FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

Otago Witness, Issue 3265, 11 October 1916, Page 37

FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

DEATHS.

AITKEN.—On September 30, died from wounds received while in action in Franco, Sergeant Robert r.yul Aitken (6th Reinforcements), dearly beloved husband of Margaret ■ Aitken, 35 Jackson street, St. Kilda, und third son of Mr and Mrs W. Aitken, Oilman;; aged 27 years. Nobly fighting, nobly fell. ANDERSOX.—On September 15, 1916, killed while in action in France, William Alexander, youngest son of Mrs and tho late V.". H. Anderson, and brother of Uobert William (Egvpt), Rubv, anil Mrs K. O'Connor, Fairlie". At his country's call he did his "duty. BALXEAYES.—On September 15, 1916, killed while in action in France, William Earnslaw (Second Reinforcements), beloved and only son of James and Agnes Balueavcs, Myross Bush; in his 25th year. For King and country. BURROWS.—On September 22, killed while in action in France, Lieutenant Edward Burrows, beloved husband of K. E. Burrows, Feilding, and only son of Mr and Mrs W. H. Burrows, High street, Musselburgh; aged 30 years. And one clear call for me. CHERRIE.—On September 15, 1916, killed while in action in France, Robert . W. 0. Cherrie, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J. Cherrie, Nelson (late of Dunedin). He did his duty. COX.—On September 2-1, died from wounds received while in action in France, Stanley Gordon (Ninth Reinforcements), beloved nephew of Mrs Chamuien, Kaikorai; aged 20 years. He laid down his life for King and country. DAGO.—On September 15, killed while in action in France, Francis Patrick Dagg, tho third son of James and the late Essie Dagg, 10 Coupar street, Kaikorai ; aged 19 years and 8 months. DATH. —On September 15, "somewhere in France," Private John Dath, only son of John Dath, Waitahuna; aged 31 years. lie did his duty. DAWE.—On September IG, killed while in action in France, Leslie Gordon, second son of Mr William Dawe, Queen's drive, Musselburgh; aged 22 years, lie nobly did his duty. DILLON —On September 15, 1016, killed while in action in France, Sergeant rinan Yernon Dillon (Main Body, New Zealand Expeditionary Force), late of Blackstone Hill, Kyeburn Diggings, and Menzies Perry, dearly beloved second son of T. and F. L. billon, 42 Manor place, Dunedin ; aged 23 years and 7 months. Ho did his duty. DOWXIE.—On September 16, 1916, died from wounds received while in action in France, Corporal Alexander, dearly loved eldest son of George and Margaret Syme Downie; aged 27 years.—Home papers please copy. DRUMMOND.— On September IP, 1016, died from wounds received while in action in France, Robert Drummond, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J. Drummond, Palmcrston; aged 33 years. Deeply mourned. Died for King and country. DWIGHT.—On September 21, 1016, killed while In action in France, Sergeant William John Dwight, dearly loved husband of Mrs Amy Dwight, 5 G-rangge street, Dunedin; aged <lO years. Deeply mourned. —Christchurch papers please copy. For King and country. Nobly lighting, nobly fell. FREW.—On September 15, 1916, killed while in action in France, Rifleman David Frew (New Zealand Rifle Brigade), dearly-loved fourth son of Mr and Mrs A. Frew, Mosgiel; aged 26 years. Blessed in life and in death. I think in the light of God His likeness stamps my brow, Thro' the Valley of Death my feet have trod, But 1 reign in glory now. No breaking heart is here, No keen and thrilling pain, No wasted cheek where the frequent tear Hath rolled and left its stain. I have reached the joys of heaven, I am one of the sainted band, Per my head a crown of gold is given And a harp is in my hand. 1 have learned the song they sing Whom Jesus has set free, And the glorious walls of heaven still ring With my new-born melody. No sin, do grief, no pain, Safe in inv happy home: My fears all" fled, my doubts all slain, Mf hour of triumph's come. Oh. friends of mortal ye 11 . The trusted and the line, Ye are waf cuing snP in liip valley of i 'i:rs, : bitiij mv In t . ..: ;.i iris below l tin loci! . . ii- , aatin. . ]•,'. :- ■ ;..,: '/ ..,] brig!.;, I'i .} vii liki a i ■■ ' oi light ;Uo w jrld from whom e 1 came. • v. a i i v . another star ■ mil ' ..! 'he. glittering sky? i ,u ."•j> when the raging voice of war And the storms of war's conflict die? I.'heu why should your tears run down And your hearts be sorely riven For another gem in the Saviour's crown And another soul crowned in heaven? GARRETT. —Killed while in action in France, John James Garrett-, second son o! John and Mary Garrett, of Mosgiel; aged 80 years and 0 months. He did his duty.