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Mentioned
in Despatches
CHAPMAN On
18 Nov 1914 Lt E W Chapman, 3rd Dragoon Guards, born 1887: Mentioned
in Despatches for conspicuous bravery, s/o late Mr Edward Chapman of
Springbank: md d/o Mr Henderson of King's Langley, Herts.[WN 03.12.1914]
MACLEAN Lt C T Maclean, formerly a clergyman in Auckland, has
been awarded the Military Cross for distinguished service at the front.
[AWN 04.03.1915]
MARTIN Capt A A, Medical Army Corps, a New Zealander, recommended
for a Mention in Despatches. [AWN 25 Feb 1915]
WALKER,
Captain H J I, s/o Mr & Mrs Henry C H Walker of Remuera. Telegram
from Secretary of State for War states: 'Deeply regret Captain Walker,
1st Royal Warwickshire Regt, killed in action April 25. Lord Kitchener
expresses sympathy.' Attended King's College, was a distinguished athlete
& a mainstay of the first fifteen. He was Senior Athletic Champion
at 16 yrs of age. Advice received 22 Jan that he had been promoted to
Captain. His name was mentioned in despatches the following month for
"gallantry and distinguished service in the field". He was
25 yrs of age. [AWN 06.05.1915]
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