As a result of the circular letter dated 3-6-20, referred to on page 172, the following names have been received of those Members of the 20th Machine-Gun Squadron who have made the Supreme Sacrifice in their Country's service:—
- Major L.F. St. John Davies, M.C.
- Lieut. H.A. Price, M.C.
- Sergt. W.H. Morden.
- Lce. Corpls. F. Carr.
- A. Marriott.
- Privates G. Boak.
- B. Capel.
- P. Chantry.
- H.C. Goldie.
- E. Heathcote.
- J. Johnston.
- F.F. Leafe.
- S. Mellows.
- J. Musson.
- W. Pampling.
- E.A. Riley.
- G. Spencer.
- A. Staniland.
(N.B.—The above, it is feared, does not include all the names in spite of every effort that has been made to obtain a complete list.)
FOOTNOTES:
[1] Note: (Lieut. Macmillan returned to Alexandria on 21st November 1918 from Smyrna, as a repatriated prisoner of war.)
[2] Beersheba—"Well of the oath": See Genesis, chaps. xxi and xxvi, v. 23 and 32.
[3] The enemy by this time probably thought that a wide out-flanking movement was to be undertaken at Khuweilfeh, and accordingly hastily brought up still more reserves. After fighting day and night against superior numbers, the 53rd Division was, finally, able to capture the position on November 6th. The drawing of the Turkish reserves to this part of the line contributed to the success elsewhere.
[4] At Latron was a castle of the Knights of St. John. It was destroyed by Saladin in A.D. 1191.