10/2017 Private Frank Ernest Walker, (23/8/1884-8/8/1915). "upon the scroll of fmame"

Frank Walker's story is substantially the same was that of Alan Cummock in a recently published story.  He was with the Wellington Infantry Battalion when it took the height of Chunuk Bair on the Gallipoli Peninsula.  Frank is one of the many Wellington soldiers who have no known grave.

FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE

IN MEMORIAM

WALKER. — In loving memory of Frank E. Walker, who was killed while in action at Gallipoli on August 8, 1915. 

The Empire's hand hath written 

Upon the scroll of fame: 

He did his duty, fought, and died, 

So honoured be his name. 

— Inserted by his loving sisters and brothers. 

WALKER. — In loving memory of Frank Ernest Walker, who was killed while in action at the Dardanelles on August 8, 1915. 

For his country.

— Inserted by his sister and brother-in-law, Mr and Mrs W. McKinlay.  -Otago Daily Times, 8/8/1916.

WALKER. — In loving memory of our dear brother, Frank Ernest Walker, who was killed while in action at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli, on August 8, 1915. 

He did his duty. 

— Inserted by his loving brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Amy.   -Otago Daily Times, 8/8/1918.

Southern Cemetery, Dunedin.