FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE.

Otago Witness, Issue 3430, 9 December 1919, Page 47

FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE.

| BEATTIE.—In loving memory of Corporal James Beattie, who was killed m action “Somewhere in France’’ on December .4, 1917, second beloved son of David and Cecilia Beattie, Tapanui. He did his duty. * —lnserted by his loving parents, brothers, and sisters. BRYCE.—In loving memory of a dear father and husband, Captain Cohn Bryoe (16th Reinforcements), who was killed m action in France on December 3, Inserted by his loving wife and children, mother and sisters. i CAMPBELL—In loving memory of Riflej man James Campbell, who died from '• wounds received while in action at Polygon I Wood, December 7, 1917, second son ot ! Robert and Helena Campbell, Waitana, ' Waimate—lnserted by his loving parents, brothers, and sisters. CUZENS.—In proud and affectionate memory of Private A. Cuzens, who was killed on December 3, 1917, at Polygon | Wood; ! DEWAR—In loving memory of Lancecorporal G. Dewar (Main Body, N.Z.E.1.), who was killed in action at Polderhoek , Chateau on December 3, 1917. And with the morn those angel faces smile , Which I have loved long since ana lost awhile. —lnserted by his loved ones. GREEN W AY. —In loving memory of Sergeant Richard Greenway, who was killed in action on December 3, 1917. Inserted by his sisters and brothers. GUNN.—In loving memory of Sergeant Alexander Gunn (M.M.), who died at the Christchurch Hospital on December 3, 1910. We never knew the pain he had, We never saw him die; We only know he passed away And never said good-bye. —lnserted by bis, friends, A. and A. S. Murray. GUNN.—In loving memory of 23/440 Corporal W. G. Gunn, M.M. (Earl of Liveipool’s Own), who died at No/ 8 Genera Hospital, France, on December 5 1918, from wounds received while m action on November 4. ■ Interred at Borsguillaune Communal Cemetery Extension, Rouen. ,only the grave of a hero, Only a mound of earth, Far from the land of the wattle, The country that gave you birth. When the bells of peace were ringing You were lying in mortal pain, Wounded on the field of battle To uphold your country’s fame. —lnserted by his sorrowing mother. GUNN.—In sad but loving memory of Corporal W. G. Gunn, who died in No, 8 General Hospital. France, on December 6, 1918. , A higher home has claimed him, And we must be still We miss him most Who loved him best. —lnserted by his loving friends. GUNN.— In loving memory of Corporal W G Gunn, M.M. (Ist Battalion, Riff© Brigade), who died froni wounds on December 5, 1918. Also Private H A Gunn, who died of wounds on September 23, 1916. , T . With aching hearts we shook their hands. Tears glistening in our eyes. We wished them luck, „ But never thought it was our Good-bye. The war is won and over, And to all these words are nice. But oh I the- sad, sad hearts of those Whose loved ones paid the price. | Inserted by N. U. and E. L. Gunn and ' family. ' HALLIDAY. —In loving memory of Corrie Halliday, who was killed while in action on December 3, 1917. So loved, so mourned. ! —lnserted by his loved ones, i HALSEY.—In loving memory of Private W. J. Halsey (Brick), No. 49586, who was killed in action at Polygon Wood on December 3, 1917. Beyond the smiling and the weeping. —lnserted by his loved ones. HALSEY. —In. loving memory of Private W. J- Halsey, who was reported killed in action at Polygon Wood on December 3, j 1917. How his life was sped we know not, What his last word, look, or thought, Only that he did his duty. Hied as bravely as he fought. —lnserted by a loving friend. H \LSEY. —In loving memory of my dear ' mate. Private W. J. Halsey, who was killcd in action in Belgium on December 3, 1917. Inserted by bis mate, W. H.

HAUGH.—Iii loving memory of Private James David Haugh (26th Reinforcements), who was killed in action "Somewhere in France" on December 3, 1917. Ho has finished his part; we must still keep on, Trying, like him, to be brave; ■ Our sacrifice is in what we have lost, His was in what he gave. —lnserted by his loving- sister and brother-in-law, Agnes and Alex. Ridd. KEARNEY.—In loving memory of John Patrick Verdon, who was killed in action in France on December 3, 1917 dearly beloved son of John and Mary Kearney, of Ranfirrly. R.I. P. KINGAN.—In loving memory of J. W. Kingan, who was killed in action on December 3.. 1917. ' Oh, for the touch of a vanished hand And the Found of a voice that ia still! —lnserted by his loved ones. KINGAN. —In loving memory of our dear brother, John William, who was killed in action in France on December 3, 1917; aged 21 years.

We miss your voice, dear brother, We long to clasp your hand, But we know that you are happy, You have reached the better land. —lnserted by 1.. J. and T. Byers, Luggate