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Family Vignette--Bertie William Charles Thacker

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    In a previous posting, we had the opportunity to learn a little bit about Andy Pearce’s great grandfather Bertie Edward Thacker.   Now, our attention is focused on Bertie’s only son, Bertie William Charles Thacker who was awarded the Queen’s Fire Service Medal for distinguished service in 1975.   Bertie William Charles Thacker was born in Kessingland, Suffolk, England on September 18, 1921 to Bertie Edward Thacker 1884-1940 and Clarinda Eliza Blowers 1884-1948.   He was the only son of six  children born to Bertie and Clarinda Thacker.  One daughter did not survive infancy.   Their children were: 1.       Stella Priscilla Thacker 1906-1992 2.       Maud Louise Thacker 1908-1908 3.       Kathleen Ena Thacker 1909-1986 4.       Mary Emma Thacker 1919-1999 5.       Bertie William Charles Thacker 1921-2015 6. ...