Carleton Rode First World War Archive
Geoffrey Robert Bensly Back was born at Worstead Rectory on the 22nd February 1894, the youngest son of the Reverend Arthur James Back and his wife Ellen (nee Bensly). There were four children born to the couple, all whilst they were in residence at Worstead – the first two were daughters, Margaret (born in 1887) and Hilda (born in 1888), followed by Hatfeild …
Herbert joined the Royal Navy at 18 in June 1914 when he signed up for 12 years and was a Stoker aboard HMS Halcyon from October 1914 to May 1915 …
John joined the Royal Navy, signing up in Feb 1913 for 12 years and served on HMS Juno & HMS Hawkins, which was based in the China Station. He died aged 33 in February 1926. …
Robert joined the Navy in Feb 1913 and posted to HMS Albermarle, HMS Pyramus, HMS Petunia, HMS Centurion and finally HMS Argus the first aircraft carrier. …
Hatfeild Arthur William Back was born on the 23rd September 1890 in Worstead Vicarage, the son of the Rev Arthur Back and his wife Ellen Harriet Bensly (daughter of a prominent Norwich solicitor and pioneer photographer). They moved into Carleton Rode when Arthur became rector in 1895. There were four children born to the Back’s; Margaret Evelyn in 1887, Hilda Mary in 1888 …
