Reading Standard Etc 03-1915
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| Title | Reading Standard, Saturday, March 27th, 1915. Pg 7 |
|---|---|
| Page number | 7 |
| Date | March 27th, 1915 |
| Edition | |
| Publisher | Unknown |
OCR Text
BERKSHIRE MEN IN THE BATTLE LINE.
The late Pte. P. R. HESTER, Royal Berks Regiment, Hampton Road, Newbury. - Killed in action.
The late Rfn. LESLIE THOMSON, Queen's Westminster Rifles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Thomson, 12, High St. and 18, Lorne St., Reading. - Died of wounds.
Gnr. WHEELER, Royal Marine Artillery, Marsh Lane, Eversley, H.M.S. Good Hope. - Lost at sea.
Lce.-Corpl. PERCY SLATTER, 1st Batt. Royal Scots Fusiliers, 186, Southampton Street, Reading. - Wounded in the leg.
H. G. PENNY, 2nd Batt. Royal Berks Regt., late groundman at Elm Park, Reading. - Wounded at La Bassee.
Pte. A. ROSE, B Co., 2nd Batt. Royal Berks Regiment. - Wounded.
The late Sergt. A. DOE, 2nd Batt. Royal Berks Regt., Primrose Cottage, Finchampstead. - Killed in action.
The late Pte. FRANK ANDREWS, 2nd Batt. Royal Berks Regt. - Killed in action.
Pte. F. WYLES, Binfield Heath, Oxon. - Wounded, lately returned to the Front.
Pte. P. MAINWARING, 2nd Batt. Royal Berks Regiment, 17, Beecham Road, Reading. - Wounded in the arm.
E. ALDER, Royal Field Artillery, Petwick, Childrey. - Wounded.
Sergt. LEONARD LOYNES, 2nd Batt. Royal Berks Regt., 23, Sherwood St., Reading. - Wounded in the arm.
Corpl. H. MILES, 1st Batt. Royal Berks Regiment, 31, Prospect Street, Caversham. - Invalided from the Front with rheumatism.
PERCY COLLYER, 16th Lancers, Merton Cottages, Wokingham. - Wounded.
Pte. A. E. NEWTON, 2nd Batt. Royal Berks Regiment, 17, Sherwood Street, Reading. - Wounded.
Corpl. A. E. REEVE, 2nd Batt. Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry, Shepherd's Lane, Bracknell. - Wounded, now back in the firing line.
Lce.-Corpl. W. MUNDAY, 2nd Batt. Royal Berks Regiment. - Wounded. He has lost two brothers in the war.
Pte. A. HOLMES, 1st Batt. Hants Regiment, 48, Briant's Avenue, Caversham. - Wounded in the hand.
Corpl. F. G. FULLER, Rifle Brigade, 18, King's Road, Caversham. - Wounded.
The late Pte. M. G. JAMESON, Honourable Artillery Company, Highmoor Farm, Henley (a well-known tennis player). - Killed in action.
The late Captain and Adjutant T. R. ALDWORTH, 2nd Batt. Royal Berks Regt., Frilford, Abingdon. - Killed in action.
The late Dvr. R. E. LING, Royal Field Artillery, 18, Gower Street, Reading. - Killed in action. Age 19.
The late Sergt. ARTHUR M. HODGE, Royal Garrison Artillery, Deepnall House, Sandhurst. - Died of pneumonia.
Royal Reward to a Veteran.
The medal for long and highly meritorious service has been awarded to Mr. TOM WILLIAMS, 63, Brighton Road, Reading, who was a colour-sergeant in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers and now at the age of 75 is a sergeant and assistant parade officer in the National Reserve.
THE MEDAL, WHICH ONLY SIX MEMBERS OF A REGIMENT MAY RECEIVE, WAS PRESENTED AT READING BARRACKS BY COLONEL CHASE. MEMBERS OF THE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE, ALSO THE RECRUITS, PARADED FOR THE OCCASION.
Soldier's Bride "under Fire."
SERGT.-MAJOR RUDD, A.S.C. Motor Transport, was married at the Reading Registry Office to Miss ELIZABETH M. BURNAP, 53, Grovelands Road. The bridegroom's comrades furnished a guard of honour and the happy pair faced a fusillade of confetti.
FOR ESCORT THE SERGT.-MAJOR AND HIS BRIDE HAD A DRUM AND BAGPIPE BAND.
THE CALL.
The Call rings loud and true
To all men sound and fit,
Your country's call to you!
How shall you answer it?
When others do and dare
Across the narrow sea,
Can your own heart declare,
"They have no need of me?"
Listen once more! The Call
Beats in the throbbing drum,
Bidding not one but all
Of Britain's manhood come!
Because your comrade went,
Freely and nothing loth,
Shall all his toil be spent
To keep you here in sloth?
What use to shut your ears?
Your country claims her debt,
And in the coming years
Your heart shall judge you yet!
Think of that future day
And choose the nobler plan,
That you may truly say,
"At least I played the man!"
Anon.
A POEM OF TO-DAY.
What have you done for your country?
How have you answered the Call?
Are you pleased with part you're playing
In the job that demands us all?
Have you changed the tweed for the khaki,
To serve with the rank and file,
As your comrades are gladly serving,
Or isn't it worth the while?
Can you meet the eyes of your fellows?
Or have you to turn away?
When they talk of the stay-at-home-slacker,
Have you never a word to say?
When you read the Roll of Honour
Of living and dead - what then?
Does the voice within approve you
As one to be ranked with the men?
For if in our Island's glory
Each soldier may claim his share,
So he who would shirk his duty,
His burden of shame must bear.
You who are strong and active,
You who fit for the fray,
What have you done for England?
Ask of your heart to-day.
Anon.