Surname:
l'orange
Reg No:
5365
Given Names:
william john joseph
Contingent:
Eighth
Rank:
private
Unit:
North Island Regiment - C Squadron
County/City:
auckland suburb
Occupation:
labourer
Ship:
surrey 1 february 1902
Address:
spring street ponsonby auckland
Relationship to Soldier:
father
Notes:
William L'Orange's grave at Purewa Cemetery, Auckland. Image: Dec 2007, courtesy Sarndra Lees.
Headstone inscription
In loving memory of
Trooper William J J LORANGE
only dearly loved son of
John and Mary Jane LORANGE
of the Eighth New Zealand Contingent
Who died on Soames Island 7 August 1902 aged 19 years
Safe in my saviours arms
In my youth i was cut down
As the flowers in May
And as the grasses wither on a sunny day
Weep not for me ye standers by
For as you are once was I
But as I am ye all must be
Prepared for death and follow me
Resting in Jesus
You loved me well, relieved me best
In Memory of J W LORANGE
who died Sept 4th 1905
Aged 71 years
Rest in Peace
See also his Cenotaph record [died of pneumonia and measles]
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