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DISTRICT NEWS. AMMANFORD.

19th April 1917

Sergeant Higgs.

Ammanford Soldier Killed. – It is reported that Sergt. Higgs, Welsh Regiment, son of Mr. Higgs, Bryneau, Bettws, has fallen in action.

Deceased’s father is a mason and farmer, a native of the district, and a brother was the late Mr. Higgs, draper, High Street.

Another brother is a time-expired soldier working in Ammanford Colliery.