Willis, James

Mr James Willis, a Crimean veteran, died yesterday at his residence, Belfast. Mr Willis belonged to the Buckingham militia, but in 1854 volunteered for service in the 71st Regiment, just leaving for the front. He saw service in the trenches before Sebastopol, and received the Crimean medal with Sebastopol clasp, and the Turkish medal.

Mr Willis came to New Zealand in 1872, and lived principally in the Papanui district. He leaves a widow, a son and daughter.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 11968, 22 August 1904, Page 6

Menzies, Dr Edward

NAPIER, May 25... Dr Edward Menzies, aged 84. Deceased was a Crimean veteran and was a surgeon in Napier until 1896 when he retired owing to advanced age.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLVIII, Issue 7996, 25 May 1904, Page 3

Harper, Robert

Obituary.— Robert Harper, an inmate of the Taurangi Home and an Imperial Army Veteran, passed peacefully away this morning at the Old Men's Home at the mature age of 71.

The deceased was a native of Enysham, Oxford, England, and joined the Welsh Fusiliers, 23rd Regiment, in Nov. 24th, 1851. The following year he was transferred to the Royal Artillery. He went through much active service in the Crimean war, and was engaged in military struggles for eight years, with the 4th Rifle Brigade.

Some little time ago, he was selected for the Veterans' Home, but declined to go owing to his rapidly failing health. As an Imperial pensioner (in receipt of 10d per day) he was well behaved and respected at the Home, and hi death is regretted by all.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume xxii, Issue 6244, 15 April 1904, Page 2

Military Funeral.— The funeral of the late Mr Robert Harper, a veteran soldier inmate of the Tuarangi Home, took place yesterday at the Ashburton cemetery. The Ashburton Guards, mustering 30, under Captain Schwartz and Lieutenant Percy, and the Ashburton Rifles, mustering 45, under Captain Dolman, V.D., and Lieutenant Hayes and Hefford, were in attendance. Lieutenant Hoist of the Lyttelton Naval Artillery, and Lieutenant Paul, of Ashburton, also accompanied the cortege. The County Band, mustering 18, under Bandmaster Humphries, played Handel's Dead March in Saul during the procession from the Old Men's Home to the cemetery.

About 25 inmates of the Home followed the body to its last resting place, amongst them bring Messrs John Bassett and William Carr, Crimean Naval veterans, William Hay (N.Z. Medal), Maori war veteran and an old comrade of the dead man, and Dennis Cullen, who came out in the same troopship as the deceased.

The coffin was covered with a Union Jack, lent for the occasion by the County Council. The pall bearers were six non commissioned officers, three each from Guards and Rifles. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. E. Whitehouse.

After the customary three volleys had been fired, the "last call" was played by Bugler Hosken of the Rifles. On the return march the band played "Onward."

Ashburton Guardian, Volume xxii, Issue 6246, 18 April 1904, Page 2

Lowe, John

Another old army veteran has been lost by the death of Mr John Lowe. Deceased served over twenty-one years in the army, going through the Crimean and Indian Mutiny campaigns. He obtained several medals and clasps, and five good conduct badges. The old soldier emigrated in about 1871, since when he resided on the Manchester Block. He died in the Palmerston Hospital. His eldest son is serving with his regiment in India, the other members of the family residing near Feilding.

Manawatu Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 7945, 21 March 1904, Page 2

Lacy, Robert

THE VETERANS HOME.
That Lord Ranfurly takes more than a passing interest in the veterans resident in this Colony is fully exemplified by the following extract of a letter received from Viscount Northland by Mr J. H. Vincent, of Ashhurst:-

Re Robert Lacy, who was lately selected for the Veterans' Home, and resigned. As a special case as Lacy's is such a deserving one — His Excellency the Governor offers to take Lacy up in his own carriage on Tuesday, and see him safely installed in the Veterans' Home. His Excellency will keep Lacy there as his guest for a month, and if Lacy does not like it the Governor will have him seen back to Ashhurst. If after a month Lacy prefers to remain in the Home, he can remain on the terms mentioned in my previous letters to Him. It will be a fairly easy journey in the Governor's carriage compared to what it would be in an ordinary carriage, etc." Needless to say, Veteran Lacy availed himself of the kind offer.

Lacy, who is one o£ the saltest of old salts, is 80 years of age, and is one of the very few connecting links between the Hearts of Oak and the modern machine ship. He wears the following medals "Syria," 1848 (two); "Baltic," 1854-1855, and two Crimean medals, but undoubtedly one of the proudest moments of his life was when he boarded the Governor's carriage.

Feilding Star, Volume XXV, Issue 137, 25 November 1903, Page 2

Shepherd, W. C.

Mr W. C. Shepherd, who was buried at Karori (Wellington) Cemetery last week with military honours, was a veteran of the Crimean, Mutiny, and Maori wars.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIV, Issue 267, 9 November 1903, Page 2

Rodger, John

Last week there died at Portobello (Dunedin) aged 90 years, John Rodger, who was a Crimean veteran and was even at that time (1854) an old soldier.

Southland Times, Issue 19141, 3 September 1903, Page 2

JOHN RODGER,
Veteran and Colonist. Born 1814; died 1903,

This grand old soldier-sailor was one of a type now almost extinct. Born at G-lashiels in the year 1814, he enlisted in the Royal Marines while quite a young man, and saw much service abroad while the 19th century was still young.

For conspicuous bravery in Spain he received the Spanish Cross, and for his part in the siege and fall of Sebastopol was awarded the Crimean Medal. Of these he was, as every true soldier would be, honestly proud, but more so of the fact that he formed one of the guard of honour at the Coronation of the girl-queen Victoria at Westminster Abbey in 1838.

Shortly after the close of the Crimean war he received his discharge, and emigrated to New Zealand, settling at Broad Bay in 1858, where, a few weeks since, in his 88th year, the old man died, and was laid to rest by loving relations and friends, in whose minds remembrance of the sturdy and kindly old veteran will long remain green.

Otago Witness , Issue 2586, 7 October 1903, Page 36

Grace, J.

Otago Witness , Issue 2570, 17 June 1903, Page 34

O'Connell, W

The interment of the remains of Mr. W. O'Connell took place yesterday at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Symonds street, the service at the grave being conducted by the Rev. Father Tormey.

The deceased, being a Crimean veteran, about 40 members of the Empire Veterans' Association, under Captain Daveney and Major Morrow, attended to pay respect to an old comrade.

The coffin was covered by the Union Jack, and the Crimean veterans (one of whom was Mr. W. G. Garrard, of the 18th Royal Irish veterans) acted a pall bearers. The brethren of the H.A.C.B. Society also attended the funeral, the deceased having been a member.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIV, Issue 143, 17 June 1903, Page 4

Wales, William

Obituary — Two old and respected residents of Lyttelton, Mrs Anna Webb, wife of Mr J. R. Webb, and Mr William Wales, a Crimean veteran, died late on Saturday night. Flags were hoisted at half-mast in all parts of the town as a tribute to their memory.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume LIII, Issue 2742, 20 January 1903, Page 2

Mr William Wales, of Lyttelton, a native of Kent, died the other day at the age of 70 years. He joined the navy as a boy on board H.M.S. Boscawen in 1851.

During the Crimean War he was on H.M.S. Algiers, and saw service in the Crimea and in the Baltic, for which he received the Crimean, Baltic and Turkish medals. He purchased his discharge, on May 15, 1863, when leading seaman on H.M.S. Black Prince.

Nearly 40 years ago he landed at Dunedin.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIV, Issue 20, 23 January 1903, Page 1

Graham, Robert

Death has removed from our midst an old and much respected settler and Crimean veteran, in the person of Mr Robert Graham, who departed this life on Wednesday last, after a somewhat lingering illness, at the ripe age of 79.

He was buried on Friday last, the Rev. W. H. Bawden officiating in the unavoidable absence of Mr Pattullo.

Deceased came to the Colony some 16 years ago and settled in Nol Road where he remained until his end. He fought in the Crimean War from the first till the last, and was during the last few years in receipt of a pension from the Imperial Government.

He was a native of Glasgow. He leaves behind him a widow and a grown up family of sons and daughters.

Bay Of Plenty Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 4364, 20 October 1902, Page 2

Kirk, Alexander

A veteran named Alexander Kirk, who served in the Indian Mutiny and Crimean war in the 42nd Highlanders, passed away at Hokitika on Monday morning last.

He arrived at Dunedin in the sixties, and from there went to the West Coast, where he had since lived. He leaves a grown-up family.

Otago Witness , Issue 2525, 6 August 1902, Page 56

Mee, Alexander

Death of Mr A. Mee

Another of South Canterbury's old identities passed away on Thursday, in the person of Mr Alex. Mee, of Pleasant Point, who was found dead in a paddock near his home.

Mr Mee was a member of the Levels County Council, and at one time he was also a member of the Timaru Harbour Board. He was also a Crimean war veteran. He joined the Royal Irish Constabulary and volunteered for service in the Crimean war in the beginning of 1855, and became a member of the Royal Military Train. He remained on active service till the war terminated, and was given his discharge with the rank of sergeant, and returned to his position in the Royal Irish Constabulary.

He received the Crimean war medal and the Sebastopol clasp, and also a silver medal from the Turkish Government.

Mr Mee also received a silver medal from the Royal Society for the protection of life from fire, and a badge of merit from the Constabulary Board of Reward for saving life. He was also a member of the police force in the colony, with the rank of sergeant, and he it was who was sent Home and succeeded in capturing Garrett, the noted bushranger, in London.

Mr Mee is said to have gained more medals and clasps than any other veteran in Timaru. He was a member of the Levels Road Board for eighteen years, and was for some time, a member of the Timaru Harbour Board. The deceased leaves four children — Mrs W.N. Seay (Addington), Mrs Aylmer (Pleasant Point), Mr Thomas Mee, and an unmarried daughter.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 11283, 26 May 1902, Page 5

The late Mr Alexander Mee, whose death was reported a few days ago, was an old Crimean veteran, having gone through that war as a member of the Royal Irish Constabulary. On his arrival in New Zealand in the ship Pladda in 1860 he joined the police force and rode in the first and second gold escorts from Tuapeka to Dunedin. Soon after this he was promoted to be senior sergeant at Dunedin gaol.

In 1862 he was sent Home on some important police business. After leaving the service Mr Mee went to the West Coast, and latterly farming at Oamaru and in South Canterbury has engaged his attention.

Mr Mee was for more than 20 years a member of the Levels County Council, and was for some little time a member of the Timaru Harbour Board, and at the time of his death he was a member of the Geraldine Licensing Committee. In 1888 he was appointed a justice of the peace. Mr Mee was twice married, and leaves a widow and four children, three of them by his first wife.

Otago Witness , Issue 2515, 28 May 1902, Page 30

Moore, Martin

Moore - On May 21st, 1902 at New Plymouth, Martin, dearly beloved father of Constable Moore, Lyttelton; late Diehards and a Crimean veteran. Deeply regretted.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 11281, 23 May 1902, Page 1

Smith, Angus

New Zealand Decorative Distinction. In a General Government Gazette, published on the 6th inst, it is notified that his Excellency the Governor has been pleased to award to Cornet Angus Smith the decorative distinction instituted by Order in Council dated 10th May 1869, for an act of bravery performed by him on the 7th of June 1869, when the party of cavalry under his charge were surprised at Opepo, and 9 men out of 13 were killed. Cornet Smith, though suffering from a desperate wound in his foot, set out with the object of finding the tracks of his commanding officer, and apprising him and the party with him of their danger.

Wellington Independent, Volume XXIV, Issue 2913, 9 November 1869, Page 2

The Colonial Cross.— The Decorative Distinction, instituted by Order in Council, dated 10th March, 1869, has been awarded to Cornet Angus Smith, of the Bay of Plenty Cavalry Volunteers, for the following act of bravery performed by him —

On the 7th June, 1869, when the party of cavalry in charge of Cornet Smith was surprised at Opepe by Te Kooti's band, and nine men out of thirteen were killed, Cornet Smith, though suffering from a desperate wound in his foot, set out with the object of finding the tracks of his commanding officer, and apprising him and the party with him of their danger, when a less brave or thoughtful man would have proceeded straight to Fort Galatea, which post he would no doubt have reached in forty-eight hours, with comparatively little risk, and with the certainty of getting immediate medical assistance for himself.

On his road Cornet Smith was captured by the rebels, tied up to a tree, and stripped of all his clothing and Crimean medals. He was in this position four days, without food or water, when he managed to release himself, and proceeded to Fort Galatea, which he reached on the 17th June, having been ten days without food or clothing. On account of his wounds he had to go for a considerable distance on his hands and knees, and to risk his life twice by swimming rivers.

Wanganui Herald, Volume III, Issue 702, 11 November 1869, Page 2

A LUCKY LEGATEE,

Mr Angus Smith well-known in the 1st Waikato Regiment has had a fortune of £100,000 left him. He promises to give the whole of the Waikato Militia in Tauranga and Opotiki a treat.

Bay Of Plenty Times, Volume IV, Issue 373, 8 April 1876, Page 3

THE LATE CAPTAIN ANGUS SMITH, N.Z.C.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,— In your issue of Friday last there appears a telegram- relative to the death at Opotiki of Captain Angus Smith, a Crimean veteran. Captain Smith, N.Z.C., was a New Zealand veteran also, and, as I think such a man deserves more than a passing notice I enclose some notes of his services should you feel inclined to publish them. Not long ago the Captain contributed his photo to my collection of old soldiers and I have placed it on view at Mr Avery's for those, interested. —I am, &c, W. F. GORDON.


"Previous to his arrival in New Zealand Colour-Sergeant Angus Smith served in the famous 93rd Highlanders in the Crimea, and held, the Crimean and Turkish medals. During the Maori troubles he joined the Opotiki Volunteer Cavalry as cornet and served during the Hauhau rebellion.

In June 1869, when in charge of a party of 15 men at Opepe they were ambushed by a great number of Te Kootis band, 9 killed and Cornet Smith was severely wounded in the foot. He tried to find the tracks of his commanding officer to inform him and his party what had happened. On his road he was captured by the rebels stripped of his clothing and medals and bound to a tree, and remained there four days without food or water. He managed to release himself, and proceeded to Fort Galatea, which he reached on the 17th, being 10 days without food. He got a drink on the 7th day by crawling, to a stream.

The decoration of the New Zealand Cross was bestowed on him for bravery and endurance, and he was promoted to Capt. and the Imperial Government re-issued the Crimean and Turkish medals to him. He was the beau ideal of an old cavalry officer, and personally was a fine looking man.

Taranaki Herald, Volume L, Issue 11934, 7 April 1902, Page 3

Captain Angus Smith, a Crimean War and Maori War veteran, who died at Opotiki last week from blood-poisoning won the New Zealand Cross for bravery and endurance under the following circumstances :—A party of the Bay of Plenty Cavalry under his command was surprised at Opepo by To Kooti's band and nine out of thirteen Europeans wore killed. Although suffering agonies from a wound on the foot Smith set out to warn his commanding officer of the enemy's presence.

On his journey he was captured by the rebels, stripped of all his clothing, firmly bound to a tree, and left to his fate. He was in this position for four days, without either food or water, when he managed to release himself and proceed to Fort Galatea.

Fourteen days in all he was without food or clothing, and on account of the wound on his foot he was obliged to crawl for a considerable distance on his hands and knees, and further had to risk his life twice by swimming the rivers.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 7271, 16 April 1902, Page 2

Piper, John

Mr John Piper, an old Crimean veteran, and well known in Palmerston, died at Mr Geo. Hall's farm, Kelvin Grove on Sunday night. The interment takes place to-day.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 7248, 18 March 1902, Page 4

Russell, R. T. B.

OFFICER'S PITIFUL END.
CRIMEAN VETERAN DIES OF SLOW STARVATION.

A pathetic story was told at Belfast (Ireland) at an inquest held on Major R. T. B. Russell, formerly of the 69th Foot, who served in the Crimea and through the Indian Mutiny, and who died from the effects of cold and starvation. He was the holder of several medals, yet he died miserably in Belfast Workhouse, and was buried in a plain deal coffin at the expense of a few strangers, who had befriended him for some years, and who were the only mourners who stood round his humble grave.

Major Russell was the son of Captain Thomas Hart Russell, who was also, it is said, an officer in the 68th Foot, and he was born 76 years ago in a mansion on the shores of Lough Neagh. When he retired, from the Regular Army Major Russell took the same rank in the Antrim Artillery, and was for many years identified with that corps.

He was left in fairly good circumstances, but his resources were dissipated by lawsuits. For the last eight or nine years he had lived alone in a wretched kitchen house in a dirty back street in Belfast, eking out a miserable existence by hawking tea from door to door. In spite of his wretched appearance his military bearing and finely chiselled features easily marked him out from the common run of hawkers, and some of those on whom he called were led to befriend him.

He might have ended his days in comparative comfort, but he could not be induced to accept anything but trifling aid, and for the last 3 or 4 years neither fire nor light was seen in his wretched home. Major Russell was a teetotaler and a staunch Episcopianan, and such was his love for dumb animals that during his last illness he refused to travel in a tramcar because he believed the horses were overworked. Kind friends found him weak and dying, and without food in his fireless room, and provided him with medical aid and necessary comforts. It was too late, however, and he died soon after he had been removed to the workhouse. Long exposure to cold and want of food had hastened his end, the doctor said, and the jury returned a verdict accordingly.

Feilding Star, Volume XXIII, Issue 1385, 15 March 1902, Page 2

Ashton, John

died 13 February 1902 at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr R. Forsey, 10 St Asaph Street, Linwood, Christchurch aged 85 years
buried 16 February 1902 , plot 1432B, Addington Cemetery, Christchurch

A SOLDIER'S FUNERAL.
THE LATE STAFF-BUGLER ASHTON.

The remains of the late Staff - Bugler John Ashton were accorded a military funeral yesterday afternoon, and a large number of people, estimated at over 10,000, turned out to witness the procession.

The local Volunteers mustered at the drillshed at 2 p.m., and marched to the late residence of the deceased, in St Asaph Street east, where the cortege was formed in the following order: Firing party, with reversed arms, of thirteen City Rifles, under Sergeant Yates Garrison Band; the coffin, covered by the Union Jack, surmounted by the sword, bugle, cap and accoutrements of the deceased soldier, on one of the E Battery Nordenfeldt gun carriages, drawn by four horses, with the bearers, ex-Quartermaster-Sergeant Fox and five Sergeants of the Battery.

About one hundred private friends of the family, three mourning coaches, one hundred Oddfellows, representing the various Lodges of the Manchester Unity in the Canterbury district the Volunteers, while a number of carriages brought up the rear. The streets through which the cortege passed to the Addington Cemetery were thickly lined with people.

En route the Garrison Band played the Dead March in "Saul," The Garland of Flowers and Beethoven's "Funeral March." Upon arrival at the cemetery some little difficulty was experienced in forcing a passage through the vast crowd which had gathered there. The gun carriage was taken into the cemetery and the coffin was met by the Rev A. W. Averill, chaplain to the Civil Service Corps, who read the Burial Service.

The deceased's accoutrements were carried to the grave by Mr James Perrin, of Kaiapoi, a Crimean veteran, and around the grave were assembled a number of other veterans, wearing their medals. The City Rifles and the Natives Corps had provided a detail to keep a space clear round the grave.

At the conclusion of the Burial Service, P.P.G.M. Bro Caterer read the Oddfellows' Ritual, after which three volleys were fired, and the last trumpet call was given by the E Battery bugler. The Oddfellows then filed round the grave, and each deposited a sprig of green on the coffin.

The Volunteers then reformed in review order and marched back to the drillshed, headed by the Garrison Band, which played the quickstep marches "El Capitane" and "King Cotton."

Amongst a large number, of floral tributes was a handsome wreath from the E Battery.

The parade was under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Slater who had on his staff Lieutenant-Colonel Day, Major Wolfe, Captain Hobday, district adjutant, Captain M'Gee and Staff-Sergeant-Major Farthing. The parade state was as follows:-

Lyttelton Naval Artillery (Chief, P.O. Toomey 34
Canterbury Mounted Rifles (Sergeant Bradley) 22
E Battery (Captain Donald) 60
Engineers (Lieutenant Jones) 46
City Guards (Captain Sandford) 48
City Rifles (Captain Foster) 40
Sydenham Rifles (Captain Smith) 44
Civil Service Corps (Sergeant Garton) 20
New Zealand Native Rifle Corps (Captain Oakes) 50
Highland Rifles (Sergeant M'Lean) 20
Linwood Rifles (Lieutenant Johnson) 30
Imperial Rifles (Lieutenant Matheson) 45
Christ's College Rifles (Captain Harper) 34
Cycle Corps (Lieutenant Finnis) 14
Bearer Corps (Lieutenant Finlayson)28
Garrison Band (Bandmaster Merton) 25
Staff 6

Star, Issue 7330, 17 February 1902, Page 1

Crozier, William

An old Crimean veteran named William Crozier, died at the hospital this morning, aged 74 years. Deceased has been an inmate of the hospital for the past two years, and previous to his admittance resided with Mr J. O. Batehelar, Fitzherbert.

Deceased was a member of the old 57th, and during the late visit of the Imperial troops to the colony was visited by several of the Highlanders, who were greatly interested in the old man and his martial experiences. He was of an extremely kindly disposition, and endeared himself to all who knew him.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 7209, 30 January 1902, Page 2

A veteran, soldier died at Palmerston this week — Mr. William Crozier, who served with the 57th Regiment through the Crimean War, where he took part in the battles of Balaclava and Inkerman, and was also present before Sebastopol when the Russian stronghold fell.

He afterwards went through the Indian Mutiny campaign, and arriving subsequently in New Zealand in 1863 saw further service with his regiment in the Maori War.

Evening Post, Volume LXIII, Issue 28, 1 February 1902, Page 4

Tho Palmerston Guards paraded last night under Lieut. Morgan, there being a fair attendance of members. Four new members were elected. Tomorrow tho corps will parade (in conjunction with the Rifles) for the purpose of taking part in the military funeral to be accorded to the late Mr Crozier, a Crimean veteran.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 7211, 1 February 1902, Page 4

The funeral of the late Mr Crozier took place yesterday afternoon. Deceased, who was an old Veteran and belonged to the 57th Regiment, famous in the Crimean war, was given a military funeral, which the three volunteer corps and the band attended. Deceased was 81 years of age and had lately been employed by Mr J. O. Batchelor.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 7073, 3 February 1902, Page 3

Carley, Joseph

At Te Awamutu on Friday night the residence of Joseph Carley, a Crimean veteran, was totally destroyed by fire. The fire started in one of the bedrooms, and spread quickly. Two young children who were asleep had a narrow escape. Only the piano was saved. The building was insured with the New Zealand Company, but there was no insurance on the furniture and effects. A subscription list was started, and over £40 was quickly collected.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 253, 4 November 1901, Page 5

Mr Joseph Carley, of Te Awamutu, who had the bad luck to lose his house and all his belongings by fire the other day, is well known to old volunteers throughout the Waikato. He formerly held the rank of Sergt.- Major, and as instructor to the Te Awamutu Cavalry did useful service. Mr Carley is a Crimean veteran, and holds five active service medals, including one for Sebastopol. He endeavoured to save his medals, etc., in the fire, but the flames drove him back. The morning after the fire, however, the medals were found in the debris.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 255, 6 November 1901, Page 3

Donaghy, John

The death is recorded in the Hunterville Express of Mr. John Donaghy, a Crimean veteran, well known throughout the Rangitikei district. He was born in Londonderry, Ireland, in 1824, joined the 47th Lancashire Regiment in 1844, and went through the whole of the Crimean War, receiving the medal with three clasps for Alma, Inkerman, and Sebastopol. He also got the Turkish medal.

At Inkerman Mr. Donaghy was severely wounded by a sword cut in the head, but he killed his Russian adversary by a bayonet thrust through the neck. Just before the Waikato War Mr. Donaghy joined the 18th Royal Irish, and came out to New Zealand with the forces under General Cameron. He served in the Waikato and other districts during the war, and obtained the medal. When the Imperial forces were withdrawn from the colony, Mr. Donaghy took his discharge, after having seen 22 years' service, and since then has been a resident most of the time in the Wanganui and Rangitikei districts. Up to the last the old man took an interest in military matters. He had a profound belief in the invincibility of the British army.

Evening Post, Volume LXII, Issue 83, 4 October 1901, Page 4

Martin, Richard Robinson

Martin.- On April 10th, 1901 at the residence of his daughter, Hayden-st., Richard Robinson Martin, beloved father of Mrs De Brum. (Formerly of the R. H.A., Crimean and Indian Mutiny veteran); aged 67 years.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 86, 12 April 1901, Page 6

Forrest, James

Death of a Veteran.

Auckland, April 14.

James Forrest, an old Crimean veteran, died to-day. The deceased was a native of Edinburgh, and saw considerable service with the British Army. In 1863 he came from Bendigo to Auckland, and took service with the 1st Waikato Regiment, for which he received the 1861-66 medal, he being the holder also of medals for service in the Crimea, India, and New Zealand.

Colonist, Volume XLIV, Issue 10082, 15 April 1901, Page 4

Linn, James

Death of Crimean Veteran.
Hawera, March 8,

Mr James Linn, aged 72, an old settler, died suddenly at Normanby last evening. He was a Crimean veteran, and also took part in the Maori wars.

Colonist, Volume XLIV, Issue 10052, 9 March 1901, Page 3

Mackay, Peter

Death of a Veteran
Per Press Association Invercargill, December 17.

There died in the Southland Hospital on Wednesday last Peter Mackay, a veteran soldier of the 93rd Highlanders, who had served in the Crimea, India, and New Zealand.

He was at the taking of the Redan, the relief of Lucklow (for which he had the bar), and was one of the "thin red line" at Alma. He held the Crimean, Turkish, and Indian medals and five clasps.

The deceased arrived in the colony in 1863, and after participating in the Maori war came south. His wife died a few years ago, and he was left without relatives. He eked out a livelihood by doing odd work until three weeks ago when his health necessitated his becoming an inmate of the Charitable Aid Board's Lorne Farm.

As a member of the Southland Veterans and Ex-Volunteers Association and Southland Pipe Band, he was known to many who sincerely regret that through the absence of any notification they were deprived of the opportunity of paying their last respects to one who had rendered such service to his country. The fact that the first intimation of Mr Mackay's death was conveyed in the weekly hospital returns published to-day is commented on. He was 70 years old, but did not look his age. It was only recently that he was in communication with the War Office regarding a pension, and it is believed, that he got it.

Timaru Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 3447, 18 December 1900, Page 3

A well-known and highly-respected figure in Invercargill passed away in the hospital on the 12th inst, in the person of Corporal P. M'Kay, late of the 93rd Highlanders. Deceased, who was in his seventieth year, enlisted in the 79th Highlanders as a drummer boy and went with his regiment to Quebec about 1848.

He returned to Scotland, and was with his regiment in Stirling Castle, Edinburgh Castle, and other stations, and when, in anticipation of the Crimean campaign, volunteers were called for to bring the 93rd up to full strength, he volunteered for service. He did not change his uniform till he went to Varoa, where he visited the members of his old regiment in the old dress.

He took part in the storming of the Redan, was afterwards with his regiment at the relief of Lucknow, and, coming to New Zealand, fought for Queen and country against the Maoris in the wars of the sixties.

He was a member of the Pipe Band, and had recently obtained possession of his uniform, so I that he may be said to have died in uniform. News of his death did not reach the local press until last Monday, when they had commented unfavourably upon the action of the hospital authorities. His many friends — and especially the members of the Ex-volunteers and Veterans' Association — would have very much liked to pay such a hero the last tribute and follow his remains to the grave.

The chairman of the Hospital Trust has intimated that in future all deaths in the hospital will be publicly notified. In the papers each day last week there have been letters relating to deceased's death, and a subscription has been started to erect a stone to mark the place where he was buried, and already exceeds £20. Yet from what I know of the late veteran, I can safely say he would have rather shaken the subscribers by the hand than have, as one of our papers terms it, all this post mortem sympathy.

Otago Witness, Issue 2442, 2 January 1901, Page 32

Sebastopol Day - 8 September 1900

Veterans at Government House
Old Soldiers Entertained by the Governor

His Excellency is to-day celebrating Sebastopol Day by entertaining veterans of the army and navy at luncheon at Government House. Tables are laid in the ballroom, which has been tastefully decorated for the occasion under the direction of the Countess of Ranfurly.

The reception is to extend from 2 to 5 o'clock. Only two toasts will be given by the Governor - "The Queen" and "Lord Roberts and our Forces in South Africa."

A recitation is to be given by Miss Stidolph (the daughter of a veteran), and Messrs. John Prouse and E. J. Hill will sing.

Of the 200 invitations issued by Lord Ranfurly, 136 were accepted. A number of the guests came into Wellington by last night's and this morning's trains from all parts of the Island from New Plymouth on the west and Napier on the east coast.

In the list of invitations given hereunder, some of the records of the old soldiers have not been obtained, and the initials "N.Z." after the names mean that the veteran wears the New Zealand medal. There are no less than fifty Crimean veterans on the list, which will be found to include a few names of men who do not wear medals.

The following is the list:
Samuel Atkins (Wellington), Sergt., 78th Regiment, Persia and the Indian Mutiny medals
H. W. Atcherley (Wellington), 1st Waikatos, N.Z.
Robert Alexander (Kilbirnie), 65th, N.Z.
Samuel Austin (Wanganui), Sergt., 78th, N.Z. cross and medal
F. Appleyard (New Plymouth), Crimea
Thos. Adamson (Taihape, Wanganui), N.Z. cross
Henry Arden (Wellington), N.Z. medal
John Brace (Wellington), 52nd, Mutiny
W. Buck (Wellington), Colonial Defence Force, N.Z.
E. H. Beere (Wellington), Engineer Volunteers, N.Z.
J. H. Brown (Wellington), Hawkes Bay Volunteers, N.Z.
E. Bezar (Wellington), 57th, N.Z.
W. H. Brooks (Mangaweka), N.Z.
James Brown (Wellington), 18th, N.Z.
Hon. W. D. Baillie, M.L.C., Capt., 24th, Punjaub, etc.
Capt. Barclay (Wellington), 24th
G. J. N. Beamish (Wellington), Capt., 14th, N.Z.
David Bell (Wellington), 65th, N.Z.
C. T, Benzoni (Wellington), Army Hospital Corps, China and N.Z.
Capt. Bower (Town Clerk, Napier)
Robt. Bright (Waverley), 57th, Crimea, Turkish, N.Z.
Samuel Berry (Napier), 70th, Crimea
Thos. Broadfield (Hastings), 70th, Crimea, Turkish, N.Z.
Thos Bosworth (New Plymouth), D.S.F., four medals, including Crimea
Major Brassey (Wanganui), Crimea, Turkish, N.Z.
Chas. Brown (Wellington), 2nd Armed Constabulary, N.Z.
A. Burton (Wellington), Royal Marines, China
W. Blick (Wanganui), R.A., Crimea and Sebastapol
T. F. Brenchley (Mauricevilla), R.N., South African (1853)
M. Cashen (Wellington), 14th, N.Z.
R. T. Curtis (Wellington), 1st Waikatos, N.Z.
W. Christie (Wellington), C.D.F., N.Z.
James Capper (Wellington), 1st Waikatos, N.Z.
G. Collyer (Wellington), Crimea
Capt. Cummins (Wanganui), N.Z.
Patrick Carey (Napier), 70th, Mutiny and N.Z.
Chas. Catton (Napier), 70th, Mutiny and N.Z.
George Clampitt (Napier), 18th, Mutiny, Burmah, N.Z.
Hon. J. Carroll (Native Minister), N.Z.
James Connor (Wanganui), 74th Highlanders, Crimea and Turkish, three clasps
Edward Clutterbuck (Hawera)
W. Cullen (Hawera), R.N.
John De Laney (Wellington), 57th, India, Crimea, N.Z.
Charles Dunfoy (Wellington), 70th, Indian Mutiny, N.Z.
John Danderson (Ohiro Home), C.D.F., N.Z.
Walter Delaney (Wellington), N.Z.
Seaman Davis (Makara), R.N., Crimea and China
Joseph Donovan (Wanganui), 57th, Crimea, Turkish, N.Z.
William Delaney (Eketahuna), N.Z.
J. Duffin (New Plymouth), 57th, Crimea and Turkish
Sergt. J. Donaghy (Huterville);
Fred. De Lisle (Napier)
Selwyn Davis (Woolston), Scottish Fusiliers, Crimea
Sir Arthur Douglas, R.N.
J. O'D. Dingley (Inglewood), Sergt., 89th, Crimea
C. Dixon (Masterton), R.N.
Richard Evans (Wellington), C.T.C, N.Z.
Com. Edwin (Wellington), R.N., Crimea
W. G. Entw -istle (Wellington), 24th, India
Thomas Ennis (Mangaweka), 18th, N.Z.
George Elgar (or Elgan?) (Wellington,), Sergeant, 76th
John Fulton (Wellington), R.E., Crimea and Turkish
Captain John Falconer Torpedo Corps (Wellington), R.E long service medal
Colonel W. Fraser (Wellington)
Joseph Fowler (Karori), L.T.C, served in Crimea (no medal)
James Farr (Waverley), 57th, Crimea
T. Furlong (New Plymouth), Crimea
Wm. Fogden (Wellington), R.N., Katlir
Anthony Green (Taitville), 65th, N.Z.
Hon. Dr. Grace, M.L.C., staff, C.M.G., N.Z.
F. B. Grover (Kilbirnie), Bengal H.A., India
P. Garbes (Wellington), Wellington Rifles, N.Z.
Michael Gill (Napier) 57th, Crimea, Turkish, N.Z.
N. Golding (New Plymouth), Crimea and Mutiny
Lieut. Colonel Gorton (Bulls), N.Z.
A. Hood (New Plymouth), Crimea
Wm. Hedges (Wellington), 55th
Jesse Huett (Wellington), 58th, N.Z.
J. E. Hopkins (Mount Cook Barracks), Middlesex, South Africa;
C Haslam (Wellington), 3rd Waikatos, N.Z.
E. Hutchings (Wellington), C.D. F., N.Z.
J. Hearfield (Mitchelltown), Forest Rangers, N.Z.
G. Halliwell (Wellington), 65th, N.Z.
J. A. Hamilton, 1st Waikatos
Joseph Hicks (Wellington), 19th Crimea and Turkish
Richard Hingstone (Ohiro Home), C.D.F., entitled to N.Z.
Hon Major Harris, M.L.C., N.Z.
John Halloran (Christchurch), 58th Foot, 1st N.Z. war (1846)
James Holbrook (Wanganui), 57th Foot, Crimea, Turkish, N.Z.
J. Handley (Wanganui), N.Z.
James Hart (New Plymouth), Crimea
P. Houlaghan (New Plymouth), Crimea, Turkish, N.Z.
T. R. Hackett (Wellington), Sergt., Middlesex Regiment, Crimea, Maori war
Charles Jeffcott (Wanganui), 57th, Crimea, Turkish, N.Z.
John Kieffe (Wellington;), 7th Foot, Crimea
Hon. C. W. A. Kenny, M.L.C, Crimea
Hon. T. Kelly, M.L.C, N.Z.
Hoani Kaihi (Mount Cook Barracks), Bombardier Permanent Militia, N.Z.
Arthur Kincaide (Wanganui), 68th, Crimea, Turkish, N.Z.
James Keily (Napier), 57th, Crimea, Turkish
Usher Lucas (Wellington), R.E. (A.P.), 2nd Quartermaster-Sergeant, long service
W. Lingard (Wellington), C.D.F., N.Z. Cross and Medal
M. Landers (Wellington), 57th, N.Z.
Ludlam (Wellington), 11th Foot, N.Z.
R. Lunn (Wellington), 14th Foot, N.Z.
J. Love (Wellington), Bengal Fusiliers, India Medal, Delhibar
James Lawton (Wellington), N.Z.
Major Liddle (Feilding), Crimea, three medals
J. Lambert, (Inglewood), 44th, Crimea
J. Murray (Hutt), N.Z.
K. M'Kenna (Wauganui), Ensign, 65th, V.C.
Robert Mowatt (Wellington), R.A., Sergeant-Major, Crimea and Turkish
J. M. May (Wellington), Wanganui Rifles, N.Z.
J. C. Mogine (Hutt) Auckland Rifles, N.Z.
T. Macauley (Wellington), N.Z.
C. M'lntyre (Wellington), Taranaki Militia, N.Z.
Chas. M… (Wellington), Land Transport C.. Crimea and Turkish
Lieut. -Col. ...ger (Wellington), N.Z.
Wm. M... (Wanganui), 57th, Crimea, Turkish, N.Z.
Timothy M'Carthy (Ingleswwod) Sergeant, 18th, 1st China, 1at Burmah, and Crimea
F. M'...M.H.R. (Hawera), N.Z.
Alex. M'Neil [or M'Neill] (Aramoho), Lieut. East India Company Mutiny, Delhi, Lucknow
Chas ..am (Wellington), late 40th, N.Z.
Moore (New Plymouth); 57th, Crimea, Turkish, N.Z.
Geo. Nash (Wellington), Sergeant, 12th Foot, Crimea. Turkish, N.Z.
R. M. Miller (Napier), 23rd Abybsinian
M. O'Connor (Wellington), 57th, N.Z.
John Owens (Napier), 70th, Mutiny and N.Z.
O'Donnell (New Plymouth), 55th, Crimea, Turkish, two bars and cross
Major Owen
R. Pegley Wellington) A.C. Force, N.Z.
J. G. Price (Hutt), 1st Waikatos, N.Z.
Coleman Philips (Featherston), 2nd Waikatos, N.Z.
George Purdy (Wellington), Taranaki Militia, N.Z.
G. A. Preece (Palmerston N.), Capt. A.C Force, N.Z. Cross and medal
Col. Penton, R.E.
Inspector Peter Pender (Wellington), Crimea
Price, (Wellington), R. Marines, Ashanti
Lieut. Col. Porter (Wellington), N.Z.
Pycroft (New Plymouth), R.N., Crimea
John Quigley (Eketahuna), 87th, Indian Mutiny
J. J. Russell (Hutt), 18th Foot, N.Z.
J. Robinson (Wellington), N.Z.
Captain Russell, M.H R., 14th
A. E. Rowden (Wellington), R.N., Crimea and Turkish
M. Redmond (Wanganui), 57th, Crimea and Turkish
S. Ryan (Wanganui), 57th, Crimea, Turkish, N.Z.
Patrick Ready (Meanee), 43rd, Mutiny and N.Z.
Denis Reardon (Wellington),65th, N.Z.
W. J. Raven (Wellington), Forest Rangers, N.Z.
F. Stevens (Wellington), Taranaki Volunteers, N.Z.
J. Stevens, M.H.R. (Bulls), N.Z.
A. C. F. Stidolph (Wellington), A.C. Force, N.Z.
James Sandbrook (Wellington), Sergt, 14th, Crimea, Turkish, N.Z.
Cornelius Sheehan (Wellington), 57th, N.Z.
M. Sheehy (Wellington), Quart, Master Sergt., Army Service Corps, Crimea and Turkish
J. Shanaghan (Wellington), N.Z.
J. Stark (Wellington), Wellington Rifles, N.Z.
A. Stott (Wellington), 57th, N.Z.
Wm. Stanyon (Wellington), R. Marines, South Africa, Egypt, Khedive's star
Rt. Hon. R. J. Seddon
W. H. Skinner (Wellington), Crimea and N.Z.
P. Sheridan (Wellington), 14th Foot, N.Z.
C. Stacey (Dreyerton), 65th
F. Silver (Wellington), Sergt. Permanent Militia, Ashanti and N.Z.
Harry Steevens [Stevens?] (Taradale), 70th, Crimea, and Turkish
Hon. W. C. Smith, M.L.C., N.Z.
H. Smith (Wellington), 12th Lancers, Crimea, Turkish, Central India
J. W. Strudwick (Masterton), C.R.D.G., Mutiny
Ed. Tregear (Wellington), Native Contingent, N.Z.
R. Tingey (Wellington), Wanganui Rifles, N.Z.
A. C. Turner (Wellington), 1st Waikatos, N.Z.
J. Turner (Wellington), 50th, N.Z.
Hon. Tomoana, M.L.C., N.Z.
Capt. Tanner (late of Fifth Contingent in South Africa), Matabele
Thos. Urwin (Wellington), R.N., Baltic
Keran Whelan (Wellington), Sergt., 14th, N.Z.
J. Walden (Wellington), N.Z.
J. Wilson (Wellington), Corpl., 14th, N.Z.
General Sir Geo. Whitmore, M.L.C., Staff, K.C.M.G., Crimea. Cape, N.Z. etc.
Sergt. Webbe (Wellington), P.M., N.Z.
Henry Walton (Waikanae), R.N., Baltic and Crimea
A. M'Kellar Wix (Wellington), 5th Fusiliers, Africa
Joseph Wright (Wanganui)
Capt. Webster (New Plymouth), Crimea
Hon. J. G. Ward
J. P. Ward (Blenheim), Forest Rangers
Frank Watson (Blenheim), Forest Rangers
Woods (Masterton), 19th

Evening Post, Volume LX, Issue 60, 8 September 1900, Page 5

Harkin, William

death registered 1900/2043 aged 68 years

FOUND DROWNED.
A SINGULAR CASE

A most singular case of drowning occurred on Saturday afternoon about half-past three o'clock, the victim being Mr Wm. Harkin (William Harkin), staircase builder, of Prospect Terrace, Ponsonby.

Deceased left his home about half-past two, and it is presumed that as he was in the habit of taking trips in the ferry boats, that he went on board the 3.30 boat for the North Shore. A ticket was found on his body, and his watch had stopped at twenty-five minutes to four.

Shortly after the boat left Constable A. McDonnell saw the body floating near the wharf, and had it conveyed to the morgue, where it was identified by one of deceased's sons. With regard to the way in which deceased came by his death, a man named Wm. McCabe states that when coming up the wharf at the time in question he thought he saw a man fall off the steamer (the Takapuna), but as the boat did not stop he thought he had made a mistake.

Deceased, who was 68 years of age, had resided in Auckland for some 35 years, and leaves a large grown-up family of sons and daughters.

He was an old Crimean veteran, and had been discharged from the army some 35 years ago on account of heart disease.

An inquest was held at Gleeson's Hotel yesterday forenoon by Dr. McArthur (Coroner), and evidence was taken from Miss Harkin, Mr Harkin, jun. (of deceased's family), Wm. McCabe, Constable Luke McDonnell, and Sergeant Murray.

A certificate was put in from Dr. Bedford, who had been attending deceased, to the effect that deceased was suffering from heart disease. No definite light, however, was thrown on his death. The inquest was continued this morning, when William Henry Jenkins, mate of the ferry steamer Takapuna, was examined. He deposed that he was on duty on Saturday last, the 28th April. He was on the steamer on the 3.30 trip from Auckland. It was his duty while the boat was between the two wharves to collect the tickets. He did not begin to collect the tickets on the trip in question until outside the old ferry tee.

There were the usual number of passengers on board. Most of them were on the top deck, and some in the smoking cabin. The Takapuna had what is known as an "ocean deck." Witness did not think that the captain steering from amidships and looking ahead could see a man standing for'ard on the lower deck. It would be possible for a man to fall overboard while sitting on the rail, which was about 3ft high, without the captain seeing. He did not observe anyone in that position in the stern.

Witness' attention was not called.to anything peculiar during the trip. He knew nothing about the accident until yesterday morning. He could not throw any light on the fact that a body was found between the Devonport and Auckland Wharves between 3.30 and 4 p.m. on Saturday.

By a Juryman: If witness noticed a person sitting in a dangerous position he would warn them. The rails of the Takapuna were lower than those on the other boats.

After a short deliberation the jury returned a verdict to the effect that deceased was accidentally drowned, and that no blame was attachable to anybody.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXI, Issue 101, 30 April 1900, Page 3

Whelan, Patrick

Another very old veteran who responded to Lord and Lady Ranfurly's invitation was Sergeant Patrick Whelan, of the 55th Foot. He enlisted at the age of 17, and served with the colours 22 years, retiring at last with the good conduct medal, the Crimean medal (with clasps for the Alma, Inkermann, and Sebastopol), the Ottoman Government's medal, and the New Zealand war medal.

Sergeant Whelan was among the veterans who were present at the send-off to the Auckland detachment of the Fifth Contingent several weeks ago. On that occasion, Lady Ranfurly recognised the Crimean war medal on his breast, and, stepping up to the old soldier, she pat her finger on the Crimean medal and said with a beaming smile, 'My father was there, too.' it is little attentions like these that make the Ranfurlys so beloved by the people among whom they live.

Observer, Volume XX, Issue 1114, 5 May 1900, Page 6

Gardiner, John

There died at the Napier Hospital on Saturday an old Crimean veteran named John Gardiner, late of Her Majesty's 57th Regiment (The Diehards). The deceased had also seen service in New Zealand in the Armed Constabulary. He held the following medals :—Turkish, Crimean (with clasps for Inkernmn, etc.), and New Zealand. The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon.

Daily Telegraph , Issue 9752, 30 April 1900, Page 4

An Old Soldier's Funeral.
[To the Editor.]

Rattle his bones over the stones,
He is only a pauper nobody owns.

Sir, - Why could not that individual yclept the hospital secretary inform Mr F. Garner, the secretary of the veterans Society, of the death of John Gardiner (late of H.M. 57th Regiment and of the Armed Constabulary) in time to make proper arrangements for the funeral, instead of a pauper's?

The secretary of the hospital knew that the late John Gardiner was a veteran, as before when he was in the hospital he was visited by Major Richardson, and the secretary of the society, Mr F. Garner. The Veterans Society have no blame in the matter for had the secretary been informed of the death he would have seen that the deceased was buried in a proper manner.

I was very glad to see Hon. Major Blythe at the funeral, and he spoke very feelingly as to the way the deceased was buried, with not even a plate on the coffin. Major Blythe had the kindness to bring a bugler to sound "The Retreat."

It was the only military rite the deceased had, with the exception that a number of the veterans attended. It was a disgrace to the nation a large. I may state that Mr Michael Gill, late of the 57th Regiment, who was with the deceased in the Crimea, walked sixteen miles to attend the funeral. I only hope that this letter may be a lesson to those who have boys fighting now, to attend to those who have fought Britain's battles before, and made the country what it is.
Such is the end of an old Crimean veteran.— I am, etc.,

An Old Veteran. Napier, May 2, 1900.
Daily Telegraph, Issue 9754, 2 May 1900, Page 5

Tyler, James

OBITUARY.

A veteran soldier, in the person of Mr James Tyler, died at Crescent Road, St Albans, yesterday. He was born at Chepstow, and on Nov. 27, 1843, when he was nineteen years old he entered the army, joining the Fourth Light Dragoons (now a Hussar Regiment).

He served for seven months in thr Crimean War and in Turkey, obtaining the Crimean medal with clasps for Alma, Balaclava and Sevastopol, and the Turkish Crimson for his services in that war.

He obtained his discharge on Dec. 24, 1867, having twenty-four years and twenty-five days to reckon towards pay and pension, and, in addition to his other military decorations, was the possessor of no less than five good conduct badges, while he had acted an orderly to the late Duks of Wellington.
He emigrated to New Zealand about twenty-five years ago, and spent some years on the West Coast, afterwards settling at St Albans, where he continued to reside until his death.

Mr Tyler was a widower, and left no children. His funeral, which will be a military one, will take place to-morrow afternoon.

Star, Issue 6838, 4 July 1900, Page 3

A BALACLAVA VETERAN.

There died yesterday, at his residence, Crescent road, St. Albans, Mr James Tyler, one of the few remaining survivors of the famous charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava.

Mr Tyler was born at Tidenham, Gloucesrtershire, and was about 76 years of age when he died. He joined the Fourth Light Dragoons in 1843, and when serving in the Crimea was a farrier-sergeant.

He was a participant in, tbe famous charge, and was wounded, by an eight-ounce grape shot, which entered his right side, and, as it was a spent shot, was taken out from under his skin on the left side.

It appears that when the Brigade was about 120 yards from the guns they were despatched to capture one of the batteries opened on them, and Tyler as he passed the battery at an angle received the spent grape shot. He was invalided Home, and eventually served his twenty-four years in the army. He had three medals and three clasps. The medals were British, Turkish, and one presented by the King of Sardinia in connection with the Crimean War. The clasps were for Alma, Balaclava, and First Siege of Sebastopol.

In 1873 Mr Tyler came out to New Zealand in tie ship Dillharrie, and some time after landing at Lyttelton went to Kumara, where he followed the occupation of a miner. He was on the West Coast for about nine years, returning to Christchurch at the end of that period. Since then he has resided at St. Albans, and has been engaged attending to some land of Mr Chaney's, in Innes's road, St. Albans.

Mr Tyler Was a widower, his wife having died about eighteen years ago. He had no children. Since his discharge from the Army he was in receipt of a pension of 14s per week.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 10700, 5 July 1900, Page 2

Armstrong, Frederick Gerard

died 12 February 1900 at his residence Hillside, Devonport, Auckland aged 70 years
death registered 1900/712 aged 70 years

Death of a Crimea Veteran

(Press Association) Auckland, Feb 13
The death is announced of Captain Frederick Armstrong, formerly H.M. 15th regiment, aged seventy. He served in the Crimean war and was wounded at Sebastopol. He fought in the Taranaki and Waikato Wars with his regiment for many years. He lived at the Thames and latterly at Devonport.

West Coast Times , Issue 11524, 13 February 1900, Page 3

Death of Captain Armstrong
A Crimean Veteran

Captain Frederick J. Armstrong (1), an old resident of this colony and a well known military veteran, died last evening at his residence, Hillside, Devonport, at the age of about three score and ten, after a short illness.

The tall stalwart figure of Captain Armstrong was well known in Auckland and especially on the Exchange, where he was frequently to be seen in connection with his gold mining speculations.

He came of a race of soldiers, and to the last he retained the dignified bearing of an old Imperial officer. The late Captain Armstrong entered the British Army in his youth, and did garrison duty at Malta, Gibraltar, and other stations.

He went through the Crimean war with his regiment, the 14th Foot, and was present, as an ensign, at the battle of the Alma. He served with the 14th in the trenches before Sebastopol and was wounded there.

Battle of the Alma

At the beginning of the Taranaki war in 1861 he arrived in New Zealand with the second battalion of the 14th Regiment, under Colonel James, and was in command of one of the three companies of the 14th during General Sir Trevor Chute's celebrated march through the Taranaki bush from Wanganui to New Plymouth in the early sixties; Captain Armstrong also served with his regiment throughout the Waikato war of 1863-64. The first engagement he took part in in this campaign was the fight at Otau, Wairoa South, in 1863. Thence he marched with his comrades up the Waikato valley, and took part in several fights, notably at Koheroa, when he was the first man to mount the Maoris' earthworks.

For his military services he gained the Crimean medals, with the Sebastopol clasp, and also the New Zealand war medal. After leaving the army on a pension Captain Armstrong settled in New Zealand, and lived for many years at the Thames and Coromandel, and for some years past at Devonport, where he was much respected. He leaves a widow and seven grown-up children (four sons and three daughters), some of whom are at present in Australia.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXI, Issue 37, 13 February 1900, Page 2

(1) Electoral rolls show Frederick Gerard Armstrong, death registered as Frederick Gerald Armstrong.

Warner, R.

A well-known Dannevirke resident, and a veteran of the Crimean War, Mr R. Warner, has just received notice that he has been granted tho Imperial pension of 9d per day awarded to all wearers of medals won in campaigns previous to the year 1860.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9952, 31 January 1900, Page 2

Menary, Henry

death registered 1900/744 aged 65 years
buried 4 January 1900 aged 65 years, Shortland Cemetery, Thames (1)

THAMES, This Day. Henry Menary, aged 65, has died at the Hospital from pneumonia. He was an old Crimean veteran, and also served during the Indian Mutiny and the Maori War.

Evening Post, Volume LIX, Issue 4, 5 January 1900, Page 6

(1) Thames Coromandel District Council - Cemeteries Search

Hewstone, Henry James

death registered 1910/9349 aged 72 years

It seems extraordinary that the British War Office should, this year, be paying out prize-money gained nearly half a century ago, but such is the case. A resident of Lyttelton, Mr Henry James Hewstone, who served in the navy during the Crimean war, and was engaged before Sebastopol, received a few weeks ago arrears of prize money, amounting to a few pounds, due to him from that far off time.

Mr Hewstone left the navy forty-four years ago, and has been a resident of New Zealand for more than forty years. About six months ago, hearing that it was proposed to grant pensions to all survivors of the Crimean War, he applied for one, and wrote at the foot of his application the words, "also prize-money, if any." The question of Mr Hewstone's pension is not yet settled, but the Agent-General for the colony is attending to the veteran's interests in the matter.

Star , Issue 6616, 14 October 1899, Page 4

Captain Hyde

The Volunteers.
H Battery.
Farewell to Captain Hyde

The H Battery on September 12th held a Government parade, and after the usual routine drill under the sergeants, the members took a farewell of Captain Hyde, who retires in consequence of the regulations, which enforce retirement after the age of 60. There was a very good attendance of members, and Captain Hyde, who wore his Crimean and long-service medals, was received with the general salute.

Captain Hyde, in addressing the members, regretted that old age, or rather the regulations, compelled him severing his connection with them. He felt quite as capable to command the Battery as he did 20 years ago, and he was sorry he could not remain until the end of the year, and earn his capitation for them. He felt his leaving very keenly, for he enjoyed his connection with volunteering, and he could look back with pride upon many years of service, having commenced in the Imperial Army at the age of 13.

He had passed through the Crimea, had been many years instructor, and for seven years commander of the Battery. He had done everything he possibly could for the Battery, and he looked with confidence to their still maintaining a good position amongst the Volunteers of the Colony.

In Lieut. Topliss they had a good officer, who had worked hard for the Battery, and he was well supported by Lieutenant Fleming, and with these two officers he could safely leave the charge of the Battery. Although compelled to retire from actual service, he would still be pleased to take an interest in the Battery, and assist in any way possible.

The Battery had had to work under great disadvantages, and had to do what no other Battery in the colonies had to do, and that was to spend their capitation in keeping in good order their guns and harness, consequently it was with difficulty they could clothe themselves decently.

In leaving, he urged them to put their shoulders to the wheel, and strive to keep up the honor of the Battery. It was with the greatest reluctance he had to say "Goodbye," but he said so feeling that he had done his duty.

Lieutenant Topliss said that Captain Hyde was elected captain seven years ago, and since then he had worked consistently for the Battery, and they had benefited much from his services. He wished their retiring officer long life and prosperity, and said Captain Hyde would certainly be long remembered by members of the Battery. He then called for three cheers for Captain Hyde, and the members replied most ustily.

Captain Hyde thanked Lieutenant Topliss for his kind remarks, and the Battery for their evidence of appreciation. He again expressed his good wishes. On the motion of Lieutenant Topliss, seconded by Lieutenant Fleming, it was resolved to make Captain Hyde a life member of the Battery. An adjournment was then made to the Panama Hotel, when the health of Captain Hyde was proposed and duly honored, the fact of the Battery having enjoyed the services of a Crimean veteran being referred to with pride.

Captain Hyde was heartily invited to be present at the camp of instruction in November, and those present departed after singing Auld Lang Syne.

Colonist, Volume XLII, Issue 9595, 28 September 1899, Page 1