FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17444, 12 October 1918, Page 8

FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

'■ ■ DEATHS. BAILES.—On October 12, 1917, •wounded and missing at Passchendaele, Flanders, Private Thomas Thomson (11225, 4th Otago Company, 2nd 8.0.1. R.), second son of J. P. and M. Bailes, North-East Valley; in the 37th yea* of his age.

" M'CORKINDALE.—On August 24, 1918, killed in action, "Somewhere in France," Adam, dearly beloved fourth eon of Alexander and Elizabeth • M'Corkindaie, Manuka Creek.

IS MEM.OBJAM. . BATTvI^S.—To the memory of our son and. brother, Tom, wounded and missing at Pu-sschendaele, l<landei;s, on October 12, 1917, believed (by some), killed. —Inserted by his loving parents and sisters. .. BAILES. —In sad and loving memory' of Private Thomas Thomson" Bailes, who was reported missing, and believed to have been killed," oh October 12, 1517.—Inserted by his '" loving sister, M. L. Cormick.-.

BAIRD. —In loving memory of 60862—Private David Baird, who was killed ill action in France on October 12, 1917, dearly beloved husband of Jiessie Baird, Oamaru. • Sweet be your rest, thy memory's . dear; ' It's sweet to breathe your name: In life we loved you very dear,

. In. death we'll do the same. —Inserted by his loving wife and little ones.

BARCLAY. —In loving memory of our dear brother. Private Walter Barclay, who was killed in action in France, October 12, 1917.

Could we have seen you once a£am, dear Walter, Though you had only come borne to die, To have kissed the dear face we all loved so well. ■jjAiul to have whispered a last goodbye. —Inserted by his loving aster and brother-in-law, E. and Si. Geary. BENFELL. —In loving memory of Private Frank Benfell, who was killed while in action in tie Passchendaele Battle, October 12, 1917; aged 26 years. Peace, perfect peece. —Inserted by his loving "wife and mother. BRYDBN.—In loving memory of Rifleman T. J. Bryden (late of St. Andrew street, Dunedin), who fell at Bellevue, Flanders, October 12, 1917, elder beloved son of the late Barbara and Thomas Bryden, Spey street, Invercargill.—lnserted by his loving sister, Grace. • - CARRUTHERS. — In loving x memory of my dear son, 8/738 — Company Sergeant-major W. T. Carruthers, (Bill), Main Body,. who was. killed in action at Bellevue .Spur, , near Passchendaele, October 12, 1917. " Gone bnt not forgotten.

—Inserted by his loving mother and . sister, ..Chrissie. CARRUTHERS. —In loving, memory of our dear brother,. 8/738 —Company Sergeant-major W. T. Carruthers (Bill), Main Body, who was killed in action at Bellevue Spur, near Passchendaele, October 12, 1917. Gone, but not forgotten. ' by his loving sister and ./brother-in-law, J. and H. A. Scott. , ..CATHRO.—In gad and ever loving .memory of Private John Durham Cathro (15th Reinforcements, D. Company), who was killed in action in Belgium on October 12, 1917, .dearly beloved youngest son of Wm. '■ 'and M. E. Cathro, of Kokonga; Aged 21 years. Until the day break end the shadows ' / flee away. by his sorrowing parents, brothers, and sisters. ...COATMAN. —In memory of ■ Second Lieutenant Coatman (Main .Body), who was killed in action at Passchendaele,October 12, 1917.— .. Inserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law, F. and M. Chi vers .Lawrence.'. ' COCKERELL—In loving memory of our dear brother, Serjeant James Cockerell (7th Reinforcements), who was killed in the Passchendaele Ridge Battle on October 12, 1917: 'Tis only just a little while , That we have got to sorrow,— Bach day brings ns nearer home, ■ When all of ns must fojlow. .—lnserted by his loving brother and Bister-in-law, G. and M. Cockerell. COULTER.—In lovingt memory of Private Arthur Coulter (sth Reinforcements), who was killed in action "Somewhere in France" on October 12, 1917, dearly beloved .youngest son of S. and W. Coulter Roxburgh East. ' •• , v Deeply mourned. -vCRABBE. —In loving memory of i • James Crabbe, who was . killed in action on October 12 1917 eldest son of Mr and Mrs James <; .Crabbe, Bannockburn. He did his duty. —Biserted by his loving mother and •, father. ■

CRABBE.—In sad and l<mng memory of our dear brother, Private James Crabbe, who was trills in action on. October 12, 1912, -jn onr hearts your memory jtogsra Fondly, sweeUy, tender, true: , In our hearts there's not a day V When we do not ttnnk of yen. -Wted by G and A. Crabbe, and :0.: and M. Jocelya.

CRAWFORD.—In loving memory ; of our dear brother, Private Walter Barclay (Wat), 22nd Reinforcements, who.was killed in action at Passchen- / daerei Ridge on October 12, 1917. W S sped faiow not, • What his last word, look, or thooshL Only that he did his duty, Died as bravely as he fought But his name is written in letters of love On the hearts he left at home.

—Inserted by his loving sisters.

CRAWFORD.—In, loving memory of our unde (Wat), who was killed in action <at Passchendaele Radge ,on October 12, 1917. In a distant land our uncle lies • .At • r66t in a soldier's grave. , , With tender recollections, with many a silent tear ? ' * We meet, but cme is wanting—our . ■ loved one is not here. —Inserted by his loving nieces and .gted. M Ki£r " d

: CKEE.—In sad and loving memotj of our deaf sons and brothers, James Cree (kiDed in action at Jrasschendaekj on ~\o &S rk P ir/ riVate f Horbert Stewart ,Cree (failed in action at Polderhoek ynateau, on December 3, 1917^ In the prime of their early manhood, Like the dawn of a beautiful day, > ,They foil girt with the bravest of tie brave In the thickest of the fray. bnt haVC 86811 0008 "' 01117 001116 to To have kissed the dear faces we all loved so well, "And whispered a last good-bye. -reinserted by their' sorrowing parents, sisters, and brother. _ CROWE.—In loving memory of Lance-corporal Adain Crowe (8/1723 _4tK Reinforcements), who was killed in action in France on October 12, 1917, dearly beloved youngest son of Ann and tho lato Adam Crowe. He reSponsiv<B to !lls country's Fcrr Freedom's canse • -He gave his life, his best—his aIL —Inserted by his loving mother brother, sister, nieccs, and nephews! A.<utangata.

..CROWE.—In ever Jonring memory of ' our dear brother, Private Adam Crowe (4th _ Reinforcements), who was killed in action " Somewhere in France," October 12, 1917. He sleeps l>eside his comrades In a hallowed grave unknown, .;l>ut his name is written in letters of love - On the hearts he left at home. —Inserted by his loving brother and sister-in-law, J. and M. Crowe South Dunedin. '

DUDFIELD.—-In loving memory of Rifleman Arthur John Scobie Dudlield (2oth lieinforcements), who Was killed in action at Passchendaele on October 12, 1917, dearly beloved youngest son of Alice and the late Harry Dudfield, Dalkeith North-East Valley; E ged 20 years and 10 months.