Same Age - 26

A Deck Hand with Steam Trawler Resto (Grimsby). Victor died on 25th of February 1915 at the age of 26.

Victor was born at Mitcham, Surrey, in 1889, a son of Richard and Lydia M. Abrehart. In 1891 his family lived at Kent Terrcae, Mitcham. By 1910 they were living at 25 Leighton Street East, Croydon.

On 21 December 1910 Victor married Rose Emma Worledge at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft. Victor was working as a fisherman living at 33 Beresford Road, and Rose lived at 26 White Horse Street. By 1911 they were living at 5 Wesley Street, Lowestoft. 

A Private with 6th Bn. Dennis died on 26th of January 1942 at the age of 26. 

Dennis was born at Norwich on 5 April 1915, a son of Frank Spencer Adcock and of May Mildred Adcock. In 1921 his family lived at the Police Station, East Dereham, where is father was a Police Constable. By 1939 they were living at Docking, Norfolk, where is father was the licensee of The Railway public house and Dennis worked as a grocer's assistant. Later his parents lived at 39 Stanford Street. 

A Private with 8th Bn., Joseph died on 31st of July 1917 at the age of 26. 

Joseph was born at Lowestoft on 9th May 1891, a son of Charles Henry and Mary Ann Rosemond Alcock. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 14th June 1891 and his family lived at 39 Jacobs Street.

By 1911 his family were living at 39 Seago Street and Joseph was an apprentice sail maker.

During the First World War Joseph volunteered to serve in the Army and he joined the Suffolk Regiment. He arrived in France 17th August 1915 and joined the 8th Battalion. 

A Private with 1st Bn. Aubrey died on 31st of October 1914 at the age of 26.

Aubrey was born at Hampstead, Middlesex, on 8 August 1886, a son of Annie Amy Austin and step-son of Charles William Bradfield. He was baptised at Saint Saviour's Church, Hampstead, on 29 August 1886. In 1888 his family lived at 27 Lismore Road, Hampstead, and by 1891 they were living at 32 Fleet Road, Hampstead. Aubrey attended Fleet Road School, Hampstead.  

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Launch Out. Sidney died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 26. 

Sidney was born at Lowestoft on 23 September 1889, a son of Thomas and Bessie H. Ayers. In 1891 his family lived at 132 Saint Peter’s Street and this was still their home in 1901.

In 1911 Sidney was the fourth hand on the Lowestoft trawler Ivan, at Padstow, Cornwall. 

A Lance Corporal with 7th Bn., Henry died on 3rd of April 1916 at the age of 26. 

Henry was born at Lowestoft in 1890, a son of Frederick John and Hannah Baldry. In 1891 his family lived at 60 Tonning Street, Lowestoft, and by 1901 at 16 Haward Street, Lowestoft. In 1911 his family lived at 55 Haward Street and Henry was a house painter.  

A Driver with C Battery 295 Brigade, Edwin died on 24th of April 1918 at the age of 26. 

Edwin was born at Lowestoft in 1892, a son of Edith Elizabeth (Bessie) Monica Balls. In 1901 Edwin, and his mother, lodged at 31 Jacob's Street, Lowestoft. By 1909 Edwin's mother was living at The Union Workhouse, Oulton Broad.

A Deck Hand with H.M.S. Halcyon, George died on 18th of November 1918 at the age of 26. 

George was born at Barnby on 11 September 1892, a son of George and Mary Baxter. In 1901 George lived with his grandparents, Richard and Ann Chilvers, at Brick Kiln Cottages, Aldeburgh. In 1911 his family lived at Back Lane, Barnby, and George worked as a fisherman. By 1917 their home was at 11 Mill Road, Barnby.

George joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 10 May 1917. His service record shows that he served with H.M.S. Vivid, to 16 August 1917, and then H.M.S. Halcyon. 

A Private with the 9th Battalion, Percy died on 14th of July 1916 at the age of 26. 

Percy was born at Romford, Essex, on 20 December 1889, a son of Albert and Emily Beevis. In 1891 his family lived at 87 East Street, Sudbury. Percy was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Sudbury, on 30 November 1892. In 1901 his family were living at 17 Upper East Street, Sudbury. This was still the family’s address in 1911 when Percy worked with his father’s business as a tailor’s maker. 

A Private with 1/23rd Bn., Cyril died on 16th of September 1916 at the age of 26. 

Cyril was born at Lowestoft in 1889, a son of Arthur James and Elizabeth Mary Blake. In 1891 his family lived at 4 East Raglan Street, Lowestoft, and by 1901 at 4 Stanley Street, Lowestoft. In 1911 they lived at 32 Queen's Street, and Cyril worked as a book compositor. Later his mother lived at 62 The Hemplands, Lowestoft.

A Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, George died on 23rd of February 1941 at the age of 26.

George was a son of George Harry and Ethel Bland. George's father served in the Northamptonshire Regiment in the First World War and was killed in action on 22 October 1914. George was born at Colchester on 21 February 1915, some four months after his father's death. 

A Sergeant with the 11th Battalion, William died on 11th of November 1918, aged 26.

William was born at Lowestoft in 1892, a son of William James and Lilly Annie Boardley. In 1901 he was living with his maternal grandparents, William and Sarah Beecroft, at 13 Commercial Road, and in 1911 he was also living with his grandparents who had, by then, moved to 19 The Hemplands. William worked as a carter-contractor. Later his mother lived at 51 Old Street, then 104 Beccles Road, and subsequently at 83 Roman Road. 

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Sidney died on 27th of September 1916 at the age of 26. 

Sidney was born at Lowestoft on 2 April 1891, a son of Robert William and Kate Eliza Brand. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 6 May 1891 and his family lived at Laundry Lane. In 1911 they were still living at Laundry Lane and Sidney was a farm labourer. Later his parents lived at 7 Waveney Terrace, Victoria Road, Oulton Broad.

A Second Lieutenant attached to the 2/5th Battalion, Basil died on 3rd of May 1917 at the age of 26. 

Basil was born at Lowestoft on 3 April 1891, a son of Arthur and Ruth Brewster. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 27 April 1891, and his family lived at 32 Clapham Road. In 1901 his family lived at Waverley House, 110 Raglan Street.

Basil volunteered and enlisted in the Army. He joined the Norfolk Regiment, service number 2197, and was posted to the 6th (Cyclist) Battalion. Basil was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the 2/6th Norfolk Regiment on 4 August 1915. 

A Private with 7th Battalion, William died on 8th of November 1915 at the age of 26.

William was born at Pakefield on 25 April 1889, a son of Mary Ann Bridge. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church, Lowestoft, on 7 July 1889 and his family lived at 4 Bourne Terrace, Alexandra Road, Kirkley. In 1891 he lived with his grandparents, Henry and Harriet Bridge, at Bourne Terrace, 4 Alexandra Road. From 26 June 1893 William was a pupil at Cunningham School.  

A Lance Corporal with 1st Bn., William died on 8th of May 1915 at the age of 26. 

A Leading Stoker with H.M.S. Victory II, Albert died on 25th of May 1918 at the age of 26.

Albert was born at Ashby, Suffolk, on 14 February 1891, a son of Benjamin and Martha Brown. Albert was baptised at Saint Mary's Church, Ashby, on 20 September 1891. In 1891 his family lived near The Hall, Ashby. In 1901 his family lived at Herringfleet Road, Herringfleet. By 1911 their home was at White House Cottage, Herringfleet, and later they lived at 4 Widows Cottages, The Street, Somerleyton.

A Gunner with 4th Divisional Ammunition Column, John died on 15th of June 1916 at the age of 26. 

John was born at Suffield, Norfolk, in 1889, a son of John Henry and Sophia Bugden. In 1891 his family lived at Elm Farm, Suffield, and this was still their home in 1911 when John work on the farm with his father. Later his parents lived at The Laurels, Rushmere. 

In May 1911 John sailed for Australia. 

A Corporal with 128th Field Coy., died on 20th of October 1915 at the age of 26. 

Robert was born at Corton in 1889, a son of Frederick C and Emma Buttifant. He was baptised at Saint Bartholomew’s Church, Corton, on 6 January 1889. In 1891 his family lived at Mill Lane, Corton. By 1901 they were living at High Street, Corton. Later his parents lived at 1 Rose Cottage, Corton.

Robert joined the Metropolitan Police on 27 December 1909 and was a keen footballer and cricketer and member of the Police Athletic Club.

A Flight Sergeant with the Royal Air Force, Alfred died on 23rd of June 1941 at the age of 26. 

Alfred was born at Lowestoft on 28 August 1914, a son of John William and Elizabeth Cannell. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley, on 23 September 1914 and his family lived at 46 Acton Road. In 1921 his family lived at Becks Green, South Street, Ilketshall Saint Andrews. 

In 1938 Alfred married Helen M. Smith, this was registered in the Lothingland district. By 1939 Alfred’s family, and Helen, lived at 44 Acton Road.  

A Mate with Sailing Trawler True Vine (Lowestoft), Harry died on 30th of November 1915 at the age of 26.

Harry, sometimes known as Henry, was born at Corton on 27 August 1889, a son of Thomas and Martha Carsey. In 1891 his family lived at Mill Lane, Corton. From 15 March 1898 Harry attended Saint Margaret's School, Lowestoft, and his family lived at 115 Wollaston Road, Lowestoft. In 1901 his family lived at 107 Saint Margaret's Road, Lowestoft. 

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Dewey, Charles died on 12th of August 1917 at the age of 26. 

Charles was born at Middleton, Suffolk, on 8 January 1891, a son of William and Mary Ann Church. In 1891 his family lived at The Moor, Middleton. By 1901 they were living ‘near Crossways’, Blundeston. By 1914 his family lived at Meadow Cottage, Oulton, and later his parents lived at Church Farm, Oulton Road Lowestoft. In 1911 Charles was a deck hand on the trawler Livonia at Paul, Cornwall. 

A Lance Corporal with the 1st Battalion, Edward died on 23rd of April 1917 at the age of 26. 

Edward was born at Kirkley in 1891, a son of George and Louisa Church. In 1891 his family lived at 2 Sayers Cottages, Carlton Road. In 1901 their address was 2 Aston Cottages, Carlton Road. In 1911 Edward worked, and lived, at Wheatacre House, Carlton Colville, where he was a domestic gardener. Edward was a brother of Flora Harriet Lennox, formerly Church, and Charles Church, of Myrtle Cottages, Barnby, Beccles, Suffolk.

A Lance Corporal with the 2/6th (Cyclist) Battalion, Basil died on 21st of April 1918 at the age of 26. 

Basil was born at Lowestoft on 2 July 1891, a son of William and Sarah Coleby. In 1901 his family lived at 261 Raglan Street. By 1911 Basil’s family were living at 7 Selby Street, and Basil worked as a fish curer. 

Before the First World War Basil served with the 1st Norfolk Royal Garrison Artillery (Territorial Force) for fifteen months. 

A Marine with H.M.S. Prince of Wales, George died on 13th of May 1943 aged 26. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 24 January 1917, a son of Ernest Alexander and Constance Dalley. In 1921 his family lived at 4 Anguish Street. By 1943 their home was at Rosalyn, 12 Poplar Road, Carlton Colville. 

In 1939 George was working as a butcher’s assistant, with Harry Butler a butcher and sausage manufacturer, and living at 48 Cedars Road, Edmonton, London. 

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Supporter, Harold died on 18th of November 1915 at the age of 26. 

Harold was born at Kessingland on 26 July 1889, a son of Francis George and Selina Davis. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 24 November 1889. A note in the baptism register records that Harold ‘Drowned Dardanelles in the Great War.’ In 1891 his family lived at Beach Road, Kessingland, and this was still their address in 1901. By 1911 they were living at The Drive, Belvedere Place, Kessingland, and Harold was a fisherman.

A Trimmer, Frederick died on 21st May 1947 at the age of 26.

Frederick, also known as Samuel, was born on 8th July 1920, a son of Harry and Margaret Sarah Ann Durrant. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 29th July 1920 and his family lived at Whapload Road. Frederick's mother died in 1936.

By 1947 Frederick was living at 3, Hill Top, Kirkley Run, Lowestoft. 

A Leading Seaman with S.S. Tyrhaug, Stanley died on 22nd of March 1918 at the age of 26. 

Stanley was born at Tunstall, near Halvergate, Norfolk, on 14 June 1891, a son of James and Mary Ellis. He was baptised at Tunstall on 26 July 1891. By 1901 his family were living at Norwich Road, Stalham, Norfolk. Later his family lived at Brunstead, Stalham.

A Sergeant with the Royal Air Force, Hylton died on 9th of December 1940 at the age of 26. 

Son of Hylton Charles and Agnes Harriet Ellis of 74 Sycamore Avenue Lowestoft. 

Hylton's widow, Alice, married his brother Richard who also died while serving with the RAF. Alice lived at Dinnington Colliery.  

Formerly a Trimmer with the Royal Naval Reserve, Ernest died on 1st of February 1921 at the age of 26. 

Ernest was born at Kessingland on 13 October 1895, a son of James and Harriett Forster. He was baptised at Saint Edmund's Church, Kessingland, on 15 December 1895. In 1901 his family lived 'near High Street, Kessingland'. In 1911 his family were living at Church View, Field Lane, Kessingland, and Ernest worked as a gardener's boy. Later his family lived at Stone Cottage, Fields Lane, Kessingland.

A Second Lieutenant with the 11th Battalion, David died on 15th of October 1917 at the age of 26. 

A Private with 12th Divisional Cyclist Company Army Cyclist Corps, Walter died on 28th of October 1915 at the age of 26. 

Walter was born at Lowestoft on 27 June 1889, a son of Samuel Robert and Elizabeth Fox. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church, Lowestoft, on 17 July 1889, and his family lived at Town Cottages, Rotterdam Road. In 1891 their address was 4 Town Cottages, Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft, and this was Walter’s home for the rest of his life. 

In 1911 Walter worked on the trawler Sunshine, LT 959, at Padstow.

A Sapper with 573 Army Field Company, Bernard died on 18th of December 1942 aged 26. 

Bernard was born at Kessingland on 21 January 1916, a son of Bernard William and May Florence Foyster. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 5 March 1916 and his family lived at Alma Cottages. In 1921 they lived at 2 Hadley Cottages, Kessingland. By 1939 Bernard’s family were living at 5 Hope Terrace, Kessingland, and Bernard was a pipe fitter. 

A Trimmer with H.M. Drifter Launch Out, Sidney died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 26.

Sidney was born at Corton on 21 October 1890, a son of John Isaac and Eliza Freeman. He was baptised at Saint Bartholomew's Church, Corton, on 30 November 1890. In 1891 his family lived at Mill Lane, Corton, and by 1901 at The Cliff, Corton. In 1911 they lived at 2 Rocket Cottages, Corton, and Sidney worked as a gardener's labourer.

Sidney joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 2 September 1915 and served with H.M. Drifter Launch Out. 

A Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Ernest died on 27th of April 1943 aged 26. 

Ernest was born at Wood Dalling, Norfolk, on 21 July 1916, a son of Henry James and Julia Ada Frostwick. In 1921 his family lived at Hall Cottages, Wood Dalling. By 1939 they were living at 3 Council Houses, Wood Dalling, and Ernest worked as a carpenter and joiner. 

A Gunner with 73 Anti-Tank Regiment, John died on 22nd of March 1943 aged 26. 

John was born at Saint Denis, Southampton, on 15 September 1916, a son of Patrick and Charlotte Furlong. He was baptised at Saint Edmund's Church, Southampton, on 9 October 1916. 

A Supply Petty Officer, Patrick died on 27th March 1943, at the age of 26. 

Patrick was born on 20 July 1917, a son of Roy Onesley and Hilda May Furrell of Wales Farm Road, Acton, London. 

Patrick was serving in the Royal Navy when he met Dorothy Jane Colby, who was in the Women's Royal Naval Service. They were married at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 18 December 1940.  

Dorothy was a daughter of Dorothy May Martin, formerly Colby. The family lived at 8 Coastguard Cottages, Battery Green Road, Lowestoft. 

A Private with 4th Bn., Robert died on 14th of February 1942 at the age of 26. 

Robert was born at Willingham, Suffolk, on 1 August 1916, a son of Robert and Edith Florence Gardner. In 1921 his family lived at Willingham and in 1939 Robert lived with his parents at Grange Cottages, Gisleham.

In 1941 Robert married Doris May Gook, at Lowestoft, and their home was at Dell Road, Lowestoft. Robert's brother-in-law, Alfred Gook, died in 1943. 

A Deckhand with H.M. Trawler Boy Roy, William died on 13th of July 1918 at the age of 26. 

William was born at Great Yarmouth on 6 January 1892, a son of William and Mary Ann Gates. He was baptised at Saint Nicholas’ Church, Great Yarmouth, on 13 February 1901 and his family lived at number 16 Row 12, and his parents were still at that address in 1911. 

A Private with the 12th Reserve Battalion, John died on 27th of June 1917 at the age of 26.

John was born at Monaghan, Ireland, on 27 September 1890, a son of Alexander and Kathleen Gibson. In 1901 his family lived at Monaghan, and by 1911 their home was at 1 Stanley Terrace, Monaghan. Later his parents lived at Victoria Villas, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft.

John was living at Hirsch, Saskatchewan, Canada, and working as a teacher, when he attested for the Canadian Army, at Regina, Saskatchewan, on 25 April 1916. John joined the 195th Battalion, service number 908098.