FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE

Southland Times, Issue 25547, 15 December 1944, Page 4

FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE

ARMITAGE.—In loving memory of Corporal Frank Armitage, killed in action in Italy, December 15, 1943. Not just today, but every day In rTence I remember thee. —lnserted by Margaret. DAVIS.—In loving memory of our dear son and brother. No. 76679 Pte. William James Davis, killed in action, Italy, December 15, 1943. A wonderful son and brother only lent, One of the best God ever sent; A cheery smile, a heart of gold, The dearest son and brother the world could hold. Time cannot heal our aching hearts, Or from our memory tear The face and smile we loved so well, It will dwell forever there; They say time heals all sorrow. And helps us to forget. But time so far has only proved How much we miss him yet. —lnserted by his loving mother, brothers and sister-in-law and niece, Clifden. DAVIS.—In loving memory of our dear brother, 76679 William James (Chum), killed in action in Italy, December 15, 1943. That we were not there to say goodbye Will always bring regret; Deep in our hearts, a memory is kept Of the one we loved, and never forget. But now he's asleep in a soldier’s grave. Away in that lonely land. —lnserted by his loving sister, Edith, brother-in-law, and wee nieces. DAVIS.—In loving memory of our brother, No. 76679 Pte. W. J. (Chum) Davis, killed in action in Italy, December 15, 1943. Not just today, but every day In silence we remember. —lnserted by his brother George, and sister-in-law, Dolly, and family, Chaslands. DAVIS.—In loving memory of my dear brother, No. 76679 Pte. W. J. (Chum) Davis, killed in Italy on December 15, 1943. In a distant land he lies, At rest in a soldier’s grave; His battle fought, his name enrolled On the scroll of the deathless brave. A lonely grave in a far off land, A grave I may never see, But while life and memory last, I will remember thee. —lnserted by his loving sister, Nellie, brother-in-law, Bill, and family, Chaslands. GRAY.—In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Pte. David Gray, Ist Southland Regiment, killed December 15, 1943, near Orsogna, Italy. Not just today, but every day In silence we remember. —lnserted by his loving father, mother, Doris, Ron and Bill (overseas). GRAY.—In loving memory of our dear brother and friend, David. 2nd N.Z.E.F., killed in action at Lanciano, Italy, December 15. 1943; also our dear friends. Joseph Taylor. R.N.Z.A.F., killed on active service, October 9. 1943, Trevor Craw, 2nd N.Z.E.F.. died of wounds, December 12, 1943, and Arthur Turner, accidentally killed in New Zealand, November 4, 1943. In a distant land they lie, At rest in soldiers’ graves; Their battles fought, their names enrolled On the scroll of the deathless brave. Those lonely graves in those far off lands, The graves we may never see; But while life and memory last, We will remember them. —lnserted by Bill (overseas) and Mona. GRAY. —In loving memory of our dear nephew, Pte. David Gray,, Ist Southland Regim-nt, killed December 15, near Orsogna, Italy. A face that is always before us, A voice that we cannot forget: A smile that will linger forever, In our memories we see him yet. —lnserted by his loving aunts and uncles. JACKSON.—In loving memory of Flying Officer Edward Norman Jackson, missing on air operations, December 15, 1942. —lnserted by L. M. IN LOVING MEMORY of our dear brother, who was killed in action on December 15, 1943. Today brings back sad memories Of a loved one gone to rest; And those who think of him today, Are the ones who loved him best. —lnserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law, and little nephew, Lottie, Jim and Norman.