FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

Otago Witness, Issue 3382, 8 January 1919, Page 35

FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

IN MEMORIAM

CAMPBELL.—On January 2, 1017, died from wounds received while in the Sonimo Battle, Private Charles Williams Lauchlan Campbell (12th Reinforcements), beloved third son oi Ann and the late Neil Campbell, of Weathcrston. Greater love hath no man than this : that a man lay down his life for Ills friends. He nobly did his duty, and died for his King and Country. —lnserted by his brother and sister-in-law. DUNCAN.—In memory of our dear son, Signaller William Arnold Duncan, who died on January 3, 1918, dearly loved and deeply mourned.—lnserted by his parents, sisters, and little brothers. DT7NCAN.—In loving memory of my dear cousin, Signaller W. A. Duncan (Specialist Company, 32nd Reinforcements), who died at sea on January 3, 1918. I pictured you 6afely returning, And longed to see your face, But death has postponed that meeting— It will be in a better place. —lnserted by his loving cousin, Mary Haugh Crookston. DUNCAN.—In loving memory of our dear nephew, W. A. Duncan (Specialist Company, 32nd Reinforcements), of Owaka, who died at sea on January 3, 1918; aged 21 yeass. Time may heal the broken-hearted, Time may make the wound loss eore, But time can never take the longing For the loved one gone before. —lnserted by Ms loving auntie and cousins, Mrs H. and family, of Mosgiel. EDGAR and OGILVIE.—In memory of Lance-corporal Ncir Edgar (17th Reinforcements) and Private Clarrie Ogilvie (12th Reinforcements), who were killed in aotion at Dead Mule Gully, near Yyres, Belgium, on December 22, 1917. So ready .to answer the call of the brave, Although they now sleep in a far distant grave, ' What nobler or better could any man give ■ Than to die for his country that others might live? They were two of the best that God could send, Affectionate comrades and faithful friends; Forget them, no, I never will,' As yeaTS roll on I love them still. —lnserted by their loving comrade, Lance-corporal Evan Campbell. LEACH.—In loving memory of Fiivate Walter (Wattle) Leach, -9/159, who died at Southland' Hospital on January 5, 1918, R.l.P.—lnserted by H. Curry, Heriot. LEACH.—In loving memory of 9/159, Trooper Walter Norman Gaynor Leaoh, oi Heriot, who died at Inveroargill Hospital on January 5, 1918; in his 23th year. R.1.P.'.".".;' SAINSBURY. —In loving memory oi Private Edward (Ned) Sainsbury, who died from wounds on January &', .1917, fifth son of Egbert and Lavlnia Sain3.bury, ofQueenstown; aged 27 years. . .No one knows how much we miss him, — —- Friends may think the wound la healed, . "■;",•'•' '■■■' But they little know the soirow Deep within our hearts concealed. --Inserted by his loving parents, sisters, and,- brothers. SIM. —In fond memory of our dear brother, Trooper W. A, (Bert) Sim, who died at Tel-el-Kebir, January 5, 1918. He is not dead, but only gently sleeping, In the sweet refuge of his Saviour s . breast; Far away from sorrow, toil, and weeping— Not dead, but only taking rest. dhurch), brothers, and sistefa. SIM.—In loving memory of Trooper Walter Albert Sim (4G795, 27th Reinforcements), who died from siokness at Tel-el-Keber Hospital, Egypt, on January 5, 1918, second eldest son of the late W. F. Sim, Crookston; aged 33 years. He gave his life for his country, But his soul has gone back to God. —lnserted by, his loving sister and brother. WALKER.—In. loving memory of Corporal E. Victor Walker (15th Reinforcements), who was killed in aotion "Somewhere in France" on January 3, 1918. Sadlv a sister is thinking . Of" a soldier brother so brave, Who has fought for us and Freedom, And now lies in a soldier's grave. We pictured his safe return, _ And longed to clasp his hand, But God has postponed the meeting— It will be in a better land. —lnserted by his loving sister, V. M. Forbes, Musselburgh.