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People of Lowestoft 1914-45

Also Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry

1st Bn.

Dennis Peck

A Private with the 1st Battalion, Dennis died on 12th of November 1944 aged 19. 

Dennis was born at Lowestoft in 1925, a son of Walter and Georgina Peck. Throughout his life Dennis’ family lived at 30 Lovewell Road.

The 1st Battalion landed at Normandy on 24 June. In early August the battalion were at Gouvry and Dennis was wounded on 2 August. On 10 November the battalion was relieved and moved back to a rest camp on the Maastricht Canal. Dennis was accidentally killed, presumably while he was at the rest camp.  

2/1st Bucks Bn.

Frederick William Barkaway

A Private with 2/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion, Frederick died on 19th of July 1916 at the age of 17. 

Frederick was born at Ipswich about 1899, a son of Albert William and Emily Barkaway. In 1901 his family lived at Anmess' Yard, Stoke Street, Ipswich. By 1911 they had moved to Lowestoft and lived at 8 Jacob's Street Lowestoft.

George Edward Carver

A Private with 2/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion, George died on 19th of July 1916 at the age of 22. 

George was born at Oulton, Lowestoft, on 29 January 1894, a son of Dennis Edward and Sylvia Carver. He was baptised at Saint Michael's Church, Oulton, on 18 March 1894. In 1901 his family lived at 1 Fern Villa, Commodore Road, Oulton. By 1911 they had moved to Hill Cottage, Rock Estate, Oulton, and George worked as a labourer at an oil merchants. 

Reginald Robert Frank Castleton

A Private with 2/1st Bucks Battalion, Reginald died on 26th of June 1916 at the age of 22. 

Reginald was born at Lowestoft in 1893, a son of Charles T. W. and Emily A, Castleton. By 1901 Reginald’s mother had died and the family lived at 152 Saint Peters Street, Lowestoft, this was Reginald’s home for the rest of his life. In 1911 Reginald worked as a grocer’s assistant. 

Walter George Littlewood

Walter George Littlewood

A Lance Corporal with 2/1st Bucks Bn. Walter died on 22nd of August 1917 at the age of 18. 

Walter was born at Keswick, Norwich on 31 July 1898, a son of Robert Herbert and Catherine Ann Littlewood. He was baptised at Saint Andrew's Church, Eaton, Norwich, on 31 August 1898 and his family lived at Keswick. In 1901 his family were living at Bell Road, Carlton Colville, and by 1911 they were living at Ingate Lodge Cottage, Cotmer Road, Oulton Broad.

George William Mantripp

A Lance Corporal with 2/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion, George died on 19th of July 1916 at the age of 22.

George was born at Kirkley on 6 February 1894, the only Son of George and Anna Mantripp.  In 1901 his family lived at 1 Ben Lomond Terrace, Wilson Road, Lowestoft. From 15 September 1908 George attended the Lowestoft School of Science and the school register gives his family's address as 64 Wilson Road. The 1911 Census shows George's family living at 64 Wilson Road and George's occupation is shown as draper's assistant. Note that this census gives his middle name as Jeremiah. 

Stanley  Wood

Stanley Wood

A Lance Corporal with 2/1st Bucks Battalion, Stanley died on 19th of July 1916 at the age of 19. 

Stanley was born at Kendal, Westmorland, on 24 November 1896, a son of Thomas and Isabella Wood. In 1901 his family lived at 14 Shaws Brow, Kendal, and subsequently they moved to the Lowestoft area and lived at Ivy Cottage, Beccles Road, Oulton Broad. 

Stanley attended Saint Marks' School, Carlton Colville, before, from 14 September 1910, becoming a pupil at Lowestoft School of Science.  

Chester Harry Wright in army uniform

Chester Harry Wright

A Lance Corporal with 2/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion, Chester died on 19th of July 1916 at the age of 20.

Chester was born at Lowestoft in 1896, a son of George and Mary Ann Wright. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 17 July 1896. His family had lived at 34 Tennyson Road but in 1901 they were living at 7 Lovewell Road, Kirkley, Lowestoft. By 1911 they had moved back to 34 Tennyson Road and Chester worked as a baker's assistant. 

3rd Bn.

Louis Kirk

Louis Edward Kirk

A Sergeant with the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, Louis died on 9 April 1920, at the age of 33.