"Rifleman Stanley Robert Strong (reported died from wounds on May 20), was the eldest son of Mr Robert Strong, 42 Bay View road, Dunedin, and was 21 years of age. He was educated at the Alexandra, Musselburgh, and Otago Boys' High School. He entered the firm of W. Scoular and Co., and was employed by them until he went to Trentham. He entered Trentham in January 1917, and left New Zealand with the 24th Reinforcements on April 20. He reached France early in October and saw active service there. His parents received word three months ago that he was transferred to the Signallers, and he remained in that branch of the service till his death." -Otago Daily Times, 12/6/1918.
Stanley Strong died from multiple wounds, according to his official record. He died from wounds to his "eye, hand, legs" - three short words that hide a world of pain. No details can be found in the Rifle Brigade's official history of the action in which Stanley was wounded. His personal record shows that he was wounded, evacuated and died.
"Nobly fighting, Nobly fell" is the brief epitaph attached to his death notice in the newspapers.
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