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A Civilian, Doris Howe died on 13th of January 1942 at the age of 17. Doris was born at Lowestoft on 25 May 1924, a daughter of Percy George Dordy and Edith Mabel Howe. Her family lived at 6 Fir Lane. Doris died at London Road North. 130142 The Waller Raid, bestpic
A Civilian, Agnes died on 15th of January 1942 aged of 15. Agnes was born at Lowestoft on 28 September 1926, a daughter of William John Ivory and Ethel S. Butcher. In 1939 her family lived at of 183 Saint Peters Street. Agnes was injured at London Road North, on 13 January 1942, during the Waller Raid. She died at Lowestoft and North Suffolk Hospital. 130142 The Waller Raid, bestpic
A Civilian, Winifred died on 13th of January 1942 at the age of 22. Winifred was born on 19 December 1920, a daughter of James George and Fanny Baker of 4 Gisleham Road, Carlton Colville. In 1939 she worked in domestic service.Died at London Road North.=============14th January 1942, Evercreech. A quiet, tiny place, under a blanket of snow.The Captain sent for me. He gravely told me a telegram from my Father had reported a serious raid on Lowestoft, my home town. He told me “Winnie is missing”. I almost collapsed, a pain shooting through my very soul. 130142 The Waller Raid, bestpic
A Skipper with H.M. Drifter Persistive, John died on 9th of February 1916 at the age of 37. John was born at Corton on 3 September 1878, a son of Charles and Elizabeth Rodwell. He was baptised at Saint Michael's Church, Oulton, on 2 August 1880. In 1881 his family lived at 5 Oulton Road, Oulton, and by 1891 they were living at Gordon Terrace, Beccles Road, Carlton Colville, and John worked as a shepherd's boy. In 1901 they lived at Oulton Street and by 1911 Charles' mother had died and his father lived at 15 Marsh Road, Oulton Broad. Drifter Persistive, bestpic
A Private with the Royal Army Medical Corps, Leslie died on 22nd of December 1944 aged 41.Leslie was born at Toftmonks in 1903, a son of Henry Arthur Daplyn and Rosa S. Daplyn. bestpic
A Stoker 1st Class with H.M.L.C.F. (L) 1, Henry died on 17th of August 1944 aged 19. Henry was born at Lowestoft on 25 April 1925, a son of Henry George William and Bessie Duffield. In 1939 his family lived at 48 Denmark Road and Henry was at school. Normandy, bestpic
A Gunner with 215th Siege Battery, Ernest died on 26th of August 1917 at the age of 37.Ernest was born at Oulton, Lowestoft, in 1880, a son of Benjamin and Emma Godbold. He was baptised at Saint Michael’s Church, Oulton, on 28 March 1880. In 1881 his family lived at Mutford Bridge, Oulton Broad, and by 1891 at 42 Beccles Road, Oulton. In 1899 they lived at Saint Anne’s Terrace, Bridge Road, and by 1911 at 4 Rock Dene, Rock Estate, Oulton Broad. 1911 Census, bestpic
A Lance Corporal with the 1/1st Battalion, Frank died on 8th of August 1918 at the age of 23. Frank was born at Lowestoft on 2 January 1895, a son of Charles and Jane Cullingford. On 7 June 1898, Frank became a pupil at Kirkley School, and his family lived at 173 London Road, and this was still their home in 1901. By 1911 they were living at Fernleigh, Carlton Road, and Frank was a shop assistant at a grocer’s. Later, after his father’s death, Frank’s mother lived at 13 Orchard Street, Dereham Road, Norwich. bestpic
A Second Lieutenant attached to the 7th Battalion The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment), Henry died on 8th of August 1918 at the age of 32. Henry was born at Ely in 1886, a son of Henry and Sarah Chapman. In 1891 his family lived at 36 Bamford Place, Barking, Essex. By 1901 they were living at Midloe, Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, and Henry was a music seller’s assistant. In 1911 Henry lodged at 16 Waldegrave Road, Hornsey, and he was an assistant schoolmaster for London County Council. Later Henry was a teacher at Barming School, Maidstone, Kent. Military Cross, bestpic
A Deck Hand with H.M.S. Prize., Tom died on 14th of August 1917 at the age of 19. Thomas, also known as Tom, was born at Gisleham on 9 March 1898, a son of Thomas George Howell and Anna Jane Thacker. he was baptised at Rushmere on 1 may 1898, and his family lived at Gisleham. Later his family lived at Back, White Horse Corner, Carlton Colville.Tom joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 26 July 1915 and served on the trawler Pilot Star. At some point he joined the 'Q Ship' H.M.S. Prize (this date is note shown on his service record). bestpic
