TWO KELTY BROTHERS KILLED IN ACTION.

Mr John Adamson, Naismyth Place, Kelty, has been officially informed of the death in action of his two sons, Gunner D. Adamson, R.G.A., and Private John Adamson, Gordon Highlanders. The brothers were killed within a few days og each other.

TWO KELTY BROTHERS KILLED IN ACTION.

Mr John Adamson, Naismyth Place, Kelty, has been officially informed of the death in action of his two sons, Gunner D. Adamson, R.G.A., and Private John Adamson, Gordon Highlanders. The brothers were killed within a few days of each other.

Mr John Adamson, 29 Naismith Place, Kelty, has received intimation that his son, Private John Adamson, has been seriously wounded. Private Adamson enlisted in the Black Watch on the outbreak of war, and has seen much active service. Other two brothers are serving with the colours.

KELTY SOLDIERS KILLED.

Information has been received by Mr and Mrs Harry Jones, Braewell, Main Street, Kelty, that their son James has been killed in action in France, having been shot by a German sniper.

Private James Jones joined the 8th Black Watch on the outbreak of war, and went to France with the regiment in May this year. He had been twice previoublv wounded, and was just recovered from wounds. He was 19 years of aged and worked as a miner prior to enlistment. Other two brothers, William and Thomas, are serving. The former is at present in France, while Thomas is in hospital in Stockport recovering from wounds received 26th September last.

Mr James Allan, baker and confectioner, Main Street, Keltv has received official intimation that his son, Harry James Allan, of the Scottish Horse, has died of wounds on a hospital ship, he having been wounded at the Dardanelles.

Trooper Allan joined the Scottish Horse in Aug., 1914, and went to the Dardenelles five months ago. He was 22 years of age, and prior to enlisting was engaged learning farming at Kirriemuir.

KELTY MAN KILLED AT DARDANELLES.

Intimation has been received in Kelty of the death of John Allan, son of Geo. Allan, and formerly of Kelty. Allan for health reasons left with other members of his family four years ago for New Zealand.

MANY FIFE MEN
In Latest Casualty Lists.

Mrs John Allan, Doune Terrace, Kelty has been notified of the death in action of her husband, Lieut. John Allan, New Zealand Forces. Lieut. Allan enlisted in the ranks at the outbreak of war, and saw much service, especially at the Dardanelles. He was 27 years of age, and prior to emigrating was employed as a miner in Kelty. He leaves one child.

ANDERSON.—Died at a prison Camp in Germany, of pneumonia. Pte. Edwin Leslie Anderson, aged 28 years, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Anderson, Willow Cottage, Blackburn, Kinellar, and beloved husband of Annie Clark, Boss Buildings, Kelty.

KELTY HEROES—TWO KILLED-A THIRD MISSING.

Information as been received by Mr Colin Terris, bandmaster of Kelty band, that Private William Armour, King’s Own Scottish Borderers was killed in action the 9th inst. Private Armour, who came to Kelty from Auchinleck. Ayrshire, some years ago, was solo trombone player in the Kelty band. He joined the colours on 1st September, 1914, and had been on active service for over a year. Before the war he resided with Mr Harry Robertson. Pleasance, Kelty. He was 29 yearsof age, and worked as a miner in Kelty. A brother was killed at the Dardanelles.

TWO KELTY SOLDIER BROTHERS MISSING.

Mrs John Bain, Main Street, Kelty, has received official intimation that her husband, Private John Bain, Black Watch, has been reported missing;

Private Bain joined the army on 1st Septemeber, 1914, and was sent abroad three months later. He is a brother of Private Robert Bain, the popular footballer, who has also been missing since 25th September last year.

Killed.

Pte. Thomas Ballantyne, Scottish Rifles whose parents reside in East Fife— formerly with Kelty Co.-Op. Society.

KELTY SOLDIER KILLED.

Information has been received by Mrs Barnes, 38 Naismith Place, Kelty, that her husband, Private Thomas Barnes, has been killed in action. Private Barnes previously served three years in the 10th Hussars. He joined the 1st Black Watch February, and had been only six weeks in the trenches. Private Barnes was 38 years of age, and leaves a widow and four children. Previous to enlisting, Barnes was employed at the Aitken Pit, Kelty.

BLACK WATCH HERO.
ENGINEMAN KILLED BY PIECE OF SHELL.

The wife of Private Thomas Barnes, 1st Black Watch, who resides at Naysmyth Place, Kelty, has received word of the death of her husband as the result of being hit by a piece of shell. Private Barnes had previously served in the 10th Hussars, and he enlisted in the Black Watch last February, going to the front eight weeks ago. Barnes was a native of Dundee, although he had resided long in the Keltry district, where he was employed as a pumping engineman. He was 39 years old, and leaves a widow and four young children.

Forfar Casualties.

Private Charles Blues (son of Alexander Blues, Newmonthill) failed to answer the roll call after an engagement in July. Prior to enlistment Private Blues, who is 22 years of age, was employed at Kelty, where his wife resides.

Another man previously reported missing has now been posted killed, Private Charles Blues, son of Mr Alexander Blues, Newmonthill. Private Blues first of all joined the R.A.M.C. but he went to France towards the end of 1916 with the Royal Scots. He leaves a widow and two children who reside in Kelty.

DUNDEE BLACK WATCH MAN KILLED.

Mrs Bogan, Grievesland Terrace, Kelty, has received intimation from the War Office that her husband, Private Robert Bogan, has been killed in action.

Private Bogan joined the Black Watch in September last year. He came to Kelty from Dundee twelve years ago, and prior to enlistment was employed as miner in the Aitken Pit. He was 31 years of age, and is survived by a widow and four children. His mother is at present residing in Dundee.

BOGAN —ln loving memory of my dear husband, Private Robert G. Bogan, Black Watch, who was killed in action, on the 22d April 1916, aged 31 years.—To memory ever dear.
He sleeps beside his comrades.
In hallowed grave unknown.
But his name is written in letters of love
On the hearts left home.

KELTY BLACK WATCH CORPORAL KILLED AT THE FRONT.

Information was receivedat Kelty yesterday informing Mrs Boyd of the death at the front of her husband, Corporal William Boyd, of the Black Watch.

Boyd, who leaves a widow and four children took part in the South African War, and was badly wounded at Magersfontein, and has since then been employed in the mines Kelty. Boyd is a brother of Police Constable Jamet Boyd, Dunfermline.

KELTY BROTHERS IN CASUALTY LISTS.

Mrs Brown, Church Row, Kelty, has received intimation that her two sons, Pte. Richard Brown and Sergt. Robert Brown, have been wounded in action, the former being wounded by shrapnel, while the latter has been “gassed.”

The two brothers joined the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in August, 1914, and have since been on active service for 18 months. This is the second time Richard has been wounded. Sergt. and Pte. Brown worked ae miners in Kelty prior to enlistment.

Private Robert Buchan, Royal Scots, son of Mr Andrew Buchan, Naysmyth Place, Kelty, has died from wounds received in France. He joined thc R.A.M.C. in January 1915, and was later translated to the Royal Scots. He worked in Aitken Pit as a colliery fireman, and was 33 years of age. He was well-known in Masonic and football circles. For years he looked after the financial affairs of the Kelty Rangers.

KELTY NAVYMAN MISSING.

Mr John Butters, Blairenbathie, Kelty, has been informed by the War Office that his son has been posted missing. Private Robert Butters joined the Naval Brigade on the outbreak of war, and took part in the operations at the Dardanelles, and later on was wounded in France. Prior to enlistment he was employed as a butcher with the Kelty Co-Operative Society.

KELTY MAN MISSING

Mr John Butters, Blairenbathie, Kelty, has been notified that his son, Private Robert Butters, has been reported missing. Butters was wounded recently, and returned to the firing line a short time ago.

KELTY SOLDIER REPORTED MISSING.

Official information has been received by Mrs Arthur M'Curly, Lower Oakfleld, Kelty, that her nephew, Private John Crow, has been missing since September, and that no trace of him can be found as a prisoner of war. Private Crow joined the Seaforths shortly after the outbreak of war. He was employed as a miner prior to enlistment.

Private William Davidson, Gordon Highlanders, grandson of Mrs Davidson, Kinnaird, Blairadam, whose wife resides at Upper Oakfield, Kelty, has been reported wounded. Private Davidson was postman in Kelty for many years prior to enlisting.

Pte Wm. Davidson, Gordon Highlanders, grandson of Mrs Davidson, Kinnaird, and whose wife resides at Upper Oakfleld, Kelty.

KELTY SEAFORTH DIES OF WOUNDS.

Information has been received by Mr John Dow, Woodend Park, Main Street, Kelty, that his son, Private John Dow, Seaforth Highlanders, haa died of wounds.

Private Dow. who was 26 years of age, had been in the Civil Service in London for the past nine years. He enlisted in July of last year. He was wounded by a trench mortar, and died the following day. A brother, Alfred, is in the Mechanical Transport.

Extract from Fife Free Press, & Kirkcaldy Guardian - Saturday 6 May 1916, page 5:

KELTY SEAFORTH DIES OF WOUNDS.

Mr John Dow, Woodend Park, Kelty has received word that his son, Private John Dow, Seaforth Highlanders, had died on 24th April of wounds received the day previous by a rifle grenade. Private Dow had been nine years in London under the Civil Service when he joined the army in July last year going to France three months later. Private Dow was 26 years of age, and mush respected by all who knew him. Another brother is attached to the Mechanical Transport in France.

Death reported in Daily Record - Wednesday 10 May 1916, page 4 and Dundee Courier - Wednesday 10 May 1916, page 3.

KELTY MINER FALLS.

In a letter from the sergeant of his platoon to his friends in Kelty, news was conveyed that Private John Drummond, 1st Battalion Black Watch, was killed in action in France on June 12. Private Drummond joined the Bleck Watch over year ago. and had been in France since October. Previous enlisting the deceased worked as a miner in Kelty.

PRO PATRIA MORI
SERGT. ALEX. FLOCKHART,
Argyll Sutherland Highlanders.

Official intimation has been received by Mrs David Flockhart, Dick's Buildings, Kelty, that her son, Sergt. Alex. Flockhart, has been killed in action in France on 12th April. Deceased, who was 21 years of age, enlisted in the beginning of 1915, and proceeded to France shortly after enlisting, being wounded in April, 1917. Two brothers are serving, Charles, in France with the A. & S. Hdrs., and David, in Egypt with the Black Watch. His father was the late David Flockhart who resided at Gladstone Terrace, Kinross. The sympathy of the many friends of the family in Kinross go out to his invalid widowed mother at this time of her loss.

Killed.

Pte. Samuel Harper, Royal Scots, whose mother resides at Adamsville, Kelty.

KELTY SOLDIER MISSING.

Mrs William Hodge, Brierlea, Viewfield, Kelty, has received official information that her son, Private Robert Hodge, Royal Scots, has been missing since the beginning of July last.

Private Hodge enlisted at the outbreak of war, and has been on active service for twenty months. Before the war he worked as a miner in Kelty. A brother is at present in the trenches.

Reported missing in Fifeshire Advertiser - Saturday 2 September 1916, page 5.

Mrs C. Terris, Keltyhead, Kelty, has been informed that her nephew, Private Robert Hunter, Canadian Forces, was killed action in France on 16th September last. Private Hunter left Kelty for Canada with his parents six years ago, when war broke out he joined the Canadians, and went to France over a year ago. He was 19 years of age. Before going to Canada his parents, Mr and Mrs Fred Hunter, resided at Rose Cottage, Main Street, Kelty.

TO-DAY'S CASUALTIES.

Private Allan Ireland, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, son of Mr Robert Ireland, Grievesland Terrace, Kelty, has died in a prison camp in Germany. Prior to enlisting early in the war, Private Ireland was employed as a miner. He had been missing for some time, and his parents were not aware that he was a prisoner.

Driver John Izatt, M.T.A.S.C., whose parents reside in Kelty, has died of pneumonia in France. Izatt, who was formerly a miner, was trained at the Fife Mining School, Cowdenbeath, and had been in France since 1915.

KELTY MAN POSTED MISSING.

Mr James Izatt, Dunochil House, has received intimation that his son, Private Robert Izatt, has been posted missing since 2d June.

Private Izatt left Kelty and went to Canada three years ago. He joined the Canadian forces shortly after the outbreak of war, and came to England with the second Canadian contingent.

WELL-KNOWN KELTY SPORTSMAN KILLED.

Mr and Mrs Geo. Jack, 36 Croal Place, Kelty, have received a letter from the Major intimating that their son, Gunner Alex. Jack, was killed by a shell on the 23d inst.

Gunner Jack joined the Royal Garrison Artillery in April, 1915, and has been in France over a year.

He was well known throughout Scotland as a distance runner, and for many years figured prominently at the race meetings held at Powderhall Grounds, Edinburgh.

He ran under the nom-de-plume A. Wilson, Edinburgh. He was 24 years of age, and worked as miner in the Aitken Pit, Kelty, prior to the war.

KELTY SOLDIERS KILLED.

Information has been received by Mr and Mrs Harry Jones, Braewell, Main Street, Kelty, that their son James has been killed in action in France, having been shot by a German sniper.

Private James Jones joined the 8th Black France on the outbreak of war, and went to France with the regiment in May this year. He had been twice previoublv wounded, and was just recovered from wounds. He was 19 years of aged and worked as a miner prior to enlistment. Other two brothers, William and Thomas, are serving. The former is at present in France, while Thomas is in hospital in Stockport recovering from wounds receioved 26th September last.

Mr James Allan, baker and confectioner, Main Street, Keltv has received official intimation that his son, Harry James Allan, of the Scottish Horse, has died of wounds on a hospital ship, he having been wounded at the Dardanelles.

Trooper Allan joined the Scottish Horse in Aug., 1914, and went to the Dardenelles five months ago. He was 22 years of age, and prior to enlisting was engaged learning farming at Kirriemuir.

KELTY SOLDIER SHOT THROUGH THE HEAD.

Official intimation has been received by Mr H. Jones, who resides in the Bridgend district Kelty, that his son, Pte. Jas. Jones, 8th Black Watch, has been killed in action in France. Pte. Jones was employed as a miner previous to enlisting, shortly after the outbreak of hostilities. Death, Mr. Jones was informed, was instantaneous, a bullet passing right through his head.

KELTY K.O.S.B. MAN DIES OF WOUNDS.

Mr Robert King, 24 Naismyth Place, Kelty, has received intimation that his eldest son, Private David King, died of wounds received last week.

Private King had seen much service, having enlisted in the King's Own Scottish Borderers twelve years ago, nine of which he spent in India. He was seriously wounded a year ago, but had returned to action. Two of his brothers are at present in the fighting line.

Death reported in The Scotsman - Wednesday 24 May 1916, page 11.

LOCHORE GORDON KILLED.

Private John King, Gordon Highlanders, was killed in action on 31st July last. His wife, who resides in Lochore, has been notified by the War Office to this effect.

Private King joined the army in September, 1914, and has been in France for fifteen months. He was 27 years of age, and worked as a miner before the war.

Private David King, a brother [see David Young King above], was killed in France in May this year, while Private Robert King, the only surviving brother, is at present on active service. His father, Mr Robert King, resides 24 Naismith Place, Kelty.

KELTY CAMERON KILLED IN ACTION.

Mrs King, Grievesland Terrace, Kelty, has received intimation that her husband, Private Robert King, has been killed in action.

Private King enlisted in the Cameron Highlanders after the outbreak of war, and went to the front about six months ago. Some years ago he was a prominent cyclist, and took part in all the big race meetings throughout Scotland. Prior to enlistment he worked in the Aitken Pit, Kelty. He was 34 years of age, and is survived by a widow and three young children.

Mrs Blair, Mann's Buildings, Lower Oakfield, Kelty, has been notified that her husband, Private Matthew Blair, has been admitted to hospital suffering from wounds. Private Blair, who was a companion of the late Private King, joined the Cameron Highlanders about the same time, and had been in the trenches only three weeks. He was a miner in the Lindsay Pit, Kelty, prior to enlistment.

Reported as killed in Fife Free Press, & Kirkcaldy Guardian - Saturday 26 August 1916, page 3.

Private James Lowe, 7th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. He resided, before he joined the Army, with his parents at Pleasance, Kelty. He joined the Army in September, and was killed April 25 in France. His father is the R.A.M.C., stationed at Edinburgh Castle.

Information has been received by Mr Bernard Lynch, 31 Adam's Terrace, Kelty, that his son, Lance-Corporal Bernard Lynch, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, was killed in action on the 9th inst. Lance-Corporal Lynch joined the colours eight months ago, and has been six months on active service. Sergeant James Lynch, a brother, who was a reservist, was killed in action nine months ago, while Private Joseph Lynch was seriously wounded on the 25th of last month. All three brothers worked as miners Kelty prior to enlistment.

KELTY'S FIRST VICTIM OF THE WAR.

Sergeant J. Lynch, C Company, Royal Scots, is the first Kelty victim of the war, being killed in the trenches at Ennis Brois Kenniel 14th December. A son of Mr Bernard Lynch, Adams Terrace, Kelty, who has other two sons serving (only a daughter being left of the family)— Private Joseph Lynch, Scottish Rifles, and Private B. Lynch, A. and S.H. [see above]

News was received in on Saturday evening that Private J. M'Laren has been killed in action in France. Private M'Laren joined the A. and S.H. at the outbreak of war. He was employed as a miner in Kelty, and resided at Cosy Cottage, Station Road.

“GOD'S WILL BE DONE.”
COMRADES TRIBUTE TO BRAVE PERTH SOLDIER.

Official intimation has been received in by Mr Peter M'Laren, 5 Campbell’s Buildings, St Catherine’s Road, that his brother, Private James M‘Laren, 2nd Batalion Scots Guards, was killed in action in France on Sunday, 17th October. Private M'Laren left Perth several years ago, and was employed in the Blair and Bathie Pit, Kelty. He enlisted at Cowdenbeath in September of last year, and had been in France since May last. He was 25 years of age, and was unmarried.

Apropos of death a comrade writes:

“You will be surprised no doubt to receive a letter from me, who is to you a complete stranger, but I cannot feel myself that you are unknown to me, for your son Jimmie has spoken to me of you on several occasions. We made an attack on the enemy on Sunday morning, 17th October, at five o’clock. About eight o’clock Jimmie was killed. He died instantaneously, and did not suffer. He was a hero, and he died a hero’s death. He never once flinched. How can I express to you my very great sympathy. You have lost a son, and I have lost a comrade, the truest and best that a man could have. We were chums from the time he came to France, and I feel his loss very keenly. How much more must you ? Believe me my deepest sympathy is yours. Jimmie and myself had each other’s addresses in case anything should happen. God’s will be done. The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”

Official information has been received by Mr and Mrs Marshall, Station Road, Kelty, that their only son, Private Harry Marshall, Royal Scots, was killed action 6th inst. Marshall, who was 24 years of age, enlisted in January last year. Before the war he was in business as a painter with his father.

Private Peter M'Callum has been killed in action on 27th July. The news of his death was sent by a companion of M'Callum's who is in the same regiment Private M'Callum enlisted in the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders (Territorials) in March 1915, and went to France last October. He was the only son of Sergt. Peter M'Callum, Royal Engineers, who has been twice wounded, and who was awarded the D.C.M. about a year ago for conspicuous gallantry while on duty. Prior to enlistment Private M'Callum worked in Blaircnbathie Pit. He was only 17 years of age.

KELTY MAN MISSING.
Another Wounded and Gassed.

Official intimation has been received vy Mrs Robertson, Croal Place, Kelty, that her husband, Private George Robertson, has been missing since September, and that he is not a prisoner of war.

Private Robertson joined the Scots Guards on the outbreak of war, and was seriously wounded early this year. He was employed as miner prior to enlistment.

Mrs Andrew M'Curley, Drumsink Row, Kelty, has also received information that her husband has been wounded in the leg and gassed. Private M'Curley, who joined the 7th Seaforths in September, 1914, was home a few weeks ago after coming through the heavy fighting last September.

KELTY SOLDIERS KILLED AND WOUNDED.

Information has been received by Mrs M'Curley, Drumsink Row, Kelty, that her husband, Sergeant A. M'Curley, was killed on 14th inst.

Sergeant M'Curley joined the Seaforth Highlanders in August, 1914. He was wounded on 25th September and invalided home. Prior to enlistment deceased worked as a miner in the Aitken Pit, Kelty. Thirty-three years of age, he is survived by a widow and two children.

Reported as killed in Fife Free Press, & Kirkcaldy Guardian - Saturday 26 August 1916, page 3.

Mr James M'Garry, Cantsdam, Kelty, Fife, has been notified that his youugest son, James, was killed in action on the 8th inst. Pte. M'Garry was attached to the Royal Warwickshire Regiment, and was very popular. In September, 1916, he was awarded the Military Medal for devotion to duty, and in November of the same year was mention in despatches again, and was offered a commission, which he refused on account of his youth. During one of the engagements in which he took part his officer was lying badly wounded in the danger zone, but at great personal risk he crossed the bullet-swept ground and carried his officer to a place o£ safety. Out of gratitude for this action, his officer presented him with a handsome gold wristlet watch as a memento of his brave action. Pte. M'Garry was 20 years of age. Born in Maybole in 1897, he got his early education at Our Lady and St Cuthbert's School, Maybole. About, tén years ago the family migrated to Fife, when he finished his education at Cowdenbeath Catholic School. The deepest sympathy of a very large circle of friends is exended to his father, his only brother Charles, and to the other members of the family. This is he second bereavement sustained by this family during the war, as an older brother, Denis, was killed on 12th Auguat, 1916.—R.I.P.

THREE KELTY SOLDIERS KILLED.

The parents of Private Thomas Orr, H.L.I., residing at Lindsay Row, Kelty, have received intimation from the War Office that their son died on 16th February from wounds received ihe previous day.

Mrs M'Garry, Adams Terrace, Kelty, has been notified of the death of her son, Piper Robert M'Garry, Black Watch, at Béthune . He was wounded there on 7th February, and died in hospital on 11th February at Marville. PiperM'Garry was one of the mainstays of the Kelty Pipe Band for the last four years, and one of the villages most prominent footballers.

Mrs James Watson, Woodend Park, Kelty, has received word from the War Office that her husband, Private James Watson, of the Black Watch, fell at La Bassée on 25th January. His body was recovered and buried on 9th February. Private Watson joined the Army at the end of November and left for the front on 11th January. He was forty-seven years of age, and is survived by a widow aad nine of a family. One of his sons is in the Army.

Pte. Anthony M'Hale (35), A. and S. Highlanders, whose widow and four children reside at Lindsay Row, Kelty.

KELTY SOLDIER KILLED.

Private J. M'Luskie, 11th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, son of Michael M'Luskie, Rohan Cottage, Upper Oakfield, Kelty, has been killed in action in France. Private M'Luskie enlisted after the outbreak of hostilities. Prior to doing so he was employed as a miner in Kelty.He was married about two years ago.

KELTY MAN A PRISONER OF WAR.

Information hss been received by Mrs Kerr, Naismyth Place, Kelty, that her husband, Pte Jas. M'Luskie Kerr, who was reported killed in action France 8th October, is a prisoner of war in Germany. Pte, Kerr joined the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders a year ago. Previous to enlisting he was a miner in Kelty.

SOLDIER WHO WAS WOUNDED IN ACTION
IS FATALLY SHOT IN THE NORTH.
MEMBER OF PATRIOTIC KELTY FAMILY.

News was received in Kelty by telegram on Saturday evening that Private Thomas M'Neally, of the Black Watch, had died from injuries received in a gun accident the North.

M'Neally, who was 21 years of age, and was the son of Private William M'Neally, Russell Row, Kelty, has been in the firing line twice. He was wounded on the first occasion, and in the second instance was “gassed.” While recovering the second time, about three months ago, he was married, and his widow resides in Church Road, Kelty.

His brother is Private J. M'Neally, of the Border Regiment. Two uncles have fallen fighting for their country—Private James Fitzpatrick, who was killed at Loos, and Private John M'Neally, who was killed in action in July.

FATALLY SHOT IN THE NORTH.

News was received in Kelty by telegram on Saturday evening that Private Thomas M'Neally, of the Black Watch, had died from injuries received in a gun accident in the North.

M‘Neally, who was 21 years of age, and was the son of Private William M'Neally, Russell Row, Kelty, has been in the firing line twice. He wounded on the first occasion, and in the second instance was “gassed.” While recovering the second time, about three montlis ago, he was married, andhis widow resides in Church Road, Kelty.

His brother is Private J. M‘Neally, of the Border Regiment. Two uncles have fallen fighting for their country—Private James Fitzpartick, who was killed at Loos, and Private John M‘Neally, who was killed in action in July.

His death reported in Fife Free Press, & Kirkcaldy Guardian - Saturday 23 September 1916, page 3.

TWO FIFE SOLDIERS DIE AT THE FRONT.

Trooper John Melville, New Zealand Mounted Rifles, was killed in action on 12th inst. Mr John Clerk, Norris Cottage, Main Street, Kelty, has received a telegram to this effect.

Melville went to New-Zealand from Kelty seven years ago, enlisting on the outbreak of war. He was wounded at the Dardanelles. He was 36 years of age, and before going abroad was a member of the Cyclist Corps.

Died.

Pte. Alex. Mill, A. and S. Highlanders, son Mr Orr Mill, 3 Clarion Cottages, Kelty.

KILLED.

Pte. Robt. Miller (39). Black Watch, whose wife and two children reside at Adam's Terraoc, Kelty.

Death recorded in Fife Free Press, & Kirkcaldy Guardian - Saturday 16 June 1917, page 2.

Official intimation has also been received by Mr Joseph Morgan, Adamsvilla, Kelty, that his son, Private William Morgan, 2d Black Watch, has been missing since 25th September.

MISSING KELTY SOLDIER REPORTED DEAD.
Victim of Fear-Stricken German.

After having been posted as missing since September 25, Mr Morgan, residing Kelty, has received information that his son, Private W. Morgan, Black Watch, was killed on that date.

Mr Morgan has tried various sources for information regarding his son, but was through the Red Cross Society that a wounded comrade in the V.A.D. Hospital, Dunblane, gave Mr Morgan details of his son.

It was after the charge on above date, while digging the enemy out of the " dug outs," they surprised a party of them. One big German, more out of fear than anything else, fired his gun at random and killed Private Morgan.

The deceased soldier enlisted at the outbreak of war, and previous to doing so was employed as miner at Kelty Pits.

KELTY MAN SERIOUSLY WOUNDED.

Information has reached Mrs Muir, Mayfield House, Kelty, that her husband, Lance- Corporal Robert Muir, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, was seriously wounded on the 16th inst

L.-C. Muir, who was in business as hairdresser at Main Street, Kelty, joined the colours on the outbreak of war, and has been nearly two years on active service.

Extract from Dundee Evening Telegraph - Tuesday 28 November 1916, page 3:

KELTY MAN PRESUMED KILLED.

Official information has reached Mrs Muir, Mayfield House, Tower Oakfield, Kelty, that her husband, Corporal Robert Muir, who was previously reported missing, is now presumed have been killed on 15th September.

Corporal Muir joined the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders shortly after the outbreak of war. He was 30 years of age, and carried on business as a hairdresser in Main Street, Kelty, prior to enlistment.

He survived bya widow and four young children.

Sapper Andrew Nelson, 185th Tunnelling Company Royal Engineers, has succumbed to the effects of gas poisoning at Albert on 4th February, 1916. A native of Kelty where his mother resides, deceased was twenty-five years of age. He is survived by his wife and one child at 47 Brick Row, Kingseat.

THREE KELTY SOLDIERS KILLED.

The parents of Private Thomas Orr, H.L.I., residing at Lindsay Row, Kelty, have received intimation from the War Office that their son died on 16th February from wounds received ihe previous day.

Mrs M'Garry, Adams Terrace, Kelty, has been notified of the death of her son, Piper Robert M'Garry, Black Watch, at Béthune . He was wounded there on 7th February, and died in hospital on 11th February at Marville. PiperM'Garry was one of the mainstays of the Kelty Pipe Band for the last four years, and one of the villages most prominent footballers.

Mrs James Watson, Woodend Park, Kelty, has received word from the War Office that her husband, Private James Watson, of the Black Watch, fell at La Bassée on 25th January. His body was recovered and buried on 9th February. Private Watson joined the Army at the end of November and left for the front on 11th January. He was forty-seven years of age, and is survived by a widow aad nine of a family. One of his sons is in the Army.

Missing.

Pte. Peter Owens (20), Cameron Highlanders, son of Mrs Owens, Cantsdam, Kelty.

KELTY MINER KILLED IN ACTION.

Official information has been received by Mr William Paterson, Braemount Road, Kelty, that his third son, Leading Seaman Robert Paterson, was killed in action 20th February.

L.S. Paterson joined theNaval brigade as the outbreak of war, and took part in operations at the Dardanelles. He was 22 years of age, and worked as a miner in Lindsay Colliery, Kelty.

Other three brothers are in the army, two of whom are at present in France, while the other is in a hospital in England recovering from wounds received in'action.

KELTY TEACHER DIES WOUNDS.

Corporal Matthew W. Paul, Lovat Scouts, who has died wounds in an English hospital, was the third son of Mrs Paul, Deanfield Road, Bo'ness. He was born at Breich, Midlothian, educated at Bo'ness Academy and graduated at Glasgow University. His first appointment as a teacher was in Kelty Public School, which appointment he held at his enlistment in June, 1915. In December of the same year he was sent to France.

BO'NESS MAN DIES OF WOUNDS.

Corporal Matthew W. Paul, Lovat Scouts, died of wounds last Friday at Canadian Hospital, Taplow, at the age of 29. Friends in the town were under the belief that Corporal Paul was regaining strength, much so, it was said, that he expected to be able to travel north soon. The news of his death, therefore, was quite unexpected, and caused deep regret.

Born Breich, Midlothian, Mr Paul came with parents to Bo’noss early in life. He was educated at Bo’ness Academy, and, adopting teaching as a profession, graduated in arts at Glasgow University. Five years ago he was appointed an assistant in Kelty Public School, and held that appointment when he enlisted in June, 1915. Crossing to France in December, 1916, he was wounded in the head on April 9th last, and had been in hospital since.

The first intimation Mrs Paul received that her son was dangerously ill was contained in a telegram which reached her last Friaay, and the same evening a message arrived that the young man had passed away. The remains were brought to Bo'ness on Tuesday, and the funeral took place in Bo’ness Cemetery the following day.

Matthew Paul was a bright, promising lad, and a keen debater, his favourite themes being land and social reform.

KELTY MAN KILLED.

Extract from Fifeshire Advertiser - Saturday 2 October 1915, page 5:

Information has been received by Mr Peter Lawson, Cransdell, Main St.. Kelty, that his step-son, Lance-Corporal John Penman, has been killed in France.

Lance Corporal Penman joined the 2nd Black Watch ten years ago, and was for eight years with his regiment in India prior to being sent to France in October last year.

Other three brothers, David, Thomas, and Charles Penman, are in the army, the two former being at present in France.

KELTY SOLDIERS KILLED AND WOUNDED.

Information has been received by Mr Peter Lawson, Cransdell, Main Street, Kelty, that his step-son, Lance-Corporal John Penman, has been killed in France.

Lance-Corporal Penman joined the 2d Black Watch ten years ago, and was for eight years with his regiment in India prior to being sent to France in October last year.

Other three brothers, David, Thomas, and Charles Penman, are in the army, the two former being at present in France.

Information has also been received that many well-known men belonging to Kelty have been wounded in the recent heavy fighting; among whom are Sergeant W. Watson, Corporal R. Johnston, Private Thomas Gibb, and Private William Watters. Johnston and Watters belong to the 2d Black Watch, having enlisted ten years ago, while Sergeant Watson and Gibb joined on the outbreak of war.

Corporal Johnston, who was home for a short furlough three weeks ago, has been wounded for the fourth time.

KELTY SOLDIERS WOUNDED.

Mr Alexander Penny, Viewfield Place, Kelty, has been notified that his son, Private James Penny, has been admited to hospital suffering from wounds received in action.

Private Penny, who joined the Royal Scots in the beginning of last year, was wounded in September last at the battle of Loos. He is only eighteen years of age.

Extract from Dundee Evening Telegraph - Wednesday 11 April 1917, page 3:

KELTY SOLDIERS KILLED.

Private James Penny, Royal Scots, whose death in action is reported, is a son of Mr Penny, Viewfield, Kelty. Prior to enlisting —just after the outbreak of war—Private Penny was employed as miner. Although only 19 years of age, he had seen fully two years' service in the fighting area, and had I been wounded three times —once at Loos and twice on the Somme.

Extract from Dundee People's Journal - Saturday 7 April 1917, page 10:

PENNY.—Killed in action, the 21st March, No. 4295 Private James Penny, Royal Scots, aged 19 years, son of Mr and Mrs Penny, Kelty, Fife, and beloved grandson of Mrs Watson, No 10, Wolseley St.—sadly and deeply mourned. (American and Canadian papers please copy.)

Oh, Jamie, dear laddie, miss you fu’ sair,
For some noble purpose God ta’en yc awa';
Oor name noo is lonely sin’ vacant yer chair,
Thou joy o' oor heart an' the light o' oor name.

—Mrs‘Watson, No. J.O St., Dundee.

TRAGIC DEATH OF KELTY MAN.
Shot Through the Head.
Affair Shrouded in Mystery.

A distressing shooting accident took place in Dunfermline last evening, resulting in the death of Private George Pryde, of the 9th H.L.I. How the accident occurred is at present shrouded in mystery, but it appears that a rifle report was heard in the Clinic Institution, where the H.L.I. is billeted, and on investigation Private Pryde was found lying on the floor with bullet wound in the side of his head. He was in an unconscious condition, and a rifle was lying by his side.

He was immediately taken to the Military Hospital in the eastern district of the town.

Drs Fleming and Cairncross were in attendance. There was, however, little hope for his recovery, and he passed away within half an hour of his admission.

Private Pryde was a member of the pipe band of his battalion. He was formerly a miner, and resided at 12 Lindsay's Row, Kelty, where he leaves a widow and family. He was about 30 years of age.

BLACK WATCH MAN KILLED.

Mr William Kelly, Adams Terruce, Kelty, has received information from the War Office that his step-brother, Private Alexander Rae, 2d Black Watch, has died of wounds received at the Tigris. Rae enlisted in January, 1915, and leaves a widow and four of a family. Prior to joining the colours he resided at 18 Dewar's Row, and worked in the Aitken Pit.

KELTY SOLDIER KILLED IN ACTION.

Information has been received by Mr Alex. Ramage, 25 Naismyth Place, Kelty, to the effect that their second eldest son, James, has been killed action 3d February.

Ramage, whose photo we reproduce, was 20 years of age. and enlisted in the Black Watch at the outbreak of war. Previous to joining, he was an engineer in the employment of the Fife Coal Company, Kelty. Other two sons and a son-in-law are also serving with the colours, and news received a few days ago that the oldest son was wounded and was in an English hospital.

Mr Alexander Robertson, 8 Grievesland Terrace, Kelty, has received information that his son, Lance-Corporal Alexander Robertson, was killed on the 21st inst.

Lance-Corporal Robertson joined the R.A.M.C. shortly after the outbreak of war, and had been on active service over a year. He was 24 years of age, and worked as a miner in Kelty prior to enlistment. Sapper James Robertson, a brother, is at present in hospital wounded. Another engaged as a mine-sweeper, and third is at present in the trenches.

KELTY MAN DIES OF WOUNDS.

Another of Kelty's sons has made the supreme sacrifice. Mrs C. Robertson, Watson's Buildings, Keltyhill Road, Kelty, has received a letter from a chaplain at the front intimating that her husband had died wounds.

Gunner Christopher Robertson enlisted in the Royal Garrison Artillery in November, 1914, and went to France in September last. He came to Kelty from Dunbar fifteen years ago, and had worked in Kelty as a miner up to the time of enlistment. He was 29 years of age, and is survived by a widow and four children.

KELTY MAN MISSING.
Another Wounded and Gassed.

Official intimation has been received vy Mrs Robertson, Croal Place, Kelty, that her husband, Private George Robertson, has been missing since September, and that he is not a prisoner of war.

Private Robertson joined the Scots Guards on the outbreak of war, and was seriously wounded early this year. He was employed as miner prior to enlistment.

Mrs Andrew M'Curley, Drumsink Row, Kelty, has also received information that her husband has been wounded in the leg and gassed. Private M'Curley, who joined the 7th Seaforths in September, 1914, was home a few weeks ago after coming through the heavy fighting last September.

Pte. Graham Rodger, A. and S. Highlanders, whose widow and eight young children reside at Adam's Terrace. Kelty. He is the third of his family to have made the supreme sacrifice within the past six months.

2147 Pte. W. Salmond, Broadie's Buildings, Keltyhill, Kelty—gunshot wounds, left shoulder and leg (severe).

KELTY BLACK WATCH MAN KILLED.

Mrs Sherry, who resides at Adams' Terrace, Kelty, has received information to the effect that her son, Private James Sherry, of the 2d Black Watch, was killed in action in France on the 8th July.

Sherry, who was a miner, joined the Black Watch a year before the outbreak of the war, when he was seventeen years of age. His father has since enlisted in the Army Service Corps.

In an hospital France lies a Scots soldier bereft of memory and speech. As stated in last week’s “People’s Journal,” no clue has been found leading to his identity, and many anxious wives, mothers, and sisters are torn between conflicting doubt and heart-rending fears. Perhaps the scarred soldier, with his hospital card marked “Unknown,” is the boy a mother continually prays for—it may be a wife and children, half resigned to the loss of a loved husband and father, find hope returning. There have been many anxious-eyed women these past months, and the identity of the mysterious, silent Scot lying in a French hospital will bring joy to some home when his name is known.

Fitted the Son.

Mrs Smith, 45 Naismith Place, Kelty, one of the many distraught mothers seeking information as to the whereabouts of a missing son. She had six in the colours. One died from wounds; two are in the trenches, 2 at war stations, and one, Private Andrew Smith, D Company, 2d Camerons, missing. Mrs Smith says that the description of the silent Scot would fit the son she hasn’t heard of since November last. To repeated inquiries at the War Office the reply has invariably been “Lost trace of him.”

A married sister of Private Smith—Mrs Kelly, 24 Webster Street. Bridgeton, Glasgow, told me that the soldier who lies bereft of memory and speech could be her brother.

“The last we heard of Andrew was that he was lying wounded a trench, which was afterwards blown up,” said Mrs Kelly; “but we have never given hopes.

Mother Won’t Believe.

To all our inquiries at the hospitals where any of his chums might be we could learn very little. None of his companions could say that he was killed, and we still cling to the belief that he will turn up. Perhaps if some of the soldiers who saw the lad who can’t tell anything about himself saw my brother’s photo they would be able to say if it was Andrew who was lying out there. My mother won’t believe Andrew is dead, and, oh! what a blessing it would be to all if this man turned out to be him!”

Reported missing in Fifeshire Advertiser - Saturday 27 May 1916, page 5, Dundee Courier - Tuesday 23 May 1916, page 3, The Scotsman - Tuesday 23 May 1916, page 6 and The Scotsman - Wednesday 24 May 1916, page 11.

KELTY FAMILY HARD HIT BY WAR.

Mr John Smith, Naismith Place, Kelty, has been informed that his son. Private Matthew Smith, Cameron Highlanders, has been missing since 18th July. Private Smith is the sixth brother in the family to join the colours since the outbreak of war. He was employed in the Aitken Pit, Kelty, prior to enlistment. Private Andrew Smith, who was a reservist, has been missing since October, 1914, and is presumed to be dead, while Sergeant Patrick Smith died of wounds a year ago. The remaining three brothers are at present on active service.

Reported missing believed killed in the Fife Free Press, & Kirkcaldy Guardian - Saturday 2 September 1916, page 3.

FIFE K.O.S.B. OFFICER IS KILLED.

Information has been received from the War Office by Mr James Stewart, Hawthorne Cottage, Station Road, Kelty, that his eldest son, Second-Lieutenant Robert Stewart, King's Own Scottish Borderers, was killed in action on 1st July.

Lieutenant Stewart, who was assistant teacher in Kelty Public School for three years prior to enlistment, joined the Royal Scots shortly after the outbreak of hostilities, but was afterwards transferred to the K.O.S.B. He graduated M.A. at Edinburgh University four years ago, having had a brilliant college career. He was 26 years of age.

Extract from The Scotsman - Wednesday 12 July 1916, page 8:

LT. ROBERT STEWART , KELTY.

Lt Robert Stewart ( killed ) joined the Army as a private at the beginning of the war . While at Edinburgh University he was a member of the O.T.C. He was the eldest son of Mr James Stewart , Kelty, and was 27 years of age.

Mr Peter Syme, 3 Millar's Buildings, Kelty, has received intimation from the War Office that his son, Private William Syme, has been killed in action. Private Syme enlisted in the Black Watch shortly after the outbreak of war. Prior to enlistment he worked as a miner in Kelty.

KELTY D.C.M. DIES IN HOSPITAL.

Private Patrick Tague, Bellevue Place, Kelty, the latest D.C.M. for that village, has died in Queen Alexandra Hospital, London.

Tague, who was formerly a Glasgow policeman, and later miner in Kelty, joined the Scots Guards. While on leave in August last he was married to Miss Margaret Gordon, Kelty.

On October 15, while leading a bombing party, he was wounded, but he stuck to his work, and his personal example and bravery held the party together till ordered to retire. He was then badly “gassed,” and was sent to hospital in London.

His was the fourth D.C.M. to be won by a Kelty soldier, and warm was promised him. A public testimonial was also being prepared in his native town of Linlithgow.

Mr John Terris, Main Street, Kelty, has received information that his brother-in-law, Lance-Corporal Thomas Turbayne, has been wounded in France. Lance-Corporal Turbayne, who belongs to Kelty, went to Australia some years ago, and when the war broke out he joined the Australian forces, and went through the Dardanelles campaign.

Kelty Man Killed In Action

The parents of Private George Turnbull, residing in Hunter's Terrace, Kelty, received word from the chaplain that their son had been killed in action. George was 28 years old, and joined the 1st Seaforth Highlanders after the outbreak of war. Deceased was a prominent member of the True Blue Lodge, L.O.L., Kelty, and took active interest in the working of the Lodge. He has another brother in the Scots Guards, who has been in the trenches for the past five months, while a brother-in-law, who saw much active service the Boer war and was mentioned in the despatches, is a drill instructor Newcastle.

KELTY MAN KILLED AT THE FRONT.

Mr Andrew Turpie, Chipperkyle, Upper Oakfield, Kelty, has received intimation that his son, Lance-Corporal Andrew Turpie, was killed in action in France on 29th May. The sad news was sent by his brother James, who is in the same regiment.

Lance-Corporal Turpie enlisted in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on the outbreak of war, and went to the front a year ago. He was 20 years of age, and worked as miner in Kelty prior to enlistment. Another brother is with the New Zealand Mounted Rifles.

Extract from Fife Free Press, & Kirkcaldy Guardian - Saturday 17 June 1916, page 2:

KELTY N.C.O. KILLED IN ACTION.

Information has been received by Mr and Mrs Turpie, Chipperkyle, Upper Oakfield, Kelty, that their third son, Lance-Corporal Andrew Turpie, has been killed in action. Lance-Corporal Turpie, who was 20 years of age, enlisted in the Argyll and Sutherland High;anders on the outbreak of hostililies, and went to the front a year ago. He was employed as a miner in the Aitken Pit, Kelty, prior to enlistment. Two of his brothers are in the army.

KELTY BLACK WATCH MAN KILLED AT LA BASSEE.

Fatal La Bassee has claimed another Fife victim—Private James Watson, Black Watch—who leaves a widow and family at Woodend Park, Kelty.

On 25th January Watson met his death, but his body was not recovered until Feb. 9, when he was buried. Deceased has resided at Kelty for the past sixteen years, and joined the army on November 11.

THREE KELTY SOLDIERS KILLED.

The parents of Private Thomas Orr, H.L.I., residing at Lindsay Row, Kelty, have received intimation from the War Office that their son died on 16th February from wounds received ihe previous day.

Mrs M'Garry, Adams Terrace, Kelty, has been notified of the death of her son, Piper Robert M'Garry, Black Watch, at Béthune . He was wounded there on 7th February, and died in hospital on 11th February at Marville. PiperM'Garry was one of the mainstays of the Kelty Pipe Band for the last four years, and one of the villages most prominent footballers.

Mrs James Watson, Woodend Park, Kelty, has received word from the War Office that her husband, Private James Watson, of the Black Watch, fell at La Bassée on 25th January. His body was recovered and buried on 9th February. Private Watson joined the Army at the end of November and left for the front on 11th January. He was forty-seven years of age, and is survived by a widow aad nine of a family. One of his sons is in the Army.

Fortune and misfortune have been the lot of the Watters family, who reside at Cantsdam, Kelty. The Distinguished Conduct Medal was gained by William Watters, 2d Black Watch, while his brother, Private Robert Watters, is reported missing.

The fate of Robert is causing the family great anxiety. Mrs Watters' later letters have been returned stamped first wounded and then missing. Sergeant Boyd made inquiries on her behalf, and elicited the information that Watters was missing.

KELTY MAN REPORTED MISSING.

Mr Thomas Wotherspoon, Oakfield, Kelty, has received information that his son, Private Thomas Wotherspoon, Royal Scots, has been missing since 14th July last. He is 24 years of age, and was for some time employed as a tailor with the Kelty Co-Operative Society.

Flight Sgt, John Anderson (22) R.A.F., son of Mr and Mrs H. Anderson, Union Buildings, Kelty, has been killed while on service. The funeral took place to Dunfermline Cemetery, when eight R.A.F. sergeants were pall-bearers.

KELTY SERGEANT GUNNER KILLED

Sergeant - Gunner Alexander Russel Bernard, son of Mr Robert Bernard, driver of the Kelty ambulance waggon, has died as the result of injuries sustained in an aeroplane accident somewhere in England.

Previous to joining the R.A.F. he was an operator in Kelty Picturc House.

He was due home on leave this week when the family intended celebrating his 21st birthday.

The funeral takes place to-morrow with full military honours to Beath Churchyard.

BERNARD.—On active service during Jan. 1942, Sergt. Alexander Russell Bernard. R.A.F., in his 21st year, dearly beloved youngest son of Mr and Mrs Robert Bernard, 169 Main St., Kelty. To know him was love him.

BRAVE ENGINEER

The number killed end missing is greater than any since the Athenia was torpedoed with the loss of 112 lives.

Chief Officer Brawn said:

“The bomber first came over with its navigation lights 0n.

“Some of the men were able to get out by the tunnel escape. Among them was Junior Engineer J. Dunn, of Kelty, Fife. He had a broken leg and terrible burns on the face, but he crawled the length of the ship and clambered up 40ft perpendicular iron ladder on to the poop.

“His bravery and stamina were amazing.

“A warship got a boat nearly to us, but had to recall it owing to the heavy seas. Our only chance to save Dunn was to lower him Into the water. We gave him a lifebelt and threw a lifebuoy to him.

“He was eventually picked up, but did not survive his terrible injuries.

“GREATEST HERO"

Stories of rescues from the British liner Domala, which became a blazing inferno after being mercilessly bombed and machine-gunned in the English Channel were told by survivors at South Coast port yesterday.

Greatest hero, according to Chief Officer William Brawn, was a junior engineer, J. Dunn, of Allison Place Kelty, Fife.

Although injured and burnt young Dunn crawled 300 feet down the engineroom tunnel, through flames and fumes.

He had among other injuries, a broken leg, yet he crawled up a perpendicular escape ladder to the deck.

He protested when he was placed on cradle to lower him into one of the boats.

“I’m all right,” he said. “Carry on with the rescue work.”

He was eventually taken aboard the British destroyer that came to their rescue, but died from his injuries soon afterwards.

“He was the greatest hero of all—he never uttered a single word of complaint.” said Mr. Brawn.

It was officially announced last night that the missing are 19 of the 46 European officers aboard, 36 of the 106 native crew, and 45 of the 143 native passengers.

Among them are the only two women aboard—Mrs. Elcoat, of Manchester, and Mrs. Wymer, both stewardesses. They are believed to have been killed in the explosion.

The number killed and missing is greater than any since the Athenia was torpedoed, with the loss of 112 lives.

Extract from Dundee Courier - Monday 1 July 1940, page 2:

WAR CASUALTIES
KELTY BROTHERS MISSING

Two Kelty brothers. Pte. Neil Hunter, R.A.M.C., and Pte. John Hunter, Black Watch, sons of Mrs Hunter, 71 Naysmith Place, are reported missing.

Neil, who is married, lives at 61 Naysmith Place. He wrote home to his wife as recently as 21st June. A keen footballer, he was in the team that won a divisional cup.

John, who is unmarried, joined the Black Watch early in the war. Previously he was a miner in No. 11 pit colliery, Lumphinnans.

HAMPSHIRE.

63—Aldershot (Co).—For shopbreaking, 15th inst.—Niel [sic] Grant Hunter, b. 1909, 5ft. 4½in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel, scar on head. Private No. 7260657 of Royal Army Medical Corps. Home address at Kelty, Fife.

A Father's Gratitude

WOULD you please allow me to express sincere thanks to the officers and men of the 110 Battery, Scottish Horse, who have gifted the sum of £60 to the widow and children of my son, Gunner George Sneddon, in appreciation of his service?

He was killed little, over year ago on active service in Italy.—George Sneddon, sen., Alpine House, Oakfield Street, Kelty.

KELTY MAN MISSING.

Mrs Thomson, 93 Naysmith Place, Kelty, has been informed that her youngest son, Rifleman W. Thomson, Cameronians, is missing, believed drowned. Previous to the war he was a postman at Kelty.