58635 Private Albert Victor Whitley, (1897-20/12/1917). "gone west"

Mr and Mrs J. Whitley, Bank street, Timaru, have received word that their second son, Private A. V. (Vic.) Whitley, has been killed in action. Private Whitley, who was 20 years of age was born in Timaru, and educated at the Timaru Main School. On leaving there he joined the firm of Beckingham, Ltd., where he served his time as an upholsterer. On reaching the age of 20 he enlisted and left New Zealand with the 29th Reinforcements. He was recently a member of the 8th South Canterbury Mounted Rifles Band.  -Press, 3/1/1918.

IN MEMORIAM. 

WHITLEY. — In loving memory of my dear brother, Albert Victor (Vic.) who was killed while on outpost duty at Polygon Wood, France, on December 20th, 1917. 

So dearly loved, so sadly missed. 

— Inserted by his loving sister, 

A.V. WHITLEY. —In loving memory of our beloved son and brother, Albert Victor (Vic.) 29th Reinforcements, killed while on outpost duty, Polygon Wood, France, on December 20th, 1917. 

"'Gone West' - with the glory of setting, sun. 

To an endless day of a well-earned rest; 

For another hero's part is done, 

And another soul "Gone West." 

— Inserted by his loving father, mother, sister and brothers, Bank Street.   -Timaru Herald, 20/12/1918.

ROLL OF HONOUR.

WHITLEY — In loving memory of Albert Victor (Vic), killed in action in France, December 20th, 1917, aged 20 years. 

His actions speak though his voice is still. 

Forget him? No, we never will; 

Memories of his upright ways 

Will linger with us, all our days. 

— Inserted by his loving father, mother, brother and sisters 52 Church Street. Timaru. -Timaru Herald, 20/12/1920.

IN MEMORIAM.

WHITLEY. — In loving remembrance of Albert Victor, (Vic.) killed in action in France, December 20th, 1917. 

He sleeps beside his Comrades, 

In a Grave far o’er the Foam; 

But his name is written in letters of Gold, 

In the Hearts he left at Home. 

Inserted by his loving Parents, Brothers, and Sisters.  -Timaru Herald, 20/12/1922.

IN MEMORIAM.

WHITLEY. — In loving memory of Albert Victor (Vic.) killed in action in France, December 20, 1917. 

In Memory Ever Dear. 

— Inserted by his loving parents, sisters and brothers.  -Timaru Herald, 20/12/1923.

ROLL OF HONOUR.

WHITLEY. — In loving memory of Albert Victor (Vic) A, killed in action in France, on December 20, 1917. 

To Memory Ever Dear. 

— Inserted by his loving parents, sisters and brothers.  -Timaru Herald, 20/12/1924.

IN MEMORIAM.

WHITLEY. — In loving memory of Albert Victor (Vic), killed in action in France December 20th, 1917. 

“To Memory Ever Dear.”

— Inserted by his loving parents, of Church Street, Timaru.  -Timaru Herald, 21/12/1925.

Timaru Cemetery.