FAULKNOR family grave plot including memorial for Quartermaster Sergeant Joseph FAULKNOR 2/609 died on service 1915 & was part of the 1911 NZ Coronation Contingent
In Loving Memory
Of
Alice Martha
Beloved wife of
W.C. FAULKNOR,
Died 2nd June 1937 – Aged 70
Joseph George, Eldest son
Quat. M. Serg. F.A.A.C.
Who died at Alexandria,
7 June 1915 – Aged 28.
Doris, infant daughter
Aged 10 months
Plaque on top of grave:
William George
FAULKNOR
Died 12th July 1942
Aged 82 years
Section: CH ENG Plot: 490 A [5]
Alice supposedly buried 4 November 1937 [5]. She died on her 51st wedding anniversary.
William supposedly buried 6 October 1942 [6]
JOSEPH (portrait in 1911 Coronation Contingent uniform in London in comments section below):
Service no. 2/609, enlisted on the 9 August 1914 at Wellington. He was a gas fitter aged 29 (declared age) and born at Hastings on 2 January 1887. [2]
He died of Toxaemia in No. 17 General Hospital, Alexandria [2]. At the time his mother was living at 40 Mortimer Terrace, Wellington.[1] He is buried in (Alexandria) Chatby Military Cemetery. [2]
He applied for a place [3] in the NZ Coronation contingent and was successful.
As well as receiving the 1914-1915 Star, British War medal and Victory medal, he had been granted in 1911 the King George Coronation Medal and served ten years including time in NZ Submarine Miners and Coronation Contingent.[2]
New Zealand Times: 6 April 1911
Smoke Concert.
“A feature of the evening was the presentation to Sergeant Faulkner of a silver-mounted military cane and a set of silver-mounted pipes. In making the presentation. Captain Hume said that Sergeant Faulkner would be a member of the New Zealand Coronation contingent. He had been volunteering for the past six years, first in the old. Submarine Miners and later in the No. 3 Company, and had risen from a gunner to the rank of sergeant in the latter corps. He had set a good example which should be copied by the junior members of the company. The speaker hoped that while at Home, Sergeant Faulknor would be attached to one of the regiments, or live in barracks, in Loudon.
Sergeant Faulkner, acknowledging the presentation, said he would try to attach himself to a garrison artillery corps in the Old Country.”[3]
Obituary
Quartermaster - sergeant Joseph George Faulknor, New Zealand Field Artillery Brigade, whose death from toxaemia is announced to-day. was 28 years of age and a native of Napier. He was a son of Mr George Faulkner, of the Wellington City Tramways Department. formerly of the firm of Faulknor and Sons, coachbuilders. Napier and a nephew of the Messrs Ballinger, of Wellington. After completing his education, he joined the staff of the Wellington Gas Company. For some years he was in the Karori Rifle Club and was the first of its members to enlist. He was a first class shot and last year won the Colonial Ammunition Company’s Cup. with the fine score of 101 out of a possible 105. He was a member of the contingent which represented the dominion at the King’s Coronation.[4]
ALICE
“The late Mrs. Alice Martha Faulknor, who died on June 2 at her residene, 91 Webb Street, Wellington, was a sister of the late Mr. T. Ballinger, the late Mr. W. H. Ballinger and Mr. A. Ballinger. She leaves a widower and one son, Mr S. Faulknor and three grandchildren. A son was killed in the war. [9]
WILLIAM
Died at a private hospital, Wellington, previously of 56 Thompson Street. Son Sydney noted in death notice.[7]
Alice and William
GOLDEN WEDDING
Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Faulknor, well-known Wellington residents, celebrated their golden wedding on Tuesday when there was a gathering in honour of the occasion.
Mr. and Mrs. Faulknor were married on June 2, 1886, at St. Peter's Church, Wellington, by the Ven. Archdeacon Stock. The bride was Alice Martha, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ballinger, Wellington, and the bridegroom was second son of the late Mr. and Mrs G. Faulknor, Napier. The party in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Faulknor was a bright and cheery one, among those present being Mr. and Mrs. S. Faulknor, Mrs. E. Muir (Palmerston North), Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Ballinger, Mr A. J. Faulknor, Mr. A. V. Faulknor (Masterton), Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Ballinger, Mr. and Mrs. F. Ballinger, Mr and Mrs. W. Ballinger, Mr. and Mrs W. Avery, Mrs. Lumsdon (Te Horo), Mr. and Mrs. Astley, Mrs. Alcorn, Mrs. J. Spurdle, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Swan (Wanganui), Mrs. Searle, Mrs Duigan, Mrs. Burt, and Misses F. Ballinger, N. Ballinger, E. Ballinger, E Ballinger, B. Faulknor, G. Avery, M Spurdle, Messrs. E. Ballinger, J. Faulknor, and B. Durham. Many telegrams and messages of congratulation were received by Mr. and Mrs. Faulknor.[8]
My ref: Img_8943/Img_8944
SOURCES:
[1]
Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website; Sun (Christchurch), 11 June 1915; paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/SUNCH19150611.2.51.1...
[2]
Military Personnel record; ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/delivery/DeliveryManagerServle...
[3]
Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website; Otago Witness, 15 March 1911; paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/OW19110315.2.183
[4]
Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website; Colonist, 11 June 1915; paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TC19150611.2.28?end_...
[5]
Wellington City Council online cemeteries database; wellington.govt.nz/cemeteries/cemetery-search-and-plot-lo...
[6]
Wellington City Council online cemeteries database; wellington.govt.nz/cemeteries/cemetery-search-and-plot-lo...
[7]
Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website; Evening Post, 13 July 1942; paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19420713.2.5?items...
[8]
Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website; Evening Post, 4 June 1936; paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19360604.2.164.15?...
[9]
Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website; Evening Post, 8 June 1937; paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19370608.2.149.8?i...
Image of Joseph in Coronation Contingent uniform; Te Papa Museum; collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/310058
Image of Colonial Coronation Contingents Camp, Duke of York’s School, London; Te Papa museum; collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/1405492
FAULKNOR family grave plot including memorial for Quartermaster Sergeant Joseph FAULKNOR 2/609 died on service 1915 & was part of the 1911 NZ Coronation Contingent
In Loving Memory
Of
Alice Martha
Beloved wife of
W.C. FAULKNOR,
Died 2nd June 1937 – Aged 70
Joseph George, Eldest son
Quat. M. Serg. F.A.A.C.
Who died at Alexandria,
7 June 1915 – Aged 28.
Doris, infant daughter
Aged 10 months
Plaque on top of grave:
William George
FAULKNOR
Died 12th July 1942
Aged 82 years
Section: CH ENG Plot: 490 A [5]
Alice supposedly buried 4 November 1937 [5]. She died on her 51st wedding anniversary.
William supposedly buried 6 October 1942 [6]
JOSEPH (portrait in 1911 Coronation Contingent uniform in London in comments section below):
Service no. 2/609, enlisted on the 9 August 1914 at Wellington. He was a gas fitter aged 29 (declared age) and born at Hastings on 2 January 1887. [2]
He died of Toxaemia in No. 17 General Hospital, Alexandria [2]. At the time his mother was living at 40 Mortimer Terrace, Wellington.[1] He is buried in (Alexandria) Chatby Military Cemetery. [2]
He applied for a place [3] in the NZ Coronation contingent and was successful.
As well as receiving the 1914-1915 Star, British War medal and Victory medal, he had been granted in 1911 the King George Coronation Medal and served ten years including time in NZ Submarine Miners and Coronation Contingent.[2]
New Zealand Times: 6 April 1911
Smoke Concert.
“A feature of the evening was the presentation to Sergeant Faulkner of a silver-mounted military cane and a set of silver-mounted pipes. In making the presentation. Captain Hume said that Sergeant Faulkner would be a member of the New Zealand Coronation contingent. He had been volunteering for the past six years, first in the old. Submarine Miners and later in the No. 3 Company, and had risen from a gunner to the rank of sergeant in the latter corps. He had set a good example which should be copied by the junior members of the company. The speaker hoped that while at Home, Sergeant Faulknor would be attached to one of the regiments, or live in barracks, in Loudon.
Sergeant Faulkner, acknowledging the presentation, said he would try to attach himself to a garrison artillery corps in the Old Country.”[3]
Obituary
Quartermaster - sergeant Joseph George Faulknor, New Zealand Field Artillery Brigade, whose death from toxaemia is announced to-day. was 28 years of age and a native of Napier. He was a son of Mr George Faulkner, of the Wellington City Tramways Department. formerly of the firm of Faulknor and Sons, coachbuilders. Napier and a nephew of the Messrs Ballinger, of Wellington. After completing his education, he joined the staff of the Wellington Gas Company. For some years he was in the Karori Rifle Club and was the first of its members to enlist. He was a first class shot and last year won the Colonial Ammunition Company’s Cup. with the fine score of 101 out of a possible 105. He was a member of the contingent which represented the dominion at the King’s Coronation.[4]
ALICE
“The late Mrs. Alice Martha Faulknor, who died on June 2 at her residene, 91 Webb Street, Wellington, was a sister of the late Mr. T. Ballinger, the late Mr. W. H. Ballinger and Mr. A. Ballinger. She leaves a widower and one son, Mr S. Faulknor and three grandchildren. A son was killed in the war. [9]
WILLIAM
Died at a private hospital, Wellington, previously of 56 Thompson Street. Son Sydney noted in death notice.[7]
Alice and William
GOLDEN WEDDING
Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Faulknor, well-known Wellington residents, celebrated their golden wedding on Tuesday when there was a gathering in honour of the occasion.
Mr. and Mrs. Faulknor were married on June 2, 1886, at St. Peter's Church, Wellington, by the Ven. Archdeacon Stock. The bride was Alice Martha, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ballinger, Wellington, and the bridegroom was second son of the late Mr. and Mrs G. Faulknor, Napier. The party in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Faulknor was a bright and cheery one, among those present being Mr. and Mrs. S. Faulknor, Mrs. E. Muir (Palmerston North), Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Ballinger, Mr A. J. Faulknor, Mr. A. V. Faulknor (Masterton), Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Ballinger, Mr. and Mrs. F. Ballinger, Mr and Mrs. W. Ballinger, Mr. and Mrs W. Avery, Mrs. Lumsdon (Te Horo), Mr. and Mrs. Astley, Mrs. Alcorn, Mrs. J. Spurdle, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Swan (Wanganui), Mrs. Searle, Mrs Duigan, Mrs. Burt, and Misses F. Ballinger, N. Ballinger, E. Ballinger, E Ballinger, B. Faulknor, G. Avery, M Spurdle, Messrs. E. Ballinger, J. Faulknor, and B. Durham. Many telegrams and messages of congratulation were received by Mr. and Mrs. Faulknor.[8]
My ref: Img_8943/Img_8944
SOURCES:
[1]
Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website; Sun (Christchurch), 11 June 1915; paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/SUNCH19150611.2.51.1...
[2]
Military Personnel record; ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/delivery/DeliveryManagerServle...
[3]
Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website; Otago Witness, 15 March 1911; paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/OW19110315.2.183
[4]
Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website; Colonist, 11 June 1915; paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TC19150611.2.28?end_...
[5]
Wellington City Council online cemeteries database; wellington.govt.nz/cemeteries/cemetery-search-and-plot-lo...
[6]
Wellington City Council online cemeteries database; wellington.govt.nz/cemeteries/cemetery-search-and-plot-lo...
[7]
Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website; Evening Post, 13 July 1942; paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19420713.2.5?items...
[8]
Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website; Evening Post, 4 June 1936; paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19360604.2.164.15?...
[9]
Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website; Evening Post, 8 June 1937; paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19370608.2.149.8?i...
Image of Joseph in Coronation Contingent uniform; Te Papa Museum; collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/310058
Image of Colonial Coronation Contingents Camp, Duke of York’s School, London; Te Papa museum; collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/1405492