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IN MEMORIAM.

FOR THE .EMPIRE'S. CAUSE.

M'LEOD.—In loving memory of my dear nephew, Willie E. M-Leod, who was killed in action "Somewhere in France" on April 5, 1918. He rose responsive to the call, He gave his best, his life—his all. —lnserted by his loving aunt, A. Cummings. MILNE.—In proud and loving memory of Corporal Thomas A. Milne, of Rae's Junction, who was killed in action in Hebeterno Sector, France, on April 5, 1918. For you are more than conquerors Yd who rest, triumphant, uniorgotten. —lnserted by his loving parents, sisters, ond brothers. MILNE.—In loving memory of Corporal Thomas A. Milne (27th Reinforcements), who was killed in action in France, April 5, 1918. He died that we might live. —lnserted by Lis loving uncle, aunt, and cousins, J. and E. Smith, Xapanui. MOWBRAY.—In loving, memory of my dear son, Private W. E. Mowbray, who was killed in action at Ebglebelmer, Francs, on April 5, 1918. With Christ, which is far better. —lnserted by his loving mother. MOWBBAY.—In loving memory "of 22063 • • —Private W. E. Mowbray (16th Reinforcements), who was killed in action in France, April 5, 1918. Upon the great enlistment day, And later when he marched away, Pride swept his bosom with its storm Inside his country's, uniform. * But higher still he holds his head Now in the army of tho dead; The truest true and bravest brave Who guard the lines beyond the grave. t—lnserted by his loving brothers, Fred, Charlie, also Arthur and Harry (on active service in France). O'NEILL.—In loving memory of Private Thomas O'Neill, who was killed in France, April 6, 1918. They miss him most who loved him . * . best. —lnserted by his loving father and sister. PERRY.—In sad but loving memory of Rifleman James Perry (23rd Reinforcements), who was killed in action in France, April 6, 1918, youngest son of Mary and the late William Perry, Sawyer's Ba}'; aged 40 years. You are lying now, dear Jim, in a sad but honoured grave, Your name is often spoken in the home you died to save; But our hearts are all united with the same t fond love for you, And loving thoughts are cherished of one so kind and true. —lnserted by his loving mother, brothers, and sisters. REEVE.—In sad and loving memory of our dear brother, Private Charles Stuart (Stuartie) Reeve, who was killed in action "Somewhere in France" on April Buried in' a soldier's grave, His life for his King and Country gave. —lnserted by his loving sisters and brothers. <" REEVE.—In loving memory of C. S. J. (Stuartie) Reeve, who answered his oountrv's call, and was killed in action on April 6, 1918. All honour to the brave, Who' their lives for their country gave, Who volunteered at the nation's call To fight on foreign soil and fall; And we, who remained at home, Have' a duty yet— Lot us not forget! Let us not forget! —lnserted by his mates. ROBERTS.—In loving memory of Albert M. Roberts (29th Reinforcements), who was killed in aotion ia France on April 5, 1913, second son of Elizabeth and the late J. T. Roberts, Avoca street, Mornington. 1 SCOULLAR. —In loving memory of Lieutenant W. A. Scoullar (Second Battalion Rifle Brigade), who was killed in . action at Colin-Camp, France, on April 6, 1918. SLIGHT.—In loving memory of Gunner Frank (Bunny) Slight, who was killed while in action, April 6, 1918. —Ever remembered, E. M. W. SMITH.—In loving memory of Sergeant Charles Smith (16th Reinforcements), who died from wounds "Somewhere in France," April 6, 1918, second son of Edward Smith, Waitaki South; aged 26 years.—lnserted by his loving father, brother, and sisters. STEPHENS.—In loving memory of my dear husband, Private Ernest E. Stephens', who died from wounds "Somewhere in France," April 6, 1918. Jurife when his life was brightest, Just when his hopes were best, His country called, and he answered, And now in God's hands he rests. There came a shock, an awful pain, The world has never been the same; To have, to love, and then to part Is the saddest story of the human heart. STEPHENS.—In loving .memory of our dear son, Private Ernest E. Stephens., who died from wounds "Somewhere in France," April 6," 1918. t ■■ . ' They miss him most who loved him best. —lnserted by his loving father and mother. STEWART—In loving memory of Bifl> man J. W. Stewart, who was killed in action "Somewhere in France" on' April 6, 1918, only son of John and Mary Stewart, Tuapeka Flat. There is one link death cannot sever— Fond remembrance lasts forever. —lnserted by his loving father and mother. , SWINNEY.—In loving niemoty of Corporal W. T. Swinney, who was killed in action,, April 7, 1918. Too dearly loved to be forgotten. —lnserted by his loved ones. WALKER.—In loving memory of Rifleman William Walker (23rd ' Reinforcements), who wan killed in action "Somewhere in Francs" on April 5, 1918, dearly beloved youngest son of Robert and Christina Walker, Dunedin. It's just one year ago to-day Since our brave young hero fell; He gave his life for his country—The lad we loved so well. Calmly now he's sleeping, His last fight is o'er; Baffi in God's keeping, He rests for evermore. —lnserted by his loving father, sisters, and brothers. WALKER. —In loving memory of our dear brother" Rifleman William Walker, who was killed in action on April 6, 1918. Thou art gone, but not forgotten, As it dawns another year In pur lonely hours of thinking Thoughts of you are always near. —lnserted by his loving brother and sister-in-law.

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Otago Witness, Issue 3395, 9 April 1919, Page 35

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IN MEMORIAM. Otago Witness, Issue 3395, 9 April 1919, Page 35

IN MEMORIAM. Otago Witness, Issue 3395, 9 April 1919, Page 35

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