Sergeant Clarence George Minchington
7th Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles
(Jersey Overseas Contingent)
24/04/1917
Third son of Alfred & Jane Minchington of Cotil
Cottage, St John's, Jersey
Died after a short and painful illness, aged 23 years.
NEWS
ITEM in Jersey Evening Post of Tuesday 1 May 1917
Roll of Honour. A few days ago we stated
that the parents of Sergeant Clarence George Minchington
of the Jersey Company 7th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles
had received news that their son was laying seriously
ill in hospital somewhere in France, and we now regret
to hear that the Sergeant passed away on 24 April after
a short and painful illness. The gallant NCO volunteered
and was accepted for service with the Jersey Company
Royal Irish Rifles and left the Island a Lance Corporal
and, being a most efficient soldier, quickly received
promotion. He was the third son of Mr & Mrs Minchington
of St Johns and was in his 23rd year. The family received
the sad news from Regimental Sergeant Major Le Breton.
We tender the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy
and feel sure our readers join us in regretting the
loss of another of the gallant and loyal band of Jersey
volunteers.
NEWS ITEM in Jersey Evening Post
of Thursday 26 April 1917
In Hospital. Mrs Minchington of St Johns
has received official news that her son, Sergeant C
Minchington of the Jersey Company Royal Irish Rifles,
is lying seriously ill in hospital somewhere in France.
We hope that favourable news will soon be received.
Commonwealth
War Graves Commission Record
