Same Age - 26

A Private with the Royal Army Medical Corps, Sydney died on 25th of September 1944 at the age of 26. 

Sydney was a son of John Frederick and Elizabeth Blanche Gillings of The Street, Blundeston. Sydney had worked as a gardener before he joined the Army. 

Sydney was a medic and he was attached to the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders. 

A Stoker 1st Class with H.M. Submarine Triad, Leonard died on 20th of October 1940 at the age of 26. 

Son of Ernest Henry and Florence Maud Gooch of Blacksmiths Loke Lound.

Leonard was born at Coltishall, Norfolk, on 11 January 1914, a son of Ernest Henry and Florence Maud Gooch. By 1921 Leonard's family were living at Bridge Road, Ludham, and by 1939 they had moved to Blacksmith's Loke, Hopton. Subsequently they lived at 2 Widow's Cottages, Somerleyton. 

A Sergeant with the 7th Battalion, George died on 9th of August 1916 at the age of 26. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 16 August 1889, a son of William and Elizabeth Gower. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 5 November 1890 and his family lived at 7 Factory Street. In 1891 they lived at 11 Compass Street, and this was still their home in 1901. By 1907 they were living at 7 Jacobs Street.

A Flying Officer with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Jermyn died on 12th August 1943 aged 26.

Jermyn was born at Lowestoft in 1917. A son of Jermyn Thomas and Agnes Jane Greengrass. He was baptised at Christ Church, Lowestoft, on 27 May 1917, and his family lived at Old Nelson Street. In 1921 his family lived at 16 Royal Avenue, and by 1939 their address was 7 Battery Green Road. 

A Private with the 8th Battalion, James died on 17th of February 1917 at the age of 26.

James was born at Lowestoft on 2 September 1890, a son of John Thomas and Jane Gregory. James’ parents both came from Cornwall. In 1891 his family lived at Machere Villa, Beaconsfield Road, Lowestoft. From 1895 James attended Kirkley School. By 1901 they were living at 130 Beaconsfield Road, and this was still their home in 1911 when James worked as a plumber. Later his mother lived at 41 Salisbury Road, before moving to Hayle, Cornwall. 

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Adonis. Albert died on 15th of April 1943 at the age of 26. 

Albert was born at Lowestoft on 21 October 1916 a son of George Gurney and Anne Emma Gurney Hall. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 14 December 1916, and his family lived at 4 Worthing Road. This was still his family's address in 1921.  

In 1938 Albert married Evelyn Ethel Ruth Spindler at Lowestoft. In 1939 they lived with Albert's mother at 60 Sussex Road, Lowestoft. 

A Deck Hand with H.M. Trawler Morococala, Clifford died on 19th of November 1917 at the age of 26. 

Clifford was born at Lowestoft on 22 March 1891, a son of George and Mary Ann Hall. He was baptised at Christ Church, Lowestoft, on 15 April 1891, and his family lived at Rant Score East. By 1901 they were living at 88 Oxford Road, and in 1911 at 1 Royal Avenue. Later they lived at 73 Kimberley Road. 

A Lieutenant with 1st Bn., Antrobus died on 19th of March 1916 at the age of 26. 

Son of Clement and Mary Harris of Ellangown, Crieff, Scotland. 

Antrobus was born at Middlesborough where his father was organist at Saint Paul's Church. Antrobus studied music and was a graduate of the University of Edinburgh. He became the organist at Saint James' Episcopal Church, Cupar, Scotland, before, in July 1914, becoming the organist and choir master at Saint Peter's Church Kirkley.

A Second Lieutenant attached to the 2nd Battalion; Frederick died on 27th of May 1918 aged 26.

Frederick was born at Norwich in 1892, a son of Frederick George and Henrietta Havers. In 1901 his family lived at 16 Angle Row Catton, Norwich, and in 1911 at 18 Traverse Street, Norwich, and Frederick was a house painter. By 1918 his parents were living at Shirley, The Avenue, Lowestoft, and later at 2 The Prairie.

A Lieutenant with the 52nd Battalion, Adrian died on 8th of October 1918 aged 26. 

A Private with the 11th Battalion, Thomas died on 9th of April 1918 at the age of 26. 

Thomas was born at Hertford, Hertfordshire, on 11 April 1892, a son of Thomas Philip and Louisa Annie Heath. He was baptised at Saint Andrew’s Church, Hertford, on 5 June 1892. By 1901 his family lived at 121 High Street, Lowestoft, and this was still their home in 1911 when Thomas worked as a wine merchant’s clerk. Later his parents lived at 64 Liverpool Road, Chester, and subsequently at 7 Wortley Terrace, Mundesley, Norfolk.

A Third Hand with the Sailing Trawler Wanderer (Lowestoft), Arthur died on 15th of May 1916 at the age of 26.

Arthur was born at Lowestoft on 27 August 1889, a son of William George and Eliza Holt. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 16 March 1890, and his family lived at 311 North Raglan Street, Lowestoft. Arthur attended Clapham Road School and, on 10 February 1896, became a pupil at Saint Margaret’s School. 

Neither Arthur, nor his parents, have been traced in the 1901 or 1911 Census records. 

A Leading Stoker with H.M.S. Queen Mary. Ivan died on 31st of May 1916 at the age of 26. 

Ivan was born at Lowestoft on 6 October 1888, a son of Benjamin James and Hannah Howlett. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 16 October 1888. In 1891 his family lived at 20 Ontario Road and by 1901 at 35 East Street. By 1911 they were living at the Rear of Rant Score. He was a brother of Harold Robert Howlett of 22 Bevan Street, Lowestoft. 

Ivan attended Clapham Road School and, from 25 February 1895, was a pupil at Saint Margaret's School.

A Seaman with H.M. trawler Myrtle, Roy died on 14 June 1940, aged 26.

A Private with 1/22nd Battalion London Regiment, John died on 16th of February 1919 at the age of 26.

John was born at Lowestoft on 27 December 1892, a son of John Henry and Alice Maud Ingles. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 18 January 1893 and his family lived at Whapload Road. In 1901 his family lived at Lauriston Cottage, Hall Road, Oulton. This was still their home in 1911 when John, like his father, was a baker. 

A Trimmer with H.M. Drifter Rooke, Joseph died on 3rd of August 1916 at the age of 26. 

Joseph was born at Lowestoft on 4 November 1891, a son of Arthur James and Jessie Eliza Jenner. In 1901 his family lived at 4 Forester’s Terrace, Kirkley. By 1911 they were living at 45 Morton Road and later at 3 Walmer Road, Lowestoft.

A Petty Officer Airman, Lewis died on 23rd of June 1942 at the age of 26. 

Lewis was born at Kessingland on 20 August 1915, a son of Russell Samuel and Florence May Kemp. He was baptised at Saint Edmund's Church, Kessingland, on 3 October 1915, and his family lived at High Street, Kessingland. By 1921 his family were living at Alma Cottage, Kessingland. In 1939 they were living at 2 Myrtles Cottages Kessingland.

A Private with 1st New Zealand Stationary Hospital, Thomas died on 23rd of October 1915 at the age of 26. 

Thomas was born at Banbury, Oxfordshire, on 18 May 1889, a son of Robert Thomas and Harriett Elizabeth Kirk. He was baptised at Christchurch, Banbury, on 27 August 1889 and at that time his family lived at Prospect Terrace, Banbury and his father was a Recruiting Sergeant with the Oxfordshire Light Infantry. In 1891 his family lived at 8 Queens Street, Neithrop, Banbury. 

A Private with 7th Bn., Edward died on 13th of October 1915 at the age of 26. 

A Corporal with 2nd Bn., William died on 14th of March 1915 at the age of 26. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 20 April 1888, a son of Samuel and Maria Ling. In 1891 his family lived at 35 Oxford Road, Lowestoft, and this was still their home in 1901. 

On 8 December 1910 William married Barbara Ellen Cannell at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft. By 1911 their home was at 257 Raglan Street, Lowestoft.

A Private with the 9th Battalion, Bertie died on 5th of October 1918 aged 26. 

Bertie was born at Carlton Colville in 1892, a son of George and Matilda Frances Manning. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 10 September 1893. In 1901 his family lived at Worcester Terrace, Carlton Colville. By 1911 they were living at 10 Severn Terrace, Kirkley Run, and Bertie was a labourer.

A Private with the 4th Battalion, Douglas died on 5th of October 1943 aged 26.

Douglas was born at Lowestoft on 16 July 1917, a son of Herbert and Mary Miller. In 1921 his family lived at 89 Beresford Road. B y 1939 they were living at 133 Saint Peter’s Street and Douglas was a wood machinist’s mate.  

A Private with 10th Bn., Herbert died on 24th of October 1916 at the age of 26. 

Herbert was born at Brandeston, Suffolk, in 1890, a son of Robert and Harriett Moore.

In 1911 his family lived at Verbena Place, London Road, Kessingland, and later his parents lived at The Hermitage, Church Road, Kessingland.

Herbert worked as an auxiliary postman.

Herbert enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. He served initially with the 1st Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment, number 27219, before transfer to the 10th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment, service number 42743.

A Private with the 4th Battalion, Cyril died on 21st of September 1943 aged 25. 

Cyril was born at Lowestoft on 2 December 1917, a son Florence Jane Muskett. In 1919 Cyril’s mother married Archibald Cecil Brown. In 1921 his family lived at 3 Princes Road. By 1939 his family were living at 24 Fir Lane and Cyril was an omnibus chair maker. When he enlisted, he stated that he was a carpenter. Cyril married Vera Grace Lee in 1940, this was registered in the Lothingland district. Vera lived at 22 Fir Lane. Vera remarried in 1947. 

A Private with 1/4th Bn., William died on 19th of April 1917 at the age of 26. 

William was born at Stibbard, Norfolk, on 10 June 1891, a son of Henry and Sarah Ann Neale. He was baptised at Stibbard parish church on 12 July 1891, and his family lived at Stibbard. In 1901 his family was still living at Stibbard, but by 1911 they were living at Holkham, near Wells, and William was a farm labourer. 

William was still living at Holkham when he volunteered and enlisted in the Norfolk Regiment, at Norwich, on 15 September 1914. Initially his service number was 2896. 

A Private with the 1/4th Battalion, Jessie died on 3rd of March 1916 at the age of 26.

Jessie was born at Mundham, near Loddon, Norfolk, in 1890, a son of Jessie and Eliza Nunn. In 1891 his family lived at Queen Street, Southwold, and his mother was a lodging house keeper. By 1901 they were living at 34 Beaconsfield Road, Lowestoft. In 1911 they lived at St. Aubyn Cottage, Carlton Road, and Jessie was a compositor at a printers. The 1911 Census shows that there was a visitor at their home: Hettie (Harriet) Boyce, a book-binder.

A Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Jack died on 24th of July 1941 at the age of 27. 

Jack was born at Lowestoft on 29 August 1913, a son of George Edward and Margaret Isabel Overy. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church on 19 September 1913 and his family lived at 23 Payne Street and this was still their home in 1939. 

A Gunner with 7th Coastal Regiment, Leon died on 5 March 1943, aged 26.

Leon was born at Walthamstow on 8 March 1916, a son of Leonard and Dorothy Patin. In 1921 Leon, and his mother, lived with his maternal grandmother, Emily Sheraton, at 67 Holme Road, East Ham. Leon’s mother married Robert Whinney. 

An Engineman with H.M. Trawler Falstaff, Benjamin died on 18th of December 1918 at the age of 26.

Benjamin was born at Oulton on 10 August 1892, a son of John and Ellen Pitchers. He was baptised at Saint Michael’s Church, Oulton, on 18 September 1892. In 1901 his family lived at Moyse Road, Oulton. In 1911 the family home was at 2 Rock Road, Rock Estate, Oulton. 

An Acting Commissioned Gunner with H.M.S. Raglan, Arthur died on 20th of January 1918 at the age of 26. 

Arthur was born at Lowestoft on 15 November 1891, a son of Arthur Henry and Agnes Marr Pitt. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 16 December 1891 and his family lived at 4 Spurgeon Score. In 1901 their address was 5 Spurgeon Score and later they lived at 10 Spurgeon Score, High Street, Lowestoft.

A Private with 11th Company, Frederick died on 1st of July 1916 at the age of 26. 

Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 1 March 1890, a son of Ernest and Caroline Pluck. In 1891 his family lived at Lake Lothing Terrace, 2 Laundry Lane, Lowestoft. By 18918 his family were living at 12 Beckham Road and this was Frederick’s home for the rest of his life. Frederick attended Hervey Street School and, on 7 February 1898, became a pupil at Saint John’s School. On 4 February 1904 he joined Roman Hill School. 

A Pilot Officer with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Jack died on 12th of February 1944 aged 26. 

Jack was born at Lowestoft on 22 December 1917, a son of William and Edith Purdy. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 17 January 1918 and his family lived at 196 Clapham Road. 

On 23 December 1939 Jack married Patricia Gertrude Harling at Saint John’s Church. Jack was a Sergeant with the Royal Air Force and gave his address as 196 Clapham Road, and Patricia lived at 4 Stanley Street. By 1944 their home was at 85 Waveney Crescent.

A Private with 9th Battalion, Frederick died on 19th of December 1915 at the age of 26. 

A Sapper with 253 Field Company, James died on 3rd of July 1944 aged 26. 

James was born at Pakefield on 28 August 1917, a son of James and Marion Elizabeth Read. James’ father had died in July 1917. James was baptised at All Saints’ Church, Pakefield, on 14 October 1917 and his family lived at Kirkley. In 1921 his family lived at 43 William Street. By 1939 they lived at 4 Wilson Road and James was a bricklayer. 

A Lance Corporal with 51st Bn., Harry died on 24th of April 1918 at the age of 26. 

Harry was born at Lowestoft on 1 July 1891, a son of Walter and Harriett Reynolds. In 1901 his family lived at Wards Cottages, Clapham Road, Lowestoft. Harry attended Lowestoft School of Art and he left to become a dentist's apprentice and his Australian Army service papers show that he had served an apprenticeship with 'Targitt' (sic) at Lowestoft. 

A Mate with H.M. Armed Fishing Smack Ivanhoe, Benjamin died on 9th of January 1919 at the age of 26. 

It is believed that Benjamin was born at Lowestoft in 1892, a son of Henry and Emily Robinson. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 12 February 1892, and his family lived at 20 Alma Road. Benjamin’s father died in 1894 and in 1901 his family lived at Laundry Lane. In 1911 Benjamin lived with his sister Nellie Wood, and her husband William, at 4 Mummery’s Buildings, Saint Peter’s Street, and Benjamin was a fisherman. Later his sister lived at 4 Princes Road.  

A Sapper with 51st Broad Gauge Operating Company, Walter died on 26th of October 1918 aged 26. 

Walter was born at Longside, Aberdeenshire, in 1893, a son of Walter and Jane Robson of Peterhead. In 1901 his family lived at 16 Wallace Street, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire. In 1911 they lived at 13 Backgate, Peterhead, and Walter was a labourer. 

A Warrant Officer with Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Norman died on 24th of March 1945 aged 26. 

Norman was born at Lowestoft on 8 January 1919, a son of James and Olive Rouse. In 1921 his family lived at 40 Bridge Road, Oulton Broad. In 1939 his family lived at 39 Winnipeg Road, Lowestoft, and Norman was a solicitor's clerk. 

In 1943 Norman married Elizabeth G. Chambers, at Lowestoft, and their home was at 90 Saint Leonards Road, Lowestoft.

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Albert died on 16th of August 1916 at the age of 26. 

Albert was born at Oulton in 1890, a son of William John and Isabella Scarle. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 14 September 1890. In 1891 his family lived near Saint Mark’s Church, Oulton Broad, and by 1901 at Main Road, Carlton Colville. By 1911 they were living at Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, and Albert was an apprentice carpenter. Late his parents’ address was Foxboro House, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad.

A Sapper with 103rd Field Company, Clifford died on 28th of May 1917 at the age of 26.

Clifford was born at Oulton in 1891, a son of William John and Isabella Scarle. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 8 November 1891. In 1891 his family lived near Saint Mark’s Church, Oulton Broad, and by 1901 at Main Road, Carlton Colville. By 1911 they were living at Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, and Clifford was an apprentice plumber and painter. By 1916 his parents’ address was Foxboro House, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad.