FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17429, 25 September 1918, Page 4

FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

DEATHS. SHAW.—On August 24. killed while in action " Somewhere in France," 63432 — Private Robert Cyril Shaw (32nd Reinforcements), clearly beloved third son of Samuel and Jessie H. S. Shaw, "Pleasant View," Berwick; aged 24 years. Deeply mourned. In a distant land he lies At rest in a soldier's grave; His battle fought, his name enrolled On the scroll of the deathless brave. A lonely grave in a far-off land, A grave we may never see; But while life and memory last Wo will still remember thee. WILLIAMS.—On September 4, 1918, died from sickness at st'a, Private Frederick Walter BrownWilliams (40th Reinforcements), dearly beloved fourth son of Mr and Mrs H. B. W lliams, 59 Harbour terrace, Duncdin; aged 31 years. Deeply mourned. He did his duty. WILLIAMS. —On August 25, 1918, killed in action " Somewhere in Franca," Private A. E. B NVilliams, dearly baloved husband of Rose Williams, Maude street, renmka (late of Dalmore, Dunedin). Dearly loved; sadly mourned. IK ME3TOKIAM. . GALLAGHER.—In sad and loving memory of • Chas. Raymond (Main Body), who was killed in action on the Somme. Faithful, loving, true, and kind, No friend like him on earth we'll find. Two years' have passed, and none can tell The loss of him I loved so well. —Inserted by his sorrowing sister, M. V. JANE.—In loving memory of Private Edwin Charles Jane, who was killed in the Somme Battle, September 25, 1916. So loved, so mourned. MEE.—In fond and loving memory of Georgp Mee, who was killed while in action in France on September 25, 1916. His King and Country called him, That call was not in vain; On Britain's roll of honour You will find our hero's name.

—Inserted by his mother, sisters, and brothers.

MORRIS.—In loving memory of George Edmqnd (Tod), Sergeant, Main Body, 'who was killed in action at the Somme Battle, September 25, 1916, beloved oldest son of Annie Morris, 327 High street (formerly of Mornington).

In hottest comer of batUefield, Wlieu flying foes are foroed to yield, There would I draw my latest breath, And meet a soldier's glorious death. A granted wish; in Somme's valley red He sleeps midst comrades, the valiant dead, Unmarked, and forgotten by most, but yet His loved ones remember with proud regret. —Inserted by his loving mother, sisters, and brothers.