]n Mr Gilijumr’s .stirring cabled account. of incidents in the battle of Bellevue Spur, in which the Zealanders, though so hard pressed, fought with such distinction, occurred the following passage: —“When a shell killed a senior officer, a signalling sergeant from Lyttelton struggled lor an "hour and a half through mud and under constant fire until he, found a lieutenant to take over the Command. It is understood the Lieutenant referred to is a Westland officer, who took charge of the regiment and successfully, brought them through the remainder of the action.
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Hokitika Guardian, 24 October 1917, Page 1
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92Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 Hokitika Guardian, 24 October 1917, Page 1
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