Mr Aaron Hart has received letter s from the officers attached to the King's Own Royal Lancashire Regt. His son, Corporal Raphael Hart, was killed in action in Salonika. Lieut. Thomas W. Harley writes: "He was with me yesterday morning, one of a small party operating in an attack. Although he had not been with the battalion very long, yet he made a reputation as a brave soldier with us, and I know what a fine record he brought with him. I feel his loss keenly, as do all that knew him; he was greatly admired. My company commander I heard say to someone lately, 'Corporal Hart is the best soldier I have in the company.' I knew how true that remark was, for he knew no fear and inspired others with his bravery; indeed we have sustained a great loss. He rests on the borders of two countries - Greece and Serbia. May his devotion to duty and noble death comfort you in your sorrow."

The Rev. P. Gordon-Levy writes: "He died very bravely and nobly this morning in front of the enemy's position. I am sure all his company will wish me to express their sorrow as well as my own. He will always be remembered by them for his courage, his unselfishness and his cheerfulness."

Capt. W. H. Durst writes: "He was such a fine soldier and will be a great loss to us all. He was killed instantly by a bullet. At least, you will have the consolation of knowing that he died doing his duty and after he had given many proofs of courage and coolness"