Bain, 376 Jacob, Sgt 16/268 Hohepa, 167 182 Henderson, Pte 3/258 Richard Alexander (Dick), Title Jacob, Lieut.-Col. RB, 36 Guthrie, Capt. 7/637 Robert Neil, 108, 183, 375 page, 79, 80 James, Lieut. 13/278 Cornelius. See James Cornelius Guthrie, Lieut. 10/990 Stanley Gordon, 215 Hendle, Pte 8/2274 William George, 135 Nicholas Henry, Pte 3/168 William James, 80, 192, 376 James, Tpr 13/370 Donald, 77 H Herbert, Maj. 11/1079 Alfred Henry, 396 James, Capt. 11/488 Thomas Parry, 163, 166 Haddock, Tpr 13/356 William, 109 Herbert, Tpr 13/358a Henry Stephen, 193 Jameson, Pte 12/138 William (Bill), 44 Haddock, Pte 3/128a William, 173 Hercus, Tpr 13/365 Arthur Farquharson, 193 Janson, Capt. 11/487 William, 378 Haeata, Lieut. 13/75 Walter, 119, 192, 375 Herrick, Sgt 11/271 Arthur Desmond, 113 Jardine, Lieut. 10/1049 Leonard Handforth, 51, 115 Haider Pasha, TS, 28 Herrold, Lieut. 13/161 John Henry, 127, 151, 161, 227 Jeffery, Lieut. 2/401 James Gordon, 396 Halkett, Cpl 6/1117 William John, 102-104 Hersing, Kapitanleutnant Otto, 86 Jenkins, Tpr 7/218 Daniel, 378 Hall, Lieut.-Col. 15/205 George Thompson, 375 Hicks, Sgt 2/597 William John, 377 Jenkins, Sgt 14/43 Frank Graham Maxwell, 378 Hall-Jones, Sgt-Maj. 12/144 Frederick George, 38, Higgie, Pte 8/2275 Douglas Alexander, 166 Jenkins, Tpr 7/354 Malcolm Ernest, 195 46, 99 Hill, Acting-Sgt 2/147 Joseph Foulds, 377 Jennings, Sgt 6/1887 Albert Charles, 137 Ham, Pte 6/246 William Arthur (Bill), 23 Hill, Coy Sgt-Maj. 16/4537a Percy, 167, 377 Johns, Pte 10/1076 Harvey, 148 Hamilton, Lieut. 8/145 Claude St Clair, 375 Hill, L-Cpl 12/2567 William John Rusden, 157, 168, Johnson, Coy Sgt-Maj. 10/824 Albert, 378 Hamilton, Lieut. 7/592 Hubert Arthur, 185, 186 170, 171 Johnson, Cpl 10/793 Harold Roy, 378 Hamilton, Sir Ian Standish Monteith, 10, 12, 14, 24- Hindley, Lieut. 7/489 Frank Lawton, 377 Johnson, Tpr 13/197 Robert Noel, 152 27, 29-31, 40, 41, 44, 51, 59, 61, 62, 68, 83, 117, Hinman, Sgt 13/70 Arthur Charles, 72 119-121, 123, 124, 174, 175, 180, 187, 189, 192, Johnston, Col. 10/512a Francis Earl, 17, 21, 23, 28, 194, 201, 204, 205, 207, 226, 227 Hobbs, Coy Sgt-Maj. 12/749 James Beesley, 34, 42 41, 44, 48, 52, 58, 59, 63, 68, 69, 116, 125, 137-
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140, 142-144, 146, 147, 152, 153, 156, 157, 159, Limerick, TS, 18 Mackessack, Tpr 13/409 James Trotter Gilzean, 77, 160, 162, 163, 165-167, 169, 171, 172, 176, 198, Linton, Col. R, 195 127 202, 379 Linwood, Tpr 13/385 Johnny, 83 Mackesy, Lieut.-Col. 13/610 Charles Ernest Randolph, Johnston, Maj. 2/391 George Napier, 379 17, 76, 81, 82, 127, 381 Little, Cpl 10/987 Ernest, 211, 380 Johnston, Pte 10/392 Sainsbury, 379 Mackesy, Capt. 13/145 Charles Reginald Ernest, 76, Little, Cpl 15/57 George Charles, 380 Johnston, Tpr 9/151 Walter, 26 190, 191 Little, Sgt 9/1316 John, 211, 380 Jones, Sgt 3/693 Hugh Aled, 379 Mackesy, Sgt 13/254 Henry Frederick Ernest (later Littlejohn, Pte 6/285 Ellis Gordon, 227 Lieut.), 77, 87, 126, 127 Jones, Pte 12/937 Sydney Revington (also seen Revington-Jones), 37, 161 Liverpool, Sir Arthur William, 17 McKinnon, Lieut. 10/135 Hugh Edgar, 66, 118, 146, 148, 196, 227 Jones, Lieut. 2/594 Victor George, 396 Livesey, Staff Nurse 22/25 Eva Mary, 380 McKinnon, Tpr 13/1042a John, 158 Jonquil, HMS, 175 Lloyd, Cpl 12/2555 George James, 171 McKinnon, Pte 12/2417 Kenneth, 158 Jordan, Maj. 6/1109 Benjamin Stevens, 55 Loach, Maj. 6/1172 Albert Edward, 39, 55 McLean, Lieut. 12/161 Eric Wanklyn, 205 Jory, Capt. 2/657a Philip Jordan, 180, 186 Logan, Lieut. 13/155 Preston, 76, 77 McLean, Maj. 11/710 Henry John, 92, 166, 186 Judd, Sgt 11/439 Norman Henry, 166 Logan, Capt. 11/700 Robert, 190, 380 McLean, Tpr 7/481 Louis Albert, 132 Jurd, Lieut. 13/369 Ernest Albert, 151, 157 London, HMS, 56 Looney, L-Cpl 10/747 Wilfred George, 45 McLean, Sgt 12/192 Matthew John, 50 K Lord Nelson, HMS, 111, 197 McLean, Sister 22/3 Vida Louise Katie, 380 Lovell, Pte 12/158 Harold George, 44 McLennan, Tpr 13/324 Campbell John, 81 Kannengiesser, Col., 123 Low, Tpr 7/610 Gibson, 89 McLeod, L-Cpl 4/666 Finlay Hugh, 152 Katuna, TDS, 28 Lusk, Tpr 7/364 Robert, 132 McLeod, Tpr 13/520 Neil Kenneth, 107 Kay, Pte 10/1541 Robert, 227 Lutzow, TS, 28, 30, 32, 34, 41, 42 McLeod, Pte 8/1302 Robert Clarence, 380 Kebbell, Sgt 11/68 John Randall St John, 90, 92 Luxford, Maj. 10/307a John Alfred, 159, 380 McLernon, Capt. 10/1079 Leslie Somers, 157 Keesing, Pte 3/180 Henry William, 379 Luxton, Tpr 13/381 Leslie William, 77 MacMahon, Sir Henry, 207 Kelly, Tpr 13/252 Thomas Desmond, 117 Lyttle, Lieut. 8/1107 David John Albert, 55, 57 McMeeking, Pte 4/804 Gilbert Hamilton, 118, 396 Kelsall, Capt. 11/674 Victor Albert, 162, 163, 166, 379 McMillan, Sgt 11/800 Duncan, 91 Kember, L-Sgt 6/836 Richard Henry, 379 McMillan, Pte 8/247 John Meenileens, 227 Ker, Lieut. 8/1175 Henry Robert, 133 M McMillan, Tpr 13/108 Neil, 127 Kettle, Lieut. 13/876 Desmond Fosbury, 186, 190, 191 MacAuley, JG, 396 McNaul, Tpr 13/1046a Robert, 143 Keyes, Comodore Roger, 205-207 McBeth, Staff Nurse 11/36 Mary, 380 McNeish Sgt 13/210 George Francis, 151 Kibblewhite, Lieut. 10/960 Edward Henry Turner, McCarroll, Maj. 13/148 James Neil, 81 110, 215 McCarroll, Sgt 13/298 Thomas (later Lieut.), 121, 194 McPherson, Lieut. 2/405 Robert, 194, 380 Kindon, Lieut.-Col. FJ, 36 McCarthy, Cpl 2/228 James, 396 McQuarrie, Capt. 2/99 Robert Sterrat, 396 King, Staff-Capt. 11/680 George Augustus (Gus), 183, McColl, Lieut. 10/18 Alexander, 51, 196, 215 Mabin, Capt. 16/544 Frederick Burton, 381 190, 191, 379 MacCormick, Capt. 3/185 Kenneth, 380 Maguire, Maj. 3/704 Charles Evans, 381 King, John, 226 McCready, Pte 12/185 Alfred John, 68 Mahan, Capt. 13/2001 Adam George, 198 Kingi, QM-Sgt 16/403 Mete Paki Hoani, 159 McDermid, Spr 4/563 Leslie Scott Douglas, 152, 153, Maheno, HS, 192, 222 Kingstonian, TS, 71, 72 210, 362 Mahoney, Pte 10/2228 Frank, 188, 381 Kirkpatrick, Pte 202 John (Jack) Simpson, 79, 80 McDonald, Capt. 12/805 Alfred Ernest, 42, 66 Mahood, Sgt 13/408 William Edward, 26, 71 Kitchener, Lord Herbert Horatio, 20, 24, 26, 27, 29, McDonald, Rev. 18/2 Angus, 380 Majestic, HMS, 56, 88 44, 204-207 McDonald, Tpr 13/105 Allan Farquhar, 77 Malone, Lieut.-Col. 10/1039 William George, 17, 21, Kuhtz, Acting Bomb. 2/136 John Richard Henry, 379 McDonald, Sgt 11/743 Colin Telfer, 90 43, 46, 48, 50-52, 58-60, 65, 68, 69, 81, 85, 96, 98, 99, 102, 104-106, 119, 120, 126, 134, 137, Kyne, Sgt 2/834 James Joseph, 379 McDonald, Lieut. 11/555 Duncan Buchanan, 90, 94, 140, 142, 144-148, 151-158, 164, 198, 223, 381 102 Manders, Col. Neville, 381 L McDonald, Lieut.-Col. 8/1071 Thomas William, 17, 21 Manson, Spr 4/424 David, 396 Lalor, Capt. Joseph Peter, 37 Macfarlane, Lieut. 12/6 James Blyth, 66 Manuel, L-Cpl 16/340 Richard, 159 Lamb, Tpr 7/840 John, 396 McGilp, Capt. 2/280 Clyde, 396 Mardell, Pte 12/1709 Frederick William, 55 Lambert, Sgt 12/149 Roy Wilson, 34 McGregor, Lieut. 13/395 Ewen John, 11, 177, 191, 192, 194, 197, 380 Maroni, Pte 12/1710 Clemente John, 381 Lampen, Capt. 5/250a Francis Henry, 396 McInnes, Tpr 7/367 Malcolm, 121 Marricott-Dodington, Lieut.-Col. WM, 381 Lane, Cpl 12/783 Donald Bennett, 39 Mackay, Lieut. 9/305 Peter, 130 Marr, Staff Sgt.-Maj. 13/423 Joseph, 74 Langdon, Tpr 13/522 Gilbert, 77 McKay, Tpr 13/205 Alexander Duncan (Sandy), 151, Marshall, Tpr 13/558 Joseph, 77 Langdon, Spr 4/617 Harold Leishman, 365, 366 158 Marshall, Sgt-Maj. 9/445 Valentine, 381 Lawry, Lieut. 6/1105 Raymond Alexander Reid, 35, McKay, Tpr 13/1076 Edwin Colin Murdock, 158, 208, 37, 50 Masefield, John, 14 209, 217, 362 Laws, Pte 8/728 Hector, 156 Mason, Tpr 13/273 Arthur, 154, 381 McKay, Lieut. 10/2370 John Sydney, 215 Leaman, Tpr 7/358 Alfred Walter Herman, 195 Massey, Sir William F, 17 McKendry, Pte 10/1590 Andrew, 227 Leane, Capt. RL, 119 Massilia, HMT, 117 McKenzie, Pte 12/190 Frank Ezekiel, 68, 99, 100 Leech, Sgt-Maj. 12/1155 John Dunston Lawlor, 66 Masters, Cpl 4/469 Frederick Harold, 381 McKenzie, Tpr 13/715 George Grey, 151 Legge, Maj.-Gen. JG, 207 Matai, TS, 222 McKenzie, Pte 12/590 Hector Rose, 99 Leer, Capt. Charles Edward, 38 Maunganui, TS, 18, 227 McKenzie, Lieut. 2/419 James Girdwood, 396 Le Mottee, Lieut. 6/820 Jack Beaumont, 98, 179, 379 Maunsell, Lieut. 11/338 Henry Beresford, 91, 191 McKenzie, Sir Thomas, 229 Lepper, Sgt 10/868 Charles Brison, 379 Maurice, Lieut. 6/410 Francis Dennison, 64, 71 MacKenzie, Pte 12/160 John, 68 Levett, Pte 8/2286 Augustine (Gus), 156, 160 Maxwell, Spr 4/971 James Welch, 210 Mackenzie, Maj. 8/1012a John Alexander, 36 Lewin, Pte 12/1699 Charles, 380 Maxwell, Lieut.-Gen. Sir John, 22, 24, 205, 207 MacKenzie, Lieut. 8/80 Walter Michael, 161 Lewis, Cpl 10/1023 William John, 150 Mayne, Lieut. 7/179 George Cuthbert, 160 Mayo, Lieut. 11/104 George Dyer, 128
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Mead, Lieut. 6/296 Owen Herbert, 37 Neuralia, HS, 195 Picot, Tpr 13/420 Ernest Horton, 193 Mearns, Pte 10/1914 Enoch Alty, 150 Newbould, Lieut. 4/28a Maurice George Robert, 383 Pidgeon, Tpr 7/583 Hector Owen, 13, 184, 367, 385 Meldrum, Lieut.-Col. 11/675 William, 17, 92, 128, Newman, Lieut. 2/506 Clarence Nathaniel, 383 Pilling, Pte 8/1601 Ewen George, 56 160-166, 176, 188, 381 Newman, Sgt 4/115a Horace William, 383 Pinwill, Maj. 15/201 William Richard, 385 Melville, Pte 12/965 Cecil Balfour, 68 Nicholas, Lieut. 13/278 James Cornelius, 71, 75, 76 Plugge, Lieut.-Col. 12/1 Arthur, 1 7, 21, 30, 33, 42, Melville, Pte 12/934 John, 99 Nicol, Sgt 13/112 Charles Gordon (author), 77, 161 43, 45, 68, 385 Melville, TS, 71 Nisbet, Lieut. 8/767 Thomas Holmes, 133, 134, 383 Pollock, Sgt 8/263 William, 396 Menteath, Lieut. 10/1082 Charles Bruce Stuart, 66 Nixon, Sister 22/6 Elizabeth, 383 Pope, Col. H, 41 Messudieh, Turkish battleship, 24 Noakes, Pte 12/606 Ernest Lyle, 383 Porteous, Sgt-Maj. 8/1048a Alexander William, 45, 162, 385 Mildon, Tpr 13/17 Harry Archibald, 143 Nolan, Tpr 13/93 Dermot Lister, 151 Porteous, Staff Nurse 22/159 Elizabeth Annie, 385 Millar, Tpr 7/746 John, 396 Norman, TS, 219 Potter, Tpr 13/449 William Henry, 151 Millar, Tpr 13/406 Robert John Hunter, 73 Norris, Regt. Sgt-Maj. 7/505 Francis Hamlen, 186 Powles, Capt. 11/272 Charles Guy, 385 Milliken, Lieut. 13/279 Morris James, 75, 76, 149, 157 Notley, Staff Sgt-Maj. 13/128 Jonathon Thomas, 383 Preston, Pte (later Lieut.) 10/910 Allan Hurst, 177, 385 Milne, Tpr 13/348 Clarence Frederick, 151 Nurse, Sen. Matron 22/1 Bertha Grace, 383 Milo, Steamer, 176 Preston-Thomas, Pte 10/1059 Edgar Herbert Bristen, Nutsey, Staff Nurse 22/40 Emily May, 383 48 Mitchell, Sgt 8/33 Frank Cook, 166, 382 Price, Sgt 10/1051 Arthur Davis, 385 Mitchell, Maj. 8/1173 George, 26, 36, 45, 164, 226 O Price, Sister 22/8 Frances, 385 Moir, Maj. 8/1061 John Harper, 57, 164 Oakey, Lieut. 4/428 Allan Norman, 383 Price, Maj. 8/1094 Richard, 36, 55, 56 Mole, Pte 10/979 Hipo, 396 Ocean, HMS, 25 Prideaux, Sgt-Maj. 15/76 Francis, 385 Monash, Col. John, 25, 58, 74, 142 O’Connor, Tpr 7/764 Daniel Joseph, 383 Pridham, Temp. Lieut.-Col. Geoffrey Robert, 385 Moncrief, Sgt.-Maj. 12/67 Ernest George, 39, 107, O’Connor, Pte 10/1307 Frank, 384 110, 111, 116, 118, 209, 212 Priest, Lieut. 6/1695 Arthur Francis Lester, 133 O’Connor, Pte 12/2802 Thomas Joseph, 201 Monro, Gen. Sir Charles C, 213, 204-207 Primmer, Capt. 2/282 Jacob Hope, 396 Olen, Tpr 13/537 Victor Albert, 153, 154 Mooney, 2 Lieut. 12/917 Robert, 140 Prince Abbas, Steamboat, 113, 115 Olsen, Cpl 6/1680 George Hamilton, 179 Moor, Sgt-Maj. 3/269 Frederick William, 382 Prince of Wales, HMS, 32, 56 O’Neil, Maj. 3/182 Eugene Joseph, 384 Moore, Lieut.-Col. 8/1155 Athelstan, 21, 56, 58, 59, Pugsley, Christopher, 6, 220 65, 134, 160, 164, 382 O’Neill, Pte 10/1606 Thomas, 227 Purchas, Pte 12/1113 Arthur De Beaufre, 45 Moore, Lieut. 13/874 Douglas Gifford, 186, 191 Orari, TS, 18, 22 Purdie, Pte 3/146 Charles Laidlaw, 386 Moore, Tpr 11/625 Francis James George, 90 Orbell, Maj. 9/70 Henry Scott, 26 Pye-Smith, Staff Sgt-Maj. 11/572 Harold, 191 Moore, Staff Nurse 22/30 Janet Annie, 382 Osmanieh, TS, 197-199 Moore, Coy Sgt-Maj. 4/881 John Joseph, 382 Otene, Pte 16/405 Rangi, 159, 384 Q Moore, Lieut. 2/757 Walter Lancelot, 382 Otter, Sgt 13/720 George William White, 119 Queen Elizabeth, HMS, 29, 38, 56 Moore-Jones, Spr 4/26a Horace Millichamp, Title page, Overton, Maj. 7/506 Percy John, 91, 121, 122, 131, Quinn, Maj. Hugh, 54, 97 23, 79, 80, 119 142, 143, 384 Morant, Harry (Breaker), 226 Owen, Lieut.-Col. RH, 74, 82 R Morgan, Lieut. 12/1075 Harry, 65, 66 P Ralston, Pte 3/280 Walter, 386 Morgan, L-Cpl 16/344 Joseph Iraia, 159 Rankin, Gnr 2/1252 James, 386 Paine, 2 Lieut. 4/429 Sydney William, 75 Morison, Lieut. 10/663 Bruce Haultain, 107 Rasmussen, L-Cpl 6/1382 Henry, 195 Palmer, Capt. 11/117 Harry Thomas, 117 Morison, L-Cpl 13/396 Milton, 193 Rawhiti, Pte 16/530 Huki, 386 Palmer, Pte 6/320 Hartley Valentine, 15 Morrison, Sgt 2/1050 Lional George, 382 Redfern, QM-Sgt 13/227 Arthur John, 151 Palmer, Tpr 13/117 Percy George, 153, 154, 156 Morpeth, Pte 12/416 Gerald, 42 Redfern, Tpr 13/130 Frederick Sturge, 151 Palmer, Tpr 13/528 William, 77 Morpeth, Pte 12/1039 Moore, 42 Rees, Sgt 7/108 Frank Leanold, 386 Palmer, Lieut. 13/119 William Titeley, 186, 191, 384 Morpeth, Lieut. 12/295 Robert Nicoll, 42 Reid, Tpr 7/519 Errol, 397 Paranihi, Pte 16/407 Tau, 384 Morsova, TS, 228 Reid, Temp. Lieut.-Col. Hector Gowans, 386 Paris, Maj.-Gen. A, 62 Morton, Capt. 10/512 Alfred Bishop, 58 Reid, Pte 10/778 John Robert, 386 Park, Gnr 2/1254 Keith Rodney, 46 Mounsey, Tpr 7/379 James, 132 Reid, Lieut. 8/1003 John Stuart, 57, 59 Parker, Tpr 7/98 Arthur, 396 Muir, Lieut. 10/2481 Allan Stanley, 215 Reid, Lieut. 12/503 Stuart Graham Templeton, 65, 66 Parkes, Lieut.-Col. 3/712 William Henry, 384 Muldrock, Tpr 13/218 Victor, 74 Reid, Cpl 12/1015 William John, 37, 386 Parkinson, Tpr 7/911 Gordon, 396 Munro, Pte 3/709 Peter, 382 Renell, Lieut.-Col., 190 Parks, Regt. Sgt-Maj. 10/90 John Bertram, 150 Murchison, Lieut. 7/380 Donald Sinclair, 184, 396 Rhind, Cpl 6/1129 Harold, 386 Patterson, Pte 10/1310 William Henry, 109 Murray, Maj. 3/273 Donald Norman Watson, 396 Rhodes, Capt. 15/3 Arthur Tahu Gravenor, 386 Paul, Tpr 9/990 Robert, 183 Murray, Pte 8/259 James Wright, 382 Richards, Lieut. 8/161 Hugh Liddon, 57, 59 Peake, Lieut. 12/822 John William, 39, 42 Mustafa Kemal Pasha (Ataturk), Lieut.-Col., 81, 112, Richards, Chap.-Capt. 18/3 Robert, 215 148, 402 Pearce, Cpl 4/430 Philip George, 384 Richards, Lieut. 2/197 Robert, 83 Pearless, Lieut.-Col. 6/1146 Walter Relf, 384 Richardson, Lieut.-Col. 15/209 George Spafford, 201, N Pedersen, Pte 10/500 Edward, 384 386 Nairn, Sgt 4/654 Robert Roland, 120 Perkins, QM-Sgt 6/118 Hugh Alexander, 384 Richardson, Lieut. 12/1492 Herbert George, 40, 43 Nancarrow, Lieut. 7/688 Vincent Fosbery, 120 Perkins, Tpr 13/727 William John, 77 Richmond, Capt. 2/311 James McDonald, 387 Narbey, Capt. 10/658 William Francis, 215 Perry, Lieut. 9/661 Edgar Seymour, 183 Ricketts, Maj. HWF, 188 Natusch, Sgt 6/109 Stanley, 382 Petersen, L-Cpl 12/842 John (Jack) Gregors, 42 Ricketts, Sqdn Sgt-Maj. 11/442 William, 166, 387 Neale, Maj. 17/294 Charles Raymond, 382 Phelan, Pte 6/120 Edward, 177 Riddell, L-Cpl 4/832 William John, 387 Neale, Pte 10/1109 James, 382 Phillips, Cpl 13/728 Thomas Wallace, 161 Riley, Sgt 12/2451 Walter Cecil Wally, 171 Neels, Sgt 4/655 Samuel, 383 Picken, Sgt 4/827 Albert George, 384 Rimmer, Gnr 2/622 Wilfred Campbell, 387
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Risk, Lieut. 11/600 William, 193 Sicilia, HS, 161 Strang, Lieut. 9/781 John Donald Kay, 390 River Clyde, SS, 61, 64, 201 Sidney, Cpl 16/590 Thomas Philip, 184, 388 Strong, Tpr 13/860 Edwin Henry, 198 Roach, Cpl 10/151 Gordon Hamilton, 387 Simon, Cpl 9/343 Alfred Rupert, 389 Stuckey, Maj. 12/2 Frederick, 39, 43 Roberts, Lieut. 13/182 John Macintosh, 75, 77, 82, 83 Simpson, Tpr 13/442 Archibald Cranley, 77, 81 Studley, L-Cpl 6/770 Walter Harold, 390 Roberts, Pte 10/503 Sydney, 50 Simpson, Pte 202 John (Jack) See John Simpson Studholme, Lieut.-Col. John (author), 220 Robinson, Maj. 5/205 Annesley Craved, 387 Kirkpatrick Surada, TS, 28, 47 Rodger, Sgt 6/978 William James, 99, 100, 387 Simpson, Tpr 11/587 Leonard Christopher, 6 Surgenor, Pte 10/724 William Robert, 149 Rodgers, Pte 6/1390 William, 97 Simpson, Lieut. 12/1795 William Stephen, 92 Sutton, Tpr 13/84 Oscar Adolphe, 11 Rogers, Cpl 8/467 Frederick, 397 Sinclair-MacLagan, Col. Ewen G, 30, 74 Swan, Pte 10/1674 James Whiteford, 118, 374, 390 Rogers, Sgt-Maj. 12/128 John, 40 Sinel, Capt. 12/293 Wilfred Courtney, 37, 66, 68, 134, Swayne, Tpr 13/459 Alfred James “Cocky”, 8, 9, 143 139, 227 Rogers, Lieut. 2/122 Victor, 397 Sweeney, John, 226 Singleton, L-Cpl 3/95 Wilfred, 389 Rollett, Sgt 13/438 Raymond Reynolds Carr, 193, 387 Swift, HMS, 87 Sinton, Regt. Sgt-Maj. 12/2471 Charles Bramwell, 171 Ronaldson, Sgt 11/365 Brian, 387 Swiftsure, HMS, 25 Skelton, Lieut. 6/1101 William Godfray, 58, 59 Rose, Cpl 13/437 John Habberfield, 191 Sydney, HMAS, 19 Skinner, Pte 12/23 Charles James, 33 Rose, Capt. 10/692 John Murray, 201, 387 Sykes, Maj. 2/793 Francis Bernard, 391 Skinner, L-Cpl 8/1837 Henry Devenish, 133, 135, 156, Ross, Coy Sgt-Maj. 4/22a Daniel, 388 159, 160, 162, 166, 389 Symon, Lieut.-Col. 2/365 Frank, 391 Ross, Cpl 13/194 James Alexander, 143, 209, 397 Skipper, Dvr 2/727 Grey K, 117 Ross, Tpr 7/1653 William Williams, 221 Smart, Pte 10/1659 Bejamin William Henry, 223 T Rotoatara, Sgt 16/457 Tupara, 184, 388 Smith, Tpr 7/560 George Wise, 132 Tahitahi, Pte 16/357 Pita, 129 Rouse, Tpr 11/368 Claude, 91 Smith, Capt. 13/635 Harold Ward ‘Yorkie’, Title page, Tahiti, TS, 18, 222 Rout, Lieut. 6/1704 Allan Clifford, 100, 101 26 Tahiwi, L-Cpl 16/298 Henare Kima, 159 Ruapehu, TS, 18 Smith, Sgt 11/378 Henry Wilson, 91 Tavender, Pte 6/157 Basil Noel, 164, 165, 391 Ruddock, Lieut. 13/125 Walter David, 95 Smith, Sgt 12/869 Herbert Harold, 42 Tayler, Lieut. 10/1681 George Washington, 151, 157 Rudman, Tpr 7/1137 Harry Stanley, 202 Smith, Pte 10/1037 James William, 58 Taylor, Lieut. 7/277 George Noel, 391 Rule, Sgt. 10/502 Frank Jennings, 67 Smith, Maj. 8/1034 Geoffrey Samuel, 389 Taylor, Capt. 11/156 Henry Percy (Bruiser), 189 Russell, Col. (later Brig.-Gen.) 11/257 Andrew Smythe, Capt. 15/25 Robert Barrington, 389 Taylor, Tpr 13/239 James, 72, 73 Hamilton, 74, 113, 125, 129, 151, 182, 183, 185, Snelgrove, Pte 5/169a William Leonard, 389 Taylor, Rev. 6/1149 Thomas Fielden, 391 187, 189, 192, 203, 211, 215, 228, 388 Souter, Pte 6/732 William John, 118, 389 Tempany, Pte 12/1062 George Alfred, 391 Russell, Sgt 14/120 George John, 397 Southland, TS, 195 Temperley, Maj. 10/1130 Arthur Cecil, 138, 391 Rutherford, L-Sgt 6/718 Wyville Thomas Leonard, 64 Spedding, Capt. 8/1093 Arthur Vivian, 55, 56 Te Whare, Pte 16/421 Taiawhiao, 114 S Speedy, Sister 22/10 Fanny Helena, 389 Thomas, Lieut.-Col. 3/118a Charles Ernest, 173, 190, Spencer, Victor, 228 192 Salmon, Sgt 4/208a Cedric Whitby, 388 Spencer, Sgt. 12/1799 William Henry, 362, 389 Thompson, Sgt 13/144 George Tinsley, 75 Sanford, Pte 12/635 Howard Russell, 115 Spick, Tpr 13/230 Albert George (Bert), 88 Thompson, Bomb. 2/146 James Pirie, 391 Sargood, Lieut. 8/1626 Cedric Rolfe, 163 Spotswood, Pte 8/2318 James Gilchrist, 135 Thompson, Lieut. 10/1353 Ralph James Lander, 391 Saunders, Sgt 4/60a Charles Wallace, 388 Spragg, Capt. 11/676 Charles Robert, 90-92, 166 Thompson, Tpr 13/590 Thomas Ruddle, 77 Saunders, Maj. 10/88 Edward Heat, 45, 49 Spratt, Cpl 11/503 Henry Leopold, 166 Thompson, Tpr 13/589 William James Jones, 77 Saunders, Lieut. 8/1005 John Llewellyn, 56 Squire, Sgt 10/782 Alan Richard, 148, 177 Thoms, Capt. 15/7 Nathaniel William Benjamin Butler, Savage, Spr 4/326 Lewis Bristow, 102 391 Stacey, Pte 12/178 Donald Edward, 66 Savage, Maj. 3/719 Thomas Copeland, 178 Thomson, Pte 6/1131 Alec Forbes, 391 Stainton, Lieut. 16/90 William Houkamau, 389 Savory, Pte 12/919 Charles, 66 Tilsley, Pte 12/472 Robert, 68, 99, 101, 362, 392 Standish, Maj. 2/283 Ivon Tatham, 194, 389 Schofield, Maj. 13/636 Samuel Charles, 75, 150, 151, Timpany, Cpl 8/494 Thomas Archibald, 392 Star of India, TS, 18 153, 155, 157 Tofua, TS, 222 Schollum, Tpr 13/737 Ernest, 77 Statham, Maj. 8/977a Frank Hadfield, 134, 136, 162, 163, 390 Topham, Lieut. 12/976 Arthur, 104, 105 Scobie, Lieut.-Col. R, 123 Steadman, Lieut. 12/4 Noel, 39, 65, 71 Topi, Tpr 9/91 Alfred Keihan, 392 Scott, QM-Sgt 6/539 David Copeland, 388 Stedman, Sgt 7/612 Gerald Lomax, 185, 397 Travers, Brig.-Gen. JH du B, 125 Scott, Lieut. 10/2482 Robert Francis Coghill, 215 Steedman, Cpl 3/447 Andrew Black, 390 Treacher, Bugler 12/267 Donald Roy, 392 Screaton, Lieut. 12/32 Thomas Gerald Norman, 66, 71 Steele, Cpl 4/441 John William Cunningham, 390 Tremewan, Lieut. 10/2480 Hugh Spencer, 215 Scrimshaw, Spr 4/1399a Eric George, 388 Steele, Cpl 12/604 Robert Blackwood, 37 Tribe, Pte 12/878 Leslie, 68 Seddon, Cpl 12/1005 Samuel Thomas, 45 Stephens, Pte 8/2734 Richard Henry, 212 Triumph, HMS, 32, 56, 86 Seeangbee, TS, 28 Stevens, Tpr 13/237 Kenneth Murdoch (author), 10, Tuati, Pte 16/123 Pareiha, 159 Seeangchun, TS, 28 74, 77, 81, 83, 87, 151, 154, 167, 174, 224, 390 Tuck, Pte 12/474 George Albert, 218 Selby, Sgt 8/483 Frank Ernest, 57 Stevens, Tpr 13/358 McKenzie (Mac), 193 Turnbull, Lieut. 10/131 Frank Kingdon, 49, 155, 226, Seldon, Sgt-Maj. 10/684 Howard Lewis, 99 Stewart, Lieut.-Col. 6/1171 Douglas Macbean, 17, 21, 362, 392 Self, Assist. QM-Sgt 13/452 James Colin, 388 30, 35, 39, 43, 390 Turnbull, Maj. 8/1076 William McGregor, 36, 392, 389 Self, L-Cpl 13/451 Richard, 77 Stewart, Tpr 13/234 Frank, 77 Turner, Pte 12/887 Ned, 42, 43 Shaw, Maj.-Gen. FC, 125, 180 Stewart, Pte 10/1997 Frederick, 109 Twistleton, Lieut. 9/622 Francis Morphet, 94, 95, 392 Shepherd, Lieut. 6/821 Norman Francis, 57, 64 Stewart, Lieut. 6/982 Hugh, 57, 98, 99-101, 132, Shera, Capt. 4/439 Louis Murray, 388 201, 390 U Sherwood, Pte 10/1014 John Christopher, 215 Stitt, Lieut. 6/849 Alan Duncan, 57 Urquhart, Capt. 10/660 Murray, 215 Short, Capt. 3/183 Aubrey Vincent, 388 Stockdill, Sgt 6/1156 Thomas, 390 Short, Capt. 10/146 John Lawrence, 68 Stocker, Sgt 6/983 Inglelow Penrose Dunbar, 98 Shout, Capt. Alfred John, 123 Stopford, Lieut.-Gen. Sir Frederick, 175 411 Bloody Gallipoli The New Zealanders’ Story
V Wilkie, Sister 22/48 Marie Henrietta, 393 Wilkinson, Capt. 13/988 Albert Edward, 178, 190, 191 Varnham, Lieut. 10/2015 Frederick Stuart, 215 Wilkinson, Capt. 8/810 Rogers William, 134 Vear, Lieut. 12/1818 William Thomas Henry, 99-101 Williams, Staff Nurse 22/49 Agnes, 393 Vengeance, HMS, 24 Williams, Sgt 6/775 Alfred John, 23 Vercoe, Coy Sgt-Maj. 16/161 Henry Ray, 392 Williams, Pte 6/1762 Ernest Percival, 97 Verner, Tpr 13/470 Arthur Bernard, 111 Williams, Brig.-Gen. Godfrey, 176 Vickery, Sgt-Maj. 4/490 Ernest Marr, 153, 362, 397 Williams, Lieut. 13/759 Henry Daniel, 117, 157 Vincent, Sgt 6/173 Henry McDonald (Mac), 64, 69, 84, 85 Williams, QM-Sgt 10/76 Thomas Henry, 393 Voitrokovsky, Pte 10/2786 Frederick Rudolph, 199, Williamson, Cpl 4/452 George, 194, 393 202 Willis, Sister 22/173 Ida Grace, 393 Von Sanders, German general Liman, 148 Willis, Cpl 11/712 John Edward, 166 Willis, Tpr 13/478 Philip Ashley, 143 W Willochra, TS, 117, 222 Waimana, TS, 18 Willoughby, Tpr 13/481 Harold, 109 Wainohu, Rev. 16/545 Henare Wepiha, 159, 392 Wilson (unknown identity), 397 Wairrimoo, TS, 26 Wilson, Pte 3/229 Albert, 393 Waite, Capt. 4/448 Fred (author), 55, 56, 220, 363, Wilson, Sgt 8/717 Charles George, 393 392 Wilson, Pte 6/741 Charles Merton, 394 Waite, Lieut. 8/1855 George Edington, 134 Wilson, Lieut. 10/75 Edmund Robinson, 48, 49, 52, Walden, Pte 12/2504 Percy, 115, 139 60, 85, 177, 394 Walker, Brig.-Gen. Harold B, 41, 48-52 Wilson, Sister 22/2 Fanny, 394 Walker, Lieut. 16/187 William Huatahi, 392 Wilson, Sgt 7/149 John Leslie, 195 Wallace, Sgt 4/72a Alan, 392 Wilson, Cpl 8/860 Leonard James, 156 Wallace, Sgt 13/174 Leslie, 151 Wilson, Tpr 13/475 Leslie, 193 Wallingford, Capt. 12/1125 Jesse Alfred, 11, 40, 48, Wilson, Lieut. 8/992 Louis Geldart, 394 49, 51, 58, 70, 71, 94, 95, 114, 115, 117, 118, Wilson, Tpr 13/154 Robert Douglas, 151 135-139, 143, 144, 147, 158-160, 165, 169-173, 176-179, 393 Wilson, Tpr 7/150 Sidney, 84 Ward, Sir Joseph George, 17 Wimms, Cpl 14/76 Joseph, 394 Ward, Sgt 12/896 Richard Frederick, 36, 42 Winder, Lieut. 13/758 Holloway Elliott, 117, 151, 157 Warden, Pte 12/1114 Colin Airlie, 13, 39, 40, 94, 114, Winter, Tpr 11/941 John Henry, 184, 394 115, 147, 158, 177 Wood, Sgt 6/1083 Bertram Barrett, 55 Warwick, Sgt 12/897 John William, 39, 42 Wood, Capt. 13/633 Ferdinand Augustus (Fred), Title Watson, Cpl 12/1020 Frederick William, 393 page, 17, 22, 26, 154, 155, 157, 394 Watson, Cpl 13/479 James Wallace, 77, 93, 161, 195 Wood, Coy Sgt-Maj. 10/766 Robert, 394 Watson, Spr 4/450 Kenneth Walter, 393 Woodhead, Sgt.-Maj. 10/1118 Beaumont, 66 Watson, Lieut. 9/499 Robert Morgan, 185 Woodward, L-Cpl 13/472 Guy Fosbrooke, 81 Watt, Lieut. 11/165 Charles, 92 Woolley, Lieut. 12/7 George Harry, 39 Wayte, Lieut. 11/1080 Allaine Vernon, 168 Worsley, Maj. Richard Stanley, 394 Webber, Lieut. 10/2479 Arthur James, 215 Wright, Tpr 13/754 Arthur Francis, 193 Weir, Lieut. 13/428 Frederick James, 75, 92 Wright, Lieut. 6/2016 Harry Marshall, 140 Weir, Lieut. 12/39 Norman William McDonald, 66 Wright, Pte 3/737 Tom, 394 Wellington, Sgt 13/244 Thomas Haehae, 151 Wright, Sgt 7/452 Walter Stanley, 195 Wells, Pte 6/384 Eli, 165 Wyman, Capt. 13/158 Ralph, 127, 157, 394 Wells, Lieut. 10/2029 Ewart Linley, 157 Wells, Lieut. 10/608 Godfry Clapham, 117 Y West, Pte 12/279 Arthur James Jack, 36 York, Coy QM.-Sgt 8/1688 George William, 69 West, Lieut. 12/9 Francis Leveson-Gower, 66 Young, Lieut.-Col. 15/11 Alexander Reid, 41, 394 Westmacott, Lieut. 12/895 Herbert Horatio Spencer, Young, Sgt 12/894 Charles Edmund Lyle, 39, 42 36, 37, 42 Young, Cpl 9/411 Ernest Stewart, 397 Westmacott, Lieut. 12/282 Rupert Walter, 66, 103 Young, Sgt 4/1071 John George, 395 Weston, Maj. 10/2478 Claude Horace, 215 Young, Maj. (later Lieut.-Col) 10/451 Robert, 48, 58, Whichels, Pte 10/1698 Hubert Maxwell, 227 68, 137-139, 145, 178, 201, 395 Whitaker, Spr 4/463 Cecil Grayton, 152, 153, 362 Young, Cpl 7/487 Robert MacGregor, 121 White, Tpr 7/426 William Charles, 393 White, Gen., 15 Whyte, Maj. 11/698 James Henry, 26, 189, 393 Wild, Tpr 13/243 John, 177 Wild, Sgt 6/736 Richard Henry, 160 Wilder, Lieut. 11/273 Allan Standish, 191, 393 Wilder, Sgt 11/654 John Walcot, 71, 91, 108, 142, 393 Wilkie, Maj. 11/677 Alexander Herbert (author), 26, 163 412
IN RECENT YEARS, as the last veterans of the Gallipoli battles have faded away, there has been increasing interest in this First World War campaign. This resurgence has been demonstrated by a wealth of new books on the subject, mostly from the Australian and British viewpoint. With Bloody Gallipoli, Richard Stowers has created a highly readable and often tragic account of this doomed campaign from the New Zealand perspective.
This is a book that clearly and concisely sets out New Zealand’s involvement from the first declaration of war until the final evacuation of the Gallipoli Peninsula. Detailed within are the battles that have long haunted New Zealand military history such as the Daisy Patch, Hill 60 and of course Chunuk Bair.
Drawing on personal diaries and reproducing many never-seen-before photographs, this book is bound to appeal to a wide range of New Zealanders, from military history buffs to family researchers. One of the treasures of this book is the detailed casualty lists that for the first time allows the reader to comprehend, day by day, battle by battle, the enormous sacrifice New Zealand towns and communities made in supporting Great Britain’s efforts to “knock Turkey out of the war”.
This book provides new insights into a campaign that 100 years on shows no sign of losing its poignancy to new generations of New Zealanders, and serves to reinforce the contention that our nationhood was first forged on the hills and ridges of Bloody Gallipoli.
Hugh Keane, Military Historian