ROLL OF HONOUR IN MEMORIAM

New Zealand Herald, Volume 80, Issue 24768, 16 December 1943, Page 1

ROLL OF HONOUR

IN MEMORIAM

MOEKE,—.In loving mentojy of our beloved soldier-brother and uncle, No. 39105 Pte. Sam Moeke, of Poroporo, who was killed in action December 16, 1041, on the battlefie'd of Gazala, in the first Libyan campaign. -—Whether the Egyptian sun rises or sets it always shines on a little sandy mound which covers a Maori hero so dear to us. A messenger, daring and true, who dared an enemy hand grenade and fell before the impact, but delivered the message: Rest in peace, thy sacrifice has not been in vain, liver sacred are our memories of you. dear brother, as it dawns this second year.—lnserted by Peter and Mondy, Tai, Pussy, Turauga, Sam, Mutu and Mari. PANAPA.—In loving memory of Miliaka (Mick), Maori Battalion, overseas, killed in action December l(i, 11)41, who was friend of my late husband. Corporal George Porter, of same Battalion. Ever remembered—Mrs. D. J. Porter. REEVES.—Lt. J. W. Reeves, M.C., Div. Cav. Hejct.—ln loving memory of our dear Jack, killed in action in Libya, December 10, 11M'_!.—Ever remembered by bis mother, sister, brothers and sisters-in-law. REEVES, Lieut. J. W, (Jack), M.C..— In loving memory of our nephew and cousin, killed in action in Libya, December ICI, 1912. Duty called him, he was there To tako his place and do his share; His heart was good, his spirit brave, His resting-place a hero's grave. —lnserted by Peach family, Gordonton. REEVES, Lieut. M. C. —In loving memory of our dear nephew-, Jack, who was killed in Libya, December Ui, 1942.—Inserted by his loving Uncle Sam and .Aunty Bell. REEVES.—In proud ana loving memory of Lieut. John William Reeves, M.C., killed in action, December 10, 1942.—Inserted bv Clivo. Joyce and Neil Connery. REEVES.—A tribute to the memory of Lieutenant Jack Reeves. M.C.. killed in action December 16, 1942.—Ever temembered by the Stone family. West, Tamaki Road. St. Heliers. REEVES—In memory of Jack, killed in action December 16, 1942. His duty nobly done.—.Aunty Sue and .Alma. RIINI, Heremia Francis.—A fond tributo to a dearly-loved brother, killed in action December 16, 1911, in Gaza Ia.—R.I.P. Leaves of memory softly fall. Wafted down the wind-swept way: Tenderly I touch each one, And live again my yesterdays. —So sadly missed by Nan, Matata. RIINI.—A loving tribute to my Uncle Jerry, killed in action two years ago to-day. —R I.P. As the years roll on I will remember.—Dearly loved by his little pal Norma. Matata. RllNl.—Treasured memories of my dear cousins, Heremia, killed in action Libya, December 16, 1941; Ihaia, died of wounds October 27, 1942. Two little spots in Libya are forever ours. R.T.P.—Always remembered by Olive and Baby-Mum Whakatane. RIINI, MOEKE, BLUETT—Fondest memories of cousins Jerry. Sam Moeke and Sam Blueft. killed in action December 11 and 16, 1941. O Lord, have mercy on their souls. R.l.P.—Ever remembered by Mrs. E. Merito' and Kitty, Whakatane. STEWART.—Pte. Robert Oiipbant, also Lieut. Horton Oliphant.—-In loving memory of my brothers, killed in action two years ago. When night is dark and silent And sleep forsakes my eyes, My thoughts arc on two lonely graves Where my darling brothers lie. —Your loving sister. Hineroa. Barry and Dick