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People of Lowestoft 1914-45
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Battle Alamein

A battle of the Second World War that took place near the Egyptian railway halt of El Alamein. 23 Oct – 11 Nov 1942 Photo Credidit: IWM

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Clifford Reginald Brewster

A Lance Corporal with 47th (Oldham) Regiment, Clifford died on 27th of October 1942 at the age of 35. Clifford was born at Ipswich on 14 July 1907, a son of Herbert Walter and Ethel May Brewster. In 1911 his family lived at 26 Norwich Road, Ipswich. Clifford was educated at Mrs. Goves School, Berners Street, Ipswich. From 16 September 1914 to 24 July 1919 Clifford attended Northgate Grammar School, Ipswich, and was then a pupil at Woodbridge Grammar School. By 1929 Clifford, and his parents, were living at Bridge Street, Loddon.  Battle Alamein, Tank

Percy Reginald Balls

A Gunner with 120 Battery, 30 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Percy died on 25th of October 1942 aged 31. Percy was born at Lowestoft on 18 June 1911, a son of Arthur George and Ellen Elizabeth Balls. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 11 July 1911, and his family lived at 49 Cambridge Road.  Battle Alamein

Hector William John Say

A Private with the 5th Battalion, Hector died on 25th of October 1942 at the age of 22. Hector was born at Antingham, Norfolk, in 1920, a son of William John and Honoria Hannah Say. He was baptised at Saint Mary’s Church, Antingham, on 13 June 1920. In 1921 his family lived at Southrepps Road, Antingham. By 1939 his family were living at 44 Bridge Road, Oulton Broad.Hector enlisted in the Suffolk Regiment, but was later transferred to the East Yorkshire Regiment. Hector was wounded at El Alamein on 25 October 1942 and died of his wounds the same day.  Battle Alamein