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BATTLE OF SOMME

... BATTLE OF SOMME Belfast service on Monday The 35th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme will be commemorated In Belfast on Monday with a service in the Garden of Remembrance, beginning at 11-15 a m. At a special meeting of the City Council, the Lord ...

Published: Saturday 30 June 1951
Newspaper: Belfast News-Letter
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 278 | Page: 4 | Tags: none

14-year-old who took part in Battle of the Somme

... 14-year-old who took part in Battle of the Somme I READ with interest and some amusement L:ve:y 92's letter (July 14 about the seeming impossibility of men who are now 75 or 71 having participated in the Battle of the Somme. I celebrated 'my 74th birthday ...

Published: Tuesday 27 July 1976
Newspaper: Belfast Telegraph
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 665 | Page: 3 | Tags: none

WHITEABBEY NEWS Orange Lodges recall Battle of the Somme

... WHITEABBEY NEWS Orange Lodges recall Battle of the Somme CLOUGHFERN Orange District No. 24 comprised of six lodges and women's lodges attended St. John's Parish Church, Whitehouse, on Sunday afternoon for the Battle of the Somme anniversary service. The parade ...

Published: Thursday 05 July 1956
Newspaper: Larne Times
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 257 | Page: 9 | Tags: none

Central Antrim soldiers who fought Battle of the Somme

... Central Antrim soldiers who fought Battle of the Somme T e m.-.m» i was born in Kilwa e served in the 146 k RIR, ‘w ‘duu#“&._-“%. m‘dh% . Harbows; an His wife and daugiter tived aB~ Jonks 31 Herbert Avense, whils his and mother, brother and sister drem ...

Published: Thursday 27 June 1996
Newspaper: Larne Times
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Illustrated | Words: 1209 | Page: 24 | Tags: none

OVER THE TOP: soldiers prepare for attack during Battle of the Somme

... OVER THE TOP: soldiers prepare for attack during Battle of the Somme en acknowledgement which is long overdue.” Ulster Unionist MP Martin Smyth called for the men’s names to be entered on war memorials and remembrance books throughout the country. Dr ...

Published: Saturday 25 July 1998
Newspaper: Belfast News-Letter
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 233 | Page: 8 | Tags: none

Battle of Somme commemoration

... Battle of Somme commemoration ON WEDNESDAY, July 1 a parade commemorating the Battle of the Somme will take place in Ballvmena. Ihe parade will leave the Services Club at 6.30 p.m. and proceed to the Memorial Park via Castle Sireet, Bridge Street, Waveney ...

Published: Wednesday 24 June 1992
Newspaper: Ballymena Weekly Telegraph
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 78 | Page: 3 | Tags: none

Battle of Somme remembrance

... Battle of Somme remembrance THE ANNIVERSARY of the Battle of the Somme was commemorated by the Borough at am impressive ceremony in the Memorial Park on Wednesday, July 1, The Rev. E. A. Edwards, minister of the Methodist Church, conducted the service ...

Published: Thursday 09 July 1970
Newspaper: Ballymena Observer
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 356 | Page: 2 | Tags: none

Orangemen pay tribute to those who fought and fell at the Battle of the Somme

... Orangemen pay tribute to those who fought and fell at the Battle of the Somme A LARGE turnout of Larne Orangemen commemorated the 81st anniversary of the Battle of the Somme at the weekend, parading from the town’s Market Yard to the War Memorial. Led ...

Published: Thursday 03 July 1997
Newspaper: Larne Times
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 325 | Page: 13 | Tags: none

A LINK WITH BATTLE OF THE SOMME Rev. JOHN BROWN A chance to win

... A LINK WITH BATTLE OF THE SOMME Rev. JOHN BROWN A chance to win a Christmas DURING THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD special yuletide hampers will be awarded the sender of the first all-correct solution to our weekly Crossword. Winner of the firsf hamper will be announced ...

Published: Thursday 29 November 1962
Newspaper: Ballymena Weekly Telegraph
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Illustrated | Words: 103 | Page: 3 | Tags: none

Richard was wounded in the Battle of the Somme but went on to make a full recovery. Bertie, on the

... Richard was wounded in the Battle of the Somme but went on to make a full recovery. Bertie, on the other hand, was awarded the prestigious Military Medal for his gallantry on July 1, 1916. ¢ unwam-mmuwunwmum Germans. He was promoted to sergeant for his ...

Remembering A SERVICE of commemoration for the dead and Thanksgiving for the survivors of the Battle of the ..

... Remembering A SERVICE of commemoration for the dead and Thanksgiving for the survivors of the Battle of the Somme took place on Monday in the War Memorial Park, Ballyclare. The service, held under the auspices of the Ballyclare Branch of the Royal British ...