New Zealand War Graves Picton Cemetery

In Picton Cemetery are a number of family grave markers that also commemorate New Zealand servicemen that died in the two World Wars and are buried elsewhere.
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In loving memory of Flight Lieut. Fred Letchford, RNZAF, beloved son and brother -killed in action India, 28th April 1943- Aged 26 years. (Commemorated on Singapore Memorial Col 431)
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In memory of Orry's uncle, Warrant Officer Laurence Hope son of Martha and Douglas Hope, Killed in Allied air attack whilst P.O.W. 19/4/45. Laid to rest at Gresse Germany, Aged 28 Years. (Laurence Beresford Hamilton HOPE. 40940. WO. 75 (RAF) Sqdn. Buried Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery)
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Albert Ernest Jackson, Died of wounds in Egypt, 17 June 1915, Aged 22 years (6/1581. Private. Canturbury Regiment N.Z.E.F. Buried Cairo War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt.)
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In loving memory of Sgt Jack Fuller R.A.F. Killed on operations during Battle of Britain 14th Aug 1940, Aged 24 years. (987503. 35 Sqdn, RAF Volunteer reserve. Died 25 Aug 1941. Age 21. Buried Chievres Communal Cemetery (Joint Grave) Belgium.)

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• Text: Sharky Ward
• Photos: Anthony (Sharky) Ward