Same Age - 30

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Cap d'Antifer. Richard died on 13th of February 1944 at the age of 30. 

Richard was born at Beccles on 14 May 1913, a son of Samuel and Jessie May Ling. In 1921 his family lived at 1 Wells Cottages, Raglan Street, Lowestoft. 

In 1939 Richard was living at 237 Raglan Street and he worked as a drift-net fisherman. 

Richard married Dorothy Irene Soanes at Lowestoft in 1940. Their home was at 17 Union Road, Lowestoft.

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Charles died on 27th of March 1918 at the age of 30. 

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Ernest died on 9th of August 1916 at the age of 30. 

Ernest was born at Lowestoft on 30 November 1885, a son of Benjamin and Ellen Martin. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 5 September 1886. In 1891 his family lived at 217 Clapham Road, but the Census shows that Ernest was a patient at Lowestoft Hospital when the census was taken. From 29 June 1896 Ernest attended Saint Margaret's Boys School. By 1901 the family were living at 200 Clapham Road, and this was still the family home in 1911. 

A Private with the 8th Battalion, Thomas died on 11th of October 1917 at the age of 30. 

Thomas was born at Hulver in 1887, a son of George and Amy Louisa Moore. In 1891 his family lived at 98 Cambridge Road, Lowestoft. By 1901 Thomas' father had died and his family lived at 37 Crown Street. In 1911 his family lived at 38 Lawson Road and Thomas worked as a machine minder at a printers. 

Thomas married Florence Martha Smith at Lowestoft in 1916. Their home was at 29 Roman Road, Lowestoft.

A Civilian, Muriel died on 19th of December 1944 aged 30. 

Muriel was born at Lowestoft on 9 August 1914, a daughter of Charles Daniel and Alice Maud Mullender. Muriel’s family lived at 17 Pakefield Street and by 1921 were living at 34 Morton Road which was their home in 1939 when Muriel worked as a beatster. Later her mother lived at 188 Kimberley Road.

A Lance Corporal with 7th Bn., Frederick died on 4th of November 1915 at the age of 30. 

Frederick was born at Pakefield on 21 February 1885, a son of Henry William and Ellen Mullender. Frederick was baptised at All Saints’ Church, Pakefield, 10 May 1885. From 17 September 1888 Frederick attended Cunningham School. In 1891 his family lived at 2 Prospect Place, Pakefield. By 1901 they were living at Millers Lane, Pakefield, and Frederick was an apprentice house painter.

A Private with 635th Mechanical Transport Company, Clifford died on 24th of October 1917 at the age of 30. 

Clifford was born at Lowestoft on 1 May 1887, a son of Frederick and Rosa Agnes Norton. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church on 20 May 1887 and his family lived at 3 Marsham Place. In 1891 his family lived at 58 Denmark Road, and by 1901 were living at 129 Bevan Street. Later his mother lived at 20 Gordon Road. 

A Private with the 8th Battalion, Ernest died on 5th of February 1917 at the age of 30. 

Ernest was born at Blundeston in 1886, a son of David and Harriet Pearson. In 1891 his family lived at High Street, Blundeston, and by 1901 at Lound Road, Blundeston. In 1911 they were still living at Lound Road and Ernest was a milkman on a farm. 

Ernest enlisted in the Army at Bury St. Edmunds. He joined the Bedfordshire Regiment, service number 33226. He was posted to France and joined the 8th Battalion. 

A Leading Seaman with H.M.S. Grenville, Stanley died on 19th of January 1940 aged 30. 

Stanley was born at Andover, Hampshire, on 22 February 1909, a son of Divers and Elizabeth Peters. In 1911 his family were resident at the Andover Union Workhouse. By 1921 both of Stanley’s parents had died and Stanley attended the Watts Naval Training School at North Elmham, Norfolk. 

A Private, Charles died on 8th of December 1944 at the age of 30. 

Charles was born at Lowestoft on 7 April 1914, a son of John and Violet Mabel Porter. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 24 April 1914 and his family lived at 70 Stanley Street. In 1921 his family lived at 12 Minden Road and by 1939 his parents were living at 14 Union Road, Lowestoft.

Charles was working as a fish curer when he joined the Army. 

A Private with the 5th Battalion, Cuthbert died on 12th of July 1943 aged 30. 

Cuthbert was born at Wimbledon, London, on 21 June 1913, a son of The Reverend Baldwyn de Fonmartin and Emily Marion Pugh. He was baptised at Saint Saviour’s Church, Raynes Park, on 20 July 1913 and his family lived at Talbot Road, Wimbledon. In 1921 his family lived at Kings Cottage, Monnington on Wye, Brobury, Herefordshire. By 1934 Cuthbert’s father had become the Rector of Gisleham and his family lived at Gisleham Rectory. 

A Trimmer with H.M. Trawler Vitality, Thomas died on 20th of October 1917 at the age of 30. 

Thomas was born at Covehithe, Suffolk, on 4 November 1886, a son of James Martin Read and Jane Read. In 1891 his family lived near the Coastguard Station, Covehithe and they were still living at Covehithe in 1901. 

A Cook with Trawler Boy Sam (Lowestoft), Charles died on 12th of May 1916 at the age of 30.

A Sergeant with 15th Battalion, Victor died on 6th of November 1917 at the age of 30. 

Victor was born at Lowestoft on 10 August 1887, a son of Frederick John Cook Sterry and Mary Ann Sterry. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 4 September 1887. In 1891 his family lived at 24 Reeve Street, Lowestoft, and this was still their home in 1901 when Victor worked as an errand boy. 

In 1912 Victor married Lily Evelyn Cook. After Victor's death Lily married Harry Palmer and lived at 63 Worthing Road, Lowestoft.

A Sergeant with the 51st/69th Infantry Regiment, John died on 18th of April 1944 aged 30. 

John, also known as Jack, was born in the Basingstoke district in 1913, a son of Herbert and Nellie Elizabeth Townsend. In 1921 the family lived at Huddersfield and, some time later, moved to Lowestoft. John's mother died and his father then married Elsie Brown and they lived at 18 Oulton Road, Lowestoft. 

John married Violet Lilian Cutting, of Needham Market, in 1940. Violet was a mental health nurse and worked in Ipswich in 1939. Violet remarried in 1946.

A Second Hand with H.M. Trawler Robert Bowen. Olley died on 9th of February 1940 at the age of 30.

Olley was born at Kirkley on 12 November 1909, a son of Alfred and Harriet Ann Turrell. In 1911 his family lived at 1 Wheatacre Terrace, London Road South. By 1921 his family were living at 27 Clapham Road.  

On 2 January 1937 Olley married Ruth Priscilla Woods at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft. Both Olley and Ruth were living at 56 Sussex Road. Olley was a fisherman and Ruth a factory worker. By 1939 their home was at 3 Ashley Downs, Lowestoft. 

A Civilian, Lancelot died on 12th of May 1943 aged 30. 

Lancelot was born at Kessingland on 26 June 1912, a son of William John and Lucy Jane Wade. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 1 September 1912. His family lived at Ivy Nook, High Street, Kessingland, throughout his life. 

In 1939 Lancelot was an agricultural blacksmith and a member of the Home Guard. 

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Ambrose died on 14th of October 1917.

Ambrose was born at Norton, Loddon, in 1887, a son of John and Emma Warnes. In 1891 his family lived at Staithe Dam, Norton Subcourse, near Loddon. By 1901 they were living at Ferry Road, Norton Subcourse, and Ambrose was a general agricultural labourer. Later his parents lived at Raveningham.

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Horace died on 20th of July 1916 at the age of 30.  

Note: Horace also used the first name Henry. Also, in some pre-WW1 records, he is shown as Horace Hornigold. 

Horace was born at Lewisham, Kent, in late 1885, a son of Jane White. In 1890 his mother married Robert Hardy Hornigold, and for a time, Horace used the surname Hornigold. In 1891 his family lived at Cyprus Cottage, 4 Cyprus Terrace, Wallington, Croydon. Surrey. In 1901 his family lived at 8 Dibbens Cottages, London Road, Beddington. 

A Private with the 10th Battalion, Samuel died on 20th of July 1916 at the age of 30.

Samuel was born at Wissett, Suffolk, in 1891, a son of Henry and Harriet Wilson. In 1891 his family lived at Balhams Cottages, Wissett. By 1901 they were living at Beccles Road, Barnby, which was still their address in 1911. Later his parents lived at Saint Georges Hut, Beccles Road, Carlton Colville.

A Skipper with H.M. Drifter Lindsell. Arthur died on 3rd of September 1914 at the age of 30. 

Charles was born at Carlton Colville in 1885, a son of Israel and Clara Woodgate. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Carlton Colville, on 28 June 1885. Note his given names were Arthur Charles. In 1891 his family lived at Burnt Hill, Beccles Road, Carlton Colville. By 1901 his family were living at Barsham and Charles worked as a blacksmith. 

A Trimmer with H.M. Drifter Kent County., Percival died on 8th of December 1916 at the age of 30. 

Percival was born at Lowestoft on 23 August 1886, a son of Peter and Elizabeth Young. In 1891 his family lived at 13 Selby Street, Lowestoft. This was still their address in 1901 when Percival worked as a telegraph messenger. 

Percival became a postman at Lowestoft in November 1906.