Notes
The All About Thornton website (see References) states: ‘Jack Feather, born 7 September 1914, son of Ralph and Elizabeth Ann Feather; husband of Edith Feather, of 4 James Street, Thornton. In 1939 he was living at 28 Back Field, and was employed as an Assistant in a Warp department. In 1942 he married Edith Jennings. Gunner, Royal Artillery 3/2 Maritime Regt. #4543690. Killed in Action at sea, 1 January 1943, aged 28. Commemorated on Panel 80, column 3 of Portsmouth Naval Memorial, and on and Thornton War Memorial.'