Letter from Major Clarence Craig to Mr Jones, 5 July 1916 Letters 1916-1923 Major Clarence Craig

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Letter from Major Clarence Craig (1864-1938) to Mrs Jones regarding the death of Corporal John Henry McVicker (1883-1916). According to Major Craig McVicker was seriously wounded by a German shell while resting close to the front line with his company. He consequently died from his injuries. Major Clarence Craig was a commanding officer with the 121st Field Company of the Royal Engineers in the Ulster Division. He was also the brother of Sir James Craig (1871-1940, the first Prime Minister of Northern Ireland.

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 5 Jul 1916 Dear Mrs Jones It is with deep sorrow and regret I write to inform you of the sad death, in action, of your friend, Corporal M'Vicker, of the 121st Field Company, R. E. Ulster Division. He was full of pluck and energy, and a regular soldier, always keen to be allowed to go on any raids against the enemy, He was a great favorite in the Company,and by all who knew him, and will be missed greatly. A great fight has been going on for some days, and the Company were resting for the night in some rough shelters, about half a mile behind our Front fire, when at 2 o'clock last night a shell came in the shelter killing 2 men, and severely wounding your friend, and our Sergt-Major. They were at once attended to with all possible care, and sent off the Hospital by Motor Ambulance,but I have just received the sad news that he has since died, and has been buried in the Soldiers Cemetery at FORCEVILLE. You have the deepest sympathy of both the Officers and men of the Company by whom he was greatly beloved. Yours sincerely C. Craig, Major. O.C. 121st Field Company, R. E. Ulster Division. Major Clarence Craig Letter from Major Clarence Craig to Mr Jones, 5 July 1916