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People of Lowestoft 1914-45

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William Thomas Baker

William Thomas Baker

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, William died on 12th of October 1916 at the age of 30. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 23 December 1885, a son of William Thomas and Harriet Mary Ann Baker. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 7 March 1886. In 1891 his family lived at 8 Thurlow Road and this was still their home in 1901 when William was an apprentice printer. Later his parents lived at 10 Thurston Road. 

Charles Robert Balls

A Corporal with 2nd Bn., Charles died on 25th of September 1915 at the age of 30. 

Charles was born at Somerleyton in 1885, a son of Charles and Ellen Balls. In 1891 his family lived next to the Post Office, The Street, Somerleyton. This was still their home in 1901 when Charles worked as a gardener. 

Charles Barber

A Second Hand with H.M. Drifter Violet May, Charles died on 15th of February 1918 at the age of 30. 

Charles was born at Raveningham, Norfolk, on 29 October 1888, a son of George R. and Mary Ann (Polly) Barber. In 1891 his family lived at Bungay Road, Stockton, near Loddon. By 1901 they were living at 60 Pakefield Street, Kirkley, and this was still their home in 1911. 

George Uden Bennett

An Engineman with H.M. Trawler Wallasea. George died on 6th of January 1944 at the age of 30. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 25 July 1913, a son of George and Lottie Bennett. In 1921 his family lived at 20 Cambridge Road, Lowestoft. George's father died in 1921. Later his mother lived at Rear 69 Crown Street, Lowestoft. 

George Valentine Bessey

George Valentine Bessey

A Private with 1st Bn., George died on 27th of May 1915 at the age of 30. 

William was born at Oulton on 14 February 1885, a son of William and Sarah Bessey. He was baptised at Saint Michael’s Church, Oulton, on 15 March 1885. In 1891 his family lived at Yarmouth Road, Oulton. By 1901 George's mother had died and his family lived next to Rose Cottage, The Street, Oulton, and in by 1911 they were living at 4 The Street, Oulton.   

William George Blanch

A Deck Hand with H.M.S. Blackmorevale, William died on 1st of May 1918 at the age of 30. 

William was born at Mutford on 11 December 1888, a son of George Edgar and Ellen Blanch. He was baptised at Saint Andrew’s Church, Mutford, on 27 January 1889. In 1891 his family lived at Mill Road, Mutford, and in 1901 at Church Road, Mutford and this was still the family address in 1917. Later his parents lived at Mill Lane, Barnby. William has not been traced in the 1911 Census. 

John Charles Breach

John Charles Breach

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, John died on 26th of August 1914 at the age of 30. 

John was born at Lowestoft on 30 July 1884, a son of Henry (Harry) and Maria Breach. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church in 1884. In 1891 his family lived at 18 Haward Street and in 1901 at the Waggon and Horses Public House, Rant Score East, and John was a general labourer. Later his parents lived at 2 Cooks Buildings, Whapload Road. 

Arthur Joseph Bull

A Trooper with 10th (Nelson) Squadron, Arthur died on 6th of August 1915. 

Arthur was born at Bungay on 6 March 1885, a son of Lewis and Frances Mary Bull. In 1891 his family lived at Flixton Road, Bungay. By 1901 his father had died and his mother lived at Florence House, Florence Terrace, Pakefield. By 1911 his mother, and sisters, lived at Providence Lodge, London Road, Lowestoft. 

Frank Horace Bullen

Frank Horace Bullen

A Private with the 4th Battalion, Frank died on 6th of February 1944 aged 30. 

Frank was born at Corton on 31 August 1914, a son of Frank James Bullen and Gertrude Jane Bullen. In 1921 his family lived at Well Cottages, Corton, and this was Frank’s home for the rest of his life. In 1939 Frank worked as a builder’s labourer. 

Clifford Norman Bunting

A Rifleman with the 1st Battalion, Clifford died on 1st of December 1917 at the age of 30. 

Clifford was born at Lowestoft on 20 December 1886, a son of Herbert and Annie Bunting. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church on 10 April 1887 and his family lived at 47 Saint John’s Road. By 1891 his family were living at The Street, Corpusty, Aylsham, Norfolk. 

Robert Nathaniel Burch

A Deck Hand with H.M. Trawler New Comet. Robert died on 20th of January 1917 at the age of 30.

Robert was born at Lowestoft on 14 February 1886, a son of Robert Edward and Charlotte Patience Burch. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 6 June 1886. His family lived at 37 Alma Road, Lowestoft. Robert worked as a fisherman. 

Robert joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 19 June 1916. He was killed when the trawler New Comet was blown up by a mine off Orfordness.

Robert's father, also named Robert, served with the Royal Naval Reserve, and died in 1914. 

Bertie John Whaite Burwood

Bertie John Whaite Burwood

A Lance Sergeant with the 9th Battalion, Bertie died on 16th of September 1916 at the age of 30. 

Bertie was born at Lowestoft in 1886, a son of George Vempley and Martha Burwood. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 7 October 1886. In 1891 his family lived at Lindfield Cottage, Mariners Score, and this was still their home in 1901, when Bertie worked as an errand boy. In 1911 his family were living at Lindfield Cottage and Bertie worked as an export marker for C. and E. Morton at Lowestoft. Later his parents lived at The Grange, Rant Score.

James Ernest Butcher

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, James died on 26th of October 1917 at the age of 30. 

James was born at Lowestoft in 1887, a son of George and Elizabeth Butcher. In 1891 his family lived at 9 Wellington Cottages, and, by 1901, at 8 Mariners Street. 

In 1911 James was a fish worker, lodging with Lewis Warrington and family at 115 Walker Street, Hull. 

William Cheney

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, William died on 28th of March 1918 at the age of 30. 

William was born at Carlton Colville on 3 January 1888, a son of Robert and Sarah Cheney. In 1891 his family lived at Marsh Lane, Carlton Colville, and this was still their address in 1901 when William worked as a stock feeder on a farm. Later his parents lived at White House Farm, Carlton Colville. 

Ernest John Clarke

A Deck Hand with Trawler Ivy (Lowestoft), Arthur died on 17th of December 1914 at the age of 30. 

Ernest was born at Aylsham, Norfolk, in 1884, a son of John William and Mary Ann Clarke. He was baptised at Aylsham on 1 January 1885. In 1891 his family lived at The Gas Works, Aylsham. By 1901 Ernest's mother had died and the family had moved to Lowestoft and lived at 4 laundry Lane. In 1911 they were living at 2 Eden Street, Lowestoft, and Ernest was a fisherman. 

Leslie James Collins

A Leading Seaman with H.M.S. Penzance, Leslie died on 24th of August 1940 at the age of 30. 

Leslie was born at Lowestoft on 16 December 1911, a son of William and Elizabeth Collins. In 1921 his family lived at 54 Clemence Street. 

On 31 October 1936 Leslie married Dorothy Bethune Lake at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft. Leslie was an Able Seaman on H.M.S. Lupin and Dorothy a shop assistant living at 72 Rotterdam Road. Dorothy died in 1937.

In 1938 Leslie married Eva Doris Sharp and in 1939 Eva lived at 48 Oxford Road. 

Charles Copeland

Charles Henry Copeland

A Second Hand with H. M. trawler Princess Beatrice. Charles died on 5th October 1914 at the age of 30. 

Charles was born at London on 29 October 1883, a son of Charles Henry Copeland. 

Charles married Annie Louisa Swan Pearson at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 13 September 1905. At that time he was a fisherman living at 249 Raglan Street, Lowestoft. By 1911 Charles and Annie were living at 52 Haward Street and later at 57 Bevan Street, Lowestoft. 

Charles had been awarded his Certificate of Competency as a Second Hand in 1908.  

James Frederick Crisp

James Frederick Crisp

A Seaman with H.M.S. Aboukir. James died on 22nd of September 1914 at the age of 30. 

James was born at Lowestoft on 14 February 1884, a son of James Harris Crisp and Jemima Crisp. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 6 April 1884. In 1891 his family lived at 8 Clemence Street. By 1901 they were living at 4 Beckham Road and James was a deck hand on a smack. Later they lived at 28 Norwich Road, Lowestoft.

James enrolled in the Royal Naval Reserve on 1 April 1904.

In 1911 James was the Third Hand on the trawler Hesperus at Padstow.  

Leonard Christopher Day

A Lance Corporal with the 1/4th Battalion, Leonard died on 23rd of April 1917 at the age of 30. 

Leonard was born at Lowestoft on 27 February 1887, a son of William Edward and Emily Mary Day. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 1 May 1887. In 1891 his family lived at 21 Beckham Road, and by 1901 at 48 Norwich Road. 

In 1906 Leonard married Florence Matilda Rogers. In 1911 they lived at 6 Chapel Street, and Leonard was a bricklayer. Later Florence lived at 20 Duke's Head Street and in 1920 she married Samuel Head. 

Frank Covoso Dyke

A Private with 10th Bn., Frank died on 17th of November 1916 at the age of 30. 

Frank was born at Carlton Colville on 3 June 1886, a son of Abraham and Anna Dyke. In 1891 his family lived at 9 Severn Terrace, Carlton Colville. Frank was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on10 April 1900 and his family lived at 16 Severn Terrace, Kirkley Run. By 1901 they were living at Worcester Terrace, Carlton Colville, and Frank was a plasterer working for his father. 

Bernard William Embry

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. 

William Robert Fisk

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. 

Ernest Edward Forster

A Corporal with the 1st Battalion, Ernest died on 4th of May 1918 aged 30. 

Ernest was born at Lowestoft on 27 August 1887, a son of John and Charlotte Forster. He was baptised at Christ Church, Lowestoft, on 2 February 1888 and his family lived at East Raglan Street. In 1891 his family lived at 40 Queens Road and in 1901 at 16 Queens Road.

Arthur Clement George

A Private with the 6th Battalion, Arthur died on 28th of March 1918. 

Arthur was born 'Near The Bell', Carlton Colville, in 1888, a son of Walter and Emily George. In 1891 his family lived at 16 Severn Terrace, Oulto Broad. By 1901 they were living at Chipperfields Yard, Bridge Road, Oulton. By 1911 Arthur's father had died and his family lived at 5 Lothing Street, Oulton Broad.

Arthur begin working as a lock keeper for the Great Eastern Railway in 1905 and he worked at Lowestoft Harbour.

Charles Arthur George

Charles Arthur George

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Charles died on 28th of April 1917 at the age of 30. 

Charles was born at Lowestoft on 20 May 1886, a son of Frederick and Anna George. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church, Lowestoft, on 6 May 1887, and his family lived at 2 Saint George’s Road, Kirkley. In 1891 his family lived at 83 Lawson Road, and this was still their address in 1901 when Charles worked as an errand boy. By 1911 they were living at 34 Lorne Road and Charles was a cycle maker. 

Charles Raca Gorrod

A Fourth Hand with Trawler Speculator. Charles died on 9th of November 1914 at the age of 30. 

Charles was born at Henstead on 21 April 1884, a son of Raca and Emma Gorrod. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 17 September 1886. In 1891 his family lived at 1 Southwell Road and later they lived at 16 Southwell Road, Lowestoft. 

On 24 December 1911 Charles married Susanna Charlotte Woods. Charles was a fisherman living at Southwell Road and Susanna lived at 25 Commercial Road. 

Edward Alfred George Gravells

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Brock. Edward died on 19th of August 1940 at the age of 29. 

Edward was born at Lowestoft on 4 April 1910, a son of Joseph and Florence Gravells. In 1911 his family lived at 3 Turner's Cottages, Saint John's Road, Lowestoft. By 1921 they were living at 13 Clemence Street, Lowestoft, and this was still their home in 1939 at which time Edward was working as a fisherman. 

Alec Greensides

A Sapper with 991 Dock Operating Company, Alec died on 17 June 1943, aged 30.

Alec was born at Winterton on 11 September 1912, a son of Arthur and Rose Greensides. In 1921 his family lived at 4 Ferry Lane, Southtown, Great Yarmouth.  

In 1936 Alec married Pamela Louise Orford, this was registered in the Great Yarmouth district. In 1939 they lived at 4 Ferry Lane, Great Yarmouth, and Alec was a shipyard dock labourer. Later Pamela lived at 2 Brickfields Cottages, Somerleyton. 

Frederick Walter Henry Griffiths

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.  

Richard Grimmer

Richard Grimmer

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Richard died on 30th of April 1917 at the age of 30. 

Richard was born at Lowestoft in 1886, a son of George and Phoebe Grimmer. By 1891 his father had died and his family lived at Bank Court, 5 Mariner’s Street, Lowestoft. In 1901 they lived at 4 Bank Court and Richard was a messenger boy. In 1914 Richard’s mother married John Revell and lived at 2 Richmond Place, Richmond Road, Lowestoft. 

In 1909 Richard married Sarah Elizabeth Howe. In 1911 they lived at 5 Fir Lane and Richard worked as a fish curer. 

Frederick Arthur William Harper

A Sapper with 288 Field Company, Frederick died on 9th of August 1945 aged 30. 

Frederick was born at Pakefield on 19 September 1914, a son of John Edward and Emily Folkard Harper. In 1921 his family lived at 38 Sycamore Avenue, Oulton Broad. 

On 10 October 1934 Frederick married Mabel May Swatman at Saint Michael’s Church, Oulton. Frederick was a gas worker living at 54 Sycamore Avenue, and Mabel was a matron’s assistant living at Saint Osyth, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad. Their home was at Saint Leonard’s, 5 Highland Way, Oulton Broad. 

Richard Ernest Harvey

An Engineman with H.M. Trawler Tervani, Richard died on 5th of December 1916 at the age of 30. 

Richard was born at Lowestoft on 8 July 1885, a son of John and Anna Harvey. In 1891 his family lived at 4 Sayers Cottages, Carlton Road. By 1901 they were living at The Street, Oulton, and Richard was a brickyard labourer. Later his parents lived at Rose Cottage, Oulton. 

Frederick Albert Hayhoe

A Rifleman with the 10th Battalion, Frederick died on 20th of September 1917 at the age of 30.

Frederick was born at Lowestoft in 1887, a son of Frederick and Sarah A. Hayhoe. In 1891 they lived at 81 Cambridge Road. By 1901 they were living at 31 Edinburgh Road, and Frederick was a part-time barber’s assistant. In 1911 his parents lived at 24 Tennyson Road, and later his mother lived at 30 Mariners Street. In 1911 Frederick was a tinsmith, working at Smiths Fish Preserving Factory, and he lodged at 16 Market Place, Great Yarmouth.  

George William Hellon

A Petty Officer Stoker with H.M.S. Blean, George died on 11th of December 1942 at the age of 30. 

George was born at Whitehaven on 5 June 1913, a son of Joseph Holmes and Nessie Hellon.

George married Gertrude Irene Woolmer at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 27 July 1936. George was a sailor serving on H.M.S. Foyle, and Gertrude lived at 17 Saint Margaret's Plain, Lowestoft. In 1939 Gertrude lived with her family at 47 Newson's Meadow, Lowestoft. 

Christopher Heugh

A Sergeant with C Battery 156th Brigade, Christopher died on 3rd of May 1917 at the age of 30. 

Christopher was born at Rotherhithe, London, in 1885, a son of John Jameson and Eliza Jane Heugh. In 1891 his family lived at 37 Abbeyfield Road, Rotherhithe, and this was still their home in 1901 when Christopher worked as a bank page. By 1911 his father had died and the family were living at 202 Rotherhithe New Road and Christopher was a bank messenger. 

William Howe

A Private with the 8th Battalion, William died on 18th of April 1917 at the age of 30. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 22 February 1887, a son of William and Louisa Etherly Howe. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 16 March 1887 and his family lived at Stanford Street. In 1893 his family lived at Burcham Square. By 1897 William’s parents had separated and his father lived at 13 Crown Street. It seems that in 1901 William was a twine spinner lodging with Robert and Charlotte Harness at Goodrum’s Buildings. William’s mother died in 1902.   

Robert Walton Johnstone

A Major with the 2nd Battalion, Robert died on 27th of October 1942 aged 30.

Robert was born at Lowestoft in 1912, a son of James and Emma Johnstone. In 1921 his family lived at 88 Denmark Road. Robert was educated at Harrow. Later his parents lived at Homedale, Bungay Road, Loddon. 

Before the war Robert lived at Wodehouse, Headley, Bordon, Hampshire. He managed the Baldpate Poultry Farm and was a member of Headley Cricket Club. 

John Henry Knights

An Engineman with H.M.S. Vigorous, John died on 1st of August 1918 aged 30.

John was born at Pakefield on 7 September 1888, a son of George and Harriet M. A. Knights: note school admissions give his birth date as 1 July. In 1891 his family lived at 6 Pakefield Street and in 1901 at 2 Pakefield Street. John was a pupil at Cunningham School. On 17 August 1913 John married Louisa Cropley at Saint Margaret’s Church. John was a fisherman living at 9 Raglan Cottages and Louisa lived at 29 Kent Road. In 1915 they lived at 33 Kent Road, and in 1918 at Epsom Terrace, Kirkley Run. 

George Loftus Lambert

A Sergeant with 604 Mechanical Transport Company, George died on 17th of November 1918 aged 30. 

George was born at Wrentham in 1888, a son of Martin and Florence Elizabeth Lambert. In 1891 his family lived at 97 London Road, Lowestoft, and by 1901 at 225 London Road. Later his parents lived at 32 Carlton Road. 

Charles Edward Lane

A Private with 1st Regiment, Charles died on 8th of April 1917 at the age of 30. 

Charles was born at Great Yarmouth on 8 July 1886, a son of Henry James and Isabel Elizabeth Lane. He was baptised at Gorleston, on 6 August 1886. In 1891 his family lived at The Star Hotel, Great Yarmouth, where is father was the proprietor. By 1901 his family were living at 66 Southtown Road, Gorleston, and Charles was a pupil at Beccles College. By 1911 Charles' father had died and his mother lived at The Hollies, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft.