Carty, Bertram Samuel

Bertram Samuel Carty was born on 22nd October 1895 and baptised on 8th December 1895 at Sparkbrook, Birmingham.  His father, William James was an army pensioner, having previously been a Colour Sergeant with the Royal Warwickshire Regiment.  Bertram’s mother was Lucy Carty nee Dyke.

1911 saw him living with brother William (20) and mother Lucy (42) at 8 Guys Cliffe Terrace.  He was employed as a Junior Draughtsman in the motor industry.  His father, William, was working as a storekeeper in a spring balance makers in West Bromwich at the time so was not included on the census.

Bertram sang in the choir at St Nicholas Church

Bertram’s father worked in the Army Records Office, situated at the Court House in Jury Street, throughout the war.

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Bertram’s brother, William, also fell in 1916 so William and Lucy lost both of their sons in the space of a few months.

Warwick Advertiser – 2nd September 1916

Lucy and William both died in Warwick and they are buried in Warwick Cemetery where their sons are commemorated on their grave, whose inscription reads:

In Loving Memory of
LUCY the beloved wife of WILLIAM J CARTY died 29th July 1932 aged 68 years.
Also WILLIAM JAMES CARTY who died 9th November 1950 aged 92 years.
Also W.G. CARTY 2nd Lieutenant Royal Warwickshire Regiment killed in action in France 25th March 1916 aged 25 years.
And B.S. CARTY 2nd Lieutenant 12 Battalion Notts and Derby Regiment killed in action in France 21st August 1916 aged 20 years.