FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

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

FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

IN MEMOniAM. REDJDITT. —In loving memory of our dear son, Lauoe-corporal Arthur Redditt (11th Rcinforcemente), who was killed while in notion "Somewhere In Franco" on Juno i, 1017. . In a distant lanrl he lies At rest in a soldiers grave; His battle fought, his name enrolled On the scroll of the deathless bravo. A lonely grave in a far-off land, A grave we may never see; Br.t_ while life and memory last We will remember thee. Inserted by his loving parents, sister*. nnu brothers. SHEPHERD.—In loving memory of Gunner Robert Britton Shepherd, who wu Killed while in action at Mcssines, Belgium, on June 6, 1917. Ho Is not dead, but liveth. —•lnserted by his sorrowing parents and sister, u 6 Kith street, Invercargill. SHEPHERD.—In affectionate nienioTy of Qlinner Ilobcrt Britton Shepherd, who was killed while in action at Hessines, Belgium, on June G, 1917. Until the day break. —lnserted by his sorrowing sisters. It. B. Lnmg, and B. B. Amies. SHEPHERD.—In loving memory of Gunner Robert Britton Shepherd (Bob), 7th Reinforcements'), who was killed while in action at Messmes, Belgium, on June «, Duty called him; ho was there To do his bit and take his sliarc;" His hear:, was good, his spirit brave, His resting place, a soldier's grave. • —lnserted by his loving brother, Jim ("Somewhere in France"), and sister-in-law. SIMPSON.—On June 9, 1917, killed aft Messines, while asleep (our dear Jim) — Private J. E. L. Simpson (lfith Reinforcements), Nelson street, Goro East. Our grateful thanks to Chaplain M'Lean and those brave, kind lads who -laid him to rest for us. —lnserted by the Simpson family. ' . " SIMPSON.—In loving memory of Private James Simpson (15th "Reinforcemonts), who was killed while in action.at ■Messines on June 9, 1917. At. Messines, on the battlefield, . . His rich, young blood was shed, And all that's left of mortal man Sleeps .with'the silent dead. . ". Sleep on, brave knight, and take your rest, ~, You nobly did your part; In life and death"you stood the test, Dear, loving, loyal heart. But -far away in a better land, Where day ne'er ends in night, His spirit dwells with Christ the Lord, .. In overlasting light. —lnserted by Mrs 0. Inglis. TAIAROA.—In loving memory of Private George Akuhata Toioroa, "who wu killed while in action on June 7, 1017, aT Messines; aged 20 years. In the prime of early manhood, . Like the'dawn of'a beautiful "day, He. fought with the bravest of the " brave, , In the thickest of the fray.. What could we have more glorious? Who paid a greater toll Than he who fought through Western FranceGave life and soul? .-•... S—lnserted by his fond and lovin.? mother, Margaret Karetai, and her family. THOMPSON.—In loving memory of our dear son, Private Geary Gibson' Thompson, who died on Juiio 7, 1917, from wounds received while in action at Mc*» sines. No ona knows the silent heartache. Only those can tell Who have lost ono of their dearest Uifhout saying a last fare well. —lnserted by his loving mother, father, sister, and brother. WHEELER. —In loving memory of my dear brother, Private Dan, who was killed while in action on Juno 7, 1917, at Messines, France* Cold is the grave where mv brother ia laid, " /.* Sweet is the memory that never will fade; Gone and forgotten by somo you may be, But never forgotten one moment by me. —lnserted by his loving brother, Fred. WHITE.—In loving memory of Edgar D. White, who was killed at* Messines on June 7, 1917. -'■ ■ WILLIAMS.—On June 7, 1017, killed while in action in France, Private Joha It. Williams (9th Reinforcements), dearly beloved fourth, son of William and Emma Williams, JCaitangata;' aged 22 years. 1 In o, distant land he lies, At. rest in a soldier's . grave. Although a year has. gone, We miss him more and more As the long, sad days go by. WILSON.—In loving memory of our dear son, David Mitchell (Machine-gun Section, 11th Reinforcements), who was killed while in action at Messines, Belgium, on June 3, 1917. He died that we may live in peace, He fought for freedom,.not for fame; Yet, on New Zealand's roll of honour Stands inscribed our hero's name. —lnserted by his loving parents, brothers, and sisters.