IN MEMORIAM.

Auckland Star, Volume XLIX, Issue 244, 12 October 1918, Page 6

IN MEMORIAM.

HEROES OF PASSCHEJTDAEI^E. ( To-day is the first anniversary of the Battle of Bellevne Spur, behind Passchendaele, in which' many of our brave lads lost their lives from a concentration of machine guw, while held u[> by impassable quagmires. Two New Zealand battalions were engaged, and they sustained heavy casualties, and many were taken prisoner. Tributes to the memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice are published below: — BARRY.—In proud and loving memory of oar (inly koii and brother, lllfleuian John P. Barry, who was killed in action, at rasachendaele, October 12, 1»17. May he rest In peace. Inserted by his loving mother and sisters. DARKY.—Iu fond ami loving memory of our drar brother. Rifleman John P. Barry, who was killed in nction at Passchendacle, October 12, 1!)17. May be rest in prxec. Inserted by his loving ulster nnd brother-in-law. M. und A. Livingstone. BARRT.—In loving memory of our dear friend, Rifleman John P. Barry, killed In action at Pas-scheudaele on October 12, 1917. He died as he lived—nohle nnd brave. His life for Freedom's cause he gave. Kver remembered by his friends, C. Vlscoc and family. BARRT.—In loving memory of onr dear frlmd. Private .1. P. Barry, killed in action, October 13, 1817. Ills duty nobly done. ICver remembered. Inserted by fellow-workers. Railway Blacksmith Shop, Newmarket. BAKER.—Tn loving memory of my dear son and brother. Walter U V. Baker, wio was killed on October 13, 1917. Awmy <m that distant battlefield, Beneath the hnnel.v sod. Lies a hero of the 27th Relnfore«m<"nts. llrsting iv peace with. God. Somewhere hi Frnnre he is lying. Somewhere In Fninrc he fell; We <lid not think the dny we parted Would Ik> our last farewell Inserted hy his loving mother. M. E. Bilker, :ind Bister, '31. K. Stephenson. .and broUier-in-hnv, T. Stephenson. BLAKF..—In loving memory of Harold Dnviil Rlnki , , Fourteenth KeinfnrremenK killed In ai-tinn at l*a.whendaelp, October VI, 1917. X.1.! , . We pr:iy that when life's can's are over. His loving smiles may creel The broken hearts thHt leave him now At sweet Jesns sacred feet. Inserted by his loving mother, sister, nnd brothers. BILLING.—In loving memory of Private Percy H. Billing. Seventeenth Reinforcements, killed in action in France, October 12. 1317. Happy memories rllng aronnd yoar nnmc. Inserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law. Maud uud Tom Loach. CHAPMAN.—In sud nnd loving memory of our dear son nn<l brotner, iKiflenran Hillyard Chapman, of Wangaiuil, killed In action. October 12, 1917. A precioTW *'ne from us l. q gome, A voice Wβ loved in KtllleJ. A place Is vacant In our home Which never can >be Oiled. Inserted l>y nla sorrowing mother, father, sisters, and brothers. CIiAWKB.—In loving memory of William Walter, klHed lv action at Pusschendaele Rldgc. October 12, J917. "Sadly niKseil." Inserted by hl3 l.rotncr llel*crt, sis-ter-in-law Alice, nieces and. nephews (Wbaiisarei). CLARK.—In loving memory of Private Frank Clark, Fourth Reinforcements, also Samoan Contingent, who dUd of wounds at Brockenhurst (England), on October 12, 1011!. Inserted by Fred and Rita. COOMBIS.—In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Uarnle, who died, October 12. IUI7. In our hearts, dear one, you nre fondly remembered; Sweet, happy memories cling round your name. True hearts that held you In fondest affection. Always shall love yon In death just the Inserted by his loving mother. Bisters nnd hrothers, also brother on active service. CKONTN.—In loving memory of onr dear consin. Michael, killed in action In Frunee, October 12, 1H17; aud nephew of Mrs. MrAuoalley, Manurew:u 1t.1.P. Somewhere in France on an endless leave, Out on a last long spell. Killed in nettou, 'tis hard to believe. For Ids country he fought and fell. Inserted by his loving uncle, annt, and cousins. DAVIDSON.—In femd and loving memory of Private Loguii L. Davidson (FtCti Reinforcements), killed ta. action, OcUrbcr 12, T.H7. His duty nobly done. Inserted liy bis sister, W. Carey, Bii-kennead. DICKEY. —To comme.raonrte tlie deolh in action In France of Seiond-Llcut. Vernon lik-key (2(i/2UI. 4Oi Battalion >'.Z. Rille Brigaile, on October 12, 11)17. He is only one of the millions sacrificed 1o the curse of militarism, but be was my friend.—U.K.C. DU VALIj—In loving memory of Sergeant Verner 11. Do Vail, killed in action on ■October 12. 1917. Ever remembered. DCMBLETON.—In prond, sad and loving memory of my beloved son, Douglas Horutio, Twenty-third Reinforcement, who was killed In action. October 12, 11)17, at PaßMcbenduelc Ridge: aged 2S. Loved by all who knew him. He died, as. few men get the chance to die; Fighting to save a world's morality. He died, the noblest , death a man may die; Fighting for God, for right, for liberty. And such a death is immortality. Inserted by his loving mother, "4, Pousonby Hoad. FITZPATRICK. —In loving memory of Private C. A. Fitzpatrick, D.C.M., killed in action, October 12, 1017. R.I.P. He sleeps beside his comrades. In a shallow grave, unknown; But his name Is written In letters of love < In the hearts he left at home. Inserted by his sorrowing mother and eisters. G-rtFJEJN".—In "fond and lovinicr ii>*;inory of our only koti and brother, I*riTnito James (J-reon. "killed at Passeheralaele Kldge. Octcber 12, 1017. For King and Country. Siidly niissed, deeply mourned. Inserted by his lovin-g faOi«r, J. Creen, and br<Tthor-tn-la-\v, iL and. U. , Wukefiel<j > Klngsland. i GIUVTN. —In fond memory of my dear brotler. John (Jack) Girvin. killed in action in France, October 12, 1«17. J Kver remembered. Inserted by his sorrowing brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Mand Girvin. 1 Kings land. HAJtVTCY.—Tn loving memory of 3/TB9, Private Diive W. Harvey. N.Z.M.C. 1 •Seventh Reinforcements, who was killed ! in 'action at Passchendaele on Oetuber 12, 1917. "When earth's eongs have nil been eung, ended, trials done, "We'll meet again," oh, happy words, And be "for ever with the Lord." "Blessed arc the dead who die in the Lord." Inserted by Ills loving parents and sisters, Wells Street, Kingsland (late of ] lluntlyj. •HKNDKRSON.—A tribute of love to the •memory of Rmemnn WQiiam Henderson, I nifle Brigade, Twenty-second Reinforre- | •ments. reported WUed In action at T Pass.-hendaelc October 12. 1017. ' I tin the joy—and ours the pain, ( Hut, ere loug. we'll meet again. Deeply mourned. ToEcrted by his lovtas chum, Madge Gray,

IRVIN.—In loving memory of Sergeant V. C. Irvin, N.Z. Rlfie Brigade, youngcat son of M. A. Irvin, of Richardson Road, Mt. Albert, who was killed In action on the 12th October, 1917. ' lie has borne his cross, he has gained his I crown, Though he lies in a far-off grave; And we think of his life, a duty done, Manly, unselfish, and brave. He died as he lived—a hero. With Christ, which is far better. Inserted by his loving mother. IHVIN.—In loving memory of our dear brother, Sergt. V. C. Irvin, who was killed on Passchendaele RJdge ou October 12, 11)17. Ever remembered. Inserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law, N. and G. J. Brookes. IRVIN.—In loving memory of onr dear brother. Sergeant V. C. Irvin, N. 7.. Ulfle Urigude, who was killed lv action on October 12, 1917. Life- every man holds dear; but the brave man Holds honour far more precious—dearer than life. Inserted by hie loving sisters and brother, Lydia, Virgle, and Willie. IRVIN.—In loving memory of our dear brother. Sergeant Victor C. Irvin. killed In nction in France, October 12, 1917. His duty nobly done. Inserted by his loving sister and sister-in-law, E. and N. Waddell, also niece and nephew (on active service). IRVIN.—In loving memory of our dear brother, Sergeant Vlcior C. Irvin, killed in action, l-'th October, 1017. Inserted by G. and J. S. Irrin. IRVIN. —In Tovlng memory of Sergeant V. C. Irvin, who was killed in action. October, 12, 1917. Far away in a lonely gravo. In ii far-off distant land, lies one who wns so dear. A soldier and a man. Inserted by his sincere cousin, Gladys. KEYNrER.—In loving memory of our dp.ir Ron and brother. Corporal George Kdiwanl Keymer, killed In action October 12, I!H7. Could we have raised his dying head, Or heard his lust farewell, Tin- shock would not have J>een so great, For those who loved him well. Inserted -by his loving parents, brothers, and sisters. KEYMER.—In loving memory of Cpl. George E. Keymer. who was killed iv action on October 12, 1017. We miss thee from our himic. dear George, We miss thee from thy plnce; A shadow o'er our life 1» cost, We mLss thy smiling fnce. Inserted by Mr :iiiil ltfirs C. Harkln nnd family. KEYMER.—A tribute of love to the memory of Cpl. George IC. licymer, who wufl killed In actiiiu on October 12, 1017. Olio of the best. Ro dearly loved, and si> sadly missed. Inserted by F.M.11. McFARI.AND.—In loving memory of Corporal Thomas Nigel McFarland. M.G.1., who wan killed In France. October 12, I!H7. To live in the hearts of those we love is nut to die. Inserted by his loving mint and cousins, S. M. McFarland nnd family. MpINTTIIE.—In loving memory of "Mac." Lieut. Peter liclntyre, klllw] In action October 12, 1017, at battle of Pa/sscbcndaela If we love those we lose, Cnn 'we ultogether lose tho«e we love? NoLhirm that has ever lived is lost. Inserted by iln loving "THrownie." MA WII INKY.— In loving memory of Frederick William. Twenty-first Kp.-.-talist*. dlMl of wounds In France, Oclobvr 13, IJU7. Had we but si-en him yet in life. Watched by his dying bed; Canirlit the last flickering of his breath, And touched his dying head. Wβ think our henrt-s would not have felt Such bltternras of crief; Hut God had willed It otherwise. And now he rests In peace. Inserted by his loving sinter nnd brother tn-law, O. and A. Hedges, L'dcudale. Gisborne papers please copy. METTAfM.—A tribute of love to th« memory of our doarly-lovpd son and tirother, T. H. Mettaln, who wns killed in action during Die Pasuchenduele ndvnnce October 12. 1U17; of Twenty-Unit Ucraforcenicnts. So loved, so mourned. Inserted by his loving parents, yisters, aud brothers, of Swansoa. In loving memory of onr dear bniUicr and uuc.le. Thouins Henry Mettant, killed in action, "somewhere in Franre," October 12, I!H7. loved, deeply motinml. Inserted by his loving sister. bnHlier-'n-Liw. .1. F. and I. Murray, and family i.Now .Lynn). MILBI7RX.—Of yonr charity, pray for the repose of tlie soul of Charles Lumbard dourly loved son of Jiunej and the late Mary Milliurn, killed lv action in France Octobe? 12, 1!117. '"Uest In peace." Inserted by his loving father, sisters, and brother*. MILBURN.—In loving memory of my dear brother, Sergeant Charlie L. Mllburn, Ninth Relufon'ement.s, killed in action, October 12, liU7. Eternal rest give unto him, O Lord, Aud let perpetual light slime upon him. Inserted by his loving sister, brother-in-law, and nieces, T. and U. Bond, Boston lload. MONK.— In fond nnd loving memory of my only son, Private Frank Lyle Monk, N.Z.M.C., killed In action at Passchendaele, October 12, 1017. A good life, nobly lived and nobly ended. A lan.d npon whose blissful shore. There rests no shadow, falls no stain; There those who meet shall part no more. And those long parted meet again. Inserted by his loving mother. MONK.—In ever loving memory of our only brother. Private Frank Lyle Monk, N.Z.M.C., who was killed 1n nction at Paßschcndaele, October 12, 11117. For the crown that fadetb never. Death shall be thy life's be.gluning. Inserted by his loving sisters, Tbelma, Mooa, and Berenice. N'IGHTINGALB.— In loving memory of RUleman Clifford M. Nightingale, missing, believed killed at rasschendaele Kldge, October 12, 1917. "As he lived, so he died, Doing his duty nobly." Inserted, by Madge, Wnangarei. NORTON. —In loving memory of. onr dear nephew. Private a lex. .Norton, Sixteenth .'Reinforcements, killed in action October 1917. He bravely answered duty's rail, :lle gave his life for one and all. Inserted "by his loving aunt and uncle, ■D. and W\ Steven, Avondale. PAUSONS. —In loving memory of my denr son, Itiilemsui J. A. J'arsons, 9th Reinforreinents, N.Z.1U8., killed In action at Pasechenduele, October 12, 1017. Fan from my home, on Hfe's rough war, Oh, teach mc from my heart to say, Thy will be done. PVTTON.—In loving memory of Rifleman Archibald i'attou, killed in action, October 12, 1917. Dearest brother, our thoughts are of you. Inserted by his loving siatiirs, E. Patton and M. Kjie, Whangarel. POWER —In loving memory of Private E. M. Power, killed iv action Ui France, October 12, 1917. Far away from his home and kindred, From those who loved him well; He was killed on the field of battle By the bursting of a shelL luserted by his loving parents, brothers, and sisters, Birkenhead. PU It CELL. — In tond and loving memory | of our dearly loved husband and father, Lance-CorpornJ Arthur Robert Purcell, Fifteenth Reinforcements, killed In action at Passchendaele, ou October 12, 1017; aged 28 years. How the life was sped we know not What the last words, look or thought; Only that he did tii.s duty, Died as bravely as he fought. • Inserted hy bis sorrowing wife and llttlo sons, Norman and Peter TurceH, No, 10, Barrie Street, Ponsonby.

PURCELJj.—In loving memory of Lanet Corporal Arthur Robert PurceJl (FiJ teenth Reinforcements), killed in actlo at Pusschendaele, France, October V. 1917; aged 29 years. He did his duty. PURCELL.—In loving memory of our nnch Lance-Corporal Arthur Robert (Artie l*urcell, killed in action October 12, 181! "KMcd In action," ran the message, lili'd an uncle good and kind; Leaving nothing hut his memory, For the loved ones he left behind. Inserted by his little nieces, Laura am Phyllis King. RKDGATK.—In loving memory of on dear father, WilHr.ui Rcdgatrt. who dc parted this life, October 12. 1017. Oil how sadly missed. Inserted by Ulfi daughter and son-IB law, Ji and F. Jeffries. RKDDT.— On October 12, 1917, died c wounds in France, Private William Davl ll«ddy. Eighteenth RolnforreinontH, tw lnviMl only koii of Mrs. Iloman, 10, Morroi Street, Newmarket. ••Dlod of wounds," said the cable. That is all the tain they tell. Of the hnre young Ind who loved ns, Of the lad we loved so well; How the life was spnnt we know not. What the last word, look, or thought Only that he did bin duty. Died as bravely as he foughL His dnty nobly dono. Inserted by his loving mother. REDDY.—On October 12, 1817, died t wounds In France. Private William Davi Ri'ddy, Eighteenth Reinforcements, N loved only brother of Kate Reddy, ]i Morrow Street, Newmarket. OftiMi. how my thoughts do wander, To v grave so far away. Where thoy laid my darling brother. Just a year ngo to-day. I think of yon, dear brother. No eye can see mc weep. For many a silent tour I shell. When others are asleep. His duty nobly done. Inserted by his loving sister Kate. RKDDT.-In loving memory of my den brother, Willlo, who died of wonndi October 12, 1!H7; aged 22 years. Ho sleeps beside his comrades. In a grave to us unknown: lint his mime is written in letters of lov< In the hearts that he left at home. Inserted by his l«vlng sister Kva. RF.nr>T. —In loving memory of my dea brother William, wlio dletl of wounds o October 12, 1017; need 22 years. From far arross the sea he came. To answer Fn-ortom's mil; He fonght for England's home nnd nami And now In France he lies In a gray tn us unknown. Ills duly nobly done. Inserted by his loving sister Ivy. SNELI..—In loving memory of A. G. Snel killed in action, October 12, 11)17. Conld we have raised his dying head. Or henrd his List farewell. The shock would not h:tve been so greo For thosf who loviml him well. We miss him most who loved him best. Inserted hy his loving friends I fonper and family. I'irst Avenue, King] land. STRorn. In lovlns memory of Willi Robert Stroud. killed in action, October 1C IM7. His duty nobly clono. Inserted hy his friends. Mre. Farrot and family; "nl«> Mr. Farrow (on arUv service). JTARRANT.—In snd ami loving memory o Charles lilolisTd (Hilin Tarrnnt, kUled li action in France October 12, 1917. Deeply regretted by his sorrowini friends, J. E. and il. V. Coleman. TYRIR.—In lnvlng memory of Private i Tyric. of Third nnd Twpntr-third Nei /•■aland Reinforcements, killed In actlo at PaFsehendaele, October 12, 15)17. Inserted by his lo\lng friends, Mr. an Mrs. Macphereon and family, Mount Ede Road. tmWTN.—In fond n-memhranro of m: oomrcdc, T.i nee-Sergeant Frederick C t'rwln, Silled In action at Mt. Passeben dnrle O.tobcr 12, IUI7. Inserted l>y Ills comrade, E. J. Eddy VIALU—In loving memory of Samai Itnlnml VLilI, killed in action, Octobe I'J. 1017. Duty nobly iion<>. Beloved by nil who knew him. Inserted by his loving aunt, S. ; Uountrec. YOUNG.—In sad nnd lovine memory o Sergeant W. S. Young. Fifteenth Rein foreement, kllle<l in action. October 12 191". at Messines: aged 20 years 4 months No one knows how much we miss you, Words would fall our love to tell; Time cannot alter our love so true. This day briugs back our grief an«rw. Inserted by his mother (Mrs. E. E Rcadford), grandma and slaters. YOl"N«fi. —In nfrectioTinto remembrance o Hergt. w. S. Young, kjllcil in aetloi October 12, 1017. To memory rver derir. Ills dnty nobly done. Inserted by his aunt and cousin Jean. YOtnsT,.—ln loving memory of Sergcan W. S. Young, ltille Itrrgade, killed li .T-tlon at l'asschendaclc, on October 12 I'Jl7. Inserted hy G.W.A. WARR.—In fonil and loving memory of ou dear cousin. Private James 11. Wan Fifth Reinforcements, who was killed 1 action at l'usschendaele Ridge, Octobe II", 1017. He died as he lived—noble and brave. His life for Freedom's cause he gave. Inserted by bis sorrowing cousins, ." and E. Armstrong, aud family. WILLIAMS.—in loving memory of Riflcma. W. 11. Williams, Twenty-fourth Reir forcements, the dearly beloved hnsban of Grace Williams, and second son o James and Amelia Williams, of Orakc Road, Remuera, who was killed in nctio in France, October 12, 1017; aged 2 years. Inserted by his loving wife, parent! brothers and sisters. WILLIAMS.—In loving memory of mr clea brother, 424-tl. PrivaLe W. H. Williams R. 8., Twenty-fourth Reinforcements killed in action, October 12, 1917. Sadly missed. Inserted by his sister and brotherin law, M. and E. Warman. WTLiLlAi.vnS.—ln lovtovg imjnvory of our flea son an<l brother. Corporal Lawry Snlte Willianiß. killed in action at Passchen daelc RMge, Octolicr 12, 1917. Every- night as the smi goes -west, And the foil of the dJiv is dcic. We long for the 'boy whom we all lored best 'Aud the smile of the lad that is goue. God grant out loved, one's life Has not 'been given in vain: But a brighter, purer morrow. And peace for ever reign. Inserted lvr his loving- fnfher. T. R Williams, sister Winnie, and brother: Bert mul Horace (on active service), am Chart (now in camp). WILLIAMS. —In loviitg memory of onr deal brother ami un<*lc, Onrporal Ij.Tvry Saltei ■Willlants. killed at il'assohendaele Ridge October 12, 1917, aged 25 years. D«ar Ijawry, we mourn for you in silence Our thotrirWs of you are ever near, And your dear face we picture As we shed many a silent tear. Inserted hy his loving sister ant brother-in-law (returned soldier), Erolyi and Ernest Arlitlge, and. nepiiews, 'Francis and ilervyn (liussell). WILUAMS.—In sad but loving memory o: our dear brother, Corporal LaT*ry Kaltei WllUame. killed In action at Passellen daele .Ridge, October 12, li>l7. aged 2; years. HRd I gifts of gold to olTor 1 .would then give wealth untold, That when the Tvar was over I could see my Jjrother as of old. No matter how we thhrk <rf him, 'Hie name we often c:dl. There is nothing left to answer But ills photo on the wall. Inserted by Ms loving sister Flo, brother-in-law (on active eervice) and little lAlma Green (Russell). WILLLVMS.—In memory of Corporal I* P. WilHams, D.CJM.. killed hi action at ■Passrttendaele, October 12, 1917. One of the boy.< fn>ra Russell. One who -w.is eager to go, One of the lade we all miss. Killed in action twelve mansths ago. Inserted by_ a chum,

• WILLIAMS.—A tribute of love to the memory of our dear brother and ancle, i Lawry Salter, who was killed in action , in France on October 12, 1917. A day of remembrance cad to recall; A clearly lored brother and mrt missed by us nil. • Inserted by hlq loving sister and ' brother-in-law, IC. and T. Boucher, and family. WTTHEROW.—In loving memory of my dear beloved brother, Alfred Franco Witherow, Private of No. 2 Platoon, at 1 Suva, Fiji. Died of lUness on October 13, 0317. Tie Just one year ago to-dny •Since my dear brother was cailed at"ny. The shock Tan great, the stinj; severe, To part .with one I loved sr> dear. My heart aches by duys—l'll not complain, ißut trußt in God u> meet again. We for a time must part, ■2>eeply remelirbex jmin in heart. f Your name never wIU fade while life and I memory last. Inserted by his sorrowing (Oster and. r brothcr-lu-L-iw. Carrie aud AX. Grunt, Auckland. WOOD.—In loving memory of Corporal E. H. Wood (Harry). wuo was li'" 011 i" action in Prance on October 12, 1917. He died at his post a soldier brave, He answered his captain's call; ' lie sleeps over there in a hero's grave, For his country's cause he did fall. His was a glorious death. Sadly missed by his loving friends, William Woonton and family, Onehunga.