da to be killed by a sniper’s bullet when scouting during the advance 
on Mosquito Crest. Bill Davis of Dublin a fearless fighter fell at Villa- 
nueva, his clenched fist shooting up in salute as he died on the field. 
William Beattie and William Laughlin both from Belfast, both in op- 
posing politico-religious factions a few years ago, came to find unity in 
the working-class struggle, and were close comrades in Spain. Laugh- 
lin was killed on July 6, Beattie on July 23. 
From Major Nathan of the Brigade Staff down to the rawest re- 
cruit, these and others of our Brigade gave their lives for Democracy. 
Their memory. will always be with us, to cheer us onward to the Vic- 
tory for which they fought and died. In the hearts of the working class 
of the world they shall be remembered forever. 
R. M. 

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