The bodies of British aviators shot down over France are often buried quickly by the French in their cemeleries, so that German hands shall not touch them. Over the grave a simple wooden cross is placed, with the word, “Inconnu (unknown). Within a few hours, “Inconnu” is invariably barred out, and 'in its place the word “Adopte” (adopted) is written by someone who has decided that henceforth it shall be his sacred duty to take care of the last resting place of a friend fallen that France may be , free.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 6 April 1942, Page 3
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90Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 Wairarapa Times-Age, 6 April 1942, Page 3
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