Harrogate Herald - 21st March 1917
W H Breare letter
Of course, you all know or have seen Mr Fred Carr,
the Editor of the Advertiser. He has three boys in the Army, and
they are wonderfully cheerful lads. In a letter home, Harold Carr
wrote to say that he had joined the Machine Gun Corps. They put it
rather differently at home : "Joined the suicide club". Of
course, that is only a soldier's joke. Bless you, the boy likes it,
for he is full of the spirit of adventure. Another lad (Fred Carr)
wrote to say that he found a pal in the trenches who wouldn't leave
him. It was a black cat. That means luck, doesn't it? The eldest
son, who is also in the Army, is a clever musician. He was organist
of Kirkby Overblow Parish Church before he joined up. He, too, likes
his experience in the Army, and writes very cheerful letters. He was
with me E Raworth's, solicitor.
Harrogate Herald - 5th September 1917
W H Breare letter
Speaking of Corporal Holmes reminded me that
he was always a good sportsman, and played the game just as he has
played it in his last great event. He and Private Harold Carr,
who, by the way, has twice been wounded, but now, I am glad to say,
all right so far, were very close friends previous to the war, and
they have boxed together many a time in Harry Holmes senior's
workshop. They little though at the time how soon they would have to
take the gloves off to the Huns. Speaking of Carr reminds me
that he has two brothers in the War. You will remember they are the
sons of Fred Carr, the Editor of the Advertiser. It shows you
how readily our British lads turn their hands and strength to the
needs of the moment when I tell you about one of the Carr
lads. His bent has always been music. He was organist of Kirkby
Overblow Church when he enlisted. There was nothing warlike in his
appearance or face, and yet he joined up, and, strange to say,
contrary to my expectations, has adapted himself so readily to the
Army that he is actually enjoying his experience. You will have
noticed whilst you have been out there how often the quietest men
with neither bounce, braggadocio, nor even assertiveness, turn out
the best fighting soldiers. I am old enough to have found it out in
wars that are now but history or memory.
Harrogate Herald - 26th September 1917
W H Breare letter
I have had news of Sergeant Watson, who was
at Handley's, and Private Carr, of England, Robinson and Co. Private
Fred E Izard, of the West Yorks, brought me information on them.
He saw both lads just before coming on leave. With the exception of
being in hospital ten days with sickness, Izard has had good
luck and I hope it will continue.
Roll Of Honour
Private Harold Bateson Carr (West Yorks), son
of Mr & Mrs Fred Carr, 5 St Mary's Walk, Harrogate, was
severely wounded in last week's fighting in the Ypres district. He
was first wounded on the Somme on the 1st July last year, when his
left arm was shattered by an explosive bullet. He returned into the
firing line last Christmas, and a couple of months ago received a
light shell wound. Word was received yesterday that his present
injuries are to the thigh and right hand. He was, when the letter
was written, in a Canadian field hospital, and will be removed to
the based as soon as his condition permits.
Harrogate Herald - 24th October 1917
Roll of Honour
Private Fred Carr (West Yorks), younger son
of Mr & Mrs Fred Carr, 5 St Mary's Walk, Harrogate, has
been wounded in France. He was hit in four places, and, after being
in the 1st South African General Hospital, arrived at the Keighley
War Hospital on Monday. He joined the colours last autumn, and went
out to France in Xmas week. He is 19 years of age, and previously
was with Mr J Lomas-Walker, solicitor, of Westminster
Chambers. His next elder brother, Private H B Carr, West
Yorks, is in the East Leeds War Hospital (Roundhay Section), wounded
for the third time. His eldest brother, Corporal (acting CQMS) W
A Carr, West Yorks, has also been in France since Xmas.
SDGW
10th Battalion, Prince of Wales's Own (West
Yorkshire Regiment)
24211 Harold Bateson Carr
Born : Harrogate
Enlisted : Harrogate
Died : 22nd April 1918
KIA
France and Flanders
CWGC
In Memory of
HAROLD BATESON CARR
Private 24211 10th Bn., West Yorkshire Regt. (Prince
of Wales's Own) who died on Monday, 22nd April 1918. Age 23.
Additional Information:
Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Carr, of 5, St. Mary's
Walk, Harrogate, Yorks.
Commemorative Information
Memorial:
POZIERES MEMORIAL, Somme, France
Grave Reference/Panel Number:
Panel 26 and 27
