... et, Liverpool Second-Lieutenant H. H. Staintoo, K.L.R.. has been wounded in action. His brother was wounded in the battle of the Somme- His parent* live Garthwaite, Wert Derby. Gunner C. Hacking. Bt. Johu*s-road, Birkdale, and Private James Threlfall ...

... been recorded, was draftovl to France in February. 1915, took part in the battles at Ypres, Hooge, and Hill without injury, hut was wounded on the Ist July at battle of the Somme, and died Stockport, the 9th October was the «on Mr. W. H. Griffiths, of ...

... rones are kept apart, and the armies of the Allies are neighbour*, but not quartered in the same place; but during the battle of the Somme, owing to the windings of the river, as well as to the combined action of the troops, some of the same roads have been ...

... from the battle lbs ■Somme Accordiosr » report from the Germain M. Barre» says, at the of the of the Somme plated the German* position of peril. Until May the Germans could not behove that, the French would be able to take Dirt in the battle of tht* Somme ...

... must justly proud of their achievements and of the wayin which they have covered themselves with fiery in the recent battle of the Somme, I eel that 1 may with confidence appeal again for renewed support, both gifts and donations, for the City Battalions ...

... now striving on the Somme, like all the Allies are pursuing it on the nest of the From this point view, again, which is tho only one that count*, the results of the battle of the Somme are most satisfactory. Tie battle of the Somme has ...

... been the High Wood To see how much we have gained, in ! the way of laetical position, the lirst three months of the Battle if the Somme, one must look at the map of area much larger than the battlefield itself. Most of ns have had our tjyes fixed, till ...

... MASSES FACING BRITISH. SLIGHT FRENCH LOSSES. Paris, Wednesday.—A semi-official statement issued last night says:— The battle of the Somme, although hindered a violent storm to-day, is proceeding with brilliant success for our arms. The advance of the French ...

... sentimental interest attaching to wlu*ii it was obvious that the Ccrman offensive had been definitely • beginning of the battle ••I ; I; ...

... fortunately escaping all other hurt but frostbite. After his recovery was sent France, and went “over the top” in the battle of the Somme acting captain, where his bravery earned him high honour of the Military Cross. Captain Orford, who was a few days ago ...

... Tkresgh (he Lug. waa wounded and taken prisoner at the battle of the Somme on March 24th last. bullet went right through his chest and out between the shoulder*, rib being fractured and the lung pierced. After being. kept behind the for ten days—his wound ...

... COUNTER ATTACKS. HEAVY FIGHTING. BRITISH TAKE 4,300 PRISONERS. Reports from tho British Hoadqnarters state that the battle ..rtli the Somme has proceeded our favour, although the 'miaivg has fluctuated about La 1;..i.-H'lle and south Thiepval. partially ...