Malcolm Henry McLeod, (1903-27/8/1920). "the great loss"

DEATHS

McLEOD. — On August 27, 1920, at his parents' residence, Momona (after a short illness), Malcolm Henry, dearly loved eldest son of George and Sarah McLeod; aged 17 years. Deeply mourned.  -Otago Daily Times, 28/8/1920.

Obituary. — It is with deep regret that I have to record the death, which occurred at an early hour this morning, of Malcolm MsLeod, eldest son of Mr and Mrs George McLeod, of Momona. His illness was so brief (of less than a week's duration) that many people were not even aware of it, and his death came as a profound shock. Malcolm was a splendid boy, only 17 years of age, and his untimely death will be deplored by everybody in Momona, where he was a great favourite. He was particularly well known as a drover of cattle, and though only a boy, he had few equals on the road. The sympathy of the whole district will go out to Mr and Mrs McLeod end family in no unstinted measure in the great loss which they have sustained.  -Otago Witness, 31/8/1920.

East Taieri Cemetery.