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Mjr. George Francis Farran
British Army 88th Bde. A Bty. Royal Field Artillery
from:Dublin
(d.18th July 1916)
Major George Farran was killed in action at the Battle of the Somme. 18th July 1916. Aged 34 years. he was the eldest son of Mr. G. H. Farran (late of High Court, Bombay) and Mrs. Farran of Georgeville, Highfield Rd., Dublin, husband of Susan F. Farran of 103 Cheriton Rd., Folkstone.
A true and gallant soldier. A devoted husband and son.
“until the day break and the shadows flee away.â€
a memorial was erected in his local church by his sorrowing wife and mother.