Thomas Archibald Summers
- Family History
- Military History
- Extra Information
- Photographs
He was the husband of Gertrude Summers and the father of Walter Edward Summers. In 1911 they lived at 44 Loughborough Avenue Sneinton Dale. Gertrude later moved to 47 Chain Row Lenton (both Nottingham).
Private Thomas Archibald Summers, served with the 11th Battalion Leicestershire Regiment, he died of wounds on 22nd April 1917. He is buried in Bethune Town Cemetery.
Death notices published on 30th April 1917 in the Nottingham Evening Post :- “SUMMERS. – Killed in action April 22nd, Private Thomas Archibald Summers, Leicesters, aged 33 years, late 1, Edwinstowe-avenue, West Bridgford, Safe in the arms of Jesus. – From his sorrowing wife and three children. “SUMMERS. – Killed in action, April 22nd, Private Thomas Archibald Summers, Leicesters, aged 33 years. At rest. – From brother Walter and family, also brothers and sisters, Fred and Lena (in Canada).” Above are courtesy of Jim Grundy and his facebook pages Small Town Great War Hucknall 1914-1918
No Photos