Same Age - 28

A Lieutenant with No. 41 R.M. Commando, Alec died on 6th of June 1944, at the age of 28. 

Alec was a son of Alfred and Edith Aldis. Alfred was born at Southwold and moved to Lowestoft, with his wife Edith, before World War One.

During the First World War Alfred served in the Royal Naval Reserve, on trawlers Paramount and John Lincoln, and so he, and Edith, moved to Ramsgate, which is where their son Alec was born in 1916. By 1921 they had moved back to Lowestoft and in 1939 they lived at 14 Surrey Street. 

A Lance Sergeant with 621 Field Squadron, William died on 31st of October 1943 at the age of 28. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 12 September 1915, a son of Richard Archer and Martha Elizabeth Armes. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church, Lowestoft, on 8 December 1915, and his family lived at 36 Saint John’s Road, Lowestoft. By 1921 they were living at 28 Union Road, Lowestoft.

William married May Moody in 1937, this was registered in the Pancras district of London. Later Mary lived at 24 Ednell Road South, Boreham Wood, and later at 10 Auckland Road, Potters Bar

A Sergeant with 1st Bn., Spencer died on 22nd of July 1941 at the age of 28.

Spencer was born at Hawkhurst, Kent, on 4 August 1912, a son of Thomas and Ellen Amelia Ashenden. He was baptised at Saint Laurence with All Saints' Church, Hawkhurst, on 13 October 1912 and his family lived at 1 Grassmere Terrace, Woodbury Road, Hawkhurst. Later his parents lived at High-gate Hill, Hawkhurst, Kent. 

A Private with the Army Service Corps, William died on 27 September 1918, aged 28.

William's first names were William Algernon. Some records show his first name, other only his middle name. William was born at Ashill, Norfolk, in 1890, a son of William and Lydia Banks. He was baptised at Ashill on 31 August 1890. In 1891 his family lived at Panworth Hall Farm, Long Drove, Ashill. By 1901 his family were living at Rectory Road, Mellis, Suffolk. William's mother died and his father remarried and in 1911 was living at Rumsby's Cottages, Gisleham Road, Gisleham.

A Lance Corporal with the 7th Battalion, Sidney died on 21st of March 1916 at the age of 28. 

Sidney was born at Broome, Norfolk, on 14 October 1887, a son of Robert and Anna Barber. From 5 May 1890 to 23 October 1899 Sidney was a pupil at Broome School. By 1901 his father had died and his family lived at Yarmouth Road, Broome, and Sidney was a bricklayer’s labourer. 

A Civilian, Kathleen died on 9th of April 1941 at the age of 28. 

Kathleen was born at Deal, Kent, on 13 July 1912, a daughter of Philip Wellington and Alice Amelia Smith. In 1921 her family lived at 8 Alfred Square, Deal. By 1933 they were living in Lowestoft and in 1939 her parents lived at the Coast Guard House, East Street.  

On 9 December 1933 Kathleen married John Barnard at Saint Margaret’s Church. Kathleen lived at 44 Crown Street and John was a net loom worker living at 42 May Road. By 1939 their home was at 96 Rotterdam Road. 

A Private with the 9th Battalion, Alfred died on 13th of September 1916 at the age of 28.

Alfred was born at Garboldisham, Norfolk, in 1888, a son of Alfred and Christina Barrett. He was baptised at Garboldisham on 4 November 1888. In 1891 his family lived at The Street, Garboldisham. By 1901 they were living at the Sand Pit, Haddiscoe, and in 1911 they lived at 5 Station Cottages, Herringfleet, and Alfred was a farm labourer. 

A Leading Deck Hand with H.M.S. Pekin, Albert died on 10th of December 1918 at the age of 28. 

Albert was born at Lowestoft on 6 April 1890, a son of William and Mary Ann Beckett. 

He attended Saint John's School, Lowestoft, from 7 February 1898 to 20 March 1904. His family lived at 23 Clemence Street and, later, at 51 Kimberley Road, Lowestoft. Albert's mother died in 1901. 

A Private with 7th Bn., Cecil died on 5th of October 1915 at the age of 28. 

Cecil was born at Somerleyton in1887, a son of Charles and Maria Betts. In 1891 his family lived at The Street, Somerleyton, near the Post Office. He was baptised at Saint Mary’s Church, Somerleyton, on 14 May 1893, and his family lived at Somerleyton. In 1911 his family lived at The Green, Somerleyton, and Cecil was a house carpenter.  

A Private with the 7th Battalion, George died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 28. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 9 June 1890, a son of George William and Lavinia Ann Boyce. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 28 September 1890 and his family lived at 8 Church Road. By 1901 George's father had died and his family lived at Chain Cottages, 8 Church Road. By 1911 his family were living at 4 Fir Terrace, Oulton, and later his mother lived at 79 Lawson Road, Kirkley.

A Second Hand with H.M. Trawler Crownsin, Ernest died on 4th of May 1916 at the age of 28. 

Ernest was born at Lowestoft on 28 May 1892, a son of Samuel Benjamin Wicks and Eleanor Jane Breeze. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 17 July 1892 and his family lived at 57 Queens Road, and this was still their address in 1901. By 1911 they were living at 18 Essex Road.

A Private with the 4th Battalion, William died on 18th June 1943 at the age of 28. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 13 May 1915, 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 William worked as a fish buyer for a shop.

A Private with the 9th Battalion, Frederick died on 30th of November 1917 at the age of 28. 

Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 5 December 1888, a son of Frederick Thomas and Mary Clara Burgess. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, on 3 February 1889. In 1891 his family lived at 26 Crown Street. By 1901 they were living at 10 Beckham Road, and this was still their home in 1911 when Frederick worked as a house painter. 

A Lance Corporal with the 1st Battalion, George died on 12th of August 1943 aged 28. 

George was born in the Birmingham area in 1915, a son of Joseph and Florence Burrows. His father died in 1926 and in 1939 his mother lived at 33 Tiverton Road, Birmingham.  

George married Norma Roads in 1940, this was registered in the Medway district. Later Norma lived at Lowestoft, Suffolk.

A Private with the 9th Battalion, Ernest died on 8th of August 1941 aged 28. 

Ernest was born at Lowestoft on 27 April 1913, a son of Samuel and Rosetta Butcher. In 1921 his family lived at 24 Union Road, and this was still their home in 1939 when Ernest worked as a wooden box and case maker. 

In 1940 Ernest married Lillie Ellen Elizabeth Cowles, this was registered in the Lothingland district. Lillie remarried in 1946. 

A Private with 727 Company, Walter died on 22nd of March 1918 at the age of 28. 

Walter was born at Lowestoft on 31 November 1890, a son of William George and Emma Jane Chapman. He was baptised at Christ Church, Lowestoft, on 19 August 1891 and his family lived at 61 Queens Road. By 1901 they were living at 86 Oxford Road, and in 1911 Walter was a house and ship painter. 

Prior to the First World War Walter moved to Selby, Yorkshire. 

A Mate with Steam Trawler Derwent (Boston). Walter died on 26th of January 1920 at the age of 28. 

Walter was born at Flixton on 6 June 1891, a son of Charles and Esther Clarke. In 1881 his family had lived at Gillingham and by 1891 they were living at Flixton Road, Blundeston. By 1901 they were living at 34 Stevens Street, Lowestoft, and this was still their home in 1911. 

In 1911 Walter was the Fourth Hand on the trawler Advance at Haking and Milford, Pembrokeshire. Later he lived at 87 Maidstone Road, Lowestoft. 

A Seaman with the Royal Naval Reserve, Thomas died on 14th of January 1918 at the age of 28. 

Thomas was born at Lowestoft on 31 December 1889, a son of Charles Edward and Sarah Coleman. In 1891 Thomas' family lived at 25 Jacob's Street, Lowestoft, and this was his home throughout his life. By 1911 Thomas was working as a fisherman. The 1911 Census shows him as the Forth Hand on the trawler Loch Lomond at Padstow. 

A Second Hand with H.M. Trawler Cantatrice., Matthew died on 5th of November 1916 at the age of 28. 

Matthew was born at Lowestoft on 2 April 1888, a son of Ezer and Eliza Burwood Coleman. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 25 April 1888, and his family lived at 27 Goldsmith's Buildings. By 1891 his family lived at 27 Spurgeon's Street, and in 1901 they lived at 5 Spurgeon's Score. 

A Private with 2nd Bn., William died on 25th of September 1915 at the age of 28. 

William was born at Ramsgate in 1887, a son of William Danton and Martha Coleman. He was baptised at Saint George's Church, Ramsgate, on 10 April 1887, and his family lived at 22 Liverpool Lawn, Ramsgate. In 1891 his family lived at 64 Maygrove Place, Great Yarmouth. By 1901 William's father had died and his family lived at 9 Stevens Street, Lowestoft. By 1911 they were living at 77 Norwich Road, Lowestoft, and later his mother lived at 36 Denmark Road, Lowestoft.

A Private with 35th Company, Clifford died on 14th of July 1917 at the age of 28.  

Clifford was born at Lowestoft on 22nd November 1887, a son of Arthur and Esther Annie Cone. Clifford was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 1st January 1888.

In 1891 his family lived at 19 Union Road, Lowestoft. By 1901 Clifford, and his brother Thomas, were lodging at Lound. The 1911 Census shows them lodging with Sarah Youngs at Lound and Clifford worked as a 'estate' carpenter and he probably worked on the Somerleyton Estate.

A Civilian, Daisy died on 13th of January 1942 aged 28. 

Daisy was born at Lowestoft on 5 August 1913, a daughter of William and Edith Emily Constance. In 1921 her family lived at 9 Coronation Terrace, Pakefield Street, and this was still their home in 1939. In 1939 Daisy lived at Wilson Square, Redenhall Road, Harleston, and was seeking work in domestic service.  

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

A Rifleman with the 7th Battalion, Arthur died on 20th of August 1917 at the age of 28.

Arthur was born at Lowestoft on 9 May 1889, a son of Samuel James and Elizabeth Charlotte Crowe. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 31 May 1889. In 1891 his family lived at 204 Clapham Road. Arthur was a pupil at Clapham Road School before, on 3 February 1896, becoming a pupil at Saint Margaret’s School. In 1896 his family lived at Raglan Street, and by 1901 they were living at 131 Wollaston Road. Later his parents moved to Poplar. 

A Lance Corporal with the 1/1st Battalion, Frank died on 8th of August 1918 at the age of 23. 

Frank was born at Lowestoft on 2 January 1895, a son of Charles and Jane Cullingford. On 7 June 1898, Frank became a pupil at Kirkley School, and his family lived at 173 London Road, and this was still their home in 1901. By 1911 they were living at Fernleigh, Carlton Road, and Frank was a shop assistant at a grocer’s. Later, after his father’s death, Frank’s mother lived at 13 Orchard Street, Dereham Road, Norwich.    

An Engineman with H.M.S. Halcyon II, Harold died on 20th of February 1919 at the age of 28. 

Harold was born at Lowestoft on 16 March 1890. A son of James Samuel and Esther Curtis. In 1891 his family lived at 135 Raglan Street, Lowestoft, and by 1901 they were living at 31 Grosvenor Road, Lowestoft, and this was still their home in 1911. 

From 25 November 1895 Harold was a pupil at Kirkley School. 

A 2nd Lieutenant with the 8th Battalion, Leonard died of wounds on 31st of December 1917 at the age of 28. 

Leonard was born at Rumburgh, Suffolk, in 1889, a son of Philip William and Emm Jane Dolman. In 1891 his family lived at the Farm House, Rumburgh, and in 1901 at Tivetshall Road, Pulham Saint Mary Magdalen. Later his family lived at Gisleham, before moving to Pulham Market, Norfolk. He was a brother of Gertrude Smith of The Hollies, Black Street, Gisleham. Leonard worked as a school teacher. 

A Corporal in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Robert died on 28th February 1945 aged 28. 

Robert was born at Rushmere on 27 March 1917, a son of Arthur and Lucy Durrant. In 1921 his family lived at 1 Prospect Place, Kessingland, and this was still their home in 1939. 

In 1939 Robert was working as an electrician and lodged at 13 Portland Street, King’s Lynn. 

In 1940 Robert married Millvina Ethel Bond, this was registered in the Lothingland district. Millvina remarried in 1947. 

A Private with the 12th Battalion, James died on 7th of June 1917 at the age of 28.

James was born at Lowestoft on 23 August 1888, a son of James and Martha Ellen Edmonds. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 3 March 1889. In 1891 his family lived at 13 Wollaston Road, and this was still their home in 1901. By 1911 his parents were living at 44 Bevan Street.

A Second Hand with H.M. Trawler Okino, Ernest died on 8th of March 1915 at the age of 28.

Ernest was born at Pakefield on 23 November 1887, a son of George Edward and Phoebe Elizabeth Fisher. He was baptised at All Saints' Church, Pakefield, on 12 February 1888. In 1891 his family lived at School Cottages, 4 Pakefield Street, Lowestoft, and in 1901 they were still living at Pakefield Street. 

A Lance Corporal with 1st Bn., David died on 13th of May 1915 at the age of 28. 

David was born at 1 September 1886, a son of Edward and Eliza Gravelles. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 1 May 1887, and his family lived at 4 Saint George's Road, Lowestoft. By 1891 they were living at 62 Lorne Park Road. In 1901 they were living at 29 Selby Street, Lowestoft, and David worked as a shoemaker. Later his family lived at 10 Avondale Road, Lowestoft.

In 1911 David lived at 78 North End Road, West Kensington, and was a Master Bread Baker.

A Private with 15th (Suffolk Yeomanry) Bn. Harry died on 2nd of September 1918 at the age of 28. 

A Stoker 1st Class with H.M.S. Natal, Reginald died on 30th of December 1915 at the age of 28. 

Reginald was born at Horsford, Norfolk, on 15 April 1887, a son of John Cogman and Susannah Harvey. He was baptised at Horsford on 15 May 1887. In 1891 his family lived at 103 Norwich Road, Horsford. 

Reginald was working as a bricklayer’s labourer when he joined the Royal Navy on 15 November 1905 to serve as a Stoker for five years, with seven years in the Reserve. He joined the Royal Fleet Reserve on 18 November 1910, number RFR/CH/B/7043.

A Private with the 2/2nd Battalion, Arthur died on 13th of October 1918, at the age of 28.

Arthur was born at Kessingland in 1890, a son of George and Anna Hitcham. In 1891 his family lived at Elm Cottages, London Road, Kessingland, and by 1901 at 9 Carlton Road, Pakefield, and this was still their home in 1911 and, at that time, Arthur worked as a bootmaker. Later his parents lived at 23 Carlton Road, Pakefield, Lowestoft.

A Private with the 4th Battalion, Reginald died on 13th of February 1942 aged 28. 

Reginald was born at Kirkley on 27 July 1913, a son of Henry and Louisa Hitcham. In 1921 his family lived at 42 Morton Road. This was still their home in 1939 when Reginald was a butcher’s shop assistant. 

In 1940 Reginald married Mina Edith McCann, this was registered in the Lothingland district.

A Private with the 1st Battalion, William died on 24th of June 1917 at the age of 28. 

William was born at Lowestoft in 1889, a son of Robert and Mary Ann Howlett. In 1891 his family lived at Laundry Road. William's mother died in 1895 and in 1901 William and his father lodged with Maria Baldry at 92 Cambridge Road, Lowestoft. William's father died around 1908. In 1911 William was till lodging with Maria Baldry at 92 Cambridge Road and he worked as a grocer's assistant.

An Engineman with H.M. Trawler Wyoming. Bernard died on 20th of May 1944 at the age of 28.

Bernard was born at Sunderland on 9 March 1916, a son of Harold Humble and of Elizabeth Humble (nee McQue). In 1921 his family lived at 2 Long Bank, Sunderland. 

From the mid-1930s Bernard was a seaman in the merchant navy.

Bernard married Marjorie Elsie Kathleen Ellis at Lowestoft in late 1939. Her address was 6 Margaret Cottages, Moyes Road, Oulton Broad, and Marjorie worked as a sausage maker. 

A Third Hand with the trawler Speculator. Henry died on 9 November 1914 at the age of 28.

Henry was born at Lowestoft on 27 May 1886, a son of Peter Forest Hunter and Harriett Elizabeth Hunter. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 3 October 1886.  In 1891 his family lived at 34 Cambridge Road. 

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Frank died on 13th of November 1916 at the age of 28. 

Frank was born at Lowestoft in 1888, a son of Frederick Ernest and Alice Elizabeth Jeffery. In 1891 his family lived at 78 Saint Leonard’s Road, and this would be Frank’s home for the rest of his life. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley on 2 December 1891. Frank’s father died in 1894. In 1906 Frank’s mother married William Hargrave. In 1911 Frank worked as a barman at a licensed hotel.  

A Private with the 9th Battalion, John died on 26th of June 1917 at the age of 28. 

John was born at Pakefield on 10 February 1889, a son of Robert and Emily Julings. In 1891 his family lived at Old Rectory Cottage, 24 Pakefield Street, Pakefield. From 4 April 1892 John attended Cunningham Infant School. By 1901 they were living at 94 Pakefield Street, Kirkley, and, in 1911, 17 Pakefield Street and John worked as a yachtsman. 

A Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Jack died on 14th of October 1941 aged 28. 

Jack was born at Oulton Broad on 17 May 1913, a son of William Robert and Lydia May Kerrison. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 20 July 1913 and his family lived at Oulton Broad. In 1921 his family lived at 4 Diamond Terrace, Beccles Road.