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07-July-2013
07-July-2013
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A marble tablet commemorates Gunner John Leslie Roscrow who was killed in France in 1917 during World War One.

The sad news was conveyed by the Rev. W. H. Holtham to Mr. and Mrs. T. Roscrow, of Grant-street, Long Gully, last week, that their eldest son, Gunner John Leslie Roscrow, had been killed in action in France. Gunner Roscrow left with reinforcements early in the year, and had not been long in France. Previous to enlisting he was employed at Mr. J. Warren's drapery establishment, in Hargreaves-street. He was an active member of the Wilson-street Methodist choir. Gunner Roscrow was 24 years of age and was of fine physique. Another younger son of Mr. Roscrow is also on active service.
Bendigonian (Bendigo), 22 November 1917.

Location

Address:Wilson & Daly Streets, Long Gully Uniting Church, Long Gully, 3550
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -36.745613
Long: 144.259113
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Military
Actual Event Start Date:25-October-1917
Actual Event End Date:25-October-1917

Dedication

Front Inscription

In Memoriam

Gunner JOHN LESLIE ROSCROW
102 Howitzer Battery
Who Gave His Life In France
While Fighting For His Country 25th October 1917
Aged 24 years.

"I Have Fought A Good Fight,
I Have Kept The Faith."
"My Work Is Done."
"All Is Well."

Source: MA
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