ON ACTIVE SERVICE FOR KING AND COUNTRY.

Auckland Star, Volume XLIX, Issue 245, 14 October 1918, Page 10

ON ACTIVE SERVICE FOR KING AND COUNTRY.

BYRNE.—On September 20, 1018, killed in aetiou, George Johnston Byrne .beloved husband of the late Jnnie 'liyrnc, Glsborne, aud loving father of Georgle, Teddle. and Robbie Byrne; aged 32 years. Safe iv our [Father's care. BYRNE.—On September 2.0, 1918, killed in action. George Johnston Uyrue, Twentieth Rcintoreenienis beln.iil .!. X, Byrne ('Dick), on active service, aud .1. T. Byrne. 2, Ely Aveuue, Ueinuera; aged 32 years. He died for freedom. McGOVEUN'.—Killed iv action in France, October 1, 1018. Second-Lieutenant Joseph McGovcrn, of Samoau and Thirtyseventh Reinforcements, fourth son of Margaret and the late Patrick John McGovern, Pukekohe; aged 21 years 10 months. R.I. P. Dearly loved and sadly iost. IN MEMORIAM. BARRY.—In loving memory of our dear brother, John P. (Jacki Harry, killel in action nt l'asschendacie, October 12, I'll 7. His duty nobly dove. Inserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law, W. and J. Stcnwood,

ELLIOTT.—In loving memory of my dear brother, William Elliott, of tbe Sixth Reinforcements, New Zealand, Medical Corps, beloved eldest sou of W. and M. Elliott, Frnnkton Junction, Waikato. killed in action somewhere In France, October 12, 1917; aged 23 years (1 mouths. Sadly missed by all. Inserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law. Lilian and Thomas Cluue, of Mornings—c.

MAGE——In loving memory of our .dear son, Samuel Russell, -who wns accidentally killed on troop train at Tauplri Station, on October 13, 1015, while on his -way to camp with Ninth Reinforcements. ; When our feet have grown too weary Further on to press their way, When our spirits wait the bidding To be severed from their clay. We shall need some hand to guide us O'er tbe dark and flowing tide. ■Will you meet us, Samuel dear, Will yon be our augel guide? Inserted by Tits loving mother and fether.

iMAGEE.—In loving memory of our dear brother. Samuel Russell, who was accidentally killed on troop train at Taupiri Statlou, on October 13, 1915, while on his way to camp with Nluth Reinforcements.

When we think of all the changes Which the last three years have brought, We are glad that you've been summoned To the world that change— not. Inserted by his lovlpt brothers, Dave and Matthew, on active service, somewhere in France.

iMAGKE. —In loving memory of our dear brother, Samuel, who was accidentally * killed on troop train at Taupiri, ou October 13, 1915, while ou his way to camp with Ninth Reinforcements. Three years have passed since our great sorrow fell. And in our hearts we mount the loss of one we loved so well. Not dead to those that love him. Not lost, but gone before. He lives with us in memory still, And will for evermore. Inserted by his loving brothers and Bister.

MORRISON.— In fond and loving memory of Rifleman J. R. Morrison, (lied of ■wounds received, in France October 14, 1017. Sleep on, dear James, yonr work Ik o'er, Your .willing hands will fight no more; A better friend, so true and kind, Few friends on earth lite thee 111 find. Inserted by hia sorrowing friend. Ada Smith.

NORTON.—In fond and loving memory of our dear son and brother, Rifleman A. Norton, killed in action in France October 12, 1917. aged 21 years S mouths. The shock was great, the strain severe, To part -with one we loved so dear: Though onr hearts ache, we'll not complain, But trust in God to meet again. . Inserted, by his sorrowing parents, S. and C. Norton, sisters, and brothers.

•NORTON.—In loving memory of our dear brother, Alex., killed in acton iv France October 12, 11)17.

"Pis just one year ago to-day '_mt I remember well, .The sad news brought of our dear brother, Who iv the fighting fell. How nobly he responded To his King and country's call; A brave and gallant soldier. Beloved and missed by all. Inserted by his luring sisters and brothers, Annie, Stella, Willie. Charlie <on active service), and brother-in-law, AM.

•rEAI'STED.—In loving memory of my dear sister and nephew. Emma .lane I'lai.-'e.l. who died. August 14, 1000, aud her eldest son, Ernest Arthur. Nineteenth Reinforcements, killed in action at Belle Vue Spur ill France on October 12, —17. Ever loved and remembered. His duty nobly done. Inserted by her loving ,-Lsler and his auntie and uncle, Auuu and Will Davis, •Morninirslde. " ■