FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE In Memoriam

Otago Daily Times, Issue 26631, 29 November 1947, Page 1

FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE In Memoriam

BIGGS.—In loving memory of our pal Aston (Snow), killed in action Libya, November 29. 1941. "Ever remembered. Inserted by his pals. Eric and Doug. CHIRNSIDE.—In sad and loving memory of our dear son and brother, 17141 Pte. W. O. (Peter) Chirnside, who died of wounds in Libya on November 30, 1941. Dearer to memory than, words can tell Is the son and brother we loved so -well; Kind and unselfish, noble and true, Our dearest possessions are memories of you. \ —lnserted by his loving parents, sisters and brothers. FEATHERS.—In sad and loving memory of Alexander Caldwell Feathers, died of wounds at Sidi Rezegh, November 29, 1941. His duty nobly done. —Ever remembered by his loved ones. FENNESSY.—In sad but loving memory of our darling ” Dig,” who died of wounds in Libya/ November 30. 1941. R.IP. Oh, could we but see you once again Though you had only come home to die. To kiss your dear face we all loved so well And whisper a last good-bye. • I mourn for you in silence “ Dig ” Where there are none to see, For only God in Heaven knows How dear you are to me. —lnserted by his sorrowing mother and family, Naseby. FENNESSY.—In loving memory of dear “ Dig,” killed in action, November 30. 1941. R.I.P. We often sit and think of you As you were before you died; We wish we could have said “• Goodbye ” Before you closed your~eyesr""™ There never was a brother dearer, Never a. heart more loving and true; We were proud of you, “ Dig,” dear For we thought the world of you. —lnserted by his loving sisters. Cath and Blanche. FENNESSY.—In loving memory of our dear brother, “ Dig,” who died of wounds In Libya November 30, 1941. R.I.P. Six lonely years have passed away Since our great sorrow fell; Yet in our hearts we mourn the loss Of " Dig,” we loved so well. Sweet be thy rest. Thy memory's dear; It is sweet to breathe thy name. In life we loved thee very dear;* In death we do the same. —lnserted by his sorrowing sisters. Doll and Phyl. Naseby. FENNESSY.—In loving memory of our dear brother, “ Dig/” who died of wounds In Libya on November 30, 1941. R.I-P. Sweet is your memory, dear to our hearts; The place that you held will never depart. And all through the years, be they many or few. Will be years of remembrance, dear " Dig,” of you. —lnserted by his loving sisters, Madge and Leila. FENNESSY.—In loving memory of my dear brother, “ Dig,” died of vvounds in Libya. November 30, 1941. R.I.P. How little I thought when we said " Good-bye,” We had parted for ever and you were to die, ' Oh, the grief that I feel, words cannot tell, I could not be with you to bid you farewell. The wound is deep, it will not heal. No one knows just how I feel; To have, to love, and then to part, Is the saddest story of the human heart. —lnserted by his loving sister Myrtle and family. FENNESSY.—In loving memory of our ■ dear brother, “ Dig,” died of wounds in Libya on his twenty-second birthday, - 1941. R.I.P Just a sweet and sad remembrance Of a brother good and true; Just a token of affection, And a heartache still for you. Silently the shades of evening Gather round our door, Silently they bring before us A face we shall see no more. —Ever remembered by Ted, Ethel and nephews, Ivor. Rodney and Clarry, Naseby. LYALL.—In loving memory of Allan, killed in action on November 30, 1941 Inserted by his parents, sisters and brothers. MACDONALD—In loving remembrance of our only dear son, Sergeant Stuart, and loving brother of Margaret and Mirie, killed in action in Italy November 30. 1943 A face that is ever before me, A voice I can never forget; A smile that will linger for ever. In my memory I can see it yet. It is a long way from his old home, To the dark land where he lies; Where he sacrificed his brave young life Neath sodden foreign skies. MEIKLEJOHN.—In loving memory of dear Art., killed in action, Libya, November 28, 1941 —lnserted by Jack, Bill and Nett