John Thomas IDESON

10 May 1918

WOUNDED AND MISSING

The deepest sympathy is felt for Mrs. J. T. Ideson, Barden (who has six little children), who on Thursday last had official notice that her husband, Private J. T. Ideson, Northumberland Fusiliers, was missing, and had been since March 20th. Private Ideson enlisted January 25th 1917, went to France April 25th 1917, was admitted into hospital in France with septic poisoning November 5th 1917 and arrived in England November 30th 1917. He returned to the Front February 20th 1918. Prior to enlisting he was in the employ of the Duke of Devonshire. Private Ideson was a good all-rounder cricketer, and a member of the Barden Cricket Club.

05 July 1918

WOUNDED AND MISSING

The numerous friends of Mrs. J. T Ideson of High Gamsworth, Barden, will be glad to hear that at last she has heard news of her husband, Private T. Ideson, Northumberland Fusiliers, who had been posted missing since March 20th. On the 27th ult. she received a postcard from him, dated May 30th, stating that he was a prisoner of war in Germany, unwounded, also that he had written to her three times. This is the first news that Mrs. Ideson has received since she got the official notice that he was missing. It is a great relief to her and her six little children.

13 September 1918

IDESON – Died on July 28th, 1918 at Rennbahn Camp, Munster, Germany, Private John Thomas Ideson, Northumberland Fusiliers, aged 32 years, of High Gamsworth, Barden.

20 September 1918

BARDEN – DEATH OF PRIVATE J. T. IDESON

Private J. T. Ideson, of the Northumberland Fusiliers, of High Gamsworth, Barden, has died under circumstances explained in the following letter received by his father, Mr. Charles Ideson, Howgill Farm, Barden, :– “Dear Mr. Ideson, – It is with much regret that I have to inform you of the death of your son, Private John Thomas Ideson, Northumberland Fusiliers, in the camp, Lazaret, due to lung trouble on the 28th July. Interment took place on 31st July in the Allies’ prisoners of war cemetery near Munster City, and the grave is No. 1045. There was a nice funeral and deceased was followed by his comrades, who laid a beautiful floral offertory on the grave, the ribbons of which will be sent you, also a photo of the cemetery. A headstone will be erected, and you may have a photo of the individual grave upon application to the General Online Commanding this camp in accordance with regulations. I beg to assure you, dear Mr. Ideson, of the sincere sympathy of all the British here, which is extended to yourself and to the family. If we can be of any further service you have but to ask. - Yours faithfully, - B. FITZSIMMONS, B.S.M., R.G.A.”

Private Ideson enlisted January, 1917, went to France the following April, was admitted to hospital in France with septic poisoning in November, and arrived in England November 30th, 1917. He returned to France February 20th, 1918, was posted missing March 20th, and in June his wife received a postcard to say he was a prisoner of war. Private Ideson leaves a wife and six Children, for whom much sympathy is felt, also for other members of the family.

04 October 1918

BOLTON ABBEY – Memorial Service at Barden

A memorial service was held in Barden Church last Sunday in memory of Private J.T. Ideson, late of the Northumberland Fusiliers, who died a prisoner of war in Germany. The little church was filled, many coming from a long distance to pay their last respects. The service was conducted by the Rev. C. Tomlinson, who delivered a most impressive sermon. The hymns were:– ‘On the resurrection morning,’ ‘Peace, perfect peace,’ and ‘Now the labourer’s task is done.’ The members of the family present were Mrs. Ideson (widow), four children, Mr. C. Ideson (father), Mr. and Mrs. F. Spence (brother-in-law and sister), Mr. and Mrs. W. Ideson (cousins), Mrs. C. Hustwick, (cousin), Mrs. R. Goulding (cousin). Mrs. J. Hustwick presided at the organ, and played the Dead March, the congregation standing.

25 July 1919

IDESON – In loving memory of a dear husband and father, Private John T. Ideson, Northumberland Fusiliers, died a prisoner of war at Munster, July 28th, 1918.

“Worthy of everlasting love.”

Christ will bind the broken chain
Closer when we meet again.

Ever remembered by Wife and Children, High Gamsworth, Barden.

IDESON – In ever loving memory of Private John Thomas Ideson, Northumberland Fusiliers, who died while a prisoner of war in Germany on July 28th, 1918.

He sleeps – one of England’s heroes,
In the watchful care of God.

Ever renumbered by his Father, Sister, and Brother-in-law, Howgill Farm, Barden.

30 July 1920

IDESON – In loving memory of a dear husband and father, Pte. J. T. Ideson, who died on July 28th, 1918.

“In God’s keeping.”

“He lives in the hearts he left behind.”

From his Wife and Children, High Gamsworth, Barden.

29 July 1921

IDESON – In loving memory of a dear husband and father, Pte. J. T. Ideson, who died July 28th, 1918.

Memory clings to those we loved.

From wife and children, High Gamsworth.