Also Suffolk Regiment

A Private with 4th Bn. Reginald died on 10th of November 1943 at the age of 24. 

Reginald was born at Lowestoft on 3 November 1920: the son of Louise Harriet Bunn, nee Howlett. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 2 September 1921, and his mother lived at 34 Lorne Road. Later his family lived at 88 Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft. 

A Private with 4th Bn., George died on 12th of February 1942 at the age of 23. 

George was born at Lowestoft in 1920, a son of Ernest John and Ellen Maud (Nellie) Hugman. By 1939 his mother had died and George's father lived at 6 Broad View Villa, Hall Road, Oulton. 

George married Winifred Iris Weaving, of 66 Victoria Road, at Lowestoft in autumn 1939.

A Private with the 4th Battalion, William died on 16th of November 1943 at the age of 23. 

William was born at Kirkley on 2 August 1920, a son of John William and Lilian Irene Lambert. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 5 September 1920. In 1921 he, and his parents, lived with his maternal grandparents Walter and Rachel Bunn, at 18 Lovewell Road, Kirkley. His parents still lived at 18 Lovewell Road in 1939. Later they lived at 3 Seaman's Cottages, Gorleston Road, Oulton Broad.

A Private with the 4th Battalion, Albert died on 2nd of April 1919 at the age of 21.

Albert was born at Lowestoft in 1898, a son of Albert and Sarah Elizabeth Lee. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 13 July 1898. By 1901 his father had died and Albert and his mother lived at Loes (sic) Cottage, next to Number 3 Engine Shed, Denmark Road. By 1911 Albert’s mother had married Albert Weavers and the family lived at 44 Kent Road. Subsequently Albert’s family lived at 28 Rotterdam Road.

A Private with 4th Bn., Reginald died on 15th of February 1942 at the age of 24. 

Reginald was born at Lowestoft on 20 November 1917 a son of Reginald and Ella May Lord. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 19 February 1918. At that time his father was in the Army and the family home was at 24 May Road. In 1934 Reginald became a postman-messenger for the Post Office at Lowestoft. 

In 1939 Reginald married Kathleen Gertrude Pennell at Lowestoft. Their home was at 33 Cleveland Road, Lowestoft. 

A Private with the 4th Battalion, George died on 17th of July 1943 aged 29. 

George was born at Kirkley on 14 December 1913, a son of Arthur Samuel and Harriet Mace. In 1921 his family lived at 5 Kendal Road, and this was still the family home in 1939. 

George was working as a general labourer when he enlisted in the Suffolk Regiment, and he was posted to the 4th Battalion. 

A Colour Sergeant with 4th Bn., George died on 14th of February 1942 at the age of 40. 

George was born at Shoreditch, London, a son of Herbert Walter and Mary (Polly) Marler. In 1911 his family lived at 16 Welsh Street, Shoreditch. 

On 21 July 1919 George enlisted in the Machine Gun Corps, at Stratford, London. Prior to this he worked as a plumber's assistant. On 17 March 1922 he transferred to serve with the Royal Tank Corps. 

George married Rose Annah (Rosannah) Chase at Romney Marsh on 28 February 1924.  

A Warrant Officer Class II with 4th Bn., Leonard died on 15th of February 1942 at the age of 35. 

Leonard was born at Barton Mills, Suffolk, in 1907, a son of Henry Arthur and Elizabeth Smith. In 1911 his family lived at Nene Parade, March. 

Leonard married Doris Amy Grimmer at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 18 January 1936. They lived at 27 Lovewell Road, Lowestoft.

A Private with the 4th Battalion, Thomas died on 18th of November 1943 aged 27. 

Thomas was born at Lowestoft, on 6 April 1916, a son of Thomas Charles and Ethel Tuttle. He was baptised at Saint Margarets Church, Lowestoft, on 27 April 1916, and his family lived at 66 Tennyson Road. By August 1916 his family were living at 26 White Hart Street, and this was still their home in 1921. Thomas’ father died in 1933 and by 1939 the family home was at 47 Mariners Street. 

A Private with the 4th Battalion, Ivan died on 28th of November 1943 aged 22. 

Ivan was born at Lowestoft on 25 May 1921, a son of James Thomas and Ivy Florence Elizabeth Upson. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 16 June 1921, and his family lived at 83 Seago Street. Ivan was working as a yarn twister when he enlisted.

A Private with the 4th Battalion, Joffre died on 14th of June 1943 aged 26. 

Joffre was born at Lowestoft on 7 October 1916, a son of Thomas and Alice Waters. In 1921 his family lived at 2 Love Road and by 1939 their home was at 75 Love Road. 

In 1939 Joffre married Dororthy Ellen Maud Benton, this was registered in the Lothingland district. Dorothy came from Padstow, Cornwall.

A Second Lieutenant, Alan died on the 15th of February 1942 aged 27. 

Alan was born at Lowestoft on 27 March 1914, a son of Alfred and Ada Bayfield. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 14 May 1914 and his family lived at the Anchor Hotel, High Street, where is father was the publican. In 1921 their home was at 159 High Street. By 1939 Alan’s parents were living at 5 The Esplanade.

A Warrant Officer Class II (Company Sergeant Major) with the 5th Battalion. George died on 6th of August 1943 at the age of 42.

George was born at Lowestoft on 10 March 1903, a son of John and Beatrice Maltby. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 5 April 1903, and his family lived at 20 Lovewell Road, Lowestoft. By 1911 his family was living at 39 Park Road, Lowestoft, and by 1939 his parents lived at 15 Wollaston Road, Lowestoft. 

A Corporal with the 70th Battalion, Nelson died on 1st of May 1942 at the age of 28. 

Nelson was born at Lowestoft on 18 September 1913, a son of George and Florence Mutimer. In 1921 his family lived at 5 Oakland Terrace, Kessingland.  

In 1932 Nelson married Phyllis May Baxter.  

In 1939 they lived at Sun-Set, Runce’s Lane, Carlton Colville, and Nelson worked as a sterilizer for a cheese manufacturer. After the war Phyllis married William Martin. 

A Private with 7th Bn., Offord died on 13th of October 1915 at the age of 20. 

Offord was born at Lowestoft in 1895, a son of William and Ellen Martha Attaway. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 23 June 1895, and his family lived at 117 Wollaston Road, Lowestoft, and this was their address in 1901 and 1911, and later his parents lived at 121 Wollaston Road.

In 1911 Offord worked as a clerk at a brewery. 

A Private with 7th Bn. Ernest died on 9th of April 1917 at the age of 17. 

Ernest was born at Lowestoft in 1896, a son of George and Jane Baldry. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 30 October 1896 and his family lived at Melbourne Road. In 1901 his family lived at 36 Melbourne Road and this was still their home in 1911 when Ernest worked as an errand boy at a drapers. 

A Private with 7th Bn., Arthur died on 4th of October 1915 at the age of 23. 

Arthur was born at Lowestoft on 8 November 1891, a son of Benjamin and Alice Baldwin. Arthur attended Saint Margaret’s School from 1 February 1899, and his family lived at 11 Wellington Cottages, Clapham Road, Lowestoft. Arthur’s father died and for a time in 1901 Arthur, his mother, and some of his siblings, lived at the workhouse at Oulton Broad. In 1911 his family lived at 14 Saint Margaret’s Road, Lowestoft, and Arthur was a labourer working for a herring fish curer. 

A Private with the 7th Battalion, William died on 28th of April 1917 at the age of 22. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 24 April 1895, a son of William Charles and Mary Elizabeth Barber. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley, on 26 May 1895. From 5 June 1899 William was a pupil at Kirkley School and his family lived at 84 Saint Leonard’s Road. In 1901 his family lived at 22 Lawson Road, and this was still their home in 1911 when Willaim was an apprentice tinsmith. 

A Private with 7th Bn. William died on 12th of September 1916 at the age of 38. 

William was born at Orford, Suffolk, in 1877, a son of David John and Harriet Beatton. In 1881 his family lived at The King's Head Inn, Orford, where his father was the licensee. By 1891 William was a boarding pupil at The College, Beccles. 

A Private with 7th Battalion, William died on 8th of November 1915 at the age of 26.

William was born at Pakefield on 25 April 1889, a son of Mary Ann Bridge. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church, Lowestoft, on 7 July 1889 and his family lived at 4 Bourne Terrace, Alexandra Road, Kirkley. In 1891 he lived with his grandparents, Henry and Harriet Bridge, at Bourne Terrace, 4 Alexandra Road. From 26 June 1893 William was a pupil at Cunningham School.  

A Lance Corporal with the 7th Battalion, John died on 12th of October 1916 at the age of 21.

A Private with the 7th Battalion, William died on 27th of October 1916 at the age of 36. 

William was born at Somerleyton in 1880, a son of Samuel and Ann Brown. In 1881 his family lived at 8 The Brickfields, Somerleyton, and this was still their home in 1891 and 1901, when William worked as a brickmaker. In 1903 William married Rose Suggate. In 1911 they lived with William's widower father at 8 Brickfields and William worked as a groom and gardener at a public house. Later Rose lived at Widows Cottages, Somerleyton.

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Archibald died on 1st of March 1916 at the age of 20. 

A Private with the 7th Battalion, William died on 27th of March 1918 at the age of 21. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 21 February 1897, a son of William and Charlotte Burwood. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 12 March 1897 and his family lived at Walton Road. In 1901 the family’s address was 16 Walton Road and this was William’s family home for the rest of his life. William attended Hervey Street Infant School and, on 8 January 1906 joined Saint John’s School, but left three days later to go to a ‘nearer school.’ In 1911 William was a baker’s errand boy. 

A Second Lieutenant with the 7th Battalion, Charles died on 12th of October 1916 at the age of 21. 

Charles was born at Kessingland in 1895, a son of George and Elizabeth Catchpole. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 17 May 1896. In 1901 his family lived at Eddystone House, Church Road, Kessingland, and this was Charles’ home for the rest of his life. In 1911 Charles was a junior clerk working for a fish seller.

A Private with 7th Battalion, Walter died on 4th of November 1915 at the age of 21. 

Walter was born at Lowestoft on 9 May 1894, a son of George and Henrietta Coleman. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 30 May 1894, and his family lived at 61 Reeve Street, Lowestoft. By 1901 Walter’s mother had died and the family lived at 3 Sudbury Cottages, Bevan Street, Lowestoft. In 1911 his family lived at 71 Norwich Road, Lowestoft, and Walter was a stable boy working for the Great Eastern Railway (G.E.R.). Later his father lived at 8 Winnipeg Road, Lowestoft. 

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Stanley died on 18th of April 1916 at the age of 22.

Stanley was born at Carlton Colville in 1893, a son of James and Ellen Coleman. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville on 11 June 1893, and his family lived at Carlton Colville. In 1901 his family lived at Low Road, Carlton Colville. By 1911 they were living at 9 Marsh Road, Oulton Broad, and Stanley was a grocer’s assistant.

A Sergeant with 7th Bn. Henry died on 13th of August 1917 at the age of 23. 

Henry was born at Lowestoft in 1894, a son of Henry George and Esther Emma Coleman. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 9 November 1894 and his family lived at 9 Jacob Street and this was still their home in 1901. By 1911 they had moved to 45 Haward Street, and Henry worked as a box maker. Later they lived at 58 Haward Street.

A Private with 7th Bn., Victor died on 12th of October 1916 at the age of 24. 

Victor was born at Lowestoft in 1892, a son of Joseph and Florence Crack. In 1901 his family lived at 9, The Street, Lound, where is father had a grocery and draper's shop. In 1911 they were still living at 9 The Street, and Victor was working in his father's business. 

Before enlisting in the Army, Victor worked for the Post Office. 

Victor enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. He joined the Suffolk Regiment, number 24707, and was posted to the 7th Battalion in France. 

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Charles died on 9th of April 1917 at the age of 20. 

Charles was born at Gisleham in 1897, a son of David and Caroline Crane. He was baptised at Holy Trinity Church, Gisleham, on 11 March 1897. By 1901 his family were living at Burton's Lodge, Gisleham, and in 1911 they were living at White House Lodge, Gisleham, and Charles worked as a lad on the farm. Subsequently his parents would live at Homestead, Gisleham. 

A Private with 7th Bn., Ernest died on 13th of October 1915 at the age of 21. 

Ernest was born at Lowestoft in 1894, a son of Ernest Humphrey and Emma Sophia Curtis. In 1901 his family lived at 42 Beresford Road, Lowestoft, and this was Ernest's home for the rest of his life. In 1911 Ernest worked as a dental mechanic. 

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Arthur died on 28th of April 1917 at the age of 29. 

Arthur was born at Lowestoft on 7 June 1887, a son of George and Sarah Ann Dann. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley, on 24 July 1887, and his family lived at Warnes Buildings (sic), Kirkley. By 1891 his family were living at Stanley Cottages, 2 Carlton Road, and this was still their home in 1901. Later his parents lived at 81 Kimberley Road. 

A Private, James died on 3rd of July 1916, at the age of 21.

James was born at Lound in 1894, a son of James and Sarah Ann Durrant. He was baptised at Saint John the Baptist Church, Lound, on 4 November 1894. The 1911 Census shows that James worked as an assistant gardener and that his family lived at The Street, Lound. 

James volunteered to join the Army and enlisted at Lowestoft. He joined the 7th Battalion of the Suffolk Regiment and he arrived in France, with the battalion, on 30 May 1915.

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Edmund died on 12th of October 1916 at the age of 22. 

Edmund was born at Great Yarmouth on 5 March 1895, a son of Edmund Alfred and Esther Maria Durrant. He was baptised at Great Yarmouth on 24 April 1895. In 1900 his family lived at 7 Ashby Terrace, Kirkley. Edmund became a pupil at Kirkley School on 6 March 1900. In 1901 his family lived at 60 Beaconsfield Road, Lowestoft, and this was still their home in 1911 when Edmund was an engineer’s apprentice at a motor works. Later his mother lived at 39 Lovewell Road, South Lowestoft. 

A Lance Corporal with the 7th Battalion, Raymond Victor died on 3rd of July 1916 at the age of 20. 

Raymond was a son of Albert Edward and Elizabeth Ann Easter. He was born at Lowestoft on 5 December 1895 and baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 27 December 1895 and at that time his family lived at 14 Stevens Street, Lowestoft.

Raymond attended Hervey Street Scholl and, from 2 February 1903, Saint John's School, Lowestoft. By 1911 his family was living at 26 Clemence Street, and Raymond worked as an errand boy. Later his family would live at 27 Church Road, Lowestoft.

A Private with 7th Bn., Wilfred died on 2nd of October 1915 at the age of 18. 

Wilfred was born at Covehithe in June 1897, a son of Robert George and Amy Georginanna Foulger. He was baptised at Saint Andrews Church, Covehithe, on 17 July 1898.

In 1901 his family lived at Jarvis Terrace, Carlton Colville, and by 1911 at 6, Epsom Terrace, Kirkley. (Later they would like at 6 Groom Terrace Kirkley Run Lowestoft).

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Sidney died on 28th of February 1916 at the age of 19. 

Sidney was born at Norwich in 1896, a son of Benjamin and Ruth Edith Fox. In 1901 his family lived at 22 Geoffrey Road, Old Lakenham, Norwich. By 1911 they were living at 28 Beaconsfield Road, Lowestoft, and Sidney was a telegraph messenger. 

Sidney volunteered and enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. He joined the Suffolk Regiment, service number 18740, and was posted to the 7th Battalion, arriving in France on 4 October 1915. 

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Cornelius died on 13th of October 1915 at the age of 24. 

Cornelius was born at Blundeston in 1891, a son of Charles Elijah and Ellen Gillings. He was baptised at Saint Mary’s Church, Blundeston, on 7 June 1891. In 1891 his family lived at High Street, Blundeston. By 1901 their address was The Street, Blundeston. By 1911 they were living near The Plough, Blundeston, and Cornelius was a gardener. 

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Walter died on 23rd of November 1917 at the age of 20. 

Walter was born at Lowestoft in 1897, a son of Walter William and Charlotte Evelina Gooch. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 16 May 1897 and at that time his family lived at 51 Clemence Street, Lowestoft. His first names were Walter George Vincent. In 1901 his family loved at 8 Factory Street, Lowestoft, and by 1911 they had moved to 149 Saint Margaret's Road. The 1911 Census shows that Walter worked as an assistant at a boot and shoe merchants. 

A Sergeant with the 7th Battalion, George died on 9th of August 1916 at the age of 26. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 16 August 1889, a son of William and Elizabeth Gower. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 5 November 1890 and his family lived at 7 Factory Street. In 1891 they lived at 11 Compass Street, and this was still their home in 1901. By 1907 they were living at 7 Jacobs Street.