A VICTIM OF THE WAR.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16853, 5 June 1920, Page 5

A VICTIM OF THE WAR.

■ 9 The death has occurred under tragic circumstances of Mr Richard Kinloch, junr., son of Mr Richard Kinloch, veterinary surgeon, of Auckland. The late Mr 'Kinloch resided with his parents of Huapai, and had been in the. habit of going out with his gun rabbitshooting. On Monday afternoon ho did 'this, as usual, but, failinp to return, a search was made, and his body was lOund with a gun containing a discharged cartridge near. it. An inquest was held, when a verdict was returned to the effect that deceased died from a gunshot wound, 6elf-inflicted while of unsound mind.

The late Mr Kinloch was educated at the Auckland Grammar School, obtaining a scholarship to the university, where lie had a successful career, gaining several scholarships. He had nearly fraishpd his law course when he joined cno of the reinforcements, and eajv four years' active service, during which he was gassed. Mr Kinlcch was anticipating a resumption of his duties as a master at the" Grammar School, but was advised to take up an outdoor life for a time and work on the land- until his health had "been fully restored.