Thomas and Clara Jacobs

Item

Title

Thomas and Clara Jacobs

Who?

Thomas and Clara Jacobs

Item(s)

Postcard album
Embroidered postcards

Story

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.

When?

France

Where?

1914-18

Contributor

Susan Warren, paternal granddaughter

Collection Day

King's High

Item sets

This item was submitted on June 11, 2019