The Scorer Posted 31 October , 2013 Share Posted 31 October , 2013 This one was pointed out to me during a visit to the Dud Corner Cemetery, Loos. It's on the grave of Captain Guy Charles Boiceau Willock, London Irish Rifles, died 25 September 1915, aged 23. The inscription reads: “Shot whilst leading his men over the top. He was loved by all who knew him, a brave soldier and a gallant gentleman of never failing cheerfulness, contemptuous of danger. Peace, peace, he is not dead he doth not sleep he hath awakened from the dream of life” Now, it’s 257 characters ... how did the family manage to get around the rules? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fattyowls Posted 5 November , 2013 Share Posted 5 November , 2013 One of my favourites thanks to Paul (Pgmh78) who told me about Guardsman G E Kelsall in the Guards Cemetery at Windy Corner, Givenchy. When he died aged 22 on 11th August 1915 he would have been Private Kelsall but the headstone now describes him as Guardsman. I will honour his mother's wish next time I am there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baorbrat Posted 6 November , 2013 Share Posted 6 November , 2013 This is on the gravestone of Frances Henry Considine, killed in the air raid on Folkestone, 25 May 1917 "We do not know what pain he hadWe only saw him dieWe only know he passed awayand could not say good bye" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Upton Posted 7 November , 2013 Share Posted 7 November , 2013 This one was pointed out to me during a visit to the Dud Corner Cemetery, Loos. It's on the grave of Captain Guy Charles Boiceau Willock, London Irish Rifles, died 25 September 1915, aged 23. The inscription reads: “Shot whilst leading his men over the top. He was loved by all who knew him, a brave soldier and a gallant gentleman of never failing cheerfulness, contemptuous of danger. Peace, peace, he is not dead he doth not sleep he hath awakened from the dream of life” Now, it’s 257 characters ... how did the family manage to get around the rules? Several possibilities: It's could be an error. Far more likely is it is either a very early experimental stone, or my money would be on it having replaced some sort of earlier permenant marker that family or friends had erected that contained that inscription. I recall reading about a similar example on here where the IWGC wanted to remove such a war-time erected marker when the standard stones were being put in post-war, to ensure uniformity, and the family agreed after a concession to include the original longer inscription from the marker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickpreston@nasuwt.net Posted 8 November , 2013 Share Posted 8 November , 2013 A simpe one but some how a bit flipant " So Long" It get the point over1 Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyboy1807 Posted 8 November , 2013 Share Posted 8 November , 2013 I like this one on Lieutenant Stannus Geoghegan's Grave "He was one of the bravest and most willing Subalterns I have ever Met" His Captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scorer Posted 8 November , 2013 Share Posted 8 November , 2013 Several possibilities: It's could be an error. Far more likely is it is either a very early experimental stone, or my money would be on it having replaced some sort of earlier permenant marker that family or friends had erected that contained that inscription. I recall reading about a similar example on here where the IWGC wanted to remove such a war-time erected marker when the standard stones were being put in post-war, to ensure uniformity, and the family agreed after a concession to include the original longer inscription from the marker. Your second option could well be right, as from memory it certainly looks the same as all the others, and it's in the middle of a row of standard graves. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghazala Posted 7 February , 2014 Share Posted 7 February , 2014 It is the age of this boy that I find so sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirko Posted 7 February , 2014 Share Posted 7 February , 2014 Two epitaphs at Mierlo CWGC that particularly struck me... "Steel True, Blade Straight" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghazala Posted 8 February , 2014 Share Posted 8 February , 2014 The two above are 1944 headstones.. I believe the title of this forum has escaped the notice of this poster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverFox100 Posted 7 April , 2014 Share Posted 7 April , 2014 This one was pointed out to me during a visit to the Dud Corner Cemetery, Loos. It's on the grave of Captain Guy Charles Boiceau Willock, London Irish Rifles, died 25 September 1915, aged 23. The inscription reads: “Shot whilst leading his men over the top. He was loved by all who knew him, a brave soldier and a gallant gentleman of never failing cheerfulness, contemptuous of danger. Peace, peace, he is not dead he doth not sleep he hath awakened from the dream of life” Now, it’s 257 characters ... how did the family manage to get around the rules? Just visited this cemetery and saw this gravestone then your post. Thought it would be good to include Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Upton Posted 7 April , 2014 Share Posted 7 April , 2014 It is the age of this boy that I find so sad. There is a lot of evidence that not only was John Condon not 14 at the time of his death (he was 18, nearly 19), but also that the remains were misidentified after they were exhumed and they should now be recognized as those of a far more likely candidate: http://www.jackclegg3.webspace.virginmedia.com/Condonevidence.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrollnobody Posted 17 April , 2014 Share Posted 17 April , 2014 My relative, Osborne Dye, has a very straightforward, but very heart-wrenching inscription. Buried in Redoubt Cemetery, Helles, Gallipoli. PLY/142(S) Private O Dye Plymouth Battalion, RMLI "A beloved son, worthy of a better fate" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianw Posted 19 April , 2014 Author Share Posted 19 April , 2014 "A beloved son, worthy of a better fate" There are millions of "Amens" to that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scorer Posted 29 April , 2014 Share Posted 29 April , 2014 Just visited this cemetery and saw this gravestone then your post. Thought it would be good to include Yes, that's the one - thanks for posting the image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOSTURM Posted 6 May , 2014 Share Posted 6 May , 2014 Here are some Old Olavian Epitaphs: BURN E;H;A DEAR EDDIE, COOL AND COURAGEOUS, EVER READY COCK E M TRUE LOVE BY DEATH, TRUE LOVE LIFE IS TRIED,TRUE THOU FOR ENGLAND, AND FOR ENGLAND DIED HALLIWELL W AND HOW CAN MEN DIE BETTER THAN FACING FEARFUL ODDS MAYBROOK W R A GENTLEMAN UNAFRAID WENSLEY H W YOU AND FRED MADE A NOBLE SACRIFICE. BOTH LIE WITH THE GLORIOUS Josturm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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