FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17425, 20 September 1918, Page 4

FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

DEATHS. CRAWFORD.—On September 5, ' Somewhere in France," Private Albert Crawford (21st Reinforcements), beloved second youngest son of Robert and the late J>ann'e Crawford, 338 King street; aged 21 years. Ho did his duty. ( CROSSWELL.—On September 1, ' Somewhere in France," Alfred George Crosswell (13th Reinforcements), beloved son of Alfred and Theresa Crosswell, 36 Josephine street, Caversham; in his 24th year. Deeply mourned. He laid down his life for a glorious cause. t GALL.—On September 2, 1918, killed in action in France, Private I Robert Paterson, dearly beloved youngest son of William and Jane Gall, Anderson's Bay. So loved, bo mourned. SMITH.—On September 2, 1918, killed in action "Somewhere in r France," Lance-corporal Charles Robert Smith (17th Reinforcements), beloved second son of James R. and Margaret Sm'th (89 Grosvenor street, Kensington), and beloved grandson of Mr and Mrs James Purdie (Balfour street, Valley); aged 20 years. He dheorfnlly did his duty. SMITH.—On September 1. killed in action " Somewhere in Franco," Lance-corporal William James, the dearly beloved eldest son of James and Mary Smith; aged 27 years and 3 months. Deeply mourned. Three years have gone,—how long it seems I In all our thoughts his face still beams; In memory's page will neijcr blot Three little words, " Forget nim not." IN MESIORIAM. CRICHTON.—In loving memory of Andrew W. Crichton, who dind on September 20, 1915, from wounds received while in action at the Dardanelles; in his 19th year.—lnserted by his loving father. ' SWINNEY—In fond and loving memory of my dear brother, John, who died from wounds received while in action " Somewhere in France" on September 20, 1916. His welfare o'er, his battle's fought, The victory won, thongh dearly bought, His fresh' young ' life could " not be • saved, He slumbers in a Eoldier's grave. —Inserted by his loving sister, Mabel.