SURNAMES C-E – War Memorials in the north of Ireland

Men and women from Ulster who were awarded the Military Medal in the Great War. This is an incomplete list.

The Military Medal (MM) was established on 25th March, 1916. It was the ‘other ranks’ equivalent to the Military Cross which was only awarded to commissioned officers and Warrant Officers. The MM ranked below the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM). In 1993 after a review of the gallantry awards system the Military Medal was discontinued. Since then, the Military Cross has been awarded to all ranks.

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DALE, JOHN HENRY, 10/14407, Company Sergeant-Major, 10^th Bn., Royal Irish Rifles, (South Belfast Volunteers), has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. “On the night when 17/176 Rifleman Tiffin and 17/180 Rifleman M’Comb were wounded carrying rations over the open, he, along with Rifleman Dempster and Rifleman Steenson, courageously stood by them, bandaged their wounds, and brought them to a place of safety.” He was formerly a company commander in the Mountpottinger Battalion U.V.F. (Special Service). He is a native Monaghan, and prior to enlistment was employed at the Queen’s Island. His wife and four children reside at 13, Belvoir Street, Belfast. Photograph of him on the Telly, June 9, 1916. Belfast News-Letter, Thursday, June, 1916. Belfast Telegraph, June 9, 1916. DALE J. H., M.M., Regimental Sergeant-Major, 21st Entrenching Bn., late 10th Bn. Royal Irish Rifles, was killed in action on 21^st March, 1918. He is commemorated on Panel 74 to 76, Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France. The Northern Whig, May 25, 1918.

DANIEL, GODFREY DUNCAN, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery during the 1^st day of the German offensive. It appears that they are R.C.H.A., had a forward gun in action, but owing to the advance of the enemy it became necessary to extradite it. In spite of a strong gas attack on very heavy shell-fire DANIEL, and another driver succeeded in getting to the gun before the enemy reached it, and hooking on their teams, brought the gun safely back. He is the youngest son of Mr Robert Daniel, J.P., Derryvale, Coalisland, Co. Tyrone. The Belfast News-Letter, May 17, 1918.

DANN H., 1378, Sergeant, Royal Highlanders, (Black Watch) has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Sergeant Dann, who was in the Territorials before the war, was called up on mobilisation in August, 1914, from Belfast, where he was employed by Riddel’s, Ltd. He is a son of ex-Sergeant Dann, who was from many years in charge of Donaghadee, Co. Down, Royal Irish Constabulary Station. DANN H., 1378, Sergeant, Royal Highlanders, has been reported missing in action May 1918. The Northern Whig, January 13, 1917. The Belfast News-Letter, January 13, 1917. The Northern Whig, May 13, 1918

DAVIDSON, J. C. 15/11916, Rifleman, 15^th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal for while in charge of a Lewis gun, both himself and the gun were blown up, and he was wounded. He shortly afterwards recovered sufficiently to fix up the gun and continued firing at the enemy until relieved. Northern Whig, April 4, 1917. The Belfast News-Letter, April 4, 1917.

DAVIS, THOMAS, Sergeant, Royal Irish Rifles (Ulster Division, Pioneer Battalion), has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Sergeant Davis enlisted early in 1915, after being rejected twice as being over age. He is an old soldier, and saw service in South Africa under Colonel Wallace, C.B. A son of Sergeant Davis, Sergeant Tommy Davis, is serving with the Y.C.V. Battalion of the Royal Irish Rifles. Sergeant Davis resides at Old Hillsborough Road, Lisburn. Lisburn Standard, Friday, November 9, 1917.

DAVIS, WILLIAM J., Sergeant, No. 32518, Motor Machine Gun Corps, has been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. A few weeks prior to this he was awarded the Military Medal. He joined up at the outbreak of war, and was for a short time with the 13^th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles at Clandeboye. He volunteered for the Motor Machine Gun service, and was trained at Bisley Camp, in England. He was drafted to France in March, 1915, and since then has been on active service. He was a member of Ballyroney Company U.V.F., and of L.O.L., No. 300. This gallant soldier is the eldest son of the late Mr. William Davis and Mrs Davis, Ballyroney, Banbridge, County Down. The Belfast News-Letter, August, 1, 1918.

DAVISON, WILLIAM, 434243, Signaller, Canadian Infantry, who has been wounded and awarded the Military Medal. His home address is 34, Edenderry Village, Malone Road, Belfast. There is a photo of him in this paper. The Belfast Telegraph, February 7, 1918.

DEANE, WILLIAM, 760019, Private, 75^th Bn., Canadian Infantry, who died from wounds received in action on 9^th June, 1917, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry at the taking of Vimy Ridge. Enlisting in Vancouver early in the campaign, the late Private Deane was a brother of Miss Deane, matron nurse, Foyle Hill Hospital, Derry, and Mr. J. P. Deane, of Messrs. J. R. Hastings & Co., Ltd, Foyle Street, Londonderry. He is buried in Noeux-Les-Mines Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. The Northern Whig, July 14, 1917. The Belfast News-Letter, July 16, 1917.

DECKER, JOHN, Rifleman, Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous gallantry in the field. His parents resided 12, Old Park Avenue, Belfast. The Northern Whig, May 17, 1918.

DELURY C., Sergeant, late 1^st Battalion Royal Irish Rifles, who saw a great deal of fighting during the early part of the war, was made the recipient of the Military Medal for bravery in the field, at a parade yesterday at Victoria Barracks, Belfast. The medal was presented by Major M. L. Ferrar, commanding the depot, who said he ordered the parade as a complement to Sergeant Delury. Sergeant Delury has lost a leg as the result of wounds. Northern Whig, January 30, 1917.

DEMPSEY, STEPHEN, M.M., Lieutenant, Australian Forces has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field and also promoted for meritorious action. He has been three years in the fighting line in France, Egypt, and Gallipoli. He emigrated to Australia about eight years ago. He is a native of Kilraughts, Ballymoney, Co. Antrim and son of the late Patrick Dempsey from Aghadowey, Co. Antrim. The Belfast News-Letter, January 22, 1919.

DEMPSTER, A. C., 10/14357, Rifleman, 16^th Bn., Royal Irish Rifles (South Belfast Volunteers), was awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. “On the night when 17/176 Rifleman Tiffin and 17/180 Rifleman M’Comb were wounded carrying rations over the open. Rifleman Dempster, along with Sergeant J. H. Dale and Rifleman Steenson, courageously stood by them, bandaged their wounds, and brought them to a place of safety.” Rifleman Dempster was a member of the South Belfast Regiment, Ulster Volunteer Force, and before the war was employed at the Belfast Rope Works. His mother resides at 21, Kingswood Street, Mountpottinger district, Belfast. Photo in B.E.T. June 16, 1916. Belfast News-Letter, Thursday, June 15, 1916.

DEVENISH-MEARES, Miss E. I. Sister, Queen Alexander’s Imperial Nursing Service Reserve, of Newry, has recently been awarded the Military Medal for bravery under enemy shellfire. She was mentioned in dispatches by Viscount French in June, 1915, and at the beginning of the present war, was awarded the Royal Red Cross decoration. Miss Devenish-Meares was wounded some time ago. She is the daughter of the late Mr. J. L. Devenish Meares, D.L., Newry, and Meares Court, Co Westmeath. The Northern Whig, December 28, 1917. The Belfast News-Letter, December 28, 1917.

DEVLIN, JAMES, Lance-Corporal, Lancers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is a son of Mrs. Devlin, 22, Victor Street, Belfast. The Northern Whig, May 27, 1918.

DEVLIN, PETER, Corporal, Sapper, Royal Engineers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. His father is Sergeant James Devlin, Royal Irish Constabulary, Strabane, Co. Tyrone. The Belfast News-Letter, January 4, 1918.

DICK, GEORGE M.M., Sergeant, 14054, 9^th Bn., Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers died in the Mater Hospital, Dublin on 23^rd April 1918 of wounds received in action. He was a son of William and Mary Dick, Killyhevlin, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. Sergeant Dick is buried in Grave Reference 5. 179. Breandrum Cemetery, Tempo Road, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. The Impartial Reporter, May 2, 1918.

DICK, INGRAM, 20441, 9th Bn., Lance-Corporal Royal Irish Fusiliers was been awarded the Military Medal in September, 1918. He was also awarded the Croix de Guerre (Belgium). He was found drowned at Queen’s Quay, Belfast in December 30, 1919, aged 38. He was a son of Ingram and Janet Dick, and was born at Belfast. His sister, Mrs Collins, resides at 28, Malone Avenue, Belfast. He is buried at Memorial Reference, C. 434. Belfast City Cemetery, County Antrim, United Kingdom. The Northern Whig, October 28, 1918. B.B.

DICKSON J. 6550, Private Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Northern Whig, January 8, 1917.

DICKSON, JOHN, 13779, Sergeant, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers has been awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery on 1^st September, 1918. When his officer, Captain Marshall, was killed he took command of his platoon, and led it against an enemy position, which he captured. His prompt act made the advance of the company easy and their casualties small. This gallant N.C.O., joined the colours in September, 1914, and was twice a casualty. Prior to enlistment he was employed by Messrs. Inglis & Co. Ltd., Bakery, Eliza Street, Belfast, while his younger brother, Private William Dickson, Machine-Gun Corps, who was three times wounded, is at present in hospital suffering from a dislocated knee. Their brother, Mr. David Dickson, resides at 25, Dover Street, Belfast. The Northern Whig, October 4, 1918. DICKSON, J., 13779, Sergeant, Royal Irish Fusiliers, has been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. He already holds the Military Medal. He is a former member of the North Armagh Regiment U.V.F. The Northern Whig, September 13, 1918.

DIXON, J., Second-Lieutenant, Royal Irish Fusiliers, officially reported wounded, formerly served in the ranks, and won the Military Medal for bravery in the field. The Belfast News-Letter, July 31, 1918.

DODWELL T., (15199), Lance Corporal, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field. Northern Whig, January 23, 1917.

DOGGART, HUGH, 3914, Lance-Corporal, 13^th Bn., Royal Irish Rifles who was awarded the Military Medal, who has been missing since August 16, 1917, is now reported killed in action on that day. His two brothers, Rifleman James Doggart 17575 was killed on the 1^st July, 1916, and Rifleman William Doggart was also killed in action. Their parents reside at 24, Frome Street, Belfast. Rifleman Hugh Doggart is buried in Grave Reference IV. D. 5. Tyne Cot Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Photographs of them in this paper. The Belfast Telegraph, Johnny 14, 1918.

DOHERTY, JAMES, 21217, Private, “D” Company, 8^th Bn., Royal Irish Fusiliers, 16^th (Irish) Division, was awarded the Military Medal in June 1916 for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was the second son of Mr. and Mrs James Doherty, 71 Rossville Street, Derry. He joined the colours in January, 1915, from the employment of Messrs., Eaton and Co. Ltd Derry, where he was engaged as a baker. The following January found him in the fighting line. He was slightly wounded in May when he was recommended for a distinction, and received a parchment certificate signed by Major-General W.B. Hickie, commanding the Irish Division, “for gallant conduct and devotion to duty.” The Military Medal decoration was made during the King’s recent visit to the Western front. He subsequently died from wounds in October 1916. He was the first Derryman to win the Military Medal. A cousin of Private Doherty’s who was in the same regiment was killed in action in August 1916. B.E.T. Official intimation has reached Derry of the death from wounds of Private James Doherty, Royal Irish Fusiliers on 7^th September, 1916. He was buried in Corbie Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France. In a letter to Mr and Mrs Doherty on the occasion of the award of the Military Medal to their son, Mr. J. C. Eaton, wrote; “It is just like him, for he was a faithful, steady worker, and if on a bayonet charge would go the whole way. You may be justly proud of him had he was not a shrinker, and that his pluck has brought honour to our city.” He is buried in Corbie Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France. Image in Telly Nov. 1, 1916. Belfast Telegraph, October 11, 1916. Northern Whig, July 12, 1916.

DOHERTY, JOHN, Sergeant, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field. He is the eldest son of Mrs. Maurice Doherty, Sentry Hill, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Sergeant Doherty has 20 years’ service, fought throughout this South African campaign, and at the Dardanelles. One of his brothers is missing since the 1^st July, and another was seriously wounded in the same big push, while a younger brother is serving with the colours in the Ulster Division. The Northern Whig, June 12, 1917.

DOLAN, MICHAEL, 9846, Lance-Corporal, Connaught Rangers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He has been three years at the front, and has been once wounded and once invalided with ilness. He has three brothers serving in the Army, one of whom has been wounded. He is a son of Mr. Francis Dolan, the Commons, Beeleek, County Fermanagh, and a brother of Mr. Joseph Dolan, 2 Thompson Street, Belfast. Photo of him in Belfast Telegraph, September 28, 1917. Belfast Evening Telegraph, September 22, 1917.The Belfast News-Letter, September 24, 1917.

DONAGHY HENRY, 25268, Corporal, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, attached to the Irish Division, has been awarded the Military Medal, given “for valour in the field.” Corporal Donaghy is the youngest son of the late Mr. Frank Donaghy, who was for a long time in the employment of the late Doctor Crossett in Cookstown. He took part in the great offensive in July [1916]. His company was at Loos, and about 11 o’clock on the night of the 16^th July, as two mines were about to be blown up, he was ordered to take seven men to hold the crater. This he did, but four of the men were knocked out a few minutes after entering the crater. He held on with three men, bombing all the time till they had exhausted all the bombs carried by the party, and then used their rifles. Corporal Donaghy and his three brave comrades held the crater till 2 a,m., when his shoulder blade was smashed with shrapnel. The Northern Whig, March 14, 1917. The Belfast Telegraph, March 14, 1917.

DONALD, S., 15476, Corporal Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field. He was in the U.V.F., prior to the enlisting. The Northern Whig, February 2, 1918.

DONNELLY ALBERT, No. 41162, Staff-Sergeant, Royal Army Medical Corps, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is at present in hospital wounded, while his brother, Lance-Corporal Alex. Donnelly, Royal Irish Rifles, has lost an arm in action. Staff-Sergeant Donnelly, who is a son of the late Mr. Robert Donnelly and Mrs. Donnelly, 120, Blythe Street, Belfast. His brother, Lance Corporal Alex. Donnelly, Royal Irish Rifles, has lost a leg in action. He is a member of the South Belfast Regiment U.V.F., and before the war he was a truck maker in the employment of Mr. H. Dumican, Gresham Street, Belfast The Northern Whig, October 17, 1917. Belfast Telegraph, October 16, 1917.

DONNELLY, P. J., (56449), Sapper, A.K. Cable Section, Royal Engineers, was awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He succumbed on 11^th July 1916 to wounds received in action on 30^th June of the previous month. He was the son of the late Mr. James and Mary Donnelly, 44 Needham Street, Newry, and prior to enlistment was a telephonist in the Newry General Post Office. Newry Reporter, September 5, 1916. From http://www.newrymemoirs.com/stories_pages/catholicexservicemen_1.html Newry Post Office Roll of Honour. Those on the Roll of Honour were J.J McGuigan, P.J. Donnelly, CF McCoy, J. Short, A Dougan, P Hannigan, J Boyle, W. O’Brien, P McCreanor, E Mullan, LB Grant, J Moorehead, P Rice, A Hill and J P Donnelly, fatally wounded by a shell. The only fatality, Sapper PJ (Jim) Donnelly from Needham (Patrick) Street, died on July 11, 1916, after a poison-gas shell had shattered his left leg, which was amputated. His mother had received a message that her 24-year old son, said to be of a “genial disposition,” was dangerously ill at a French hospital. Mrs. Donnelly got a message from her son, stating: “I have improved considerably over the past few days. The wound on my leg is healing well. A few more days should see me on the high seas for Blighty (London). Don’t worry; I’m OK. Fond love to all.” The victim’s father, John Donnelly, a plate-layer with the Great Northern Railway, died a few weeks later. Tom Donohoe had sent the parents a photograph of his chum’s grave at Boulogne, which had the inscription: “He died a hero’s death, and lies sleeping in foreign soil.” Jim’s brother, Michael John Donnelly, who had also joined up, was re-admitted to Cambridge Hospital with enteric fever

DOONAN, JOSEPH, Private, London Regiment, has been awarded the Military Medal for coolness during an attack on the German lines on Easter Saturday, and rescuing wounded under heavy shell and rifle fire. Private Doonan before volunteering was employed by Messrs. Langlands & Sons, Dungannon. His father, Mr. Johnston Doonan, formerly caretaker of the Urban Council Markets, and his two brothers also volunteered, the former at present being a sergeant in the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, and, we understand, at present stationed in Enniskillen. Rifleman Doonan was severely gassed in November, 1917. The Northern Whig May 9, 1917. The Belfast News-Letter, December 17, 1917. Image in B.E.T. May 15 or 16, 1917.

DOORIS, W., Mr. (late Sergeant, 25589, Royal Field Artillery), of Rossole, Enniskillen, has been presented with his Military Medal by Brigadier General G. Hacket Pain, at Victoria Barracks, Belfast. Northern Whig, April 5, 1918.

DORRIAN, JOHN, 291602, Private, 44^th Battalion Canadian Infantry, has been awarded the Military Medal for devotion to duty and gallantry in the field. He enlisted in Canada in February, 1916, with his elder brother, Private James Dorrian, who was severely wounded in April, 1917. John Dorrian was killed in action on 14^th February, 1918, and was buried in Grave Ref II. D. 4. Sucrerie Cemetery, Ablain-St. Nazaire, Pas de Calais, France. His parents, Elizabeth (Lizzie) and William Dorrian, reside at Main Street, Ballywalter, County Down. The Northern Whig, January 24, 1919. There is comfusion on whether John or his brother James were killed.

DOUGAN JOSEPH, Private 1st Bn., Royal Irish Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal and a parchment certificate. The wording on the latter is as follows;-“Private Joseph Dougan, Royal Irish Fusiliers, being storeman to the quartermaster the whole of the campaign, has never failed to be the first of the quartermaster staff up at the dumps each night. His conduct with regard to his own duties and helping with regimental transport duties during the nightly proceedings, and returning through Ypres was most gallant.” Private Dougan, who has been in France since the beginning of the war, is the eldest son of Mr. D. J. Dougan, Carricklane, Markethill, County Armagh, and brother of Mr. D. J. S. Dougan, Main Street, Markethill. Another brother Sergeant Fred A. Dougan, Down Volunteers, is serving with the Ulster Division in France, and another with the A.S.C., in England, and a third has been killed. The Northern Whig, January 6, 1917. DOUGAN, JOSEPH, Private, 1^st Bn., Royal Irish Fusiliers, who was sent from Gosport to represent the battalion in the detachment of “Old Contemptibles” in the Victory March in London on the 19^thJuly, [1919], has perhaps an unique war record. He proceeded overseas with the battalion on 23^rd August, 1914, and since that date has served continuously without a day’s absence, either sick or on leave from his unit. He was awarded the Military Medal for bravery and continual devotion to duty, and in this respect, we doubt whether there is another man in the army who can beat Dougan’s record. Private Dougan is a brother of Mr. D. G. S. Dougan, Main Street, Markethill. The Ulster Gazette and Armagh Standard, August 2, 1919.

DOUGHAN, JOSEPH or G., 77704, Sergeant, Canadian Infantry, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He was in Canada at the outbreak of war, and joined up there. His wife resides at the New Ferry, Toombridge, and his mother at Kilcurry, Ahoghill, Co. Antrim. The Northern Whig, February 1, 1918.

DOUTHARD, JOHN, Lance-Corporal, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry and devotion to duty. In which the Ulster Division took part. In civil life he was employed in the Upperlands linen finishing works, was a member of the Upperlands company of the U.V.F., and was connected with Churchtown Presbyterian Church. He is a son of Mr. William Douthard, Drummunacaunon, Upperlands, Co. Derry. Check N-L report for missing info. Belfast News-Letter, November 27, 1918. Northern Constitution, November 30, 1918. The Northern Whig, November 27, 1918.

DOWSE, EDMUND, Sergeant, “the Buffs,”, has been awarded the Military Medal for “gallantry conduct and devotion to duty in the field on the 4^th and 5^th August, 1917, near Zillebeke.” Sergeant Dowse came from Canada immediately on the outbreak of war, and has been serving at the front since October, 1914. He is a brother of Mrs. W. Egbert, Trimble, The Battery, Enniskillen and son of Richard W. Dowse, M.A., 3, Hardcourt Street, Dublin. The Belfast News-Letter, October 1, 1917.

DOYLE, GEORGE, Private, Royal Munster Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for great gallantry and devotion to duty on the 28^th and 29^th July, 1916. Private Doyle, who has a cousin of the same name in the Royal Irish Regiment, is a son of Mr. John Doyle, 64, Bridge Street, Londonderry. Belfast Evening Telegraph, August 31, 1916.

DRYVER, B., Private Irish Guards has been awarded the Military Medal. Prior to enlistment he was a constable in the Royal Irish Constabulary stationed at Antrim Road Barracks Belfast. The Belfast Telegraph, September 29, 1917.

DUFFY MICHAEL, Private, Canadian Machine-Gun Corps, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry holding a strong point against several German counter-attacks. Private Duffy was a member of the Royal Irish Constabulary, and was stationed in Dromore, Co. Down, before he emigrated to Canada and joined the Winnipeg police. He is a son of Mr. Patrick Duffy, Creggan Terrace, Derry. It was officially announced last night that His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal to Sergeant Michael Duffy, M.M., 150068, Canadian Machine Gun Corps. “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an advance. His section commander being early wounded, he took command, and showed great dash and disregard for his own safety. He went forward alone many times, reconnoitring positions and approaches, and brought the guns into action most effectively, inflicting great loss on the enemy. He set a splendid example to those under him.” This gallant NCO, who was killed in action on 1^st of October, 1918 is a son of Mr P. Duffy, 3, Creggan Terrace, Londonderry. Northern Whig, September 11, 1917. The Belfast News-Letter, November 20, 1918.

DUFFY, C., 4525, Lance-Corporal, Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. The Northern Whig, May 12, 1917.

DUFFY, MICHAEL, 2653, Corporal, 4th Australian Light Trench Mortar Battery, Australian Imperial Force, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He successfully checked a counter-attack by means of a trench gun and enabled the rest of the party to outflank and capture the Germans. He is a son of Mr. Edward Duffy, Carrigart, Co. Donegal. The Belfast Telegraph, April 19, 1919.

DUFFY, P. 8778, Sergeant Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Northern Whig, January 8, 1917.

DUFFY, PATRICK, Private, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers has been awarded the Military Medal. He is a son of Mrs. Maggie Duffy, 88, St Columb’s Wells, Derry, Co. Londonderry. The Northern Whig, December 16, 1918.

DUFFY, THOMAS, 1686, Private (later Sergeant) Australian Infantry, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery on the field. The citation;-“For conspicuous work during and prior to the advance from Crevillers to the Chalk Pit on 17th March 1917. Private Duffy was one of a patrol which went out in daylight to enter enemy’s trench. Although sniped at from rear lines they entered German trenches and found them deserted. He then carried on the duties of a scout during advance and did great work. On the night of the 17th he was one of a patrol which went out and patrolled Monument Wood and the surrounding country to the left of Favrieul, also he gave information as to evacuation of Sapignies. He did excellent work throughout advance.” Duffy, a well-known Belfast boxer, has won many honours in the ring under the name of “Seaman” Duffy. After serving his apprenticeship at Harland & Wolff shipyard, he joined the Royal Navy while still a youth, and it was there that he took up the “manly art,” and it was not long after, by the skill and cleverness he displayed, he attracted attention. His progress was rapid, and in 1908, when 23 years of age, he won the featherweight championship of the Army and Navy at the National Sporting Club, London. Subsequently, at Celtic Park, Belfast, he defeated Frankie Walsh, of Dublin, for the Championship of Ireland at the featherweight limits. When at his best good judges voted him one of the best boxers in the business, and he was pitted against such men as “Tickler” Lunt (Liverpool), Curling Samson, and Alf Phillips, (London). To enable him to devote himself sorely to boxing the “Seaman” bought his discharge from the Navy and left for Australia, where he enjoyed much success, and defeated Billy Elliot, Kid McCoy, D. Wells, and several others. At the outbreak of war he immediately joined up, and shared in the glory won by the Australians at Gallipoli, while he has since been fighting in France for 19 months. This gallant soldier-boxer is at present in Belfast, at the residence of his uncle, Mr. William J. Duffy, (Hairdresser), 33, Great Victoria Street, spending a short leave. His brother, Petty-Officer A. Duffy, who is on active service, is also a boxer of acknowledged ability. Thomas was killed in action on 31st August, 1918. He is buried in Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France. I.S.N., April 28, 1917. http://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=3524970

DUDGEON, EDWARD CAULFIELD, 57808, Royal Engineers (Signalling Company), has been awarded the Military Medal. He is the only son of the late Mr. Joseph Park Dudgeon, C.P.S., Stewartstown, County Tyrone, and of Mrs. Dudgeon, 5, Glentane Street, Antrim Road, Belfast, and grandson of the late Mr. John Heather, Jasamine Lodge, Charlemont, Moy, County Tyrone. He was educated at the Masonic Boys’ School, Richview, Clonskeagh, Dublin, and previous to enter the army was engaged in the linen business in the city. Sergeant Dudgeon was a member of Forthwilliam Unionist Club. Northern Whig, January 25, 1918. DUDGEON, EDWARD CAULFIELD, Sergeant, (57808), M.M., Royal Engineers, Belfast, has been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy attack. He assisted in putting a cable through to forward battalions, and then voluntarily reconnoitred the forward zone under heavy shell and machine gun fire, and brought back valuable information to Brigade headquarters. On the same night he reorganised a party of men, and defended a bridge until reinforcements arrived. Later he led forward a party of men with the cavalry, and instilled a fine fighting spirit into the men at a critical time.” The Belfast News-Letter, September 7, 1918.

DUGGAN, MICHAEL, 7221, Corporal, 109^th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field in August 1916 Corporal Duggan has 12 years’ service, and his wife lives at 15, Sugarhouse Lane, Derry [the address in The Ulster Herald is 46, Bridge Street, Derry.]. He was subsequently promoted sergeant and was killed in action on 2/22^nd June, 1917. He is buried in Grave Reference A. 15. Templeux-Le-Guerard Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France. Northern Whig, February 8, 1917. Belfast News-Letter, Monday, July 9, 1917.

DUNDAS T. H., Sergeant-Major, Canadian Field Artillery, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is a son of Mr. Hugh Dundas, Maghoo, Churchill, Co. Fermanagh. Photo in The Fermanagh Times, April 5, 1917. The Northern Whig, April 6, 1917.

DUNLOP, DAVID, Corporal, Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Prior to enlisting, Dunlop was a member of one of the local units of the U.V.F. His uncle, Mr. David Dunlop, resides at Chief Row, Banbridge, Co. Down. The Belfast News-Letter, January 14, 1918.

DUNLOP, W., 43629, Sergeant, M.M., Royal Field Artillery, has received a commission as second-lieutenant. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Dunlop, of Whitehouse, Kilrea, Co. Londonderry and has been wounded in action. He had been awarded the Military Medal and last October (1917), was given a Bar to his medal for a further act of gallantry. He has seen 12 years’ service, went out with the British Expeditionary Force in August, 1914. He was a member of Carrigans U.V.F., Co. Donegal before the war. Mrs. Dunlop has another son serving in France with the Ulster Division. The Belfast News-Letter, December 3, 1917. The Northern Whig, June 20, 1918. The Belfast News-Letter, June 20, 1918. The Belfast Evening Telegraph, November 30, 1917.DUNLOP, W., Second-Lieutenant, M.C., M.M., 51st Bty., Royal Field Artillery, was killed in action on 30th October, 1918. Lieutenant Dunlop had about 14 years’ service, and when he received his commission he was the only member left of his battery, which went out with the original Expeditionary Force. When and N.C.O., his bravery won him the Military Medal, and later when a warrant officer he received the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry, and was also promoted to commissioned rank in the field for meritorious service. He was once wounded, but remained at the front, so that after four years and three months continues active service he fell only a few days before peace. Prior to the outbreak of war he was instructor of the Carrigans U.V.F., and he was a member of Carrigans L.O.L. He was the son of Andrew Dunlop, of Whitehouse, Kilrea, Co. Londonderry. He is buried in Grave Reference A. 37. La Vallee-Mulatre Communal Cemetery Extension, Aisne, France. The Northern Whig, November 12, 1918

DUNN, DAVID, Rifleman Royal Irish Rifles has been awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous gallantry on the field. Prior to the outbreak of war Rifleman Dunn was employed as a plater with Messrs. Workman, Clark, Ltd and was a member of the North Belfast U.V.F. His younger brother is serving with the Royal Irish Rifles. They are sons of Mr. George Dunn, 38 Glencollyer Street, Belfast, formerly of the Rockly Villas, Shore Road, Belfast. Photo of him in Belfast Tele January 24, 1918. The Belfast Telegraph, January 10, 1918.

DUNN, R., Private, 2^nd Bn., Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers was presented with the Military Medal awarded him for gallantry in the field at Ebrington Barracks, Derry, in January 1919. He lives in the Rosemount area of the Derry city. The Belfast News-Letter, January 10, 1919.

DUNN, W., (15/12734), Corporal, Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field. Northern Whig, May 22, 1918.

DUNSFORD, R., 13752, Private has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry during a bombing raid in covering the retirement of the raiding party. The Northern Whig, June 24, 1918.

DUTTON, J.A., 8591, Sergeant, 2^nd Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He joined the 1^st. Battalion of the Enniskillen is at Belfast in 1906, and proceeded abroad with them in February, 1907. He served in Crete, Malta, and North China, came home on the reserve in 1912. He joined the 2^nd Battalion on the mobilisation in 1914, and proceeded overseas on 21^st August, 1914, and has since served continuously France. The Military Medal has been awarded him for useful reconnaissance work. A few weeks ago he was appointed an instructor to reinforcements at the base. Sergeant Dutton is a native of London. Belfast News-Letter, Wednesday, June 14, 1916.

DWYER, BERNARD, 1061, Private, Irish Guards, Machine-Gun Corps, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Before leaving Belfast with the first batch of police who entered upon military service, he was stationed at the Antrim Road R.I.C., Barracks, Belfast. He comess from Termon, Co. Donegal. Northern Whig, August 31, 1917. The Belfast News-Letter, September 29, 1917.

EAKIN, F. W., 71255, Company Sergeant Major, 27^th Bn., Canadian Infantry, was killed in action on July 26, 1917. Deceased, who had been two years at the front, was awarded the Military Medal for his gallantry in action at Vimy Ridge on April 9, 1917. He emigrated to Canada seven years ago. He was the husband of Mrs. Eakin, 55 Craigmore Street, Belfast. He is buried in Fosse No. 10 Communal Cementery Extension, Sains-En-Gohelle, Pas de Calais, France. Photo in B. Tele August 8, 1917. Belfast News-Letter, Tuesday, August 7, 1917

ECCLES, JOHN, Lance-Corporal, Royal Irish Rifles, has been wounded in action and awarded the Military Medal. He was foreman gardener for Lord Dunleath Ballywalter, Co. Down. Photograph in this paper. The Belfast Telegraph, August 31, 1917.

ECCLES, JOSIAS, Bombardier, Royal Garrison Artillery, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry and great coolness during the attack on Vimy Ridge, in repeatedly repairing telephone lines regardless of very heavy shell fire, thus keeping up communication by means of which much valuable information was obtained and enemy infantry formations and batteries were effectively shelled. Bombardier Eccles, who is a son of Mr. Johnston Eccles, Gortavalley, Sandholes, Cookstown, and is only over 19 years of age. He was serving his time in Mr. W. C. Johnston’s, Cookstown, when he volunteered in September, 1915. He was a member of the Cookstown Boys’ Brigade. The Northern Whig, June 14, 1917. The Belfast News-Letter, June 14, 1917.

EDGAR, 643614, Lance-Corporal, M.M., Royal Irish Rifles, 21, Upper Charleville, Belfast, has been wounded. Belfast Evening Telegraph, April 22, 1918. There is an image of him in this paper. EDGAR, 643614, Lance-Corporal, late Labour Corps; has been discharged. He is the holder of the Military Medal and resides at 21, Upper Charleville, Belfast. The Belfast News-Letter, February 27, 1919.

EDGAR, HUGH, D.C.M., M.M., Sergeant, Royal Engineers, has been awarded a bar to the Distinguished Conduct Medal. He is the eldest son of Mr. William Edgar, of Messrs. Lizars’ works, Buchanan Street, Glasgow, formerly of McGowan’s furnishing warehouse, Bridge Street, Coleraine, and grandson of the late Mr. Hugh Edgar, well known to former pupils as the caretaker of the Irish Society Schools, Coleraine (and whose aged widow’s remains were laid to rest in the cemetery last Monday). It was in the Somme battle in 1916 that Sergeant Edgar won the D.C.M., and at Messines Ridge he gained the Military Medal. The Northern Whig, August 24, 1918.

EDGAR, J., 17/1782, Private, (Lance-Corporal), Royal Irish Rifles (Belfast), has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. The Northern Whig, April 11, 1918.

EDWARDS, J. R., (14058), Corporal, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Northern Whig, July 26, 1917.

ELLIOTT, JAMES, 14154, Private, Royal Irish Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field at the battle of Langemarck on August 16, 1917. Prior to enlistment in September 1914, he worked in a linen mill. He was awarded Division Certificate for Gallantry in July 1, 1916. He has two brothers serving with the colours. B.B.

ELLIOTT, JAMES, 5086, Gunner, Royal Artillery, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is a son of Mr. James Elliott, Mitchell’s Close, Mitchell Street, Ballymena, Co. Antrim. He was seriously wounded two months ago, and on that occasion his officer wrote of him to his father-“You can indeed be proud of such a son-one of the most competent and trustworthy men in the battery.” Belfast Telegraph, August 11, 1916.

ELLISON, CHARLES, Corporal, Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field. Before joining up Corporal Ellison was a member of the Ballymoney U.V.F. His wife, Mrs Ellison, lives at Meetinghouse Street, Ballymoney, Co. Antrim. The Northern Whig, May 23, 1918.

ESLER, JAMES, Sergeant, Army Service Corps, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Before enlisting he was employed as a plater in Messrs. Workman, Clark’s North Yard, Belfast. Photo of him in Belfast Telegraph December 17, 1918. The Belfast News-Letter, December 6, 1918.

EVANS, G., 2293, Sergeant Royal Irish Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field. Northern Whig, May 23, 1918.

EVERETT, THOMAS, Rifleman West Yorkshire Regiment, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is a son of Mr. T. Everett, 118, York Street, Belfast. Northern Whig, April 5, 1918.

EWART, J., 15 12761, Rifleman Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field. Northern Whig, May 22, 1918.

FARNAN, DAVID, 53352, Royal Army Medical Corps has been awarded the Military Medal for good work under shellfire, and has also received a special commendation from the colonel of his field ambulance, in recognition of his bravery. He is a member of the U.V.F., and Dunmurry Flute Band. Prior to enlistment he was employed at the Suffolk Linen Company. His brother is in the Royal Army Medical Corps at Salonika. Their mother resides at Kirkdale, Dunmurry, Co. Antrim. Photo of him in Tele January 14, 1918. The Belfast Telegraph, January 5, 1918.

FARRELL, A., 8526, Corporal, Royal Irish Rifles, has been presented with his Military Medal by Brigadier General G. Hacket Pain, at Victoria Barracks, Belfast. The Northern Whig, April 5, 1918.

FARRELL, P., 8870, Lance-Corporal, 1^st Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, 1^st Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers who has been awarded the Military Medal, has been promoted sergeant in the 6^th Battalion. Belfast News-Letter, Wednesday, June 14, 1916.

FEELY, JOHN H., Private, R.A.M.C., fourth son of Mrs. Feely, Rostrevor, has been awarded the Military Medal, for which he was twice recommended. [See Harland, T., Sergeant-Major R.A.M.C. for details of award.] Prior to enlistment he was an employee of Mr. Martin’s bleachworks at Rostrevor. He is a member of Rostrevor Presbyterian Church, and the Orange Institution. His brother, David, resides at 25, Glasgow Street, Belfast. There is a photograph of him in the Tele. Newry Reporter, July 3, 1917. The Belfast Telegraph, July 6, 1917.

FEGAN, JOHN, 21059, Corporal, Royal Irish Fusiliers, was awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field in October, 1918. B.B.

FERGUSON, CHARLES, 15/12780, Rifleman Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery on the field. He has been twice wounded. He is a son of Mrs. Ferguson, 70 Cambrai Street, Belfast, whose husband is serving with the Salonika forces. Photo of him in the Tele January 15, 1918. The Belfast Telegraph, January 9, 1918.

FERGUSON, H., Rifleman, Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He comes from Ivan Street, Belfast. Photo of him in Belfast Tele November 28, 1918. The Belfast News-Letter, November 7, 1918.

FERGUSON, ROBERT J., 22994, Private, 9^th Bn., Royal Irish Fusiliers, was awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field at St. Quentin in March, 1918. He had previously been wounded in August, 1917. B.B.

FERRIS, SAMUEL C., Sapper, Royal Engineers, was recently awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field. He has also received a parchment certificate signed by Major-General Hickie. He lives at 25, Richardson Street, Ravenhill Road, Belfast. The Belfast News-Letter, August 5, 1916. FERRIS, Sapper, Royal Engineers, was awarded the Military Medal for conduct of a gallant description i.e. bringing in a wounded officer, under heavy machine-gun fire, at night, while out pulling up barbed wire. Prior to enlisting after the outbreak of hostilities he had been employed as a cabinet maker with the firm of Bell and Mayre, Royal Avenue. His mother resides in Richardson Street, Ravenhill Road, Belfast. Initially he had been attached to the Royal Engineers at Chatham from where he proceeded to the front. He is a strong supporter of Glentoran F.C., and has always taken a keen interest in sport. There is a photo of him in this paper. Ireland’s Saturday Night, July 29, 1916

FERRIS, SAMUEL, 17616, Lance-Corporal, 14^th Bn., Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry during the attack on 1^st July, 1916. Lance-Corporal Ferris was a son of the late Mr James Ferris, Dromore, and Mrs. Ferris, 10, Blythe Street, Belfast. He was a painter in the employment of Mr. James Gilmore, Ballynafeigh, before he enlisted. On 1^st July he reached the German third line, and, although wounded assisted an officer to dig up a gun, He was subsequently killed in action on October 9, 1916. The medal was presented to his widow, Mrs. E. Ferris, 48, Coolderry Street, Donegal Road, Belfast. He is buried in Pond Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Image of him in the Telly 26^th Oct. 1916. The Belfast News-Letter, Thursday, April 26, 1917. The Belfast Evening Telegraph, October 21, 1916.

FILLIS, WILLIAM, 24265, Private, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, who was recently wounded in the left leg, has arrived home from hospital (Feb 1917). Private Fillis is a son of Corporal Robert Fillis, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, and Mrs. Fillis, Jubilee Terrace, Coleraine. He is 17 years of age, and volunteered for service when he was only 15 years 3 months. Before enlisting he was an apprentice painter with Mr. Thomas McCandless, Railway Road, Coleraine. In October, 1916, he was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry and devotion to duty in the field. Arrangements have been made by the Urban Council for a presentation to Private Fillis of a small token of the townspeople appreciation of his gallantry. The Northern Whig, March 17, 1917. Belfast News-Letter, February 16, 1917. The Northern Constitution, October 28, 1916. Information has reached Corporal Robert Fillis, 9^th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, and Mrs Fillis, Jubilee Terrace, Coleraine, that their son, private William Fillis. 10^th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, missing since 21^st March, 1918, is presumed to have been killed on that date. Private Fillis was just 15 ½ years when he joined the Ulster Division in 1914. He was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry during a bombing attack in December, 1916, and when on leave in Coleraine subsequently he was received by the Urban Council, Mr. W. W. Hill (then chairman) presenting him with a wristlet watch. He is commemorated on Panel 38 to 40, Pozieres Memorial to the Missing, Somme, France.The Belfast News-Letter, March 21, 1919.

FINLAY THOMAS JAMES, 15517, Private, 10^th Bn., Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry. He was a member of the local contingent of the U.V.F., and a non-commissioned officer, writing from France after Private Finlay had gained the Military Medal, stated-“The battalion and the men of Portstewart are proud of him, and have every right to be.” He was the first Portstewart soldier to win the Military Medal. He was killed in France on the 26^th June, 1917, age 23. He was as son of Mr. John Finlay, Burnside, Portstewart, Co. Londonderry, and is buried in Grave Reference I. C. 2.Oosttaverne Wood Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. The Northern Whig, January 20, 1917. Belfast News-Letter, July 26, 1917. The Northern Whig, July, 21, 1917.

FINLAY, WILLIAM, 15/11664, Sergeant, Royal Irish Rifles, (Regimental Medical Staff), has been awarded the Military Medal for carrying a wounded man, with the assistance of a comrade, over a district of more than two miles under fire. He is a member of the North Belfast Regiment U.V.F., and his wife resides at 9, Dandy Street, Whitehouse, Co. Antrim. Photograph in Belfast Tele, December 9, 1916. Belfast Telegraph, December 9, 1916. The Northern Whig, December 1, 1916.

FINNEGAN PATRICK, Private, Royal Irish Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for succouring wounded under heavy shellfire. He is a brother of Mr. J. Finnegan, 21, Bagot Street, Belfast, and has two other brothers serving in France. The Northern Whig, January 19, 1917.

FISHER H., (5662), Bandsman, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Belfast Telegraph, October 25, 1916. Bandsman Fisher was awarded a Bar to his Military Medal for bravery in the field. The Northern Whig, February 19, 1917.

FISHER, W. J., Sergeant, 19450, Machine Gun Corps, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is from the 3 Bethany Street, Ballyahackmore, Belfast. Photo in Belfast Telegraph, July 25, 1918. The Belfast News-Letter, October 23, 1918.

FITZGERALD H., 54696, Private, Royal Army Medical Corps has been awarded the Military Medal. The Belfast Telegraph, October 25, 1916.

FITZSIMON, JAMES, Corporal, Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is a son of Mr. C. E. Fitzsimon, ex-Sergeant Royal Irish Constabulary, of 172, Roden Street, Belfast. His brother, Corporal John H. Fitzsimon, of the same regiment, was reported wounded and missing in action on 1^st July, 1916. He was subsequently reported to have died on that date. There is a photograph of both of them in the B.E.T. of this date. [C.W.G.C. spells the name FITZSIMONS]. Photo in Tele. Belfast Evening Telegraph, September, 19, 1916.

FITZSIMONS, JAMES, 14176, Private, Royal Irish Fusiliers, enlisted in September, 1914. He was wounded during the attack at Hamel on July 1, 1916. He was later awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field and promoted to the rank of sergeant. B.B.

FLACK WILLIAM R., Corporal, of the Australian Infantry, who has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in rescuing wounded men from “No Man’s Land” under fire. He is a son of Mr. John Flack, Lisnagore House, Irvinestown near Enniskillen, and emigrated some years ago. Corporal Flack is in hospital at Oxford suffering from a shrapnel wound in the ankle. (The Ulster Herald, May 26, 1917.) Photo in I.S.N. Sept 30, 1916. Belfast-Newsletter, September 27, 1916. Northern Whig, September 27, 1916.

FLEMING, WILLIAM A., Corporal, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Before enlisting he had just completed his apprenticeship in Mr. Daniel Christies ironmongery establishment, Limavady. XXXXXX FLEMING, WILLIAM A., Corporal, was taken prisoner in April, 1918. The Northern Whig, May 1, 1918. FLEMING, WILLIAM A., Corporal, has arrived home from Germany, where he was a prisoner of war for nine months. His work was in a jam factory. Stationed at Mannheim, he saw something of the tremendous havoc wrought there by our daring and skilful airmen, many factories and other objects of military importance were devastated during the repeated air raids. He is a son of Mr. Alex. Fleming, Rose Cottage, Scriggan, Dungiven, Co. Londonderry. The Belfast News-Letter, December 25, 1918.

FLEXTON J., No. 68250, Private, Royal Army Medical Corps has been awarded the Military Medal. Belfast Telegraph, October 25, 1916

FLOOD PATRICK, Lance-Corporal, Corporal, 7^th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for rescuing wounded under heavy shell-fire in 1915. He was formerly engaged in the Melville hotel, Derry, and joined the Irish Brigade Derry in December, 1914, and went overseas with a battalion of the Inniskillings in February 1916. He was gassed two months later. His uncle, Private Patrick Boyle, also of the Inniskillings was recently killed in action. The Northern Whig, November 1, 1916. Lance-Corporal, Corporal. Mr. Anthony Flood, 100, Bogside, Derry, has been informed of the death in action on the 16^th of his son, who was awarded the Military Medal in September 1915 Can’t find him. That’s because he wasn’t dead!! The Northern Whig, Sept 3, 1917. Who won the Military Medal for rescuing wounded under heavy shellfire in 1915. Corporal Flood, who already holds the parchment certificate of the 16^th (Irish) Division for constant devotion to duty, was at one time reported killed. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Flood, 100, Bogside, Derry. FLOOD, PATRICK, Corporal, 7^th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. The Northern Whig, April 17, 1919.

FLOOD, SAMUEL BASIL, 425653, Private, 52^nd Battalion Canadian Infantry. The late Corporal Flood who was killed after establishing his post at Valenciennes on 23^rd August, 1918, has been posthumously awarded the Military Medal for distinguished bravery on that occasion. The medal has been forwarded by the War Office to his sister, Mrs. A. H. R. Duncan, James Street, Omagh, County Tyrone. He was a son of the late Lieutenant-Colonel S. Flood, R.A.M.C., of Coolnagarde, Omagh, Co. Tyrone. Private Flood is buried in grave reference I. A. 15. Raismes Communal Cemetery, Nord, France. The Northern Whig, May 24, 1919.

FORKER, WILLIAM GEORGE, (S/5025), Company Sergeant-Major, 11^th Bn., Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He comes from Portadown, his wife living in Moore’s Row in that town. He has also been recommended for the Distinguished Conduct Medal. He was killed in action on the 13^th September, 1916, age 36, when he went out on patrol, and did not return. He was buried in Adanac Military Cemetery, Somme, France. C.W.G.C., states he was the husband of Georgina Forker, 17 Ormonde Street, Portadown, Co. Armagh. Photo of him in B.E.T., September 19, 1916 giving his address as 13, Church Street, Portadown. The Belfast Telegraph, August 11, 1916. The Belfast News-Letter, September 4, 1916.

FORREST, ROBERT, Private, London Regiment, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is a native of Limavady, and for a number of years past occupied the position of postman at Bellarena, County Londonderry. The Belfast News-Letter, October 29, 1918.

FORSE, LILIAN AUDREY, Miss, V.A.D., has been awarded the Military Medal for courage and devotion to duty displayed when during a hostile air raid a bomb fell on the hospital marquee of which she was in charge. Although great damage was done and many patients injured, she showed admirable coolness in the performance of her duties throughout and carried on as if nothing had happened. The Northern Whig, June 5, 1918.

FORSYTHE, DAVID JOHN, Rifleman, Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal for an act of gallantry performed on the 8^th July, (probably 1916) on the St. Quentin front. He was lying in the trenches during a severe bombardment by the enemy when he noticed an artilleryman serving his gun rapidly in front of the position where he was lying. Later, hearing agonising cries from this position, Lance-Corporal Forsythe went over the top and made his way to where the artilleryman was. He found him partially buried and severely wounded, his arm being badly shattered. Having bandaged the injured man’s wounds, he immediately ran the gauntlet to the dressing station, where he obtained a stretcher and trolley, and returning, succeeded in getting the artilleryman to the dressing station. On both journeys, Lance-Corporal Forsythe was exposed to heavy enemy fire, but escaped scratch-less. He was congratulated by the Colonel of his regiment, and who afterwards shook hands with him. Prior to the war he was employed as a carter in the Bairdwater Spinning Company, Balnamore, Ballymoney, Co. Antrim. He was formerly an enthusiastic member of the local battalion of the Ulster Volunteer Force, and was the first married man from Balnamore to join the Ulster Division. Lance-Corporal Forsythe was a prisoner of war in Germany from March, 1918, until his release in December, 1918. He is a son of Mr. S. Forsythe, Ballyearl, Carnmoney. There is a photograph of him in the Tele. The Northern Whig, July 31, 1917. The Belfast News-Letter July 31, 1917. The Northern Whig, January 1, 1919. The Belfast Telegraph, August 3, 1917.

FORSYTHE, JAMES, Sergeant, Leinster Regiment, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is a son of Mr. S. Forsyth, Ballyearl, Carnmoney, Co. Antrim. Photo of him in Belfast Tele January 23, 1918. The Northern Whig, January 28, 1918.

FOSTER, FRED, Sergeant, 14175, 9^th Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers, has posthumously been awarded the Military Medal for heroic conduct in action in carrying wounded under shell fire while he himself was wounded. This action occurred some five weeks prior to the big advance on 1^st July 1916, in which he was the first of the battalion to make the supreme sacrifice. Sergeant Forster was the first man in the Ulster Division to be recommended for the coveted honour. Prior to the outbreak of war, Fred was a very popular employee in the firm of Messrs. Robt. Watson and Sons, and he was one of the first at the commencement of hostilities to offer his services to his country. He is a son of Mr. Alexander Forster, of Market Street, Lurgan. Sergeant Foster is buried in Memorial Reference I. B. &. Hamel Military Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, Somme, France. The Lurgan Mail, Saturday, December 23, 1916. The Belfast News-Letter, May, 19, 1917.

FRAME JAMES KAY, 18140, Corporal, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal. He went to the front recently from the 3^rd Battalion of the Inniskillings at Derry. Belfast Telegraph, October 25, 1916.

FRAYER, R., Corporal, Royal Engineers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is a son of Mr W. Fryer, Everton Street, Belfast. The Belfast News-Letter, November 14, 1918.

FRAZER, GEORGE H., Sergeant, Royal Army Medical Corps has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry at the battle of Messines on June 7^th and 8^th 1917. Sergeant Frazer was a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin, and in the service of the Bank of Ireland at Drogheda on the outbreak of war. He applied for a commission in the Ulster Division, which was provisionally granted, but, unfortunately owing to defective eyesight, he was rejected on medical grounds. He then enlisted as a private in the R.A.M.C., and has served continuously at the front, rising to the rank of sergeant. He is a son of the late Rev. George Frazer, rector of Finvoy, Ballymoney, and of Mrs. Frazer. The Northern Whig, July 10, 1917.

FREEMAN, A., 34275, Lance-Corporal (now Sergeant), South Wales Borderers, (Randlestown, Co. Antrim), has been presented with his Military Medal by Brigadier General G. Hacket Pain, at Victoria Barracks, Belfast. Northern Whig, April 5, 1918.

GAGEBY, W., Sapper, Royal Engineers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is a son of Mr. John Gageby, Dover Street, Belfast and nephew of Mr. Robert Gabgy, J.P. The Northern Whig, November 12, 1918.

GALLAGHER J., Gunner, Royal Field Artillery, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field. His home address is 28, Matlock Street, Belfast. The Northern Whig, February 3, 1917.

GALLAGHER, J., No. 15531, Lance-Corporal, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry. He is a son of the late Mr. James Gallagher and Mrs. Gallagher, 8, Fox’s Lane, Derry, and grandson of Mr. William Gallagher, sen., Bishop Street, Within, Londonderry. Belfast News-Letter, Thursday, July 26, 1917.

GALLAGHER, JOSEPH F., Private, 1^st Bn., Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, was killed in action on August 9, 1916. He was the recipient of the Military Medal for his gallant conduct during the recent heavy engagements in which Irish regiments have figured so prominently. Private Gallagher’s brother is reported to be suffering from enteric and malaria fever, and is stated to be dangerously ill at Salonika. His sister, Miss Gallagher, resides at 23, Bellevue Avenue, Derry. Private Gallagher is buried in Enclosure No. 2. IV. C. 46. Bedford house Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. The Derry Journal, September 29, 1916.

GALLAGHER, W., Corporal, Canadian Expeditionary Force has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field at Vimy Ridge. Corporal Gallagher is a brother of the late Captain Henry Gallagher, D.S.O., 12^th Bn., Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (Donegal Volunteers), who was killed in action at Messines last June [1917], and was employed in Londonderry before emigrating to Canada. He is a son of Mr. John Gallagher, Balleighan, Manorcunningham, Co. Donegal. The Belfast News-Letter, October 29, 1917

GALLAGHER, WILLIAM, Sergeant, 4/4098?, 17^th Battalion Machine Gun Corps, late of the Royal Irish Fusiliers, who has previously been awarded the Military Medal has now been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Whilst in charge of two machine guns, and a newly captured position, he assisted in reorganising the infantry, and collected 6 Lewis guns which were lying in the open, their teams having become casualties. He manned these with his spare numbers and used them to repel a counter-attack. He engaged the enemy point blank range for nearly an hour, steadying the troops around him by his personal example of coolness and determination.” This gallant soldier, was, prior to enlistment in the Royal Irish Fusiliers about eight years ago was in the employment of Armagh Post Office and was one of the “old contemptables.” He is a son of Mr. William Gallagher, postal official, Armagh. The Belfast News-Letter, July 19, 1918. The Belfast News-Letter, October 16, 1918. The Belfast News-Letter, December 7, 1918.

GALLOWAY, THOMAS, Lance-Corporal, Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field at Messines. His brother, Rifleman James Galloway, 12^th Royal Irish Rifles, was wounded on 1^st July, 1916. His sister lives at 11, Bridge Street, Ballymena, Co. Antrim. The Northern Whig, July 9, 1917.

GALWAY, W. J., Rifleman, Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He hails from 60 Bright Street, Belfast. There is a photograph of him in the Tele. The Belfast Telegraph, July 25, 1917.

GAMBLE, JOHN MAXWELL, 443, Rifleman, 15^th Battalion Royal Irish rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field. He is the son of the late Mr. John Gamble, Drumbo, County Down. The Northern Whig, December 30, 1918.May be the same man. GAMBLE, J. M., 15th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded a Bar to the Military Medal he already holds. He hails from Ballylesson, County Down. The Belfast Post, July 25, 1919.

GARDINER W., (18315), Sergeant Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Northern Whig, July 26, 1917.

GARLAND, P. A., (46318), Bombardier, Royal Garrison Artillery, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is serving in a trench mortar battery of the Ulster Division. Belfast Telegraph, December 21, 1916.

GAULT, JAMES, Private Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry and devotion to duty in the field. Private Gault is a son of Mr. and Mrs Gault, Kircubbin, Dundarave, Bushmills, County Antrim. The Northern Whig, June 8, 1918

GAW, ADAM, Sergeant, Canadian Infantry, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is 19 years of age and his parents now live at 55 Welland Avenue, Toronto. His three brothers, James, William, and Thomas, are all in the service. Sergeant Gaw is a member of a Lambeg (County Down) family who emigrated to Canada some years ago. The Northern Whig, September 17, 1917. and Lisburn Standard, September 14, 1917.

GEORGE, WILLIAM, Private Royal Army Medical Corps has been awarded the Military Medal for carrying in wounded under fire from No Man’s Land. He is 24 years of age, and prior to enlistment was employed at New Northern Weaving Company. Private George, who was wounded in July, 1916, has a brother Edward, who is also serving with the R.A.M.C. The parents reside at 67 Crosby Street, Belfast. The Belfast Telegraph, March 20, 1917. Private GEORGE, WILLIAM, M.M., R.A.M.C., of 67 Crosby Street, Belfast, is a prisoner of war. Belfast Evening Telegraph, April 29, 1918. There is an image of him in this paper.

GETGOOD, THOMAS, Sergeant, Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal. He is twenty-four years of age, and enlisted at the outbreak of war prior to which he was a fitter in the employment of Messrs. James Mackie & Sons, Ltd., Springfield Road, Belfast. He is a member of the North Belfast Regiment U.V.F., and the Orange Institution. The deed for which Sergeant Getgood received the award was performed almost a year ago. An injured comrade was lying outside the German lines, and he went out and succeeded in carrying the man, who, it proved, was mortally injured, to the British trenches. The gallant N.C.O., was wounded during the advance on July 1, 1916. The Northern Whig, November 14, 1916. GETGOOD, THOMAS, Sergeant, Royal Irish Rifles He has been twice wounded, his injuries on the second occasion necessitating the amputation of two fingers. He had previously won with the Military Medal for conspicuous gallantry in the field in July, 1916. His parents reside at My Lady’s Road, Belfast, (formerly of Lisburn). Sergeant Thomas Getgood, Royal Irish Rifles, received the Ulster Division certificate “for devotion to duty during an intense artillery bombardment by the enemy. By his conduct and disregard of danger he set a fine example to the men, who were been subjected to intense trench mortar and artillery fire.” which gives the family address as 251 Crumlin Road, Belfast. The Belfast Telegraph, July 28, 1917. The Lisburn Standard, May 10, 1918.

GIBSON W., 64549, Pioneer, Divisional Signal Company, Royal Engineers, has been awarded the Military Medal. Belfast-Newsletter, September 13, 1916.

GIBSON, JAMES, 45404, Lance-Corporal, Royal Army Medical Corps has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field on June 7, 1917. Private Gibson, who was a son of the late Mr. Thomas Gibson, Duke’s Row, Tandragee, County Down, joined the Ulster Division on the outbreak of war. There is a photograph of him in the Tele. The Northern Whig, July 31, 1917. The Belfast Telegraph, August 3, 1917.

GIBSON, JOHN, Company Sergeant-Major, 16^th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles (Pioneers), has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry on the field. He commenced his military training as a Territorial, but tiring of the life, he bought his discharge. At the outbreak of war he re-enlisted in the Rifles, where he soon became a Drill Instructor. He went to France in 1915 with his regiment, and served at the front, where he has gained the recognition of his superiors and the Military Medal. He is a son of Mr. Hugh Gibson, of Edenordinary, Banbridge, and attended Mount Ida School as a pupil. Banbridge Chronicle, November 18, 1916.

GIBSON, SAMUEL ORR, 241230, Private, Seaforth Highlanders, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field on 31^st July. Private Gibson is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gibson, Gleniffer, Downshire Road, Cregagh, Belfast, and before enlisting he was in the service of Messrs. Gratten, pharmaceutical chemists, Corn Market, Belfast. There is a photograph of him in the Tele. Belfast News-Letter, Monday, August 27, 1917. The Belfast Telegraph, August 25, 1917.

GIFF, THOMAS H., Private, Royal Army Medical Corps has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Previous to joining up early in 1916 he was an apprentice in the employment of Mr J. C., Culbert, Connswater, Belfast. He is a son of Head-Constable J. Giff, Royal Irish Constabulary, Springfield Road, Belfast. The Belfast News-Letter, December 14, 1918.

GILFEDDER, FELIX, Lance-Corporal, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He was s son of Mr. Michael Gilfedder, Laughill, Belleek, Co. Fermanagh. The Northern Whig, February 25, 1918.

GILFILLAN, JAMES, Corporal, Cameroonian Highlanders, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is the third son of the late Mr. James Gilfillan and Mrs Gilfillan, Collon Terrace, Londonderry. His brother, Private John (Jack) Gilfillan, No. 9916, 1^st Bn., Canadian Contingent, was killed in action at Ypres two years ago, and Corporal Gilfillan, who was then engaged in important government work, immediately on the receipt of official news of the fate of his brother, joined up, being first attached to the Lovat’s Scouts, and afterwards transferring into the Cameron Highlanders. He has been a year at the front, and has taken part in the numerous battles. In addition to receiving the medal, he was also promoted from the rank of Private to that of Corporal on the field. The Northern Whig, September 25, 1917.

GILLESPIE ROBERT S., 40988, Staff-Sergeant Royal Army Medical Corps, (Ulster Division), who has been awarded a bar to the Military Medal is the first N.C.O. of the Ulster Division to receive a double honour of this description. He served for a number of years in the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, and took part in the South African war. On leaving the army he entered the employment of Messrs Murray, Sons & Co., Ltd tobacco manufacturers, Linfield Road, Belfast and when the present war broke out he joined the R.A.M.C., and has seen a great deal of service with a field ambulance at the front. He resided at 24 Mayo Street, Belfast. Photograph in Belfast Tele November 15, 1916. The Belfast News-Letter, December 12, 1916. The Northern Whig, November 9, 1916.

GILROY, THOMAS, Sergeant, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (attached to Trench Mortar Battery), has been awarded the Military Medal for devotion to duty and gallantry in the field. He has also received a parchment certificate for bravery in the field. He is a son of Mrs Gilroy, East Port Street, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. Photo of him in Belfast Tele February 26, 1918. The Belfast Telegraph, February 7, 1918.

GIRVAN, S., Sergeant, who is a member of the North Belfast Volunteers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is a son of Mr. David Girvan, of the York Street Flax Spinning Company Ltd, Belfast, who lives in the Glenarm Terrace, Shore Road, Belfast. A brother of Sergeant Garvin was killed on 1^st July, 1916 in the Ulster Division. The Belfast News-Letter, August 25, 1916.

GOLIGY, PETER, Lance-Corporal, South Lancashire Regiment, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery and devotion to duty while under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. He is one of three soldier sons of Mr. John Goligy, Omagh, Co. Tyrone. The Belfast News-Letter, December 27, 1918.

GORMAN, MATTHEW, 20938, 9th (Service) Bn., Royal Irish Fusiliers. He enlisted in September 1915 and was awarded the Military Medal during the attack at Hamel in 1 July, 1916. He was wounded during the retreat from St. Quentin in March 1918. He was later transferred to the Royal Air Force. B.B.

GORRY, JOSEPH, 10789, Private, The King’s (Liverpool) Regiment. News has arrived that he has been killed in action. He was 18 years of age and had been awarded the Military Medal. He is a son of Mr. D. J. Corry, telegraph inspector, Post Office, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. His brother, Corporal D. J. Gorry, Royal Engineers, was wounded in September 1916 after twenty-six months’ active service, and is now in hospital in England. Another brother, William is in the Royal Field Artillery. The Northern Whig, December 1, 1916.

GOSS, STANLEY E., Private, Royal Berkshire Regiment, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field. He was employed in England and enlisted at the commencement of the war. Private Goss, who belongs to Belfast, is a brother of Mrs. D. Bloomfield, 23, Leitrim Street, Belfast. The Northern Whig, May 11, 1917. Belfast News-Letter, Friday, May 11, 1917. Image in B.E.T. May 15 or 16, 1917.

GOURLEY, R., Private, Yorkshire Regiment, has been awarded the Military Medal. He is a son of Mrs. Gourley, 17, Richmond Street, Belfast. Photograph in this paper. Belfast Telegraph, November 25, 1916.

GRACEY, JOHN, Corporal, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field. Corporal Gracey was captured by the Germans, but managed to escape and rejoined his battalion. He lives at Baconnell, Lurgan, Co. Armagh. The Belfast News-Letter, December 7, 1918.

GRACEY, SAMUEL, 8659, Sergeant, 2^nd Field Amb., Canadian Army Medical Corps, who was killed in action on 15^th August, 1917, had previously been awarded the Military Medal for devotion to duty on the field. Sergeant Gracey enlisted in Canada and had been at the front for eighteen months prior to the award of the M.M. He leaves a widow and four young children who reside at Carrickblacker Road, Portadown. He is buried in grave reference, II. K. 7. Noeux-Les-Mines Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. The Northern Whig, Saturday, August 25, 1917. The Belfast News-Letter, September 2, 1916.

GRAHAM HUGH T., Sergeant-Major, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He was formerly a member of the County Derry U.V.F., and was prominently identified with the U.V.F. movement in Limavady. He took part in the memorable advance of the first July, been subsequently detached from his battalion for special service. Prior to the war Sergeant-Major Graham was in the employment of Messrs. Thomas Adair & Sons at their weaving factory in Limavady. The Northern Whig, February 17, 1916.

GRAHAM J., 9713, Sergeant, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Northern Whig, February 19, 1917.

GRAHAM JOHN, 14233, Private, Royal Irish Fusiliers, (attached Trench Mortar Battery), has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field. Private Graham is a son of Mr. John Graham, 49, Hill Street, Lurgan, and was a member of the Ulster Volunteer Force, from which he enlisted in the Armagh Battalion. He is attached to a trench mortar battery. Corporal Graham was discharged a on July 27, 1918, as no longer physically fit for war service due to wounds. B.B. The Northern Whig, January 9, 1917. Belfast Telegraph, January 15, 1917. The Belfast News-Letter, January 9, 1917.

GRAHAM, J., Corporal, 15^th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal. He lives at 28 Solway Street, Belfast. Photograph of him in the paper. The Belfast Telegraph, January 11, 1919.

GRAHAM, JOHN ROSS, 920231, Lance-Corporal, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He distinguished himself by carrying messages continually under fire, his gallant work assisting to keep up communications. He hails from Carnkenny, Ardstraw, County Tyrone. Sergeant J. R. Graham was wounded in action on 16th August 1917. The Belfast News-Letter, October 7, 1916. The Belfast News-Letter, August 31, 1917. The Northern Whig, October 7, 1916.

GRAHAM, JOSEPH H., 4792, Signaller, No. 4792, Australian Expeditionary Force, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field. He is a native of Omagh, County Tyrone, and emigrated to Sydney about eight years ago. Since the outbreak of hostilities he has served in Egypt and after being transferred to France took part in the battles of the Ancre and Somme, and also at Bullecourt, were he won his distinction. Before emigrating he served six years in the 1^st Inniskillings, and during that time was best shot in his battalion. While on leave in July 1916, he paid a visit to his brother, Mr. J. Graham, 28, Rosebery Street, Belfast. Photo of him Belfast Telegraph June 5, 1917. The Belfast News-Letter, Friday, June 1, 1917.

GRANT, J. H., Corporal, Royal Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry. He is the son of Mr. James Grant, Corereeny, Hillsborough, Co. Down, formerly assistant superintendent G.P.O., Belfast. Corporal Grant in civil life was a Belfast bank official, and has seen considerable service at the front. His brother, Second-Lieutenant A. W. Grant, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, was wounded at Messines in June, 1917. The Northern Whig, October 12, 1917. GRANT, J. H., M.M., Cadet, is appointed to a commission in the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Is this the same person? Belfast Telegraph, August 9, 1918.

GRAHAM, WILLIAM, 18926, Lance-Corporal, was awarded the Military Medal in 1917 for gallanty in the field. He was from Bawnboy, Co. Cavan, and enlisted in April 1915. He was captured during the retreat from St. Quentin. B.B.

GRAY, JAMES, Canadian Infantry, (Royal Army Medical Corps), who was reported wounded and missing at the end of 1917, and whose death is now presumed, has been awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery and distinguished conduct on 16^th August, 1917. His brother, Percy Gray, No. 9148, Private, Royal Army Medical Corps, 22^nd Field Amb., was killed in action on the 4^th March, 1917; while another brother, Robert, is serving as a dispenser with the Royal Army Medical Corps in India. Their mother, Mrs. Gray, resides at Thomas Street, Armagh The Belfast News-Letter, May 14, 1918. GRAY, JAMES, Canadian Infantry, (Royal Army Medical Corps), who was reported wounded and missing at the end of 1917, and whose death is now presumed, has been awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery and distinguished conduct on 16^th August, 1917. His brother, Percy Gray, No. 9148, Private, Royal Army Medical Corps, 22^nd Field Amb., was killed in action on the 4^th March, 1917; while another brother, Robert, is serving as a dispenser with the Royal Army Medical Corps in India. They are sons of the late Mr. William Gray and Mrs. Gray, Thomas Street, Armagh The Belfast News-Letter, May 14, 1918. GRAY, JAMES, Canadian Infantry, in pre-war days he occupied a prominent position on the staff of the Ulster Bank. He emigrated to Canada, and shortly after the outbreak of hostilities joined the Canadian forces, and after a brief period of training, was sent with his regiment in France. As a carrier of dispatches he performed excellent work, for which he was highly commended by his superior officers. Towards the end of August 1917, was posted as wounded and missing, and no news having been since heard of him, his death is now presumed. On Thursday of last week his mother received the Military Medal won by him. The note accompanying decoration reads:-“For conspicuous bravery and distinguished conduct in action. On the 16^th August, 1917, this soldier was sent with a message through an intense enemy bombardment, and was bruised, thrown about and buried by an enemy shell. He continued and delivered the message. On returning to the front line he had to man the position and repel counter-attacks. He displayed unusual coolness and disregard for personal safety.” His brother, Private Percy Gray, Royal Army Medical Corps, was killed in action on 11 March, 1917, while another brother, Robert, is serving as a dispenser with the Royal Army Medical Corps in India. The latter has seen much service in Mesopotamia. Photo of him in this paper. The Ulster Gazette and Armagh Standard, May 18, 1918.

GRAY, JOHN, 9/14736, Rifleman, Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry on 19^th March, 1916, in repairing wires under heavy shellfire. Prior to enlisting he was an active member of the West Belfast U.V.F. He is 22 years of age and resides at 280, Springfield Road, Belfast. The Northern Whig, November 28, 1916.

GRAY, P., 22381, Sergeant, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry. Northern Whig, January 31, 1918.

GRAY, R, J., Lance-Corporal Royal Irish Rifles has been awarded the Military Medal. He has been wounded three times. His home address is 52 Cantoa Street, Belfast. Photo of him in this paper. The Belfast Telegraph, January 17, 1918.

GREEN, T. J., Lance-Corporal, Military Foot Police, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry and devotion to duty. Before emigrating to America, from where he joined the British Army three years ago, he was in the Royal Irish Constabulary at Shankill Road, Barracks, Belfast. Photo of him in Belfast Tele, March 12, 1918. The Northern Whig, March 5, 1918

GREEN, WILLIAM, Corporal, 26022, 8^th Bn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, was killed in action on 15^th July, 1916. He had been awarded the Military Medal in March 1916. His widow resides at 2, St. Columb’s Wells, Londonderry. The Belfast News-Letter, July 25, 1816.

GREENAWAY, WILLIAM GEORGE, Temp. Second-Lieutenant, Royal Irish Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He looked at an enemy machine gun emplacement some 300 yards in front of our lines and crawled out in daylight with three men to attack it. Though he was observed by the enemy while crawling through their wire he rushed a post, drove off the enemy, and captured the machine gun. He set a splendid example of daring and initiative. Second-Lieutenant Greenaway is the eldest son of Mr. John W. Greenaway, Tynan, Co. Armagh. He received his commission on 1^st August, 1917. Northern Whig, May 15, 1918. In September, 1918, Second-Lieutenant Greenaway, Royal Irish Fusiliers was attached to the Royal Air Force and officially reported wounded. While serving with the infantry in the spring of 1918 he was awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. The Belfast News-Letter, September 19, 1918.

GREENE, THOMAS, 86749, Driver, Canadian Contingent, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is the eldest son of Mrs. Greene, 7, Abington Street, Belfast. He emigrated to Canada about six years ago. The Northern Whig, April 30, 1918.

GREENFIELD, J., Private, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers has been awarded the Military Medal. His home address is 16 Bann Street, Belfast. Photo in this paper. The Belfast Telegraph, April 25, 1918.

GREENFIELD, R. S., Private, Royal Army Medical Corps, has been awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty during heavy enemy fire. He is the youngest son of the late Mr. David Greenfield, Oldpark Cottage, Lisburn, and Mrs. Greenfield, of 32 Bachelors’ Walk, Lisburn. His eldest brother, Mr. Richard B. Greenfield, is serving in the Navy. The Lisburn Standard, December 8, 1916.

GREENWOOD, JOHN EDWIN, Corporal, 9^th Royal Army Medical Corps, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field on the 7^th June, 1917. [See Harland, T., Sergeant-Major R.A.M.C. for details of award.] Corporal Greenwood and a younger brother, Albert Victor, enlisted in the 109^th Field Ambulance, Ulster Division, shortly after the outbreak of war, and went out with the division to France a year later. Both were members of the North East Belfast Regiment, Ulster Volunteer Force. Previous to the war Corporal Greenwood was in the employment of Messrs. John Shaw, Brown & Sons, Dublin Road, Belfast. Their parents reside at 46 Newington Avenue, Belfast. There is a photograph of him in the Tele. The Northern Whig, July 9, 1917. The Belfast News-Letter, June 9, 1917. The Belfast Telegraph, July 16, 1917.

GREENWOOD, THOMAS, Corporal, Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Prior to enlisting Corporal Greenwood was employed by Messrs Frazer & Haughton, Ltd. Hillmount. He was a member of the U.V.F., and was a Marathon runner and football. His brother, Private William Greenwood, 12^th Bn., Highland Light Infantry, was killed in action on 31^st July, 1917. Their parents are John and Isabella Greenwood, of Cullybackey, Co. Antrim. The Belfast News-Letter, December 22, 1917.

GREGG, W., Lance-Corporal, 11316, 9^th Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers, who had previously been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field, has now been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. The Belfast News-Letter, November 26, 1918. GREGG, WILLIAM, Lance-Corporal, 9^th Royal Irish Fusiliers, was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for bravery and devotion to duty on the field. The deceased soldier also won the Military Medal for gallantry and devotion to duty. The D.C.M. was presented to his mother, Mrs. Gregg, 55, Riga Street, Belfast, at Victoria Barracks, Belfast by Brigadier-General Erskine. The deceased soldier also won the Military Medal for gallantry and devotion to duty. He was one of the “old contemptibles” and went to France with the 1^st Battalion in August, 1914, and was wounded three times, and made the supreme sacrifice at Ypres on 1^st of October, 1918. He was one of 4 brothers who served to the King and country. The Northern Whig, May 27, 1919.

GREGORY, J., (180991), Lance-Corporal, Hussars, (Belfast), has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Photo in Telegraph April 8, 1918. Northern Whig, April 5, 1918.

GRIFFIN, WILLIAM, Sapper, Royal Engineers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is a son of Mr. T. J. Griffin, 41, Sloan Street, Belfast. The Belfast News-Letter, November 30, 1918.

GRIFFITH, DAVID J., 21703, Private, 9^th Bn., Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal. Private Griffith, like his father, is a member of the City Temperance L.O.L. 1197. His father, Mr. David J. Griffith, 3, Hazelfield Street, Belfast, served in the South African campaign with the 2^nd Battalion Royal Irish Rifles. Photograph of him in the paper. The Belfast Telegraph, January 22, 1919.

HALE, JOHN, Sergeant, late Royal Garrison Artillery, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Sergeant Hale was a craneman in the service of the Belfast Harbour Commissioners from 1907 until 1914, when he rejoined the artillery on mobilisation as a reservist. He is a son of the late Mr. Edward Hale, engineer, Belfast, and is married, his wife living at 51 Harland Street, Belfast. Sergeant Hale was wounded on the occasion in which he displayed the great gallantry which is now been awarded with the Military Medal, and which probably save the lives of a number of men. The Belfast Telegraph, December 13, 1917.

HALL R., Sergeant, 41001, Royal Army Medical Corps, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field. [See Harland, T., Sergeant-Major R.A.M.C. for details of award.] The Northern Whig, July 11, 1917.

HALL, JAMES, 18/871, Private, Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He was a member of the U.V.F., at Drumbeg, and was employed at Lambeg Bleachworks before enlisting. He has been at the front for seven months. His wife lives at Ballyskeagh. The Northern Whig, May 1, 1917. Lisburn Standard, May 4, 1917. Image in B.E.T May 7, 1917.

HALL, THOMAS, Rifleman, Royal Irish Rifles, recently awarded the Military Medal, is a son of Mr. James Hall, Brownlow Terrace, Lurgan, County Armagh. Two of his brothers-Rifleman James Hall and Rifleman William John Hall have both made the supreme sacrifice. The Belfast News-Letter, November 5, 1917.

HALLIDAY, CECIL, 13896, Private, Royal East Kent Regiment, (The Buffs), has been awarded the Military Medal for the following act of bravery;-“During a raid on the enemy’s trenches on the night of June 24-25 he displayed gallant conduct in reaching the objectives though wounded, and formed a block, and holding it alone until reinforced.” His brother Ernest, who has been wounded, is serving with the Irish Guards, while another brother, William, who had been serving with the Royal Engineers, and was discharged, was killed in the rebellion in Dublin when on a visit to that city. Private Halliday is just 18 years of age, and a son of Mr. John Halliday, 30, Ethel Street, Belfast. There is a photograph of him in the Tele. The Northern Whig, July 24, 1917. The Belfast Telegraph, July 25, 1917.

HAMIL, R., (6792), Corporal. Hussars, (Belfast), has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Northern Whig, June 28, 1918.

HAMILL, T, J., Corporal, Royal Engineers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He belongs to Mossley, Co. Antrim, but at present lives at Summerfield Lodge, Dundonald. Corporal Hamill enlisted shortly after the outbreak of the war, prior to which he was a clerk in the employment of Messrs. Henry Campbell & Co., Mossley. The Northern Whig, February 7, 1917.

HAMILL, R. J., (1176), Trooper (acting Corporal of Horse), Household Cavalry, (Antrim), has been awarded a bar to his Military Medal. Northern Whig, September 20, 1917.

HAMILL, ROBERT, Corporal, Hussars, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He belongs to 20, Abbey Gardens, Whiteabbey, Belfast. The Northern Whig, June 11, 1918.

HAMILTON, J. C., 57453, Corporal, Royal Engineers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. His family live at Clogbogue, Randlestown, County Antrim. The Northern Whig, May 25, 1918. HAMILTON, J. C., 57453, Lance-Corporal, Royal Engineers, who resides at 48, Copperfield Street, Belfast, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is a grandson of Mr. David Hamilton, Cloughogue, Randalstown, County Londonderry, and was previously the recipient of a parchment certificate for devotion to duty. The Northern Whig, June 15, 1918.

HAMILTON, JAMES H., 201146, 4^th Bn., Seaforth Highlanders, was killed in action between 19^th and 21^st September, 1917. Before his enlistment he was employed by William Mackie & Sons, Springfield Road, Belfast, and lived with his wife at 78, Urney Street, Belfast. He was awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery and had just returned to the front after being home on furlough for a few days. Private Hamilton had a varied career at the front. The most trying time ever (to use his own words when on leave) was only a few weeks ago, when he worked from three in the afternoon until ???? o’clock at night in the field, during which time he went from the British lines into No Man’s Land several times, and brought in a number of wounded. Belfast Telegraph, October 15, 1917. His widow, Mrs Hamilton, receive the Military Medal won by a husband, late Private J. Hamilton, Seaforth Highlanders, from Brigadier-General G. H. Hacket Pain, C.B., at a parade of the troops at Victoria Barracks, Belfast. He is commemorated on Panel 132 to 135 and 162A Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Photo of him in Belfast Tele September 26, 1917. The Northern Whig, September 2, 1918.

HAMILTON, JOHN J., 6445 or 64445, Lance-Corporal, Royal Engineers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Corporal Hamilton’s company was deputed to blow up three bridges. In two of these cases the fuse failed to act, and when the remainder of the company retired Corporal Hamilton, with his officer, when forward and got both explosions effected just in time. He is a son of Mr. Stewart Hamilton, Ardstraw, Newtownsteward, Co. Tyrone Northern Whig, May 25, 1918. The Belfast News-Letter, May 27, 1918

HAMILTON, JOHN, Corporal, 26424, “C” Coy. 11^th Bn., Royal Scots, who was killed in action on 9^th April, 1917 held the Military Medal for bravery in the field on 21^st September, 1916. His widow, Eliza Jane Hamilton, and their three children reside at 14, Mourne Street, Belfast. A familiar figure at Queen’s Quay, Corporal Hamilton was exceedingly popular amongst the coalmen labouring there. [The newspaper gives his address as 58 Saunders Street, Newtownards Road, Belfast.] He is buried in Grave Reference B. 25. Bailleul Road West Cemetery, St. Laurent-Blangy, Pas de Calais, France. Belfast News-Letter, Saturday, May 12, 1917. Belfast Telegraph, May 11, 1917.

HAMILTON, JOHN, M.M., Corporal, “C” Coy. 11^th Bn., Royal Scots, who was killed in action on 9^th April, 1917 at the age of 31 years. He was awarded the Military Medal on 21^st September, 1916, for bravery in the field. He leaves a widow and three children, who resided 58, Saunders Street, Ballymacarrett, Belfast. [CWGC Husband of Eliza Jane Hamilton, of 14, Mourne Street, Belfast. Native of Belfast.] Corporal Hamilton is buried in Grave Reference B. 25. Bailleul Road West Cemetery, St. Laurent-Blangy, Pas de Calais, France. The Northern Whig, May 12, 1917.

HAMILTON, JOHN, 14282, Private, 9th Bn., Royal Irish Fusiliers, son of Mr. W. J. Hamilton, William Street, Lurgan, has been awarded the Military Medal “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in securing and rescuing wounded men for a neighbouring division from No Man’s Land on the morning February 19, 1917.” He was reported missing at the battle of Langemarck on August 16, 1917 and later declared killed in action on that date. He has no known grave and is commemorated on Memorial Reference Panel 140 to 141. Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Private Hamilton was one of four soldier brothers who enlisted in the Royal Irish Fusiliers. One of these, Sergeant James Hamilton, made the supreme sacrifice on 1st July, 1916. The Northern Whig, March 24, 1917. B.B.

HAMILTON, N. Rifleman, Royal Irish Rifles has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field. His home address is 17 Lisavon Street, Sydenham, Belfast. This photo of him in this paper. The Belfast Telegraph, April 14, 1917.

HAMILTON, ROBERT, 15572, Company Sergeant-Major, 9^th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, was awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field in July, 1916. On Monday the 16^th September, 1918, during a recruiting rally his father Mr. James Hamilton, Fountain Street, Londonderry, was presented with his son’s Ulster Division Certificate, the Military Medal, and the Distinguished Conduct Medal awarded to his son for gallantry in December, 1917. C.S.M., Hamilton was killed in action on 23^rd March, 1918. Before joining with the Derry Battalion he was a member of the Cathedral Company of the Church Lads’ Brigade. His brother, Corporal James Hamilton, of the Canadians, was wounded, and had his left arm amputated. The Belfast News-Letter, October 13, 1916. The Belfast News-Letter, September, 18, 1918. The Belfast News-Letter, January 24, 1918. The Northern Whig, January 24, 1918. HAMILTON, ROBERT, 15572, Company Sergeant-Major, has been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack he captured an enemy machine gun and three of its crews single-handed. While holding the line during the following days he rendered invaluable assistance in reorganising the company and getting forward supplies of bombs and ammunition, on several occasions under fire. His example and cheerfulness throughout were magnificent.” Their father is Mr. James Hamilton, 77 Fountain Street, Derry. Photo of him in Belfast Tele, January 26, 1918. The Northern Whig, March 30, 1918.

HAMILTON, W. J., 931, Sergeant, Australian Imperial Forces, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Stop it. It is official record that “in the attack at Polygon Wood on 20^th September, 1917, he showed splendid courage and leadership.” Sergeant Hamilton is a Belfastman. The Belfast News-Letter, May 13, 1918.

HAMILTON, WILLIAM, 4217, Private, Seaforth Highlanders, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery while serving with his regiment on Easter Monday, 1917. His mother, Mrs. Hamilton, resides at 33, Kyle Street, Belfast. The Northern Whig, May 17, 1917. Image in B.E.T. May 19, 1917.

HAMMOND HARRY J., 44237, Corporal, Royal Engineers, youngest son of Mrs. Hammond and the late Mr. Edward Hammond, Main Street, Donegal, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He enlisted at Newcastle-on-Tyne at the break of war, and has been serving in France for the last 16 months. He is the first soldier from Donegal town to receive a decoration. Previous to enlistment he was a member of the Newcastle-on-Tyne contingent of the Ulster Volunteer Force. He was reported wounded, Belfast Telegraph December 28, 1916. The Belfast Telegraph, November 2, 1916.

HANNA, JOHN, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, He took part with the Inniskilling’s in the South African War 1899-1901 and held the King’s and Queen’s medal for that campaign. He rejoined from the reserves at the outbreak of hostilities and went to France with the original Army in August, 1914 and one of the “Old Contemptibles” which stopped the advance of the German armies in 1914. He was promoted to Company Sergeant-Major, won the Military Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Distinguished Conduct Medal. He was also Mentioned in Dispatches for the organisation of the victims of one of the mustard-gas attacks. The citation for the award of the Meritorious Service Medal was “Company Sergeant-Major John Hannah, M. M., 2^nd Bn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, for devotion to duty in the field.” He was awarded the Military Medal and was promoted to warrent rank for bravery. Prior to enlistment he was employed by the Great Northern Railway as night foreman at the Great Victoria Street Station Belfast and was transferred on promotion to the Goods Manager’s Office. Prior to rejoining he was a member of South Belfast U.V.F. After retiring from the G.N.R. he was employed for a time as a caretaker for Mr. Mason. He returned to his native Downpatrick about 1946. He was well known in Downpatrick and Belfast and was a member of Sandy Row (Great Northern) Orange and Black lodges. He died in 1966 at the age of 85, and was survived by a son, Harold, Church Street, Downpatrick; two daughters, Mrs Gladys Stewart, Belfast; Mrs Muriel Bloomfield, New Zealand; and grandchildren Jack and Harold Bloomfield, and John and Vivian Hannah. Mourne Observer, October 7, 1966.HANNA, J., Company Sergeant-Major, 2nd Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, who already holds the Military Medal has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. He hails from Irish Street, Downpatrick, Co. Down. His photograph was in the paper. The Belfast Telegraph, February 26, 1919.

HANNA, R. C., Sergeant, Royal Field Artillery, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is 27 years of age, and has twelve years’ service, seven of which were spent in India. He has been on active service since war broke out, and has taken part in many engagements since Mons. The gallant NCO received the honour for his handling of a gun on the 15^th September, 1916, and his gallantry and steadiness under fire. He is the second son of Mr. W. J. Hanna, 14, Lincoln Avenue, Belfast. The Northern Whig, October 21, 1916.

HANSON, J. H., No. 14/14853, Corporal, Royal Irish Rifles, who has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field was one of the original members of the Young Citizen Volunteers. He enlisted in September, 1914, and has taken part in several engagements, but, fortunately, has up to the present escaped injury. In civil life he was an apprentice in the employment of the Ulster Linen Co. Ltd., Dublin Road, Belfast. This gallant young soldier is but 20 years of age, and the only son of Mrs Hanson, 29, Upper Townsend Street, Belfast. Belfast Telegraph, October 2, 1917.

HARBINSON, J., M.M., 19551, Sergeant, 12^th Batt., Royal Irish Rifles (Glenavy, Co Antrim) was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal:- “For most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations around Hierwig on 25^th October, 1918. When the officers and N.C.O.’s had all become casualties, he collected and reorganise the remainder of the company under the heaviest machine-gun fire, and then led the men three successive times to the attack on the strongly defended house, suffering heavy casualties each time. He finally captured the house, six machine guns, killing the cars, and this enabled the right flank of the battalion to get forward. He did splendid work.” Sergeant Harbinson also holds the Military Medal and the Belgium Croix de Guerre. The Belfast Telegraph, December 4, 1919.

HARLAND, THOMAS, Sergeant-Major, Royal Army Medical Corps, Ulster Division, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field. He was formerly manager of Upperlands, (County Derry) Weaving Factory. Two of his sons were also serving in France. His wife and family are now resident in Belfast. HARLAND, THOMAS, Sergeant-Major, Royal Army Medical Corps, Ulster Division, has been awarded the Military Cross for the following act of gallantry-:”On – June, 1917, when an ammunition train caught fire, Sergeant-Major Harland collected a small party of two N.C.O.s and two men, and proceeded to uncouple and pushed down the line out of danger from the end of the burning train trucks full of ammunition. Eight trucks in all were salved. Whilst a ninth truck was burning fiercely, and its load of heavy shells exploding freely, he mounted eight truck, released the brake, and, descending, uncouple the truck and got it away safety. This remarkably gallant piece of work was carried out in the hail of shells and fragments, any one of which might have exploded the contents of the trucks that were being moved. Through Sergeant-Major Harland displayed the greatest courage and disregard for the exploding shells and fragments.” The following men who assisted Sergeant-Major Harland each receive the Military Medal. GREENWOOD, J. E. Corporal, 408 9897, Royal Army Medical Corps, 46, Newington Avenue, Belfast. FEELY, J. H. Private, 54552, Royal Army Medical Corps, Rostrevor, County Down. He is a brother of Mr. D. Feely, 25, Glasgow Street, Belfast. HALL R., Sergeant, 41001, Royal Army Medical Corps. He is a member of the West Belfast Regiment U.V.F., and before enlistment was in the service of the Smithfield Weaving Company. He has two sons in the army-Thomas, a sergeant in the Canadian forces, and Alfred, who belongs to the same unit as his father. Sergeant-Major Harland’s wife and family live at 8, Main Street, Whiteabbey, County Antrim. There is a photograph of him in the Tele. The Northern Whig, July 7, 1917 and July 11, 1917. Belfast Telegraph, July 9, 1917.

HARBISON, R., Private, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field in September, 1916. He is the son of Mrs. Harbison, Managher, Drumercoon, near Coleraine, Co. Londonderry. Northern Constitution, December 16, 1916. HARBISON, R., Private, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been wounded in action. The Belfast News-Letter, March 24, 1917. HARBINSON, ROBERT, Private, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is 19 years of age, and was one of the first in the district to volunteer for service with the Ulster Division. Prior to enlisting he was employed as a farm labourer. His mother resides at Managher, Drumeroon, Coleraine. The Northern Constitution, October 28, 1916.

HARPER, J., 16300, Corporal Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry. Northern Whig, January 31, 1918.

HARPER, JOHN L., 255, Corporal, Military Mounted Police, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery at Gallipoli. Corporal Harper served through the Boer War. He rejoined the Army from the service of the Belfast trams on the outbreak of the present war. He is a member of the North Belfast Regiment, and his wife lives at 67 Beverley Street, Belfast. Belfast Telegraph, November 18, 1916.

HARPER, MATTHEW T., 16575, Sergeant, 13^th Bn., Royal Irish Rifles, was killed in action on 23^rd November, 1917. He was awarded the Military Medal in August 1917 for his gallantry in action. He comes from Clintanagooland, Ballynahinch, Co. Down, and is buried in Grave Reference I. D., 24. Moeuvres Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France. The Belfast News-Letter, December 12, 1917.

HARRIS, HUGH, 11572, Sergeant-Major, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, attached Trench Mortar Battery, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field. He is a member of the North Belfast Regiment U.V.F., and was employed at the Queen’s Island. He enlisted in the Ulster Division on its formation. His wife lives at 32, Linwood Street, Belfast. There is a photograph of him in the Tele. The Northern Whig, August 3, 1917. The Belfast Telegraph, August 6, 1917.

HARRIS, SAMUEL P., D.C.M., 45422, Sergeant, Royal Engineers, attached Royal West Kent Regiment, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is the husband of Mrs. Harris, 10, Mackey Street, Limestone Road, Belfast. The Northern Whig, May 27, 1918. The Belfast News-Letter, November 30, 1918.

HARRISON THOMAS JAMES, 13/17838, Royal Irish Rifles, who has been missing since 1^st of July, 1916, has been awarded the Military Medal in the King’s birthday honours, for gallantry in the field, and is now officially reported killed in action. Rifleman Harrison was the fourth and youngest son of Mr. Samuel Harrison, Regent Street, Masonic Hall, Newtownards, Co. Down. He was 21 years of age, and before enlisting was employed by the Newtownards Urban Council. He was awarded the Military Medal for carrying wounded comrades into safety. HARRISON, T., Rifleman Royal Irish Rifles (1^st County Down Volunteers), who has been missing since 1^st July, 1916, was awarded the Military Medal for gallant conduct in the field in June 1916. His father, Mr. S. Harrison resides at the Lodge Lane, Newtownards, Co. Down. The Newtownards Chronicle, August 12, 1916. The Northern Whig, January 15, 1917, and Northern Whig, June 12, 1916.

HARRISON, S., 15/16546, Corporal Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field. The Northern Whig, May 22, 1918. HARRISON, S., 15/16546, Company Sergeant-Major, Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded a bar to his Military Medal. His relatives reside at 57, Hanna Street, Belfast. The Northern Whig, October 8, 1918. HARRISON, S., 15/16546, Company Sergeant-Major 15^th Batt, Royal Irish Rifles (Belfast), has been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal:-“For conspicuous gallantry and determined leadership during the attack on 14^th October, 1918, in the Moorseele sector. On arriving in the outskirts of Moorseele village he collected a handful of men and cleared the main street by a charge, killing and capturing a large number of the enemy. His prompt action enabled the village to be speedily cleared. On arriving at his objective he was of the greatest value in organising the consolidation of the ground under heavy machine-gun fire.” The Belfast Telegraph, December 4, 1919.HARRISON, SAMUEL, 15/16546, Company Sergeant-Major, 15th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles, (North Belfast Volunteers), was awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field in March, 1918, and subsequently got a bar to that decoration later in the year. He has now been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. He has been twice wounded. His wife resides at 67, Hanna Street, Belfast. The Belfast News-Letter, November 23, 1918.

HARTE JOHN, Private, Royal Irish Regiment, whose parents reside at Clifford Street, Strabane, has been awarded the Military Medal, for successfully conveying a dispatch to the British Headquarters under heavy shellfire, although many of his comrades were killed and wounded beside him. On the occasion Private Harte was wounded but is recovering satisfactorily. Private Harte has been in France since the commencement of the war, and was previously wounded. The Northern Whig, February 12, 1917. HARTE JOHN, Private, Royal Irish Regiment, has been wounded and is in hospital in England. Some time ago he won the Military Medal for conspicuous gallantry and bravery on the battlefield in the conveying of dispatches to the headquarters of the Irish Brigade. His parents reside at Main Street, Strabane, Co. Derry. The Northern Whig, August 27, 1917.

HARTE, JACK, Private, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is from Castledawson, County Londonderry. No idea which paper the newsletter, could be the Belfast News-Letter early September, 1918.

HARVEY WILLIAM, Lance-Corporal, Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field during the memorable attack by the Ulster Division on the 1^st July, 1916. Lance-Corporal Harvey, whose wife and two children reside in Causeway Street, Portrush, is an old Irish Guardsman, having served eight years with the regiment and three on the reserve. Up until his enlistment with a batch of other Portrush men in the Ulster Division in September, 1914, he acted as drill instructor to the local company of the Ulster Volunteer Force. Born in Derry, he is a son of the late Mr Joseph Harvey, Portrush, and was educated in the Kelly Memorial School. He is the first member of the local company of the Ulster Volunteer Force to win the Military Medal. The Belfast-Newsletter, September 13, 1916.

HARVEY, JAMES, 12/17844, Sergeant, Royal Irish Rifles, has been posthumously awarded the Military Medal for bravery in a raid on the German trenches in July 1916. Before enlisting he was an assistant bleacher at Messrs. Kirkpatrick Bros., Ltd Ballyclare, County Antrim. He was killed in action during the charge of the Ulster Division on 1^st July, 1916, aged 24 years. Before enlisting he was an assistant bleacher with Messrs. Kilpatrick Bros. Ltd., Ballyclare, Co. Antrim. His father was Mr. W. Harvey, Green Road, Ballyclare, Co. Antrim. Sergeant Harvey is commemorated on Pier and Face 15 A and 15 B. Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. The Belfast Telegraph, August 11, 1916.

HAWKINS, WILLIAM, 15/12289, Sergeant, 15th Bn., Royal Irish Rifles, (North Belfast Regiment U.V.F.) has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field by bombing the Germans out of trenches. He got his certificate a short time ago as a bomb thrower, and is the first Military Medallist in his regiment. Before enlisting was in the employment of Messrs. John Milliken & Co. Ltd. coal importers. His wife and three children live at 17, Limepark Street, Ligoniel, Belfast. The Northern Whig, July 4, 1917.HAWKINS WILLIAM, 12289, Sergeant, 15th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles, who was previously posted as missing on 1st July, 1916, is now reported to have been killed in action on that day. His widow lives at 17, Limepark Street, Ballysillan, Belfast. Sergeant Hawkins was a member of the North Belfast Regiment U.V.F., and was in in the employment of Messrs. John Milligen & Co. Ltd. In June 1916, he won the Military Medal for conspicuous gallantry in repelling a German raiding party who had entered the British trenches. He is commemorated on Pier and Face 15 A and 15 B on the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, Somme, France. The Northern Whig, April 14, 1917

HEANEY, B., Corporal, Royal Engineers, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field. He is a son of Mrs. Heaney, Basin View Terrace, Newry, Co Down, and his brother, Richard, is serving with the Royal Irish Fusiliers in France. The Belfast News-Letter, January 14, 1918.

HEATHER, FREDERICK AMBLER, Lieutenant, 2^nd Bn., Canadian Mounted Rifles, was killed in action on 9^th April, 1917. He was born in 1887, the third son of the late Thomas Heather, and Mrs. Emily Heather, formerly of Adelaide house, Jersey. He married Miss Jean Stirling, (daughter of the late Mr. Sterling and Mrs. Stirling, of Belfast), who, with an infant daughter, survives him. At the outbreak of the war Lieutenant Heather was in Canada, and came to England as a sergeant in the Canadian Mounted Rifles. He went to the front in September, 1915, and has been continuously engaged in the fighting since that time. In March, 1916, he was awarded the Military Medal and promoted on the field to a commission for conspicuous gallantry. Last June [1916], he was decorated with the Military cross in recognition of services in carrying out a raid on enemy trenches, and for rescuing several wounded men. He is buried in Ecoivres Military Cemetery, Mont-St. Eloi, Pas de Calais, France. The Belfast News-Letter, May, 1, 1917.

HEGARTY, JOHN, 17165, Corporal, 8^th Bn., Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, who was previously been awarded the Military Medal has been killed in action on 28^th February, 1917. Corporal Hegarty, who was twice wounded, was a member of the I.N.V., and volunteered shortly after the outbreak of war. He was the son of Robert and Esther Hagarty of Drumany, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. He was buried in Grave Reference M. 67. Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Photograph of him Belfast Telegraph, April 7, 1917. The Northern Whig, April 5, 1917. Belfast Telegraph, April 4, 1917.

HENDERSON, ALEX., Sergeant, Australian Light Horse, Machine Gun Section, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is a son of Mr. R. Henderson, Malin, Co. Donegal. The Belfast News-Letter, December 13, 1918.

HENDERSON, JOHN, Driver, Royal Field Artillery, ammunition column, who has been awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery in the field, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henderson, Gillis, Armagh. He is only 19 years old and has served for over two years in France. He has taken part in all engagements since the battle of Loos, particularly in the battle of Cambrai and has been recommended for a French decoration. Previous to enlistment he was a noted athlete and won many prizes at local sports. He also won several prizes at military sports when in training at Fermoy. The Ulster Gazette and Armagh Standard, November 3, 1917 and January 9, 1918.

HENDERSON, JOHN, No. 21074, which gives his address as Woodbine cottage, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He also holds an Irish Brigade parchment certificate, signed by Major-General W. B. Hickie, C.B., for gallant conduct and devotion to duty in the field on 20^th November, 1917. He is the only son of Mrs. Henderson, 24, Gordon Street, Belfast. The Belfast News-Letter, March 23, 1918.

HENNESSY HERBERT W., Sergeant, Machine-Gun Section, Royal Fusiliers, who prior to enlistment was a member of the staff of the Provisional Bank of Ireland, Ltd., Belfast, and subsequently of the Anglo-South American Bank, Ltd, Buenos Ayres, has been awarded the Military Medal for “conspicuous gallantry in recent operations.” JORDAN, LOWRY, 4034, Lance-Corporal, Rifle Brigade, has been awarded the Military Medal for “conspicuous gallantry during a raid on the enemy trench on 25th June, 1916. As soon as he entered the enemy trench he was wounded by a bomb, but continued with his work. He rescued a wounded comrade from some of the enemy, who were pulling him down a dugout, and saw him to a place of safety. Returning to the same place, he dispatched the would-be captors, and left the trench with the Lieutenant Murray. He also refused to leave the officer after being twice ordered to do so.” Rifleman Jordan received his promotion to his present rank subsequent to the deed for which he was awarded the Military Medal. Before the war he was in the employment of the Prudential Assurance Company in Belfast. He rejoined the army as a reservist on mobilisation in August, 1914. He is the son of Mr. James Jordan, Ballygowan, Co. Down. Photograph in the Tele. Belfast Telegraph, November 25, 1916. The Northern Whig, November 11, 1916. The Northern Whig, January 6, 1917. Sergeant Herbert W. Hennessy, Royal Fusiliers, is officially reported as missing and is believed to be a prisoner of war. Sergeant Hennessy had been on active service since November, 1915 and had only returned to the front on 10 February [1917] from 10 days leave of absence. The Belfast News-Letter, February 27, 1917.

HENRY, GEORGE ADAMS, Lance-Sergeant, 9^th Bn., Royal Irish Fusiliers enlisted in the North Irish Horse in 1912. He was awarded the military medal in December, 1917. He was wounded in March 1918 and died of wounds and March 26, 1918 at the Australian General Hospital, Rouen, France. He is buried in Memorial Reference P. VI. H. 12B. St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France. B.B.

HENRY, WILLIAM, Royal Irish Rifles, email from his grandson Alan Henry. My grandfather, Rifleman William Henry, was awarded the Military Medal for bravery on the first day of the battle of the Somme. He was not with the main body of the 36th division, who had advanced further than other British troops. The German forces were operating a pincer movement and were inflicting heavy casualties on the Ulstermen. Several men had died trying to get the order through to the Ulstermen to fall back to the main lines. William volunteered to carry the message. He ran as hard as he could until he could feel the gunfire passing him and he hit the ground. He waited until he got his breath back and got up and sprinted forward again. He repeated this act until he reached his colleagues and delivered the order to fall back to the main line. His bravery saved the lives of many of his fellow volunteers that day.I used to go to the Willowfield Rex (Winkie) cinema on Belfast’s Woodstock Road in the late 1960s where the matinee films were invariably black and white war films. I used to quiz my granda about his service. Me: “Granda, how many Germans did you kill in the war?” Him: “Oh, I don’t think I hit anybody, I wasn’t a very good shot”. I was always a bit disappointed to hear this. Then one day he told me about the first day of the battle of the Somme. He didn’t mention that he was a sniper, so he was actually a pretty good shot. I think that he was typical of many of the men who survived – they played down their exploits because they came home and many of their peers did not. His experience also made him a committed atheist – he could not believe that any higher power could sanction what he had to witness.

HERALD PATRICK, Sergeant, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, Windyhall, Coleraine, who is just been discharged from the army, was recently awarded the Military Medal. He was formerly employed in the machine department of the Northern Constitution newspaper. Northern Constitution, March 1, 1919.

HERBERT W., Sergeant Royal Irish Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal “for coolness and good leading in charge of a patrol in the Hamel sector in March, 1916, when he encountered a patrol of the enemy, killing four and wounding two without incurring any casualties to his own party, and for continuous good work as a scout sergeant of the battalion on numerous patrols from January to July, 1916.” Sergeant Palmer joined the Ulster Division in September, 1914. Before enlisting he was employed as a clerk with Messrs. Hamilton Robb, Ltd. He is the first Portadown man in the 9^th Battalion to win honours in the field. Sergeant Palmer is a son of Mr. John Palmer, a member of Portadown Urban District Council. The Northern Whig, November 25, 1916, The Northern Whig, June 25, 1917. The Belfast News-Letter, June 25, 1917.

HERBERT, JULIA ASHBOURNE, Sister, T. F. Nursing Service, has been awarded the Military Medal-“For conspicuous devotion to duty when, after being wounded in the head by an aerial bomb, she came on duty in the operating theatre, and continued to work there the whole night and all the next day.” The Belfast News-Letter, November 27, 1917.

HESLOP S., 18228, Sergeant, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, is a recipient of the Military Medal. He is the son of Mr. Samuel Heslop, Rathfriland Street, Banbridge. He had served in the Royal Irish Constabulary for five years, and three years before the opening of the war was in the Newcastle-on-Tyne police force. Belfast News-Letter, December 19, 1916.

HESLOP, R., 14489 or 186228, Sergeant, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field. At the outbreak of war he was a member of the Newcastle-on-Tyne police force, a body with which he had been connected for over three years, and prior to that he had served five years in the ranks of the Royal Irish Constabulary. On the outbreak of war he enlisted and was attached to the 11^th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. He is a son of Mr. Samuel Heslop, Rathfriland Street, Banbridge, Co. Down. Banbridge Chronicle, December 16, 1916.

HETHERINGTON, HUGH, Sergeant, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is from Fivemiletown, Co. Tyrone. The Belfast News-Letter, January 18, 1918.

HICKEY THOMAS, Private of the Irish brigade, who was recently wounded, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He has a brother of Mrs John Rooney, Shrigley, Co. Down, whose husband is a prisoner of war in Germany. The Northern Whig, April 30, 1917.

HIGHES, B., Private, Irish Guards, (Machine-Gun Corps), has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry. He resides at 6, Khartoum Street, Belfast. There is a photograph of him in the Tele. The Belfast Telegraph, August 20, 1917.

HILDERSLEY, ALEXANDER, 17875, Lance-Corporal, 14^th Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field, when communication lines were broken, he set out to repair the wires, but twice he was buried by the explosion of a German shell. He was able to relieve himself each time, and at the third attempt succeeded in repairing the wires and getting his message through. He is 21 years of age, and the eldest son of Alexander and Caroline Hildersley, 61, Oldpark Road, Belfast. Joining up on the formation of the Ulster Division, he left for the front over 12 months ago. He performed the deed for which he has been awarded the medal some time since, and previously he had distinguished himself on several occasions, and had been mentioned in battalion orders. Passionately fond of all forms of healthy sport, he took an active interest in the football pastime, and prior to the outbreak of war he was connected with Ardmore F.C., a junior organisation hailing from North Belfast. The gallant young soldier has been missing since the memorial advance on July 1, and the continued absence of news is causing much anxiety to his parents, who would be glad to hear from anyone who may be able to give them any information. Lance-Corporal Hildersley was subsequently declared to have been killed in action on July 1, 1916. His name is listed on Panel 15A and 15B, Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. There is a photograph of him in the paper. Ireland’s Saturday Night, November 25, 1916. The Northern Whig, November 11, 1916.

HILL, JOHN, Lance-Corporal of the New Zealand Contingent, has been awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous gallantry at Collincamps. An attack was being made on the Germans by the New Zealanders when the latter were exposed to severe rifle, machine-gun, and shrapnel fire. For a time they were held up, and in Lance-Corporal Hill’s company all the officers and W.C.O’s were put out of action. Notwithstanding the terrific crossfire, he took charge of his company, and by his cool and courageous example inspired his men, whom he led successfully to their objective. Having gained this he promptly set his men to consolidate the position, but to add to his difficulties it was found that both flanks had found it impossible to advance. Surrounded on all sides by the Germans, his men held on for two days and two nights, despite strong counter-attacks by the enemy, until his comrades were able to get into communication with him. A short time after winning the M.M. he was seriously wounded in the arm and shoulder with shrapnel. He is a cousin of Mr. William Hill, Church Street, Ballymoney, Co. Antrim. Belfast Telegraph, December 4, 1918.

HILL, JOSEPH, 2630, Lance-Corporal, Royal Irish Regiment, has written a letter to his wife in which he states he has been awarded the Military Medal for keeping good communication under heavy shellfire. He has also been the recipient of an Irish Division parchment certificate for his gallant conduct and devotion to duty on April 5, 1917. Lance-Corporal Hill was employed by Messrs. Dunbar, McMaster & Co. Ltd., flax spinning mills, Gilford, Co. Down. His father and brother is serving, the former being with the Canadians. Another brother is a prisoner of war in Germany. His wife resides at Hill Street, Gilford, Co. Down. The Belfast News-Letter, May 4, 1917.

HILL, WILLIAM QUINTUS EWART, 14/16595, Lance-Corporal, 14^th Bn., Royal Irish Rifles, was awarded the Military Medal for bravery at the taking of Messines Ridge on 7^th June, 1917. He was killed in action on 16^thAugust, 1917, age 25. He was the eldest son of John and Catherine Hill, 1 Chadwick Street, Belfast [C.W.G.C. lists their address as address 8, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast]. His name is listed on Panel 138 to 140 and 162 to 162A and 163A. Tyne Cot Memorial to the Missing, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. There is a photograph of him in the Tele. The Northern Whig, September 6, 1917. The Belfast Telegraph, July 24, 1917.

HILL, WILLIAM, M.M., R/919296, Fireman, Mercantile Marine Reserve, belonging to the H.M.S. Duke of Cornwall, lost his life accidentally on 12^th June, 1918. He was the youngest son of John Hill, Atlantic Avenue, Belfast. He is buried in Grave Reference M.M. 4. 1763. Dundee Eastern Necrpoolis, Angus, Scotland. There is no mention of him holding the Military Medal on CWGC. The Northern Whig, June 17, 1918.

HILLIS, JAMES, Private, Royal Army Medical Corps, has received the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery on the field. He went to Canada five years ago, and was employed in Belfast with the Co-operative Society, Ltd. He has two other brothers serving with the colours. His mother, Mrs. Hillis, resides at 60 Richardson Street, Belfast. Photo of James Hillis in Belfast Tele, February 9, 1918. The Belfast Telegraph, February 2, 1918.

HISLOP J., (18228), Sergeant, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field. Northern Whig, January 23, 1917.

HODGEN, JOHN, Lance-Corporal, second Battalion Royal Irish Rifles, (late Army Service Corps), has been awarded the Military Medal. He is a son of Mr. William Hodgen, 34, Dee Street, Belfast. The Northern Whig, November 16, 1918.

HODGES H. E., Rifleman Royal Irish Rifles. Youngest son of Mr. H. Hodges, Tyrella, County Down and brother of Mrs. Arthur Martin Rusk, Upper Malone, Belfast. His wife resides at Tyrella, Clough, Co. Down. Photo in Belfast Tele March 13, 1917. The Northern Whig, November 14, 1916.

HOGG J., 12281, Lance-Royal Irish Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Northern Whig, January 8, 1917.

HOGG, GEORGE, 17274, Lance-Corporal, 11^th Bn., attached 109 Trench Mortar Battery, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is the eldest son of Mr. W. Hogg, Dunfanaghy, Co, Donegal. Lance-Corporal Hogg was killed in action on 14^th August 1917. He is buried in Grave Reference Enclosure No. 4 XI. D. 35. Bedford House Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. The Northern Whig, July 26, 1917. Belfast News-Letter, August 20, 1917. The Belfast Telegraph, September 8, 1917.HOGG, GEORGE, 17274, Private 11th Bn., attd. 109th Light Trench Mortar Bty., Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous gallantry in the field on 7th June, 1917. He is the eldest son of Mr. M. Hogg, hotel proprietor Dunfanaghy, County Donegal. The Northern Whig, August 21, 1917. HOGG, GEORGE, Lance-Corporal, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers was killed in action on 14th August, 1917. He is buried in Grave Reference, Enclosure No. 4. XI. D. 35. Bedford House Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. The Northern Whig, Saturday, September 8, 1917.

HOGG, H. B., Sergeant Royal Scots Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal. His wife resides at 13 Ebrington Terrace, Waterside, Londonderry. Photograph in the paper. Belfast Telegraph, November 24, 1916.

HOGG, S., 15/9314? Rifleman, Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry. This gallant soldier has in previous occasions distinguished himself in the field, and holds the Ulster Division Certificate. He originally enlisted in the Cyclists’ Corps of the Ulster Division, but subsequently transferred to in infantry regiment. Before the war he was employed at Marsh’s biscuit factory. His wife he resides at 10, Harold Street, Belfast. Photograph in Belfast Tele. Belfast Telegraph, October 6, 1917 and September 29, 1917.

HOLMES J. GEORGE, 41173, Private, Royal Army Medical Corps, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery under shellfire, rescuing wounded, and bringing up ambulances. Private Holmes, whose father lives at 12, St Andrew Square, Belfast, was a member of the South Belfast U.V.F., and joined one of the field ambulances of the Ulster Division. In civil life he was an assistant signal fitter on the Great Northern Railway. Northern Whig, January 23, 1917. Photo of him in Belfast Telegraph, January 31, 1917

HOLMES, JAMES, Sergeant, Royal Engineers (Ulster Division), has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field. The ribbon of the decoration being presented to him on parade in the field. Sergeant Holmes is a member of the North Belfast Regiment, U.V.F., and before enlistment was a joiner at Messrs M’Laughlin & Harvey’s. His wife lives at 17, Auburn Street, and his mother at 31, Glenrosa Street, Belfast. The Northern Whig, June 16, 1917.

HOLMES. W. No. 254133, Corporal, Royal Engineers, has been awarded a bar to his Military Medal (won earlier in the war) for conspicuous gallantry in the field. Corporal Homes hails from Hillsborough, Co. Down. The Lisburn Standard, March 15, 1918.

HOLTON, J., Sergeant, Royal Irish Fusiliers was gazetted the Military Medal on the 14^th September, 1916. The Northern Whig, August 22, 1917.

HOPE, J. K., 14/16600, Lance-Corporal, Royal Irish Rifles has been awarded the Military Medal. Hs home address is 80, Gainsborough Drive, Belfast. The Belfast Telegraph, January 26, 1918. HOPE, JOHN, Corporal, Royal Irish Rifles, was wounded in action when hit in the arm. He was recently awarded the Military Medal for capturing a number of Germans single-handed. Prior to enlistment he was on the counting-house staff, Belfast Telegraph, Belfast. The Belfast Telegraph, November 4, 1918.

HOPKINS JOHN, 8363, Sergeant Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Before the war he was employed by Rev. D. Miller, Armagh, when he rejoined his regiment on mobilisation and was sent to France in August, 1914. He is in charge of the signal section. He is the Son-in-Law of Mr. J. Raynor, Chief Warder, H.M. Prison, Armagh. Belfast News-Letter, February 20 and 24, 1917. Belfast Telegraph February 23, 1917

HOPKINS ROBERT, Lance-Corporal, Royal Irish Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. “After darkness on 3^rd September, 1916, and after an advance was temporarily at a standstill. Lance-Corporal Hopkins went out on reconnoitring duty, and rescued ten wounded men of a different company, who were lying not ten yards away from the enemy’s trenches. The rescue was managed under great difficulties. He showed great resource and daring under trying circumstances.” The Northern Whig, April 4, 1917.

HOUSE, ALFRED, 40010, Rifleman (Lance-Corporal) Royal Irish Rifles has been awarded the Military Medal. He is the eldest son of Mr. George House, 100 Howard Street South, Belfast, and formerly of Newforge Cottages, Malone Road, Belfast. This gallant soldier, who enlisted since the outbreak of war, is a member of the Upper Malone Dart Club. Photo of him in this paper. The Belfast Evening Telegraph, November 30, 1917.

HOUSTON, J., 7574, Sergeant, Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry. During an attack on the enemy’s lines, all the officers being put out of action, he took command of his platoon. He led the attack in face of a murderous fire, advancing 200 yards, and succeeded in taking and holding the objective for 36 hours until help arrived. Sergeant Houston is a well-known Linfield football player, and Irish International forward, who during his career assist Everton for a number of seasons. He left for the front only in 1917. A native of Ballymena, he is married, his wife residing in Belfast. Lisburn Standard, Friday, November 30, 1917. The Belfast News-Letter, November 27, 1917. HOUSTON, J., 7574, Company Sergeant-Major, Royal Irish Rifles, who has been awarded a bar to the Military Medal, is a well-known Linfield footballer. The Northern Whig, October 1, 1918.

HOUSTON, R., 7254, Sergeant Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry and devotion to duty. ‘When the officer on duty had been wounded Sergeant Houston took charge and got the whole situation well in hand. He was making arrangements to watch the gap caused by the blowing in of the trench, and was most efficient and dependable. He also saved the lives of five men under heavy shellfire.’ He is a son of ex-Sergeant Thomas Houston, formerly of the Royal North Downs, of Mark Street, Newtownards, County Down. He was wounded in action for the second time in March/April 1918. His wife and child reside at Factory Row, Woodburn, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim. Photo of him in Belfast Tele January 24, 1918. The Northern Whig, December 31, 1917. The Northern Whig, April 22, 1918. Newtownards Chronicle, March 1, 1919. Or County Down Observer.

HOWARD, HENRY, No. A/10989, Sergeant, 7^th Coy. Canadian Machine-Gun Corps, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Sergeant Howard is a son of Mr. Henry Howard, Bloomfield, Belfast, a well-known official of the Boilermakers’ Society in Belfast, and formerly secretary of the City of Belfast Athletic Club. In the arena of sport Sergeant Howard is a familiar and successful figure. For some time he was secretary of the City of Belfast Athletic Club and a member of the Sydenham and Mountpottinger Football Clubs. He has won honours as a sprinter, and in long-jumping he is cleared and 19 feet inches and 4 feet inches in the high jump. He is also the holder of the brigade light weight wrestling championship. He has a brother who is also an active service-Ron Howard, well known as a clever outside great player for Linfield. Henry enlisted in February, 1915, at Montréal, where he had been working for Vickers Ltd, of Barrow. HOWARD, HENRY, Sergeant, was killed in action on 30^th October 1917. He was the third son of Mr. Henry Howard, 2, Ebrington Gardens, Bloomfield, Belfast, a delicate for Ireland of the Boilermakers society, and a former member of Belfast City Council. Sergeant Howard served his apprenticeship as a draughtsman with Messrs. Workman, Clark & Co. and subsequently held processions in the Four River shipbuilding company, U.S.A., and in Virginia, U.S.A. He was appointed an assistant manager at Vickers yard, in Montréal, in 1914, but when war broke out he joined the “Princess Pats” with the McGill University Contingent. He arrived in France in June, 1916, and transferred to the Machine Gun Corps, serving at the post until his death. He was recently awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He was a son of Henry and Elizabeth Howard, of 2, Ebrington Gardens, Bloomfield, Belfast, Ireland. His name is listed on the Ypers (Menin Gate) Memorial to the Missing, Ypers, Belgium. Photo of him in I.S.N. as dated. The Northern Whig, June 13, 1917. The Belfast News-Letter, June 13, 1917. The Belfast News-Letter, November 13, 1917. I.S.N., June 16, 1917.

HOWARD, ROBERT, Lance Corporal, Royal Irish Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is a son of Mr. Henry Howard, Belfast. Northern Whig, April 5, 1918. Northern Whig, April 6, 1918.

HOY, R. F., 2778, Sergeant, the King’s Liverpool Regiment, who has previously been mentioned in dispatches for gallantry at Festubert in May, 1915, has been awarded the Military Medal. He is a grandson of Mr. James Hoy, 62, Townsend Street, Belfast, and a son of the late Mr. Joan Hoy, of Belfast. His brother, Mr. E. J. Hoy, is now living at Claughton, Birkenhead. Image in B.E.T. November 6, 1916. The Northern Whig, November 1, 1916.

HOY, W., (18/782), Rifleman Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Northern Whig, June 25, 1918.

HUGHES H. E., Corporal, Royal Engineers has been awarded the Military Medal. Before enlisting he was one of the telephonists in Belfast Central Post Office and volunteered for service in the signal section. The Belfast Telegraph, October 25, 1916.

HUGHES, CHARLES, 12/17902, Rifleman Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal. He is a grandson of Mrs. Quinn, Bushmills, Co. Antrim. The Belfast Telegraph, January 25, 1918.

HUGHES, J. F., (28002), Private Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field. The Northern Whig, February 2, 1918

HUGHES, J., 4517, M.M., Royal Irish Fusiliers (Portadown). Has been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal;-For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He went forward with a Lewis gun, and knocked out an enemy machine gun which is firing on our right flank. When his team were disabled, although wounded himself, he kept the gun in action until reinforcements came up. The Belfast News-Letter, September 10, 1918.

HUGHES, JAMES, 2727, Signaller, Connaught Rangers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field in carrying dispatches under heavy fire when all other means of communication had been blocked. At the beginning of the present year he was awarded the parchment certificate for gallantry and devotion to duty. He enlisted in August, 1914. He is the only son of the late Mr. Michael Hughes, Suffolk Street, Ballymena, Co. Antrim. The Belfast News-Letter, October 23, 1917 and Belfast Tele, November 22, 1917.

HUGHES, WILLIAM, Sergeant 16^th Royal Irish Rifles (Pioneers), has been awarded the Military Medal. His home address is 50 Avoneil Road, Belfast. There is a photo of him in this paper. The Belfast Telegraph, March 28, 1919.

HUMPHREY WILLIAM, 11977, Corporal, Royal Irish Rifles (attached to a trench mortar battalion), who, as previously announced in our columns, has been awarded the Military Medal, is twenty-five years of age, and the third son of Mr Joseph Humphreys, 172, Cambrai Street, Belfast. He is a member of the North Belfast Regiment UVF, and the Orange Institution, and prior to enlistment was employed at Greaves’ Mill. three of his brothers are in the services. The Northern Whig, January 19, 1917. Photo of him in Belfast Evening Telegraph, January 27, 1917.

HUMPHREYS, ROBERT, 15/12878, Corporal, (Acting-Sergeant) (later Second-Lieutenant), Royal Irish Rifles, who has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field, is the first Bessbrook man to win that distinction. His parents, brothers, and sisters reside at College Square, Bessbrook. Corporal Humphries, who is 22 years of age, served his apprenticeship with the Bessbrook Spinning Co. Ltd., and afterwards went to a situation Belfast, where he joined the colours. While residing in Bessbrook he was a member of the local cricket club. A younger brother, James, is also serving in the Army. HUMPHREYS, ROBERT, Second-Lieutenant, has been wounded in action and is in hospital in France. His younger brother, Lance-Corporal James Humphreys, Royal Irish Fusiliers, has been in hospital for a considerable time past, suffering from shrapnel wounds. Newry Reporter, November 16, 1916. The Belfast News-Letter, February 16, 1918.

HUNT, EDWIN, 10709, Private, 4^th Bn., Canadian Expeditionary Force who was killed in action on October 13, 1916, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is buried in Puchevillers British Cemetery, Somme, France. His brother is Mr. W. H. Hunt, manager of the Melville Hotel, Londonderry. The Belfast News-Letter, April 2, 1917.

HUNTER B., Corporal, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is the son of the late Mr. Ben Hunter, Limavady, and a member of the South Belfast Regiment U.V.F. Northern Constitution, December 16, 1916.

HUNTER BEN M., Corporal, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (Derrys), has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. The young soldier-who is only 18 years of age-was an active member of the South Belfast U.V.F., being at that time resident in Belfast as an engineering apprentice in the engineering works of Messrs. Fairbairn, Lawson, Combe, Barbour, & Combe. He underwent training with many of his townsmen at Finner and Randlestown, proceeding to the front with the original Ulster Division. Since then he has been attached to an advanced dressing station, much of his duty been performed in the firing-line. Corporal Hunter is the second son of the late Mr. Ben. M. Hunter, Limavady, County Londonderry, a well-known merchant and market owner. Northern Constitution, October 28, 1916.

HUNTER, J. 19132, Sergeant Royal Irish Rifles, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. The Northern Whig, April 13, 1917. HUNTER, J., Sergeant, Royal Irish Rifles been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field. His wife formerly resided at 25, Coniston Street, Belfast. Photo of him in the Belfast Telegraph. The Belfast Telegraph, April 28, 1917

HUNTER, J. A., 19929, Sergeant, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He had recently won the Distinguished Conduct Medal, while serving as a private. On that occasion, it appears from the official record of 22^nd September, 1916, that he joined a platoon of another battalion, and got to the enemy’s frontline with only four men, but held his own there for eight hours-as long as his bombs lasted. He rushed and took out a machine gun post, taking seven prisoners. On one occasion he chased two enemy officers, who were finally captured by some men of the regiment. Belfast Telegraph, December 14, 1916.

HUNTER, J. No. 18/8228, Sergeant, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field. Northern Whig, January 23, 1917.

HUNTER, JAMES, Corporal, Royal Field Artillery (now a prisoner of war), has been awarded the Croix de Guerre, with Silver Star, by the French Government, and it has just been forwarded to his parents at 19, Limestone Road, Belfast. This gallant soldier, who has also received the British Military Medal, has 9 years’ service, and is one of the “Old Contemptibles.” His brother, Rifleman Andrew Hunter, went overseas early in the war with the North Belfast U.V.F., and was wounded at the Somme on 1^st July, 1916, and invalided from the service. The Northern Whig, September 26, 1918.

HUNTER, JOHN, Private, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry and to duty in France. He was previously mentioned in dispatches by Captain Ricardo for gallant conduct during an enemy attack. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hunter, Macosquin, Coleraine. The Belfast News-Letter, January 19, 1918.

HUNTER, JOHN, Sergeant, Royal Irish Rifles, was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field, and has now been awarded the Division Certificate for bravery in the field and devotion to duty. His brother Private Marshall Hunter, Royal Scots was killed in action on 23^rd April, 1917. Their father is Mr. Robert Hunter, Sexton of Douglas Bridge Presbyterian Church, Co. Tyrone. Photo of him in Belfast Telegraph April 24, 1917. The Northern Whig, August 6, 1917. The Ulster Herald, May 26, 1917.

HUNTER, SAMUEL J., Sergeant, 9^th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field. Prior to enlisting he was engaged in the linen finishing works of Messrs. Stephenson & Son, Ltd, Dungannon. His brother, Corporal A. Hunter, of the same battalion, was killed in action at Ypres in August, 1917. He is a son of Mr. William Hunter, Drumkee, Killyman, Dungannon, County Tyrone. 1919. Sergeant Samuel Hunter, who has already obtained the Military Medal has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. He was wounded in action in Flanders. The Belfast News-Letter, November 16, 1918. The Northern Whig, May 22^nd, 1919.

HUSTON, GEORGE E., 15619, Lance-Corporal, 10^th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, was killed in action on 25^th October, 1916 by a trench mortar. He had previously been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Lance-Corporal, Houston, before volunteering, was apprenticed clerk in the office of Mr. Daniel MacLaughlin, solicitor. He was only 16 years 10 months when he joined the colours, and was on the verge of 19, when he was killed. He was attached for a time to the Army Service Corps. In July, 1917 he was called to the Headquarters Special School, where he acted temporarily as Quarter-Master Sergeant. Recently he was sent to the trenches. Before joining the colours he was a sergeant in the 1^st Coleraine Company of the Boys’ Brigade, and a member of the Coleraine Amateur Dramatic Society, and of the Catch my Pal union, and other societies. From the time he joined the army he developed splendidly, and was a fine capable soldier, standing 6 feet 2ins. In a letter to his father, Captain Patton said, ‘George had been killed instantly and so was spared suffering. Everything was quiet until the afternoon, when a bombardment suddenly commenced, and your son was killed and another man badly wounded. He was buried just behind the lines in a cemetery were a number of his colleagues lie. Each grave is marked by two crosses- one made by the regiment and the other supplied by the War Office. George was carried by some of his friends, and his body was covered by the old flag he died to save, so that he was buried with full military honours.’ He was the second son of Archibald and Annie Huston, of 3, Abbey Street, Coleraine, Co. Londonderry. His father is the local inspector of the N.S.P.C.C. He is buried in Pond Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Photo of George in the paper. The Northern Constitution, November 4, 1916.

HUTCHINSON, ARTHUR, Private, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is a son of Mrs. Hutchinson, Bellhouse Lane, Coleraine, Co. Londonderry. A brother of Private Hutchinson (Sergeant Charles Hutchinson) is probably the only Coleraine soldier attached to an infantry regiment, who has served in France continuously since the beginning of the war, and came through the conflict without a scratch. XXXX. Has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in carrying wounded men from the field while under fire. Before enlisting he was employed as hairdresser with Mr. George Doherty, Stone Row, Coleraine. His brother, Sergeant Charles Hutchinson, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, one of the “Old Contemptible” who is at present on leave, has a unique record. He has thirteen years in the Army, wears the Mons Star, and is the only man from Coleraine, or, to use his own words, “perhaps in the Army today who has completed service in France for over four years in an infantry regiment without having being wounded.” “Charlie” will be remembered as one of the stalwarts of Olympics F. C., Coleraine. A brother, Private John Hutchinson, was killed in action, while a fourth brother, William, is serving with the Royal Air Force. Northern Constitution, November 16, 1918. The Belfast News-Letter, November 16, 1918.

HUTCHINSON, DAVID, 19083?, Private, Canadian Infantry, has been promoted Corporal and awarded the Military Medal for gallantry. After undergoing a short training in England he proceeded overseas, where he has been ever since. He has two other brothers, Alexander and James, serving with the Ulster Division. His sister is Mrs. Robinson, Bready, Strabane, Co. Tyrone. Sergeant Hutchinson was wounded in April, 1917. Belfast Telegraph, November 11, 1916. The Belfast News-Letter, April 23, 1917.

HYDE, DAVID, Gunner, Royal Field Artillery, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery and devotion to duty. He is at present in hospital in England suffering from injuries. His parents resided 46, Sunnyside Street, Belfast. Photo of him in Belfast Tele, December 4, 1918. The Northern Whig, October 21, 1918.

HYLAND, H., (S/10125), Private Royal Irish Fusiliers, (Belfast), has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Northern Whig, June 28, 1918.

HYLES, DAVID, 5/4731, Sergeant, “C” Coy., 1^st Bn., King’s Royal Rifles Corps, died at his parents’ residence, 10, Scott Street, Belfast, on 20^th August, 1918 at the age of 24. Deceased was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal in the early stages of the war for conspicuous bravery on the field of battle and later on the Military Medal. He served in most of the big battles with unfailing fidelity until his health became undermined. There was a large attendance at the funeral, and the firing party and band were furnished by the Northumberland Fusiliers. He is buried in Grave Reference P. 222. Belfast City Cemetery, Northern Ireland. [C.W.G.C. There is no mention of his Military Medal. Son of David and Margaret Hyles, of 36, Boyne Square, Belfast.] The Northern Whig, August 23, 1918.

IRELAND W., 4174, Private, Seaforth Highlanders (attached Trench Mortar Battery), has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field, last November, [1916] when he carried in wounded under heavy fire. Private Ireland, who was previously commended for his bravery in July last, is nineteen years of age, and a son of Mr. James Ireland, 18, Eaton (Eton) Street, Belfast. He enlisted in August, 1915, prior to which he was employed at Messrs. James Mackie & Sons, Springfield Road, Belfast. Photo in Tele 22^nd February, 1917. The Northern Whig, February 15, 1917

IRVINE, JOHN, Sergeant, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He was wounded on 7^th June, 1917. He is a son of Mr. John Irvine, Beigh, Fivemiletown, Co. Tyrone. The Northern Whig, August 29, 1917.

IRWIN FRED, Sergeant, 15631, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field at the opening of the battle of the Somme in July, 1916. A member of the Ulster Volunteer Force he enlisted in the Derry Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers on the formation of the Ulster Division. When a company sergeant-major, he was promoted to the rank of second-lieutenant, his commission being dated 7^th April, 1917. He was killed in action on 16^th August 1917. Before he joined the army, in response to Sir Edward Carson’s appeal, he was in the employment of Messrs. Irvine & Co., Ltd., Ferryquay Street, Derry. He was with Captain J. M. Wilton, of the Derry battalion, when that officer was wounded in July, [1916] and he displayed great daring in removing him to a place of safety. His mother lives in Limavady, County Londonderry. IRWIN, FRED, Second-Lieutenant,9^th Bn., Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, is buried in Grave Reference XV. A. 16. New Irish Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, France. Northern Whig, February 17, 1916. Belfast News-Letter, August 24, 1917. The Belfast News-Letter, October 13, 1916. The Northern Whig, August 24,1 917. The Belfast News-Letter May 22, 1917.IS THIS THE SAME MAN? IRWIN FRED, Sergeant, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is a son of the late John Irwin, of Messrs. J & J Irwin, of the Roe Mills, Limavady, and of Mrs. Irwin, The Cottage, Roemill. He was with Captain James M. Wilton, when that officer was wounded on the 1st July, 1916, and displayed great daring in removing him to a place of safety, immediately returning to the danger zone to look for Captain Robertson. He failed to find him, and a captain of the Inniskillings declared that Sergeant Irwin only missed the V.C. through his superior officers not being an eyewitness to his gallant conduct. Northern Constitution, October 28, 1916.

IRWIN, GEORGE, Private, Royal Irish Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. During severe fighting an 11^th and 12^th May, 1917, although having been recently buried by shell fire, he voluntarily on two occasions carried back messages of an important nature to the battalion headquarters under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire. He is a son of the late Mr. Christopher Irwin, Naughton, Belturbet, Co. Cavan. The Northern Whig, July 6, 1917.

IRWIN, HENRY EDWARD, 101472, Sergeant, Royal Field Artillery, Ulster Division, who was awarded a Military Medal for conspicuous gallantry at Cambrai, November, 1917, has within the past few weeks been given a bar for further distinction, and also the French Croix de Guerre awarded by the President of the French Republic. Sergeant Irwin is the fourth son of the late Mr. James Irwin and of Mrs. Irwin Skerrymore House, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, and nephew of Doctor Irwin, Windsor Manse, Belfast, and also of Mrs. Stoops, formerly of Newry Intermediate School, of which this young soldier is a former pupil. His elder brother, Corporal Frederick James Irwin, 16616, Royal Irish Rifles was amongst the first to volunteer for the Ulster Division. He was wounded in the famous July push, 1916, and fell at St. Quentin, September, 1916. He was also an old [Newry] Intermediate Schoolboy. Newry Reporter, October 17, 1918. Belfast News-Letter, October 12, 1918.

IRWIN, R. S., Sergeant, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, how was formerly a member of the Derry U.V.F., has been awarded the Military Medal. He was promoted company sergeant major a few weeks ago to fill the vacancy caused by the promotion to a higher rank of C.S-M. White. The Northern Whig, November 14, 1916.

IRWIN, R., 16898, Private Royal Irish Fusiliers, (Trench Mortar Battery), has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field. He is a son of Mr. H. Irwin, 26 Rathcool Street, Belfast. Northern Whig, May 23, 1918.