I found this interesting tidbit in an old Morgan County Press newspaper (April 22, 1921) and it seemed appropriate to share this Memorial Day Weekend.
"The government has delivered the remains of Mr. Joseph Carson to his parents at home near Oliver Springs. Mr. Carson was drafted into the army in 1917 and was soon taken to France. He served his country faithfully until September 28, 1918 when he was struck by a piece of shell and there he gave his life for his country.
He was carried to his final resting place at the Davis Cemetery Coalfield last Monday, and was buried with great military honors. A soldier boy accompanied his remains to his home. He leaves a father and mother, five sisters, and three brothers and many other relatives and friends to mourn his loss. He was among the many who sacrificed their lives in the great drive which was made on September 28, 1918, when the Heindenburg line was broken. Our hearts go out in sympathy with his parents and friends and hoping that they will only think that they have done their part in the great war for freedom."
Joseph Horace Carson was born June 2, 1893 to Isaac Christenberry Carson and Rebecca Jane Williams Carson of Coalfield.
I don't have a photo to share with the article. Judy Kesterson Spradlin
"The government has delivered the remains of Mr. Joseph Carson to his parents at home near Oliver Springs. Mr. Carson was drafted into the army in 1917 and was soon taken to France. He served his country faithfully until September 28, 1918 when he was struck by a piece of shell and there he gave his life for his country.
He was carried to his final resting place at the Davis Cemetery Coalfield last Monday, and was buried with great military honors. A soldier boy accompanied his remains to his home. He leaves a father and mother, five sisters, and three brothers and many other relatives and friends to mourn his loss. He was among the many who sacrificed their lives in the great drive which was made on September 28, 1918, when the Heindenburg line was broken. Our hearts go out in sympathy with his parents and friends and hoping that they will only think that they have done their part in the great war for freedom."
Joseph Horace Carson was born June 2, 1893 to Isaac Christenberry Carson and Rebecca Jane Williams Carson of Coalfield.
I don't have a photo to share with the article. Judy Kesterson Spradlin
I found this interesting tidbit in an old Morgan County Press newspaper (April 22, 1921) and it seemed appropriate to share this Memorial Day Weekend.
"The government has delivered the remains of Mr. Joseph Carson to his parents at home near Oliver Springs. Mr. Carson was drafted into the army in 1917 and was soon taken to France. He served his country faithfully until September 28, 1918 when he was struck by a piece of shell and there he gave his life for his country.
He was carried to his final resting place at the Davis Cemetery Coalfield last Monday, and was buried with great military honors. A soldier boy accompanied his remains to his home. He leaves a father and mother, five sisters, and three brothers and many other relatives and friends to mourn his loss. He was among the many who sacrificed their lives in the great drive which was made on September 28, 1918, when the Heindenburg line was broken. Our hearts go out in sympathy with his parents and friends and hoping that they will only think that they have done their part in the great war for freedom."
Joseph Horace Carson was born June 2, 1893 to Isaac Christenberry Carson and Rebecca Jane Williams Carson of Coalfield.
I don't have a photo to share with the article. Judy Kesterson Spradlin
"The government has delivered the remains of Mr. Joseph Carson to his parents at home near Oliver Springs. Mr. Carson was drafted into the army in 1917 and was soon taken to France. He served his country faithfully until September 28, 1918 when he was struck by a piece of shell and there he gave his life for his country.
He was carried to his final resting place at the Davis Cemetery Coalfield last Monday, and was buried with great military honors. A soldier boy accompanied his remains to his home. He leaves a father and mother, five sisters, and three brothers and many other relatives and friends to mourn his loss. He was among the many who sacrificed their lives in the great drive which was made on September 28, 1918, when the Heindenburg line was broken. Our hearts go out in sympathy with his parents and friends and hoping that they will only think that they have done their part in the great war for freedom."
Joseph Horace Carson was born June 2, 1893 to Isaac Christenberry Carson and Rebecca Jane Williams Carson of Coalfield.
I don't have a photo to share with the article. Judy Kesterson Spradlin
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Mother was Rebecca Jane Williams Carson.
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