FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

Otago Witness, Issue 3352, 12 June 1918, Page 35

FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

IN MEMGRIAM. BOYD. —In loving memory ol Bombardier Edward Haggarc Bovd (Oth Reinforcements, ' N.Z.V.A.), who died from wounds received while in action (it Messines on Juno 11, 19)7, dearly loved eldest son ol Mr and Mrs D. Boyd, Stirling. God called him from the battlefield to his eternal' home, • And, when the day breaks and tlio shadows pass away, Oh, blessed hope, we'll meet him in the land of endless day. —lnserted by his loved ones. BURNS.—In loving memory of our dearly loved third son, Rifleman Jack Burns (-17th Reinforcements), who . died from wounds received while in action ac Messines on June 7, 1917; aged 21 years. Ho answered duty's call; Ho gave his life—his all. —lnserted by his loving parents, sister, and brothers, CKristchurch street, h.a-1-tangata. CALDWELL.—Ia loving memory .of Jtiileman Gordon Caldwell (19th Reinforcements), who was killed while in action at Messines on June 11, Ul7, dearly beloved fifth son of James and Margaret Caldwell, Hampden. Till the day dawns and the shadows flee away. CLARK.—In loving memory of Private Henrv James Clark (21st Reinforcements), who "died from wounds received while in action in France ou June 10, 1917, dearly beloved eldest son of Henry and Ada • Clark, Pahnerston, Otago.—lnserted by his loving parents, sisters, and brothers. —lnserted by his parents, brothers, and sisters. COLLIE.—In sad and loving memory of our dear son, Arthur (Main Body), who was killed at Messines on June 7, 191". He like a soldier fell, Far away from those who loved him well; Ho fought among the bravest of the brave, He gave his life for other lives to save. —lnserted by his loving parents, sisters, and brothers. COULSON. —In loving memory of my 'dear son, John; Coulsou (7th Roinforec- , ments), who was killed while in action in France on Juno 7, 1917. CRAWFORD.—In loving memory of Rifleman David Crawford, who was killed while in action at Messines on June 7, 1017, second son of James Crawford, Waikoikoi. Gone, but not forgotten. CRO3SAN.—In loving memory of Private Gilbert W. Crossan Machine-gun Section, Alain Body), who died from wounds on Juno 10, 1915, received while in action at Gallipoli. He sleeps until the morning break?, Bui incmor3- haunts that sacred spot; Time but Uie impression deeper makes, Which years can ne'er efface or blot. —lnserted'by his loved ones. CURRIE. —In loving memory of Private John Alfred Currie (12t'u Reinforcements), who was killed while in action at Messines, June 8, 1917, dearly beloved elder son of Christina and the late John Clinic, Millar street, North-East Valley; aged 21 ... •■ years. :■. And when He saw his, work below wa3 done, He gently called to him, —"My son! My son I I need thee for a greater work than this. Thy faith, thy seal, thy line activities Are worthy of My larger liberties;" —■ Then ctrew him with the liand o£ welcoming grace, And, side by side, they climbed tho heavenly ways. —lnserted by liis loving mother, sisters, and brother. CURRIE. —In loving memory of John Alfred Currie, who was killed while in action in Franco on June 8, 1917. He bravely did his duty, And now In sleep he rests; But though we cannot see him, In our memory he shall-live. —lnserted by his friend, B. S., <n active service. DAVIS. —In loving memory of Private John Davis (4th Otago Regiment, Main Body), who was '.killed while in action at Messines on June 7, 1917, third son, of Michael and Janet Davis, Sandyniount. Bold as the boldest he fought and filed, And the day was won—but the field was red — • ■ ■ And the blood, of his fresh young heart was shed On his country's hallowed altar. . —lnserted by his loving parents. DRAKE. —In loving memory of 8/5C2— Corporal John Robert Drake (Main Body), who was killed while in action In Franco on June 7, 1917, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J. Drake, Woodliaugh, Dunedin; aged 30 years. In a distant land he lies At rest in a soldier's grave; His battle fought, his name enrolled On the scroll of tiie deathless brave. A lonely grave in o far-off land, A grave we may never see; But. while life anil memory last We will remember thee. —lnserted by his loving parents, sisters, and brothers. EDE.—In loving memory of Rifleman John Ede (lltli Reinforcements), who died from wounds received while in action at Messines on Juno 7, 1917, dearly beloved third son of Mrs A. Ede, Mosgiel. . Ho gave his life—his all— For King and Country. —lnserted by his loving mother, sisters, and brothers. FERGUSON'.—In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Rifleman .Tames Armstrong Ferguson (ISth. Reinforcements), who was killed while in action at tho Battle of Messines on June 7, 1017. beloved eldest sou of Mrs Christina: Ferguson, Kelso. Till the day dawns and the shadows floe away. He did his duty. and brother. FINLAYSON. —In loving memory of Rifleman Peter Finlayaon, who was .killed while in action at Messines, Belgium, on Juno 7, 1917.—Inserted by his loving father, sisters, and brothers. t GEORGE.—In memory of Edwin George, who was killed while in action at Messines on June 7, 1917, son of Mr and Mr 3 W. H. George, Naseby. JACK. —In loving memory of Corporal Thomas Henry Jack (4th Reinforcements), who died from wounds received in tho Battle o! Messines, June 7, 1017. He died for freedom's causo. —lnserted by his loving parents.