MENTIONED IN DISPATCHES.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 263, 6 August 1915, Page 5

MENTIONED IN DISPATCHES.

MANY NEW ZEALANDERS.

LONDON, Aug. 5.

Sir lan Hamilton's despatches mention the following Imperial officers attached to the Australian and New Zealand forces: Colonels R. Carruthers. N. Wayker, A. S. Keen, Lieut.-Col. Delotbinicre, Major Villiers Stuart, Lieut. P. Keeling. New Zealanders: MajorGeneral. Godley. Lieut-Cils.' Richardson, Piug'ge, P. Stewart, Malone, Fearless, Colonel Chaytor, Majors Waite, C. Smith, Tuiuibull, Hart, E. O'Neill, nad Neale; Captains WalMngford. Salmonson, Craig, Lieuts. Newbold, Nisbet, Cowan, E. Wilson, Sergt.Major Porteous, Sergt. Wallace, Corporals Salmon, Saunders, Abbey, Barratt. Steed'man, Singleton, Sappers Car>,-on, Crimshaw, Privates Tempany, Stoekdale. Findlay,' Hayden, SwanH, Comrie, C. Watson, Heaver, and W. Henry.

Distinguished Service Medals have be,en awarded to the following New Zealanders:

Lance-Corporal Fear, for conspicuous gallantry on the 9th and 10th June, at Gaba Tepe, in volunteering to demolish a Turkish blockhouse within 12 yards of the enemy's trench, which could, only be approached over mach-ine-gun-swept ground. Fear exhibited great skill in approaching and demolishing the blockhouse, and was, exposed to fire for an hoar.

Sapber Hodges, for great gallantry on the 9th and 10th June, similar to Fear's exploit.

Private' R. McLeod, for conspicuous gallantry on May Bth south of Kritliia. He was one of a party carrying ammunition to the advanced trenches under a heavy fire. The majority were unable to proceed. McLeod, although wounded in the leg. performed the task. On his return.nit having been reported wounded, he was again detailed to carry the ammunition, which he performed. Private F. O'Connor, on May Sth. near Krithnia, for distinguished services in the firing line until severely wounded, losing his right eye. He was previously twice wounded. His gallant example was of great value.

Private G. Wilson, during operation!! on. May Bth south of Krithnia—great g?llantry in cajrrymg imp'irtant messages under fire.