Arthur Hucknall
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Born in 1879, he was the son of John and Sarah Hucknall. The family was living in Burton Joyce in 1881. John was a groom/coachman and Sarah was a dressmaker. They had nine children of whom seven survived. By 1891 John had become a joiner and wheelwright and they were living on Main Street in Burton Joyce. Arthur was still at school. By 1901 Arthur had left school and was working as a stock room clerk for the lace trade. Arthur married Nellie Leafe from Lambley. They had two sons Cyril (1907) and Burnie Joseph (1909). They went to live with his parents and brother at Ivy Cottage, Burton Joyce Nottingham.
Arthur Hucknall enlisted at Carlton Nottingham. Thiepval Memorial Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D
In memoriam published in the Nottingham Evening Post dated 12th April 1918 :- “HUCKNALL. – In loving memory of my dear son, Pte. Arthur Hucknall, killed in action, France, April 12th, 1917. At rest. - Sorrowing mother, brother George. “HUCKNALL. - In affectionate remembrance of my dear husband, Pte. Arthur Hucknall, killed in action April 12th, 1917. We cannot, Lord. Thy purpose see, but all is well that's done by Thee. – From his sorrowing wife and boys Cyril and Burnie. “HUCKNALL. – In loving memory of Pte. Arthur Hucknall, killed in France April 12th, 1917. Ever in our thoughts. – Sister. “HUCKNALL. – In loving memory of Pte. Arthur Hucknall, of Burton Joyce, killed in action April 12th, 1917. – Fondly remembered by brother Fred and wife. 'HUCKNALL. – In loving memory of Pte. Arthur Hucknall, killed in action April 12th, 1917. Not forgotten. – From brother Albert and family.' 'HUCKNALL. – In loving memory of our dear son-in-law, Pte. Arthur Hucknall , of Burton Joyce, who was killed in action April 12th, 1917. Ever in our thoughts. – Mr. and Mrs. J. Leale and family.' Notices courtesy of Jim Grundy and his facebook pages Small Town Great War Hucknall 1914-1918.
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