Memorial Card - Archdall Brothers

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TitleMemorial Card - Archdall BrothersObject TypeObjectDate1916DescriptionMemorial Card Archdall Brothers

In Loving Memory of My Dear Sons and Our Dear Brothers, Pte. Joseph Archdall Beacom, Killed in Action in France, Aug 10, 1916 in his 32nd year and Pte. David Henry Beacom Killed in Action in France, Aug 5 1916, aged 22 years.

They felt in strife that Peace might reign,
Throughout the tortured world again:
And we who loved them should rejoice,
That they have joined that glorious band
Who perished for the Motherland.
They died - if it were death to give
Their lives that all they loved might live.
Makers MarkThe Memorial Card Co. 142 King St, SydneyProvenance and SignifcanceThis memorial card was donated as part of the Ivan Franklin Knight collection.

Ivan Franklin Knight was born to William Stanley Knight and Annie Lily Armstrong at Yallah in 1914.

Annie Lily was the daughter of Thomas and Mary Armstrong of 'Oak Farm', North Macquarie.

Ivan enlisted with the AIF 2/3 Battalion Australian Infantry NX 4834, and was Killed in Action 2 April 1942. Ivan was buried at Colombo (Kanatte) General Cemetery, Sri Lanka.DonorBatey, Jennifer

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialBlack card gold trim and writing.Dimensions23.5cm x 16cm

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CollectionObjectsFamilyKnightArmstrongLocalityMarshall Mount

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Memorial Card - Archdall Brothers