The death occurred in the Dunedin Hospital yesterday of Auxiliary Fireman Walter Harold Brook. The deceased was in his thirtieth year, and joined the Dunedin City Brigade in March, 1912. He left in December, 1914, and left New Zealand with the 3rd Reinforcements. He took part in the landing at Gallipoli, and went right through the campaign, being there at the evacuation. He went to France, and was seriously wounded in the face and neck at Amentieres by shrapnel. After being in hospital in England for some time he was invalided back to New Zealand over 12 months ago. He rejoined the brigade as an auxiliary fireman, and consistently carried out his duties up to the time he contracted the malady. The deceased was one of the most enthusiastic and popular members of the Dunedin City Brigade. The late Sergeant Brook, who gained his stripes on the field in France, will be accorded a military and fireman's funeral. -Otago Daily Times, 26/11/1918.
FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE
BROOK. — On November 25, at Dunedin Hospital, Walter Harold Brook (3rd Reinforcements), beloved son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Brook, of Lumsden; aged 29 years. Deeply mourned. -Otago Witness, 27/11/1918.
The remains of Fireman Walter Harold Brook, who left the City Fire Brigade soon after the war broke out, who saw much active service, and on returning to Dunedin rejoined the brigade, were accorded a military and fireman's funeral yesterday. Fireman Brook died on Monday as the result of an attack of the prevailing malady. The procession was formed at the Hospital, and proceeded to the Anderson's Bay Cemetery, the place of interment. The Defence Department was represented by Major Fleming, Captain Myers, Captain Salmon, and Sergeant-Major Little, and the fire brigade by a fire motor and seven men, the firemen acting as pall-bearers. The funeral service at the grave was conducted by the Rev. Mr Wingfield. -Otago Daily Times, 27/11/1918.
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