to it. I was applied to in Wanganui a few days ago by Sergt. Austin who asked full two years ago for a Colonial Cross and was he says as good as promised it when he saw you in Auckld. I beleive he quites deserves it. His services extended over five years, and he was over and over again in peril of his life. Of course you know better than I do all about him. Kemp Topia and Col. McDonell all certify to his having earned it. I remember reading