FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

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

FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

IN MEMORIAM. MILLAR. —In loving memory of Rifleman James Scrymgeour Millar (22nd Reinforcements), who was killed at Passchendaele Ridge on October 12,. 1917; aged 21 years and 4 months. " Killed in action," ran the message, J>io<l a t/rothor good and kind, Jjoaving nothing but his memory For the loved ones left behind. " Killed in action," SJiid th« cable, Just one year ago to-day. far Xroni homo, friends, and kindred Died our loved one far away. WTiat happy hours we onoo enjoyed, How sweet memory still! But dtath has left a vacant place This world can never fill.

—Inserted by his sorrowing mother, brothers, and sisters.

MILLER.—In loving memory of Private John Alexander Miller (7th Roinforcements), who was killed at Passchendaele on October 12, 1917, oldest son of John and Emily Miller, Green Island.

When alone I am thinking, and the sad tears flow, X can hear his dear voice as three years ago,

As in his voting manhood he stands by my sido, And whispers so softly, " Mother, dear, death cannot divide." Also, Bert, second son. who died in hospital, England, September 20, 1913 (late of Troopship Tahiti).

Oh do not ask us if we miss them, — There is such a vacant place. Can we ever forget their footsteps, Or their dear familiar faces. —Inserted by t.heir loving parents, brothers, and sisters. MILLER.—In fond and loving memory of our dear son and brother, 9/1068 —Trooper Peter William Miller (sth Reinforcements), who was believed to havo been killed in action at Passchendaele on October 12, 1917, beloved third son of Mrs E. and the late John Miller, Purakanui; aged 26 years.

Somewhere in France—no matter where— He was just as near to hcav-en As though he had lain on his bed at home, When the signal .to " cease" was given. He has borne his cross, he has gained his crown, Though he lies in a far-off grave; And we think ol his life, a dntv done—

Manly, unselfish, and brave. —Inserted by his loving mother, sisters, and brothers.

M'LAREN.—In loving memory of Alexander M'Laren, who fell while in action at Passchendaele on October 12. 1917, beloved youngest son of Jas. M'Laren, 16 Baldwin street, NorthEast Valley. Until the day dawn and the shadows flee away. —Inserted by his loved ones.

M LEOD.—In sad but loving mem--527,,.°* ° ur BOn > Corporal John Willis M'Leod (Willis), (11159, 12th Reinforcements), who was killed in action "Somewhere in France" on October 12, 1917. Amid his daily work he heard the call:

His country sore in strife. He cried: " I come," and gave np all: His friends, his home, his life. Inserted by his sorrowing parents, brother, and sisters. M'LEOD. —In fond and loving memory of our dear brother. Private Hector Malcolm M'Leod (6th Reinforcements), who was killed in action Somewhere in Franco " on October J 2 . I 91 7; aged 25 years.—lnserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law, A. and A. Barr.

M'MILLAN.—In loving memory of our beloved son, Private H. N. M'Millan (14th Reinforcements), who was killed in action on October 12, 1917, Somewhere in France'' youngest son of Donald and Ellin M'Millan.

He left his home the flower of youth, He seemed so strong and brave, ' We little thought how soon he would Be laid in a hero's grave. Bnt the saddest blow is yet to come When the warriors all return— And his mother looks for her darting boy Who never will return.

Inserted by his loving mother, father, brothers, and sisters-in-law. M MXLLAN.—In loving memory of Private Hector Norman M'Milla.n (14th Reinforcements), who was killed while in action at Passchendaele on October 12, 1917.—Inserted oy his loving brother and sister-in-law.

MORGAN.—In loving memory of Rifleman J. E. Morgan, vrho was reported to have been killed in action in France on October 12, 1917, dearly beloved second- son of John' and Mary Morgan, 50 Walter street, Morn in gton.

He did his duty.

—Inserted by his parents, sisters, and brothers.

MORGAN. —-In loving memory of dear Jack, (Rifleman J. E. Morgan), who was killed in action at Passchcndaele Ridge on October 12, 1917; aged 22 years and 10 months.' Oh, how we pictured yopr return, And longed to clasp yodr hand! But no one knows the' great shock it was When word came that voa would

return. —Inserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law, E. and T. Pinder. MU IK HE AD.—ln memory of Private John Muirhead, who was killed in action " Somewhere in Franoe," October 12, 1917, eldest, son of John Muirhead, 635 Castle street. We are thinking of voa often, in that grave so Jar away; How we wish that you were here, for we miss you il;iy by day. In our hearts your memory lingers fondly, sweetly, tender, 'true; ° Tn cur life there's not a day when, we do not think of you. —Inserted by his parents and brother.

MT7TRHEAD.—In memory of Private John Muirhead, who was killed in action in Franoe. October 12, 1917, oldest son of John Muirhead, 635 Castle street No one knows how ranch we miss him Friends may think the wound is healed; Bob they little know the sorrow Deep within our hearts concealed. —Inserted by his brother and sister M. and H. Maples. '

MUNRO. —In proud and loving memory of Signaller Alex. Munro (11th Reinforcements, N.Z.E.F.), who was killed in action at Pusschendaele oil October 12, 1917, elder son of Mr and Mrs L. Munro, Toiro; aged 19 years. He has done his best; —given his best. His life, his all.

—Inserted by his sorrowing parents, sister, and brother. '

NEAVE.—In loving memory of Rifleman Harry Neave (23rd Reinforcements), who was killed in action "Somewhere in France," October 12. 1917. —Inserted by his loving; parents sisters, and brothers.

PAISLEY.—In loving memory of 8/3931—Corporal Robert Johnston, who was killed at Passchendaele Ridge, October 12, 1917, second son of Robert and the late Jane Paisley, of Naseby. '

Oh, could we but see him once again, Though he'd only oome home to die, To kiss tho face we loved so well And whisper a last good-bye? Our Father in Heaven, oh, hear lis, And answer when we pray. And in mercy end the tittle, That our loved ones are in to-dav.

PAISLEY.—In loving memorv of Lance-corporal Andrew Kerr Paisley (Andy), 6th Reinforcements, N.Z.E.F., who was killed in action at Passchondaclo, October 12, 1917.

Tie did liis dntv

PAISLEY.—In loving memory of Robert Johnstone Paisley (10th" Reinforcements), who was killed in action " Somewhere in France " October 12, 1917. Duty caJled him—He was there To do his bit ami his shore;

His heart was good, his spirit brave, His resting place a soldier's grave. —Inserted by his loving friends, Naseby.

STENT* ING.—In loving memory of our dear brother, ■ Albert Stenning, who was killerl in action in Franco on October 12, 1917. Wo are thinking of you oftra, Never will your memory fade, Loving thouehis will always wander To (Somewhere in France) where yon are laid. —Inserted by his loving sister and brother, M. and Wm. Laughton, Chvaka.