14405750 Private JOHN ANTHONY BALCK-FOOTE,
Age:20
Hampshire Regiment 2/4th Bn.
Attended Sherborne School, Sherborne, Dorset, England DT9 3AP.
The Shirburnian, Sherborne School magazine of December 1944, honoured John's memory with this recollection of his character:
After he was hit, "throughout he carried on cheerful conversation, displaying the utmost fortitude." His Company Commander writes, "He always carried out his duty, cheerfully, efficiently, and bravely, and was held in very high esteem by us all." At school he was not the prominent social type, but behind his reserve lay a fine sense of values and a great deal of courage, noticeably displayed during an unhappy time of bereavement. His many interests, among them a real appreciation of music, his sincerity and his ever-ready willingness acquired for him respect and liking amongst those around him. He was one of those whom one felt would never fail in the important things. Nor did he; he was ever a true and honest member of his House and School.
Age:20
Hampshire Regiment 2/4th Bn.
Attended Sherborne School, Sherborne, Dorset, England DT9 3AP.
The Shirburnian, Sherborne School magazine of December 1944, honoured John's memory with this recollection of his character:
After he was hit, "throughout he carried on cheerful conversation, displaying the utmost fortitude." His Company Commander writes, "He always carried out his duty, cheerfully, efficiently, and bravely, and was held in very high esteem by us all." At school he was not the prominent social type, but behind his reserve lay a fine sense of values and a great deal of courage, noticeably displayed during an unhappy time of bereavement. His many interests, among them a real appreciation of music, his sincerity and his ever-ready willingness acquired for him respect and liking amongst those around him. He was one of those whom one felt would never fail in the important things. Nor did he; he was ever a true and honest member of his House and School.
14405750 Private JOHN ANTHONY BALCK-FOOTE,
Age:20
Hampshire Regiment 2/4th Bn.
Attended Sherborne School, Sherborne, Dorset, England DT9 3AP.
The Shirburnian, Sherborne School magazine of December 1944, honoured John's memory with this recollection of his character:
After he was hit, "throughout he carried on cheerful conversation, displaying the utmost fortitude." His Company Commander writes, "He always carried out his duty, cheerfully, efficiently, and bravely, and was held in very high esteem by us all." At school he was not the prominent social type, but behind his reserve lay a fine sense of values and a great deal of courage, noticeably displayed during an unhappy time of bereavement. His many interests, among them a real appreciation of music, his sincerity and his ever-ready willingness acquired for him respect and liking amongst those around him. He was one of those whom one felt would never fail in the important things. Nor did he; he was ever a true and honest member of his House and School.
Age:20
Hampshire Regiment 2/4th Bn.
Attended Sherborne School, Sherborne, Dorset, England DT9 3AP.
The Shirburnian, Sherborne School magazine of December 1944, honoured John's memory with this recollection of his character:
After he was hit, "throughout he carried on cheerful conversation, displaying the utmost fortitude." His Company Commander writes, "He always carried out his duty, cheerfully, efficiently, and bravely, and was held in very high esteem by us all." At school he was not the prominent social type, but behind his reserve lay a fine sense of values and a great deal of courage, noticeably displayed during an unhappy time of bereavement. His many interests, among them a real appreciation of music, his sincerity and his ever-ready willingness acquired for him respect and liking amongst those around him. He was one of those whom one felt would never fail in the important things. Nor did he; he was ever a true and honest member of his House and School.
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