Arthur Edward's Story.
Birkenhead News 10 March 1915
ANOTHER TRANMERE HERO
Fatally Wounded in Bayonet Charge
It is with much regret that we announce the death of Pte. Arthur Harrison, aged 22, who resided with his parents at 16, Walker Street, Tranmere. This gallant youth had been a member of the 2nd Cheshire Regiment for 3 years, and for 2 ½ years previous to the outbreak of war he served with his Regiment in India. He was drafted to England with the first contingent from India, and was at home on furlough for three days about Christmas time. He arrived at the front early in January, and took part in some very heavy fighting. Towards the end of February the Cheshires made a gallant bayonet charge, and Pte Harrison was severely wounded in the leg. He was taken to the base hospital at Rouen, and an operation was performed, but he succumbed to his injuries on February 26th.
Mr. and Mrs. Harrison had received several letters from him, and in each he appeared as the circumstances would allow. He was always of a cheery disposition, and will be sadly missed by a large circle of friends.
Young Harrison was formerly a member of the Mission to St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, North Road, and on Sunday evening the minister, the Rev. T. W. Macpherson, referred in sympathetic terms to his death in the course of an eloquent sermon.