They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

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Details for Ronald Herbert Nelson

Warrant Number:	26807
Surname:	Nelson
Forenames:	Ronald Herbert
Gender:	Male
Age Group:	Adult
Age:	26
Type:	Memorial
Date of Birth:	Unknown
Date of Death:	22 September 1943 (Wednesday)
Date of Burial:	Unknown
Cemetery:	Taruheru
Block:	7
Plot #:	9
Map Location:	View on Map
Inscription:	In loving memory of HAROLD, beloved husband of Minnie NELSON, born 1889, died 1936. In loving memory of MINNIE, beloved wife of James H NELSON, died 18 May 1976 aged 88 years [ McKESSAR ]; and their loved son, 41339 RNZAF Pilot Officer RONALD HERBERT NELSON, killed in action, Germany, 22 September 1943 aged 26 years.

The following interments are also in this plot

Surname	Forenames	Type	Age Group	Age	Date of Death	Date of Burial
Nelson	Jas Harold	Burial	Adult	45	Unknown	22/12/1934
McKessar	Minnie	Burial	Adult	88	Unknown	28/05/1976