... wounded in the shoulder by a missile from aeroplane, and on his recovery returned activo duty. While engaged in the battle of the Somme was buried alive and sustained severe shock and injuries to his system that he was sent to a Dome hospital. He received ...

... Lieut. Kerry was wounded the head at the battle of the Somme in July, 1916, and was mentioned in despatches. After leaving hospital was nut light duty, snd came to Cambridge in March of last year as instructor with No. 2 Officer Cadet Battalion at Emmanuel ...

... presented to him yesterday in London by the King. The honour was conferred upon him for distinguished service in the battle of the Somme. has also been awarded the D.C.M., and the medal will presented to him Sunday in Autnut. ...

... 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 ...

... bearing the following inscription:— *ln memory of officers and men, Ist South African Brigade, who fell in action. Battle of the Somme, 1916.** Tlie troops formed up in a hollow square of close column of companies surrounding the memorial. Drums were ...

... remarks were also made br Mr Thomas Wardrop, William Gratae, and Mr James Watt. Private Joss was killed in action battle of the Somme Ihtii September, 1316, four months being awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery and ooutrag* shown while ...

... they get. I have two brothers out here in the line, and one at hLome discharged after being wounded in the head at the battle of the Somme. I have only one person to thank that I am living to-day, as my mother told me many a time that the Mayor, when he was ...

... conspicuous bravery in the battle of the ' Somme, through which he came without a scratch. He had also been awarded the French Military Medal for bravery. He sustained the injuries which brought him back to Blighty during the battle of Cambrai. ...

... his death has been received with deep regret. Mrs. Cain has another son serving in France. Another was killed in the battle of the Somme. She has also a son in the Metropolitan Police, who is stationed at Hanwell. HOUSING & TOWN PLANNING. BOROUGH SURVEYOR ...

... inscription:— In Memory of the Officers and Men of tlw First South African Mande, who fell in Action In 1016. in the Battle of the Somme. Before this cross the drumhead service was held yesterday on a spot where the trees stand but a couple of feet or so ...

... Mrs Needham have five sons and one daughter, 14 grandchildren. and one great-grandchild. One grandson was lost the Battle of the Somme. FOR LATEST NEWS. M. HUMBERT'S CASE. Paris, Wednesday.—The Temps says the Military Governor of Parie ■will mate application ...

... spring of 1916 be was appointed to the command of the new 4th army, and was in command of the wholo front when the Battle of the Somme opened on July 1, 1916. Under his direction were fought the actions of July 14 and September 15 and 25. When the German ...