Crumlin Soldier wounded

Mrs McClelland, Mill Road, Crumlin has been notified that her son, Rifleman Samuel McClelland 11th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles (South Antrim Volunteers) has been wounded in france.

Casualties

4566 Private J. Lynch, Connaught Rangers (Crumlin) wounded.

Information has reached Crumlin that Sergeant Doyle was wounded in action on 18th ult. He served in the Boer War, and was a member of the U.V.F. (South Antrim Regiment) and of Crumlin L.O.L. 471

Promotions

Captain (temporary Major) S R McClintock, Gordon Highlanders, son of Lieutenant Colonel Charles E McClintock, J.P., of Glendaragh, Crumlin, County Antrim, and a nephew of the Dean of Armagh, to be Brevet Major, for distinguished service in the Field.

Casualty List

Rifleman Robert McKibben, RIR (South Antrims), died of wounds, was married, his widow and child residing at British Post Office, Crumlin.

Rifleman J Moore RIR (Crumlin) wounded

Rifleman Richard Harbinson, Lewis Gun Section, South Antrim Volunteers, was wounded on the 1st inst. His parents reside at 5 Lough Neagh Terrace, Crumlin, County Antrim.

Rifleman Samuel McClelland RIR, wounded, is a member of the South Antrim Regiment U.V.F., L.O.L. 471, and R.B.P. 379. His mother resides at Crumlin.

Casualties

Mrs. Neeson, Crumlin, has received intimation that her husband, Rifleman John Neeson (South Antrim) has been wounded, and is a prisoner in Germany.

Patriotic Crumlin Families.

Mrs. Annie Ellen Courtney, a widow, living at Gartree, Crumlin has five sons and at least four grandsons serving in the army, while her two other sons are over military age, and it is thought some other grandsons have joined His Majesty's Australian Forces. The names of those serving are: - James Courtney, Australian Light Horse; Robert Courtney, Royal Garrison Artillery; Franklin Courtney, Scottish Horse; William Courtney, New Zealand Forces; Arthur Courtney, R.A.M.C. (sons); James Sleator, North Irish Horse; Henry Sleator, R.E.; Cadet H Courtney, Australian Infantry; and G Couse, 1st Batt RIF (Grandsons). Mrs Courtney's sister Mrs Alice Campbell, a widow living at The Largy, Crumlin, though she has no sons, is also well represented in His Majesty's service. All her grandsons of military age, five in number, are in the army, while one son-in-law is also in the army, one in a South African police force (now instructing recruits for the South African military forces), and another engaged on national work in a Belfast Shipyard. These two sisters have therefore at least seventeen members of their families directly serving their country at present.

Thursday's List.

In addition to the names already published in the "Herald" the following appear in the latest official lists:

Missing Riflemen – G. Beattie, Crumlin; S. Bushe, Crumlin;
J. Fleming, Crumlin; W. Logan, Crumlin; J. Moore, Crumlin;
R. Patterson, Crumlin; A. Williamson, Crumlin;
W.J. Williamson, Crumlin

Casualties - The Week's Official List. Royal Irish Rifles.

Died of wounds - Privates J.Brown, S. Williamson (Crumlin), A. Cowan.

Wounded - Private R. Adams (Crumlin), S. Fleming (Crumlin), Lance Corporal TGC Milliken (Crumlin)

News has been received by Mr. John Hull, Dundesert, Crumlin, that his son, Sergeant Robert Hull, New Zealand Infantry, has died of wounds received in action on September 15.

Military Medal for Crumlin

The Military Medal has been awarded to Private William Lindsay (19601), Royal Irish Rifles, for gallantry on 1st July. The recipient, whose home address is Main Street, Crumlin, was a member of the South Antrim Regiment, U.V.F. before he enlisted.

Casualties

19410 Sergeant J H Bushe RIR, Crumlin, wounded

Casualties

19396 Rifleman G. Beattie. RIR Crumlin.  Prisoner of war.

Crumlin Sergeant Killed

News has reached Crumlin that Sergeant William J. McQuillan, D. Coy., 11th Battalion R.I.R., has died of wounds received in action. He attained the age of 21 last April and was very popular in the district. He was one of the first to place his services at the disposal of his country, and his many good qualities and endearing personality rapidly gained him promotion in the Army. A staunch Unionist, and a member of Crumlin L.O.L. 314, he also took as active part in the Ulster Volunteer movement, being one of the most enthusiastic in the local D Co. of that body. He was a member of Thorn Lodge British Order of Ancient and Free Gardeners. His early death is regretted, and much sympathy is felt with his father, R. McQuillan, and other members of his family in their sad bereavement. Letters of sympathy have been received by his Captain, Captain Webb (Randalstown), Chaplain Rev. J.J. Wright, and from Sergeant Major Bell.

Rev. J. Jackson Wright, C.F., writing to Mr Robert McQuillan, Mill Road, Crumlin, with reference to the death of his son, says: "He was a great favourite with his company, and worked hard for its success. It is not always easy for a sergeant to maintain his place in the affections of those under him. Your boy had a happy knack of discipline, and I don’t know of a man who ever doubted his justice. He was greatly concerned for their comfort, and set them a noble example of courage. He will be greatly missed, and with sincere sorrow we feel for you. He is buried in a little cemetery quite close to the village, and the grave is marked and registered. A few comrades and I had a short service, and with reverence and decorum his remains were committed to the grave."

Crumlin

An impressive service was held at Crumlin War Memorial Park by the Rev. T. Byers, Crumlin Presbyterian Church, assisted by the Rev. T. Jones, 1st Presbyterian Church, Crumlin, and the Rev. R. Singleton, Gartree Parish Church.

After the singing of a hymn by the choir of the Crumlin Presbyterian Church, prayer was offered up and a portion of Scripture read. A wreath from the Crumlin Branch of the British Legion was then placed on the memorial by Mr. James Fleming, sen., whose son was killed at the Battle of the Somme.