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LOWESTOFT, ST. MARGARET'S CHURCH WAR MEMORIAL

World War 1 - Roll of Honour with detailed information
Compiled and copyright © Transcribed Jane Taylor; researched Martin Edwards & Lynda Smith 2004

The memorial for St Margaret's Church, Lowestoft contains the names of 727 men and women who died from area in the First World War. This memorial is very large and any help in adding the detail will be gratefully recieved.

This chapel is restored
and dedicated to the
memory of the men of
Lowestoft who gave their
lives in the Great War 1914 - 1918

ABLETT

Montague Stanley

Engineman 1822ES, H.M. Drifter "Silver Queen", Royal Naval Reserve. Died 15th February 1918. Age 33. Husband of Lforence Miriam Ablett, of Walnut Tree Farm, Walpole, Halesworth, Lowestoft. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent, Panel 31.

ADCOCK

Richard

Private 13893, 8th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 26 September 1916 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, enlisted Lowestoft.

ADDISON

John Harry

Private 33882, 1st Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. Killed in action 20th April 1918. Aged 44. Enlisted Lowestoft. Husband of Clara Addison, of Lewisham House, 20, Raglan St., Lowestoft. A Publican. Formerly 4/263077, Royal Army Service Corps. No known grave. Commemorated on LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 91 to 93. See also Lowestoft St John's

ALCOCK

Joseph W

Private 15546, 8th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 31 July 1917 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, enlisted Lowestoft.

ALDRED

Harold [A]

Private 13891, 1st Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Died of wounds 21 September 1918 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, enlisted Lowestoft.

ANDREWS

Everard [Ronald Theodious]

Private G/5262, 2nd Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment. Killed in action 25th September 1915. Aged 18. Born and enlisted Lowestoft. Son of Frederick James and Rachel Jessie Andrews, of 28, Salisbury Rd., South Lowestoft. No known grave. Commemorated on LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 69 to 73. See also Lowestoft St John's

ANNIS

J

Seaman

ANNIS

John

Trimmer 4300TS, H.M. Drifter "Michelmas Daisy", Royal Naval Reserve. Died 26th November 1916. Commemorated on Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent. Panel 20.

ANNIS

Jonas

Private 10459, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). Killed in action 3 May 1917 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, Suffolk, enlisted Lowestoft. Formerly 22505, Suffolk Regiment.

ANNIS, DCM

Peter

Acting Sergeant 13306, 54th Field Company, Royal Engineers. Killed in action 4 October 1916 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, Suffolk, enlisted Lowestoft, Suffolk. Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (D.C.M.).

ARMES

George William

Trimmer 6205DA, H.M. Drifter "East Briton", Royal Naval Reserve. Died 10th May 1917. Aged 29. Son of William Archer Armes and Matilda Caroline Armes, of Lowestoft. Commemorated on Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent. Panel 27.

ARMES

Percy

Private 7757, 2nd Battalion, Norfolk Regiment. Died 7 May 1916 in Mesopotamia. Born Lowestoft, Suffolk, enlisted Norwich, Norfolk.

ARMES

Thomas P

Second Hand 813/SA, H.M. Trawler "Malta", Royal Naval Reserve. Died 1st September 1915. Aged 36. Husband of Bertha M. Armes, of 5, Cambridge Rd., Lowestoft. Buried in Beccles Road Cemetery, Lowestoft, Suffolk. Grave 13. 389.

ARNOLD

F F W

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ARTIS

T

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ASHBY

J A

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ASHFORD

Cecil [Harry]

Lance Corporal 3/10138, 9th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Died of wounds 9 October 1915 in France & Flanders. Born Framlingham, enlisted Lowestoft.

ATTAWAY

Offord

Private 9346, 7th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 13 October 1915 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, enlisted Lowestoft.

AYERS

Alfred

Rifleman B/200529, 10th Battalion, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own). Killed in action 23 September 1917 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, enlisted Lowestoft, resident Lowestoft, Suffolk. Formerly 4th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment.

AYRES

George [Edward]

[Spelt AYERS on memorial] Guardsman 27349, 4th Battalion, Grenadier Guards. Died of wounds 23rd March 1918. Aged 37. Born and enlisted Lowestoft. Son of David Charles and Harriet Ayres. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 1. See also Lowestoft St John's

BACKHOUSE, MM

Henry [Edward]

Company Serjeant Major (C.S.M.) 3/9998, 8th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 12th October 1917. Born Kensington, Middlesex, enlisted Lowestoft. Awarded the Military medal (M.M.). No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 40 to 41 and 162 to 162A. See also Lowestoft St John's

BAGGE

J

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BAKER

William Thomas

Private 18149, 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 12 October 1916 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, Suffolk, enlisted Bedford, resident Watford. Awarded the Military Medal (M.M.).

BALDRY

Ernest William

Private 9099, 7th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 10 April 1917 in France & Flanders. Age 17. Born Lowestoft, enlisted Lowestoft. Son of George and Jane Baldry, of 36, Melbourne Rd., Lowestoft. Buried in TILLOY BRITISH CEMETERY, TILLOY-LES-MOFFLAINES, Pas de Calais, France. Grave II. H. 15.

BALDRY

Frederick John

Private 290177, 11th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 25 October 1917 in France & Flanders. Age 33. Enlisted Bury St Edmunds. Son of Frederick J and Hannah Baldry, of 93, Stanley St., Lowestoft; husband of Elizabeth Ann Baldry, of 3, Minden Rd., Lowestoft; brother of Henry and Thomas listed below. Formerly 3017, Suffolk Regiment. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 40 to 41 and 162 to 162A

BALDRY

Henry William

Acting Lance Corporal 20048, 7th Battalion, King's (Shropshire Light Infantry). Killed in action 3 April 1916 in France & Flanders. Age26. Born Lowestoft, Suffolk, enlisted Lowestoft. Son of Frederick J and Hannah Baldry, of 93, Stanley St., Lowestoft; brother of Frederick, listed above, and Thomas listed below. Formerly 55275, Royal Army Medical Corps. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 47 and 49.

BALDRY

Thomas Edward

[CWGC listed him as Lance Corproal] Corporal 12490, 9th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Died of wounds 14 September 1916 in France & Flanders. Age 21. Born Lowestoft, enlisted Lowestoft. Son of Frederick J and Hannah Baldry, of 93, Stanley St., Lowestoft, Suffolk; brother of Henry and Frederick listed above. Buried in LA NEUVILLE BRITISH CEMETERY, CORBIE, Somme, France. Grave II. D. 45.

BALDWIN

Arthur

Lance Corporal 9272, 7th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 4 October 1915 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, Suffolk, enlisted Lowestoft.

BALLS

A P

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BALLS

Francis James

Private 23175, 12th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment. Killed in action 7 December 1916 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, Suffolk, enlisted Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.

BALLS

Harry Goldsmith

Lance Corporal 43398, 11th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 9th April 1917. Aged 19. Enlisted Lowestoft. Son of Henry Goldsmith Balls and Elizabeth Balls, of 21, Alma Rd., Lowestoft. Formerly 1596, Suffolk Cyclists. Buried in ROCLINCOURT VALLEY CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot IV. Row A. Grave 11. See also Lowestoft St John's

BALLS

Owen Hedley

Private G/46408, 4th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). Killed in action 27th September 1918. Born and resident Lowestoft, enlisted Norwich. No known grave. Commemorated on VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 3. See also Lowestoft St John's

BALLS

William Alexander

Private 43709, 2nd Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 14 November 1916 in France & Flanders. Enlisted Lowestoft.

BARBER

A

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BARBER

C

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BARBER

S

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BARBER

William John

Private 17589, 7th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 28 April 1917 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, enlisted Lowestoft.

BARDWELL

Marcus George

[Listed as George BARDWELL on National Archives of Canada] Private 2755, 2nd Division Supply Column, Canadian Army Service Corps. Died 6th November 1915. Aged 33. Born 28th January 1882 in Camberwell, London. Husband of Mrs. Ethel Maud M. Dunnett (formerly Bardwell), of 22, Hill Rd., Lowestoft living in Chester, Nova Scotia, Canada. Chauffeur by trade. Enlisted and passed fit 2nd February 1915 in Toronto, Canada. Height 5 feet 5½ inches, girth 37½ inches, complexion dark, eyes brown, hair dark brown, religion Church of England. Buried in BAILLEUL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION (NORD), Nord, France. Plot I. Row F. Grave 191. National Archives of CAnada Accession Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 427 - 18. See also Lowestoft St John's

BARKAWAY

Frederick [William]

Private 267121, 2nd/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. Killed in action 19 July 1916 in France & Flanders. Formerly 1515, Suffolk Regiment.

BARKER

A H

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BARNARD

James Thomas

Deck Hand 3243DA, H.M. Drifter "Datum", Royal Naval Reserve. Died 26th October 1916. Aged 23. Son of James and Hannah Barnard, of 8, Dove St., Lowestoft. Commemorated on Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent. Column 18.

BARNARD

James Walter

Driver T/326238, Royal Army Service Corps attached Royal Field Artillery. Died 6 November 1918 in India. Born Lowestoft, enlisted Lowestoft, resident Lowestoft. Commemorated on Kirkee 1914-1918 Memorial, India. Face 11.

BARNES

F

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BARNES

G

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BARWOOD

Frederick Charles

Private 40627, 7th Battalion, Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action 19 September 1917 in France & Flanders. Born Aldeby, Norfolk, enlisted Lowestoft.

BASTER

W H

Chief Petty Officer 127235, (RFR/CHA/1105) H.M.S. "Ark Royal", Royal Navay. Died 4th September 1918. Aged 50. Husband of Eva Baster, of 10, Burton St, Lowestoft. Buried in SYRA NEW BRITISH CEMETERY, Syra, Greece. PLot II. Row C. Grave 13.

BAXTER

V W

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BEAMISH

E

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BEATTON

William [Buckingham]

Private 43051, 7th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 12 September 1916 in France & Flanders. Enlisted Lowestoft. Formerly 2414, Suffolk Cyclist Battalion.

BEAVERS

F

probably Frederick Herbert BEAVER, Private 12503, 1st Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment. Killed in action 17 February 1915 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, Suffolk, enlisted Burnley, Lancs. Buried in LANCASHIRE COTTAGE CEMETERY, Comines-Warneton, Hainaut, Belgium. Plot I. Row E. Grave 14.

BEAVERS

James William

Private 11787, 6th Battalion, Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment). Killed in action 14 February 1917 in Mesopotamia. Born Lowestoft, Suffolk, enlisted Liverpool. Buried in AMARA WAR CEMETERY, Iraq. Plot XXIX. Row A. Grave 29/33. (Collective grave)

BECKETT

H W

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BECKETT

S

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BECKHAM

S C

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BELTON

W

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BENSTEAD

Charles Henry

Seaman 4241A, H.M.S. Cressy, Royal Naval Reserve. Died 22nd September 1914. Aged 19. Son of James Henry and Sarah Benstead, of 34, Bevan St., Lowestoft; husband of Gertrude May O'Neill (formerly Benstead), of 1, Gillybrand Walks, Chorley, Lancs. No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. Panel 8. See also Lowestoft St John's

Note: HMS Cressy. In the early hours of 22 September 1914 HMS Cressy along with HMS Aboukir & HMS Hogue, three aged destroyers, were sunk in the North Sea by a torpedo from U9 under the command of Otto Weddigen. 60 officers and 1300 men were lost from the three ships.

BESSEY

Albert N

Private G/40191, 4th Battalion, Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment). Died of wounds 21 April 1917 in France & Flanders. Born Oulton, Suffolk, enlisted Bury St. Edmunds, resident Lowestoft

BESSEY

J E

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BETTS

Ferguson Henry

Private 40410, 2nd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. Killed in action 21st March 1918 in France & Flanders. Born Norwich, enlisted Lowestoft. Formerly 34363, Suffolk Regiment.

BICKER

W J

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BIRD

C

Suffolk Regiment. Worked in the C & E Morton Ltd., Factory, South Wharf, Lowestoft. See also C & E Morton Ltd - Not as yet identified properly

BIRD

Henry [Jim]

Private 24018, 7th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 12 August 1916 in France & Flanders. Born benacre, Suffolk, enlisted Lowestoft.

BIRD

H G

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BIRDSEYE

A T

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BLAKE

Arthur William

Lance Corporal G/11192, 7th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment. Killed in action 24 Oxtober 1918 with british Expeditionary Force. Born Lodden, Norfolk, enlisted Lowestoft.

BLAKE

B J

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BLAKE

Cyril A

Private 6081, 23rd (County of London) Battalion, London Regiment. Killed in action 16 September 1916 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, enlisted Lowestoft, resident Lowestoft.

BLANCHEFLOWER, MM

Percy Robert

[Listed as BLANCHFLOWER on CWGC] Private 302183, 2nd Battalion, Princess Louise's (Argyll & SutherlandHighlanders). Killed in action 10 October 1918 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, Suffolk, enlisted East Doreham, Norfolk, resident Lowestoft, Suffolk. Awarded the Military Medal (M.M.). No known grave, Commemorated on VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 10. See also Lowestoft St John's

BLOCK

G F

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BLOCK

Percy

Lance Corporal SPTS/5432, 10th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). Killed in action 18 November 1916 in France & Flanders. Born Kessingland, enlisted Lowestoft, resident Lowestoft

BLOWERS

Dennis William

Bombardier 32623, Royal Artillery. Killed in action 23 July 1917 in France & Flanders. Born beccles, enlisted Lowestoft.

BLOWERS

F S

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BLOWERS

George A

Private G/2716, 7th Battalion, Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Killed inaction 1 July 1916 in France & Flanders. Born Barnaby, Lowestoft, Suffolk, enlisted Lowestoft, resident Lowestoft, Suffolk

BLOWERS

H J

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BLOWERS

R

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BLOWERS

Samuel James

Corporal 32587, Royal Artillery. Died 3 May 1916 at Sea. Born Beccles, enlisted Lowestoft.

BLOWERS

W

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BLYTH

C

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BOARDLEY

H A

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BOBBITT

Ernest [Alfred]

Private 204774, 1st Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. Died of wounds 24 October 1918 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, Suffolk, enlisted King's Lynn, Norfolk.

BOND

J W

probably John Frederick William BOND, Private G/31658, 6th Battalion, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). Killed in action 29 September 1918 in France & Flanders. Enlisted and resident Lowestoft. Formerly 30123, Royal Flying Corps.

BOOR

C J

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BOORE

Frank Archibald

Seaman 7006A, H.M. Drifter "Star of Buchan", Royal Naval Reserve. Lost at sea 20th October 1915, Aged 25. Son of Edgar and Elizabeth Boore, of 105, Bevan St., Lowestoft. No known grave Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. Panel 14. See also Lowestoft St John's

BORRETT

W G

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BOYCE

George William

Private G/21137, 7th Battalion, Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment). Killed in action 21 March 1918 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, Suffolk, enlisted Lowestoft, resident Lowestoft. Formerly 26922, Middlesex Regiment.

BOYCE

J

possibly Augustus James BOYCE, Deckhand 9866DA, H.M. Trawler "Tettenhall", Royal Naval Reserve. Died 23rd May 1917. Aged 25. Married with one child. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. Panel 26.

BOYCE

Sidney C

Gunner 885269, Territorial Force, Royal Artillery. Killed in action 2 November 1917 in Palestine. Born Lowestoft, enlisted Lowestoft.

BRADBURY

Albert Russell Mills

Private 43424, 11th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 28 April 1917. Enlisted Lowestoft. Formerly 2168, Suffolk cyclist Battalion.

BRADBURY

G H

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BRADY

C W

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BRADY

L C

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BRAND

Sidney [Avril]

Private G/18135, 7th Battalion, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). Killed in action 27 September 1916 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, Suffolk, enlisted Bury St. Edmunds. Formerly 2657, Suffolk Yeomanry.

BREACH

John C

Private 4770, 5th DragoonGuards (Princess Charlottte's Own). Died of wounds 11 June 1915 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, Suffolk, enlisted Lowestoft, resident Ipswich.

BREWSTER

B S

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BRINDED

T

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BRITTAIN

Charles Alfred

Private 43167, 11th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 22 March 1918 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, enlisted Lowestoft.

BRITTAIN

John Edward

Lance Corporal 43152, 7th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 12 October 1916 in France & Flanders. Enlisted Lowestoft. Formerly 1270, Suffolk Regiment.

BRITTEON

R C

Navy - No further information currently available. See also Lowestoft St John's

BROAD

F

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BROOKSMITH

P H

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BROWN

A H

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BROWN

C

Army - No further information currently available. See also Lowestoft St John's

BROWN

George William

Sapper 19721, 15th Field Company, Royal Engineers. Died 28 March 1915 at Home. Born Lowestoft, Suffolk, enlisted Gt. Yarmouth, Norfolk. Formerly 6430, Norfolk Regiment.

BROWN

R

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BROWN

Sidney

Private 24315, 2nd Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment. Died 22 October 1916 in Mesopotamia. Born Frostenden, Wangfod, Suffolk, enlisted Lowestoft. Formerly 26977, Middlesex Regiment.

BROWNE

A J

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BRUNDEL

Victor Alexander John

[Spelt BRUDLE on SDGW] Private 40380, 2nd Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. Died of wounds 27 March 1918 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, Suffolk, enlisted Lowestoft. Formerly 35667, Essex Regiment.

BRYANT

G

Private

BRYANT

G

R.N.R.T.

BRYANT

Lovewell Bertie

Lance Corporal 2731, 9th Battalion, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own). Killed in action 3 May 1917 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, enlisted Lowestoft, resident Lowestoft, Suffolk.

BUCK

Herbert George

Private G/11925, 10th Battalion, Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment). Died of wounds 1 March 1917 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, Suffolk, enlisted Lowestoft, resident Lowestoft.

BUCKLER

Horace F

Private 306315, 1/8th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Not tinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment). Died of wounds 23 June 1917 in France & Flanders. Born Frank, Burton-on-Trent, enlisted Newark, Nottinghamshire, resident Lowestoft, Norfolk

BUCKNOLE

W S

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BUDDS

Arthur William

Private 15424, 2nd Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 23rd September 1918. Aged 20. Born and enlisted Lowestoft. Son of Mr. W. A. Budds, of 57, Stanley St., Lowestoft. Buried in BEAUMETZ CROSS ROADS CEMETERY, BEAUMETZ-LES-CAMBRAI, Pas de Calais, France. Plot/Row/Section B. Grave 2. See also Lowestoft St John's

BULLEN, MM

F

possibly Albert Alfred BULLEN, Corporal 20392, 1st Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. Died 3 November 1918 in India. Born Lowestoft, Suffolk, enlisted Barking, Essex. Formerly 12661, Wiltshire Regiment.

BULLOCK

J W

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BUNN

W E

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BURCH

Robert Edward

Deck Hand 885DA, H.M. Drfiter "Eyrie", Royal Naval Reserve. Lost at sea 2nd September 1914. Aged 50. Husband of Charlotte Patience Burch, of 37, Alma Rd., Lowestoft; father of Robert Nathaniel BURCH (below). No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. Panel 8. See also Lowestoft St John's

BURCH

Robert Nathaniel

Deck Hand 11528/DA, H.M. Trawler "New Comet", Royal Naval Reserve. Lost at sea 20th January 1917. Aged 30. Son of Charlotte Patience Burch, of 37, Alma Rd., Lowestoft. Son of Robert Edward BURCH (above). No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. Panel 26. See also Lowestoft St John's

BURGESS

C A

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BURGESS

Frederick W

Private 12658, 9th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 30 November 1917 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, enlisted Lowestoft.

BURGESS

Sidney Quantrill

Private 26399, 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 22 July 1916 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, enlisted Bury St. Edmunds, resident Lowestoft.

BURGESS

William Robert

Private 16221, 1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. Killed in action 3 July 1916 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, enlisted Lincoln, resident Lowestoft.

BURGOYNE

S A

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BURROUGHS

F J

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BURWOOD

F H

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BURWOOD

F V

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BURWOOD

S R

Signalman

BURWOOD

S R

Skipper

BUTTON

J

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CALVER

Joseph Ernest

Private 43434, 11th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 26th August 1917 in France & Flanders. Enlisted Loestoft. Formerly 2089, Suffolk Cyclist Battalion.

CARR

Sidney J

Private G/2730, 7th Battalion, Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Killed in action 30 September 1916 in France & Flanders. Born St. Margaret's, Lowestoft, Suffolk, enlisted Lowestoft, resident Lowestoft, Suffolk

CARVER

George [Edward]

Private 267097, 2nd/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. Killed in action 19 July 1916 un France & Flanders. Enlisted Lowestoft, resident Oulton Broad, Suffolk. Formerly 2095, Suffolk Regiment.

CASTLETON, VC

Claude Charles

[Spelt Claud on Australian Roll of Honour] Sergeant 1352, 5th Company, Australian MAchine Gun Corps. Killed in action at Pozieres 29th July 1916 [Australian ROH .pdf states 29th August 1916]. Aged 23. Born South Lowestoft, enlisted Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Son of Thomas Charles and Edith Lucy Castleton, of 18, Wilson Rd., Lowestoft (in 1926 their address was 20 Rochetser Road, Lowestoft). Teacher in a Council School. Educated at Municipal Secondary School, Lowestoft. Emigrated aged 19. Awarded the Victoria Cross (V.C.). Buried in POZIERES BRITISH CEMETERY, OVILLERS-LA BOISSELLE, Somme, France. Plot IV. Row L. Grave 43. Follow the links for further details from the Autralian Roll of Honour including a photograph and details of his death.

An extract from "The London Gazette", No. 29765, dated, 26th September 1916, records the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery. During an attack on the enemy's trenches the infantry was temporarily driven back by the intense machine gun fire opened by the enemy. Many wounded were left in "No Man's Land" lying in shell holes. Serjt. Castleton went out twice in face of this intense fire and each time brought in a wounded man on his back. He went out a third time and was bringing in another wounded man when he was himself hit in the back and killed instantly. He set a splendid example of courage and self-sacrifice"

CASTLETON

Edward Samuel

Lance Corporal 356, 4th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 19 June 1916 in France & Flanders. Enlisted Lowestoft.

CASTLETON

R R F

possibly Frank CASTLETON, Private 5309, 2/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. Killed in action 26 June 1916 in France & Flanders. Formerly 1886, Suffolk Regiment. Enlisted Saxmundham, Suffolk, resident Lowestoft, Suffolk

CATCHPOLE

Conrad

Lance Corporal 14646, 10th Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action 11 August 1917 in France & Flanders. Awarded the Military Medal (M.M.), Born Kessingland, Suffolk, enlisted Lowestoft, resident Lowestoft

CHALLIS

C E

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CHANEY

John William Daniel

Private 1514, 4th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 3 March 1916 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, enlisted Lowestoft.

CHAPMAN

A E

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CHAPMAN

Percy

Private 15523, 9th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 18 October 1916 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, enlisted Lowestoft.

CHAPMAN

Walter Henry

Private 387679, Labour Corps. Killed in action 22 March 1918 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, Suffolk, enlisted York, resident Selby, Yorks. Formerly 47882, Durham Light Infantry.

CHARLESWORTH

F R

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CHATTERIS

B

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CHILDS

C R

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CHILVERS

Edward

Private 91883, Tank Corps. Died of wounds 25 November 1917 in France & Flanders. Born Kirkley, Suffolk, enlisted Lowestoft. Formerly 1893, Suffolk Regiment.

CHILVERS

W R

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CHIPPERFIELD

Harry Thomas

Gunner 119890, Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 12 April 1917 in France & Flanders. Born and resident Oulton Broad, enlisted Lowestoft.

CHURCH

C G

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CHURCH

E

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CLARK

Frederick Arthur

[Spelt CLARKE on SDGW] Private 29187, 1st/6th Battalion (Territorial), Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Killed in action 28 August 1917 in France & Flanders. Born Pakefield, Suffolk, enlisted Lowestoft, resident Oulton. Formerly 32168, Northumberland Regiment.

CLARK

Thomas

Sergeant 15181, 6th Battalion, Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment). Killed in action 14 September 1916 in France & Flanders. Born Scarborough, enlisted Scarborough, resident Lowestoft

CLARK

William

Private 202701, 2/5th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment). Killed in action 26 September 1917 in France & Flanders. Enlisted Bury St. Edmund's, Suffolk, resident Lowestoft, Suffolk

CLARKE

C A

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CLARKE

Ernest A

Private 60096, Labour Corps. Died ofwounds 17 May 1918 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, Suffolk, enlisted Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, resident Lowestoft, Suffolk. Formerly 31106, Royal Fusiliers.

CLARKE

Frederick

Private P.W.6722, 18th Battalion, Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment). Killed in action 24 September 1918 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, Suffolk, enlisted Bury St. Edmund's, resident Lowestoft.

CLAXTON

Thomas Kilwick

Sapper 156345, 250th Tunnelling Company, Royal Engineers. Died of wounds 4 October 1917 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, Suffolk, enlisted Lowestoft, Suffolk.

COATES

Reginald Rowland

Private 83, (Territorial Force), Royal Army medical Corps. Died 13 August 1915 at Sea. Enlisted Lowestoft.

COCKEL

William

[Spelt COCKLE on SDGW] Private 235350, 12/13th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 29 May 1918 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, Suffolk, enlisted Lowestoft. Formerly 2090, 6th Suffolk Regiment.

COLBY

William [Walter]

[Spelt COLEBY on St John's Memorial]. Deck Hand 6207/DA, H.M. Trawler "Bracklyn", Royal Naval Reserve. Lost at sea 11th May 1917. Aged 32. Husband of Dorothy May Martin (formerly Colby), of 8, Coastguard Cottages, Battery Green, Lowestoft. Buried in BECCLES ROAD CEMETERY, LOWESTOFT, Suffolk. Plot/Row/Section 13. Grave 397. See also Lowestoft St John's

COLEMAN

Henry William

Sergeant 40960, 7th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Died of wounds 13 August 1917 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, enlisted Lowestoft. Formerly 1732, Suffolk Regiment.

COLEMAN

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COLEMAN

Stanley Francis

Private 1591, 4th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 18 August 1916 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, enlisted Lowestoft.

COLEMAN

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COLEMAN

William Valentine

Private G/4089, 2nd Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment. Killed in action 25th September 1915. Aged 28. Born Ransgate, enlisted Chelsea. Son of Mrs. Martha Coleman, of 36, Denmark Rd., Lowestoft. Buried in DUD CORNER CEMETERY, LOOS, Pas de Calais, France. Plot V. Row G. Grave 14. See also Lowestoft St John's

COLEMAN

Walter Sidney

Acting Corporal 12100, 7th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 4 November 1915 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, enlisted Lowestoft.

COLLINS

J H

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COLLINS

W M

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COLLINS (junr)

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COLLINS (senr)

A

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COOK

A T

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COOK

Charles

Lance Corporal 43035, 11th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Died of wounds 1 October 1918. Enlisted Lowestoft.

COOK

Ernest Albert

Gunner 68588, Royal Artillery. Died 23 October 1915 at Sea. Born carlton Colville, Suffolk, enlisted Lowestoft.

COOK

L

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COOKES

J W

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COOPER

Ernest Edward

Private 14633, 10th Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action 8 August 1918 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, enlisted Lowestoft, resident Lowestoft.

COOPER

Walter

Gunner 316578, East Anglian (Essex) Heavy Battery (RGA Territorial Force), Royal Garrison Artillery. Killed in action 26 September 1917 in France & Flanders. Born Oulton, enlisted Lowestoft. Formerly 885396, 3rd F.A. (H.) Briagde, Royal Field Artillery.

COOPER

W E

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COOPER, M.M.

William John

Sergeant 14145, 11th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). Killed in action 7 August 1918 in France & Flanders. Born Lowestoft, enlisted Poplar, resident Millwall.

COOTE

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COPPIN

H A

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CORBIN

Alonzo Joseph

Seaman 4187A, H.M.S. Cressy, Royal Naval Reserve. Died 22nd September 1914. Aged 21. Son of Joseph and Lottie Corbin, of 29, Sandringham Rd., Lowestoft; husband of Maude Christina Corbin, of 41, Oxford Rd., Lowestoft. Worked in the C & E Morton Ltd, Factory, South Wharf, Lowestoft. No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. Panel 8. See also Lowestoft, C & E Morton Ltd

COX

Edward

Private 78042, 131st Company, Labour Corps. Died of wounds 21st March 1918 in France & Flanders. Aged 29. Born Lowestoft, Suffolk, enlisted Lowestoft, Suffolk. Husband of Phoebe Louisa Cox, of 55, Edinburgh Road, North Lowestoft. Worked in the C & E Morton Ltd, Factory, South Wharf, Lowestoft. Formerly 48481, 23rd Infantry Labour Company, The Quee's (Royal West Surrey Regiment). Buried in NINE ELMS BRITISH CEMETERY, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot X. Row D. Grave 18. See also Lowestoft, C & E Morton Ltd

COX

William

Private 1616, 4th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 16 May 1915 in France & Flanders. Born Holloway, Middlesex, enlisted Lowestoft.

CRAKE

Frederick [Edward]

Private 32052, 9th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Died of wounds 12 September 1917 in France & Flanders. Born Pakefield, Suffolk, enlisted Lowestoft.

CREWS

Charles Henry

Second Hand 15422/DA, H.M. Trawler "Lucknow", Royal Naval Reserve. Died when his ship was mined in the English Channel, off Portsmouth, 18th May 1917. Aged 25. Son of Charles Henry and Elizabeth Crews, of 31, Selby St., Lowestoft. Buried in BECCLES ROAD CEMETERY, LOWESTOFT, Suffolk. PLot/Row/Section G. Grave 33. See also Lowestoft St John's

CRISP

Clements

Private 264444, 11th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 3 April 1917 in France & Flanders. Born Griston, Norfolk, enlist