The Auckland Chronicle 04/03/1920 reports:
“Welcome Home.
A Welcome Home to Wearhead Solciers took place on Saturday, when presents were made to 20 demobilised men. Their names were:
J.R. Watson;
J.W. Pattinson;
Robert H. Forster;
Stanley English;
Percy Watson;
Ernest Watson;
Alfred Peart;
Chas. Turnbull;
Tom Robinson;
George Graham;
A. Madley;
Thos. W. Hodgson;
George Charlton;
N. Peart;
Jack Walton;
Harry Elliott;
Harry Forster;
R. Robinson;
Allan Rutherford.
The first twelve men were present. The absentees are to receive their presents per the secretary, Miss M.H. Graham. Short speeches were made by Mr. J. Harrison and Mr. T. Fairless. The chairman, Mr. J.J. Watson, made the presentations and in doing so, reminded the gathering that the war was won by the British soldiers, and they owed them a debt which they could never repay. Several of the recipients voiced their thanks for their presents, which consisted of pendants, watches, walking sticks, etc. A very pleasing musical programme was rendered by a few local friends. A supper and dance followed. The evening was a very enjoyable and memorable one.”