Same Age - 31

A Third Hand with sailing Trawler Chrysolite (Lowestoft), James died on 4th of July 1917 at the age of 31. 

James was born at Oulton on 4 January 1884, a son of Edward and Emma Ashby. He was baptised at Saint Michael’s Church, Oulton, on 3 February 1884 and his family lived at Oulton. In 1891 his family lived at Yarmouth Road, Oulton. By 1901 they were living at Woods Loke and James was a fisherman.  

A Private with the 4th Battalion, William died on 16th of April 1917 at the age of 31.

William was born at Helston, Cornwall, in 1885, a son of William and Ellen Babbage. By 1891 his family were living at Upper Street, Stratford Saint Mary, Suffolk. In 1901 they lived at 4 Saint Mary’s Place, Bridewell Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, and William was a ginger beer manufacturer and this was still their address in 1911 when William was a brewer’s assistant. 

A Gunner with 120 Battery, 30 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Percy died on 25th of October 1942 aged 31. 

Percy was born at Lowestoft on 18 June 1911, a son of Arthur George and Ellen Elizabeth Balls. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 11 July 1911, and his family lived at 49 Cambridge Road. 

A Private with the 4th Battalion, Albert died on 21st of April 1917 at the age of 31. 

Albert was born at Oulton in 1885, a son of Charles and Amelia Bessey. In 1891 his family lived next to the Devonshire Arms, at Oulton Road, Lowestoft, and this was still their address in 1901. By 1911 Albert’s father had died and they had moved to 41 Princes Road, Lowestoft, and Albert was a market gardener.

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Ferguson died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 31. 

Ferguson was born at Norwich on 26 April 1887, a son of William Mitchell and Emma Betts. In 1891 his family lived at 7 Cardiff Road, Norwich. He was baptised at Saint Thomas, Heigham, Norwich, on 28 November 1894, and his family lived at 26 Denbigh Road. In 1901 his family lived at 22 Wellington Road, Norwich, and Ferguson was a butcher’s assistant. 

A Bombardier with 505th Battery. Dennis died on 23rd of July 1917 at the age of 31.

A Corporal with 2nd Battery, 13th Brigade. Samuel died on 3rd of May 1916 at the age of 31. 

A Chief Officer with S. S. Cortes, Jack died on 26th of September 1941 at the age of 31. 

Jack was born at Brighton on 25 July 1909, a son of Vernon John Henry and Ellen Mary Ann Bosdet. His family had a home at 15 Carlton Mansions, Holmfield Road, London, and later lived at Oulton Broad. Jack's father was a Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Naval Reserve. 

Jack began his career in the Merchant Navy in 1924 as an apprentice/cadet.

Jack joined the S. S. Cortes on 3 February 1941 and was killed when the Cortes was sunk by enemy action. 

A Deck Hand with H.M.S. Vivid, Henry died on 31st of July 1918 at the age of 31.

Henry was born at Lowestoft on 17 June 1887, a son of James and Alice Buck. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 16 August 1891, and his family lived at Oulton Corner. In 1901 his family lived at Hall Lane, Oulton, and Henry was an errand boy. By 1911 his family were living at 3 Hall Lane. 

A Private with 101 Company, Labour Corps, Ernest died on 17th of May 1918 at the age of 31 years.

Ernest was born at Lowestoft on 24 July 1887, a son of Robert and Eliza Clarke. In 1890 his family lived at 16 Oxford Road, and in 1891 at 6 Jacob’s Street. Ernest attended Saint Andrews School and then, from 3 February 1896, he became a pupil at Saint Margaret’s School. It seems that Ernest’s mother died in 1898 and his father in 1899. Ernest has not been traced in the 1901 or 1911 Census, but in 1911 he may have been lodging at 19 Mariners Street and working as a wood hawker. 

A Private with the 5th Battalion, Arthur died on 22nd of June 1945 aged 31.

Arthur was born at Lowestoft on 9 July 1913, a son of Thomas William and Anne Elizabeth Collis. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 29 July 1913 and his family lived at 271 Raglan Street. In 1939 his parents lived at 1 Maidstone Road.  

In 1937 Arthur married Ivy Baxter, this was registered in the Lothingland district. In 1939 they lived at Anstruthers, Chestnut Avenue, and Arthur was a butcher journeyman.  

A Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Walter died on 24th of May 1943 aged 31. 

Walter was born at Lowestoft on 7 September 1911, a son of Harry and Rosemond Cook. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley, and his family lived at 47 Lorne Park Road. This was still their home in 1921. 

A Sergeant with the 9th Battalion, Robert died on 9th of December 1941 aged 31. 

Robert was born at Lowestoft on 8 October 1910, a son of Thomas Samuel and Edith Louisa Cropley. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 3 November 1910 and his family lived at 31 Factory Street and this was still their home in 1921. Robert’s father served with the Royal Naval Reserve and died in 1917. 

Robert was a regular army soldier before the Second World War and served with the Royal Norfolk Regiment.

A Sapper with 412 Field Company. Thomas died on 21st of May 1918 at the age of 31. 

Thomas was born at Kirkley on 26 August 1886, a son of William Norton and Caroline Easter. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 28 September 1886 and his family lived at 7 Southwell Road. By 1901 they were living at 13 Southwell Road and Thomas was an apprentice bricklayer. In 1911 they were still, living at 13 Southwell Road and Thomas worked as a bricklayer. Later his mother lived at 15 Southwell Road. 

A Private with 1st Bn., Herbert died on 1st of January 1942 at the age of 31. 

Herbert, also known as Bertie, was born on 21 May 1910, a son of William and Esther Mary Ecclestone. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 1 June 1910 and his family lived at The Street, Oulton. In 1911 his family lived at Oak Cottage, Blundeston. By 1921 his family had moved to live at 37 Tower Street, Great Yarmouth. By 1944 Hebert's mother had died and his father was living at 9 Park Road, Lowestoft. 

A Lieutenant with 1/2 North Midland Field Company, Burkett died on 13th of October 1915 at the age of 31. 

Burkett was born at Chelsea, London, in March 1884, a son of Arthur George and Elizabeth Emery. In 1891 his family lived at 80 Cobden Road, Croydon, and by 1893 they were living at Park Road, Lowestoft.

Burkett was educated privately before attending Saint Margaret’s School from 9 October 1893 to 12 July 1894.

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Protector, George died on 2nd of March 1916 at the age of 31. 

George was born at Kessingland on 7 March 1885, a son of George and Mary Ann Farrow. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 26 April 1885. In 1891 his family lived at Church Road, Kessingland, and this was still their address in 1901 when George was a general labourer. By 1911 they were living at Whites Lane, Kessingland, and George was a fisherman. 

On 28 December 1911 George married Maud Mitchell. They lived at 2 Shamrock Villas, Kessingland.

A Third Hand with Steam Trawler Labrador (Lowestoft), Felix died on 23rd of January 1915 at the age of 31.

Felix was born at Kirkley on 10 March 1884, a son of William and Phoebe Frankling. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 9 April 1886 and his family lived at Saint Georges Road. Note the baptism register gives his surname as Franklin.  In 1891 his family lived at 49 Lawson Road, Kirkley, and by 1901 their home was at 1 Church Road, Kirkley. 

A Fourth Hand with Sailing Trawler Boy Percy (Lowestoft). Lancelot died on 13th of May 1916 at the age of 31.

Lancelot was born at Corton in 1884, a son of Martha Ellen Freeman. In 1891 his family lived at High Street, Corton. In 1901 they lived at 6 Colman Cottages, The Street, Hopton, and Lancelot worked as a farm labourer. 

In 1915 Lancelot married Evelyn Mary Bacon at Corton. Evelyn was a daughter of William and Martha Bacon and William Bacon was the Skipper of the Boy Percy. They lived at 2 Mill Hook Cottage Corton Lowestoft.

A Pilot Officer with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Charles died on 11th of April 1944 aged 31. 

Charles was born at Herringfleet in 1913, a son of Charles George and Annie Elizabeth Gale. In 1921 his family lived at Priory Road, Saint Olaves. Later his family lived at 7 Station Terrace, Herringfleet. 

A Private with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, Alfred died on 12th of November 1943 at the age of 31. 

Alfred was born at Lowestoft on 29 December 1912, a son of Alfred William and Harriet Elizabeth Gook. Alfred's father died in 1936 and his mother remarried and in 1939 lived at 14 Poplar Road, Carlton Colville. 

A Private with the 6th Battalion, Bertie died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 31. 

Bertie was born at Lowestoft on 7 December 1887, a son of Raca and Emma Gorrod. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 12 March 1887, and his family lived at 2 Newsom’s Buildings, Kirkley. In 1891 his family lived at 1 Southwell Road. Around 1891 Bertie became a pupil at Kirkley School. In 1901 his family lived at 20 Southwell Road and Bertie was a greengrocer on his ‘own account.’ By 1911 they were living at 16 Southwell Road and Bertie was a nurseryman. 

A Deck Hand with H.M. Trawler Senator, Walter died on 21st of May 1917 at the age of 31. 

Walter was born at Ellough, Beccles, on 28 March 1884, a son of James and Emma Harper. In 1891 his family lived at a cottage ‘near the Hall’, Ellough. In 1901 his family lived at Lowestoft Road, Worlingham, Beccles. 

In 1901 Walter worked on the fishing smack Genesta, LT 221, at Milford Haven. 

A Captain with the 1/7th Battalion, Robert died on 9th of October 1917 at the age of 31. 

Robert was born at Nassington, Northamptonshire, in 1886, a son of Joseph Alfred and Annie Katherine Hoare. In 1891 his family lived at Nassington. Robert’s parents continued to live at Nassington until 1920 when they moved to Lowestoft, living at 294 London Road, and then 50 Acton Road.  

A Private with the 7th Battalion, William died on 28th of May 1918 aged 31.

William was born at Carlton Colville in 1887, a son of Henry John and Elizabeth Hunter. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 24 April 1887. In 1891 his family lived at Ship Corner, Carlton Colville, and by 1901 at South Elmham Terrace, Carlton Colville. In 1911 their home was at 18 Sycamore Avenue, Oulton Broad, and William was a boot repairer.

A Seaman with East Dudgeon Light Vessel, George died on 29th of January 1940 aged 31. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 26 August 1908, a son of Alfred and Emma Jane Jackson. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 1 September 1908 and his family lived at 4 Maltsters Score, and this was still their home in 1911. By 1921 they were living at 100 Seago Street

On 15 April 1929 George married Gladys May Lockwood at Saint Margaret’s Church. George was a fisherman, living at 100 Seago Street, and Gladys lived at 26 Norfolk Street. In 1940 their home was at 86 Rotterdam Road.

A Private with 10th Battalion Canadian Infantry, Reuben died on 28th of April 1917 at the age of 31.

Reuben was born at Lowestoft on 27 June 1884, a son of James and Amelia Knights. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 7 September 1884. In 1891 his family lived at 27 Oxford Road, and this was still their home in 1901, by which time Reuben was working as a carpenter. 

A Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, George died on 17th of January 1945 aged 31. 

George was born at Marylebone, London, on 26 November 1913, a son of Violet Lake. He was baptised at Saint Mark’s Church, Marylebone Road (Queen Charlotte’s Hospital) Church, London, on 4 December 1913. In 1921 George lived with his grandparents Eben Watts and Jane Lake at Rivetts Loke, Blundeston.  

A Steward with H.M. Trawler Tervani. Ronald died on 7th of February 1943 at the age of 31. 

Ronald was born at Lowestoft on 19 October 1911, a son of William Alfred and Rose Elizabeth Lark. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 10 November 1911. His family lived at 31 Cambridge Road, Lowestoft. In 1939 his family lived at 60 Queens Road and Ronald worked as a wharf labourer.  

Ronald married Edith Kathleen Buck at Norwich in 1940. 

A Lance Corporal with 18 Line of Communications Signals, Harold died on 2nd of May 1945 aged 31. 

Harold was born at Oulton Broad in 1913, a son of Frederick and Lucy Mary Leech. In 1921 his family lived at 43 Southwell Road.  

On 10 October 1936 Harold married Irene Rhoda Wright at Saint Margaret’s Church. Harold was a carter living at 49 Cambridge Road and Irene was a beatster living at 51 Edinburgh Road. By 1939 their home was at 39 Edinburgh Road. 

A Leading Seaman with H. M. Trawler Bedfordshire (on loan to U.S. Navy), Frederick died on 11th of May 1942 at the age of 31. 

Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 27 July 1910, a son of John and Beatrice Maltby. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 14 October 1912, and his family lived at 11 Meadow Cottages, Oulton. By 1911 his family was living at 39 Park Road, Lowestoft, and by 1939 his parents lived at 15 Wollaston Road, Lowestoft. 

Frederick married Kate Hopkins, at Swansea, in 1935.  

An Engineman with H.M. Trawler Eros. Samuel died on 5th of September 1917 at the age of 31. 

Samuel was born at Kessingland on 20 September 1885, a son of Samuel and Elizabeth Marjoram. He was baptised at Saint Edmund's Church, Kessingland, on 29 November 1885. In 1891 His family lived at Church Road, Kessingland, and by 1901 at Prospect Cottages, Kessingland, and Samuel was a shoemaker. 

A Mate with Trawler Excel (Lowestoft), Frank died on 4th of June 1915 at the age of 31. 

Francis, also known as Frank, was born at Ramsgate in 1883, a son of Peter and Miriam Moxey. By 1891 his family was living at 94 Haward Street, Lowestoft, and in 1901 his family lived at 14 Beaconsfield Road, Lowestoft. Later his family lived at 4 Claremont Road, Lowestoft. By 1901 Francis was working as a fisherman.

A Civilian, Geoffrey died on 21st of August 1940 aged 30.

Geoffrey was born at Lowestoft on 4 January 1910, a son of Edward Thomas and Harriet Murrills. In 1911 his family lived at 215-217 London Road. On 5 January 1914 Geoffrey became a pupil at Lovewell School. By 1921 his family were living at 21 Salisbury Road and in 1939 Geoffrey, and his widowed mother lived at 566 London Road and Geoffrey worked as a cost clerk at the cable works. Later his mother lived at 9 Higher Drive. Geoffrey was also a fireman with the Auxiliary Fire Service. 

A Private with the 8th Battalion, John died on 26th of January 1916 at the age of 31. 

John was born at Lowestoft in 1885, a son of John James and Mary Ann Nelson. In 1891 his family lived at 25 Mariners Street, Lowestoft. In 1901 they were living at 49 Mariners Street, and John was an errand boy. By 1911 John’s mother had died and he lived with his father at 8 Factory Street and he worked as a furniture carter. Later his father lived at 1 Bemmints Buildings, Saint Peters Street, Lowestoft. 

A Private with 1st Bn., George died on 18th of June 1915 aged 31. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 2 August 1883, a son of James Charles and Mary Ann Peek. In 1891 his family lived at Dove Street, Lowestoft. George attended Clapham Road School and, from 8 September 1891 was a pupil at Saint Margaret's School. In 1901 they lived at Wood's Buildings, Dove Street, and George was a labourer at the fish market. Later his parents lived at 9 Eastern Square, Whapload Road.

A Corporal with the 7th Battalion, Frederick died on 27th of March 1918 at the age of 31. 

Frederick was born at Aylsham on 20 November 1886, a son of Alfred Charles and Clara Sophia Pegg. He was baptised at Saint Michael and All Angels Church, Aylsham, on 14 February 1887. His family lived at Hangate Street, Aylsham. In 1901 Frederick worked as an errand boy. In 1911 Frederick lived with his brother Ernest at 24 Carlton Road, Lowestoft, and worked with his brother as a tailor’s assistant. 

An Engineman with H.M.S. Victory II, Frederick died on 20th of September 1918 at the age of 31. 

Frederick was born at Wick, Littlehampton, Sussex, on 7 June 1887, a son of William George and Mary Jane Phillips. He was baptised at Lyminster on 7 August 1887. In 1891 his family lived at 7 Ascolan Street, Battersea. By 1901 Frederick was a ‘fishing boy’ lodging at the Smack Boys’ Home, 11 Grove Road, Lowestoft.  

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Golden Rule, Herbert died on 26th of February 1918 at the age of 31. 

Herbert was born at Badingham, Suffolk, on 17 June 1886, a son of John and Mary Ann Scoggins. In 1891 his family lived at Pound Green, Badingham, and by 1901 they were living ‘near the Hall’, Knodishall, Suffolk, and Herbert was a stable lad-groom. 

Herbert married Edith Bunn in early 1914. They lived at Tunns Cottages, Black Street, Rushmere.

Herbert joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 12 February 1915 and served on the trawler Golden Rule. 

A Private with the 16th Battalion, Alfred died on 11th of April 1917 at the age of 31.

Alfred was born at Freethorpe, Norfolk, on 11 May 1885, a son of Alfred and Martha Shorten. In 1891 his family lived at Shipdham, Norfolk. By 1901 they were living at Yarmouth Road, Oulton, and Alfred was an agricultural labourer. In 1911 they lived at Park Hill, Oulton, and Alfred was a brickfield labourer. Later his family lived at 24 The Street, Oulton. He was a brother of Hubert Shorten.