Great War Epitaphs

This personal project marked the centenary of WWI & ran from 4.8.14 to 11.11.18. Epitaphs of the Somme, Passchendaele and Last 100 Days now published by Uniform

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I lived, I fought
And for my country's sake
I died
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Jamie
He was a' the world
Tae me
Mother
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Enlisted 8 August 1914
And then in heaven
Receive me
My saviour and my friend
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When o'er the seas
Went honour's cry
He came to help
To fight, to die
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Utterly regardless of fear
He died for God
King and Country
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My boy Jack
He is not here, but is risen
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Also his wife Esther Jane
22nd August 1984 Age 94
Reunited
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Twice mentioned in despatches
His two brothers also fell
In death
"They were not divided"
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Now with triumphal palms
They stand
Before the throne on high
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And we in faith
And honour keep
That peace
For which they paid
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We lie dead
In many lands
So that you may live here
In peace
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A brave man
And a good soldier
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We two parted
In silence and tears
Half broken hearted
To sever for years
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One of England's
Unknown heroes
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Duty called him
He was there
To do his bit
And take his share
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Oh to have claspt
Your hand dear Herbert
To have brought you home
To rest. (Mother)
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I was glad to die
For my country
And for my
Most beloved parents
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We cannot Lord
Thy purpose see
But all is well
That's done by Thee
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And if I laugh
At any mortal thing
Tis that I may not weep
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Lord have mercy
On all prisoners
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