A Private with the 7th Bn., Frank died on 10th of July 1915 at the age of 19. 

Frank was born at Lowestoft on 3 April 1895, a son of John William and Ellen Louisa Harvey. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley, on 3 May 1895. From 27 February 1899 Frank was a pupil at Kirkley School and his family lived at Horn Hill. In 1901 Frank was staying with his grandmother, Emma Bird, at 8 Mill Road, Horn Hill. In 1911 his family lived at 31 Horn Hill and Frank was a milkman. 

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Briton, Albert died on 21st of July 1915 at the age of 19. 

Albert was born at Pakefield on 15 March 1896, a son of John Lambert and Ellen Ward. From 17 April 1899 Albert attended Cunningham School. In 1901 his family lived at Pakefield Street, Pakefield. By 1907 his family were living at 126 Morton Road, Lowestoft. In 1911 Albert was an errand boy at a confectioners. Later his parents lived at 4 Wycombe Terrace, Saint Georges Road, Lowestoft. 

A Private with Plymouth Battalion, Royal Naval Division, William died on 23rd of July 1915 at the age of 25. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 2 July 1890, a son of William George and Martha Gorrod. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 7 September 1890 and his family lived at 9 Church Road, Lowestoft. By 1901 William's father had died and his family lived at 4 Raglan Street Lowestoft.

A Trimmer with Steam Trawler Ventnor (Grimsby), Harry died on 24th of July 1915 at the age of 53. 

Harry, or Henry, was born at Thurlby, Lincolnshire, in 1868, a son of Harry and Mary A. Labon. In 1871 his family lived at Station Road, Thurlby. By 1881 they had moved to the Lowestoft area and lived at London Road, Pakefield, and Harry was a brickmaker. In 1891 his family lived at 19 Southwell Road, Lowestoft. In 1901 his family lived at 29 Southwell Road, Lowestoft, and Harry was a smacksman. Later his sister, Ann Agus, lived at 39 Kent Road, Lowestoft.  

A Rifleman with 8th Bn., Harry died on 30th of July 1915 at the age of 23.

Harry was born at Croydon on 19 August 1892, a son of Henry Lewin and Ada Rouse. He was baptised at Wortwell, Norfolk, on 14 November 1892. From 6 September 1897 to 9 September 1904 Harry was a pupil at Wortwell School.

A Private with the 8th Battalion, Edward died on 1st of July 1916 at the age of 39. 

Edward was born at Lowestoft on 14 October 1876, a son of Abraham and Emily Clark. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 5 November 1876. In 1881 his family lived at Princes Road. In 1891 their address was 19 Princes Road. Later his parents lived at 15 Ipswich Road.

On 10 January 1914 Edward married Ellen Maria Reynolds at Saint Margaret’s Church. Edward was a fisherman living at 63 Beccles Road and Ellen lived at 2 Corton Road. Later Ellen lived at 49 Reeve Street.

A Second Lieutenant with 13 Squadron, Christopher died on 1st of July 1916 at the age of 18. 

Christopher was born at Hilton, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, on 4 April 1898, a son of Arthur and Lady Gertrude Moncton. Christopher’s maternal grandfather was the 4th Earl of Radnor. He was baptised at Worfield, Shropshire, on 24 April 1898. In 1901 his family lived at Hilton House, Worfield, and, by 1911, were living at Normanston Hall, Beccles Road, Lowestoft. His family also had a house at 29 Queen’s Road, Saint John’s Wood, London.

A Corporal with 10th Bn., Charles died on 1st of July 1916 at the age of 22. 

Charles was born at Lowestoft in 1893, a son of William and Maria Turrell. In 1901 his family lived at Seaview Cottages, East Street, Lowestoft. By 1911 the family were living at 29 East Street, Lowestoft.

Charles volunteered and enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. He joined the Essex Regiment and was posted to the 10th Battalion. He arrived in France, with the Battalion, on 25 July 1915.  

A Corporal with the 8th Battalion, Frederick died on 1st of July 1916 at the age of 23. 

Frederick was born at Oulton, Lowestoft, on 11 May 1893. A son of John Frederick and Susanna Herbert .He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 16 July 1893 and his family lived at Oulton. In 1901 his family lived at 38 Victoria Road, Carlton Colville. Later his mother lived at 16 Esplanade, and then 7 Ontario Road. 

A Private with 7th Bn. George died on 1st of July 1916 at the age of 19. 

George was born at Barnby in 1897, a son of George and Mary Blowers. In 1901 his family lived at Carlton Road, Pakefield. By 1911 they were living at 2 Carlton Terrace, Carlton Road, Pakefield. Later they lived at 3 Rochester Road, Lowestoft.

A Private with 2nd Bn., Benjamin died on 1st of July 1916 at the age of 35. 

Benjamin was born at Lowestoft on 1 July 1881, a son of Alfred and Ellen Mary Woolner. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 30 October 1881. In 1891 they lived at 109 Saint Margaret’s Road and, by 1901, they were living at 62 Cambridge Road, and this was still their address in 1911.

A Private with 11th Company, Frederick died on 1st of July 1916 at the age of 26. 

Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 1 March 1890, a son of Ernest and Caroline Pluck. In 1891 his family lived at Lake Lothing Terrace, 2 Laundry Lane, Lowestoft. By 18918 his family were living at 12 Beckham Road and this was Frederick’s home for the rest of his life. Frederick attended Hervey Street School and, on 7 February 1898, became a pupil at Saint John’s School. On 4 February 1904 he joined Roman Hill School. 

A Private with 8th Battalion, Robert died on 1st of July 1916 at the age of 25. 

Robert was born at Runham Vauxhall, Great Yarmouth, on 16 October 1890, a son of William George and Mary Elizabeth Brand. Note that on his service papers and in Soldiers Died in the Great War his place of birth is given as Neepsend, Sheffield. Robert was baptised at Great Yarmouth on 21 December 1890. In 1901 his family lived at 9 Saloon Street, Runham Vauxhall, and this was still their him in 1911 when Robert worked as a beer bottler. 

A Second Lieutenant with the 15th Battalion , Charles died on 1st of July 1916 at the age of 28.

Charles was born at Lowestoft on 30 January 1888, a son of Benjamin and Maria Saunders. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 30 March 1888. In 1891 they lived at 133 High Street, and this was still their home in 1901. By 1911 they were living at 28 Lyndhurst Road.

In 1911 Charles worked as a bank clerk, for Barclays Bank, at Beccles and lived at Hermon, Waveney Road, Beccles.

A Private with the 10th Battalion, William died on 1st of July 1916 at the age of 19.

William was born at Lowestoft in 1897 a son of John William and Esther Susannah Sterry. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 26 March 1897 and his family lived at Whapload Road. In 1901 their address was Robert’s Buildings, Whapload Road. By 1911 they were living at 25 The Hemplands, Lowestoft, and William was an errand boy.

A Private with the 9th Battalion, Rupert died on 3rd of July 1916 at the age of 22. 

Rupert was born at Ely in 1893, a son of Harry and Hannah (Annie) Mary Lord Butler. His father, a G.E.R. railway inspector, died in 1894. By 1901 Rupert’s mother, and older brother, Frederick, were living at 101 Stanley Street, and Rupert was living at the Alexandra Orphanage, Hornsey Rise, Islington, London. 

In 1911 Rupert lived with his uncle Horace Wright at 53 Rutland Road, Ilford, and Rupert worked as a clerk at a warehouse.

A Private, James died on 3rd of July 1916, at the age of 21.

James was born at Lound in 1894, a son of James and Sarah Ann Durrant. He was baptised at Saint John the Baptist Church, Lound, on 4 November 1894. The 1911 Census shows that James worked as an assistant gardener and that his family lived at The Street, Lound. 

James volunteered to join the Army and enlisted at Lowestoft. He joined the 7th Battalion of the Suffolk Regiment and he arrived in France, with the battalion, on 30 May 1915.

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Douglas died on 3rd of July 1916 at the age of 21.

A Private with the 1st Battalion, William died on 3rd of July 1916 at the age of 35. 

William was born at Lowestoft in 1880, a son of Robert and Ellen Burgess. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 27 February 1881. In 1881 his family lived at 11 Wollaston Road. By 1891 they were living at 62 Seago Street. By 1901 they were living at 70 Seago Street and William was a general labourer.

In the early years of the Twentieth Century William had a number of encounters with the law and, in 1911, when he had been working as a fisherman, he was sent to prison at Bodmin. 

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Francis died on 3rd of July 1916 at the age of 22. 

Francis was born at Kirkley on 9 December 1893, a son of Charles James and Phoebe Kirby. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley, on 6 April 1894. In 1901 his family lived at 16 Lorne Road, and this was Francis’ home for the rest of his life. In 1911 he worked as a bricklayer’s labourer.

Francis enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft and joined the Suffolk Regiment, service number 23471. He was posted to the 7th Battalion in France.

A Private with 7th Bn., Edward died on 3rd of July 1916 at the age of 36.  

Edward was born at Lowestoft in 1879, a son of Edward G. and Martha Turrell. In 1881 his family lived at Rose Cottage, Clapham Road, Lowestoft. By 1891 they were living at 65 Seago Street. Edward's father died before 1901. In his family were still living at 65 Seago Street and Edward was a building contractor's labourer. Later his mother lived at 77 Rotterdam Road before moving to 15 Essex Road. 

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Thomas died on 3rd of July 1916 at the age of 27. 

Thomas was born at Lowestoft in 1889, a son of Thomas Edward and Mary Jane Sharman. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 26 May 1889. In 1891 his family lived at 104 Cambridge Road and this was still their home in 1901. Later his parents lived at 84 Park Road. 

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Claude died on 3rd of July 1916 at the age of 19. 

Claude was born at Lowestoft on 16 March 1897, a son of Jabez and Eliza Quinton. In 1901 his family lived at 200 Denmark Road. Claude was a pupil at Hervey Street School, and attended Saint John’s School from 27 March 1905 to 7 September 1905 when he joined Roman Hill School. In 1911 his family lived at 11 Summer Road.

Claude enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. He joined the Suffolk Regiment, service number 22506, and was posted to the 7th battalion in France. 

A Private with 6th Bn. George died on 3rd of July 1916 at the age of 22.

George was born at Somerleyton in 1894, a son of Ernest Frederick and Elizabeth Pratt Stebbings. He was baptised at Saint Mary's Church, Somerleyton, on 19 August 1894, and his family lived at Somerleyton. By 1901 their home was at Myrtle Cottage, Beccles Road, Lowestoft, and in 1911 their address was 12 Beccles Road, Lowestoft, and George worked as a boot repairer.

A Lance Corporal with the 7th Battalion, Raymond Victor died on 3rd of July 1916 at the age of 20. 

Raymond was a son of Albert Edward and Elizabeth Ann Easter. He was born at Lowestoft on 5 December 1895 and baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 27 December 1895 and at that time his family lived at 14 Stevens Street, Lowestoft.

Raymond attended Hervey Street Scholl and, from 2 February 1903, Saint John's School, Lowestoft. By 1911 his family was living at 26 Clemence Street, and Raymond worked as an errand boy. Later his family would live at 27 Church Road, Lowestoft.

A Skipper with Sailing Trawler Queen Bee (Lowestoft), Charles died on 4th of July 1916 at the age of 51. 

Charles was born at Carlton Colville in 1860, a son of Robert and Lydia Pitchers. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 7 April 1861. In 1861 his family lived at Railway Gate House, Carlton Colville, and this was still their home in 1871. In 1891 they lived at Hall Cottage, Oulton. Later Charles’ father, and his son Charles Henry, lived at 2 Rock Dene, Moyes Road, Rock Estate, Oulton Broad Lowestoft.

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Charles died on 4th of July 1916 at the age of 22. 

Charles was born at Lowestoft on 12 November 1893, a son of William and Alice Upson. He attended Hervey Street Infant School and, from 27 August 1900, was a pupil at Saint John’s School, Lowestoft. In 1901 his family lived at 7 Clemence Street, Lowestoft. By 1906 they were living at 27 Stevens Street, Lowestoft, and later at 17 Stevens Street. 

A Private with 1/2nd Bn., Leonard died on 6th of July 1916 at the age of 27. 

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, George died on 13th of July 1916 at the age of 18. 

George was born at Bow, London, on 8 October 1897, a son of George Samuel and Kate Pittman. He was baptised at Bow Road Methodist Church on 19 December 1897 and his family lived at 41 Alfred Street, Bow. By 1901 George’s mother had died. In 1902 George’s father married Eliza Louise Clarke and by 1911 they were living at 21 Royal Avenue, Lowestoft. In 1911 George lived with his uncle and aunt, James and Daisy Anderson, at 77 Ranelegh Road, East Ham. 

A Driver with 58th (2/1st London) Divisional Train, John died on 13th of July 1916 at the age of 17. 

John was born at Kirkley in 1899, a son of John Frederick and Mahala Meadows. He was baptised at Geldeston on 17 September 1899. In 1901 his family lived at Carlton Road, Pakefield. Later his family lived at Willow Cottage Carlton Colville Lowestoft.

A Private with the 8th Battalion, Horace died on 14th of July 1916 at the age of 21. 

Horace was born at Somerleyton in 1895, a son of Henry and Clarissa Wilson. He was baptised at Saint Mary’s Church, Somerleyton, on 17 March 1895. In 1901 his family lived at The Green Somerleyton. This was still their address in 1911 when Horace was a farm labourer. 

Horace volunteered and enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. He joined the Suffolk Regiment, service number 14350, and arrived in France on 14 August 1915 to join the 8th Battalion. 

A Private with the 9th Battalion, Percy died on 14th of July 1916 at the age of 26. 

Percy was born at Romford, Essex, on 20 December 1889, a son of Albert and Emily Beevis. In 1891 his family lived at 87 East Street, Sudbury. Percy was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Sudbury, on 30 November 1892. In 1901 his family were living at 17 Upper East Street, Sudbury. This was still the family’s address in 1911 when Percy worked with his father’s business as a tailor’s maker. 

A Private with the 1/4th Battalion, John died on 15th of July 1916 at the age of 21. 

John was born at Lowestoft in 1895, a son of James George and Mary Ann May. In 1901 his family lived at 56 Milton Road. By 1911 his father had died and his family lived at 75 Milton Road and John worked as a butcher’s boy. Later his mother lived at 194 Raglan Street. 

John volunteered and enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft in April 1913. He joined the Suffolk Regiment and served with the 1/4th Battalion. It seems that John arrived in France between 22 November and 31 December 1914.

A Seaman with H.M.S. Carnarvon, Herbert died on 17th of July 1916 at the age of 18. 

Herbert was born at Lowestoft on 2 July 1898, a son of James and Mary Read. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 21 September 1898 and his family lived at 7 Old Market Street. By 1911 they were living at Brickyard Cottages, Oulton Broad.

Herbert worked in the merchant navy before he joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 12 November 1914. He served on the trawler Clifton. On 7 August 1915 he joined the trawler Ardent and, from 14 August 1915, he served on H.M.S. Carnarvon. 

A Private with the 8th Battalion, Frank died on 18th of July 1916 at the age of 22. 

Frank was born at Lowestoft in 1894, a son of Edwin Thomas and Louisa Dorling. From 7 May 1900 Frank was a pupil at Kirkley School and his family lived at 134 Beaconsfield Road. By 1911 they were living at 241 London Road South, and Frank was an assistant in his father green-grocer’s business. 

Frank volunteered and enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. He joined the Suffolk Regiment, service number 13927, and arrived in France with the 8th Battalion on 25 July 1915.

A Second Lieutenant with the 9th Battalion, Lawrence died on 18 July 1916 at the age of 21.  

Lawrence was born at Little Wenlock, Shropshire, in 1895, a son of Samuel and Harriet Hadenham. He was baptised at Little Wenlock on 31 March 1895. By 1901 his family were living 91 Queens Road, Lowestoft. Lawrence was a pupil at Church Road Council school, Lowestoft. By 1911 Lawrence’s mother had died and his family lived at 13 Saint Margaret’s Plain, Lowestoft, and Lawrence worked as a page at a hotel.

A Private with 2/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion, Frederick died on 19th of July 1916 at the age of 17. 

Frederick was born at Ipswich about 1899, a son of Albert William and Emily Barkaway. In 1901 his family lived at Anmess' Yard, Stoke Street, Ipswich. By 1911 they had moved to Lowestoft and lived at 8 Jacob's Street Lowestoft.

A Private with 2/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion, George died on 19th of July 1916 at the age of 22. 

George was born at Oulton, Lowestoft, on 29 January 1894, a son of Dennis Edward and Sylvia Carver. He was baptised at Saint Michael's Church, Oulton, on 18 March 1894. In 1901 his family lived at 1 Fern Villa, Commodore Road, Oulton. By 1911 they had moved to Hill Cottage, Rock Estate, Oulton, and George worked as a labourer at an oil merchants. 

A Lance Corporal with 2/1st Bucks Battalion, Stanley died on 19th of July 1916 at the age of 19. 

Stanley was born at Kendal, Westmorland, on 24 November 1896, a son of Thomas and Isabella Wood. In 1901 his family lived at 14 Shaws Brow, Kendal, and subsequently they moved to the Lowestoft area and lived at Ivy Cottage, Beccles Road, Oulton Broad. 

Stanley attended Saint Marks' School, Carlton Colville, before, from 14 September 1910, becoming a pupil at Lowestoft School of Science.  

A Lance Corporal with 2/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion, George died on 19th of July 1916 at the age of 22.

George was born at Kirkley on 6 February 1894, the only Son of George and Anna Mantripp.  In 1901 his family lived at 1 Ben Lomond Terrace, Wilson Road, Lowestoft. From 15 September 1908 George attended the Lowestoft School of Science and the school register gives his family's address as 64 Wilson Road. The 1911 Census shows George's family living at 64 Wilson Road and George's occupation is shown as draper's assistant. Note that this census gives his middle name as Jeremiah. 

A Lance Corporal with 2/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion, Chester died on 19th of July 1916 at the age of 20.

Chester was born at Lowestoft in 1896, a son of George and Mary Ann Wright. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 17 July 1896. His family had lived at 34 Tennyson Road but in 1901 they were living at 7 Lovewell Road, Kirkley, Lowestoft. By 1911 they had moved back to 34 Tennyson Road and Chester worked as a baker's assistant. 

A Private with the 2/6th Battalion, James died on 19th of July 1916 at the age of 24.

James was born at Aylsham, Norfolk, in 1892, a son of John and Agnes Ann Winterborn. In 1901 his family lived at 42 Victoria Road, Carlton Colville. By 1911 they were living at 9 Grove Road and James was a furniture upholsterer. Later his parents lived at 18 Windsor Road and then at 448 London Road South.

A Private with the 8th Battalion, Arthur died on 19th of July 1916 at the age of 25. 

Artur was born at Kirkley on 25 May 1891, a son of Last and Esther Freestone. From 1 June 1896 Arthur was a pupil at Kirkley School. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley, on 4 June 1899 and his family lived at 24 Beaconsfield Road. In 1901 they lived at 55 Beaconsfield Road, and this was still their home in 1911 when Arthur worked as a general carter. 

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, John died on 20th of July 1916 at the age of 21. 

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Horace died on 20th of July 1916 at the age of 30.  

Note: Horace also used the first name Henry. Also, in some pre-WW1 records, he is shown as Horace Hornigold. 

Horace was born at Lewisham, Kent, in late 1885, a son of Jane White. In 1890 his mother married Robert Hardy Hornigold, and for a time, Horace used the surname Hornigold. In 1891 his family lived at Cyprus Cottage, 4 Cyprus Terrace, Wallington, Croydon. Surrey. In 1901 his family lived at 8 Dibbens Cottages, London Road, Beddington. 

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, William died on 20th of July 1916 at the age of 20. 

William was born at Oulton Broad in 1895, a son of William and Alice Maud Mary Hadingham. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 11 October 1895 and his family lived at Carlton Colville. In 1901 his family were living at 68 Victoria Road, Carlton Colville. By 1911 his father had died and his family lived at 4 Etheline Cottages, Victoria Road, Oulton Broad, and William was a shipbuilder’s labourer. 

A Private with the 18th Battalion, Arthur died on 20th of July 1916 at the age of 25. 

Arthur was born at Lowestoft in 1891, a son of Edward George and Alice Kathleen Lambert. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church on 5 July 1891 and his family lived at 5 Grosvenor Road. In 1901 they lived at 8 Windsor Road and they were still living there in 1911 when Arthur worked as a joiner. 

A Second Lieutenant with 4th Battalion (Territorial) Suffolk Regiment, Garnett died on 20th of July 1916 at the age of 24. 

Garnett was born at Sydenham, Surrey, in 1892, a son of Arthur Hammond and Frances Marieanne Goodall. In 1901 his family lived at 13 Kirkstall Road, Streatham. By 19016 they were living at Lees Farm, Oulton Broad. Garnett was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Carlton Colville, on 4 April 1906, aged 14. In 1911 his family lived at The Dell, Oulton Broad, and Garnett was a general engineer working for Brookes. 

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Herbert died on 20th of July 1916 at the age of 21. 

Herbert was born at Lowestoft in 1894, a son of Charles and Emma Knights. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 5 December 1894 and his family lived at 9 Gun Lane. In 1901 they lived at 7 Erskine Place, Factory Street. This was still their address in 1911 when Herbert worked as an iron moulder’s apprentice. 

Herbert enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. He joined the Suffolk Regiment, service number 23180. In 1916 he went to France to join the 2nd Battalion. 

A Sergeant with 1/4th Bn., William died on 20th of July 1916 at the age of 23. 

William was born at Lowestoft in 1893, a son of Charles and Jane Neve. In 1901 his family lived at Bishops Buildings, Mariners Street, Lowestoft. By 1911 William’s father had died and his family lived at 3 Mariners Street, Lowestoft. His mother remarried and, later, lived at 15 Albany Road, Lowestoft. 

In 1911 William worked on the trawler All's Well, LT 751, at the Isles of Scilly. 

A Private with the 10th Battalion, Samuel died on 20th of July 1916 at the age of 30.

Samuel was born at Wissett, Suffolk, in 1891, a son of Henry and Harriet Wilson. In 1891 his family lived at Balhams Cottages, Wissett. By 1901 they were living at Beccles Road, Barnby, which was still their address in 1911. Later his parents lived at Saint Georges Hut, Beccles Road, Carlton Colville.

A Seaman with H.M.S. Almanzora, Samuel died on 21st of July 1916 at the age of 21. 

Samuel was born at Oulton on 13 June 1895, a son of Harry and Emma Websdale. In 1901 his family lived at Saint Ann’s Terrace, Bridge Road, Oulton. By 1911 they were living at 22 The Street, Oulton, and, by September 1914, at 54 Essex Road. 

A Private with 1st Battalion, Sidney died on 22nd of July 1916 at the age of 24. 

Sidney was born at Lowestoft on 21 September 1894, a son of John and Susannah Burgess. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 23 October 1891 and his family lived at Gordon House, Princess Road. Sidney was a pupil at Clapham Road School and, on 1 February 1898, became a pupil at Saint Margaret’s School. In 1911 their address was 11 Princes Road, and Sidney worked as a bottle washer at a ‘licensed premises’. 

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Wishful, Walter died on 22nd of July 1916 at the age of 50. 

Walter was born at Aldringham, near Leiston on 16 October 1865. A son of James and Harriett Bicker. In 1871 his family lived at Paradise Place, Leiston, and in 1881 at Aldringham.   

On 23 October 1902 Walter married Laura Amelia Willimott at Saint Mary’s Church, Blundeston. By 1906 they were living at Bicker of 4 Princes Road, Lowestoft. In 1911 Walter was the engineer on a steam drifter and he was being treated at the West Cornwall Infirmary, Penzance.  

A Gunner with D Battery 157th Brigade, George died on 24th of July 1916 at the age of 39.

George was born at Manchester in 1877, a son of George Pye and Alice Mary Knights. In 1881 his family lived at Carlton Colville and in 1891 their address was Beccles Road, Carlton Colville, and George was a bricklayer’s labourer. By 1901 George’s mother had died and his father remarried and lived at 23 Victoria Road, Carlton Colville.

A Private with the 2/6th (Cyclist) Battalion, William died on 27th of July 1916 at the age of 32.

William was born at Cookley, Suffolk, in 1884, a son of John and Emily Stannard. In 1891 his family lived at 3 Edinburgh Road. By 1901 they were living at 7 Ipswich Road and William was a journeyman blacksmith.

In 1907 William married Lily Emma Field. There wedding seems to have taken place at Frostenden. In 1911 they lived at 41 Sussex Road and William was a tramway motorman for Lowestoft Borough Council. Later Lily lived at 17 Morton Road.

A Private with the 1st Battalion, Robert died on 27th of July 1916 at the age of 21. 

A Private with the 2/7th Battalion, Arthur died on 29th of July 1916 at the age of 24. 

Arthur was born at Ashby in 1892, a son of Arthur and Eliza Pearman. In 1901 his family lived at The Dell, Ashby, and this was still their home in 1911, when Arthur was an accountant’s clerk. 

Arthur attended Somerleyton School and, on 18 September 1906, became a student at Lowestoft School of Science. He was a member of the Somerleyton Methodist Union. 

A Sergeant with the 5th Machine Gun Company, Claud died on 29th of July 1916 at the age of 23. 

A Private with the 1/5th Battalion, Philip died on 1st of July 1917 at the age of 39. 

Philip was born at Pulham Saint Mary Magdalen in 1876, a son of Philip William and Emm Jane Dolman. In 1881 his family lived at Peppys Lane, Pulham Saint Mary. In 1891 they lived at the Farm House, Rumburgh. Later his family lived at Gisleham, before moving to Pulham Market, Norfolk. He was a brother of Gertrude Smith of The Hollies, Black Street, Gisleham. 

In 1901 Philip worked as an asylum attendant at Ipswich Borough Lunatic Asylum, Foxhall Road, Ipswich.  

Formerly an Engineman with the Royal Naval Reserve, William died on 3rd of July 1917 at the age of 41. 

William was born at Elvington, Yorkshire, on 9 March 1876, a son of Maria Smallwood. By 1881 he was living with his mother, siblings, and stepfather, at Hadenham, Norfolk. In 1891 he was working as a farm servant at The Farm House, Shipmeadow, Suffolk. (Note in the 1881 and 1891 Censuses his surname is given as Shulver, which was his mother's surname from 1877 onwards). 

A Seaman with H.M.S. Edinburgh Castle, George died on 3rd of July 1917 at the age of 20. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 23 November 1897, a son of William Charles and Selina Maria Poppy. In 1901 his family lived at 5 White Horse Street. By 1911 they were living at 8 Cambridge Road and George was as apprentice shipwright, and in August 1914 at 16 Edinburgh Road. Later his parents lived at 7 Albany Road. 

A Skipper with sailing trawler Chrysolite, Thomas died on 4th of July 1917 at the age of 44. 

Thomas was born at Corton on 21 December 1872, a son of Samuel and Betsy Smith. He was baptised at Saint Bartholomew’s Church, Corton, on 5 January 1873. In 1881 his family lived at High Street, Corton. In 1891 they were living at 31 Cambridge Road and Thomas was a mariner. 

In 1898 Thomas married Ellen Margaret Day. In 1901 they lived at 9 Melbourne Road and Thomas was a fisherman. By 1911 their home was at 96 Morton Road.

A Mate with sailing trawler Chrysolite (Lowestoft), Olley died on 4th of July 1917 at the age of 59. 

Olley was born at Blundeston in 1858, a son of William and Mary Ann Rudd (formerly Goffin). He was baptised at Saint Mary’s Church, Blundeston, on 21 March 1858. In 1861 his family lived at Lound Road, Blundeston, and this was still their address in 1871.

On 29 December 1880 Olley married Laura Amelia Grice at Saint Mary’s Church, Blundeston. Olley was a fisherman and Laura a servant and they both lived at Blundeston. In Olley worked trawler Londesborough at Lowestoft.   

A Third Hand with sailing Trawler Chrysolite (Lowestoft), James died on 4th of July 1917 at the age of 31. 

James was born at Oulton on 4 January 1884, a son of Edward and Emma Ashby. He was baptised at Saint Michael’s Church, Oulton, on 3 February 1884 and his family lived at Oulton. In 1891 his family lived at Yarmouth Road, Oulton. By 1901 they were living at Woods Loke and James was a fisherman.  

A Deck Hand with sailing trawler Chrysolite (Lowestoft), Frederick died on 4th of July 1917 at the age of 18. 

Frederick was born at Lowestoft in 1898, a son of Robert Willis and Margaret Ellen Lumsdaine. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 25 November 1898 and his family lived at The Beach. His parents married in 1900 and his younger half-siblings all had the surname Willis. In 1901 his family lived at 3 Lincoln’s Buildings, The Beach. By 1911 his family were living at 1 Lincoln’s Buildings, Whapload Road, and later at 194 Clapham Road.

A Cook with sailing trawler Chrysolite (Lowestoft), William died on 4th of July 1917 at the age of 15. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 11 January 1902, a son of Arthur and Johanna Collins. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 5 February 1902 and his family lived at 11 Factory Street. In 1911 their home was at 37 Beckham Road. Later Johanna lived at 23 Wilde Street, Lowestoft. She remarried in 1920.  

On 4 July 1917 the Chrysolite was fishing four nautical miles off Haisbro Lightship. The trawler struck a mine and sank. Five of the crew were killed. 

An Able Seaman with H.M.S. Ettrick, Ernest died on 7th of July 1917 at the age of 22. 

Ernest was born at Lowestoft on 31 January 1895, a son of Walter Henry and Emma Jane Waters. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 17 March 1895 and his family lived at 38 Melbourne Road, and this was still their home in 1901. Later his parents lived at 73 Beresford Road.

An Air Mechanic 1st Class with Air Station (Eastchurch), Robert died on 7th of July 1917 at the age of 33. 

Robert was born at Lowestoft on 27 April 1884, a son of Robert and Mary Ann Middleton. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church, Lowestoft, on 17 March 1889, and his family lived at Marine Parade. In 1901 their home was at 5 Marine Parade, and they still lived at that address in 1911 when Robert worked as a carpenter, joiner and undertaker.  

A Stoker 1st Class with H.M.S. Vanguard, Harry died on 9th of July 1917 at the age of 29. 

Harry was born at Lowestoft on 27 January 1888, a son of George and Louisa Church. In 1891 his family lived at 2 Sayers Cottages, Carlton Road, Kirkley. By 1901 they were living at 2 Astons Cottages, Carlton Road, and Harry was an agricultural labourer. In 1911 Harry lived at 94 Beaconsfield Road, with his sister Eva Meadows and her husband Sidney, and Harry was a general labourer. 

A Petty Officer 1st Class with H.M.S. Vanguard, Arthur died on 9th of July 1917 at the age of 40. 

Arthur was born at Ipswich on 10 February 1876, a son of Samuel John and Maria Jarvis. Note, some records give his year of birth as 1878, but his birth was registered in 1876. By 1881 Arthur’s father had died and his mother married William Keeble, and the family lived at California, Wickham Market, Suffolk, and this was still their address in 1901. 

A Private with the 11th Battalion, George died on 10th of July 1917 at the age of 28. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 7 April 1889, a son of James William and Alice Henrietta Mills. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 2 June1889. In 1891 his family lived at 17 Jacobs Street. By 1901 they were living at Woods Loke, Oulton. Later his parents lived at 38 Princes Road before moving to Somerleyton.

A Private with 35th Company, Clifford died on 14th of July 1917 at the age of 28.  

Clifford was born at Lowestoft on 22nd November 1887, a son of Arthur and Esther Annie Cone. Clifford was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 1st January 1888.

In 1891 his family lived at 19 Union Road, Lowestoft. By 1901 Clifford, and his brother Thomas, were lodging at Lound. The 1911 Census shows them lodging with Sarah Youngs at Lound and Clifford worked as a 'estate' carpenter and he probably worked on the Somerleyton Estate.

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Reginald died on 17th March 1917.

Reginald was born at Norwich on 24 May 1896, a son of Frederick and Clara Curtis. He was baptised at Saint Andrews Church, Eaton, Norwich, on 26 July 1896, and his family lived at Eaton Park, where his father was a market gardener. In 1901 their address was 2 Eaton Park, Norwich. By 1911 they were living at 11 Surrey Street, Norwich, and Reginald was a telegraph messenger for the General Post Office. Later his parents lived at 26 Rowington Road, Norwich.

A Corporal with the 12th Battalion, Edward died on 18th of July 1917 at the age of 40. 

Edward was born at Lowestoft on 25 April 1877, a son of James and Sarah Dunnett. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 3 June 1877. In 1881 his family lived at Wicks Court, Saint Peter’s Street. Edward attended Arnold Street School and, on 22 February 1886, became a pupil at Saint Margaret’s School. At this time his family lived at Chapel Street and by 1891 they were living at 12 Oxford Road.

A Sergeant with the 3rd Battalion, George died on 22nd of July 1917 at the age of 32. 

George was born at Norwich in 1883, a son of Edward James and Emma Taylor. In 1891 his family lived at 47 Ber Street, Norwich. 

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Frank died on 23rd of July 1917 at the age of 22. 

Frank was born at Rushmere in 1894, a son of William and Martha Ward. He was baptised at Saint Michael’s Church, Rushmere, on 9 September 1894. In 1901 his family lived at Rectory Cottages, Rushmere. By 1911 they were living at 424 London Road South and Frank was a bootmaker’s apprentice.   

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Percy died on 23rd of July 1917 at the age of 21. 

Percy was born at Corton in 1896, a son of Arthur and Elizabeth Smith. In 1901 the family lived at Mill Lane, Corton, and by 1911 at 2 Mill Loke Cottages, Corton, and Percy was an apprentice printer. By 1915 they were living at 2 Briar Cliffe, Corton Road, Lowestoft. Later Percy’s parents lived at Manor Close Cottage, Hopton, and, subsequently at 33 Tennyson Road, Lowestoft.

A Rifleman with 1/6th Bn., Thomas died on 23rd of July 1917 at the age of 35.

Thomas was born at Lowestoft on 13 June 1881, a son of (Arthur) Charles and (Harriet) Rachel Rainbird. he was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 1 July 1881 and his family lived at 11 Windsor, Mill Road, Lowestoft. In 1891 they were still living at 11 Mill Road. Later his father lived at Heath Farm Lodge, Railway Cottages, Oulton Broad. 

By 1901 Thomas was lodging at 30-32 London Road, Southwark, and working as a pawnbroker's assistant. 

A Bombardier with 505th Battery. Dennis died on 23rd of July 1917 at the age of 31.

A Private with 10th Bn. Ernest died on 24th of July 1917 at the age of 36. 

Ernest was born at Lowestoft in 1881, a son of Samuel and Maria Read. In 1891 his family lived at 89 London Road, Lowestoft. His parents later lived at 6 Morton Road, Lowestoft. 

A Second Lieutenant with the Army Service Corps Mechanical Transport, Hamilton died on 26th of July 1917 at the age of 27. 

Hamilton was born at Lowestoft on 23 September 1889, a son of Allan Heslop Jackson and Eva Lindley Jackson. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 28 October 1889.  In 1891 his family lived at 55 High Street, Lowestoft. Later his parents lived at Thatched House, Beccles. 

From June 1899 Hamilton attended Sir John Leman School, Beccles, and then, from December 1899, attended Christ’s Hospital School, Hertford. 

A Third Hand with Sailing Trawler Young Bert (Lowestoft), Robert died on 30th of July 1917 aged 63. 

Robert was born at Lowestoft in 1854, a son of William and Elizabeth Bennett. In 1861 his family lived at 39 Clemence Street. In 1871 was working on the trawler Phoebe at Ramsgate, Kent.  

On 11 July 1872 Robert married Ann Elizabeth Smith at Saint Margaret’s Church. Robert was a seaman and they both lived at Lowestoft. By 1891 their home was at 15 Prospect Place, Pakefield. In 1901 they lived at 60 Lorne Park Road and by 1911 at 6 Kendal Road.

A Mate with Sailing Trawler Young Bert (Lowestoft), John died on 30th of July 1917 aged 40. 

John was born at Lowestoft in 1877, a son of John Edward and Harriet J. Cook. In 1881 his family lived at 17 Seago Street and by 1891 they were living at 65 Roman Road. 

On 21 March 1905 John married Alice Kate Hales at Saint Margaret’s Church. John was a fisherman and they both gave their address as 2 Norwich Road. In 1911 they lived at 83 Rotterdam Road and John was a fisherman. 

A Deck Hand with Sailing Trawler Young Bert (Lowestoft), Thomas died on 30th of July 1917 aged 45. 

Arnott was born at Westleton, Suffolk, in 1872 a son of Robert and Hannah Smith. In 1881 his family lived at Mill Hole, Westleton. 

In 1911 Arnott lived with his wife Julia, formerly Besford. No details of their marriage have been found. They lived at 8 Cumberland Place, Whapload Road, and Arnott was a smacksman. 

On 30 July 1917 the sailing trawler Young Bert, LT 454, was sunk by submarine UC-63 somewhere in the North Sea. All five crew were killed. 

A Cook with Sailing Trawler Young Bert (Lowestoft), Thomas died on 30th of July 1917 aged 27.
 
Thomas was born at Great Witchingham, Norfolk, on 5 April 1889, a son of Francis Ward and Elizabeth Eglington. He was baptised at Great Witchingham on 19 April 1889. In 1891 his family lived at Bawdeswell Road, Whitwell, Norfolk. By 1901 his family had moved to Hackford, Norfolk. 

A Skipper with Sailing Trawler Young Bert (Lowestoft), Edward died on 30th of July 1917 aged 45. 

Edward was born at Blundeston in 1871, a son of John and Lucy Bowler. In 1881 his family lived at Market Lane, Blundeston. By 1891 they were living at High Street, Blundeston, and Edward was a fisherman. Later his family lived at Lound Road, Blundeston. 

In 1896 Edward was the Mate on the trawler Sunrise. 

On 30 July 1917 the sailing trawler Young Bert, LT 454, was sunk by submarine UC-63 somewhere in the North Sea. All five crew were killed. 

A Company Sergeant Major with 419 (West Lancashire) Field Company, Arthur died on 31st of July 1917 at the age of 35.

Arthur was born at Oulton in 1882, a son of John and Harriet Anne Godfrey. In 1891 his family lived at Horne Hill, Kirkley, by 1901 they were living at Southwold House, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, and Arthur was an apprentice carpenter and joiner.

By 1911 Arthur had joined the Royal Engineers and the Census shows him as a 2nd Corporal serving at Chatham. Arthur had enlisted at Ipswich.  

A Private with 8th Bn., Jeremiah died on 31st of July 1917 at the age of 22. 

Jeremiah was born at Westhall, Suffolk, in 1895, a son of Robert and Alice Ann Lambert. In 1901 his family lived at Wicker Well Cottages, Somerleyton. By 1911 they had moved to 167 Saint Margarets Road Lowestoft.

During the First World War Jeremiah served in the Army and he joined the Suffolk Regiment. Initially he served with the 4th Battalion, number 3586, and was wounded, his name appearing in the official casualty of 7 September 1916. Once recovered he was posted to the 8th Battalion. 

A Private with the 1/1st Battalion, Stuart died on 31st of July 1917 at the age of 20. 

Stuart was born at Lowestoft in 1897, a son of Frederick Charles and Miranda Wilson, and twin brother of Elvin. In 1911 the family lived at 78 Morton Road, and, by 1915, at 4 May Villas, Church Road, South Lowestoft.

In 1911 Stuart, and his brother Elvin, got into trouble for stealing pigeons. 

A Private with the 1/4th Battalion, Frederick died on 31st of July 1917 at the age of 32. 

Frederick was born at Bushey, Hertfordshire, in 1885, a son of George and Eunice Knowles. In 1891 his family lived at Back Lane, Aldenham, Watford, and in 1901 at Latchmore Heath, Aldenham, and Frederick worked as a garden boy. Later his parents lived at Round Bush, Aldenham. In 1911 Frederick worked as a domestic gardener at Woodlands Park Gardens, Leatherhead, where he also lived. 

A Rifleman with 1/5th Bn., Herbert Frank died on 31st of July 1917 at the age of 27. 

A Private with 8th Bn., Joseph died on 31st of July 1917 at the age of 26. 

Joseph was born at Lowestoft on 9th May 1891, a son of Charles Henry and Mary Ann Rosemond Alcock. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 14th June 1891 and his family lived at 39 Jacobs Street.

By 1911 his family were living at 39 Seago Street and Joseph was an apprentice sail maker.

During the First World War Joseph volunteered to serve in the Army and he joined the Suffolk Regiment. He arrived in France 17th August 1915 and joined the 8th Battalion. 

A Private with the 1/1st Battalion, Sidney died on 31st of July 1917 at the age of 32.

Sidney was born at Norwich in 1886, a son of James and Rosa Mayhew. In 1891 his family lived at 11 Caernarvon Road, Norwich. By 1901 they were living at 14 New Market Street, Heigham, Norwich, and Sidney was a printer’s clerk. In 1911 they lived at 60 Newmarket Street, Norwich, and Sidney worked as an accountant’s clerk. 

A Private with 12th Bn., Frederick died on 31st of July 1917 at the age of 19. 

Frederick was born at Worcester in 1898, a son of Charles Arthur and Clara Hunt. He was baptised at Saint Mary's Church, The Tything, Worcester, on 13 July 1898, and his family lived at Cheshunt Walk, Worcester. In 1901 his family lived at 46 Ickleford Road, Hitchin, and by 1911 they were living at 150 Lincoln Road, Peterborough. Later his parents lived at 46 Denmark Road, Lowestoft.

Formerly a Private with the 22nd Battalion, Harry died on 1st of July 1918 at the age of 38. 

Harry was born at Lowestoft on 29 October 1880, a son of William and Louisa Easey. In 1881 his family lived at 2 Mills Road, Lowestoft. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 27 December 1885, and his family lived at 48 Bevan Street. By 1891 Harry's father had died and his mother was married to Henry West. His family was now living at 5 Patterson Street, Winlaton, County Durham. By 1901 his family were living at 43 Plaxton Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool. 

A Lance Corporal with the 6th Battalion, James died on 4th of July 1918 at the age of 34. 

According to some sources James was born at Limerick, Ireland, however the various census returns, from 1891 to 1911, state that he was born at Carlton Colville. Commonwealth War Graves records state that he was the son of Rosanna and the late Charles Tuthill of Carlton, Saxmundham, however all census records show his father's name as Samuel.

A Lance Sergeant with the 1st Battalion, Thomas died on 5th of July 1918, at the age of 25.

Thomas was born at Norwich on 14 February 1893, a son of Thomas and Selina Fisher. In 1901 his family lived at 4 Church Close, Heigham, Norwich, and by 1911 they had moved to live at 1 Mill Lane, Pakefield. 

Thomas worked as a steam sawyer before enlisting in the Army, joining the Suffolk Regiment. He initially enlisted in 1910 and the 1911 Census shows him with the 2nd Battalion at Aldershot. 

A Bandsman with the 14th (King’s) Hussars, Robert died on 8th of July 1918 at the age of 18. 

Robert was born at Lowestoft on 25 May 1900, a son of Charles and Laura E. Fiske. Robert was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley, on 1 July 1900 and his family lived at 29 Grosvenor Road. Robert attended Kirkley School from 16 September 1903. By 1911 Robert’s father had died and his family lived at 28 Kirkley Cliff Road. Later his mother lived at 2 Beccles Road.   

A Deck Hand with H.M. Trawler James Green, William died on 11th of July 1918 at the age of 42.

A Deckhand with H.M. Trawler Boy Roy, William died on 13th of July 1918 at the age of 26. 

William was born at Great Yarmouth on 6 January 1892, a son of William and Mary Ann Gates. He was baptised at Saint Nicholas’ Church, Great Yarmouth, on 13 February 1901 and his family lived at number 16 Row 12, and his parents were still at that address in 1911. 

A Corporal with the 4th Battalion, Robert died on 18th of July 1918 at the age of 38. 

Robert was born at Bridgewater, Somerset, in 1880, a son of George Alfred and Mary Jane Thaxton. He was baptised at Holy Trinity Church, Bridgwater, on 4 July 1880. By 1881 his family had moved to Norwich and were living at 2 Magpie Road. In 1891 they lived at 26 Starling Place, Coburg Street, and Robert was a news boy.  

A Private with the 11th Battalion, Frederick died on 19th of July 1918 at the age of 20. 

A Private with the 1/4th Battalion, Edgar died on 19th of July 1918 at the age of 20. 

Edgar was born at Kessingland in 1898, a son of Robert William and Marina Blowers. He was baptised at Saint Edmund's Church, Kessingland, on 17 April 1898. 

In 1901 his family lived at The Beach, Kessingland, and, by 1911, they lived 'near the Blacksmith's Shop, Kessingland.' Later they lived at 3 Oaklands Terrace, Kessingland. 

A Private with the 7th Battalion, William died on 19th of July 1918 at the age of 24. 

William was born at Lowestoft in 1894, a son of Julius John and Elizabeth Ann Borrett. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 7 October 1894, and his family lived at Fern Cottage, Rotterdam Road. In 1901 his family lived at 55 Stanley Street and, by 1911, at 69 Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft, and William worked as a market gardener.

A Private with the 12th Battalion, William died on 24th of July 1918 at the age of 22. 

William was born at Lowestoft in 1896, a son of William Gilby and Edith Clara Fox. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 3 July 1896 and his family lived at 7 Stanford Street and by 1901 they were living at 61 Stanley Street. William’s mother died and his father remarried. By 1911 his family were living at 247 Clapham Road, and William was a fish packer. In 1913 they lived at 60 Sussex Road, and William was a box maker. Later his family lived at 40 Victoria Road, Tipton, Staffordshire. 

A Gunner with 2nd Section 51st Divisional Ammunition Column. Sidney died on 24th of July 1918 at the age of 22. 

Sidney was born at Kirkley on 2 April 1896, a son of Robert and Sarah Ellen Bailey of 15 Southwell Road. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 29 April 1896. Throughout Sidney’s life his family lived at 15 Southwell Road. 

Sidney volunteered to join the Army and he enlisted in the Royal Field Artillery (Territorial Force) at Lowestoft, service number 429. He arrived in France on 1 November 1915. In 1917 he was renumbered as 645505. 

A Mate with Fishing Vessel Boy Jack (Lowestoft), Thomas died on 26th of July 1918 at the age of 38. 

Thomas was born at Blundeston on 8 August 1879, a son of John Howes and Hannah Maria Crouchen. He was baptised at Saint Mary’s Church, Blundeston, on 5 October 1879. In 1881 his family lived at High Street, Blundeston, and this was still their address in 1891. In 1893 Thomas began an apprenticeship as a fisherman with his father. This was cancelled in 1896. In 1901 his family lived at 10 Melbourne Road, Lowestoft, and Thomas was a fisherman. 

A Deck Hand with Fishing Vessel Boy Jack (Lowestoft), Frederick died on 26th of July 1918 at the age of 16. 

Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 1 August 1901, a son of Frederick John and Emma Simons. Frederick attended Saint Andrews School and, on 24 January 1910, he became a pupil at Saint John’s School. In 1911 his family lived at 48 Haward Street, and later at 69 Queens Road. 

A Cook with Fishing Vessel Boy Jack (Lowestoft), Thomas died on 26th of July 1918 at the age of 16. 

Thomas was born at Lowestoft in 1902, a son of Thomas and Jessie Claxton. In 1911 his family lived at 31 Kent Road. Later his parents lived at 17 Avondale Road. 

In 1918 Thomas was the Cook on the trawler Boy Jack. The following report, from The Illustrated Police News, 1 August 1918, page 2 (with additional details from the Huddersfield Daily Examiner, 29 July 1918, page 1), gives an account of what happened to the Boy Jack.

U BOAT MURDERERS

A Deck Hand with H.M.S. Vivid, Henry died on 31st of July 1918 at the age of 31.

Henry was born at Lowestoft on 17 June 1887, a son of James and Alice Buck. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 16 August 1891, and his family lived at Oulton Corner. In 1901 his family lived at Hall Lane, Oulton, and Henry was an errand boy. By 1911 his family were living at 3 Hall Lane. 

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter City of Liverpool, Frederick died on 31st of July 1918 at the age of 23. 

Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 15 November 1894, a son of Sidney Robert and Laura Emma (Ann) Burroughs. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 23 December 1894 and his family lived at 276 Raglan Street. In 1901 they lived at 207 Raglan Street, and by 1911 their home was at Aldeby House, Whapload Road, and Frederick was a fisherman. Later his parents lived at 19 Grove Road. 

A Private attached to 4 Field Survey Company, Master died on 26th of July 1919 at the age of 26.

It seems that he preferred to use his middle name, George, as his first name and so appears on several records as George Thurston. 

He was born in 1893, a son of William J. and Jessie Thurston. In 1901 his family lived at 13 Beresford Road and by 1911 were living at 8 Grove Road and Master worked as a painter and plumber for a builder. When Master enlisted, in January 1915, his family were living at 57 Arnold Street, and Master worked as a painter and carter. 

A Private with the 25th Battalion, Henry died in 1921 at the age of 22. 

Henry was born at Lowestoft in 1899, a son of George Henry and Eliza Robinson. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 6 August 1899, and his family lived at 22 Mariners Street and this was still their home in 1901.

By 1917 Henry was living at 13 Salisbury Road, Lowestoft, with his uncle and aunt John and Alice Gross. 

A Private with the Corps of Military Accountants, Alfred died on 20th of July 1921 at the age of 24. 

Alfred was born at Lowestoft on 11 October 1895, a son of Samuel and Elizabeth Calver. In 1901 his family were living at 131 Saint Peter's Street. From 15 September 1908 Alfred attended Lowestoft School of Science. By 1911 Alfred's father had died and his family still lived at 131 Saint Peter's Street.

A Gunner, William died on 25th of July 1921 at the age of 24. 

William was born at Lowestoft in 1897, a son of John Charles and Florence Ellen Shepherd. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 5 November 1897 and his family lived at 8 Hervey Street. By 1901 they were living at 17 Beresford Road, and in 1911 they lived at 19 Royal Avenue.

William was a priest of the Church of the Latter Day Saints.

A Civilian, George died on 3rd of July 1940. Aged 18 months.

George was born at Lowestoft on 5 December 1939, a son of George William and Doris M. Youngman. In 1939 they lived at 18 Rant Score East.

George died at 14 Rant Score East along with his grandmother Beatrice Baster and his aunt Evelyn Baster. 

A Civilian, Edith died on 3rd of July 1940 aged 62. 

Edith was born at Beccles on 17 April 1878, a daughter of Alexander and Sophia Burnham. In 1881 her family lived at Blyburgate Street, Beccles, and in 1891 their address was 42 Blyburgate Street. By 1901 Edith’s father had died and Edith worked as an assistant to her mother, a dressmaker, and her family lived at 121 Ingate Street, Beccles. Edith moved to Somerleyton, and in 1911 she was a house parlour maid at The Rectory. 

A Civilian, Beatrice died on 3rd of July 1940 at the age of 45. 

Beatrice was born at Kirkley on 11 April 1895, a daughter of Frederick George and Elizabeth Baster. She was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 12 May 1895. In 1901 her family lived at 12 Lorne Park Road. From 15 May 1901 Beatrice was a pupil at Kirkley School. 

In 1911 Beatrice's family lived at 4 Morton Road and Beatrice worked as a beatster. By 1921 her family were living at 60 Pakefield Road. 

In 1939 Beatrice lived at 14 Rant Score East and She worked as a tin cutter machinist.

A Civilian, Evelyn died on 3rd of July 1940 at the age of 7. 

Evelyn was born at Lowestoft in 1932, a daughter of Beatrice Elizabeth Baster. In 1939 they lived at 14 Rant Score East. 

Evelyn, her mother Beatrice, and her nephew George Youngman, died at 14 Rant Score East, during an air raid.

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Cayton Wyke. Russell died on 8th of July 1940 at the age of 19. 

Russell was born at Lowestoft on 11 July 1921, a son of Charles Nathanial and Eva May Keable. In 1939 his family lived at 107 Notley Road, Lowestoft, and Russell worked as a fisherman. 

In May 1940 the Cayton Wyke was involved in the Dunkirk evacuations and is credited with rescuing over 600 men. On 8 July 1940 the Cayton Wyke was sunk by a German motor torpedo boat off Goodwin Sands. All 18 of the crew, including Russell, were killed. 

A Second Hand with H.M. Trawler Damito, Thomas died on 13th of July 1940 at the age of 42. 

Thomas was born at Lowestoft on 14 May 1897, a son of Thomas William and Bertha Lavinia Cole. In 1901 his family lived at 9 Nelson Road, Carlton Colville, and by 1911 they were living at 13 Payne Street, Lowestoft.

On 2 May 1916 Thomas joined the Royal Naval Reserve, number 11047 DA. At that time he was living at 28 Edward Street, Milford Haven. During the First World War he served as a Deck Hand with the Sabrina and then the Idaho. He was demobilized on 28 January 1919. 

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Fleming. Montague died on 24th of July 1940 at the age of 23. 

Montague was born at Lowestoft on 14 December 1917, a son of John and Beatrice Maltby. Royal Navy casualty records state that he was born at 14 Wollaston Road, Lowestoft. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 6 January 1918, and his family lived at 171 Raglan Street, Lowestoft. By 1939 his parents lived at 15 Wollaston Road, Lowestoft. 

Montague married Olive Irene Crisp in early 1939. The 1939 Register shows Olive living at 42 Queens Road, Lowestoft.  

A Seaman Cook with H.M. Trawler Fleming., Thomas died on 24th of July 1940 at the age of 60. 

Thomas was born at Lowestoft on 29 January 1880, a son of Florence Gertrude Swann. In 1882 his mother married Peter Walker and Thomas is shown on the 1891 Census as Thomas Walker living with his family at 79 Seago Street, Lowestoft. 

A Third Hand with Fishing Vessel Leach’s Romance (Shoreham), George died on 29th of July 1940 aged 43. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 24 August 1896, a son of Frederick James and Emma Hindes. In 1901 his family lived at 2 Mummery Buildings ‘rear of Till Road’ and this was still their home in 1911. By 1914 George was living at 19 Cathcart Street. 

An Engineer with Fishing Vessel Leach’s Romance (Shoreham), William died on 29th of July 1940 aged 30. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 14 July 1910, a son of Charles and Ada Fisk. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 22 September 1910 and his family lived at 22 Union Road. By 1939 his parents were living at 18 Beckham Road. 

In 1930 William married Hannah Dorothy Margaret Mary Martin: this was registered in the Mutford district. In 1939 they lived at 33 Meeching Road, Newhaven. 

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Receptive. William died on 3rd of July 1941 at the age of 36.

William was born at Lowestoft on 30 May 1905, a son of George Thomas Shaw and Rosanna Shaw. In 1911 his family lived at 6 Factory Court, Factory Street, Lowestoft. By 1921 they were living at 9 Gun Lane, and William worked as a labourer at the Jewson's Saw Mill on Belvedere Road, Lowestoft. 

In 1935 William married Ellen Victoria Haylock at Lowestoft. In 1939 they lived at 3 Factory Court, Factory Street, Lowestoft, and William worked as a fisherman-stoker.

A Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Gerald died on 5th of July 1941 aged 29. 

Gerald was born at Norwich on 7 October 1912, a son of Ernest John and Alice Matilda Hutson. In 1921 his family lived at 182 London Road, Lowestoft, and by 1939 they were living at 289 London Road South and Gerald was a clerk.

A Chief Engineer with Fishing Vessel Westfield (Milford Haven), George died on 6th of July 1941 aged 48. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 25 April 1893, a son of Albert Harry and Mary Ann Coleman. In 1901 his family lived at 61 Clemence Street and in 1911 at 6 A Carlton Road, Pakefield, and George was a fisherman. 

A Deck Hand with Fishing Vessel Westfield (Milford Haven), William died on 6th of July 1941 at the age of 52.

William was born at Pakefield on 6 September 1889, a son of William and Mary Ann Flowers. In 1891 his family lived at 6 Beach Street, Pakefield. In 1901 William was living with his grandparents at Francis Terrace, Carlton Colville. In 1911 he was living with his grandparents at Blacksmiths Bottom, Oulton Broad, and William worked as a fisherman. 

A Boatswain with Fishing Vessel Westfield (Milford Haven), John died on 6th of July 1941 at the age of 42. 

John was born at Pakefield on 7 September 1897, a son of William Frederick and Elizabeth Ann Rushmore. He was baptised at All Saints' Church, Pakefield, on 9 October 1898. 

John attended Cunningham Infants School from 2 September 1901 and his family lived at 15 Prospect Place. By 1917 John was living at Woodbine Cottages, Pakefield Street.

John joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 15 May 1917. He was demobilized on 5 April 1919. 

A Mate with Fishing Vessel Westfield (Milford Haven), Bertie died on 6th of July 1941 at the age of 46.

Bertie was born at Lowestoft on 8 June 1895, a son of Ephraim and Elizabeth Frances Hunt. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 3 July 1895, and his family lived at 5 Rant Score East, Lowestoft, which was still their home in 1901. By 1911 the family were living at 1 Salter Street, Whapload Road, Lowestoft. 

A Civilian, Eleanor died on 22nd of July 1941 at the age of 60. 

Eleanor was born at Lowestoft on 29 September 1880, a daughter of Edmund and Ann M. Redgrave. In 1881 her family lived at 22 Mariners Street, Lowestoft. By 1891 they were living at Sudbury Cottages, 1 Bevan Street, Lowestoft. By 1901 her family were living at 12 Sandringham Road, Lowestoft. 

A Civilian, Susannah died on 22nd of July 1941 at the age of 67. 

Susannah was born at Lowestoft in 1874, a daughter of Edmund and Ann M. Redgrave. She was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 4 October 1874. In 1881 her family lived at 22 Mariners Street, Lowestoft. By 1891 they were living at Sudbury Cottages, 1 Bevan Street, Lowestoft, and Susannah was a domestic servant.

A Civilian, Lily died on 22nd of July 1941 at the age of 24. 

Lily was born at Lowestoft on 23 May 1917, a daughter of Eleanor Gertrude Redgrave, and twin sister of Beatrice May Redgrave (later Harvey). In 1921 her family lived at 26 Saint Leonards Road, Lowestoft, and this was her home for the rest of her life. In 1939 she worked as a food packer at the Co-op Wholesale Society (C.W.S.) canning factory on Waveney Drive. 

Lily, along with her mother, and sister Beatrice Harvey, died at 26 Saint Leonards Road, Lowestoft, during an air raid. 

A Civilian, Beatrice died on 22nd of July 1941 at the age of 24.

Beatrice was born at Lowestoft on 23 May 1917, a daughter of Eleanor Gertrude Redgrave, and twin sister of Lily May Redgrave. In 1921 her family lived at 26 Saint Leonards Road, Lowestoft. In 1939 she was still living with her family at 26 Saint Leonards Road and she was an unemployed beatster. 

Beatrice married Frederick Leonard Harvey, a Leading Seaman in the Royal Naval Reserve, at Lowestoft, in 1940. They lived at 12 Saint Leonards Road, Lowestoft. 

A Sergeant with 1st Bn., Spencer died on 22nd of July 1941 at the age of 28.

Spencer was born at Hawkhurst, Kent, on 4 August 1912, a son of Thomas and Ellen Amelia Ashenden. He was baptised at Saint Laurence with All Saints' Church, Hawkhurst, on 13 October 1912 and his family lived at 1 Grassmere Terrace, Woodbury Road, Hawkhurst. Later his parents lived at High-gate Hill, Hawkhurst, Kent. 

A Civilian, Mabel died on 22nd of July 1941 at the age of 62. 

Mabel was born at Lowestoft in 1879, a daughter of David and Susannah King. In 1881 her family lived at North Raglan Street and in 1891 their address was 314 Raglan Street. In 1901 Mabel worked as a kitchen maid for the Gunn family at Helen Holme, Holland Road, Clacton. 

A Civilian, Dorothy died on 22nd of July 1941 at the age of 20. 

Dorothy was born at Lowestoft on 18 August 1920, a daughter of Dennis George and Lily Maud Cox. She was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 3 September 1920, and her family lived at 58 Lorne Park Road. In 1939 her family were living at 42 Lorne Park Road and Dorothy worked at a factory (paste and jam?). 

Dorothy died at her home during an air raid. 

A Civilian, Henry died on 22nd of July 1941, aged 46. 

Henry is believed to have been born at Whitechapel, London, on 1 January 1894, however his year of birth may have been 1895. His father was Robert Cox. No member of Henry’s family can be traced in any census record before 1921, however Henry and two of his brothers served in the Royal Marine Light Infantry and details of their early life have been found in their service records. 

A Civilian, Benjamin died on 22nd of July 1941 at the age of 60. 

Benjamin was born at Lowestoft on 22 June 1881, a son of Robert King and Mary Ann Clarke. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 7 August 1881. In 1885 his family lived at 51 Bevan Street and in 1891 they lived at 12 Grosvenor Road, Kirkley. By 1901 they were living at 17 Beckham Road and Benjamin was a sawyer.

A Civilian, Pauline died on 22nd of July 1941 at the age of 17. 

Pauline was born at Lowestoft on 12 March 1927, a daughter of James William and Emily Cook. In 1921 her parents had lived at 1 May Road and by 1939 they were living at 27 Ontario Road, Lowestoft, and Pauline worked as a factory hand - food packer. Later her parents lived at 26 Ontario Road.  

Pauline died at 42 Lorne Park Road during an air raid.

Note: the back of 42 Lorne Park Road backs onto the back of 27 Ontario Road.

A Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Jack died on 24th of July 1941 at the age of 27. 

Jack was born at Lowestoft on 29 August 1913, a son of George Edward and Margaret Isabel Overy. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church on 19 September 1913 and his family lived at 23 Payne Street and this was still their home in 1939. 

A Petty Officer with H.M.S. Niger, Kenneth died on 6th of July 1942 aged 23. 

Kenneth was born at Haddiscoe on 4 October 1918, a son of George and Edith Hale, and his family lived at Haddiscoe in 1921. By 1939 the family home was at 5 Compass Street, Lowestoft. 

In 1941 Kenneth married Gladys Rose Cook, this was registered in the Lothingland district.  

A Leading Sick Berth Attendant with H.M.S. Niger, Cecil died on 6th of July 1942 at the age of 22. 

Cecil was born at Lowestoft on 18 September 1919, a son of William Cornelius and Emma Priscilla Yallop. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 9 October 1919 and his family lived at the Old Market Inn, Saint Peters Street, where his father was the publican. Later his family lived at 13 Winnipeg Road.

An Able Seaman with H.M.M.G.B. 77, Reginald died on 16th of July 1942 aged 22.

Reginald was born at Lowestoft on 13 December 1919, a son of Reginald Walter Baker and of Merab Baker. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 8 January 1920 and his family lived at 17 ‘rear’ Park Road and this was still their address in 1921. By 1929, when Reginald’s father died, the family home was at 311 Raglan Street. Reginald’s mother remarried and in 1939 she lived at 24 Winnipeg Road. 

An Engineman with H.M.S. Gulf Stream. John died on 16th of July 1942 at the age of 33.

John was born at Gorleston on 22 July 1908, a son of Rowland George and Gertrude Rachael Youngs. In 1911 his family lived at 215 Lowestoft Road, Gorleston.  

On 12 June 1933 John married Muriel Evelyn Bennett at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft. John was living at 66 High Street, Southwold, and working as an ironmonger, and Muriel was living at 79 London Road South. 

A Leading Seaman with H.M. Trawler Laertes. Jack died on 25th of July 1942 at the age of 29. 

Jack was born at Aldburgh on 8 July 1914, a son of Son of Henry Joseph and Eva Ellen Page. In 1911 his family lived at Oulton Broad, and by 1921 were living at Village Green, Homersfield, Suffolk. By 1939 they were living at 67 Beccles Road, Lowestoft, and Jack worked as a trawler deck hand. 

Jack married Kathleen Joyce Beamish, at Lowestoft, in 1940. 

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Laertes, Charles died on 25th of July 1942 aged 18. 

Charles was born at Lowestoft on 24 September 1923. By 1939 his father had died, and his family lived at 1 Factory Street and Charles was a fisherman.   

Charles was serving on the Laertes, off Sierra Leone, when it was sunk by a torpedo fired by submarine U-201. Nineteen crew, including Charles, were killed. 

A Leading Aircraftman with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Hugh died on 3rd of July 1943 aged 33. 

Hugh was born at Lowestoft on 24 August 1909, a son of Ernest Jabez and Ada Maria Morling. In 1911 his family lived at Snowdon House, 146, London Road North. By 1921 they were living at 23 Old Nelson Street and later his father lived at 45 Gunton Drive. 

In 1935 Hugh married Winifred May Gouldby. By 1939 Hugh and Winifred were living at 20 Ipswich Road and Hugh was the director and joint manager of Pearn’s Radio and Music Retailers and Repairers. 

A Private with the 5th Battalion, Eric died on 11th of July 1943 aged 23. 

Eric was born at Lowestoft on 12 September 1919, a son of Charles and Ida Jones. In 1921 his family lived at 19 Southwell Road. Eric’s mother died in 1935 and in 1939 his family lived at 69 Waveney Drive. 

A Private with the 5th Battalion, Cuthbert died on 12th of July 1943 aged 30. 

Cuthbert was born at Wimbledon, London, on 21 June 1913, a son of The Reverend Baldwyn de Fonmartin and Emily Marion Pugh. He was baptised at Saint Saviour’s Church, Raynes Park, on 20 July 1913 and his family lived at Talbot Road, Wimbledon. In 1921 his family lived at Kings Cottage, Monnington on Wye, Brobury, Herefordshire. By 1934 Cuthbert’s father had become the Rector of Gisleham and his family lived at Gisleham Rectory. 

A Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Sturgess died on 13th of July 1943 aged 32. 

Sturgess was born at Briston, near Melton Constable, Norfolk, on 29 September 1911, a son of William Herbert and Mildred Rayner. In 1921 his family lived at Briston.

In 1935 Sturgess married Grace Maud Ebbage, this was registered in the Erpingham district. In 1939 they lived at ‘Dawn’, 19 Highland Way, Oulton Broad, and Sturgess was a coach painter and member of the Auxiliary Fire Service. 

A Private with 6th Battalion, Amos died on 16th of July 1943 aged 22. 

Amos was born in Oulton Broad on 21 February 1921, a son of John William and Ethel May Solomon. By 1939 his family were living at 12 Hadenham Terrace, Carlton Colville, and Amos was a carter. When he enlisted, he stated that he was a farm labourer. Later his family lived at 43 Lowestoft Road, Carlton Colville.

A Private with the 4th Battalion, George died on 17th of July 1943 aged 29. 

George was born at Kirkley on 14 December 1913, a son of Arthur Samuel and Harriet Mace. In 1921 his family lived at 5 Kendal Road, and this was still the family home in 1939. 

George was working as a general labourer when he enlisted in the Suffolk Regiment, and he was posted to the 4th Battalion. 

A Sergeant with 148 (The Bedfordshire Yeomanry) Field Regiment, Patrick died on 24th of July 1943 aged 37. 

Patrick was born at Druncliff (sic), County Clare, Ireland, on 2 January 1906, a son of Jonathan and Sarah Ann Smith. Patrick’s father had served with the Royal Artillery for 27 years and volunteered to rejoin the artillery in 1914 and served throughout the First World War. In 1911 his family lived at 4 Ashby Road, Lowestoft, and this was still their address in 1919.  

A Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Edward died on 25th of July 1943 aged 24. 

Edward was born at Bradwell on 12 July 1919, a son of Andrew Howes and Gertrude Eliza Crowe. In 1921 his family lived at Bright Road, Bradwell. By 1939 they were living at 179 Gorleston Road and Edward was a body maker’s apprentice. 

In 1940 Edward married Ethel Maud Davis, this was registered in the Lothingland district. Ethel lived at 1 Hellena House, Clarkson Road, Oulton Broad.

A Gunner with 239 Battery, 77 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, James died on 26th of July 1943 aged 22. 

James was born at Lowestoft on 15 February 1921, a son of Albert Henry and Lucy Emma Langley. In 1921 his family lived at 10 Fir Lane.

In 1941 James married Audrey Elsie Irene Soanes, this was registered in Lothingland district. Their home was at 97 Seago Street. 

A Gunner with  352 Battery, 88 Field Regiment, William died on 26th of July 1943 at the age of 35. 

William was born at Wandsworth, London, on 8 December 1907, a son of George and Gertrude Ellen Barley. In 1911 his family lived at 6 Beach Stone Place, Pakefield. From 6 May 1912 William attended Cunningham Infant School. 

In the 1920s William served with the Roya West Kent Regiment, service number 6339715. 

In May 1938 William was appointed postman at Oulton Broad. 

A Private with the 1st Battalion, Edwin died on 28th of July 1943 at the age of 25. 

Edwin was born at Cambois, Northumberland, on 9 August 1917, a son of John and Martha Fogo. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Cambois, on 29 August 1917. In 1939 his family lived at 24 Boathouse Terrace, North Blyth, and Edwin was an assistant in a menswear shop. 

In 1942 Edwin married Beatrice Irene Leech, this was registered in the Lothingland district. In 1950 Beatrice lived at 63 Victoria Road, Oulton Broad. She remarried in 1957. 

A Sub-Lieutenant with H.M.S. Mantis, Julius died on 31st of July 1943 aged 21. 

Julius was born at Herringfleet on 6 February 1922, a son of Brigadier-General Sir Thomas Dare Jackson D.S.O. M.V.O. 2nd Bt. and of Lady Jackson (nee Massy Lloyd). His family’s home, throughout Julius’ life, was at Herringfleet Hall, Blocka Road, Herringfleet. 

Julius was a pupil at Eton College. He was commissioned as an Acting Sub-Lieutenant with the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve on 6 February 1942, and Temporary Sub-Lieutenant on 1 December 1942. 

A Sergeant with the Royal Air Force, William died on 1st of July 1944 aged 24. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 20 May 1920, a son of William James and Margaret (May) Hunter. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 18 June 1920. His family lived at 61 Lawson Road, Lowestoft. William's parents died in the 1920s and it seems that William, and his siblings, were then cared for by their grandparents William Thomas and Laura L. Hunter. In 1939 the family home was at 40 Lawson Road, Lowestoft. 

A Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Thomas died on 1st of July 1944 aged 23. 

Thomas was born at Carlton Colville 0n 18 July 1921, a son of Thomas William and Winifred Mabel Willis. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 14 August 1921 and his family lived at The Garden House, Carlton Colville. In 1939 his family lived at Endeavour, Beccles Road, and Thomas was an apprentice carpenter and joiner. 

A Civilian, Lily died on 2nd of July 1944 at the age of 40. 

Lily was born at Sustead, Norfolk, on 28 August 1904, a daughter of Ernest Henry and Florence Maud Gooch. In 1911 her family lived at 195 Saint James' Street, Coltishall. The 1921 Census shows Lily as a visitor staying with her grandmother, Sarah Ann Gooch, at Aldborough, Norfolk. By 1921 Lily's parents were living at Bridge Road, Ludham, and by 1939 they had moved to Blacksmith's Loke, Hopton. Subsequently they lived at 2 Widow's Cottages, Somerleyton. 

A Sapper with 253 Field Company, James died on 3rd of July 1944 aged 26. 

James was born at Pakefield on 28 August 1917, a son of James and Marion Elizabeth Read. James’ father had died in July 1917. James was baptised at All Saints’ Church, Pakefield, on 14 October 1917 and his family lived at Kirkley. In 1921 his family lived at 43 William Street. By 1939 they lived at 4 Wilson Road and James was a bricklayer. 

A Sergeant with the 7th Battalion, Ivan died on 8th of July 1944 aged 25.

Ivan was born at Lowestoft on 21 February 1919, a son of William and Lilian Doris Flowers. In 1939 Ivan was living with his parents at The Red Lion Inn, The Street, Blundeston. 

In 1936 Ivan played football for the Eastern Coachworks. From 1937 to 1938 he played professionally for Wolverhampton Wanderers, and from 1938 to 1940 for Mansfield Town.

A Private with 1st Bn. John died on 9th of July 1944 aged 19. 

John was born at Lowestoft in 1925, a son of Harry Leon and Adelaide Alice May Allen. John's father died in 1926 and in 1929 his mother married Ernest Bridge. Throughout his life John's family lived at 64 Saint George's Road, Lowestoft.

John served with the 1st Battalion Royal Norfolk Regiment. His battalion landed on Red Queen Beach on D-Day, 6 June 1944. 

A Private with the 1st Battalion, James died on 11th of July 1944 aged 20.

James was born on 18 September 1923, a son of Charles Frederick and Catherine Hunter Payne. His birth was registered in the Woodbridge district and in 1921 his family had lived at 8 Bredfield Street, Woodfield. By 1939 they were living at 42 Salisbury Road, Lowestoft, and James worked in the stores at a motor vehicle body builder.

James enlisted in the Royal Norfolk Regiment and was then transferred to the East Lancashire Regiment and served with the 1st Battalion in France.

A Lance Corporal with The Hallamshire Bn., John died on 16th of July 1944 at the age of 23. 

John was born at Kingsbridge, Devon, in 1921, a son of George Henry and Eliza Jane Hill. In 1939 his family lived at Rugwell Cottage, South Huish, Devon.

John enlisted in the Devonshire Regiment and was later transferred to serve with the Hallamshire Battalion of the York and Lancaster Regiment. During 1943 the Hallamshires were deployed to Hopton for training and they were based at the 'Golden Sands' holiday camp. 

A Lieutenant with the 5th Battalion, Bernard died on 17th of July 1944 aged 30.

Bernard was born at Lowestoft on 31 October 1913, a son of William Donald and Agnes Mabette Embry. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 30 November 1913 and his family lived at 40 High Street. In 1921 his family lived at 53 Worthing Road. By 1939 Bernard’s family were living at 7 Dene Road and Bernard was an elementary school teacher. 

Bernard married Margaret Helen Finn, this was registered in the Lothingland district. Their home was at Sunflowers, Normanston Drive. 

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Albert died on 18th of July 1944 aged 24. 

Albert was born at West Hartlepool on 14 December 1919, a son of Frederick G. and Hannah Tweedy. In 1921 his family lived at 34 Uppingham Street, West Hartlepool. By 1939 they were living at 108 Scarborough Street, West Hartlepool, and Albert was a van attendant at a general laundry. Later his mother lived at Saint Anne’s on Sea. 

A Gunner with 57 Field Regiment, Victor died on 19th of July 1944 aged 23. 

Victor was born at Lowestoft on 4 December 1920, a son of Robert William John and Janet Hook. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 15 May 1921 and his family lived at 4 Nelson Road, Lowestoft. In 1939 Victor and his family were living at 14 Fairfield Road, Clacton, Essex, and Victor was a general labourer. 

Victor married Eileen Maud Robinson in 1940, this was registered in the Lothingland district. Their home was at 59 Oxford Road, Lowestoft. 

A Leading Cook with H.M. Trawler Kurd, Frederick died on 10th of July 1945 at the age of 30. 

Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 8 May 1915, a son of Frederick and Maggie May Griffiths. His father died in 1918 whilst serving with the Royal Naval Reserve and he lived with his mother at Brierley Hill House, 13 Walton Road, Lowestoft. In 1925 Frederick's mother married Frederick Read and in 1939 Frederick was working as a boat-builder's labourer and living with his mother, and step-father, at The King's Arms, Bevan Street, Lowestoft.  

A Sub-Lieutenant (A) with H.M.S. Implacable, Neville died on 24th of July 1945 at the age of 20.

Neville was born at Lowestoft in 1925, a son of Harry Reginald and Hetty Mary Faith Doy. In 1939 they lived at 76 Florence Road, Lowestoft. Probate records give Neville's address when he died (and presumably this is where his parents lived) as 150 Waveney Drive, Lowestoft. 

Neville was commissioned Acting Temporary Sub-Lieutenant in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve on 5 August 1944, and as Temporary Sub-Lieutenant (Observer) in the Fleet Air Arm on 5 February 1945. 

A Corporal with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Charles died on 2nd of July 1946 aged 44. 

Charles was born at Lowestoft on 10 February 1902, a son of William John and Florence Mary Hubbard. Charles often used his middle name, Hastings, as his first name. In 1911 his family lived at 7 Maidstone Road. Charles attended London Road School and, on 16 September 1914, because a pupil at Lowestoft School of Science. 

A Mechanician 1st Class with H.M.S. Earraid, Robert died on 22 July 1946 at the age of 26. 

Robert was born at Kessingland on 28 December 1919, a son of Robert and Ellen (Ellie) Shade. In 1921 his family lived near Boundary Farm, Mutford. Robert’s mother died in 1934 and in 1946 his father lived at The Crown Inn, Mutford. 

Robert served with the Isles Class Trawler H.M.S. Earriad (T 297). Note: the Royal Navy War Graves Roll shows him 'with' H.M.S. Drake, this is because H.M.S. Drake was the accounting base for H.M.S. Earraid.