A Gunner with 180th Siege Battery, Albert died on 29th of April 1918 at the age of 27. Albert was born at Lowestoft on 10 November 1890, a son of James Samuel and Harriet Elizabeth Yallop. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 3 December 1890, and his family lived at Wilde’s Score East. In 1891 his family lived at 15 Wilde’s Street. By 1901 his family were living at 2 Spurgeon’s Score. In 1911 the family were living at 27 Beccles Road, and Albert was a coal merchant on his own account. Albert married Agnes Sarah Stanton at Saint Margaret’s Church on 21 June 1914. Albert was a cola merchant living at 27 Beccles Road, and Agnes lived at 44 Beccles Road. By 1915 they were living at 72 Crown Street. Later Agnes lived in Ipswich. Albert was working as a coal merchant when he attested for the Army on 10 December 1915. He was called up on 15 May 1916 and joined the Royal Garrison Artillery, service number 82481. Albert was posted to No 1 Depot and, from 27 May 1916, the Dover Garrison. On 6 June 1916 he was posted to 144 Siege Battery and arrived in France on 16 August 1916. On 14 May 1917 Albert was admitted to hospital and was discharged, to the Base, on 17 June 1917. Then, on 25 June 1917, he joined 180 Siege Battery. Albert was admitted to hospital on 12 August 1917 and rejoined his unit on 16 August. He was granted leave to the U.K. in November 1917.   No precise details of what happened to Albert are known: there is no surviving war diary for his battery. We do know that he was killed in action. 

A Leading Sick Berth Attendant with H.M.S. Niger, Cecil died on 6th of July 1942 at the age of 22. Cecil was born at Lowestoft on 18 September 1919, a son of William Cornelius and Emma Priscilla Yallop. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 9 October 1919 and his family lived at the Old Market Inn, Saint Peters Street, where his father was the publican. Later his family lived at 13 Winnipeg Road.Cecil served on the minesweeper, H.M.S. Niger. On 27 June 1942 the Niger left Murmansk as the lead ship of a convoy consisting of several merchant ships: convoy QP 13. Heavy fog, and a navigation error, on 5 July meant that the Niger mistook an iceberg for land and sailed into an allied minefield off Iceland. The ship struck a mine and sank, as did four of the ships following, while two others were damaged. All of the 148 men on board the Niger were lost.   

A Deck Hand with H.M. Trawler Donside, Ernest died on 7th of January 1917 at the age of 25. Ernest was born at Lowestoft on 15 April 1891, a son of William George and Margaret Louisa Yallop. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 3 July 1891 and his family lived at 32 Saint Margaret’s Road. In 1901 his family lived at 4 Spurgeon’s Score. In 1911 Ernest worked on the trawler Early Morn.  By 1916 his family were living at 87 Sussex Road, and later they lived at 73 Park Road.Ernest joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 20 March 1916 and he served with the trawler Donside. On 7 January 1917 the Donside was sailing off Lowestoft and struck a mine and sank. Five if the crew, including Ernest, were killed.Ernest’s body was recovered, and he was buried at Normanston Drive Cemetery.

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. John joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 16 December 1914 and served on H.M. Drifter Dewey. John was discharged, medically unfit, with tuberculosis, on 3 November 1915. John died from phthisis pulmonia 'commencing on duty'. John's sister, Elizabeth Goldacre, died in 1943 during an air raid. 

A Trimmer with H.M. Drifter Kent County., Percival died on 8th of December 1916 at the age of 30. Percival was born at Lowestoft on 23 August 1886, a son of Peter and Elizabeth Young. In 1891 his family lived at 13 Selby Street, Lowestoft. This was still their address in 1901 when Percival worked as a telegraph messenger. Percival became a postman at Lowestoft in November 1906.  On 18 May 1909 Percival married Sarah Jane Smith at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft. Percival was a postman living at 27 Maidstone Road and Sarah lived at 45 Bath Cottages. In 1911 they lived at 259 Raglan Street and Percival worked as a postman. By June 1916 they were living at 276 Raglan Street, Lowestoft.Percival joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 5 June 1916. He served on the drifter Kent County. A note on his service record states that if Percival was killed, wounded, or discharged from Royal Navy service the General Post Office was to be informed.   The Kent County was a Special Service Vessel, also known as Q-Ships. The drifter was sunk by a mine about one mile off Cross Sand, near Lowestoft, with the loss of all ten members of crew. Percival's name is recorded in the General Post Office Memorial Book. See GPO War Heroes

A Rifleman with the 1st Bn., Edward died on 20th of April 1918 at the age of 20. Edward was born at Lowestoft on 4 January 1898, a son of Joseph and Margaret Eleanor Youngman. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 4 February 1898, and his family lived at 41 Albert Street, Lowestoft. By 1907 his family were living at 16 Hervey Street, Lowestoft. Edward attended Hervey Street Infants School and, from 9 April 1907 to 20 December 1907, was a pupil at Saint John's School.Edward enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. Initially he served with the Norfolk Regiment, number 7464, and was posted to the 4th Battalion , in England. He was then posted to the 9th Battalion Norfolk Regiment, in France, with number 40711. He was then transferred to the Royal Irish Rifles, service number 41424, and served with the 9th Battalion, then the 14th Battalion before being posted to the 1st Battalion and serving with A Company. On 6 April 1918 the 1st Battalion moved into the Poelcappele trenches at Langemark. On 15 April they moved to the Pilkem Line, east of Langemark, with Headquarters at Mousetrap Farm. On the 19th they moved to Canal Bank. The Battalion War Diary for 20 April records '3 Other Ranks killed, 6 wounded. Lt-Colonel Hunt assumes command of the Battalion. Battalion relieved from Canal Bank.'Edward was buried at map reference D.7.a.0.0. and in 1919 reburied at Tyne Cot Cemetery. 

A Civilian, George died on 3rd of July 1940. Aged 18 months.George was born at Lowestoft on 5 December 1939, a son of George William and Doris M. Youngman. In 1939 they lived at 18 Rant Score East.George died at 14 Rant Score East along with his grandmother Beatrice Baster and his aunt Evelyn Baster. 

A Driver with 114th Battery 25th Brigade. Thomas died on 20th of September 1914 at the age of 19. Thomas was born at Lowestoft in 1895, a son of Thomas Last Youngman and Sarah Youngman. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 11 August 1895, and his family lived at 46 Crown Street, Lowestoft, which was their home until at least 1911. Later they lived at 4 Parkholme Terrace, High Street, Lowestoft.Thomas attended Church Road Board School. In 1911 Thomas worked as a draper's errand boy.Thomas was working as a general labourer when he enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft on 10 Jun 1913. He arrived in France on 16 August 1914.Thomas died of wounds at Paissy on 20 September 1914. He received a battlefield burial and in 1921 was reburied at Vendresse.

An Ordinary Seaman with R.N. Depot (Crystal Palace), William died on 8th of October 1918 at the age of 18. William was born at Kirkley on 4 September 1900, a son of William James and Lily Mary Youngman. In 1901 his family lived at 44 Ipswich Road, Lowestoft, and by 1911 they were living at 18 John Street, Lowestoft. Later his father lived at 5 Grosvenor Road, Lowestoft, and his mother at 18 John Street.William was a munitions worker when he joined the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve on 2 March 1918. William died, from pneumonia, at the Royal Naval Depot, Crystal Palace.

A Private with 6th Bn., Alfred died on 17th of February 1917 at the age of 27.Alfred was born at Lowestoft on 13 June 1889, a son of Alfred and Sarah Ann Youngs. In 1891 his family lived at 32 Bevan Street, Lowestoft. By 1897 they were living at 39 Clemence Street. Alfred attended the Wesleyan School until 30 August 1897 when he became a pupil at Saint John's School. In 1901 they were still living at 39 Clemence Street, but, by 1911, they had moved to 16 Avondale Road and Alfred was a labourer at the fish market. Later his parents lived at 38 Kirkley Run, South Lowestoft.Alfred enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. He joined the Bedfordshire Regiment, number 26391, and served with the 8th Battalion in France. He was then transferred to the Northamptonshire Regiment, number 43293, and posted to the 6th Battalion.  On 17 February 1917 the 6th Battalion began an attack to capture Grandcourt Trench and Boom Ravine, to the eats of Grandcourt in the Somme region. During this attack the Battalion lost 5 officers and 103 other ranks, including Alfred, killed.For fuller accounts of the battle see: northamptonshire regiment 6th battalion - Soldiers and their units - The Great War (1914-1918) Forum (greatwarforum.org)In 1919 Alfred's body was found at map reference 57.D. R.22. He was then reburied at the nearby Regina Trench Cemetery. 

An Engineman with H.M.S. Gulf Stream. John died on 16th of July 1942 at the age of 33.John was born at Gorleston on 22 July 1908, a son of Rowland George and Gertrude Rachael Youngs. In 1911 his family lived at 215 Lowestoft Road, Gorleston.  On 12 June 1933 John married Muriel Evelyn Bennett at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft. John was living at 66 High Street, Southwold, and working as an ironmonger, and Muriel was living at 79 London Road South. In 1939 John and Muriel lived at 86 Lowestoft Road, Great Yarmouth, and John worked as an ironmonger. During the war Muriel lived at White House Farm, Haddiscoe, and subsequently at 128 Waveney Drive, Lowestoft.The Gulf Stream was a small craft, possibly a launch, based at Alexandria, Egypt. It was lost through enemy action on 16 July 1942 and five crew, including John, died. John died of wounds.Note: In some online sources the name of John's ship is incorrectly given as 'Guy Stream'.

A Private with 1/4th Bn., Leonard died on 16th of September 1916 at the age of 22. Leonard was born at Lowestoft in 1894, a son of Henry and Kate Youngs. In 1901 his family lived at 57 Maidstone Road, Lowestoft; by 1911 they were living at 39 Maidstone Road, and Leonard worked as a general labourer. Later his parents lived at 9 Ashley Road, Lowestoft.Leonard volunteered and enlisted in the Army, at Ipswich, in February 1915. He joined the Suffolk Regiment. He was posted to the 1/4th Battalion and arrived in France in January 1916. In April 1916 he spent 12 days in hospital undergoing dental work. We do not know precisely when Leonard was wounded, but, based on the Battalion War Diary, we can infer that he was wounded by shell-fire either on 16 August 1916, at La Panne, or 21 August 1916, near Queensland Camp, west of Oost Dunkerke. He was evacuated to England and died of wounds at Wharncliffe Hospital, Sheffield.The East Anglian Daily Times, 25 September 1916, page 8, has the following:MILITARY FUNERAL AT LOWESTOFTOn Saturday, Private Leonard Youngs, of the Suffolks, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Youngs, of Maidstone Road, was buried in the local cemetery, Mr. S. C. Rowe, J.P, the missionary at the Sailors' Bethel, Battery Green Road, officiating.The young solider, who had been wounded and died in Wharncliffe War Hospital, Sheffield, was given full military honours. A band played the "Dead March" on the way to and from the cemetery. The firing party and buglers, and a contingent of a provisional battalion, also attended, under Captain Williams-Wynn. The coffin, covered with the Union Jack, was conveyed in a transport waggon, and covered with wreaths, of which there were nearly a score. The deceased was a member of the Sailors' Bethel Bible Class and a number of the members attended. Inspector William Charlish (Lowestoft Central Station), was present representing the G.E.R. Company (upon which the deceased's father is employed as guard) and the local Railway Mission. Mr. H. J. Goodwin (secretary) represented Court 'Good Intent', A.O.F. Lowestoft, of which the deceased was a member.