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 Ferozepore - St Joseph

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Date transcribed2016-00-00
Transcribed byPeter Bailey
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Image Ref. No  77    
Photos  188 169    
Surname  Irwin    
First Names  John    
Rank  Band    
Regiment  H.M.'s 24th Regiment    
Date of Death  21 Dec 1859    
Age at Death  31 y. 9 m.    
Inscription  Sacred to the memory of John Irwin, Band 1st Battn H.M. 24th Regt. Who died at Ferozepore on the 21st Decr. 1859 qged 31 years and 9 months -- Thyis world is all a fleeting show, for man's illusion given, The smiles of joy, the tears of woe, deceitful shine, deceitful flow, There's nothing true but Heaven, -- Thisa stone is erected by his well wishers in the Regt.     
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