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Mrs. Watkins, of 18, Mill Row, Rawtenstall, on Monday received official news that her husband, Gunner Watkins, had been killed in action. The deceased soldier enlisted in the Royal Field Artillery on October 18th, 1914, and had been in France twelve months He was over on leave prior to crossing the Channel, and leaves a widow and one child, for whom much sympathy will be felt. In a letter to Mrs. Watkins Driver T. Howey said that while at the gun on the night of July 22nd, a direct hit was made at the gun, killing five and wounding three, including one officer. Gunner Watkins was one of those killed and all the men sent their deepest sympathy.

Mrs. Watson, who resides at Well-st, Scout Bottom, has received official intimation that her husband, A/Bomb. J. W. Watson, R.F.A., died of wounds in France on September 18th.

A letter from the chaplain states the Bomb. Watson was wounded in the chest and abdomen, and that he was buried in the military cemetery at Duison. Bomb. Watson leaves a wife and a little girl, 5 years of age, to mourn his death. He was 27 years of age. Enlisting on August 29th 1914, he was in the Dardaneles campaign, where he had an attack of fever. Twelve months ago he was wounded in France, and was at home on furlough last Christmas. Previous to enlistment Bomb. Watson was employed at Albert works, Whitewell Bottom. He was connected with Salem Sunday school and chapel, Hollin, and a memorial service is to take place in that place of worship to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon.