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People of Lowestoft 1914-45
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1939 Register

The 1939 Register provides a snapshot of the civilian population of England and Wales just after the outbreak of the Second World War. As the 1931 census for England and Wales was destroyed by fire during the Second World War and no census was taken in 1941.

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Russell John Keable

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Cayton Wyke. Russell died on 8th of July 1940 at the age of 19. Russell was born at Lowestoft on 11 July 1921, a son of Charles Nathanial and Eva May Keable. In 1939 his family lived at 107 Notley Road, Lowestoft, and Russell worked as a fisherman. In May 1940 the Cayton Wyke was involved in the Dunkirk evacuations and is credited with rescuing over 600 men. On 8 July 1940 the Cayton Wyke was sunk by a German motor torpedo boat off Goodwin Sands. All 18 of the crew, including Russell, were killed.  1939 Register

Ralph Edward Tomlinson

A Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Ralph died on 12th of February 1942 aged 21.Ralph was born at Ipswich on 11 June 1920, a son of Edgar Tomlinson and of Harriet Rhoda Tomlinson. In 1921 his family lived at 52 Fleet Street, Bury, Lancashire. On 31 July 1937 Ralph was appointed to a role with the Civil Service clerical class and, by 1939, when his family lived at Briardale, Chestnut Avenue, Oulton Broad, Ralph worked with the clerical section of the Post Office telephone department.  1939 Register

Ivor David James May

A Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Ivor died on 20th of February 1944 aged 21. Ivor was born at Lowestoft on 3 June 1922, a son of Henry Stephen and Gertrude Ellen May May. In 1939 his family lived at 28 Saint Peter's Street, Lowestoft.Ivor was appointed temporary Postman - Messenger, at Lowestoft, in December 1938. In January 1941 he was appointed Sorting Clerk and Telegraphist at Lowestoft.  1939 Register

Edward Donald Clarke

A Lance Sergeant with H.M.S. Proserpine, Edward died on 6th of December 1944 aged 40. Edward was born at Lowestoft on 28 April 1904, a son of Arthur Edward and Harriet Jane Clarke. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church on 20 May 1904 and his family lived at Edward House, Stanford Street. In 1911 his family lived at Stanford House, 47 Stanford Street.In 1926 Edward worked as an Assistant Steward with the Merchant Navy on S.S. Orvieto.  1939 Register

Brian Coleman

A Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Brian died on 2nd of December 1944 aged 22. Brian was born at Lowestoft on 1 November 1924, a son of Leonard E. and Bessie M. Coleman. In 1939 his family lived at 251 Victoria Road, Oulton Broad, and Brian was till at school.Brian joined the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve after October 1942. In December 1944 he was a member of 70 Squadron based at Tortorella, Italy.  1939 Register

James Frederick Blyth

An Engineman with H.M. Trawler Kingston Beryl. James died on 25th of December 1943 at the age of 34. James was born at Lowestoft on 22 October 1909, a son of Clifford and Rose May Blyth (note this is verified by Pension Record Card details for his father, but some sources give his father's name as James). In 1911 has family lived at 2 Anguish Street. 1939 Register, Lost Street

Ernest Walter Love

A Seaman with H.M. Yacht Rosabelle. Ernest died on 11th of December 1941 at the age of 38. Ernest was born at Wrentham on 2 April 1904, a son of Walter and Ethel Elizabeth Love. In 1918 his family were living at Mill Cottages, Ellingham. By 1921 they had moved to 6 Catherine Terrace, London Road, Pakefield, and Ernest was a fisherman. In 1939 his family lived at 12 Beaconsfield Road, Lowestoft, and Ernest worked as a fisherman. 1939 Register

Leonard Claude Chase

A Deck Hand with Steam Trawler Carry On (Lowestoft), Leonard died on 17th of December 1940 aged 62.  1939 Register

Gordon David Rackham

A Private with the 13th Battalion, Gordon died on 7th of April 1943 aged 20. Gordon was born at Lowestoft on 11 April 1922, a son of James and Lilian Florence Rackham. In 1939 his family lived at Peacehaven, Normanston Drive, and Gordon was a cycle mechanic. Gordon enlisted in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment and was subsequently transferred to The King’s Regiment (Liverpool).  1939 Register

Frederick William Olley Moxey

A Steward with H.M. Trawler Orpheus. Frederick died on 20th of April 1942 at the age of 21.Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 24 May 1920 a son of Fredrick William Edward and Amelia Moxey. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 10 June 1920, and his family lived at 69 Arnold Street. By 1921 they were living at 4 Selby Street. Frederick married Violet May Stone at Lowestoft in 1941, later she lived at Leigh, Lancashire.Frederick died at Princess Royal E.M.S. Hospital, Swansea, from peritonitis following an operation for appendicitis.  1939 Register