8/1272 Private Joseph Jones,(13/9/1888-7/8/1915). "honoured be his name"

August 8, 1915, was the day of the great assault on the Gallipoli heights. With possession of territory overlooking the Dardanelle straits, observers could direct fire from Royal Navy battleships onto the forts of the straits; forts which had repelled the Navy in its attempt to force the straits months before.

The approach to the heights was a difficult one and Turkish opposition was strong. Both sides knew the importance of the heights.  Fire was fierce and casualties were heavy on both sides.

Joseph's Army record has a concise description of the wound which killed him: "shrap(nel) wnd mouth tracheotomy performed." He lies in No. 2 Outpost Cemetery on the Peninsula.

IN THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE

DEATHS

JONES. — In fond and loving memory of our dear brother, Private Joseph Jones (2nd Reinforcements), who died from wounds received at the Dardanelles on August 7, 1915; aged 27 years. 

The Empire's hand has written 

Upon the scroll of fame: 

He did his duty, fought, and died; 

So honoured be his name. 

— Inserted by his loving sisters, Bella and Mary.  -Otago Daily Times, 7/8/1916.

Waikouaiti Cemetery.