Rifleman Martin Henry.
202025 2nd Kings Royal Rifle Corps.
Died from gas 8th September 1918, aged 26.
(Brother Patrick was killed 9th Oct 1917.)
Martin was born in the June quarter of 1892, Burnley. The son of Patrick Henry and Margaret Wear. In the 1901 census the family were living at 18 Robert St, Burnley. Patrick 42 Pavior and born in Ireland, Margaret 35 born in Liverpool, James 13 weaver, Martin 8, Peter 6, Patrick 3, Christina 9 months and Mary aged 36 from Ireland (presumably Patrick’s sister).
In the 1911 census the family had moved to 9 Master St, Burnley, in 3 rooms. Patrick 53, Margaret 45, Martin 18 Printer, peter 16, Patrick 13, Christina 10 and Thomas 8. Martin’s parents had been married 24 years and had had 8 children two of whom had died.
From the Burnley Express dated 25th Sept. 1918: FORMER "EXPRESS" EMPLOYEE.
Mrs Henry of 9 Gill Street Burnley has received an official intimation that her husband rifleman Martin Henry, died from gas poisoning on September 8th. He belonged to the king's Royal Rifles, but originally joined the ASC and was transferred for a time to the tank Corps, having injured his knee. He was 26 years of age and had been in the Army 2 years and out the front about 15 months. He leaves one child, and both his parents who reside at 20 Albert Street also survive him.
The deceased soldier was formerly assistant in the stereotyping and rotary machine department at the "Express" Office for many years. He attended St Mary's Roman Catholic church. Four Brothers have served in the army, and of these besides deceased, one, Private Patrick Henry has been killed.
Lived at 9 Gill Street.
Martin was buried in Abbeville Cemetery Communal Extension, France: Grave Ref; IV.E.7.