Village - Page 9 of 14 - Living through World War One in three Norfolk Broadland Villages

Neatishead, Irstead and Barton Turf

George William Finch

Born in 1885 in Neatishead and lived in King Street. He lived to 85years. Details on the Memorial Plaque: Private 12th

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

Born in 1880 in Neatishead, he served in the Royal Navy from 1900 – 1922. Details on the Memorial Plaque: 1st

Born in 1896 in Norwich. Awarded DSC and DFC for his services in action. He had two brothers who also

Born in 1886, he entered Barton Turf School in 1891 but may have lived in London later. Details on the

Born in 1889 in Barton Turf where he attended school and returned to live after the war. Details on the

Born in Honing in 1876 but later lived in Barton Turf in 1901 and was married in 1904 in Irstead

Born in 1898 in Barton Turf, his father was a Boatwright. Details on the Memorial Plaque: Private Coldsteam Guards – Survived Military

Born in 1894 in Norwich, but is mentioned in the Parish Magazine. He served on many ships until his left

Born in 1895 in Barton Turf. He emigrated to New Zealand where he enlisted in 1915. Details on the Memorial