FROM ACTIVE SERVICE.
DRAMATIC HoMK-CuMINU. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wellington, July 11. The fir..t New Zcalander who was wounded in action has returned to Wellington in the person of Stoker F. Sawkins, of 11.M.5. I'yramus, who arrived in the Corinlhic yesterday, lie joined that vessel at Capetown, lie is suffer. ins 1 from a wound in the neck, caused by a piece of shrapnel shell. He had joined the British land forces in Kast Africa, and was wounded while skirmishing. As a result of the »ca • voyage, Sawkin.s now looks the picture of health. A dramatic incident marked his return. His iirst inquiry at the wharf was for his wife and her baby, which was born while he was away 011 active service. The answer he received was, "At the Town Hall." The baby was ttla central liiture in a coronation ceremony, having been elected 'Baby Queen," ami while her father was being welcomed at the ship's side by 11 few friends who knew of his return the "lhlby Queen" was receiving homage 011 the Town Hall step.
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Taranaki Daily News, 12 July 1915, Page 4
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177FROM ACTIVE SERVICE. Taranaki Daily News, 12 July 1915, Page 4
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