A schoolteacher, it was his last letter home.

Lieutenant Garnham, whose parents lived at Largs, was killed two days after he wrote it.

He was a second cousin to Fay Andrews of Bolwarra Heights and she has lovingly kept his letter and photographs.

“This may be the very last letter I am privileged to write,” he recorded.

“Very shortly now, within the next few days, our brigade is to make an attack on a portion of the Turkish position.

“I understand our battalion is to have pride of place.

“As we all have to run risks crossing the open ground to the Turks’ trenches, there is a possibility I may fall.

“So I scribble this note to say goodbye to all and to let you know I shall be thinking of you at the last.

“I sincerely hope I shall be spared to return to you all.

“But should providence will it otherwise, I do hope you will forgive and forget the many heartaches I have at some time or other caused you.

“After nearly four months, I think the brigade is entitled to a rest out of the trenches.

“The portion we are meant to attack is known as the Lone Pine.”

“Do not fret if I fall.

“Remember I shall have died the most honourable death a man can die and we all have to go sooner or later.

“Try to think it is for the best.

“I sincerely hope you will be proud of me, thinking I have endeavoured to do my duty in  conquering the enemy and preventing our native country from falling into the hands of unscrupulous foes.

“Best love and kisses to you all, love Stanley.”

Mrs Andrews said her family was proud of Lieutenant Garnham.

“Our family will be commemorating his efforts on Anzac Day at Morpeth,” she said.