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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Francis William Beamish

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Gleaner of the Sea, Francis died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 22. Francis was born at Carlton Colville on 9th November 1893, a son of William and Jessie Beamish of 186 The Avenue Lowestoft Suffolk.Francis, like his father, was a fisherman. He joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 11th January 1915 and served on board the drifter 'Gleaner of the Sea'. Distinguished Service Medal, Gleaner of the Sea, Mentioned in Despatches

William Thomas Baker

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, William died on 12th of October 1916 at the age of 30. William was born at Lowestoft on 23 December 1885, a son of William Thomas and Harriet Mary Ann Baker. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 7 March 1886. In 1891 his family lived at 8 Thurlow Road and this was still their home in 1901 when William was an apprentice printer. Later his parents lived at 10 Thurston Road. Military Medal

Peter Annis

An Acting Sergeant with 54th Field Company, Peter died on 4th of October 1916 at the age of 32. Peter was born at Lowestoft in 1884, a son of James and Elizabeth Annis. In 1891 his family lived at 1 Well Yard, Saint Peter’s Street, Lowestoft. In 1901 the family lived at 7-8 White Horse Street, Lowestoft, where Peter’s father was the publican, and Peter was an apprentice bricklayer. Later his mother lived at 22 Factory Street, Lowestoft. Distinguished Conduct Medal

Charles Edward Catchpole

A Second Lieutenant with the 7th Battalion, Charles died on 12th of October 1916 at the age of 21. Charles was born at Kessingland in 1895, a son of George and Elizabeth Catchpole. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 17 May 1896. In 1901 his family lived at Eddystone House, Church Road, Kessingland, and this was Charles’ home for the rest of his life. In 1911 Charles was a junior clerk working for a fish seller. Military Medal

Charles Evelyn Branwhite

A Lance Corporal with the 7th Battalion, Charles died on 24th of November 1917 at the age of 33. Charles was born at Kirkley on 24 October 1884, a son of Charles and Ellen Mary Branwhite. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church, Lowestoft, on 16 January 1885 and his family lived qt 13 Kirkley Villas. In 1891 his family lived at 3 Gordon Road. Charles’ mother died at Lowestoft in 1892 and his father moved to Ipswich, where he died in 1897. Charles was educated at the Grammar School, Stamford, Lincolnshire. Military Medal

Frederick Charles Sayer

A Skipper with H.M. Trawler Gabir, Frederick died on 24th of May 1918 at the age of 34. Frederick was born at Carlton Colville on 19 March 1884, a son of Charles and Alice Sayer. His family has not been traced in the 1891 Census, but in 1901 they were living at 7 Victoria Road, Carlton Colville, and Frederick, like his father, was a wherryman. Distinguished Service Medal

James Ernest Robert Rayner

A Second Lieutenant with C Battery, 91 Brigade, James died on 10th of May 1918 at the age of 22. Military Cross

Herbert Garrod

A Private with the 8th Battalion, Herbert died on 19th of May 1917 at the age of 27. Herbert was born at Calton Colville in 1890, a son of John and Elizabeth Garrod. Herbert was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 1 May 1891, and his family lived at Lowestoft Road, Carlton Colville. In 1901 the family lived ‘near Low Farm’, Carlton Colville, and by 1911 at Hall Cottages Carlton Colville, and Herbert worked as a cowman on a farm. Military Medal

Alfred Edward Dowson

Formerly a Lance Sergeant with the 8th Battalion, Alfred died on 27th of March 1920 at the age of 23.Alfred was born at Lowestoft in 1896, a son of George and Louisa Elizabeth Dowson. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 4 December 1896 and his family lived at 221 Clapham Road. In 1901 his family lived at 26 Grosvenor Road, Great Yarmouth. By 1911 they had moved to 7 Spurgeon’s Score, Lowestoft, and this would be Alfred’s home for the rest of his life. In 1911 Alfred worked as an errand boy at a clothier’s shop. Military Medal

Clifford Bunn MM (d 21 Mar 1918). Another image reproduced from an original in Canon Bignold's personal album

Clifford Charles Bunn

A Corporal with the 9th Battalion, Clifford died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 21. Clifford was born at Barnby in 1897, a son of Thomas George and Ellen Bunn. In 1901 his family lived at Beccles Road, Barnby, and this was still their address in 1911 when Clifford worked as a butcher’s boy. By 1919 his family were living at Syringa Cottage, Carlton Colville, and later his parents lived at Elm Tree Road, Carlton Colville. Military Medal, Ludendorff Offensive, bestpic

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