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Description of Property – 2405-2411 Ontario Street
The subject property to be designated is bordered by Ontario Street to the south, Jones Street to the east, a walkway and new building to the north and the line of mature existing trees to the west. It consists of three frame heritage buildings, namely, the Glendella Inn and the relocated former Bronte Post Office and former Bronte Police Station. The designated property area is Part 4 of Reference Plan 20R-19463.
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value
The Former Bronte Post Office (2409 Ontario Street)
The former Bronte Post Office, a 1-1/2 storey frame building constructed circa 1870, is of cultural heritage value and interest as it is believed to be the first post office building in the Bronte community. Likely built by John Belyea, the building was used as a residence and shoe store in addition to serving as the post office, and later as a grocery store as well.
The former Bronte Post Office has historic value in its associations with well-known Bronte families, including Belyea, McCraney, Ingledrew, Flumerfelt and Pickard, who either owned or occupied the property between 1870 and 1940.
This building was originally located on the west side of Bronte Road, north of Marine Drive and was then moved to 45-47 Bronte Road where it was used as an art gallery. It was relocated in 2007 to the new heritage precinct at 2411 Ontario Street.
The architectural value of this structure is as an example of a small Ontario Gothic frame cottage, with its characteristic centre wall gable. Clad in horizontal wood siding, this small cottage has remained relatively intact, despite changes made to install shop windows on the first storey during the building’s use as an art gallery.
The Former Bronte Police Station (2411 Ontario Street)
The former Bronte Police Station, a 1 storey frame building, has cultural heritage value in its association with the early history and development of Bronte Village.
The building has been historically associated with the Underground Railroad network. During the 1850s, a number of escaped slaves from the United States settled in the Bronte area, building small cabins along Bronte Creek. The cabins were reputedly small three-room buildings, constructed out of rough lumber and complete with floors, but no foundations. Local legend has stated that this building was one of those cabins, most of which were torn down or reutilized for other purposes by the 1890s.
The building also has historical associations with Taylor's Sawmill, an early industry on Bronte Creek. As it was situated conveniently on the creek bank, the building became one of the outbuildings or sheds for the mill after it was vacated by its original occupants.
The building also has significant associations with members of Bronte’s early community, including the McDonalds and Clemences. Duncan McDonald, a teamster, moved the cabin from the creek bank to 25 Bronte Road where he used it as his residence for many years. After Duncan’s death, the property came to his brother Alex McDonald, who then sold the building to Mr. Clemence. The building continued to be used as a residence and was gradually updated through the years to provide modern conveniences.
In the early 1990s, the building was purchased by the Town of Oakville in order to protect and preserve the building and was converted to the Bronte Village Police substation.
This small structure has architectural value as a simple vernacular cottage that reflected the available local materials and economic status of its builders and occupants. Constructed with local lumber, this small building has, despite several renovations, retained much of its simple design character and details.
Contextual Value of the Heritage Precinct (Part 4 of Plan 20R-19463)
The buildings in the heritage precinct have cultural heritage significance for their contextual value. Although two of the buildings have been relocated to their current locations in the heritage precinct, their original locations were not far away. Both the former Post Office and former Police Station buildings are well-known as part of historic Bronte Village and their respective relocation to the current site has not removed their contextual importance to Bronte Village.
Description of Heritage Attributes
The Reasons for Designation include the following exterior heritage attributes on each of the three buildings in the heritage precinct. Please note that restored and replicated elements are included as they contribute to the overall heritage character
of the existing structures.
Former Bronte Post Office
- Form and structure of 1-1/2 storey wood frame building;
- Steeply pitched ‘Ontario Gothic’ gable roof profile with centre wall gable on front and rear elevations;
- Returned eaves on side elevations;
- Exterior walls clad in horizontal clapboard wood siding;
- Wood trim, soffits, fascia and corner boards;
- Historic and original fenestration of windows and doors;
- Design of wood 2/2 sash windows;
- Wood window surrounds and sills;
- Design of wood doors and surrounds.
Former Bronte Police Station
- Form and structure of 1 storey wood frame building;
- Form of side gable roof;
- Cedar shingle cladding on roof;
- Exterior walls clad in clapboard siding with an ogee profile;
- Simplified Doric pilasters, trim and window pediment mouldings;
- Historic fenestration of windows and doors;
- Design of wood 2/2 sash windows and shutters;
- Wood trim, soffits, fascia and corner boards;
- Brick chimney at end of gable roof.
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Description of Property – 2405-2411 Ontario Street
The subject property to be designated is bordered by Ontario Street to the south, Jones Street to the east, a walkway and new building to the north and the line of mature existing trees to the west. It consists of three frame heritage buildings, namely, the Glendella Inn and the relocated former Bronte Post Office and former Bronte Police Station. The designated property area is Part 4 of Reference Plan 20R-19463.
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value
The Glendella Inn (2405 Ontario Street)
Constructed in 1845, this 2-1/2 storey frame building was built as an inn, situated to serve farmers coming from the interior to the harbour, as well as for those stopping by boat and as a stagecoach stop on the old Lake Road. The Glendella Inn has historic value as one of few remaining buildings from Bronte’s early history. The building has value as a pioneer inn that served the public for meeting, respite and commercial functions. It also has value in its association with the stage coach route along Lake Road, which was one of the first routes between Toronto and Dundas and was originally part of the old Mississauga First Nations trail along the lakeshore.
Originally known as Thompson’s Inn, the building has long standing associations with the fishing industry due to its proximity to the harbour and early use as a boarding house for sailors and fishermen.
The Glendella Inn also has historic value in its various associations as a summer hotel in the early 1900’s, as well as a tavern, a grocery store, candy shop and post office. For many years, the community associated the building with the seasonal travel industry that brought the public to the lakeshore in the summer. And for 12 years, the building was well-known as one of the first charitable retreats for women and children.
Over the years, the Glendella Inn has been associated with many prominent Bronte families, including Belyea, Thompson, Joyce and Hill. These families contributed to the founding and then historic development of Bronte Village over the past 160
years.
The Glendella Inn has architectural value as an example of a late Georgian influenced vernacular building that has had numerous changes throughout its long history. This frame structure with horizontal wood cladding and steeply hipped roof has had dormers added to the roof, rear additions and changes to the verandah.
The foundation of Dundas shale, also known as ‘lakestone’ or ‘hooked stone’, remains intact and may have been salvaged from the nearby beach or pried off the lakebed of Lake Ontario by stonehookers.
Contextual Value of the Heritage Precinct (Part 4 of Plan 20R-19463)
The buildings in the heritage precinct have cultural heritage significance for their contextual value. Although two of the buildings have been relocated to their current locations in the heritage precinct, their original locations were not far away. Both the former Post Office and former Police Station buildings are well-known as part of historic Bronte Village and their respective relocation to the current site has not removed their contextual importance to Bronte Village.
The Glendella Inn, which is in its original location, is one of the most important historical landmarks remaining in Bronte. Its position facing Lake Ontario, close to the mouth of Bronte Harbour is important, as is its relationship to the old Lake Road.
Both of these considerations were crucial to the building’s historic uses as an inn, tavern and stagecoach stop. The views of Glendella from the Bronte pier and from the lake are integral to the history of this structure and the entire heritage precinct
area.
Description of Heritage Attributes
The Reasons for Designation include the following exterior heritage attributes on each of the three buildings in the heritage precinct. Please note that restored and replicated elements are included as they contribute to the overall heritage character
of the existing structures.
Glendella Inn
- Form and structure of 2-1/2 storey wood frame building;
- Post and beam construction of the frame building, including historical re-purposed beams and other historic salvaged materials;
- Exterior walls clad in horizontal clapboard wood siding;
- Dundas shale (lakestone) foundation;
- Asymmetrical front (south) façade;
- All original and historic door openings;
- Design of all wood doors and surrounds;
- All original and historic wood trim and details;
- Restored front porch with mansard style roof, turned upper columns with brick
bases, original salvaged brackets and picket railings;
- Steep hip roof form broken by gabled dormers;
- Cedar shingle cladding on roof;
- Original and historic fenestration;
- Design of wood 2/2 sash windows;
- Wood window surrounds and sills;
- Wood soffits and fascia;
- Restored copper eavestrough;
- Location at Ontario and Jones Street, facing Lake Ontario and visible from the Bronte Harbour.
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Gibson House is an accessible, seasonally usable brick structure used for storage in the basement and small meetings. Built to serve as a pump-house, the building has an extremely thick concrete foundation and a brick exterior. There is only one entrance. The building envelope was rehabilitated in 2014.
Gibson House is a pleasant and accessible public space where families can enjoy a picnic beside the lake, or where small meetings or private functions can be held.
Indoors, exhibits developed and curated as part of and an extension to the Tillsonburg Museum hold memorabilia and interpretive signage that showcase the Gibson family and their contribution to Tillsonburg’s development, the Tillsonburg Shoe Company, the history of the lake and its environs, Scouting in Tillsonburg and Camp Jackson.
Outdoor, there is an elevated outdoor viewing area accessible through the building. There is a series of floating and fixed docks and walkways that help preserve shorelines while giving access to the lake for fishing, RC boating, and enthusiasts who enjoy being outside.
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"This two-and-a-half-storey brick building is one of the oldest commercial buildings in Appleton. It is one of the few remaining examples of commercial brick architecture in the town. The building has been used until recently as a retail establishment since the mid-1850s. It was established in con-junction with the development of the Post Office by Albert Teskey, a long-time Justice of the Peace and sometime Reeve
of Ramsay Township. It has served the town of Appleton throughout its’ growth and has, therefore, been involved significantly in the daily life of the town."
Appleton, Ontario.
The community of BOUCHIE LAKE, British Columbia is located in the North Cariboo about 6 miles wet of Quesnel.
Following the Second Word War, Brazier Armstrong returned to BOUCHIE LAKE. Under the Veteran's Land Act of 1942, he and his wife, Louise purchased land across from the Farmer's Institute Hall and opened the BOUCHIE LAKE STORE. The store was the site of the BOUCHIE LAKE POST OFFICE. The property was eventually purchased by the Ministry of Highways, and the store was burned down to allow the Blackwater Road to be upgraded to a highway in 1985 - written by - Heloise Dixon-Warren
LINKS to the "History of BOUCHIE LAKE, B.C. - bouchielakefriends.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/The-Othe... and - pub-crd.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=38115
BOUCHIE LAKE Post Office opened - 19 September 1950; closed - 31 May 1962. It was named after William Walker Boucher (Billie Bouchie) and Lizette Allard Boucher who were the first people to pre-empt land in 1902.
LINK to a list of the Postmasters who served at the BOUCHIE LAKE Post Office - recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/home/record...
Thomas Brazier "Bray / Tom" Armstrong
(b. 9 June 1909 in Salmon Arm, British Columbia - d. 20 May 2002 at age 92 in Quesnel, British Columbia) - From it's opening in 1950 until its sale in 1966, he and Louise and the family operated the Bouchie Lake Store and Post Office. He was Postmaster from - 19 September 1950 until - 31 May 1962.
A landmark of Bouchie Lake built by one of the pioneers of Quesnel will shortly disappear. The original Bouchie Lake store was built in 1950 by Thomas Brazier (Bra) Armstrong. The Observer called on Armstrong at his mobile home in the Red Bluff area. He recalls when he, his wife, Louise, and boys operated the store the only time Bouchie Lake area has had a post office. "People came all the way out to Bouchie Lake to mail parcels when there was such a line up at the post office in Quesnel." The store was sold in 1965 and after exchanging hands. LINK to more of the article - www.newspapers.com/article/quesnel-cariboo-observer/12711...
LINK to the newspaper obituary for Thomas Brazier Armstrong - www.newspapers.com/article/quesnel-cariboo-observer-obitu...
His wife - Louise / Louisa Smith (nee MacGillivray) Michaud / Armstrong
(b. 22 January 1913 in Vancouver, B.C. - d. 23 September 1990 at age 77 in Quesnel, British Columbia) - occupation - sales / retail - they were married - 15 September 1946 in Quesnel, British Columbia - LINK to their marriage certificate - search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Image/Genealogy/7d... - LINK to her death certificate - search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Image/Genealogy/3f... - LINK to her newspaper obituary - www.newspapers.com/article/quesnel-cariboo-observer-obitu...
- sent from - / BOUCHIE LAKE / AM / 20 I / 62 / B.C. / - a cds favour strike on a postcard for collector W.A. Price of Penticton, B.C. - (RF D).
addressed to: H. A. Price Esq, / 1371 Leir St., / Penticton, B.C.
H. A. Price - Harold Alexander “Alex” Price passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015. Alex was born in Vancouver November 18, 1921. He started railway work in 1940, enlisted in the RCAF in 1941, and completed 58 missions overseas; he returned to BC in 1945 and obtained his Engineering degree at UBC. He then went directly to work at Canadian Pacific Railway—a 33-year career. He collected British Columbia postal history with particular emphasis on CPR-related material and on the Vancouver area. His grandfathers were pioneers in North Vancouver (Moodyville) and in the Yukon, respectively. Alex’s talks on BC postal history were marvelous, riddled with many personal experiences. He wrote few articles on his own but assisted many of us when we were writing, insisting on remaining anonymous. His e-mails were long, educational, and enjoyable. He was the person who saved the Bailey correspondence from Ashcroft. He will be long remembered by all those of us who were fortunate enough to know him.
Harold Alexander Price - by Tracy Cooper - It is with great sadness that we note that one of the giants of BC philately closed his albums for the last time on January 18, 2015, in Kelowna, BC. Alex (pronounced “Alec”) was born on Nov 18, 1921, in Vancouver. Others have commented on Alex’s achievements in the Second World War, his community contributions, his love of wife and family, and his long association with the Canadian Pacific Railway in western Canada. I would like to reflect briefly on his passion for history—especially for CPR postal history in British Columbia. - (Link) Read the complete article in - BRITISH COLUMBIA P0STAL HISTORY RESEARCH GR0UP / Volume 24 - Number 1 - Whole number 93 - March 2015 - (page 848) - www.andrew-scott.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/BCPHN93.pdf
BEAVER LAKE, B.C. - located about mid-way between Quesnel Forks and 150 Mile House near Big Lake. From Gold Rush Days in the 1860's was a junction of several trails leading to Fort Alexandria, Soda Creek, etc. During the era that the Post Office opened, served the many gold camps in the second gold rush in this part of the Country.
- from 1908 "Lovell's Gazetteer of the Dominion of Canada" - BEAVER LAKE, a post office in Cariboo District, B.C., on the Beaver River, 170 miles north of Ashcroft, a station on the main line of the C.P.R., 203 miles northeast of Vancouver. It has 1 store, 1 hotel, and post office. The population in 1908 was 40.
(from - Wrigley's 1918 British Columbia Directory) - BEAVER LAKE - a post office and settlement on Beaver Lake, 24 miles northeast of Soda Creek, on the Cariboo Road, the nearest Government Telegraph office, in Lillooet Provincial Electoral District, and 170 miles from Ashcroft, on the C. P. R. Stock-raising. The population in 1918 was 60.
The Beaver Lake Post Office was established - 1 March 1906 and closed - 31 March or May 1933.
LINK to a list of all the Postmasters who served at the Beaver Lake Post Office - www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/postal-heritage-philately/...;
sent from - / BEAVER LAKE / FE 19 / 16 / B.C. / - split ring cancel - this split ring hammer (A-1) was not listed in the Proof Book - (RF E / RF E2 / now is RF E3).
Message on postcard reads: February 18th 1916 - Received your letter and the parcel. Will write next week. Weather up here is beautiful now. (sent most likely from a family member)
Addressed to: Miss M. Lettice / 1120 Faithful Street / Victoria, B.C.
Maude Mary Lettice
b. 9 June 1878 in Victoria, B.C. - d. 7 April 1976 at age 97 in Victoria, B.C.) - Maude was an active church worker and a contemporary of Emily Carr with nine watercolor paintings at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (1040 Moss St, Rockland). She never married.
Address: 1120 Faithful Street - is a wood frame two-storey "severely" symmetrical Georgian Revival residence located in the southwestern quadrant of Victoria's Fairfield neighbourhood. The historic place, built in 1912, is valued for its architecture, its original owner and what is says about housing for the growing merchant class during the building boom in pre-World War I Victoria. LINK to the complete article - pub-victoria.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?Document...
The Lettice family owned the R. Lettice wallpaper and paint supply store at 1108 Broad Street, Victoria.
Yaxley was named after the birthplace of the original owner of this house, Robert Lettice (1831-1917) who came to Canada from England c.1857. He first lived in Toronto, ON, and then sought his fortune in the goldfields of California before coming to Victoria in 1862. In 1866 he married Margaret McMaster (c.1842-1902) a native of Belfast, Ireland. The family spent several years in the Nicola Valley after their marriage before making Victoria their permanent home by the late 1870s. Robert Lettice was originally a principal of Lettice & Sears, the firm which decorated the interiors of many important early buildings. The firm was later reorganized as Melrose Paint Co. On the 1911 contract for this house, David Herbert Bale stated “to plans and specifications drawn by me.” It cost $6,000. Bale also did the alterations in 1929-30 to convert it to a duplex. The rumour that it was designed by F.M. Rattenbury is obviously untrue.
The family had lived at 814 Broughton before Robert built this house. His five daughters and one son resided here well into adulthood and even after marriage. Descendants of the family lived in the house until 2008.
Eldest daughter, Eleanor Susannah Lettice (1867-1935) was an active church worker and member of the Women’s Auxiliary at Royal Jubilee Hospital. Only son, William Henry Lettice (1869-1943), worked at Melrose Paint Co, eventually becoming superintendent. William fought in WWI, became a Major and was awarded the Order of the British Empire. In 1919 he married Gertrude Louise Blackall (1877-1966) in England.
Edith Martha Nicola Lettice (1870-1957) was a schoolteacher. Florence Mabel Lettice (1874-1953) married Sydney Arthur Staden (1879-1943) in Ottawa in 1918 and lived in Toronto, Halifax, and Vancouver before moving back to Yaxley after Sydney died.
Margaret Katherine “Kate” Lettice (1881-1982) married Francis Stone Spencer (1870-1957) of Kent, England, in Enderby, BC, in 1919. They lived in Vernon for many years, where Francis was involved in real estate and was for several years on Vernon City Council. Kate moved back to the family residence in Victoria after he died.
LINK to the complete article (showing a photo of the Lettice home) - victoriaheritagefoundation.ca/HReg/Fairfield/Faithful1120...
In loving memory of Sergeant Henry James NICHOLAS V.C., M.M ,
2nd son of R & H NICHOLAS
Killed in action at Beaudignies
16 October 1918, aged 26 years
Peace perfect peace
Also Hannah NICHOLAS
Dearly loved mother of above
Died 9 July 1932 aged 65 years
At rest
Also
Frederick Charles
1887-1951
Ernest
1895-1939
Victoria Cross - London Gazette, 11 January 1918, p724, Rec No 1804: For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in attack. Pte Nicholas, who was one of a Lewis Gun section, had orders to form a defensive flank to the right of advance which was subsequently checked by heavy machine-gun and rifle fire from an enemy strong point. Whereupon, followed by the remainder of his section at an interval of about twenty-five yards, Pte Nicholas rushed forward alone, shot the officer in command of the strong point, and overcame the remainder of the garrison of sixteen by means of bombs and bayonet, capturing four wounded prisoners and a machine gun. He captured this strongpoint practically singlehanded, and thereby saved many casualties. Subsequently, when the advance had reached its limit, Pte, Nicholas collected ammunition under heavy machine-gun and rifle fire. His exceptional valour and coolness throughout the operations afforded an inspiring example to all
Military Medal - London Gazette, 13 March 1919, p3453, Rec No 2870: Operations on Welsh and Bon Avis Ridges - 28th September to 1st October 1918. For fearless leadership and contempt of danger during the operations - particularly on 29th September when after a successful advance, his Company's flank was in the air and position critical. By skillful handling and heroic example, he inspired his men and so enabled his half Platoon to break an enemy attack of superior numbers. The success of the operations was due in a considerable measure due to his great example and contempt of danger.
Another account of his V.C. action:
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
Death circumstance:
"He was shot through the head whilst demanding the surrender of some enemy soldiers whom he saw vaguely in the darkness"[4]
Henry's Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/11458.detail?O...
His military records are available to read online:
www.archway.archives.govt.nz/StreamgateProxy/fileStream?i...
For photo of his grave post quake see comments section.
For photo of his funeral in France 9 November 1918 see comments section
Link to photo of his grave taken 2012
thebelgianshavenotforgotten.blogspot.co.nz/2012/04/new-ze...
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Hannah NICHOLAS
Hannah nee DAY married Richard Henry NICHOLAS c1886.
Marriage registration 1886/2336
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Frederick Charles NICHOLAS
Born: 27 July 1887, Lincoln
Died: 14 May 1951
Son of Hannah and Richard. Brother of James.
Occupation: Carpenter
Also fought in WW1 and saw action in Gallipoli.
Private Frederick NICHOLAS 6/1363
[Richard NICHOLAS, 35 Berry Street, St. Albans, Christchurch, father]
Occupation on enlist: plumber for Taylors Oakley, Christchurch
Markings:
Tattoos: Britannia; basket of flowers; dressed ladie [sic] on left arm. Tigirs [? sic] head in circle; eagle snake clasped hands on right arm. Star on thigh. [illegible word] on left thigh.
25/29 April 1915: Wounded [gunshot wound, left hand] Dardanelles 25/29 April 1915
[findings: "he has lost the whole of his second finger and has [illegible word] wound [illegible word] back of third finger. Wounds quite healed"]
3 May 1915: admitted to "Gascon" hospital, Alexandria
2 June 1915: invalided to New Zealand medically unfit for active service.
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/51821.detail?O...
His military records are online to view:
ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/delivery/DeliveryManagerServle...
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Ernest Nicholas
Born: July 8th 1895, Christchurch
Died: 1 January 1939
Son of Hannah and Richard. Brother of James.
BODY FOUND ON BEACH
January 2. The body of Ernest Nicholas, a single man, aged 40 years, a Public Works Department employee, was found on the New Brighton beach at 5 a.m. on Sunday. He was last seen on Christmas Day. The inquest was adjourned. [1]
Also fought in WW1.
Previously in the Territorials for 3 years
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/68971.detail?O...
Occupation at enlist: Painter for Mr Jackson, Wellington
Military number: 12457
Rank: Corporal
Marks: Right arm snake etc
Left arm fern leaf, women etc
Append [sic] scar
23 Feb 1916: to hospital with measles at Featherston.
8 Oct 1916 was charged with unseemly behaviour outside hut [urinated] and given 168 hrs detention.
His military records are online to read:
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Relating to the brothers:
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
The younger brother mentioned in the above article is Reginald Armstrong Day NICHOLAS. He died c1952 aged 51.
An article about Henry's boxing talents:
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
There was also a daughter named Mabel May born to Hannah and Richard c1890. She married Charles SUTTON at the Trinity Congregational church, Manchester Street, Christchurch on 3 December 1914[3]
SOURCES:
Military records
Cemetery databases
NZ Dept Internal Affairs historic BDM indexes
[1]
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
[2]
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/51821.detail?O...
[3]
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
[4]
In loving memory of Sergeant Henry James NICHOLAS V.C., M.M ,
2nd son of R & H NICHOLAS
Killed in action at Beaudignies
16 October 1918, aged 26 years
Peace perfect peace
Also Hannah NICHOLAS
Dearly loved mother of above
Died 9 July 1932 aged 65 years
At rest
Also
Frederick Charles
1887-1951
Ernest
1895-1939
Victoria Cross - London Gazette, 11 January 1918, p724, Rec No 1804: For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in attack. Pte Nicholas, who was one of a Lewis Gun section, had orders to form a defensive flank to the right of advance which was subsequently checked by heavy machine-gun and rifle fire from an enemy strong point. Whereupon, followed by the remainder of his section at an interval of about twenty-five yards, Pte Nicholas rushed forward alone, shot the officer in command of the strong point, and overcame the remainder of the garrison of sixteen by means of bombs and bayonet, capturing four wounded prisoners and a machine gun. He captured this strongpoint practically singlehanded, and thereby saved many casualties. Subsequently, when the advance had reached its limit, Pte, Nicholas collected ammunition under heavy machine-gun and rifle fire. His exceptional valour and coolness throughout the operations afforded an inspiring example to all
Military Medal - London Gazette, 13 March 1919, p3453, Rec No 2870: Operations on Welsh and Bon Avis Ridges - 28th September to 1st October 1918. For fearless leadership and contempt of danger during the operations - particularly on 29th September when after a successful advance, his Company's flank was in the air and position critical. By skillful handling and heroic example, he inspired his men and so enabled his half Platoon to break an enemy attack of superior numbers. The success of the operations was due in a considerable measure due to his great example and contempt of danger.
Another account of his V.C. action:
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
Death circumstance:
"He was shot through the head whilst demanding the surrender of some enemy soldiers whom he saw vaguely in the darkness"[4]
Henry's Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/11458.detail?O...
His military records are available to read online:
www.archway.archives.govt.nz/StreamgateProxy/fileStream?i...
For photo of his grave post quake see comments section.
For photo of his funeral in France 9 November 1918 see comments section
Link to photo of his grave taken 2012
thebelgianshavenotforgotten.blogspot.co.nz/2012/04/new-ze...
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Hannah NICHOLAS
Hannah nee DAY married Richard Henry NICHOLAS c1886.
Marriage registration 1886/2336
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Frederick Charles NICHOLAS
Born: 27 July 1887, Lincoln
Died: 14 May 1951
Son of Hannah and Richard. Brother of James.
Occupation: Carpenter
Also fought in WW1 and saw action in Gallipoli.
Private Frederick NICHOLAS 6/1363
[Richard NICHOLAS, 35 Berry Street, St. Albans, Christchurch, father]
Occupation on enlist: plumber for Taylors Oakley, Christchurch
Markings:
Tattoos: Britannia; basket of flowers; dressed ladie [sic] on left arm. Tigirs [? sic] head in circle; eagle snake clasped hands on right arm. Star on thigh. [illegible word] on left thigh.
25/29 April 1915: Wounded [gunshot wound, left hand] Dardanelles 25/29 April 1915
[findings: "he has lost the whole of his second finger and has [illegible word] wound [illegible word] back of third finger. Wounds quite healed"]
3 May 1915: admitted to "Gascon" hospital, Alexandria
2 June 1915: invalided to New Zealand medically unfit for active service.
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/51821.detail?O...
His military records are online to view:
ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/delivery/DeliveryManagerServle...
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Ernest Nicholas
Born: July 8th 1895, Christchurch
Died: 1 January 1939
Son of Hannah and Richard. Brother of James.
BODY FOUND ON BEACH
January 2. The body of Ernest Nicholas, a single man, aged 40 years, a Public Works Department employee, was found on the New Brighton beach at 5 a.m. on Sunday. He was last seen on Christmas Day. The inquest was adjourned. [1]
Also fought in WW1.
Previously in the Territorials for 3 years
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/68971.detail?O...
Occupation at enlist: Painter for Mr Jackson, Wellington
Military number: 12457
Rank: Corporal
Marks: Right arm snake etc
Left arm fern leaf, women etc
Append [sic] scar
23 Feb 1916: to hospital with measles at Featherston.
8 Oct 1916 was charged with unseemly behaviour outside hut [urinated] and given 168 hrs detention.
His military records are online to read:
ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/delivery/DeliveryManagerServle...
**********************************************************************
Relating to the brothers:
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
The younger brother mentioned in the above article is Reginald Armstrong Day NICHOLAS. He died c1952 aged 51.
An article about Henry's boxing talents:
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
There was also a daughter named Mabel May born to Hannah and Richard c1890. She married Charles SUTTON at the Trinity Congregational church, Manchester Street, Christchurch on 3 December 1914[3]
SOURCES:
Military records
Cemetery databases
NZ Dept Internal Affairs historic BDM indexes
[1]
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
[2]
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/51821.detail?O...
[3]
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
[4]
In loving memory of Sergeant Henry James NICHOLAS V.C., M.M ,
2nd son of R & H NICHOLAS
Killed in action at Beaudignies
16 October 1918, aged 26 years
Peace perfect peace
Also Hannah NICHOLAS
Dearly loved mother of above
Died 9 July 1932 aged 65 years
At rest
Also
Frederick Charles
1887-1951
Ernest
1895-1939
Victoria Cross - London Gazette, 11 January 1918, p724, Rec No 1804: For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in attack. Pte Nicholas, who was one of a Lewis Gun section, had orders to form a defensive flank to the right of advance which was subsequently checked by heavy machine-gun and rifle fire from an enemy strong point. Whereupon, followed by the remainder of his section at an interval of about twenty-five yards, Pte Nicholas rushed forward alone, shot the officer in command of the strong point, and overcame the remainder of the garrison of sixteen by means of bombs and bayonet, capturing four wounded prisoners and a machine gun. He captured this strongpoint practically singlehanded, and thereby saved many casualties. Subsequently, when the advance had reached its limit, Pte, Nicholas collected ammunition under heavy machine-gun and rifle fire. His exceptional valour and coolness throughout the operations afforded an inspiring example to all
Military Medal - London Gazette, 13 March 1919, p3453, Rec No 2870: Operations on Welsh and Bon Avis Ridges - 28th September to 1st October 1918. For fearless leadership and contempt of danger during the operations - particularly on 29th September when after a successful advance, his Company's flank was in the air and position critical. By skillful handling and heroic example, he inspired his men and so enabled his half Platoon to break an enemy attack of superior numbers. The success of the operations was due in a considerable measure due to his great example and contempt of danger.
Another account of his V.C. action:
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
Death circumstance:
"He was shot through the head whilst demanding the surrender of some enemy soldiers whom he saw vaguely in the darkness"[4]
Henry's Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/11458.detail?O...
His military records are available to read online:
www.archway.archives.govt.nz/StreamgateProxy/fileStream?i...
For photo of this grave post quake see comments section.
For photo of his funeral in France 9 November 1918 see comments section
Link to photo of his grave taken 2012
thebelgianshavenotforgotten.blogspot.co.nz/2012/04/new-ze...
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Hannah NICHOLAS
Hannah nee DAY married Richard Henry NICHOLAS c1886.
Marriage registration 1886/2336
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Frederick Charles NICHOLAS
Born: 27 July 1887, Lincoln
Died: 14 May 1951
Son of Hannah and Richard. Brother of James.
Occupation: Carpenter
Also fought in WW1 and saw action in Gallipoli.
Private Frederick NICHOLAS 6/1363
[Richard NICHOLAS, 35 Berry Street, St. Albans, Christchurch, father]
Occupation on enlist: plumber for Taylors Oakley, Christchurch
Markings:
Tattoos: Britannia; basket of flowers; dressed ladie [sic] on left arm. Tigirs [? sic] head in circle; eagle snake clasped hands on right arm. Star on thigh. [illegible word] on left thigh.
25/29 April 1915: Wounded [gunshot wound, left hand] Dardanelles 25/29 April 1915
[findings: "he has lost the whole of his second finger and has [illegible word] wound [illegible word] back of third finger. Wounds quite healed"]
3 May 1915: admitted to "Gascon" hospital, Alexandria
2 June 1915: invalided to New Zealand medically unfit for active service.
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/51821.detail?O...
His military records are online to view:
ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/delivery/DeliveryManagerServle...
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Ernest Nicholas
Born: July 8th 1895, Christchurch
Died: 1 January 1939
Son of Hannah and Richard. Brother of James.
BODY FOUND ON BEACH
January 2. The body of Ernest Nicholas, a single man, aged 40 years, a Public Works Department employee, was found on the New Brighton beach at 5 a.m. on Sunday. He was last seen on Christmas Day. The inquest was adjourned. [1]
Also fought in WW1.
Previously in the Territorials for 3 years
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/68971.detail?O...
Occupation at enlist: Painter for Mr Jackson, Wellington
Military number: 12457
Rank: Corporal
Marks: Right arm snake etc
Left arm fern leaf, women etc
Append [sic] scar
23 Feb 1916: to hospital with measles at Featherston.
8 Oct 1916 was charged with unseemly behaviour outside hut [urinated] and given 168 hrs detention.
His military records are online to read:
ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/delivery/DeliveryManagerServle...
**********************************************************************
Relating to the brothers:
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
The younger brother mentioned in the above article is Reginald Armstrong Day NICHOLAS. He died c1952 aged 51.
An article about Henry's boxing talents:
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
There was also a daughter named Mabel May born to Hannah and Richard c1890. She married Charles SUTTON at the Trinity Congregational church, Manchester Street, Christchurch on 3 December 1914[3]
SOURCES:
Military records
Cemetery databases
NZ Dept Internal Affairs historic BDM indexes
[1]
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
[2]
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/51821.detail?O...
[3]
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
[4]
Subsequent photos postquake
In loving memory of Sergeant Henry James NICHOLAS V.C., M.M ,
2nd son of R & H NICHOLAS
Killed in action at Beaudignies
16 October 1918, aged 26 years
Peace perfect peace
Also Hannah NICHOLAS
Dearly loved mother of above
Died 9 July 1932 aged 65 years
At rest
Also
Frederick Charles
1887-1951
Ernest
1895-1939
Victoria Cross - London Gazette, 11 January 1918, p724, Rec No 1804: For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in attack. Pte Nicholas, who was one of a Lewis Gun section, had orders to form a defensive flank to the right of advance which was subsequently checked by heavy machine-gun and rifle fire from an enemy strong point. Whereupon, followed by the remainder of his section at an interval of about twenty-five yards, Pte Nicholas rushed forward alone, shot the officer in command of the strong point, and overcame the remainder of the garrison of sixteen by means of bombs and bayonet, capturing four wounded prisoners and a machine gun. He captured this strongpoint practically singlehanded, and thereby saved many casualties. Subsequently, when the advance had reached its limit, Pte, Nicholas collected ammunition under heavy machine-gun and rifle fire. His exceptional valour and coolness throughout the operations afforded an inspiring example to all
Military Medal - London Gazette, 13 March 1919, p3453, Rec No 2870: Operations on Welsh and Bon Avis Ridges - 28th September to 1st October 1918. For fearless leadership and contempt of danger during the operations - particularly on 29th September when after a successful advance, his Company's flank was in the air and position critical. By skillful handling and heroic example, he inspired his men and so enabled his half Platoon to break an enemy attack of superior numbers. The success of the operations was due in a considerable measure due to his great example and contempt of danger.
Another account of his V.C. action:
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
Death circumstance:
"He was shot through the head whilst demanding the surrender of some enemy soldiers whom he saw vaguely in the darkness"[4]
Henry's Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/11458.detail?O...
His military records are available to read online:
www.archway.archives.govt.nz/StreamgateProxy/fileStream?i...
For photo of his grave post quake see comments section.
For photo of his funeral in France 9 November 1918 see comments section
Link to photo of his grave taken 2012
thebelgianshavenotforgotten.blogspot.co.nz/2012/04/new-ze...
*********************************************************************
Hannah NICHOLAS
Hannah nee DAY married Richard Henry NICHOLAS c1886.
Marriage registration 1886/2336
*********************************************************************
Frederick Charles NICHOLAS
Born: 27 July 1887, Lincoln
Died: 14 May 1951
Son of Hannah and Richard. Brother of James.
Occupation: Carpenter
Also fought in WW1 and saw action in Gallipoli.
Private Frederick NICHOLAS 6/1363
[Richard NICHOLAS, 35 Berry Street, St. Albans, Christchurch, father]
Occupation on enlist: plumber for Taylors Oakley, Christchurch
Markings:
Tattoos: Britannia; basket of flowers; dressed ladie [sic] on left arm. Tigirs [? sic] head in circle; eagle snake clasped hands on right arm. Star on thigh. [illegible word] on left thigh.
25/29 April 1915: Wounded [gunshot wound, left hand] Dardanelles 25/29 April 1915
[findings: "he has lost the whole of his second finger and has [illegible word] wound [illegible word] back of third finger. Wounds quite healed"]
3 May 1915: admitted to "Gascon" hospital, Alexandria
2 June 1915: invalided to New Zealand medically unfit for active service.
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/51821.detail?O...
His military records are online to view:
ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/delivery/DeliveryManagerServle...
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Ernest Nicholas
Born: July 8th 1895, Christchurch
Died: 1 January 1939
Son of Hannah and Richard. Brother of James.
BODY FOUND ON BEACH
January 2. The body of Ernest Nicholas, a single man, aged 40 years, a Public Works Department employee, was found on the New Brighton beach at 5 a.m. on Sunday. He was last seen on Christmas Day. The inquest was adjourned. [1]
Also fought in WW1.
Previously in the Territorials for 3 years
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/68971.detail?O...
Occupation at enlist: Painter for Mr Jackson, Wellington
Military number: 12457
Rank: Corporal
Marks: Right arm snake etc
Left arm fern leaf, women etc
Append [sic] scar
23 Feb 1916: to hospital with measles at Featherston.
8 Oct 1916 was charged with unseemly behaviour outside hut [urinated] and given 168 hrs detention.
His military records are online to read:
ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/delivery/DeliveryManagerServle...
**********************************************************************
Relating to the brothers:
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
The younger brother mentioned in the above article is Reginald Armstrong Day NICHOLAS. He died c1952 aged 51.
An article about Henry's boxing talents:
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
There was also a daughter named Mabel May born to Hannah and Richard c1890. She married Charles SUTTON at the Trinity Congregational church, Manchester Street, Christchurch on 3 December 1914[3]
UPDATE:
14 August 2021
Family plot of Canterbury's first Victoria Cross recipient to be re-dedicated
www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-christchurch/family-plot-can...
SOURCES:
Military records
Cemetery databases
NZ Dept Internal Affairs historic BDM indexes
[1]
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
[2]
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/51821.detail?O...
[3]
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
[4]
Subsequent photos postquake
In loving memory of Sergeant Henry James NICHOLAS V.C., M.M ,
2nd son of R & H NICHOLAS
Killed in action at Beaudignies
16 October 1918, aged 26 years
Peace perfect peace
Also Hannah NICHOLAS
Dearly loved mother of above
Died 9 July 1932 aged 65 years
At rest
Also
Frederick Charles
1887-1951
Ernest
1895-1939
Victoria Cross - London Gazette, 11 January 1918, p724, Rec No 1804: For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in attack. Pte Nicholas, who was one of a Lewis Gun section, had orders to form a defensive flank to the right of advance which was subsequently checked by heavy machine-gun and rifle fire from an enemy strong point. Whereupon, followed by the remainder of his section at an interval of about twenty-five yards, Pte Nicholas rushed forward alone, shot the officer in command of the strong point, and overcame the remainder of the garrison of sixteen by means of bombs and bayonet, capturing four wounded prisoners and a machine gun. He captured this strongpoint practically singlehanded, and thereby saved many casualties. Subsequently, when the advance had reached its limit, Pte, Nicholas collected ammunition under heavy machine-gun and rifle fire. His exceptional valour and coolness throughout the operations afforded an inspiring example to all
Military Medal - London Gazette, 13 March 1919, p3453, Rec No 2870: Operations on Welsh and Bon Avis Ridges - 28th September to 1st October 1918. For fearless leadership and contempt of danger during the operations - particularly on 29th September when after a successful advance, his Company's flank was in the air and position critical. By skillful handling and heroic example, he inspired his men and so enabled his half Platoon to break an enemy attack of superior numbers. The success of the operations was due in a considerable measure due to his great example and contempt of danger.
Another account of his V.C. action:
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
Death circumstance:
"He was shot through the head whilst demanding the surrender of some enemy soldiers whom he saw vaguely in the darkness"[4]
Henry's Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/11458.detail?O...
His military records are available to read online:
www.archway.archives.govt.nz/StreamgateProxy/fileStream?i...
For photo of his grave post quake see comments section.
For photo of his funeral in France 9 November 1918 see comments section
Link to photo of his grave taken 2012
thebelgianshavenotforgotten.blogspot.co.nz/2012/04/new-ze...
*********************************************************************
Hannah NICHOLAS
Hannah nee DAY married Richard Henry NICHOLAS c1886.
Marriage registration 1886/2336
*********************************************************************
Frederick Charles NICHOLAS
Born: 27 July 1887, Lincoln
Died: 14 May 1951
Son of Hannah and Richard. Brother of James.
Occupation: Carpenter
Also fought in WW1 and saw action in Gallipoli.
Private Frederick NICHOLAS 6/1363
[Richard NICHOLAS, 35 Berry Street, St. Albans, Christchurch, father]
Occupation on enlist: plumber for Taylors Oakley, Christchurch
Markings:
Tattoos: Britannia; basket of flowers; dressed ladie [sic] on left arm. Tigirs [? sic] head in circle; eagle snake clasped hands on right arm. Star on thigh. [illegible word] on left thigh.
25/29 April 1915: Wounded [gunshot wound, left hand] Dardanelles 25/29 April 1915
[findings: "he has lost the whole of his second finger and has [illegible word] wound [illegible word] back of third finger. Wounds quite healed"]
3 May 1915: admitted to "Gascon" hospital, Alexandria
2 June 1915: invalided to New Zealand medically unfit for active service.
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/51821.detail?O...
His military records are online to view:
ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/delivery/DeliveryManagerServle...
*********************************************************************
Ernest Nicholas
Born: July 8th 1895, Christchurch
Died: 1 January 1939
Son of Hannah and Richard. Brother of James.
BODY FOUND ON BEACH
January 2. The body of Ernest Nicholas, a single man, aged 40 years, a Public Works Department employee, was found on the New Brighton beach at 5 a.m. on Sunday. He was last seen on Christmas Day. The inquest was adjourned. [1]
Also fought in WW1.
Previously in the Territorials for 3 years
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/68971.detail?O...
Occupation at enlist: Painter for Mr Jackson, Wellington
Military number: 12457
Rank: Corporal
Marks: Right arm snake etc
Left arm fern leaf, women etc
Append [sic] scar
23 Feb 1916: to hospital with measles at Featherston.
8 Oct 1916 was charged with unseemly behaviour outside hut [urinated] and given 168 hrs detention.
His military records are online to read:
ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/delivery/DeliveryManagerServle...
**********************************************************************
Relating to the brothers:
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
The younger brother mentioned in the above article is Reginald Armstrong Day NICHOLAS. He died c1952 aged 51.
An article about Henry's boxing talents:
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
There was also a daughter named Mabel May born to Hannah and Richard c1890. She married Charles SUTTON at the Trinity Congregational church, Manchester Street, Christchurch on 3 December 1914[3]
UPDATE:
14 August 2021
Family plot of Canterbury's first Victoria Cross recipient to be re-dedicated
www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-christchurch/family-plot-can...
SOURCES:
Military records
Cemetery databases
NZ Dept Internal Affairs historic BDM indexes
[1]
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
[2]
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/51821.detail?O...
[3]
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
[4]
Subsequent photos postquake
In loving memory of Sergeant Henry James NICHOLAS V.C., M.M ,
2nd son of R & H NICHOLAS
Killed in action at Beaudignies
16 October 1918, aged 26 years
Peace perfect peace
Also Hannah NICHOLAS
Dearly loved mother of above
Died 9 July 1932 aged 65 years
At rest
Also
Frederick Charles
1887-1951
Ernest
1895-1939
Victoria Cross - London Gazette, 11 January 1918, p724, Rec No 1804: For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in attack. Pte Nicholas, who was one of a Lewis Gun section, had orders to form a defensive flank to the right of advance which was subsequently checked by heavy machine-gun and rifle fire from an enemy strong point. Whereupon, followed by the remainder of his section at an interval of about twenty-five yards, Pte Nicholas rushed forward alone, shot the officer in command of the strong point, and overcame the remainder of the garrison of sixteen by means of bombs and bayonet, capturing four wounded prisoners and a machine gun. He captured this strongpoint practically singlehanded, and thereby saved many casualties. Subsequently, when the advance had reached its limit, Pte, Nicholas collected ammunition under heavy machine-gun and rifle fire. His exceptional valour and coolness throughout the operations afforded an inspiring example to all
Military Medal - London Gazette, 13 March 1919, p3453, Rec No 2870: Operations on Welsh and Bon Avis Ridges - 28th September to 1st October 1918. For fearless leadership and contempt of danger during the operations - particularly on 29th September when after a successful advance, his Company's flank was in the air and position critical. By skillful handling and heroic example, he inspired his men and so enabled his half Platoon to break an enemy attack of superior numbers. The success of the operations was due in a considerable measure due to his great example and contempt of danger.
Another account of his V.C. action:
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
Death circumstance:
"He was shot through the head whilst demanding the surrender of some enemy soldiers whom he saw vaguely in the darkness"[4]
Henry's Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/11458.detail?O...
His military records are available to read online:
www.archway.archives.govt.nz/StreamgateProxy/fileStream?i...
For photo of this grave post quake see comments section.
For photo of his funeral in France 9 November 1918 see comments section
Link to photo of his grave taken 2012
thebelgianshavenotforgotten.blogspot.co.nz/2012/04/new-ze...
*********************************************************************
Hannah NICHOLAS
Hannah nee DAY married Richard Henry NICHOLAS c1886.
Marriage registration 1886/2336
*********************************************************************
Frederick Charles NICHOLAS
Born: 27 July 1887, Lincoln
Died: 14 May 1951
Son of Hannah and Richard. Brother of Henry James.
Occupation: Carpenter
Also fought in WW1 and saw action in Gallipoli.
Private Frederick NICHOLAS 6/1363
[Richard NICHOLAS, 35 Berry Street, St. Albans, Christchurch, father]
Occupation on enlist: plumber for Taylors Oakley, Christchurch
Markings:
Tattoos: Britannia; basket of flowers; dressed ladie [sic] on left arm. Tigirs [? sic] head in circle; eagle snake clasped hands on right arm. Star on thigh. [illegible word] on left thigh.
25/29 April 1915: Wounded [gunshot wound, left hand] Dardanelles 25/29 April 1915
[findings: "he has lost the whole of his second finger and has [illegible word] wound [illegible word] back of third finger. Wounds quite healed"]
3 May 1915: admitted to "Gascon" hospital, Alexandria
2 June 1915: invalided to New Zealand medically unfit for active service.
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/51821.detail?O...
His military records are online to view:
ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/delivery/DeliveryManagerServle...
*********************************************************************
Ernest Nicholas
Born: July 8th 1895, Christchurch
Died: 1 January 1939
Son of Hannah and Richard. Brother of James.
BODY FOUND ON BEACH
January 2. The body of Ernest Nicholas, a single man, aged 40 years, a Public Works Department employee, was found on the New Brighton beach at 5 a.m. on Sunday. He was last seen on Christmas Day. The inquest was adjourned. [1]
Also fought in WW1.
Previously in the Territorials for 3 years
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/68971.detail?O...
Occupation at enlist: Painter for Mr Jackson, Wellington
Military number: 12457
Rank: Corporal
Marks: Right arm snake etc
Left arm fern leaf, women etc
Append [sic] scar
23 Feb 1916: to hospital with measles at Featherston.
8 Oct 1916 was charged with unseemly behaviour outside hut [urinated] and given 168 hrs detention.
His military records are online to read:
ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/delivery/DeliveryManagerServle...
**********************************************************************
Relating to the brothers:
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
The younger brother mentioned in the above article is Reginald Armstrong Day NICHOLAS. He died c1952 aged 51.
An article about Henry's boxing talents:
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
There was also a daughter named Mabel May born to Hannah and Richard c1890. She married Charles SUTTON at the Trinity Congregational church, Manchester Street, Christchurch on 3 December 1914[3]
UPDATE:
14 August 2021
Family plot of Canterbury's first Victoria Cross recipient to be re-dedicated
www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-christchurch/family-plot-can...
SOURCES:
Military records
Cemetery databases
NZ Dept Internal Affairs historic BDM indexes
[1]
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
[2]
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/51821.detail?O...
[3]
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
[4]
BL29 PL25
Second Lieutenant Frank William PAULING 45037
Rifle Brigade
Died 16 February 1919
Aged 25
Dearly loved husband of Gwen PAULING
Died of wounds
So Loved, So Mourned
Also his mother
Jane PAULING
Died 12th June 1946
Aged 86
Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 123, 18 February 1919, Page 4
Second Lieutenant Frank Pauling, who died at Christchurch Hospital yesterday, returned by the Marama on January 27, and was admitted to Christchurch Hospital. Death was due to paraplegia [sic], caused by a wound in the back.. Mrs. Pauling, his wife, 'resides at Avonside. [2]
Injury occurred on 8 October 1918 at Crevecoeur, France. Previously admitted to Featherston Hospital on 14 June 1917 suffering from Cellulitis.
Medical board notes from onboard H.M.N.Z.H.S. Marama show he was suffering from Paraplegia from back wound.
“Shrapnel wound Avecourt. Complete paralysis below level of 9th dorsal 10th interiorlat[?] space hyperaesthetic. Loss of sphincteral control. Bladder drainer suprapubically – urine clear. Large bedsore exposing sacrum and small one on each heel. Chest dullness[?] … VR & VF …
Contractor, Christchurch. General condition poor. Permanent disability.
Board recommends treatment as an inpatient at Christchurch hospital.
Frank’s Cenotaph record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/12096.detail?O...
Franks CWGC record:
www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/642331/PAULING,%20FRA...
His military records are available to read online:
www.archway.archives.govt.nz/StreamgateProxy/fileStream?i...
Frank was born 22 March 1893 in Mathinna, Tasmania, Australia and had lived in NZ 9 years at the time of his death[1]
On Military records Parchment commission of 2/Lieut. was received by Mary G PAULING. However, she has also signed further documentation in Frank’s records as G M PAULING.
A search on historical BDM on Dept. Internal affairs sight does not come up with her remarrying nor does the Christchurch City Council cemetery database list a burial for her. If she was cremated it would not show on the database anyway.
Frank’s mother Jane’s maiden name was HOMEWOOD
Frank’s father is noted in Frank’s military records as Regimental Sergeant Major William PAULING
Railway Pioneer Battalion, 4th Company and served in South African war. “Williams parents supposed born in Germany and Austria”[2]
Seems there were issues with Frank’s allegiance to the correct side in the war after the police were sent a letter anonymously and acted upon on 29 August 1917.
Letter went thus:
“Kindly take notice that the marked name in list enclosed is son of a German and married to a daughter of a most bitter German man named Neutze in the parts they belonged to formerly she was known to be very antaganostic [sic] to Britishers [sic] and if he is allowed away with other soldiers he may act as a traitor to them. My statement will bear investigation. Yours obediently – Lover of N.Z.” [attached to letter is newspaper article listing Franks name and being at Trentham, July 1917].
Report from Constable George LAMBERT of Christchurch Police station stating Frank’s mother lives at 140 Edgeware Road and states that she was born in Cloones, Victoria and that her parents were born in England. Her husband [Frank’s father] was born in Ballarat and He died in May 1905. Frank was married at Christchurch on 26th December 1916 to Mary Gwendoline NEUTZE and it is her parents who reside at 15 River Road, Christchurch. Mary’s father Henry had been in NZ 30 years and naturalised 20 years previous. Mrs NEUTZE [Mary’s mother – Florence nee GAMBLE] was born at Waddington, NZ and it was understood her parents were native of England. Marriage certificate attached to Frank’s military records shows Frank and Mary were married at Church of Christ, Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch and that Frank’s father at that time was a “mine manager”. Letter from his employer in military records ensuring Frank’s patriotism enclosed in military records.
William PAULING information:
www.britishmedals.us/files/127rpr1.htm
Press, Volume LV, Issue 16454, 22 February 1919, Page 14
Memorial service notice for Frank: paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
REFERENCES:
[1]
librarydata.christchurch.org.nz/Cemeteries/interment.asp?...
Most other information from his military records.
BL29 PL25
Second Lieutenant Frank William PAULING 45037
Rifle Brigade
Died 16 February 1919
Aged 25
Dearly loved husband of Gwen PAULING
Died of wounds
So Loved, So Mourned
Also his mother
Jane PAULING
Died 12th June 1946
Aged 86
Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 123, 18 February 1919, Page 4
Second Lieutenant Frank Pauling, who died at Christchurch Hospital yesterday, returned by the Marama on January 27, and was admitted to Christchurch Hospital. Death was due to paraplegia [sic], caused by a wound in the back.. Mrs. Pauling, his wife, 'resides at Avonside. [2]
Injury occurred on 8 October 1918 at Crevecoeur, France. Previously admitted to Featherston Hospital on 14 June 1917 suffering from Cellulitis.
Medical board notes from onboard H.M.N.Z.H.S. Marama show he was suffering from Paraplegia from back wound.
“Shrapnel wound Avecourt. Complete paralysis below level of 9th dorsal 10th interiorlat[?] space hyperaesthetic. Loss of sphincteral control. Bladder drainer suprapubically – urine clear. Large bedsore exposing sacrum and small one on each heel. Chest dullness[?] … VR & VF …
Contractor, Christchurch. General condition poor. Permanent disability.
Board recommends treatment as an inpatient at Christchurch hospital.
Frank’s Cenotaph record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/12096.detail?O...
Franks CWGC record:
www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/642331/PAULING,%20FRA...
His military records are available to read online:
www.archway.archives.govt.nz/StreamgateProxy/fileStream?i...
Frank was born 22 March 1893 in Mathinna, Tasmania, Australia and had lived in NZ 9 years at the time of his death[1]
On Military records Parchment commission of 2/Lieut. was received by Mary G PAULING. However, she has also signed further documentation in Frank’s records as G M PAULING.
A search on historical BDM on Dept. Internal affairs sight does not come up with her remarrying nor does the Christchurch City Council cemetery database list a burial for her. If she was cremated it would not show on the database anyway.
Frank’s mother Jane’s maiden name was HOMEWOOD
Frank’s father is noted in Frank’s military records as Regimental Sergeant Major William PAULING
Railway Pioneer Battalion, 4th Company and served in South African war. “Williams parents supposed born in Germany and Austria”[2]
Seems there were issues with Frank’s allegiance to the correct side in the war after the police were sent a letter anonymously and acted upon on 29 August 1917.
Letter went thus:
“Kindly take notice that the marked name in list enclosed is son of a German and married to a daughter of a most bitter German man named Neutze in the parts they belonged to formerly she was known to be very antaganostic [sic] to Britishers [sic] and if he is allowed away with other soldiers he may act as a traitor to them. My statement will bear investigation. Yours obediently – Lover of N.Z.” [attached to letter is newspaper article listing Franks name and being at Trentham, July 1917].
Report from Constable George LAMBERT of Christchurch Police station stating Frank’s mother lives at 140 Edgeware Road and states that she was born in Cloones, Victoria and that her parents were born in England. Her husband [Frank’s father] was born in Ballarat and He died in May 1905. Frank was married at Christchurch on 26th December 1916 to Mary Gwendoline NEUTZE and it is her parents who reside at 15 River Road, Christchurch. Mary’s father Henry had been in NZ 30 years and naturalised 20 years previous. Mrs NEUTZE [Mary’s mother – Florence nee GAMBLE] was born at Waddington, NZ and it was understood her parents were native of England. Marriage certificate attached to Frank’s military records shows Frank and Mary were married at Church of Christ, Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch and that Frank’s father at that time was a “mine manager”. Letter from his employer in military records ensuring Frank’s patriotism enclosed in military records.
William PAULING information:
www.britishmedals.us/files/127rpr1.htm
Press, Volume LV, Issue 16454, 22 February 1919, Page 14
Memorial service notice for Frank: paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
REFERENCES:
[1]
librarydata.christchurch.org.nz/Cemeteries/interment.asp?...
Most other information from his military records.
BL29 PL25
Second Lieutenant Frank William PAULING 45037
Rifle Brigade
Died 16 February 1919
Aged 25
Dearly loved husband of Gwen PAULING
Died of wounds
So Loved, So Mourned
Also his mother
Jane PAULING
Died 12th June 1946
Aged 86
Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 123, 18 February 1919, Page 4
Second Lieutenant Frank Pauling, who died at Christchurch Hospital yesterday, returned by the Marama on January 27, and was admitted to Christchurch Hospital. Death was due to paraplegia [sic], caused by a wound in the back.. Mrs. Pauling, his wife, 'resides at Avonside. [2]
Injury occurred on 8 October 1918 at Crevecoeur, France. Previously admitted to Featherston Hospital on 14 June 1917 suffering from Cellulitis.
Medical board notes from onboard H.M.N.Z.H.S. Marama show he was suffering from Paraplegia from back wound.
“Shrapnel wound Avecourt. Complete paralysis below level of 9th dorsal 10th interiorlat[?] space hyperaesthetic. Loss of sphincteral control. Bladder drainer suprapubically – urine clear. Large bedsore exposing sacrum and small one on each heel. Chest dullness[?] … VR & VF …
Contractor, Christchurch. General condition poor. Permanent disability.
Board recommends treatment as an inpatient at Christchurch hospital.
Frank’s Cenotaph record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/12096.detail?O...
Franks CWGC record:
www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/642331/PAULING,%20FRA...
His military records are available to read online:
www.archway.archives.govt.nz/StreamgateProxy/fileStream?i...
Frank was born 22 March 1893 in Mathinna, Tasmania, Australia and had lived in NZ 9 years at the time of his death[1]
On Military records Parchment commission of 2/Lieut. was received by Mary G PAULING. However, she has also signed further documentation in Frank’s records as G M PAULING.
A search on historical BDM on Dept. Internal affairs sight does not come up with her remarrying nor does the Christchurch City Council cemetery database list a burial for her. If she was cremated it would not show on the database anyway.
Frank’s mother Jane’s maiden name was HOMEWOOD
Frank’s father is noted in Frank’s military records as Regimental Sergeant Major William PAULING
Railway Pioneer Battalion, 4th Company and served in South African war. “Williams parents supposed born in Germany and Austria”[2]
Seems there were issues with Frank’s allegiance to the correct side in the war after the police were sent a letter anonymously and acted upon on 29 August 1917.
Letter went thus:
“Kindly take notice that the marked name in list enclosed is son of a German and married to a daughter of a most bitter German man named Neutze in the parts they belonged to formerly she was known to be very antaganostic [sic] to Britishers [sic] and if he is allowed away with other soldiers he may act as a traitor to them. My statement will bear investigation. Yours obediently – Lover of N.Z.” [attached to letter is newspaper article listing Franks name and being at Trentham, July 1917].
Report from Constable George LAMBERT of Christchurch Police station stating Frank’s mother lives at 140 Edgeware Road and states that she was born in Cloones, Victoria and that her parents were born in England. Her husband [Frank’s father] was born in Ballarat and He died in May 1905. Frank was married at Christchurch on 26th December 1916 to Mary Gwendoline NEUTZE and it is her parents who reside at 15 River Road, Christchurch. Mary’s father Henry had been in NZ 30 years and naturalised 20 years previous. Mrs NEUTZE [Mary’s mother – Florence nee GAMBLE] was born at Waddington, NZ and it was understood her parents were native of England. Marriage certificate attached to Frank’s military records shows Frank and Mary were married at Church of Christ, Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch and that Frank’s father at that time was a “mine manager”. Letter from his employer in military records ensuring Frank’s patriotism enclosed in military records.
William PAULING information:
www.britishmedals.us/files/127rpr1.htm
Press, Volume LV, Issue 16454, 22 February 1919, Page 14
Memorial service notice for Frank: paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
REFERENCES:
[1]
librarydata.christchurch.org.nz/Cemeteries/interment.asp?...
Most other information from his military records.
BL29 PL25
Second Lieutenant Frank William PAULING 45037
Rifle Brigade
Died 16 February 1919
Aged 25
Dearly loved husband of Gwen PAULING
Died of wounds
So Loved, So Mourned
Also his mother
Jane PAULING
Died 12th June 1946
Aged 86
Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 123, 18 February 1919, Page 4
Second Lieutenant Frank Pauling, who died at Christchurch Hospital yesterday, returned by the Marama on January 27, and was admitted to Christchurch Hospital. Death was due to paraplegia [sic], caused by a wound in the back.. Mrs. Pauling, his wife, 'resides at Avonside. [2]
Injury occurred on 8 October 1918 at Crevecoeur, France. Previously admitted to Featherston Hospital on 14 June 1917 suffering from Cellulitis.
Medical board notes from onboard H.M.N.Z.H.S. Marama show he was suffering from Paraplegia from back wound.
“Shrapnel wound Avecourt. Complete paralysis below level of 9th dorsal 10th interiorlat[?] space hyperaesthetic. Loss of sphincteral control. Bladder drainer suprapubically – urine clear. Large bedsore exposing sacrum and small one on each heel. Chest dullness[?] … VR & VF …
Contractor, Christchurch. General condition poor. Permanent disability.
Board recommends treatment as an inpatient at Christchurch hospital.
Frank’s Cenotaph record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/12096.detail?O...
Franks CWGC record:
www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/642331/PAULING,%20FRA...
His military records are available to read online:
www.archway.archives.govt.nz/StreamgateProxy/fileStream?i...
Frank was born 22 March 1893 in Mathinna, Tasmania, Australia and had lived in NZ 9 years at the time of his death[1]
On Military records Parchment commission of 2/Lieut. was received by Mary G PAULING. However, she has also signed further documentation in Frank’s records as G M PAULING.
A search on historical BDM on Dept. Internal affairs sight does not come up with her remarrying nor does the Christchurch City Council cemetery database list a burial for her. If she was cremated it would not show on the database anyway.
Frank’s mother Jane’s maiden name was HOMEWOOD
Frank’s father is noted in Frank’s military records as Regimental Sergeant Major William PAULING
Railway Pioneer Battalion, 4th Company and served in South African war. “Williams parents supposed born in Germany and Austria”[2]
Seems there were issues with Frank’s allegiance to the correct side in the war after the police were sent a letter anonymously and acted upon on 29 August 1917.
Letter went thus:
“Kindly take notice that the marked name in list enclosed is son of a German and married to a daughter of a most bitter German man named Neutze in the parts they belonged to formerly she was known to be very antaganostic [sic] to Britishers [sic] and if he is allowed away with other soldiers he may act as a traitor to them. My statement will bear investigation. Yours obediently – Lover of N.Z.” [attached to letter is newspaper article listing Franks name and being at Trentham, July 1917].
Report from Constable George LAMBERT of Christchurch Police station stating Frank’s mother lives at 140 Edgeware Road and states that she was born in Cloones, Victoria and that her parents were born in England. Her husband [Frank’s father] was born in Ballarat and He died in May 1905. Frank was married at Christchurch on 26th December 1916 to Mary Gwendoline NEUTZE and it is her parents who reside at 15 River Road, Christchurch. Mary’s father Henry had been in NZ 30 years and naturalised 20 years previous. Mrs NEUTZE [Mary’s mother – Florence nee GAMBLE] was born at Waddington, NZ and it was understood her parents were native of England. Marriage certificate attached to Frank’s military records shows Frank and Mary were married at Church of Christ, Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch and that Frank’s father at that time was a “mine manager”. Letter from his employer in military records ensuring Frank’s patriotism enclosed in military records.
William PAULING information:
www.britishmedals.us/files/127rpr1.htm
Press, Volume LV, Issue 16454, 22 February 1919, Page 14
Memorial service notice for Frank: paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
REFERENCES:
[1]
librarydata.christchurch.org.nz/Cemeteries/interment.asp?...
Most other information from his military records.
Sergeant Richard Burman TURNER [6/166]
1st Canterbury Regiment Main Body
Beloved son of
J.R. & J. TURNER
Died March 8th 1918, Aged 23 years.
Also their beloved son
Corporal Frederick Everard TURNER [2/103]
Killed in The Somme Battle
Sept. 15th 1916, Aged 26 years.
And
Gunner Edgar Mercer TURNER [2/3110]
Killed in The Messines Battle
June 3rd 1917, Aged 21 years
They nobly answered their country’s call
And gave for her their lives, their all.
Also
Jessie
Beloved wife of J.R. TURNER
Died 13th November 1939 Aged 73 years
And
John Richard
Beloved husband of
Jessie TURNER
Died January 1st 1942 Age 84 years
***********************************
Richard Burman 6/166
Block G Plot 64
Born: 27 May 1894
Occupation on enlist:
Jewellers Asst for Hicks & Co., Christchurch
Theatres of Operation:
Egyptian 1914,1915,191
Egyptian E.F. 1916
Balkan Gallipoli 1915
Western European 1916 1917
25 April – 1 May listed as Missing, Dardanelles
March 1916: Hospitalised Asthma & dysentery sent to Aotea Convalescent home [1]
March 1917: Influenza and scabies
12 July 1917 Admitted to hospital in UK for tuberculosis laryngitis then discharged due to no longer being physically fit for war service. This, in the end, was the cause of his death.
And after all this he was still charged with repaying back a mess tin cover he lost.
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/57434.detail?O...
His records are available to read online:
archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=22014337&am...
Frederick Everard 2/103
Born 29 March 1892
Occupation on enlist: Carter
Died of wounds [Court of Enquiry]
“I dressed his wounds which were severe in the abdomen and I did not think he would recover although conscious at the time”.
Capt V Davie states:
“I assisted in carrying Cpl Turner with Cpl Davie to the {?} road where I handed over Cpl Turner to the R.A.M.C officer who attended him at once. As he states he was the worst case there”. The R.A.M.C. Officer cannot be traced from evidence above.
Finding: The Court having considered the attached evidence is of the opinion that 2/103 Cpl F E Turner is “missing believe died of wounds”.
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/16023.detail?O...
His military records are available online:
archway.archives.govt.nz/StreamgateProxy/fileStream?ie_pi...
Theatres of Operation:
Egyptian 1914. 1915, 1916
Egyptian E.F. 1916
Balkan 1915
Western European 1916
Edgar Mercer 2/3110
Killed in action
Occupation on enlist: Clerk
Buried: ST. QUENTIN CABARET MILITARY CEMETERY
Cenotaph database records
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/16020.detail?O...
His military records are available but with restrictions:
archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=22014234
John Richard TURNER [father]
Block G Plot 65
2 daughters noted in his obituary. Nurse Scott and Mrs E CROUCH[2]
Jessie TURNER
Signed the Women’s Suffrage Petition:
www.nzhistory.net.nz/suffragist/mrs-jessie-turner
REFERENCES:
[1]
nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/WH1-Effo-fig-WH1-Effo11...
[2]
homepages.ihug.co.nz/~ashleigh/1870-1908/1942.January.Chr...
Sergeant Richard Burman TURNER [6/166]
1st Canterbury Regiment Main Body
Beloved son of
J.R. & J. TURNER
Died March 8th 1918, Aged 23 years.
Also their beloved son
Corporal Frederick Everard TURNER [2/103]
Killed in The Somme Battle
Sept. 15th 1916, Aged 26 years.
And
Gunner Edgar Mercer TURNER [2/3110]
Killed in The Messines Battle
June 3rd 1917, Aged 21 years
They nobly answered their country’s call
And gave for her their lives, their all.
Also
Jessie
Beloved wife of J.R. TURNER
Died 13th November 1939 Aged 73 years
And
John Richard
Beloved husband of
Jessie TURNER
Died January 1st 1942 Age 84 years
***********************************
Richard Burman 6/166
Block G Plot 64
Born: 27 May 1894
Occupation on enlist:
Jewellers Asst for Hicks & Co., Christchurch
Theatres of Operation:
Egyptian 1914,1915,191
Egyptian E.F. 1916
Balkan Gallipoli 1915
Western European 1916 1917
25 April – 1 May listed as Missing, Dardanelles
March 1916: Hospitalised Asthma & dysentery sent to Aotea Convalescent home [1]
March 1917: Influenza and scabies
12 July 1917 Admitted to hospital in UK for tuberculosis laryngitis then discharged due to no longer being physically fit for war service. This, in the end, was the cause of his death.
And after all this he was still charged with repaying back a mess tin cover he lost.
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/57434.detail?O...
His records are available to read online:
archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=22014337&am...
Frederick Everard 2/103
Born 29 March 1892
Occupation on enlist: Carter
Died of wounds [Court of Enquiry]
“I dressed his wounds which were severe in the abdomen and I did not think he would recover although conscious at the time”.
Capt V Davie states:
“I assisted in carrying Cpl Turner with Cpl Davie to the {?} road where I handed over Cpl Turner to the R.A.M.C officer who attended him at once. As he states he was the worst case there”. The R.A.M.C. Officer cannot be traced from evidence above.
Finding: The Court having considered the attached evidence is of the opinion that 2/103 Cpl F E Turner is “missing believe died of wounds”.
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/16023.detail?O...
His military records are available online:
archway.archives.govt.nz/StreamgateProxy/fileStream?ie_pi...
Theatres of Operation:
Egyptian 1914. 1915, 1916
Egyptian E.F. 1916
Balkan 1915
Western European 1916
Edgar Mercer 2/3110
Killed in action
Occupation on enlist: Clerk
Buried: ST. QUENTIN CABARET MILITARY CEMETERY
Cenotaph database records
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/16020.detail?O...
His military records are available but with restrictions:
archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=22014234
John Richard TURNER [father]
Block G Plot 65
2 daughters noted in his obituary. Nurse Scott and Mrs E CROUCH[2]
Jessie TURNER
Signed the Women’s Suffrage Petition:
www.nzhistory.net.nz/suffragist/mrs-jessie-turner
REFERENCES:
[1]
nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/WH1-Effo-fig-WH1-Effo11...
[2]
homepages.ihug.co.nz/~ashleigh/1870-1908/1942.January.Chr...
Sergeant Richard Burman TURNER [6/166]
1ST Canterbury Regiment Main Body
Beloved son of
J.R. & J. TURNER
Died March 8th 1918, Aged 23 years.
Also their beloved son
Corporal Frederick Everard TURNER [2/103]
Killed in The Somme Battle
Sept. 15th 1916, Aged 26 years.
And
Gunner Edgar Mercer TURNER [2/3110]
Killed in The Messines Battle
June 3rd 1917, Aged 21 years
They nobly answered their country’s call
And gave for her their lives, their all.
Also
Jessie
Beloved wife of J.R. TURNER
Died 13th November 1939 Aged 73 years
And
John Richard
Beloved husband of
Jessie TURNER
Died January 1st 1942 Age 84 years
***********************************
Richard Burman 6/166
Block G Plot 64
Born: 27 May 1894
Occupation on enlist:
Jewellers Asst for Hicks & Co., Christchurch
Theatres of Operation:
Egyptian 1914,1915,191
Egyptian E.F. 1916
Balkan Gallipoli 1915
Western European 1916 1917
25 April – 1 May listed as Missing, Dardanelles
March 1916: Hospitalised Asthma & dysentery sent to Aotea Convalescent home [1]
March 1917: Influenza and scabies
12 July 1917 Admitted to hospital in UK for tuberculosis laryngitis then discharged due to no longer being physically fit for war service. This, in the end, was the cause of his death.
And after all this he was still charged with repaying back a mess tin cover he lost.
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/57434.detail?O...
His records are available to read online:
archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=22014337&am...
Frederick Everard 2/103
Born 29 March 1892
Occupation on enlist: Carter
Died of wounds [Court of Enquiry]
“I dressed his wounds which were severe in the abdomen and I did not think he would recover although conscious at the time”.
Capt V Davie states:
“I assisted in carrying Cpl Turner with Cpl Davie to the {?} road where I handed over Cpl Turner to the R.A.M.C officer who attended him at once. As he states he was the worst case there”. The R.A.M.C. Officer cannot be traced from evidence above.
Finding: The Court having considered the attached evidence is of the opinion that 2/103 Cpl F E Turner is “missing believe died of wounds”.
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/16023.detail?O...
His military records are available online:
archway.archives.govt.nz/StreamgateProxy/fileStream?ie_pi...
Theatres of Operation:
Egyptian 1914. 1915, 1916
Egyptian E.F. 1916
Balkan 1915
Western European 1916
Edgar Mercer 2/3110
Killed in action
Occupation on enlist: Clerk
Buried: ST. QUENTIN CABARET MILITARY CEMETERY
Cenotaph database records
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/16020.detail?O...
His military records are available but with restrictions:
archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=22014234
John Richard TURNER [father]
Block G Plot 65
2 daughters noted in his obituary. Nurse Scott and Mrs E CROUCH[2]
Jessie TURNER
Signed the Women’s Suffrage Petition:
www.nzhistory.net.nz/suffragist/mrs-jessie-turner
REFERENCES:
[1]
nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/WH1-Effo-fig-WH1-Effo11...
[2]
homepages.ihug.co.nz/~ashleigh/1870-1908/1942.January.Chr...
Family memorial
In loving memory of James D HUGHES
Killed in action in France
15th September 1916
Aged 22
“His Duty nobly done”
Born 10 January 1893
Died Somme, France
Auckland Star, Volume XLVII, Issue 239, 6 October 1916, Page 6
LANCE-CORPORAL J. D. HUGHES.
Temporary Lance-Corporal. James Douglas Hughes, 2nd Auckland Infantry Battalion (Haurakis), wounded in France, was born in Auckland, and 22 years of age. He learnt his trade- in Wellington as a brass moulder. He took a keen interest in football, and belonged to the Wellington Y.M.CA. Football Club. Afterwards returned to Auckland and was employed in the Newmarket Railway Workshops, when he enlisted. His great grandfather fought in the first Maori War (Heke's) In the Bay of Islands. His next of kin is his sister, who resides at New Lynn.[1]
Evidence of 12/3242 Pte E J AUDAIN
On Sept 15th 1916 I was next to Pte Hughes during the advance. A few yards before we got to Switch[?] Trench. Pte Hughes was t, I think by a bullet. He fell on his face with is arms extended and from the way he fell I feel sure he was dead.”[Online Military records]
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/7300.detail?Or...
His Commonwealth War Graves Commission record NB: gives age as 23:
www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/1463373/HUGHES,%20JAM...
Military Service number 12/3363
His military records are available to read online:
www.archway.archives.govt.nz/StreamgateProxy/fileStream?i...
Evening Post, Volume XCII, Issue 138, 8 December 1916, Page 4
Previously reported wounded, now reasonably supposed Killed in Action:
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
REFERENCES:
[1]
In loving memory of Alf
Beloved eldest son of J & G LANG
Died March 16th 1925
Aged 39 years
“Sadly Missed”
Main Body NZEF
12/574
Full name: Alfred George LANG
See portrait in comments section.
Born: 8 March 1886, Thames, NZ
Occupation: Painter
He married Ida CALLAGHAN, spinster in February 1914 in Auckland and had no children at time of enlisting. They were living at 42 College Hill, Ponsonby, Auckland at time Albert enlisted.
An Ida Edith Mary LANG married c1925 to James John MCKEEGAN. Possibly Ida remarrying? Ida MCKEEGAN died c1935 aged 42 years. [2]
Cause of death: Perforated duodenal ulcer; Paralytic items toxaemia and cardiac failure. Death noted as not due to military service.
Block A Row 30 Plot 120
[his father James aged 65 who died 21 November 1928 & mother Georgina aged 73 who died 28 March 1938 are buried in plot 119] [1] They were both born in England. In 1919 when Alfred tried to re enlist, they had been resident in NZ 50 and 45 years respectively.
He fought in Gallipoli and Egypt.
Was discharged as medically unfit on 16 January 1917 on account of injuries sustained on active service. Battle Asthenia, Chronic Asthma and did something to his right arm and knee, fractured right wrist & had bronchitis.
His medals were delivered to Ida who was living at 42 Brown Street, Ponsonby in 1925
He tried to re-enlist in 1919 and noted was that he had Chronic Synovitis of the right knee but was found to be fit for service within New Zealand.
His Cenotaph record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/47989.detail?O...
His military records are available online:
www.archway.archives.govt.nz/StreamgateProxy/fileStream?i...
SOURCES:
[1]
Purewa cemetery database
[2]
NZ Department of Internal Affairs historic BDM indexes [marriage registration 1925/2662 death registration 1935/21563]
Family memorial
In loving memory of James D HUGHES
Killed in action in France
15th September 1916
Aged 22
“His Duty nobly done”
Born 10 January 1893
Died Somme, France
Auckland Star, Volume XLVII, Issue 239, 6 October 1916, Page 6
LANCE-CORPORAL J. D. HUGHES.
Temporary Lance-Corporal. James Douglas Hughes, 2nd Auckland Infantry Battalion (Haurakis), wounded in France, was born in Auckland, and 22 years of age. He learnt his trade- in Wellington as a brass moulder. He took a keen interest in football, and belonged to the Wellington Y.M.CA. Football Club. Afterwards returned to Auckland and was employed in the Newmarket Railway Workshops, when he enlisted. His great grandfather fought in the first Maori War (Heke's) In the Bay of Islands. His next of kin is his sister, who resides at New Lynn.[1]
Evidence of 12/3242 Pte E J AUDAIN
On Sept 15th 1916 I was next to Pte Hughes during the advance. A few yards before we got to Switch[?] Trench. Pte Hughes was t, I think by a bullet. He fell on his face with is arms extended and from the way he fell I feel sure he was dead.”[Online Military records]
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/7300.detail?Or...
His Commonwealth War Graves Commission record NB: gives age as 23:
www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/1463373/HUGHES,%20JAM...
Military Service number 12/3363
His military records are available to read online:
www.archway.archives.govt.nz/StreamgateProxy/fileStream?i...
Evening Post, Volume XCII, Issue 138, 8 December 1916, Page 4
Previously reported wounded, now reasonably supposed Killed in Action:
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
REFERENCES:
[1]
8/3469 Sergeant
Alphonse Campbell ARTHUR-WORSOP
Military Medal
Otago Regiment
Died 12 March 1926
Aged 37
To the dear memory
Of
Alphonse Campbell
Beloved husband of
Gwendoline D ARTHUR-WORSOP
Greater love has no
man than this, that a
Man lay down his life for his friends.
Also Frank WOOD
Died 22ND July 1952
Aged 84 years
And his loved wife
Ansina Wilhemina
Died 21 July 1953
Aged 87 years
Other headstone illegible.
********************************************
Alphonse
Born: 4 February 1889 at Crofton, New Zealand
Died of Nephritis and Aortic regurgitation
Block A Row 25 Plot 048
Enlisted: 19 Oct 1915
Occupation before enlist: Blacksmith
Last employer: Wanganui Harbour Board
Father: “don’t know”, England
Mother: Ayrshire, Scotland
The recruit expresses a preference to enlist for: “Home Service”
Distinctive marks: Scar between shoulders [a.s.?] G.S.W. [gunshot wound]
Citation: Action: Switch Line, Southeast of High Wood, 15th September, and Grid Support Trench, north east of Flers, 1st October 1916. This non-commissioned-officer was present throughout both the above actions and showed conspicuous gallantry in siting positions for his Lewis guns, moving about in the open regardless of his own personal safety and reorganising his teams who had suffered severely. He also organised the carrying of ammunition up to the left flank which was exposed to heavy enemy machine gun fire. Again on 1st October he showed great gallantry until wounded.
1 Oct 1916: Wounded in the field; gunshot wound to the back. This was the action he got awarded the MM for.
4 Feb 1917 admitted to hospital, Codford with slight mumps
28 April 1917 Odema of legs
Discharged 22 October 1917 being no longer physically fit for war service on account of illness contracted on active service.[1]
His military records are available to read online:
www.archway.archives.govt.nz/StreamgateProxy/fileStream?i...
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/33871.detail?O...
*******************************************
Ansina
Religion: Congregational
SOURCES:
[1]
Military records
Private Dare MCGUINESS 6/1657
1st NZEF Rifle Brigade
Died 16 May 1980
Aged 97 years
His Cenotaph database record
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/49339.detail?O...
Born: Australia 27 September 1883
Mother Margaret Malcolm MCGUINESS
Father Edward MCGUINESS
In NZ 14 years at time of attestation
Occupation on enlist: Gumdigger, self employed
Dark complexion, 5ft 8 inches, dark brown hair and blue eyes
His name is spelt MCGUINNESS in ArchivesNZ
His military records are available online:
archway.archives.govt.nz/StreamgateProxy/fileStream?ie_pi...
2 September 1915 Cairo admitted to NZ General Hospital with enteritis and sore back
10 September 1915 Choubia Admitted to infectious hospital – typhoid
19 October 1915 Port Said Admitted to Convo[lescence] Hospital – Enteric
29 November 1915 Invalided to NZ per HS Maheno
Discharged medically unfit. 15 March 1916. Intended address 4 Church Street, Ponsonby [Auckland]
26 October 1917 Left for France
9 November 1917 Joined 3rd Bn Auckland Regiment in the field
30 August 1918 Wounded in action
30 August 1918 Reported missing
30 August 1918 Prisoner of war in Germany [#7878]. Captured
7 December 1918 Released and arrived London
19 May 1919 Embarked for NZ per Ruahine Plymouth
Died at Kaukapakapa
John William COWLEY
62261
Canterbury Regt
Died 22 August 1959
Aged 67
Born 15 January 1892
Enlisted 27 June 1917
Parents: John and Sarah COWLEY both born England and resided in NZ about 30 years at time of John’s enlistment
Occupation and Address on enlisting: Blacksmith at Totara Sawmill Co., Waituhi, Taringamutu [sic]
Three people dependant on him at time of enlistment. Not married so probably parents and a sibling
Belonged to 17th Ruahine Regt at time of enlistment
Evening Post, Volume XCVI, Issue 101, 25 October 1918, Page 7
Reported as wounded but not severely. Also lists him as from Dannevirke [1]
Barbed wire wound in France 14 October 1918
12 Feb 1919 absent without leave. 13 days detention and loss of total 27 days gross pay and another 2 days in July 1919.
Next of kin at time of death: Mrs I COWLEY, 6 Ralph Street, Huntly [married Isabel Kate SIMSON c1925][2]
His military records are online to read:
www.archway.archives.govt.nz/StreamgateProxy/fileStream?i...
and
www.archway.archives.govt.nz/StreamgateProxy/fileStream?i...
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/99904.detail?O...
SOURCES:
[1]
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
[2]
NZ Dept Internal Affairs historic BDM indexes: marriage registration 1925/9911
Private Dare MCGUINESS 6/1657
1st NZEF Rifle Brigade
Died 16 May 1980
Aged 97 years
His Cenotaph database record
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/49339.detail?O...
Born: Australia 27 September 1883
Mother Margaret Malcolm MCGUINESS
Father Edward MCGUINESS
In NZ 14 years at time of attestation
Occupation on enlist: Gumdigger, self employed
Dark complexion, 5ft 8 inches, dark brown hair and blue eyes
His name is spelt MCGUINNESS in ArchivesNZ
His military records are available online:
archway.archives.govt.nz/StreamgateProxy/fileStream?ie_pi...
2 September 1915 Cairo admitted to NZ General Hospital with enteritis and sore back
10 September 1915 Choubia Admitted to infectious hospital – typhoid
19 October 1915 Port Said Admitted to Convo[lescence] Hospital – Enteric
29 November 1915 Invalided to NZ per HS Maheno
Discharged medically unfit. 15 March 1916. Intended address 4 Church Street, Ponsonby [Auckland]
26 October 1917 Left for France
9 November 1917 Joined 3rd Bn Auckland Regiment in the field
30 August 1918 Wounded in action
30 August 1918 Reported missing
30 August 1918 Prisoner of war in Germany [#7878]. Captured
7 December 1918 Released and arrived London
19 May 1919 Embarked for NZ per Ruahine Plymouth
Died at Kaukapakapa
John William COWLEY
62261
Canterbury Regt
Died 22 August 1959
Aged 67
Born 15 January 1892
Enlisted 27 June 1917
Parents: John and Sarah COWLEY both born England and resided in NZ about 30 years at time of John’s enlistment
Occupation and Address on enlisting: Blacksmith at Totara Sawmill Co., Waituhi, Taringamutu [sic]
Three people dependant on him at time of enlistment. Not married so probably parents and a sibling
Belonged to 17th Ruahine Regt at time of enlistment
Evening Post, Volume XCVI, Issue 101, 25 October 1918, Page 7
Reported as wounded but not severely. Also lists him as from Dannevirke [1]
Barbed wire wound in France 14 October 1918
12 Feb 1919 absent without leave. 13 days detention and loss of total 27 days gross pay and another 2 days in July 1919.
Next of kin at time of death: Mrs I COWLEY, 6 Ralph Street, Huntly [married Isabel Kate SIMSON c1925][2]
His military records are online to read:
www.archway.archives.govt.nz/StreamgateProxy/fileStream?i...
and
www.archway.archives.govt.nz/StreamgateProxy/fileStream?i...
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/99904.detail?O...
SOURCES:
[1]
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
[2]
NZ Dept Internal Affairs historic BDM indexes: marriage registration 1925/9911
BOND
In loving memory of
10120 William James
Canterbury Infantry Regiment
Passed away 18th May 1965
And his beloved wife
Elizabeth
Passed away 2nd March 1968
Also their infant daughters
Irene 1923
Doreen 1929
May they rest in peace
William:
Born 14 September 1895 or 96 [differs in areas of military records], Huntly, New Zealand
20 Sept 1916 Reported missing in the field
9 November 1916 Now reported with his unit
25 October 1918 Evacuated to hospital with Diahorrea
30 October 1918 Back with unit
16 December 1918 Appointed cook
18 February 1919 Relinquished appointment of cook
28 March 1919 Embarked for NZ on Northumberland
Next of kin was Mrs E G HEANEY, his sister of Okoroire Springs
Farmer before enlisting and resided in Matamata
William married Elizabeth MARSHALL c1921 marriage registration 1921/3618
His military records available to read online:
www.archway.archives.govt.nz/StreamgateProxy/fileStream?i...
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/66805.detail?O...
Irene:
Died aged 6 months, death registration 1923/7574
Doreen:
Died aged 10 months, death registration 1929/2602
SOURCES:
Military records; Dept Internal Affairs historical BDM indexes online
8/3469 Sergeant
Alphonse Campbell ARTHUR-WORSOP
Military Medal
Otago Regiment
Died 12 March 1926
Aged 37
To the dear memory
Of
Alphonse Campbell
Beloved husband of
Gwendoline D ARTHUR-WORSOP
Greater love has no
man than this, that a
Man lay down his life for his friends.
Also Frank WOOD
Died 22ND July 1952
Aged 84 years
And his loved wife
Ansina Wilhemina
Died 21 July 1953
Aged 87 years
Other headstone illegible.
********************************************
Alphonse [military headstone]
Born: 4 February 1889 at Crofton, New Zealand
Died of Nephritis and Aortic regurgitation
Block A Row 25 Plot 048
Enlisted: 19 Oct 1915
Occupation before enlist: Blacksmith
Last employer: Wanganui Harbour Board
Father: “don’t know”, England
Mother: Ayrshire, Scotland
The recruit expresses a preference to enlist for: “Home Service”
Distinctive marks: Scar between shoulders [a.s.?] G.S.W. [gunshot wound]
Citation: Action: Switch Line, Southeast of High Wood, 15th September, and Grid Support Trench, north east of Flers, 1st October 1916. This non-commissioned-officer was present throughout both the above actions and showed conspicuous gallantry in siting positions for his Lewis guns, moving about in the open regardless of his own personal safety and reorganising his teams who had suffered severely. He also organised the carrying of ammunition up to the left flank which was exposed to heavy enemy machine gun fire. Again on 1st October he showed great gallantry until wounded.
1 Oct 1916: Wounded in the field; gunshot wound to the back. This was the action he got awarded the MM for.
4 Feb 1917 admitted to hospital, Codford with slight mumps
28 April 1917 Odema of legs
Discharged 22 October 1917 being no longer physically fit for war service on account of illness contracted on active service.[1]
His military records are available to read online:
www.archway.archives.govt.nz/StreamgateProxy/fileStream?i...
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/33871.detail?O...
*******************************************
Ansina
Religion: Congregational
SOURCES:
[1]
Military records
BOND
In loving memory of
10120 William James
Canterbury Infantry Regiment
Passed away 18th May 1965
And his beloved wife
Elizabeth
Passed away 2nd March 1968
Also their infant daughters
Irene 1923
Doreen 1929
May they rest in peace
William:
Born 14 September 1895 or 96 [differs in areas of military records], Huntly, New Zealand
20 Sept 1916 Reported missing in the field
9 November 1916 Now reported with his unit
25 October 1918 Evacuated to hospital with Diahorrea
30 October 1918 Back with unit
16 December 1918 Appointed cook
18 February 1919 Relinquished appointment of cook
28 March 1919 Embarked for NZ on Northumberland
Next of kin was Mrs E G HEANEY, his sister of Okoroire Springs
Farmer before enlisting and resided in Matamata
William married Elizabeth MARSHALL c1921 marriage registration 1921/3618
His military records available to read online:
www.archway.archives.govt.nz/StreamgateProxy/fileStream?i...
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/66805.detail?O...
Irene:
Died aged 6 months, death registration 1923/7574
Doreen:
Died aged 10 months, death registration 1929/2602
SOURCES:
Military records; Dept Internal Affairs historical BDM indexes online
8/3469 Sergeant
Alphonse Campbell ARTHUR-WORSOP
Military Medal
Otago Regiment
Died 12 March 1926
Aged 37
To the dear memory
Of
Alphonse Campbell
Beloved husband of
Gwendoline D ARTHUR-WORSOP
Greater love has no
man than this, that a
Man lay down his life for his friends.
Also Frank WOOD
Died 22ND July 1952
Aged 84 years
And his loved wife
Ansina Wilhemina
Died 21 July 1953
Aged 87 years
Other headstone illegible.
********************************************
Alphonse
Born: 4 February 1889 at Crofton, New Zealand
Died of Nephritis and Aortic regurgitation
Block A Row 25 Plot 048
Enlisted: 19 Oct 1915
Occupation before enlist: Blacksmith
Last employer: Wanganui Harbour Board
Father: “don’t know”, England
Mother: Ayrshire, Scotland
The recruit expresses a preference to enlist for: “Home Service”
Distinctive marks: Scar between shoulders [a.s.?] G.S.W. [gunshot wound]
Citation: Action: Switch Line, Southeast of High Wood, 15th September, and Grid Support Trench, north east of Flers, 1st October 1916. This non-commissioned-officer was present throughout both the above actions and showed conspicuous gallantry in siting positions for his Lewis guns, moving about in the open regardless of his own personal safety and reorganising his teams who had suffered severely. He also organised the carrying of ammunition up to the left flank which was exposed to heavy enemy machine gun fire. Again on 1st October he showed great gallantry until wounded.
1 Oct 1916: Wounded in the field; gunshot wound to the back. This was the action he got awarded the MM for.
4 Feb 1917 admitted to hospital, Codford with slight mumps
28 April 1917 Odema of legs
Discharged 22 October 1917 being no longer physically fit for war service on account of illness contracted on active service.[1]
His military records are available to read online:
www.archway.archives.govt.nz/StreamgateProxy/fileStream?i...
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/33871.detail?O...
*******************************************
Ansina
Religion: Congregational
SOURCES:
[1]
Military records
8/3469 Sergeant
Alphonse Campbell ARTHUR-WORSOP
Military Medal
Otago Regiment
Died 12 March 1926
Aged 37
To the dear memory
Of
Alphonse Campbell
Beloved husband of
Gwendoline D ARTHUR-WORSOP
Greater love has no
man than this, that a
Man lay down his life for his friends.
Also Frank WOOD
Died 22ND July 1952
Aged 84 years
And his loved wife
Ansina Wilhemina
Died 21 July 1953
Aged 87 years
Other headstone illegible.
********************************************
Alphonse
Born: 4 February 1889 at Crofton, New Zealand
Died of Nephritis and Aortic regurgitation
Block A Row 25 Plot 048
Enlisted: 19 Oct 1915
Occupation before enlist: Blacksmith
Last employer: Wanganui Harbour Board
Father: “don’t know”, England
Mother: Ayrshire, Scotland
The recruit expresses a preference to enlist for: “Home Service”
Distinctive marks: Scar between shoulders [a.s.?] G.S.W. [gunshot wound]
Citation: Action: Switch Line, Southeast of High Wood, 15th September, and Grid Support Trench, north east of Flers, 1st October 1916. This non-commissioned-officer was present throughout both the above actions and showed conspicuous gallantry in siting positions for his Lewis guns, moving about in the open regardless of his own personal safety and reorganising his teams who had suffered severely. He also organised the carrying of ammunition up to the left flank which was exposed to heavy enemy machine gun fire. Again on 1st October he showed great gallantry until wounded.
1 Oct 1916: Wounded in the field; gunshot wound to the back. This was the action he got awarded the MM for.
4 Feb 1917 admitted to hospital, Codford with slight mumps
28 April 1917 Odema of legs
Discharged 22 October 1917 being no longer physically fit for war service on account of illness contracted on active service.[1]
His military records are available to read online:
www.archway.archives.govt.nz/StreamgateProxy/fileStream?i...
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/33871.detail?O...
*******************************************
Ansina
Religion: Congregational
SOURCES:
[1]
Military records
8/3469 Sergeant
Alphonse Campbell ARTHUR-WORSOP
Military Medal
Otago Regiment
Died 12 March 1926
Aged 37
To the dear memory
Of
Alphonse Campbell
Beloved husband of
Gwendoline D ARTHUR-WORSOP
Greater love has no
man than this, that a
Man lay down his life for his friends.
Also Frank WOOD
Died 22ND July 1952
Aged 84 years
And his loved wife
Ansina Wilhemina
Died 21 July 1953
Aged 87 years
Other headstone illegible.
********************************************
Alphonse
Born: 4 February 1889 at Crofton, New Zealand
Died of Nephritis and Aortic regurgitation
Block A Row 25 Plot 048
Enlisted: 19 Oct 1915
Occupation before enlist: Blacksmith
Last employer: Wanganui Harbour Board
Father: “don’t know”, England
Mother: Ayrshire, Scotland
The recruit expresses a preference to enlist for: “Home Service”
Distinctive marks: Scar between shoulders [a.s.?] G.S.W. [gunshot wound]
Citation: Action: Switch Line, Southeast of High Wood, 15th September, and Grid Support Trench, north east of Flers, 1st October 1916. This non-commissioned-officer was present throughout both the above actions and showed conspicuous gallantry in siting positions for his Lewis guns, moving about in the open regardless of his own personal safety and reorganising his teams who had suffered severely. He also organised the carrying of ammunition up to the left flank which was exposed to heavy enemy machine gun fire. Again on 1st October he showed great gallantry until wounded.
1 Oct 1916: Wounded in the field; gunshot wound to the back. This was the action he got awarded the MM for.
4 Feb 1917 admitted to hospital, Codford with slight mumps
28 April 1917 Odema of legs
Discharged 22 October 1917 being no longer physically fit for war service on account of illness contracted on active service.[1]
His military records are available to read online:
www.archway.archives.govt.nz/StreamgateProxy/fileStream?i...
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/33871.detail?O...
*******************************************
Ansina
Religion: Congregational
SOURCES:
[1]
Military records
Dr Mytton discussed the findings of the recently published: 'Overall and income specific effect on prevalence of overweight and obesity of 20% sugar sweetened drink tax in UK: economic and comparative risk assessment modelling study' which can be accessed here: www.bmj.com/highwire/filestream/669722/field_highwire_art...
Sergeant Richard Burman TURNER [6/166]
1st Canterbury Regiment Main Body
Beloved son of
J.R. & J. TURNER
Died March 8th 1918, Aged 23 years.
Also their beloved son
Corporal Frederick Everard TURNER [2/103]
Killed in The Somme Battle
Sept. 15th 1916, Aged 26 years.
And
Gunner Edgar Mercer TURNER [2/3110]
Killed in The Messines Battle
June 3rd 1917, Aged 21 years
They nobly answered their country’s call
And gave for her their lives, their all.
Also
Jessie
Beloved wife of J.R. TURNER
Died 13th November 1939 Aged 73 years
And
John Richard
Beloved husband of
Jessie TURNER
Died January 1st 1942 Age 84 years
***********************************
Richard Burman 6/166
Block G Plot 64
Born: 27 May 1894
Occupation on enlist:
Jewellers Asst for Hicks & Co., Christchurch
Theatres of Operation:
Egyptian 1914,1915,191
Egyptian E.F. 1916
Balkan Gallipoli 1915
Western European 1916 1917
25 April – 1 May listed as Missing, Dardanelles
March 1916: Hospitalised Asthma & dysentery sent to Aotea Convalescent home [1]
March 1917: Influenza and scabies
12 July 1917 Admitted to hospital in UK for tuberculosis laryngitis then discharged due to no longer being physically fit for war service. This, in the end, was the cause of his death.
And after all this he was still charged with repaying back a mess tin cover he lost.
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/57434.detail?O...
His records are available to read online:
archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=22014337&am...
Frederick Everard 2/103
Born 29 March 1892
Occupation on enlist: Carter
Died of wounds [Court of Enquiry]
“I dressed his wounds which were severe in the abdomen and I did not think he would recover although conscious at the time”.
Capt V Davie states:
“I assisted in carrying Cpl Turner with Cpl Davie to the {?} road where I handed over Cpl Turner to the R.A.M.C officer who attended him at once. As he states he was the worst case there”. The R.A.M.C. Officer cannot be traced from evidence above.
Finding: The Court having considered the attached evidence is of the opinion that 2/103 Cpl F E Turner is “missing believe died of wounds”.
His Cenotaph database record:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/16023.detail?O...
His military records are available online:
archway.archives.govt.nz/StreamgateProxy/fileStream?ie_pi...
Theatres of Operation:
Egyptian 1914. 1915, 1916
Egyptian E.F. 1916
Balkan 1915
Western European 1916
Edgar Mercer 2/3110
Killed in action
Occupation on enlist: Clerk
Buried: ST. QUENTIN CABARET MILITARY CEMETERY
Cenotaph database records
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/16020.detail?O...
His military records are available but with restrictions:
archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=22014234
John Richard TURNER [father]
Block G Plot 65
2 daughters noted in his obituary. Nurse Scott and Mrs E CROUCH[2]
Jessie TURNER
Signed the Women’s Suffrage Petition:
www.nzhistory.net.nz/suffragist/mrs-jessie-turner
REFERENCES:
[1]
nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/WH1-Effo-fig-WH1-Effo11...
[2]
homepages.ihug.co.nz/~ashleigh/1870-1908/1942.January.Chr...
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