FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17430, 26 September 1918, Page 4

FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

DEATHS. BLANCHARD. —On September 7, 1918, killed in action " Somewhere in France," Private Alfred (Dally) Blanchard (32nd Reinforcements), sixth son of Anthony and Mary Ann Blanchard, Kyeburn Diggings; aged 39 years. COOPER.—On September 9, 1918, killed in action " Somewhere in France," Rifleman Andrew Winnick Cooper, beloved husband of Sarah Cooper (England), and beloved son of Mrs John Cooper (Bannockburn, Otago); aged 25 years. He did his duty. M'DONALD. —On August 30, killed in action " Somewhere in France," 64-101 — Private (Don) Donald H. M'Donald, dearly beloved youngest son of Angus and Margaret M'Donald, Waimate; aged 30 years. " Killed in action," say the cables: ' That is nil the tale they tell Of the brave young lad Who loved us, Of the lad we loved so well. IN MEMORIAL. JANE.—In loving memory of our dear Ned, who was killed in action at the Battle of the Somme, September 26, 1916; aged 35 years. He heard the call of Empire, And in the fighting fell; Ho fought, for home and freedom— Ho served his country well. Gone, but nob forgotten. —Inserted by his loved ones. MORRIS.—In loving memory of Driver Thomas James Morris (Jim), 14th Reinforcements, who died from wounds "Somewhere in France" on September 26, 1917, beloved son of the late T. N. Morris and Christina Dowell (formerly Morris), of Highcliff; aged 26 years. They miss him most who love him best, — That's all that we can pay Of a loving son aud brother Who from this world has passed away. But it's only just a little while That we have got to sorrow; Each day but brings us nearer home, When all of us must follow. —Inserted by his loving parents, sisters, and brothers.