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A Private with 10th Company, Jonas died on 3rd of May 1917 at the age of 23. 

Jonas was born at Lowestoft on 20 July 1893, a son of Jonas and Ellen Annis. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 9 August 1893, and his family lived at 16 Mariners Street, Lowestoft. Jonas’ father died in 1895 and his mother married Edward Ashby. In 1901 his family lived at Woods Loke, Oulton, Lowestoft. By 1911 they were living at 12 Fir Lane, Lowestoft, and Jonas was a brickmaker’s labourer.  

A Private with 11th Company, Frederick died on 1st of July 1916 at the age of 26. 

Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 1 March 1890, a son of Ernest and Caroline Pluck. In 1891 his family lived at Lake Lothing Terrace, 2 Laundry Lane, Lowestoft. By 18918 his family were living at 12 Beckham Road and this was Frederick’s home for the rest of his life. Frederick attended Hervey Street School and, on 7 February 1898, became a pupil at Saint John’s School. On 4 February 1904 he joined Roman Hill School. 

A Private with 164th Company, Louis died on 1st of August 1917 at the age of 38. 

Louis was born at Lowestoft in 1879, a son of Thomas and Mary Maynard. In 1881 his family lived at 4 Nelson Street and by 1891 at West Bevan Street. In the family lived at 67 Norwich Road and Louis was a footman. Later his family lived at 57 Lorne Park Road. 

In 1911 Louis was working as a domestic coachman for Annie Hammond and lived at 17 Westgate, Bury St. Edmunds. 

A Private with the 17th Battalion, William died on 20th of October 1918 at the age of 19. 

William was born at Lowestoft in 1899, a son of William John and Edith Barker. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 3 July 1901 and his family lived at Police Station Road. In 1911 his family lived at Gayes Cottage, London Road, Pakefield, and later his father lived at 4 Cooks Buildings, East Street, Lowestoft.

A Private with the 18th Battalion, Joseph died on 7th of November 1918 aged 20. 

Jospeh was born at Lowestoft in 1898, a son of Joseph and Emily Daley. In 1901 his family lived at 49 Stevens Street, and by 1911 at 57 Stanford Street. Later his parents lived at 7 Hart Gardens, Dorking, Surrey. 

Joseph enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. He joined the Suffolk Regiment, service number 21098. He was then transferred to the Machine Gun Corps, service number 3936, and posted to France to serve with the 18th Battalion. 

A Private with 198th Company, Robert died on 20th of May 1917 at the age of 25. 

A Private with the 21st Battalion, William died on 27th of May 1918 aged 19.

William was born at Newcastle-On-Tyne in 1899, a son of William and Effie Goddard. In 1901 his family lived at 22 Honiton Road, Romford and by 1911 they lived at 10 Beresford Road, Lowestoft. In 1921 his parents lived at 304 Dereham Road, Norwich, but afterwards moved back to Lowestoft and lived at 128 Beaconsfield Road.

A Sergeant with 233rd Machine Gun Company, Cecil died on 2nd of October 1917 at the age of 25. 

Cecil was born at Wenhaston in 1892, a son of John and Florence Annie Stofer. In 1901 his family lived at Brandeston Road, Earl Soham, Suffolk. By 1911 they were living at 6 Prospect Place, Pakefield, and Cecil was a printer. By 1917 his parents were living at 502 London Road. 

A Lieutenant with the 2nd Battalion, Arthur died on 25th of April 1918 at the age of 29. 

Arthur was born at Sutton, Surrey, in 1890, a son of Thomas and Honor Birdseye. In 1891 his family lived at Simplemarsh Road, Chertsey, Surrey. By 1901 they had moved to Lowestoft and lived at 155 London Road. In 1911 the family lived at Sunny Dean, North Cliff, and Arthur was a fish salesman’s clerk.  

In 1915 Artur married Hilda F. Knights: this was registered in the Plomesgate district. Their home was at Oak Cottage, Somerleyton, and later Hilda lived at 38 Marine Parade.  

A Private with 35th Company, Clifford died on 14th of July 1917 at the age of 28.  

Clifford was born at Lowestoft on 22nd November 1887, a son of Arthur and Esther Annie Cone. Clifford was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 1st January 1888.

In 1891 his family lived at 19 Union Road, Lowestoft. By 1901 Clifford, and his brother Thomas, were lodging at Lound. The 1911 Census shows them lodging with Sarah Youngs at Lound and Clifford worked as a 'estate' carpenter and he probably worked on the Somerleyton Estate.

A Lance Corporal with 50th Company, Walter died on 2nd of March 1916 at the age of 18. 

Walter was born at Lowestoft in 1897, a son of Walter William and Agnes Ann Cullum. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 27 August 1897. His family lived at 24 Crown Street and by 1901 they were living at 34 Mariners Street. By 1911 Walter's family were living at 80 Queens Road, Lowestoft, and Walter worked as a fish hawker.

A Sergeant with 51st Battalion. Mark died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 24. 

Mark was born at Mutford on 22 June 1893, a son of Alfred and Louisa Raven. He was baptised at Mutford on 20 August 1893. By 1901 has family were living at Beccles Road, Mutford. 

Mark enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft and initially served with the Suffolk Regiment with service number 14361.

A Lieutenant with the 52nd Battalion, Adrian died on 8th of October 1918 aged 26. 

A Private with the 57th Battalion, Herbert Card died on 2nd of October 1918 aged 20.

Herbert was born at Lowestoft in 1898, a son of James and Martha Ellen Edmonds. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, on 6 November 1898. At that time his family lived at 13 Wollaston Road. By 1911 they had moved to 44 Bevan Street.

A Private with the 61st Battalion, Harold died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 19. 

Harold was born at Pakefield on 6 May 1898, a son of William Tyrrell and Annie Laura Warford. He was baptised at All Saints’ Church, Pakefield, on 10 July 1898.  In 1901 his family lived at The Avenue, Pakefield. In 1911 his family lived at Ferndale, 25 The Avenue, Pakefield. Later they lived at 2 Trex Road, Pakefield. 

Harold attended Kirkley School and, on 18 June 1901, became a pupil at Cunningham School. He left school on 27 July 1911.