FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

Otago Witness, Issue 3309, 15 August 1917, Page 35

FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

IN MEMORIAM. VALENTINE.—In lovinc memory of our dear George (Main Body, N.Z.E.P.), who was killed while in action at the Dardanelles on August 9, 1915; ngi-il 25 years. His king and country called him, The call was not in vain, For on Britain's roll of honour You will find our hero's name. —lnserted by his loved oneF. VALENTINE. —In loving memory of dear George, who was killed wliile in "action at Gallipoli on August 0, 1915; aged 25 years. His warfare o'er, his battle fought. The victory won, tho' dearly bought. His Posh young life could not be saved, He slumbers now in a soldier's grave. —lnserted by his loving 6ister and brother-in-law, Emily and Bert. VALENTINE.—In loving memory of Trooper G. A. C. Valentino (Main Body, New Zealand Expeditionary Force), who was killed while in netion at Gallipoli on August 9, 1915. Onlv those that have lost one are able to tell The pain nt the heart at not saying farewell. No matter how we pray, dear George, No matter how we call, There is nothing left to answer But your photo on the wall. Too far away thy grave to see But not too far to think of thee. —lnserted by hip loving stepbrother and sister-in-law, J. and J. J.