Gallantry Awards

In the British and Commonwealth armed forces there has long been a tradition to award medals to those who show gallant and distinguished conduct. In Our Fallen we have noted, wherever possible, those who, as well paying the ultimately sacrifice, were recognised for their bravery. You can find details of the awards, and who earned them. See also: Victoria Cross, Distinguished Service Order, Distinguished Service Cross, Military Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross, Distinguished Conduct Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, Military Medal, Mention in Despatches

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Reginald Charles Spalding

A Corporal with the 3rd Battalion, Reginald died on 12th of September 1917 at the age of 28. Military Medal

A Company Sergeant Major with the 8th Battalion, Henry died on 12th of October 1917 at the age of 25. Henry, sometimes known as Harry, was born at Bayswater in 1892, a son of Ebenezer Edward and Sarah Emma Backhouse. In 1901 his family lived at Chantry Road, Saxmundham, and in 1911 their address was 9 Chantry Road, Saxmundham, and Henry worked as a bottler at a mineral water company. Later his mother lived at 8 Chantry Road. Military Medal

William George Green

A Gunner with C Battery, 331 Brigade, William died on 30th of March 1918 at the age of 22.William was born at Ipswich in 1895, a son of George Smyth Frank and Ellen Bessie Green. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 18 August 1895. In 1911 his parents, and siblings, lived at Kirkstall, Leeds, and later at 33 Brunswick Road, Norwich. In 1901 he lived with his aunt and uncle Elizabeth and William Rose, at 80 Beresford Road. He was still living with them, and at that address, in 1911 when he worked as an apprentice corm merchant. Military Medal

Leonard Dolman

A 2nd Lieutenant with the 8th Battalion, Leonard died of wounds on 31st of December 1917 at the age of 28. Leonard was born at Rumburgh, Suffolk, in 1889, a son of Philip William and Emm Jane Dolman. In 1891 his family lived at the Farm House, Rumburgh, and in 1901 at Tivetshall Road, Pulham Saint Mary Magdalen. Later his family lived at Gisleham, before moving to Pulham Market, Norfolk. He was a brother of Gertrude Smith of The Hollies, Black Street, Gisleham. Leonard worked as a school teacher. Croix-de-Guerre Belgium

William Alfred Capps

A Chief Skipper with H.M. Drifter Ocean Retriever, William died on 22nd of September 1943 at the age of 50. William was born at Lowestoft on 17 March 1893, a son of Edmund Thomas Capps and Laura Capps. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 17 May 1893 and his family lived at Anguish Street. In 1901 his family lived at 4 Wilde Street. By 1911 his family were living at 102 Saint Margaret's Road. In 1914 William was awarded his certificate of competency as a Skipper. Distinguished Service Cross

Felix George Turner

A Lieutenant with the 3rd Australian Field Artillery Brigade, Felix died on 18th of September 1918 aged 39. Military Medal

Walter James Robson

A Sapper with 51st Broad Gauge Operating Company, Walter died on 26th of October 1918 aged 26. Walter was born at Longside, Aberdeenshire, in 1893, a son of Walter and Jane Robson of Peterhead. In 1901 his family lived at 16 Wallace Street, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire. In 1911 they lived at 13 Backgate, Peterhead, and Walter was a labourer. Military Medal

Ernest Edward Pope

A Lance Sergeant with the 14th Battalion, Ernest died on 13th of October 1918 aged 24. Ernest was born at Lowestoft in 1894, a son of Henry and Phoebe Pope. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 31 August 1894 and his family lived at 59 Edinburgh Road and this was still their home in 1901. Later his family lived at 57 Saint Margaret’s Road. In 1911 Ernest worked on the trawler Ocean’s Gift, LT 387, at Newlyn. Distinguished Conduct Medal

Arthur Woolnough

A Sergeant with the 8th Battalion, Arthur died on 12th of October 1917 at the age of 26. Arthur was born at Worlingham, Suffolk, in 1892. It is not possible, at this time, to state who is parents were. In 1901 he lived at Beccles Road, Mutford, with his grandmother Matilda Woolnough, and in 1911 they lived at Hulver Road, Mutford, and Arthur was a fisherman. Military Medal

Charles William Roe

A Sergeant with the 1st Battalion, Charles died on 22nd of October 1918 aged 23. Charles was born at Gillingham, near Beccles, in 1895, a son of Herbert James and Emma Charlotte Roe. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 16 August 1896, and his family lived at Carlton Colville. By 1901 his family were living at Gate House, Marsh Lane, Carlton Colville. This was still their address in 1911 when Charles worked as a labourer on a farm. Later his parents lived at 118 Old Palace Road, Norwich. Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal

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