ON ACTIVE SERVICE. FOR KING AND COUNTRY,

Auckland Star, Volume XLVIII, Issue 157, 3 July 1917, Page 10

ON ACTIVE SERVICE. FOR KING AND COUNTRY,

BILLING.—In loving memory of Bernard (Barney) Billing, 7th Reinforcements, killed in action in France, on July 3, 1916; •ged 23 years. In a distant land he lies. At rest In his soldier's grave. His battle fought, his name enrolled On the scroll of the deathless brave. Inserted by his aunt and uncle E. and M. Wardle. BILLING.—In loving memory of Bernard Billing, 7th Reinforcements, killed in action in France, on July 3, 191 C. Rest in peace. Fnndlv we loved him He was dear to us all. But in grief we must oend To God's holy call. Inserted by his aunt. Mrs M. Kwai. BILLING.—In loving mer-orv of mv dear nephew. Private Barney Billing. 7th Reinforcements, killed in action in France, on July 3. 101(1. He bravely answered duty's call. He gave his life for one and all; But the unknown grave is the bitterest blow. As only those who loved him know. So dearly loved, so sadly missed. Inserted by his uncle, J. McAlary. BILLING.— In loving memory of our dear son Bernard, who was killed in action in France, July 3, 1916; aged 23 years. Rest in peace. Our sad hearts still remember The day he left us with a smile; He laid down his life like a hero. And died beloved by all. Inserted l.y his loving father and mother, brothers and sisters. BtRX.iXD.-On June 7. 1017. killed in action in Belgium. Lance-Corporal Harry Hamilton -Hursthouse Burnand. dearlybeloved son of J. H. D. and L. Burnand, of Manunui. ;:ged 20 years. Fearless, just, and eager to do his bit. DAVITT AND NEWTON. -In loving memory of two of the best. Corporal Aj-thur Davitt and Private F. Newton, 15th Company, killed in action in France. July :t. lOltj. Their names shall be cherished. And looked upon with pride; While trying to do ibetr duty, They nobly fell and died. Inserted by an old pal. A. E. Church. 15th North Auckland Company. ELVIN. —On June 14. 1017. killed in action. in France. Harry, dearly-loved and only eon of F. .1. and A. L. Elvin. of Makarau: aged 23 years. We miss him so when the dim-seen light Proclaims the dawn of day, And the dreams we had of him at night Like shadows pass away: And we s'rive in vain to stay their flight— Alas: they are gone for aye. HARDING.—In loving memory of Corporal James Joseph Harding ijimi. killed in action in France. July 3. 1016. Be this epitaph writ op his country's mind. Be loved his country, and served mankind. Inserted by his loving cousin Ella. HEALEY.—On June 5. killed in action iv France. Private Martin Healev. dearlvbeloved third son of Mr and Mrs Healey, Huntly; aged 27 years. Deeply regretted.' •He always did his duty." (HffiiN.NiES®T.—ln loving memory of our dear brother and uucle. Private Patrick Hennessy, 16th Waikatos. who was killed In action at Armentieres tFrauce) on JuKGone. but not forgotten. Inserted by ibis loving sister and iam?v r * m - ' ' aUd M - Joße3 ana HILL.—In loving memory of our dear son Private William Ceorge Hill (Mam Body,', killed in action in France. July 3, 1016." Thy voice is now silent, thy heart is nowcold. Where thy smile and thy welcome oft, met ■ 11s of old: We miss thee and mourn thee in silence unseen. And dwell on the memory of days that have been. We do not forget him, we loved 'him too deariy For his memory to fade from our lives like a dream; Our lips need not speak when our hearts mourn sincerely. For grief often dwells where it seldom is seen. Inserted by his loving parents, J and F. HOJ, New LynnEHILL—In loving memory or n;y dear brother. Private William George Hill (Alain Body), killed in action iv France, July 3. 1916. Tbou are Dot forgotten, brother dear, Nor wilt thou ever be. As long as life and memory last. We will remember T_nec. Inserted by his loving brother and sister-in-law, James and Kate Hill. tH ILL.—In ioving memory of juy dear brother. Private William George Hill (Main Body), killed in acrtion iv France, July 3, IHI6. They have laid him away In Armentieres, Among tbe brave and the bold: "" i has carved by. name on the roil of fame. In letters purer than gold. Inserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law, Fan ana Tom Bevin. SILL —In loving memory of my dear brother. William -George Hill (Main Body), tilled in action in France, July 3, 1916. A loving brother, true and kind. No one on earth like hirr. will find: One year has passed, and none can toil The loss of my .brother I loved so well. Inserted by his loving sister. Floss Hill. i New Lynn. HILL —Ui loving memory of Privale William George Hill, of Main Body Reinforcement (N.Z.i, killed in action in France, July 3, 1916. Just when his life was sweetest, • Just when his hopes were best. He left all those who loved him dear, Left them for ever to resi. * Inserted by his loving brother and sister-in-law. Arthur aud Agues Hill. BILL. —In loving memory of Private William . George Hill, Main Body, killed in action in France July ."., 1016. Cine year has passed, my heart is sore, As time goes on we miss him more; His ioving smile, his welcome face. No one can ever fill his place. Inserted by his loving uiece and nephew, Fanny and William Thotupc.._,u ion active service). HILL. —lo fondest memory of my deal' j friend Private William Hill, who was ' killed in France on July 3. 1916, while lighting for King and Country. Oc-d speed the day when strife shall Inserted by his loving comrade, Charlie Bickeitou. MEFFIN.- mi .lime 7. killed in action in France. Privale Geralu Merlin, beloved pal of Syd. Stayte, of Pukekohe, but now in France; aged 22 years. A noble end to a young lire. Inserted by his ever-sorrowing friends. J. and F. Hunter and E. Stayte, of Puke- j kohe. ! aiCIR. — In loving memory of John Hairymple (Jack) Muir, who was killed ' at Armentieres July 3, IUMi. He answered duty* call. He gave his life—his all. Inserted by his loving mother, brother, and sisters. t MUIR. —In fond memory of .lack Muir. of Otahuhu. killed iv action at Armentieres On July 3. 19!fi. For King and country. Inserted by some of his mates. SIUL'irERN.—In fond and loving memory of mv dearest brother. Private Horace .1. Mtilhern (Jack), killed in action in Arnaejitieres, France. July 2, 1016 aged 24 years. Until the day lire-iks. Dearly loved and sadly missed. Inserted by his loving and sorrowing sister. Maude. BI.MMONDS.—KiIIed in action, somewhere in France. Private William Henry Hoy, *on of the latP W. FI. Simmonds and Mrs. J. Auekram. Itussoll Road. Mannrewa. frandson of Mrs. J. Brady. Otahuhu; aeed 2.1 years.

SING.—In fond and loving memory of our dearly beloved son and brother, Herbert Sing (Bert), who fell in action on July 3. 191(>. at Armentieres. Burled in Cite Bon Jean Cemetery, Armentieres. R.I.P. Though cruel death has snatched from view A loving son, so kind and true; Death cannot from our minds efface His tender smile, his loving face. His words, his actions, are not dead, But in our minds are dally read. He was loved by all who knew him And was happy in his home; Bui he gave his all—his life— At tile call of England's need. Inserted l.y his loving .mother. Mrs Francis Smith, and brothers and sister. Also. In loving memory of GERALD SHAW and ROBERT McNEIL. who fell with Herbert Siug. They were comrades in life. brothers iv death, and all three are now sleeping side by side beneath the skies of France. Our sons' names shall be cherished, And looked upon with pride. While trying to do their duty. They nobly fell and died, "i'is an honour to New Zealand, Tis no idle boast. They died true heroes. While standing to their post. SING.—In fond and loving memory of Herbert Sing (Bert), who fell in action on July 3, 1016. Greater love hath no man than this, that he laid dowu nis life for his couutry. Ever remembered. luserted by his loving friends G. X and B. McPherson. » AUSE. — In loving memory of our only son. Private W E. Vause. killed in action at Armentieres, July 3, 1916. Inserted by his sorrowing father and mother, Wm. and E. H. Vause. AvondaleV AUSE.—In loving memory of VV. K. Vause, killed in action 111 France, July 3. 1016. Inserted by his loving cousin E. J. Cornish. WRIGHT. —(la June 7, 1017. reported kilieri in action -in France. Private Norman A. Wright (loth Reinforcements), dearly beloved youngest >ou of James and the' late Ellen Wrisrht. Baker .Street, and dearly loved brother of Mrs. j. j. French, Fousonby; aged 20 yeors. Deeply regretteti. His duty nobly done;