ROLL OF HONOUR

Timaru Herald, Volume CLVI, Issue 23012, 2 October 1944, Page 1

ROLL OF HONOUR

GRIFFITHS—In loving memory of my dear husband, Colin David Griffiths, killed in action on Vella Lavella, October 2, 1943. We who love him sadly miss him. —lnserted by his loving wife, Stephanie, little daughter, Judith, and wee son, Colin. GRIFFITHS—In fond memory of our dearly loved son, Second Lieutenant Colin David Griffiths, 2nd N.Z.E.F., who laid down his life in a gallant attempt to save his gravely wounded comrades at Vella Lavella, Solomon Islands, October 2, 1943. Greater love hath no man than this. That a man lay down his life for his friends. —lnserted by his parents. GRIFFITHS—In loving memory of our dear brother, Second Lieutenant Colin David Griffiths, killed in action at Vella Lavella, October 2, 1943. Time cannot steal the bloom from the fond memory of our brave and dearly loved brother, Colin. —lnserted by Gladys and brother-in-law, Norman. GRIFFITHS—In loving memory of our dear brother, Second Lieutenant Colin D. Griffiths, who was killed in action at Vella Lavella, October 2, 1943. Gone from us that smiling face, Those cheerful, pleasant ways. All who knew him well will know Just what we lost a year ago. —lnserted by Jean and brother-in-law, Frank. GRIFFITHS—In loving memory of my dear brother, Second Lieutenant C. D. Griffiths, who was killed in action at Vella Lavella on October 2, 1943. Deep in my heart fond memories are kept Of the brother I’ve lost and will ne’er forget. —lnserted by Gwenyth. GRIFFITHS —In treasured memory of our dearly loved brother, Colin (Second Lieutenant, 2nd N.Z.E.F.), who gave his life for his soldier comrades at Vella Lavella, October 2, 1943. In a shady spot by a coral sea, Our brother Colin rests peacefully. His life he gave to save his pals And to keep this land forever free. —lnserted by Joan and Trevor. GRIFFITHS—Sacred to the memory of Second Lieutenant Colin David Griffiths, killed in action, Vella Lavella, October 2, 1943. He died that others might live. Rest after toil; peace after strife. —Sadly missed by his loving brother and sister-in-law, Gordon ,and Lovona, Christchurch. GRIFFITHS —In loving memory of our dear cousin and nephew, Second Lieutenant Colin David, killed in action, October 2,‘ 1943. At the beautiful gates we will meet you With that same sweet, loving smile. We are only parted, dear Colin, Just for a little while. —lnserted by his fondest uncle, aunt and cousin. GRIFFITHS —In fond remembrance of Colin David Griffiths, killed in action, Vella Lavella, October 2, 1943. He gave his all. —Ever remembered by the Roland family. McMAHON —In loving memory of John Andrew -McMahon, killed in action at Vella Lavella, October 1, 1943. —lnserted by his loving friends, Ron and Colin.

McMAHON —In loving memory of Gunner J. A. McMahon, killed in action at Vella Lvealla, October 1, 1943. Greater love hath no man. —lnserted by the Buchanan family. McMAHON—In loving memory of Gunner J. A. McMahon, killed in action, Vella Lavella, October 1, 1943. His duty nobly done. —lnserted by Stack families.