Post by BereniceUK on Apr 1, 2017 17:37:41 GMT
TR5/85794 Private Wilfred Tom Gilman, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Died in the Military Hospital in Newcastle on Tyne on 8th March 1917, aged 18.
"Thy will be done."
22500 Private Tom Baker, Grenadier Guards. Died from wounds in France on 3rd April 1918, aged 24. CWGC database gives his age as 23.
We prayed for his safe returning,
We longed to clasp his hand.
But God has postponed the meeting
T'will be in the better land.
25941 Private Leonard George Gilman, 6th Sherwood Foresters. Died a prisoner of war at Le Quesnoy, France, on 13th July 1918, aged 22. CWGC database gives his age as 21.
We loved you in life,
You are dear to us still,
But in grief we must bend
To God's holy will.
