Allan Murray AYLES, age 35yrs, an assayer, was killed on 23rd March 1916 at the Wiluna State Battery. He became caught in the belting of a Berdan Pan and was crushed by the machinery. He was from Wellington New Zealand. he was the son of Allan AYLES and Mother Mary E nee Phillips. His wife, Hilda Annie nee WILLIAMS pre deceased him in 1913 and is buried in Fremantle Cemetery.
Allan is buried in the Wiluna cemetery.
Allan Murray AYLES – Wiluna Cemetery
Inscription:
Noble he was, condemning all things mean
His truth unquestioned and his soul serene
Shame knew him not, he dreaded no disgrace
Truth, simple truth was written on his face
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