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A Driver with 1 Mechanical Equipment Unit, Leslie died on 26 November 1946, aged 21. 

Leslie was born at Rickenhall, Suffolk, on 8 July 1925, a son of Ernest George and Minnie Garnham. In the 1930s his family lived at Redgrave and, by 1946, his mother was living at 8 Wellington Road, Pakefield.  

A Lieutenant with 1/2 North Midland Field Company, Burkett died on 13th of October 1915 at the age of 31. 

Burkett was born at Chelsea, London, in March 1884, a son of Arthur George and Elizabeth Emery. In 1891 his family lived at 80 Cobden Road, Croydon, and by 1893 they were living at Park Road, Lowestoft.

Burkett was educated privately before attending Saint Margaret’s School from 9 October 1893 to 12 July 1894.

A Sapper with 103rd Field Company, Clifford died on 28th of May 1917 at the age of 26.

Clifford was born at Oulton in 1891, a son of William John and Isabella Scarle. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 8 November 1891. In 1891 his family lived near Saint Mark’s Church, Oulton Broad, and by 1901 at Main Road, Carlton Colville. By 1911 they were living at Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, and Clifford was an apprentice plumber and painter. By 1916 his parents’ address was Foxboro House, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad.

A Corporal with 128th Field Coy., died on 20th of October 1915 at the age of 26. 

Robert was born at Corton in 1889, a son of Frederick C and Emma Buttifant. He was baptised at Saint Bartholomew’s Church, Corton, on 6 January 1889. In 1891 his family lived at Mill Lane, Corton. By 1901 they were living at High Street, Corton. Later his parents lived at 1 Rose Cottage, Corton.

Robert joined the Metropolitan Police on 27 December 1909 and was a keen footballer and cricketer and member of the Police Athletic Club.

A Company Sergeant Major with 12th Field Company, Walter died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 42. 

Walter was born at Pakefield in 1876, a son of Latha and Eliza Harriet Rouse. In 1881 his family lived at 2 Beanes Cottages, London Road, Pakefield. BY 1891 they were living at 79 Cambridge Road, Lowestoft, and later they lived at 72 Osborne Street, Lowestoft.

Walter married Ellen Mooney at Kilworth, County Cork, on 12 August 1910. After Walter's death Ellen lived at Ballyderowne, Kilworth, County Cork.

A Sapper with 135 Mechanical Equipment Company, Eric died on 15th of April 1943 at the age of 19. 

Eris was born at Lowestoft on 3 June 1923, a son of Herbert George and Ethel May Robbens. On 8 July 1923 he was baptised at Saint Michael's Church, Oulton, and his family lived at Kemps (Camps) Heath. In 1939 his family lived at 76 Bridge Road, Oulton, Lowestoft, and Eric was a factory hand at a box factory.

A Sapper, George died on the 28th of March 1915 at the age of 27.

George was born at Oulton in 1888, a son of Samuel and Anna Brown of 7 Fir Lane, Lowestoft.

George enlisted in the Norfolk Regiment, at Great Yarmouth, and had service number 6430. At some point he transferred to the Royal Engineers, with service number 19721.

A Sapper with 1st Field Company, West Riding Division, Bernard died on 17th of January 1915 at the age of 19.

Bernard was born at Leeds in 1896, a son of Charles Asquith Walker and Maude Clarke Walker. In 1901 his family were living at 88 Craven Road, Leeds, and in 1911 at 36 Shakespeare Road, Rotherham. After the First World War his family moved to Lowestoft and lived at of 42 A High Street. 

Bernard was working as a fitter and living at 36 Shakespeare Road, Rotherham, when he enlisted in the Royal Engineers, at Sheffield, on 5 October 1914. 

A Sapper with 208th Field Company, Esmond died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 20. 

Esmond was born at Lowestoft in 1898, a son of John and Zillah Sterry. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 6 March 1898, and his family lived at Alma Road. In 1901 their address was 5 Alma Road and this was still their address in 1911. Later his parents lived at 7 Grosvenor Road, Lowestoft.  

Esmond enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. He joined the Royal Engineers, service number 84668. He was posted to France to serve with 208 Field Company. 

A Sapper with 208th Field Company, Frank died on 9th of August 1916 at the age of 39. 

Frank was born at Lowestoft on 4 March 1877, a son of William and Esther Sustins. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 2 September 1877. In 1881 his family lived at 40 Albert Street and by 1891 at 8 Albert Street and Frank worked as an errand boy. By 1901 Frank’s father had died and his family lived at 4 Edinburgh Road and Frank worked as a bricklayer. Later his mother lived at 39 Melbourn Road, 67 Crown Street, and then 7 Avondale Road, Lowestoft.

A Sapper with 250 Tunnelling Company, Thomas died on 4th of October 1917 at the age of 34. 

Thomas was born at Lowestoft on 12 July 1883, a son of Robert Crane and Elizabeth Claxton. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 2 September 1883. In 1891 his family lived at 2 Wide’s Score. By 1901 they were living at 121 Wollaston Road and Thomas was a coal dealer, probably working with his father. 

A Sergeant with 251 Field Park Company, Edward died on 10th of December 1942 aged 34. 

Edward was born at Ilford, Essex, on 4 December 1908, a son of The Reverend Baldwyn de Fonmartin and Emily Marion Pugh. He was baptised at Saint John the Baptist Church, Buckhurst Hill, on 17 January 1909 and his family lived at 5 Stamforth Road, Newbury Park, Ilford. In 1921 his family lived at Kings Cottage, Monnington on Wye, Brobury, Herefordshire. By 1934 Cuthbert’s father had become the Rector of Gisleham and his family lived at Gisleham Rectory. 

A Sapper with 253 Field Company, James died on 3rd of July 1944 aged 26. 

James was born at Pakefield on 28 August 1917, a son of James and Marion Elizabeth Read. James’ father had died in July 1917. James was baptised at All Saints’ Church, Pakefield, on 14 October 1917 and his family lived at Kirkley. In 1921 his family lived at 43 William Street. By 1939 they lived at 4 Wilson Road and James was a bricklayer. 

A Lance Sergeant with 25th Bomb Disposal Company, George died on 22nd of September 1944 aged 29. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 9 January 1915, a son of John Henry and Emily Reeve. In 1921 his family lived at 17 Coronation Terrace, Fir Lane. 

A Sapper with 26th Field Company, Ernest died on 21st of April 1918 at the age of 37. 

Ernest was born at Lowestoft in 1881, a son of Robert and Agnes Lowe. In 1891 his family lived at 73 Arnold Street and by 1901 they were living at the High Street and Ernest worked as a house painter. Later his parents lived at 2 Parkholme Terrace, High Street.  

A Sapper with 288 Field Company, Frederick died on 9th of August 1945 aged 30. 

Frederick was born at Pakefield on 19 September 1914, a son of John Edward and Emily Folkard Harper. In 1921 his family lived at 38 Sycamore Avenue, Oulton Broad. 

On 10 October 1934 Frederick married Mabel May Swatman at Saint Michael’s Church, Oulton. Frederick was a gas worker living at 54 Sycamore Avenue, and Mabel was a matron’s assistant living at Saint Osyth, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad. Their home was at Saint Leonard’s, 5 Highland Way, Oulton Broad. 

A Pioneer with 308th Road Construction Company, William died on 13th of February 1917 at the age of 36.

William was born at Toft Monks, Suffolk, in 1880, a son of John and Susannah Porter. In 1881 his family lived at Main Road, Toft Monks, and 1891 at Beccles Road, Toft Monks. By 1901 they were living at Sycamore Estate, Carlton Colville, and William was an agricultural labourer. Later his parents lived at Gisleham.  

A Sapper with 412 Field Company. Thomas died on 21st of May 1918 at the age of 31. 

Thomas was born at Kirkley on 26 August 1886, a son of William Norton and Caroline Easter. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 28 September 1886 and his family lived at 7 Southwell Road. By 1901 they were living at 13 Southwell Road and Thomas was an apprentice bricklayer. In 1911 they were still, living at 13 Southwell Road and Thomas worked as a bricklayer. Later his mother lived at 15 Southwell Road. 

A Company Sergeant Major with 419 (West Lancashire) Field Company, Arthur died on 31st of July 1917 at the age of 35.

Arthur was born at Oulton in 1882, a son of John and Harriet Anne Godfrey. In 1891 his family lived at Horne Hill, Kirkley, by 1901 they were living at Southwold House, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, and Arthur was an apprentice carpenter and joiner.

By 1911 Arthur had joined the Royal Engineers and the Census shows him as a 2nd Corporal serving at Chatham. Arthur had enlisted at Ipswich.  

A Sapper with 51st Broad Gauge Operating Company, Walter died on 26th of October 1918 aged 26. 

Walter was born at Longside, Aberdeenshire, in 1893, a son of Walter and Jane Robson of Peterhead. In 1901 his family lived at 16 Wallace Street, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire. In 1911 they lived at 13 Backgate, Peterhead, and Walter was a labourer. 

An Acting Sergeant with 54th Field Company, Peter died on 4th of October 1916 at the age of 32. 

Peter was born at Lowestoft in 1884, a son of James and Elizabeth Annis. In 1891 his family lived at 1 Well Yard, Saint Peter’s Street, Lowestoft. In 1901 the family lived at 7-8 White Horse Street, Lowestoft, where Peter’s father was the publican, and Peter was an apprentice bricklayer. Later his mother lived at 22 Factory Street, Lowestoft.  

A Sergeant with 54th Field Company, Frederick Baker died on 7th of January 1915 at the age of 38. 

Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 8 December 1876, a son of Frederick William and Elizabeth Naunton Baker. In 1881 his family lived at 8 New Nelson Street, Lowestoft, and by 1891 where living at 118 Denmark Road. 

Frederick served an apprenticeship with his father's General and Ship-smiths business.

A Sapper with 560 Field Company, Harold died on 24th of November 1942 aged 24. 

Harold was born at Lowestoft on 19 November 1918, a son of Ewart William and Lily Maud Gooch. In 1921 his family lived at 93 Raglan Street, and this was still their home in 1939, when Harold was a fruit salesman.  

A Sapper with 573 Army Field Company, Bernard died on 18th of December 1942 aged 26. 

Bernard was born at Kessingland on 21 January 1916, a son of Bernard William and May Florence Foyster. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 5 March 1916 and his family lived at Alma Cottages. In 1921 they lived at 2 Hadley Cottages, Kessingland. By 1939 Bernard’s family were living at 5 Hope Terrace, Kessingland, and Bernard was a pipe fitter. 

A Lance Sergeant with 621 Field Squadron, William died on 31st of October 1943 at the age of 28. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 12 September 1915, a son of Richard Archer and Martha Elizabeth Armes. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church, Lowestoft, on 8 December 1915, and his family lived at 36 Saint John’s Road, Lowestoft. By 1921 they were living at 28 Union Road, Lowestoft.

William married May Moody in 1937, this was registered in the Pancras district of London. Later Mary lived at 24 Ednell Road South, Boreham Wood, and later at 10 Auckland Road, Potters Bar

A Sapper with 705 General Construction Company, Lloyd died on 28th of May 1940, aged 27.

Lloyd was born at Lowestoft on 3 February 1913, a son of Robert George and Gertrude Butcher. In 1921 his family lived at 90 Seago Street and this was still their home in 1939. 

In 1935 Lloyd married Edith Rosa Juler: this was registered in the Lothingland district. By 1940 their home was at 25 Kirkley Gardens. 

Lloyd enlisted in the Army at Ipswich on 5 March 1940. He joined the Royal Engineers and was posted to 705 General Construction Company in France. 

A Sapper with 70th Motor Air Line Section, Sidney died on 1st of October 1918 aged 22. 

Sidney was born at Lowestoft in 1896, a son of James and Emma Frances Brown. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church on 7 June 1896 and his family lived at 14 Selby Street. By 1911 his family were living at 101 Beresford Road, and Sidney was a telegraph messenger boy. In 1912 Sidney became as assistant postman at Lowestoft and, according to the Post Office memorial books for World War One, he was working for the Post Office’s Eastern Engineering Department when he joined the Army.   

A Captain with the Royal Engineers, William died on 7th of June 1944 at the age of 27. 

William was born at Chesterton, Cambridgeshire, on 8 June 1916, a son of William Henry and Marguerite Mary Ayers. In 1921 his family lived at 4 Vobslei Road, Mells, Frome, Somerset. By 1929 they were living at Corton and in 1939 their address was 1 Fair View, Corton. 

William was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Engineers on 12 September 1942 (London Gazette 9 October 1942). 

A Warrant Officer Class II with 991 Docks Operating Company, Sidney died on 17th of June 1943 at the age of 38. 

Sidney was born at Sheerness on 30 September 1904, a son of Charles James and Harriet Elizabeth Howell. He was baptised at Saint Paul's Church, Sheerness, on 10 November 1904, and his family lived at 65 High Street, Sheerness. By 1911 his family were living at 22 Mariners Street, Lowestoft. In 1921 his family lived at 5 Albany Terrace, Albany Road, Lowestoft, and Sidney was a barman at Stebbings Wine Merchants, High Street, Lowestoft. 

A Sapper with 991 Dock Operating Company, Alec died on 17 June 1943, aged 30.

Alec was born at Winterton on 11 September 1912, a son of Arthur and Rose Greensides. In 1921 his family lived at 4 Ferry Lane, Southtown, Great Yarmouth.  

In 1936 Alec married Pamela Louise Orford, this was registered in the Great Yarmouth district. In 1939 they lived at 4 Ferry Lane, Great Yarmouth, and Alec was a shipyard dock labourer. Later Pamela lived at 2 Brickfields Cottages, Somerleyton. 

A Driver with 18th Division Headquarters, Neville died on 17th November 1942 aged 25. 

Neville, who was often known as Frank, was born at Saxmundham on 8 June 1917, a son of Francis William and Muriel Jennie Grice. In 1921 his family lived at Seafield, The Esplanade, Lowestoft. By 1939 his parents were living at Rockhill, Beach Road, Kessingland. 

In 1939 Neville was living at 66 Stowmarket Road, Neeham Market, and he was a hairdresser. 

A Pioneer with B Special Company, William died on 5th of April 1917 at the age of 19. 

William was born at Pakefield on 12 July 1897, a son of George and Emily Rolfe. From 12 July 1900 to 7 July 1911 William was a pupil at Cunningham School. In 1901 his family lived at Florence Road, Carlton Colville, and in 1911 at 1 Twyford Cottages, Blackheath Road. In 1915 they lived at 2 Blackheath Road, and later his parents lived at 182 Denmark Road, Lowestoft.

A Regimental Sergeant Major with the Inland Water Transport, Henry died on 25th of May 1921 at the age of 40.

Henry was born at Great Yarmouth in 1881, a son of Henry Joseph and Mary Ann Collett Curtis. In 1881 his family lived at 17 Blackfriars Road, Great Yarmouth. By 1891 they were living at 3 Regent Road, Lowestoft, and by 1901 they were living at 28 Regent Road. 

On 27 October 1899 Henry was awarded his certificate of competency as a Second Mate of a Foreign-going Ship. 

A Lance Corporal with the Inland Waterways Transport, Thomas died on 14th of March 1919 at the age of 35. 

Thomas was born at Oulton in 1883, a son of James and Elizabeth Artis. He was baptised at Oulton (Saint Michael’s?) on 30 September 1883. In 1891 his family lived at Chipperfield Yard, Bridge Road, Oulton, and this was still their address in 1901 when Thomas was a general labourer.  

A Sapper with Inland Waterways Transport, Alfred died on 10th of May 1917 at the age of 35. 

Alfred was born at Lowestoft in 1882, a son of Alfred Charles and Elizabeth Chatteriss. In 1891 his family lived at 85 Saint Margaret’s Road and by 1901 at Bishops Buildings, Mariners Street, and Alfred was a baker’s assistant. 

An Acting Regimental Sergeant Major with the Inland Waterways Transport, John died on 15th of May 1918 at the age of 53. 

John was a son of George and Jean (Jane) Watson. He is believed to have been born at Kintore, near Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, on 20 July 1864. In 1871 his family lived at a cottage in Thorns Forest, and in 1881 they lived at 5, Aberdeen Turnpike, Kintore, and John was a paper mill worker. By 1891 John was working as a stone mason and he lodged at 28 Whitworth Road, Plumstead, London.