Small book-shaped stone at the base of the family headstone. Lead lettering has not fared well but on the left page the letters can still be made out from the holes left behind. The right page is very eroded but there were enough legible letters to show it is a quote from "Dedication" by Kipling.
(left page)
In loving memory of Willie Murdoch who fell in action at Beaumont Hamel, 12th October 1916 aged 27 years.
(right page)
E'en as he trod that day to God so walked he from his birth, In simpleness and gentleness and honour and clean mirth
Click here to open the CWGC page for Willie Murdoch
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