Our Fallen
People of Lowestoft 1914-45
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Royal Edward Sinking

On 28 July 1915, Royal Edward embarked 1,367 officers and men at Avonmouth.The majority were reinforcements for the British 29th Infantry, with members of the Royal Army Medical Corps. All were destined for Gallipoli. Royal Edward was reported off the Lizard on the evening of the 28th, and had arrived at Alexandria on 10 August, a day after sister ship Royal George had sailed from Devonport. Royal Edward sailed for Moudros on the island of Lemnos, a staging point for the Dardanelles. On the morning of 13 August, Royal Edward passed the British hospital ship Soudan, heading in the opposite direction. Oberleutnant zur See Heino von Heimburg in the German submarine UB-14 was off the island of Kandeloussa and saw both ships. He allowed Soudan to pass unmolested, and focused his attention on the unescorted Royal Edward some 6 nautical miles (11 km) off Kandelioussa.He launched one of UB-14's two torpedoes from about a mile (2 km) away and hit Royal Edward in the stern. She sank by the stern within six minutes. CREDIT:Linda571

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Reginald Rowland Coates

Reginald Rowland Coates

A Private with 54th (1/1st East Anglian) Casualty Clearing Station, Reginald died on 13th of August 1915 at the age of 19. Reginald was born at Lowestoft in 1896, a son of William and Martha Coates. In 1901 his family lived at 76 Clapham Road, Lowestoft, and by 1911 they had moved to 39 Princes Road, Lowestoft. Reginald was living at 39 Princes Road when he volunteered and he joined the Army on 8 February 1915. He served with the local territorial unit of the Royal Army Medical Corps which became part of the 54th (1/1st East Anglian) Casualty Clearing Station.  Royal Edward Sinking
Frank Reynolds

Frank Reynolds

A Private with 54th (1/1st East Anglian) Casualty Clearing Station, Frank died on 13th of August 1915 at the age of 18.Frank was born at Lowestoft in 1896, a son of Walter and Harriett Reynolds. In 1901 his family lived at Wards Cottages, Clapham Road, Lowestoft. By 1911 his family were living at 13 Clapham Road, Lowestoft.  Royal Edward Sinking, bestpic
Samuel Augustus Pike

Samuel Augustus Pike

A Private with 3rd/1st East Anglian Field Ambulance, Samuel died on 13th of August 1915 at the age of 23.Samuel was born at Lowestoft in 1892, a son of Henry and Annie E. Pike. In 1901 his family lived at 139 London Road, Lowestoft (Note that on the 1901 Census Samuel is shown as Edward A. Pike. We know that the entry is for the correct family because of the details of his parents and siblings). Royal Edward Sinking
Henry William Smith

Henry William Smith

A Private with 54th (1/1st East Anglian) Casualty Clearing Station, Henry died on 13th of August 1915 at the age of 35. Henry was born at Norwich in 1883, a son of (John) William and Hannah (Anna E) Smith. In 1891 his family lived at 38 Goldsmith Street, Norwich. By 1901 they were living at 13 Willow Lane, Norwich, and Henry worked as a decorator and housepainter.  Henry married Mabel Maria Smith, at Norwich, in 1908.  Royal Edward Sinking