Able Seaman JOHN CARSON
Last address in Lewis: 13 Keith Street, Stornoway
Service unit: Royal Navy, HMS Defense
Service number: Clyde Z/3621
Date of birth: 24 September 1889
Date of death: 31 May 1916 at the age of 30
Killed in action in Battle of Jutland
Memorial: Portsmouth Naval, panel 24,
Local memorial: Lewis War Memorial; Nicolson WW1 memorial, left panel
John Carson can be traced on the 1891 census in the town of his birth, Helensburgh. He was the son of Matthew and Annie Carson from 6 West Clyde Street. A decade later, the family (which includes John's younger sibling Jessie) is at 5 Keith Street, Stornoway. He is a van boy aged 15. Apart from his sister Jessie (aged 11), he has a younger sibling, Martha (6).
I am not 100% certain of this census search, due to the discrepancy of address.
The Roll of Honour for HMS Defence quotes John Carson as a member of the RNVR.
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