Also Durham Light Infantry
1/5th Bn.
Maurice Alfred Miller
A Lance Corporal with the 1/5th Battalion, Maurice died on 16th of August 1917 at the age of 24.
Maurice was born at Upper Norwood, London, on 24 April 1893, a son of Alfred James and Alice Ann Miller. In 1901 his family lived at 21 Ipswich Road, Lowestoft. Maurice was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 24 April 1908, and his family lived at Trafalgar House, Milton Road. Later his family lived at 17 Old Nelson Street, Lowestoft. In 1911 Maurice lived, and worked, at 204 Norwood Road, West Norwood, and he worked as a draper’s assistant.
1/6th Bn.
Frederick James Ward
A Private with 1/6th Bn., Frederick died on 1st of October 1916 at the age of 22.
Frederick was born at Pakefield on 14 November 1893, a son of John Lambert and Ellen Ward. In 1901 Frederick's family lived at Pakefield Street, Pakefield.
By 1907 Frederick's family were living at 126 Morton Road, Lowestoft. From 17 September 1907 Frederick attended Lowestoft School of Science. In 1911 Frederick was working at a junior clerk at a corn merchants. Later his parents lived at 4 Wycombe Terrace, Saint Georges Road, Lowestoft.
14th Bn.
George Arthur Wink
A Private with 14th Battalion, George died on 16th of October 1916 at the age of 29.
George was born at Rendham, Suffolk, on 23 October 1886, a son of Arthur and Ellen Maria Wink. In 1891 his family lived near the chapel at Rendham. George was educated at Pakefield. In 1901 his family lived at Birds Farm, Birds Lane, Carlton Road, Kirkley, and George was a grocer’s errand boy. By 1911 they were living at 41 Kimberley Road, Lowestoft, and George was a general carter.
22nd Bn.
Harry William Easey
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.
6th Bn.
Jack Sidney Newson
A Lance Corporal with the 6th Battalion, Jack died on 10th of September 1944 aged 21.
Jack was born at Carlton Colville on 7 November 1922, a son of Harry Stanley and Constance Mary Newson. In 1939 his family lived at Grove Farm, Grove Road, Carlton Colville, and Jack was a farmer and market grower assisting his father at their farm.