Our Fallen
People of Lowestoft 1914-45
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Dunkirk

Operation Dynamo, the evacuation from Dunkirk, involved the rescue of more than 338,000 British and French soldiers from the French port of Dunkirk between 26 May and 4 June 1940. The evacuation, sometimes referred to as the Miracle of Dunkirk, was a big boost for British morale. Prime Minister Winston Churchill recognised however that the greatest challenge still lay ahead, as Nazi ambitions now turned toward Britain. CREDIT: IWM

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Henry Charles Balls

A Leading Seaman with H.M. Yacht Grive, Henry died on 1st of June 1940 at the age of 38.Henry was born at Fakenham on 24 February 1909, a son of George Frederick and Lucy Balls.Henry was working as a hawker when he joined the Royal Navy, as a Boy 2nd Class, on 16 April 1925. He served until 23 February 1939 when he joined the Royal Fleet Reserve.   Dunkirk
Francis Beedom Ayers

Francis Beedom Ayers

An Ordinary Seaman with H.M.S. Harvester, Francis died on 1st of June 1940 at the age of 18. Francis was born at Mells, Somerset, on 2 March 1922, a son of William Henry and Marguerite Mary Ayers. In 1921 his family had 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. In 1939 Francis worked as an apprentice carpenter.  Dunkirk, bestpic

Harry Spicer Sharman

A Chief Engineman with H.M. Trawler Hayburn Wyke. Harry died on 2nd of January 1945 at the age of 46.Harry was born at Lowestoft on 3 August 1897 (hence was actually 48 when he died), a son of John Edward James and Mary Anne Sharman. Between 1901 and 1911 Harry's family lived at 4 Wilde's Score, Lowestoft, and the 1911 Census shows Harry working as a Telegraph Boy.  Distinguished Service Medal, Dunkirk