MILITARY FUNERAL
A military funeral was yesterday accorded Sergeant J. Sandison, a guard at Somes Island, whose death occurred at tho island on Friday last. Lieutenant A. B Jack (Assistant Commandant at Somes Island) represented Mqjor Matheson and staff, and the Defence Department was represented by 2nd Lieutenant Gsmmell (D. Company, 45th Reinforcnmonts). Mr. T. Boblson represented the Returned Soldiers' Association, several members of which were present. , The firing party was provided by Trentham Camp, and Mr. James Moore (Seamen's Missioner) condupted the service at the graveside. Sergeant Sandison was buried in the Soldiers' Cemgtery at Karon.
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Evening Post, Volume XCVI, Issue 110, 5 November 1918, Page 8
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97MILITARY FUNERAL Evening Post, Volume XCVI, Issue 110, 5 November 1918, Page 8
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