Ernest Edward Folkard

A Civilian, Ernest died on 17th of March 1944, at the age of 50. 

Ernest was born at Herringfleet on 28 January 1894, a son of George and Julia Folkard. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Herringfleet, on 1 April 1894. In 1901 his family lived at Herringleet Road, Herringfleet, and in 1911 at 11 Sunny Bank Cottages, Herringfleet, and Ernest worked as a farm labourer. 

Ernest served in the Army during World War One. Initially he served with the Army Service Corps and then the Royal Irish Fusiliers. He was discharged, because of wounds, on 28 October 1918.

Ernest married Kathleen (Katherine) Alexandra Shreeve in 1919.

In 1939 Ernest and Kathleen lived at 35 The Street, Lound, and Ernest worked as a builder's labourer. 

Ernst was injured on 18 November 1940 during an air raid on Lowestoft. He died, at Somerleyton, on 17 March 1944 and his death was attributed to the injuries he had sustained during the air-raid.  

Kathleen lived at The Street Somerleyton.

Ernest's brother James served with the Royal Garrison Artillery and died in 1918.