FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE.
GARDINER. —In loving memory of Herman, second son of William Gardiner; killed in action at Gallipoli, August 6, 1915. He died for his King and Country. Inserted by his loving father and brother.
FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE.
CHALLIS.—On August 5, 1916, at Trentham, Private Cecil Houston Challis, dearly beloved youngest son of Mary and the late Alfred Challis, of Parawa; aged 26. Interment at Athol. -Southland Times, 7/8/1916.
SPINAL MENINGITIS
TWO DEATHS AT TRENTHAM
Two deaths occurred at Trentham Camp during the week-end from cerebrospinal meningitis.
The first, which occurred on Saturday, was that of Pte. Cecil Houston Challis, F Company, 18th Reinforcements. He was a single man, 20 years of age, and his next of kin was Mrs. M. Challis, of Athol, near Lake Wakatipu. The body is being sent South to-night, and the funeral will take place at Athol.
The second man, who died yesterday, was Pte. James Jensen Hende, D Company, 18th Reinforcements. His next of kin is Mr. G. J. Hende, of Hokitika. Deceased was a single man, 30 years of age. His body will be accorded a military funeral in Wellington on Wednesday. -Evening Post, 7/8/1916.
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