The
following transcription is of a page 1 article in the 10 May 1917
issue of the Simcoe Reformer. [Paragraph break inserted by
the
transcriber]
PTE. THOMAS
LAWRENCE MORROW
Well known young
Charlotteville farmer.
Died of wounds received in the Vimy Ridge
action a month ago.
He leaves a widow and two
small children.
They live on the Delhi Road, about four
miles from Simcoe.
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The
following is from page 11 in the 10 May 1917 issue of the
Simcoe Reformer newspaper.
ATHERTON
The sad news reached here
Saturday that Pte. Lorne T. Morrow of this place was killed in
action on April 9th. The relatives have the sympathy of the whole
community.
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The
following transcription is of a page 12 article in the 17 May 1917
issue of the Simcoe Reformer.
A memorial service for the
late Pte. Lawrence Morrow, killed in the Vimy action, was held in
Salem Methodist Church last Sunday. He leaves a widow and two
small children -- one born since he went overseas.
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The
following transcription is of a page 2 article in the 24 May 1917
issue of the Simcoe Reformer.
ATHERTON
A crowd of people that
greatly overtaxed the capacity of Salem Church, assembled there on
Sunday afternoon to be in attendance at the memorial service to
the late Private Thomas Lorance Morrow, who died of wounds
received at Vimy Ridge.
The church pews aisles and vestibule
were filled, dozens of women stood about in the graveyard
adjoining, while scores of cars filled with people stood along the
road while the service lasted.
.The members of the Orange
Lodge of Delhi, of which diseased had been a member, were present
and the service was in charge of Rev. N. Argyle Hulburt, who
preached an eloquent and impressive sermon.
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The
following is from page 1 in the 28 Jun 1917 issue of the
Simcoe Reformer newspaper.
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pte.
lorne morrow appreciated
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Mrs. Lorne Morrow
of Charlotteville values very highly the originals of these two
letters received from her hero husband's two commanding officers:
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Headquarters
14th Can. Batt.
Royal Montreal Regiment
France, 30 Apr 1917
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Mrs. M. Morrow,
Simcoe, Ont.:
Dear Madam -- Doubtless you have heard before this of the death of
your husband, Pte. L. L. Morrow, who was killed during the
operations on April 9th. Your husband was a good soldier and I can
assure you his loss is felt keenly by all who knew him. Canada has
lost a good soldier and all of us a gallant comrade.
We hope in the years to come
when time will have somewhat lightended this serious blow, may the
fact that your husband died bravely for his country prove some
consolation to you.
I extend to you the sincerest
sympathy of all the officers and men under my command.
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Yours
sincerely,
Gault McCombe,
Lieutenant-Colonel Commanding
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Headquarters
6th Reserce Batt.
Seaford, Sussex, Eng.
May 28th 1917
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| Dear. Mrs.
Morrow, -- After long inquiring and many letters I have just learned
that your good husband was killed in that great Vimy Ridge battle on
April 9th.
My first report was that he
was wounded. I greatly regret his lost. He was a splendid soldier
and always did his work in efficient manner. I quite know that
nothing I can say will lessen your sorrow, but I want you to know
that we feel for you in your great loss. In proud and loving memory
Norfolk County will neither forget your husband's sacrifice nor your
loss.
I can only hope that a kind
Providence will lighten your load and protect and care for you and
yours in your sorrow. I am proud to have had your husband in my
command, and if an any time I can be of service to you, I hope you
will not hesitate to let me know.
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Yours very
truly,
A. C. Pratt, Lt.-Col.
Commanding 6th Can. Res. Batt.
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The
following is from page 1 in the 17 Oct 1918 issue of the
Simcoe Reformer newspaper.
Cpl. Sam. Morris,
a recently returned soldier belonging to Port Dover, was in town
yesterday. He was anxious to see Mrs. Lorne Morrow of Atherton,
having spent the night before going over the top at Vimy with Pte.
Morrow. The latter met his death in this action. Cpl. Morrow [sic]
lost
a leg in serving his country.
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The
following is from page 5 in the 25 Oct 1917 issue of the
Simcoe Reformer newspaper.
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col.
pratt writes to
mrs. Lorne Morrow
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H.Q. No. 1
Labour Group,
S-10, France, 30 Sep 1917
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Dear Mrs. Morrow, -- I have just received particulars of Lorne's
death. He was instantly killed by German machine gun fire on 9 Apr
1917. He was buried in the 14th Canadian Battalion's cemetery at Ni
Ne Elms, France, near Vimy Ridge, and his name is engraved on the
brass plate on the large regimental cross over the grave. If you
drop a line to the Graves Registration Committee, Canadian Forces,
Winchester House, London, Engla d giving these particulars, they
will supply you with a photo without charge.
Harry Masecar of Simcoe was
near Lorne when he fell, picked him up and helped bury him. Harry
Booth was killed at the same time by a German machine gun.
With kindest regards, I am,
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Yours very
truly,
ARTHUR C. PRATT.
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see Lorne's Attestation paper: side
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