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Philip Edward Thomas

Second Lieutenant

Service No. Unknown

Age 39

Died on 9 April 1917

Royal Garrison Artillery

AGNY MILITARY CEMETERY

Pas de Calais, France

Son of Philip Henry Thomas; husband of Helen Thomas. One of the War Poets.

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Harriet Evans

While I, I know that trees Under that lofty sky Are weeds, fields mud, & I Would arise and go far To where the lilies are.

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Julia Owen

Edward was my great grandfather, I am very proud of him. I will never forget his legacy.

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Mrs Allen

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

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Legion Supporter

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

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Julia Owen

This is where Edward lost his life on Easter Sunday, 9th April 1917.

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Julia Owen

This is Edward's resting place.

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Thank you for your service and for your poetry.

Harriet Evans

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Memorial stone in East Garston churchyard nr Lambourn,Berks,there is also an etched memorial window in nearby Eastbury church

Mrs Allen

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