Albert Victor Hunt

Albert Victor was the only surviving child of James and Susannah Hunt (née Smith). His father James was born in Nottingham on 21 October 1869, the son of William and Harriet Hunt. In 1891 they were living on Bellar Gate, Nottingham. His mother Susannah Smith was born in Sheffield on 18 December 1869. James and Susannah were married at Nottingham St Mary on 19 March 1892 and had five children of whom four died in infancy or childhood. Three children have been traced on the Nottingham St Mary baptismal registers: Louisa b. 1 September 1892 bap. 23 September 1892 d. 1896 (O/N/D); James b. 22 May 1894 bap. 22 June 1894 d. 1894 (O/N/D) and Albert Victor b. 22 June 1897 bap. 29 October 1897. James and Susannah were living in Ruston's Place, Nottingham, when Louisa and James were baptised and on London Road when Albert was baptised in 1897. In 1901 James (31), a lace maker, and Susannah (31) were living with Albert (3) on Island Street, London Road, Nottingham. By 1911 the family had moved to 20 Argyle Street, Nottingham. At the time of Albert's death in 1916 the family home was at 67 Mitchell Street, Radford. James and Sarah were still living at the same address in 1939 when the England & Wales Register was compiled. Sarah died in 1941 (O/N/D) and James in 1943 (J/A/S).

Residence Radford, enlisted Nottingham

17th Bn (Welbeck Rangers) Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment) The 17th (Service) Battalion was raised in Nottingham on 1 June 1915. It served in France from March 1916. Albert Victor was killed in action on 3 September 1916. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Theipval Memorial, France (Pier and Face 10 C 10 D and 11 A.) He qualified for the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

Nottingham Evening Post, ‘Roll of Honour’. 25 September 1916 ‘Hunt, Killed in action, Sept. 3rd, 1916, Private Albert Victor Hunt (Bunny), Sherwood Foresters, Dearly beloved and only child of James and Susannah Hunt, 67, Mitchell-street, Radford, aged 19 years. Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for his friends. Sorrowing father and mother.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk) Nottingham Evening Post, ‘Roll of Honour’. 25 September 1916 ‘Hunt, Killed in action, Sept. 3rd, 1916, Private Albert Hunt, Sherwood Foresters, aged 19, 67 Mitchell-street, Radford. Only goodnight, beloved, not farewell. Sorrowing chum, Private Harry Squires, Mr, Mrs and Nellie.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk) Nottingham Evening Post, ‘Roll of Honour’. 26 September 1916 ‘Hunt, Killed in action, September 3rd, 1916, Private AV Hunt, Sherwood Foresters. He answered duty’s call. Fiancée Elsie.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk) Nottingham Evening Post, ‘In Memoriam’, 3 September 1917: notices placed by his parents and Private Harry Squires. Note: Harry Squires probably survived the war. Registers of Soldiers' Effects: his father James was his legatee.