Joe BULLEN (1890-1974)

Joe BULLEN, son of James BULLEN (c. 1855-c. 1921) and Emma LAST (1856-1940), was born on 29 Mar 1890 in Diss, Norfolk.^1,2 He appeared in the census in 1891 at Shelfanger Road in Diss - age 1, living with parents James (34,grocer) and Emma (33).³ He appeared in the census in 1901 at Shelfanger Road in Diss - age 11, living with parents James (45, grocer) and Emma (44), and sisters Jessie (9) and Flora (6).⁴ He appeared in the census in 1911 at Shelfanger Road in Diss - age 21, assisting in business (grocery), living with parents James (55, general shopkeeper) and Emma (54), and sisters Emma Jessie (19, pupil teacher) and Flora (16).⁵ In 1914 the Electoral Register showed him living at Shelfanger Road - one room second floor furnished; landlord James Bullen [father], Shelfanger Road, Diss. Joe was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. Joe Bullen - Gunner - WO325 - Royal Garrison Artillery - 82493. Joe was on the in 1918 Absent Voters List for in Diss at 35 Shelfanger Road. - 82493 Gnr., 72 A.A. Batty. R.G.A. Joe was on the in 1919 Absent Voters List for in Diss at 35 Shelfanger Road. - 82493 Gnr., 72 A.A. Batty. R.G.A. [Spring 1919]. Joe was on the in 1919 Absent Voters List for in Diss at 35 Shelfanger Road. - 82493 Gnr., 72 A.A. Batty. R.G.A. [Autumn 1919]. Joe was recorded on the 1939 Register living at 25 Shelfanger Road in Diss. - b. 29.03.1890, grocery retail dealer and holder of off limcence.² Joe died on 14 Dec 1974 in Great Yarmouth - reg: Great Yarmouth Norfolk.^6,7 He had his estate probated on 6 Mar 1975 in Ipswich, Suffolk - "BULLEN, Joe of 81 Arundel Rd Great Yarmouth died 14 December 1974 Probate Ipswich 6 March - £34614 - 751801520J".⁷