Same Age - 25

A Deck Hand with H.M. Trawler Columsin, Randal died on 7th of December 1918 aged 25. 

Randal was born at Pakefield on 7 October 1893, a son of James F. and Gertrude Adams. In 1901 his family lived at 12 Pakefield Street. By 1911 they were living at 55 Kimberley Road and Randal was a fisherman. In 1915 they were still living at 55 Kimberley Road and later the family home was at 2 Blackheath Road, Kirkley. 

Randal joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 25 August 1915. He served on the trawler Columsin. 

Randal died at Norwich Isolation Hospital from cerebro-spinal meningitis.

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Eyrie. Frederick died on 2nd of September 1914 at the age of 25. 

Frederick was born at Lowestoft in 1889, a son of William and Margaret Jane Allen. He was baptised at All Saints' Church, Pakefield, on 17 February 1889, and his family lived at Kirkley. In 1891 his family lived at 82 Pakefield Street. Later his family lived at 22 Pakefield Street.

On 12 December 1909 Frederick married Sophia Howlett, at Broome, Norfolk. In 1911 they lived at 26 Pakefield Street, and later Sophia lived at 2 Beach Stone Place, Pakefield. 

A Private with the 4th Battalion, Ernest died on 12th of February 1942 aged 25.

Ernest was born at Lowestoft on 26 November 1916, a son of Ernest Arthur and Alice Amelia Ashworth. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church on 16 December 1916 and his family lived at 8 Essex Road. In 1939 Ernest lived at 10 Essex Road and was a semi-skilled coach painter.

A Company Sergeant Major with the 8th Battalion, Henry died on 12th of October 1917 at the age of 25. 

Henry, sometimes known as Harry, was born at Bayswater in 1892, a son of Ebenezer Edward and Sarah Emma Backhouse. In 1901 his family lived at Chantry Road, Saxmundham, and in 1911 their address was 9 Chantry Road, Saxmundham, and Henry worked as a bottler at a mineral water company. Later his mother lived at 8 Chantry Road. 

A Deck Hand with H.M.S. Ceto, Arthur died on 16th of November 1918 aged 25. 

Arthur was born at Pakefield on 23 April 1893, a son of Arthur and Alice Barber. In 1901 his family lived at Main Road, Carlton Colville. By 1911 they were living at Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, and Arthur was a fisherman. 

On 28 November 1914 Arthur married Eva Violet Baldry at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville. Arthur was a fisherman and they both lived at Oulton Broad.  

A Engineman with H.M.S. Halcyon II, Gordon died on 18th of February 1919 at the age of 25. 

Gordon was born at Barnby on 9 April 1893, a son of Walter and Martha Baxter. He was baptised at Saint John the Baptist Church, Barnby, on 18 August 1895. In 1901 his family lived at Railway Road, Barnby Green, and this was still their address in 1911 when Gordon 'worked at home' (possibly with his father who was a market gardener?). By 1915 they lived at Nunns Nest, Barnby. 

A Deck Hand with Steam Trawler Carry On (Lowestoft), Gordon died on 17th of December 1940 aged 25. 

Gordon was born at Lowestoft on 17 October 1915, a son of William and Belinda Baxter. In 1921 his family lived at 1 Kirkley Run and by 1939 they were living at 63 Long Road and Gordon was a drift net fisherman. 

Formerly a Deck Hand with the Royal Naval Reserve, William John died on 23rd of November 1919 at the age of 25.

William was born at Lowestoft on 15 November 1894, a son of Joseph and Alice Belton. In 1901 his family lived at 58 Reeve Street and by 1911 they were living at 34 Worthing Road and William was working as a fisherman. 

A Private with the 12th Battalion Clifford died on 12th of April 1918 at the age of 25. 

Clifford was born at South Walsham, Norfolk, in 1892, a son of Benjamin and Annie Bird. By 1901 his father had died and his mother remarried and his family lived at City, Barsham, Suffolk. In 1911 they were living at 2 Albert Cottages, Holly Road, Oulton Broad, and Clifford worked as a shipping clerk for a fish exporter. 

Private with the 4th Battalion, Stanley died on 12 February 1942 at the age of 24.

Stanley was born at Lowestoft on 19 March 1918, a son of Ernest George and Ellen Louisa Blowers. In 1925 his family lived at 25 Raglan Street, and this was still the family home in 1939.

Initially Stanley served with the Royal Army Medical Corps, as indicated by his army service number. At some point he was posted/transferred to the Suffolk Regiment and served with the 4th Battalion. 

A Private with 239 General Transport Company, William died on 23rd of November 1942 aged 25. 

William was born at Carlton Colville on 11 January 1917, a son of Charles Henry and Annie Maria Jane Bond. In 1921 his family lived at 4 Albert Cottages, Victoria Road. By 1939 they were living at 263 Victoria Road, Oulton Broad, and William was a press operator.  

In 1941 William married Mary E. Fox, this was registered in the Spen Valley district. 

A Seaman with H.M. Drifter Star of Buchan., Frank died on 20th of October 1915 at the age of 25. 

Frank was born at Lowestoft on 28 February 1890, a son of Edgar and Elizabeth Boore. In 1891 his family lived at 103 Bevan Street, Lowestoft, and this was still their home in 1914.

Frank worked at sea before the First World War. 

On 17 August 1913 Frank married Ellen Grummit, at Saint John’s Church, Lowestoft.   

Frank joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 8 December 1914. From 14 December 1914 he served on the trawler Star of Buchan. 

A Private with 8th Battalion, Robert died on 1st of July 1916 at the age of 25. 

Robert was born at Runham Vauxhall, Great Yarmouth, on 16 October 1890, a son of William George and Mary Elizabeth Brand. Note that on his service papers and in Soldiers Died in the Great War his place of birth is given as Neepsend, Sheffield. Robert was baptised at Great Yarmouth on 21 December 1890. In 1901 his family lived at 9 Saloon Street, Runham Vauxhall, and this was still their him in 1911 when Robert worked as a beer bottler. 

A Private with the 6th Battalion, Richard died on 20 October 1943 at the age of 25.

Richard was born at Lowestoft on 9 October 1918, a son of Ernest Edward and Syrena Breach. A note in prisoner of war records suggests that Richard was born at 19 Saint Aubyns Road, Pakefield. In 1921 his family lived at 12 Carlton Road, and this was still their home when Richard’s father died in 1934. 

A Stoker 2nd Class with H.M.S. Naiad, John died on 11th of March 1942 aged 25.

John was born at Brownsover, Rugby, Warwickshire, on 11 March 1917, a son of John Butters and Annie Burton. In 1921 his family lived at 38 Boughton Road, Brownsover, and in 1939 they lived at 78 Boughton Road. Around 1948 John’s parents moved to Lowestoft and lived at 70 Gorleston Road.

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Jeannie Murray, Walter died on 15th of February 1918 at the age of 25. 

Walter was born at Hulver, Suffolk, on 21 August 1892, a son of Charles and Laura Button. In 1901 his family lived at Hulver Street, Henstead. In 1901 they lived at The Street, Hulver, and Walter was a fisherman. 

A Private with the 9th Battalion, George died on 13th of September 1916 at the age of 25. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 14 February 1891, a son of William Ling and Elizabeth Sarah Ann Calver. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley, on 24 February 1891. Throughout his life George’s family lived at 1 Ontario Road, Kirkley. From 1 July 1895 George was a pupil at Kirkley School. Later his parents lived at 117 Portland Street, Norwich.  

In 1911 George worked as a shop assistant at a drapery.  

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Restore. Christopher died on 12th of October 1915 at the age of 25.

Christopher was born at Kessingland on 3 October 1890, a son of James Thomas and Jane Charlotte Catchpole. In 1891 his family lived at Market Place, Kessingland, and by 1901 at Manor Cottages, Old Market, Kessingland. 

A Civilian, Cyril died on 11th of September 1940, aged 25. Cyril was a Lightshipman on the Trinity House Light Vessel at South Goodwin.

Cyril was born on 7 December 1914, a son of Cyril and Madeline Catchpole. Cyril was baptised at Saint Edmund's Church, Kessingland, on 4 July 1915 and at that time his family were living at Fern Cottage, Kessingland. Cyril's father served with the Royal Naval Reserve during the First World War.

The 1939 Register shows Cyril's address as Davies Cottages, Kessingland Beach, Lowestoft, and shows that he worked as a seaman. 

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. 

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Ajax II, Albert died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 25. 

Albert was born at Carlton Colville on 10 February 1891, a son of Frederick and Annie Chapman. In 1891 his family were living 'near the Bell Inn', Carlton Colville. 

A Private with the 2/5th Battalion, William died on 26th of September 1917 at the age of 25. 

William is believed to have been born at Northill, Bedfordshire, in 1891, a son of John and Clara Clark. In 1901 his family lived at Irwell Green, Northill, and by 1911 at Ickwell, Biggleswade, when William worked as a carter on a farm. 

William married Daisy Kate Sarbutt at Lowestoft Register Office on 16 February 1916 and they lived at 8 Sandringham Road. Later Daisy lived at 25 Sandringham Road. She died in 1918. 

A Rifleman with 16th Battalion, Joseph died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 25.

Joseph was born at Wingrave, Aylesbury, in 1893, a son of George and Sarah Clarke. In 1901 his family lived at 8 Winslow Road, Wingrave. By 1911 his family were living at 1 Winslow Road and Joseph worked as a bricklayer's labourer. Later his parents lived at 67 Ravenstone Road, Hendon, London.

Joseph married Violet Nettie Saggers at Lowestoft in 1917. Violet lived at 4 Freemantle Road, Lowestoft. Violet remarried in 1920. 

A Private with 4 Motor Ambulance Company, John died on 1st of October 1941 aged 25. 

Son of William John and Violetta Cook of Lowestoft Suffolk. In 1939 his family lived at 1 Pidgeon Cove Cottages, Guestling, Sussex. Previously John’s mother had lived at Corton.  

John attended Chichester High School for Boys from 1931 to 1933. See: The Fallen - John Krempowiecki Cook - Old Cicestrians

A Lance Sergeant with the 1st Battalion, Stanley died on 14th of October 1944 aged 25. 

Stanley was born at Kirkley on 11 September 1919, a son of Thomas William and May Annie Cook. In 1921 his family lived at 192 The Avenue, and this was till their home in 1939 when Stanley was an apprentice printer.

Stanley served in north-west Europe with the 1st Battalion Royal Norfolk Regiment. His battalion landed at Normandy on D-Day.  

A Private with the 1/7th Battalion, Ambrose died on 14th of April 1918 at the age of 25. 

Ambrose was born at Lowestoft in 1893, a son of James and Elizabeth Crake. In 1901 his family lived at 2 Albert Street, Lowestoft. In 1901 they were living at 98 Alexandra Road and Ambrose was a twine-spinner. By 1916 his family were living at 113 Wollaston Road. 

A Second Hand with H.M. Trawler Lucknow, Charles died on 18th of May 1917 at the age of 25. 

Charles was born at Lowestoft on 1 May 1892, a son of Charles Henry and Elizabeth Crews. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church, Lowestoft, on 20 May 1892 and his family lived at 4 Till Road. Charles attended Saint John’s Infant School and then, from 5 February 1900 Saint John’s School. In 1901 his family lived at 69 Norwich Road. By 1911 his family were living at 31 Selby Street.

Charles was awarded his certificate of competency as a second hand in 1914. 

A Private with 198th Company, Robert died on 20th of May 1917 at the age of 25. 

A Bombardier with E Battery, Ernest died on 12th of September 1917 at the age of 25. 

Ernest was born at Lowestoft in 1892, a son of Robert Charles and Emma Dowe. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church on 2 February 1896 and his family lived at 29 Raglan Street and this was still their family home in 1911.

Ernest was working as a baker, for S.W. Turner, when he joined the 4th Battalion Suffolk Regiment (Territorial Force), at Lowestoft, on 15 February 1909. He continued to serve with the territorials until April 1911. 

A Private with 4th Bn., Kenneth died on 19th of August 1943 at the age of 25. 

Kenneth was born at Leeds on 25 July 1918, a son of Ernest Frank and Christiana Sarah Durrant. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 18 September 1918. At that time his family lived at 35 Wellclose Mount, Leeds. In 1939 his family lived at 137 Bells Road, Gorleston, and Kenneth worked as a baker's ovenman. Kenneth was a nephew of Miss Margaret Ellen Lamb of 59 London Road South, Lowestoft.

A Private with the 4th Battalion, Ronald died on 12th of September 1944 aged 25.

Ronald was born at Lowestoft on 23 August 1919, a son of Philip Clarence and Eva Durrant. In 1921 his family lived at 14 Tonning Street and by 1939 their home was at 41 Tonning Street and Ronald was a printing compositor.

A Private with the 2/4th Battalion, George died on 5th of November 1917 at the age of 25. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 13 May 1892, a son of James and Sarah Edwards. By 1896 his family were living at 44 Stanley Street, and this was still the family home in 1911, when George worked as a grocer’s assistant. Subsequently George moved to Chatham.

A Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Richard died on 26th of September 1945 at the age of 25.

Son of Hylton Charles and Agnes Harriet Ellis of 74 Sycamore Avenue Lowestoft. Richard's brother Hylton also served with the air force and died in 1940. Richard married his brother's widow Alice.

Richard enlisted in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve after October 1941. He was a Pilot and in September 1945 was serving with 33 Squadron, based at Sylt, Germany. 

A Flight Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Charles died on 27th of November 1943 aged 25. 

Charles was born at Lowestoft on 12 June 1918, a son of Charles Robert and Alice Maud Farman. In 1921 they lived at 105 Carlton Road and by 1939 Charles’ parents were living at 125 Carlton Road.

Probate records show Charles’ address as The Police Station, Stowmarket, hence it is thought that he was serving in the police before he joined the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve at some point after November 1940. 

A Deck Hand with Fishing Vessel Sulby (Fleetwood), Russell died on 21st of November 1939 at the age of 25. 

Russell was born at Lowestoft on 10 February 1914, a son of Randal George Fisher and of Elsie May Fisher. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, and his family lived at 74 Saint Georges Road and this was their home for the rest of his life.

In 1939 Russell lodged at 37 Oak Street, Fleetwood, and he worked as a fisherman.

A Lance Sergeant with the 1st Battalion, Thomas died on 5th of July 1918, at the age of 25.

Thomas was born at Norwich on 14 February 1893, a son of Thomas and Selina Fisher. In 1901 his family lived at 4 Church Close, Heigham, Norwich, and by 1911 they had moved to live at 1 Mill Lane, Pakefield. 

Thomas worked as a steam sawyer before enlisting in the Army, joining the Suffolk Regiment. He initially enlisted in 1910 and the 1911 Census shows him with the 2nd Battalion at Aldershot. 

A Sergeant with the 7th Battalion, Ivan died on 8th of July 1944 aged 25.

Ivan was born at Lowestoft on 21 February 1919, a son of William and Lilian Doris Flowers. In 1939 Ivan was living with his parents at The Red Lion Inn, The Street, Blundeston. 

In 1936 Ivan played football for the Eastern Coachworks. From 1937 to 1938 he played professionally for Wolverhampton Wanderers, and from 1938 to 1940 for Mansfield Town.

A Private with the 1st Battalion, Edwin died on 28th of July 1943 at the age of 25. 

Edwin was born at Cambois, Northumberland, on 9 August 1917, a son of John and Martha Fogo. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Cambois, on 29 August 1917. In 1939 his family lived at 24 Boathouse Terrace, North Blyth, and Edwin was an assistant in a menswear shop. 

In 1942 Edwin married Beatrice Irene Leech, this was registered in the Lothingland district. In 1950 Beatrice lived at 63 Victoria Road, Oulton Broad. She remarried in 1957. 

A Private with the 27th Battalion, William died on 10th of April 1917 at the age of 25. 

William was born at Oulton on 16 December 1891, a son of Charles Robert and Bessie Fowler. In 1901 his family lived at Clarence Cottage, Commodore Road, Oulton Broad. Later his family lived at Bridge Road before moving to Plevna Cottage, Commodore Road, Oulton Broad.

A Lance Corporal with the 2nd Battalion, Sidney died on 26th of December 1916 at the age of 25. 

Sidney was born at Lowestoft in 1891, a son of George and Annie Francis. In 1901 his family lived at 17 Edinburgh Road. In 1904 Sidney became a pupil at Lowestoft School of Science. By 1911 his family were living at 211 London Road South and Sidney was an elementary school teacher and worked at Roman Hill School. 

In 1915 Sidney married Edith Sarah May Newson at Lowestoft. In 1917 she lived at Saint Margarets Garden, Beccles Road.