Ulster Genealogy
Irish Weekly and Ulster Examiner
June 19, 1915
Brave Irish Soldier
First Irish Guardsman from Belfast.
FALLS IN FLANDERS.
His many friends will learn with deep regret of the death of Private Hugh
Michael M�Manus, regimental No. 14, 1st Battalion of the Irish Guards, who was
killed in action in Northern France on 18th May. Deceased was the first soldier
from Belfast to join the Irish Guards at the formation of that great regiment,
which has distinguished itself so much in the great war. Private M�Manus served
twelve years in the Irish Guards, and although not a reservist, and occupying an
important Civil Service Government in England, he volunteered his services at
the outbreak of the war, and since then has been engaged in many fierce
struggles. His name will long be remembered amongst his many comrades who
fought so gallantly in the battlefields of France and Flanders. Private M�Manus
belongs to a respected Catholic family now residing in Belfast. His brother is
Captain M�Manus, of the Irish Brigade, who has been stationed in Belfast for
some time past. To his mother, brothers and sisters will be
extended the heartfelt sympathy and prayers of a large circle of friends. We
trust the heroism of his death will be some little consolation to his sorrowing
relatives and friends for � he died that his country might live.�