Same Age - 32

An Acting Sergeant with 54th Field Company, Peter died on 4th of October 1916 at the age of 32. 

Peter was born at Lowestoft in 1884, a son of James and Elizabeth Annis. In 1891 his family lived at 1 Well Yard, Saint Peter’s Street, Lowestoft. In 1901 the family lived at 7-8 White Horse Street, Lowestoft, where Peter’s father was the publican, and Peter was an apprentice bricklayer. Later his mother lived at 22 Factory Street, Lowestoft.  

A Private with the 9th Battalion, Harry died on 10th of October 1916 at the age of 32.

Harry was born at Earsham, Suffolk, in 1885, a son of Robert and Alice Beckett. He was baptised at Earsham on 16 February 1885 and his family lived at the Duke’s Head where his father was the publican. In 1891 they lived at Bungay Road, Ditchingham. By 1901 the family were living at 62 Edinburgh Road and Harry was a rope twine spinner. In 1911 they were still living at 62 Edinburgh Road and Harry was a general labourer.  

A Lance Corporal with 10th Bn., Percy died on 18th of November 1916 at the age of 32. 

Percy was born at Gisleham in 1884, a son of Jonah and Elizabeth Block. He was baptised at Saint Edmund's Church, Kessingland, on 30 August 1885. In 1891 his family lived at Church Road, Kessingland. By 1901 they were living at 5 Maud Terrace, Kessingland, and Percy was a laundry van driver. 

A Deck Hand with H.M. Trawler New Comet. Clifford died on 20th of January 1917 at the age of 32. 

Clifford was born at Lowestoft in  on 4 April 1885, a son of John Joseph and Jane Anne (Annie/Anna) Blyth. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 29 April 1885 and his family lived at 3 Strand Cottages. By 1891 his father had died and his family lived at Anguish Street. 

A Civilian, Dorothy died on 29th of April 1942 at the age of 32.

Dorothy was born at Lowestoft on 25 February 1910, a daughter of John Thomas and Ada Elizabeth Day. She was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 10 April 1910, and her family lived at Ethel Cottage, Nelson Road. In 1911 her family’s address was 1 Nelson Road, Lowestoft, and this was still their address in 1921.

A Skipper with H.M. Drifter Ocean Fisher, Frank died on 16th of June 1918 at the age of 32.  

Frank was born at Dublin on 6 April 1886, a son of William and Annie Broad. His father was a career soldier. In 1891 his family lived at The Barracks, Heston, Middlesex, and by 1901 they were living at Canterbury. Frank has not been traced in the 1901 Census. It is possible, though not confirmed, that Frank was a fisherman working of the trawler A.J.W., at Ramsgate, in 1904 and noted for having tried to rescue a colleague, and being badly burned, when the trawler caught fire. 

An Engineman with HMS Wallington, George died on 10th of December 1918 at the age of 32.

George was born at Lowestoft on 8 September 1886, a son of Robert and Susannah (Polly) Bryant. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 29 September 1886, and his family lived at Anguish Street. By 1891 his family were living at 93 Saint Margaret's Road. In 1901 their home was at 'Whiteside', Ipswich Road. 

A Private with 1st Bn. Walter died on 24th of August 1914 at the age of 32. 

Walter was born at Pakefield on 12 June 1882, a son of Charles and Anna Bunn. He was baptised at All Saints Church, Pakefield, on 8 June 1884, From 19 October 1885 he attended Cunningham School, Pakefield. In 1891 his family lived at 2 Mickleburgh Cottages, Mill Road, Pakefield. From 7 September 1891 Walter attended Saint Margaret's School. In 1901 his family lived at 10 Wellington Cottages, Clapham Road,  and Walter worked as a labourer and later as a blacksmith. 

A Lieutenant, Roger died on 20th September 1944 at the age of 32. 

Son of Thomas George and Ellen Bunn of 2 Elm Tree Rd. Carlton Colville Lowestoft Suffolk. Husband of Winifred Bunn of 4 Mill Hill Haverhill.

Roger was awarded the Military Medal (London Gazette 13 August 1943) for the Middle East. He was a Sergeant, number 406593, at the time. He was also mentioned in despatches (London Gazette 13 January 1944). 

A Civilian, Lily died on 26th of May 1941 aged 32.
 
Lily was born at Lowestoft on 3 August 1908, a daughter of William Francis and Harriet Carron. She was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 18 September 1908 and her family lived at Wood’s Loke. In 1911 her family lived at 4 Boggis Cottages, Wood’s Loke. In 1921 her family were living at 4 Wood’s Loke, and this was still their home in 1939 when Lily worked at a hotel. 

A Second Lieutenant attached to the 7th Battalion The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment), Henry died on 8th of August 1918 at the age of 32. 

Henry was born at Ely in 1886, a son of Henry and Sarah Chapman. In 1891 his family lived at 36 Bamford Place, Barking, Essex. By 1901 they were living at Midloe, Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, and Henry was a music seller’s assistant. 

In 1911 Henry lodged at 16 Waldegrave Road, Hornsey, and he was an assistant schoolmaster for London County Council. Later Henry was a teacher at Barming School, Maidstone, Kent. 

A Chief Petty Officer with H.M.S. Boadicea, Victor died on 13th of June 1944 aged 32. 

Victor was born at Oulton Broad on 7 January 1912, a son of Ernest and Florence Colby. In 1921 his family lived at 1 Oswald Cottages, Bridge Road. 

On 13 December 1939 Victor married Elizabeth Codling at Saint Mark’s Church, Oulton Broad. Victor was a Petty Officer with the Royal Navy and gave his address as 5 Station Road, Sycamore Avenue, and Elizabeth lived at 25 Blackheath Road. Their home was at 22 Sycamore Avenue.

A Deck Hand with H.M. Trawler Bracklyn, William died on 11th of May 1917 at the age of 32. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 4 June 1884 a son of Arthur and Alice Colby. In 1891 his family lived at 28 Jacob’s Street. In 1901 William was the cook on the trawler United, LT 192, at Lowestoft, and his family lived at 58 Stanford Street. By 1911 they were living at 98 Haward Street. By 1916 William was living at 10 Raglan Street.

A Private with 1/4th Battalion, Wilfred died on 16th of February 1944 aged 32. 

Wilfred was born at Gisleham on 6 October 1911, a son of Samuel Whyatt and Ellen Cole. In 1921 his family lived at White House Farm Cottages, Gisleham. His father died in 1931 and in 1939 his mother lived at Black Street, Gisleham.

In 1939 Wilfred was living at 18 Peldon Avenue, Richmond, Surrey, and working as a house parlour man. 

A Sergeant with the 11th Battalion, William died on 9th of April 1918 at the age of 32. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 22 October 1885, a son of William and Phyllis Emma Cooper. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 27 December 1885. By 1891 his family were living at 36 Edgeware Street, West Derby, Liverpool, and in 1901 they lived at 59 Edgeware Street, and William was an office boy. By 1911 the family had moved back to Lowestoft, living at 20 Kirkley Street, and William was a clerk. Later his mother lived at 6 Kirkley Street.  

A Private with the 11th Battalion, Clement died on 3rd of April 1917 at the age of 32. 

Clement was born at Griston, near Watton, in 1884, a son of Henry and Martha Crisp. He was baptised at Griston on 9 November 1884.

In 1901 his family were living at White House Cottages, Carlton Colville, and Clement was a carter on a farm. By 1911 they were living at Beccles Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, and Clement worked as a drift net fisherman.

A Private with the 1/6th Battalion, Ernest died on 27th of March 1917 at the age of 31. 

Ernest was born at Lowestoft on 1 September 1885, a son of William and Elizabeth Crouch. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley, on 21 March 1889 and his family lived at 2 Lorne Road. By 1891 his family were living at 53 Lawson Road, and in 1901 the family home was at 62 Albert Street. In 1911 they lived at 8 Kirkley Street. Ernest’s mother died in 1911 and later his father moved to Canada. His sister, Laura, lived at 40 High Street, Lowestoft. 

A Private with 47 Remounts Squadron, George died on 9th of October 1918 at the age of 32. 

George was born at Kirkley on 17 September 1884, a son of Samuel William and Laura Esther Curtis. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 4 December 1884 and his family lived at 6 Clare Terrace. By 1891 his father had died and his family lived at 6 Ontario Road. This was still their address in 1901 when George worked as a butcher's assistant. 

An Able Seaman with S.S. Thurston (West Hartlepool), George died on 4th of March 1940 aged 32. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 13 January 1906, a son of John Henry and Eunice Farman. By 1911 George’s mother had died and George, and his father, lived with George’s grandmother Elizabeth Knight at 5 Ashby Road. In 1921 his family lived at 21 Beckham Road, and by 1939 at 35 Avondale Road. 

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Hope. Frederick died on 6th of March 1918 at the age of 32. 

Frederick was born at Pakefield on 22 September 1886, a son of Frederick and Laura Fisher. In 1891 his family lived at 16 Beach Street, Pakefield. In 1901 his family lived at 6 Lakenham Cottages, Beach Street, Pakefield, and by 1911 at 42 Acton Road. In 1901 Frederick was the eighth hand on the trawler Never Can Tell, LT 283, at Lowestoft. 

A Private with the 18th Machine Gun Squadron, Herbert died on 7th of December 1918 aged 32.

Herbert was born at Blundeston on 10 November 1887, a son of Robert William and Sarah Ann Hall. In 1891 his family lived at High Street, Blundeston, and in 1901 they lived at The Street, Blundeston, and Herbert was a carpenter’s apprentice. Later his parents lived at Lyndhurst, Blundeston.

A Private with 75th Bn. Henry died on 1st of March 1917 at the age of 32. 

Henry was born at Carlton Colville on 9 August 1883, a son of George and Martha Maria Hawkes. He was baptised at Saint Michael's Church, Oulton, on 16 September 1916 and his family lived at Carlton Colville. In 1891 his family lived at Church Road, Rock Estate. By 1901 they were living at 2 Garfield Cottage, Hall Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft. 

Henry moved to Canada in 1909 and by 1911 was living at Toronto. 

A Private with the 2/4th Battalion, Charles died on 20th of September 1917 at the age of 32. 

Charles was born at Corton in 1885, a son of John and Mary A. High. In 1891 his family lived at High Street, Corton, and they were still living at High Street 1901, by which time Charles was working as a gardener. In 1911 Charles was living at Crown Point Gardens, Trowse, Norwich, and working as a domestic gardener. 

A Private with 9th Battalion, John died on 8th of August 1916 at the age of 32. 

John was born at Lowestoft on 7 September 1884, a son of George William and Emily Martha Hook. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 5 October 1884. In 1891 his family lived at 39 Albert Street. John attended Cunningham School and, from 23 March 1891, was a pupil at Saint Margaret’s School. John’s mother died in 1896. In 1901 his family still lived at 39 Albert Street and John was a general labourer. Later his father lived at 89 Rotterdam Road.

A Petty Officer Stoker with H.M.S. Gossamer, Harry died on 29th of May 1940 aged 33.

Harry was born at Lowestoft on 20 October 1907, a son of William Robert and Florence Mary Hook. In 1911 his family lived at 32 Laundry Lane, and by 1921 their home was at 177 Rotterdam Road, and later they lived at 117 Rotterdam Road.

A Corporal with 1/5th Bn., Henry died on 12th of August 1915 at the age of 32. 

Henry was born at Pulham Market, Norfolk, in 1883, a son of Henry Edwin and Emma Howell. In 1891 his family lived at 41 Theatre Street, East Dereham. In 1901 his family lived at 39 A Thistle Terrace, Theatre Street, East Dereham, and Henry worked as a railway porter. This was still their address in 1911 and Henry worked as a general labourer. Later his family lived at 7 Beresford Road, Lowestoft.

A Second Hand with H.M. Drifter Datum, Ephraim died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 32. 

According to his Royal Naval Reserve service record Ephraim was born at Hopton, Suffolk, on 18 December 1868, a son of Edward and Anne Hunt. However, when he married he gave his father’s first name as Henry. 

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Alfred died on 28th of November 1916 at the age of 32. 

Alfred was born at Lowestoft on 27 January 1884, a son of Alfred and Elizabeth Johnson. Alfred attended Christchurch School until 31 August 1891, when he became a pupil at Saint Margaret’s School. In 1891 his family lived at 27 Duke’s Head Street, and this was still their home in 1901 when Alfred worked as a baker’s boy. In 1911 Alfred still lived at his family at 27 Duke’s Head Street, and he worked as a fish carter. 

A Schoolmaster, Robin died on 23 April 1916, at the age of 32.

Robin was born at Ennis, County Clare, in 1884, a son of Robert Thomas and Harriett E. Kirk. In 1891 his family lived at 8 Queens Street, Neithrop, Banbury. By 1901 Robin's family were living at 85 Greenleaf Road, Walthamstow, and Robin was a pupil-teacher with Walthamstow School Board. Later Thomas' parents lived at Bungalow, Chestnut Avenue, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, and then, by 1935, at 20 Worthing Road, Lowestoft.  

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Michaelmas Daisy, William died on 26th of November 1916 at the age of 32. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 22 February 1884, a son of George and Harriet Knights. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 5 March 1884, and his family lived at Eastern Square. In 1891 his family lived at 6 Pakefield Street, and by 1901 at 2 Pakefield Street. In 1901 William was working as a fisherman. 

A Private with the 1/4th Battalion, Frederick died on 31st of July 1917 at the age of 32. 

Frederick was born at Bushey, Hertfordshire, in 1885, a son of George and Eunice Knowles. In 1891 his family lived at Back Lane, Aldenham, Watford, and in 1901 at Latchmore Heath, Aldenham, and Frederick worked as a garden boy. Later his parents lived at Round Bush, Aldenham. In 1911 Frederick worked as a domestic gardener at Woodlands Park Gardens, Leatherhead, where he also lived. 

A Regulating Petty Officer, John died on 29th May 1941 at the age of 32.

John was born at Lowestoft on 19 May 1909, a son of John William Baker and Ethel Alice Marjoram. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 9 July 1909, and his family lived at 29 Selby Street. In 1911 they lived at 26 Melbourne Road. During World War One, whilst John's father was serving in the Royal Navy, his family moved to Gillingham, Kent, and in 1921 they were living at 17 Paget Row, Gillingham. By 1939 John's parents had returned to Kessingland and lived at 1 Bethel Drive. 

A Private with the 1/1st Battalion, Sidney died on 31st of July 1917 at the age of 32.

Sidney was born at Norwich in 1886, a son of James and Rosa Mayhew. In 1891 his family lived at 11 Caernarvon Road, Norwich. By 1901 they were living at 14 New Market Street, Heigham, Norwich, and Sidney was a printer’s clerk. In 1911 they lived at 60 Newmarket Street, Norwich, and Sidney worked as an accountant’s clerk. 

A Private with the 13th Battalion, Albert died on 15th of March 1917 at the age of 32. 

Albert was born at Norwich on 9 April 1884, a son of James Goddard and Susan Meek. He was baptised at Thorpe Hamlet on 7 May 1884. In 1891 his family lived at Cavalry Street, Norwich. By 1901 they were living at Eden Street, Lowestoft, and Albert’s father was a manager at Lowestoft Gas Works, and Albert worked as a hairdresser. Later his parents lived at 1 Gas Hill, Norwich. By 1911 Albert, and his brother Frederick, were living at 89 Whapload Road, and Albert was a hairdresser. 

A Private with the 9th Battalion, Henry died on 16th of September 1916 at the age of 32. 

Henry was born at Lowestoft on 26 April 1883, a son of William James and Mary Ann Mewse. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 9 January 1884 and his family lived at Christchurch Square, Lowestoft. By 1901 Henry's father had died and his mother remarried. The 1901 Census shows his family still living at Christchurch Square and Henry working as a cooper. By 1911 Henry was working as a fisherman.  

A Civilian, Roy died on 10th of April 1941 aged 32. 

Roy was born at Holt, Norfolk, on 24 June 1908, a son of Charles Palgrave and Alice Sophia Moulton. By 1911 his family were living at 137-138 High Street, Lowestoft, and by 1921 they were living at 72 Carlton Road. 

On 11 July 1936 Roy married Winifred Alice Ansted at Saint Margaret’s Church. Roy was a joiner living at 8 Windsor Road, and Winifred lived at 2 Station Road. By 1939 they were living at Saint Lucia, Warren Road, and Roy was a carpenter and joiner. 

An Engineman with H.M. Trawler Dorothy Rose, Albert died on 7th of December 1918 aged 32. 

Albert was born at Lowestoft on 11 December 1886, a son of George and Sarah Moyse. He was baptised at Christ Church, Lowestoft, on 12 January 1887 and his family lived at Rant Score East. By 1901 they were living at 9 Anguish Street, and in 1911 at Glencoe Terrace, 303 Raglan Street. 

A Leading Aircraftman with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Leslie died on 23rd of March 1944 aged 32. 

Leslie was born at Lowestoft on 29 December 1911, a son of Alfred and Agnes Nicholls of Cyprus Cottages, Camps Heath.

In 1938 Leslie married Lilian Mercy Kent. In 1939 they lived at 44 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, and Leslie was a civilian high-frequency direction finding wireless operator working for the Royal Air Force at Felixstowe. 

A Civilian, Harold died on 1st of August 1940 aged 32.

Harold was born at Lowestoft in 1908, a son of George Edgar Rowing and Minnie Lilian Rowing Parker. In 1911 his family lived at 19 May Road and by 1921 their home was at Saint Marguerite, Saint Margaret’s Road. 

A Petty Officer with H.M.S. Lynx. Walter died on 19th of April 1944 at the age of 32. 

Walter was born at Lowestoft on 30 October 1911, a son of Reuben Knowles Perring and Ethel Maud Perring. In 1914 his family lived at 42 Haward Street, Lowestoft, and by 1921 at 62 Stanford Street.  Walter's father died in 1921 and during the 1920s his mother moved to 23 Minden Road, and this was still her home in 1939.