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A Civilian, Barbara died on 13th of January 1942 at the age of 16. Barbara was born at Lowestoft in 1926, a daughter of Doris Ethel Wright. In 1928 Barbara’s mother married Charles Reginald Brown and by 1933 Doris and Charles were living at Hackney, London. In 1939 Barbara’s mother lived at Queen’s Road School Fire Station, Hackney, and worked with the Auxiliary Fire Service. In 1939 Barbara lived with her grandmother, Maud Rackham, formerly Wright, at 16 Worthing Road, Lowestoft. Barbara died at Morling’s Music Shop, 106 London Road North, during the Waller Raid. 130142 The Waller Raid
A Civilian, Dorothy died on 13th of January 1942 aged 43.Dorothy was born at Ford, Northumberland on 16 May 1898, a daughter of Reverend Edward Ewer and Florence Annie Ward. In 1901 her family lived at The Parsonage, Etal, Ford, Northumberland, and by 1911 at Mulbarton Rectory, Norfolk.In 1933 Dorothy married Ernest Bonsall, this was registered in the Great Yarmouth district. By 1939 their home was at Glenesk, 17 Beccles Road, Oulton Broad, and they had a jeweller’s shop at 92 London Road North where Dorothy assisted Ernest in their business. 130142 The Waller Raid
A Civilian, Ernest died on 13th of January 1942 aged 62. Ernest was born at Lowestoft on 18 September 1879, a son of John and Frances Bonsall. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church on 30 January 1880 and his family lived at 13 Piere Terrace. By 1891 their home was at 7 Piere Terrace and this was still their home until at least 1911. Ernest became a watchmaker and jeweller, working with his father, and was, later, a clock repairer. 130142 The Waller Raid
A Civilian, Daisy died on 13th of January 1942 aged 28. Daisy was born at Lowestoft on 5 August 1913, a daughter of William and Edith Emily Constance. In 1921 her family lived at 9 Coronation Terrace, Pakefield Street, and this was still their home in 1939. In 1939 Daisy lived at Wilson Square, Redenhall Road, Harleston, and was seeking work in domestic service. Daisy died at Waller’s Restaurant, 90 London Road North, during the Waller Raid. 130142 The Waller Raid
A Civilian, Marguerite died on 23rd of January 1942 at the age of 43. Marguerite was born at Lowestoft on 9 September 1898, a daughter of Robert James and Henrietta Gouldby. She was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 7 November 1898. Throughout her life her family home was at 51 Stanley Street. In 1921 Marguerite worked as a shop assistant at L. Wren & Son Ltd., High Street, Lowestoft. 230142 raid
A Civilian, Dora died on 13th of January 1942 aged 13. Dora was born at Lowestoft on 23 December 1928, a daughter of Frederick Victor and Alice Maud Aldred. In 1939 her family lived at 2 Premier Road and later at 2 Princes Road. Dora died at London Road North during the Waller Raid. 130142 The Waller Raid
A Civilian, Emma died on 13th of January 1942 aged 51. Emma was born at Ellingham, Norfolk, on 27 May 1890, a daughter of James and Rahcel Spall Whaley. She was baptised at Ellingham on 9 September 1890. In 1891 her family lived at Geldeston Road, Ellingham and this was still their address in 1901.In 1901 Emma married Ernest Harry Beard, this was registered in the Mutford district. In 1911 they lived at 11 Laundry Lane, Lowestoft, and by 1921 they were living at the rear of 74 High Street. In 1939 their home was at 8 Queens Road. Ernest died on 10 January 1942. 130142 The Waller Raid
A Leading Wren with H.M.S. Minos, Laura died on 13th of January 1942 at the age of 36. Laura was born at Lowestoft on 29 December 1905, a daughter of Robert Frank Bessant and Florence Caroline Bessant. Both the 1911 Census and the 1939 Register show Laura's family living at 263 Raglan Street. Before joining the Women's Royal Naval Service Laura has worked as a shop assistant - ladies dresses. Laura and two other WRENS, Ivy Creighton, from Kent, and Margaret Thompson, from Holt, were killed when the cafe they were visiting was bombed. 130142 The Waller Raid
A Civilian, Nora died on 13th of January 1942 aged 47. Nora was born at Lowestoft on 18 September 1894, a daughter of The Reverend Charles H. and Nora Lacon. Nora was baptised at Saint Guthlac’s Church, Branston, Melton Mowbray, where her father was the Rector, on 11 November 1894. In 1901 her family lived at The Rectory Barton Mills, Suffolk. Later her parents lived at Saint Peter’s Court, Burgess Hill. 130142 The Waller Raid
A Civilian, David died on 13th of January 1942 aged 2. David was born at Lowestoft on 8 February 1939, the son of Donald Stephen and Edith Lucy Paul. In 1939 his family lived at 96 Somerton Avenue.On 13 January 1942 David, his mother Edith, and his grandmother Emma Beard, were all killed at London Road North during the Waller Raid. 130142 The Waller Raid
