Same Age - 42

A Trimmer with H.M. Drifter Michaelmas Daisy, John died on 26th of November 1916 at the age of 42. 

John was born at Lowestoft on 6 September 1875, a son of James and Elizabeth Annis. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 7 April 1878. In 1881 his family lived at 1 Well Yard, Saint Peter’s Street, Lowestoft, and this was still their home in 1891 when John worked as a fisherman. 

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Uberty. William died on 7th of May 1941 at the age of 42. 

William was born at Swaffham on 7 October 1898, a son of William and Rebecca Bye. He was baptised at Saints Peter and Paul Church, Swaffham, on 6 November 1898 and his family lived at Lynn Street, Swaffham. In 1901 his family lived at 90 Lynn Road, Swaffham, and they were still living at Lynn Road in 1911. 

A Major with the Royal Army Service Corps, Eric died on 3rd of April 1947 aged 42. 

Eric was born at Cambridge on 16 February 1905, a son of The Reverend Charles James Napoleon and Gertrude Annie Louisa Child. He was baptised at Saint Botolph’s Church, Cambridge, on 19 March 1905 and his family lived at Lynfield, Tenison Avenue, Cambridge. In 1911 their address was 19 Tenison Avenue, Cambridge. In 1921 they lived at Moulton Rectory, Newmarket. By 1939 Eric’s father had died and his mother lived at Elderslie, Chestnut Avenue.

A Second Hand with H.M. Trawler Damito, Thomas died on 13th of July 1940 at the age of 42. 

Thomas was born at Lowestoft on 14 May 1897, a son of Thomas William and Bertha Lavinia Cole. In 1901 his family lived at 9 Nelson Road, Carlton Colville, and by 1911 they were living at 13 Payne Street, Lowestoft.

On 2 May 1916 Thomas joined the Royal Naval Reserve, number 11047 DA. At that time he was living at 28 Edward Street, Milford Haven. During the First World War he served as a Deck Hand with the Sabrina and then the Idaho. He was demobilized on 28 January 1919. 

A Second Hand with Drifter Fraternal (Lowestoft). James died on 3rd of November 1914 at the age of 42. 

James was born at Lowestoft in 1868. In 1871 he lived with his grandmother, Harriet Cooper, at Crowe's Buildings, 2 Eastern Square, Lowestoft, and in 1881, he was still living with his grandparents, at Crowe's Buildings. 

A Civilian, Elsie died on 26th of August 1942 aged 42. 

Elsie was born at Lowestoft on 26 February 1900, a daughter of Julian Christopher and Annie Eliza Juler. She was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 9 May 1902 and her family lived at 87 Arnold Street. By 1911 they were living at 33 Tennyson Road and this was still their home in 1921 when Elsie was a shop assistant on the furniture department at Tuttle and Sons Limited, drapers and furnishers, London Road North. 

A Seaman with H.M.S. Clan McNaughton, William died on 3th of February 1915 at the age of 42. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 10 March 1874, a son of William and Mary Ann Edmunds. William's mother died in 1891. In 1899 his father lived at 207 Clapham Road, Lowestoft and in 1914 his father lived at 16 Dove Street, Lowestoft.

William joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 2 February 1894. William was awarded the Royal Naval Reserve Long Service Medal in 1910. 

From his Royal Naval Reserve service card we know about William's civilian employment:

A Civilian, Jessie died on 23rd of January 1942 at the age of 42. 

Jessie was born at Lowestoft on 11 June 1899, a daughter of Arthur Jacobs and Olive Moore. In 1901 her family lived at 48 Stanley Street, and this was Jessie's home for the rest of her life. 

Jessie married William Arthur Godbold, at Lowestoft, in early 1919.

Jessie died at 48 Stanley Street.

Jessie's brother-in-law, Joseph, was killed in 1942. Her nephew, Leonard, was killed in 1941. 

A Civilian, John died on 21st of August 1940 aged 42. 

John was born at Lowestoft on 3 March 1898, a son of John and Eliza Hale. In 1901 his family lived at 65 Stevens Street, and this was still their home in 1921. John became a pupil at Saint John’s School on 8 January 1906. By 1921 John was working as a shipwright and he worked for William Derry boat-builders, at Commercial Road. 

In 1921 John married Dora Lydia Ruthen, their marriage was registered in the Mutford district. By 1939 they were living at 64 Stevens Street and John was a shipwright. 

An Engineman with H.M. Trawler Yucca, George died on 24th of May 1918 aged 42. 

George was born at Woolwich on 22 November 1875, a son of Thomas Bryant and Jane Horton. He was baptised at Saint Mary Magdalene Church, Woolwich, on 7 May 1876 and his family lived at 11 Acorn Street, Woolwich. In 1881his family lived at 9 Dundas Terrace, Woolwich. By 1891 they were living at 106 Cage Road (later known as Lakedale Road), Plumstead, and George was a labourer. 

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Campania II, Clare died on 5th of March 1917 at the age of 42. 

Clare was born at Barton-on-Humber in 1876, a son of Albert Charles and Eliza J. Innes. In 1881 his family lived at Hartington Terrace, Great Grimsby. By 1885 they had moved to Lowestoft and lived at 5 Wellington Terrace, Raglan Street North. From 1 September 1885 Clare attended Saint Margaret’s School. In 1891 the family lived at 19 Old Nelson Street, and Clare was an apprentice engine fitter.  

A Warrant Officer Class II (Company Sergeant Major) with the 5th Battalion. George died on 6th of August 1943 at the age of 42.

George was born at Lowestoft on 10 March 1903, a son of John and Beatrice Maltby. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 5 April 1903, and his family lived at 20 Lovewell Road, Lowestoft. By 1911 his family was living at 39 Park Road, Lowestoft, and by 1939 his parents lived at 15 Wollaston Road, Lowestoft. 

A Deck Hand with H.M. Trawler James Green, William died on 11th of July 1918 at the age of 42.

A Second Hand with H.M. Yacht Aelda, William died on 6th of November 1943 at the age of 42. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 20 February 1901, a son of William James Dixon and Maud Marion Oldman. William was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 13 March 1901, and his family lived at 58 Wollaston Road. By 1911 his family lived at 25 Coronation Terrace, Fir Lane. Later his parents lived at 12 Harrison Road, Oulton Broad. 

A Skipper with H.M. Trawler Fir, Royal died on 3rd of December 1942 at the age of 42. 

Royal was born at Lowestoft on 26 November 1900, a son of Charles and Margaret Page. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 11 October 1901, and his family lived at 71 Tonning Street. By 1911 his family were living at 27 Ontario Road, and by 1921 at 10 May Road. Later his parents lived at 2 Simnetts Cottage, Saint Johns Road, Lowestoft.

A Skipper with Steam Trawler Labrador (Lowestoft), Stephen died on 23rd of January 1915 at the age of 42. 

Son of Emmanuel and Mary Ann Elizabeth Peek. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 7 December 1873. In 1881 he lived with his grandmother at 9 Barn Lane, Pakefield.   

On 7 April 1896 Stephen married Isabell Susan Haylock at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley. Stephen was a fisherman and they both lived at Kirkley. In 1901 they lived at 13 Lorne Road, and Stephen was a fisherman, and by 1911 their home was at 5 Lorne Road, Kirkley.

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Persistive, Frederick died on 9th of February 1916 at the age of 42. 

Frederick was born at Shadingfield, Suffolk, on 5 February 1874, a son of Edward and Maria Pinkney. (Note that this is the date of birth given on his Royal Naval Reserve service sheet).  

A Civilian, John died on 7th of February 1941 aged 42. 

John was born at Lowestoft on 25 July 1898, a son of James and Agnes Quantrill. In 1901 his family lived at 6 Water Lane and this was still their home in 1911. By 1921 his family were living at 17 Water Lane and this was John’s home for the rest of his life. 

In 1928 John married Lilian Winifred Rachael Smith, this was registered in the Mutford district.

A Company Sergeant Major with 12th Field Company, Walter died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 42. 

Walter was born at Pakefield in 1876, a son of Latha and Eliza Harriet Rouse. In 1881 his family lived at 2 Beanes Cottages, London Road, Pakefield. BY 1891 they were living at 79 Cambridge Road, Lowestoft, and later they lived at 72 Osborne Street, Lowestoft.

Walter married Ellen Mooney at Kilworth, County Cork, on 12 August 1910. After Walter's death Ellen lived at Ballyderowne, Kilworth, County Cork.

A Boatswain with Fishing Vessel Westfield (Milford Haven), John died on 6th of July 1941 at the age of 42. 

John was born at Pakefield on 7 September 1897, a son of William Frederick and Elizabeth Ann Rushmore. He was baptised at All Saints' Church, Pakefield, on 9 October 1898. 

John attended Cunningham Infants School from 2 September 1901 and his family lived at 15 Prospect Place. By 1917 John was living at Woodbine Cottages, Pakefield Street.

John joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 15 May 1917. He was demobilized on 5 April 1919. 

A Chief Officer with S.S. Bibury (London), John died on 2nd of September 1940 aged 42.

John was born at Lowestoft on 1 January 1898, a son of Cecil and Ellen Trollope. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 28 January 1898 and his family lived at 97 Queens Road. By 1901 they were living at 100 Beresford Road and in 1911 they lived at 66 Saint Margaret’s Road which was the family home until at least 1939. 

John was educated privately until 17 September 1907 when he joined the Lowestoft School of Science.  

A Skipper with H.M. Trawler Royalo, Herbert died on 23rd of September 1916 at the age of 42. 

Herbert was born at Kessingland on 30 January 1874, a son of William Henry and Lucy Mary Woolnough. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley, on 5 April 1874. In 1881 his family lived at 2 Claremont Road and in 1891 at 4 Westbourne Terrace. Later his parents lived at 6 Lorne Road. 

A Skipper with the Trawler Willing Boys, Robert died on 2nd of October 1917 at the age of 42. 

Robert was born at Lowestoft on 23 April 1876, a son of Benjamin Webster and Susan Ann Wright. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 4 June 1876. In 1881 his family lived at 10 The Hemplands, and in 1891 they lived at 26 Crown Street and Robert was an errand boy.