... P. for East Antrim), who was given the command of bis old regiment, the Irish Guards. took part the opening of the battle of the Somme on Ist July last, when bis battalion earned great distinction, the honours won this occasion including the Victoria ...

... James Watson, Gilmore Street, Harryville, was home on a few days’ leave recently. Pte. Watson came through the big battle at the Somme on the Ist July without receiving a scratch, but his brother. Private Qtarlcs Watson, of the same regiment. was wounded ...