Our Fallen
People of Lowestoft 1914-45
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Gallantry Awards

In the British and Commonwealth armed forces there has long been a tradition to award medals to those who show gallant and distinguished conduct. In Our Fallen we have noted, wherever possible, those who, as well paying the ultimately sacrifice, were recognised for their bravery. You can find details of the awards, and who earned them. See also: Victoria Cross, Distinguished Service Order, Distinguished Service Cross, Military Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross, Distinguished Conduct Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, Military Medal, Mention in Despatches  

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Walter

Walter John Rouse

A Company Sergeant Major with 12th Field Company, Walter died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 42. Walter was born at Pakefield in 1876, a son of Latha and Eliza Harriet Rouse. In 1881 his family lived at 2 Beanes Cottages, London Road, Pakefield. BY 1891 they were living at 79 Cambridge Road, Lowestoft, and later they lived at 72 Osborne Street, Lowestoft.Walter married Ellen Mooney at Kilworth, County Cork, on 12 August 1910. After Walter's death Ellen lived at Ballyderowne, Kilworth, County Cork. the100, Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mentioned in Despatches, Ludendorff Offensive

Conrad Percy Catchpole

A Lance Corporal with the 10th Battalion, Conrad died on 11th of August 1917 at the age of 20. Conrad was born at Kessingland in 1897, a son of John and Emma Catchpole. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 16 May 1897 and his family lived at Zulu Cottages, Kessingland. By 1911 they were living at 7 Broad View Villas, Oulton Broad.Conrad volunteered and enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. He joined the Essex Regiment, service number 14646, and was posted to the 10th Battalion. Conrad arrived in France with the 10th Battalion on 25 July 1915.  the100, Military Medal
Roger Bunn

Roger Bunn

A Lieutenant, Roger died on 20th September 1944 at the age of 32. Son of Thomas George and Ellen Bunn of 2 Elm Tree Rd. Carlton Colville Lowestoft Suffolk. Husband of Winifred Bunn of 4 Mill Hill Haverhill.Roger was awarded the Military Medal (London Gazette 13 August 1943) for the Middle East. He was a Sergeant, number 406593, at the time. He was also mentioned in despatches (London Gazette 13 January 1944).  Military Medal

Charles William Hales

A Private with the 9th Battalion, Charles died on 13th of September 1916 at the age of 25. Charles was born at Lowestoft on 3 July 1891, a son of John and Sarah Ann Hales.  He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 24 July 1891, and his family lived at 4 Erskine Place. In 1901 his family lived at 5 Christchurch Cottages, Lowestoft. By 1911 they were living at 9 Gun Lane, Lowestoft, and Charles was a fish market labourer. Charles' sister, Hannah Hales, lived at Savory Cottages, Saint Johns Road. Lowestoft.  Distinguished Conduct Medal

James Crooks

A Skipper with Trawler Acacia, James died on 1st of January 1919 at the age of 46. Son of John and Amelia Crooks. Husband of Jane Elizabeth Crooks of 24 Seago Street Lowestoft. Awarded the Distinguished Service Medal London Gazette 22/12/1916 for defending his trawler against a submarine. Distinguished Service Medal
Arthur Henry Godfrey

Arthur Henry Godfrey

A Company Sergeant Major with 419 (West Lancashire) Field Company, Arthur died on 31st of July 1917 at the age of 35.Arthur was born at Oulton in 1882, a son of John and Harriet Anne Godfrey. In 1891 his family lived at Horne Hill, Kirkley, by 1901 they were living at Southwold House, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, and Arthur was an apprentice carpenter and joiner.By 1911 Arthur had joined the Royal Engineers and the Census shows him as a 2nd Corporal serving at Chatham. Arthur had enlisted at Ipswich.   Distinguished Conduct Medal

Robert George Hurren

A Skipper with H.M. Drifter Gleaner of the Sea, Robert died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 37.Robert was born at Lowestoft on 6 June 1879, a son of William and Ellen Hurren. Robert's father was a fisherman. Robert also became a fisherman and gained his certificate of competency as a skipper in 1910. Robert married Elizabeth Alice Turrell at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 4th December 1898. They lived at Sparham's Buildings, Whapload Road, before living at 21, and then 25, Worthing Road, Lowestoft.  Distinguished Service Cross, Gleaner of the Sea

Percy Robert Blanchflower

A Private with 2nd Bn., Percy died on 10th of October 1918 at the age of 24. Son of Horace William and Victoria Anne Blanchflower of 34 Denmark Road Lowestoft. Military Medal London Gazette 11/03/1919 Military Medal
Henry Edward Backhouse

Henry Edward Backhouse

A Company Sergeant Major with 8th Bn., Henry died on 12th of October 1917 at the age of 25. Son of Ebenezer and Sarah Backhouse. Husband of Alice Maud Backhouse of 34 Clemence Street Lowestoft. Military Medal 17/04/1917 Military Medal

William George Green

A Gunner with C Bty. 331 Bde., William died on 30th of March 1918 at the age of 22. Son of George S F and Ellen Bessie Green. Lived with his aunt and uncle Elizabeth and William Rose at 80 Beresford Road Lowestoft. Military Medal LG 21/10/1916 Military Medal