James Scanlan was a wharf labourer at Port Chalmers when he enlisted. He contracted tuberculosis in the Mediterranean theatre and was sent home for discharge and treatment.
MILITARY FUNERAL
PRIVATE JAMES SCANLAN.
Yesterday the remains of Private J. Scanlan, who was a member of the Fifth Reinforcements, wore interred with military honours at the Northern Cemetery. The late soldier, who enjoyed much popularity in local sporting circles, and particularly among those of his associates in South Dunedin, was stricken with illness while abroad; an illness which necessitated his return to New Zealand some 12 months ago, and culminated in his death last Tuesday at the Hospital. The cortege left the residence of deceased's brother-in-law, Mr W. Cole Fawcett street, South Dunedin, and was attended by a fair muster of his returned comrades and members of the R.N.Z.A., to which branch of the service Private Scanlan belonged. The Defence Department was represented by Major Fleming, District Assistant Director of Transport and Supplies. while also in attendance were numerous friends of deceased. The pall-bearers and firing party were comprised of members of the Battery and the R.N.Z.A. The Rev. Father C. Ardagh officiated at the graveside. The sounding of the "Last Post" by Bugler Thomas, of the Coast Defence Corps, concluded a touching ceremony. -Evening Star, 16/6/1917.
FOR KING AND COUNTRY.
IN MEMORIAM.
SCANLAN. — In sad but loving memory of our only brother, Private James Scanlan, who died 12th June, 1917.
Death only comes to show us That we loved more dearly than we knew
And love in death should let us see What love in life should really be.
— Inserted by his loving sisters and brother-in-law. -Evening Star, 11/6/1921.
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