Country: New Zealand
Issued on: Return
Dates of presentations: 27/02/1901, 16/08/1901
Number issued: 3
Gold pendants & alberts, suitably inscribed, to:
27/02/1901 presentation
1st New Zealand Mounted Rifles –
135 Trooper Henry FORSYTH
Presentation made by Mr W. Dickson, at a social held in the Portobello school hall.
16/08/1901 presentation
4th New Zealand Mounted Rifles –
1112 Trooper John James McAULEY
1109 Trooper Robert McAULEY (subsequently served as 6011 Sgt William Robert McAuley, 8th Contingent)
Presentation made at a social at Portobello.
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Otago Evening Star, 28th February 1901
Trooper FORSYTH, of the First New Zealand Contingent, was entertained by his old comrades and friends at a social at Portobello last night. Mr W. Dickson occupied the chair, and presented the returned trooper with a valuable gold albert chain and pendant, suitably inscribed. The recipient thanked all and sundry for their many kindnesses since his return. Several songs and short speeches were given, and a very pleasant evening was spent. The meeting was held in the school hall, which was quite full. The Peninsula was well represented, and the visitors from Dunedin and Port Chalmers included Mr E.G. Allen, M.H.R., Mr De Maus (Mayor of Port Chalmers), Lieutenant Prain (of the Otago Hussars), and others.
Otago Witness, 21st August 1901
Troopers R. and T. McAULEY were entertained at a social at Portobello on Friday night, when there was a large gathering of the settlers to welcome them. Mr A. North occupied the chair; and stirring addresses were delivered by Messrs J.F.M. Fraser, John White, J. Mill (Mayor of Port Chalmers), Barton, and the Rev. Mr Greig. The musical portion of the programme was contributed by Mrs Barrie Marschel, Mr D.A. De Maus, Mr and Miss Nyhon, Mr Nelson, and Miss Ash. During the evening the two troopers were presented with gold albert chains and suitable pendants.
EMBARKATION DATABASE
Surname: FORSYTHE
Reg No: 135
Given Names: Henry
Contingent: First
Rank: Private
Unit: No 2 Company
Joined from: Otago Hussars
County/City: Peninsula
Age: 21 years
Occupation: Farrier
Ship: “Waiwera”, 21 October 1899
Address: Portobello, Peninsula, Dunedin
Next of Kin: Forsythe, Mr George
Next of Kin Address: Portobello, Peninsula, Dunedin
Relationship to Soldier: unknown
Surname: McAULEY
Reg No: 1112
Given Names: John James
Contingent: Fourth
Rank: Private
Unit: No 10 Company
Joined from: none
County/City: Southland
Age: 22 years, 10 months
Occupation: Farmer
Ship: “Monowai”, 20 March 1900
Address: Balfour
Next of Kin: McAuley, Mr John James
Next of Kin Address: Portobello, Peninsula, Dunedin
Relationship to Soldier: father
Surname: McAULEY
Reg No: 1109
Given Names: Robert [William Robert]
Contingent: Fourth
Rank: Private
Unit: No 10 Company
Joined from: none
County/City: Wallace
Age: 21 years
Occupation: Stock-driver
Ship: “Monowai”, 20 March 1900
Address: Nightcaps, Southland
Next of Kin: McCauley, Mrs Charlotte
Next of Kin Address: Portobello, Peninsula, Dunedin
Relationship to Soldier: unknown
Surname: McAULEY
Reg No: 6011
Given Names: William Robert
Contingent: Eighth
Rank: Sergeant
Unit: South Island Regiment - "H" Squadron
Joined from: Fourth Contingent
County/City: Peninsula
Age: 22 years
Occupation: Butcher
Ship: “Cornwall”, 8 February 1902
Address: Portobello, Peninsula, Dunedin
Next of Kin: McCauley, Mr John James
Next of Kin Address: Portobello, Peninsula, Dunedin (same)
Relationship to Soldier: father
