FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE.

Otago Witness, Issue 3613, 12 June 1923, Page 43

FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE.

IN KEMORIAM.

BOY’D. —In loving memory of Bombardier Edward Haggart Boyd, who died on June 11, 1917; from wounds received while in action at Messines, dearly loved eldest soil of Mr and Mrs D. Boyd, Stirling. “To memory ever dear.”—lnserted by his loved ones. BROWN. —Brigadier-General C. H. J. Brown, D. 5.0., N.Z.S.C., Ist Brigade, N.Z. Division, killed in actiou, Messines, June 7, 1917. COLLIE, —In loving memory of our dear son, Company Sergeant-major Arthur Earl Collie, Main Body, killed at Messines, June 7, 1917. “He like a soldier fell.”-—lnserted by his parents, sisters, and brothers. DOUGLAS. —In sad and loving memory of our dear son and brother, Gunner Thomas Douglas, sth Reinforcements, killed in action, June 6, 1917. —Inserted by his parents, sisters, and brothers. GEORGE. —In loving remembrance of Private- Edwin George ;9tli Reinforcements), who was killed in action at Messines on June 7, 1917. He sleeps not in his native land, B-ut neath a foreign sky, Far from those who loved him best, But a hero’s death he died. —lnserted by his sorrowing mother, sisters, and brothers. KERR. —In loving memory of Private Alexander Kerr, who died of wounds received in action in the battle c-f Messines, June 7, 1917. “Ever remembered.” —Inserted by his mother, sisters, and brothers. KERR.—In loving memory of Private Alexander Kerr, who died of wounds received in action in the battle of Messines, June 7, 1917.—Inserted by his sister and brother-in-law, A. and J. Hepplest-cn. M’KAY. —In loving memory of John W. M'Kay, No. 12145, 12th Reinforcements, died June 10, 1917. God alone knows best what might have been. Oh, for the touch of a vanished hand, And the sound of a voice that is still. —lnserted by his loved ones. M’KAY. —In loving memory of John W. M’Kay, who was fatally wounded somewhere in France, June 9, 1917. —Inserted by lii3 sister and brother-in-law, R. and G. Duif. MARSACK. —In loving memory of Cyril William Trew Marsaek, late sergeant, 3rd Battalion, N.Z.R.8., killed in action at Messines, June 6, 1917. ' His duty done.” RESTIEAUX.—Iu sad and loving memory of our beloved son and brother, Harold Morgan Restieaux, 18th Reinforcements, irrfied in action at Messines, June 7, 1917. .“Sadly missed.” —Inserted by his parents, sister, and brother. RESTIEAUX.—In sad and loving memory of our beloved nephew, Harold Morgan Resticaux (18th Reinforcements), who was killed in action at Messines on June 7, 1917. “So loved, so mourned.” —Inserted by N. and. C. W. Patton, Invercargill. ROBJOHN.—In memory of Rifleman William F. Robjohn, killed iu action at Messines Ridge, June 7, 1917. “Gone, but not forgotten.”—lnserted by his two mates, Joe and Charlie Scott. SIMPSON. —In loving memory' of our dear Jim, 15215 Private J. E. L. Simpson, 15th Reinforcements, killed while asleep as Messines on June 9, 1917; aged 21 years.—lnserted by his loved onea. THOMPSON.—In loving memory of our dear son, Private Geary Gibson Thompson, who died on June 7, 1917, from wounds received while in actiou at Messines. “We miss him most who loved him best.” —Inserted by his loving parents, sister, and brother. WHEELER.—In sad and loving memory of my dear brother, Private Daniel Wheeler, 32/764, 19th Reinforcements, who was killed in action at Messines, June 7, 1917. Sadly missed. Six years have gone, how long it seems; In all my thoughts your fair face beams. In memory's page will never blot Three little words, “Forget him not.” —lnserted by his loving brother, Fred. WILSON. —In sad and loving memory of 8/4243 David Mitchell Wilson, Machine Gun Section, 11th Reinforcements, killed in action Messines Ridge, June 8, 1917; aged 21 years; eldest boloved son of David Nich-olson and Francisco Janet Wilson, Ajax street, Milton. Laddie, soldier laddie, somewhere in France you sleep, Somewhere ’neath alien flowers, and alien winds that weep. Bravely you marched to battle, nobly' your life laid down, You unto death were faithful, yours is the victor’s crown.