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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Harry Lee

An Acting Skipper Lieutenant with H.M. Motor Mine Sweeper 1012, Harry died on 30th of December 1945 aged 39. Harry was born at Barnby on 12 June 1906, a son of Dick Alfred and Louisa Jane Lee. In 1911 they lived at Back Lane, Barnby, and this was still their address in 1921 when Harry was a dairy man for A. Barwood at Mutford. In 1939 Harry’s parents lived at Ebenezer Cottage, Mill Lane, Barnby. Mentioned in Despatches

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

Cecil Robert Sharman

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Elise., Cecil died on 22nd of September 1918 at the age of 22. Cecil was born at Mutford on 1 April 1896, a son of Arthur and Alice Sharman. He was baptised at Saint Andrew's Church, Mutford, on 1 May 1898. In 1901 his family lived at Hulver Road, Mutford, and this was still the family address in 1911. The 1911 Census shows William working as a cow boy. Mentioned in Despatches

Felix George Turner

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

Frederick Charles Stebbings

An Engineman with H.M. Trawler Joseph Button. Frederick died on 22nd of October 1940 at the age of 38.Frederick was born at Oulton on 20 February 1903, a son of Samuel and Emma Eliza Stebbings. In 1911 his family lived at Oulton Street, Oulton. Later their home was at 8 Meadow Cottages, Oulton, Lowestoft. Frederick enrolled in the Royal Naval Reserve on 16 March 1933, and re-enrolled in 1938. Mentioned in Despatches

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

Hector Wellington

A Skipper with Fishing Vessel Encourage (Shoreham), Hector died on 25th of October 1940 aged 54. Hector was born at Liverpool on 4 May 1886, a son of Nicholas and Isabella Wellington. By 1890 his family were living in London and Hector became a pupil at Caledonian School. On 25 May 1891 he joined Flint Street School and his family lived at 113 East Street, Southwark. By 1901 his family were living at Guinness Trust Buildings, Pages Walk, Bermondsey, and Hector was an engineer’s apprentice. Mentioned in Despatches

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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