IN MEMORIAM.
HOLMES. —In loving memory of our dour sou and brother. Private Harry Victor. 19th Reinforcements, killed in action, July 31, 1917; aged 25 years. He left bis homo the flower of youth, Fie seemed so strong and brave; Me little thought how soon he would Be laid in a hero's grave. But tnc hardest blow is yet to come, IVhen the warriors all return; Anti we look for our darling boy Miio never will return. Jo-dny as wo look at his photo, In likeness sc lovely and true; Do you know Jiow our hearts are aching. And longing, dear A ic., for you. God knows bow much wc miss you. And Ho counts the tears wo'sbedAnd whispers : “Hush ! Ho only sleeps, lour loved one is not dead.”
Inserted by his sorrowing mother, sisters and brothers.
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Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 16501, 31 July 1919, Page 2
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137IN MEMORIAM. Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 16501, 31 July 1919, Page 2
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