7/2190 Private Frederick Ain Ivey, (12/5/1891-13/8/1917). "manly, unselfish and brave"

Mrs J. T. Ivey, of Watlington, has been advised that her son, Private Frederick Ain Ivey, who left with the Ninths, was wounded in Flanders on October 1st.  -Timaru Herald, 16/10/1916.

Frederick Ivey was part of a Canterbury Infantry Regiment attacking force sent against German positions during the Battle of the Somme. He suffered a gunshot wound to a shoulder and was back with the Army six months later.

Mrs J. T. Ivey, Watlington, has received a cable that Private Frederick Ain Ivey was admitted to the Walton-on-Thames Hospital on December 7, suffering from a shell wound in the back. Private Ivey left with the Ninth Reinforcements.  -Timaru Herald, 19/12/1916.

The conditions of weather and mud were the same as the 1st Battalion was experiencing, but as the enemy's shelling was concentrated mainly on La Basse Ville and its immediate neighbourhood, the 2nd Battalion's casualties were heavier than those of the 1st Battalion. Inter-company reliefs took place every three days: particulars of these, and the reliefs of the 1st Battalion, will be found in Appendix "B."

In the middle of the spell in the line the enemy's artillery fire slackened considerably on the 1st Battalion's area; but the 2nd Battalion had no respite, and it was the general opinion that this period in the line was the worst in its experience on an inactive front. For the twelve days in the line the casualties were one officer (Captain M. J. Morrison. M.C.) and thirty-three other ranks killed, one officer and one hundred and thirteen other ranks wounded, and thirty-five other ranks evacuated to hospital.  -Official History of the Canterbury Regiment.

During the above period Frederick Ivey suffered gunshot wounds to his head, arm, right hand and abdomen.  He died while being taken to a dressing station.

ROLL OF HONOUR.

IVEY. — On August 13, in France, Frederick Ain Ivey, died of wounds, youngest son of Mrs J. T. Ivey, Wellington; aged 21 years. Deeply Regretted. 

For King and Country.  -Timaru Herald, 24/8/1917.

IVEY. — In loving memory of Frederick Ain (9th) youngest son of T. T. and E. Ivey, Watlington, Timaru who died of wounds in France, August 13th, 1917 aged 24 years.

In a distant land he lies At rest in a soldier's grave, 

His battle fought, his name enrolled On the scroll of the deathless brave. 

A lonely grave in a far off land, A grave we may never see; 

But while life and memory last We will remember thee. 

— Inserted by his loved ones.  -Timaru Herald, 13/8/1918.

IYEY. — In loving memory of Frederick Ain Ivev, who died of wounds in France, August 13th, 1917, youngest son of J. T. and E. Ivey, Watlington. 

He has borne his cross, he has gained his crown. Though he lies in his far-off grave; 

And we think of his life — a duty done, manly, unselfish and brave. 

— Inserted by his loved ones.  -Timaru Herald, 13/8/1920.

Timaru Cemetery.