James Carson's Death

"Mary Carson

It is my painful duty to inform you that a report has been received from the War Office notifying the death of J.J.Carson, of the Royal Irish Rifles which occurred on service at the Battle of the Somme, and I am to express to you the sympathy and regret of the Army Council at your loss. The cause of death was shrapnel injuries received from the explosion of a mortar shell. As his body could not be recovered, a burial service has been arranged at Martinsart Cemetery, Albert, Somme, France.

Any application you may wish to make regarding the late soldier's death should be addressed to "The Secretary, War Office, Whitehall, London.

I am, Madam, your obedient servant,

Officer in charge of War Records."

War Diary entry mentioning James John Carson.

War Diary entry mentioning James John Carson.

Headstones at Martinsart, amongst these is James John Carson's.

James' Memorial Plaque (or 'Dead Man's Penny') was awarded to his family in recognition of his death.