Isaac Baxter

A Civilian, Isaac died on 29th of September 1940 at the age of 62.

Isaac was born at Barnby on 6 March 1878 a son of Peter and Sarah Ann Baxter. In 1881 his family lived at Barnby and in 1891 they lived at The Crown, Beccles Road, Carlton Colville, where his father was the publican. In 1901 Isaac was the mate on the trawler Speedwell at Newlyn Harbour. 

On 31 May 1902 Isaac married Harriet Eliza Blazas at Saint Peter's Church, Carlton Colville. Issac was a Master Carter and they both lived at Carlton Colville. Also, in 1902, Isaac took over the business of G. Fox, General Carter. The lived at Maple Cottage, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad. In 1911 Isaac was a carting contractor. 

Isaac was working as a carter when he attested for the Army on 15 December 1915. He was called up on 10 July 1918, and joined the Army Service Corps, service number T/425650. He was a Driver with 142 Company. Isaac served in France from 6 November 1918 to 29 March 1919. He was demobilized on 28 April 1919.

In 1921 Isaac and Harriet lived at 5 Victoria Villas, Bridge Road, Lowestoft, and Isaac was a carting contractor. By 1939 they were living at 12 Worthing Road and Isaac was a barman.

On 29 September 1940 Isaac was working at the Herring Market when a German Dornier Do. 17 bomber dropped six bombs on the Harbour and Dock area. The office at the Herring Market took a direct hit killing four sailors and four civilian naval employees (It is assumed that Isaac was among the latter). See Anniversary of bombing raid marked by town commemoration | Eastern Daily Press (edp24.co.uk)