CORPORAL JAFFRAY.
The remains of Corporal Ernest Jaffray, 18th Reinforcements, who died at Trentham Camp on Thursday from pneumonia, will be brought on to Dunedin by the Tarawera to-morrow, and will be interred, with full military honors, at Mosgiel on Tuesday. The next of kin is given as Mr A. Douglas (uncle), Lauriston. East Taieri. -Evening Star, 29/7/1916.
Corporal Ernest Jaffray, who died from pneumonia at Trentham at the age of 19 years, was accorded a military funeral yesterday at East Taieri. A large number followed the remains to the burial ground. D Company, under Sergeant-major Cuddie, formed the firing party, and the Permanent Artillery were present with a gun carriage. Captain-chaplain Kinmont conducted the funeral service, and the Oddfellows, of whom there was a large muster, also took part in it. The "Last Post" was sounded at the close of the service. -Otago Daily Times, 2/8/1916.
A touching example of remembrance which serves to illustrate that the hearts of our soldiers are sound has been shown by some members of the 18th Reinforcements. Shortly alter this draft of men went into camp, one of their number — Private Ernest Jaffray — died. The body was sent home and interred in the East Taieri Cemetery. Some of his mates have subscribed for a wreath to be placed upon his grave as a token of remembrance, and have deputed Private James Sprott, who is at present on leave, to attend to the matter. A beautiful wreath has been purchased and will be placed on the grave. -Otago Witness, 6/9/1916.
East Taieri Cemetery. DCC photo.
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