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John Elson Carpenter

Private

Service No. 29037

Age Unknown

Died on 23 March 1918

Somerset Light Infantry

POZIERES MEMORIAL

Somme, France

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John Elson Carpenter

This was my paternal grandfather after whom I named. I have his pocket diary which has entries up until the day before he died.

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David John Carpenter

In memory of my paternal grandfather. I took my father, then aged 86, to the Pozieres memorial and surrounding area in 1999.

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BARRY JOHN CARPENTER

In memory of my paternal Grandfather John Elson Carpenter, Bn 15/11/1885, husband and father. Killed in action on Sat 23rd Mar 1918 age 32.

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Brian Carpenter

A MAN I NEVER KNEW BUT ONE I WOULD HAVE LIKED TO HAVE KNOWN.

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Ian Carpenter

For my paternal grandfather. You nobly gave your life in France for the greater good. Rest in Peace.

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Rosemary Carlton

In honour of my paternal grandfather, I volunteered to plant poppies in the moat of The Tower of London in 2014.

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Barry Carpenter

We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.

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Barry Carpenter

Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.

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Barry Carpenter

I wish I had known you and had a chance to thank you for everything you gave to us who survive you.

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John, O valiant heart, your glory came on the Somme. Your memory hallowed in the land you loved. Harry

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Michael Carpenter

In memory of my paternal Great Grandfather Pte John Elson Carpenter 29037. You bravely gave your life so that we may live in freedom.

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John Elson Carpenter

This poppy is for my grandfather, John Elson Carpenter, who died on the Somme on 23 March 1918

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John Elson Carpenter, Private 29037, 7th Ballation, Somerset Light Infantry was with the 20th Division, British 5th Army and died on Saturda...

David John Carpenter

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They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn At the going down of the sun and in th...

BARRY JOHN CARPENTER

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For my paternal grandfather, who I never knew, but always wanted to. I only have two photos of you and lots of unanswered questions. I shall...

Ian Carpenter

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John Elson Carpenter, Somerset Light Infantry, is listed on page 192 of the County Memorial Book in the Memorial Chapel of Wells Cathedral, ...

Rosemary Carlton

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To Grandad John.  100 years ago today(23/03/1918) you nobly gave your life so that future generations could live theirs. We owe you a great...

Barry Carpenter

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To the 229 fallen soldiers of the Somersets who fell in action during the German Spring Offensive 21/03/1918 to 05/04/1918. I have posted ...

Barry Carpenter

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You are also commemorated at the following War Memorials on the Isle of Wight. 1) Freshwater Parish War Memorial, All Saints' Church, Freshw...

Barry Carpenter

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John, I do not know the precise circumstances of your death, but, as a former soldier in the 1st and the 7th Royal Warwickshire Regiment an...

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