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John Hoodham Fletcher

A Second Hand with H.M. Drifter Kent County, John died on 8th of December 1916 at the age of 29. John was born at Lowestoft on 19 August 1887, a son of Harry and Alice Fletcher. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 14 September 1887, and his family lived at 6 Strand Cottages, and this was still their home in 1901. Later his parents lived at East Street. Pension Record Card

Robert James Hines

A Private with the 2/8th Battalion, Robert died on 19th of August 1917 at the age of 34.Robert was born at Oulton Broad on 30 September 1883, a son of James and Mary Ann Hines. He was baptised at Saint Michael’s Church, Oulton, on 24 February 1884. In 1891 his family lived at Clyde Cottage, Beccles Road, Oulton, and this was still their home in 1901 when Robert worked as a grocer’s assistant. Later his parents lived at Victoria Road, Oulton. CWGC

Ernest Benjamin Godbold

A Gunner with 215th Siege Battery, Ernest died on 26th of August 1917 at the age of 37.Ernest was born at Oulton, Lowestoft, in 1880, a son of Benjamin and Emma Godbold. He was baptised at Saint Michael’s Church, Oulton, on 28 March 1880. In 1881 his family lived at Mutford Bridge, Oulton Broad, and by 1891 at 42 Beccles Road, Oulton. In 1899 they lived at Saint Anne’s Terrace, Bridge Road, and by 1911 at 4 Rock Dene, Rock Estate, Oulton Broad. 1911 Census, bestpic

Frederick Arthur Brown

A Private with 7th Bn., Frederick died on 3rd of August 1917 at the age of 23. Frederick was born at Chelsfield, Kent, on 14 March 1894, a son of Frederick Arthur and Florence Ellen Brown of 6 Wellington Road, Pakefield, Lowestoft. Frederick was educated at Farnborough and later at Morton Road School. Frederick married Hilda Boyce at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 2 November 1915. At that time he was working as a plumber at Blackheath, Kent. De Ruvigny

Walter George Gowen

A Private with 19th Battalion (Canadian Highlanders) Canadian Infantry. Walter died on 10th of August 1918 at the age of 29. Walter was born at Lowestoft on 5 September 1889, a son of Walter George and Alice Gowen. In 1891 his family lived at 89 Roman Road, Lowestoft. By 1901 Walter's father had died and his mother had married Thomas Walsh: the family lived at 15 Haward Street. Later his mother lived at 67 Raglan Street, Lowestoft, before moving to 144 Chichester Road, South Shields. De Ruvigny

Frederick Albert Clarke

A Private with the 1/6th Battalion, Frederick died on 28th of August 1917 at the age of 19. Frederick was born at Pakefield on 11 May 1898, a son of George and Annie Maria Clarke. In 1901 his family lived at Cole’s Farm, Carlton Colville. Frederick attended Cunningham School from 9 February 1903 and his family lived at Kessingland Road. By 1911 they were living at 14 Coronation Terrace, Fir Lane. Pension Record Card

Edmund Horace Oliver

A Private with 7th Bn. Edmund died on 19th of August 1916 at the age of 20.Edmund was born at Brightlingsea, Essex, in 1896, a son of Edmund and Edith Oliver. he was baptised at All Saints' Church, Brightlingsea, on 19 September 1896. In 1901 his family lived at 36 Upper Park Road, Brightlingsea. By 1911 they were living at 6 Gilpin Terrace, Rock Estate, Oulton Broad, and Edmund was a boat builder's apprentice. Later his family lived at 1 Broad View, 30 Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft. Pension Record Card

James Henry Gouldby

A Second Lieutenant with 5th Battalion (Territorial) attached 7th Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment, James died on 25th of August 1918 at the age of 24. James was born at Lowestoft in 1891, a son of William and Helena Clara Gouldby. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 21 April 1895 and his family lived at 239 Raglan Street. In 1901 they lived at 67 Raglan Street. By 1911 they were living at 133 Clapham Road and James was an assistant in his father's business as a Hay and Corn Merchant. James served with the 1/1st Suffolk Yeomanry. Probate

George Sead Gowing

A Private with 2nd Bn., George died on 15th of August 1915 at the age of 33.George was born at Lowestoft on 20 June 1882, a son of George Sead and Caroline Gowing. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 23 July 1882. In 1891 his family lived at Anguish Street, Lowestoft. By 1901 George’s father had died and his family lived at Lifeboat Cottages, East Street, Lowestoft, and George was a fisherman. Pension Record Card

Ernest Arthur Patterson

A Drummer with the 8th Bn., Ernest died on 31st of August 1915 at the age of 19. Ernest was born at Oulton Broad in 1896, a son of George and Emma Patterson. In 1901 his family lived at Park Estate, Oulton, Lowestoft. In 1911 they lived at Edith Cottage, Commodore Road, Oulton Broad, and Ernest was a baker’s errand boy. Ernest volunteered and enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. He joined the Suffolk Regiment and was posted to the 8th Battalion. He arrived in France with the Battalion on 25 July 1915. He served with A Company. Pension Record Card

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