NEW ZEALAND ROLLS OF HONOUR AND WAR MEMORIALS
MOUNT EDEN NORMAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND BOROUGH WAR MEMORIAL, AUCKLAND

Location: Mt Eden Normal School War Memorial Gates, Valley Rd, Mount Eden, Auckland

See also - MT EDEN NORMAL PRIMARY SCHOOL'S WAR MEMORIAL A MYSTERY FOR STUDENT RESEARCHERS - Linked.

ALEXANDER - Lieutenant Gavin Douglas Alexander D.C.M., youngest son of Mr. E. B. Alexander, of Clover Nook Road, Epsom, died from wounds on September 15. It is believed that the wounds which caused his death were received during the victorious operations on the date named by the New Zealanders, which resulted in the capture of Flers. Lieutenant Alexander was 23 years of age. He was educated at the Mount Eden public school and Auckland Technical College and served his apprenticeship as an engineer with Messrs. G. Fraser and Sons. He was a member of the Eden Cricket Club and the College Rifles Football Club and took a keen interest in military matters, being a member of the Auckland Divisional Signalling Corps, formerly known as the College Rifles. He left with the main Expeditionary Force, with the rank of corporal and served throughout the whole of the Gallipoli campaign in which he achieved distinction, being awarded the D.C.M.,for conspicuous good work and devotion to duty. He was also mentioned in despatches when Corporal Bassett won the Victoria Cross and was promoted on the field to a lieutenancy. His elder brother, Driver Bryan C. C. Alexander, also left with the main body and is now serving in France. A third member of the family, Mr. C. C. Alexander, has also enlisted and will proceed to the front shortly. [New Zealand Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16343, 25 September 1916, Page 7]

BAKER - BEREAVEMENT NOTICES. - MR. WM. PARR BAKER and Family. Mount Eden, desire to sincerely thank all the many friends for their kind sympathy and condolence received through letters, cards, telegrams and by word of mouth, on the loss of Gunner Kenneth Claude Baker, who was killed in action in France on June 7, 1917 An affectionate son, brother and friend—he has earned his promotion. [New Zealand Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 16587, 10 July 1917, Page 1]

BOWRING - ROLL OF HONOUR. BOWRING — On September 30, 1918, died of wounds, somewhere in France, Lance-Corporal Victor Keith Bowring, Twenty ninth Reinforcements, beloved oldest son of Alfred and Edith Mary Bowring of Como, The Esplanade, Mount Eden aged 21 years. For his King, his Home, his Country. [New Zealand Herald, Volume LV, Issue 16982, 16 October 1918, Page 1]

CLEMENS - DEATH OF PRIVATE CLEMENS - STATEMENT BY THE MINISTER. [by TELEGRAPH — PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON, Monday. The Minister for Defence made a statement in the House of Representatives to-night regarding the case of the late Private Roy Clemens, about whom an open letter was addressed to each member of Parliament. After reviewing the circumstances in which Private Clemens met his death by influenza at Hanmer the Minister stated that the evidence did not support Mr. Clemens's statement that the orderly who accompanied his son was nursing influenza patients up to within two hours of taking charge of the soldier. The orderly stated that he had not nursed any influenza patients for 14 days prior to taking charge of deceased. As a matter of fact, the orderly himself contracted influenza on the journey. It seemed clear that if the late Private Clemens had not unfortunately contracted influenza he would have been alive to-day. As was well known, some of the strongest men in New Zealand have succumbed to this malady, and the late soldier, owing to his disability—gas-poisoning— possessed little power of resistance. [New Zealand Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17029, 10 December 1918, Page 6][Also New Zealand Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17027, 7 December 1918, Page 10, New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17298, 23 October 1919, Page 8]

CRANWELL - Private Albert M. Cranwell, killed in action, was the only son of Mrs. S. Cramwell, of Orakei Road. He was educated at Mount Eden School, and later at the Auckland Grammar School, where he passed the Civil Service examination. He started his business career with the head office of the New Zealand Insurance Company, and was with this company when he enlisted. After a period of training in France he was drafted into the machinegun section of the 15th, North Auckland, Infantry. His many fine traits of character won for him the friendship and high esteem of all those with whom he was associated. He took a keen interest in aquatics on the Waitemata, being at one time part-owner of the launch Banshee, and later a member of the crew at the launch Hoheroa. [New Zealand Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16369, 25 October 1916, Page 8]

JACKA - Another good record of service is that of the sons of Mr Thomas Jacka, late of Prospect Tce, Mt Eden, and now of St Heliers Bay. 2nd Lieutenant Frederick Clifton JACKA, killed in action on 30 August, left NZ three years ago with the 8th Reinforcements as a private. He rose from the ranks one step at a time until being selected to sit for his commission at the close of last year. Obtaining his commission, he was immediately drafted back to his old regiment and served with it up to the time of his death. Prior to his enlistment, Lieut Jacka was for 11 years in the service of the Kauri Timber Co. He was the second son of the family. A younger brother, Sergeant Major T S JACKA, was killed in action on 28 September 1917, while a third, Corporal H W JACKA, is on service. [AWN 19.09.1918] P.23

LAMBERT - Official reports nave stated that Sergeant Roy Wilson Lambert was killed in action on April 25. The manner of his death has been told in two letters received by his father, Mr. Will Lambert, of Mount Eden. Sergeant Lambert- was well-known as a representative Rugby footballer. Sapper Thomas Steele has written to Mr. Lambert as follows:—"On the way across in the transport, while the force was proceeding to the Dardanelles, Roy was made a sergeant. My information as to the manner of his death is given by a member of the party of which Roy was in command. During the desperate fight that followed the landing a section of the force got into a very tight corner, and sent a message: 'For God's sake, send us reinforcements.' Roy got the message, and, without any hesitation, responded to the call of duty, racing at the head of the men up an incline to close quarters with the enemy. Bullets wounded Roy in three places in about the space of time that it takes to write. The last wound —in the head proved fatal within a few minutes. My informant, who was within a few yards of Roy all the time, says that, as far as he could tell, your son was unconscious- They buried him that night." [New Zealand Herald, Volume LII, Issue 15958, 1 July 1915, Page 9]

McKILLOP. Private H. A. McKillop, who has died of wounds at the age of 20 years, was the grandson of the late Mrs. F. Ross, of Eden Terrace, by whom, he was brought up, his parents having died. He was one of the Anzac boys, of Gallipoli, where, also, he was wounded. Private McKillop was educated at the Newton East school, and his occupation was that of a seaman. [New Zealand Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16369, 25 October 1916, Page 8]

MOORE, Captain W E, M.C., of the Royal Field Artillery, was reported missing on 14 November. Captain Moore, who is a barrister & solicitor, left Auckland about ? months ago. [AWN 29.11.1917] P.20

MOORE - PRIVATE ADVICE. CAPTAIN W. E MOORE. Cable advice was received yesterday by Mr. J. E. Moore, Esplanade Road, Mount Eden, that his eldest son, Captain William Ernest Moore, had been killed in action while superintending his battery. Captain Moore was educated at the Auckland Grammar School, subsequently taking his LL.B. degree at the Auckland University College. He received his legal training in the office of Mr. A Hanna, with whom he remained tor eight years. He then practised on his own account. Shortly after the outbreak of war he went to England, and enlisted in the Royal Field Artillery. He received rapid promotion, and as acting-major, was for four months in charge of his battery. Captain Moore was recently awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous bravery in action. Mr. Moore's other son, Captain A Tisdall Moore, of the R.A.M.C. is at present in charge of a military hospital at Bristol. Previously, he served two years in France and one in Mesopotamia. [New Zealand Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 16709, 29 November 1917, Page 5]

MOORE - LIEUTENANT R. C. MOORE Second-Lieutenant Rupert Cyril Moore, who was killed in action in France on September 12 was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Moore, of Boyle Crescent. Newmarket, and the husband of Mrs. M. R. Moore, of Kings View Road, Mount Eden. Lieutenant Moore, who was 32 years of age enlisted in October, 1916, and sailed with the thirty-third draft. Prior to enlisting, he was first assistant at the Newmarket school. He was educated at the Newton East public school and at the Auckland University College. He was a well-known athlete. His two brothers, Sapper P. E. Moore and Gunner H. J. Moore, are on active service. [New Zealand Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17003, 9 November 1918, Page 8]

NEEDHAM, Corporal Frederick Henry, who was reported killed in action at the Dardanelles on August 10, was the eldest son of Mr H W Needham of Mt Eden. Cpl Needham was 27 yrs of age. He left for the front with the Auckland Infantry Battalion, fourth reinforcements. Cpl Needham served as a volunteer in ‘A’ Battery and took an active part in football and other sports in Auckland. [AWN 09.09.1915], P.22

SIMS - Rifleman Eric Lane Sims, killed in action, was the only son of Mr. Jos. A. Sims, of Disraeli Street, Mount Eden. He was born in Paraguay, South America, 22 years ago, and came to Auckland with his parents at an early age. After attending the Mount Eden and Auckland Grammar Schools, he went to the Ruakura Farm of instruction, and was then farming until he enlisted at Gisborne at the age of 20. He sailed with the 24th Reinforcements. [New Zealand Herald, Volume LV, Issue 16955, 14 September 1918, Page 8]

STAINTON – AUCKLAND ROWING CLUB – … also mentioned the deep regret at the death of the late secretary, Mr Frank Stainton, who died of wounds in France. Mr Stainton has been connected with the club for many years, and will be greatly missed. [New Zealand Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 16652, 24 September 1917, Page 6]

TUNKS, Corporal Wilfred D, killed in action, was the son of Mr C J Tunks, solicitor, View Road, Mt Eden. He was 22 years of age and had been on active service for over two years. Born in Auckland, he was educated at King’s College and the Grammar School. [AWN 01.11.1917] P.22

WARD - Private Arthur Edwin Ward, who is reported to have been killed in action, was the fourth son of Mr. E. W. Ward, of Auckland. He was 28 years of age, and was educated at the Avondale school. His younger brother is a member of the Coldstream Guards, and was recently wounded at Ypres, while another brother is a member of the sixth reinforcements. [New Zealand Herald, Volume LII, Issue 16014, 4 September 1915, Page 9]

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