FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

Otago Witness, Issue 3348, 15 May 1918, Page 35

FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

DEATHS. BLACKIE.—On April 20, died from woimds "Somewhere in France," Herberts William (30th Reinforcements), eldest beloved son of William «iid Mabel Black.e, Katea (late of Eavensbourne).; aged 21 years. As he lived, so lie died, nobly doing liis duty. BLEVCH.—On Mav 7, 1918, killed while in action near Palestine, Trooper Patrick Francis Bleach (31st Reinforcements, 16th Camel Corps), dearly beloved son of Batrisk and Catherine Bleach, Rtaiurly, aged 27 years. K.1.1'.

C VMPBELT,.—On April 8, 1918, killed while in action "Somewhere! in Fra-nce, Gunner William John Campbell (<rli Ee-infoi-owncnts), dearly loved husband of P. L Campbell, Thames, North Island, and beloved third' son of Peter and Margaret Campbell, of Alexandra; aged 27 years. To memory ever dear.

CHAPMAN— On March 2G, 1018, died from wounds -"Somewhere, in 1-rance, Sidney Gibson (23rd P. ein forcemeats), second son of Mrs and the late George O. Chapman.

CTTTHBERTSON.—On October 12, killed while in action "Somewhere in Prance," Rifleman Jack Peterson Cuthbertson (2oth lleinforeemeuts), the dearly beloved third son of Eobert flnd Ellen Cuthbertson, Sunny "Vale, Green Island; aged 20 years and 11 months.

He died that we might live in peace, He fought for freedom not for fame;

Xet, on New Zealand's roll of honour Stands .inscribed our hero's name. Greater love hath no man than that he lay down his lif o lor his loved ones. DAVIE.—On April 23, 1918, killed while in action in France, Lieutenant Harry Percy Claude Davie, M.M. (Main Body), beloved and' only ton of George and Sarah Davie, o£ Vt'oodville, and g.andson of Mr G. Davie, 52 Nairn st, Eoslyn; aged 28 years. ■''-.' -Greater love hath no man than this : that a man lay down his life for his friends. DOWNES.—On October 12, killed while in action "fc'omcwhere in France," Bifleinan Walter James Downes (21st Rein- ' forcomonts), dearly belo.ed youngvst son of Thomas and Grace Downes, Uai.ati; in his 20th y.ar. So dearly loved, so deeply mourned. —lnserted by his loving parents. EBLATSTDSSON.'— On April 3, 1918, at Boulogne, France, died from wounds, Signaller Frank Erlandssan (26th Specialists ), beloved eld'.sfc son of Peter and Cecilia Erlaudssou, Clinton; aged 22 years. He answered duty's call He gave his life —his all.

FYFE.—On April 9, 1013, killed while in action "Somewhere in France," Private Jacob Fvfc (24th N.Z. Infantry), youngest son of Jaines and Elspeth Fyfe, "Roscbaak," W-aiwera South; agecl 33 years. Deeply mourn.d. JOYCE—On April 15, killed in action "Somewhere in France," Private Thomas Jovce (10th Reinforcements), eldest son of Thomas and Christina Joyce, Hampden; aged 41 years. He did his duty.

HTJXT.—On May 3, died from wounds "'Somewhere in France," William Joseph (Joe), 24th Reinforcements, dearly beloved second Sun of William and the late Margaret Hunt, "Pukivifi," Shag Point}.aged 23 rears and 8 months.

LEYS.—On April 17, 101 S, died from wounds "Somewhere in France," Cagtam James Bobert Leys (Main Body and 21st Reinforcements), beloved eldest sou of R. B. and P. Leys (of Brooklyn, Wellington). and grandson of the late James Leys (master mariner), and nephew, of Mrs_ Walter Wright, llirdwood Leys, and the late Mrs Max Darcy; aged 22 years. Loved by all.

M'GREGOR.—On April 16, 1918, killed while in action "Somewhere in France," Soeond-lioutenant, John M'Gregor (29th Reinforcements), dearly beloved son of John and Bachaol Jane* M'Oregor, 58 York place, Dunedin, and grandson of Mr and Mrs J. Hrummond, Dunbaek. (Late of X.Z. Railway*). Aged 24 years. So dearly loved, eo deeply mourned.

SIACMIIitAK'. —On April 09, 1013, died from wounds received while in action " Somewhere in Prance," 818—Edward MacthiUan (Main Body, A.T.F.), beloved second youngest son of Allan Macmillan, late of ' Lambeth road, now of Waitati; aged 22 years. Nobly fighting, nobly fell.

MERCER.—On April 14, 1018, killed while in action in France, Edgar Joseph, dearly beloved son of Margaret and tho late Thomas Mercer, of Makilcihi. He did his duty.

M.OYXIITAX.—On April 17, killed while in action in France, Private Michael Alexander, dearly loved second son of William Movnihan, Ngapana, Strath Xaieri; in his 2-itli year.

MTTIB.—On October 12, killed while in action "Somewhere in France," David, second ■ and only surviving son of John and Elizabeth Muir, Karitane. SHENXAN.—On April 23, 1918, died from wounds received while in action in Prance, Rifleman John James Sherman, dearly beloved only son of Robert a.nd Ellen" Shennan, Berwick; aged 22 years. SUTHERIiAKD.—Oa Octbocr 12, 1917, killed while in action "Somewhere in France," Private William Robert Sutherland (Kiflo Brigade, Wellington), eldest sou of the late William Sutherland (Puki_ tapu, Palmerston S.) a.nd Mary Dowio (Quinn Point, Taieri Beach), and grand* sou of Marjory M'Donald (Wansbeck street, Oamaru); aged- 21 years. Ho answered the call. TAYLOR.—On April 14, killed while in notion "Somewhere in Franco," Private William P. Taylor (20fch Reinforcements), eldest son of S. and H. Taylor, Kia'Ora; aged 22 yeara. Faithful unto death.