Almost 2,000 soldiers from the 36th Ulster Division died on the first day of the Somme campaign. When it was withdrawn from the line, the division had won a reputation as courageous soldiers.

Almost 2,000 soldiers from the 36th Ulster Division died on the first day of the Somme campaign. When it was withdrawn from the line, the division had won a reputation as courageous soldiers.

He fought with the 36th (Ulster) Division at the Battle of the Somme. Life was dull and you must have excitement After the war, George became a staunch socialist and trade unionist. It was in this ...