ALDRINGHAM
PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHAPEL, BURIAL GROUND
WAR MEMORIAL
– USED TO BE WITHIN THE CHAPEL UNTIL THE BUILDING WAS SOLD FOR
RESIDENTIAL USE. THE MEMORIAL HAS NOW BEEN PLACED OUTSIDE IN THE
BURIAL GROUND NEXT TO THE FENCE ADJACENT TO THE CHAPEL
IN GRATEFUL AND LOVING
MEMORY
OF
MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH AND
CONGREGATION
WHO IN DEFENCE OF
RIGHTEOUSNESS AND LIBERTY
FELL IN THE GREAT WAR, AUG.
4 1914 – NOV 11 1918
FAITHFUL UNTIL DEATH REV.
11.1O
ERNEST
WHITING 7TH
SUFFOLK REG.T
FELL IN FRANCE OCT 17 1915
AGED 28
SON OF JAMES AND EMMA
WHITING, OF ALDRINGHAM
From CWGC – Private
12371
7th
Bn. Suffolk Regiment
Lois Memorial Panel 37 &
38
Parents: Mrs J Whiting,
Paradise Place Leiston
Also
noted on Memorial in Aldringham Parish Church
In the 1911 Census, Ernest Richard a general labourer aged 23, was living with his parents, James George Whiting, a Blacksmith Stoker in Agricultural Engineering and his mother, Emma Hannah Whiting at Fen Cottage, Aldringham. He had three siblings, George aged 25 a general labourer, Elizabeth Daisy aged 12 at school and Samuel James aged 7 also at school. A grandson, Reginald Claude is also noted aged 3.
WILLIAM
H.C. HARLING 4TH
SUFFOLK REG.T
FELL IN FRANCE MARCH 3 1916
AGE 21
From CWGC – Private
1603
1st
and 4th
Bn. Suffolk Regiment
Grave N.27 Cambrian
Churchyard Extension, Pas de Calais, France
Also
noted on Leiston cum Sizewell War Memorial
ALBERT
J HARLING 12TH
DURHAM L.I.
FELL IN FRANCE OCT 7 1916
AGED 23
From CWGC – Private
42801
Thiepval Memorial, Pier
and Face 14A & 15 C – Somme
Parents noted as Wm &
Alice Harling, 65 King George's Avenue, Leiston
From
UK Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914-1919 – enlisted Ipswich.
Formerly service nbr. 25239, Suffolk Reg.
Also
noted on Leiston Cum Sizewell War Memorial
SONS OF WILLIAM AND ALICE
HARLING OF LEISTON
In
the 1911 census Albert and William were living with their parents,
William Harling a Joiner in the building industry and Alice his wife.
Albert aged 18 was also a joiner working in the building industry.
William, it appears noted himself as a merchant -from cotton to wine.
They had four other siblings, Edgar aged 12, Agnes aged 15, Ruby
aged 8 and Laura aged 5. At the time of census the family was
residing at 19 Valley Road, Leiston.
BERTIE CRACKNELL AUSTRALIAN
FORCES
FELL IN FRANCE AUG 17 1916
AGED 25
SON OF FRED AND MARY ANN
CRACKNELL OF ALDEBURGH
From
CWGC – Private 5061, Australian Infantry A.I.F. 2nd
Bn
Villers – Bretonneux
Memorial. Somme- France
Also
noted on Aldeburgh War Memorial
From
National Archives of Australia, Bertie Cracknell enlisted 18 Jan
1916, disembarked on Makarina to Suez then into Europe. He joined
his unit 11 Aug 1916 and died in action 17 Aug 1916. (Just six days
later)
Bertie
left England on 1 March 1912 from London aboard the vessel Orama to
Fremantle, Australia, his occupation was noted as “Farmhand”.
In
the 1911 census Bertie Cracknell, aged 19 is living with his parents
Fred (a farm horse-keeper) and Mary Ann Cracknell in Hall Cottage,
Aldeburgh. His occupation is noted as Cowman and his place of birth
as Aldeburgh. He had three siblings, George aged 14 working on a
farm, Florence aged 16 working as a Nurse Maid and Phyllis aged 8 at
school.
SEPTIMUS
GEO ELMER 13TH
ROYAL FUS.
FELL IN FRANCE FEB 21 1917
AGED 27
SON OF LATE JOHN FRED.K AND
MARTHA F ELMER OF ACTON
From CWGC – Private
4845
Grave 11.L.9 Philosphe
British Cemetery, Mazingarbe, Pas de Calais
From
UK Soldiers, Died in the Great War, 1914-1919 Septimus George Elmer
enlisted at London W.C., his regiment was the Royal Fusiliers (City
of London) Regiment. He entered the service on 17 Aug 1915 and was
awarded all three campaign medals.
In
the 1911 census, Septimus George Elmer from Acton, Suffolk (County is
incorrect- see 1901 census) is lodging with Sarah Parker (widow) and
her two sons, Samuel and Albert Parker at 24 Eastward Ho, Leiston.
Septimus's occupation is noted as Labourer, (Boiler Maker) in General
Engineering.
In
1901, Septimus, aged 12 is boarding with Robert Comer a widower and
his daughter in law, Rose Comer and her daughter, Edith Comer, a
school mistress aged 15 and son Robert B Comer aged 13.
In
1891, Septimus is living with his Father (widower and harness maker
from Haughley, Suffolk) at 27 Goldsmith Road, Acton, Middx. He had
four siblings, Albert E aged 9, Alice L aged 8, Horace D aged 6 and
Ernest J aged 4.
BARKER
L SMITH 5TH
SUFF. REG.T
DIED
OF WOUNDS AT JERUSALEM MARCH 14TH
1918
BURIED ON THE MOUNT OF
OLIVES AGED 18
From CWGC Private 320600
15th
(Suffolk Yeomanry) Bn.
Grave Q44 Jerusalem War
Cemetery
In
the 1901 census, Barker L Smith was residing with his Grandfather and
Grandmother, Robert and Martha Smith and their daughter Eliza in
Westleton. A further two grandchildren, Percy aged 14 and Mary aged
1 were also living with their grandparents. However, it cannot be
assumed that they were siblings as Percy and Mary were born in
Westleton, whereas Barker L Smith was born in Grimsby, Lincolnshire.
Of
importance is that both the Memorial and CWGC records note Barker L
was born circa 1900, however he was actually born circa 1893. This
is collaborated by the 1911 census, where we find Barker L Smith
living with his Grandfather, now a widower, again his date of birth
is confirmed as circa 1893. Robert and Barker are residing with
Barbara and Rufus Day (Robert's daughter) and family in Aldringham.
Barker's occupation is noted as moulder – agricultural machinery
works.
In
the records of Soldiers who died in the Great War 1914-1919, I have
found Barker Lettuce Smith, born Grimsby Lincs, Private in the 15th
Battalion, Suffolk Regiment, service number 320600 formerly 22850.
In this particular record the theatre of war is noted as France and
Flanders, but the 15th
Battalion was formed in Egypt on 5 Jan 1917 from dismounted Suffolk
Yeomanry. They then transferred in 230th
Bde 74th
Div in May 1918 to France. Therefore as Barker died in March 1918 he
would have definitely died in the Middle East. Finally Barker was
awarded the Victory Medal only, confirming that he entered the war in
the latter stages.
WILLIAM
Harold
KNIGHTS 2ND
LANCS. FUS.
FELL IN FRANCE APRIL 23 1918
AGED 19
SON OF WILLIAM AND MARY C
KNIGHTS OF THORPENESS
From CWGC Private 56656
Panel 45 & 46 Loos
Memorial, Pas de Calais, France
Son of Mr & Mrs W
Knights, Pan Cottage, The Fen, Aldringham
Also
noted on the Memorial in Aldringham Parish Church
From
UK Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914-1919, enlisted at Ipswich
In
the 1911 census, William Knights was living with his parents,
William, noted as a farm labourer and his mother, Mary Knights at
Thorpe, Nr Leiston. Aged 11 he along with his siblings, Edith, Emma,
Alice, were attending school. There were also two siblings, Mary
aged 1 and Grace aged 2 months. A further sister, Elizabeth is noted
as being a worker at home.
ERNEST
ADAMS 2ND
CAMBS REG
FELL IN FRANCE AUG 22 1918
AGED 32
HUSBAND OF MILLIE ADAMS OF
IPSWICH
From CWGC Private 327511
Ist Bn Cambs. Reg
Grave I.G.8 Ribemont
Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France
I
cannot find a marriage of Ernest J Adams to a Millie, but there is
one possibility, Amelia M Botwright to Ernest J Adams, Qtr.4 Blything
1915 (V 4A, P3373)
In
the 1911 census, Ernest John Adams aged 24, a painter of agricultural
implements is living with his brother, Robert also a painter of
agricultural implements and his wife Margaret at 54 Linden Villas,
Leiston.
In
the 1901 census, Ernest is living with his parents, John a woodyard
labourer born in Sibton and Sarah his wife born in Weybread. Both
Robert and Ernest were born in Aldringham. Ernest, aged 14 is noted
as a painter and plumber.
ALL THEY HAD HOPED FOR ALL
THEY HAD THEY GAVE
TO SAVE MANKIND THEMSELVES
THEY SCORNED TO SAVE