IN MEMORIAM.

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

IN MEMORIAM.

FOR THE EMPS RE’S CAUSE.

FRY. —In loving memory of 8/334(1 — Corporal Francis I.like Fry (10th. Reinforcements), who was killed while in action in France on September 15, 1016, youngest son of G. R. and the late Mary A. Fry, Waikouaiti; aged 21 years. No cross records his well-loved name. No tomb in days to come shall tell In golden letters of the fame That crowned him even as he fell. —lnserted by his father, sisters, and brothers. GARRETT.—In loving memory of Trooper J. J. Garrett, dearly beloved --on of John and Mary Garrett, who was killed in action in France on 16th Septemler, 1910. —lnserted by his sorrowing parents. GARRETT.—In fond remembrance of Trooper John Garrett, who was killed while in action in France; in his 21st year. Nobly fighting, nobly fell. —lnserted by a friend. GIT-MORE.—In loving memory of Corporal Thomas John Gilmore, who was killed while in action at Armentieres, Franco, September 15, 1916. His body lies in a foreign land, llis spirit shines above; Safe and secure our Father keeps The one we dearly loved. We miss his cheery greeting, We miss his sunny smile, But though on earth we're parted ’Tis only for a while. —lnserted by his sorrowing parents. GILMORE.—In loving memory of our dear brother Tommy, who was killed while in action in France, September 15, 1916. Ho lies in a soldier’s grave. Asleep on a bed of clay, Till the rdll is called up yonder And the mists have cleared away. —lnserted by his sisters. GILMORE. —In loving memory of our dear brother, Corporal Thomas John (Main Body), who was killed while in action on the Somme, September' 15, 1916. Greater love hath no man than this. Midst the battle’s awful din. With firm resolve to die or win, A credit to his uniform, Our brother fell, and so we mourn. —lnserted by his brother and sister-in-law, N. and J. Gilmore. GUEST.—In loving memory of Stanley Thomas (11th Reinforcements), who was killed while in action “Somewhere in France” on September 15, 1916, fourth son of William and Margaret Guest, Balclutha. HENDERSON.—In loving memory of Rifleman William Lindsay (Machine Gun Section, 3rd Battalion, N.Z.R.8.), who was killed while in action In France' on September 15, 1916, dearly beloved second son of Henry Sydney and Annie Ogilvie Henderson, Orcpuki; aged 26 years. HILL.—In loving memory of our dear cousin, Gunner Arthur G., killed in action “Somewhere in France,” September 16, me. —lnserted by Annie E. and Gladys M., Roxburgh. HITCHON. —In loving memory of Trooper Frank Horton Hitohon (N.Z. Pioneer Battalion), who died on September 16, 1916, from wounds received while in action “Somewhere in France;” —Inserted by his uncle, aunt, and cousins at Palmerston. ISBISTBR. —In loving memory of William Ishister, who died from, wounds received while in action in France on September 17, 1916. To memory ever dear. —lnserted by M. A. F. ISBISTER. —In loving memory of Rifleman' W. Isbister (No, 2 Battalion, N.Z. Rifle Brigade), who died from wounds received at the Battle of the Somme, September 15. 1916. Nobly fighting, nobly fell. JACKSON. —In proud and loving memory of Private Gerard Jackson (11th Reinforcements), who was killed while in action in France, September 15, 1916. Inserted by W. W. KELL. —In loving memory of Private Robert Kell, who was killed while in action in France on September 15, 1916. He left his homo in perfect health, He little thought of death so nigh, But God saw best te take him home, And with His will wo must comply. The shock was great, the pain severe, To part with one we loved so dear; Our trial’s hard, we’ll not complain. But trust in God to meet again. —-Inserted by his parents, brothers, and sisters. KENNEDY. —In loving memory of William John (Main Body), who was killed in action on the Somme on September 15, 1916. Also of Albert (First Reinforcement Expeditionary Force), who died from wounds in Brockonhurst Hospital on October 14, 1916. No longer hosts encountering hosts Shall crowds of slain deplore: They hang the trumpet in the hall. And study war no more. —lnserted by their loving mother, sisters, and brothers. KING. —In fond and 'loving memory of Rifleman Joseph King (Joe), No. 23/472, who was while in action at the Somme Battle, September 15, 1916. No more shall the sweet smile of his countenance brighten The long weary hours of his friends left- behind, For no one who knew him could ever forget, him For his ways were so loving, so good, and so kind. R.I.P. —lnserted by his affectionate brother Tom. M’BRIDE. —In loving memory of Francis Hugh M’Bride, who was killed while in notion on the Somme, September 15, 1916, second son of Alex. M’Bride, Queenstown. R.I.P. How the life was sped we know not, What tho last word, look, or thought. Only that he did his duty Died as bravely as ho fought. MACKAY. —In loving memory of Rifleman John Robert Maekay (3rd Battalion, N.Z.R.8.), who was killed at the Somme on September 15, 1916, beloved eldest son of Mary and tho late W. G. Macktly, Clifton; aged 24 ye-ars. A j (regions one from us is gone, A voice wo loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home Which never oan be filled. So loved, so mourned. —lnserted by his loving mother, sisters, and brothers. MacGTBBON. — In loving memory of Harry John Mac Gibbon, who was killed while in action at. the Femme, France, on September 19. 1916, only son of Colin and Emily MacGiljbon, Dunnevirko; aged 26 years. M‘OAW. —In loving memory of Rifleman William M’Caw, who was killed by shrapnel at the Fomrne, September 18, 1916. eldest son of Mr and Mrs Robert M’Caw. Waitahuna.