Thistle Dump Cemetery
Roll of Honour
A - K
10/1393A Private
Francis Edward Aldridge
1st Bn. Wellington Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
27th September 1916, aged 22.
Row D. 21.
Son of Thomas and Margaret Aldridge, of Awatoto, Napier, New Zealand. Also served at Gallipoli.
Francis Edward Aldridge
1st Bn. Wellington Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
27th September 1916, aged 22.
Row D. 21.
Son of Thomas and Margaret Aldridge, of Awatoto, Napier, New Zealand. Also served at Gallipoli.
Second Lieutenant
Kenneth Duncan Ambrose
No. 3 Company, New Zealand Machine Gun Corps
15th September 1916, aged 24.
Row C. 18.
Son of John Andrew and Barbara Ambrose, of Christchurch, New Zealand.
Kenneth Duncan Ambrose
No. 3 Company, New Zealand Machine Gun Corps
15th September 1916, aged 24.
Row C. 18.
Son of John Andrew and Barbara Ambrose, of Christchurch, New Zealand.
Captain
Geoffrey Clifford Wilson Armstrong
3rd Company, 2nd Bn. Auckland Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
15th September 1916, aged 23.
Row A. 31.
Son of James and Angela L. Armstrong; husband of Dorothy Armstrong, of 14, Albert Rd., Devonport, New Zealand.
Geoffrey Clifford Wilson Armstrong
3rd Company, 2nd Bn. Auckland Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
15th September 1916, aged 23.
Row A. 31.
Son of James and Angela L. Armstrong; husband of Dorothy Armstrong, of 14, Albert Rd., Devonport, New Zealand.
25/28 Sergeant
Lionel Arthur Atkinson
"A" Company, 3rd Bn. 3rd New Zealand Rifle Brigade
22nd September 1916.
Row D. 16.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Atkinson, of Kingsland, Auckland, New Zealand.
Lionel Arthur Atkinson
"A" Company, 3rd Bn. 3rd New Zealand Rifle Brigade
22nd September 1916.
Row D. 16.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Atkinson, of Kingsland, Auckland, New Zealand.
3688 Private
Robert C. Ballantyne
6th Bn. Royal Scots attached to 5th Bn. Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
20th August 1916.
Row A. 23.
Robert C. Ballantyne
6th Bn. Royal Scots attached to 5th Bn. Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
20th August 1916.
Row A. 23.
10/3181 Private
Harold Lagor Beach
9th (Hawke's Bay) Company, 1st Bn. Wellington Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
16th September 1916, aged 22.
Row C. 13.
Son of Alfred Walter Beach, of Green Meadows, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, and the late Mary Jane Beach.
Harold Lagor Beach
9th (Hawke's Bay) Company, 1st Bn. Wellington Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
16th September 1916, aged 22.
Row C. 13.
Son of Alfred Walter Beach, of Green Meadows, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, and the late Mary Jane Beach.
1547 Private
Andrew Blaik
6th Bn. Royal Scots attached to 5th Bn. Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
21st August 1916, aged 20.
Row A. 21.
Son of Thomas and Annie Blaik, of 3, North Richmond St., Edinburgh.
Andrew Blaik
6th Bn. Royal Scots attached to 5th Bn. Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
21st August 1916, aged 20.
Row A. 21.
Son of Thomas and Annie Blaik, of 3, North Richmond St., Edinburgh.
4764 Private
Westley Wentworth Currie
59th Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
31st October 1916, aged 21.
Row D. 9.
Son of John William and Martha Elizabeth Currie, of Yinnar, Victoria, Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription "In Memory Of The Dearly Loved Son Of Mr. & Mrs. Currie Of Yinnar"
Studio portrait of 4764 Private (Pte) Wesley Wentworth Currie, 59th Battalion from Yinnar, Victoria. A 20 year old farm hand prior to enlisting on 30 October 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 15th Reinforcements of the 8th Battalion from Melbourne on 7 March 1916 aboard HMAT Wiltshire. On arrival in Egypt, he underwent further training and transferred to the 60th Battalion. After arriving in France, he transferred to the 59th Battalion and was employed as a stretcher bearer. He was wounded in action near Flers, France and died of his wounds on 31 October 1916.
Westley Wentworth Currie
59th Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
31st October 1916, aged 21.
Row D. 9.
Son of John William and Martha Elizabeth Currie, of Yinnar, Victoria, Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription "In Memory Of The Dearly Loved Son Of Mr. & Mrs. Currie Of Yinnar"
Studio portrait of 4764 Private (Pte) Wesley Wentworth Currie, 59th Battalion from Yinnar, Victoria. A 20 year old farm hand prior to enlisting on 30 October 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 15th Reinforcements of the 8th Battalion from Melbourne on 7 March 1916 aboard HMAT Wiltshire. On arrival in Egypt, he underwent further training and transferred to the 60th Battalion. After arriving in France, he transferred to the 59th Battalion and was employed as a stretcher bearer. He was wounded in action near Flers, France and died of his wounds on 31 October 1916.
2621 Private
William Arthur Dowley
23rd Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
7th November 1916, aged 25.
Row D. 4.
Son of Harry John and Margaret Dowley, of Doveton St., Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia. Native of Wentworth, New South Wales.
His headstone bears the inscription "Beloved Son Of Harry & Margaret Dowley Of Mildura Mizpah"
Studio portrait of 2621 Private (Pte) William Arthur Dowley. A labourer from Mildura, Victoria prior to enlistment, Pte Dowley embarked with the 6th Reinforcements, 23rd Battalion from Melbourne on HMAT Ulysses on 27 October 1915. Later suffering from shell shock he was evacuated to a casualty clearing station. Following his recovery he rejoined his battalion and was killed on 7th November 1916.
William Arthur Dowley
23rd Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
7th November 1916, aged 25.
Row D. 4.
Son of Harry John and Margaret Dowley, of Doveton St., Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia. Native of Wentworth, New South Wales.
His headstone bears the inscription "Beloved Son Of Harry & Margaret Dowley Of Mildura Mizpah"
Studio portrait of 2621 Private (Pte) William Arthur Dowley. A labourer from Mildura, Victoria prior to enlistment, Pte Dowley embarked with the 6th Reinforcements, 23rd Battalion from Melbourne on HMAT Ulysses on 27 October 1915. Later suffering from shell shock he was evacuated to a casualty clearing station. Following his recovery he rejoined his battalion and was killed on 7th November 1916.
2/2819 Gunner
John William Fisher
9th Bn. 2nd Brigade, New Zealand Field Artillery
19th September 1916, aged 32.
Row C. 20.
Son of John William and Eliza Jane Fisher, of 64, Bourke St., Palmerston North, New Zealand. Born at Plymouth, England.
John William Fisher
9th Bn. 2nd Brigade, New Zealand Field Artillery
19th September 1916, aged 32.
Row C. 20.
Son of John William and Eliza Jane Fisher, of 64, Bourke St., Palmerston North, New Zealand. Born at Plymouth, England.
12/470 Private
Alfred Gault
1st Bn. Auckland Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
26th September 1916.
Row D. 18.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Gault, of 52, Franklin Rd., Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand.
Alfred Gault
1st Bn. Auckland Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
26th September 1916.
Row D. 18.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Gault, of 52, Franklin Rd., Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand.
Second Lieutenant
John Handyside
16th Bn. attached to 18th Bn. The King's (Liverpool Regiment)
18th October 1916, aged 33.
Row E. 19.
Son of Adam and Agnes Handyside, of "Highlands," College Avenue, Maidenhead. Born at Leith, Edinburgh. Lecturer in Philosophy, Liverpool University. Fellow of St. John's College, Oxford.
His headstone bears the inscription "They Shall Not Grow Old As We That Are Left Grow Old"
John Handyside
16th Bn. attached to 18th Bn. The King's (Liverpool Regiment)
18th October 1916, aged 33.
Row E. 19.
Son of Adam and Agnes Handyside, of "Highlands," College Avenue, Maidenhead. Born at Leith, Edinburgh. Lecturer in Philosophy, Liverpool University. Fellow of St. John's College, Oxford.
His headstone bears the inscription "They Shall Not Grow Old As We That Are Left Grow Old"
23/1657 Private
Percival Harcourt Haresnape
2nd Bn. Otago Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
15th September 1916.
Row C. 33.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Haresnape, of 8, Arawa St., Auckland, New Zealand.
Percival Harcourt Haresnape
2nd Bn. Otago Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
15th September 1916.
Row C. 33.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Haresnape, of 8, Arawa St., Auckland, New Zealand.
3147 Lance Corporal
Alfred St. Clair Headley
52nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
2nd February 1917, aged 24.
Row E. 30.
Son of Alfred Eugene Headley and Fanny Headley, of 48, Galvin St., Launceston, Tasmania.
His headstone bears the inscription "In Memory Of The Dear Son Of A. E. &. F. Headley Of Launceston"
Studio portrait of 3147 Private (Pte) Alfred St Clair Headley, 12th Battalion from Launceston, Tasmania. A 22 year old painter prior to enlisting on 2 August 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 10th Reinforcements from Melbourne aboard HMAT Port Lincoln (A17) on 16 October 1915. After arriving in Egypt, he transferred to the 52nd Battalion, was promoted to Lance Corporal and went to France in June 1916. He was wounded in action on 3 September 1916 at Mouquet Farm, Pozieres and evacuated to England for medical treatment. After returning to the 52nd Battalion in January 1917, he was later killed in action at Pozières on 2 March 1917.
Alfred St. Clair Headley
52nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
2nd February 1917, aged 24.
Row E. 30.
Son of Alfred Eugene Headley and Fanny Headley, of 48, Galvin St., Launceston, Tasmania.
His headstone bears the inscription "In Memory Of The Dear Son Of A. E. &. F. Headley Of Launceston"
Studio portrait of 3147 Private (Pte) Alfred St Clair Headley, 12th Battalion from Launceston, Tasmania. A 22 year old painter prior to enlisting on 2 August 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 10th Reinforcements from Melbourne aboard HMAT Port Lincoln (A17) on 16 October 1915. After arriving in Egypt, he transferred to the 52nd Battalion, was promoted to Lance Corporal and went to France in June 1916. He was wounded in action on 3 September 1916 at Mouquet Farm, Pozieres and evacuated to England for medical treatment. After returning to the 52nd Battalion in January 1917, he was later killed in action at Pozières on 2 March 1917.
Lieutenant
Ernest Randal Holmes
21st Battery, 22nd Brigade, Australian Field Artillery
30th October 1916, aged 25.
Row E. 21.
Son of W. H.and E.F.L.E. Holmes, of "Hermon," John St., Kew East, Victoria, Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription "Duty, Honor, Glory A Noble Ending To A Fragrant & Beautiful Life"
Studio portrait of Lieutenant Ernest Randal Holmes, 1st Divisional Artillery Brigade, Australian Field Artillery of Kew, Victoria. A bank clerk prior to enlisting, as 1143 Sergeant Holmes, 2nd Field Artillery Brigade, he embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Shropshire (A9) on 20 October 1914. On 30 October 1916, he was wounded in action, when hit by a shell in an area between Longueval and Flers, France. Later on 30 October 1916, he died of his wounds at the 8th Field Ambulance Hospital, France, aged 25.
Ernest Randal Holmes
21st Battery, 22nd Brigade, Australian Field Artillery
30th October 1916, aged 25.
Row E. 21.
Son of W. H.and E.F.L.E. Holmes, of "Hermon," John St., Kew East, Victoria, Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription "Duty, Honor, Glory A Noble Ending To A Fragrant & Beautiful Life"
Studio portrait of Lieutenant Ernest Randal Holmes, 1st Divisional Artillery Brigade, Australian Field Artillery of Kew, Victoria. A bank clerk prior to enlisting, as 1143 Sergeant Holmes, 2nd Field Artillery Brigade, he embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Shropshire (A9) on 20 October 1914. On 30 October 1916, he was wounded in action, when hit by a shell in an area between Longueval and Flers, France. Later on 30 October 1916, he died of his wounds at the 8th Field Ambulance Hospital, France, aged 25.
25/1051 Rifleman
Howard Hughes
"A" Company, 3rd Bn. 3rd New Zealand Rifle Brigade
20th September 1916, aged 19.
Row C. 32.
Son of Thomas and Amy Hughes, of Colyton, Feilding, Wellington, New Zealand.
Howard Hughes
"A" Company, 3rd Bn. 3rd New Zealand Rifle Brigade
20th September 1916, aged 19.
Row C. 32.
Son of Thomas and Amy Hughes, of Colyton, Feilding, Wellington, New Zealand.
12/2924 Corporal
David Walter Johnson
16th (Waikato) Company, 1st Bn. Auckland Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
20th September 1916, aged 27.
Row D. 17.
Son of Catherine Johnson, of Mount Eden, Auckland, New Zealand, and the late Robert Johnson.
David Walter Johnson
16th (Waikato) Company, 1st Bn. Auckland Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
20th September 1916, aged 27.
Row D. 17.
Son of Catherine Johnson, of Mount Eden, Auckland, New Zealand, and the late Robert Johnson.
