Ernest James Strouther
1911: warehouseman (lace manufacturer)
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Ernest James was the youngest son of Edward and Emma Jane Strouther.
According to the 1911 census, when this information was collated for the first time, Edward and Emma had had five children but only four were still living, their sons Percy G., Joseph Edward, Leonard Walter and Ernest James. All the children were born in Lenton.
In 1891 Edward, a leather finisher, and Emma were living at 4 Guthrie Street, Lenton, with their sons, Percy (8), Joseph (6), Leonard (5) and Ernest (1).
By 1901 the family was living at 4 Forster Street, Radford, and Edward's sister-in-law, Margaret Moseley, was also in the household.
Ten years later Edward and Emma, together with their three youngest sons, Joseph, Leonard and Ernest, were living at 5 Radford Boulevard, Radford; Edward was still following the occupation of leather finisher and his sons were warehousemen for lace manufacturers.
The family was still at the same address at the time of Ernest's death in 1917.
Ernest James Strouther served with the 2nd Battalion Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment).
In February 1917 Ernest suffered a gunshot wound to the thigh and a compound fracture of the femur. He was medically evacuated to the UK and admitted to the 1st London General Hospital. Sepsis set in and he died five days later on 3 March.
Ernest is buried in Nottingham General Cemetery (grave ref 19660) and is also commemorated on the Screen Wall in the Cemetery.
His award of the Military Medal was gazetted on 17th April 1917.
Nottingham Evening Post, 'Roll of Honour', 5 March 1917 (abridged): ‘Strouther. Died of wounds March 3rd in hospital, Private Ernest James Strouther, age 27, youngest son of Mr and Mrs E Strouther, 5 Radford Boulevard. Interment General Cemetery.’
Nottingham Evening Post, 'In Memoriam' 2 March 1918 :-
'STROUTHER. – In ever-loving memory of Ernest James Strouther, M.M., died of wounds March 3rd, 1917. – Father, mother, brothers, and sisters.'
'STROUTHER. – In affectionate remembrance of Ernest James Strouther, M.M., died of wounds March 3rd, 1917. Safe home. – Louise'.
'STROUTHER. – In loving memory of our dear friend, Ernest, died of wounds March 3rd, 1917. Fondly remembered. – Mr. and Mrs. Hollis and family.'
Jim Grundy facebook pages Small Town Great War Hucknall 1914-1918
Probate: Strouther Ernest James of 5 Radford-boulevard Nottingham private in HM Army died 3 March 1917 at the 1st London General Hospital Administration (with Will) Nottingham 1 August [1917] to Emma Jane Strouther (wife of Edward Strouther). Effects £108 10s 3d.
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