Born at Atherstone, Warwickshire, c.1832.
1841 Census
Dolphin Yard, Atherstone.
John Masser, 30, Labourer.
Eliza, 30.
John, 9.
Robert, 4.
Henry, 1.
Enlisted at Atherstone on the 23rd of May 1846.
Age: 20.
Height: 5' 7".
Trade: Nail-maker.
1851 Census
Ipswich St Matthew Cavalry Barracks.
John Masser, 27, Private 11th Hussars, born Atherstone.
Balaclava period muster roll states, "At the Veterinary Depot".
Died at Kadikoi on the 14th of March 1856.
Next of kin: Wife, Bridget Masser, living at Atherstone.
Entitled to the Crimean medal with clasps for Inkerman and Sebastopol.
Lummis and Wynn state that "his name does not appear on the medal rolls", but he is to be found on the rolls for both Inkerman and Sebastopol.
Census information for 1841 & 1851 kindly provided by Chris Poole.