Our Family Roll of Honour
Each one an ANZAC
Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men.
– General George S. Patton
Daniel Bodley, 21 years
Shepherd
Killed in Action, 15 September 1916, The Somme, WWI
Son of Henry and Elizabeth Bodley, Te Pohue, Hawkes Bay
Alexander Limrick Roil, 22 years
Shepherd
Died of Wounds, 20 February 1917, Boulogne, France, WWI
Son of Henry and Margaret Roil, Patoka, Hawkes Bay
Michael Bernard O’Connor, 23 Years
Teacher
Killed in Action, The Somme, 5th April 1918, WWI
Son of Maurice and Elizabeth O’Connor, Timaru
Daniel Augustine O’Connor, 28 years
Teacher
Killed in Action, The Somme, 2nd May 1918, WWI
Son of Maurice and Elizabeth O’Connor, Timaru
Eric Edward Robinson, 22 years
Labourer
Killed on Active Service, Cassino, 1 July 1944, WWII
Son of Ernest and Ada May Robinson, Napier
We do remember them.
Categories: Off The Beaten Track in Aotearoa
what a lovely tribute
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wow – sweet tribute!!!
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We will always be grateful to those who have been before. Rest in peace.
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Beautiful post and tribute x
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