Roll of Honour New Zealand Casualties and Wounded List
The sixty-ninth casualty roll lists KIA and DOW among Wellington Mounted Rifles Auckland and Canterbury units with many wounded names. June 1 briefing from Wellington reports wounded in Auckland Battalion Canterbury Mounted Rifles and Wellington units. The list includes numerous sergeants privates corporals and a missing officer from JaeWand Battalion.
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Wellington
Richard Hopkins
Artillery
George Gundry
Wellington Mounted Rifles
Alexander James Roxburgh
Canterbury Mounted
Walter J. Harding
Auckland Mounted Rifles
Bertie Lyon
Otago Battalion
John Allen
Canterbury Mounted Rifles
R. A. Boden
WJ. P. Jolson
Auckland Battalion
B. A. C. Hutchinson
C. A. Scrivener
Son of Defence Minister Killed in Action
Wellington reports Lieutenant J. H. Allen, aged 20, killed in action abroad. He left England for duty with his regiment after war began, had coastal service in England, and was recently sent to the Dardanelles. Lord Kitchener expressed sympathy.
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Wellington
James Allen
J. H. Allen
Alexandria
Allen
Lord Kitchener
Efe
England
New Zealand
Officers’ Training Corps
Defence
Dardanelles
Killed in Action Lance-Corporal Wildermoth Named
Lance-Corporal J. L. Wildermoth of Otago Battalion reported killed in action. Eldest son of M. J. Wildermoth of Braddon Street Christ Church. 26 last November. Born Timaru. educated West Coast Kaiapoi District High School. Banker by trade from Rakaia to Methven then Invercargill before enlisting. Also notes Private John Hargreaves Owen and Private Gwen among casualties.
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J. L. Wildermoth
Otago Battalion
M. J. Wildermoth
Braddon
Street
Christchurch
Timaru
West
Kaiapoi
Bank of New Zealand
Rakaia
Methven
John Hargreaves Owen
Springburn
England
Gwen
Thirty-eighth Dardanelles Casualty List Read
Sydney June 14 The thirty-eighth Dardanelles casualty list reports Billed in action Major Guinn Captain Page Lieutenant Brock and seven men. wounded fourteen including Private P G Gaskins New Zealander. officers up to 127 men named plus Private D Baird New Zealander listed among 153 men.
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Sydney
Dardanelles
Guinn
Page
Brock
P. G. Gaskins
French Force Wins Night Assault at Dardanelles
Paris reports that near Kerevesdere a French unit of 84 Europeans and 42 Songaleses conducted a stealth assault at midnight, seizing a Turkish fortification after crawling to within 40 metres. One sergeant and two men were wounded in the action.
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Paris
Dardanelles
Kerevesdere
Western Theatre Reports Belgian Attacks in Flanders
Allied dispatch says strong Belgian attacks near Westende and north of Nieuport pushed back German lines. German bases at Ghent and Bruges reported heavy drafts arriving. Seventeen thousand veteran troops returned from the Yser, exhausted by losses.
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Amsterdam
Westende
Nieuport
Ghent
Bruges
Yser
Belgians Cross Yser as Allies Lose Trenches
A June 15 communiqué reports Belgian forces crossing the Yser south of Dixmude and forming a new position. The same reports state German blockhouse near Dixmude chateau destroyed, 9 German workers captured east of Lorette, while trenches north of the Souchez refinery are abandoned after heavy bombardment.
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Paris
Yser
Dixmude
Dixmude Chateau
Lorette
Souchez
Italy at War Sees Carnia Advance and Gorezia Pressure
Rome reports renewed carnian offensives with rapid gains including the Varlintina Pass and Melborghetto fortress bombardment. French press notes Plava captured and Gorezia nearly encircled as Austria’s lines groan under Alpini assaults.
Austrian Airships Wreck on Frontier Crags
Austrian airships returning to Trent after frontier reconnaissance were caught in a storm and dashed on mountain crags, wrecking the craft.
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Qeneva
Trent
Germany protests Italian seizure of steamer Bayern
Germany protests Italy over confiscation of the steamer Bayern on grounds that war has not been declared. Baron Sannino, Italy's foreign minister, defends the action but promises refund of cargo value if Germany does not declare war.
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Rome
Germany
Italy
Bayern
Baron Sannino
Haly
Amundsen Survives Submarine Attack Aboard Ina
Captain Roald Amundsen and many passengers including women and children were aboard the Norwegian steamer Ina sailing from Newcastle to Bergen when a submarine fired two torpedoes without warning but the vessel escaped.
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Dane
Copenhagen
Jung
Roald Amundsen
Ina
Newcastle
Bergen
Princess Irene Explosion Inquest Opens With Unexplained Cause
In London on June 14 the inquest into the Princess Irene disaster heard that deaths resulted from an explosion whose cause was not explained. The explosion was believed to be accidental.
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London
Vordiet
Princess Irene
Roosevelt slams pacifists as poltroons in letter
In a letter to the National Security League Conference dated June 11, Roosevelt condemns pacifists and peace advocates as poltroonery claiming their approach makes America like China of the Occident. He attacks those applauding the U S Hague Convention obligations as the most undesirable citizens.
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New York
Roosevelt
National Security League Conference
United States
America
China
Miners Work Week Averages 5 3 4 Days in Commons
In Britain on June 15, Mr W Runciman told the House of Commons that miners were working an average of five and three quarters days weekly. He referred to conditions discussed in Parliament as part of ongoing labor talks.
Officer's tribute from Australia on Gallipoli bravery
A Light Horse officer writes from Sydney reporting his unit's nine month coexistence with the men at Gallipoli. He praises their reckless bravery, insists there is no breaking strain, and notes the harsh terrain forced individuals to act without central command.
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Sydney
Light Horse
Gallipeli
Munitions Supply Talks Signal Joint Action and Shell Manufacture
A Sydney conference between State Ministry members and manufacturing interests discussed local munitions supply with hopeful signs of joint action. Melbourne officials said data from imperial authorities will enable shell manufacture and noted ongoing Britain negotiations since September with engineers offering further aid. A committee member predicted a significant development within days.
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Sydney
State Ministry
Holman
Fisher
Melbourne
Myr Pearce
Commonwealth
Britain
Ppinied
Trench Letters Plead For Peace Amid War Weariness
A fragment shows German soldiers addressing British, French, and English comrades from trenches. They express fatigue with the savagery, longing to return home to wives and children, and urge peace before spring blossoms, noting heavy losses on both sides and asking to end the war.
Edison Eyes War Science as U S Entry Questioned
In New York June reports Thomas Edison says science in warfare is far from exhausted. He would help if attacked, but cannot see the United States sending trained troops to Europe, noting marines and poison gases make war terrible enough without new inventions.
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New York
Thomas Edison
United States
Germany
Europe
Allies occupy heights dominating Maidos on Dardanelles
Greek dispatch from Athens reports Allied forces after repeated assaults seized heights dominating Maidos on Wednesday. The Allies maintain contact with the enemy around the front day and night. Allied aircraft conduct evening and night reconnaissance as artillery exchanges continue.
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Athens
Maidos
Sinking of the Majestic Described by French Officer
A French officer recalls the Majestic listing to port and all on deck sliding as chaos erupts but the crew remains calm. Four minutes after the explosion the ship foundered with about six hundred men cast into the sea. Rescue boats from French ships aided in the operations.
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Paris
Majestic
Use of Gas Abandoned Warns of Counter Attack Power
McFred Wright, a chemistry expert from Eliott Brothers, states that poisonous gases in warfare will be abandoned. He argues that a counter-attack using heavy explosives or neutralising chemicals will render gas useless. Gas succeeds only when deployed from an ominente.
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Sydney
McFred. Wright
Eliott Brothere
Alleged Turkish Atrocities Across Reports Deluge Sydney Papers
Sydney papers publish letters from soldiers detailing alleged Turkish war crimes. One account claims Turkish women and children aided wounded allies, another describes a captured bugler mutilation and a sailor's severed legs. The texts reflect conflicting depictions amid wartime tension between New Zealanders and Australians.
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Sydney
Smuggling in Ammunition Reported at Bucharest
June 14. Authorities discovered 18 wagons arriving from Germany for the Turkish railways fitted with double bottoms and loaded with $50 shells each, all shells confiscated.
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Bucharest
Germany
Indians' Part War Correspondent Opinion
A Sydney dated dispatch from June reports Australian war correspondent Barry Gullett at British headquarters defending Indian troops. He says British public overestimated capabilities, notes initial officer losses and the strong bond with Indian troops, and cites the battles at Neuve Chapelle as proving their effectiveness.
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Sydney
Barry Gullett
France
Neuve
Chapelle
Requisitioned Wounded Arrive as Lifeboats Run Night and Day
Wounded men began arriving Sunday evening as all lifeboats were sent to the beaches to aid evacuation. On Tuesday morning the Latgow and another troopshipFULL of wounded departed for Alexandria, arriving Thursday. Driver Steele describes a rough landing scene with snipers in scrub and Turkish forts bombarded by battleships.
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Son
Latgow
Alexandria
Driver Steele
Landing at Gallipoli Promises Near End of War
Auckland reports a copied order from General Hamilton urging French and British forces to storm Gallipoli Peninsula. The message invokes divine aid and Navy support, warning of a difficult landing on an open beach and the need to see the campaign through to victory. Lord Kitchener cautions perseverance under global scrutiny.
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Auckland
Sir Tan
Hamilton
Gallipolis
France
Lord Kitchener
Gallipoli
Advances Under Fire Near Souchez and Hebuterne
An official communique reports a Western Front assault north of the Souchez sugar refinery ridge, with three trenches captured and 100 prisoners taken from three German regiments. German losses are described as heavy. a counterattack was annihilated as our artillery bombarded Puiseux and Soissons was shelled with 120 shells.
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Paris
Souchez
Serre-Mailly Road
Hebuterne
Puiseux
Quennevieres Farm
Soissons Wese
The French Offensive at Bebuterne Gains Ground
The Times correspondent reports German troops redirecting two mobile columns to resist French pressure as Bebuterne comes under heavy attack. French gains include the capture of Newville and a vast network of defenses, though at cruel losses.
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Landon
the Times
Bebuterne
Newville
France
Landing of New Zealand infantry at Gaba Tepe described by driver
Auckland reader Driver Steele recounts the landing of New Zealand troops at Gaba Tepe during the Alexandria voyage. He notes Australians landing at 2 am on April 25, followed by Auckland and Canterbury units and the Signalling Company. He mentions heavy fighting, high casualties, and ships in the area including the Lutzow, hospital ships, and destroyers.
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Auckland
Gaba Tepe
R.A. Stesle
Alexandria
Steele
Turka
Auckland Infantry
Canterbury
Waikato
Lutsow
Government Seizes Meat Shipped to London
Melbourne reports the government seized 12 trucks of meat bound for London by the Anglish Company. It is alleged the firm already shipped 97,000 carcases of mutton in designee of government orders.
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Melbourne
London
Anglish Company
German Soldiers Letters Describe War Time Pause
A wartime letter from a German soldier mentions the need to stop all the fighting. The message notes directing actions and a reference to trench movements associated with the conflict. The communication arrives with a timestamp indicating January 15 at 10:05 a.m.
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Jane
Sydney
French Successes Reported by High Commissioner Cable
A London dated cable message states Allied forces assisted by assault north of Souchez held positions after heavy bombardment. southeast of Hebuterne French infantry broke three enemy lines in a rush and captured about 100 prisoners who concede heavy German losses in recent days. A counter attack near Quennevieres was stopped by artillery and caused panic. French pursued the foe.
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London
Souchez
Quennevieres
Desperate Front Fighting Across Polish Rivers Front
An official statement from the Eastern Theatre reports heavy combat on Saturday across the Windawa Stenta and Dubissa fronts. German forces launched two infantry assaults north of Przasnyaz and east of the Atiswa railway, with two divisions engaging in the Bzura sector as the battle continued into night.
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Petrograd
Windawa
Stenta
Dubissa
Przasnyaz
Poland
Atiswa
Bzura
Military skirmish report notes heavy losses and a relief at Haliez
The report describes massed formations attacking up the Lower Labacowka and around Mosciska Coast of Preemysh with heavy losses. It states the offensive did not resume and credits a success at Zurawna for relieving the attack on Haliez. A Friday night cavalry charge near Zaleszszyki against crossing detachments sabred 500 men and captured others.
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Labacowka
Mosciska
Preemysh
Zurawna
Haliez
Zaleszszyki
Dniester
Enemy claims capture of Sioniana and 500 Russians
Austrian official communique says Austro-German forces captured Sioniana on the San north of Jaroslav and stormed northward, taking 500 Russians. Troops crossed the Hakenvina front and occupied several places in Hassarabia.
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Amsterdam
Sioniana
San
Jaroslav
Hakevina
Hassarabia
Descriptions From Praemyst Battlefield Reach Front
A June report from Praemyst describes Russian corpses beneath crows and burial attempts by prisoners. German siege guns shattered fort foundations and caused widespread destruction with bodies and debris scattered amid the ruins.
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Ambterdax
Lekalanzieger’ Ee
Praemyst
Desperate Gas Attacks on Eastern Front Report
A chaotic account describes German gas attacks and Russian trench responses. Russians allegedly suffocated under a lethal cloud while fought off by rifle fire and bayonet as reserves counterattacked. Heroism and misery are interwoven in a brutal combat scene.
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Petrograd
Great Russian Victory Report From Zarawine Battle
London dispatch says Grand Duke reports massive Russian victory at Zarawine with 348 officers and 16 430 men captured plus 78 machine guns 17 cannon and arms and transports seized. Russian torpedo boats damaged Breslau while at Sarasum port buildings were destroyed and enemy boats sunk. Italian advance continues with fortifications on Tyrol Frentin frontier demolished and Valais Pasa and Isonzo crossings near Plava reported.
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London
Grand Duke
Zarawine
Dniester
Zuvawno
Fhey
Saunday
Negaska-Zalestcheki
Breslau
Sarasum
Tyrol-Frentin
Valais Pasa
Isonzo
Plava
Italians Bombard Gorizia Fortifications In War Update
Advices from Udine report the attack on Gorizia practically begun as Italians bombarded Santa Maria San Pietro San Marco and Santa Lucia fortifications and Austrian positions on Mount Sangabriele. Rail traffic north and south is cut while Plava Descla fell to Italians disrupting Austrian plans to block the Isonzo.
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London
Udine
Gorizis
Santa Maria
San Pietro
San Marco
Santa Lucia
Sangabriele
di Gorizia
Isonzo
Talmino
Gradisca
Plava
Descla
Corizia
Isonz
Gorizia
Trieste
Les
Italian hero Rossi receives medal for Valour at Isonzo
London reports Colonel Rossi of Italy praised for leading Bersaglieri in a river crossing on the Isonzo. As the pontoon bridge failed and Austrians pressed, Rossi charged through intense fire, the unit breakthrough the enemy, stormed the artillery, and urged his men to hold until the position was secured despite being wounded.
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London
Fano
Withdine
King of
Italy
Solonol Rossi
Rossi
Isonzo
Baleans Correspondence Describes Servian Population Change
A brief Paris dispatch notes changes in Servian population and regional demographics. The report references Aru connections and local correspondence detailing social shifts.
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Paris
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L. BR. Baddeley
A. HE. Gascoigne
A. B. Stop
W. H. Warner
C. J. Canton
E. HH. Begg
D. G., Burbush
GH. Drewett
W. G. Gibb
F. E. Haycock
B. Lane
J. O'Donnell
H. ¥. Reading
J. Rogers
A. H. Sanders
W. J. Stromeman
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C. R. MatFarhkune
A. Bell
N. H. Alanro
E. H. Neighbour
W. H. Nethey
G. 8. Ramsay
A. Tawse
D. J. Thomas
RB. Craig
J. Cuthbertsorr
J. J. England
T. RB. Devonside
P. Qeilvie
R. Passmore
B. F. England
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C. Alley
C.J. Coutts
DD. Davidson
J. R. Dutton
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E. J. Hall
B. H. Harris
G. Hodgson
BE. H. W. Hunter
S. W. Johnson
BR. McKennin
J. McKinney
D. Stevens
J. T- Wood
E. J. Fraser
Auckland Mounted
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C. H. Ballantyne
G. Blatherwick
G. ©. Coleman
C. W. Collinson
P. 8. Coote
J. M. Deacon
L. A. Godfrey
R. ¥. Kennedy
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H. BD. Noonan
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T. Shaw
A. J. Smith
Spencer
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L. Steer
L. Stevenson
D. Sullivan
G. J. Taylor
G. Henderson
Thistleton
G. Winters
Sapper R. W. Barry
J. A. Corbet
EK. Lewis
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Wildermoth
Wield
Mc Nicoll
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Roberts
Salisbury
Glangost
Guilibrand
Gass
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James
Williams
Hinton
Leitch
Litllie
Cox
Boyle
Fortesque
Morse
Selby
Hill
Curlewis
D. Baird
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the Western Theatre
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Gross
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Preskofal
Volair Pass
Varlintina
Melborghetto
Echo de Paris
WA Roosevelt
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Western Theatre
Gabe Tepe
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