The Wairarapa Caledonian Society has decided that the send-off to Messrs Arthur Lehndorf and Arthur Robins, two members of the Pipe Band who have enlisted and who are leaving with the 23rd Reinforcements, shall take place on Monday, 13th inst., all details to be left in the hands of Messrs B. R. Rayner and J. B. McKenzie. -Wairarapa Daily Times, 4/11/1916.
Private Arthur Lehndorf, born July 19, 1895, was the youngest sou of Mr A. Lehndorf, the county overseer. He enlisted in Masterton, and went away with the second part of the 23rd reinforcements. Arthur was a particularly popular, bright fellow, and very well known here, having remained in Woodville almost up to the time of his enlistment. -Woodville Examiner, 19/10/1917.
On Wednesday three more families were plunged in grief by the receipt of sad news from the front. Privates Thomas Power and Arthur Lehndorf have been reported killed in action, an also Private Chas. McClymont. All were educated at the Woodville school. Pte. Lehndorf is but 22 years of age, and left with the 23rd Reinforcements. -Manawatu Times, 19/10/1917.
Waitara Cemetery.
