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226169 Francis Ledwidge British Army 5th Btn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers from:Janeville, Slane, County Meath (d.31st July 1917) Francis Ledwidge was killed in action at the Battle of Passchendaele during World War I on 31st of July 1917 aged 29. The Irish In Gallipoli. Where Aegean cliffs with bristling menace front The treacherous splendour of that isley sea, Lighted by Troy’s last shadow; where the first Hero kept watch and the last Mystery Shook with dark thunder. Hark! The battle brunt! A nation speaks, old Silences are burst. ‘Tis not for lust of glory, no new throne This thunder and this lightning of our power Wakens up frantic echoes, not for these Our Cross with England’s mingle, to be blown At Mammon’s threshold. We but war when war Serves Liberty and Keeps a world at peace. Who said that such an emprise could be vain? Were they not one with Christ, who fought and died? Let Ireland weep: but not for sorrow, weep That by her sons a land is sanctified, For Christ arisen, and angels once again Come back, like exile birds, and watch their sleep. Francis Ledwidge, France, 24th February, 1917 Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**