Gus was born in Te Ore Ore, Masterton to Joseph Iorns & Ellice Upton Norah Dundon. He served as Rifleman 23/460 with B Company, NZ Rifle Brigade, 1st Battalion.
He enlisted as a Bushman in Otago in 1915. His address was also listed as Omoana, Taranaki. His next of kin was his father Joseph Iorns in Masterton.
He was Mentioned in Despatches on 4 Jan 1917. He received the Victory Medal. the British War Medal and The Star.
Wairarapa Daily Times, 6 June 1928
A Lonely Death The friends of Mr Gus Iorns will regret to learn that he was found dead in bed this morning in a whare on Mr Simon Dalgleish's property at Longbush, where he had been employed.
The deceased was last seen alive at mid-day on Saturday and was found this morning by Mr Dalgleish. He had evidently been dead about three days. He is stated to have suffered from heat trouble as a result of war service.
The late Mr Iorns, who is a son of Mr Joseph Iorns, of Masterton, was born in this town 46 years ago. He was single and was very popular among those with whom he came in contact.
Mrs Robert Buckeridge of Masterton is a sister and Messrs Arthur, Bennett and Reginald Iorns (Masterton) and Mr Joseph Iorns (New Plymouth), brothers of deceased.
General sympathy will be extended to the relatives in their sad bereavement.
The Coroner's Inquest
An inquest touching the death of Mr Augustus Iorns, who was found dead in bed at Longbush yesterday morning, was held before Mr E. G. Eton, District Coroner, yesterday afternoon.
ADAM WAUGH, shepherd employed by Simon Dalgleish, Longbush, stated that he last saw the deceased at midday on Saturday. The deceased was then in the best of health. Mr Iorns left witness to proceed to a neighbour's place about a mile away. At breakfast time the next day he had not returned, but as it was Sunday witness did not take any notice of his non-arrival. At about 8.25 o'clock yesterday morning Mr Iorns's employer, Mr Dalgleish, asked witness where the deceased was. Upon investigating, Mr Iorns was found dead in his bed.
Evidence was given by ROGER ALFRED RENALL, of Longbush, that he last saw the deceased alive at about 11 p.m. on Saturday, when he left after spending the afternoon and evening with him. The deceased was then in good health and spirits.
SIMON DALGLEISH gave evidence in accordance with the statements of the previous witnesses. The deceased had been employed by witness for the past four years and he had never complained about his health. Mr Iorns was a returned soldier and witness knew year ago that the deceased was suffering from the effects of war service. Witness said he was certain that the deceased would not be a man who would contemplate taking his own life and he had no financial worries.
THOMAS ROWLAND EATON, sheep farmer of Longbush, gave corroborative evidence.
Evidence was also given by ALLAN CLYFFORD GAWITH, sheepfarmer, of Longbush, who had known the deceased for the past twenty-seven years, that he returned from the war suffering from the effects of being gassed. When witness heard of deceased's death he concluded that he had died from the effects of war service.
The Coroner returned a verdict that death was due to natural causes.
The interment took place at the Masterton Cemetery, returned soldiers and members of the Druids' Lodge forming part of the large assemblage who paid their last tribute to an esteemed member of one of Masterton's oldest and most highly-respected families.
He enlisted as a Bushman in Otago in 1915. His address was also listed as Omoana, Taranaki. His next of kin was his father Joseph Iorns in Masterton.
He was Mentioned in Despatches on 4 Jan 1917. He received the Victory Medal. the British War Medal and The Star.
Wairarapa Daily Times, 6 June 1928
A Lonely Death The friends of Mr Gus Iorns will regret to learn that he was found dead in bed this morning in a whare on Mr Simon Dalgleish's property at Longbush, where he had been employed.
The deceased was last seen alive at mid-day on Saturday and was found this morning by Mr Dalgleish. He had evidently been dead about three days. He is stated to have suffered from heat trouble as a result of war service.
The late Mr Iorns, who is a son of Mr Joseph Iorns, of Masterton, was born in this town 46 years ago. He was single and was very popular among those with whom he came in contact.
Mrs Robert Buckeridge of Masterton is a sister and Messrs Arthur, Bennett and Reginald Iorns (Masterton) and Mr Joseph Iorns (New Plymouth), brothers of deceased.
General sympathy will be extended to the relatives in their sad bereavement.
The Coroner's Inquest
An inquest touching the death of Mr Augustus Iorns, who was found dead in bed at Longbush yesterday morning, was held before Mr E. G. Eton, District Coroner, yesterday afternoon.
ADAM WAUGH, shepherd employed by Simon Dalgleish, Longbush, stated that he last saw the deceased at midday on Saturday. The deceased was then in the best of health. Mr Iorns left witness to proceed to a neighbour's place about a mile away. At breakfast time the next day he had not returned, but as it was Sunday witness did not take any notice of his non-arrival. At about 8.25 o'clock yesterday morning Mr Iorns's employer, Mr Dalgleish, asked witness where the deceased was. Upon investigating, Mr Iorns was found dead in his bed.
Evidence was given by ROGER ALFRED RENALL, of Longbush, that he last saw the deceased alive at about 11 p.m. on Saturday, when he left after spending the afternoon and evening with him. The deceased was then in good health and spirits.
SIMON DALGLEISH gave evidence in accordance with the statements of the previous witnesses. The deceased had been employed by witness for the past four years and he had never complained about his health. Mr Iorns was a returned soldier and witness knew year ago that the deceased was suffering from the effects of war service. Witness said he was certain that the deceased would not be a man who would contemplate taking his own life and he had no financial worries.
THOMAS ROWLAND EATON, sheep farmer of Longbush, gave corroborative evidence.
Evidence was also given by ALLAN CLYFFORD GAWITH, sheepfarmer, of Longbush, who had known the deceased for the past twenty-seven years, that he returned from the war suffering from the effects of being gassed. When witness heard of deceased's death he concluded that he had died from the effects of war service.
The Coroner returned a verdict that death was due to natural causes.
The interment took place at the Masterton Cemetery, returned soldiers and members of the Druids' Lodge forming part of the large assemblage who paid their last tribute to an esteemed member of one of Masterton's oldest and most highly-respected families.
Gus was born in Te Ore Ore, Masterton to Joseph Iorns & Ellice Upton Norah Dundon. He served as Rifleman 23/460 with B Company, NZ Rifle Brigade, 1st Battalion.
He enlisted as a Bushman in Otago in 1915. His address was also listed as Omoana, Taranaki. His next of kin was his father Joseph Iorns in Masterton.
He was Mentioned in Despatches on 4 Jan 1917. He received the Victory Medal. the British War Medal and The Star.
Wairarapa Daily Times, 6 June 1928
A Lonely Death The friends of Mr Gus Iorns will regret to learn that he was found dead in bed this morning in a whare on Mr Simon Dalgleish's property at Longbush, where he had been employed.
The deceased was last seen alive at mid-day on Saturday and was found this morning by Mr Dalgleish. He had evidently been dead about three days. He is stated to have suffered from heat trouble as a result of war service.
The late Mr Iorns, who is a son of Mr Joseph Iorns, of Masterton, was born in this town 46 years ago. He was single and was very popular among those with whom he came in contact.
Mrs Robert Buckeridge of Masterton is a sister and Messrs Arthur, Bennett and Reginald Iorns (Masterton) and Mr Joseph Iorns (New Plymouth), brothers of deceased.
General sympathy will be extended to the relatives in their sad bereavement.
The Coroner's Inquest
An inquest touching the death of Mr Augustus Iorns, who was found dead in bed at Longbush yesterday morning, was held before Mr E. G. Eton, District Coroner, yesterday afternoon.
ADAM WAUGH, shepherd employed by Simon Dalgleish, Longbush, stated that he last saw the deceased at midday on Saturday. The deceased was then in the best of health. Mr Iorns left witness to proceed to a neighbour's place about a mile away. At breakfast time the next day he had not returned, but as it was Sunday witness did not take any notice of his non-arrival. At about 8.25 o'clock yesterday morning Mr Iorns's employer, Mr Dalgleish, asked witness where the deceased was. Upon investigating, Mr Iorns was found dead in his bed.
Evidence was given by ROGER ALFRED RENALL, of Longbush, that he last saw the deceased alive at about 11 p.m. on Saturday, when he left after spending the afternoon and evening with him. The deceased was then in good health and spirits.
SIMON DALGLEISH gave evidence in accordance with the statements of the previous witnesses. The deceased had been employed by witness for the past four years and he had never complained about his health. Mr Iorns was a returned soldier and witness knew year ago that the deceased was suffering from the effects of war service. Witness said he was certain that the deceased would not be a man who would contemplate taking his own life and he had no financial worries.
THOMAS ROWLAND EATON, sheep farmer of Longbush, gave corroborative evidence.
Evidence was also given by ALLAN CLYFFORD GAWITH, sheepfarmer, of Longbush, who had known the deceased for the past twenty-seven years, that he returned from the war suffering from the effects of being gassed. When witness heard of deceased's death he concluded that he had died from the effects of war service.
The Coroner returned a verdict that death was due to natural causes.
The interment took place at the Masterton Cemetery, returned soldiers and members of the Druids' Lodge forming part of the large assemblage who paid their last tribute to an esteemed member of one of Masterton's oldest and most highly-respected families.
He enlisted as a Bushman in Otago in 1915. His address was also listed as Omoana, Taranaki. His next of kin was his father Joseph Iorns in Masterton.
He was Mentioned in Despatches on 4 Jan 1917. He received the Victory Medal. the British War Medal and The Star.
Wairarapa Daily Times, 6 June 1928
A Lonely Death The friends of Mr Gus Iorns will regret to learn that he was found dead in bed this morning in a whare on Mr Simon Dalgleish's property at Longbush, where he had been employed.
The deceased was last seen alive at mid-day on Saturday and was found this morning by Mr Dalgleish. He had evidently been dead about three days. He is stated to have suffered from heat trouble as a result of war service.
The late Mr Iorns, who is a son of Mr Joseph Iorns, of Masterton, was born in this town 46 years ago. He was single and was very popular among those with whom he came in contact.
Mrs Robert Buckeridge of Masterton is a sister and Messrs Arthur, Bennett and Reginald Iorns (Masterton) and Mr Joseph Iorns (New Plymouth), brothers of deceased.
General sympathy will be extended to the relatives in their sad bereavement.
The Coroner's Inquest
An inquest touching the death of Mr Augustus Iorns, who was found dead in bed at Longbush yesterday morning, was held before Mr E. G. Eton, District Coroner, yesterday afternoon.
ADAM WAUGH, shepherd employed by Simon Dalgleish, Longbush, stated that he last saw the deceased at midday on Saturday. The deceased was then in the best of health. Mr Iorns left witness to proceed to a neighbour's place about a mile away. At breakfast time the next day he had not returned, but as it was Sunday witness did not take any notice of his non-arrival. At about 8.25 o'clock yesterday morning Mr Iorns's employer, Mr Dalgleish, asked witness where the deceased was. Upon investigating, Mr Iorns was found dead in his bed.
Evidence was given by ROGER ALFRED RENALL, of Longbush, that he last saw the deceased alive at about 11 p.m. on Saturday, when he left after spending the afternoon and evening with him. The deceased was then in good health and spirits.
SIMON DALGLEISH gave evidence in accordance with the statements of the previous witnesses. The deceased had been employed by witness for the past four years and he had never complained about his health. Mr Iorns was a returned soldier and witness knew year ago that the deceased was suffering from the effects of war service. Witness said he was certain that the deceased would not be a man who would contemplate taking his own life and he had no financial worries.
THOMAS ROWLAND EATON, sheep farmer of Longbush, gave corroborative evidence.
Evidence was also given by ALLAN CLYFFORD GAWITH, sheepfarmer, of Longbush, who had known the deceased for the past twenty-seven years, that he returned from the war suffering from the effects of being gassed. When witness heard of deceased's death he concluded that he had died from the effects of war service.
The Coroner returned a verdict that death was due to natural causes.
The interment took place at the Masterton Cemetery, returned soldiers and members of the Druids' Lodge forming part of the large assemblage who paid their last tribute to an esteemed member of one of Masterton's oldest and most highly-respected families.
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