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 The Regiment had already passed through its baptism of fire but the above were the first to give their lives in action


 * "My land, if age brings scorn to thee
 * We pray that sons be born of thee
 * To stand as these have stood for thee"

We felt their loss as a family bereavement but at the same time were prouder than ever of the Regiment who now had fuller traditions and new obligations.

We buried Major D. Graham ^ at 11 am on the morning of 15th side by side with Corpl. A.C.J. Graffunder & Tpr G.A. Anderson half way up Quinns as you turn to the valley which divides it from Popes. It was an awful spot. I had had unpleasant experience of it the previous night when Father Power & I had resorted to the cover of a grave with the dead until the tyranny was overpast. The Colonel with the two Squadron leaders Majors Logan & Bourne were at the burial. All had a struggle with their emotions. We had lost mates & white men.

It was after that service I remember registering