Same Age - 19

A Private with the 1st Battalion, Dennis died on 12th of November 1944 aged 19. 

Dennis was born at Lowestoft in 1925, a son of Walter and Georgina Peck. Throughout his life Dennis’ family lived at 30 Lovewell Road.

The 1st Battalion landed at Normandy on 24 June. In early August the battalion were at Gouvry and Dennis was wounded on 2 August. On 10 November the battalion was relieved and moved back to a rest camp on the Maastricht Canal. Dennis was accidentally killed, presumably while he was at the rest camp.  

A Civilian, Elsie died on 13th of January 1942 aged 19. 

Elsie was born at Lowestoft on 14 June 1922, a daughter of William and Elsie May Petherick. In 1939 her family lived at 4 The Prairie and Elsie was a waitress at a restaurant. Later her parents lived at Lilac Cottage, Wenhaston, Halesworth. 

Elsie died at Waller’s Restaurant, 90 London Road North, during the Waller Raid.

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 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 Private with the 1st Battalion, Leonard died on 23rd of September 1918 aged 19.

Leonard was born at King's Lynn in 1899, a son of Herbert and Elizabeth Pointer. In 1901 his family lived at Kimberley Place, Victoria Avenue, Hunstanton. In 1911 his family were living at 13 Milton Road, Lowestoft, and later they lived at 12 Surrey Street.

Leonard enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft and served with The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) and was posted to the 1st Battalion in France. 

A Private with the 9th Battalion, Ernest died on 20th of November 1917 at the age of 19. 

Ernest was born at Ramsgate, Kent, in 1898, a son of Robert and Harriett Poole. In 1901 his family lived at 3, The Coastguard Station, Saint Lawrence Intra, Ramsgate. By 1911 Ernest’s family had moved to Lowestoft and were living at 14 Sandringham Road. Ernest’s father died in 1919 and later his mother lived at 243 Raglan Street.

A Private with 54th (1/1st East Anglian) Casualty Clearing Station, Harry died on 13th of August 1915 at the age of 19. 

Harry was born at Lowestoft on 13 November 1895, a son of Herbert Harry and Alice Poppy. In 1901 his family lived at 89 Arnold Street, Lowestoft. Harry attended Church Road School and then, from 20 April 1909, he attended Lowestoft School of Science. By 1911 Harry's family were living 127 High Street, Lowestoft, and Harry worked as a grocer's assistant (possible with his father). 

A Deck Hand with H.M.S. Halcyon II., William died on 18th of August 1915 at the age of 19.

William was born at Gisleham on 30 December 1895, a son of Joseph and Maria Prior. He attended school at Gisleham before, on 17 May 1901, becoming a pupil at Cunningham School. In 1901 his family lived at 1 Carlton Road, Pakefield. In 1911 his family were living at Chamberlain's Cottages, Oulton Broad, and William was a drift net fisherman. Later his parents lived at Home Lea, Walmer Road, Lowestoft. 

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Claude died on 3rd of July 1916 at the age of 19. 

Claude was born at Lowestoft on 16 March 1897, a son of Jabez and Eliza Quinton. In 1901 his family lived at 200 Denmark Road. Claude was a pupil at Hervey Street School, and attended Saint John’s School from 27 March 1905 to 7 September 1905 when he joined Roman Hill School. In 1911 his family lived at 11 Summer Road.

Claude enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. He joined the Suffolk Regiment, service number 22506, and was posted to the 7th battalion in France. 

A Private with the 1/8th Battalion, George died on 2nd of December 1917 at the age of 19. 

George was born at Lowestoft in 1898, a son of Robert William and Bessie Rayner. From 3 June 1901 George attended Kirkley School and his family lived at Southwell Road. By 1911 his family were living at 34 Kirkley Run, Lowestoft, and later their address was 7 Epsom Terrace, Kirkley Run, Lowestoft.

George enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. He joined the London Regiment and arrived in France on 5 November 1917. 

A Civilian, Frank died on 10th of August 1941 at the age of 19. 

Frank was born at Lowestoft in 1922, a son of Sydney Alfred and Jessie May Roach. By 1939 his family were living at 71 Wollaston Road.

Frank served with the Home Guard.

On the night of 9-10 August 1941 an air raid took place at Lowestoft. Frank, his parents, Sydney and Jessie, William and Georgina Powell, and their son William, took shelter in a double Anderson shelter at the end of the garden of 71 Wollaston Road. A high explosive bomb scored a direct hit on the shelter killing everyone inside. 

A Sapper with 135 Mechanical Equipment Company, Eric died on 15th of April 1943 at the age of 19. 

Eris was born at Lowestoft on 3 June 1923, a son of Herbert George and Ethel May Robbens. On 8 July 1923 he was baptised at Saint Michael's Church, Oulton, and his family lived at Kemps (Camps) Heath. In 1939 his family lived at 76 Bridge Road, Oulton, Lowestoft, and Eric was a factory hand at a box factory.

A Gunner with 58 Medium Regiment, Peter died on 29th of May 1940 at the age of 19. 

Peter was born at Lowestoft in 1920, a son of Bertie James William Robbens and of Ethel May Robbens. In 1921 his family lived at 6 Kirkley Park Road, Lowestoft. Later his parents lived at Kempton Lodge, Beccles Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft.

A Pioneer with B Special Company, William died on 5th of April 1917 at the age of 19. 

William was born at Pakefield on 12 July 1897, a son of George and Emily Rolfe. From 12 July 1900 to 7 July 1911 William was a pupil at Cunningham School. In 1901 his family lived at Florence Road, Carlton Colville, and in 1911 at 1 Twyford Cottages, Blackheath Road. In 1915 they lived at 2 Blackheath Road, and later his parents lived at 182 Denmark Road, Lowestoft.

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Pelagia, Joseph died on 28th of November 1916 at the age of 19. 

Colin was born at Rushmere on 24 June 1897, a son of Robert and Ellen Rowland. In 1901 his family lived at The Street, Rushmere. In 1911 they were still living at The Street, Rushmere, and Colin was a farm labourer. Later his mother lived at The Tuns Cottages, Rushmere.

Colin joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 5 October 1915. He served with the trawler Evening Primrose until 14 October 1915 when he joined the trawler Pelagia.

A Lance Corporal with 15th (Suffolk Yeomanry) Battalion, Ernest died on 7th of October 1918 aged 19. 

Ernest was born at Lowestoft in 1898, a son of Ernest and Harriet Ruffles. In 1901 his family lived at 30 Lovewell Road and by 1911 they were living at 70 Lovewell Road.

Ernest enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. He joined the Suffolk Regiment, service number 2300, and was posted to the 1st Battalion in France. Later he was posted to the 15th Battalion, with service number 320306. 

An Able Seaman with H.M.S. Princess Irene., Arnold died on 27th of May 1915 at the age of 19. 

Arnold was born at Somerleyton on 11 March 1896, a son of Arthur and Laura Rumsby. In 1901 his family lived at Brickfield Cottages, Somerleyton. By 1911 Arnold's mother had died and his family lived at 1 Station Cottages, Somerleyton, Lowestoft, and Arnold was a bricklayer's labourer. 

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 Deck Hand with H.M.S. Vigorous. Samuel died on 18th of October 1918 at the age of 19. 

Samuel was born at Lowestoft on 9 April 1897, a son of William John and Eliza Saunders. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 5 May 1899 and his family lived at Malsters Score. By 1901 they were living at 3 Spurgeon's Score and by 1911 at 1 Florence Terrace, Saint John's Road. By 1915 their home was at 12 Raglan Street. 

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 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 Private with 7th Battalion, Walter died on 12th of October 1916 at the age of 19. 

Walter was born at Plumstead, near Norwich on 2 June 1895, a son of Frederick James and Matilda Shreeve. He was baptised at Postwick on 1 May 1898 and his family lived at Postwick. In 1901 his family lived at Broad Lane, Little Plumstead. In 1911 they were living at Barnham Broom, Norfolk, and Walter worked in a garden. By 1914 his parents were living at Holly Gardens, Somerleyton. 

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Michaelmas Daisy, Ernest died on 26th of November 1916 at the age of 19.

Ernest was born at Lowestoft on 25 December 1896, a son of James William and Rachel Annie Simmons. In 1901 his family lived at 26 Rochester Road, Kirkley. By 1911 his mother had died and his family still lived at Rochester Road. By 1915 heir address was 17 Lorne Road and later his father lived at 69 Lorne Park Road.

During World War One Ernest’s father was a Skipper with the Dover Patrol. 

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Albert died on 28th of April 1917 at the age of 19.

Albert was born at Lowestoft in 1897, a son of Charles and Elizabeth Mary Sladden. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church, Lowestoft, on 17 December 1897 and his family lived at Hilda Villa, Rotterdam Road. In 1901 they lived at Saint Clwyd, Rotterdam Road. By 1911 they were living at 61 Lawson Road.

Albert worked for Mr. E.F. Thain, fishmonger, at Lowestoft. 

A Private with 1/16th Bn., Kenneth died on 29th of August 1916 at the age of 19.

Kenneth was born at Lowestoft in 1897, a son of William and Margaret Annie Isabel Small. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 26 December 1897 and his family lived at Regent Road, Lowestoft. By 1901 his family were living at 32 Grosvenor Road, Kirkley. In 1911 their home was at 2 and 3 Marine Parade, Lowestoft, and Kenneth was a student. At some point his family moved to 34 Cantley Gardens, Clapham Common.

A Gunner with 295th Siege Battery, Amos died on 26th of September 1917 at the age of 19. 

Amos was born at Carlton Colville in 1898, a son of John and Sarah Solomon. In 1901 his family lived at Francis Terrace, Carlton Road, Carlton Colville. By 1911 they were living at 3 Dell Road, Oulton Broad. Amos’ mother died in 1913. 

Amos enlisted in the Army at Bury St. Edmunds. He joined the Royal Garrison Artillery, service number 141850, and was posted to France to serve with 295 Siege Battery.

A Private with the 4th Battalion, Andrew died on 27th of September 1918 at the age of 19. 

Andrew was born at Lowestoft on 5 March 1899, a son of Frances Elizabth Spurgeon. In 1901 he lived with his mother and brother at 7 Gun Lane, where his mother was housekeeper for William Andrews, and this was still their home in 1911. Andrew was a pupil at Church Road School and became a pupil at Saint Margaret’s School on 29 October 1906. Later his mother lived at 17 Chapel Street, Lowestoft. 

A Private with the 7th Battalion, William died on 28th of April 1917 at the age of 19. 

William was born at Lowestoft in 1897, a son of Henry Herbert and Katherine Stebbings. In 1901 his family lived at 160 Clapham Road, but the 1901 Census shows William staying with his aunt, Ellen Stebbings, at 26 Ferry Lane, Gorleston. In 1911 his family lived at 1 Holly Road, Oulton Broad, and William worked as a house painter, probably with his father. 

A Private with the 10th Battalion, William died on 1st of July 1916 at the age of 19.

William was born at Lowestoft in 1897 a son of John William and Esther Susannah Sterry. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 26 March 1897 and his family lived at Whapload Road. In 1901 their address was Robert’s Buildings, Whapload Road. By 1911 they were living at 25 The Hemplands, Lowestoft, and William was an errand boy.

A Flight Sub Lieutenant with Cranwell Naval Air Station, William died on 8th of November 1916 at the age of 19. 

William was born at London on 9 April 1897, a son of Joseph Fox Tarratt and Mary Georgina Helen McNeill (or Rogers) of Clarendon Lowestoft. 

Officially William's full name was William Stewart Tarratt Stewart of Coll. 

A Private with the 6th Battalion, James died on 13th of May 1918 aged 19.

James was born at Lowestoft in 1898, a son of William James and Alice Maud Swan. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 4 November 1898 and his family lived at 3 Burcham Square. In 1901 his family were living at 2 Wilde’s Street and in 1911 at 3 Rant Score East. Later his family lived at 3 Reeve Street. James worked as a deck hand, at Lowestoft Harbour, for the Great Eastern Railway Company. 

A Second Lieutenant with the 2nd Battalion, Duncan died on 4th of October 1917 at the age of 19. 

Duncan was born on 16 July 1898 at Ellary, Argyllshire, a son of Joseph Fox Tarratt, Laird of Ellary, Ardrishaig, and the Isle of Coll, Argyllshire, and Mary Georgina Helen McNeill (or Rogers). In 1901 his family lived at Ellary Man House, South Knapdale, Argyllshire. In 1911 Duncan was a pupil at Evelyn’s School, Hillingdon, Uxbridge. Later his mother lived at of Clarendon, Lowestoft. 

Duncan’s official name was Duncan MacNeill Fox Tarratt of Coll. 

A Deck Hand with H.M.S. Prize., Tom died on 14th of August 1917 at the age of 19. 

Thomas, also known as Tom, was born at Gisleham on 9 March 1898, a son of Thomas George Howell and Anna Jane Thacker. he was baptised at Rushmere on 1 may 1898, and his family lived at Gisleham. Later his family lived at Back, White Horse Corner, Carlton Colville.

Tom joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 26 July 1915 and served on the trawler Pilot Star. At some point he joined the 'Q Ship' H.M.S. Prize (this date is note shown on his service record). 

A Sapper with 1st Field Company, West Riding Division, Bernard died on 17th of January 1915 at the age of 19.

Bernard was born at Leeds in 1896, a son of Charles Asquith Walker and Maude Clarke Walker. In 1901 his family were living at 88 Craven Road, Leeds, and in 1911 at 36 Shakespeare Road, Rotherham. After the First World War his family moved to Lowestoft and lived at of 42 A High Street. 

Bernard was working as a fitter and living at 36 Shakespeare Road, Rotherham, when he enlisted in the Royal Engineers, at Sheffield, on 5 October 1914. 

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Briton, Albert died on 21st of July 1915 at the age of 19. 

Albert was born at Pakefield on 15 March 1896, a son of John Lambert and Ellen Ward. From 17 April 1899 Albert attended Cunningham School. In 1901 his family lived at Pakefield Street, Pakefield. By 1907 his family were living at 126 Morton Road, Lowestoft. In 1911 Albert was an errand boy at a confectioners. Later his parents lived at 4 Wycombe Terrace, Saint Georges Road, Lowestoft. 

A Gunner with 326th Siege Battery, James died on 31st of October 1917 at the age of 19. 

James was born at Kirkley on 28 April 1898, a son of James and Bessie Ward (note her first initial is also given as A). In 1901 his family lived at 2 Morton Road, Kirkley, and by 1911 they were living at 57 Morton Road. By 1916 they were living at 30 Clemence Street and later they lived at 98 Norwich Road, Lowestoft.

James attended Morton Road County Council School and subsequently worked at the Conservative Club, Lowestoft. 

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 16th Battalion, James died on 5th of September 1918 aged 19. 

James was born at Lowestoft in 1899, a son of James and Lavinia Waters. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 5 May 1899, and his family lived at 223 Clapham Road. By 1901 his family were living at 26 Reeve Street and this was James’ home for the rest of his life.

James enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. He joined the Royal Warwickshire Regiment, service number 38291, and was posted to the 16th Battalion in France. 

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 9th Bn., Arthur died on 25th of September 1915 at the age of 19. 

Arthur was born at Oulton in 1897, a son of Jacob and Jane Wilson. In 1901 his family lived at Woods Loke, Lowestoft. By 1911 they were living at 3 Sunshine Terrace, Marlborough Road, Oulton Broad, and Arthur was an apprentice coach builder. 

Arthur volunteered and enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. he joined the Suffolk Regiment and arrived in France with the 9th Battalion on 31 August 1915.