Same Age - 29

A Trimmer with H.M. Drifter East Briton, George died on 10th of May 1917 at the age of 29. 

A Seaman with H. M. Trawler Imperialist. John died on 26th of January 1940 at the age of 29. 

John was born at Lowestoft on 11 July 1911, a son of Joseph and Laura Elizabeth Baker. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 1 August 1911 and his family lived at 3 Jacobs Street.

John joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 16 February 1935. He completed his training at 'P' Depot and H.M.S. Iron Duke. He also completed training in 1937 at 'C' Depot and H.M.S. Veteran.  

A Private with 4th Bn., David died on 14th of February 1942 at the age of 29. 

David was born at Lowestoft on 23 June 1912, a son of Willie and Fanny Balls. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 10 July 1912, and his family lived at 21 Southwell Road. In 1939 their address was 76 Norwich Road Lowestoft. 

In 1937 David married Dorothy A. M. Aldred and in 1939 they lived at 5 The Shrubberies, Sutton Road, Leverington, near Wisbech, and David worked as a tailor's salesman.

A Cadet with the Auxiliary Division Royal Irish Constabulary, Hedley died on 5 December 1920, aged 29.

Hedley was born at Lowestoft on 3 April 1891, a son of Thomas James and Caroline Elizabeth Balls. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church on 3 May 1891 and his family lived at 33 London Road. By 1901 they were living at 91 London Road. In 1911 Hedley lived at Browns Fish Depot, Wellington Road, Newmarket, with his brother Charles, and they were both fish and poultry merchants. By 1915 his parents’ home was at 6 The Esplanade, Lowestoft. 

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Kennymore. James died on 25th of November 1940 at the age of 29. 

James was born at Lowestoft, a son of Charles Edward Turner Barnard and Lottie Maud Barnard. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 16 May 1911, and his family lived at 37 Kent Road. The baptised register gives his date of birth as 27 April, and his middle name as Ernest. However, Royal Navy war graves records give his date of birth as 29 April and his middle name as Edward.

An Engineer with Steam Drifter W. A. Massey (Lowestoft), Frank died on 11th of March 1918 at the age of 29. 

Frank was born at Oulton in 1889, a son Edith Beamish. He was baptised at Saint John the Baptist Church, Barnby, on 18 August 1889. In 1891 he lived with his mother and grandparents, John and Louisa Beamish, at Swan Lane, Barnby. By 1901 his family were living at Barnby Green. 

Early in 1911 Frank married Esther Gouldby, and they lived at The Green, Barnby. In 1911 Frank was a stoker with the trawler Willing Boys at Newlyn.

A Driver with 12th Battery, died on 23rd of October 1914 at the age of 29. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 29 August 1875, a son of William henry and Sarah Ann Beecroft. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 7 November 1875. In 1881 William's family lived at Prospect Place, 6 Saint Peter's Street, and by 1886 at Reeve Street. From 6 September 1886 William attended Saint Margaret's Boys' School. In 1891 William's family lived at The Black Swan Inn, Old Market Place, Lowestoft, where his father was the publican.

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Ernest died on 24th of January 1916 at the age of 29.

Ernest was born at Worlingham in 1886, a son of Alfred and Mary Ann Bennett. He was baptised at Worlingham on 25 April 1886. In 1891 his family lived at Haithe Road (sic), Worlingham, and by 1901 were living at Wingfield Road, Bungay, and Ernest worked as an apprentice harness maker. Later Ernest's father became a publican.

An Able Seaman with Hawke Battalion, Harold died on 9 October 1917, at the age of 27.

Harold was born at Clapham on 29 June 1889, a son of Edwin Charles and Emily Bird. In 1901 his family lived at 32 Crater (sic) Road, Brixton, London, and by 1911 they were living at 40 Montrose Avenue, West Kilburn. 

Before moving to Lowestoft Harold has resided at 11 Piccadilly, Manchester. 

A Lieutenant with the 2nd Battalion, Arthur died on 25th of April 1918 at the age of 29. 

Arthur was born at Sutton, Surrey, in 1890, a son of Thomas and Honor Birdseye. In 1891 his family lived at Simplemarsh Road, Chertsey, Surrey. By 1901 they had moved to Lowestoft and lived at 155 London Road. In 1911 the family lived at Sunny Dean, North Cliff, and Arthur was a fish salesman’s clerk.  

In 1915 Artur married Hilda F. Knights: this was registered in the Plomesgate district. Their home was at Oak Cottage, Somerleyton, and later Hilda lived at 38 Marine Parade.  

A Corporal with the 5th Battalion, Thomas died on 26th of June 1918 at the age of 29. 

Thomas was born at Langholm, Dumfriesshire, in 1889, a son of Thomas and Jane Blacklock. In 1891 his family lived at 3A Eskdaill Street, Langholm, and in 1901 at Skipperscleuch Cottage, Langholm.  

Thomas enlisted in the Army at Glasgow. He joined the Lovats Scouts, service number 3137. He served with either the 2/1st or 2/2nd Lovat Scouts and in November 1916 these were merged to form the 1st (Lovats Scouts) Cyclist Regiment based at Lowestoft.

An Able Seaman with HMS Eaglet, Benjamin died on 9th of November 1918 at aged 29. 

Benjamin was born at Langley, Norfolk, on 28 November 1888, a son of Jane Blake. In 1891 he lived at Langley with his grandparents Benjamin and Frances Blake. His mother married Stephen Grimson and in 1901 Benjamin lived with them at Toft Monks, Norfolk. In 1911 Benjamin was the Fourth Hand on the trawler Boy Russell, LT 346, at Padstow.   

A Sergeant with the 7th Battalion, Albert died on 8th of February 1917 at the age of 29. 

Albert was born at Lowestoft on 1 March 1890, a son of James and Alice Buck. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 16 August 1891, and his family lived at Oulton Corner. In 1901 his family lived at Hall Lane, Oulton. By 1911 his family were living at 3 Hall Lane, Oulton. By 1911 Albert was lodging with William Hunton, and family, at the Farm, Thornton Hill, Easingwold, Yorkshire.

A Private with H.M.S. Hawke. Frederick died on 15th of October 1914 at the age of 29. 

Frederick was born at Wandsworth, London, on 30 September 1885, a son of Frederick and Hannah Burridge. In 1891 his family lived at Gardeners Cottage, Wandsworth. In 1904 they lived at 6 Saint Ann's Hill, Wandsworth, and, by 1911, at 58 Saint Ann's Hill. 

In 1908 Frederick married Alice Miller in the Lowestoft area. In 1909 they lived at 7 Lower Grove, Wandsworth. After Frederick's death Alice moved to Lowestoft and married Thomas Lawrence: they lived at 11 Love Road, Lowestoft. 

A Skipper with H.M. Drifter Dewey, Frederick died on 12th of August 1917 at the age of 29.

Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 10 August 1888, a son of William Henry and Alice Mary Burwood. Frederick was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 13 October 1889. In 1891 his family lived at Bishops Buildings, Whapload Road, and by 1901 they were living at 1 Saint Margaret’s Court. Later his family lived at 9 Saint Margaret’s Plain. 

A Private with the 11th Battalion, Joseph died on 26th of August 1917 at the age of 29. 

Joseph was born at Kirkley on 19 August 1888, a son of Charles and Mary Calver. In 1891 his family lived at 8 Haward Street, and this was still their home in 1901. Joseph was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley, on 23 April 1903, and the family lived at Kimberley Road. By 1909 his family were living at 26 East Street and later his parents lived at 61 Crown Street. 

A Private with 7th Bn. Sidney died on 30th of September 1916 at the age of 29. 

Sidney was born at Lowestoft on 18 July 1887, a son of James George and Sarah Ann Carr. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 10 August 1887, and his family lived at 4 Church Road. Sidney attended Clapham Road School and, on 26 February 1894, became a pupil at Saint Margaret's School, Lowestoft. By 1901 his family were living at 50 Ipswich Road and Sidney worked as a grocer's boy. In 1911 Sidney worked as a blacksmith's striker. 

A Stoker 1st Class with H.M.S. Vanguard, Harry died on 9th of July 1917 at the age of 29. 

Harry was born at Lowestoft on 27 January 1888, a son of George and Louisa Church. In 1891 his family lived at 2 Sayers Cottages, Carlton Road, Kirkley. By 1901 they were living at 2 Astons Cottages, Carlton Road, and Harry was an agricultural labourer. In 1911 Harry lived at 94 Beaconsfield Road, with his sister Eva Meadows and her husband Sidney, and Harry was a general labourer. 

A First Hand with Steam Trawler Incentive (Lowestoft), William died on 28th of May 1915 at the age of 29. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 4 July 1884, a son of George Robert and Alice Clarke. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 30 July 1884 and his family lived at Coleman Square. In 1891 his family lived at 2 Wesleyan Chapel Lane, and by 1901 at Princes Road, Lowestoft. In 1911 his family were living at 11 Scarle's Buildings, Whapload Road. 

A Private with 648 Mechanical Transport Company, Maurice died on 19th of January 1918 at the age of 29. 

Maurice was born at Walton, Suffolk, in 1889, a son of Thomas and Caroline Clarke. In 1891 his family lived at High Street, Walton. By 1901 they were living at the Old Market, Kessingland. In 1911 they lived at High Street, Kessingland, and Maurice worked with his father as a cycle and motor engineer. 

Maurice enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. He joined the Army Service Corps, service number DM2/209838.

An Engineman with H.M.S. Pembroke, Charles died on 3rd of September 1917 at the age of 29. 

Charles was born at Lowestoft on 1 June 1888, a son of William Joseph and Jane Ethel Clarke. In 1891 his family lived at Cooper’s Cottages, The Hemplands, and by 1901 at Mill House, Church Road. Later his parents lived at 32 Ipswich Road.

In 1911 Charles was an engineer and fish packer on the trawler John and Sarah, LT 289, at Penzance. By July 1915 he was living at 115 Cambridge Road. 

A Skipper with H.M. Drifter Spotless Prince, Henry died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 29. 

Henry was born at Kirkley on 28 September 1889, a son of James and Mary Collins. In 1891 his family lived at 20 Grosvenor Road. By 1901 Henry’s father had died and his family were resident at the Lothingland Union Workhouse. 

In 1909 Henry married Violet Eva Cook at Lowestoft. By 1914 they were living at 82 Alexandra Road and later Violet lived at 114 Worthing Road.

Henry was awarded his certificate of competency as a skipper in 1913. 

A Lieutenant attached to the 12th Battalion Devonshire Regiment (Airborne), Frederick died on 7th of January 1945 at the age of 29.

Frederick was born at Walthamstow on 9 March 1915, a son of George and Edith Alice Cooke. He was baptised at Hermon Hill, South Woodford, on 16 January 1916. In 1939 his family lived at 83 Station Road, Chingford, and Frederick was a student. The 1939 register shows that Frederick was a member of the A.R.P.  

Frederick married Eunice Mary Vale, of Walthamstow, in late 1939. 

A Rifleman with 3/17th Bn., Charles died on 11th of November 1918 at the age of 29. 

Charles was born at West Ham in 1889, a son of Charles Albert and Elizabeth Corby. By 1901 his family was living at 1911 58 Arthingworth Street, Stratford, West Ham, London, and this was still their home in 1911 when Charles worked as a locomotive fitter for the Great Eastern Railway Company. Later his parents lived at 55 Pakefield Street, Lowestoft. 

A Private with 131st Company, Edward died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 29. 

Edward was born at Lowestoft on 24 September 1888, a son of Frederick and Susan Mary List Cox. In 1891 his family lived at 10-12 Albert Road, Lowestoft, and this was still the family home in 1901. In 1911 Edward lived with his brothers, and sister, at 23 Arnold Street, Lowestoft, and he worked as a general labourer at a provision manufacturer. 

A Leading Aircraftman with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Allan died on 2nd of May 1943 aged 29.

Allan was born at Longfield, Kent, on 27 May 1913, a son of William and Edith Crouch. He was baptised at Saint Mary the Virgin Church, Fawkham, Kent, on 17 August 1913. The 1939 Register shows Allan living with his widowed mother, and siblings, at Yew Cottage, New Barn, Dartford. Allan was a butcher's roundsman and was also a member of the Auxiliary Fire Service. 

A Fusilier with 9th Bn., Harold died on 9th of September 1943 at the age of 29. 

Harold was born at Carlton Colville on 22 March 1914, a son of William and Rose Culham. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Carlton Colville, on 26 April 1914, and his family lived at Sycamore Avenue, Oulton. In 1921 his family lived at 32 Sycamore Avenue, Oulton. 

A Sergeant with 2nd Bn., Edmund died on 15th of September 1916 at the age of 29. 

Edmund was born at Reedham, Norfolk, on 3 May 1887, a son of William Alfred John and Charlotte Curtis. He was baptised at Acle on 17 July 1887. In 1891 his family lived at 12 Percy Terrace, Coverdale Road, Barking, and by 1901 at 4 Argents Terrace, Barking, and Edmund worked at a dairy. By 1911 his family were living at 12 Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft.

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Arthur died on 28th of April 1917 at the age of 29. 

Arthur was born at Lowestoft on 7 June 1887, a son of George and Sarah Ann Dann. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley, on 24 July 1887, and his family lived at Warnes Buildings (sic), Kirkley. By 1891 his family were living at Stanley Cottages, 2 Carlton Road, and this was still their home in 1901. Later his parents lived at 81 Kimberley Road. 

A Lieutenant with the Royal Navy (Retired List), Sir James died on 13th of September 1919 at the age of 29. 

James was born at Edinburgh on 10 December 1889, a son of Rear Admiral Sir William Cecil H. and Lady Anne Josephine Moselle Domville. Because of his hereditary title he was known as Sir James Domville. In 1891 James was staying at his uncle’s home, Linden Hall, Morpeth, Northumberland. In 1901 James lived with his family at The Chantry, Sproughton, near Ipswich.     

A Private with the 5th Battalion, Ivor died on 29th of September 1945 aged 29.

John was born at Gisleham on 3 August 1916, a son of Frederick William and Rosa Jane Durrant. In 1921 his family lived at Black Street, Gisleham. Later his family lived at 3 Mill Villa, Gisleham.

Ivor worked as a general labourer before enlisting in the Royal Norfolk Regiment. 

An Acting Bombardier with 154 Heavy Battery, John died on 15 June 1917 at the age of 29. 

John was born at Hurley, near Cookham, Berkshire, in 1888, a son of Thomas and Fanny Eacott. He was baptised at Hurley parish church on 20 May 1888.

John served in the Royal Navy from 24 March 1904 to 12 May 1912 and became an Officer's Steward. 

John married Elizabeth Goodridge at Southampton in 1916.

A Private with 910th Mechanical Transport Company, Jack Arthur died on 15th of December 1918 aged 29. 

Jack was born at Corton in 1889, a son of Charles and Mary Earl. In 1901 his family lived at Alexandra House, Alexandra Road, Lowestoft. In 1911 their address was 56 Alexandra Road and Jack was a motor driver. 

On 11 October 1913 Jack married Cecilia Agatha Roberts at Saint John’s Church. Jack was a chauffeur living at 12 Gainsborough Road, Felixstowe, and Cecilia lived at 71 London Road South.

A Rifleman with the 8th/9th Battalion, William died on 19th of September 1917 at the age of 29. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 21 March 1888, a son of James and Sarah Edwards. In 1891 his family lived at 44 West Raglan Street. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 2 September 1896 and his family lived at 44 Stanley Street. This was still the family home in 1911. 

A Private with the Packers and Loaders Branch, William died on 4th of October 1919 at the age of 29.

William was born at Dunstable in 1890, a son of William and Sarah Annie Fearn. In 1891 his family lived at 52 Edward Street, Dunstable. By 1901 they were living at 43 Edward Street, Dunstable, and this was still their home in 1911. 

William served with the 4th Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment, number 204138, until 20 February 1918 when he was transferred to the Packers and Loaders Branch of the Royal Army Service Corps. 

A Private with the 1/8th Battalion, Edward died on 27th of August 1917 at the age of 29. 

Edward was born at Lowestoft on 17 November 1887, a son of George and Harriett Fennell. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley, on 1 November 1891 and his family lived at 5 Carlton Road. Edward attended Carlton Road School and, on 20 June 1892, he became a pupil at Kirkley School. By 1901 they were living at Ivy Villa, Rotterdam Road. In 1911 his family lived at 45 Maidstone Road and Edward worked as a tin case maker in a fish preserve factory.   

A Second Hand with H.M. Drifter Kent County, John died on 8th of December 1916 at the age of 29. 

John was born at Lowestoft on 19 August 1887, a son of Harry and Alice Fletcher. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 14 September 1887, and his family lived at 6 Strand Cottages, and this was still their home in 1901. Later his parents lived at East Street. 

A Private with , Frank died on 29th of October 1915 at the age of 29. 

Frank was born at Lowestoft on 4 September 1886, a son of James and Alice Fletcher. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 24 November 1886, and his family lived at 31 Saint Peters Street, Lowestoft. By 1891 his family were living at 85 Tonning Street, Lowestoft. In 1901 they lived at 12 Pier Terrace, Lowestoft. 

In 1905 Frank worked at Wrentham Dairy, Maidstone Road. At this time he was also a student at Lowestoft School of Art.

A Gunner with 177th Siege Battery, James died on 13th of May 1918 at the age of 29. 

James was born at Herringfleet on 7 February 1889, a son of George Melbourne and Julia Folkard. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Herringfleet, on 24 March 1889. In 1891 his family lived at Sunny Bank Cottages, Herringfleet, Suffolk, and this is where they lived throughout James’ life. In 1911 their specific address was 11 Sunny Bank Cottages and James worked as a farm labourer. 

A Driver with 21 Battery, 2 Brigade, died on 2nd of May 1918, and the age of 29.

Ernest was born at Kirkley in 1889, a son of William John and Mary Ann Fuller. In 1891 his family lived at 1 Beaconsfield Road (Westgate Buildings) and in 1901 at 9 Beaconsfield Road. They were still living at 9 Beaconsfield Road in 1911 and at that time Ernest worked as an engineer's assistant at a motor manufacturer.