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219750 Cpl. Horace Fennel Griffin New Zealand Expeditionary Force 2nd Battalon, F Company Rifle Brigade from:Temuka, New Zealand (d.7th Jun 1917) Horace Fennel Griffin was killed in action and buried in a shell hole about 100 yards west of the road running north into Messines past La Basee Court Farm. Horace was a Bank of New Zealand bank clerk. Son of Reverend J.W. Griffin. Text of the Memorial plaque, Bank of New Zealand Arcade, Wellington, New Zealand: 'In Memoriam: The names inscribed upon this tablet are those of officers of the Bank of New Zealand who laid down their lives in the Great War AD 1914-1919 waged against the nations of central Europe - Germany, Austria, Turkey and Bulgaria - who sought by force of arms to obtain world-wide dominion. In honour of their patriotism and valour. In admiration of their sacrifice. And in grateful perpetuation of their glorious and ennobling memory this monument is reverently dedicated. Their Name Liveth for Evermore.' 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 the 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.**