Brent Nunns Thank you Brent for the information that you sent me in regards to the early days of the Legion of Frontiersmen in New Zealand, and Captain Herbert Noyes being the first Commissioner which I confirm and accept as historically correct. The problem with research as you know is the human element, and the association of Captain Noyes with the Legion in New Zealand is a very good example. Early Legion members Captain Noyes (believed Royal Artillery), and Captain Innes, late of the Irish Rifles are both given "ghost" mentions in the New Zealand Command's history and Captain Noyes mention is not at all complimentary; in fact he has been all but written out by both Captain John Cook and Captain Ernest D'Esterre. Captain Cook was the first NZ Commandant and worked with Roger Pocock, while Captain D'Esterre was the organiser for the North Island and he worked directly with Colonel Dan Driscoll DSO. Cook and D'Esterre wrote a history of the New Zealand Command for the 50th anniversary and it is their work which is used and quoted by the Legion. Regarding Noyes, I was somewhat confused with your original post as the LOF records show Noyes (although un-named) holding the rank of Colonel, however since your assistance I now believe that might well have been his Legion rank. Captain Innes on the other hand is warmly remembered. Having now confirmed "who is who" in regards to Captains Innes and Noyes I will include mention of both men in the history of the New Zealand Command. Once again Brent, many thanks for your assistance. Mike Subritzky Editor and Researcher New Zealand Command THE LEGION OF FRONTIERSMEN