Same Age - 29

An Air Mechanic 1st Class with 17th Squadron, 5th Wing, John died on 19th of June 1916 at the age of 29. 

A Sergeant with B Squadron, Arthur died on 22nd of December 1940 at the age of 29.

Arthur was born at Coltishall in 1911, a son of Ernest Henry and Florence Maud Gooch. In 1921 his family lived at Bridge Road, Ludham, and by 1939 they were living at Blacksmiths Loke Lound. Later his parents lived at they lived at 2 Widow's Cottages, Somerleyton. 

Arthur married Mona Connor at Chelmsford in 1937. They had a home at 1 Jubilee Cottages, Chelmsford. 

A Private with 19th Battalion (Canadian Highlanders) Canadian Infantry. Walter died on 10th of August 1918 at the age of 29. 

Walter was born at Lowestoft on 5 September 1889, a son of Walter George and Alice Gowen. In 1891 his family lived at 89 Roman Road, Lowestoft. By 1901 Walter's father had died and his mother had married Thomas Walsh: the family lived at 15 Haward Street. Later his mother lived at 67 Raglan Street, Lowestoft, before moving to 144 Chichester Road, South Shields.

A Trooper with C Squadron, Thomas died on 14 April 1945, aged 29.

Thomas was born at Stranraer, Wigtownshire, in 1916, a son of James and Janet Graham. 
In 1941 Thomas married Annie L. Brown, of 19 Florence Road, Pakefield, this was registered in the Lothingland district. 

Thomas enlisted in the King’s Own Scottish Borderers and subsequently transferred to the Lovat Scouts. His unit landed in Italy in July 1944. Thomas as wounded on 12 April and died of his wounds two days later.  

A Private with 54th (1/1st East Anglian) Casualty Clearing Station, Harry died on 13th August 1915 at the age of 29.

Harry was born at Lowestoft on 26th March 1886, a son of Edward and Hannah Louisa Hall. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 25th April 1886. In 1891 his family lived at 77 Saint Margaret's Road and by 1901 were living at 70 Oxford Road. Harry attended Lowestoft School of Art.

By 1911 his family had moved to 41 High Street, Lowestoft, and Harry worked as an insurance agent. 

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Brock. Arthur died on 19th of August 1940 at the age of 29. 

Arthur was born at Lowestoft on 16 July 1911, a son of Arthur Reginald and Ada Annie Hall. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 3 August 1911 and his family lived at 22 Oxford Road. In 1921 his family lived at 90 Cambridge Road, Lowestoft, and this was still their home in 1939.

A Deck Hand with H.M. Trawler Mary. Frank died on 5th of November 1914 at the age of 29. 

Frank was born at Lowestoft on 19 February 1886, a son of George Edwin (Jimmie) and Jessie Hall. In 1891 his family lived at 11 Cumberland Road, Lowestoft. By 1901 his father had died and he lived at 4 Princes Road, as did his mother, and Frank was a cooper's apprentice. 

A Deck Hand with the Royal Naval Reserve, Walter died on 15th of April 1917 at the age of 29. 

Walter was born at Lowestoft on 18 March 1888, a son of Arthur and Hannah Harper. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 11 April 1888, and his family lived at Strand Cottages. In 1891 they were living at 54 Whapload Road, and this was still their home in 1901, by which time Walter was working as an errand boy. By 1915 his family lived at 46 Whapload Road, and later at 11 Anguish Street, Lowestoft.

A Second Hand with H.M. Trawler Almond. William died on 2nd of February 1941 at the age of 29.

William was born at Carlton Colville on 15 February 1911, a son of George William and Jane Holt. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Carlton Colville, on 12 March 1911, and his family lived at 7 Dell Road. 

On 21 May 1932 William married Ivy Elsie Barnard at Saint Margaret's Church. William and Ivy were both living at 28 Essex Road. William worked as a fisherman and Ivy as a domestic. 

William was awarded his certificate of competency in 1935.

A Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Gerald died on 5th of July 1941 aged 29. 

Gerald was born at Norwich on 7 October 1912, a son of Ernest John and Alice Matilda Hutson. In 1921 his family lived at 182 London Road, Lowestoft, and by 1939 they were living at 289 London Road South and Gerald was a clerk.

A Lance Corporal with the 11th Battalion, Edward died on 1st of May 1918 aged 29. 

Edward was born at Lowestoft on 3 December 1888, a son of Frederick and Annie Maria Jordan. In 1901 his family lived at 41 The Hemplands. Edward was a pupil at Cunningham School and then, from 25 February 1895, attended Saint Margaret’s School. In 1911 his family lived at 92 Queens Road and Edward was an electrician-wireman. Later his parents lived at 96 Beresford Road. 

A Private with the 1st Battalion, died on 4th of January 1917 at the age of 29. 

Ronald was born at Kessingland on 6 December 1887, a son of Samuel and Mary Knights. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 16 December 1887. In 1891 his family lived at Market Place, Kessingland, and by 1901 at Gladstone Cottages, London Road, Kessingland. They were still living at Gladstone Cottages in 1911 and Ronald was a house painter.  

A Private with 1st Bn. George died on 24th of August 1914 at the age of 29. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 17 December 1883, a son of Charles Owen and Margaret Knights. Throughout his life George's family lived at 18 Alma Road, Lowestoft. George was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 7 March 1886.

A Captain attached to the 9th Battalion Norfolk Regiment, Shales died on 18th of September 1918. 

A Leading Seaman with H.M. Submarine Odin, Walter died on 27th of June 1940 at the age of 29. 

Walter was born at Carlton Colville on 29 September 1910, a son of Walter George and Bertha Carrie Laws. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Carlton Colville, on 30 October 1910 and his family lived at The Grove Cottage, Grove Farm, Carlton Colville. By 1921 his family were living at Camp Common, Hopton.

A Private with the 4th Battalion, George died on 17th of July 1943 aged 29. 

George was born at Kirkley on 14 December 1913, a son of Arthur Samuel and Harriet Mace. In 1921 his family lived at 5 Kendal Road, and this was still the family home in 1939. 

George was working as a general labourer when he enlisted in the Suffolk Regiment, and he was posted to the 4th Battalion. 

A Private with the 7th Battalion, George died on 14th of April 1919 at the age of 29. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 17 January 1890, a son of John Bryant and Harriet Elizabeth Manning. He was baptised at Saint John the Baptist Church, Reedham, Norfolk, on 6 April 1890, and his family lived at 61 Tonning Street, Lowestoft. In 1901 his family lived at 2 Gladstone Cottages, Tonning Street. By 1911 his family were living at 9 Kent Road and George worked as a fish merchant’s labourer. 

A Flight Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Leonard died on 25th of June 1944 aged 29. 

Leonard was born at Oulton Broad on 31 July 1914, a son of Leonard and Edith Emma Mayhew. In 1921 his family lived at 31 Sycamore Avenue. 

On 6 January 1935 Leonard married Margaret Caroline Beamish at Saint Michael’s Church, Oulton Broad. Leonard was a waterman living at 68 Sycamore Avenue and Margaret was a cook living at Hall Road. By 1939 they were living at Llanberis, Broad Road, and Leonard was a yacht steward. Margaret remarried in 1947. 

A Lance Corporal with the 6th Battalion, Herbert died on 22nd of March 1944 aged 29. 

Herbert was born at Wrentham in 1915, a son of Charles and Rose Minister. In 1921 his family lived at Southwold Road, Wrentham. 

Herbert married Eileen Alice Self in 1941. She lived at Kessingland. 

In late 1939 the 6th Battalion was stationed at Sheringham and in spring 1940 guarded the coast from Sheringham to Overstrand. In August 1940 the Battalion moved to Holt and later in the year they moved to Weybourne, and then Swaffham.

A Skipper with H.M. Drifter Oceans Gift II, Clement died on 30th of August 1917 at the age of 29. 

Clement was born at Carlton Colville on 7 February 1888, a son of William and Annie Minister. In 1891 his family lived at Bell Corner, Carlton Colville, and by 1901 they were living at Primrose Cottage, Chapel Road, Carlton Colville. Later his parents lived at Pond Farm, Mutford.

A Lance Corporal with 1st Bn. Archdale died on 14th of September 1914 at the age of 29. 

Archdale was born at Henstead in 1885, a son of George and Charlotte Morse. He was baptised at Henstead on 8 February 1885. In 1891 his family lived at Henstead. By 1901 his father had died and his mother remarried and his family lived near the Bell Inn at Carlton Colville and Archdale worked as a general labourer. Later their address was 1 Bell Cottage, Carlton Colville.

A Leading Cook with H.M. Motor Minesweeper 8. Ernest died on 24th of June 1944 at the age of 29. 

Ernest was born at Lowestoft on 9 October 1914 a son of Ernest Henry and Letitia Moyse. In 1921 his family lived at 8 Jacobs Street, Lowestoft. 

On 8 October 1938 Ernest married Irene Violet Jackson at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley. Ernest and Irene were both living at Kirkley and Ernest worked as a labourer. By 1939 they were living at The Nest, Long Road, Lowestoft, and Ernest worked as a general labourer. 

A Private with 4th Battalion, Percival died on 13th of November 1916 at the age of 29. 

Percival was born at Kirkley on 8 June 1887, a son of James and Margaret Norman. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 21 November 1888 and his family lived at 59 Reeve Street. By 1901 his family were living at 10 Reeve Street.

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Gleaner of the Sea, William died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 29. 

William was born at Kirkley on 16 October 1887, a son of Walter M. and Maria Louisa Nunn. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley, on 4 May 1890. In 1891 his family lived at 1 Stanley Cottages, Carlton Road, and this was still their address in 1901. In 1911 his family lived at 28 Stanley Cottages and William was a drift net fisherman.

A Stoker 1st Class with H.M.S. Indefatigable, Alfred died on 31st of May 1916 at the age of 29. 

Alfred was born at Pembroke Dock on 16 February 1887, a son of Charles and Margaret Owen. In 1891 his family lived at 8 King Street, Pembroke. By 1901 Alfred’s mother had died and his family lived at 4 King Street, Pembroke, and later his father lived at 3 Commercial Row, Pembroke Dock.   

Note Commonwealth War Graves states his father’s name was Thomas: no record has been found that corroborates this.  

A Leading Seaman with H.M. Trawler Laertes. Jack died on 25th of July 1942 at the age of 29. 

Jack was born at Aldburgh on 8 July 1914, a son of Son of Henry Joseph and Eva Ellen Page. In 1911 his family lived at Oulton Broad, and by 1921 were living at Village Green, Homersfield, Suffolk. By 1939 they were living at 67 Beccles Road, Lowestoft, and Jack worked as a trawler deck hand. 

Jack married Kathleen Joyce Beamish, at Lowestoft, in 1940. 

A Rigger with R.F.A. Hughli, William died on 26th of April 1919 at the age of 29. 

William was born at Oulton, Lowestoft, on 4 August 1888, a son of John and Adelaide Patterson. In 1891 his family lived at Commodore Road, Oulton, and by 1901 they were living at Trinity Cottages, Commodore Road, Oulton, Lowestoft. The 1911 Census shows them at 5 Trinity Cottages, while Commonwealth War Graves records give their address as 1 Trinity Cottages.

An Able Seaman with H.M. Submarine P.39, Gordon died on 8th of May 1942 aged 29. 

Gordon was born at Lowestoft on 25 March 1913, a son of William Samuel and Matilda Susan Peck. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 25 April 1913 and his family lived at 54 Kent Road, which would be Gordon’s home address for the rest of his life. 

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Girl Gracie, Leonard died on 14th of September 1918 at the age of 29. 

Leonard was born at Lowestoft on 1 May 1889, a son of Benjamin William and Jane Elizabeth Peek. Leonard was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 22 May 1889. His family lived at 2 Tethey Place, West Raglan Street. In 1891 their address was 63 West Raglan Street. In 1901 his family lived at 130 Saint Leonard's Road, Kirkley, and by 1911 at 22 Beaconsfield Road.

A Captain with C Company, 10th Battalion, Harry died on 13th of April 1917 at the age of 29. 

Harry was born at Lowestoft in 1888, a son of Frank and Mary Lorina Peskett. He was baptised at Saint John the Baptist Church, Shadinfield, on 8 January 1888. In 1891 his family lived at 148 London Road, Lowestoft. Harry’s mother died when Harry was quite young and his father remarried. By 1901 the family were living at 3 High Street, Lowestoft. From 1902 Harry was a pupil at Ipswich School. 

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Percival died on 12th of October 1916 at the age of 29. 

Percival was born at Lowestoft in 1887, a son of George and Elizabeth Rayner. In 1891 his family lived at 22 West Bevan Street. By 1901 they were living at 22 Norwich Road. 

On 23 July 1910 Percival married Amy Marie Martin at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft. Percival was a sawyer living at 24 Kent Road, and Amy lived at 142 Denmark Road. In 1911 they lived at 66 Bevan Street and Percival was a sawyer at a saw mill. Later Amy lived at 142 Denmark Road. 

A Warrant Officer with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Albert died on 19th of April 1945 aged 28. 

Albert was born at Uggeshall, Suffolk, on 14 August 1916, a son of Charles and Harriet Read. In 1921 their home was at Blyford, Suffolk. 

In 1939 Albert lived at 215 Gorleston Road, Carlton Colville, and was a motor mechanic. On 8 April 1939 he married Cissie Ella May Hawkes at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville. By 1945 their home was at Souter Cottages, Beccles Road, Carlton Colville. Cissie remarried in 1949.

An Engineman with H.M. Trawler Remarko, Arthur died on 3rd of December 1916 at the age of 29. 

Arthur was born at Lowestoft on 3 May 1886, a son of Samuel and Mary Ann Redgrave. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 7 July 1886, and his family lived at Lighthouse Hill. In 1901 his family lived at 5 Factory Court, Factory Street. Later his family lived at 2 Factory Street. 

From around 1908 Arthur lived with Hilda Lawrence at 27 Mariners Street. In 1915 they lived at 27 Factory Street and, later, Hilda lived at 83 Seago Street. Hilda was Arthur’s ‘unmarried wife’.  

A Private with 6th Bn. John died on 27th of January 1942 at the age of 29. 

John was born at Hopton on 12 June 1913, a son of Alfred and Rose Elizabeth Reeder. By 1939 his family were living at Blacksmith Loke, Hopton, and John worked as a postman.

In late 1939 the 6th Battalion was stationed at Sheringham and in spring 1940 guarded the coast from Sheringham to Overstrand. In August 1940 the Battalion moved to Holt and later in the year they moved to Weybourne, and then Swaffham.

A Lance Sergeant with 25th Bomb Disposal Company, George died on 22nd of September 1944 aged 29. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 9 January 1915, a son of John Henry and Emily Reeve. In 1921 his family lived at 17 Coronation Terrace, Fir Lane. 

A Private with the 11th Battalion, George died on 13th of September 1917 at the age of 29. 

George was born at Aldeby, Norfolk, on 10 September 1887, a son of Frederick and Harriet Reynolds. He was baptised at Aldeby on 9 October 1887. In 1891 his family lived at The Street, Aldeby. By 1901 they were living at 85 Saint Margaret’s Road, Lowestoft, and this was still the family home in 1911. 

A Leading Steward with H.M. Trawler Ullswater. William died on 19th of November 1942 at the age of 29.

William was born at Carlton Colville on 1 August 1913, a son of William Arthur and Charlotte (Lottie) Eliza Rouse. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Carlton Colville, on 21 December 1913. His family lived at Carlton Street, Carlton Colville and by 1921 they had moved to 19 Sycamore Avenue, Oulton Broad.

In 1932 William married Christina Elizabeth Beckett and by 1939 they were living at 51 Kimberley Road and William worked as a builder's labourer.

A Stoker 1st Class with H.M.S. Dulverton, John died on 15th of February 1945 aged 29. 

John was born at Shirebrook, Derbyshire, in 1915, a son of John William and Selina (Lena) Shaw. He was baptised at Shirebrook on 13 October 1915. In 1921 his family lived at 49 Devonshire Street, Shirebrook. John married Dorothy Jackson at Holy Trinity Church, Shirebrook, in 1938.

At some point Dorothy moved to Lowestoft. She remarried in 1946 and continued to live in the Lowestoft area. 

A Seaman with Schooner Rosa Harriette, Charles died on 9th of November 1918 aged 29. 

Charles was born at Kirstead, Norfolk, on 5 April 1889, a son of John Amos and Emily Skeet. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Kirstead, on 26 May 1889. In 1891 his family lived at Kirstead. By 1901 they were living at 9 Nut Lane, Morley Saint Peter, Norfolk. 

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Albert died on 18th of September 1918 aged 29. 

Albert was born at Saint Ives, Huntingdonshire, on 10 June 1889, a son of William and Emily Starling. In 1891 his family lived at The Railway Station, Saint Mary Stoke, Ipswich. By 1895 they had moved to Ely and lived at The Railway Station, Ely, where is father was the station master. Albert attended Needhams School, Ely, from 14 January 1895. Albert began working for the Great Eastern Railway Company in 1904. In 1911 he lodged at Victoria Street, Ely, and he worked as a railway clerk.