NEW ZEALAND'S ROLL OF HONOUR.
IN MEMORIAM.
DEATH.—In sad and loving memory of my dear brother Harry, killed In action on the 19th August, 1917, at Messlnes, aged 22 years. Dearest Harry, how I miss you, No one but myself can tell; One thought with me will always linger, That you did your duty well. He sleeps bcMde his comrades In a shallow grave unknown; But his name is written in letters of love ■ In the hearts that he left at home. Deeply mourned by his sorrowing sister, Hilda McW. DEATH.—In sad but loving memory. Af my dear son Harry, killed in action at Messines on.the 19th August, 1917, aged 22 years. He needed no recruiting speeches, He answered his country's call; He wis one of the boys who were willing, Must they all keep on till thoy.fall? His warfare o'er, his battle fought, His victory won though dearly bought; His fresh young life could not be saved, He slumbers in a soldier's grave. Inserted by his sorrowing mother. DEATH.—In loving memory of our dear brother, 20115 . Rifleman A. S. H. (Harry) ' Death, 10th Reinforcements, 3rd Battalion, N.Z.R.U., killed in action at Messines on ■ the 19th August, 1917; aged 22 years. Our hero. Farewell, dearest Harry, Though deserted at thy post; God was watching o'er our loved one Till he joined the heavenly host. At South Messines a noble soldier lay. It was our gallant Harry, who had fought and died that day; He dicii for his country's freedom, as only true Britons will do; God bless the cause of our country, and ever keep it in view. Inserted by his loving brothers, Jack and Jim. DEATH.—In loving memory of my dear brother Harry, killed in action at Messines on the 19th August, 1917, aged 22 years. To-day, as I gaze on your photo, In likeness so fond and true; Do you know how my heart is aching And longing, dear Harry, for yon! Inserted by his loving sister Eva. FLEMING.—In loving memory of Sergt. W. G. Fleming, of 22nd Reinforcements, killed in action on the 18th August, 1917. Inserted by M. Leddy.
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Evening Post, Volume XCVI, Issue 43, 19 August 1918, Page 1
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