IN MEMORIAM.

Otago Witness, Issue 3314, 19 September 1917, Page 35

IN MEMORIAM.

ANDEHSON'. —In loving memory of Lanoecorporal Andrew Anderson, who was killed while in action on the Somme, September 15 1016, third son of Mr and Mrs John Anderson, Fairfield; aged 20 years. “ Killed in action,” say the cables, That is all the tale they tell Of the brave young lad who lovod us, Of the lad we loved so well. How the life was sped we know not, What the last word, look, or thought, Only that he did his duty, Died as bravely as he fought. —lnserted by hi# loving father, mother, ■ sisters, and brothers. ARAIITAGE. —In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Rifleman Henrv. who was killed “Somewhere in France on September 15, 1016, third son of Henry Armitage, Blackstone Hill; aged 28 years. No one knows how much we miss him, Friends may think the wound is healed, But they little know the sorrow Deep within our hearts concealed. —lnserted by his loving father, brothels, and sisters. AUSTIN. —In loving memory of Corporal Hugh Reynolds (Jack), who was killed while in action in France, bentember 13. 1016, fourth son of the late Henrv Pel wood Austin and Mrs Austin, of “Trentnook,” Palmerston; aged 22 yeaia. For others. —lnserted by his loved ones. BAILEY. —Tn proud and loving memory of our’ dear brother, Lance-corporal Joseph Bailor, who was killed while in action in Fiance on September IS, 101 G. For his country and for us. brother. BAIN.—In loving memory of Henry (Ist Battalion, N.Z.8.8.), who was killed while in action on the Somme, September 15, 1918, fourth son of W. L. and A. Bain, 20 Bridgman street; aged 23 years. He nobly answered duty’s call And gave up all for honour’s cause. —lnserted by his friends.

CHERRTE. —In loving memory of Robert W C Cherric, who was killed while in action in France on /September 16, 1916, eldest son of Mr and. Mrs J. C. Cherrie, of Whangaiei. A beloved son.

JSVTIT In loving memovv of Rifleman John Path, who was killed In action "Somewhere in France," on September 15, 1016. 8.1. P. Ho did his duty. He left his home and went to fight, And fell beneath the sod; Although his body lie in France His soul is safe with God. —lnserted by his sorrowing parents. DILLON.—-On September 15, 101 G, killed while in action "Somewhere ill France," Serjeant Brian Vernon Dillon (Main Body, N.Z. Expeditionary Force); aged 23 years and 5 months. Oh, for the touch of a vanished hand And the sound of a voice that is still. DOWNIE. —In loving memory of 24/126 Corporal Alex. Downie, A Company, N.Z.8.8., who died from wounds received at the Somme on September 16, 1016; eldest son of George and Margaret Downie, Balclutha. Not lost, but gone before. —lnserted by his loved ones. DBtTMMOND. —In loving memory of Private Bobcrt Drnmmond, who died from wounds received while in. action at the Battle of the Sommo, September 10, 1916, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J. Druuimoud, Palmerston. He sleep? not in his native land, But under foreign" skies. Far from those who love him In a hero's grave lie lies. —lnserted by his sorrowing father, mother, sisters, and brothers. EVANS. —In loving memory of David Evans (4th Reinforcements), who died from wounds received while in action in France on September 15, HUG, beloved sou of Margaret Evans", aged 20 years. He did his duty. FIELD. —In loving memory of Alfred Thornlev Field (Sergeant., Ota?o .Mounted Bines, sth Reinforcements), who made the supreme sacrifice at the Somme on September 15, 1!'16; in his 30th year. FORBES. —In loving memory of Rifleman, Geo. Forbes (2s r .Z.R.8.), who was killed while in notion at the Somme, September 15, 1016.—Inserted by his loving mother, sisters, and brothers. YREYV.—In loving memory of Dave (Rifleman D. Frew), who was killed while in action on September 18, 1016. Just gone behind the curtain Into a clearer light. —lnserted bv his sister and her husband, 1,, and r. L. Brown, Abbotsfonl. FRF.YV.—Tn fond and loving memory of David Frew, who was killed while in action at the Sommo, France, September 15, 1916. Mourn not, for he's olimbed the pathway that heroes and martyrs, trod. He gave his life for his country; he now stands in tho glory of Gocl. —lnserted by his loved ones.