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FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

IN MEMORIAM. MTJREAY. —In loving memory of Albert Eeynolds Murray, who died from wounds at ' No. 3 Canadian Stationary Hospital, Boulogne, May 9, 1918, dearly beloved son of Mrs E. Gray, Cattle Plats. For King and Country. One year has gone since that sad day When my dear son was called away; It was God's will, it must be so, r At His command we all must go. i

Could I, his mother, havo clasped his

hand, The son I loved so well;

To kiss his brow when death was nigh And to have whispered a last good-bye. —lnserted by his loving mother. PAISLEY.—In loving memory of Sergeant Alexander Paisley (4th Otago Regiment, Main Body, N.Z.E.P.), who made the supreme sacrifice at Quinn's Post, Gallipolt, May 3, 1915.—Inserted by his loved ones.

PATTEBSON.—In loving remembrance of Hugh and Edward Patterson (dearly loved sons of William and the lato Margaret Patterson, Lovell's Flat), who were, killed on Gallipoh Peninsula on May 2, '1915. But few who have heard their deathknell roll Prom the cannon's lips where they faced the foe Have fallen as stout and steady of soul

As those dead men gone where we all must go. —lnserted/ by their loving father, sisters, and brothers.

ROGAN.—Sacred to the memory of Jphn Patrick Began (No. 8/740), who was killed in action on' Gallipoli, May 2, 1916. R.l.P.—lnserted by sorrowing parents. RUSSELL.—In loving memory of Corporal John Andrew Wuugh Bussell (Main Body), who made the supreme sacrifice at Gallipoli, May 2, 1915.—Inserted by his loving parents arni sisters. BUSSELL. —In loving memory of Corporal J. A. W. Russell, 5 Forth place, Dunedin, who was killed in action at Gallipoli on May 2, 1915. He did his duty. —lnserted by his loving sister, Mrs C. S. Hamilton, Milton. SHAW.—In loving memory of PrivateArthur Shaw (31sfc Beinforcements), who was killed in action " Somewhere in France" on May 7, 1918; aged 22 years ond 5 months.

In a soldier's grave he eleepetb, "Somewhere jn France" lie fell;

How little we thought when we parted

It was the la-st farewell. —lnserted by his loving parents and brothers.

SMITH.—In loving memory of Private Fredrick Smith (Main Body), /who was killed in action at Gallipoli on May 4, 1015.—Inserted by his aunt, E. M'Cann, Tapanui. TJREN.. —In loving memory of Lance-cor-poral George Thomas Ure'n, who' was killed in action afc the Dardanelles on May 2, 1915; aged 28 years.

Just four years ago to-day \ Since cur dear George was called « away;

We little thought how scon he would Be laid in a hero's grave.

But the saddest blow is yet to come When the heroes all return, And we look for our darling boy Who never will return. —lnserted by his loving mother, sisters, and brothers.

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Otago Witness, Issue 3399, 7 May 1919, Page 35

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FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE. Otago Witness, Issue 3399, 7 May 1919, Page 35

FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE. Otago Witness, Issue 3399, 7 May 1919, Page 35

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