Elsie Eveline Greeves

A Civilian, Elsie died on 10th of October 1944 aged 52. 

Elsie was born at Sheffield on 2 August 1892, a daughter of Harry and Clara Elizabeth Rollett. She was baptised at Saint Barnabas Church, Highfield, Sheffield, on 21 August 1892, and her family lived at 48 Highfield Place, Sheffield. By 1901 her family were living at High Street, Wrentham, Suffolk, and in 1911 their home was at Belfast House, High Street, Wrentham.

In 1918 Elsie married William Francis Greeves, this was registered in the Blything district. In 1932 Elsie travelled to the United States and Canada.

By 1939 Elsie and William were living at 402 London Road South, Lowestoft. During the Second World War Elsie was a member of the Women’s Voluntary Service.

On 13 January 1942 Elsie was injured at London Road North, Lowestoft, during the Waller Raid. She died at her parents’ home, Belfast House, Wrentham, on 10 October 1944 as a result of those injuries.