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A Civilian, Emma died on 23rd of January 1942 aged 74. Emma was born at Lowestoft on 10 February 1867, a daughter of George and Eliza Barber. In 1871 her family lived at Mariners Street Court and by 1881 at 7 Bishop’s Opening. In 1888 Emma married John Tuthill. John died and in 1891 Emma lodged at 58 High Street with the Tuttle family and she was a domestic servant. In 1893 Emma married William Thomas King and they moved to Forest Gate, Essex. 230142 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, Lilian died on 13th of January 1942 at the age of 57. Lilian was born at Blundeston on 29 February 1884, a daughter of George and Louisa Talbot. She was baptised at Saint Mary’s Church, Blundeston, on 3 August 1884. In 1891 her family lived at High Street, Corton. By 1911 their home was at 7 Crossway Cottages, Corton, and this was Lilian’s home for the rest of her life. In 1921 Lilian was a domestic servant and by 1939 she was working in a restaurant kitchen.Lilian died at Waller’s Restaurant, 90 London Road North, during the Waller Raid. 130142 The Waller Raid
A Civilian, Mary died on 13th of January 1942 at the age of 19. Mary was born at Carlton Colville on 31 July 1922, a daughter of Alfred and Bessie Lillian Cross. She was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 7 August 1922, and her family lived at The Garden House Cottage, Carlton Colville. By 1939 her family were living at 1 Council House Cottages, Flixton, and Mary was a kitchen worker at a camp.Mary died at London Road North during the Waller Raid. 130142 The Waller Raid
A Civilian, Ernest died on 13th of January 1942 at the age of 70. Ernest was born at Lowestoft on 22 May 1871, a son of Ephraim and Jane Ann Morling. In 1881 his family lived at 8 Burton Street. By 1891 the family had moved to 297 Raglan Street and Ernest worked as a life insurance agent. 130142 The Waller Raid
