Ernest Hickling (50)
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Ernest Hickiling was the son of Thomas and Ann Hickling and the brother of Bert Hickling. In 1901, they lived at 11, Bangor Street, Alfred Street North and in 1911 at 11 Dame Agnes Street (both St Ann’s Nottingham). In 1920, Ernest married Lilian Elliot at Melton Mowbray and one year later, in 1921, they lived, along with their son Ernest David, at 27, Ladysmith Street, Sneinton, Nottingham in the home of John and Mary Hudson.
Nottingham’s heaviest loss of life at a single location during May 9th 1941’s air raid occurred within the Co-op Bakery on Meadow Lane where 49 night shift workers perished. The bakery was hit twice; one bomb caused tons of flour stored on upper floors to crash down to ground level. A second device penetrated the bakery’s air raid shelter roof before exploding amongst the assembled work force. Rescue efforts were impeded by blazing fat. For an excellent account of this incident, see David Needham, Battle of the Flames, Nottingham’s Fight for Survival in WWII (2nd Ed. Chesterfield: Banister Publications Ltd, 2020 p.p. 141-142. First Ed. Horizon Press, 2009).
Nottingham Evening Post, Deaths, Monday May 12th 1941: HICKLING – Ernest. Killed by enemy action. Devoted husband of Lily and father of David, Eileen, Philip and Michael. He died for us. HICKLING – Ernest. Beloved brother of Bert and Muriel. Killed by enemy action. Nottingham Evening Post, 9/5/1942, Page 2, In Memoriam: HICKLING – Ernest. Loving memories of a devoted husband and father. Ever lasting love. – Lily and the children HICKLING – Ernest : May 9th. He had no time to say goodbye. The Stoney family. Grave Reference: Wilford Hill: Q30/1 Buried May 20th 1941
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