... Territorials. r capture of Pozteres, July 23-26, 1916, was one of the most interesting and hard- fought incidents of the Battle of the Somme. Pozleres, after the loss of the first G^man defensive zone early In July, became the principal point of the new system ...

... of fighting and took part in the Battle of the Somme front be- Liming to end. Ho %lent through die ttles of Poromie, Pusehendale, and li.ter on again, the Somme'. During this last yair his was in one of our !Key battles and it is said by military oxperts ...

... wonderful war record. Although only 23 years of age, he has now gained altogether seven decorations. While he was at the battle of the Somme. in 1916, at a bombing post, 25 yards in front of the German trenches, the British suddenly retired, leaving him at ...

... Landed in France in 1915, fought at Armentieres, Ypres, Loos, Hooge, was wounded during heavy fighting in the memorable battle of the Somme in July, 1916, returned to hospital in England ;left this country for further service in FrAce, and fought at La Basse ...

... practically servo' tiaoughout the war. Ho joined the Northumberland Fusiliers. went to France in 1916, and took part in tho Battle of till Somme. He was the fighting during the whoa of Easter week 1917, and was a runner betucen ,the at headquarbers and elseukre ...

... WEEKLY. 57 rivalling even the famous battle of the Somme pictures for vigour and interest, both from the human and the military standpoint. In every advance and w4herever the fighting was hot s Lieut. Aitken and his camera were in it, with results that ...

... R.F.A. January f.th, 1915, and went out to France Ju'ly 30fh, 1915. was engaged first in the battle Loos, them in the first battle of the Somme. was at battles of Arras, Fontein, and the big push July 31>t, 1917; Ridge, the ret~eat of last and right through ...

... rank of romtnov Quort , •nonoter.f4ergolnt. He was pent Prance in Autust iii. in Fr111114'.., lll4l Ital' y After the Battle of the Somme. in IMK he a - as made Regimental lb:enema/nor Sergeant. Prier to re-enlist.r.g, lii. was emjloyer for fire years by ...

... make fresh start in life and get clear of the charge hanging over his bead Mr Leighton said the prisoner served in the battle of the Somme and was at Cambral, Arras, Hnllncb. and other engagements. A son of 19 was killed Detville Wood, and another son was ...

... Sergeant, EDGAR WARRINGTON. Sergeent Warrington was stationed at the battle of the Somme in 1916 at a. bombing post 25 yards in front of the German trenches, and after the had attacked the British suddenly retired, leaving him at the bombing station, ...

... heart-failure, at 9 Grevilleplace, Kilburn. Mrs. Garvin was born on Christmas Day. 1875. The death in action in the Battle of the Somme in July, 1916, of her only son had seriously affected her health, and she had recently been suffering from influenza ...

... misung. Samderson, who wae 21 years of age. in January. 1915. and proceeded to France in tame to take part in che first battle of the Somme. also cantracted trench fever. In this engagement he was slightly and After his re cowery he was engageu as an inetructor ...