FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE.

Otago Witness, Issue 3520, 30 August 1921, Page 35

FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE.

IN MEMORIAM.

M'MILLAN.—In loving memory of Sergeant W. A. M'Millan, M.M., killed in action, “Somewhere in France,” on August 25, 1918, dearly beloved youngest son of Alexander and Margaret M'Millan, Edidystone street, Kaitangata. “Missed, sadly " missed.” —Inserted by his sorrowing parents, sisters, and brother. MILES.—In loving memory of Private Arthur P. Miles (4th Ot.ago Regiment, Main Body), who died at Malta on August 26, 1915, from wounds received while in action on Gallipoli. Also of Rifleman Lionel F. Miles (9th Reinforcements, N.Z.K.8.), who was killed in action at Bapaume on August 2G, 1918. —Inserted by their parents, sister, and brothers. NOBLE.—In loving memory of Private J. W. Noble (dear Jim), who died! of wounds in France on August 26, 1918. At the crystal river’s brink Gome sweet day by-and-bv, We shall find each broken Link Some eweet day by-and-by. in-law, J. and T. Short. O’BRIEN.—In loving memory of 9/1085 Bombardier William O’Brien, killed in action in France on August 26, 1918. R.I.P. We miss you most who loved you best. brother. RYAN.—In loving memory of Private Timothy Ryan, who was killed in action at Bapaume, France, on August 28, 1918. Also Private John Ryan, who was killed in action at Passchendaele on October 4, 1917, beloved sons of Mrs and the late John Ryan. R. —lnserted by their loving mother, sisters, and brothers. SOHAUMANN.—In loving memory of Sergeant W. A. Schaumann (8/3064), who was killed in France on August 25, 1918. Seventh Reinforcements.—lnserted by his sorrowing parents, brothers, and sisters. SHAW. —In sad and loving memory of 63432 Private Robert Cyril Shaw (32nd Reinforcements), who was killed in action, “Somewhere in France,” on August 24, 1918, third eldest son of Samuel and Jessie H. S. Shaw, “Pleasant View,” Berwick. “ Go loved, so mourned.” A hero who will ever be His country’s boast and pride. He shouldered his gun in honour's cause, And in the battle died. A lonely grave in a far-off land, A grave we may never sec; But while life and memory last We will remi ruber thee. brothers, Berwick. SMJTH. —In loving memory of our dear sou unct brother, Lawrence (Lorie) Smith, killed in action near Bapaume oar August 25, 1918. “So dearly loved and sadly missed.” Called away from those who loved him, Culled in youth’s fresh, early mom; Ah! the days were strangely darkened, As our hearts with giief were torn. Do not weep for me, dear ones, f am with die Angel Band, 1 will be the first to meet you In that heavenly, happy iand. Inserted by his loving parents, brother, and sister. SMITH.—In loving memory of Private Lawrence Smith, killed in action, Banaume, France, August 25, 1918. He did his duty. Smith, Popotunoa. S PRATT.—In loving memory of Private S. P. Spratt, who passed away at Devonport Hospital, England, on August 24, 1917, only son of J. and E. Spratt, Mosgiel. TORRANCE.—In loving memory of Sergeant-major Robert Gordon Torrance, who died “Somewhere in France” on August 28, 1918; aged 26 years. He sleeps beside bis comrades In a hallowed grave, unknown. His name is written in letters of love On tlie hearts he left at home. brothers. WILLIAMS. —In loving memory of Private Albert Edwin Brown-Williams, killed in action, “Somewhere in France,” on August 25, 1918; also Private Frederick Walter Brown-Williams, who died at sea on September 3, 1918; also Private James Andrew Brown-Williams, killed in action at Passchendaele on October 12, 1317, beloved sons of Mrs and the late H. B. Williams, Harbour terrace. Dunedin. We never knew the pain they bore, We never saw them die; We onlv know they passed awnv And never said gooil-bye. and brothers. WILLIAMSON. —In loving memory of Private Kenneth Grigor Williamson, who was killed in action, “Somewhere in France,” on August 24, 1918. Only a memory of days gone by, And a sigh for a face unseen; But a constant, feeling that God alone Knows best what might have been. sisters, Ea,3t Taieri. WILLIAMSON. —In loving memory of our dear brother and uncle, Kenneth Grigor Williamson, who was killed in action in France on August 24, 1918; aged 21 years. Now the labourer's task is o’er, Now the battle day is done, Now upon the farther shore Lands the voyager at last. Father, in thy gracious keeping Leave we now thy servant, sleeping.