Also Suffolk Regiment

A Private with 2nd Bn., died on 2nd of March 1916. 

James, who was often known as Benjamin, or Ben, was born at Lowestoft on 1 March 1882, a son of Benjamin and Mary Emily Howard. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 2 April 1882. The 1891 Census shows James and his father with James' grandmother, Mary Howard, at 1 Laundry Lane, Lowestoft. 

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Frank died on 13th of November 1916 at the age of 28. 

Frank was born at Lowestoft in 1888, a son of Frederick Ernest and Alice Elizabeth Jeffery. In 1891 his family lived at 78 Saint Leonard’s Road, and this would be Frank’s home for the rest of his life. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley on 2 December 1891. Frank’s father died in 1894. In 1906 Frank’s mother married William Hargrave. In 1911 Frank worked as a barman at a licensed hotel.  

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Alfred died on 28th of November 1916 at the age of 32. 

Alfred was born at Lowestoft on 27 January 1884, a son of Alfred and Elizabeth Johnson. Alfred attended Christchurch School until 31 August 1891, when he became a pupil at Saint Margaret’s School. In 1891 his family lived at 27 Duke’s Head Street, and this was still their home in 1901 when Alfred worked as a baker’s boy. In 1911 Alfred still lived at his family at 27 Duke’s Head Street, and he worked as a fish carter. 

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 Private with the 2nd Battalion, George died on 16th of June 1918 at the age of 38. 

George was born at Lowestoft in 1882, a son of Chester and Emily Lay. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 24 June 1883, and his family lived at Carlton Colville. In 1891 his family lived at Beccles Road, Carlton Colville, and in 1901 they lived at 2 Water Lane, and George was a house painter. Later his parents lived at 29 Harwarden Terrace, Oulton Broad.  

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, William Henry died on 28th of April 1917 at the age of 28. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 21 January 1889, a son of Frederick and Annie Maria Masterson. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 28 July 1889, and his family lived at 4 London Road, Kirkley, and this was still their home in 1891. By 1901 they were living at 164 London Road, and this was still their home in 1911 when William worked as a tailor, probably with his father. 

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, George died on 16th of August 1916 at the age of 37. 

George’s first names were Philip George, but in all of his military service he used George as his first name. He was born at Lowestoft on 1 June 1879, a son of William George and Louisa Neeve. In 1881 his family lived at 14 Dove Street. George was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 1 August 1886. 

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, William died on 18th of February 1917 at the age of 24. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 16 June 1893, a son of John and Mary Ann Newrick. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 4 July 1893, and his family lived at 15 Saint Margaret’s Plain. By 1901 his family were living at Potts Cottages, Oulton Road, and by 1911 at 3 College Cottages, Oulton Road, and William worked as a domestic gardener. 

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Arthur died on 27th of September 1918 at the age of 24. 

Arthur was born at Gisleham on 25 September 1894, a son of Arthur and Mary Ann Newrick. He was baptised at Mutford on 11 November 1894. In 1901 his family lived at The Street, Mutford. By 1911 they were living at Mill Road, Mutford, and Arthur was a miller’s carter.

Arthur volunteered and enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. He joined the Suffolk Regiment, service number 15447, and on 26 January 1915 arrived in France to join the 2nd Battalion.  

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Herbert died on 13th of November 1916 at the age of 27. 

Herbert was born at Carlton Colville in 1888, a son of John and Elizabeth Honor Nunn. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 28 November 1888. In 1891 his family lived at Bell Corner, Carlton Colville. By 1901 his father had died, and he lived with his mother, and grandparents Shadrack and Mary Sharman, near Low farm, Carlton Colville. He was the half-brother of Bertie Sharman of 1 Bridge Road, Oulton Broad.

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Albert died on 13th of November 1916 at the age of 21. 

Albert was born at Lowestoft in 1895, a son of Harry and Mildred Christianna Proudfoot. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 16 August 1895 and his family lived at 57 Cambridge Road, and this was still the family home in 1911. Later his parents lived at 93 Oxford Road and then at 46 Marine Parade.

A Lance Corporal with the 2nd Battalion, Ernest died on 19th of June 1917 at the age of 21. 

Ernest was born at Lowestoft in 1895, a son of James and Agnes Elizabeth Quantrill. In 1901 his family lived at 6 Water Lane. This was still their home in 1911 when Ernest worked as a housepainter. Later his mother lived at 17 Water Lane. 

A Private with 2nd Bn., Frederick died on 18th of June 1917 at the age of 39. 

Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 11 October 1878, a son of Edmund and Ann M. Redgrave. James was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 3 November 1878. In 1881 his family lived at 22 Mariners Street, Lowestoft. In 1891 his family lived Sudbury Cottages, 1 Bevan Street, Lowestoft. By 1901 his family were living at 12 Sandringham Road, Lowestoft, and Frederick was a fish packer. 

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Harry died on 15th of November 1916 at the age of 33.

Harry was born at Hardley, Norfolk, on 22 October 1883, a son of Harry and Esther Riches. He was baptised at Hardley on 25 November 1883. In 1891 his family lived at The Street, Hardley, and in 1901 they lived at Valley Farm, South Elmham, and Henry was a farm labourer. By 1911 they were living at Primrose Cottage, Carlton Colville, and Henry worked as a coal porter.

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Thomas died on 16th of August 1916 at the age of 37.

Thomas was born at Lowestoft on 22 November 1878, a son of James and Susan Robinson. In 1881 his family lived at 6 Alice Cottages, High Street, Lowestoft. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 2 October 1881. By 1901 his family were living at 1 Melbourne Road. In 1901 they lived at 43 The Hemplands, and Thomas worked as a furniture porter. By 1911 the family were living at 1 Melbourne Road, again, and Thomas was a fruiterer working on his own account.  

A Lance Corporal with 2nd Bn., Ernest died on 26th of September 1917 at the age of 21. 

Ernest was born at Lowestoft on 23 November 1894, a son of Joseph and Angetta Roope. In 1901 his family lived at 47 Queen's Road, Lowestoft. From 7 September 1903 Ernest attended Saint Margaret's School. In 1911 his family were still living at 47 Queen's Road and Ernest worked as a butcher's assistant. 

A Sergeant with the 2nd Battalion, George died on 13th of November 1916 at the age of 22. 

George was born at Stowupland, Suffolk, in 1894, a son of George Henry and Margaret Salter. He was baptised at Holy Trinity Church, Stowupland, on 11 March 1894. In 1901 his family lived at The Police Station, Stowupland. By 1911 his family were living at Diss and by 1915 their home was at 42 Beaconsfield Road,

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Albert died on 16th of August 1916 at the age of 26. 

Albert was born at Oulton in 1890, a son of William John and Isabella Scarle. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 14 September 1890. In 1891 his family lived near Saint Mark’s Church, Oulton Broad, and by 1901 at Main Road, Carlton Colville. By 1911 they were living at Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, and Albert was an apprentice carpenter. Late his parents’ address was Foxboro House, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad.

A Private with 2nd Bn., Clifford died on 22nd of January 1916 at the age of 21.

Clifford was born at Benacre in 1894, a son of Isaac and Annie Maria Scott. In 1901 his family lived at The Turnpike, Shadingfield. By 1911 they were living at Meadows Cottages, Flixton, near Lowestoft, and Clifford was a yard boy on a farm. Later his family lived at 43 Kimberley Road, Kirkley, Lowestoft.

A Private with 2nd Bn., William died on 2nd of March 1916 at the age of 20. 

William was born at Mutford on 24 September 1895, a son of Arthur and Alice Sharman. He was baptised at Saint Andrew's Church, Mutford, on 3 November 1895. In 1901 his family lived at Hulver Road, Mutford, and this was still the family address in 1911. The 1911 Census shows William working as a cow boy. 

A Private with 2nd Bn., William died on 4th of November 1914 at the age of 38. 

William was born at Fulham. His service details from the First World War suggest that he was born in 1876, but service papers from his first enlistment in the Army show that he was actually born on 9 January 1873. He was a son of Jemima Smith. 

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Frederick died on 14th of June 1917 at the age of 39. 

Frederick was born at Lowestoft in 1878, a son of Henry A. and Harriet Sparrow. In 1881 his family lived at 2 Saint Margaret’s Road, Lowestoft. In 1891 they lived at 5 Ingate Road, Beccles. By 1901 they were living at 233 Clapham Road, Lowestoft, and Frederick was a coach trimmer, and this was still their home in 1911 and Frederick was still working as a coach trimmer.

A Lance Corporal with 2nd Battalion, Thomas died on 10th of December 1916 at the age of 32. 

Thomas was born at Great Yarmouth in 1884, a son of William and Elizabeth Stolworthy. In 1891 his family lived at 10 Blinde Middle Street, Great Yarmouth. By 1901 his father had died, and his family lived 5 Trinity Passage, South Gates Road, Great Yarmouth, and Thomas was a tinman at a potted meat preserving factory. 

A Private with 2nd Battalion, Sydney died on 2nd of March 1916 at the age of 34. 

Sydney was born in Birmingham in 1882 (note, according to Commonwealth War Graves he was born in 1876 but there are no civil records that support that conclusion). By 1891 he was living in Norwich and the 1891 Census shows him living with Harriet Swetnam, and her daughter Caroline, at 101 Unthank Road, the details of these circumstances are not known.

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

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Ernest died on 9th of October 1918 aged 18. 

Ernest was born at Rushmere in 1899, a son of William and Martha Ward. In 1901 his family lived at Rectory Cottages, Rushmere. By 1911 they were living at 424 London Road South.

Ernest enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. He joined the Training Reserve, number TR/9/11987. He was transferred to the Suffolk Regiment, service number 42520, and posted to France to join the 2nd Battalion. 

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, Frederick died on 19th of March 1916 at the age of 41.

Frederick was born at Battersea, London, in 1875, a son of Henry and Emma Wood. In 1881 his family lived at 23 Culvert Road, Battersea. By 1891 his family were living at Melboure Road, Lowestoft, and Frederick was an oilman’s assistant. 

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Arthur died on 29th of September 1917 at the age of 33. 

Arthur was born at Upton, Norfolk, in 1883, a son of James and Frances Wright. He was baptised at Acle on 30 July 1883. In 1891 his family lived at Moulton Road, Acle. By 1901 his family were living at Hall Road, Oulton Broad, and Arthur worked as a labourer and an iron works. 

Arthur married Maude Ethel Sayer in 1907. By 1911 they were living 'near' The Street, Blundeston, and Arthur was a labourer with the Great Eastern Railway Company.

A Private with 3rd Bn. Ernest died on 17th of January 1915 at the age of 17. 

Ernest was born at Lowestoft in 1898, a son of Louisa Mary Oldman. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 21 September 1899 and his mother lived at 3 Wesleyan Chapel Lane. In 1901 his family were living at 1 Wesleyan Chapel Lane. His mother later married William Edmonds and in 1911 Ernest lived with his mother and step-father at 8 White Horse Street. Later his mother lived at 27 Chapel Street Lowestoft.

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 3rd Bn., Thomas died on 30th of March 1915 at the age of 19. 

Thomas was born at Barnby in 1895, a son of Harry and Harriet Wilson. He was baptised at Saint John the Baptist Church, Barnby, on 28 October 1900. In 1901 his family lived at Beccles Road, Barnby, and this was still where they were living in 1911. Later Thomas' parents lived at Myland Cottage Carlton Colville Lowestoft.

Thomas volunteered and he enlisted in the Army at Beccles. He joined the Suffolk Regiment and was posted to the 3rd Battalion at Felixstowe. 

Thomas died at Felixstowe. 

A Private with 4th Bn., David died on 14th of February 1942 at the age of 29. 

David was born at Lowestoft on 23 June 1912, a son of Willie and Fanny Balls. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 10 July 1912, and his family lived at 21 Southwell Road. In 1939 their address was 76 Norwich Road Lowestoft. 

In 1937 David married Dorothy A. M. Aldred and in 1939 they lived at 5 The Shrubberies, Sutton Road, Leverington, near Wisbech, and David worked as a tailor's salesman.

A Private with 4th Bn., Harry died on 15th of February 1942 at the age of 21. 

Harry was born at Lowestoft in 1921, a son of Harry Palmer and Elsie Maud Balls of 26 Bruce Street, Lowestoft.

Private with the 4th Battalion, Stanley died on 12 February 1942 at the age of 24.

Stanley was born at Lowestoft on 19 March 1918, a son of Ernest George and Ellen Louisa Blowers. In 1925 his family lived at 25 Raglan Street, and this was still the family home in 1939.

Initially Stanley served with the Royal Army Medical Corps, as indicated by his army service number. At some point he was posted/transferred to the Suffolk Regiment and served with the 4th Battalion. 

A Private with 4th Bn., Gordon died on 14th of February 1942 at the age of 21. 

Gordon was born at Lowestoft on 20 October 1920, a son of Arnold Lancelot and Violet Annie Catchpole. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 19 November 1920 and his family lived at 57 Bevan Street. By 1939 the family were living at 35 Lorne Park Road, Lowestoft.

A Private with 4th Bn. Peter died on 13th of February 1942 at the age of 20. 

Peter was born at Lowestoft in 1921 (his birth registered in the last quarter of 1921), a son of Walter Percy and Clara Maud Day. In 1939 his family lived at 13 Haward Street, Lowestoft.

A Private with the 4th Battalion, Allen died on 25 June 1943, aged 21.

Allen was born at Halesworth on 26 July 1921, a son of Frederick and Ethel Maud Dunnett. His family lived at 9 Quay Street, Halesworth. In 1941 Allen married Ivy May Lambert, of 18 Brickfields Cottages, The Street, Somerleyton. 

Allen was a gardener when he enlisted in the Suffolk Regiment. He was posted to the 4th Battalion. 

A Private with the 4th Battalion, James died on 3rd of October 1943 aged 22. 

James was born at Dovercourt, Essex, on 7 February 1921, a son of James Robert and Winifred Anne Durrant. He was baptised at All Saints’ Church, Dovercourt, on 6 March 1921, and his family lived at 7 Lea Road, Dovercourt. By 1939 his family were living at 10 Laurel Road, Lowestoft.  

James was working as a salesman when he joined the Suffolk Regiment and served with 3 Company in the 4th Battalion.

A Private with 4th Bn., Robert died on 14th of February 1942 at the age of 26. 

Robert was born at Willingham, Suffolk, on 1 August 1916, a son of Robert and Edith Florence Gardner. In 1921 his family lived at Willingham and in 1939 Robert lived with his parents at Grange Cottages, Gisleham.

In 1941 Robert married Doris May Gook, at Lowestoft, and their home was at Dell Road, Lowestoft. Robert's brother-in-law, Alfred Gook, died in 1943.