Mr Hector McLeod, Mosgiel, received word last week that his son, Private John McLeod, had been killed in action. On receipt of the news flags were hoisted on the business places as a tribute to his memory. -Otago Witness, 19/7/1916.
The Call of the Empire.
Rifleman John Thomas McLeod (killed in action) was the fourth son of Mr Hector MsLeod, fields inspector, Mosgiel (who is well known in Tokomairiro district). Advice has been received that, at the time of his death, Rifleman McLeod was with a party working in the trenches in France, when killed by a German sniper. A bullet penetrated his brain, and death was instantaneous. The officer commanding the company has written to the deceased's mother, informing her that her son was "a good comrade and a keen and brave soldier," Another brother of Rifleman McLeod is Private Hector McLeod (wounded in France on September 16th). He left New Zealand with the Sixth Reinforcements. He saw service at Gallipoli, and was there at the evacuation. In a letter received by his mother, Private McLeod stated he was wounded in the back of the neck by a piece of high explosive shell while advancing over No Man's Land. He is now in hospital at Brockenhurst, England, and is doing well. -Bruce Herald, 16/11/1916.
McLEOD. — In loving memory of Rifleman John Thomas McLeod (2nd Battalion E.L.O.), who was killed while in action "Somewhere in France" on June 24, 1916, dearly beloved fourth son of Hector and Elizabeth McLeod, Mosgiel; aged 21 years.
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.
How the life was sped we know not, What the last word, look, or thought,
Only that he did his duty — Died as bravely as he fought.
— Inserted by his loving parents, sisters, and brothers. -Otago Daily Times, 23/6/1917.
FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.
IN MEMORIAM.
In loving memory of 24/858 Rifleman John Thomas McLeod, who was killed while in action "Somewhere in France" on June 24, 1916, dearly beloved fourth son of Hector and the late Elizabeth McLeod, Janefield, Mosgiel; aged 21 years. Also of Donald, dearly beloved eldest son who was accidentally killed at Wingatui on July 7, 1910; aged 23 years.
Time may heal the broken-hearted, Time may make the wound less sore;
But time can never stop the longing For the loved ones gone before.
— Inserted by their loving father sisters, and brothers. -Otago Daily Times, 24/6/1918.
McLEOD.—In loving memory of Private Hector Malcolm McLeod (8/2651, Sixth Reinforcements), who was killed in action at Passchendaele, October 12, 1917, dearly beloved third son of Hector and the late Elizabeth McLeod, Janefield, Mosgiel; aged 25 years.
"To memory ever dear."
— Inserted by his loved ones. -Otago Witness, 14/10/1919.
McLEOD. — In loving memory of Private Hector Malcolm McLeod, killed in action at Passchendaele on October 12, 1917, and Rifleman John McLeod, killed in action at Armentiercs, June 24, 1916. Also our dear mother, who passed away at Janefield, Mosgiel, on October 25, 1917, and Donald, accidentally killed at Wingatui on July 7, 1910.
Our lips cannot speak how we loved them, Our hearts cannot tell what to say,
God only knows how we miss them, As we battle on life’s rough way.
— Inserted by their loved ones. -Otago Daily Times
, 12/10/1923.
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