Hone Duff

I found the following two articles in The Evening Post: In The Evening Post on Thursday, 18 December 1941 Hone Duff, Pte. is reported as 'Killed in Action'.On Thursday 3 December 1942, 12 months after Hone died the following 4 postings appeared:In Memoriam Duff .- In loving memory of my dear brother, Hone, 28th Maori Battalion, killed in action Libya, December 3, 1941.Kai te mau tuturu tonuO maua aroha kia koe.His loving brother, Tom (overseas) and sister-in-law, Iris.Duff.- In loving memory of my dear brother, Hone, 28th Maori Battalion, killed in action Libya, December 3, 1941.Duty called him and he was thereTo do his bit and take his share.His heart was good, his spirit braveHis resting place a hero's grave.Inserted by sister Mei, and brother-in-law. Duff.- In loving memory of my dear brother, Hone, 28th Maori Battalion, killed in action Libya, December 3, 1941.In a distant land he liesAt rest in a soldier's grave.His battle fought, his name enrolledOn the scroll of the deathless brave.His loving brother, Wi. Duff.- In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Hone, 28th Maori Battalion, killed in action Libya, December 3, 1941. A silent thought brings many tears.It's only those who have lost can tellThe sorrow of parting without farewell.Mother, brothers and sister Marie.