IN MEMORIAM
CETJICK SHAKE.—In proud and loving memory of Wilfred E., who died for God and Empire at Messints on June 4, 1917. He scorned a lie, his word his bond—for Truth and Liberty he died. While he lived he" lived well, and his death became the manner 'of his life.
HESFDEESON".—In loving memory of 36616—Private David Orossan Henderson, who died from the effects of gas on May 28, 1918, beloved second son of James H. and Elizabeth Henderson, The Orescent, Stirling; nged 20 years. Thou art gone, but not forgotten, •4 s it dawns another year In our lonely hours of thinking Thoughts of you are always near. -r-Inserted by his loving parents, brothers, and sisters.
EATEN WOOD.—In loving memory of my two dear sons —Archibald, who was killed in action at Gallipoli, May 30, 1915, and Henry Olay (Harry), who was killed in action in Belgium, May 6, 1917. In distant lands they lie. At rest in soldiers' graves; Their battles fought, their names enrolled On the scroll of tine deathless brave. Two lonely graves in far-off ( lands, Graves wc may never see, But while life and memory last We will remember thee. —lnserted by their loving mother, sisters, and brothers. EEDDITT.—In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Lance-corporal Arthur Eedditt (11th Beinforeements), who was killed while in action " Somewhere in France" on Jnne 4, 1917. We 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, Wc'shall meet again in glory. United tflirough eternity. —lnserted by his loving mother, sisters, and brothers. V •
THOMSON.—In loving memory of Corporal Arthur John Thomson (Main,. Body). who died on June 3, 1915, on hospital ship Gascon, from wounds received in action at the Dardanelles. He did his duty. TUBNEB.—In loving memory of our dear son, Driver George Harry Turner (N.Z.Avg.C, 2nd Beinforeements), who died on June. 2, 1916, from the effects of enteric fever. He did his duty. WALKEE.—In loving memory of James Alexander Walker (Main Body), who died from wounds on May 23, 1917, "Somewhere in France."
So dearly loved, so sadly missed. WILSON". —In loving memory of Private John Daniel Evans Wilson (28th Beiruorcements, N.Z.E.F.), who was killed in action "Somewhere in France" Qn June 2, 1918, beloved s'eoond eon of Andrew A. and Sarah F. Wilson, Wyndhnm; in his 19th year.
There is a, grave in a foreign land Where our darling young hero sleeps For ever with the Lord. No mother was there his cold brow to kiss; No father near to close his eyes; No sister by to shed a tear; No brother the parting word to hear. —lnserted by his loving mother, father, » sisters, and brothers.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3403, 4 June 1919, Page 39
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