Same Age - 23

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

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

A Flying Officer with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Derek died on 15th of February 1943 aged 23.

Derek was born at Lowestoft on 4 June 1920, a son of Arthur and Agnes May Allen. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Oulton Broad, on 18 July 1920 and his family lived at Dyke House, Oulton Broad. In 1921 their address was Bridge Road, Oulton, and later they lived at Saint Elms, Beccles Road, Oulton Broad.  

A Private with 10th Company, Jonas died on 3rd of May 1917 at the age of 23. 

Jonas was born at Lowestoft on 20 July 1893, a son of Jonas and Ellen Annis. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 9 August 1893, and his family lived at 16 Mariners Street, Lowestoft. Jonas’ father died in 1895 and his mother married Edward Ashby. In 1901 his family lived at Woods Loke, Oulton, Lowestoft. By 1911 they were living at 12 Fir Lane, Lowestoft, and Jonas was a brickmaker’s labourer.  

A Seaman with H.M.S. Coventry City. John died on 29th of January 1945 at the age of 23. 

John was born at Lowestoft on 14 June 1921, a son of John Herbert and Ellen Gertrude Baker. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 1 July 1921 and his family lived at 7 Union Place and this was still their address in 1939.

From late 1942 until the end of the war the anti-submarine trawler Coventry City was based in South Africa. On 29 January 1945 John was found drowned in the harbour at Port Elizabeth, South Africa. 

A Private with 7th Bn., Arthur died on 4th of October 1915 at the age of 23. 

Arthur was born at Lowestoft on 8 November 1891, a son of Benjamin and Alice Baldwin. Arthur attended Saint Margaret’s School from 1 February 1899, and his family lived at 11 Wellington Cottages, Clapham Road, Lowestoft. Arthur’s father died and for a time in 1901 Arthur, his mother, and some of his siblings, lived at the workhouse at Oulton Broad. In 1911 his family lived at 14 Saint Margaret’s Road, Lowestoft, and Arthur was a labourer working for a herring fish curer. 

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Datum, James died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 23. 

James was born at Lowestoft on 23 March 1894, a son of James and Hannah Barnard. In 1901 his family lived at 208 Raglan Street and later they lived at 3 Dove Street, Lowestoft, and then at 8 Dove Street. James attended the British School, Lowestoft, and, from 8 October 1906, was a pupil at Saint Margaret's School.  

In 1911 James was the Cook on the trawler Welcome, LT 713, at Neyland, Pembrokeshire. 

A Private with the 9th Battalion, Frederick died on 26th of April 1917 at the age of 23. 

Frederick was born at Pakefield in 1894, a son of George and Eliza Batchelor. In 1901 his family lived at 17 Prospect Place, Pakefield, and this was still their home in 1911 and Frederick worked as a plumber, and later as a painter.  

In 1916 Frederick married Kathleen Susanna Holmes, of Great Hautbois, Norfolk. By November 1916 their home was at 8 Prospect Place, Pakefield. Subsequently Kathleen married Ernest Keech and lived at Norwich. 

A Third Hand with Steam Trawler Derwent (Boston), Thomas died on 26th of January 1920 at the age of 23. 

Thomas was born at Scarborough on 30 August 1896, a son of James and Ellen Bayes. In 1901 his family lived at 1 Gashouse Yard, Scarborough, and by 1911 they were living at 2 Black Horse Yard, Scarborough and this was still the family home in 1915. 

On 17 March 1917 Thomas married Rose Louisa Francis at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft. Thomas was a Decker with H.M.S. Vitality, and Rose lived at her family home, 29 Jacob's Street.

An Air Mechanic 1st Class with H.M.S. President II. Reginald died on 12th of January 1916 at the age of 23. 

Reginald was born at Lowestoft on 15 December 1892, a son of Edward and Mary Blowers. In 1901 his family lived at Brickyard Cottages, Oulton Broad. By 1911 they lived at 1 Stanley Road, Oulton Broad, and Reginald worked as a carpenter. Later his family lived at 5 Sunnyside Cottages, Victoria Road, Oulton Broad.

Reginald was working as a carpenter and joiner when he joined the Royal Naval Air Service on 23 November 1914 'for the duration of hostilities.' 

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

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

A Fusilier with the 1st Battalion, Lewis died on 23rd of October 1943 aged 23. 

Lewis was born at Great Yarmouth on 26 March 1920, a son of Walter Douglas and Gladys Brown. He was baptised at Saint Nicholas’ Church, Great Yarmouth, on 15 June 1920 and his family lived at Kirkmans (sic) Passage, Row 34. In 1921 they were living at 38 Lincoln Street, Norwich. In 1939 they lived at 41 Fir Lane, Lowestoft. 

In 1939 Lewis married Constance Esther Edith Jenner. In September 1939 they lived at 33B Alexandra Road and Lewis was a bricklayer. 

A Private with 7th Bn., Frederick died on 3rd of August 1917 at the age of 23. 

Frederick was born at Chelsfield, Kent, on 14 March 1894, a son of Frederick Arthur and Florence Ellen Brown of 6 Wellington Road, Pakefield, Lowestoft. Frederick was educated at Farnborough and later at Morton Road School. 

Frederick married Hilda Boyce at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 2 November 1915. At that time he was working as a plumber at Blackheath, Kent. 

A Seaman Steward with H.M.S. Runswick Bay. Frank died on 3rd of November 1939 at the age of 23. 

Frank was born at Lowestoft on 26 May 1916, a son of Alfred Arthur and Elizabeth Ann Browne.

In 1937 Frank married Florence Alice Maltby at Lowestoft. By 1939 they were living at 9 Sparham's Buildings, Saint Peter's Street. 

Frank was at Dover, Kent, when he died, suddenly, from heart failure. 

A Private with the 4th Battalion, Robert died on 12th of February 1942 at the age of 23. 

Robert was born at Lowestoft on 20 October 1918, 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 Robert worked as a fish curer.

An Able Seaman with H.M.S. Phaeton., James died on 27th of September 1919 at the age of 23. 

James was born at Carlton Colville on 23 May 1897, a son of Edwin and Sarah Bullock. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Carlton Colville, on 12 September 1897, and his family lived at Carlton Colville. By 1901 his father had died and his family lived at 2 White Horse Street, Lowestoft. By 1911 they were living at 5 Compass Street, Lowestoft, and James was a baker's errand boy. James' mother married John Moore in 1917. 

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter City of Liverpool, Frederick died on 31st of July 1918 at the age of 23. 

Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 15 November 1894, a son of Sidney Robert and Laura Emma (Ann) Burroughs. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 23 December 1894 and his family lived at 276 Raglan Street. In 1901 they lived at 207 Raglan Street, and by 1911 their home was at Aldeby House, Whapload Road, and Frederick was a fisherman. Later his parents lived at 19 Grove Road. 

A Private with 1/15th Bn., Edward died on 7th of October 1916 at the age of 23. 

Edward was born at Lowestoft in 1883, a son of Edward William and Laura Cannell. throughout his life Edward's family lived at 257 Raglan Street, Lowestoft.

Edward was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 17 July 1895. 

By 1901 Edward was working as a grocer's assistant. In 1911 Edward was an assistant to William Hughes, Master Grocer, and living at Mr. Hughes' premises at 49 Hugh Road, North Finchley.  

A Sergeant with the 5th Machine Gun Company, Claud died on 29th of July 1916 at the age of 23. 

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

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

A Private with 54th (1/1st East Anglian) Casualty Clearing Station, Christopher died on 13th August 1915 at the age of 23.

Christopher was born at Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, in 1892, a son of George and Jemima Clay. Christopher's father died in 1897 and by 1901 his family were living at 40 Oxford Road, High Wycombe.

By 1911 Christopher had moved to Lowestoft and he lodged with Edward and Francis Mitchell, and family, at 19 Norwich Road. Christopher worked as a dental mechanician.  

A Private with the 11th Battalion, Sidney died on 26th of August 1917 at the age of 23. 

Sidney was born at Ashby, near Somerleyton, in 1894, a son of John and Alice Cole. He was baptised at Saint Mary’s Church, Ashby, on 26 August 1894. In 1901 his family lived ‘near Hill Farm’, Ashby. By 1911 his father had died, and his mother had married Charles Howes, and the family lived at The Retreat, Somerleyton, and Sidney worked as a carpenter. Later his mother lived at 4 West Road, Westcliffe-on-Sea.

A Sergeant with 7th Bn. Henry died on 13th of August 1917 at the age of 23. 

Henry was born at Lowestoft in 1894, a son of Henry George and Esther Emma Coleman. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 9 November 1894 and his family lived at 9 Jacob Street and this was still their home in 1901. By 1911 they had moved to 45 Haward Street, and Henry worked as a box maker. Later they lived at 58 Haward Street.

A Driver with G Battery, Percy died on 10th of October 1918 aged 23. 

Percy was born at Lowestoft on 1 August 1895, a son of John and Harriet Frances Cook. In 1901 Percy's family lived at Waterford Villa, Alexandra Road. His father died in 1901/2. Percy was a pupil at Roman Hill School until 11 June 1906 when he joined Saint John’s School. By 1906 Percy's family were living at 83 Rotterdam Road. In 1911 Percy was a bricklayer’s labourer. In 1916 his mother lived at 5 Avondale Road. Later she lived at 79 Norwich Road.

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Walter died on 12th of August 1916 at the age of 23. 

Walter was born at Lowestoft in 1893, a son of John and Harriet Frances Cook. In 1901 Walter's family lived at Waterford Villa, Alexandra Road. His father died in 1901/2 and by 1906 Walter's family were living at 83 Rotterdam Road. In 1911 Walter was a grocer's assistant. In 1916 his mother lived at 5 Avondale Road. Later she lived at 79 Norwich Road, Lowestoft.

A Lance Corporal with the 11th Battalion, Charles died on 1st of October 1918 at the age of 23. 

Charles was born at Lowestoft in 1895, a son of James and Jane Anne Cook. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church on 3 January 1896 and his family lived at 98 Clemence Street. In 1901 his family lived at 43 Clemence Street. Charles attended Hervey Street School and, from 2 February 1903, was a pupil at Saint John’s School. In 1911 his family lived at 28 Stevens Street and Charles was a milk can ‘hand’ with a dairy. 

A Gunner with 67 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Frederick died on 6 September 1944 at the age of 23. 

Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 19 June 1921, a son of Henry James and Emma Jane Cooke. In 1921 his family lived at 185 Clapham Road, and this was still their home in 1939 when Frederick worked and a wood machinist’s assistant, possibly at the same saw mill as his father.

An Air Mechanic 2nd Class with No. 12 Reserve Squadron, Ernest died on 10th of December 1916 at the age of 23. 

A Private with the 9th Battalion, David died on 16th of September 1916 at the age of 23. 

David was born at Lowestoft on 2 May 1893, a son of David and Caroline Crane. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 14 June 1893 and his family lived at 40 Tennyson Road. By 1901 his family were living at Burton's Lodge, Gisleham, and in 1911 they were living at White House Lodge, Gisleham, and David worked as a lad on the farm. Subsequently his parents would live at Homestead, Gisleham. 

A Lance Corporal with the 20th Hussars, Harold died on 7th of November 1918 aged 23. 

Harold was born at Lowestoft in 1895, a son of Charles William and Sarah Ann Daines. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church on 18 January 1895 and his family lived at 38 Stanford Street, and this was still their home in 1901. In 1911 they lived at 12 Saint Margaret’s Plain, and later at 18 Cleveland Road. 

Harold enlisted in the Army at Norwich around March 1914. He joined the 20th Hussars and arrived in France, with his regiment, on 16 August 1914. 

A Corporal with the 44th Battalion, Basil died on 25th of October 1916 at the age of 23.

A Private with 7th Bn., Harold died on 3rd of May 1917 at the age of 23. 

Harold was born at Lowestoft in 1894, a son of Charles William and Edith Mary Dowsing. In 1901 his family lived at 36 Edinburgh Road, Lowestoft. By 1911 they were living at 87 Rotterdam Road and Harold worked as a porter at a new making works. Later his family lived at 38 Crown Street, Lowestoft.

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

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

A Leading Stoker with H.M.S. Bluebell, Ivan died on 17th of February 1945 aged 23. 

Ivan was born at Lowestoft on 23 April 1921, a son of William Ernest and Kathleen May Edwards. In 1921 his family lived at 54 Cambridge Road. By 1939 their home was at Rivetts Loke, Market Lane, Blundeston. 

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

A Driver with 1/1st Suffolk Battery, 3rd East Anglian (Howitzer) Brigade, Arthur died on 22nd of May 1916 at the age of 24.

Arthur was born at Lowestoft on 25 May 1892, a son of John Henry and Mary Ann Freeman. He was baptise at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 17 July 1892, and his family lived at 12 Jacobs Street. In 1901 his family lived at 6 Jacobs Street, and this would be Arthur's home for the rest of his life. In 1911 Arthur worked as a shop assistant (broker). 

A Fisherman with Trawler Ivy (Lowestoft), Edward died on 17th of December 1914 at the age of 23. 

Edward was born at Lowestoft on 15 June 1891, a son of Francis (Frank) Robert and Clara Elizabeth Gamble. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 10 July 1891 and his family lived at 19 Stanford Street, Lowestoft.

Edward attended Saint Andrews School and, from 14 February 1899 he was a pupil at Saint John's School, before, on 25 February 1901, becoming a pupil at Saint Margaret's School. 

A Second Lieutenant with 93 Squadron, Donald died on 31st of January 1918 at the age of 23. 

Donald was born at Lowestoft on 16 December 1894, a son of Alfred James Edmund and Amy Ellen Gee. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church, Lowestoft, on 13 September 1895, and his family lived at 4 Surrey Street. The 1901 Census shows Donald with his grandparents, John and Charlotte Gee, at 61 Albert Street. By 1911 his parents were living at 5 Regent Road and later they lived at 22 Marine Parade. 

A Petty Officer with H.M.S. Niger, Kenneth died on 6th of July 1942 aged 23. 

Kenneth was born at Haddiscoe on 4 October 1918, a son of George and Edith Hale, and his family lived at Haddiscoe in 1921. By 1939 the family home was at 5 Compass Street, Lowestoft. 

In 1941 Kenneth married Gladys Rose Cook, this was registered in the Lothingland district.  

A Corporal with the 8th Battalion, Frederick died on 1st of July 1916 at the age of 23. 

Frederick was born at Oulton, Lowestoft, on 11 May 1893. A son of John Frederick and Susanna Herbert .He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 16 July 1893 and his family lived at Oulton. In 1901 his family lived at 38 Victoria Road, Carlton Colville. Later his mother lived at 16 Esplanade, and then 7 Ontario Road. 

A Lieutenant with A Company, 6th Bn., Denzil died on 17th of February 1917 at the age of 23. 

Denzil was born at Filey, Yorkshire, on 21 February 1894, a son of Charles Mitford Heriz-Smith and Marion Heriz-Smith. In 1901 his family lived at The Bungalows, Pot Kilns, Great Cornard, Suffolk. In 1911 his family lived at 31 Bushmead Avenue, Bedford. Later they lived at Four Winds, Kessingland Beach, Lowestoft.