9570: Thomas and Clara Jacobs

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posted on 2024-01-12, 12:10 authored by Lest We Forget Project Team

Thomas Jacobs started in the Northamptonshire Regiment before transferring (after being wounded) to the York and Lancaster regiment. Thomas was wounded on 2 October 1918. He received a Silver War Badge and a pension of 8 shillings. Although he had shell shock, his sergeant told him to walk up a hill or face execution for disobeying orders.

He married his wife, Clara, the night before he went to France. He was later awarded an Imperial Service Medal by George VI.

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Name of contributor(s)

Susan Warren, paternal granddaughter

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Thomas and Clara Jacobs

Date(s) the event(s) in the story took place

1914-18

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France

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Postcard album Embroidered postcards

Community Collection Day

King's High School, Warwick (08/06/18)

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Lest We Forget World War One

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