John Thomas Pitt
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He was the son of Mary Pitt and the brother of Nellie (later Marson), Hilda, Beatrice, Caroline, Dorothy and William Pitt. In 1911 they lived at 2 King's Pace King George Street and later 22 De Ligne Street Radford (both Nottingham).
Pte. John Thomas Pitt, 11th Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers, was killed in action on 9th September 1918. He is buried in St. Venant-Robecq Road British Cemetery, Robecq.
In memoriam published 9th September 1919 in the Nottingham Evening Post :- “PITT. – In loving memory of my dear son, Pte. J. Pitt, killed in action September 9th, 1918. Never will his memory fade. – Loving mother, brother, and sisters. “PITT. – In loving memory of our dear brother, killed September 9th, 1918, R.S.F. Sadly missed. Some day we'll understand. – Nellie and Will. “PITT. – In loving memory of our dear brother, killed September 9th, 1918. Silently mourned. – Hilda and Jim. “PITT. – In proud remembrance of my dear brother, killed September 9th, 1918. Cherished memories. – Loving sister Beaty and Horace. PITT. – In loving memory of our dear brother, killed September 9th, 1918. Ever in our thoughts. – Ethel [illegible] and Nellie.” Above in memoriam are courtesy of Jim Grundy and his facebook pages Small Town Great War Hucknall 1914-1918
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