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A Private with the 5th Battalion, Cuthbert died on 12th of July 1943 aged 30. Cuthbert was born at Wimbledon, London, on 21 June 1913, a son of The Reverend Baldwyn de Fonmartin and Emily Marion Pugh. He was baptised at Saint Saviour’s Church, Raynes Park, on 20 July 1913 and his family lived at Talbot Road, Wimbledon. In 1921 his family lived at Kings Cottage, Monnington on Wye, Brobury, Herefordshire. By 1934 Cuthbert’s father had become the Rector of Gisleham and his family lived at Gisleham Rectory. Fall of Singapore, FEPOW, Burma Railway
A Private with the 4th Battalion, James died on 3rd of October 1943 aged 22. James was born at Dovercourt, Essex, on 7 February 1921, a son of James Robert and Winifred Anne Durrant. He was baptised at All Saints’ Church, Dovercourt, on 6 March 1921, and his family lived at 7 Lea Road, Dovercourt. By 1939 his family were living at 10 Laurel Road, Lowestoft. James was working as a salesman when he joined the Suffolk Regiment and served with 3 Company in the 4th Battalion. Fall of Singapore, FEPOW, Burma Railway
A Private with the 4th Battalion, Frank died on 6th of February 1944 aged 30. Frank was born at Corton on 31 August 1914, a son of Frank James Bullen and Gertrude Jane Bullen. In 1921 his family lived at Well Cottages, Corton, and this was Frank’s home for the rest of his life. In 1939 Frank worked as a builder’s labourer. Fall of Singapore, FEPOW, Burma Railway
A Sergeant with 251 Field Park Company, Edward died on 10th of December 1942 aged 34. Edward was born at Ilford, Essex, on 4 December 1908, a son of The Reverend Baldwyn de Fonmartin and Emily Marion Pugh. He was baptised at Saint John the Baptist Church, Buckhurst Hill, on 17 January 1909 and his family lived at 5 Stamforth Road, Newbury Park, Ilford. In 1921 his family lived at Kings Cottage, Monnington on Wye, Brobury, Herefordshire. By 1934 Cuthbert’s father had become the Rector of Gisleham and his family lived at Gisleham Rectory. Fall of Singapore, Burma Railway, FEPOW
A Gunner with 118 Field Regt., Bertram died on 10th of December 1942 at the age of 21. Bertram was born at Great Yarmouth in 1921, a son of Bertram and Ruth Bardwell. His family lived at 20 Regent Road, Great Yarmouth. In 1939 they lived at 104 Regent Road, Great Yarmouth, and later his parents lived at Lowestoft Suffolk. Fall of Singapore, FEPOW, Burma Railway
A Private with 6th Bn. Harold died on 1st of August 1943 at the age of 27.Harold was born at Lowestoft on 16 August 1914, a son of William Charles and Harriet Hume. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 3 September 1914 and his family lived at 81 May Road. In 1941 Harold married Norah May Catchpole. Their marriage was registered in the Stafford district. In the mid-1940s Norah lived at Walton, Stone, Staffordshire. Harold was working as a cocktail barman when he joined the Army. Burma Railway, FEPOW
A Lance Corporal with the 5th Battalion, Kenneth died on 17th of August 1943 aged 23. Kenneth was born at Leiston on 19 December 1919, a son of Leonard and Dorothy Grace Read. In 1921 his family lived at 11 Station Road, Carlton, Nottingham. By 1939 they were living at 17 Minden Road, Lowestoft, and Kenneth was a grocery provision salesman. Fall of Singapore, FEPOW, Burma Railway
A Private with 4th Bn., Kenneth died on 19th of August 1943 at the age of 25. Kenneth was born at Leeds on 25 July 1918, a son of Ernest Frank and Christiana Sarah Durrant. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 18 September 1918. At that time his family lived at 35 Wellclose Mount, Leeds. In 1939 his family lived at 137 Bells Road, Gorleston, and Kenneth worked as a baker's ovenman. Kenneth was a nephew of Miss Margaret Ellen Lamb of 59 London Road South, Lowestoft. Fall of Singapore, FEPOW, Burma Railway
