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 When it was withdrawn from the line, the division had won a reputation as courageous soldiers.

"I told the recruiting sergeant I was nineteen and, as I was tall for my age, he believed me." He fought with the 36th (Ulster) Division at the Battle of the Somme. Life was dull and you must have ...