Unknown occupation - Page 2 of 4 - Living through World War One in three Norfolk Broadland Villages

Neatishead, Irstead and Barton Turf

Ernest Playford

Born in 1888 In Brooke, Norfolk, his family moved around Norfolk, but after WW1 he lived in Neatishead, marrying Grace

Born in 1893 in Neatishead and had 10 siblings – three serving in WW1. He married Elsie Neave in 1919.

Born in 1888 in Neatishead, married Flora Allard in 1915, enlisted the following year. Sadly fell at the Battle of

Born in 1898 in Wroxham and lived his younger days in Neatishead. He married Alice Fisher. Details on the Memorial

Born in Norwich in 1882, he married Harriett Hewitt in the Smallburgh District and is registered as living in Barton

Born 1895 in Neatishead and returned to live their after his service. Details on the Memorial Plaque: Sapper Royal Engineers also

Born in 1899 in Neatishead he had two brothers who served, Charles who survived and Frederick who was killed in

Little is known about John Goodwich but his name appears on the original WW1 plaque currently on display in the

Born in 1899 in Neatishead, served as an Able Seaman on a number of ships. He is buried in a

There is some uncertainly about Alfred’s life as we have not been able to positively identify his birthplace or service.