18949 Private Charles Graham McLeod, (1920-4/9/1942). "often a silent tear"

FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE 

McLEOD. — Killed in action, Charles Graham, beloved eldest son of John and Linda McLeod, 129 Musselburgh rise (formerly 84 Gordon road, Mosgiel); aged 22 years. “Sadly missed.”  -Otago Daily Times, 15/9/1942.

KILLED IN ACTION

TAIERI FOOTBALLER’S DEATH 

Another well-known footballer who has made the supreme sacrifice while fighting with the 2nd N.Z.E.F. in the Middle East is Charles Graham McLeod, of Mosgiel. For a number of years he was a member of the Taieri Football Club, and played as fullback in its senior team, of which his brother was also a member. The deceased, a son of Mr J. McLeod, of Mosgiel, was a very popular member of the club.  -Evening Star, 19/9/1942.

FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE 

In Memoriam

McLEOD. — In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Charlie, died of wounds, September 4. 1942, at El Alamein. Sadly missed. 

Many a lonely heartache. Often a silent tear, 

Always a beautiful memory, Of one we loved so dear.

— Inserted by mum, dad, brothers and sister, Mosgiel. 

McLEOD. — In loving memory of our dear brother, Charles Graham, died of wounds, El Alamein. September 4, 1942. "Ever remembered.” 

— Inserted by Emily. Phil, and Charlie. 

McLEOD. — In loving memory of our brother. and uncle, Charles, killed in action El Alamein, September 4, 1942. Memory lives for ever.

— Inserted by Islay and John family. Brighton. 

McLEOD. — In loving memory of my dear brother, Charles, died of wounds, El Alamein, September 4, 1942. 

No verse can tell, no wealth repay. For my loved brother, lost eight years today. 

Years cannot darken, nor shadows dim, The loving memories I have of him. 

— Inserted by his loving brother, Jack.  -Otago Daily Times, 4/9/1950.

East Taieri Cemetery.