FOR KING AND COUNTRY.
IN MEMOKIAM.
SEXTON.—In loving memory of Rifleman John Byron (Jack) Sexton, who was killed in action in France on September 15th, 1916; aged 24 years. Fighting for his King and country, Dying as a warrior brave; On the battlefield he’s buried In a British soldier’s grave. —lnserted by his loving father, sisters, and brothers. 46 Chambers street, N.B.V. HARRIS.—In loving memory of Rifleman Charles Edwin Harris, who was killed in action in Franco on September 15th, 1916. ROBINSON,—In loving memory of Lanceoorporal Enoch Edwin (Ted) Robinson, 11th Reinforcements, killed in action on the fiomme, September 15, 1916. Five long, weary years to-day, Still I long and watch for you, Called from this world of sorrow, Called to a land of rest. Angels now guard your sweet repose And peace succeeds their pain. Away on a foreign land lies a soldier young and brave, Fighting for liberty and freedom, Hla King and country to save. The strife of battle is ended; He ia waiting to obey orders From bis great Commander oh high. Arise and com© forth, Your troubles and trials are o’er. The victory la won, and peace now reigns on earth. —lnserted by bis sorrowing mother, sisters, and brother. DILLON.—In loving memory’of Sergeant Brian Vernon Dillon (Main Body), killed in notion somewhere in Franco September 15th, 1016; aged 23 years 5 months. Ob for the touch of a vanished hand Ancl the sound of a voice that is still!
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Evening Star, Issue 17767, 15 September 1921, Page 4
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244FOR KING AND COUNTRY. Evening Star, Issue 17767, 15 September 1921, Page 4
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