posted on 2024-01-12, 12:10authored byLest 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.
History
Name of contributor(s)
Susan Warren, paternal granddaughter
Subject of the story/individual the object(s) relate to
Thomas and Clara Jacobs
Date(s) the event(s) in the story took place
1914-18
Location(s) where the event(s) in the story took place