FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.
DEATH.
CAMPBELL. —On July 31, killed while in action, William Buchanan Campbell (Otago Infantry Regiment), farmer, Tuataperc, Southland, nephew of Jno. Campbell, Wellington. RHODES.—On July 31, 1917, killed while in action in France, Robert Wilfred (16th Reinforcements), beloved son of Mr and Mrs Thos. Rhodes, East Gore; aged 20 years. TARLETON. —On August 10, 1917, died from wounds received while in action in France, Private Michael James Tarleton (D Company, 23rd Reinforcements), dearly beloved eldest son of Maria and tho late Christopher Tarleton, 375 Rattray street, Dunedin; aged 34 years. Deeply regretted. R.I.P. TOSH. — Diod from siokness "Somewhere in France" (date not given), Private William M'Kenzie Langmuir (First Battalion Rifle Brigade), younger brother of Murdoch Tosh, " Pendrich " Farm, Kaitangata road; aged 30 years. He did his duty.
IN MHMORIAM.
CRAIG.—:In affectionate memory of Sergeant i Robert (Roy) Craig, who died dfi August 21, 1915, on hospital _ ship when off the coast of Malta; in his 25th year. Till the day break and the shadows flee away. —Inserted by his parents, brothers, and sisters, " The Bush," Oxoline, Southland. IRWIN.—In loving memory of Trooper William Irwin (Main Body), who_ was killed while in action at Gallipoli on August 21, 1915, second son of Joseph and Agnes Irwin, Wyndham.—lnserted by J. and J. Jackson. KARETAI.—In fond and loving memory of our dear son and brother, Stewart Edmond, who was killed while in action at Gallipoli on August 21, 1915. He died far tie Empire, and ho died like a man, And tho' sad are tho cyea that ore weeping A halo of glory wiH shine round the spot WTiere our dear one forever lies sleeping. —Inserted by h's loving parents, granny, sisters, 1 brothers. KARETAI.—In sad and loving memory of my dearest brother Stewart, who was killed while in action on August 21, 1915; aged 22 years. The wild winds hush—npon the sea The Master walks and whispers, He Is keeping watofc twixt thee and me. —Inserted by his loving sister Vic.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 17088, 21 August 1917, Page 4
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