Carleton Rode First World War Archive
Oswald Harry Balls was born in Tibenham on the 7th February 1891 and baptised in the parish church. His parents were Ellis (from Shelfanger) and Mary Ann (Marianne) Bailey from Burston. His father was a farmer and employer who moved his family to Turnpike Farm, Carleton Rode in 1895. Oswald was the third of six children; his siblings were Cecilia (Cissy – who … Continue ReadingOswald Balls
Ernest William Warnes was born in Carleton Rode in 1891 and his family lived on the Turnpike. His father, Robert was a local man and worked as a horseman on a farm. His mother Rhoda (nee King) came from Pulham Market. There were 9 children; 7 of whom survived. His brothers were John Robert and Christopher James, and his sisters were Sarah Ann, … Continue ReadingErnest Warnes