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#15191 - Memorial card for Private Jack Morton-Smith

Resource ID
Location
15191
Photograph 1488
Title/subtitle
Memorial card for Private Jack Morton-Smith
Picture
Memorial card for Private Jack Morton-Smith
Format
Photograph
Publisher
Sydney : Memorial Card Co, 1917
Physical description
1 oval black and white photograph on heavy black cardboard 10.5cm x 16.5cm. Private Morton-Smith in uniform.
Summary
Memorial card for Private Jack Morton-Smith killed in action, aged 22 years.
Card reads:
'Though lost to sight In memory dear. In loving memory of our dear son, Pte Jack Morton-Smith. Killed in action Oct 4, 1917. Aged 22 years.
He fell! A hero in the deadly strife,
For King and Country he laid down his life,
Fame was achieved, and he had done his share
To win these laurels, rich and rare,
Which now adorn Australia's loyal race,
Not even Time! its glory can efface.
He answered the Call.
Abide with me.'
Availability
Not for loan. Copy may be purchased.
Notes
Alternative form of name: Smith, Jack Morton-