Battle of the Somme

MILLER, JAMES
Rank: Private
Service No: 2691
Date of Death: 01/07/1916
Age: 31
Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry, 17th Bn.
Grave Reference: III. B. 8.
Cemetery: BLIGHTY VALLEY CEMETERY, AUTHUILLE WOOD
Additional Information: Son of John and Margaret Miller, of Barrhead, Renfrewshire.

Tomorrow marks the annivrsary of the Battle of the Somme where my great uncle Jim was killed on July 1st, the first day of fighting. He and his brother Duncan were runners carrying messages, as well going over the top with the 17th HLI, although Duncan survived and came home. James is buried out there but mentioned on the family stone.
Such a tragic waste of young men's lives from both sides.