[Editor: “On Active Service” notices, regarding Australian military personnel, published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 8 June 1918.]
On Active Service.
ABROOK. — In loving memory of Private Bert. Abrook, killed in action, Messines, June 9, 1917.
His country called and honour bade him go
To battle ’gainst a grim and deadly foe;
He helped to bring Australia into fame,
To build for her a never-dying name;
Foremost was he in thickest strife,
For King and country laid down his life.
Inserted by his father and mother, sisters, and brother.
ABROOK. — In loving memory of our dear brother, Private Bert Abrook, who was killed in action June 9, 1917. Inserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law, Addie and Jack.
AINSWORTH. — Died of wounds, Messines, June 9, 1917, Private P. T. Ainsworth.
We miss thee from our home, dear brother,
We miss thee from thy place;
A shadow o’er our life is cast;
We miss the sunshine of thy face.
Inserted by sorrowing father, mother, of Fairfield; also sisters, brother, and brothers-in-law.
BURNS. — Killed in action, June 7, 1917.
Into the battle of Messines
He bravely took his place,
And fought and died for England,
And the honour of his race.
Inserted by his loving wife and two children, mother-in-law, of Port View-road, Greenwich.
BUTLER. — In loving memory of my dear husband, Private Walter Butler, killed in action, June 7, 1917. Inserted by his loving wife, May.
CLARKSON. — In loving memory of Mountford T. Clarkson, 45th Batt., killed in action, June 8, 1917, Messines, Belgium.
A young life nobly ended.
Inserted by his loving mother, father, sisters, and brothers.
CLARKSON. — Killed in action in France, June 8, 1917, Private Mountford Thomas Clarkson, aged 21 years. Inserted by his loving aunts, Annie, Ada, Phoebe, and uncle Mount.
CLARKSON. — Killed in action, June 8, 1917. Private Mountford (Monty) Clarkson.
Somewhere in France, mid shot and shell,
With comrades brave and true,
Our soldier so nobly fell
And gained a hero’s grave.
Inserted by his mates.
CLARKSON. — In loving memory of Private Mountford Thomas Clarkson, reported killed in action at Messines, June 8, 1917, aged 22 years. A credit to his uniform. Inserted by his loving friend, Marjorie Lamont.
CROME. — In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Claude Albert Crome, who was killed in action in the battle of Messines, June 9, 1917. Inserted by his loving mother and sisters, Ada and Ruth, of Balmoral Beach.
CROME. — Killed in action in France, June 9, 1917, Claude Albert, beloved nephew of Finlay McInnes, of Undercliffe. A young life nobly ended. Inserted by Finlay and Evelyn McInnes and family.
CUSH. — In loving memory of our dear brother, Frank, killed in action June 8, 1917. Inserted by his loving brother and sister-in-law, Arthur and Mollie Cush.
CUSH. — In loving memory of our dear brother, Francis Vincent (Frank), killed in action, Messines Ridge, June 8, 1917. A soldier and a man. Inserted by his sorrowing sisters and brothers.
CUSH. — A tribute to the memory of Pte. Frank V. Cush, killed in action, June 8, 1917. Inserted by Mr. and Mrs. Fred. H. Williams and family, of Dolphin-street, Coogee.
DALTON. — In fond and loving memory of our dear son and brother, Frank, killed at Messines, June 8, 1917, aged 24 years and 10 months. R.I.P. Inserted by his loving father, mother, sisters, and brothers.
DE JOSSELIN. — In loving memory of our dear pal, Private G. H. de Josselin, killed in action in France, between June 7 and 9, 1917. Inserted by his sorrowing mates, Keith Delaney and Jack O’Dowd.
DENTON-CLARKE. — A loving tribute to the memory of Lieut. Denton-Clarke, 33th Batt., killed in action, June 7, 1917, Messines.
One of the best.
Inserted by his loving friend, Sergt. W. Marshall.
DIEWS. — In ever loving memory of my dear son and our brother, Charlie, died of wounds in France, June 8, 1917.
Into the battle of Messines
He bravely took his place,
He died an Australian hero —
The greatest death of all.
Inserted by his loving mother, sister, and brothers.
DIEWS. — In loving memory of Private Charles Diews, killed at Messines, June 8, 1917, beloved brother of Mr. and Mrs. (Nurse) Harry Diews, Woolwich-road, Woolwich.
DONNAN. — In loving memory of my grandson, Lieutenant Arthur Victor Donnan, died of wounds in France, June 9, 1917, aged 24, eldest son of Mr. P. S. Donnan, Postmaster, Gundagai.
God grant his great sacrifice
May not be made in vain.
Inserted by his grandmother, E. Miller, 36 Wattle-street, Haberfield, and brothers, Syd. and Frank (on active service).
FAIRLESS. — In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Corporal Charlie Fairless, 45th Battalion, killed in action at Messines, June 7, 1917, aged 20 years. Inserted by his loving parents, sister, and brother, Stockton.
FARMERY. — In loving memory of my dear husband Private George Farmery, killed in action, France, June 8, 1917. Inserted by his loving wife, Norah. New Zealand papers please copy.
GERARD. — In loving memory of our dear son and brother, David Andre, 45th Battalion, died at Messines, June 8, 1917, aged 21 years; also his dear comrade, Jim Dowling, died June 7, 1917.
Our heroes died, they faced the shot and shell,
And for their loved ones fell;
And now they live where other loved ones are,
In yon fair haven, “Safe across the Bar.”
Inserted by father and mother, Private Will, Nellie, and Walter.
GERARD. — In loving remembrance of my dear brother, Private David Andre, who died of wounds in France, on June 3, 1917. God called him from our home, but never from our hearts. Inserted by his loving sisters, Agnes, Irene, and Ethel.
GERARD. — In sad and loving remembrance of our dear brother, Private David Andre Gerard, who died of wounds in France, June 8, 1917. Inserted by his sorrowing sister and brother, Mary and Edward Milne, and little nieces, Lena and Agnes.
GERARD. — In loving memory of our dear brother, David Andre, who died of wounds, June 8, 1917. Inserted by his loving brother and sister-in-law, George and Irene.
GRANT. — In loving memory of our dear brother, Private Donald John Grant, killed in action, Battle of Messines, June 7, 1917. Inserted by his loving sisters, Ruby and Bessie, and brothers, Alex., Hughie, Bobbie (on active service). On Active Service.
GRANT. — In loving memory of our dear grandson and nephew, Private Donald John Grant, killed in action at Messines, June 7, 1917. Inserted by his loving grandmother, aunties and uncle, Mrs. L. M‘Kenzie and family, Davies-street, Moore Park.
GRAHAM. — In loving memory of my dear husband, John Graham, killed in action, Messines, June 8, 1917.
This is the day which is sad to recall,
This is the day of remembrance to all;
Somewhere in France he is lying,
My dear husband so brave and so true;
Gave his life for his loved ones and country,
’Neath the folds of the Red, White, and Blue.
Inserted by his loving wife, Ellen Graham.
GRIFFITHS. — In loving memory of Pte. Albert Griffiths, killed in action, Messines, June 9, 1917. Inserted by his loving sister, Nell.
HENNESSY. — In memory of Private Jack A. Hennessy, killed in action in Messines Battle, June 1917. Another splendid man has passed away; his duty nobly done. Inserted by his loving comrade, Private Frank C. Johnson (France).
HOSKING. — In loving memory of Staff-sergeant Dispr. Jack Hoskins, died of wounds received at Messines on June 7, 1917. Inserted by his loving pal, George.
HUMPHREYS. — In loving memory of our dear brother and uncle, Private C. A. L. Humphreys, killed in action, Messines, between June 7 and 9, 1917.
God grant us victory that his life be not in vain.
Inserted by his ever-loving sister, Gertrude and William Mathews, and family, Kogarah.
HUMPHREYS. — In sad memory of C. A. L. Humphreys, who was killed at Messines between June 7 and 9, 1917. Inserted by his friends, J. C. and O. Cook.
HUMPHREYS. — In sad memory of our dear friend, Private C. A. L. Humphreys, killed in action, between June 7 and 9 1917.
We mourn for him in silence,
But not with outward show;
For the hearts that mourn sincerely
Mourn silently and low.
Inserted by his sad friends F. and D. Holliday, also T. Graham.
HUXLEY. — A tribute of love to the memory of our dear son and brother, Private Jack Mawl Huxley, killed in action at Messines June 8, 1917, in his 19th year (late of Kangaroo Valley).
He fought it brave,
Now lies our dead son and brother,
A hero somewhere in France.
Inserted by his loving father, mother, sisters, and brother.
JUSTELIUS. — In loving memory of my dear husband and dad, Private S. B. Justelius, 35th Batt, killed in action, June 8, 1917, aged 26 years.
No matter where I wander,
Whatever lands we view,
Whatever joy or grief be ours
We will always think of you.
Inserted by his loving wife Ivy, and little girl, Valda.
JUSTELIUS. — In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Private S. B. Justelius, who was killed in France on June 8, 1917.
We waited for his returning,
And longed to clasp his hand,
But God has postponed the meeting,
’Twill be in a better land.
Inserted by his loving mother, sisters Violet and Stella, and brother Oscar.
JUSTELIUS. — In loving memory of my dear son-in-law, Private S. B. Justelius, 35th Batt., aged 26.
He lives with us in memory still,
And will for ever more.
Inserted by his loving mother-in-law, A. Hennessy; also R. and E. M’Carthy.
M‘GANN. — Killed in action, Private Frank M‘Gann 37th Battalion, at Messines, between June 7 and 9, 1917, aged 19. Inserted by his sorrowing mother, stepfather, sisters, Molly and Ursula, also Tom and Jack, Jim and Cyril (on active service).
McGUINESS. — In loving memory of Pte. A. McGuiness, killed in action, France, between June 7 and 9, 1917. Inserted by his loving friend, Dorothy Guise.
McLEOD. — Killed in action, June 7, 1917, Private Hamilton Cyril McLeod. Inserted by loving wife and daughter.
MACGREGOR. — In everlasting memory of Corporal Roderick Kenneth Macgregor, M.M., 45th Batt, killed in action at Messines, June 8, 1917. Governor House, Lewisham.
MAGUIRE. — In memory of Cpl. Hugh J. Maguire, died of wounds June 9, received at Messines June 7, 1917. Gone but not forgotten. Inserted by his sincere friend, M. L.
MASTERS. — In loving memory of my dear husband, Driver J. J. Masters, who fell in the battle of Messines, June 8, 1917.
A young life nobly ended.
Inserted by his loving wife, Rosina Masters.
MITCHELL. — In loving memory of Sergt. Harry Mitchell, 35th Batt., died of wounds, May 29, 1917. Inserted by his loving mate, Sergt. W Marshall.
MORRIS. — In loving memory of Private E. O. W. Morris, killed in action, Dardanelles, June 8, 1915. Inserted by Hetty Green, Moruya, Oswald-street, Campsie.
MORRISH. — In loving memory of my dear husband and my father, Corporal Jas. Morrish, S. B., who was killed in action in France June 8, 1917. One of the very best. Inserted by his sorrowing wife and daughter, R. A. and L. Morrish.
NORMAN. — Killed in action at Messines, on June 9, 1917, Sergt. Beresford Grey Norman, 30th Batt., son of the late William Norman and Mrs. Norman, Berella, Lorn, West Maitland.
PAGE. — In loving memory of my dear husband, Private William Page, killed in action, Messines, June 9, 1917. Inserted by his loving wife, Roberta Page.
PAGE. — A tribute of love to the memory of our loved brother, Private Will Page (late 38th Batt.), who fell in action at Messines, June 7, 1917.
For you and for me he died.
Inserted by his loving sister, brother-in-law, and nephew, Ruby, Grant (on active service), and little Jack Ellingford.
BATEUP. — In loving memory of Private John Bateup, killed in France, June 8, 1917. Inserted by his loving mother and brother.
POPE. — In loving memory of my dear husband, Private T. S. Pope, late 36th Batt., died of wounds, Messines, June 8, 1917.
No one knows the heartache,
Only those can tell
Who have lost their best and dearest
Without saying farewell.
Inserted by his loving wife, Ella, and daughter, Phyllis.
POPE. — In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Private T. S. Pope, died of wounds, Messines, June 8, 1917.
He sleeps not in his native land,
But under foreign skies,
Far from those who loves him,
In a hero’s grave he lies.
He never shunned his country’s call
But gladly gave his life, his all
He died the helpless to defend,
An Australian soldier’s noble end.
Inserted by his loving father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. S. Pope, and sister and brother, Mrs. and Mr H. Wotton.
POPE. — In loving memory of our brother, Private T. S. (Searle) Pope, died of wounds, Messines June 8, 1917. Transition, not dead; the spirit is immortal. Inserted by his sorrowing brothers and sisters, Mr. and Mrs. John, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H., and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel G. Pope.
POPE. — In loving memory of our dear brother, Private T. S. (Searle) Pope, died of wounds, Messines, June 8, 1917.
Though lost to sight, to memory ever dear.
Inserted by his sorrowing brother and siter, Mr. and Mrs. W Pope, and brother, Albert.
POPE. — In loving memory of our dear son-in-law, T. S. Pope, died of wounds in France, June 8, 1917. Inserted by Mr. and Mrs. J. Linklater.
POPE. — In loving memory of our dear brother-in-law, Private T. S. Pope, died of wounds, Messines, June 8, 1917. We have lost our best and dearest without saying farewell. Inserted by his sister and brother-in-law, Mrs. and Mr. J. Bendall.
POPE. — In loving memory of our dear brother-in-law, Private T. S. Pope, died of wounds, Messines, June 8, 1917.
Far from those who loved him,
In a hero’s grave he lies.
Inserted by his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. Harrison.
POPE. — In loving memory of our dear brother-in-law and uncle, Private T. S. Pope, died of wounds, Messines June 8, 1917. Counting not the cost he did his duty. Inserted by his loving sister-in-law and niece, Mabel and Gladys Johnstone.
POPE. — In loving memory of our dear brother-in-law, Private T. S. Pope, died of wounds in France June 8, 1917. A young life nobly ended. Inserted by Alfred and Millie Siddins, Botany.
POPE. — In sad but loving memory of our dear cousin, Private T. S. Pope, died of wounds, Messines, June 8, 1917. Sadly missed. Inserted by his loving cousins, Mr. and Mrs. W. Gardner; also Norman and Gunner E. Bullock.
PRINGLE. — In fond memory of Archie, killed in action, June 7, 1917. Inserted by Stan., Alice, and little Dorothy.
RICHARDS. — In sad but loving memory of our dear son, Gunner Harold Edward Richards, 9th Machine Gun Company, killed in action, at Messines, June 8, 1917.
Gone is the boy we loved so dear;
Silent the voice we loved to hear;
His unknown grave is the bitterest blow,
That none but our aching hearts can know.
Sadly missed by his loving mother and father.
RICHARDS. — In loving memory of Gunner Harold Edward, killed in action on June 8, 1917, at Messines.
Oh, for the touch of that vanished hand,
And the sound of the voice that is still.
Sadly missed by his only brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Lilian Richards, Airlie, Duke-street, Campsie.
RICHARDS. — In loving memory of our dear nephew and cousin, Gunner Harold Edward Richards, killed in action at Messines, June 8, 1917. Inserted by his uncle, aunt, and cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace and family, Campsie.
RICHARDS. — Killed in action at Messines, June 8, 1917, Gunner Harold Edward Richards, 9th Machine Gun Company. Inserted by his sorrowing cousin and pal, Cecil Wallace, Campsie.
RICHARDS. — Killed in action, June 8, 1917, Gunner Harold Richards. Inserted by his loving cousins, Jack and Mabel Skinner, Kogarah, Bert. and Jessie Wallace, Campsie.
RICHARDS. — In sad but loving memory of our dearest friend, Harold, killed in action June 8, 1917.
One of Australia’s best.
Inserted by his loving friends, Mrs. and Vera Perkins.
ROBINSON. — In loving memory of my dear friend, Private Joseph Robinson, 45th Batt., killed in action at Messines, June 7, 1917.
He sleeps not in his native land,
But under foreign skies.
Inserted by his loving friend, May Perry, Marrickville.
ROWLEY. — In loving memory of my dearest friend, Corporal P. C. Rowley (Phil.), 4th Battalion, who died of wounds, somewhere in France, May 20, 1918. Inserted by Inie.
ROWLEY. — Died of wounds, May 20, 1918, somewhere in France, Corporal Phillip Charles Rowley, 4th Battalion. A soldier and a man. Inserted by Mr. and Mrs. Toyer and family.
SCOTT. — In loving memory of my dear son, Lance-corporal Joseph Leslie, killed in France June 8, 1917.
Mother of sorrows, to thee we pray,
Comfort our many sad hearts to-day;
And ask your dear Son, at my request,
To grant my dear son Eternal rest.
Inserted by his loving mother and father and sisters.
SCOTT. — In affectionate remembrance of Lance-corporal Joseph Leslie (Joey) Scott, killed in France June 8, 1917, late of 36th Battalion. One of the best.
When Joe wrote his last fond letter
He was sure that he would return;
When the war is over, sister,
I’ll then come back to thee.
But Joe is dead, the cable tells us,
No more his native land he’ll see,
But when the war is over,
Still I dream he’ll come to me.
Inserted by his loving sister Dolcie, and Norman Taylor.
SCOTT. — In affectionate remembrance of Lance-corporal Joseph Leslie Scott, killed in France, June 8, 1917.
He sleeps beside his comrades
In a hallowed grave unknown,
But his name is written in letters of gold
On the hearts he left at home.
Inserted by his loving sisters, Rube and Gerald, and little Gerald.
SHEATHER. — In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Private L. E. Sheather, killed in action, June 8, 1917, aged 23 years. Inserted by his mother, father, and brother, Roy Herbert.
SHEATHER. — In loving memory of our dear brother, Private Lester Sheather, killed in the Battle of Messines, June 8, 1917. Inserted by his brother and sister-in-law, Stan and Ada Sheather.
SHEATHER. — In loving memory of Private Ernest Lester Sheather, killed in action, June 8, 1917, 39th Battalion.
As long as life and memory live
We will always think of you.
Inserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law, Blanche and Vere.
SHEATHER. — In loving memory of my dear grandson and our cousin, Private L. E. Sheather, killed in action, June 8, 1917, aged 23 years. Inserted by his grandma, Mrs. Frazer, also cousin, Ellie, Alice, and friend, Ruby Smith.
SHEATHER. — In loving memory of Private Lester Sheather, killed in action, Messines, June 8, 1917. Loving remembrance of one of the best.
Inserted by his loving aunt and friend, H. Hendrie and E. Curtis.
SPROULE. — In memory of our dear son and brother, Private T. S. Sproule, killed in France, June 8, 1917.
Good-bye, dear one,
Though far from home and those you loved
You stood the test,
Your duty nobly done,
For God, King, and your Country.
Inserted by his loving father and mother, sisters and brothers, Mary, Arthur, Maud, Leslie, and Hugh and Oliver (on active service).
ST. CLAIR. — In loving memory of Percy A. St. Clair, who died of wounds at Messines June 8, 1917, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. St. Clair, Irenia, Dalton-road, Mosman, aged 23 years.
STEVENSON. — In ever-loving memory of my dear son and our brother, Private George Stevenson, 35th Battalion, killed in action June 7, 1917. Inserted by his loving mother, sisters, and brother Jack (on active service).
THOMPSON. — In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Pte. W. H. Thompson, died of wounds, at Messines, June 7, 1917. Inserted by Mr. and Mrs. W. Thompson and family.
WALKER. — In loving memory of our dear brother and cousin, Herb., killed in action, in France, June 6, 1916. Inserted by his loving brother, Joe, and cousin, Mrs. Quigley and family, and friend, Mrs. Richards and children. He never shunned his country’s call, but gladly gave his life for all.
WALLINGTON. — In loving memory of our dear stepfather, Private P. E. A. Wallington, killed in action June 8, 1917. “He fought and died for freedom.” Inserted by his stepdaughter and son-in-law, Mrs. and Mr. Gonsalez.
WARNER. — A tribute of affection to the memory of our dearly loved only son, Lieut. Les. Warner, B Coy., 34th Battalion, who gave his life, freely, fighting in a righteous cause at Messines June 8, 1917.
Dead on the field of honour,
His soul still marches on.
Inserted by mother and father.
WARNER. — A tribute of affection to the memory of our dearly loved only brother, Lieut. Les. Warner, B Coy., 34th Battalion, who laid down his life at Messines June 8, 1917.
Oh, for the touch of a vanished hand,
And the sound of a voice that is still.
Inserted by sisters, Ess., Win., and Marge.
WARNER. — In loving memory of our dear friend, Lieut. Les. Warner, died of wounds, in France, June 8, 1917.
Safely, safely gathered in,
Free from sorrow, free from sin;
Passed beyond all grief and pain,
Death for thee is truest gain.
God has saved from weary strife
In his youth this fresh, young life
Which awaits us now above,
Resting in the Saviour’s love.
Inserted by Mr. and Mrs. Meredith and Winnie.
WARNER. — In loving memory of our dear nephew and cousin, Lieut. Les. Warner, B Coy., 34th Battalion, who gave his life for his country’s cause at Messines June 8, 1917. Safe in His keeping. Inserted by A. and J. Crawford and cousins, Jack, Eric, and Dave.
WARREN. — In loving memory of my dear son, Frederick Charles Warren, died of wounds in France, June 9, 1917.
One year has passed, but none can tell,
The loss of a son I loved so well,
I often think of days gone by,
When we were together;
A shadow o’er our lives has passed,
My dear has gone for ever.
Inserted by his loving mother.
WARREN. — In affectionate memory of my dear son, Frederick Charles, L.-cpl., 36th Battalion, died in France of wounds, June 9, 1917. Inserted by his father, William Warren.
WARREN. — In loving memory of our dear brother, Frederick Charles Warren, died of wounds in France, June 9, 1917. Inserted by his loving brother and sister-in-law, Herb and Sadie.
WARREN. — In loving memory of L.-cpl. Frederick Charles Warren, died of wounds in France, June 9, 1917. Inserted by his loving brother, William.
WARREN. — In loving memory of our dear brother, Frederick Charles, who died of wounds in France, June 8, 1917. Though death divides, fond memories ever cling. Inserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law, Mrs. and Mr. R. Dunn.
WARREN. — In loving memory of our dear brother, L.-cpl. Fred. C. Warren, who died of wounds in France, June 8, 1917.
Sweet to remember him, once so near,
And who, though absent, is still just as dear.
Inserted by his ever-loving brother and sister-in-law, Alf. and Alice Warren.
WARREN. — In memory of Corporal Fred. Warren, died of wounds, France, June 8, 1917. Remembered by his sincere friend, Rene Nissen.
WARREN. — In loving memory of our dear friend, L.-cpl. Frederick Charles Warren, died of wounds in France, June 9, 1917, Inserted by Mr. and Mrs. Tuck.
WATTS. — In loving memory of my dearest friend, Private Warren J. Watts, killed in action in France, June 8, 1917.
Spirit to spirit: Through my
Questioning comes the Eternal voice;
His spirit has returned to God. Rejoice
Sad heart of mine, for death has lost its sting.
Inserted by his sorrowing Edie.
WHITING. — In loving memory of Private Oliver R. Whiting, killed in action, somewhere in France, June 9, 1917, dearly loved friend of Mr. and Mrs. T. Richards, Petersham.
WILSON. — In loving memory of Sergeant James Wilson, who fell in the battle of Messines on June 8, 1917.
His duty nobly done.
Inserted by his sincere friend, E. Gibson, Gladesville.
WOODWARD. — In loving remembrance of my soldier son, Roy Lewis Woodward, 18th Batt., killed at Pozieres June 8, 1916. Not forgotten. His father and brother, Harry (on active service), Louis Woodward, Manly.
WOODWARD. — Cpl. Frederick Arthur, of Andrew-street, Petersham, killed in action, France, 7/6/’17.
“Thy will be done.”
Inserted by his loving uncle and auntie, Rose, at Arncliffe.
WOODWARD. — In loving memory of Private Roy L. Woodward, who made the supreme sacrifice on June 8, 1916, at Pozieres. Never forgotten by his loving friend, Louie.
WRIGHT. — In loving memory of my dear son and brother, Private John Wright, died of wounds in France, June 9, 1917, aged 18 years.
He died as he lived — honourably.
Inserted by his father, James Wright, and sister, Mrs. W. Sommerville, Fisher’s-reserve, Petersham.
Source:
The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 8 June 1918, p. 12-11 (Late Edition) [although it was an unusual arrangement, the entries in the “On Active Service” section on p.12 were continued on p. 11, rather than the other way around; p. 12 contained entries “Abrook” to “McLeod”, whilst p.11 contained “McGregor” to “Wright” (there was a misarrangement of the alphabetical listings in the Ms)]
Editor’s notes:
’gainst = (vernacular) against
His = (when capitalised, and in a context of religion, religious issues, suffering, or death) a reference to God or Jesus Christ
mid = of or in the middle of an area, group, position, etc.
Mother of sorrows = Mary, mother of Jesus Christ (Mary is also known as: Our Lady of Sorrows)
See: “Our Lady of Sorrows”, Wikipedia
’neath = (vernacular) beneath
o’er = (archaic) over (pronounced the same as “oar”, “or”, and “ore”)
the Red, White, and Blue = the Union Jack (the flag of the United Kingdom, and of the British Empire); can also refer to the flag of the United States of America (whilst the flags of various other countries use the same colours, those flags are not generally referred to as “the Red, White, and Blue”)
Saviour = (when capitalised, and in a context of religion, religious issues, suffering, or death) a reference to Jesus Christ
Son = (when capitalised, and in a context of Mary, mother of Jesus Christ, or God, the Father) Jesus Christ (also known as the Son of God)
thee = (archaic) you (regarding a person as the object in a sentence)
thy = (archaic) your
’twill = (archaic) a contraction of “it will”
yon = an abbreviation of “yonder”: at a distance; far away
[Editor: Changed “With comrades brave and true” to “With comrades true and brave” (to enable that line to rhyme with “And gained a hero’s grave”, as it appears that “brave” and “true” were inadvertently transposed). Changed “dear brother, David Andrea” to “dear brother, David Andre” (in line with the information provided by the Australian War Memorial regarding David Andre Gerard).]
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