A Second Hand with H.M. Trawler Okino, Ernest died on 8th of March 1915 at the age of 28.

Ernest was born at Pakefield on 23 November 1887, a son of George Edward and Phoebe Elizabeth Fisher. He was baptised at All Saints' Church, Pakefield, on 12 February 1888. In 1891 his family lived at School Cottages, 4 Pakefield Street, Lowestoft, and in 1901 they were still living at Pakefield Street. 

A Lance Corporal with the 1/4th Battalion. Oliver died on 11th of March 1915 at the age of 28. 

Oliver was born at Godmanchester, Huntingdonshire, in 1887, a son of William Henry and Hannah Elizabeth Markham. In 1891 his family lived at 49 Post Street, Godmanchester. By 1901 his family were living at 141 High Street, Huntingdon. At some point his parents lived at Letwell House, Godmanchester.  

A Private with 1st Bn. Charles died on 12th of March 1915 at the age of 39. 

Charles was born at Horham, Suffolk, in 1876, a son of Francis and Eliza Allum. In 1881 he was living with his uncle and aunt, William and Rebecca Allum, at Horham. In 1891 he was working as a farm labourer and living with his parents and siblings as Baylham, Suffolk. 

A Private with 1/4th Bn., Frank died on 12th of March 1915 at the age of 19.

Frank was born at Lowestoft on 8 January 1896, a son of Robert and Henrietta Gouldby. His given names were Francis Alfred, but he was often known as Frank and this is the name he used when he joined the Army. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 5 April 1896. Throughout Frank's life his family lived at 51 Stanley Street, Lowestoft.  

A Corporal with 2nd Bn., William died on 14th of March 1915 at the age of 26. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 20 April 1888, a son of Samuel and Maria Ling. In 1891 his family lived at 35 Oxford Road, Lowestoft, and this was still their home in 1901. 

On 8 December 1910 William married Barbara Ellen Cannell at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft. By 1911 their home was at 257 Raglan Street, Lowestoft.

A Rifleman with 2nd Bn., Joseph died on 17th of March 1915 at the age of 21. 

Joseph was born at Hammersmith, London, in 1892, a son of Ernest William and Alice Mary Holmes. In 1891 his family lived at 40 Monument Street, Peterborough. Later his mother lived at Pipe Lane, Peterborough and, subsequently, at Rose Villa, Camps Heath, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft. 

Joseph was living at Kilburn when he enlisted in the Army, at Willesden, in late 1908. He joined the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). In 1911 he was serving with the 2nd Battalion at Colchester. 

A Seaman with H.M.S. Majestic, Gordon died on 18th of March 1915 at the age of 19.

Gordon was born at Kessingland on 3 March 1896, a son of George Edward and Mary Louise Shiplee.

In 1901 his family lived at 6 Fir Lane, Lowestoft, and by 1911 were living at 5 Sterry's Cottages, London Road, Pakefield. After the war his mother lived at 2 The Prairie, Lowestoft, before moving to Beccles, then Welling, Kent. 

Gordon joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 17 September 1914 and joined the crew of H.M.S. Majestic on 31 October 1914. 

A Sapper, George died on the 28th of March 1915 at the age of 27.

George was born at Oulton in 1888, a son of Samuel and Anna Brown of 7 Fir Lane, Lowestoft.

George enlisted in the Norfolk Regiment, at Great Yarmouth, and had service number 6430. At some point he transferred to the Royal Engineers, with service number 19721.

A Private with 3rd Bn., Thomas died on 30th of March 1915 at the age of 19. 

Thomas was born at Barnby in 1895, a son of Harry and Harriet Wilson. He was baptised at Saint John the Baptist Church, Barnby, on 28 October 1900. In 1901 his family lived at Beccles Road, Barnby, and this was still where they were living in 1911. Later Thomas' parents lived at Myland Cottage Carlton Colville Lowestoft.

Thomas volunteered and he enlisted in the Army at Beccles. He joined the Suffolk Regiment and was posted to the 3rd Battalion at Felixstowe. 

Thomas died at Felixstowe. 

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Archibald died on 1st of March 1916 at the age of 20. 

A Private with 2nd Bn., died on 2nd of March 1916. 

James, who was often known as Benjamin, or Ben, was born at Lowestoft on 1 March 1882, a son of Benjamin and Mary Emily Howard. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 2 April 1882. The 1891 Census shows James and his father with James' grandmother, Mary Howard, at 1 Laundry Lane, Lowestoft. 

A Private with 2nd Bn., William died on 2nd of March 1916 at the age of 20. 

William was born at Mutford on 24 September 1895, a son of Arthur and Alice Sharman. He was baptised at Saint Andrew's Church, Mutford, on 3 November 1895. In 1901 his family lived at Hulver Road, Mutford, and this was still the family address in 1911. The 1911 Census shows William working as a cow boy. 

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 Lance Corporal with 2nd Bn., Clarence died on 2nd of March 1916 at the age of 21. 

A Private with 2nd Battalion, Sydney died on 2nd of March 1916 at the age of 34. 

Sydney was born in Birmingham in 1882 (note, according to Commonwealth War Graves he was born in 1876 but there are no civil records that support that conclusion). By 1891 he was living in Norwich and the 1891 Census shows him living with Harriet Swetnam, and her daughter Caroline, at 101 Unthank Road, the details of these circumstances are not known.

A Lance Corporal with 50th Company, Walter died on 2nd of March 1916 at the age of 18. 

Walter was born at Lowestoft in 1897, a son of Walter William and Agnes Ann Cullum. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 27 August 1897. His family lived at 24 Crown Street and by 1901 they were living at 34 Mariners Street. By 1911 Walter's family were living at 80 Queens Road, Lowestoft, and Walter worked as a fish hawker.

A Private with the 1/4th Battalion, John died on 3rd of March 1916 at the age of 23. 

John was born at Lowestoft in 1892 a son of John William and Lucy Ann Barrett (nee Chaney). In 1901 his family lived at 2 Gladstone Cottages, Tonning Street, and by 1911 at 9 Kent Road, and John was a barman at a restaurant.

A Private with the 1/4th Battalion, Jessie died on 3rd of March 1916 at the age of 26.

Jessie was born at Mundham, near Loddon, Norfolk, in 1890, a son of Jessie and Eliza Nunn. In 1891 his family lived at Queen Street, Southwold, and his mother was a lodging house keeper. By 1901 they were living at 34 Beaconsfield Road, Lowestoft. In 1911 they lived at St. Aubyn Cottage, Carlton Road, and Jessie was a compositor at a printers. The 1911 Census shows that there was a visitor at their home: Hettie (Harriet) Boyce, a book-binder.

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Hastings Castle, Clifford died on 4th of March 1916 at the age of 17. 

Clifford was born at Lowestoft on 20 July 1898, a son of William Arthur and Jane Elizabeth Burgess. In 1901 his family lived at 85 Bevan Street, Lowestoft. By 1911 they were living at New Road, Tolcarne, Newlyn, Cornwall. In 1915 they were living at 46 Sussex Road.

Clifford joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 20 July 1915 and joined the trawler Dreel Castle. On 1 September 1915 he joined the trawler Hastings Castle.

A Lieutenant with 1st Bn., Antrobus died on 19th of March 1916 at the age of 26. 

Son of Clement and Mary Harris of Ellangown, Crieff, Scotland. 

Antrobus was born at Middlesborough where his father was organist at Saint Paul's Church. Antrobus studied music and was a graduate of the University of Edinburgh. He became the organist at Saint James' Episcopal Church, Cupar, Scotland, before, in July 1914, becoming the organist and choir master at Saint Peter's Church Kirkley.

A Private, Frederick died on 19th of March 1916 at the age of 41.

Frederick was born at Battersea, London, in 1875, a son of Henry and Emma Wood. In 1881 his family lived at 23 Culvert Road, Battersea. By 1891 his family were living at Melboure Road, Lowestoft, and Frederick was an oilman’s assistant. 

A Lance Corporal with the 7th Battalion, Sidney died on 21st of March 1916 at the age of 28. 

Sidney was born at Broome, Norfolk, on 14 October 1887, a son of Robert and Anna Barber. From 5 May 1890 to 23 October 1899 Sidney was a pupil at Broome School. By 1901 his father had died and his family lived at Yarmouth Road, Broome, and Sidney was a bricklayer’s labourer. 

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Recompense., George died on 28th of March 1916 at the age of 45.

George was a son of William and Maria Boon. He was born at Mutford on 1 April 1866. In 1871 his family lived 'near Mutford Corner', and in 1881 at Mutford. 

A Private with 75th Bn. Henry died on 1st of March 1917 at the age of 32. 

Henry was born at Carlton Colville on 9 August 1883, a son of George and Martha Maria Hawkes. He was baptised at Saint Michael's Church, Oulton, on 16 September 1916 and his family lived at Carlton Colville. In 1891 his family lived at Church Road, Rock Estate. By 1901 they were living at 2 Garfield Cottage, Hall Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft. 

Henry moved to Canada in 1909 and by 1911 was living at Toronto. 

A Private with 10th Bn. Herbert died on 1st of March 1917 at the age of 20. 

Herbert was born at Lowestoft in 1897, a son of Robert and Florence Buck. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 5 March 1897 and his family lived at 38 Clemence Street. By 1901 they were living at 24 Stevens Street and by 1911 they had moved to 7 Essex Road and Herbert worked as a paper boy for a newsagent.

A Private with 75th Bn., Charles died on 1st of March 1917 at the age of 36. 

Charles was born at Somerleyton on 10 December 1880, a son of John and Catherine Hurley. In 1881 his family lived at 16 Village Street, Somerleyton, next to the Herringfleet Footpath. In 1891 they lived at the Cottage, next to Mill Farm, Somerleyton.

By 1901 Charles had moved to Ilford and was a private attendant at the London County Lunatic Asylum. In 1910 he married Elizabeth Alice Horwood, this was registered in the Bromley District, and subsequently they emigrated to Canada. 

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Campania II, Charles died on 5th of March 1917 at the age of 35. 

Charles was born at East Bridge, Theberton, Suffolk, on 18 March 1881, a son of William and Emma Cable. In 1891 his family lived at The Common, Leiston. By 1901 Charles was a fisherman and he lodged at 54 Saint Peter’s Street, Lowestoft, with the Girdlestone family. 

On 4 March 1906 Charles married Ethel Maud Rebecca Howes at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley. By 1911 they were living at 74 Tennyson Road. Later Ethel married George Andrews and lived at 58 Ipswich Road.

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 Second Hand with H.M. Drifter Campania II, Edward died on 5th of March 1917 at the age of 22. 

Edward was born at Kirkley on 3 April 1894, a son of James and Flora Firman. In 1901 his family lived at 29 Saint Georges Road. Later his parents lived at 33 Saint Georges Road. In 1911 Edward was an able seaman – cook on the trawler Acacia at Padstow, Cornwall. 

Charles joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 22 September 1915 and served on the trawler True Friend as a Deck Hand. On 21 July 1916 Edward was promoted to Second Hand. On 1 August 1916 he joined the trawler Campania II.   

A Private with the 8th Battalion, Sidney died on 6th of March 1917 at the age of 20. 

Sidney was born at Carlton Colville in 1896, a son of Stephen Frederick and Harriet Woods. In 1901 his family lived at Park Road, Rock Estate, Oulton, and by 1911 they were living at 4 Rock Road, Rock Estate, Oulton Broad.

Sidney volunteered and enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. He joined the Suffolk Regiment, service number 13996, and arrived in France with the 8th Battalion on 25 July 1915.

A Private with the 13th Battalion, Albert died on 15th of March 1917 at the age of 32. 

Albert was born at Norwich on 9 April 1884, a son of James Goddard and Susan Meek. He was baptised at Thorpe Hamlet on 7 May 1884. In 1891 his family lived at Cavalry Street, Norwich. By 1901 they were living at Eden Street, Lowestoft, and Albert’s father was a manager at Lowestoft Gas Works, and Albert worked as a hairdresser. Later his parents lived at 1 Gas Hill, Norwich. By 1911 Albert, and his brother Frederick, were living at 89 Whapload Road, and Albert was a hairdresser. 

A Deck Hand with HM Drifter Protect, William died on 16th of March 1917 at the age of 24. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 6 February 1893, a son of Arthur Josiah and Jane Collins. In 1901 his family lived at 15 Albert Street. By 1911 the family were living at 57 Beresford Road and William was a barman at a public house. 

On 21 April 1915 William married Alice May Barkaway at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft. William was a furniture remover living at 57 Beresford Road, and Alice lived at 335 Raglan Street. Alice later remarried and lived at 17 Summer Road. 

A Private with Hospital Ship Asturias, Edgar died on 20th of March 1917 at the age of 33. 

Edgar was born at Lowestoft on 28 April 1884, a son of John and Ann Elizabeth Blake. He was baptised at Saint John's Church on 6 July 1884 and his family lived at West Raglan Street. In 1891 his family lived at 23 West raglan Street. By 1901 his family were living at 51 Maidstone Road.

A Private with the 1/1st Battalion, Herbert died on 21st of March 1917 at the age of 38. 

Herbert was born at Langmere, Norfolk, in 1879, a son of Robert Beart and Ellen Simonds. In 1881 they lived at Gissing, Norfolk, and by 1891 the family had moved to Lowestoft and lived at 94 London Road, Kirkley. Later his parents lived at Diss, Norfolk.

In 1901 Herbert had a confectionery shop at 17 Saint Peters Street. In 1906 Herbert married Lily Tredgill at Eye, Suffolk. In 1911 their home was at 17 Saint Peters Street where they ran a tobacconist and confectionery shop.  

A Private with the 1/6th Battalion, Ernest died on 27th of March 1917 at the age of 31. 

Ernest was born at Lowestoft on 1 September 1885, a son of William and Elizabeth Crouch. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley, on 21 March 1889 and his family lived at 2 Lorne Road. By 1891 his family were living at 53 Lawson Road, and in 1901 the family home was at 62 Albert Street. In 1911 they lived at 8 Kirkley Street. Ernest’s mother died in 1911 and later his father moved to Canada. His sister, Laura, lived at 40 High Street, Lowestoft. 

A Deck Hand with H.M.S. Q20, Sidney died on 29th of March 1917 at the age of 27. 

Sidney was born at Lowestoft on 10 May 1890, a son of Thompson and Elizabeth Swan. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 4 June 1890, and his family lived at Canary Cottage, Whapload Road. In 1901 they lived at 2 Cumberland Square. By 1911 they were living at 38 May Road, and Sidney was a fisherman working on drifters.  

A Second Hand with H.M.S. Q. 20, Joseph died on 29th of March 1917 at the age of 39.

Joseph was born at Ballachrink, Lonan, Isle of Man, on 8 November 1877, a son of John Robert and Alice Jane Kelly. In 1881 his family lived at Ballachrink Farm House, and they were still living at Ballachrink in 1891. Later his father lived at Stanley Road, Peel, Isle of Man. 

A Deck Hand with H.M.S. Q20., Alfred died on 29th of March 1917 at the age of 18. 

Alfred was born at Lowestoft on 21 December 1898, a son of Joseph and Sabina Cook. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 13 January 1899, and his family lived at 3 Cook’s Buildings. In 1911 they were still living at 3 Cooke’s Buildings, but in 1915 their address was 2 Cooke’s Buildings. Later his family lived at 16 Waveney Terrace, Whapload Road.

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Forward III, Samuel Albert died on 31st of March 1917 at the age of 37. 

Samuel was born at Ramsgate on 4 April 1880, a son of Robert and Sarah Burgoyne. He was baptised at Saint George’s Church, Ramsgate, on 5 October 1880. In 1881 his family lived at 33 Princes Street, Ramsgate. By 1891 they had moved to Lowestoft and lived at 247 Raglan Street. 

A Second Hand with H.M. Drifter Dewey, John died on 1st of March 1918 at the age of 36.

John was born at Lowestoft on 25 September 1881, a son of Robert John and Ellen (Nellie) Yallop. In 1891 his family lived at 100 Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft.

John married Adeline Ida Gissing at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 26 November 1904. John was working as a fisherman and they were both living at 93 Rotterdam Road. By 1906 their home was at 38 Essex Road. 

In 1911 John was the mate on the trawler Sans Peer at Padstow, Cornwall. 

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Hope. Frederick died on 6th of March 1918 at the age of 32. 

Frederick was born at Pakefield on 22 September 1886, a son of Frederick and Laura Fisher. In 1891 his family lived at 16 Beach Street, Pakefield. In 1901 his family lived at 6 Lakenham Cottages, Beach Street, Pakefield, and by 1911 at 42 Acton Road. In 1901 Frederick was the eighth hand on the trawler Never Can Tell, LT 283, at Lowestoft. 

A Deck Hand with Steam Drifter W. A. Massey (Lowestoft), William died on 11th of March 1918 aged 33. 

Emanuel was born at Pakefield in 1885, a son of George Edward and Phoebe Elizabeth Fisher. He was baptised at All Saints’ Church, Pakefield, on 11 July 1886. In 1891 his family lived at 4 School Cottages, Pakefield Street. Later his father lived at 46 Church Road, Pakefield. 

A Mate with Steam Drifter W. A. Massey (Lowestoft), William died on 11th of March 1918 aged 34. 

William was born at Pakefield on 10 July 1883, a son of William and Elizabeth Peek. William was baptised at All Saints’ Church, Pakefield, on 12 August 1883. On 31 August 1886 William became a pupil at Cunningham School and his family lived at Pakefield Street. In 1891 his family lived at 10 Beach Street, Pakefield. 

A Skipper with Steam Drifter W. A. Massey (Lowestoft), Sidney died on 11th of March 1918 aged 35. 

Sidney was born at Kessingland on 14 February 1883, a son of Charles and Mina Cook. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 30 March 1884. Sidney attended Kessingland School and on 14 October 1889 became a pupil at Cunningham School, leaving that school on 19 February 1895. 

In 1891 his family lived at Stone Alley, 8 Pakefield Street, and by 1911 their home was at 44 Acton Road and Sidney was a fisherman.

A Fisherman with Steam Drifter W. A. Massey (Lowestoft), Albert died on 11th of March 1918 at the age of 35.

Albert was born at Lowestoft on 13 September 1883, a son of John and Fanny James. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church, Lowestoft, on 4 April 1884, and his family lived at 72 London Road, Lowestoft. From 6 May 1889 Albert was a pupil at Kirkley School, and his family lived at Southwell Road. In 1891 they lived at 8 Southwell Road, Kirkley. 

A Cook with Steam Drifter W. A. Massey (Lowestoft), George died on 11th of March 1918 at the age of 17. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 1 October 1900, a son of George Arthur and Ellen Sarah Church. His family lived at 9 Clements Square. By 1911 their home was at 2 Saint Margaret's Plain. By 1914 their home was at Police Station Road and later Ellen lived at 50 Princes Road. 

A Fisherman with Steam Drifter W. A. Massey (Lowestoft), Herbert died on 11th of March 1918 at the age of 16. 

Herbert was born at Oulton in 1901, a son of Edward James and Agnes Jacob. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 10 November 1901, and his family lived at Beccles Road, Carlton Colville. By 1911 his father had died and his mother had married William Ward and the family lived at Cotmer Green, Oulton Broad. Later his mother lived at 38 Kimberley Road. 

A Second Hand with H.M. Drifter Frigate Bird, Frederick died on 11th of March 1918 at the age of 43. 

Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 26 February 1875, a son of Richard and Maria Harvey. In 1881 his family lived at 57 Stevens Street. 

In 1901 worked on the trawler Ethel May at Penzance. In 1907 he married Edith Louisa Dowding. By 1911 they were living at The Bungalow, Beach, Kessingland, and Frederick was a drifter fisherman. Later Edith lived at Belvedere Place, Kessingland.

Frederick was awarded his certificate of competency as a Second hand in 1910. 

An Engineer with Steam Drifter W. A. Massey (Lowestoft), Frank died on 11th of March 1918 at the age of 29. 

Frank was born at Oulton in 1889, a son Edith Beamish. He was baptised at Saint John the Baptist Church, Barnby, on 18 August 1889. In 1891 he lived with his mother and grandparents, John and Louisa Beamish, at Swan Lane, Barnby. By 1901 his family were living at Barnby Green. 

Early in 1911 Frank married Esther Gouldby, and they lived at The Green, Barnby. In 1911 Frank was a stoker with the trawler Willing Boys at Newlyn.

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

Jack was born at Lowestoft in 1897, a son of John and Alice Skinner. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 13 March 1898 and his family lived at Arnold Street. In 1901 his family lived at Brier House, Police Station Road. By 1911 Jack’s father had died and he lived with his mother, and siblings, at 41 Seago Street. In 1911 his mother married Harry Houghton and later the family lived at 13 Milton Road. 

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 Private with 53 Protection Company, Arthur died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 51. 

Arthur was born at Kessingland on 15 September 1866, a son of William and Anna Maria Brock. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 25 November 1866. In 1871 his family lived ‘by the Turnpike’, Kessingland, and in 1881 at The Street, Kessingland.

An Able Seaman with Hawke Battalion, Charles died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 38. 

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 Private with the 2nd Battalion, Sydney died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 36. 

A Private with 3rd Battalion, Birkwood died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 20. 

Birkwood was born at Corton on 16 December 1897, a son of George William and Alice Margaret Boon. He was baptised at Saint Bartholomew’s Church, Corton, on 6 February 1898. In 1901 his family lived at Church Lane, Corton, and by 1911 they were living at Sandpit Cottage, Corton.

Birkwood enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. He joined the Rifle Brigade, service number S/29495 and was posted to the 3rd Battalion in France, joining VII Platoon in B Company. 

A Private with the 9th Battalion, George died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 37. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 14 January 1881, a son of George Isaac and Pheobe Tripp Rackham. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 6 March 1881. His family lived at 5 Tonning Street. By 1891 they were living at 30 Raglan Street, and this was still their home in 1901 when George worked as a grocer. 

A Sergeant with 51st Battalion. Mark died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 24. 

Mark was born at Mutford on 22 June 1893, a son of Alfred and Louisa Raven. He was baptised at Mutford on 20 August 1893. By 1901 has family were living at Beccles Road, Mutford. 

Mark enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft and initially served with the Suffolk Regiment with service number 14361.

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 Private with the 61st Battalion, Harold died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 19. 

Harold was born at Pakefield on 6 May 1898, a son of William Tyrrell and Annie Laura Warford. He was baptised at All Saints’ Church, Pakefield, on 10 July 1898.  In 1901 his family lived at The Avenue, Pakefield. In 1911 his family lived at Ferndale, 25 The Avenue, Pakefield. Later they lived at 2 Trex Road, Pakefield. 

Harold attended Kirkley School and, on 18 June 1901, became a pupil at Cunningham School. He left school on 27 July 1911.  

A Private with the 8th Battalion. Charles died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 19. 

Charles was born at Somerleyton on 21 December 1899, a son of Benjamin Charles and Edith Georgina Gooch. He was baptised at Saint Mary's Church, Somerleyton on 5 February 1899 and his family lived at The Street, Somerleyton. By 1911 his family were living at 15 Severn Terrace, Kirkley Run, and later at 57 Oxford Road, Lowestoft.  

A Private with the 7th Battalion, George died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 28. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 9 June 1890, a son of George William and Lavinia Ann Boyce. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 28 September 1890 and his family lived at 8 Church Road. By 1901 George's father had died and his family lived at Chain Cottages, 8 Church Road. By 1911 his family were living at 4 Fir Terrace, Oulton, and later his mother lived at 79 Lawson Road, Kirkley.

A Sapper with 208th Field Company, Esmond died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 20. 

Esmond was born at Lowestoft in 1898, a son of John and Zillah Sterry. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 6 March 1898, and his family lived at Alma Road. In 1901 their address was 5 Alma Road and this was still their address in 1911. Later his parents lived at 7 Grosvenor Road, Lowestoft.  

Esmond enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. He joined the Royal Engineers, service number 84668. He was posted to France to serve with 208 Field Company. 

A Private with 30th Division Mechanical Transport Company, Herbert died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 38. 

Herbert was born at Oulton Broad in 1880, a son of Lorina Laura Greengrass. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 29 February 1880. In 1881 Herbert, and his mother, lived with his maternal grandmother, Ann Miller, formerly Greengrass, at Beccles Road, Carlton Colville. By 1891 Hebert’s mother had married George Read, and the family lived at Beccles Road, Carlton Colville. Note in the 1891 Census Herbert’s surname is given as Read. 

A Rifleman with 16th Battalion, Joseph died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 25.

Joseph was born at Wingrave, Aylesbury, in 1893, a son of George and Sarah Clarke. In 1901 his family lived at 8 Winslow Road, Wingrave. By 1911 his family were living at 1 Winslow Road and Joseph worked as a bricklayer's labourer. Later his parents lived at 67 Ravenstone Road, Hendon, London.

Joseph married Violet Nettie Saggers at Lowestoft in 1917. Violet lived at 4 Freemantle Road, Lowestoft. Violet remarried in 1920. 

An Able Seaman with Drake Battalion, Walter died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 19. 

Walter was born at Lowestoft on 29 November 1899, a son of Walter and Emily Piper. In 1901 his family lived at Bishop’s Buildings, Mariners Street. By 1911 they were living at 1 Infirmary Court, Saint Margaret’s Plain.

Walter joined the Great Eastern Railway at Lowestoft on 19 July 1915. He was a cleaner, and later acting fireman.  

A Private with 131st Company, Edward died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 29. 

Edward was born at Lowestoft on 24 September 1888, a son of Frederick and Susan Mary List Cox. In 1891 his family lived at 10-12 Albert Road, Lowestoft, and this was still the family home in 1901. In 1911 Edward lived with his brothers, and sister, at 23 Arnold Street, Lowestoft, and he worked as a general labourer at a provision manufacturer. 

A Corporal with the 9th Battalion, Clifford died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 21. 

Clifford was born at Barnby in 1897, a son of Thomas George and Ellen Bunn. In 1901 his family lived at Beccles Road, Barnby, and this was still their address in 1911 when Clifford worked as a butcher’s boy. By 1919 his family were living at Syringa Cottage, Carlton Colville, and later his parents lived at Elm Tree Road, Carlton Colville.

A Private with 727 Company, Walter died on 22nd of March 1918 at the age of 28. 

Walter was born at Lowestoft on 31 November 1890, a son of William George and Emma Jane Chapman. He was baptised at Christ Church, Lowestoft, on 19 August 1891 and his family lived at 61 Queens Road. By 1901 they were living at 86 Oxford Road, and in 1911 Walter was a house and ship painter. 

Prior to the First World War Walter moved to Selby, Yorkshire. 

A Private with 2nd Bn., Victor died on 22nd of March 1918 at the age of 23. 

Victor was born at Walpole, Suffolk, in 1895, a son of Alfred and Ellen Lougo. In 1901 his family lived at Walpole Road, Bramfield, and this was still their address in 1911 when Victor worked as a farm labourer. Subsequently his parents lived at Laurel Farm Cottage, London Road, Kessingland. 

Victor was living at Blyford when he enlisted in the Army at Bury Saint Edmunds. Victor served with A Company 2nd Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment. 

A Seaman with S.S. Tyrhaug, Benjamin died on 22nd of March 1918 at the age of 26. 

Benjamin was born at Lowestoft on 11 February 1892, a son of William Henry and Rebecca Smith. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 8 July 1892, and his family lived at 12 Stevens Street. In 1901 their address was 6 Laundry Lane. 

Benjamin attended Hervey Street Infants School and, from 1 February 1901, was a pupil at Saint John's School, Lowestoft.  By 1907 his family were living at 27 Crown Street, Lowestoft, and later they lived at 63 Tonning Street, Lowestoft. 

A Private with the 11th Battalion, Charles died on 22nd of March 1918 at the age of 23. 

Charles was born at Lowestoft on 9 November 1894, a son of Charles Alfred and Clara Elizabeth Brittain. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 5 December 1894, and his family lived at 29 Queens Road, Lowestoft. In 1901 they lived at 10 Princes Road, Lowestoft. By 1911 they were living at 2 Alexandra Road, Lowestoft, and Charles was an iron monger’s assistant. Later his parents lived at Tresco, Corton Road, Lowestoft, and, at some point, Penderalis, Yarmouth Road, Lowestoft. 

A Leading Seaman with S.S. Tyrhaug, Stanley died on 22nd of March 1918 at the age of 26. 

Stanley was born at Tunstall, near Halvergate, Norfolk, on 14 June 1891, a son of James and Mary Ellis. He was baptised at Tunstall on 26 July 1891. By 1901 his family were living at Norwich Road, Stalham, Norfolk. Later his family lived at Brunstead, Stalham.

A Lieutenant, attached to the 11th Battalion, Thomas died on 22nd of March 1918 at the age of 21. 

Thomas was born at Blundeston in 1897, the only son of Captain Thomas Hardwick Woods and Mrs. Florence Emily Rose Woods. Thomas was baptised at Saint Mary’s Church, Blundeston, on 14 May 1897, and his family lived at Blundeston Hall and this remained one of their homes throughout Thomas’ life.

In 1911 Thomas was a pupil at Claremont House School, Kirkley Cliff. Later he had a home at Winchester House, Newport.

A Private with the 4th Battalion, George died on 23rd of March 1918 at the age of 37. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 2 March 1881, a son of David Charles and Maria Harriett Ayres. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 1 May 1881. By 1891 his family were living at 8 Walton Road, Lowestoft, and this was George's home for the rest of his life. In 1901 he worked as a blacksmith's apprentice, and by 1911 he was an auxiliary postman.  

A Private with the 11th Battalion, William died on 23rd of March 1918 at the age of 23. 

William was born at Thorpe next Norwich on 19 July 1894, a son of Rufus and Violet Parker. He was baptised at Thorpe Saint Andrew on 4 November 1894. In 1901 his family lived at Chapel Lane, Thorpe, Norwich, and this was still their address in 1911 when William was a general labourer. 

A Lance Corporal with the Royal Canadian Dragoons, Arthur died on 23rd of March 1918 at the age of 24. 

Arthur was born at Beccles on 25 March 1892, a son of William and Harriet Cutting. In 1901 his family lived at Nelson Terrace, Fair Close, Beccles. Arthur's father died in 1908 and in 1911 his mother was living at 24 Fair Close, Beccles. 

A Private with 7th Battalion Suffolk Regiment, Arthur died on 23rd of March 1918 at the age of 25. 

Arthur was born at Lowestoft in 1893, a son of William Thomas and Mary Ann Hagg. In 1901 his family lived at Anguish Street. In 1911 their address was 21 Anguish Street and Arthur was a baker’s assistant.  

A Private with the 52nd Battalion, Herbert died on 24th of March 1918, and the age of 21.

Herbert was born at Lowestoft in 1897, a son of Richard and Edith Beckett. Herbert's first names were Herbert Stanley but he served in the Australian Army as Stanley Beckett and this is how he is commemorated. 

A Private with the 4th Battalion, Albert died on 24th of March 1918 at the age of 38. 

Albert was born at Lowestoft in 1880, a son of George Henry and Mary Elizabeth Hart. In 1881 his family lived at 2 Fenton Terrace, Raglan Street. By 1891 they were living at 46 Tonning Street, where his father had a shop. In 1901 they were still living at 46 Tonning Street and Albert was a fish packer. Both of Albert’s parents died in 1904. By 1915 Albert was a milk seller at 41 Tonning Street, and is believed to have been employed by John Oldrin of Rushmere.  

A Second Lieutenant attached to the 16th Battalion, Arthur died on 24th of March 1918 at the age of 21. 

An Able Seaman with Anson Battalion, Kenneth died on 25th of March 1918 at the age of 20.

Kenneth was born at Lound on 29 January 1898, a son of John and Rose Cooper of The Street, Lound. He was baptised at Saint John the Baptist Church, Lound, on 1 May 1898. In 1911 Kenneth was an errand boy (domestic). 

Kenneth attested for the Army Reserve on 11 December 1915 but was called up to serve with the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve on 16 June 1917 and actually joined the Royal Naval Division which was designated to fight on land but was made up of naval personnel. 

A Corporal with the 2nd Battalion, Clement died on 25th of March 1918 at the age of 24. 

Clement was born at Lowestoft on 24 November 1893, a son of Clement Frederick and Celia Emily Sendall, and his family lived at 62 Cambridge Road. He was baptised at Christ Church on 8 April 1894. In 1901 his family lived at 47 Mariners Street. By 1911 they were living at 14 Ipswich Road, and Clement was a grocer’s apprentice. Later his parents lived at Park Estate, Oulton Broad.

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

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. 

A Private with the 7th Battalion, William died on 27th of March 1918 at the age of 21. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 21 February 1897, a son of William and Charlotte Burwood. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 12 March 1897 and his family lived at Walton Road. In 1901 the family’s address was 16 Walton Road and this was William’s family home for the rest of his life. William attended Hervey Street Infant School and, on 8 January 1906 joined Saint John’s School, but left three days later to go to a ‘nearer school.’ In 1911 William was a baker’s errand boy. 

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Joseph died on 26/27th of March 1918 at the age of 25. 

Joseph was born at Lowestoft on 6 May 1895, a son of Samuel Joseph and Minnie Linder. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 14 July 1895. In 1901 his family were living at 71 Lawson Road, Lowestoft. By 1911 Joseph's father had died and Joseph worked as an Assistant Inspector of Weights and Measures for Suffolk County Council.  

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Victor died on 27th of March 1918 at the age of 21. 

Victor was born at Lowestoft in 1898, a son of Charles and Sarah Elizabeth Brundle. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 29 August 1897 and his family lived at 28 Cambridge Road, and this was still their home in 1911 when Victor was an assistant at a bookstall. 

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Frank died on 27th of March 1918 at the age of 25. 

Frank, otherwise known as Francis, was born at Lowestoft in 1895, a son of Francis Robert and Marie Elsie Sayer. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 13 August 1897 and his family lived at 4 Battery Green Road. By 1911 his family were living at Saint Margaret’s, The Marina, and Frank was a fish merchant’s clerk, possibly working for his father. Later his family lived at 94 Clapham Road, and his brother John lived at 19 The Esplanade. 

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Charles died on 27th of March 1918 at the age of 24. 

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, William died on 28th of March 1918 at the age of 30. 

William was born at Carlton Colville on 3 January 1888, a son of Robert and Sarah Cheney. In 1891 his family lived at Marsh Lane, Carlton Colville, and this was still their address in 1901 when William worked as a stock feeder on a farm. Later his parents lived at White House Farm, Carlton Colville. 

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Randle died on 28th of March 1918 at the age of 33. 

Randle was born at Lowestoft on13 September 1885, a son of William and Emily Gilby. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church on 7 October 1885, and his family lived at 3 Raglan Cottages. In 1891 his family lived at 222 Raglan Street. By 1901 they were living at 63 Stanley Street, and Randle was a housepainter’s errand boy. 

In 1911 Randle was working as a railway carter and lodging with his uncle, Randall Wright, at 435 Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge, near Wigan. 

A Lance Corporal with the 2nd Battalion, Victor died on 28th of March 1918 at the age of 21. 

Victor was born at Portsmouth on 11 June 1897, a son of Daniel and Louisa Crosswell. He was baptised at All Saints’ Church, Portsea, on 25 June 1897 and his family lived at 86 Dicken’s Road. In 1901 they lived at 30 Baker Street, Portsmouth. 

A Private with the 6th Battalion, Arthur died on 28th of March 1918. 

Arthur was born 'Near The Bell', Carlton Colville, in 1888, a son of Walter and Emily George. In 1891 his family lived at 16 Severn Terrace, Oulto Broad. By 1901 they were living at Chipperfields Yard, Bridge Road, Oulton. By 1911 Arthur's father had died and his family lived at 5 Lothing Street, Oulton Broad.

Arthur begin working as a lock keeper for the Great Eastern Railway in 1905 and he worked at Lowestoft Harbour.

A Corporal with 4th Bn., Lewis died on 28th of March 1918 at the age of 22.

Lewis was born at Lowestoft on 26 February 1896, a son of Joseph and Angetta Roope. In 1901 his family lived at 47 Queen's Road, Lowestoft. From 7 September 1903 Lewis, along with his brother Ernest, attended Saint Margaret's School. In 1911 his family were still living at 47 Queen's Road.

Lewis enlisted in the Army at Norwich. He joined the Royal Fusiliers. From 26 July 1916 he served in France with the 4th Battalion. The Battalion War Diary for 28 March 1918 has:

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Charles died on 28th of March 1918 at the age of 23. 

Charles was born at Carlton Colville in 1894, a son of William and Charlotte Jane Aldred. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 28 April 1895. In 1901 his family lived at The Street, Blundeston, and this was still their address in 1911 when Charles worked as a farm labourer. Later his parents lived at 2 Crossway Cottages, Corton.

A Private with the 6th Battalion, George died on 28th of March 1918 at the age of 40. 

George was born at Elmsted, Kent, on 18 February 1878, a son of Thomas and Frances Camelia Hayward. He was baptised at Elmsted, Kent, on 28 April 1878. In 1881 his family lived at Elmsted. In 1891 they lived at The Street, Hastingleigh Kent, and George was an agricultural labourer. By 1911 they were living at Bishop Cottages, The Street, Hastingleigh, and George was a farm labourer. 

A Gunner with C Battery, 331 Brigade, William died on 30th of March 1918 at the age of 22.

William was born at Ipswich in 1895, a son of George Smyth Frank and Ellen Bessie Green. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 18 August 1895. In 1911 his parents, and siblings, lived at Kirkstall, Leeds, and later at 33 Brunswick Road, Norwich. 

In 1901 he lived with his aunt and uncle Elizabeth and William Rose, at 80 Beresford Road. He was still living with them, and at that address, in 1911 when he worked as an apprentice corm merchant.   

A Private with the 2/7th Battalion, Hedley died on 31st of March 1918 at the age of 25. 

Hedley was born at Dereham in 1893, a son of Alfred and Harriet Littleproud. In 1901 his family lived at Lynn Road, Gayton, Kings Lynn. This was still their address in 1911 when Hedley worked as a baker. 

On 25 October 1915 Hedley married Charlotte Emily Cadamy at Saint Nicholas’ Chapel, King’s Lynn. Hedley was a baker and they both gave their address as 9 Mill Fleet. Subsequently Charlotte lived at 6 Trafalgar Street, Lowestoft.

A Driver with A/16 Brigade, John died on 31st of March 1918 at the age of 24. 

John was born at Oulton in 1894, a son of John and Mary Ann Reynolds. In 1901 his family lived at 271 Raglan Street, and this was till their home in 1911. By 1911 John was working as a fisherman and worked with his father who was the Skipper of the fishing trawler Crystal. Later his family lived at 29 Haward Street, Lowestoft.

John volunteered and enlisted at Lowestoft. He joined the Royal Horse Artillery and went to France on 13 March 1915.

A Skipper with H. M. Drifter James and Walter, William died on 7th of March 1919 at the age of 44.

William was born at Hardley, Norfolk, on 10 November 1876, a son Daniel and Mary Ann Thorpe. He was baptised at Hardingham, Norfolk, on 11 February 1877. In 1881 his family lived at Langley, Norfolk. By 1891 they were living at Cassings (sic) Cottage, Carlton Colville. 

A Lance Corporal with the Inland Waterways Transport, Thomas died on 14th of March 1919 at the age of 35. 

Thomas was born at Oulton in 1883, a son of James and Elizabeth Artis. He was baptised at Oulton (Saint Michael’s?) on 30 September 1883. In 1891 his family lived at Chipperfield Yard, Bridge Road, Oulton, and this was still their address in 1901 when Thomas was a general labourer.  

A Private with the 16th Battalion, George died on 31st of March 1919 at the age of 20. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 20 April 1899, a son of John and Alice Neeve. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 3 October 1900 and his family lived at Whapload Road. In 1901 his family lived at Coleman Square, Whapload Road, and by 1911 they were living at 38 Whapload Road.

Formerly a Lance Sergeant with the 8th Battalion, Alfred died on 27th of March 1920 at the age of 23.

Alfred was born at Lowestoft in 1896, a son of George and Louisa Elizabeth Dowson. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 4 December 1896 and his family lived at 221 Clapham Road. In 1901 his family lived at 26 Grosvenor Road, Great Yarmouth. By 1911 they had moved to 7 Spurgeon’s Score, Lowestoft, and this would be Alfred’s home for the rest of his life. In 1911 Alfred worked as an errand boy at a clothier’s shop. 

Formerly a Deck Hand with the Royal Naval Reserve, Victor died on 22 March 1922 at the age of 24.

Victor was born at Rushmere on 13 August 1897, a son of Charles and Blanche Thacker. In 1901 his family lived at Toad Row, Henstead. By 1911 they were living at 4 Flora Terrace, Carlton Road, Pakefield, and this was still their home in 1921. 

An Able Seaman with S.S. Thurston (West Hartlepool), George died on 4th of March 1940 aged 32. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 13 January 1906, a son of John Henry and Eunice Farman. By 1911 George’s mother had died and George, and his father, lived with George’s grandmother Elizabeth Knight at 5 Ashby Road. In 1921 his family lived at 21 Beckham Road, and by 1939 at 35 Avondale Road. 

A Second Hand with H.M. Drifter Maida., Claude died on 16th of March 1940 at the age of 38. 

A Skipper with H.M. Drifter Maida, Roland died on 16th of March 1940. 

Roland was born at Kessingland on 16 May 1911, a son of Roland Henry and Helena Letitia Utting. He was baptised at Saint Edmunds Church, Kessingland, on 29 October 1911 and his family lived at Green Lane. In 1921 his family were still living at Green Lane. 

In 1936 Roland was awarded his certificate of competency as a Skipper. By 1939 Roland's father had died and he lived with his mother at 9 Green Lane, Kessingland. 

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Maida, Victor died on 16th of March 1940 at the age of 36. 

Victor was born at Lowestoft on 25 May 1903, a son of Charles and Harriet Nicholls. In 1911 his family lived at 17 Beckham Road, Lowestoft. By 1921 they were living at 86 Worthing Road and Victor worked as a plumber's mate for Mr. Fuller, plumber and painter, of Oulton Broad. 

An Able Seaman with S/V B.H.C. 9, William died on 6th of March 1941 at the age of 44.

William was born at Kessingland on 11 August 1896, a son of William and Laura Roth. He was baptised at Saint Edmund's Church, Kessingland, on 18 October 1896. In 1901 his family lived at Clifton Villa, Kessingland, and the 1911 Census shows them living at Clifton House, Kessingland. They were still living at Clifton House in 1921 and William worked as a fisherman. 

A Civilian, Trixie died on 6th of March 1941 aged 18. 

Trixie was born at Lowestoft on 17 October 1922, a daughter of Harry and Maggie Bolton. By 1939 her family were living at 155 The Avenue. In March 1941 Trixie was working at Lowestoft Public Library on Clapham Road. 

A Civilian, Peter died on 6th of March 1941 aged 72. 

Peter was born at Wallasey, Cheshire, on 21 June 1868, a son of William and Catherine Greasley. He was baptised at Saint Hillary’s Church, Wallasey, on 15 July 1868. In 1871 his family lived at The Village, Wallasey, and this was still their address in 1881. 

A Civilian, Hilda died on 6th of March 1941 aged 44. 

Hilda was born at Lowestoft on 25 March 1896, a daughter of William John and Elizabeth Upton. She was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 19 April 1896 and her family lived at 5 Rant Score. By 1901 they were living at 15 Arnold Street. In 1911 her family lived at 65 Arnold Street and Hilda was a nursemaid. By 1939 Hilda’s mother had died and she lived with her father at 28 Yeovil Road. 

A Chief Engineer with Fishing Vessel Aberdeen LT123 (Lowestoft). Frederick died on 11th of March 1941 at the age of 40. 

Frederick was born at Kessingland on 29 July 1900, a son of Thomas and Rose Elizabeth Catchpole. In 1901 his family lived at Zulu Cottages, Kessingland. By 1911 they were living at 2 Saint Margaret's Terrace, Church Street, Pakefield, and later at 45 Saint Margaret's Road, Pakefield. 

Frederick married Emma Phoebe Martha Watson in 1924. In 1939 they were living at Florio, Long Road, Pakefield, and Frederick was a trawler engineer. 

A Mate with M.V. Novio, Alfred died on 14th of March 1941 at the age of 37. 

Alfred was born in 1903, a son of George and Edith Marjoram. He was baptised at Saint Edmunds Church, Kessingland, on 17 January 1904. In 1911 his family lived at Gladstone Cottages, London Road, Kessingland. 

Alfred married Gwendoline Wigg in 1927. In 1939 Alfred, Gwendoline, and children, lived at Davies Cottages, Kessingland, and Alfred was a fisherman.

During World War Two Alfred served with the Merchant Navy and was a Mate on the Dutch vessel Novio.

A Deck Hand, Robert died on 20th of March 1941 at the age of 61.

Robert was born at Carlton Colville on 2 December 1879, a son of Robert and Elizabeth Ward. In 1881 his family lived at Back Lane, Barnby, and by 1891 had moved to Bell Yard, Carlton Colville. 

Robert was a fisherman. 

Robert married Daisy Blanche Friston at Saint Peter and Saint John's Church, Kirkley, on 10 February 1903. In 1911 they were living at 18 Oaklands Terrace, London Road, Kessingland, and by 1915 they were living at 26 Southwell Road, Kirkley.

A Boatswain with Steam Trawler Exeter (Lowestoft), John died on 29th March 1941 aged 41. 

John was born at Pakefield on 28 August 1899, a son of John and Alice Chapman. He was baptised at All Saints’ Church, Pakefield, on 11 February 1900. In 1911 his family lived at 4 Beach Street, Pakefield. In 1918 John lived at 73 Pakefield Street. By 1939 his mother was living at 45 Corton Road. 

A Third Hand with Steam Trawler Exeter (Lowestoft), David died on 29th of March 1941 aged 39. 

David was born at Kessingland on 5 August 1901, a son of David George and Ellen Spindler. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 7 September 1902. In 1911 his family lived at Oakland Terrace, Kessingland. 

On 16 January 1923 David married Ethel Ruth Howlett at Saint Margaret’s Church. David was a fisherman and they both gave their address as 77 Seago Street. By 1939 they were living at 34 Notley Road and David was a general labourer. 

A Sergeant with 420 Battery, 148 (The Bedfordshire Yeo.) Field Regt., George died on 2nd-3rd of March 1942 at the age of 39. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 24 January 1904, a son of Walter Robert and Hannah Martha Harvey. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 13 May 1904, and his family lived at 16 Sandringham Road. 

George was working as a carter when he attested for the Royal Artillery, at Bury St. Edmunds, on 17 September 1923. he enlisted to serve six years with the Colours and six with the Reserve. He joined the Army Reserve on 10 March 1930. 

A Driver with the Royal Army Service Corps, William died on 6th of March 1942 at the age of 34. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 1 April 1907, a son of Dennis George and Alice Jane Durrant. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 30 April 1907 and his family lived at 146 Saint Peter's Street. By 1911 they were living at 66 Essex Road. 

William married Martha Emma Peek in 1938. In 1939 they lived at 10 Rotterdam Road and William was an electrical public lighting attendant.

A Civilian, Thomas died on 8th of March 1942 aged 62. 

Thomas was born at City Road, Shoreditch, London, on 26 August 1879, a son of Henry and Kate Godwin. In 1881 his family lived at 138 City Road. By 1891 they were living at 4 Conyer Street, Bethnal Green. In 1901 Thomas’ family lived at 36 The Green, West Ham, and Thomas was a van and cart builder. 

In early 1911 Thomas married Alice Victoria Hume, this was registered in the Saint Pancras district. They lived at 68 Prince of Wales Road, Kentish Town, and Thomas was a coach, bus and cab body maker. Alice died in 1915. 

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.

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 Gunner with 7th Coastal Regiment, Leon died on 5 March 1943, aged 26.

Leon was born at Walthamstow on 8 March 1916, a son of Leonard and Dorothy Patin. In 1921 Leon, and his mother, lived with his maternal grandmother, Emily Sheraton, at 67 Holme Road, East Ham. Leon’s mother married Robert Whinney. 

A Lieutenant with the Royal Indian Army Service Corps, Robert died on 9th of March 1943 aged 39. 

Robert was born at Kessingland on 9 June 1903, a son of Henry James and Celia Mallett. He was baptised at Saint Edmund's Church, Kessingland, on 5 July 1903. In 1911 his family lived at Lyndale Cottage, Whites Lane, Kessingland, and this was still the family home in 1921, by which time Robert was working as a carpenter for his father's building company. The family were still living at Lyndale Cottage in 1939, and Robert was a teacher of handicraft woodwork. 

A Private with the 5th Battalion, George died on 22nd of March 1943 aged 22. 

George was born at Lowestoft in 1922, a son of George Alfred and Grace May Willgoss. In 1939 his family lived at 66 Waveney Drive. 

George enlisted in the Suffolk Regiment and was subsequently transferred to the East Yorkshire Regiment. 

A Leading Seaman with H.M.S. Europa. Captain died on 22nd of March 1943 at the age of 25. 

Captain was born at Wenhaston in 1917, a son of Captain George Hammond and Florence Hammond. In 1921 his family lived at The Smear, Reydon, Suffolk. 

Captain married Joan Sybil Keeler at Lowestoft in 1937. In 1939 they lived at 28 Windsor Road and Captain worked as a general labourer.

Captain died at the Royal Naval Hospital Chatham. He had been suffering from cancer and pneumonia.  

A Gunner with 73 Anti-Tank Regiment, John died on 22nd of March 1943 aged 26. 

John was born at Saint Denis, Southampton, on 15 September 1916, a son of Patrick and Charlotte Furlong. He was baptised at Saint Edmund's Church, Southampton, on 9 October 1916. 

A Supply Petty Officer, Patrick died on 27th March 1943, at the age of 26. 

Patrick was born on 20 July 1917, a son of Roy Onesley and Hilda May Furrell of Wales Farm Road, Acton, London. 

Patrick was serving in the Royal Navy when he met Dorothy Jane Colby, who was in the Women's Royal Naval Service. They were married at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 18 December 1940.  

Dorothy was a daughter of Dorothy May Martin, formerly Colby. The family lived at 8 Coastguard Cottages, Battery Green Road, Lowestoft. 

A Civilian, Ernest died on 17th of March 1944, at the age of 50. 

Ernest was born at Herringfleet on 28 January 1894, a son of George and Julia Folkard. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Herringfleet, on 1 April 1894. In 1901 his family lived at Herringleet Road, Herringfleet, and in 1911 at 11 Sunny Bank Cottages, Herringfleet, and Ernest worked as a farm labourer. 

Ernest served in the Army during World War One. Initially he served with the Army Service Corps and then the Royal Irish Fusiliers. He was discharged, because of wounds, on 28 October 1918.

A Chief Stoker with H.M.S. Shrapnel, Henry died on 18th of March 1944 at the age of 52. 

Henry was born at Lowestoft on 14 April 1892, a son of George and Jane Davis. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church, Lowestoft, on 10 June 1892, and his family lived at 3 Selby Street, Lowestoft. Henry attended Saint John’s Infants School before, on 5 February 1900, becoming a pupil at Saint John’s School. In 1900 his family lived at 3 Selby Street. By 1911 they were living at 11 Clemence Street, Lowestoft. 

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 Leading Aircraftman with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Leslie died on 23rd of March 1944 aged 32. 

Leslie was born at Lowestoft on 29 December 1911, a son of Alfred and Agnes Nicholls of Cyprus Cottages, Camps Heath.

In 1938 Leslie married Lilian Mercy Kent. In 1939 they lived at 44 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, and Leslie was a civilian high-frequency direction finding wireless operator working for the Royal Air Force at Felixstowe. 

A Master with Trinity House Vessel Alert (London), William died on 6th of March 1945 at the age of 61.

William was born at Lowestoft on 24 December 1883, a son of Harry and Ann Elizabeth Tuttle.

William attended Christchurch School and, on 17 February 1890, became a pupil at Saint Margaret’s School, and his family lived at 2 White Horse Street. In 1891 his family lived at 18 Wrayburn Street, West Derby, Liverpool. By 1901 they had returned to Lowestoft, and lived at 22 Factory Street, and William was a seaman. 

A Flying Officer with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, William died on 10th of March 1945 aged 24. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 11 May 1920, a son of William Frederick and Rose Ethel Chatteris. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church on 28 May 1920 and his family lived at 45 Windsor Road. In 1921 they lived at 1 May Road. By 1939 their home was at 30 Waveney Crescent, and William was a cabinet maker. 

A Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Frank died on 16th of March 1945 aged 21.

Frank was born at Lowestoft on 16 September 1924, a son of Edward A. G. and Ethel M. Haylock. In 1939 his family lived at 59 Norwich Road and Frank was a water and gas office boy.

Frank enlisted in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve after May 1943. By March 1945 he was a Flight Engineer serving with 49 Squadron, based at Fulbeck, Lincolnshire. 

A Warrant Officer with Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Norman died on 24th of March 1945 aged 26. 

Norman was born at Lowestoft on 8 January 1919, a son of James and Olive Rouse. In 1921 his family lived at 40 Bridge Road, Oulton Broad. In 1939 his family lived at 39 Winnipeg Road, Lowestoft, and Norman was a solicitor's clerk. 

In 1943 Norman married Elizabeth G. Chambers, at Lowestoft, and their home was at 90 Saint Leonards Road, Lowestoft.