Source: Michael Doyle Their Name Liveth For Evermore: The Great War Roll of Honour for Leicestershire and Rutland.
He was the son of John Storer, a coal miner, born 1866 in Ibstock, Leics., and his wife Mary Storer (nee King, married in the 4th quarter of 1889 in the Market Boswrth, Leics. district), born 1871 in Ibstock, Leics. John Henry was born on the 26th January 1895 in Ibstock, Leics., his siblings were, Isaac, born 1891, Eliza, born 1893, William, born 1897 and Samuel, born 1899, all his siblings were born in Ibstock, Leics., in March 1901 the family home was at Buffton, Ibstock, Leics. In April 1911 John was employed as a pony driver and was residing in the family home at 23, Melbourne Road, Ibstock, Leics., together with his father, a coal miner, his mother and siblings, Eliza, a monthly nurse, William, a pony driver, Samuel, a schoolboy, Mary, a schoolgirl, born 1904, James, born 1907 and Alfred, born 1911, the latter three siblings were all born in Ibstock, Leics. In the 2nd quarter of 1918, John married Elsie Gallie in the Market Bosworth, Leics. district, they then resided at 10, Waterfall Cottages, Waterfall Road, Merton, Surrey. Elsie was the daughter of Joseph G., and Eliza Gallie of Wimbledon, Surrey.

Source: Leicestershire War Memorials Project.
Coalville Times article - Friday April 19th, 1918

LOCAL CASUALTIES

Private J. H. Storer (Ibstock), of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, is reported wounded.

Coalville Times article - Friday October 25th, 1918

LOCAL CASUALTIES

Mrs Storer, of 23, Melbourne Road, Ibstock, has received news that her husband, John H. Storer, H.G.A.B., Royal Naval Division, has been killed in action. The letter from a comrade states, “It is with the very deepest of sympathy I am writing to inform you that your loving husband, John, was killed instantly today (September 5th) by a shell. He suffered no pain. It grieves me to write you such terrible news, for I am sure it will be heart-breaking for you. I have some of Jack’s (as we all called him) personal property which I will send to you as early as possible. He will be sadly missed by us all, for he was always of cheerful spirit, and willing to do any duty he had to perform. He was getting on well as an N.C.O., and rapid promotion was in store for him. Anything you would like to know I will be willing to answer as far as permitted. Excuse short letter, for I am letting you know the distressing news three hours after it happened. Everyone sends their deepest sympathy to you in having lost a good husband.”

IBSTOCK

MEMORIAL SERVICES

Memorial services were held in the Wesleyan Reform Church, on Sunday, in connection with the deaths in action of John Storer, Royal Naval Division, and Pte. G. Burton, Leicestershire Regiment. Mr G. Forman was the preacher, and a wreath was sent to each family.

Coalville Times article - Friday November 1st, 1918

LOCAL CASUALTIES

Able-Seaman John Henry Storer, of the Royal Naval Division, has been killed in action by a shell. Before the war he resided with his mother at 23, Melbourne Road, Ibstock, and worked at the Ibstock Colliery. He had been married only three months before his death, and his young widow is living in London. He was 23 years of age and had been three years in the Forces. He was twice gassed.

Research undertaken and submitted (including photograph from Coalville Times) by Andy Murby 11/2/2018