FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

Otago Witness, Issue 3315, 26 September 1917, Page 35

FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

DEATHS. HEALY.—On September 13, 1917, from wounds received while In aotion, Sapper John Healv (N".Z. Tunnelling Corps), dearly beloved third son of Margaret Healy (93 Leith street, Dunedin), and the late John Healy (of Ophir, Central Otago); aged 32 years. R.I.P. HTPKIN.—KiIIed while in action "bn June 20, Arthur Sinclair Hipkin (Queen's Roval West Surrey Regiment), born at Raoton Park, Sussex, and late of Greenfield and Lee Stream, -Otago. KEENAN.—On August 31, killed while in action "Somewhere in France," John Druinmond, dearly beloved second son of John and Janet Keenan, Carey's Bay, Port Chalmers; aged 23 years. He did his duty. M'FADGEif.—On August 31, 1917, killed while in action in France, Neil John, dearly beloved youngest brother of Donald and "Jessie M"'Fadgeu and Mrs Mary Little, 46 Manor place, Dunedin; aged 19 years. MALEY.—On September 16, 1917, at the 18th General Hospital, Daunes Camiers, from wounds received while in action, Private Thos. Malev (24th Reinforcements), dearly beloved son "of the late Patrick and Mary' Maley, of Clarksville, Tokomairiro; aged 32 years. 8.1. P. MEDEE.—On August 10, killed while on active service in France, Lance-corporal George Herbert Meder (Engineer and Tunnelling Corps.), dearly beloved son of Janet and Hie late. Adam "Metier, of Owaka and Wanganui; aged 29 years. Supreme sacrifice for King and Empire. KICOL.—On September 17, 1917, died at sea., Private John M'Rae Nicol (lan), 7th Reinforcements, third son of the late Alexander and Johanna, Nicol, and beloved nephew of Miss H. L. Nicol, Mrs Edmond, William street, and brother of Ruby and Lilian Kicol, of this city; in his 23rd year. SHIEL.—On Septemlwr 8, 1917, from wounds received while in action in France, Private Vincent Patiick Shiel (23rd Reinforcements), dearly beloved second son of Charles Alexander and Elizabeth Shiel, St. Clair; aged 20 vear3 and 10 months. R.I.P. IN MEMORIAM. BLACK.—In loving memory of Corporal Robert Stanley, repotted killed while in action "Somewhere in France," September 21, 1916, only son of Mrs E. L. Black; aged 23 years. Ho did his duty. —lnserted by his sorrowing mother. BLACK. —In fond memory of Robert Stanley (Bobby), reported killed while in action" in France, Sept. ruber 21, 1916. Inserted by A. F. CLEMENTS.—In loving memory of Private William John Clements, who was killed while in action in France on September 26, 1916, elder son of Elizabeth Sarah and the late Lawrence Clements, of Paengaroa, Bay of Plenty (late of Palmorston South). CORBETT.—In loving memory of James Stewart (sth Reinforcements), who was killed while in action "Somewhere in France," September 21, 1916; aged 21 years. He did his duty. COX. —In loving memory of Rifleman Stanley Gordon Cox (9th Reinforcements), who died on September 24, 1916, from wounds received while in aotion in France; in his 21st year. No more will he answer the roll call, Or rush to. the bugle's sound; But, Lord, when the roll is called up yonder May his name on Thy book be found. —lnserted by his loving stepbrother, Hugh Fraser. COX. —In loving memory of my dear nephew, Rifleman Stanley Gordon, who died from wounds received while in action on the Sommc. Only the grave of a hero, Only a mound of earth, Far from the ones that loved him And the land that gave him birth. His king and country called him, The call was not in vain; On Britniu.'a roll of honour You will find our hero's nam". —lnserted by L. Chuinmen and cousins. CHICHTON. —In loving memory of Andrew- Criehtou, who died on September 20, 1015, from wounds received while in action at the Dardanelles.

Sleep on, dear srm, your battles arc o'er, In a far of/ land you lie; For freedom's oau.se you nobly fought, A bravo soldier you have died. —lnserted by his father and brother.