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St Mary Olveston

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To the glory of God

And in proud and devoted memory of

Peter Wolferstan Rylands

Lieut and Instructor R.A.F.

Killed flying Aug. 9th 1918

Aged 19

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Mors Janua Vitae

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St Mary Olveston

South Gloucestershire

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Peter Wolferstan

Rylands

9th March 1899

Heckfield, Hampshire

9th August 1918

Drowned in flying accident in the Solent whilst leading a training flight

19

Langton Matravers Church Cemetery, Dorset

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First World War

Lieutenant

Royal Air Force

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