FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE
PRIVATE A. C. FEATHERS
Private Alexander Caldwell Feathers, whose death from wounds is reported, was the son of Mr and Mrs A. Feathers, of France street, Oamaru. He was born in Dunedin and attended the Waitaki Boys’ High School. Prior to enlisting, he was employed in the office of the Waitaki Farmers’ Freezing Company, Ltd., Oamaru. He was a leading lawn tennis player, being a North Otago representative and a winner of the men’s singles championship and Familton Cup. He was a member of the Oamaru Club. Private Feathers was also a member of the Old Boys’ Football Club and of the Badminton and Squash Clubs. He is survived by his parents and a sister, Mrs E. Montelth, of Oamaru. -Otago Daily Times, 18/12/1941.
Strangely enough, just when everyone thought the game was about up, the enemy disengaged. A small enemy party which made a half-hearted attack from the south-east was beaten off. Three British tanks arrived late on the scene and, before anyone could get to them, opened fire on the 24th and 26th Battalions' RAP. Padre Watson went out, at no little risk, and explained to the tank commander what was happening. Unfortunately, several of the wounded in the RAP had been killed. As darkness fell the enemy withdrew, leaving a relieved 6 Brigade in peace. B Echelon had suffered nine casualties during the heavy shelling. The rifle companies had escaped fairly lightly, four men being killed, including one officer. -Official History of 26 Infantry Battalion.
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