IN MEMORIAM.

Otago Witness, Issue 3624, 28 August 1923, Page 39

IN MEMORIAM.

ANDERSON.—In fond and loving memory of two dearly loved sons and brothers — Private James Anderson, who fell on the field of honour on August 24, 1918, aged 29 years; also Private David Anderson, who died at SidwoTth Military Hospital on February 21, 1918, aged 21 years. Called to higher service just behind the veil. —lnserted by the loved ones, Pembroke. BAKEN.—In loving memory of our dear and gallant laddie, 9/110 Gunner W. J. Eric Baken, .Main Body, who made the supreme sacrifice at Aohiet-le-Petit, on August 2G, 1918; aged 22 years. “Ever remembered.” —lnserted by his loved ones. BARNES.—In loving memory of 9-6 Trooper Francis Walter Barnes (Main Body), who died of v%>unds received at Gallipoli on August 23, 1915. “Too dearly loved to be forgotten.”—lnserted by his brother and sister-in-law, A. E. and J. Barnes. ELL-lOTT. —In loving memory of my dear s-on, Private Alexander William Elliott, who died of sickness at Queenstown on August 18, 1918. This day brings back our memory fresh Oi' him now called to rest; And tho ones who think of him to-night Are the ones who loved him best. —lnserted by his loved ones. HARRIS.—To the dear memory of Robert James Harris, who was killed in action on August 56, 1918, in the battle of Freuncourt, Bapaume, France.—lnserted by his loving mother, brothers, and sisters. HARPER. —In sad and loving memory of 9/143 Trooper George Te Auto Harper, Main Body, N.Z.M.R., who was killed on August 27, 1915, on Gallipoli. M«oe mai e Te Ante I runga i Go Karipori I hinga rangatira Koe E whawhai ana Kite hoariri. Aue te Aroha Aue te marnae E pehi kino nei i au Mba e tama e kore nei e hokimai. —lnserted by his loving mother, Hera Ellison, Puketeraki. HAY. —In loving memory of 2/1352 Driver Robert Murdoch (Bob), 4th Reinforcements, N.Z.F.A., who died in Pont de Koubbeh Hospital, Egypt, on August 24, 1918. “To memory ever dear.”—lnserted by his loving parents, sisters, and brothers. HICKS.—In loving memory of our dear brother, Charles William Kingston Hicks, died in Germany on August 21, 1918. “So loved, 80 mourned.”— lnserted by his loving sister, F. Leader, Christchurch. KARETAI.—In loving memory of Private Stewart Karetai, killed in action at Gallipoli on August 21, 1915. He rose responsive to his country’s call, He gave his life, his best, his all. —lnserted by his loving parents, sisters, and brothers. KARETAI.—In loving memory oi my dearest brother Stewart, killed at Gallipoli on August 21, 1915. “To memory ever dear.” —lnserted by his sisters, Vic and Roi. M’DONNELL. —In loving memory of Private Randolph M’Donnell (22nd Reinforcements), fourth eldest son of John and Sarah M’Donnell, of Bald Hill Flat, who died from wounds received in France on August 22, 1918; aged 27 years. R.l.P.—lnserted by' bis loving parents, sister, and brothers. M’MILEAN. —In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Sergeant W. A. M’MiUan, M.M., killed in action, “Somewhere in France,” on August 25, 1918. Nothing but memory as we journey on, Longing for a smile and a face that have gone. No one knows the depth of our regret; We remember when others forget. Kaitangata. O’BRIEN. —In loving memory of Bombardier William O'Brien, son of Denis and the late Jane O'Brien, of Mosgiel, who was killed in action in France, August 26, 1918. —lnserted by his father, sisters, and brother. SCHAHMANN.—In loving remembrance of Sergeant-major W. A. Schaumann, 8/3064, who was killed at Bapaume, France, August 25, 1918.—Inserted by his parents. 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 the late Jessie H. Shaw, “Pleasant View,” Berwick. “So loved, so mourned.” In a distant land he lies At rest in a soldier’s grave. His battles fought, his name enrolled On the scroll of the deathless brave. A lonely grave in a far-off land— A grave we may never see. But while life and memory last We will remember thee. —lnserted by his sorrowing father, sister, and brothers, Berwick. SMITH. —In fond and loving memory of Lawrence (Lorie) Smith, killed in action near Bapaume, on August 25, 1918. So dearly loVed so sadly missed. No more you’ll hear the angry guns, As peacefully you lie. Again I seem in fancy sweet,,. To walk and talk with thee; But swiftly does the vision fade— My love, it cannot be. And thus I bow before my God, And say “Thy will be done” ; Tho’ seems this earth a desert place Without my darling one. —lnserted by his loving parents, brothers, and sister, Bannockburn. SMITH. —In loving memory of Private Lawrence Smith, killed in action, at Bapaume, France, August 25, 1918. He did his duty. Popotunoa. SPRATT. —In loving remembrance of Private S. P. Spratt, who died at Devonport, England, on August 24, 1917. TEMPLETON—In loving memory of Private James Templeton, who died from wounds received while in action in France, August 25, 1918; aged 25 years.—lnserted by his loving parents, sisters, and brothers.