The following poem Greater Love Hath No Man – Darwin 1941 … was written by Major Alf Cough, O.C. Don. Coy. 2/4th MGB. Forwarded to us by Lauraine Cameron, daughter of Colin Cameron. This poem is mentioned in ‘Ghosts in Khaki’ P58.
Right: Composer – Major Alf Cough
The Colonel is of course, the Commanding Officer of 2/4th MGB – Lt. Col. Michael Anketell who died of wounds on 13 February 1942.
A WW1 veteran, Anketell was 51 years old.
Below: George/Georgie is George Gwynne
Below: Major Colin Cameron.
