Also Canadian Infantry

A Private with 10th Battalion Canadian Infantry, Reuben died on 28th of April 1917 at the age of 31.

Reuben was born at Lowestoft on 27 June 1884, a son of James and Amelia Knights. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 7 September 1884. In 1891 his family lived at 27 Oxford Road, and this was still their home in 1901, by which time Reuben was working as a carpenter. 

A Private with the 12th Reserve Battalion, John died on 27th of June 1917 at the age of 26.

John was born at Monaghan, Ireland, on 27 September 1890, a son of Alexander and Kathleen Gibson. In 1901 his family lived at Monaghan, and by 1911 their home was at 1 Stanley Terrace, Monaghan. Later his parents lived at Victoria Villas, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft.

John was living at Hirsch, Saskatchewan, Canada, and working as a teacher, when he attested for the Canadian Army, at Regina, Saskatchewan, on 25 April 1916. John joined the 195th Battalion, service number 908098. 

A Private with the 18th Battalion, Percy died on 10th of November 1917 at the age of 32.

Percy was born at Blundeston on 8 March 1885, a son of John and Mary Ann Rudd. In 1891 his family lived at High Street, Blundeston. By 1901 they were living at The Street, Blundeston, and Percy was a bricklayer’s labourer. Later his mother lived at Ocean Cottages, Blundeston. 

On 22 February 1911 Percy sailed on the Royal George for Halifax, Nova Scotia. 

A Private with 19th Battalion (Canadian Highlanders) Canadian Infantry. Walter died on 10th of August 1918 at the age of 29. 

Walter was born at Lowestoft on 5 September 1889, a son of Walter George and Alice Gowen. In 1891 his family lived at 89 Roman Road, Lowestoft. By 1901 Walter's father had died and his mother had married Thomas Walsh: the family lived at 15 Haward Street. Later his mother lived at 67 Raglan Street, Lowestoft, before moving to 144 Chichester Road, South Shields.

A Private with the 27th Battalion, William died on 10th of April 1917 at the age of 25. 

William was born at Oulton on 16 December 1891, a son of Charles Robert and Bessie Fowler. In 1901 his family lived at Clarence Cottage, Commodore Road, Oulton Broad. Later his family lived at Bridge Road before moving to Plevna Cottage, Commodore Road, Oulton Broad.

A Corporal with the 3rd Battalion, Reginald died on 12th of September 1917 at the age of 28. 

A Corporal with the 44th Battalion, Basil died on 25th of October 1916 at the age of 23.

A Corporal with the 47th Battalion, Leonard died on 25th of January 1917 at the age of 27. 

Leonard was born at Lowestoft on 15 May 1889, a son of Henry John and Eliza Cook. In 1891 his family lived at 48 Seago Street. Leonard was a pupil at Christchurch School until 2 March 1896, when he joined Saint John’s School. From 15 December 1896 he was a pupil at Saint Margaret’s School. By 1901 his family were living at Battery Green Road. 

Leonard emigrated to Canada in 1907. His brother Clifford also moved to Canada.  

A Private with 49th Bn., Arthur died on 3rd of April 1916 at the age of 27. 

Arthur was born at Oulton Broad on 16 April 1887, a son of William and Sarah Ann Rumsby. In 1891 his family lived at Hern House, Beccles Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, and this would be the family home for the rest of Arthur's life. .

Before moving to Canada Arthur served for three years with the Lowestoft Volunteers. 

Note: when Arthur enlisted he gave his first name as Stanley, hence military records list him as Stanley Rumsby rather than Arthur Rumsby. 

A Private with 73rd Bn. Alexander died on 10th of April 1917 at the age of 20.

Alexander was born at Blundeston on 24 December 1896, a son of William and Sarah Jane Morris. In 1891 his family lived at Lound Road, Blundeston. By 1911 his family were living at Caro Villa, Kessingland Road, Pakefield, Lowestoft. 

A Private with 75th Bn. Henry died on 1st of March 1917 at the age of 32. 

Henry was born at Carlton Colville on 9 August 1883, a son of George and Martha Maria Hawkes. He was baptised at Saint Michael's Church, Oulton, on 16 September 1916 and his family lived at Carlton Colville. In 1891 his family lived at Church Road, Rock Estate. By 1901 they were living at 2 Garfield Cottage, Hall Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft. 

Henry moved to Canada in 1909 and by 1911 was living at Toronto. 

A Private with 75th Bn., Charles died on 1st of March 1917 at the age of 36. 

Charles was born at Somerleyton on 10 December 1880, a son of John and Catherine Hurley. In 1881 his family lived at 16 Village Street, Somerleyton, next to the Herringfleet Footpath. In 1891 they lived at the Cottage, next to Mill Farm, Somerleyton.

By 1901 Charles had moved to Ilford and was a private attendant at the London County Lunatic Asylum. In 1910 he married Elizabeth Alice Horwood, this was registered in the Bromley District, and subsequently they emigrated to Canada. 

A Lance Corporal with the 7th Battalion, Charles died on 24th of November 1917 at the age of 33. 

Charles was born at Kirkley on 24 October 1884, a son of Charles and Ellen Mary Branwhite. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church, Lowestoft, on 16 January 1885 and his family lived qt 13 Kirkley Villas. In 1891 his family lived at 3 Gordon Road. Charles’ mother died at Lowestoft in 1892 and his father moved to Ipswich, where he died in 1897. Charles was educated at the Grammar School, Stamford, Lincolnshire.