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Gorpl. R. G. Chisholm, Banchory

... Chisholm, who went to the front two years ago, was severely wounded at the battle of Loos in September. 1915. After his return to the front was twice wounded during the battle of the Somme. He was 32 years age, and belonged the Banchory Lodge of Oddfellows. ...

Published: Friday 24 November 1916
Newspaper: Aberdeen Weekly Journal
County: Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Type: Article | Words: 112 | Page: 2 | Tags: none

TO COMMAND ABERDEEN'S L.D.V. GROUP

... was on active service in the last war and was severely wounded. He received his commission in the field during the battle of the Somme and rose to the rank of captain in the Gordon Highlanders. He is a founder member of the British Legion. His work on ...

Published: Wednesday 19 June 1940
Newspaper: Aberdeen Press and Journal
County: Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Type: Article | Words: 131 | Page: 3 | Tags: none

LIEUT. G.M. PHILIP, D.S.O

... Philip has reoeived. He gained the Military Cross in December, 1915, and, -was awarded a his decoration Just before the battle of the Somme. Lieut. Philip is the younger son the late Rev. Alfred M. Philip. 8.D., minister of Avoch and stepson Mrs Philip, 86 ...

Published: Friday 03 August 1917
Newspaper: Aberdeen Press and Journal
County: Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Type: Article | Words: 111 | Page: 2 | Tags: none

Gordon Officer Awarded M.C

... France with the sth Battalion The Gordon Highlanders at the beginning of 1940 and served in the Maginot Line and in the Battle of the Somme. The battalion was in the thick of the fighting back to St Valery, where he was taken prisoner. Col. William Tod, Royal ...

Published: Friday 01 March 1946
Newspaper: Aberdeen Press and Journal
County: Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Type: Article | Words: 128 | Page: 4 | Tags: none

azis

... azis Stiin ine Hat Zurich. Saturday. p .:e battles of Crete and bruk are comparable in intensity to the battles to last war. according 1011-informed circles in German capital. quoted tre Berlin correspondent -Neue Zuercher Zei British artillery ni)ardment ...

Published: Saturday 24 May 1941
Newspaper: Aberdeen Evening Express
County: Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Type: Article | Words: 121 | Page: 1 | Tags: none

SEC.-LT. R. H. S. FRANCE, R.F.A

... appointed first Qirartermasteri Sergeant. His sixteen months' servioe the , front included, amongst other engagements, the Battle of the Somme. In May last he was nominated by his commanding officer for a com- mission and proceeded to a cadet school. ...

Published: Thursday 20 December 1917
Newspaper: Aberdeen Press and Journal
County: Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Type: Article | Words: 124 | Page: 2 | Tags: none

Filmed Somme

... Filmed Somme. MR LLOYD CEORCE'S STIRRING MESSAGE. A private exhibition of official films the battle of the Somme at Soala, Theatre, London, yesterday, WH attended many members of the Army General Staff. Mr Lloyd George sent the following letter: You are ...

Published: Friday 11 August 1916
Newspaper: Aberdeen Evening Express
County: Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Type: Article | Words: 283 | Page: 2 | Tags: none

Front Extended

... men were caught under the French barrage fire, and were unable to anything all. would seem that the battle the Somme about to become the battle of the Somme and of the Aisne.—Times Telegram, per Press Association. ...

Published: Wednesday 06 September 1916
Newspaper: Aberdeen Evening Express
County: Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Type: Article | Words: 296 | Page: 3 | Tags: none

C.Q.M.S. Al.ex. Forsyth

... as employed at Glenlossie Pistillery, Elgin, as under-brewei He went to France with his battalion, took part in the battle of the Somme, and was later at Sr Valery. A keen sportsman, he played outside left for Rothes F.C. Buchan Chief Engineer Mentioned ...

Published: Thursday 25 June 1942
Newspaper: Aberdeen Weekly Journal
County: Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Type: Article | Words: 132 | Page: 1 | Tags: none

SECRET OPINION OP GERMAN STAFF

... the Battle the Somme, and thought that the offensive would conducted by the British. The French were be* lieved to have been exhausted by the Battle of Verdun, but the Germans changed their minds when they saw twenty French army corps on the Somme The ...

Published: Saturday 28 July 1917
Newspaper: Aberdeen Press and Journal
County: Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Type: Article | Words: 301 | Page: 3 | Tags: none

Berlin Got Its Share R • A • F • ex BOMBERS tensive raj Germany. ine:uding .the area, and Ho:land

... ertniao of 25 Years Ago Captain John Boyd R.A.M.C.. has been award / the Military Cross for co spicuous bravery at Battle of the Somme. Cal taro Orr is a graduate Glasgow University, ho:ci: 4 degrees in Arts, Scieni and Medicine. Three years ago he receive ...

Published: Friday 29 August 1941
Newspaper: Aberdeen Evening Express
County: Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Type: Article | Words: 147 | Page: 2 | Tags: none