John Albert Thacker
in the 1911 census he was a buchers errand boy.
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John Albert Thacker was born in 1896 at Nottingham, he was the grandson of Samuel and Harriett Lester of Gough Street, Nottingham.
In the 1911 census he was a butcher's errand boy 14 yrs he is living with his grandparents Samuel Tester 52 yrs a frame work knitter and Harriett Tester 53 yrs of age they were living at 22 Gough Street, Fisher Street, Nottingham.
He was engaged to Gertie at the time of his death.
Lance Sergeant John Albert Thacker enlisted at Nottingham, he served with 17th battalion Sherwood Foresters Regiment, he died on 3rd September and is buried at the Ancre British Cemetery Beaumont Hamel Grave Reference: VI F 28
Nottingham Evening Post In Memoriam 11/7/1917:'Thacker. In loving memory of Sergeant J Thacker 27524 missing September 3rd 1916 now reported killed July 10th. A bitter grief a shock severe to part with one we all loved dear.- Grandmother, grandfather, Rose and fiancée Gertie.'
Nottingham Evening Post, ‘Deaths’, 14 July 1917: ‘Thacker. In loving memory of Sergt. J Thacker, Sherwood Foresters, missing September 3rd, 1916, now reported killed July 10th. Fondly remembered by all. From his loving mother, brother, sister, Ella, Florence, Dey, and brother Sidney (away); 133 Pym-street, Nottm.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)
Research by David Nunn
Photo of John Albert Thacker
Ancre British Cemetery - Beamont Hamel, France