Extract from the "Kiama Independent" of April 10th, 1926 Obituary - Late Mr David Wilson Deep regret was felt in the Foxground and Gerringong districts when the sad news came of the death of the late David Wilson, or "Dick" as he was familiarly known, who, after much suffering and several operations consequent on injuries received at the war, died in Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, on Easter Sunday, leaving a widow and young family to mourn his loss. Very sincere sympathy is extended to them, also to his brother, Mr. R. J. Wilson, of Kiama, with whom he was identified for a number of years dairying in Foxground. When they left same five years ago the district people gave them a great send-off, significant of the deep esteem in which they were held. Kindliness and courage were attributes of the one who has passed to his rest - the kindliness that would do a good turn for friend or neighbor day or night, the courage that sent him twice to the war, for he was returned home and discharged in consequence of his wounds, and never rested, after he recovered in a measure, until he was in the heart of things again. Now at the early age of 46 he has passed hence, but in the memory of those who appreciated the finer things of his manhood, his name will be held in honored reverence. Thousands of his kind left their work on the land of their native country to do their part in the turmoil of the terrible war, and in laying down their lives - a supreme sacrifice in the cause of freedom and right - sleep their long last sleep on foreign soil. The kindly earth of his native district, beautiful Gerringong, enshrouds him, but his life and the strength of it was offered the other side. The Returned Men met the funeral at the mid-day train on Tuesday, and with a large number of district people paid the last tribute of respect to a gallant soldier. The town flag hung at half-mast. The flower wreathed coffin was borne to the graveside by Comrades in Arms, and sympathetic addresses were given by the Revs. G. M. Torbett (Kiama) and W. Duffy (Berry), in fitting tribute to a soldier and a man. The "Last Post" was sounded by Mr. James Winley. John Graham johngrah@ozemail.com.au GENEALOGY FROM GERRINGONG http://www.ozemail.com.au/~johngrah/