IN MEMORIAM.
MONTAGU.—In loving memory of Sergt Ell wood C. Douglas Montagu, enlisted with Earl qf Liverpool’s Own, 7th Reinforcements, killed in action ill France, April sth,. 1918; aged 25 years, So loved so mourned. Inserted by Ids loving parents, brothers and sisters.
SOFTER. lit loving memory of LameSergeant. Patrick Router, 10th Reinforcements N.Z. Expeditionary Force, who was killed in action somewhere in I 1 ranee, on April sth, 191 S. Native of Aralmra Road. Hokitika; aged 30 years.
He left his home in perfect health, He little thought of death so nigh, Hut God saw best to take him homo And with His will we must, comply
The shock was gieat, the pain severe To part with one we loved so dear ; Our trial’s hard, we’ll not complain Hut trust iu God to meet again.
He heard the call of Empire. And in the fighting fell. Thi-. thought on- grief >lm!l l'ghlcn He served his country well.
])o -not grieve for those who leave you They're not lost but gone belong Joyfully to give volt welcome When you reach the Heavenly shore
Inserted by his mother, brothers and sisters.
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Hokitika Guardian, 5 April 1921, Page 2
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190IN MEMORIAM. Hokitika Guardian, 5 April 1921, Page 2
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