A correspondent supplies the following: — The residents of Peebles attended in large numbers at the residence of Mr W. Angus, to give a welcome home to Driver David Angus who recently returned from active service. Driver Angus arrived back in New Zealand by the Horarata after nearly four years of service. He left in August in 1915 with the 6th Reinforcements and subsequently saw a good deal of the fighting in France and Flanders. After the armistice was signed, he went with his unit on the march into Germany, the troops being stationed in Cologne. The social evening spent was a most enjoyable one, friends contributing songs, recitations, etc. In the course of the evening the Rev. G. W. Hunt, on behalf of the Peebles residents, expressed keen gratification at the safe return of another of our boys, and hoped the guest of the evening would continue to enjoy good health. Driver Angus suitably replied and Mr W. Angus, on behalf of his family thanked those present for their welcome. Refreshments handed round by the ladies, brought an enjoyable evening to a close. -Oamaru Mail, 27/3/1919.
David Angus' Army record shows that he was not a man who was completely at home in the Army. He was attached to the Divisional Ammunition Column. His Conduct Sheet shows the offences of "Using threatening language to his Superior Officer" and "Striking his Superior Office while in the execution of his duty." He was given 90 days' "Field Punishment No. 1" by a Field General Court Martial.
A David Angus is reported, by the Wairarapa Age, as having married a Janet Donaldson in April 1921.
SHOCKING FATALITY
[Per Press Association.} OAMARU, Dec. 26.
David Angus, a young settler, aged 28, was killed on Monday while driving a gig near Papakaio. Deceased accompanied by a brother in-law was going to see his wife in a maternity home in Oamaru. The horse bolted, throwing the occupants out. Angus was caught between the shaft and the body of the gig, and was dragged three miles before the horse was stopped by residents in the vicinity. Angus was found to have expired. His body was terribly mangled. -Wanaganui Chronicle, 28/12/1922.
An inquest returned a verdict of "accidental death."
Papakaio Cemetery.
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