IN MEMORIAM.

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

IN MEMORIAM.

FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE.

M'KECIINTE.—In loving memory of Riflenifin R. D. M'Kechnie, who died from wounds received while fighting on the Somme, in Franoe, September 17, 1916. Midet the din and roar of the battle, Just after the fight had begun, God spoke to our boy: "Lay down your arms Your duty you've nobly done." Oh, Robbie dear, our thoughts oft fly To the grave wherein you're sleeping, But we know your dear eoiil waits for us Safely in God's keeping. —lnserted by his sorrowing father, sistera, and brothers. M'KEOHNIE.—In loving memory of oar dear Bobby, who died fioin wound* received while in action on the Sommft on September 17, 191 G. Ilow the life was sped wo know not, What tho last word, look, or thought, Only that ha did his duty— ' Die<l as bravely as he fought. —lnserted by his loved ones. M'KEOHNIE.—In sad and loving momury of our dear brother Bob, who died from wounds received while in action on the Sommo on September 17, 1916. Inserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law, Kate and Fred Bluett, Melbourno. M'KINLAY.—In loving memory of PrU vato llobert M'Kinluy (Tenth Reinforcements), who was " killed in action "Somewhere in France" on September 18, 1916. ll© died for the Empire, end ho died like a man; And though sad are the eyes that are weeping, A halo of glory will shine round the spot Where the dear one fox ever lie* sleeping. —lnserted by a friend in Stirling. M'LEAN.i—In loving memory of Francis A. M'Leari, of Inveroargill (N.Z.R.8.), who was killed while in action in the Battle of Flers, September 16, 1916. And we, removed so far, can only dream of how at morn the sun, or the bright evening star, alternate shine on him whose task is done. MOYLE.—In loving memory of my dear husband, Corporal Albeit Robert Movie, 3/907, who died from wounds received while in action in France, September IS, 1916. I think- I see him still in life Although one year has passed. But in my memory fresh he lives, And will do till the last. —lnserted by his loving wife and children. ORMROD.—In ever-loving memory of Ernest, who fell while in action "Bocaewhere in France" on September 16, 1910, the dearly beloved eldest 6on of Edwin and Emilv Ormrod, of 22 Larkworthy street* St. Kildai. His richest gift he laid upon the altar of duty: his life. —lnserted by his loving parents and brothers. PRAIN.—In loving memory of "Alex.," who was killed while in action on September 15, 1916. " For king and country and those he ■"loved. —lnserted by a loving friend, A. R., Oamaru. REYNOLDS.—In loving memory of Private John Turtle Reynolds, who was killed while in action "Somewhere in Prance" on September 16, 1916, dearly loved sou of James and Agnes Reynolds, 39 Wesley street, South Dunedin; aged 20 years. No mother's care did him attend, Nor o'er him did a father, bend; No sister by to shed a tear, No brother by his words to hear. Sick, dving, in a foreign land, No father by to take his hand; No mother near to close his eyes, Par in a foreign land he lies. —lnserted by his loving parents, sisters, and brothers. SEXTON.—In loving memory of Rifleman John Bvron (Jack) Svxton, who was killed while in aclipn in Prance on September 15, 1936, dearly loved second son of Silas and Grace Sexton, 10 Kennedy Street, St. Kilda; aged 24 years. When ho left us with his comrades Ho nobly went to take his chance. Now in a soldier's grave he's sleeping On the battlefield of Prance. —lnserted by his loving parents, sisters, and brothers. TAYLOR.—In loving memory of Gunner \Y. A. Taylor, who was killed while In action in France on September 15, 1916. So loved so mourned. —lnserted by his sorrowing parents, Queen's drive, Musselburgh. TREGILGTJS.—In ' loving memory of L>4s!)9—Rifleman Samuel Tregilgus, who was killed while in action on the Somme-on September 15, 1916, youngest son of Margaret and the late Samuel Tregilgus, Alexandra South; aged 21 years and 3 months.—lnserted by his loving mother, M. Tregilaus. VERNON.—In loving memory of Ser-geant-bugler Augustus Albert (Advance Party of Lord Liverpool's Own), who wa« killed while in aotion at Flers, September 15, 1916, youngest son of Henry George and Annie Alice Bertha Restieaux Vernon, of 93 Macandrew road, Dunedin, great-grandson of the late Dr Restieaur", of R:iris, and late Lieutenant Mason, of London. So loved, so mourned. —lnserted by his loving mother, father, brothers, and sisters. WARP.—Killed in action in Prance on September 15, 1916, Reginald A J. (9th Reinforcements), dearly beloved eldest son of Mr and Mrs A. R. Ward, "Glenburnie," Pomahaka (late of Five Rivers Estate, Southland, and Roslyn, Dunedin); in his 26th year. K.I.P. Duty nobly done. WHELAN.—In loving memory of Corporal Percival James Whe ; lan (Main Body), who was killed in action in France on September 15, 1916, youngest son of Thomas and Catherine Whelan, Roxburgh. R.I.P. O Mother hearts, with bitter anguish torn, To i see your loved ones falling in the strife, Look to the sword-pierced heart of Mary blest, Whose only Son hung on the Tree forlorn; Christ points the Victor's way through death to LifCi And calls the weary soldier Home to rest. —lnserted by his father and mother, sisters and brothers. WILLIAMS.—In loving memory of Corporal Hector Edward Goble Williams (10th Reinforcements), who was killed while in action in France, September 16, 1016, beloved son of Prank and Louisa Williams, Wyndhßm; aged 21 years. Ho hath fought the good fight. —lnserted by his loving grandmother, E. G oble.