FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE In Memoriam

Otago Daily Times, Issue 25365, 25 October 1943, Page 1

FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE In Memoriam

FERGUSON.—In loving memory of our third son and brother, Robert (Bert), who was killed in action, October 2d, 1942. A nature you couldn’t help, loving, A heart that was purer than gold; To those who knew and loved him His memory will never grow old. —lnserted by his loving mother, father, sisters, and brothers, Frank and Allan (overseas). FERGUSON—In loving memory of our brother, Robert (Bert), who was killed in action, October 25, 1942. Nothing can take away the love That our hearts hold dear; Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps him near. —lnserted by his brother and sister-in-law, Peter and Ivy, Outram. GOLDTHORPE.—In loving memory of Harry Roy Goldthorpe, killed in action on October 24, 1942. " Ever remembered. —lnserted by Mr and Mrs A. Pauli, Edie and Doreen (Mosgiel), George and Albert (overseas). HAIGH.—In loving remembrance of Private J. Haigh, 6th Reinforcements, died at Mudros (Isle of Lemnos), October 25, 1915, beloved son of Mr and Mrs Alex. Haigh, 6 Lanark street, Mosgiel.—” In loving memory.” HARRINGTON.—In proud and loving memory of Pte. John Charles Harrington, who died of wounds at El Alamein, October 24, 1942.—Inserted by his parents and brothers, Stan (overseas) and Reg. HUNTER.—In loving memory of Corporal Roy Hunter, who died of wounds on October 25, 1942, at El Alamein. “So loved, so mourned.” He rose, responded to his country’s call; He gave his life, his best, his all. —lnserted by his loved ones. REYNOLDS.—In loving memory -of my beloved son, Gunner Harry Arthur Reynolds, killed in action, El Alamein, October 24, 1942. Sleep on, dear son; no shadows touch you now; Your country's banner flies aloft as fair; The bitter wounds of hostile day have healed. And night goes shepherding her stars ■ to prayer. Our hearts can never weep enough For those who gave their lives—their •all; On Egyptian earth they sleep—though rough, They lie in peace where they did fall. —lnserted by his dad, 77 Carson street, Mornington, Dunedin. REYNOLDS.—In loving memory of my beloved brother, Gunner Harry Arthur Reynolds, killed in action at El Alamein, October 24, 1942. The mighty totaras have fallen, But the sun sets not upon them. Buried in a far-off foreign land, You lie in peace, dear Harry, Where soft winds blow across the sand, Far from your beloved New Zealand. Your unknown grave, Where some day flowers will growcaressed by rain, Now a monument to - England’s cause, And, knowing this, you have not died in vain. —lnserted by his loving sister. Violet, 77 Carson street, Mornington.