Same Age - 21

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

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

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

A Guardsman with 6th Bn., John died on 21st of September 1943 at the age of 21. 

John was born at Lowestoft on 19 January 1922, a son of Allen Edwin and Edith May Moore of Lowestoft Suffolk. In 1939 his family lived at 97 Cambridge Road, Lowestoft, and John was a draper's shop assistant. 

A Steward with H.M. Trawler Orpheus. Frederick died on 20th of April 1942 at the age of 21.

Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 24 May 1920 a son of Fredrick William Edward and Amelia Moxey. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 10 June 1920, and his family lived at 69 Arnold Street. By 1921 they were living at 4 Selby Street. 

Frederick married Violet May Stone at Lowestoft in 1941, later she lived at Leigh, Lancashire.

Frederick died at Princess Royal E.M.S. Hospital, Swansea, from peritonitis following an operation for appendicitis. 

A Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Reginald died on 11th of April 1943 aged 21. 

Reginald was born at West Ham in 1921, a son of William John Nason and Maud Mary Nason. In 1921 his family lived at 90 Pond Road, West Ham, and by 1939 his parents were living at 654 Longbridge Road, Barking.

Reginald married Gladys Ivy Pavelin, in the Ilford district, in 1940, and she later lived at Gisleham, Suffolk. Gladys remarried in 1944 and in 1945 was living at The Street, Lound. Reginald worked as an agent before he enlisted. 

A Lance Corporal with the 6th Battalion, Jack died on 10th of September 1944 aged 21. 

Jack was born at Carlton Colville on 7 November 1922, a son of Harry Stanley and Constance Mary Newson. In 1939 his family lived at Grove Farm, Grove Road, Carlton Colville, and Jack was a farmer and market grower assisting his father at their farm. 

A Private with the 1/1st Battalion, Arthur died on 8th of August 1918 at the age of 21. 

A Civilian, Victor died on 12th of May 1941 aged 21. 

Victor was born at Lowestoft on 3 January 1920, a son of James and Florence Page. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 29 January 1920. By 1939 his family were living at 14 May Road and Victor was a drifter fisherman. 

A Seaman with H.M.S. Formidable, Charles died on 1st of January 1915 at the age of 21. 

Charles was born at Lowestoft on 11 March 1893, a son of Walter and Elizabeth Sarah Parsk. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 7 April 1893. Charles' mother died in 1895 and in 1901 he lived with his aunt, Sarah Parsk, at White Cottage, Carlton Colville. By 1911 his father had married Leah Olive Peek, and the family lived at 2 Farrows Yard, Factory Street and Charles was a fisherman. Later his family lived at 4 Epsom Terrace, Kirkley Run, Lowestoft.

A Seaman with H.M.S. Macedonia, Alfred died on 16th of May 1917 at the age of 21.

Alfred was born at Oulton Broad on 2 January 1895, a son of George and Belinda Paul. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 30 August 1895 and his family lived at The Street, Oulton. By 1901 they were living at 8 Fir Lane, and this would be Alfred's home for the rest of his life. In 1911 Alfred worked at a fish curers. 

Alfred joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 7 January 1913. From June 1913 to June 1914 he served on the trawler LT 570.

A Private with the 6th Battalion, Artis died on 14th of October 1916 at the age of 21. 

Artis was born at Blundeston in 1895, a son of Daniel William and Emma Artis Pearson. He was baptised at Saint Mary’s Church, Blundeston, on 5 May 1895. In 1901 his family lived at Reeves House, Oulton Road, and by 1911 at Meadow Cottage, Oulton Road, and Artis worked as a farm labourer. 

A Private with the Depot, Albert died on 1st of October 1917 at the age of 21. 

Albert was born at Somerleyton in 1896, a son of Albert James and Agnes Emma Pearson. In 1901 his family lived at The Street, Somerleyton, and in 1911 at the The Green, Somerleyton, and Albert was a farm labourer. By 1917 his parents’ address was 15 The Green, Somerleyton.

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.

A Stoker 1st Class with H.M.L.C.T. 7014, Donald died on 18th of October 1944 at the age of 21. 

Donald was born at Lowetsoft on 15 May 1923, a son of William James and Ivy Susannah Pratt. In 1921 his family had lived at the rear of 10A Saint John's Road, Lowestoft, and by 1939 had moved to 59 Saint John's Road.

Donald was serving on board Landing Craft Tank 7014 when the vessel foundered in a storm, off Land's End. All nine of the crew were killed. 

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Albert died on 13th of November 1916 at the age of 21. 

Albert was born at Lowestoft in 1895, a son of Harry and Mildred Christianna Proudfoot. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 16 August 1895 and his family lived at 57 Cambridge Road, and this was still the family home in 1911. Later his parents lived at 93 Oxford Road and then at 46 Marine Parade.

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 7th Bn., Alfred died on 26th of September 1915 at the age of 21. 

Note: Some records give Alfred's first name as Albert. These include Commonwealth War Graves, Soldiers Died in the Great War and some Census returns. However, when he was born he was registered as Alfred, he was baptised as Alfred and when he enlisted in the Army he gave his first name as Alfred (see service papers at WO 363).

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 Lance Corporal with 2nd Bn., Ernest died on 26th of September 1917 at the age of 21. 

Ernest was born at Lowestoft on 23 November 1894, a son of Joseph and Angetta Roope. In 1901 his family lived at 47 Queen's Road, Lowestoft. From 7 September 1903 Ernest attended Saint Margaret's School. In 1911 his family were still living at 47 Queen's Road and Ernest worked as a butcher's assistant. 

A Private with the 1st Battalion, Robert died on 27th of July 1916 at the age of 21. 

A Cook with Steam Trawler Derwent (Boston), Joseph died on 26th of January 1920 at the age of 21. 

Joseph was born at Lowestoft on 16 March 1899, a son of Aldous Ward and Sarah Elizabeth Saunders. In 1901 his family lived at 2 Wellington Cottages. By 1911 they were living at 2 Herring Fishery Score, and in 1916 they lived at 6 Maltster’s Score. 

In 1919 Joseph married Lilian Ethel Prettyman: this was registered in the Mutford district. Their home was at 2 Wells Yard, Saint Peter’s Street. In 1922 Lilian married Edward Godbold. 

A Private with 2nd Bn., Clifford died on 22nd of January 1916 at the age of 21.

Clifford was born at Benacre in 1894, a son of Isaac and Annie Maria Scott. In 1901 his family lived at The Turnpike, Shadingfield. By 1911 they were living at Meadows Cottages, Flixton, near Lowestoft, and Clifford was a yard boy on a farm. Later his family lived at 43 Kimberley Road, Kirkley, Lowestoft.

A Private with 11th Bn., Charles died on 3rd of October 1916 at the age of 21. 

Son of Cornelius William and Edith Seeley of The Lodge Waveney Hill Oulton Broad; Lowestoft Suffolk. 

An Able Seaman with H.M.S. Royal Oak, Ernest died on 14th of October 1939 aged 21. 

Ernest was born at Penzance, Cornwall, in 1918, a son of Ernest John and Elizabeth Seeley. In 1921 his family lived at 9 Hall Lane, Lowestoft. Later his family lived at 24 Oulton Street. 

Ernest was a short-service rating in the Royal Navy, intending to serve seven years with the navy and then five with the reserve, when the Second World War began.

A Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Leslie died on 4th of October 1941 aged 21. 

Leslie was born at Beccles in 1920, a son of Florence Emly Sexton. In 1921 Leslie was staying with Edward and Alice Rouse at 39 Alexandra Road, Beccles, and his mother, and two older brothers, lived at Manor Farm, Ellingham. Leslie’s mother died in 1926, and Leslie became the foster-son of his aunt Mildred Jane Searles. In 1939 his family home was at 26 Lorne Park Road, Lowestoft.
 

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 Private with the 7th Battalion, Percy died on 23rd of July 1917 at the age of 21. 

Percy was born at Corton in 1896, a son of Arthur and Elizabeth Smith. In 1901 the family lived at Mill Lane, Corton, and by 1911 at 2 Mill Loke Cottages, Corton, and Percy was an apprentice printer. By 1915 they were living at 2 Briar Cliffe, Corton Road, Lowestoft. Later Percy’s parents lived at Manor Close Cottage, Hopton, and, subsequently at 33 Tennyson Road, Lowestoft.

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 Private with the 1/5th Battalion, Harold died on 19th of April 1917 at the age of 21. 

Harold was born at Snape, Suffolk, in 1896, a son of Edward and Annie Maria Smith. In 1901 his family lived at Farnham Road, Snape. By 1911 they were living at 3 Sizewell Road, Leiston, and Harold was a brickmaker’s labourer. Later his family lived at 16 Essex Road, Lowestoft.

A Gunner with V 55th Heavy Trench Mortar Battery, Clifford died on 7th of May 1917 at the age of 21. 

A Civilian, Iris died on 17th of May 1941 at the age of 21. 

Iris was born on the 26th January 1920 and was a daughter of Albert and Ellen Maud Spurgeon of 36 Old Nelson Street Lowestoft Suffolk. 

The 1939 Register shows that Iris worked as a factory hand at a wire factory in Lowestoft and subsequently she went to work at Nuneaton, Warwickshire. 

A Private with the 1/4th Battalion, Wilfred died on 7th of February 1916 at the age of 21. 

A Petty Officer with H.M.S. Puckeridge, Frederick died on 13th of December 1941 at the age of 21. 

Frederick was born at Henley, Oxfordshire, on 24 June 1920, a son of Charles Owen Strudley and Elsie May Blythe Strudley of Marlow Lock House, Mill Road, Marlow. 

Frederick married Peggy Irene Edith Jackson in 1941, this was registered in the Wycombe district. Commonwealth War Graves records show that Peggy lived at Lowestoft.

A Seaman with S.S. Vine Branch, Richard died on 11th of April 1917 at the age of 21. 

Richard was born at London on 8 April 1896, a son of Richard and Emily Eliza Taylor. Between 6 February 1901 and 25 May 1903 Richard attended Saint Martin-in-the-Fields School, London, and at this time his family lived at the Fire Station, Scotland yard. By 1911 the family had moved to Oulton Broad and lived at 2 Providence Cottages, Commodore Road. By September 1914 they were living at 2 Striving Terrace, Oulton Broad, and later his parents lived at 2 Flegg Villas, Oulton Broad.

A Cook with the tug S.S. Aid (London), Samuel died on 29th November 1940 aged 21.

Samuel was born at Kessingland on 19 August 1918, a son of Alfred William and Mary Anne Thacker. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 15 December 1918 and his family lived at Brooklands, Kessingland Beach. In 1921 his family lived at 2 Shelter Cottages, Kessingland. By 1939 Samuel was a fisherman and he lived with his widowed mother The Sailor’s Home, Kessingland, fisherman. Later his mother lived at 1 Shelter Cottages Kessingland.

A Private with the 1st Battalion, Robert died on 23rd of November 1944 aged 21. 

Robert was born on 24 March 1923, a son of Albert Edward and Edith Ada Thompson. In 1939 his family lived at Raveningham Road, Stockton, Loddon, and Robert worked on a farm. Subsequently his family lived at Blundeston.

Robert served with the 1st Battalion Royal Norfolk Regiment in north-west Europe. His battalion landed at Normandy on D-Day. On 23 November the battalion advanced to woods north of Oostrum and sent out patrols toward Wanssum. Robert was killed in action. 

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Victor died on 12th of October 1916 at the age of 21. 

Victor was born at Kessingland in 1895, a son of William and Maria Tripp. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 21 July 1895, and his family lived at The Beach, Kessingland. In 1901 his family lived at Dambrook House, Church Road, Kessingland, and this was still their home in 1911 when Victor worked as a marine insurance clerk, connected with the fishing industry. 

A Flight Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Alfred died on 19th August 1942 aged 21. 

Alfred was born at Kessingland on 2 September 1920, a son of Alfred and Ellen Mary Utting. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 21 August 1922. In 1921 his family lived at 8 The Ridge, and this was still their home in 1939.

In 1939 Alfred was a student at Saint Luke’s Teacher Training College, Heavitree Road, Exeter. In 1942 Alfred married Marjorie E. Pennick, this was registered in the Romford district. Marjorie lived at Plaistow, Essex.

A Sergeant with 217 Squadron, William died on 30th of September 1940 aged 21.

William was born at Wandsworth, London, on 19 August 1919, a son of William and Helen Alice Wake. He was baptised at Harrow Weald on 25 January 1920 and his family lived at The Cottage, Harrow Weald. In 1921 his family lived at ‘Simplicity’, Old Fort Road, Shoreham-by-Sea. William’s father died and in 1927 his mother married Selwyn Wollaston Humphrey of Oulton Broad Lowestoft.

A Private with the 1st Battalion, William died on 3rd of August 1918 at the age of 21. 

William was born at Pakefield in 1897, a son of William and Annie Bessie Walker. In 1901 his family lived at Beach Street, Pakefield, and by 1911 at 35 Saint George’s Road, and William was a telegraph messenger. 

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, John died on 20th of July 1916 at the age of 21.