Our Fallen
People of Lowestoft 1914-45
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MEDALS AWARDS

The British Armed Forces recognises service and personal accomplishments of individuals while a member of the Royal Navy, British Army or Royal Air Force with the awarding of various awards and decorations.

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William Durrant Warford

A Skipper with H.M. Trawler Royalo, William died on 1 September 1940, aged 45.William was born at Pakefield on 24 August 1895, a son of William Durrant and Susan Warford. In 1915 William lived at Rochester Road, and then at 8 Rant Score East.  Distinguished Service Cross, the100

William Garwood Cleveland

A Chief Skipper with H.M. Trawler Myrtle, William died on 14 June 1940, aged 46.William was born at Lowestoft on 25 April 1894, a son of James and Mary Cleveland. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church on 25 May 1894 and his family lived at 7 Wollaston Road. In 1901 his family lived at Laundry Lane. By 1911 his father had died, and his family lived at 4 Strand Street. Later they lived at 3 Spurgeon Street. By the 1950s William’s mother lived at 273 Saint Peter’s Street.  the100, Mentioned in Despatches

George Henry Alexander Thompson

A Skipper with H.M. Trawler Lock Doon, George died on 25 December 1939 at the age of 31.George was born at Kessingland on 5 September 1908, a son of Alexander John and Jane Elizabeth Thompson. In 1911 his family lived at 3 Lakenham Cottages, Beach Street, Pakefield, and, by 1921 they were living at 10 Lovewell Road and this was still the family home in 1939. George was awarded his Certificate of Competency as a Skipper in 1931. From 29 September 1931 to 27 February 1932, when he was invalided, George served with the Royal Naval Reserve as a Second Hand.   Mentioned in Despatches
Walter

Walter John Rouse

A Company Sergeant Major with 12th Field Company, Walter died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 42. Walter was born at Pakefield in 1876, a son of Latha and Eliza Harriet Rouse. In 1881 his family lived at 2 Beanes Cottages, London Road, Pakefield. BY 1891 they were living at 79 Cambridge Road, Lowestoft, and later they lived at 72 Osborne Street, Lowestoft.Walter married Ellen Mooney at Kilworth, County Cork, on 12 August 1910. After Walter's death Ellen lived at Ballyderowne, Kilworth, County Cork. the100, Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mentioned in Despatches, Ludendorff Offensive

Conrad Percy Catchpole

A Lance Corporal with the 10th Battalion, Conrad died on 11th of August 1917 at the age of 20. Conrad was born at Kessingland in 1897, a son of John and Emma Catchpole. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 16 May 1897 and his family lived at Zulu Cottages, Kessingland. By 1911 they were living at 7 Broad View Villas, Oulton Broad.Conrad volunteered and enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. He joined the Essex Regiment, service number 14646, and was posted to the 10th Battalion. Conrad arrived in France with the 10th Battalion on 25 July 1915.  the100, Military Medal

Robert Breach

A Sergeant with the 9th Battalion, Robert died on 14th of October 1918 aged 33.  the100, Russian Order of Saint George
Thomas William Fake

Thomas William Fake

Thomas died on 1st of December 1937 at the age of 39. of 21 Minden Road, Lowestoft. Although not officially a war casualty he served with honour No one should be forgotten, Honourably Discharged Served with Honour Certificate, Interesting pic
Roger Bunn

Roger Bunn

A Lieutenant, Roger died on 20th September 1944 at the age of 32. Son of Thomas George and Ellen Bunn of 2 Elm Tree Rd. Carlton Colville Lowestoft Suffolk. Husband of Winifred Bunn of 4 Mill Hill Haverhill.Roger was awarded the Military Medal (London Gazette 13 August 1943) for the Middle East. He was a Sergeant, number 406593, at the time. He was also mentioned in despatches (London Gazette 13 January 1944).  Military Medal, Tank

Charles William Hales

A Private with the 9th Battalion, Charles died on 13th of September 1916 at the age of 25. Charles was born at Lowestoft on 3 July 1891, a son of John and Sarah Ann Hales.  He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 24 July 1891, and his family lived at 4 Erskine Place. In 1901 his family lived at 5 Christchurch Cottages, Lowestoft. By 1911 they were living at 9 Gun Lane, Lowestoft, and Charles was a fish market labourer. Charles' sister, Hannah Hales, lived at Savory Cottages, Saint Johns Road. Lowestoft.  Distinguished Conduct Medal

James Crooks

A Skipper with Trawler Acacia, James died on 1st of December 1919 at the age of 46. James was born at Ipswich in 1873, a son of John and Amelia Crooks. His father died in 1879 and his mother married William Keeble. In 1881 his family lived at 5 Handford Cut, Ipswich. On 20 October 1897 James married Jane Elizabeth Hales at Saint Margaret’s Church. James was a mariner and they both gave their address as 22 Seago Street. In 1899 they lived at Arnold Street. In 1901 they lived at 2 Tennyson Road, and by 1911 were living at 24 Seago Street.  Distinguished Service Medal