... Bryden, who had been on active service at the front since June 1916, took part in the Battle of the Somme in that year. He also saw service at Messina and the third battle of Ypres, which took place last year, and won the Military Cross for valiant service ...

... Bryden, who had been on lactive service at the front since Jane 1916, 'took part in the Battle of the Somme in that year. He also saw service at Messines and the third battle of Ypres, which took place last year, and won the Military Cross for valiant service ...