Also Royal Warwickshire Regiment
1/6th Bn.
Frederick Albert Clarke
A Private with the 1/6th Battalion, Frederick died on 28th of August 1917 at the age of 19.
Frederick was born at Pakefield on 11 May 1898, a son of George and Annie Maria Clarke. In 1901 his family lived at Cole’s Farm, Carlton Colville. Frederick attended Cunningham School from 9 February 1903 and his family lived at Kessingland Road. By 1911 they were living at 14 Coronation Terrace, Fir Lane.
1/7th Bn.
Fredrick James Brabben
A Private with the 1/7th Battalion, Fredrick died on 28th of August 1917 at the age of 35.
Frederick, sometimes known as Fred, was born at Thurlton, Norfolk, in 1879, a son of William and Matu Ann (Maria) Brabben. He was baptised at Thurlton on 26 May 1879 and his family lived at Thurlton. In 1891 his family lived at Reedham Road, Loddon. Later his parents lived at Thorpe, Haddiscoe, Norfolk.
In 1911 Frederick lived at 5 Hall Lane, Hardley, Loddon, and he worked as a horse man.
1/8th Bn.
Henry George Bird
A Private with 1/8th Bn., Henry died on 5th of May 1915 at the age of 24.
Henry was born at Kirkley on 24 October 1890, a son of Edward William and Anna Elizabeth Bird. He was baptised at All Saints and Saint Margaret's Church, Pakefield, on 11 January 1891. In 1891 his family lived at 18 Wilson Road, Kirkley, and by 1901 they were living at 2 Wilson Road East, Kirkley.
Henry attended Kirkley School from 1 September 1895.
Edward Arthur Fennell
A Private with the 1/8th Battalion, Edward died on 27th of August 1917 at the age of 29.
Edward was born at Lowestoft on 17 November 1887, a son of George and Harriett Fennell. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley, on 1 November 1891 and his family lived at 5 Carlton Road. Edward attended Carlton Road School and, on 20 June 1892, he became a pupil at Kirkley School. By 1901 they were living at Ivy Villa, Rotterdam Road. In 1911 his family lived at 45 Maidstone Road and Edward worked as a tin case maker in a fish preserve factory.
John William Hines
A Private with the 1/8th Battalion, John died on 15th of June 1918 at the age of 39.
John was born at Oulton Broad in 1878, a son of John and Eliza Hines. He was baptised at Saint Michael’s Church, Oulton, on 2 March 1879. The 1881 Census shows John at Beccles Road with relatives Adam and Kezia Aggas. In 1891 John’s family lived at Church Road, Rock Estate, Oulton, and John was an agricultural labourer.
10th Bn.
James Everett Kemp
A Private with the 10th Battalion, James died on 5th of September 1918 aged 19.
James was born at Heckingham, Norfolk, on 19 May 1899, a son of Charles and Elizabeth Kemp. In 1901 his family lived at The Street, Rushmere. James was a pupil at Gisleham School from 1903 to 1908 when he joined Mutford School. In 1911 his family lived at Gisleham Road, Rushmere. By 1919 his family were living at 16 Fir Lane, Lowestoft, and later they lived at Council Cottages, Flixton.
16th Bn.
James William Waters
A Private with the 16th Battalion, James died on 5th of September 1918 aged 19.
James was born at Lowestoft in 1899, a son of James and Lavinia Waters. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 5 May 1899, and his family lived at 223 Clapham Road. By 1901 his family were living at 26 Reeve Street and this was James’ home for the rest of his life.
James enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. He joined the Royal Warwickshire Regiment, service number 38291, and was posted to the 16th Battalion in France.
2/7th Bn.
Arthur William Pearman
A Private with the 2/7th Battalion, Arthur died on 29th of July 1916 at the age of 24.
Arthur was born at Ashby in 1892, a son of Arthur and Eliza Pearman. In 1901 his family lived at The Dell, Ashby, and this was still their home in 1911, when Arthur was an accountant’s clerk.
Arthur attended Somerleyton School and, on 18 September 1906, became a student at Lowestoft School of Science. He was a member of the Somerleyton Methodist Union.