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FOR KING AND COUNTRY. IN MEMORIAM.

Tn °,7 n ? memory of Rifleman William Walker, killed in action somewhere in France on April 5, 1918, dearly beloved son of Robert and Christina Walker Dunedin. ’ It’s just two years ago to-day Since our brave young hero fell. He gave his life for his country— The lad we loved so well. Calmly now he’s sleeping; His last fight is o’fer. . Safe in God’s keeping 1 He rests for evermore. —lnserted by his loving mother, father sisters, and brothers. ’ REEVE.—In loving memory pf C. S. ,T. Reeve (Stuarty), who answered his country’s call, and was killed in action at Auchin Tillers, Maille Madly, France, on April 5, 1918. . We pictured his safe return, -And thought to clasp his hand; '■ But God has postponed the meeting It will be in a better land. ° —lnserted by his mates. M'ARTHUR.—In loving memory of 47028 Rifleman John Findlay 3l‘Arthur, who was killed in action somewhere* in France on April 5, 1 1918 ; aged 25 years. In a hero’s grave he lleepeth, “Somewhere in France” he fell. How Utle we thought when we parted It was the last farewell. —lnserted by his grandmother (Mrs H M‘Arthur, 11 Russell street, Dunedin). M‘ARTHUR.—In loving memory of 47028 'Rifleman John Findlay M‘Arthur, who was killed in action somewhere in France on f April 5, 1918; aged 25 years. Sleep on, beloved, sleep and take thy rest; Lay down thy head upon thy Saviour's breast. Wo love tbee well, but Jesus loves thee best. Good-night. 1 —lnserted' by his aunt, uncle, and cousins .(Mr and Mrs Alex. Blackwood and family 27 Gamma street, Eoslyn). ’ % M‘LEOD.—In loving memory of Sergeant W. E. M’Leod, 24th Reinforcements, who wa? killed somewhere in Franco April'sth 1918, dearly beloved only child of William and Isabell M’Leod; Mosgiel. . . • ' Too dearly loved to be forgotten.

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Evening Star, Issue 17318, 5 April 1920, Page 4

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FOR KING AND COUNTRY. IN MEMORIAM. Evening Star, Issue 17318, 5 April 1920, Page 4

FOR KING AND COUNTRY. IN MEMORIAM. Evening Star, Issue 17318, 5 April 1920, Page 4

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