130142 The Waller Raid

13 Jan 1942 Raid ”Lowestoft's worst raid of the war came at a time when attack was to be least expected. It was snowing and just before dusk on 13th January 1942 when a single Dornier glided over the coast unheard and released four bombs in the main shopping area, killing seventy people. The biggest casualty list occurred in Waller's restaurant where many civilians and Service folk were at tea. Almost a complete block of large shops was devastated , as were several other business premises. The town's biggest cinema, the Odeon which was opposite, was severely blasted.” Also Morlings shop

For more details of this and other raids we suggest the book "The Air War Over Lowestoft 1939-1945"

CREDIT: AJ Turner, Letters from Lowestoft

PHOTO CREDIT: Lowestoft War Memorial Museum

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Susan Dorothea Hambly

A Civilian, Susan died on 13th of January 1942 at the age of 48.Susan, sometimes known as Susie, was born at Newmarket on 28 August 1893, a daughter of William Danton and Martha Coleman. In 1901 her family lived at 9 Stevens Street, Lowestoft, and by 1911 at 77 Norwich Road, Lowestoft, and Susie was a shop assistant at the 'Fancy Bazaar.' 130142 The Waller Raid

Edith Ruby Lambert

A Civilian, Edith died on 13th of January 1942 at the age of 27. Edith was born at Lowestoft on 17 July 1914, a daughter of John Stephen Stanley and Ruby Beatrice Lambert. She was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 8 October 1914, and her family lived at 1 Compass Street, which would be her home for the whole of her life. In 1939 Edith worked as a shop assistant.Edith died at London Road North during the air raid on 13 January 1942. Edith's uncle Herbert Lambert was killed in 1915 whilst serving with the Royal Fusiliers. 130142 The Waller Raid

Lilian Talbot

A Civilian, Lilian died on 13th of January 1942 at the age of 57. Lilian was born at Blundeston on 29 February 1884, a daughter of George and Louisa Talbot. She was baptised at Saint Mary’s Church, Blundeston, on 3 August 1884. In 1891 her family lived at High Street, Corton. By 1911 their home was at 7 Crossway Cottages, Corton, and this was Lilian’s home for the rest of her life. In 1921 Lilian was a domestic servant and by 1939 she was working in a restaurant kitchen.Lilian died at Waller’s Restaurant, 90 London Road North, during the Waller Raid. 130142 The Waller Raid

Mary Emma Cross

A Civilian, Mary died on 13th of January 1942 at the age of 19. Mary was born at Carlton Colville on 31 July 1922, a daughter of Alfred and Bessie Lillian Cross. She was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 7 August 1922, and her family lived at The Garden House Cottage, Carlton Colville. By 1939 her family were living at 1 Council House Cottages, Flixton, and Mary was a kitchen worker at a camp.Mary died at London Road North during the Waller Raid. 130142 The Waller Raid

Olive Rita Thrower

A Civilian, Olive died on 13th of January 1942 aged 20. Olive was born at Carlton Colville on 16 May 1921, a daughter of James and Marion Victoria Thrower. She was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 26 June 1921 and her family lived at Todd’s Cottages, Carlton Colville. Later her family lived at Sandy Lane, Gisleham. Olive died at Waller’s Restaurant, 90 London Road North, during the Waller Raid. 130142 The Waller Raid

Oliver Golding

A Civilian, Oliver died on 13th of January 1942 aged 50. Oliver was born at Colchester on 27 February 1891 a son of James Edward Golding and Priscilla Golding. His family lived at 27 Saint Mary’s Road, Colchester. Oliver was baptised at Saint Botolph’s Church, Colchester, on 16 October 1900, and his family lived at 66 Priory Street, which was still their home in 1911 when Oliver was a grocer’s assistant. 130142 The Waller Raid

Muriel Evelyn Jean Whitlam

A Civilian, Muriel died on 13th of January 1942 aged 20. Muriel was born at Lowestoft on 4 October 1921, a daughter of William Robert and Alice Maud Whitlam. In 1939 her family lived at 8 Oaklands Terrace, Kessingland, and Muriel was in domestic service. Muriel at Waller’s Restaurant, 90 London Road North, during the Waller Raid. Muriel was buried at Saint Edmund’s Churchyard, Kessingland, on 22 January 1942. (Her mother died in March 1942). 130142 The Waller Raid

Alfred Ernest Slater

A Civilian, Alfred died on 13th of January 1942 aged 46. Alfred was born at Hitcham, Buckinghamshire, on 26 March 1895, a son of Edward and Ann Slater. He was baptised at St Mary’s Church on 5 May 1895. In 1901 his family lived at 4 Bath Cottages, Hitcham, and this was still their home in 1911 when Alfred was an outfitter’s apprentice. By 1921 his family were living at Rotherby, Station Estate, Burnham, Buckinghamshire, and Alfred was an outfitters assistant for J. Hatton & Co. Gentleman’s Outfitters at 3 Queens Street, Maidenhead. 130142 The Waller Raid

Ethel May Moore

A Civilian, Ethel died on 13th of January 1942 at the age of 23. Ethel was born at Great Yarmouth on 6 May 1918, a daughter of Thomas W. ands Maud Kate Moore. In 1921 her family lived at 9 Saint George's Road, Great Yarmouth. By 1939 they were living at 123 Beccles Road, Oulton Broad, and Ethel worked as shop assistant.Ethel died at London Road North. 130142 The Waller Raid

Audrey May Morgan

A Civilian, Audrey died on 13th of January 1942 aged 34. Audrey was born at Lowestoft on 15 December 1907, a daughter of Herbert John and Lucy Emma Moyse. She was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 26 July 1908, and her family lived at 4 Gordon Terrace, Oulton Road. By 1911 her family were living at 3 Diamond Terrace, Beccles Road, Oulton Broad, and this was still their home in 1939 when Audrey worked as a kitchen help. Note that Audrey’s family’s address was also known as 75 Beccles Road. 130142 The Waller Raid

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