... the first world war he served in the King's Own Scottish Borderers, and fought at Hill 60. Yp7eN, Gal:ipolt. and the Battle of the Somme He was wounded at Ypres Twn of his three sons were kil!ed In the sec ad world war Captain Gassel, fo.lowed his father ...

... ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. and will be preceded at a.m. a service at Upton Parish Church commemora- tion the Battle, of the Somme. July Ist. 1916. on which day the battalion suffered no fewer than 461 casualties. The old Colours being replaced are ...

... will take place at 3 p.m. and will be preceded at 11 a.m. by a service at Upton Parish Church in commemoration of the Battle of the Somme, July Ist, 1916, on which day the battalion suffered no fewer than• 461 casualties. Tie old Colours, being replaced ...

... Western Front and went into the attack. The Battle of the Somme had begun. Hopes were high that sunny morning. No battle in the world's history had been more carefully prepared than this. And, as it turned out, no battle was to prove more costly. By the end ...

... shows Allot Seaforth Allotments’ Association in this year It in the 1914-18 World that Mr Murren lost bis left arm in battle of the Somme the King’s I I thought ray days were over” told the Herald It was difficult ourselves in days schemes for fellows I ...

... attached to the Lancashire Fusiliers (3rd Salfords) with whom he proceeded to France in Novemoer, 1915. In the first Battle of the Somme he was awarded the M.C. for conspicuous gallantry in action, the citation saying. Though cut off from his Battalion ...

... Association. During World War I he was an N.C.O. in the Roval Garrison Artillery and served in England and Belgium, and battled on the Somme and Ypres. After being discharged with an excellent record Mr. Spurr volunteered again for service when things were ...

... fighting in the last war have made him one of most decorated soldiers in Commonwealth He won the VC during closing of the Battle of the Somme in November 1916 The year when painted black he swam ashore at Gallopoli with flares to create diversion he was awarded ...

... July 1 as Regimental We came to a set of traffic lights firstly we commemorate The leading lorry crossed at green jbe battle of the Somme on July 1 ine second one at amoer and the seconaiy we celebrate mention it at all Xorman Wisdom proved a THE best thing ...

... or the almond milling firm of Aumey Layfleld Ltd Joined after in World War with King's (Liverpool) For service the battle of the Somme the MC twice later staff officer served northern Russia a member of Liverpool City Council from 1923 until 1826 Liverpool ...

... Turner and Mr. I'. Davies. Mr. Turner lost both legs and Mr. Davies his right hand and the use of his left arm in the 'Battle of the Somme. The tables, which will go to men permanently confined to bed. provide each man with a coffee table. a writing desk ...

... BEST OUT OF 14 Thitd Attempt Success FADER OF EMT An fx-ferViEerfUlli of the First World War, who was wounded at the Battle of the Somme, became today at his third attempt, the Chaired Bard of the Royal National Eisteddfod •t Abetrstwyth. Thus the Eisteddfod ...