Back in 1989, when I was working in Tetbury, I would sometimes go for a walk during my lunch hour. On a wander around St Saviour's Church, I saw the gravestone of a WW1 Australian pilot - Gilbert Perry. I was moved not only by his young age, and the fact that he is buried so far from home, but also that he died on my birth date - 29th June.  I've often visited Gil's grave since then, to leave flowers and poppies.  With the wonders of the internet, I now know much about Gil, including his military service, how he died, what he did before enlisting, where he lived in Sydney and a bit about his family, who must have grieved for him terribly. I will visit his grave as long as I am able to. Rest in peace, Gilbert Perry, and thank you for your sacrifice ????????????????????

June Watts