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LOCAL MEN ON OFFICIAL CASUALTY LISTS

The names of the following soldiers have appeared in one or other of the official casualty lists issued this week. All are privates unless otherwise stated:-

ROYAL IRISH RIFLES

Killed
19804 S. Williamson, Crumlin

ROYAL IRISH RIFLES

Wounded
19375 R. Adams, Crumlin
19424 J.H. Campbell, Crumlin
19523 S. Grey, Crumlin
2626 L.Corpl. T.G.C. Milliken, Crumlin

Crumlin Man Dies From Wounds

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 13.

Information Wanted

Information is urgently requested as to the fate of Rifleman Jos. Watson (1284) Royal Irish Rifles, who has been missing since July 1. News would be gratefully received by his parents, who reside at Glenavy, Co. Antrim.

A Grand concert in aid of Christmas boxes for Glenavy Soldiers will be given in the Protestant Hall, Glenavy on Friday evening, 15th inst, by the North Irish horse Glee party.

CRUMLIN AND GLENAVY VOLUNTEERS

Presentation of Certificates

A very interesting, and to many a memorable ceremony took place in Crumlin on Saturday namely, the presentation of over 60 certificates of honour to the near relatives of men from the town and neighbourhood who, at the outbreak of the war, volunteered for active service. The proceedings which were arranged by Mr. T.J. English, Lisburn, were held opposite the courthouse in the main street, and attracted a large crowd of the inhabitants. The band from the depot of the Royal Irish Rifles attended, and under the directorship of Mr. Allen, bandmaster, contributed an entertaining programme of martial and popular music.

Colonel E.S.McClintock, J.P., Glendora (who was accompanied by Mrs. McClintock, and his gallant son, Lieut-Colonel Stanley McClintock, D.S.O., Gordon Highlanders), presided.

Rev. J,A, Canning, LL.B., by request, explaining the object of the gathering, said they were met to receive at the hands of those in authority recognition of the worth of their lads who had loyally and voluntarily gone forth to fight for out great empire, for liberty, for civilisation, for upholding the doctrine of our common Christianity - in a word, for the thing that made life truly worth living for. There were flags flying in many places in Ulster that day, but there was one he would like to unfurl, that was a flag inscribed "Our Boys". They were very proud of them all, from the lord of the soil to the lads who had left the shadow of the humblest rooftree. They were proud of Colonel Pakenham, and they were filled with pride at having with them another distinguished Crumlin man in the person of Lieutenant-Colonel McClintock, who had won by his gallantry in the field one of the blue ribbons of the British Army. (applause). He concluded an impressive address by calling upon the colonel to distribute the certificates.

Colonel McClintock, D.S.O., who was given a hearty reception, said it was with great pleasure he accepted the invitation to distribute the cards to the relations of the men they had sent out to the front. Regarding the men, well, they were doing their best - that was all. As for those who had to stay at home - the womenfolk - were concerned, they had done as much by voluntarily sending out the men. He hoped they would see them back again. Some, he was sorry to say, would not return, and his heart went out to the bereaved relatives.

The following were then handed honour cards in respect of their soldier relatives -

Mrs J. Christie, Mrs Catherine Clarke, Mrs D, Lindsay, James Fleming, Mrs Susan Neeson, Mrs M.A. McConkey, Mrs Ellen Higginson, Mrs M.J. Williamson, Mrs Margaret Dawson, Mrs Margaret Cosgrove, Mrs Ellen McKee, Mrs Jane Lindsay, Mrs Minnie Magee, Mrs Mary Lindsay, Mrs S.J. Gray, sen. (2), Mrs S.J. Gray, jun, Mrs Margaret Gray, Mrs Rebecca Pritchard, Mrs C. Dalton, Mrs Mary Harbinson (aunt), Mrs Agnes McCormick, Mrs Martha Heaney, Mrs Mary Patterson (mother), Mrs Mary Lewis, Mrs Sophia McClelland, Mrs Mary Johnston, Mrs Rose Robinson (sister), Mrs Rose Robinson (cousin), Mrs Elizabeth Robinson, Mrs Sarah farr, Mrs Rachel Ayre, Mrs H. Nicholl, Mrs Elizabeth Nicholl, Mrs Minnie Dalton, Mrs Margaret McCartney, Mrs Agnes Logan, Mrs L. Logan, Mrs Harriett McGann, Robert McQuilland, Jas. Fleming.

Glenavy - Mrs Adams, Mrs Ellen Crowe, Mrs Sarah Graham, Mrs Robert Bell, Mrs Katherine Bell, Mrs Marsden, Mrs Watson, Mrs B. Harbinson, Mrs Mary Bell (mother), James McNeice, Mrs L. Esdell, Mrs J.A. McCord, Mrs Christie, Mrs M. Harbinson (wife), Mrs M. Harbinson (mother), Mrs Mary Bell (wife), Mrs Watson, Mrs Clendinning, Mrs T. Steele, Mrs S. Johnston, and Mrs. Watters.

Mr. English having intimated that certificates could be obtained free by all who applied for them, and who were entitled to receive them.

4231 Private M.P. Mulholland, Glenavy, previously reported missing now reported killed.

Information has been received that Sergt. Jas. McGarry, Royal Irish Rifles, was killed in action on the 9th inst. Before he enlisted he resided at Aldergrove, and was a member of Ballynadrenta L.O.L. 1059.

Mr. Jas. Adair, Seacash, British, Crumlin has received information that his son, Rifleman George Adair, Royal Irish Rifles, was killed in action on the 16th inst. He was a member of the U.V.F. and of Ballynadrentagh L.O.L. 1059, Glenavy district. His company commander writes that his loss is very deeply felt throughout the battalion, and that he was greatly loved and respected, both by the officers and men.

Casualties of Great War - killed - Frank Jacob, Royal Field Artillery, Crumlin.

Glenavy Officer Killed. 2nd Lieut. Joseph McVeigh, Royal Highlanders, who has been killed in action was the 3rd son of Mr Joseph McVeigh, Brae Cottages, Bo'ness formerly of Glenavy, County Antrim, and a nephew of Mr Thomas McVeigh, Perth Street, Belfast.