Same Age - 20

An Able Seaman with H.M.S. P.32, William died on 10th of June 1917 at the age of 20.

William was born at Fulham, London, on 26 November 1896, a son of James and Lucy Ferguson. He was baptised at Saint Andrew’s Church, West Kensington, on 16 December 1896, and his family lived at 57 Brecon Road, Hammersmith, and this was his family’s home until at least 1911, when William worked as a G.P.O. telegraph messenger. 

A Corporal with the Royal Air Force, Leslie died on 9th of June 1940 at the age of 20. 

Leslie was born at Lowestoft on 16 December 1919, a son of Edward John and Emma Feldon Finch. he was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 23 January 1920. His family lived at the Lloyd's Bank building where Leslie's father was the caretaker. In 1939 Leslie's widowed mother, and his sister, lived at 41 Bevan Street, Lowestoft. 

A Private with the 9th Battalion, Frederick died on 16th of September 1916 at the age of 20. 

Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 1 September 1896, a son of William Emmanuel and Emily Foreman. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley, on 1 November 1896, and his family lived at 20 Lorne Park Road, and this was still their home in 1901. From 23 March 1903 Frederick were a pupil at Cunningham School. By 1911 his family was living at 4 Wivenoe Cottages, Florence Road.

An Able Seaman with H.M.S. Barham, Jack died on 25th of November 1941 aged 20. 

Jack was born at Lowestoft on 22 December 1920, a son of George William and Charlotte Edith Freeman. In 1921 his family lived at 57 Edinburgh Road, and this was still their home in 1939 when Jack was a labourer at a silk works. 

By November 1941 Jack was serving with the battleship H.M.S. Barham in the Mediterranean. On 25 November 1941 the Barham was hit by three torpedoes fired by the German submarine U-331. The ship sank very quickly and 862 of the crew, including Jack, were killed. 

A Corporal with 1st Suffolk Battery 3rd East Anglian Howitzer Brigade, Eldrick died on 18th of January 1915 at the age of 20. 

Eldrick was born at Lowestoft in 1895, a son of Robert and Mercy Webb Garrod. In 1901 his family lived at 1901 152 Denmark Road, Lowestoft, and by 1911 at 22 Norfolk Street, Lowestoft. Later his mother lived at 81 Dalyell Road, Brixton, London.

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Walter died on 23rd of November 1917 at the age of 20. 

Walter was born at Lowestoft in 1897, a son of Walter William and Charlotte Evelina Gooch. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 16 May 1897 and at that time his family lived at 51 Clemence Street, Lowestoft. His first names were Walter George Vincent. In 1901 his family loved at 8 Factory Street, Lowestoft, and by 1911 they had moved to 149 Saint Margaret's Road. The 1911 Census shows that Walter worked as an assistant at a boot and shoe merchants. 

A Corporal with the Royal Air Force, James died on 7th of April 1942 aged 20. 

James was born at Lowestoft in 1922, a son of James Edward and Violet Emma Gowen. In 1939 his family lived at 49 Poplar Road, Carlton Colville. 

James enlisted in the Royal Air Force as an aircraft apprentice. 

A Pilot Officer with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Richard died on 23 November 1942, aged 20. 

Richard was born at Pakefield on 25 December 1921, a son of Owen Eardley and Florence Gray. He was baptised at All Saints’ Church, Pakefield, on 12 February 1922, and his family lived at Sunnyholme, Carlton Road. By 1939 they were living at 10 Grayson Avenue and Richard was draughtsman and student and was also a member of the Auxiliary Ambulance. 

A Private with 1/5th Bn. Benjamin died on 17th of May 1917 at the age of 20. 

A Private with the 21st Battalion, Samuel died on 24th of November at the age of 20. 

Samuel was born at Mundham, Norfolk, in 1897, a son of Samuel and Emily Elizabeth Grimmer. In 1901 his family lived at 31 The Street, Lound, and by 1911 they were living at Lound Street, Blundeston, and Samuel was a farm labourer. Later his mother lived at 71 Northumberland Street, Norwich, before moving to Hunters Cottages, Kessingland Beach.

Samuel enlisted in the Army at Norwich. He joined the Middlesex Regiment, service number G/24464, and was posted to the 23rd Battalion in France.  

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, William died on 20th of July 1916 at the age of 20. 

William was born at Oulton Broad in 1895, a son of William and Alice Maud Mary Hadingham. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 11 October 1895 and his family lived at Carlton Colville. In 1901 his family were living at 68 Victoria Road, Carlton Colville. By 1911 his father had died and his family lived at 4 Etheline Cottages, Victoria Road, Oulton Broad, and William was a shipbuilder’s labourer. 

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Stanley died on 13th of October 1917 at the age of 20. 

Stanley was born at Ditchingham, Norfolk, in 1894, a son of James and Alice E. Hadingham. In 1901 they lived at Cypress Cottage, Oulton, by 1911 they were living at 4 Park Road Cottages, Rock Estate, Oulton Broad, and Stanley worked as a carter. Later in 1911 he began work as a general labourer for the Great Eastern Railway at Lowestoft. 

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Launch Out. James died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 20. 

James was born at Lowestoft on 4 March 1896, a son of James Thomas and Harriet Hall. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 19 April 1896, and his family lived at 96 Wollaston Road. In 1901 his family were living at Gladstone Cottages, Kessingland. By 1911 James’ mother had died and his father had remarried. The family lived at Providence House, Field Lane, Kessingland.

A Guardsman with 1st Battalion, Arthur died on 19th of December 1916 at the age of 20. 

Arthur was born at Lowestoft in 1896, a son of Joseph and Sarah Eliza Harper. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 8 May 1896 and his family lived at Carlton Road. In 1901 his family lived at 6 Victoria Road, Carlton Colville. By 1911 they were living at 1 School Road, and Arthur was assisting his father as a jobbing gardener. 

A Private with the 1/4th Battalion, Theophilus died on 1st of November 1916 at the age of 20. 

Theophilus was born at Lowestoft in 1896, a son of Arthur and Hannah Harper. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 16 January 1896, and his family lived at 54 Whapload Road and this was still their home in 1901. By 1915 his family lived at 46 Whapload Road, and later at 11 Anguish Street, Lowestoft.

A Private with the 15th (Suffolk Yeomanry) Battalion, John died on 5th of September 1918 aged 20. 

John was born at Kirkley on 12 March 1898, a son of Edith Hellen. John is not shown in the 1901 but on 18 March 1901 he joined Kirkley School, and his family lived at 90 Carlton Road. By 1906 he was living with his grandparents at Savoy Cottage, Saint John’s Road, and he attended Saint John’s School from 19 March 1906 to 1911. By 1911 John’s mother was living at 1 Market Place, Kessingland, and she sometimes used the surname Bird.   

A Seaman with H.M.S. Pembroke, George died on 21st of November 1914 at the age of 20. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 22 November 1894, a son of William and Agnes Maud Herriven. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 21 December 1894 and his family lived at 7 Ipswich Road. In 1901 his family lived at 215 Clapham Road. By 1911 his father had died and the family had moved to 33 Jacob's Street. Later his mother remarried, Nash, and she lived at 93 Cambridge Road, Lowestoft.

A Private with the 1st Battalion, Horace died on 29th of June 1917 at the age of 20. 

Horace was born at Wandsworth, London, on 8 October 1896, a son of Charles John and Louisa Sarah Horne. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Vauxhall, London, on 22 November 1898, and his family lived at 5 South Lambeth Road. In 1901 they lived at 208 Earlsfield Road, Wandsworth. 

A Guardsman with the 2nd Battalion, Charles died on 9th of December 1944 aged 20. 

Charles was born at Lowestoft on 30 October 1924, a son of Harry and Ethel May Houghton. In 1939 his family lived at 5 Turner Cottages, Saint John's Road.

Charles was a labourer when he attested for the Army at Norwich on 23 February 1943. He joined the Coldstream Guards to serve four years with the Colours and eight with the Reserve. He served in Italy with the 2nd Battalion. 

A Private with the 1/4th Battalion, William died on 23rd of April 1917 at the age of 20. 

William was born at Blundeston on 2 July 1897, a son of Walter and Mary Larter. In 1901 his family lived at 93 Seago Street, and in 1911 at 6 Oulton Street, Lowestoft. Later his parents lived at 62 Stanford Street. William attended Roman Hill School and, from 6 March 1905, was a pupil at Saint Margaret's School. 

A Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Russell died on 12th of May 1944 aged 20. 

Russell was born at Lowestoft on 18 May 1923, a son of Russell and Violet Rosanna Leggitt. By 1939 Russell’s father had died and he lived with his mother at 12 Trafalgar Street and Russell worked as a newsboy for W.H. Smith. 

Russell joined the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve after June 1941. In 1944 he was a Flight Engineer serving with 9 Squadron based at Bardney, Lincolnshire. 

A Lieutenant with the 7th Battalion, Roland died on 23 December 1915 at the age of 20. 

Roland was born at Saint John’s Wood, London, on 27 March 1895, a son of Robert and Marie Leighton. He was baptised at All saints’ Church, Saint John’s Wood, on 4 May 1895 and his family lived at 40 Abbey Road and this was still their home in 1911. By 1913 his parents were living at Heather Cliff, Lowestoft, and later lived at Chickeny Cottage, Warwick Road, Bishop’s Stortford. 

A Private with the 15th (Suffolk Yeomanry) Battalion, John died on 5th of September 1918 aged 20.

John was born at Lowestoft on 22 June 1898, a son of John and Elizabeth Alice Mallett. Between 1901 and 1911 his family lived at 60 Cambridge Road. John attended Church Road School until 1 February 1905 when he joined Saint Margaret’s School. Later his parents lived at 64 Sussex Road. 

A Corporal with 15th (Suffolk Yeomanry) Battalion, Bernard died on 5th of September 1918 aged 20. 

Bernard was born at Lowestoft on 27 January 1897, a son of Joseph and Eliza Jane Mann. In 1901 his family lived at 2 Raglan Street and in 1911 at 51 Roman Road. Later his parents lived at 103 Clapham Road. Bernard was educated at Lowestoft and subsequently worked in the office of his uncle, Jabez Mann, engineers, at Sevenoaks, Kent. 

A Private with the 1/10th Battalion, Stanley died on 2nd of December 1917 at the age of 20.

Stanley was born at Lowestoft on 20 April 1897, a son of Arthur William and Charlotte Britteon Mason. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, and his family lived at 71 Norwich Road. Stanley attended Hervey Street School and then, on 1 February 1905, joined Saint John's School before, on 5 May 1905, joining Roman Hill School. By 1911 Stanley's father had died and his family were living at 58 May Road and Stanley worked as a stationer's errand boy. 

A Private with 73rd Bn. Alexander died on 10th of April 1917 at the age of 20.

Alexander was born at Blundeston on 24 December 1896, a son of William and Sarah Jane Morris. In 1891 his family lived at Lound Road, Blundeston. By 1911 his family were living at Caro Villa, Kessingland Road, Pakefield, Lowestoft. 

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Lichen, Maxwell died on 3rd of September 1918 at the age of 20. 

Maxwell was born at Lowestoft on 31 August 1898, a son of Isaiah and Annie Elizabeth Munnings. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 23 September 1898. His family lived at 'Truro', Lorne Road, Kirkley. By 1901 they were living at 126 Beaconsfield Road, and by 1911 at 30 Payne Street, Lowestoft. 

A Private with the 11th Battalion, Samuel died on 9th of April 1918 at the age of 20. 

Samuel was born at Lowestoft in 1898, a son of Thomas John and Elizabeth Sarah Musk. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 20 April 1898, and his family lived at 237 Raglan Street and this was still their home in 1901. By 1911 they were living at 31 Haward Street, and later his parents lived at 16 Marine Parade.

A Private with the 9th Battalion, Ernest died on 16th of September 1916 at the age of 20. 

Ernest was born at Wilby, Suffolk, in 1896, a son of George and Florence Eliza Mutimer. In 1901 his family lived at Crockrells Road, Wilby, and by 1911 they were living at Hall Cottages, Wilby, and Ernest was a cattle-boy on a farm. Later the family lived at 3 Grove Cottages, Carlton Road, Pakefield, before living at 5 Oakland Terrace, Kessingland. 

A Private with the 16th Battalion, George died on 31st of March 1919 at the age of 20. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 20 April 1899, a son of John and Alice Neeve. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 3 October 1900 and his family lived at Whapload Road. In 1901 his family lived at Coleman Square, Whapload Road, and by 1911 they were living at 38 Whapload Road.

An Air Mechanic 2nd Class serving with 58 Reserve Squadron, Royal Flying Corps, at the Base at Suez, Edward died from accidental injuries on 7th of May 1917 at the age of 20. 

Edward was born at Thorpe Hamlet, Norwich, on 10 November 1896, a son of Edward Charles and Mary Ann Nichols. He was baptised at Thorpe Hamlet on 26 May 1897 and his family lived at Carrow Road, Norwich. In 1901 his family lived at Chaney Lane, Tacolneston, and by 1911 at 79 Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft.

A Private with the 15th (Suffolk Yeomanry) Battalion, Alfred died on 18th of September 1918 aged 20. 

A Private with the 1/4th Battalion, Cecil died on 26th of September 1917 at the age of 20. 

Cecil was born at Corton on 24 April 1897, a son of Joseph and Jane Julia Isadore Oakes. He was baptised at Saint Bartholomew’s Church, Corton, on 1 December 1897. In 1901 his family lived at Mill Lane, Corton. By 1911 his family were living at 5 Heath Cottages, Oulton Broad, and later his parents lived at Gayes Nurseries, 5 Heath Road, Oulton Broad. 

A Sailor with S.S. Ashcrest (London), Roy died on 9th of December 1940 aged 20. 

Roy was born at East Ham, London, on 21 September 1920, a son of James Robert and Cissie Olive Oldman. In 1921 his family lived at 115 Central Park Road, East Ham and by 1930 their home was at Saint Peter, Beccles Road, Oulton Broad.

Roy attended the Gravesend Sea School. From 6 August 1939 Roy worked on the merchant ship Cressington Court. He joined the S.S. Barn Hill on 11 December 1939 and, on 12 June 1940, the S.S. Ashcrest. 

A Private with 7th Bn. Edmund died on 19th of August 1916 at the age of 20.

Edmund was born at Brightlingsea, Essex, in 1896, a son of Edmund and Edith Oliver. he was baptised at All Saints' Church, Brightlingsea, on 19 September 1896. In 1901 his family lived at 36 Upper Park Road, Brightlingsea. By 1911 they were living at 6 Gilpin Terrace, Rock Estate, Oulton Broad, and Edmund was a boat builder's apprentice. Later his family lived at 1 Broad View, 30 Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft.

A Sergeant with the 8th Battalion, Sidney died on 17th of November 1917 at the age of 20. 

Sidney was born at Lowestoft in late 1896, a son of Ernest Leonard and Ann Painter. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 1 January 1897, and his family lived at 24 Seago Street and this was still their home in 1901. By 1911 his family were living at 78 Haward Street, Lowestoft, and Sidney worked as a sail maker.

A Private with the 1st Battalion, Frank died on 17th of June 1944 aged 20.

Frank was born at Lowestoft on 11 May 1924, a son of Russell Martin and Alice Mary Parnell. In 1939 his family lived at 59 Fir Lane and Frank was a coal hawker’s assistant. 

Frank enlisted in the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment and was transferred to the East Surrey Regiment on 21 October 1943 and he served with the 1st Battalion in Italy.  

A Private with the 12th Battalion, Arthur died on 16th of May 1917 at the age of 20. 

Arthur was born at Bungay in 1897, a son of Peter and Elizabeth Parry. In 1901 his family lived at 7 Laundry Lane, Lowestoft. By 1911 they were living at 36 Norfolk Street and Arthur was a houseboy at a lady’s house. 

Arthur enlisted in the Army at Norwich. He joined the Middlesex Regiment, service number 32364. He was posted to France to serve with the 12th Battalion. 

A Private with the 1st Battalion, James died on 11th of July 1944 aged 20.

James was born on 18 September 1923, a son of Charles Frederick and Catherine Hunter Payne. His birth was registered in the Woodbridge district and in 1921 his family had lived at 8 Bredfield Street, Woodfield. By 1939 they were living at 42 Salisbury Road, Lowestoft, and James worked in the stores at a motor vehicle body builder.

James enlisted in the Royal Norfolk Regiment and was then transferred to the East Lancashire Regiment and served with the 1st Battalion in France.

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Frederick died on 14th of February 1945 aged 20. 

Frederick was born on 9 March 1924, his birth was registered in the Mutford district. He was a son of Frederick James and Jessie Frances Pearson. In 1939 his family lived at Elm Farm, Jay Lane, Lound, and Frederick was a carpenter’s apprentice.  

Frederick married Eileen Joan Reynolds in 1943, this was registered in the Bromley district.