Lance Corporal 10138, 9th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Died of wounds at the battle of Loos on 26 October 1915. Aged 33. Born Framlingham, enlisted Lowestoft. He had a twin sister, and for a time lived in Albert Road, Framlingham. Son of Mr. S. Ashford, a jeweller and watchmaker, who later moved to London Road, Halesworth. He had enlisted in the 9th Suffolks soon after war broke out, and was in France by August 1915. Cecil had served an apprenticeship at Premier Press, Halesworth earlier, and worked for Flood & Sons of Lowestoft, known to be quiet and retiring. No known grave. Commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 21. He is also commemorated on the Halesworth War Memorial, where he lived for some time.

Private 200758, 4th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Died of wounds 20 July 1916. Aged 21. Born and enlisted Framlingham. Son of Harry and Clara Barker of Badingham Road, Framlingham. No known grave. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 1 C and 2 A.

Lance Sergeant 9765, 2nd Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action 1 July 1916. Aged 26. Born and resident Framlingham, enlisted Colchester. Son of Arthur and Ellen Bonney of Fern Bank, Framlingham. No known grave. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 10 D.

Private 24941, 8th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Died 6 May 1917. A ge 27. Son of John Henry and Charlotte Brabbing of Vyces Road, Framlingham. born on 8 April 1889. He had been a groom, but later became a porter. Enlisting at Framlingham, he probably saw service on the Somme in 1916. In February 1917 his battalion successfully attacked Boom Ravine, on frost covered ground, the winter of 1916-1917 having been the coldest for sixty years. No known grave. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 4.

Sergeant 290088, 14th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Died 23 November 1918. Aged 33. Son of Alfred and Clara Bridges of Badingham Road, Framlingham. Buried in Framlingham Cemetery, Suffolk. Grave 634. Sergeant Bridges’ death is recorded at Plomesgate

Charles worked in a tanyard before the war, one of many local men who were Territorials in peacetime. His name appears on the list of those of "G" Company, 4th Suffolks, who were mobilised and left Framlingham by train 5 August 1914. He was a private at that time. He landed in France 9 November 1914, and saw action in waterlogged trenches in Givenchy. At some point over the next two years he was wounded possibly at Neuve Chapelle, having been promoted to serjeant in the summer of 1917. However, he unfortunately contracted tuberculosis and was dischrged from the army because of this on 15 October 1917. Charles returned to Framlingham and became a milkman, but sadly the outdoor life did not help him back to good health, and he died 23 November 1918 just after the armistice. He was buried in the local cemetery at Framlingham with full military honours, with an escort and firing party

Captain, 9th Battalion, Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action 8 October 1918. Aged 25. Son of Mr and Mrs W T Brunger of Framlingham. Awarded the Distinguished Service Order (DSO). Buried in Bellicourt British Cemetery, Aisne, France. Plot VII. Row D. Grave 8.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Brunger of Framlingham, he was educated at Framlingham College. After a varied career, including emigrating to New Zealand, he returned at the outbreak of war. He was a temporary Captain in the 4th Suffolks by January 1915. Robert was in France 1 February 1915. at Neuve Chapelle, but succumbed to measles and returned to the Military Hospital at Colchester in May. After local service, back in France in October 1915, he was placed in charge of "C" Company. The following March the 4th Suffolks headed for Bethune, and later Cuinchy. On 13th/14th May, Robert's Company was detailed for a trench raid, which he was commanding, Lt. Hume as second in command. In that raid, Robert was awarded the DSO, Lt. Hume the M.C., and L/Sgt. Beach and L/Cpl Webb, the M.C., After receiving his award at Buckingham Palace, Robert fell ill with pneumonia and by 12 March 1917 he was still unfit. In October, he took a regular commission in the Norfolk Regiment, and was back in France, being promoted to Major that month. Robert was to lose is life near Brancourt and Jonnecourt where the Norfolks were met by gunfire from both villages, whilst trying to advance.

Extract from The VC and DSO Book Vol. III:

BRUNGER, R. (D.S.O. L.G. 24.6.16); b. 25.5.01; s. of W. T. Brunger, Secretary to the Governors, Framlingham College ; educ. Framlingham College; Capt., Suffolk R., T.F.; served Europ. War ; went to France for first time Jan. 1915; invalided to England, May, 1915; returned to France, Oct. 1915; wounded once ; Despatches ; D.S.O. awarded for commanding a company in a light raid on the German trenches at the Brecstacks, Givenchy, in France on 15.5.16; wounded. He was killed in action 8.10.18.

Extract from De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918:

BRUNGER, ROBERT, D.S.O., Capt., 9th (Service) Battn. The Norfolk Regt., elder s. of William Thomas Brunger, of Framlingham College. Secretary, by his wife. Lydia Edwards, dau. of Robert Corner : b. Framlingham, co. Suffolk. 23 May, 1893; educ. Framlingham College, where he was Senior Prefect, and a Sergt. in the O.T.C. gazetted 2nd Lieut. 4th Suffolk Regt. in Sept. 1911 : promoted Lieut. July, 1913, and Capt. Jan. 1915 ; went to New Zealand in 1913, where he engaged in sheep farming, and was attached to the 3rd Auckland Battn. : was recalled to England on the outbreak of war joined his regiment at Colchester : served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from Jan. 1915, taking part in ninny engagements, including that of Neuve Chapelle : was wounded at Givenchy in May. 1915, and was invalided home ; returned to France in May, 1918, transferring to the 9th Norfolk Regt. in Oct. 1917, and was killed in action at the Battle of Cambrai 8 Oct. 1918. Buried in Remicourt. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 15 June, 1916] by General (now FA.) Sir Douglas Haig, and was awarded the Distinguished Service Order “For very capable service rendered when in charge of a raiding party which attacked the enemy's trenches: he so managed the operation, which was one of great difficulty, as to affect the maximum of damage with the minimum of loss, getting his men back with few casualties." Unm.

Private 17689, 1st Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 25 May 1915. Aged 27. Born Framlingham, enlisted Saxmundham. Son of the late William and Sarah Catchpole. husband of Henrietta Catchpole of Cretingham. Formerly 3315, Suffolk Regiment. No known grave. Commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 21.

Private 33367, 2nd Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 31 July 1917. Born and enlisted Ipswich, resident of Framlingham. Fourth son of Mr and Mrs T Chilvers, of Brabling Green, Framlingham and husband of Alice Chilvers. No known grave. Commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 33.

Private G/11835, 8th Battalion, The Queen’s (Royal West Surrey Regiment). Killed in qaction 31 July 1917. Aged 40. Born, resident and enlisted Framlingham. Second son of Mr and Mrs H Clow of New Street, Framlingham. He was employed in peace time looking after the College grounds. No known grave. Commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 11 - 13 and 14. His parents also erected a headstone in his memory at Framlingham Cemetery.

Private 27085, 2nd Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Killed in action 4 May 1917. Aged 35. Born and resident Framlingham, enlisted Bury St Edmunds in 1916. Fifth son of James and Louisa Crawford of Lampard Brook, Framlingham; younger brother of Walter (Royal Field Artillery) who was also killed in France in 1916 (see below). Formerly 5214, Lincolnshire Regiment. No known grave. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 3.

Gunner 106613, "D" Battery, 96th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 19 September 1916. Born and enlisted Framlingham. He was the first casualty in the family of James and Louisa Crawford of Lampard Brook, Framlingham; brother of Arthur (above). No known grave. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 1 A and 8 A.

Private 8417, 1st Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. Died of wounds 15 November 1914. Aged 28. Born Framlingham 1885, one of eight children, enlisted Ipswich. Son of Abram and Ellen Creasey of Rectory Cottages, Kettleburgh. There is some discrepancy in the spelling of Creasey/Creasy. In 1911 Ernest was already a "private soldier", and as a reservist was called up in 1914. No known grave. Commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 43 and 45.

Private, 4488, 1st Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action on 5 May 1915 in France, the information published in Framlingham Weekly News a month later. Born and enlisted Framlingham. Son of Mrs. Hannah Fuller of New Street, Framlingham. He was also the nephew of Mr. Clow of New Street, Framlingham. No known grave. Commemorated on Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial in Belgium, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 21.

Private 3/9320, 2nd Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Born in Framlingham, 1883, enlisted Ipswich. Killed in action 22 January 1916. Aged 33. Born Framlingham, enlisted Ipswich. Son of Elizabeth and George Gibbons, of the Market Hill. By 1901, he was working for the Bulmer family in Ipswich. Married by 1911 to Edith, working as a hairdresser, they had two small sons and a daughter, when he enlisted in Ipswich. No known grave. Commemorated on Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial in Belgium, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 21.

Private 34188, 1st Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action 14 April 1917. Born Framlingham, enlisted London, resident Chelsmford. His next of kin was his brother, S.D. Gibbons of 26 Thorold Road, Ilford, Essex. He was the stepson of Arthur Edward and Sarah Elizabeth Gibbons, (Arthur was a hairdresser). Formerly 2684,Essex Yeomanry. No known grave. Commemorated on on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 7.

Driver 63371, 3rd Battery, Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 1 November 1914 serving in France. Born Framlingham, enlisted Ipswich, already in the army in 1911. He was the second son of William & Mary Glasson who later lived at Earl Soham and had 7 children. No known grave. Commemorated on Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial in Belgium, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 5 and 9.

[Memorial states E C Griffiths] Private 3/9137, 2nd Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 20 July 1916. Born Leyton, Essex, enlisted Ipswich. Son of George and Harriet Griffiths, who moved to Framlingham to work on the railway. Charles was actually born at Leyton, Essex before the family came to Framlingham. There is confusion on the Memorial as to his initials, where he is referred to as E. C. Griffiths, but according to CWGC he is C. R. Griffiths. In the 1901 census he is referred to as Charles. One of two brothers who were killed.l No known grave. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 1 C and 8 A.

Driver 103170, Lahore Division Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery. Died 30 November 1916. Aged 21. Born Framlingham, enlisted in the Royal Field Artillery at Colchester. Son of William and Harriet Hall of Earl Soham, Framlingham, Suffolk.. Buried in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France. Plot 1. Row E. Grave 48.

Able Seaman 237073, HMS Vanguard, Royal Navy. Killed or died by means other than disease, accident or enemy action 9 July 1917 at Scapa Flow. Aged 26. Born 20 September 1890 in Framlingham. Son of George and Annie Hall of Double Street, Framlingham, where his father was a tailor. George junior had ten brothers and sisters in the 1901 census. George joined the Navy as a boy in 1906. He served on various ships, finally on H.M.S. "Vanguard". No known grave. Commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent. Panel 21.

At the outbreak of war the battleship HMS Vanguard formed part of the 1st battle squadron at Scapa Flow. She took part in the Battle of Jutland as part of the 4th Battle Squadron, from beginning to the end and did not suffer any damage or casualties.  But her service was cut short when she blew up at Scapa Flow on the 9th July 1917 (about 10 pm) it is thought due to spontaneous ignition of her Cordite. From her crew of 823, 804 were killed

Private 2997, 4th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action between Newport and Brecon Saps from a massive mine explosion 19 January 1916. Born Brentwood, enlisted Ipswich, resident Framlingham. Youngest son of the late Samuel and Mary. He was educated at Brentwood, and became a chauffeur and gardener. He joined the Suffolk Territorials 9 December 1914, and served with the Expeditionary Force from April 1915. He was wounded in August 1915, returning to the front in November. No known grave. Commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 21.

Private 41105, 8th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 12 August 1917. Aged 23. Born New Zealnd, enlisted Framlingham. He was educated at Framlingham College, the eldest son of Walter Aldridge Mann and Sarah Powley Mann who had lived at Countess Wells, Framlingham, but were living at Castle View, College Road towards the end of World War 1. In the 53rd Brigade, 18th Division, he had left Framlingham on 5th August 1914. He went to France in 1916 where his Battalion was involved in many heavy battles. Formerly 1547, Suffolk Regiment. No known grave. Commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 21.

Private G/21183, 7th Battalion, The Queen’s (Royal West Surrey Regiment). Killed in action 28 September 1916. Born Dennington, resident and enlisted Framlingham. Like his brother (above) he was born in Dennington, but moved to live in Framlingham. At 30, a miller by trade, he had married his wife Amy from Letheringham, in October 1914. They had one daughter when Reuben enlisted, and lived in College Road. His regiment went to France in 1916, the year his second child was born – and the year in which he lost his life. Formerly 26971, Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment). No known grave. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 5 D and 6 D.

Private 9380, 7th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 7 July 1916. Aged 22. Born Framlingham, enlisted Ipswich. His job latterly was working at the Roller Mills in Bridge Street. He was the only son of Arthur and Alice Newson. After 9 months training he crossed the Channel on 30th May, landing at Boulogne. Surviving heavy fighting at Ploegsteert and Loos, they went on to the Somme, at Ovillers, his Battalion being decimated. No known grave. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 1 C and 2 A.

[Spelt NICHOLLS on CWGC] Private 40882, 9th Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action 28 April 1917. Aged 31. Born Framlingham, enlisted Ipswich, resident Great Bealings. Son of William and Harriet Nichols. William was a horseman at Rookery Farm, Framlingham in 1901. Christopher at 13 was already working as a stockman of cattle on a farm. He had an elder brother and four sisters. The family later moved to Great Bealings where the family worked at Cherry Tree Farm. Sometime after that date Christopher left to join the Suffolk Regiment with a service number of 30973. He later transferred to the Essex Regiment and served in France, earning the Victory and British War Medals. Since his parents were then living at Great Beatings, he is also commemorated on the War Memorial there. No known grave. Commemorated on on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 7.

Corporal of the Horse [Lance Corporal] 1963, Household Battalion. Killed in action 3 May 1917. Aged 39. Born Yarmouth, enlisted and resident Framlingham. Son of T W Nicholls of Great Yarmouth; husband of Ada Nicholls of Framlingham. He had been a soldier in the South African War previously, then he transferred from the Norfolk Yeomanry to the Household Infantry Battalion, Brigade of Guards, training at Hyde Park. Early in 1917, Thomas embarked for France, for the offensive at Arras. After heavy losses, their next objective was Roeux, met by devastating gunfire. Thomas was one of the 230 casualties. In the South African War had been awarded the Queen's South African Medal with clasps. He left a widow and three children at Albert Place, Framlingham. Formerly 3090, Norfolk Yeomanry. No known grave. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 1.

[Spelt NICOLLS on SDGW] Gunner 25094, 45th Battery, 42nd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 22 July 1916. Aged 37. Born and enlisted Framlingham. William (he has an S. before William in Lambert's Almanac 1917) was the son of William and Eliza Nichols of The Haynings, Framlingham, had enlisted 18 years before WW1, spending 5 years in India, four in Ireland and seven in England – with the remaining two in France, he was the eldest son of the Nichols family. Gunner Nichols was unmarried, and was born in 1898. Whilst fighting in France, he survived the first weeks and months of the War. He had two brothers serving also, one in France and the other in India. At the battle of Delville Wood, William was killed in action. His parents had also distressingly lost yet another of their sons in Ireland in 1914 whilst serving in the army. No known grave. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 1 A and 8 A.

Private G/29289, 4th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers. Killed in action 16 August 1916. Born Earl Soham, Suffolk, enlisted Bury St Edmunds, resident Framlingham. Son of Williamm and Mary Ostler of Fore Street, Framlingham. He had been in the employ as an ironmongers' porter for Charles Garrard, where he had worked for 17 years. Alfred was the only son of the family, having two sisters. He was already at the Somme in 1916. Alfred lost his life in Guillemont in severe fighting, with many officers killed and he was one of 160 other ranks who were also to fall in that action. No known grave. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 8 C 9 A and 16 A.

Lance Corporal 15242, 2nd Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 20 July 1916. Aged 24. Born Framlingham 1892, enlisted Ipswich. Son of Ada Clarke (formerly Richardson) of Heath View, Kesgrave, Suffolk, and the late John Richardson. No known grave. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 1 C and 2 A.

Lance Corporal 3/10116, 2nd Battalion, Suffolk Regiment, Killed in action 18 June 1917. Born Framlingham [SDGW states Henton], Suffolk, enlisted Ipswich. Eldest son of Frederick and Ellen Smy of Coles Green, Framlingham, and by 1901, Fred was a horseman on a local farm. Victor married Henrietta Pipe on 12 November 1910 at Framlingham. Their first son Fred was born in 1912, and their second, Victor, born in 1913 The family lived in College Road, in a house now demolished. Victor enlisted in the 2nd Suffolks at Ipswich. This Battalion had been in action since August 1914, with 720 men having died after the battle of Le Cateau. In July 1915 Victor entered the trenches at Ypres, and by 1 July 1916, they were on their way to the Somme. Sometime around 14th July at Caterpillar Wood, he was wounded and eventually sent to hospital in England. Victor was at Felixstowe Hospital in November/ December 1916. He cycled to see his wife, as it turned out, for the last time. He returned to France, and was under heavy bombardment with 250 casualties, one of whom was Victor, his death being confirmed on 18 June 1917. No known grave. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 4.

Private 279, 4th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 18 August 1916. Aged 41. cBorn and enlisted Framlingham. He lived at home with his widowed mother Caroline, a brother Frank and sister Minnie. He was born circa 1875. In 1899 he volunteered to serve fighting the Boers in South Africa, but his application was refused for medical reasons. His services were refused again but by 1914 he eventually was taken in to the 4th Suffolks, enlisting at Framlingham. He left Southampton with "C" Company on 22January 1916. He was in the trenches at Loos and Givenchy, and then the Somme. On 6 August 1916 they were at Fricourt Woods, and later supported trenches at Bazentin-le-Grand. On 18 August 1916 Edward was killed, one of 36 men who died on that day, with 110 wounded, and 50 missing. His widowed mother Caroline was informed of his death by telegram, when she was living at the Mills Almshouses in Station Road. No known grave. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 1 C and 2 A.

Private 27164, 1st Battalion, King’s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment). Killed in action 10 April 1917. Aged 35. Born Framlingham, enlisted Lincoln. Son of James and his late wife Rachel. His father was then living in the Mills Almhouses, Framlingham. His youngest son Joe originally enlisted at Lincoln in the Lincolnshire Regiment but later transferred to the 1 King's. He did not go abroad till 1916, when he was in action at the Somme. By April, he and his comrades had instructions to attack the village of Roeux and the chemical works there. Joe lost his life in the action that followed. No known grave. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 2.

Private 231168, 2nd/2nd Battalion, London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers), Killed in action 15 May 1917. Aged 24. Enlisted London, resident Wandsworth. Husband of Laura Thomas, College Road, Framlingham. He was also given service number 3472. He enlisted in London. His Battalion landed in Marseilles in March 1916. No known grave. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 9.

Private 2951, 4th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 15 July 1916. Aged 24. Born and enlisted Framlingham. Son of Mr J R and Mrs Mary Whiting of Coles Green, Framlingham. Arthur was born at Framlingham in 1892 and baptised with 6 brothers and sisters at St. Michael's in 1901. He was the son of Robert and Mary Whiting, who lived at Rookery Farm Cottage in that year, where his father worked as a horseman. Arthur enlisted in Framlingham at 1914 in the Suffolks, and left for Ipswich on Monday 4th December on his journey to the 4th Battalion. Along with him were Jack Whiting, Frank Self and David Barker. Five survivors were also on the train, G. Durrant, R. J. Airey, J. Thompson, W. Harsant and W. Finch. Arthur stayed in Britain throughout 1915. He left for France 26 May 1916, as a member of "B" Company. The 4th Battalion were destined for the Somme. In early July the men were in trenches in Cuinchy. The Battle of Bazentin Ridge had commenced on the 14th. On 15 July 1916. the 98th Brigade attacked Switch Trench, the Suffolk Regt. supporting the Middlesex Regiment. C.S.M. H. R. Scoggins, MM., of Framlingham was wounded, and Arthur was killed on that day. At the time of his death, his father Robert's family were living at Coles Green, Framlingham. No known grave. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 1 C and 2 A.

Private 5828072, 4th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Died 15 February 1942. Aged 20. Son of Lilian May Crawford of Framlingham. No known grave. Commemorated on the Singapore Memorial, Kranhi War Cemetery, Singapore. Column 54.

Private 5826829, 4th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Died 06 March 1944. Aged 23. Son of James and Ellen Mary Flemming of Framlingham. Buried in Chungkai War Cemetery, Thailand. Plot 1. Row C. Grave 8.

Private 5827144, 4th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Died 14 February 1942. Aged 21. Buried in Kranji War Cemetery, Singpore. Plot 12. Row B. Collective grave 5-13.