The meaning of this name is not known for certain, though it possibly means either "little rock" or "handsome" in Breton. Trivia Alternatively, it may derive from the tribal name of the Alans, an Iranian people who migrated into Europe in the 4th and 5th centuries. This was the name of several dukes of Brittany, and was introduced to England by Bretons after the Norman invasion. Famous modern bearers include Alan Shepard, the first American in space and the fifth man to walk on the moon, and Alan Turing, a British mathematician and computer scientist.
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13890 Private Robert Sands
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These accounts are taken from the book - Cookstown`s War Dead (1914-18, 1939-45), compiled by Cookstown District Council in conjunction with Friends Of The Somme Mid-Ulster Branch.....the first account I have scanned in is my own great, great uncle..
[b]13890 Private Robert Sands
9th Battalion Royal Innskilling Fusiliers ("C" company)
Killed In Action: 8th May 1916 Age: 23
Authuille Military Cemetery, France, Grave D 45[/b]
Robert Sands was the son of William and Ellen Sands, Urbal, Coagh, Cookstown.
Before joining the army, Robert was a member of Coagh Company of Ulster Volunteers, and was a member of Drumconvis LOL 794 and acted as Chaplain there. He had one other brother on active service with the army.
Robert was killed in action on the night of 7th/8th May 1916, soon after a successful trench raid against the enemy. The 9th Battalion Inniskillings came under a heavy bombardment in retaliation. 19 other men lost their lives that night, including John McMullan from Coagh and Robert Little from Cookstown. Two other men died of their wounds the next day. Robert Sands is buried in row D, grave 45 at Authuille Military Cemetery, France.
Corporal Mitchell from Coagh, sent a letter of sympathy to Robert's sister soon after his death, saying:
[i]"I`m very sorry to inform you of the death of your brother Robert, who lost his life on the night of 7th May 1916. It was during a heavy bombardment of our lines and his death was instantaneous, so he suffered no pain. He was the favourite of the platoon whose members all join me in offering our heartfelt sympathy in your sad bereavement."[/i]
In a letter to Robert's father, his Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Ambrose Ricardo, said:
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"I wish to convey to you the sympathy of all the ranks of the Battalion in the sorrow that has come to you on the death of your sou. The battalion carried out a successful raid on the enemy trenches last Sunday night, inflicting severe loss on them. We were subjected to a very heavy bombardment for over 3 hours, and we had considerable casualties. Your son was a gallant soldier and a good comrade, and we mourn his loss."[/i]
[b]His Warfare is over, his battle fought,
His Victory won, though dearly bought;
His fresh young life could not be saved:
He slumbers now in a soldier's grave.
We loved him in life, he is dear to us still.
In grief we must bend to God's Holy will:
The trial was great, the loss heavy to bare,
The Angels, dear Robert, will tend to your care.[/b]
Submitted for publication in Mid Ulster Mail by Robert's parents, June 1916
[b]A Call From The Trenches
By Robert Sands
"Fall in! Fall in! We're out to win!" the country calls today
The raging hun, his worst has done, and soon he'll have to pay.
We dozed a bit, before we hit, but now we'll face about.
With open eyes and brave allies, to knock the beggars out.
Then bustle along with a cheery song, as long as there's work to do
For Kitchener's lot are on the spot, with plenty of work for you.
We're on the scene 'til France is clean and brave little Belgium free.
We've stalled the job in earnest and we'll finish it on the 'spree'.
We are not great at Hymns of fate, but this we are gained to swear-
We'll make them howl, for fighting foul, and beat them by fighting fair;
To keep our word may seem absurd but that's what Briton's do.
And they may bet our teeth are set, to see the business through.
So pull up your boot and learn to shoot, and march with the army swing,
Get thoroughly fit to do your bit along with our Gracious King.
We've got it in hand to sweep the land as Jellicoe swept the sea.
We're starting the job in earnest and we'll finish it o the spree'.
Then off we'll go to face the foe, who laughs at old John Bull?
But some must stay to work and play, and keep the convoy full.
They serve King George in mine and forge, although they can't be here,
So while we spend the shells they send, we'll give them all a
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A Man's A Man for A' That
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A Man's A Man for A' That
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Burns sent this to George Thompson of Edinburgh in 1795. It is also known as Is There Honest Poverty and For A' That and A' That. According to The Robert Burns Songbook the tune was based on Lady Macintosh's Reel, from Bremner's "Reels" (1759). Burns had used the tune earlier for Tho' Women's Minds. Prior to that Burns had used it for the melody for the song I am a Bard of no regard.
The song was sung the day of the reopening of the Scottish Parliament.
A Man's A Man for A' That
Is there for honest poverty
That hangs his head, an' a' that
The coward slave, we pass him by
We dare be poor for a' that
For a' that, an' a' that
Our toil's obscure and a' that
The rank is but the guinea's stamp
The man's the gowd for a' that
What though on hamely fare we dine
Wear hoddin grey, an' a' that
Gie fools their silks, and knaves their wine
A man's a man, for a' that
For a' that, an' a' that
Their tinsel show an' a' that
The honest man, though e'er sae poor
Is king o' men for a' that
Ye see yon birkie ca'd a lord
Wha struts an' stares an' a' that
Tho' hundreds worship at his word
He's but a coof for a' that
For a' that, an' a' that
His ribband, star and a' that
The man o' independent mind
He looks an' laughs at a' that
A prince can mak' a belted knight
A marquise, duke, an' a' that
But an honest man's aboon his might
Gude faith, he maunna fa' that
For a' that an' a' that
Their dignities an' a' that
The pith o' sense an' pride o' worth
Are higher rank that a' that
Then let us pray that come it may
(as come it will for a' that)
That Sense and Worth, o'er a' the earth
Shall bear the gree an' a' that
For a' that an' a' that
It's coming yet for a' that
That man to man, the world o'er
Shall brithers be for a' that
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