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A Civilian, Winifred died on 13th of January 1942 at the age of 22. Winifred was born on 19 December 1920, a daughter of James George and Fanny Baker of 4 Gisleham Road, Carlton Colville. In 1939 she worked in domestic service.Died at London Road North.=============14th January 1942, Evercreech. A quiet, tiny place, under a blanket of snow.The Captain sent for me. He gravely told me a telegram from my Father had reported a serious raid on Lowestoft, my home town. He told me “Winnie is missing”. I almost collapsed, a pain shooting through my very soul. 130142 The Waller Raid, bestpic
A Civilian, Malvinia died on 13th of January 1942 aged 58. Malvinia was born at Corton on 3 September 1883, a daughter of Frederick and Susan Ward. In 1891 her family lived at High Street Corton. By 1901 Malvinia’s family lived at The Cliff, Corton, but Malvinia lived at 236 London Road, Kirkley, where she was a domestic nurse for the Devereux family. 130142 The Waller Raid
A Civilian, James died on 7th of February 1942 at the age of 56.James was born at Carlton Colville on 1 March 1885, a son of James and Ellen Manning. James was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 12 April 1885. In 1891 his family lived at ‘Cottage near the Chapel’, Beccles Road, Carlton Colville. By 1901 they were living at Coleman’s Cottages, Bridge Road, Carlton Colville, and James was an assistant bridgeman. By 1911 James’ father had died and his family were still living at Coleman’s Cottages and James was a railway bridgeman at Lowestoft Harbour. 010242 raid
A Civilian, Hilda died on 1st of February 1942 aged 35. Hilda was born at Lowestoft on 30 June 1906, a daughter of William Ernest James and Harriet Jane Steele Rose. She was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 27 July 1906 and her family lived at 180 Raglan Street. In 1911 her family lived at 61 May Road, and this was still her mother’s address in 1939. 010242 raid
A Civilian, Pamela died on 1st of February 1942 aged 4. Pamela was born at Lowestoft on 23 October 1937, a daughter of Stanley William Bessey and of Hilda Emma Mary Bessey. In 1939 her family lived at 5 Hill Top, Kirkley Run. On 1 February 1942 German aircraft dropped three high explosive bombs. One exploded in the Hill Top area killing Pamela, her mother Hilda, and her brother Peter, who were all at their home, 5 Hill Top. 010242 raid
A Civilian, Peter died on 1st of February 1942 aged 10. Peter was born at Lowestoft on 17 April 1931, a son of Stanley William Bessey and of Hilda Emma Mary Bessey. In 1939 her family lived at 5 Hill Top, Kirkley Run. On 1 February 1942 German aircraft dropped three high explosive bombs. One exploded in the Hill Top area killing Peter, his mother Hilda, and his sister Pamela, who were all at their home, 5 Hill Top. 010242 raid
A Civilian, George died on 7th of February 1941 aged 55. George was born at Everton, Liverpool, on 4 March 1885, a son of George Main and Jane Isabella Smith. In 1891 his family lived at 26 Newburgh Street, Amble, Northumberland. On 17 November 1908 George was became a Preventative Man with the Customs Service. In 1911 he lodged at 39 Alexandra Road, Grimsby. 070241 Harbour Yard raid
A Civilian, Charles died on 9th of February 1941 at the age of 57. Charles was born at Lowestoft on 2 March 1883, a son of William and Phoebe Lydia Drake. He was baptised at Oulton on 22 April 1883. The 1891 Census shows Charles with his grandparents at 9 Cambridge Road, and he was still living with them at that address in 1901 when he worked as a house painter. In 1911 Charles lived with his parents at 8 Stevens Street and he worked as a blacksmith's striker. 070241 Harbour Yard raid
A Civilian, John died on 7th of February 1941 aged 42. John was born at Lowestoft on 25 July 1898, a son of James and Agnes Quantrill. In 1901 his family lived at 6 Water Lane and this was still their home in 1911. By 1921 his family were living at 17 Water Lane and this was John’s home for the rest of his life. In 1928 John married Lilian Winifred Rachael Smith, this was registered in the Mutford district. 070241 Harbour Yard raid
