David Henry Monty Zachariah 1893-1916

[2nd Infantry Batn. WWI reported missing in France on 28/7/1916. On 30/9/1916 was on list 189A-1612 bullet wound both legs. List of Dead in Germany. Died in the Res Laz at Hammelburg.] [HEROES OF THE GREAT WAR. ZACHARIAH - No.653, Lance-Corporal D H M Zachariah, 32nd Battalion, Australian Imperial Forces, son of D. & E. Zachariah, Stirling West. Died while a prisoner of war in Germany on September 10 1916.] [One of a country's best; a true friend; A soldier and a man - Inserted by an old mate on active service, Frank.] [ZACHARIAH - In fond memory of our dear son Monty, 32nd Battalion, who died in enemy lands, Bavaria, September 10, 1916 "Just a little wreath of pansies. As they show sweet thoughts of you. Just one little spray of roses. To show our love is deep and true. With one little sprig of wattle. From your own dear native land. Could we lay them with your colors. White and gold, upon your mound. Inserted by his ever loving parents.] [ZACHARIAH - To my brother ever dear. Wattle blossoms soon droop and fade, The Lily of France soon withers, The oak of old England may decay, "Monty, your memory lives for ever.** - Inserted by his only sister, Zoe.]