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FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

in marottiAM. SHAW.—In sad and loving memory of 63432—Private Robert Oyril Shaw (52nd Reinforcements), who was killed in action " Some where in France," August 24, 1918, third' eldest son of Samuol and Jcssio 11. S. Shaw, "Pleasant Viow," Berwick. fjo loved, so inoTimod. In a distant land he lios At rest in a soldier's grave; llis baliilo fought, his named enrolled On the eoroll o£ tho deathless lira've. A lonely grave in a far-ofl land, A grave wo may never 6ee, Hat wlale life and memory last Wo will still remember thee. —Inserted by his loving parents, sister, and brothers, Berivjok. SMITH.—In ever loving memory of Private Lawrence- Smith, who was killed m action at Bapaume on August 25, 1918. None can tell liow much we mi£e him, Bub the ones thnt loved him best; He is gone to live with Jesue In that happy land of rest But now alone with tearful eye 3 Through life's dark vale wo tread, The dearest one on earth to ua fjics numbered with the dead. We know when the last trump shall sound And liid the dead ariße, Our darling Lanri ehall oonie forth. And join us in the skies. —Inserted by his sorrowing and broken-hearted loved ones. SMITH.—In loving memory of our dearly loved brother, Lawrence (Lorrie), who was killea in action " Somewhere in France," August 25, 1918. Missed, sadly missed. Tho' the voice we loved is silent, And the form we cannot see, We shall meet again in Heaven TTnited tiuxmgh eternity. —Inserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law, E. and L. Scott. SOLOMON.—In loving memory of Private Louis Solomon, who was killed in action " Somewhere in France," August 25, 1918, beloved son of Sarah Solomon. We know he has gone beatrtlful land, * And humbly wo bow to God's will; But, oh. for the touch oi a vanished hand, ' For the sound of a voice that is etflll —Inserted by his mother. SOLOMON.—In loving memory of my dear brother, Private Louis Solomon, who was killed in action " Somewhere in France," August 25, 1918.—Inserted by his sorrowing sister, Mrs R. Watson, Christchurch. WILLIAMS.—In loving memory of Albert Edwin Brown Williams (29th Reinforcements), who .< was killed in action " Somewhere in France," August 25, 1918. This day brings back our memory fresh Of him now called to rest, And the ones who think of him tonight Are the ones who loved him best. Though the voice wo loved is silent, Though his form we cannot see, We ehaJl .meet again in glory, TJnited through eternity. . —Inserted by his loving wife and ciuld. WILLIAMS.—In loving memory of Private Albert Edwin Brown Williams, who was killed in action on August 25, 1918, twin son of Mr and Mrs H. B. Williams, Harbour terrace, Duncdfn. One_year hae passed, onr hearts are eore, As time goes on. we miss him moreHis loving smile, his welcome XTieres none can fill onr dear Alhortfa place. —Inserted by his loving: parents, sisters, and brothers. WILLIAMSON.-In loving memory of Private Kenneth Grigor Williamson (No. 63251, 31st Reinforcements), who was killed in action ,rs; h fV£, France >" August ca, 191B; aged 21 years. One year has passed, onr hearts axe As time rolls on we miss him moreHis welcome smile, hie loving face-' No one can ever fill his plnoe. Some day wo hope to meet him, lm°d Us Imnd ta thc better And never part again. —Inserted, by his Wing father and mother, sisters, and brothers, East u}\ lov '-"f, mem °ry of my dear action Somewhere in France" on Uone to Rest. He c answered his Country's, And gave his life to save n e all; Hie heart was .good, his spirit brave, His resting plaoo a soldier's grave Agnes, Kaitangata. lov !2K. memory of mv dear er » Q Walter 1 ; who ™ killed in action Somewhere in France" O n August 25, 1918; in his 25th year. Uone to R-est. are hearts that boat so true- • tbe n^ «««** For yon, dear brother, for you. There are eyes to which the tears oft come, But we trmiln and hido our poin Though well we know that the brother lov*o Is not coming home again. —Inserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law, Mrs and Mr W A Hansen, Kaitangata.

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Otago Daily Times, Issue 17712, 25 August 1919, Page 4

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FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE. Otago Daily Times, Issue 17712, 25 August 1919, Page 4

FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE. Otago Daily Times, Issue 17712, 25 August 1919, Page 4

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