Virtual
War Memorial
Australia

Son of Emily WOLPERT, 622 Bourke Street, Surry Hills, New South Wales.

Expressions of deep regret were heard on all sides when it became known that Dewey Lonsdale had fallen on the field of battle. He was a native of the  town, and was a most likeable young man. In football and cricket he was always a keen participator. A good batsman and first class "stumper", he held  a high place in the local cricket club; while in his well known place as full-back on the football field he could always be depended on, and was a popular  figure. In looking back on the short days of his life here, we see him as a plump little bundle in arms, as a kidds playing on the streets, as a youth becoming injured to the pitfalls of the sports fields, and finally as a sturdily built young man, of good moral fibre, taking his place with confidence in the healthy games of the community. Incidentally comes in review the full-throated cheers of a large crowd of spectators thus acknowledging his brilliant work on the back line. Many times Dewey saved the day for his club, and in the sterner game over in France we can be sure he sustained the  confidence and determination of his victories in peace, and helped to save the nation and the world from the spectre of German oppression. In this  great fight he poured out his blood to the last ounce, and is now numbered with the hosts of our glorious men who have thus given their all for their  country. Dewey's age was 24 years, and the date of his death is 20th July. In respect to his death, the flag at the Council Chambers was flown at half mast.