FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

Otago Witness, Issue 3331, 16 January 1918, Page 35

FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

DEATHS.

BAXTER.—On December 20, "Somewhere in France," Sergeant William John, necond son of Matthew Baxter, of Weston; In his 31sb year. He died for his country. DRUMMOND.—On December 81, died from wounds, Robert Simpson (Bert), dearly beloved son of R. 8. Drummond, Wyndham. He did his duty. EDGAR.—On December 22, killed while In action "Somewhere in France," Bancecorporal Neil Edgar Q7th Reinforcements), dearlv beloved elder eon of Andrew and Ellen" Edgar, Green Island; aged 28 years. Nobly fighting, nobly fell. EDMOND.—On October 13, died from wounds (near Ypres), James Charles (Australian Forces), dearly beloved eldest eon of James and Agnes Edmond, 60 Duke street, Dunedin; aged 25 years. FLEMING.—On ' December 16, killed while in action in France, Quartermastersergeant Adam Fleming, third eon of the late Adam Fleming, Waikakai Valley, and the late Mr 3 E. P. Fleming, Ardwick street, Gore; aged 31 years. HENDERSON.—On December 16, killed while in action in France, Private Allan Henderson (10th Reinforcements), eldest son of Andrew Henderson, Williamstown, Melbourne; aged 42 years. He nobly did his duty. JAMIESON.—On December 22, from wounds, Magnus Jamieson (27th Reinforcements), dearly loved only brother of James Jamieson, 6 Bernioia street, Port Chalmers; aged 22 years. Greater lovo hath no man. KAY.—On December 27, 1817, killed while in action "Somewhere in France," Private Alexander Kay (28th Reinforcements), dearly beloved youngest son of Anna and the late James Kay, Waitati; aged 32 years. He nobly fighting; nobly fell. LEACH. —On January 6, at Southland Hospital, No. 9/150—Trooper Walter Norman Gaynor Leach, of Heriot; aged 29 years. R.I.P. M'KENZIE.—On December 22, killed while in action "Somewhere in France," Private Murdo . M'Kenzie (16th Reinforcements), youngest son -of Eliiajbeth M'Kenzie and the. late A. F. M'Kenzie, Glen Dhu, Dunrobin; aged 29 years. He did his duty. M'LATOHIE.—On November 11, 1917, killed while in action in France, Private Frederick William M'Latchie (Machine Gunner, 6th Canadian Battalion). MALCOLM.—On December 23, killed while in action "Somewhere in France," Private Walter Malcolm, beloved nephew of Miss Malcolm, 682 Castle street, and grandson of the late Captain James Malcolm; in his 23rd, year. • MATTiESON.—Died from wounds "Somewhere in France," Neil M'Leod (Pat), dearly beloved youngest eon of George Stafford arid Monica Matheson, 83 Tyue street, Roslyn-J in his 26th year. SIM.—On January 5, from sickness, at Tel-el-Keber Hospital, Egypt, No. 46795 Trooper 1- Walter Albert Sim (27th Reinforcements, N-Z.E.F.), second soil of the lato W. F. Sim, Crookston; aged 84 years. IN MHMORIAM. BTLLS.—In loving memory of our dear and only son, Henry Thomas, who died in France on January 13, 1917, He did his dujby.' —lnserted by his loving mother, father, and sister. BILLS;;—Tn loving memory of Henry Thomas Bills, who died in France, January 13, 1017. R.l.P.—lnserted bv a friend. BISHOP. —In affectionate remembrance of our doar son, Captain John Bishop. (N.Z.S.C.), who died in Fulham Aiilitarv Hospital, England, on January 15, 1917. Inserted by his parents, brothers, and sisters. REIDY.—In memory of Private Fred Reidy (4th Otago Regiment, Main Expeditionary Force), who was aoeidentallv drowned at Wevmouth, England, on January 11, 1916. He did his duty. —lnserted by his sisters and brother (Miss M. Reidy, Mrs M. Coughlan, and Mr M. Reidy).—Sydney papers please oopv.