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A Second Lieutenant with 13 Squadron, Christopher died on 1st of July 1916 at the age of 18. Christopher was born at Hilton, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, on 4 April 1898, a son of Arthur and Lady Gertrude Moncton. Christopher’s maternal grandfather was the 4th Earl of Radnor. He was baptised at Worfield, Shropshire, on 24 April 1898. In 1901 his family lived at Hilton House, Worfield, and, by 1911, were living at Normanston Hall, Beccles Road, Lowestoft. His family also had a house at 29 Queen’s Road, Saint John’s Wood, London. Battle of Somme 1st day, Pic recently added
A Private with 4th Bn., David died on 14th of February 1942 at the age of 29. David was born at Lowestoft on 23 June 1912, a son of Willie and Fanny Balls. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 10 July 1912, and his family lived at 21 Southwell Road. In 1939 their address was 76 Norwich Road Lowestoft. In 1937 David married Dorothy A. M. Aldred and in 1939 they lived at 5 The Shrubberies, Sutton Road, Leverington, near Wisbech, and David worked as a tailor's salesman. Fall of Singapore
A Private with 54th (1/1st East Anglian) Casualty Clearing Station, Robert died on 13th of August 1915 at the age of 38. Robert was born at Kessingland in 1876, a son of Alfred and Charlotte Mallett. His birth was registered as Samuel Robert. Robert was baptised at Saint Edmund's Church, Kessingland, on 26 November 1876. In 1881 his family lived at The Street, Kessingland, and by 1891 they had moved to Church Road, Kessingland. In 1901 Robert was living with his brother, Henry, and family, at 136 Saint Leonard's Road, Kirkley, Lowestoft, and Robert worked as a bricklayer. Royal Edward Sinking
A Corporal with 10th Bn., Charles died on 1st of July 1916 at the age of 22. Charles was born at Lowestoft in 1893, a son of William and Maria Turrell. In 1901 his family lived at Seaview Cottages, East Street, Lowestoft. By 1911 the family were living at 29 East Street, Lowestoft.Charles volunteered and enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. He joined the Essex Regiment and was posted to the 10th Battalion. He arrived in France, with the Battalion, on 25 July 1915. Battle of Somme 1st day, Lost Street
A Private with the 4th Battalion, Ernest died on 12th of February 1942 aged 25.Ernest was born at Lowestoft on 26 November 1916, a son of Ernest Arthur and Alice Amelia Ashworth. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church on 16 December 1916 and his family lived at 8 Essex Road. In 1939 Ernest lived at 10 Essex Road and was a semi-skilled coach painter. Fall of Singapore
A Private with the 1/1st Battalion, Stuart died on 31st of July 1917 at the age of 20. Stuart was born at Lowestoft in 1897, a son of Frederick Charles and Miranda Wilson, and twin brother of Elvin. In 1911 the family lived at 78 Morton Road, and, by 1915, at 4 May Villas, Church Road, South Lowestoft.In 1911 Stuart, and his brother Elvin, got into trouble for stealing pigeons. Passchendale
A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Ferguson died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 31. Ferguson was born at Norwich on 26 April 1887, a son of William Mitchell and Emma Betts. In 1891 his family lived at 7 Cardiff Road, Norwich. He was baptised at Saint Thomas, Heigham, Norwich, on 28 November 1894, and his family lived at 26 Denbigh Road. In 1901 his family lived at 22 Wellington Road, Norwich, and Ferguson was a butcher’s assistant. Pension Record Card, Ludendorff Offensive
A Private with 3 Home Counties Field Ambulance attached 66th Casualty Clearing Station, Frederick died on 18th of November 1918 at the age of 22. Frederick was born at Lowestoft in 1896, a son of Ephraim Dowe and Tabitha Ann Garwood. In 1901 his family lived at 228 Raglan Street, Lowestoft. By 1911 his family were living at 1 Leiston Road, Lowestoft, and Frederick was a watchmaker's striker. By February 1915 they were living at 78 Alexandra Road Lowestoft. Royal Edward Sinking
A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Sydney died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 36. Ludendorff Offensive
A Private with 2nd Bn., Victor died on 22nd of March 1918 at the age of 23. Victor was born at Walpole, Suffolk, in 1895, a son of Alfred and Ellen Lougo. In 1901 his family lived at Walpole Road, Bramfield, and this was still their address in 1911 when Victor worked as a farm labourer. Subsequently his parents lived at Laurel Farm Cottage, London Road, Kessingland. Victor was living at Blyford when he enlisted in the Army at Bury Saint Edmunds. Victor served with A Company 2nd Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment. Ludendorff Offensive
