The Dardanelles.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 June 1915, Page 5

The Dardanelles.

A BRILLIANT EXPLOIT. V.O. FOR Y.WAT, COMMANDER. London, June 35. Lieutenant-Commander Nasmith lias received the. Victoria Cross for a submarine, exploit in the Sea of Marmora by sinking one large Turkish guniboat, two transports, one ammunition ship, and three storcships, and, in addition, driving one storeship ashore. When lie had passed the most ditlicult part of the homeward journey he returned and torpedoed a Turkish transport. Distinguished Services Crosses were awarded to Lieutenant Doyle Hughes and Act-ing-Lieutenant Robert Brown, a naval reservist. Each of the erew receives the (Distinguished .Service Medal. THE APPEAL FOR NEWSPAPERS. Received June i.l, 4.5 p.m. London, Juno 20. There is a great lack of Australian and New Zealand newspapers for the wounded men in the hospitals in Britain and at Malta. The High Commissioners' offices will be glad to receive newspapers and distribute them. HEALTH OF THE WOUNDED. Wellington, Last Night. The following information concerning wounded New Zealanders was issued tonight:— The following wounded are now convalescent, and have been discharged from hospital:— Canterbury Battalion.—Privates 3. McGregor, E. Ortelly, M. Roache, W. A. Tall, \V. J. Turton, R. Blackbell, L. B. Hutton, C. Musgrave, U. Morsman, R. <!. Skilton, G. A. C. fiibbs, R. A. Wilson. Otago Battalion.—Privates A. Shipman, W. Jones, E. C. H. Jacob, LanceCorporal N. W. Justin. Wellington Battalion—Private, F. Percy, Lieutenant L. H. Jardine, Private ('. Darrag, Sergeant R, W. G. Parsons, Privates 11. Walker, R. W. Allison, W. li. Biggs, T. C Hopkins Auckland Mounted Rifles.—Trooper A. 1). MeLeod, P. A. Finn. Wellington Mounted Rifles.—Trooper L. (i. Brickland. Auckland Battalion. — Private A. Beange, Corporal A. L. Lawson, Privates A. C. C. Robins, W. J. Slines, W. T. Craigic, J. Duniop, J. Ritchie. Divisional Signal Serviee.—Privates W. Waddell, A. V. Whittaker.

Ota;,'o Mounted Riiles.—Trooper 11. K. Stiindriiif,'. Previously seriously ill, now out nt danger:— Auckland Uattalion. —Lieutenant 11. W. Westmacott. Wounded now convalescent and dis> charged from hospital: Ot':i«-o Mounted Kidcs.-Trooper AW 11. liurrows. Sick now convalc'.cut and discharged from hospital:— New Zealand Field Artillery.--Gunner W. P. liivehall, Priver L. it Thomas, (.miners \V. A. Moore, 15. Blake, .1. J. Allen. Army Service Corns- Corporal 'L. Clarke.' Caiiterlmrr Uattalion.—Privates IX P. Lloyd, V. \Y- laikey, S. McDonald. o'tairo ISiittalion.-rPrivafo A. Xortli. WciliniUon lJattaliim.- Privates N. Atullali, J. 11. liurrows. Auckland Battalion,-Privates 11. 15. Cartwrit,'lit, 0. 15. Speedily, \V. Thomson. Otago Mounted Hides.—Private L. Podesta. Auckland Mounted Rifles. -Trooper V.. Meyer. Army Service Corps.---Serjjeant-Mn jor L. A. Ditely.