Our Fallen
People of Lowestoft 1914-45
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No one should be forgotten

Who is included in the Our Fallen Virtual War Memorial listing?

Our aim is to remember the people of Lowestoft who died in the two World Wars.

When we consider an entry on Our Fallen we look for a specific location where the individual lived and had a connection.

We have two main goals. First to find an address for them, and we try to use the family address current when the person died. Second, to identify their family members as they are the key people who remembered their fallen loved ones.

With each entry we have researched addresses using a variety of sources including Commonwealth War Graves Commission records, service papers, pension record cards, the 1911 Census and the 1939 Register.

We have not included entries for people who happened to be in Lowestoft when they were killed. For example, people who died in air-raids that took place while they were visiting the town, but who never actually lived in the town, do not have individual entry pages. 

Some of those who were not 'official' war casualties or not from Lowestoft are listed below ...

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Herbert Edward Chapman

A Deck Hand, Herbert served with the Royal Naval Reserve and was the only survivor when the Drifter Persistive was blown up by a mine on 9 February 1916. Herbert was born at Pakefield on 14 June 1897, a son of Albert S. and Hannah Chapman. Herbert was baptised at All Saints’ Church, Pakefield, in 1897. In 1901 his family lived at 9 Church Street, Pakefield. Herbert was living at 9 Church Street, Pakefield, when he joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 11 January 1915, number 3227 DA, and he served as a Deck Hand on the Drifter Persistive from 15 January 1916. Drifter Persistive, No one should be forgotten

Lewis Button

An Engineman, Lewis died on 26th October 1916 at the age of 21.Lewis was born at Hulver on 20th March 1895, a son of Charles and Laura Button. In 1911 Lewis lived with his parents at The Street, Hulver, and Lewis was a gardener. Lewis married Lilian Wincup at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 24th August 1914. At that time Lewis was working as a fisherman and both he, and Lilian, lived at Kirkley (address unknown). No one should be forgotten, Gleaner of the Sea
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