Also The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
10th Bn.
Herbert George Buck
A Private with 10th Bn. Herbert died on 1st of March 1917 at the age of 20.
Herbert was born at Lowestoft in 1897, a son of Robert and Florence Buck. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 5 March 1897 and his family lived at 38 Clemence Street. By 1901 they were living at 24 Stevens Street and by 1911 they had moved to 7 Essex Road and Herbert worked as a paper boy for a newsagent.
Ernest Samuel Read
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.
11th Bn.
Robert Heslop Saunders
A Private with 11th Bn. Robert died on 23rd of September 1917 at the age of 20.
Robert was born at Lowestoft on 2 February 1897, a son of Robert Heslop and Elizabeth Saunders. In 1901 his family lived at of 77 Cambridge Road, Lowestoft, and this was Robert's home throughout his life. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 21 September 1902.
Robert joined the Army at Lowestoft in March 1916. He joined The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) and in September 1916 was posted to the 11th Battalion in France and served with C Company.
1st Bn.
Aubrey John Austin
A Private with 1st Bn. Aubrey died on 31st of October 1914 at the age of 26.
Aubrey was born at Hampstead, Middlesex, on 8 August 1886, a son of Annie Amy Austin and step-son of Charles William Bradfield. He was baptised at Saint Saviour's Church, Hampstead, on 29 August 1886. In 1888 his family lived at 27 Lismore Road, Hampstead, and by 1891 they were living at 32 Fleet Road, Hampstead. Aubrey attended Fleet Road School, Hampstead.
Leonard Robert W Pointer
A Private with the 1st Battalion, Leonard died on 23rd of September 1918 aged 19.
Leonard was born at King's Lynn in 1899, a son of Herbert and Elizabeth Pointer. In 1901 his family lived at Kimberley Place, Victoria Avenue, Hunstanton. In 1911 his family were living at 13 Milton Road, Lowestoft, and later they lived at 12 Surrey Street.
Leonard enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft and served with The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) and was posted to the 1st Battalion in France.
Arthur John Skoulding
A Private with 1st Bn. Arthur died on 4th of May 1917 at the age of 24.
Arthur was born at Oulton Broad on 20 December 1892, a son of Robert and Martha Skoulding. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Carlton Colville, on 14 May 1893. In 1901 his family lived at The Gate House, Carlton Colville. By 1911 Arthur's father had died and his family were living at Coldstream Villas, Dell Road, Oulton Broad.
William James Woods
A Private with the 1st Bn. William died on 23rd of October 1918 at the age of 19.
William was born at Lowestoft in 1899, a son of Alfred Christopher and Emma Jane Woods. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 3 May 1899, and his family lived at 73 Seago Street, which would be their home for the rest of William's life.
2/4th Bn.
Thomas Henry Dye
A Private with the 2/4th Battalion, Thomas died on 11th of December 1917 at the age of 39.
Thomas was born at Lowestoft in 1878, a son of Edward and Hannah Dye. In 1881 his family lived at 28 Mariners Street. By 1891 they were living at 26 Mariners Street. By 1900 the family home was at 17 Queens Road.
2nd Bn.
Albert Victor Rouse
A Private with 2nd Bn. Albert died on 22nd of October 1916 at the age of 25.
Albert was born at Lowestoft in 1891, a son of James Caleb and Emma Louise Rouse. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 6 December 1891, and his family lived at 16 Reeve Street. By 1901 they were living at 101 Seago Street and, in 1911, Albert worked as a theatre ticket checker.
6th Bn.
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.
Thomas William Gowing
A Private with 6th Bn., Thomas died on 4th of October 1916 at the age of 21.
Thomas was born at Lowestoft in 1894, a son of Thomas William and Sarah Elizabeth Gowing. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 15 June 1894, and his family lived at The Hemplands. By 1901 they were living at 4 Smiths Cottages, Hemplands, Lowestoft. In 1911 Thomas and his family were still living at 4 Smiths Cottages, and Thomas was an assistant at a general store. Subsequently Thomas' family lived at 30 Church Road, Lowestoft.
John Kimberley Lown
A Private with 6th Bn. John died on 18th of September 1918 at the age of 18.
John was born at Blundeston in 1900, a son of Walter and Clara Lown. He was baptised at Saint Mary's Church, Blundeston, on 6 May 1900. In 1901 his family lived at Cottages, Church Path, Blundeston. Later they lived at Flixton Road, Blundeston.
John enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. Initially he served with The Buffs (East Kent Regiment), service number 27034, before being transferred to The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) and being posted to the 6th Battalion.
George Thomas Stebbings
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.
James Robert Tuthill
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.
7th Bn.
George William Boyce
A Private with the 7th Battalion, George died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 28.
George was born at Lowestoft on 9 June 1890, a son of George William and Lavinia Ann Boyce. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 28 September 1890 and his family lived at 8 Church Road. By 1901 George's father had died and his family lived at Chain Cottages, 8 Church Road. By 1911 his family were living at 4 Fir Terrace, Oulton, and later his mother lived at 79 Lawson Road, Kirkley.
Frederick Michael Mann
A Private with 7th Bn. Frederick died on 4th of November 1918 at the age of 24.
Frederick was born at Aldeburgh in 1894, a son of John Edward and Mary Ann Mann. He was baptised at Saints Peter and Paul Church, Aldeburgh, on 16 March 1894. In 1901 his family lived at Portland House, High Street, Aldeburgh, and his father was an Inspector of Police. By 1911 his family were living at The Police Station, Bridge Street, Framlingham, where his father was the Police Superintendent and Frederick worked as an ironmonger's assistant. Later his family lived at 35 Beresford Road, Lowestoft.
Percy James Pye
A Private with 7th Bn. Percy died on 12th of October 1917 at the age of 20.
Percy was born at Lowestoft in 1897, a son of James G. and Bridget A. Pye. In 1901 his family lived at 4 Rant Score East, and by 1911 they were living at 135 Whapload Road, Lowestoft.
Percy enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. Initially he served with the Essex Regiment, number 276396, and was in the 5th Battalion. He was then transferred to The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) and served with the 3/4th Battalion, number T/273049, before being posted to the 7th Battalion.
8th Bn.
George Robert Savory
A Private with 8th Bn. George died on 14th of April 1917 at the age of 33.
George was born at Lowestoft in 1884, a son of William and Jane Savory. In 1891 his family lived at 123 Wollaston Road and this was still their home in 1901.
On 19 July 1903 George married Mary Ann Grimble at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft. By 1911 they were living at 24 Marine Parade, Lowestoft, with George's parents, and George worked as a bricklayer. Mary died in 1912.