130142 The Waller Raid

13 Jan 1942 Raid ”Lowestoft's worst raid of the war came at a time when attack was to be least expected. It was snowing and just before dusk on 13th January 1942 when a single Dornier glided over the coast unheard and released four bombs in the main shopping area, killing seventy people. The biggest casualty list occurred in Waller's restaurant where many civilians and Service folk were at tea. Almost a complete block of large shops was devastated , as were several other business premises. The town's biggest cinema, the Odeon which was opposite, was severely blasted.” Also Morlings shop

For more details of this and other raids we suggest the book "The Air War Over Lowestoft 1939-1945"

CREDIT: AJ Turner, Letters from Lowestoft

PHOTO CREDIT: Lowestoft War Memorial Museum

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Elsie Eveline Greeves

A Civilian, Elsie died on 10th of October 1944 aged 52. Elsie was born at Sheffield on 2 August 1892, a daughter of Harry and Clara Elizabeth Rollett. She was baptised at Saint Barnabas Church, Highfield, Sheffield, on 21 August 1892, and her family lived at 48 Highfield Place, Sheffield. By 1901 her family were living at High Street, Wrentham, Suffolk, and in 1911 their home was at Belfast House, High Street, Wrentham. 130142 The Waller Raid

Emily Sarah Pinkney

A Civilian, Emily died on 13th of January 1942 at the age of 51. Emily was born at Carlton Colville on 25 February 1890, a daughter of Christopher and Sarah Sadler. She was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 8 June 1890. In 1891 her family lived at Ivy Farm, Carlton Colville, and this was still their home in 1901. In 1911 Emily worked as a parlourmaid for Reverend Pearson, and family, at The Rectory, Castle Camps, Cambridgeshire. In 1921 she lived with her parents at Camden House, Beccles Road, Oulton Broad. In the summer of 1921 Emily married Edward Pinkney. 130142 The Waller Raid

Doris Betty Howe

A Civilian, Doris Howe died on 13th of January 1942 at the age of 17. Doris was born at Lowestoft on 25 May 1924, a daughter of Percy George Dordy and Edith Mabel Howe. Her family lived at 6 Fir Lane. Doris died at London Road North. 130142 The Waller Raid, bestpic

Beryl Joan Whiting

A Civilian, Beryl died on 13th of January 1942 aged 21. Beryl was born at Lowestoft on 24 January 1940, a daughter of William and Mildred Whiting. In 1921 her family lived at 2 Russell Terrace, Fir Lane, and by 1939 their address was 17 Fir Lane and Beryl was a shop assistant selling boots and shoes. Beryl died at London Road North during the Waller Raid. Beryl's brother, Ernest, died during an air raid in 1940. 130142 The Waller Raid

Elsie Thelma Petherick

A Civilian, Elsie died on 13th of January 1942 aged 19. Elsie was born at Lowestoft on 14 June 1922, a daughter of William and Elsie May Petherick. In 1939 her family lived at 4 The Prairie and Elsie was a waitress at a restaurant. Later her parents lived at Lilac Cottage, Wenhaston, Halesworth. Elsie died at Waller’s Restaurant, 90 London Road North, during the Waller Raid. 130142 The Waller Raid

Ellen Eliza Mills

A Civilian, Ellen died on 13th of January 1942 at the age of 67. Ellen was born at Newcastle-upon-Tyne on 14 January 1874, a daughter of George and Sarah Oakes. By 1901 her family were living at High Street Corton. On 24 May 1902 Ellen married George Edward Mills. By 1911 they were living at Ethel Cottage, Victoria Road, Oulton Broad, and in 1921 they lived at the Conservative Club, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, where George was the steward. In 1939 their home was at Red Ridge, 20 Edgerton Road. 130142 The Waller Raid

Gladys May Wright

A Civilian, Gladys died on 13th of January 1942 aged 26. Gladys was born at Lowestoft on 31 December 1915, a daughter of Herbert Walter and Lilly Maud Bull. Gladys was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 20 January 1916 and her family lived at 66 Crown Street. In 1939 her family lived at 55 Wollaston Road, and Gladys was a shop assistant selling underwear. Later her parents lived at Blackheath Road. In 1941 Gladys married Jack Frederick Wright, this was registered in the Lothingland district. 130142 The Waller Raid

Barbara Laura Wright

A Civilian, Barbara died on 13th of January 1942 at the age of 16. Barbara was born at Lowestoft in 1926, a daughter of Doris Ethel Wright. In 1928 Barbara’s mother married Charles Reginald Brown and by 1933 Doris and Charles were living at Hackney, London. In 1939 Barbara’s mother lived at Queen’s Road School Fire Station, Hackney, and worked with the Auxiliary Fire Service. In 1939 Barbara lived with her grandmother, Maud Rackham, formerly Wright, at 16 Worthing Road, Lowestoft. Barbara died at Morling’s Music Shop, 106 London Road North, during the Waller Raid. 130142 The Waller Raid

Dorothy Mary Bonsall

A Civilian, Dorothy died on 13th of January 1942 aged 43.Dorothy was born at Ford, Northumberland on 16 May 1898, a daughter of Reverend Edward Ewer and Florence Annie Ward. In 1901 her family lived at The Parsonage, Etal, Ford, Northumberland, and by 1911 at Mulbarton Rectory, Norfolk.In 1933 Dorothy married Ernest Bonsall, this was registered in the Great Yarmouth district. By 1939 their home was at Glenesk, 17 Beccles Road, Oulton Broad, and they had a jeweller’s shop at 92 London Road North where Dorothy assisted Ernest in their business. 130142 The Waller Raid

Ernest Bonsall

A Civilian, Ernest died on 13th of January 1942 aged 62. Ernest was born at Lowestoft on 18 September 1879, a son of John and Frances Bonsall. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church on 30 January 1880 and his family lived at 13 Piere Terrace. By 1891 their home was at 7 Piere Terrace and this was still their home until at least 1911. Ernest became a watchmaker and jeweller, working with his father, and was, later, a clock repairer. 130142 The Waller Raid

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130142 The Waller Raid