Death of Bert in action noted in wartime letter
A stark wartime message describes Bert's death in action on 26 September during a glorious charge. The letters express grief for a brave, fearless soldier who had long desired to accompany the troops and share the dangers, and mention his steadfastness and camaraderie with comrades.
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J.C. Barbosa
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Bert
Seary
Fribe
Beaver youths organize a Young People’s Association
About twenty seven youths met at John Green’s home on Friday October 31 to form a Young People’s Association. Officers included Hon President Rev J Walker, Dest View President Miss Catherine Go nd Vice President Miss Eva Cooper, Secretary Treasurer BR Harkness, Executive Miss overs, Miss Laura Small, B Richardson. Hosts provided refreshments. meetings are held every Wednesday evening and open to all.
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John Green
Young Peoples’ Association
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Catherine Go
Eva Cooper
Treas
Harkness
Overs
Laura Small
B. Richardson
Wright and Boyle pin colors in 76th Artillery Batt
J Pre. Sparrow made a farewell visit last Sunday before departure. A concert is set for November 24 to support the Red Cross with admission 25 cents, children under 14 pay 15 cents.
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Pre. F. Sparrow
Red Cross
British losses and army strength during the Somme offensive
The report counts British casualties since July at 415,424 killed wounded or missing. It states Britain fielded about five million soldiers under arms and is recruiting at roughly one million per year.
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Great Britain
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