FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE In Memoriam

Otago Daily Times, Issue 25674, 24 October 1944, Page 1

FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE In Memoriam

CAMERON.—In loving memory of our dear son, Allan, killed in action at El Alamein on October 24. 1942. A distant grave is a painful thing, Where loving hands no flowers can -y : bring; 1 When, we think of where he died, No one he loved was by his side, But Jesus, in His tender care, Will guard our loved one lying there. —lnserted by his loving ' mother and fa

ither, Outram. CAMERON.—In loving memory of our dear brother, Allan, killed in action, OctoSleep on, dear brother, tn your soldier’s grave; You?' life for your country you nobly v gave. •’ No one stood near you to say good- ' bye, ■ ■ .. But safe hi God’s keeping you peace- ' fully lie. —lnserted by his loving brother and sister-in-law. Bob , and Bessie, and nephews, Milburn. . ”

CAMERON.—In loving memory of our dear brother, Allan, killed in action at El Alamein on October 24, 1942. There is a photo in our . home More precious to us than gold; Tls a photo of you, dear Allan;. Your memory: will never grow old. —lnserted by his loving sister and brother, Margaret'and Ron., Outram.

..CAMERON.—In loving memory, of our dear brother, Allan Barclay, . killed in action, Middle East, October 24, • 1942. Duty called him, he was there, --■To do his- work and take his share.. His hegrt was good, his spirit brave. His resting place a hero’s graye.

—lnserted by his sister and brother-in-law, Vera and Harry, nephew and nieces, (Mosgiel). ,

CAMERON. —In loving , memory of our dear brother, Allan, killed in action, El Alamein, October 24, 1942; also Bert Ferguson, killed in action at El Alamein, October 25, 1942. Some may forget you, Now you are gone, , . But, we will remember, ; ' • No matter how long. —lnserted by their loving sister and brother, Ivy and Peter and family. CAMERON.—In loving memory of a good friend,” Allan, who was killed in action on October 24,; 1942. Though time brings much that is . .■' altered, . •; . ; - And life brings much that Is new, . There is one thing that time never .-i • alters— v. That’s remembrance, Allan, of you.

—lnserted by Ethel and Matt, Wanaka. COOPER.—In loving memory of Don, killed : in action at El Alamein, Middle East, October 24, 1942.

Not just to-day, but every day, In silence we remember. —rltiserted by his loving mother, father, (sisters, ; and brothers, Moa Creek. COOPER (63039).—1n loving memory of Don, killed in action October 24, 1942, at El Alamein. , He shall not grow old aa we that are left grow old; - Age shall not weary him, nor the years , condemn; - ■ . At the' going down of the sun and in the morning ■ • We will remember him. —lnserted by Aunt Sadie and family.

FERGUSON.—In loving memory of our son and brother, Bert, killed in action, El Alamein, October 25, 1942. When last we saw your smiling, face : You looked so bright and well. Little did'we think that. day Would be our last farewell. —lnserted by .his loving .mother, sisters, andrbrothers ,aHd Allan (overseas). GOLDTHORPE.— memory- of Harry ' Roy Goldtliorpe, killed at El. Alamein, October 24, 1942.—Inserted by those who loved him.

REYNOLDS.—In loving memory o£ tpy beloved sons, Gnr. Harry Arthur Reynolds, killed in ■ action, El 'Alamein,. October 24, 1942; also Trooper James Reynolds, late Otago Mounted -Rifles, passed away September 25,. 1939. ; - Sleep on, dear, son, no shadows touch you now; . ■ , - i YQUr country’s banner flies aloft as ".fair; ■ The bitter wounds of hostile day have healed, - ■ • - • And night goes 1 shepherding her stars to prayer. Our- hearts can never weep enough -For those who gave, their lives, their all. ' i .• . On Egyptian earth they sleep. Though ’ ~ . rough, . - They lie in peace where they did fall. —lnserted by dad, Mornington. .

REYNOLDS.—In loving memory of my dear brothers, Gnr. H. Reynolds, killed ir. action, El Alamein. October 24, 1942; also Trooper James Reynolds, died September 25, 1939.:- -v v ■

The mighty totaras have fallen, But the sun sets not upon them. Buried in a far-off foreign land You lie in peace, dear brother, Where soft winds blow across the sand, Far from your beloved New Zealand . your unknown grave, Where, some day flowers will grow caressed by rain, Now a monument to England’s cause, And. knowing this, you have not died in vain. -v, . ■ v--- ■ —lnserted by their sister, Violet. ■ REYNOLDS^—In loving remembrance of 5.“2? e aA A’ Reynolds, killed in action •t El Alaniein on October 24, 1942; aged 25 years. . &

They jhau not grow old as we that are left grow old. - , • Age shall not weary them nor the years .. condemn.. ; f!( At me; going down of 'the sun' and in • the morning We. will remember them.

—lnserted.by those who loved him. RICHMOND.—In loving memory of David Johnston Richmond, killed in action at El Alamein on October 24, 1942 Ever remembered.”—lnserted by Mum! Gran., Clara; and .Bevan (overseas). _ RICHMOND .—ln , loving memory of David Johnston Richmond, killed in action at El Alamein on October 24 1942 _T? memory dear.”-Ipserted by Aunties Bell, Eileen, and Jessie,

_ RICHMOND.—In loving memory of Private D. J. Richmond, killed in action at El Alamein, October 24, 1942. “Always remembered.”—lnserted by the Whale family.

TITCHENER.—L/Sergeant Percy Lyndon, killed in action in Egypt, October 24, 1942.

Tranquil you lie, knightly virtues proved; Your memory hallowed in the land you loved. , —Ever remembered; sister and brother-in-law (Ngaio) and Eric Neilson. (Pounawea). - - . .;

TITCHENER.—In proud and loving memory of L/Sergeant Percy L. Titchener, Div. Cav. Regiment, killed in action at El Alamein on October 24, 1942. Life is carrying courageously. The flowing banner of combat Through good and evil days, Though tom and splashed and often all -but-lost. There’s many a stumble, and wounds Are numerous, deep', and painful; But no able man engaged in struggle Takes flight even should death threaten. Life is: No peace here, No begging for an armistice. Life is: Carrying the banner of combat

Until laid in God’s own hands. —lnserted by his loved ones, Schoolhouse, Fortrose; June and Winnie, Invercargill.