Research Notes
From his Service Record
Born Fritchley; aged 20 years 161days; clicker; single; attested 14 October 1914 in Leicester; posted 31/10/14; expeditionary force France 29/7/17; killed in action 11/11/15; medals 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal; father Ernest Amatt, Moorgate St. Leicester; brother harold, sister Elsie; large scar back of right leg; height 5ft 91½, weight 138lb, fresh complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair; C of E;
Source: cwgc
| Name | AMATT JOSEPH ERNEST | Initials | J, E. |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
| Rank | Private |
| Regiment/Service | Leicestershire Regiment |
| Unit | 7th Bn |
| Date of Death | 11/11/1915 |
| Service No | 15653 |
| Additonal information | Son of Mr. F. E. Amatt, of 221, Narborough Rd., Leicester |
| Casualty type | Commonwealth War Dead |
| Grave/Memorial Reference | I.A. 69 |
| Cemetery | BIENVILLERS MILITARY CEMETERY |
1901 Census: Leicester
| Forename | Surname | Relationship | Age | Occupation | Where born |
| Ernest | Amott | Boarder wdr | 31 | Wood sawyer | Critch |
| Elsie | Boarder | 8 | Critch | ||
| Ernest | Boarder | 6 | Critch |
1911 Census: Leicester
| Forename | Surname | Relationship | Age | Occupation | Where born |
| Ernest | Amatt | Boarder wdr | 42 | Wood turner | Fritchley |
| Elsie | Boarder | 19 | Corsutter hosiery | Fritchley | |
| Joseph Ernest | Boarder | 16 | Clicker | Fritchley |