Our Fallen
People of Lowestoft 1914-45
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Dunkirk

Operation Dynamo, the evacuation from Dunkirk, involved the rescue of more than 338,000 British and French soldiers from the French port of Dunkirk between 26 May and 4 June 1940. The evacuation, sometimes referred to as the Miracle of Dunkirk, was a big boost for British morale. Prime Minister Winston Churchill recognised however that the greatest challenge still lay ahead, as Nazi ambitions now turned toward Britain. CREDIT: IWM

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Arthur Harold Reeve

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Arthur died between 10 May and 26 June 1940, aged 27. Arthur was born at Pakefield in 1913, a son of Jack and Sarah Florence Reeve. In 1921 his family lived at 2 Wellington Road, Pakefield. By 1939 his widowed mother lived at 22 Edgerton Road.  the100, Dunkirk

George Sidney Bloss

Formerly a Private with the Royal Pioneer Corps, George died on 21 January 1947, aged 45.George was born at Lound in 1901, a son of George and Eleanor Eliza Bloss. He was baptised at Saint John the Baptist Church, Lound, on 29 September 1901. In 1911 they lived at Pond Farm Cottage, Herringfleet. By 1921 George was serving with 29 Battery Royal Garrison Artillery in Germany. Both of George’s parents died in the 1920s and, by 1939, his brother Thomas lived at Park Hill Fram, Oulton. the100, Dunkirk
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Frederick William Rushmore

A Seaman Cook,  with H. M. Trawler Argyllshire. Frederick died on 1st June 1940 at the age of 19.Frederick was born at Pakefield on 3 April 1921, a son of William Warford and Jessie Jean Rushmore. In 1921 his family lived at 37 Pakefield Street, Pakefield, and by 1939 they were living at 17 Prospect Place, Lowestoft. Dunkirk
George Francis Thompson

George Francis Thompson

A Corporal with 1st Battalion, George died on 25th of May 1940 aged 26. George was born at Lowestoft on 12 March 1914, a son of Harry and Georgeanna Thompson. He was baptised at Christ Church, Lowestoft, on 10 May 1914 and his family lived at 112 Carlton Road and this was still their home in 1921. By 1939 his family were living at 98 Blackheath Road, Kirkley.George served with the Suffolk Regiment as part of the British Expeditionary Force that went to France in late 1939. His battalion was part of the 3rd Division commanded by Major-General Bernard Montgomery. Dunkirk, bestpic

Lloyd George Remus Butcher

A Sapper with 705 General Construction Company, Lloyd died on 28th of May 1940, aged 27.Lloyd was born at Lowestoft on 3 February 1913, a son of Robert George and Gertrude Butcher. In 1921 his family lived at 90 Seago Street and this was still their home in 1939. In 1935 Lloyd married Edith Rosa Juler: this was registered in the Lothingland district. By 1940 their home was at 25 Kirkley Gardens. Lloyd enlisted in the Army at Ipswich on 5 March 1940. He joined the Royal Engineers and was posted to 705 General Construction Company in France.  Dunkirk
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Henry Edward Talbot

An Able Seaman with H.M.S. Grenade, Henry died on 29th of May 1940 at the age of 34. Henry was born at Wimbledon on 24 July 1905, a son of Henry George and Martha Talbot. On 17 December 1905 he was baptised at Holy Trinity Church, Wimbledon, and hid family lived at 65 Palmerston Road, Wimbledon. In 1911 his family lived at 516 London Road, Lowestoft. Dunkirk

Bruce Arthur Waters

A Lance Corporal with the 2nd Battalion, Bruce died on 26th of May 1940 aged 27. Bruce was born at Lowestoft in 1913, a son of William Arthur and Eliza Mary Waters. In 1921 his family lived at 7 Lorne Road, and this was still their home in 1939.  Dunkirk

Albert Victor Jenkerson

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Albert died on 24th of May 1940 aged 21. Albert was born at Lowestoft on 24 February 1919, a son of son of Edward John and Florence Beatrice Jenkerson. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 20 March 1919 and his family lived at 17 Beresford Road and this was still thier home in 1921. By 1939 his family were living at 4 Raglan Street and Albert worked as a fitter’s mate – hot water pipes. It seems that Albert joined the Army soon after the 1939 Register was taken.  Dunkirk

Harry William Robert Hook

A Petty Officer Stoker with H.M.S. Gossamer, Harry died on 29th of May 1940 aged 33.Harry was born at Lowestoft on 20 October 1907, a son of William Robert and Florence Mary Hook. In 1911 his family lived at 32 Laundry Lane, and by 1921 their home was at 177 Rotterdam Road, and later they lived at 117 Rotterdam Road. Dunkirk

Peter William Robbens

A Gunner with 58 Medium Regiment, Peter died on 29th of May 1940 at the age of 19. Peter was born at Lowestoft in 1920, a son of Bertie James William Robbens and of Ethel May Robbens. In 1921 his family lived at 6 Kirkley Park Road, Lowestoft. Later his parents lived at Kempton Lodge, Beccles Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft. Dunkirk