Ria. —In memory of our dear brother Meto (Kuki) Ria, killed in action at Pescara, Italy, December 7, 1943.
He sleeps beside his comrades,
In a grave to us unknown,
But his name on a grave
Written in letters of gold,
In the hearts he left at home.
—Always remembered by his loving brothers Bud and Darkie (overseas).
Ria.—ln loving memory of our dear husband and father, Meto Ria (Kuki). killed in action December 7. 1943.
You are always in our thoughts.
—Inserted by his wife and sons, Glennie, Ti and Rangi.
Ria.—ln loving memory of our loving son and brother, Private M. J. Ria, who was killed in action at Orsogna, December 7, 1943.
Often there our thoughts do wander,
To the spot so far away,
Where they laid our loving brother.
Just a year ago to-day
—Inserted by his loving father, sisters Mary and Nuki. brothers Rongo. Colin, Bud and Pte. D’arcy (overseas).
Ria. —Treasured memories of our dear brother and uncle, who was killed in action in Orsogna, December 7, 1943.
Resting where no shadows fall,
In perfect peace he awaits us all;
God will link the broken chain,
As one by one we meet again.
—Inserted by his loving brother Nehe and family.
Public - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 2 August 2023 - ROLL OF HONOUR IN MEMORIAM
GISBORNE HERALD, VOLUME LXXI, ISSUE 21581, 7 DECEMBER 1944, PAGE 1