... the wedding which took place in St. Stephen's Church, 1 Hyson Green, on Saturday of a Nottingham soldier, who in the Battle of the Somme last vear lost the sight of both eyes. He was Private W. G. Parker, of the 2nd Northants, and his father lives in N ...

... Children PEARSON. — In loving memory of Lance- Corporal Peter Pearson (son of the above), who was killed in action in the battle of the Somme, Sept. 26th, 1916. A loving son and brother kind, He was to us in heart and mind; He always strove to do his hest ...

... husband. Strawoon Lievesley Wilson, Lieutenant, 15th Sherwood Foresters, died 21st July, 1916. of wounds received iu the Battle of the Somme. —lnterred in Ls Neuville Cemetery. 4th BATTALION NOTTINGHAMSHIRE VOLUNTEER REGIMENT. (Affiliated to the sth (Reserve) ...

... With the outbreak of war he was required in the organisation of the munitions supply, and did good work until the battle of the Somme, when he went to France to investigate the congestion of the railways there. His appointment to the post of Director ...

... without a light at 11.30 on the evening of Juno 17th.—Defendant said he had been ti veers in the trenches, and was in the Battle of the Somme, where he received 34 wounds. He was now discharged from the Army. On the day in question a comrade from the trenches ...

... warfare. With one exception, this was the first time he had been home since! going out with the forces. He fought in the battle of the Somme. and on July 14th he was recommended for distinguished service and courage. On May 3rd, 1917. when his! company-aer ...

... went to France about two years ago, both brothers fighting side by side in ft number of engagements. It was in the battle of the Somme where George met his fate, and a large number of the Notts. and Derbys fell before She enemy's fire. Joseph, suffering ...