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 John William Somervell

Warrant Number:	3357
Surname:	Somervell
Forenames:	John William
Age Group:	Adult
Age:	58
Denomination:	Presbyterian
Type:	Burial
Date of Birth:	Unknown
Date of Death:	Unknown
Date of Burial:	19 July 1938 (Tuesday)
Cemetery:	Taruheru
Block:	10
Plot #:	67
Map Location:	View on Map
Inscription:	In loving memory of JOHN WILLIAM SOMERVELL born 1st May 1880, passed away 17th July 1938. And his wife NORA SOMERVELL (nee DOBSON), born 14th April 1881, passed away 29th January 1969. Always in our hearts. JOHN W. SOMERVELL 5252 S.A War 8th Cont. TPR. Died 17.7.1938, aged 58 yrs

The following interments are also in this plot

Surname	Forenames	Type	Age Group	Age	Date of Death	Date of Burial
Somervell	Nora	Burial	Adult	87	Unknown	30/01/1969