“The many friends of Lieut. William Joseph Hollis will regret to learn of his death at Featherston on Wednesday of pneumonia. “Bill,” as he was known to all left New Zealand with the Third Reinforcement, Wellington Mounted Rifles (Queen Alexandra’s Squadron) as sergeant-major. He saw service in Egypt and Gallipoli. During operations on the Peninsula he was badly wounded, but returned before the final evacuation. For his services in Egypt he was mentioned in dispatches three times and recommended for the Military Cross. He gained his commission in Egypt and was returned to New Zealand on duty in February this year and attached to the 45th Mounted Reinforcement. Before joining the N.Z.E.F. Lieut. Hollis was in business in Wanganui and Wellington, where he had many friends. He was associated with sport of all kinds and represented Wellington at hockey. He was married on his return and leaves a widow. The burial took place at Featherston on Thursday with full military honours.” [New Zealand Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 10126, 14 November 1918, Page 3]