Passchendale

The Third Battle of Ypres - also known as Passchendaele - has shaped perceptions of the First World War on the Western Front. Fought between July and November 1917, both sides suffered heavy casualties and endured appalling conditions. The name Passchendaele has become synonymous with mud, blood and futility. CREDIT: IWM

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Jeremiah Frederick Lambert

A Private with 8th Bn., Jeremiah died on 31st of July 1917 at the age of 22. Jeremiah was born at Westhall, Suffolk, in 1895, a son of Robert and Alice Ann Lambert. In 1901 his family lived at Wicker Well Cottages, Somerleyton. By 1911 they had moved to 167 Saint Margarets Road Lowestoft.During the First World War Jeremiah served in the Army and he joined the Suffolk Regiment. Initially he served with the 4th Battalion, number 3586, and was wounded, his name appearing in the official casualty of 7 September 1916. Once recovered he was posted to the 8th Battalion. Passchendale

Stuart Leo Wilson

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

Herbert Frank Fitt

A Rifleman with 1/5th Bn., Herbert Frank died on 31st of July 1917 at the age of 27. Passchendale

Frederick George Knowles

A Private with the 1/4th Battalion, Frederick died on 31st of July 1917 at the age of 32. Frederick was born at Bushey, Hertfordshire, in 1885, a son of George and Eunice Knowles. In 1891 his family lived at Back Lane, Aldenham, Watford, and in 1901 at Latchmore Heath, Aldenham, and Frederick worked as a garden boy. Later his parents lived at Round Bush, Aldenham. In 1911 Frederick worked as a domestic gardener at Woodlands Park Gardens, Leatherhead, where he also lived. Passchendale

Sidney Towlson Mayhew

A Private with the 1/1st Battalion, Sidney died on 31st of July 1917 at the age of 32.Sidney was born at Norwich in 1886, a son of James and Rosa Mayhew. In 1891 his family lived at 11 Caernarvon Road, Norwich. By 1901 they were living at 14 New Market Street, Heigham, Norwich, and Sidney was a printer’s clerk. In 1911 they lived at 60 Newmarket Street, Norwich, and Sidney worked as an accountant’s clerk. Passchendale

Frederick Alfred Hunt

A Private with 12th Bn., Frederick died on 31st of July 1917 at the age of 19. Frederick was born at Worcester in 1898, a son of Charles Arthur and Clara Hunt. He was baptised at Saint Mary's Church, The Tything, Worcester, on 13 July 1898, and his family lived at Cheshunt Walk, Worcester. In 1901 his family lived at 46 Ickleford Road, Hitchin, and by 1911 they were living at 150 Lincoln Road, Peterborough. Later his parents lived at 46 Denmark Road, Lowestoft. Passchendale

Joseph William Dymoth Alcock

A Private with 8th Bn., Joseph died on 31st of July 1917 at the age of 26. Joseph was born at Lowestoft on 9th May 1891, a son of Charles Henry and Mary Ann Rosemond Alcock. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 14th June 1891 and his family lived at 39 Jacobs Street.By 1911 his family were living at 39 Seago Street and Joseph was an apprentice sail maker.During the First World War Joseph volunteered to serve in the Army and he joined the Suffolk Regiment. He arrived in France 17th August 1915 and joined the 8th Battalion. Passchendale

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