... the early days of the war, and throughout these years he has taken part in some of the greatest engagements like the battle of the Somme. Lance-Coi’poral M'Feat served his time with the firm of Drummond, seedsmen, Stirling. He originally enlisted in the ...

... poli before going to France. Three gold stripes tell their own tale of wounds. At the Dardanelles, 7th June, 1915; battle of the Somme, Ist July, 1916; and Menin Road, September, 1917. Last night was entertained by Oakbank School, and congratulated by ...

... MOST CRITICAL DAY OF BATTLE. Foch's Audacity Succeeds. What Offensive Means for Hindenburg. Paris, Monday. The Havas Agency says: —We are able to add 6ome details to the description the situation on the Somme front given in last, night's communique. The ...

... age, was killed by a German sniper. He enlisted shortly after the outbreak of war, and was seriously wounded at the Battle of the Somme. Previous to the outbreak of war. he was employed as a waggon builder at Messrs Pickering's Work. Wishaw. Mr Frame has ...

... Prince Rupprecht now holds only the front from the sea to Albert. General Von Boehm—perhaps because did well in the battle of the Somme in 1916, when commended for the resistance he put against the British—has been given command the group armies between ...

... ” She's the lass lor me.” Flora Macdonald.”—Could.any reader supply this correspondent with copies of the eongs—” Battle ol the Somme,” The laddie who fought and won,” ” British Soldier’s Grave,” Over the burning plains ol Egypt,” The Dying Ploughboy ...

... writes;—We are haying concerts every fortnight, and the following songs would be very welcome:— Just Before the Battle, Jdother,' The Battle ol the Somme,” ” Mother Machra.” and Ain Folk.” Soldier Girl” would be Indebted any reader ...

... In the autumn of 1915 he returned to this country and joined the London Scottish as a private. He was wounded at the Battle of the Somme in 1916, and was for some time in this country. He received his commission hat year. Lieutenant Silver, who was the ...

... the Earl Reading and Yiscount Milner. Captain Charles Craig, M.P., who was wounded, and made prisoner July, 1916, tho Battle of tho Somme, returned the House of Commons yesterday, and was heartily congratulated by members all parties on his release. The ...

... and also their Society. PRIVATE HARRY FOWLER, Vocalist. (LATE OF THE 3rd.) Who was BURIED ALIVE for 12 Hours at the BATTLE OF THE SOMME, and who was Deaf, Dumb, and Blind for 8 Months. Take oare of the pence and the pounds will take care of themselves ...

... Stirling. Sergeant Aitken joined the colours in September, 1914, and was sent to France in January, 1915. took part in the battle of the Somme in August, 1916, and seeing his officers killed he took charge of the Gordons u, der him, nad fearl; ssly leading them ...

... Stirling. Sergeant Aitken joined the colours in September, 1914, and was sent to France in January. 1915. took part in the battle of the Somme in August, 1916, and on •oeing his officers killed he took charge of the Gordons u der him, nad fearlessly leading them ...