... The Battle Of The Somme JULY 1, 1916, is a date remembered with pride and great sorrow in a large number of homes throughout Northern Ireland. That was the day on which the Battle of the Somme began the battle in which 5500 officers and men ...

... BALLI INDERRY Battle of the Somme recalled 'I\HE annual Battle of the Somme anniversary openair service under the auspices of Aghadavy Purple Heroes L.O.L. 403 was held on Sunday iat Aghadavy, Upper Ballinderry. Special gr:acher was Br. Rev. F. A. Bailie ...

... A LINK WITH BATTLE OF THE SOMME Rev. JOHN BROWN A chance to win a Christmas DURING THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD special yuletide hampers will be awarded the sender of the first all-correct solution to our weekly Crossword. Winner of the firsf hamper will be announced ...

... THE. ROYAL ULSTER RIFLES ASSOCIATION—BaIIymena Branch. . The Battle of the Somme Anniversary All Vembers are requested to attend. The Parade will ass°mble at the Services Club at 7.30 p.m. on FRIDAY, Ist JULY, 1960. Quis Separabit. Kk W. Morton, Hon. ...

... VTHE ROYAL ULSTER RIFLES ASSOCIATIOMN (Ballymena Branch) THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME ANNIVERSARY All Members are requested to attend. The Parade will assemble at the Services Club, Ist July, 1960, at 7-30 p.m. Quis Separabit W. MARTIN, Hon. Secretar¥ ...

... BRITISH LEGION (BALLYMENA BRANCH). The Annual Battle of the Somme Remembrance Service will be held In the MEMORIAL PARK MONDAY, Ist JULY, at 7.30 p.am, Parade will assemble at the Services Club at 7 p.m. After the parade and service a “DUG OUT” SUPPER ...

... Ulster pilgrimage to Thiepval Memorial on Ist July next year THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY of the Battle of the Somme is to be specially commemorated in July next year by ...

... +h a Fditors noteboo Passing of Somme veteran ME ROBERT McFADDEN, of Slatt, who died last week, was well-known and highly respected in the district. He served in the 1914-18 war and took part in the Battle of the Somme. He was wounded and came out of ...

... the 36th (Ulster) Division, Lord Rathcavan stated that it faced its supreme trial on July 1, 1916 —the opening of the Battle of the Somme. It was on that day that the division gained the name of being one of the greatest in the British Army. The number of ...

... y discussions with llocal representatives about arrangements for the celebra- Ition of the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme of Thiepval on July 1, 1966. ...

... v discussions with local representatives about the arrangements for the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme at Thiepval on Ist July, 1966 ...

... the Battle of the Somme which took place 50 years ago. There was a large turnout of members and supper was served by the Committee. ...