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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Joseph Henry Kelly

A Second Hand with H.M.S. Q. 20, Joseph died on 29th of March 1917 at the age of 39.Joseph was born at Ballachrink, Lonan, Isle of Man, on 8 November 1877, a son of John Robert and Alice Jane Kelly. In 1881 his family lived at Ballachrink Farm House, and they were still living at Ballachrink in 1891. Later his father lived at Stanley Road, Peel, Isle of Man. Distinguished Service Medal

Alec George Aldis

A Lieutenant with No. 41 R.M. Commando, Alec died on 6th of June 1944, at the age of 28. Alec was a son of Alfred and Edith Aldis. Alfred was born at Southwold and moved to Lowestoft, with his wife Edith, before World War One.During the First World War Alfred served in the Royal Naval Reserve, on trawlers Paramount and John Lincoln, and so he, and Edith, moved to Ramsgate, which is where their son Alec was born in 1916. By 1921 they had moved back to Lowestoft and in 1939 they lived at 14 Surrey Street. Military Medal

Claud Charles Castleton

A Sergeant with the 5th Machine Gun Company, Claud died on 29th of July 1916 at the age of 23. Victoria Cross, De Ruvigny

Harry Spicer Sharman

A Chief Engineman with H.M. Trawler Hayburn Wyke. Harry died on 2nd of January 1945 at the age of 46.Harry was born at Lowestoft on 3 August 1897 (hence was actually 48 when he died), a son of John Edward James and Mary Anne Sharman. Between 1901 and 1911 Harry's family lived at 4 Wilde's Score, Lowestoft, and the 1911 Census shows Harry working as a Telegraph Boy. Distinguished Service Medal, Dunkirk

Kenneth Frank Cornwell

A Pilot Officer with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Kenneth died on 29th of January 1944 aged 20. Kenneth was born at Norwich in 1923, a son of Sydney Frank and Dorothy Olive Cornwell. Kenneth’s father was a teacher at Church Road Boys’ School before working at Roman Hill Senior Boys’ School. By 1939 his family were living at 36 Kirkley Park Road. Distinguished Flying Cross, Bomber Command

Edward Derek Walter Leaf

A Lieutenant with Motor Gun Boat 444, Edward died on 15th of February 1944 aged 25. Edward was born on 29 June 1918 at Heatherside House, Camberley, Surrey, a son of Lieutenant Charles Symonds Leaf, Royal Marines, and the Hon. Mrs. Catherine Blanche Leaf. By 1943 Edward’s parents lived at The Manor House, Freckenham, Bury St. Edmunds. Edward was a pupil at Marlborough and Trinity College, Cambridge. In 1937 he took part in an expedition to Ellesmere Land and Baffin Island, and in 1939. Edward was a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. Distinguished Service Cross and Bar

John Henry Ingles

A Private with 1/22nd Battalion London Regiment, John died on 16th of February 1919 at the age of 26.John was born at Lowestoft on 27 December 1892, a son of John Henry and Alice Maud Ingles. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 18 January 1893 and his family lived at Whapload Road. In 1901 his family lived at Lauriston Cottage, Hall Road, Oulton. This was still their home in 1911 when John, like his father, was a baker. Military Medal

Henry James Chapman

A Second Lieutenant attached to the 7th Battalion The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment), Henry died on 8th of August 1918 at the age of 32. Henry was born at Ely in 1886, a son of Henry and Sarah Chapman. In 1891 his family lived at 36 Bamford Place, Barking, Essex. By 1901 they were living at Midloe, Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, and Henry was a music seller’s assistant. In 1911 Henry lodged at 16 Waldegrave Road, Hornsey, and he was an assistant schoolmaster for London County Council. Later Henry was a teacher at Barming School, Maidstone, Kent. Military Cross, bestpic

William John Peter Cooper

A Sergeant with the 11th Battalion. William died on 7th of August 1918 at the age of 33. William was born at Lowestoft on 21 November 1884, a son of William and Mary Cooper. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 9 March 1890, and his family lived at 253 Raglan Street. In 1891 they were still living at 253 Raglan Street. By 1901 they were living at The Cottage, Waveney Drive, Kirkley, and William worked as an errand boy at the port. In 1911 they lived at Colville House, Carlton Colville, and later at Birds Farm, Birds Lane, Lowestoft. Military Medal

Thomas Crisp

A Skipper with H.M. Smack Nelson, Thomas died on 15th of August 1917 at the age of 41. Thomas, also known as Tom, was born at Lowestoft on 28 April 1876, a son of William and Mary Ann Crisp. In 1881 his family lived at 3 Rant Score East and by 1891 at 17 Seago Street. On 2 June 1895 Thomas married Harriet Elizabeth Alp at Saint Margaret’s Church. Thomas was a trawlerman and they both gave their address as 4 fir Lane. By 1901 they were living near Holly Farm, on Staithe Road, Burgh St. Peter, and Thomas was the mate on a fishing smack. Victoria Cross, Distinguished Service Cross

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