| Abstract | Local people who served in World War I - John [ Jack ] Chatters
Born c1891, son of Hannah and Charles Chatters of Church Field, West Mersea. [1901 Census].
L-R back 1. Charlie Woods, 2. John Chatters, 3. Hannah Chatters, 4. Edwin Chatters, 5. Charles Chatters.
Front 1. Charlie Woods jun., 2. Ernie Woods.
October 1914, in Royal Naval Reserve, serving on HMS BACCHANTE [Essex County Standard, 31 Oct 1914].
1918 serving as seaman on HMS PEMBROKE [Absent Voters List]
Between the Wars, John worked as a mastheadman on the large racing yachts. At Mersea Regatta, he was well known for climbing the rigging of the Committee barge as the 'duck' in the 'duck hunt'.
West Mersea Town Regatta watersports. Duck Hunt. John Chatters and Peter French.
1936 John is recorded as living at Alpha House, St. Peters Road, married to Gladys. [Electors List].
1955 recorded as living at Alpha House, St. Peters Road, married to Gladys. Also at Alpha House is John (Jun) - their [Electors List]. |
