Also Northamptonshire Regiment
1/4th Bn.
Francis Joseph Holland
A Private with the 1/4th Battalion, Francis died on 3rd of November 1917 at the age of 25.
Francis was born at Beccles in 1892, a son of George and Mary Holland. In 1901 his family lived at 1 Melbourne Terrace, Denmark Road, Beccles. Later his parents lived at 4 Rosemary Lane, Beccles. By 1911 Franceis was living with, and working as a market garden labourer for, Margaret Carey of Uralla House, Beccles. Later records show Margaret Carey as Francis’ foster-mother. By 1918 Margaret was living at Flowerlands, Lound Road, Blundeston.
1st Bn.
John Harry Addison
A Private with 1st Bn. John died on 20th of April 1918 at the age of 44.
John was born at Woodbridge in 1879, a son of Leonard and Elizabeth Addison.
In 1881 he was living with his grandparents, John and Susannah Cory, at Melton Road, Melton, near Woodbridge, and he was still living with his grandparents at Melton Road in 1891.
Ernest Alfred Bobbitt
A Private with the 1st Battalion, Ernest died on 24th of October 1918 aged 38.
Ernest was born at Gunton, Lowestoft, on 23 June 1880, a son of George Alfred and Elizabeth Bobbitt. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 3 October 1880. In 1881 his family lived at Warren House, Gunton, and in 1891 they lived at 9 Wollaston Road. In 1901 they lived at 69 Milton Road, and Ernest was a grocer’s assistant.
2nd Bn.
Thomas John Brown
A Corporal with 2nd Bn., Thomas died on 9th of May 1915 at the age of 27.
Thomas was born at Lowestoft in 1888, a son of Thomas William and Harriet Eliza Brown. By 1891 Thomas' father had died and Thomas, and his two brothers, were resident at Oulton Workhouse. Thomas' mother married Henry Sarll in 1894 and the family then lived at 1 Maltster's Score. In 1901 Thomas worked as a baker's lad. By 1911 his family were living at 31 Princes Road, Lowestoft, and later Thomas' mother lived at 15 Water Lane, Lowestoft.
Victor Alexander John Brundle
A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Victor died on 27th of March 1918 at the age of 21.
Victor was born at Lowestoft in 1898, a son of Charles and Sarah Elizabeth Brundle. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 29 August 1897 and his family lived at 28 Cambridge Road, and this was still their home in 1911 when Victor was an assistant at a bookstall.
William Ling
A Corporal with 2nd Bn., William died on 14th of March 1915 at the age of 26.
William was born at Lowestoft on 20 April 1888, a son of Samuel and Maria Ling. In 1891 his family lived at 35 Oxford Road, Lowestoft, and this was still their home in 1901.
On 8 December 1910 William married Barbara Ellen Cannell at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft. By 1911 their home was at 257 Raglan Street, Lowestoft.
Clement Freeman Sendall
A Corporal with the 2nd Battalion, Clement died on 25th of March 1918 at the age of 24.
Clement was born at Lowestoft on 24 November 1893, a son of Clement Frederick and Celia Emily Sendall, and his family lived at 62 Cambridge Road. He was baptised at Christ Church on 8 April 1894. In 1901 his family lived at 47 Mariners Street. By 1911 they were living at 14 Ipswich Road, and Clement was a grocer’s apprentice. Later his parents lived at Park Estate, Oulton Broad.
6th Bn.
Denzil Mitford Heriz-Smith
A Lieutenant with A Company, 6th Bn., Denzil died on 17th of February 1917 at the age of 23.
Denzil was born at Filey, Yorkshire, on 21 February 1894, a son of Charles Mitford Heriz-Smith and Marion Heriz-Smith. In 1901 his family lived at The Bungalows, Pot Kilns, Great Cornard, Suffolk. In 1911 his family lived at 31 Bushmead Avenue, Bedford. Later they lived at Four Winds, Kessingland Beach, Lowestoft.
Amos Charles Horn
A Private with 6th Bn., Amos died on 28th of October 1916 at the age of 23.
Amos was born at Kirkley Run in 1893, a son of Ada Alice Horn(e). In 1901 he lived with his grandparents Charles and Jane Ames, at Severn Terrace, Carlton Colville. In 1898 his mother married Thomas Soanes and in 1911 Amos lived with his mother and step-father at 4 Worcester Terrace, Carlton Colville, and Amos worked as a sawyer. Later his mother lived at Kirkley Run, Lowestoft.
William George Robbens
A Private with 6th Bn., William died on 18th of September 1918 at the age of 32.
William was born at Lowestoft on 17 August 1886, a son of James and Louisa Maria Robbens. On 10 September 1886 he was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, and his family lived at 40 Clemence Street. In 1891 his family lived at 42 Clemence Street, Lowestoft. By 1901 they were living at 13 Sandringham Road, and William was a cycle maker's apprentice. In 1911 they lived at 64 Tonning Street, Lowestoft, and William was a fish worker/curer.
Alfred Youngs
A Private with 6th Bn., Alfred died on 17th of February 1917 at the age of 27.
Alfred was born at Lowestoft on 13 June 1889, a son of Alfred and Sarah Ann Youngs. In 1891 his family lived at 32 Bevan Street, Lowestoft. By 1897 they were living at 39 Clemence Street. Alfred attended the Wesleyan School until 30 August 1897 when he became a pupil at Saint John's School. In 1901 they were still living at 39 Clemence Street, but, by 1911, they had moved to 16 Avondale Road and Alfred was a labourer at the fish market. Later his parents lived at 38 Kirkley Run, South Lowestoft.
7th Bn.
John Alfred Spooner
A Private with the 7th Battalion, John died on 6th of June 1918 at the age of 18.
John was born at Lowestoft on 1 August 1899, a son of John William and Alice Emmeline Spooner. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church, Lowestoft, on 25 August 1899, and his family lived at Kirkley Run. John attended Kirkley School from 19 June 1900 and then Morton Road School before, on 4 February 1913, joining Saint John’s School for a short time.