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An Ordinary Seaman with H.M.S. Fiji, John died on 23rd of May 1941 at the age of 21. 

John was born at Oulton Broad on 29 March 1920, a son of William Frederick and Harriett Ellen Moore. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Carlton Colville, on 23 May 1920, and his family lived at 1 Gordon Terrace, Beccles Road, Oulton Broad. In 1939 his family lived at 2 Railway Cottages, off Bridge Road, Oulton Broad. 

John served on the light cruiser H.M.S. Fiji. On 22/23 May 1941 the Fiji was sunk, off Crete, by German aircraft. John was one of 241 crew who were killed.

A Leading Telegraphist with H.M.S. Firedrake, John died on 17th of December 1942 at the age of 40.

John was born at Kessingland on 18 December 1901, a son of George and Anne Phoebe Nichols. He was baptised at Saint Edmund's Church, Kessingland, on 16 February 1902. In 1911 his family lived at Field Lane, Kessingland and in 1921 his parents lived at White House Corner, Carlton Colville.

By August 1917 John was working as a porter for the Great Eastern Railway Company.

A Boy 1st Class with H.M.S. Formidable, Edward died on 1st of January 1915 at the age of 17. 

Edward was born at Lowestoft on 8 April 1897, a son of Robert Capps Jenner and Elsie Capps Jenner. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 14 November 1897 and his family lived at 25 Spurgeon's Score. By 1911 they were living at 12 Spurgeon Score, and Edward was a fish merchant's errand boy.

Edward joined the Royal Navy, as a Boy 2nd Class, on 28 February 1914. On 6 June 1914 he joined H.M.S. Formidable.  

A Ships Corporal 1st Class with H.M.S. Formidable, Charles died on 1st of January 1915 at the age of 38. 

Charles was born at Carlton Colville on 15 January 1876, a son of William and Maria West of Bridge Road Oulton Broad. In 1881 his family lived at Beccles Road, Carlton Colville. By 1901 they were living at Main Road, Carlton Colville. Later his mother lived at Bridge Road, Oulton Broad. 

Charles joined the Royal Navy, as a Boy 2nd Class, on 17 February 1891. He was awarded the Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1911. 

A Boy 2nd Class with H.M.S. Ganges, Roy died on 26th of February 1940 aged 16.

Roy was born at Lowestoft on 26 January 1924, a son of Nelson and Emilie Nunn. Throughout Roy’s life his family lived at 4 Riverside Road. 

Roy was still undergoing training at H.M.S. Ganges when he died. He died at the Royal Navy Sick Quarters, Shotley, from acute rheumatic carditis and bilateral lobar pneumonia. 

A Petty Officer with H.M.S. Gloucester, Sydney died on 22nd of May 1941 aged 33.

Sydney was born at Walthamstow on 12 November 1907, a son of Henry and Margaret Press.

Sydney joined the Royal Navy, as a Boy 2nd Class, on 10 May 1923. 

Sydney married Elizabeth Lyons at Saint Luke's Church, Hackney, on 25 December 1928. Sydney was serving on H.M.S. Devonshire and Elizabeth lived at 81 Paragon Road, Hackney. 

A long serving sailor Sydney was awarded the Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1940. 

A Petty Officer Stoker with H.M.S. Goliath., William died on 13th of May 1915 at the age of 45. 

William was born at Tenby, Pembrokeshire, on 7 September 1870. William is believed to be a son of James and Rebecca Davies who lived at Culver Park, Tenby. 

A Petty Officer Stoker with H.M.S. Gossamer, Harry died on 29th of May 1940 aged 33.

Harry was born at Lowestoft on 20 October 1907, a son of William Robert and Florence Mary Hook. In 1911 his family lived at 32 Laundry Lane, and by 1921 their home was at 177 Rotterdam Road, and later they lived at 117 Rotterdam Road.

An Able Seaman with H.M.S. Grenade, Henry died on 29th of May 1940 at the age of 34. 

Henry was born at Wimbledon on 24 July 1905, a son of Henry George and Martha Talbot. On 17 December 1905 he was baptised at Holy Trinity Church, Wimbledon, and hid family lived at 65 Palmerston Road, Wimbledon. In 1911 his family lived at 516 London Road, Lowestoft.

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. 

An Ordinary Seaman with H.M.S. Harvester, Francis died on 1st of June 1940 at the age of 18. 

Francis was born at Mells, Somerset, on 2 March 1922, a son of William Henry and Marguerite Mary Ayers. In 1921 his family had lived at 4 Vobslei Road, Mells, Frome, Somerset. By 1929 they were living at Corton and in 1939 their address was 1 Fair View, Corton. In 1939 Francis worked as an apprentice carpenter. 

An Able Seaman with H.M.S. Hawke. Charles died on 15th of October 1914 at the age of 37.

Charles was born at Newhaven, Sussex, on 16 April 1878, a son of Charles Robert and Mary Childs. In 1881 his family lived on the Coastguard Watch Vessel at Newhaven. By 1891 they were living at 3 King Street, Winterton, Norfolk. In 1901 the family home was at 54 Tennyson Road, Lowestoft, and, after 1911, they moved to 54 Saint Margaret's Road, Lowestoft.

A Boy 1st Class with H.M.S. Hermes, Roy died on 9th of April 1942 aged 17. 

Roy was born at Lowestoft on 14 August 1924, a son of Frederick James and Esther Maria Bennett. In 1939 Roy’s family lived at 9 Marlborough Road and Roy was an errand boy at a grocery. 

A Stoker 1st Class with H.M.S. Hood, Albert died on 24th of May 1941, aged 21.

Albert was born at Lowestoft on 31 October 1919, a son of Thomas and Laura A. Willis. In 1921 his family lived at 10 Sandringham Road and this was still their home in 1939. 

By May 1941 Albert was served on H.M.S. Hood. Early on 24 May the Hood engaged the German battleship Prince Eugen, which was sailing with the battleship Bismarck. Both the Prince Eugen and the Bismarck returned fire and the Hood exploded and sank with the loss of 1,418 crew.

A Chief Petty Officer with H.M.S. Ibis, Leslie died on 10th of November 1942 aged 29. 

Leslie was born at Lowestoft on 22 July 1913, a son of John E. and Kathleen F. Westoby. In 1939 his parents lived at 60 Kirkley Park Road. 

On 10 April 1937 Leslie married Vera Beatrice Annie Grice at Saint Margaret’s Church. Leslie was serving with the Royal Navy and based at the Royal Naval Barracks, Chatham, and Vera was a clerk living at 57 Reeve Street. In 1939 their home was at 49 Church Road. Vera remarried in 1950. 

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.  

An Ordinary Seaman with H.M.S. Jaguar, Richard died on 26th of March 1942 aged 35. 

Richard was born at Lowestoft on 4 January 1909, a son of William James and Ethel Maud Field. In 1911 his family lived at The Hemplands, and by 1921 their home was at 235 Raglan Street. 

On 26 December 1929 Richard married Doris Irene Foreman at Saint Margaret’s Church. Richard was a fisherman living at 235 Raglan Street and Doris was a fish worker living at 7 Factory Court, Factory Street. By 1939 they were living at 1 Sparhams Buildings, and Richard was a dock labourer.  

An Ordinary Seaman with H.M.S. Jaguar, Leonard died on 26th of March 1942 aged 18. 

Leonard was born at Lowestoft on 5 March 1924, a son of George Frederick and Miriam Jane Godbold. In 1939 his family lived at 103 Oxford Road.

A Leading Seaman with H.M.S. Kelly, Ernest died on 23rd of May 1941 at the age of 22. 

Ernest was born at Lowestoft on 18 May 1919, a son of Amos Benjamin and Elizabeth Georgina Grimble of Carlton Colville Suffolk. In 1921 his family lived at Stone Cottage, Union Place, Lowestoft.

Ernest's father died in 1933 and in 1939 his mother worked as an Assistant Nurse at Lothingland House, Oulton, and in 1945 she lived at 20 Lowestoft Road, Carlton Colville. 

A Commissioned Gunner with H.M.S. King George V, Gerald died on 10th of February 1919 at the age of 36. 

Gerald was born at Elmham, Suffolk, on 21 August 1882, a son of James Bingham and Alice M. Pretty. In 1891 his family lived at Edwins Hall, Woodham Ferris, Essex. By 1901 his family home was 11 Victoria Road, Oulton Broad. Later they lived at Walcot Lodge, Bainton, Stamford, Lincolnshire.

An Able Seaman with H.M.S. Leda., Charles died on 3rd of November 1915 at the age of 19. 

Charles was born at Lowestoft on 19 April 1896, a son of John Francis and Florence May James. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 10 May 1896, and his family lived at 9 White Horse Street, Lowestoft. (1901) By 1911 Charles’ mother had died and his father lived at 12 White Horse Street, Lowestoft. 

An Able Seaman with H.M.S. Loyal. Donald died on 17th of October 1914 at the age of 19. 

Donald was born at Norwich on 21 January 1895, a son of John and Alexandra Langlands. In 1901 his family were living at Layham, Suffolk. By 1911 his father had died and his mother lived at Cliftonville House, Alexandra Road, Pakefield, and later she lived at 500 London Road, Lowestoft.

Donald was working as a gardener's assistant when he joined the Royal Navy, as a Boy 2nd Class, on 7 March 1911. 

A Petty Officer with H.M.S. Marmora, Robert died on 25th of January 1920 at the age of 39. 

Robert was born at Oulton on 22 January 1881, a son of John and Harriet Anne Godfrey. He was baptised at Saint Michael's Church, Oulton, on 24 June 1881. In 1891 his family lived at Horne Hill, Kirkley. Later his parents lived at Southwold House, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad.

A Leading Radio Mechanic with H.M.S. Martin. Leslie died on 10th of November 1942 at the age of 21. 

Leslie was born at Lowestoft on 16 December 1920, a son of Ronald Bertie and Emily Elizabeth Clare. Leslie was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 4 January 1921 and his family lived at 12 Norwich Road. By 1939 his family were living at 4 Haward Street.

Leslie was serving on board H.M.S. Martin when the ship was sunk, off Algiers, by a torpedo from submarine U-431. One hundred and twenty six of the crew died. 

A Stoker Petty Officer with H.M.S. Matabele, Thomas died on 17th of January 1942 aged 32. 

Thomas was born at Murton Colliery, Easington, Durham, on 2 August 1909, a son of Robert and Catherine Stoker. In 1911 his family lived at 37 Stoddart Street, Tyne Docks, South Shields. By 1921 their home was at 9 Thompson Street, Tyne Docks, South Shields.  

A Stoker 2nd Class with H.M.S. Naiad, John died on 11th of March 1942 aged 25.

John was born at Brownsover, Rugby, Warwickshire, on 11 March 1917, a son of John Butters and Annie Burton. In 1921 his family lived at 38 Boughton Road, Brownsover, and in 1939 they lived at 78 Boughton Road. Around 1948 John’s parents moved to Lowestoft and lived at 70 Gorleston Road.

A Stoker 1st Class with H.M.S. Natal, Reginald died on 30th of December 1915 at the age of 28. 

Reginald was born at Horsford, Norfolk, on 15 April 1887, a son of John Cogman and Susannah Harvey. He was baptised at Horsford on 15 May 1887. In 1891 his family lived at 103 Norwich Road, Horsford. 

Reginald was working as a bricklayer’s labourer when he joined the Royal Navy on 15 November 1905 to serve as a Stoker for five years, with seven years in the Reserve. He joined the Royal Fleet Reserve on 18 November 1910, number RFR/CH/B/7043.

A Leading Seaman with H.M.S. Neptune, Frederick died on 19th of December 1941 aged 20. 

Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 10 July 1921, a son of Harry Albert and Ethel Maud Chamberlain. In 1939 his family lived at 67 Fir Lane. 

A Petty Officer with H.M.S. Niger, Kenneth died on 6th of July 1942 aged 23. 

Kenneth was born at Haddiscoe on 4 October 1918, a son of George and Edith Hale, and his family lived at Haddiscoe in 1921. By 1939 the family home was at 5 Compass Street, Lowestoft. 

In 1941 Kenneth married Gladys Rose Cook, this was registered in the Lothingland district.  

A Leading Sick Berth Attendant with H.M.S. Niger, Cecil died on 6th of July 1942 at the age of 22. 

Cecil was born at Lowestoft on 18 September 1919, a son of William Cornelius and Emma Priscilla Yallop. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 9 October 1919 and his family lived at the Old Market Inn, Saint Peters Street, where his father was the publican. Later his family lived at 13 Winnipeg Road.

A Chief Stoker with H.M.S. Oakley, Henry died on 26th of January 1944 aged 41. 

Henry was born at Deptford, London, on 23 January 1903, a son of Henry Jeremiah and Florence May. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church, Deptford, on 18 February 1903 and his family lived at 30 Nelson Street, Deptford. By 1911 they were living at 111 Dale Road, Canning Town. 

An Able Seaman with H.M.S. P.32, William died on 10th of June 1917 at the age of 20.

William was born at Fulham, London, on 26 November 1896, a son of James and Lucy Ferguson. He was baptised at Saint Andrew’s Church, West Kensington, on 16 December 1896, and his family lived at 57 Brecon Road, Hammersmith, and this was his family’s home until at least 1911, when William worked as a G.P.O. telegraph messenger. 

A Leading Seaman with H.M.S. Pathfinder. Charles died on 5th of September 1914 at the age of 37.

Charles was born at North Leith, Edinburgh, on 6 November 1876, a son of Thomas Barclay Henry (R.N.) and Susan Dougall Henry. In 1881 his family lived at 8 Victoria Place, North Leith, and in 1891 at 18 Victoria Place.

On 21 February 1911 Charles married Caroline Elizabeth Liffen at Lowestoft. By 1914 they were living at Beaconsfield Road and later Caroline lived at 21 Trafalgar Street, Lowestoft. Caroline later remarried. 

A Shipwright 1st Class with H.M.S. Pelican, Percival died on 22nd of April 1940 at the age of 34. 

Percival was born at Lowestoft on 8 November 1904, a son of Joseph and Maria Prior. In 1911 his family lived at Chamberlain's Cottages, Oulton Broad, and by 1921 at Holme Lea, Walmer Road, Lowestoft, and Percival worked as a shipwright's apprentice with W. Warden, Shipwright, at Commercial Road, Lowestoft. 

In 1929 Percival marries Catherine Jane Gobell Harvey. Their home was at 43 Saint Leonards Road, Lowestoft. In 1939 Catherine lived at 52 Wolseley Road, Great Yarmouth. 

Formerly an Officers Steward 1st Class with H.M.S. Pembroke I, Henry died on 30th of May 1919 at the age of 35. 

Henry was born at Canterbury on 9 August 1882, a son of Henry Quested and Emma Agnes Stone. In 1891 his family lived at 10 Saint Paul’s Terrace, Canterbury. By 1901 Henry was lodging at 32 Plantation Road, Faversham, and working as a carpenter.  

A Stoker 1st Class with H.M.S. Pembroke, Alexander died on 4th of September 1917 at the age of 32. 

Alexander was born at Newcastle-upon-Tyne on 28 June 1885, a son of James and Jane Westgarth. In 1891 his family lived at 12 Severn Terrace, Carlton Colville, and by 1901 at Worcester Terrace, Carlton Colville. 

A Leading Seaman with H.M.S. Penzance, Leslie died on 24th of August 1940 at the age of 30. 

Leslie was born at Lowestoft on 16 December 1911, a son of William and Elizabeth Collins. In 1921 his family lived at 54 Clemence Street. 

On 31 October 1936 Leslie married Dorothy Bethune Lake at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft. Leslie was an Able Seaman on H.M.S. Lupin and Dorothy a shop assistant living at 72 Rotterdam Road. Dorothy died in 1937.

In 1938 Leslie married Eva Doris Sharp and in 1939 Eva lived at 48 Oxford Road. 

An Able Seaman with H.M.S. Phaeton., James died on 27th of September 1919 at the age of 23. 

James was born at Carlton Colville on 23 May 1897, a son of Edwin and Sarah Bullock. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Carlton Colville, on 12 September 1897, and his family lived at Carlton Colville. By 1901 his father had died and his family lived at 2 White Horse Street, Lowestoft. By 1911 they were living at 5 Compass Street, Lowestoft, and James was a baker's errand boy. James' mother married John Moore in 1917. 

A Stoker 1st Class with H.M.S. Pintail, George died on 10th of June 1941 at the age of 24. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 10 January 1917, a son of George William and Hilda Honor Daines. By 1939 his family were living at 28 Kimberley Road, Lowestoft.

An Able Seaman with H.M.S. Porpoise, James died on 31st of May 1916 at the age of 32. 

James was born at Raveningham on 1 April 1882, a son of John and Hannah Reynolds. In 1891 his family lived at Lowestoft Road, Flixton, and by 1901 they were living at Sunny Bank, Herringfleet Road, Herringfleet. In 1911 their address was 12 Sunny Bank Cottages, Herringfleet Road, Herringfleet.  

James joined the Royal Navy on 24 February 1898 and served continually in the Royal Navy until his death at the Battle of Jutland. He was drafted to H.M.S. Porpoise on 1 January 1915.