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The Mercury Hobart, 31st August, 1917

IN MEMORIAM. Died on Active Service.

BRYAN.- In fond remembrance of our dear brother, Private L. C. Bryan (Nook), who died of wounds received somewhere in France on August 31, 1916.

In a soldier's grave somewhere in France,

There our brave Claude lies at rest, Far from the ones he'll see no more,

Far from the ones who loved him best.

He fought like a hero and died like one too, not knowing that day would fall,

We can never forget him, our dear Claude so true.

He answered his country's call.

Friends may say we have forgotten you, At times when they see us smile;

But little they know the aching hearts -The smile hide all the while.

Inserted by his loving brother Dug., and sister and brother-in-law, Una and Jack Shepherd.
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BRYAN. — In sad but loving memory of Private Claude L. K. Bryan, who died of wounds received somewhere in France, August 31, 1916, aged 25 years and 9 months.

His duty bravely done.

Somewhere in France he's lying,

He answered Tasmania's call, He died a Tasmanian hero,

It's the grandest death of all.

Sad was the blow that compelled me to part

With you, my loved one, so dear to my heart,

I miss you, I mourn you, in silence unseen,

And dwell on the memory of days that have been.

Rest in the Saviour, sweetly rest,

They miss you most who loved you best.

Inserted by his loving fiancee, Avice Ashdown.