John CARR (1)

09 November 1917

CARR - October 14th 1917, died in hospital in France from wounds received in action, Pte. John Carr, Grenadier Guards, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carr, White Hill House, Dalehead, aged 32 years.

09 November 1917

DALE HEAD - SECOND BEREAVEMENT IN THREE WEEKS

The sad news was received by Mr. and Mrs. Carr, Whitehill House, on November 1st of the death of their son, Private William Carr, York and Lancs., B.E.F. Pte. Carr was killed in action between the 16th and 28th of October. He was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Carr, of Whitehill House, Dalehead, 22 years of age, and well known and highly respected. Before being called up he was employed by his father at Whitehill House. He was called up in September 1916, and went out to France on December 29th 1916. Much sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Carr and family in their sad bereavement.

On Tuesday morning, Mrs. Carr received word that her husband, Private John Carr, Grenadier Guards, had died from wounds received during the recent fighting in France. Deceased's parents reside at Whitehill House, Dalehead. Pte. Carr was thirty-two years of age. He was well known and highly esteemed. The widow has received two letters, both dated the 16th October. In one the writer states that Pte. Carr was wounded on the 13th October and adds:- "I am afraid it is serious. He was entering a trench when a sniper shot him through the right arm, the bullet entering his side. My chums and myself bandaged him and carried him to a dressing station so that no time was lost. We all hoped that with God's help he would pull through. I am sorry to have lost such a faithful chum."

The second communication gives the date of death as the 14th from wounds in the chest and abdomen.

"We did everything possible for him but his wounds were very serious, and recovery was almost hopeless from the beginning. He left no message but you will be comforted to hear that his end was peaceful, and that he was unconscious some time before he died."

Before joining up in September 1916, Pte. Carr had worked on the Townley Estate, Whitewell, as a woodman since 1910. A hard and conscientious workman he gained the esteem of all with whom he came in contact. Much sympathy is extended to the widow and parents in the sad bereavement of their loss of two sons in the course of three weeks.

On Sunday a memorial service was held in Dalehead Church for the lads from this parish who have fallen in France. It was conducted by the Vicar, the Rev. T. W. Castle, and there was a large congregation. Suitable hymns were sung. The Vicar preached an impressive sermon from the words:- 'He hath sent me to bind up the broken hearted.' At the close of the service the organist played the Dead March.

18 October 1918

CARR - In loving memory of our dear brothers - Private John Carr, Grenadier Guards, who died of wounds in France, October 14th, 1917, and Private William Carr, York and Lancaster Regiment, killed in action October 18th, 1917.

Fondly we loved them, they are dear to us still,
But in grief we must bend to God's holy will;
Our sorrow is great, our loss hard to bear,
But the angels, dear brothers, will guard you with care.

From Ruth and Robert, Stankas Hall, Newsholme.