FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

Otago Witness, Issue 3383, 15 January 1919, Page 35

FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

DEATHS.

JOHNSTON.—On October 8, 1018, died from wounds reoeived in action the same day near Esnea, Francs, Alexander Gibson, the dearly beloved eldest son of Robert A. and Janet Johnston, 1-13 Queen street, Dunedin. M'KENZIE.—On November 4, ■ 1918, killed in action in France, Captain Angus M'Kenzie, M.C. (Manchester Regirncnt, lute of Seaforth Highlanders), brother of D. ii'Kenzie, North Balclatha; aged i 3.

IN MEMORIAM.

BILLS.—In loving memory ol our_doar and only son, Henry Thomas, who died in France on January 13, 1917. , ' He did his duty. —lnserted i by his loving mother, father,' and sister. , t . BILLS.—In loving memory of Henry sc, Thomas Bills, who died in France on January 13, 1917.—R.I.P.—Inserted by a friend. JOHNSTON. —In loving memory of Driver B. Johnston (oth Reinforcements), who was killed in action “Somewhere in France’’ on January 10, 1918, beloved eldest son of T. and' E. Johnston, Kuhuika; also wife of N. Johnston. Wo who loved him sadly miss him. As it dawns another year, In the lonely hours of thinking Thoughts of him are very dear. Though the voice we loved is silent, Though his form we cannot see, We shall meet again in glory United through Eternity. —lnserted by his loving parents, brothers, and Wife. JOHNSTON - .—ln loving memory of Driver William B. Johnston, of Kahulka, who was killed in action at Ypres on January 10, 1918.—Inserted by his loving brother and sister-in-law. JONES.—In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Corporal Joshua Alexander Jones (9/413, late Main Body, sth Otago Mounted Rifles), who was killed .in action on January 10, 1918, eldest son of James and Margaret Jones, of “Glenpark,” Palmerston South,' and brother of Mrs W.- Dunlop, of Brydone, Mrs J. Dalgliesh, of Timaru, and Mrs F. Pope, of Waihemo. JONES.—In loving memory of my dear brother, Lance-corporal Joshua A. Jones (Joss), Main Body, N.Z. Expeditionary Force, who died from wounds received in France on January 10, 1918. ’ We prayed for his safe return And longed for the clasp of das hand. But God has willed it otherwise— We’ll meet in a better land. —lnserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law, J. and W. Dunlop, Drydone, Southland. JONES.—In loving memory of Corporal Joshua A. Jones (9/113, Main Body, sth Otago Mounted Rifles), who was killed in action on January 10, 1918. —Inserted by his sister and brother-in-law, I. E, and P. K. Pope, Waihemo. MACDOUGALL.—In loving memory of Kerman Stuart Maodougall, who died, from, v/omuls near Ypres on. 10th January, IDISj; second son of J. G. and C. Macdougall, Littlebourne. M’DONALD.—In loving memory of » iTrooper JdmeS. M’Donald (6th Reinforcements), who was killed “Somewhere in France” on January IX, 1918. He died that wo might live in peace, He fought for Freedom not for fame; Yet. on New Zealaftd’s roll of honour Stands inscribed our herb’s name. • —lnserted by his sorrowing sisters and brothers. „ M’KINNON. —In loving memory of Private James, M’Kinnon (28th Reinforcements), who was killed in action “..Somewhere In France,” January 13, 1918. The saddest part is yet to come, When our heroes all, return ; Mothers will be looking for their darling boys, But‘our dear one will never return. —lnserted by his loving aunt and cousins, Kuriwao, Clinton. MILBURN.—In loving memory of Oor.poral Llewellyn Stanley Milburn, who was killed in action. “ Somewhere in France.” January 15, 1918. So loved, so mourned. —lnserted by his loving mother, sister, and brothers. MILBURN. —In loving memory of Stanley, who was killed in action “ Somewhere in France,” January 15, 1918. ■ He nobly did his duty. —lnserted by a friendSIMPSON. —In loving memory of 22120 —Private Herbert Simpson (16th Reinforcements), who died from wounds received while* in action “Somewhere in France” on January 10, 1918, dearly beloved, second son of George and Susan Simpson; aged 22 years. He sleeps not in his native land, Bui under foreign skies, Fur from those who loved him dear, In a hero’s grave he lies. .—lnserted by his loving parents, sister, and brothers.