... overseas in October, 1915. He was mentioned in despatches by Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig in connection with the Battle of the Somme, and was awarded the Military Cross in the New Year Honours of 1918, while the Ring of the Belgians conferred upon him ...

... calling to mind the gallant conduct of the Ulstermen in the late war, and especially their memorable charge in the battle of the Somme on Ist July, 1916. He thanked God for the glorious victory over the tyrannical Germans, and hoped that the peace which ...

... Fual• Hers (Co. Tyrone Volunteers). He played a distinguished part in the attack on Thiepval at the opening of the Battle of the Somme (Ist July, 1116), and in the following December he was appointed a brigade commander. He subsequently rejoined the Ulster ...

... commission in the Royal Scots, with which corps he has seen much active service. having been twice wounded—first at the battle of the Somme and latterly near Bullecourt in the recent push. Lieutenant. PiCArthur, whose father belonged to Ballyrw ney, stands ...

... than the present cheerless condition of matters. A service in memory of the men of the Ulster Division who fell in the battle of the Somme in 1916 was held in the Presbyterian (lurch on Sunday evening. There was a large congregation, and an appropriate praise ...

... of the Xing, in memory of her former husband, Private Samuel M'Elfatrick, of the llth Inniskillings, who fell at the battle of the Somme during the advance of the gallint Ulster Divirion on the memorable let of July, lel& The funeral of Mr. Patrick O'Rane ...

... L.O.L. No. 173 a special service was held in Boveedy Presbyterian Church on Sabbath evening in commemoration of the Battle of the Somme. The special preacher sax to have been the Rev. Mr. White, Philadelphia tat present on a visit), but ur fortunately ...

... unveiling was next discussed, and it was decided that the Ist July would be a suitable date, being the anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. More money is required, and a subscription list will be opened, when it is hoped that all those who have not yet subscribed ...

... in the battle of Jutland); Thomas. who is s wireless operator: and Seaman George Gamble. Hospital blue was prevalent in our street• during last week-end. Private Frank Hargey, Irish Guard., who was wounded in five places at the battle of the Somme. and ...

... Under the auspice* of Coleraine District Loyal Orange Lodge, a service iu eommemoration of the brethren who fell in the Somme battle of 1916 was held in St. Patrick's °hurrah, Coleraine, on Sunday evening. The local brethren, with a strong representation ...

... unable to attend the Convention during the past two years, having been two and a half rigs in France, and through the battle d the Somme, was warmly welcomed by WI the members of the Committee. The Treasurer (Mr. Joseph M'Curry) presented the annual accounts ...

... l[ A., rector of Ballymoney. Tuesday being the eighth anniversary of the battle of the Somme. as a token of remembrance to those who laid down their lives in that great battle a memorial arch was suspended across the Portrush road. largo number of beautiful ...