HEATHCOTE NOTES.
(From Our Correspondent.]
The deepest regret was felt by residents of Heathcoat last Saturday, when news was received that Private A. P. Stowell, of the Eighth Reinforcements, had died from wounds. The deceased soldier went through the Gallipoli campaign with his regiment and was then transferred to the western front. He escaped without a scratch till the battle of Messines, when he received wounds from which he died. Private Stowell's letters often stated how anxious he was to receive the promotion which he felt he had earned. Shortly before the news of his death a letter was received saying how sorry he was he had not gone up a step. Here the censor (one of his officers) had written in the margin: - "Private Stowell has long since been recognised as one of my best men, and as soon as a vacancy occurs he shall rise. His extreme youth fulness is absolutely the only thing against him. Lieutenant: J. Mc Queen. Deep sympathy is felt for his fiancee, Miss L. Smith, sister of Mrs Captain Bloom, of Heathcote, and for his widoed mother of South Canterbury. -Star, 23/6/1917.
IN MEMORIAM.
STOWELL. — In loving memory of Percy, who died of wounds, June 6th, 1917, at Messines (8th Reinforcements), youngest son of Mrs Stowell, Pareora.
— Inserted by Charlotte Smith.
BROWN. — In loving memory of my dear husband, Lance Corporal George Arthur Brown, killed in action at Messines, 7th June, 1917.
Only "Good-night" beloved not ''Farewell."
— Inserted by E. Brown, Harris Street, Waimate.
STOWELL. — In loving memory of Privato A. P. Stowell, died of wounds, in France, on June 6th, 1917.
Tis just a year ago to-day, Since our dear brother was called away.
Forget him, no we never will, We loved him then, we love him still.
— Inserted by his loving brother and sister, J. and E. Stowell. -Timaru Herald, 6/6/1918.
Percy Stowell's Army record does not show what his wounds were. It states that he was carried to an Advanced Dressing Station and was dead on arrival.
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