... lonel (2nd December, 1916). He won the D. 8.0. early last year, and again distinguished himself the opening of the battle of the Somme. ...

... at very slight cost to ourselves. The French and the British artillery have perfected their methods attack since the battle of the Somme, and when their work is done there is now much less for the infantry to do. Our superiority metal and of counter-battery ...

... strongly fortified positions. These successes are a fitting sequel to the fine achievements of my army last year in the battle of the Somme, and reflect great credit on those responsible for drawing the plans of this campaign. GEORGR R.l. G.H.Q.. France, March ...

... the form of a oommemorative service for the brave men of the Ulster Division who fell Ist July at the opening of the battle of the Somme. The brethren assembled at the Orange Hall, and were marshalled in processional order, subsequently making parade of ...

... sleeping. Inserted by his loving Wife and three Children. Jessie Brown. 33, Fountain-pkoe. M‘Go wan—Killed In acton at the Battle of the Somme, on July Isl, 1918, Lance-Corporal Donald M'Gowan, Rojal loniskillicg Fusilier;, fourth son of the late Gecrge M'Gowan ...

... NTSTvII.LIN'OS. Volume of Nelson’s History of the War hv Mr. John Buchan, which has just been issued, dealing with the battle of the Somme, contains striking tribute the work of the Ulster Division Ist July last. Mr. Buchan says; North of the Ulster niv|sion ...

... incessant fighting than the relation of local successes may seem to imply. has clear and definite objects, but. m the battle of the Somme, must wait for the completion of the operations in order to realise fully all that our men are aiming at. Meanwhile ...

... memory of our dear ion, Private Bober) Allen, 10th Bat). InnlsklUiog Fusiliers, killed in action on July 1.1916, the battle of the Somme. sleeps in death far, far from home. He owns soldier's grave; He laid his yonng life down That others he might save ...

... bestowed on Mrs. Gather the V C. won by her son, the late Lieutenant w. Shillington Gather, R.1.F., on July Ist the battle of tire Somme. A Berlin telegram state® that Count Ignaz Mielznski has been sentenced to six montha’ imprisoument and fine £21,321 ...

... the present the French Command has used more than thirty divisions on both battlefields. After the conclusion of the battle of the Somme these divisions had been carefully re-formed ready tor the projected breaking-through attack, and hoped for a inarch ...

... whi'e withdrawing in such condition without thr* nVk of one day bring outflanked. The battle from Arras to tike Okie h, therefore, cpnscquonce of the battle of the Somme. wh. ch led the enemy to recognise the necessity of retiring. . If the Germans have ...

... operations which may develop from this commanding position. When we compare the results ot the battle of Arras with the results of the battle of the Somme gained during the corresponding period are better able to set correct standard to the importance ...