A Skipper with Trawler Excel (Lowestoft), Peter died on 4th of June 1915 at the age of 58.

Peter was born at Ramsgate in 1854, a son of William Blackler and Joanna (Ann) Moxey. By 1861 Peter's father had died and his family lived at 15 Regent Place, Ramsgate. By 1871 he was working at sea: in 1871 on the 'Frank of Ramsgate'; in 1879 as the Master of the 'Emma' (Ramsgate).

On 3 April 1874 Peter married Miriam Ruth Fuggle at Christchurch, Ramsgate.  

A Deck Hand with Trawler Excel (Lowestoft), Archie died on 4th of June 1915 at the age of 17. 

Archibald, often known as Archie, was born at Framlingham in 1898, a son of William and Catherine Goodwin. In 1901 his family lived at 20 Sandringham Road, Lowestoft. In 1911 Archie, and his sister, lodged at 4 Sandringham Road and he was at school but also worked as a baker's boy/errand boy. 

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 Third Hand with Trawler Excel (Lowestoft), Edward died on 4th of June 1915 at the age of 23.

Edward was born at Lowestoft in 1893, a son of Peter and Miriam Moxey. Note that birth registration indexes give his first name as Edwin, but all other documents state Edward.

In 1901 his family lived at 14 Beaconsfield Road, Lowestoft. Later his family lived at 4 Claremont Road, Lowestoft. By 1911 Edward was a fisherman and the 1911 Census lists him as an able seaman on the trawler G.V.E. at Padstow.

An Apprentice with S.S. Arndale (Whitby), George died on 10th of June 1915 at the age of 17. 

George was born at Lowestoft in 1898, a son of James and Mary Cleveland. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 24 June 1898 and his family lived at Laundry Lane. They were still living at Laundry Lane in 1901. By 1911 George's father had died and his mother lived at 4 Strand Street, Lowestoft. Later she lived at 3 Spurgeon Street, Lowestoft.

A Private with the 5th Dragoon Guards, John died on 11th of June 1915 at the age of 36. 

John was born at Lowestoft on 5 April 1879, a son of William and Sarah Breach. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 7 December 1879. In 1881 his family lived at 48 Haward Street, Lowestoft. By 1891 they were living at 22 Lorne Park Road, Kirkley. John attended Lowestoft board and technical schools. 

A Private, Sidney died on 15th of June 1915 at the age of 24. 

Sidney was born at Carlton Colville in 1890, a son Albert and Harriet Mary Bunn. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Carlton Colville, on 25 January 1891. In 1891 his family lived at Eades Farm Cottages, Marsh Lane, Carlton Colville. By 1901 they were living at Burnt Hill, Carlton Colville, and in 1911 at Marsh Lane, Carlton Colville, and Albert was a farm labourer. Later his parents lived at 57 Kimberley Road, Lowestoft.

A Private with 1st Bn., William died on 16th of June 1915 at the age of 32. 

William was born at Lowestoft in 1885, a son of William Henry and Rebecca Smith. In 1891 his family were living at 3 Lake Lothing Terrace, Laundry Lane, Lowestoft. William 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 and William was a fisherman. By 1907 his parents were living at 27 Crown Street, Lowestoft, and later they lived at 63 Tonning 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 Private with 1st Bn., William died on 21st of June 1915 at the age of 35.

William was born at Ellough, near Beccles, in 1879, a son of William Walter and Harriett Cole. He was baptised at All Saints' Church, Ellough, on 7 September 1879. In 1881 his family lived at Ellough. By 1891 they were living at Beccles Road, Barnby, and William was a farm servant. In 1901 they lived at Barnby Green, Barnby, and William was fisherman. Later his parents lived at 2 Beanes Cottages, Kessingland. 

A Private with 10th Bn., William died on 29th of June 1915 at the age of 34. 

William was born at Oulton in 1880, a son of William and Sarah Bessey. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 31 October 1880. In 1881 his family lived at The Street, Oulton, and in 1891 they were living at Yarmouth Road, Oulton. By 1901 William’s mother had died and his family lived next to Rose Cottage, The Street, Oulton, and in by 1911 they were living at 4 The Street, Oulton, and William worked as a plumber’s mate with the water and gas company.  

A Lance Corporal with the 1st Battalion, Kenneth died on 30th of June 1915 at the age of 24.

Kenneth was born at Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, in 1891, a son of Alexander Gaviller Boyd and Charlotte Christian Boyd. By 1901 his family were living at Stronsay, Kirkley Cliff Road, Lowestoft. 

An Able Seaman with H.M.S. Turbulent, Ernest died on 1st of June 1916 at the age of 36. 

Ernest was born at Carlton Colville on 12 February 1880, a son of Robert George and Amy Georgiana Foulger. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Carlton Colville, on 1 March 1880.  

Ernest joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 11 February 1896 and he served continuously in the navy until his death. 

In 1901 his family lived at Jarvis Terrace, Carlton Colville, and by 1911 at 6, Epsom Terrace, Kirkley. (Later they would like at 6 Groom Terrace Kirkley Run Lowestoft).

A Rifleman with the 16th Battalion, Herbert died on 2nd of June 1916 at the age of 19.

Herbert was born at Kirkley on 30 March 1897, a son of Edward and Harriet Plant. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley, on 30 April 1897, and his family lived at 25 Lawson Road, and this would be Herbert’s home for the rest of his life. In 1911 Herbert worked as an office boy at an electricians. 

A Drummer with the 8th Battalion, William died on 3rd of June 1916 at the age of 32. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 3 September 1883, a son of Samuel and Louisa Garwood Ward. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 3 May 1886. In 1891 his family lived at 21 Reeve Street. By 1901 William was lodging at 40 Temperley Road, Streatham, and William was a gas-fitter’s apprentice.

A Company Quartermaster Sergeant with the 3rd Battalion, George died on 5th of June 1916 at the age of 62.

George was born at Morley, Wymondham, Norfolk, in 1854. He is believed to have been a son of John and Mary Wade, but he has not been found in any birth or census records. 

George was working as a groom when he enlisted in the Army at Ipswich on 27 December 1876. He joined the Royal Artillery, service number 1518. George stated that he was nineteen years old. He served until 1 March 1879, when he was honourably discharged being unfit for further service.   

A Deck Hand with H.M. Trawler Kaphreda., Ernest died on 8th of June 1916 at the age of 50. 

Ernest was born at Wrentham on 16 April 1866, a son of William and Sarah Raven. He was baptised at Wrentham on 15 May 1866. In 1871 his family lived at Southwold Road, Wrentham. In 1881 they lived at Guyall (sic) Lane, Wrentham, and Ernest was an agricultural labourer. By 1891 they were living at High Street, Wrentham, and Ernest was a miller's labourer. 

A Gunner with 4th Divisional Ammunition Column, John died on 15th of June 1916 at the age of 26. 

John was born at Suffield, Norfolk, in 1889, a son of John Henry and Sophia Bugden. In 1891 his family lived at Elm Farm, Suffield, and this was still their home in 1911 when John work on the farm with his father. Later his parents lived at The Laurels, Rushmere. 

In May 1911 John sailed for Australia. 

A Lance Corporal with the 1/4th Battalion, Edward died on 19th of June 1916 at the age of 20. 

Edward was born at Lowestoft on 21 October 1895, a son of Samuel Edward and Louisa Margaret Castleton. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 4 December 1895, and his family lived at 20 Lawson Road, Lowestoft, and this would be Edward’s home for the whole of his life. In 1911 he worked as a bricklayer’s apprentice. 

Edward enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. He joined the Suffolk Regiment, service number 3556. In 1916 he was posted to the 1/4th Battalion in France. 

An Air Mechanic 1st Class with 17th Squadron, 5th Wing, John died on 19th of June 1916 at the age of 29. 

A Private with 2/1st Bucks Battalion, Reginald died on 26th of June 1916 at the age of 22. 

Reginald was born at Lowestoft in 1893, a son of Charles T. W. and Emily A, Castleton. By 1901 Reginald’s mother had died and the family lived at 152 Saint Peters Street, Lowestoft, this was Reginald’s home for the rest of his life. In 1911 Reginald worked as a grocer’s assistant. 

A Deck Hand with Dredger Mercurius (London), James died on 28th of June 1916 at the age of 65. 

James was born at Lowestoft on 7 February 1852, a son of William and Sarah Balls. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 4 April 1852. In 1861 his family lived at 15 Jacob's Street, Lowestoft, and this was still their home in 1871 when James worked as a fisherman. 

A Deck Hand with Dredger Mercurius (London), James died on 28th of June 1916 at the age of 61.

James was born at Norwich in 1855, a son of William and Sarah Buxton. In 1861 his family lived at Greyhound Lane, Heigham, Norwich. By 1871 they were living at West End Street, Norwich, and James was a bricklayer’s labourer. 

In 1881 James was the Mate on the trawler Effort. 

On 20 November 1882 James married Eliza Elizabeth Rounce at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley. James was a fisherman and they both lived at Kirkley. In 1891 they lived at 35 Saint Leonards Road.

A Deck Hand with Dredger Mercurius (London), Frederick died on 28th of June 1916 at the age of 60.

Frederick was born at Ramsgate, Kent, on 19 January 1856, a son of Edmund and Sarah Watson. He was baptised at Saint George’s Church, Ramsgate, on 2 March 1856. In 1861 his family lived at Ramsgate. 

A Private with the 10th Battalion, Timothy died on 29 June 1916, at the age of 32.

Timothy was born at Lowestoft on 15 July 1883, a son of Charles and Jane Sterry. In 1891 his family lived at 213 Clapham Road, Lowestoft, and by 1901 the family home was at 42 Queens Road, Lowestoft. By 1911 they had moved to 30 Park Road, Lowestoft. Timothy worked as a fish labourer. 

An Engineman with H.M. Trawler Hirose, Harry died on 29th of June 1916 at the age of 36. 

Harry was born at Lowestoft on 15 July 1879, a son of Charles and Eliza Rose. In 1881 his family lived at 34 Raglan Street, and, by 1891, they were living at 59 Raglan Street. 

On 12 January 1902 Harry married Kate Ann Brown at Lowestoft. In 1911 they lived at 4 Kendal Road, Kirkley, and Harry was a steam crane driver for a coal merchant. 

Harry joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 12 May 1916 and he served with the trawler Hirose. 

A Trimmer with H.M. Trawler Whooper, James died on 30th of June 1916 at the age of 39. 

James was born at Macclesfield, Cheshire, on 14 January 1877, a son of James E. and Sarah Ann Johnston. 

In 1881 his family lived at 57 Saint George's Street, Sutton, Macclesfield. James attended Saint George's School, Macclesfield. By 1891 they were living at 1 Court 2, Higginbotham Road, Macclesfield, and James was a silk winder. 

Note that in many official records James used his middle name Ernest, particularly the records of his military and naval service.  

A Second Hand with H.M. Trawler Whooper, John died on 30th of June 1916 at the age of 38. 

John was born at Lowestoft on 30 September 1878, a son of William Griffiths and Mary Ann Spooner. In 1881 his family lived at 7 Arnold Road, Lowestoft, and by 1891 they were living at County Villas, 5 Regent Road. 

A Second Hand with H.M. Drifter George V, Alfred died on 3rd June of 1917 at the age of 34.

Alfred was born at Sotterley, on 18 August 1882, a son of Amos and Ellen Brown. In 1891 his family were living at 2 Kiln Road, Sotterly, but by 1901 they had moved to London Road, Kessingland, and Alfred had begun work as a fisherman.

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter George V, Arthur died on 3rd of June 1917 at the age of 36. 

Arthur was born at Kessingland on 1 November 1880, a son of Robert and Anna E. (aka Hannah) Cook. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 2 January 1881. In 1881 his family lived at Black Street, Gisleham. By 1891 they were living at Rushmere Road, Gisleham. In 1901 they were living at 2 Mill Hill, Gisleham. Later his parents lived at 6 Elizabeth Terrace, Kessingland. 

A Skipper with H.M. Drifter George V, Albert died on 3rd of June 1917 at the age of 37.

Albert was born at Kessingland on 11 October 1879, a son of Robert and Anna E. (aka Hannah) Cook. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 9 November 1879. In 1881 his family lived at Black Street, Gisleham. By 1891 they were living at Rushmere Road, Gisleham. In 1901 they were living at 2 Mill Hill, Gisleham, and Albert was a fisherman. Later his parents lived at 6 Elizabeth Terrace, Kessingland. 

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter George V, George died on 3rd of June 1917 at the age of 39. 

George was born at Kessingland on 4 July 1878, a son of George and Ellen Bunn. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 28 July 1878. In 1891 his family lived at Market Place, Kessingland, and George was a general labourer. In 1901 their address was Old Market, Kessingland, and George was a fisherman. In 1911 their address was Market Place, Kessingland, and George was a drift fishing engine driver.

A Gunner with 145th Siege Battery. Charles died on 4th of June 1917.

Charles was born at Stradbroke, Suffolk, in 1897, a son of Edgar and Caroline Clarke. In 1901 his family lived at Church Lane, Stradbroke. In 1911 they lived at Chapel Cottages, Stradbroke, and Charles was an errand boy.

Charles' brother George Clarke lived at 21 Lothing Street, Oulton Broad Lowestoft.

A Lance Corporal with 1/7th Bn., Bramwell Robert Henry died on 7th of June 1917 at the age of 27.

Bramwell was born at Norwich in 1890, a son of William and Elizabeth Myhill. In 1891 his family lived at 40 Essex Street, Heigham, Norwich, and by 1901 his family at 195 Heigham Grove, Norwich. In 1911 Bramwell lodged at 35 Grosvenor Road, Lowestoft, and worked as a clerk in a grocer's store. 

A Private with 8th Bn., John died on 7th of June 1917 at the age of 26. 

John was born at Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, on 31 December 1891, a son of Charles Asquith Walker and Maude Clarke Walker. By 1901 his family were living at 88 Craven Road, Leeds, and in 1911 at 36 Shakespeare Road, Rotherham, and John worked as a chemist. After the First World War his family moved to Lowestoft and lived at of 42 A High Street. See house on LowestoftOldAndNow.org

A Private with the 12th Battalion, James died on 7th of June 1917 at the age of 28.

James was born at Lowestoft on 23 August 1888, a son of James and Martha Ellen Edmonds. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 3 March 1889. In 1891 his family lived at 13 Wollaston Road, and this was still their home in 1901. By 1911 his parents were living at 44 Bevan Street.

A Private with the 9th Battalion, Edward died on 7th of June 1917 at the age of 25. 

Edward was born at Lowestoft in 1891, a son of Frederick Woolnough and Emily Grace Wales. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church, Lowestoft, on 6 December 1891, and his family lived at 15 Clapham Road, and this was still their home in 1911 when Edward worked as a furnisher’s assistant. 

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 Private with the 10th Battalion, Ernest died on 14th of June 1917 at the age of 36. 

Ernest was born at Kessingland in 1881, a son of Harriet Turrell. In 1891 Ernest lived with his mother at The Street, Kessingland. Later his mother married George Winyard and lived at 4 Oaklands Terrace, London Road, Kessingland. 

In 1908 Ernest married Agnes Mary Bentley: their married was registered in the Royston district. By 1911 they were living at 51 Meeson Road, Stratford, London, and Ernest worked as a drapery packer and a drapery warehouse.

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Frederick died on 14th of June 1917 at the age of 39. 

Frederick was born at Lowestoft in 1878, a son of Henry A. and Harriet Sparrow. In 1881 his family lived at 2 Saint Margaret’s Road, Lowestoft. In 1891 they lived at 5 Ingate Road, Beccles. By 1901 they were living at 233 Clapham Road, Lowestoft, and Frederick was a coach trimmer, and this was still their home in 1911 and Frederick was still working as a coach trimmer.

An Acting Bombardier with 154 Heavy Battery, John died on 15 June 1917 at the age of 29. 

John was born at Hurley, near Cookham, Berkshire, in 1888, a son of Thomas and Fanny Eacott. He was baptised at Hurley parish church on 20 May 1888.

John served in the Royal Navy from 24 March 1904 to 12 May 1912 and became an Officer's Steward. 

John married Elizabeth Goodridge at Southampton in 1916.

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, William died on 18th of June 1917 at the age of 34. 

William was born at Lowestoft in 1883, a son of George William and Eliza Chandler. His family lived at 16 Thurston Road, but have not been found in the 1891 and 1901 censuses. 

On 14 October 1905, William married Florence Alice Read at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley. William was a labourer and they both lived at Kirkley. In 1911 they lived at ‘rear of 41’ Thurston Road, and William was an assistant bailiff at the County Court. Later Florence lived at 11 Southwell Road.

A Private with 2nd Bn., Frederick died on 18th of June 1917 at the age of 39. 

Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 11 October 1878, a son of Edmund and Ann M. Redgrave. James was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 3 November 1878. In 1881 his family lived at 22 Mariners Street, Lowestoft. In 1891 his family lived Sudbury Cottages, 1 Bevan Street, Lowestoft. By 1901 his family were living at 12 Sandringham Road, Lowestoft, and Frederick was a fish packer. 

A Lance Corporal with the 2nd Battalion, Ernest died on 19th of June 1917 at the age of 21. 

Ernest was born at Lowestoft in 1895, a son of James and Agnes Elizabeth Quantrill. In 1901 his family lived at 6 Water Lane. This was still their home in 1911 when Ernest worked as a housepainter. Later his mother lived at 17 Water Lane. 

A Private with the 1/8th Battalion, Horace died on 23rd of June 1917 at the age of 19. 

Horace was born at Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, on 10 August 1897, a son of Henry Charles and Mary Guest Buckler. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley, on 27 February 1901, and his family lived at 305 London Road South, and this was still their address in 1911. Later his parents lived at 40 Marine Parade, Lowestoft.

A Private with the 1st Battalion, William died on 24th of June 1917 at the age of 28. 

William was born at Lowestoft in 1889, a son of Robert and Mary Ann Howlett. In 1891 his family lived at Laundry Road. William's mother died in 1895 and in 1901 William and his father lodged with Maria Baldry at 92 Cambridge Road, Lowestoft. William's father died around 1908. In 1911 William was till lodging with Maria Baldry at 92 Cambridge Road and he worked as a grocer's assistant.

A Private with the 9th Battalion, John died on 26th of June 1917 at the age of 28. 

John was born at Pakefield on 10 February 1889, a son of Robert and Emily Julings. In 1891 his family lived at Old Rectory Cottage, 24 Pakefield Street, Pakefield. From 4 April 1892 John attended Cunningham Infant School. By 1901 they were living at 94 Pakefield Street, Kirkley, and, in 1911, 17 Pakefield Street and John worked as a yachtsman. 

A Private with the 12th Reserve Battalion, John died on 27th of June 1917 at the age of 26.

John was born at Monaghan, Ireland, on 27 September 1890, a son of Alexander and Kathleen Gibson. In 1901 his family lived at Monaghan, and by 1911 their home was at 1 Stanley Terrace, Monaghan. Later his parents lived at Victoria Villas, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft.

John was living at Hirsch, Saskatchewan, Canada, and working as a teacher, when he attested for the Canadian Army, at Regina, Saskatchewan, on 25 April 1916. John joined the 195th Battalion, service number 908098. 

A Private with the 1st Battalion, Horace died on 29th of June 1917 at the age of 20. 

Horace was born at Wandsworth, London, on 8 October 1896, a son of Charles John and Louisa Sarah Horne. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Vauxhall, London, on 22 November 1898, and his family lived at 5 South Lambeth Road. In 1901 they lived at 208 Earlsfield Road, Wandsworth. 

A Private with Base Mechanical Transport Depot, John died on 6th of June 1918 at the age of 25. 

John was born at Kessingland on 6 May 1893, a son of James Thomas and Jane Charlotte Catchpole. In 1901 his family lived at Manor Cottages, Old Market, Kessingland, and this was still their address in 1911 at which time John worked as an agricultural labourer. 

A Private with the 7th Battalion, John died on 6th of June 1918 at the age of 18. 

John was born at Lowestoft on 1 August 1899, a son of John William and Alice Emmeline Spooner. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church, Lowestoft, on 25 August 1899, and his family lived at Kirkley Run. John attended Kirkley School from 19 June 1900 and then Morton Road School before, on 4 February 1913, joining Saint John’s School for a short time. 

A Private with the 1/8th Battalion, John died on 15th of June 1918 at the age of 39. 

John was born at Oulton Broad in 1878, a son of John and Eliza Hines. He was baptised at Saint Michael’s Church, Oulton, on 2 March 1879. The 1881 Census shows John at Beccles Road with relatives Adam and Kezia Aggas. In 1891 John’s family lived at Church Road, Rock Estate, Oulton, and John was an agricultural labourer.  

A Skipper with H.M. Drifter Ocean Fisher, Frank died on 16th of June 1918 at the age of 32.  

Frank was born at Dublin on 6 April 1886, a son of William and Annie Broad. His father was a career soldier. In 1891 his family lived at The Barracks, Heston, Middlesex, and by 1901 they were living at Canterbury. Frank has not been traced in the 1901 Census. It is possible, though not confirmed, that Frank was a fisherman working of the trawler A.J.W., at Ramsgate, in 1904 and noted for having tried to rescue a colleague, and being badly burned, when the trawler caught fire. 

A Leading Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Ocean Fisher, Henry died on 16th of June 1918 at the age of 22. 

Henry was born at Lowestoft on 27 January 1896, a son of James and Charlotte Harvey. In 1891 his family lived at 52 Haward Street. By 1911 they were living at 12 Avondale Road, and Henry worked as a fisherman.

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, George died on 16th of June 1918 at the age of 38. 

George was born at Lowestoft in 1882, a son of Chester and Emily Lay. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 24 June 1883, and his family lived at Carlton Colville. In 1891 his family lived at Beccles Road, Carlton Colville, and in 1901 they lived at 2 Water Lane, and George was a house painter. Later his parents lived at 29 Harwarden Terrace, Oulton Broad.  

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Ocean Fisher, James died on 16th of June 1918 at the age of 18. 

James was born at Poplar, London, on 27 November 1899, note, however, that his Royal Naval Reserve service record states that he was born at Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. He was a son of George Edward and Rebecca Martha Quantrill. In 1901 his family lived at 170 Manchester Road, Poplar. By 1911 they were living at 17 High Street, Lowestoft, and this was still their home in 1915. See house on LowestoftOldAndNow.org

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Ocean Fisher, William died on 16th of June 1918.

William was born at Oulton Broad on 6 July 1897, a son of William and Katherine Mingay. He was baptised at Saint Mark’s Church, Oulton Broad, on 9 September 1897. In 1901 his family lived at South Elmham Terrace, and by 1911 they were living at 83 Kimberley Road. In 1915 William lived at 28 Lorne Road, Kirkley. 

A Private with Eastern Command, Charles died on 16th of June 1918 at the age of 24.

Charles was born at Carlton Colville on 13 October 1893. A son of Charles Napier and Naomi Solomon. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 21 January 1894. In 1901 his family lived ‘near The Ship Inn’, Carlton Colville. In 1911 Charles lodged at Sycamore Avenue, Oulton Broad, with his sister Gertrude Bunn, and family, and Charles worked as a labourer.  

A Corporal with the 5th Battalion, Thomas died on 26th of June 1918 at the age of 29. 

Thomas was born at Langholm, Dumfriesshire, in 1889, a son of Thomas and Jane Blacklock. In 1891 his family lived at 3A Eskdaill Street, Langholm, and in 1901 at Skipperscleuch Cottage, Langholm.  

Thomas enlisted in the Army at Glasgow. He joined the Lovats Scouts, service number 3137. He served with either the 2/1st or 2/2nd Lovat Scouts and in November 1916 these were merged to form the 1st (Lovats Scouts) Cyclist Regiment based at Lowestoft.

A Mate with S.S. Sixty Six (Middlesbrough), John died on 29th of June 1918 at the age of 62. 

John was born at Lowestoft in 1856, a son of John and Charlotte Gross. In 1861 his family lived at London Road, and in 1871 they lived at 6 Redwell Buildings, Kirkley. In 1875 John worked on the S.S. Pacific. By 1881 his family were living at West Side, 8 Saint George’s Road, Kirkley, and John was a mariner. 

An Able Seaman with S.S. Sixty Six (Middlesbrough), Gilbert died on 29th of June 1918 at the age of 68. 

A Lance Corporal with 1st Bn. Victor died on 30th of June 1918 at the age of 22. 

Victor was born at Kessingland in 1896, a son of Thomas Edward and Mabel Ethel Blowers. He was baptised at Saint Edmund's Church, Kessingland, on 3 May 1896. In 1901 his family were living at The Beach, Kessingland, and this was still their address in 1911, when Victor worked as an errand boy. Later his parents lived at 4 Geneva Cottages, Kessingland. 

An Able Seaman with H.M. Submarine L.55, William died on 4th of June 1919 at the age of 23. 

A Private with 14 Light Armoured Motor Battery, Alfred died on 4th of June 1920 at the age of 20. 

Alfred was born at Lowestoft in 1898, a son of Alfred and Martha Mercer. In 1901 his family lived at 19 Princes Road, and this was still their address in 1911. 

Alfred enlisted in the Army around August 1915. He joined the Suffolk Regiment, service number 21191. About February 1916 he was posted to the France. At some point in 1916 he was transferred to the Machine Gun Corps, service number 3707, and was posted to 51 Company.   

A Seaman Cook,  with H. M. Trawler Argyllshire. Frederick died on 1st June 1940 at the age of 19.

Frederick was born at Pakefield on 3 April 1921, a son of William Warford and Jessie Jean Rushmore. In 1921 his family lived at 37 Pakefield Street, Pakefield, and by 1939 they were living at 17 Prospect Place, Lowestoft.

A Seaman Steward with H.M. Trawler St. Achilleus. John died on 1st of June 1940 at the age of 37.

John was born at Lowestoft on 18 October 1903, a son of John (Jack) William and Hannah Tyrrell Bidle. In 1911 his family lived at 14 Seago Street, Lowestoft. John attended Saint Andrew's School before, from 14 January 1913, becoming a pupil at Saint John's School until leaving school on 18 December 1914 'to go to work.'

An Assistant Steward with S.S. Orford (Barrow), Thomas died on 1st of June 1940 aged 27.

Thomas was born at Lowestoft on 2 June 1912, a son of Thomas and Ellen Maria Head. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 21 June 1912 and his family lived at Pendeen Villa, Winnipeg Road. By 1939 his family were living at the Globe Inn, High Street, where Thomas’ father was the licensee. Later his parents lived at 14 Yeovil Road. 

A Leading Seaman with H.M. Yacht Grive, Henry died on 1st of June 1940 at the age of 38.

Henry was born at Fakenham on 24 February 1909, a son of George Frederick and Lucy Balls.

Henry was working as a hawker when he joined the Royal Navy, as a Boy 2nd Class, on 16 April 1925. He served until 23 February 1939 when he joined the Royal Fleet Reserve.  

An Engineman with H.M. Trawler Argyllshire. Samuel died on 1st of June 1940 at the age of 41. 

Samuel was born at Lowestoft on 14 April 1898, a son of Samuel James and Amelia Outlaw. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 6 November 1898 and his family lived at 36 Mariner's Street, Lowestoft. In 1901 his family lived at 31 Albert Street and by 1911 they had moved to 27 Roman Road, Lowestoft.

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. 

A Seaman Cook with H.M.S. Europa, Walter died on 4th of June 1940 at the age of 39. 

Walter was born at Lowestoft on 9 May 1901, a son of James Alfred and Georgina Culham. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 15 March 1903 (the same day as his brother James) and his family lived at 65 Seago Street and this was still their address in 1911 and 1921. The 1921 Census states that Walter was 'in the Army.'

An Ordinary Seaman with H.M.S. Acasta, Herbert died on 8th of June 1940 at the age of 20. 

Herbert was born at Oulton Broad on 17 November 1919, a son of Alfred George and Edith Mary Pratt. In 1939 his family lived at 4 Gilpin Terrace, Gilpin Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, and Herbert worked as a boat builder. 

A Corporal with the Royal Air Force, Leslie died on 9th of June 1940 at the age of 20. 

Leslie was born at Lowestoft on 16 December 1919, a son of Edward John and Emma Feldon Finch. he was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 23 January 1920. His family lived at the Lloyd's Bank building where Leslie's father was the caretaker. In 1939 Leslie's widowed mother, and his sister, lived at 41 Bevan Street, Lowestoft. 

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Martin died on 12 June 1940, and the age of 21.

Martin, whose middle name was Leslie, is named on the Blundeston War Memorial as L. Peters.

An Engineman with H.M.Trawler Sisapon. Leslie died on 12th of June 1940 at the age of 33. 

Leslie was born at Kirkley on 24 July 1906, a son of Harold and Clara Goldspink. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 19 October 1906 and his family lived at 12 Lorne Road. By 1911 his family lived at 50 Acton Road, Kirkley. In 1921 his family lived at 16 Blackheath Road and Leslie was an apprentice barber working for Watkins and Lockwood at 261 London Road. 

A Stoker with H.M. Trawler Sisapon. Joseph died on 12th of June 1940 at the age of 38. 

Joseph was born at Lowestoft on 9 January 1902, a son of Joseph Henry and Susannah Margaret Martin. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 31 January 1902. His family lived at 29 Jacob's Street, Lowestoft, and later at 30 Jacob's Street. 

In 1919 Joseph married Hilda May Neave at Lowestoft.

In 1939 Joseph and Hilda lived at 23 Cathcart Street, Lowestoft, and Joseph worked as a car battery operative at an electrical engineering works. 

A Skipper with H.M. Trawler Myrtle, William died on 14 June 1940, aged 41.

William was born at Southwold, Suffolk, on 30 October 1898, a son of Harry and Emily Winter. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Southwold, on 4 December 1898. In 1911 his family lived at 7 Primrose Alley, Southwold, and by 1915 William was living at 12 Oulton Street, Oulton, Lowestoft. 

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Myrtle, George died on 14 June 1940, aged 22.

George was born at Lowestoft on 13 February 1918, a son of Joseph and Annie Elizabeth Winney. George was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 14 March 1918 and his family lived at 19 Rant Score, and this was still their address in 1921. By 1939 George was living with his parents at 114 Whapload Road and he was a trawler fisherman.   

A Chief Skipper with H.M. Trawler Myrtle, William died on 14 June 1940, aged 46.

William was born at Lowestoft on 25 April 1894, a son of James and Mary Cleveland. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church on 25 May 1894 and his family lived at 7 Wollaston Road. In 1901 his family lived at Laundry Lane. By 1911 his father had died, and his family lived at 4 Strand Street. Later they lived at 3 Spurgeon Street. By the 1950s William’s mother lived at 273 Saint Peter’s Street. 

A Seaman with H.M. trawler Myrtle, Roy died on 14 June 1940, aged 26.

A Leading Seaman with H.M. Submarine Grampus, Ronald died on 24th of June 1940 at the age of 33. 

Ronald was born at Lowestoft on 30 May 1906, a son of Edward Charles and Ethel May Albrow. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 22 June 1906, and his family lived at 12 Beckham Road. By 1911 his family were living at 87 Roman Road and this was still their home in 1921 when Ronald worked as a junior clerk for Colby Brothers, Shipbuilders, at Oulton Broad. Ronald's parents were still living at 87 Roman Road in 1939. 

A Leading Seaman with H.M. Submarine Odin, Walter died on 27th of June 1940 at the age of 29. 

Walter was born at Carlton Colville on 29 September 1910, a son of Walter George and Bertha Carrie Laws. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Carlton Colville, on 30 October 1910 and his family lived at The Grove Cottage, Grove Farm, Carlton Colville. By 1921 his family were living at Camp Common, Hopton.

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.

A Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, James died on 12th of June 1941 at the age of 24. 

James was born at Lowestoft on 25 November 1917, a son of James William and Mary Ann Tyrrell. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 6 January 1918 and his family lived at 1 Beresford Road. In 1921 his family lived at 1 Beresford Road. In 1939 they lived at 77 Love Road, and James was a solicitor’s clerk, but by the time of James’ death his family had returned to 1 Beresford Road.

A Flight Sergeant with the Royal Air Force, John died on 22nd of June 1941 aged 25. 

John was born at Colchester in 1916, a son of John Albert and Ellen Willis. In 1939 his family lived at Hilldora, Elmstead Road, Colchester.

John was a senior clerk in the Colchester offices of the Pearl Assurance Company and volunteered for service with the Royal Air Force in 1938.

John married Margaret Hide Breach, of 263 Whapload Road, Lowestoft, in 1939, this was registered in the Ploughley district of Oxfordshire. 

A Flight Sergeant with the Royal Air Force, Alfred died on 23rd of June 1941 at the age of 26. 

Alfred was born at Lowestoft on 28 August 1914, a son of John William and Elizabeth Cannell. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley, on 23 September 1914 and his family lived at 46 Acton Road. In 1921 his family lived at Becks Green, South Street, Ilketshall Saint Andrews. 

In 1938 Alfred married Helen M. Smith, this was registered in the Lothingland district. By 1939 Alfred’s family, and Helen, lived at 44 Acton Road.  

A Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Maurice died on 3rd of June 1942 aged 24. 

Maurice was born at Lowestoft on 29 August 1917, a son of Stanley Arthur and Alice Gertrude Waller. In 1921 Maurice's family lived at 8 Gordon Road, Lowestoft, and by 1939 they were living at The Hall, Gorleston Road, Oulton, and Maurice was an articled clerk to a Chartered Accountant.  

Maurice joined the Royal Air force Volunteer Reserve after April 1940. He was a Wireless Operator. In June 1942 he served with 85 Squadron.

A Leading Steward with H.M.S. Cocker. Hedley died on 4th of June 1942 at the age of 21. 

Hedley was born at Lowestoft on 1 April 1921, a son of Charles Albert and Elizabeth May Balls. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 22 April 1921 and his family lived at 39 Kimberley Road. By 1939 his family were living at 10 Minden Road and Headley worked as a shop assistant (provisions). 

During World War Two Headley served on board H.M.S. Cocker. His ship was torpedoed and sunk, east of Tobruk, by a German motor-torpedo boat.  

A Civilian, Adelaide died on 5th of June 1942 aged 44. 

Adelaide was born at Wood Green, London, on 17 February 1898, a daughter of Samuel William and Sarah Jermy. Adelaide was baptised at Saint Helen’s Church, Ranworth, Norfolk, on 13 August 1899 and her family lived at Wood Green. In 1901 her family lived at 111 Moselle Avenue, Wood Green. By 1911 Adelaide’s father had died and her family were living at 79 Arundel Road, Great Yarmouth, and this was still their home in 1921 when Adelaide was a dressmaker working for Arnolds at King Street, Great Yarmouth. 

A Civilian, Emanuel died on 5th of June 1942 aged 48. 

Emanuel was born at Great Yarmouth on 9 February 1894, a son of Robert George and Minnie Harman. He was baptised at Saint Nicholas’ Church, Great Yarmouth, on 28 February 1894. In 1901 his family lived at 3 Belfort Place, Great Yarmouth, and this was still their home in 1911 when Emanual was a potted fish packer at a fish preserves factory. Later Emanual’s mother lived at Palgrave Road, Great Yarmouth. 

A Private with the 5th Battalion, Reginald died on 9th of June 1942 aged 36. 

Reginald was born at Oulton Broad on 26 March 1906, a son of George Thomas and Minnie Skoulding. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 17 June 1906, and his family lived at Victoria Road, Oulton Broad. By 1911 they were living at The Gate House, Marsh Lane, Carlton Colville, and in 1921 their address was Dunwich Cottages, Carlton Colville, and Reginald was employed miking for Mr. Bond at Rookery Farm, Carlton Colville. 

A Private with the Royal Army Medical Corps, Frederick died on 20th of June 1942 aged 23.

Frederick was born at 6 Payne Street, South Lowestoft, on 29 March 1919, a son of Frederick James and Ethel Maud Horne. In 1921 his family lived at 4 Rant Score. Before the Second World War Frederick worked for the Co-operative Wholesale Society and the 1939 Register shows him as an analytical chemist as a food factory. In 1939 he lived with his widowed mother at 20 Lorne Park Road and later his mother lived at 61 Durban Road.

A Petty Officer Airman, Lewis died on 23rd of June 1942 at the age of 26. 

Lewis was born at Kessingland on 20 August 1915, a son of Russell Samuel and Florence May Kemp. He was baptised at Saint Edmund's Church, Kessingland, on 3 October 1915, and his family lived at High Street, Kessingland. By 1921 his family were living at Alma Cottage, Kessingland. In 1939 they were living at 2 Myrtles Cottages Kessingland.

A Gunner with 144 Battery, 35 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Ronald died on 10th of June 1943 aged 21. 

Ronald was born at Carlton Colville on 14 September 1921, a son of James William and Priscilla May Smith. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 16 October 1921 and his family lived at Kirkley Run. By 1939 their home was at 78 Kirkley Run and Ronald was a factory hand. 

A Sergeant with 1st Wing, Eric died on 12th of June 1943 aged 25. 

Eric was born at Bermondsey, London, on 5 September 1917, a son of Wilfred Edward and Margaret Amelia Hall. The 1921 Census shows Eric with his grandparents, William and Sarah Gooch, at 93 Beccles Road, Lowestoft. Eric’s father die din 1932 and by 1939 his family were living at 113 Wollaston Road and Eric was a shop assistant and roundsman. 

A Private with the 4th Battalion, Joffre died on 14th of June 1943 aged 26. 

Joffre was born at Lowestoft on 7 October 1916, a son of Thomas and Alice Waters. In 1921 his family lived at 2 Love Road and by 1939 their home was at 75 Love Road. 

In 1939 Joffre married Dororthy Ellen Maud Benton, this was registered in the Lothingland district. Dorothy came from Padstow, Cornwall.

A Sapper with 991 Dock Operating Company, Alec died on 17 June 1943, aged 30.

Alec was born at Winterton on 11 September 1912, a son of Arthur and Rose Greensides. In 1921 his family lived at 4 Ferry Lane, Southtown, Great Yarmouth.  

In 1936 Alec married Pamela Louise Orford, this was registered in the Great Yarmouth district. In 1939 they lived at 4 Ferry Lane, Great Yarmouth, and Alec was a shipyard dock labourer. Later Pamela lived at 2 Brickfields Cottages, Somerleyton. 

A Warrant Officer Class II with 991 Docks Operating Company, Sidney died on 17th of June 1943 at the age of 38. 

Sidney was born at Sheerness on 30 September 1904, a son of Charles James and Harriet Elizabeth Howell. He was baptised at Saint Paul's Church, Sheerness, on 10 November 1904, and his family lived at 65 High Street, Sheerness. By 1911 his family were living at 22 Mariners Street, Lowestoft. In 1921 his family lived at 5 Albany Terrace, Albany Road, Lowestoft, and Sidney was a barman at Stebbings Wine Merchants, High Street, Lowestoft. 

A Private with the 4th Battalion, William died on 18th June 1943 at the age of 28. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 13 May 1915, a son of William Henry (Harry) and May Lucy Buckenham. In 1921 his family lived at 17 Wellington Cottages, Clapham Road, and by 1939 their address was given as 17 Clapham Road, Lowestoft. In 1939 William worked as a fish buyer for a shop.

A Leading Stoker with H.M.L.S.T. 423. Cyril died on 18th of June 1943 at the age of 22. 

Cyril was born at Lowestoft on 28 September 1920. His mother was Alice Elizabeth Knights, nee Turrell, the widow of William Edward James Knights. In 1921 his family lived at 1 Rant Score, Lowestoft, and this was still his mother's address in 1939.  

Cyril served on Landing Ship Tank 423. He died at the 2nd General Hospital, Tripoli, from accidental injuries: burns and a fractured femur. 

An Ordinary Seaman with H.M.S. Collingwood, Harry died on 18th of June 1943 at the age of 19. 

Harry was born at Oulton Broad on 30 August 1923, a son of Frederick George and Annie Elizabeth Susan Segasby. In 1939 his family lived at 50 Notley Road Lowestoft.

A Private with the 4th Battalion, Allen died on 25 June 1943, aged 21.

Allen was born at Halesworth on 26 July 1921, a son of Frederick and Ethel Maud Dunnett. His family lived at 9 Quay Street, Halesworth. In 1941 Allen married Ivy May Lambert, of 18 Brickfields Cottages, The Street, Somerleyton. 

Allen was a gardener when he enlisted in the Suffolk Regiment. He was posted to the 4th Battalion. 

A Private with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, Gerald died on 26th of June 1943 aged 28. 

Gerald was born at Minehead, Somerset, on 15 February 1915, a son of Frank and Ethel Annie Shaw. His father was killed in 1917 whilst serving with the Somerset Light Infantry. His family lived at The Shrubbery, White Hart Street, East Harling, Norfolk.  By 1939 his family were living at 12 Whapload Road, Lowestoft, and Gerald worked as a printer's estimating clerk. Later his mother lived at Oulton Broad. 

A Marine with the Royal Marines, William died on 2nd of June 1944 aged 22. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 18 July 1921, a son of Arthur George and Vivetta Maud Hall. In 1939 his family lived at 23 Southwell Road and William was a wooden box maker. 

In 1941 William married Hazel Irene Bridge, this was registered in the Lothingland district. Hazel remarried in 1949 and lived at 25 Rounces Lane, Carlton Colville.

A Lieutenant with No. 41 R.M. Commando, Alec died on 6th of June 1944, at the age of 28. 

Alec was a son of Alfred and Edith Aldis. Alfred was born at Southwold and moved to Lowestoft, with his wife Edith, before World War One.

During the First World War Alfred served in the Royal Naval Reserve, on trawlers Paramount and John Lincoln, and so he, and Edith, moved to Ramsgate, which is where their son Alec was born in 1916. By 1921 they had moved back to Lowestoft and in 1939 they lived at 14 Surrey Street. 

A Captain with the Royal Engineers, William died on 7th of June 1944 at the age of 27. 

William was born at Chesterton, Cambridgeshire, on 8 June 1916, a son of William Henry and Marguerite Mary Ayers. In 1921 his family 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. 

William was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Engineers on 12 September 1942 (London Gazette 9 October 1942). 

A Warrant Officer with the Royal New Zealand Air Force, John died on 8th of June 1944 aged 22.

John was born at Wellington, New Zealand, on 8 October 1921, a son of Richard John and Minnie Lloyd. In 1939 his family lived at 36 Argentine Avenue, Wellington. As a young man John enjoyed football and cricket. He worked for Johnson and Company Limited, Wellington, as a warehouseman. Before joining the air force, he served in the Territorial Army for eighteen months.

A Lieutenant with the 1st Battalion, John died on 11th of June 1944 aged 21. 

John was born at Hockley, Birmingham, on 16 September 1922, a son of The Reverend Fred and Marion Frances Sylvester Williams. By 1939 John’s father had become the Vicar of Saint John’s Church, Lowestoft, and his family lived at Saint Johns Vicarage, 17, The Esplanade, Lowestoft.

John became an Officer Cadet and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Norfolk Regiment on 1 May 1943. He served with the 1st Battalion. 

A Chief Petty Officer with H.M.S. Boadicea, Victor died on 13th of June 1944 aged 32. 

Victor was born at Oulton Broad on 7 January 1912, a son of Ernest and Florence Colby. In 1921 his family lived at 1 Oswald Cottages, Bridge Road. 

On 13 December 1939 Victor married Elizabeth Codling at Saint Mark’s Church, Oulton Broad. Victor was a Petty Officer with the Royal Navy and gave his address as 5 Station Road, Sycamore Avenue, and Elizabeth lived at 25 Blackheath Road. Their home was at 22 Sycamore Avenue.

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Birdlip., Frederick died on 13th of June 1944 at the age of 22.

Frederick was born at Walthamstow on 15 September 1921, a son of Thomas James and Beatrice E. Deal. In 1939 he lived with his family at 1 Joscelyne Square, Leigh Hill, Southend-on-Sea, and Frederick worked as a signwriter. 

Frederick married Sybil Bertha Brady, at Lowestoft, in 1943. 

A Cook with H.M. Trawler Birdlip. Harry died on 13th of June 1944 at the age of 24. 

Harry was born at Lowestoft on 30 May 1920, a son of Harry J. and Rhoda Fisher. In 1921 his family lived at 29 Pakefield Street, and this was still their address in 1939 when Harry worked as a sheet metal worker.  

Harry married Kathleen Mary Butcher at Lowestoft in 1940. 

Harry served on H. M. Trawler 'Birdlip' which was used as a 'submarine chaser'. On 13 June 1944 the Birdlip was torpedoed by submarine U-547 off the west coast of Africa. All of the crew, including Harry, were lost. 

A Signalman with 56 Infantry Brigade, Ernest died on 14 June 1944, aged 19.

Ernest was born at Lowestoft on 1 July 1924, a son of John Henry and Millicent Moyse. In 1939 his family lived at Fairfields, London Road, Pakefield, and Ernest was a grocer’s errand boy.  

A Corporal with the 1st Battalion, Joseph died on 14th of June 1944 aged 21. 

The Army Roll of Honour for World War Two states that Joseph was born at Lanarkshire, Scotland, and that he was living at Portsmouth when he enlisted. Commonwealth War Graves records state that his parents were William and Margaret Bryant. However, no civil records of his birth, or his parents, have been found.

In 1941 Joseph married Doris May Godfrey, this was registered in the Lothingland district. Doris’ family lived at 4 Winnipeg Road. Doris remarried in 1952. 

A Private with 258 Company, Bertie died on 17th of June 1944 aged 39. 

A Private with the 1st Battalion, Frank died on 17th of June 1944 aged 20.

Frank was born at Lowestoft on 11 May 1924, a son of Russell Martin and Alice Mary Parnell. In 1939 his family lived at 59 Fir Lane and Frank was a coal hawker’s assistant. 

Frank enlisted in the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment and was transferred to the East Surrey Regiment on 21 October 1943 and he served with the 1st Battalion in Italy.  

A Lance Corporal with the 1st Battalion, Leslie died on 19th of June 1944 aged 31. 

4 August 1912, a son of Thomas and Mary Tovell. In 1921 his family lived at The Warren, Carlton Colville.  

On 16 April 1937 Leslie married Eileen Edith Easey at Holy Trinity Church, Gisleham. In 1939 they lived at Glanvill, Rushmere Road, Carlton Colville, and Leslie was a solicitor’s clerk.

A Gunner with 51 (Midland) Medium Regiment, George died on 23rd of June 1944 aged 32. 

George was born at Tunstall, Staffordshire, on 20 December 1911, a son of Joseph and Elizabeth Ann Tatler. In 1921 his family lived at 12 Watergate Street, Tunstall.

In 1934 George married Ida Dorothy Jones, this was registered in the Mutford district. By 1939 they were living at 69 Waveney Crescent and George was a salesman. 

A Leading Cook with H.M. Motor Minesweeper 8. Ernest died on 24th of June 1944 at the age of 29. 

Ernest was born at Lowestoft on 9 October 1914 a son of Ernest Henry and Letitia Moyse. In 1921 his family lived at 8 Jacobs Street, Lowestoft. 

On 8 October 1938 Ernest married Irene Violet Jackson at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley. Ernest and Irene were both living at Kirkley and Ernest worked as a labourer. By 1939 they were living at The Nest, Long Road, Lowestoft, and Ernest worked as a general labourer. 

A Flight Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Leonard died on 25th of June 1944 aged 29. 

Leonard was born at Oulton Broad on 31 July 1914, a son of Leonard and Edith Emma Mayhew. In 1921 his family lived at 31 Sycamore Avenue. 

On 6 January 1935 Leonard married Margaret Caroline Beamish at Saint Michael’s Church, Oulton Broad. Leonard was a waterman living at 68 Sycamore Avenue and Margaret was a cook living at Hall Road. By 1939 they were living at Llanberis, Broad Road, and Leonard was a yacht steward. Margaret remarried in 1947. 

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Dennis died on 28th of June 1944 aged 21. 

Dennis was born at Lowestoft on 19 June 1923, a son of William E. and Harriet E. Read. In 1939 his family lived at 125 Fir Lane, and Dennis was a painter’s assistant. 

Dennis served with the Royal Norfolk Regiment before being transferred to the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment. He was posted to Italy to join the 2nd Battalion. 

A Private with the 1st Battalion, Gordon died on 28th of June 1944 aged 19. 

Gordon was born at Lowestoft on 27 November 1924, a son of Frederick and Emma Florence Jarvis. In 1939 his family lived at 2 Walmer Road and Gordon was a carpenter’s apprentice.

Gordon joined the Suffolk Regiment and served with the 1st Battalion in France. His battalion landed at Sword Beach on D-Day and went on to attack, and take, German positions at Colleville-sur-Orne before moving to a position near the Periers Ridge.  

A Sergeant with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Leslie died on 16th of June 1945 at the age of 28.

Leslie was born at Brampton, Huntingdonshire, on 27 December 1917, a son of George and Agnes Seaman. In 1921 his family lived at Brampton, Huntingdonshire. By 1939 they were living at 2 Council Houses, High Road, Saint Neots, and Leslie worked as a radio service engineer.

Leslie married Phyllis Victorine May Murkett in 1940: this was registered in the Saint Neots district. They lived at Buckden, Huntingdonshire. 

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 Corporal with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, John died on 17th of June 1946 aged 20.

John was born at Lowestoft on 11 July 1926, a son of Herbert C. and Olive M. Drake. Throughout his life John's family lived at 544 London Road, Lowestoft.

No details are known of John’s military service or his cause of death.