30 November 1917
AUSTWICK
Private J.W. Kirkbright and Gunner George Thistlethwaite have been home on leave during the week-end.
22 February 1918
AUSTWICK – Wounded
Mr. and Mrs. J. Thistlethwaite, Main Street, have been notified from the Canadian Casualty Station that their second son, Gunner George Thistlethwaite, R.F.A., has been admitted suffering from compound fracture of the skull and his condition is very serious.
01 March 1918
AUSTWICK – DIED OF WOUNDS
It is with regret we record the death of another Austwick lad, Gunner George Thistlethwaite, R.F.A., second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Thistlethwaite, Main Street, who succumbed to his injuries on Monday last. Gunner Thistlethwaite, who was 20 years of age, enlisted in September 1914 in the 10th Duke of Wellington’s Regiment (Tunstill’s Company), and after training for a short time at Frensham Camp was discharged owing to ill-health. From that time he followed his former work, as farm hand, and was also employed on munitions. He was called to the Colours again in August 1917, and went out to France in December last. Gunner Thistlethwaite was of a quiet, sympathetic disposition, steady and reliable, and very highly respected, and the sympathies of the people of this district are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Thistlethwaite and family in their great loss.
A letter has been received by the parents from the Chaplain, 3rd Casualty Clearing Station, which states:– “You will have had the very sad news of your son. He was brought here very severely wounded in the head, and quite unconscious. In spite of every care, his condition remained practically the same until yesterday afternoon, when he passed peacefully away. We have laid his body to rest in Lyssenthock Military Cemetery, where a cross will mark his grave. His personal effects will be sent home by the authorities. I know what a great blow it will be to you, but you must be very proud in the remembrance of the loyal devotion with which your boy gave himself to the very end. Today I trust he has found, in the larger life of God’s Paradise, a perfect rest after his labours, and I pray that the same God may be your comfort and strength in your great sorrow.”
08 March 1918
THISTLETHWAITE – Died of wounds received in action, Gunner George Thistlethwaite, R.G.A., second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Thistlethwaite, Main Street, Austwick, aged 20 years.
22 March 1918
AUSTWICK – Memorial Service
On Sunday evening, at the Parish Church, the Vicar conducted a memorial service to the memory of the late Gunner G. Thistlethwaite, R.G.A., second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Thistlethwaite, Main Street. Hymns suitable to the occasion were sung with tender feeling. ‘O Rest in the Lord’ was sung as a solo by Miss Ethel Robinson. The Rev. A. C. Sutcliffe delivered an address.
21 February 1919
THISTLETHWAITE – In ever loving memory of a dear son and brother, Gunner George Thistlethwaite, who died February 18th, 1918, from wounds received in France.
In a silent country graveside,
Where the trees and branches wave,
Lies a loving son and brother
In a cold and silent grave;
We mourn for him in silence
And his name we often call,
But there is nothing left to answer
But his photo on the wall.
Ever remembered by his Father, Mother and Brothers, Main Street, Austwick.
THISTLETHWAITE – In loving memory of our dear brother George, who died of wounds on February 18th, 1918.
“Worthy of everlasting love.”
From his sister Annie, Dick and Florrie, Newby, Clapham, Lancaster.
THISTLETHWAITE – In loving memory of our dear brother George, who died in France February 18th, 1918.
Fondly we love him, he is dear to us still;
But in grief we must bend to God’s Holy will;
And the Angels, dear brother, will guard you with care.
From John, William, Doris and George.
20 February 1920
THISTLETHWAITE – In ever loving memory of our dear nephew, Gunner George Thistlethwaite, who died February 18th, 1918, from wounds received in France.
So sad, but so true, we cannot tell why
The best are the first that are called to die;
Some day, some time, we’ll understand
When we meet in the better land.
From his Uncle Tom and Aunt Sarah and Cousins, ‘Belle Hill,’ Giggleswick.
THISTLETHWAITE – In loving memory of Gunner George Thistlethwaite, R.G.A., who died of wounds in France, February 18th, 1918.
Sleep on dear son, as days go by,
No flowers can we lay on the grave where you lie.
For the broad, wide ocean does keep us apart,
Your ever smiling face shall dwell in our hearts.
As we look at your picture that hangs on the wall,
The smile on your face we can’t but recall.
We miss you, God knows, and mourn you unseen,
And dwell on the memories of days that have been.
From Father, Mother and Brothers, Austwick.
THISTLETHWAITE – In ever loving memory of our dear brother George, who died of wounds in France, February 18th, 1918.
Gone is the face we loved so dear,
Gone is the voice we loved to hear;
Too far away for sight or speech,
But not too far for thoughts to reach.
From his ever loving sister and brother-in-law, Annie and Dick, Newby.
18 February 1921
THISTLETHWAITE – In loving memory of Gunner George Thistlethwaite, R.G.A., died of wounds received in action February 18th, 1918.
Though tears in our eyes do not glisten,
And our faces don’t always look sad,
There is never a night or a morning
But we are thinking of our dear, loving lad.
From his loving Father, Mother, Sister and Brothers, Main Street, Austwick.
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