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KIWIS on Chunuk Bair Memorial to the Missing - CAMERON to DIXON

Journal by ngairedith

There are more than 850 New Zealanders dedicated on the
CHUNUK BAIR MEMORIAL to the MISSING at Gallipoli

- this is PAGE 2 - CAMERON to DIXON

- - - a highlighted name indicates photo
- - - number in brackets is panel number at memorial

PAGE 1 - ABBOTT to BUTLER
PAGE 2 - CAMERON to DIXON
PAGE 3 - DOBBIE to GOSLING
PAGE 4 - GRACE to LYNCH
PAGE 5 - MacDONALD to McLENNAN
PAGE 6 - McLEOD to RIST
PAGE 7 - ROBBIE to TERRY
PAGE 8 - THAXTER to YOUNG

- the BATTLE OF CHUNUK BAIR
- the meaning of
MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES at Encyclopaedia of WWI

SOURCES USED
* ANZAC.GOVT.NZ Kiwis in Gallipoli Cemeteries
* COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION
* The GALLIPOLI CAMPAIGN - from NZ History
* NEW ZEALAND ELECTRONIC TEXT CENTRE - NZ in WWI
* NEW ZEALANDs ROLL OF HONOUR - all wars
* FIND A GRAVE at Chunuk Bair
* CENOTAPH at Auckland Museum
* ARCHIVES NZ
* LOST LEADERS OF ANZACS
* GENIES' JOTTINGS - newspaper transcripts

CAMERON, Sapper, PERCY, 4/382. (8)
N.Z. Field Engineers, Main Body
Killed in action 17th August 1915 age 23
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: 192 Fitzerald Avenue, Christchurch
Son of John Connell (or Colin) & Kate Coxhead Cameron of 523 Castle Street, Dunedin
- Also served in Egypt

CAMPBELL, Corporal, ARCHIBALD EDWARD, 8/342. (14)
Otago Infantry Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915 age 26
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: 204 Dee Street, Invercargill, Southland
NEXT OF KIN: Mr Duncan McD. Campbell (brother), Centre Bush, Invercargill
Son of James & Ann Campbell of Limehills, Southland

CAMPBELL, Lance Sergeant, ERNEST WELLESLEY, 10/1203 (18)Wellington Infantry battalion, 2nd Reinforcements
Died 8th August 1915 age 30
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Wiritoa, Wanganui,
Son of Daisy Campbell of Casilla 403 Santiago de Chile, South America & the late Robert A. Campbell

CAMPBELL, Private, JOHN, 10/1201. (19)
17th (Ruahine) Coy. Wellington Infantry Battalion, 2nd Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915 age 33
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: High Street, Hawera
Son of Jane & the late Peter Campbell of Mangawhero Rd, Riverlea, Taranaki - (also of High Street, Hawera, Taranaki)
- Native of Scotland

CAMPBELL, Private, WILLIAM, 6/2384. (12)
Canterbury Infantry Battalion, 4th Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 7th August 1915 age 53
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Criterion Boardinghouse, Wanganui
Son of the late William & Elizabeth Campbell, Mosgiel,
Taieri Plains, Otago
- Native of Houston, Scotland.
- Served in the South African Campaign - Wounded at Pondwana Hill South Africa 5th October 1901. Occupation at time of enlistment for the South African War was Bushman

CAPSTICK, Private, ROBERT JAMES, 12/719. (9)
16th (Waikato) Coy. Auckland Infantry Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915 age 23
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Te Teko, Whakatane
Son of Frederick Foster Capstick & Fanny Capstick of Huntly, (also recorded as Ngaruawahia,) Waikato
- Native of Kendal, England
- Brother of *29358 Arthur Alfred Capstick, (a Blacksmith prior to enlistment) New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 12th Reinforcements 1st Battalion, E Company, who died of wounds in France 8th October 1917 - Grave Reference: XXX. A.2. Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas-de-Calais, France

CARBINES, Private, ARTHUR VIVIAN, 10/706. (19)
Mentioned in Despatches, London Gazette, 28 January 1916, p1210: In connection with the operations described in General I Hamilton's despatch dated 11 December 1915 Wellington Infantry Battalion, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915 age 35
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: New Plymouth, Taranaki
Son of Richard James & Alice Ogilvie Carbines of New Lynn, Auckland

CARDNO, Private, ROBERT WEBSTER, 12/126. (9)
Auckland Infantry Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Devonport, Auckland
NEXT OF KIN: Mrs Ebenezer Robinson Cardno (nee Jane Webster) Cheltenham Terrace, Devonport, Auckland
- Brother of *12/327 Alexander Croom Cardno, Auckland Infantry Battalion, killed in action Somme, France - Caterpillar Valley (NZ) Memorial

CARMINE, Private, FRANCIS, 6/1257. (12)
Canterbury Infantry Regiment, 2nd ReinforcementsN.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 7th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Granity, Buller , via Westport, Westland
NEXT OF KIN Mrs N. Pease (sister), Millerton, Buller, Westland Brother of Joseph Carmine of Spreydon, Christchurch

CARNEGIE, Private, MAXWELL RAE, 8/1717. (15)
Otago Infantry Battalion, 4th Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 9th August 1915 age 23
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: 82 Main South Road, Caversham, Dunedin
Son of David & Eunice Carnegie of 82 Main Rd, Caversham, Dunedin

CARPENTER, Private, GEORGE STANLEY, 10/2387. (19)
Wellington Infantry Battalion, Samoan Advance Party, 4th Reinforcements
Killed in action 8th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: 149 Hobson Street, Auckland
Brother of Mr E. C. Carpenter of Whata Whata, Frankton, Waikato - ALSO WRITTEN: of Cambridge, Waikato
- The Museum Library Archives collection hold a souvenir album/autograph book belonging to Sergeant Bernard McGeehan and was donated by his family in 1999. The first page of the book contains the signatures of 'Officers and friends of B. McGeehan 3rd Auckland Regiment, Radio Station, Apia, Samoa'. Private Carpenter was one of those who signed

CARSWELL, Private, HENRY, 12/2237. (10)
Auckland Infantry Battalion, 4th Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action on 7 August (recorded as 8 August) in the charge at the Pinnacle during the August Offensive. He was reported missing on the 8 August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Ngaruawahia, Waikato
Son of Mr & Mrs James Carswell of River Road, Ngaruawahia, Waikato
- Private Carswell's brother, 13/2283 Sergeant John Carswell, Auckland Mounted Rifles, also served in WWI leaving Wellington on 9th October 1915, destination Egypt

CARTER, Private, FELISE (FELIX) CLAUDE, 10/2098. (19)
Wellington Infantry Battalion, 5th reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915 age 31
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: 7 Wright Street, Wellington
Son of Felix Thomas Good & Rhoda Mary Carter of 12 Crown Terrace, Cricklewood, London

CARTER, Private, JOHN, 10/1435. (19)
Wellington Infantry Battalion, 4th Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915 age 42
Son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Carter
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: 313 Queen Street, Hastings, NZ
Husband of Flora Minnie Mary Carter of 14 Margery Park Rd, Forest Gate, London
Sister of Miss Ellen Carter , Mayfield, Sussex, England

CATCHPOLE, Trooper, THOMAS ERIC, 13/549. (2)
Auckland Mounted Rifles, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915 age 23
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS:
Son of Alfred B. & C. N. Catchpole of Ohaupo, Hamilton
- Native of Taranaki
- From a wreathlaying ceremony, ANZAC day 2008, Mr Banks painted a vivid picture of what waited for the Anzacs at Gallipoli. "The shells, the machine guns, the whistling of sniper fire, and the deafening noise echoed by the cliffs," Mr Banks said. He also told the story of Thomas Eric Catchpole who served with the Auckland Mounted Rifles. "A son writes to his mother: 'Thank you so much for the cards and good wishes. Tell the kiddies, I love them and tell them I got their cards.'" It was the last letter that Trooper Catchpole would write to his mother before he and many of the Auckland Mounted Rifles died storming Chunuk Bair..

CAWTHORN, Private, THOMAS, 8/351. (15)
Otago Infantry Battalion, Main Body N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Riverton, Southland
Son of Samuel Cawthorn 79 Canongate Edinburgh, Scotland

CHAMBERS, Major, SELWYN, 11/672. (4)
C Squadron Wellington Mounted Rifles, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 7th August 1915 age 28
Son of Thomas Mason & Margaret Chambers, of Havelock North
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Havelock North, Hawke's Bay
Husband of Violet A. Chambers of Koanga, Havelock North
- family memorial at Havelock North Cemetery

CHAPMAN, Major, FRANK, 13/634. (1)
Auckland Mounted Rifles, N.Z.E.F.
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) - London Gazette, 28 January 1916, p1209, WA 22/5/10: Led the attack until wounded on Old No 3 Post on the night 6/7 August 1917 (sic)
Killed in action 8th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Opotiki, (near Whakatane)
Brother of Mr E. E. Chapman of Opitiki
- Also served in the Anglo-Boer War

CHAPMAN, Private, SYDNEY PARNELL, 10/2411. (19)
Wellington Infantry Battalion, 5th Reinforcements, Samoan Advance Party N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915 age 22
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: 13 Park Street, Wellington
Son of Mrs Jessie Chapman of Nairnville, Ngaio, Wellington
- worked for Briscoe and Company, Wholsesale Ironmongers and Iron Merchants, Wellington, in one of the company's warehouses.
- The Auckland Museum Library's manuscripts collection contains additional papers relating to Chapman's war service. [Ref. MS 1564]

CHARLES, Private, EDWARD HEBER, 10/1440. (19)
Wellington Infantry Regiment, 3rd Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915 age 22
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Harbour Road, Gisborne,
Son of John Edward & Emily Charles of Waverley St, Gisborne (also of Awapuni Road, Gisborne)

CHARLES, Lance Corporal, MATTHEW THOMAS, 4/700. (8)
NZ Field Engineers, 4th Reinforcements
Killed in action 1st October 1915 age 22
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Victoria Road, Avondale, Auckland
Next of Kin: Thomas Charles (father), Victoria Road, Auckland Son of Thomas and Julia Charles of Avondale, Auckland.

CIMINO, Private, FRANCIS ATHOL, 8/2261. (15)
Otago Infantry Regiment, Samoan Advance & 4th Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915 age 22
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Eastbourne, Wellington
Son of Salvatore (at front right) & Elizabeth J. Cimino - pronounced Cheemeenoh, Wellington?s first Italian resident, of Eastbourne, piano and music dealer & conductor of the choir of St. Mary's Cathedral.
NEXT OF KIN: *23/1301 Lieutenant Leo Cimino (brother), Bakers Buildings, Featherston Street, Wellington - served in Egypt, 2nd Reinforcements to 1st Battalion, NZ Rifle Brigade E Company, embarked Wellington 13th Nov 1915

CLARK, Lieutenant, ALEXANDER JAMES, 10/2367. (17)
- From LOST LEADERS OF ANZACS is: Lieutenant Alexander James CLARK (NZ Vounteer Service Medal. NZ Long & Efficient Service Medal. Silver Cross, NZ Fire Service. NZ Volunteer Fire Brigade Long Service Medal), Wellington Battalion, NZEF. Born London, England. Single; Upholsterer, of Fire Station, Eltham, Taranaki,
Wellington Infantry Regiment, 5th Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 13th August 1915 age 40
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Eltham, Taranaki,
Son of Daniel and Elizabeth Clark of 186 Harrow Rd, London

CLARK, Private, FREDERICK ARTHUR, 6/1485. (12)
Canterbury Infantry Battalion, 3rd Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 7th August 1915 age 25 at Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive.
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: 545 Barbadoes Street, Christchurch
Son of George Samuel & the late Emily Frances Clark of St. Albans, Christchurch

CLARK, Private, LESLIE HARVEY, 12/1590. (10)
Auckland Infantry Regiment, 3rd Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Edgcombe Road, Tauranga,
Son of Mrs Elizabeth Ann Clark of Edgecombe Rd, Tauranga

CLARK, Lance Corporal, SAMUEL GOODALL, 10/1132. (18)
Wellington Infantry Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Huntly, Waikato
Son of Mr & Mrs Thomas H. Clark of 50 Virginia Avenue, Eden Terrace, Auckland ,
NEXT OF KIN: Mr Thomas H. Clark, Oratia, Waitemata, Glen Eden, Auckland - (also Oratia, via Waikumete)

CLARK, Trooper, STANLEY MARIS, 13/29. (2)
3rd Sqadron Auckland Mounted Rifles, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 6th August 1915 age 35 in action in a night attack during the August Offensive on 6 August 1915 or possibly in the early hours of 7 August.
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Wharepuhunga, Kihikihi, Waikato
Eldest Son of Richard Maris & Cora Juliett Clark of Onslow Rd, Epsom and also of Gladstone Rd, Parnell Auckland.
- Served in the South African Campaign with the 9t contingent
- prominent in rowing circles both in Dunedin and Auckland

CLARK, Trooper, THOMAS LANDER, 13/33. (2)
Auckland Mounted Rifles, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915 age 38
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: 53 Calliope Road, Deveonport Auckland
Son of Thomas Watson & Mary Hannah Clark of 64 Lake Rd, Devonport, Auckland
NEXT OF KIN: Mrs Clark (mother) 53 Calliope Rd, Devonport, Auckland
- Auckland War Memorial Museum Scars on the Heart WWI " Life at Anzac" display. Display item is a horse nosebag supplied by T. Clark , which was used as a water bag for the men.
NB. Correction T.A. Clark in Scars is T.L. Clark

CLARKE, Private, ALBERT PHILLIP, 6/2093. (12)
Canterbury Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 7th August 1915 age 20
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: c/o Box 9 Willowbridge, South Canterbury
Son of Philip R. and Elizabeth Cassels Clarke of 82 Byron St, Sydenham, Christchurch - also Box 9 Willowbridge
- Native of Waikaia, Southland.

CLEMENT, Private, SYDNEY GEORGE, 10/977. (19)
9th (Hawke's Bay) Company Wellington Infantry Battalion, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915 age 23
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: 672 Gladstone Road, Gisborne
Son of George & Elizabeth Agnes Clement of Ings Avenue, St. Clair, Dunedin
NEXT OF KIN: Rev. George & Elizabeth Agnes Clement, Parsonage, Elles Road, Invercargill

CLIFFE, Gunner, FREDERICK, 2/1144. (8)
N.Z. Field Artillery, 4th Reinforcements
Killed in action 27th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Kimbolton, Manawatu
Brother (& next of kin) of Mrs Berry 158 Somerville Terrace, Great Horton Road, Bradford, England
Brother of Mr J. Cliffe of 29 Hartington Terrace, Lidget Green, Bradford, England

COCHRANE, Private, ALBERT DIXON, 10/313. (19)
Wellington Inantry Battalion, Main Body, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915 age 24
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: 25 River Bank, Wanganui
Son of William and Martha Jane Cochrane of Kilgour Rd, Greymouth.
Next of Kin: W. Cochran, 9 Shakespeare St, Greymouth
- Native of Reefton

COCHRANE, Trooper, JOHN ALEXANDER, 7/31. (4)
Canterbury Mounted Rifles, N.Z.E.F.
Died of wounds 13th August 1915 age 22
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Deep Creek, Waimate
Son of Alen Alexander and Jessie Cochrane of Deep Creek, Waimate, South Canterbury

CODLING, Private, THOMAS, 6/1074A. (12)
Canterbury Infantry Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 7th August 1915 age 28
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Westminister St, Saint Albans, Christchurch
Son of Walter and Mary Codling of 58 Westminster St, St. Albans Christchurch

CODYRE, Lance Corporal, ALLAN ERSKINE, 6/1076A. (12)
Canterbury Infantry Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 7th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: c/o Captain Tait, (about half way down) Le Cren's Terrace, Timaru
Son of Mr & Mrs Martin Codyre of Granity, Buller, Westport

COGAR, Lance Corporal, CHARLES LEONARD, 10/842. (18)
Wellington Infantry Battalion, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915 age 22
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: 261 Clifford Street, Gisborne
Next of Kin: Richard Cogar (father) 261 Clifford St Gisborne, NZ
Son of Richard and Janetta Cogar of Fenton St, Stratford, Taranaki.
- Native of London, England.
- Brother of Richard Cogar (10/843), who was killed in action 2 months prior on 5 June 1915, at Gallipoli. His memorial is at Lone Pine Memorial to the Missing

COLEMAN, Private, CHARLES, 10/1778. (19)
Wellington Infantry Battalion, 4th reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: c/o Filloore, Puketoi, Pahiatua, Wairarapa
Brother of Thomas Coleman, Red Jacks Dredge, Ngahere, West Coast
Brother of Mr T. E. Coleman of Batu Gajah, Singapore

COLHOUN, Private, ALBERT, 10/1446. (19)
Wellington Infantry Battalion, 3rd Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Patutahi, Cook County, Gisborne
Brother of Mr C. Colhoun of Symonds St, Auckland
NEXT OF KIN: C. Colhoun (brother, saddler) Napier

COLLINGS, Private, RICHARD BAILEY, 8/1953. (15)
Otago Infantry Battalion, 4th reinforcements, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 9th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Pohukura, Mangaohane, Hawke's Bay Son of Richard S. Collings, Port Quinn, Port Isaac, Cornwall, England

CONNOLLY, Private, ROBERT HENRY, 10/1948. (19)
- Listed by Archives New Zealand as PATTERSON, Robert James - [a.k.a. CONNOLLY, Robert Henry] - WW1 10/1948 - Army
- Listed by CWGC as Connolly, Robert Henry
Wellington Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Richardsons Rd, Auckland
Son of Mr & Mrs Robert J. Connolly of Leston, Canterbury
- ALSO -
Son of Robert J. Patterson (father) Leeston, Canterbury

CONOLLY, Trooper, EDWIN TENNYSON, 13/983A. (2)
Auckland Mounted Rifles, 3rd Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915 age 42
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Whakatane, Bay of Plenty
Son of Edwin Tennyson & Emily Conolly, of Auckland
Husband of Mary Elizabeth Conolly of Hill St, Paeroa, Waikato
- Born in Picton, Marlborough

COOK, Trooper, ARTHUR, 9/261. (7)
7th (Southland) Sqadron Otago Mounted Rifles, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 6th or 7th August 1915 age 30
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Broadwood, Lumsden, Southland
Son of Jane Veint (formerly Cook) of 305 Broadway, Epsom, Auckland, & the late John Cook

COOK, Trooper, AUSTIN DWYER, 13/175. (10)
Auckland Mounted Rifles, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915 age 21
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Maungakaramea, Whangarei
Son of Henry George & Mary Cook of Mill Rd, Whangarei
- Native of Maungakaramea, Northland

COOK, Private, DAVID MCCRORIE, 8/1435. (15)
Otago Infantry Regiment, 3rd Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 7th August 1915 age 32
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Lawrence Street, Mornington, Dunedin
Son of Janet Cook of 52 Lawrence St, Mornington, Dunedin, and the late Robert Cook

COOKE, Private, ARTHUR, 12/2543. (10)
Auckland Infantry Regiment, Samoan Advance Force & 5th Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915 age 34
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Saint Elmo House, Nelson Street, Auckland
NEXT OF KIN: Evelyn & Elizabeth Cooke 258 Milton Terrace, Hull, Yorkshire, England

COOKES, Private, CYRIL CHESTER, 6/1268. (12)
Canterbury Infantry Battalion, 2nd Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 7th August 1915 age 34
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: c/o Sailors' Home, Lyttelton
Son of Thomas S. Cookes 12 Boskly Villa, North Cliff, Withersea, Hull, England

COONAN, Sergeant, JOHN THOMAS, 10/1215. (17)
Wellington Infantry Battalion, 2nd Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Dannevirke, Hawkes Bay
Brother of Mrs W. Forsyth, Dooinfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa

COOPER, Private, ERNEST, 10/1448. (19)
Wellington Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
Died 8th August 1915 age 26
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Boundary Road, Mosstown, Wanganui,
Son of John & Fanny Coope, of Sandwich, Vancouver Islands British Columbia
NEXT OF KIN: J.P. Cooper (father) 99 Handley Rd, New Whittington, near Chesterfield, England

COOPER, Private, JOHN, 8/1721. (15)
Otago Infantry Regiment, 4th Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 27th September 1915 age 40
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: c/o John Mill, Outram, Taieri County, Dunedin
Son of the late Jesse & Mary Ann Cooper of Waitahuna Gulley. Otago
NEXT OF KIN: Mrs Mary Cooper (mother) c/o M.A. McGuorguodale, Waikaka Valley, Otago

COOPER, Private, VICTOR WILLIAM, 10/1780. (19)
Wellington Infantry Battalion, 4th Reinforcements, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Featherston, Wairarapa
NEXT OF KIN: Mrs Ellen Hayden (mother) Nelson
Son of Ellen Hayden (formerly Cooper) of Wallace St, Featherston, Wairarapa

COPLAND, Private WILLIAM, 10/1351. (23)
- Served as William THAXTER (his mother's maiden name)
Wellington Infantry Regiment, 2nd Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915 aged 31
- born 25th June 1884
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: 86 Dixon Street, Wellington
NEXT OF KIN - Mrs J. Lennard (aunt), c/o G. Absolum, Ellerslie, Auckland
Brother of Mr John James Copland of 33 Prospect Tce, Ponsonby, Auckland (also 33 Prospect Tce, Mt Eden, Auckland)
Son of James Nugent (d.1887) & Grace Evangeline (d.1890) Copland (nee Thaxter)
- His medals were issued to older brother John James Copland

CORLETT, Private, ALFRED HARPHAM, 11/407. (19)
Wellington Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915 age 24
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Mangawhata, Palmerston North
Son of Alfred and Frances Harpham Corlett of Ballance, Pahiatua
NEXT OF KIN: Mrs F.H. Corlett (mother) Takapau, Hawke's Bay
- Killed side by side with his brother Franklin see next..

CORLETT, Private, FRANKLIN, 10/307. (19)
Wellington Infantry Battalion, Main Body, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915 age 22
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Palmerston North
Son of Alfred & Frances Harpham Corlett of Ballance, Pahiatua NEXT OF KIN: Alfred Corlett, Takapau
- Native of Woodend, Christchurch
- Killed side by side with his brother Alfred see above..

CORRIE, Corporal, FRANK REGINALD, 11/520. (5)
Wellington Mounted Rifles, N.Z.E.F. - Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) In connection with the operations described in General Ian Hamilton's despatch dated 11 December 1915. L.G. 28 January 1916, p1210
Killed in action 9th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Copeland Street, Wanganui
NEXT OF KIN: Colonel Charles John Reakes, Department of Agriculture, Wellington
Son of Mrs J. Fryer of Johannesburg, South Africa

CORY, Trooper, DONALD HENRY, 13/318. (2)
Auckland Mounted Rifles, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915 age 36
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Kawhia, Waikato
Next of Kin: G.G. Carley, Bute Dock, Cardiff, Wales
Son of Lilla Cory, of "Sandisplatt," The Thicket, Maidenhead, England, & the late W. H. Cory.

COTTLE, Private, GEORGE STEPHEN, 6/604. (12)
Canterbury Infantry Battalion, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 7th August 1915 age 26
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Greymouth, Westland,
Son of George Richard & Jane Isabella Cottle of Greymouth

COULL, Private, JOHN, 6/1821. (12)
Canterbury Infantry Battalion, 4th reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 7th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Timaru,
Son of Mrs Isabella Sutherland, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

COWLEY, Private, JAMES, 10/1216. (15)
Wellington Infantry Battalion, 2nd Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915 age 31
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Manunui, Kietieke, King-Country
NEXT OF KIN: Mr A. Cowley (brother) Kaipaki, Waipa, Ohaupo Son of Thomas and Clara Cowley.
- Born at Kaipaki, Ohaupo

CROCOMBE, Private, WALTER, 10/1783. (19)
Wellington Infantry Regiment, 4th Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Died 8th August 1915 age 32
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Panama Hotel, Wellington
Son of Thomas Crocombe of East Bodley, Parracombe, Devon, England(also of Malvern Place, Combemartin, Devonshire, England)

CRONE, Private, CHARLES, 10/729. (20)
Mentioned in Despatches in General I Hamilton's Despatch of the 26th of August 1915. (Commander in Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force). L.G. 5 November 1915, p11003
Wellington Infantry Battalion, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Devon Street, New Plymouth
Son of Mr & Mrs James Crone, of Gilbert St, New Plymouth

CROSLEY, Trooper, GEORGE WICKHAM, 13/317. (2)
Auckland Mounted Rifles,2nd Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 6th August 1915 age 21
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Son of George & Hanna Crosley of Fraser Street, Tauranga

CUFF, Warrant Officer Class 1, (Sergeant Major), JERMIAH NUGENT, 9/264. (6)
Otago Mounted Rifles, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 6th - 7th August 1915 age 27 in a night attack during the August Offensive
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Sunnyside, Otautau, Southland
Son of John C. & Ellen Cuff, of Usk St, Oamaru (also of Papakaio, Waitaki, Otago)
- A memorial also at Clifden Suspension Bridge and War Memorial Southland - also HERE

CUMMINS, Private, COLIN GEORGE, 10/306. (20)
Wellington Infantry Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Broadway, Marton, Rangitikei
Son of Mr & Mrs George Cummins, of Marton, Rangitikei

CURRIE, Private, ROBERT MALCOLM, 8/1962. (15)
Otago Infantry Regiment, 5th Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Died of wounds 9th August 1915 age 30
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Maungatua, Taieri, Otago
Son of John & Grace Currie of Maungatua, Otago
NEXT OF KIN: Mr D. Currie (brother) Maungatua, Taieri, Otago

DALGLEISH, Sergeant, JOHN ALEXANDER, 8/31. (14)\
Otago Infantry Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 9th August 1915 age 23
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Wharf Street, Oamaru, Otago
NEXT OF KIN: Thomas Virtue & Margaret Dalgleish 49 Elizabeth St, Timaru
Son of Margaret & the late Thomas Virtue Dalgleish of Timaru

DANIEL, Private, ROBERT JOSEPH ELLIOTT, 10/2398. (20)
Wellington Infantry Regiment, Samoan Advance Force & 5th Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915 age 23
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: 5 Oxford Street, Wellington
OCCUPATION Journalist "Dominion" Staff, Wellington
Son of Robert and Emily Agnes Daniel of 5 Oxford St, Wellington
- Also served in Samoa
- NZETC has him in the NZ Medical Corps
- Brother of Victor Leonard Marie "LEN" Daniel(10/2575) who also served in WW1. Len and his brother Robert enlisted at the same time but Len caught measles and left after his brother. Family believe he was involved with intelligence and recount that he was an interpreter to General Lyautey, the French War Minister

DARROW, Sergeant, LESLIE ROTORUA, 12/920. (9)
Auckland Infantry Headquarters, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 10th August 1915 age 22
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Schoolhouse, Avondale, Auckland,
Son of the late James & Clara Darrow of Thames
NEXT OF KIN: Harry Alexander Darrow (brother) Avondale, Auckland

DAVEY, Private, ALLAN OSBORNE, 6/2112. (12)
Canterbury Infantry Regiment, 4th ReinforcementsN.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 7th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Christchurch, Canterbury
NEXT OF KIN: Mrs James McCallum (mother), 225 Brougham Street, Sydneham, Christchurch
Son of Mrs James McCallum (formerly Davey) of 64 Lansdown St. Waltham, Christchurch

DAVIDSON, Private, JOSEPH HAMPTON, 10/2417. (20)
Wellington Infantry Regiment, Samoan Advance Force & 5th Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Clyde Street, Invercargill
Son of Mr & Mrs A. H. Davidson of Howard St, Gore
NEXT OF KIN: Mr A. H. Davidson (father), Waikaia, Gore
- Left New Zealand for Samoa 15th August 1914 then to Gallipoli 13th June 1915

DAVIDSON, Second Lieutenant, THOMAS ALAN, 10/1124. (17)
9th (Hawkes Bay) Coy. Wellington Infantry Regiment, N.Z.E.F. Killed in action 8th August 1915 age 35
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Levin
Son of David & Elizabeth Davidson of 116 Harbour Terrace, Dunedin
- Formerly on permanent staff of N.Z. Military Forces

DAVIDSON, Private, WILLIAM PHILIP, 10/664. (20)
Wellington Infantry Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
Died of wounds 31st August 1915 age 35
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Courtenay St, New Plymouth, Taranaki
Son of Jane Kelly (formerly Davidson) of Regan Park (and of Sylvia St, Stratford, Taranaki), & the late Capt. James Davidson

DAVIES, Private, JAMES, 8/187. (15)
Otago Infantry Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 7th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Wyndham, Southland
Son of Mr & Mrs Charles Davies, Broughton Street, Gore
- Auckland Museum Cenotaph has him at Lone Pine Memorial, that is incoreect

DAVIES, Private, ROY SUTHERLAND, 12/2264. (10)
Auckland Infantry Regiment, 5th Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: 63 Howe Street, Newton, Auckland
Son of Mr G. Davies, the Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington
NEXT OF KIN: Mr G.W. Davies (father) 63 Howe Street, Auckland

DAVIES, Private, WILLIAM, 10/334. (20)
Wellington Infantry Battalion, Main Body N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Ohakune
Son of Mrs F. Davies, 4 Clapham Park Mansions, Sydenham Road, Brixton, London, England

DAVIS, Private, FREDERICK ANTHONY, 10/2112. (20)
Wellington Infantry Regiment, 5th Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Died 8th August 1915 age 21
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Pairi Road, Moumahaki, Taranaki
Son of Richard Anderson & Agnes Grove Davis of Ollerbarrow Rd, Hale, Cheshire, England (also of 43 Cecil Rd, Cheshire)

DAVIS, Sergeant, LLEWELLYN THOMAS, 10/1044. (17)
Wellington Infantry Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
Died of wounds 5th September 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Bank of New South Wales, Tokomaru Bay, Waiapu, Gisborne
Son of Mr & Mrs David Edward Davis of Queen St, Hastings
- "Here from 1908 to the end of 1911, was shot by a sniper on September 4, 1915, and died the following day. He was at Gallipoli for about three months before he contracted fever, from which he recovered after two months in hospital. He returned to the firing line, but was killed a week later. Leaving New Zealand as a corporal, he gained his Sergeants stripes in Egypt before sailing for Gallipoli." (In Memoriam, 1914-1918 [Wanganui Collegiate School])

DAWSON, Private, BASIL FRED, 10/1790. (20)
Wellington Infantry Regiment, 4th Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915 age 31
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: c/o H.J. Haynes, Napier Rd, Palmerston North
Son of Ebenezer & Eliza Dawson of 70 Morton Rd, Invercargill
NEXT OF KIN: Ebenezer & Eliza Dawson, Corner Conon and Ettrick Streets, Invercargill

DE CASTRO, Trooper, ALAN HIRST, 7/187. (4)
Canterbury Mounted Rifles, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 6th or 7th August 1915 age 26
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Umukuri, Waimea, Motueka, Nelson
Son of William Waring Knox de Castro 3-12-1861 to 16-10-1933, Assistant Land Registrar and Deputy Commissioner of Stamps at Nelson & Helen Ratcliffe (nee Dixon - married 1886 in Hokitika) de Castro of Monro St, Blenheim
OCCUPATION: Orchardist, Stoke, Nelson

DEANS, Private, ALBERT CECIL, 8/657. (15)
Otago Infantry Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 7th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: 41 Mechanic Street, North East Valley, Dunedin
Brother & Next of Kin of Herbert Francis Deans of Signal Hill Rd, Opoho, Dunedin

DELLOW, Private, JOHN, 10/1465. (20)
Wellington Infantry Regiment, 3rd Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Gisborne, Poverty Bay
Son of Mr W.S. & Mrs H. Dellow of Ashhurst Oroua, Palmerston North

DEMPSEY, Corporal, GEORGE DAVID, 10/621. (18)
Wellington Infantry Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Eltham, New Plymouth
Son of Mrs Elizabeth Dempsey of Mangatoki, Eltham, New Plymouth

DENHOLM, Private, JOHN, 8/1451. (15)
Otago Infantry Regiment, 3rd Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 9th August 1915 age 23
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS:
Son of John and Helen Denholm, of Newborough, Oamaru
NEXT OF KIN: John & Helen Denholm, Trent St, Oamaru, Otago
- Native of Peebles, Scotland

DENNEHY, Gunner, EDMOND JAMES, 2/817A. (8)
Auckland Cenotaph has EDWARD James
- enlisted as EDWARD DENNY
New Zealand Field Artillery Main Body
Killed in action 6th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: 214 Cuba Street, Wellington,
Son of Frederick Michael Dennehy of North St, Timaru

DENNY, Private, RICHARD JOHN, 10/633. (20)
Wellington Infantry Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Waituhi, Taumarunui, King Country
NEXT OF KIN: Mr E. Denny (uncle) Awanui North, Mangonui, Northland
Nephew of Mrs M. Carr of Station Rd, Penrose, Auckland
- Richard Denny, reported on July 4 to have been wounded, is a son of the late Mr J P Denny of Awanui North and a grandson of Mr C B Denny who fought in the Indian Mutiny and in the Waikato wars in the early '60's. This is the second time he has been wounded while serving at the Dardanelles. [AWN 29.07.1915]

DERRIMAN, Trooper, HARRY, 11/425. (5)
Wellington Mounted Rifles, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 9th August 1915 age 25
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Alton, Patea, Taranaki
Son of Joseph & Elizabeth Grant Derriman of 87 Long St, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England

DEVEREAUX, Lance Corporal, PATRICK JOHN, 12/2272.(9)
Auckland Infantry Regiment, 5th Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Died of wounds Mudros to Gallipoli 10th August 1915 age 20
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Patumahoe
Son of James T. & Jane Devereaux of Glenbrook, Waiuku
NEXT OF KIN: J.T. Deveraux, Patumahoe, Pukekohe, Auckland
- Native of Ireland

DEW, Private, ARTHUR LOUIS, 10/1467. (20)
Wellington Infantry Regiment, 3rd Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: c/o L. Tansy, Ohakune
Son of Mrs M. A. Dew of 38 Young St, Wanganui
NEXT OF KIN: Mrs Samuel Dew (mother) Pahiatua, Wairarapa

DEWAR, Sergeant, HENRY, 11/448. (4)
Machine Gun Section, Wellington Mounted Rifles, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 9th August 1915 age 33
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Julict Street, Stratford
Son of Lydia Dewar of 4 Pascal St, Palmerston North - also of 11 Linton Street, Palmerston North

DIAMOND, Private, BERNARD, 6/872. (12)
Canterbury Infantry Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 7th August 1915
ENLISTEMENT ADDRESS: Rolleston, Christchurch
Son of Mr & Mrs C. Diamond of 183 River Rd, Christchurch

DILLON, Private, JAMES DANIEL, 8/820. (16)
14th (South Otago) Coy. Otago Infantry Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
Died of wounds 6th August 1915 age 25
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: c/o J. Bruce, Cheltenham, Feilding,
Son of James & Ellen Dillon of Newman, Eketahuna, Wairarapa

DIMICK, Sergeant, FRANK MORRIS, 13/157. (1)
Auckland Mounted Rifles, N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 8th August 1915 age 46
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Hallowdene St, Saint Georges Bay Rd, Parnell, Auckland,
Son of Simon George & Harriett Dimick of Thames St, Oamaru NEXT OF KIN: W. Dimick, Oamaru, Otago
- Native of Ramsgate, England

DIXON, Private, HENRY WILLIAM, 8/1452. (15)
Otago Infantry Regiment, 3rd Reinforcements N.Z.E.F.
Killed in action 6th August 1915
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Balclutha, Otago
Son of William Henry Dixon of Pomahaka, Otago
NEXT OF KIN: Henry William Dixon (father) North Belt, Balclutha, Otago

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