Our Fallen
People of Lowestoft 1914-45
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De Ruvigny

An important source of information to consult when researching a British or Commonwealth casualty of the First World War is De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour, or to give the book its full title The Roll of Honour: A Biographical Record of all Members of His Majesty's Naval and Military Forces who have Fallen in the War by the Marquis de Ruvigny. CREDIT: https://archive.org

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Aubrey John Austin

A Private with 1st Bn. Aubrey died on 31st of October 1914 at the age of 26.Aubrey was born at Hampstead, Middlesex, on 8 August 1886, a son of Annie Amy Austin and step-son of Charles William Bradfield. He was baptised at Saint Saviour's Church, Hampstead, on 29 August 1886. In 1888 his family lived at 27 Lismore Road, Hampstead, and by 1891 they were living at 32 Fleet Road, Hampstead. Aubrey attended Fleet Road School, Hampstead.   Mentioned in Despatches, De Ruvigny
John Breach

John Breach

A Private with the 5th Dragoon Guards, John died on 11th of June 1915 at the age of 36. John was born at Lowestoft on 5 April 1879, a son of William and Sarah Breach. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 7 December 1879. In 1881 his family lived at 48 Haward Street, Lowestoft. By 1891 they were living at 22 Lorne Park Road, Kirkley. John attended Lowestoft board and technical schools.  De Ruvigny
Claud

Claud Charles Castleton

A Sergeant with the 5th Machine Gun Company, Claud died on 29th of July 1916 at the age of 23.  Victoria Cross, De Ruvigny
Frederick William Naunton Baker

Frederick William Baker

A Sergeant with 54th Field Company, Frederick Baker died on 7th of January 1915 at the age of 38. Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 8 December 1876, a son of Frederick William and Elizabeth Naunton Baker. In 1881 his family lived at 8 New Nelson Street, Lowestoft, and by 1891 where living at 118 Denmark Road. Frederick served an apprenticeship with his father's General and Ship-smiths business. De Ruvigny

Kenneth Clifford Samuel

A Private with 9th Bn., Kenneth died on 21st of February 1916 at the age of 20.Kenneth was born at Holloway, London, on 24 October 1895, the only son of Harry Thomas and Adelaide Samuel. In 1901 his family lived at 7 Grand Parade, Archway Road, Hornsey. By 1911 they were living at 24 Wilton Road, Muswell Hill. In 1916 they lived at 149 Beedell Avenue, Westcliff, and subsequently they lived at 2 Raglan Street, Lowestoft. Kenneth was educated at Tollington School, Muswell Hill, London, and subsequently became an Analytical and Metallurgical Chemist.  De Ruvigny
Frederick Osborne

Frederick Osborne

A Private with the 1/6th Cyclist Bn., Frederick died on 20th of February 1915 at the age of 22.Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 19 April 1892, a son of William and Mary Ann Osborne of 33 Salisbury Road, Lowestoft. Frederick worked as a waiter at the Imperial Hotel, Lowestoft.He volunteered in October 1914.Frederick died at the Isolation Hospital, Lowestoft, 'of a disease contracted while on active service.' De Ruvigny

Frederick Arthur Brown

A Private with 7th Bn., Frederick died on 3rd of August 1917 at the age of 23. Frederick was born at Chelsfield, Kent, on 14 March 1894, a son of Frederick Arthur and Florence Ellen Brown of 6 Wellington Road, Pakefield, Lowestoft. Frederick was educated at Farnborough and later at Morton Road School. Frederick married Hilda Boyce at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 2 November 1915. At that time he was working as a plumber at Blackheath, Kent.  De Ruvigny

Walter George Gowen

A Private with 19th Battalion (Canadian Highlanders) Canadian Infantry. Walter died on 10th of August 1918 at the age of 29. Walter was born at Lowestoft on 5 September 1889, a son of Walter George and Alice Gowen. In 1891 his family lived at 89 Roman Road, Lowestoft. By 1901 Walter's father had died and his mother had married Thomas Walsh: the family lived at 15 Haward Street. Later his mother lived at 67 Raglan Street, Lowestoft, before moving to 144 Chichester Road, South Shields. De Ruvigny

Arthur Joseph Bull

A Trooper with 10th (Nelson) Squadron, Arthur died on 6th of August 1915. Arthur was born at Bungay on 6 March 1885, a son of Lewis and Frances Mary Bull. In 1891 his family lived at Flixton Road, Bungay. By 1901 his father had died and his mother lived at Florence House, Florence Terrace, Pakefield. By 1911 his mother, and sisters, lived at Providence Lodge, London Road, Lowestoft.  De Ruvigny