16 Jan. 1915 Five Sons in the Army
The King has written to Mrs. NEWELL, North Street, Stewartstown to inform her that he had heard with much interest that she has had four sons in the army, and expressing his congratulations, and assuring her that his Majesty appreciates the spirit and patriotism which prompted this example in one family, of loyalty and devotion to Sovereign and country. Mrs. NEWELL has had two sons killed in the long-drawn battle Lille in November - Joseph, aged 20, and John, aged 18 years. Another son joined the army during the past week, making the total sons now five - all attached to the Royal Irish Fusiliers. In addition, she has the unique distinction of having two brothers and 13 cousins serving in the British Army. The two boys who were killed in action were deservedly popular amongst their comrades, and Mrs. NEWELL since their death has received a number of New Year’s cards from their comrades. On New Year's Day she received a small present of rice from the United States children. transcribed by Teena from the Mid-Ulster Mail -- www.cotyrone.com http://lists.cotyrone.com/mailman/listinfo/ulsterancestry https://www.facebook.com/groups/CoTyroneIrelandGenealogy/ _______________________________________________ [email protected] UlsterAncestry Mailing List Searchable Archives: https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ http://lists.cotyrone.com/mailman/listinfo/ulsterancestry Website: https://cotyrone.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CoTyroneIrelandGenealogy/
