Same Age - 35

A Leading Seaman with H.M.S. Firedrake, Arthur died on 17th of December 1942 at the age of 35. 

Arthur was born at Lowestoft on 10 July 1907, a son of William and May Adams. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 16 August 1907, and his family lived at 10 Summer Road. 

In 1921 Arthur began working in the Mercantile Marine. Initially he served on the S. S. Kumara as a Deck Boy and Wireless Watcher. 

Arthur joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 25 February 1926. At the time he lived at Bath House, Hamilton Road. He re-enrolled in 1931 and again in 1936. 

A Bombardier with 148 (The Bedfordshire Yeomanry) Field Regiment. Jonathan died on 13th of November 1943 aged 35. 

Jonathan was born at Luton, Bedfordshire, on 21 August 1908, a son of Jonathan William and Emma Allen. In 1911 his family lived at 16 Cumberland Road, Houghton Regis and in 1921 his family lived at 109 High Street, Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, and later at 29 Drury Lane, Houghton Regis. 

Jonathan enlisted in the Royal Artillery in 1935. He served with the 148th (Bedfordshire Yeomanry) Field Regiment. 

A Private with 1st Bn., Albert died on 8th of May 1915 at the age of 35. 

Albert was born at Lowestoft on 17 March 1880, a son of Robert and Harriet Archer. In 1881 his family lived at 3 Factory Court, Factory Lane, Lowestoft. Albert attended Arnold Street School and, from 24 August 1886 attended Saint Margaret's School. In 1891 his family lived at 18 Albert Street. Albert left school on 22 September 1893 to work as a shop boy. By 1911 his family were living at 18 Park Road, Lowestoft, and Albert worked as a labourer.

A Lance Corporal with the Inland Waterways Transport, Thomas died on 14th of March 1919 at the age of 35. 

Thomas was born at Oulton in 1883, a son of James and Elizabeth Artis. He was baptised at Oulton (Saint Michael’s?) on 30 September 1883. In 1891 his family lived at Chipperfield Yard, Bridge Road, Oulton, and this was still their address in 1901 when Thomas was a general labourer.  

A Gunner with  352 Battery, 88 Field Regiment, William died on 26th of July 1943 at the age of 35. 

William was born at Wandsworth, London, on 8 December 1907, a son of George and Gertrude Ellen Barley. In 1911 his family lived at 6 Beach Stone Place, Pakefield. From 6 May 1912 William attended Cunningham Infant School. 

In the 1920s William served with the Roya West Kent Regiment, service number 6339715. 

In May 1938 William was appointed postman at Oulton Broad. 

A Private with the Pioneer Corps, Frederick died on 4th of August 1943 at the age of 35. 

Frederick was born at Beccles on 9 June 1908, a son of Louis and Edith Mary Beard. In 1911 his family lived at The Suffolk Inn, Station Road, Beccles, where is father was the publican. 

A Second Hand with H.M. Trawler Tilbury Ness. Edward died on 1st of November 1940 at the age of 35.

Edward was born at Lowestoft on 11 March 1906 a son of Robert George and Florence Esther Bessey of Lowestoft Suffolk. In 1911 his family lived at Bishop's Buildings, Mariner's Street, Lowestoft, and by 1921 his family lived at rear of number 7 Park Road, Lowestoft. At that time Edward worked as a drift-net fisherman for A. J. Turner of Lowestoft.  

Edward's home was at Gooderhams Cottages, Whapload Road, Lowestoft. 

A Civilian, Hilda died on 1st of February 1942 aged 35. 

Hilda was born at Lowestoft on 30 June 1906, a daughter of William Ernest James and Harriet Jane Steele Rose. She was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 27 July 1906 and her family lived at 180 Raglan Street. In 1911 her family lived at 61 May Road, and this was still her mother’s address in 1939.  

A Skipper with Steam Drifter Lord Carnarvon (Lowestoft), Clifford died on 19th of November 1914 at the age of 35. 

Clifford was born at Mettingham, Bungay, Suffolk, in 1878, a son of Charles and Alice Bird. He was baptised at Mettingham on 3 November 1878. In 1881 his family lived at Low Road, Mettingham, and in 1891 they were still living at Low road and Clifford worked as an agricultural labourer. 

A Private with the 1/7th Battalion, Fredrick died on 28th of August 1917 at the age of 35. 

Frederick, sometimes known as Fred, was born at Thurlton, Norfolk, in 1879, a son of William and Matu Ann (Maria) Brabben. He was baptised at Thurlton on 26 May 1879 and his family lived at Thurlton. In 1891 his family lived at Reedham Road, Loddon. Later his parents lived at Thorpe, Haddiscoe, Norfolk.

In 1911 Frederick lived at 5 Hall Lane, Hardley, Loddon, and he worked as a horse man.  

A Lieutenant with the 1/5th Battalion. George died on 18th of February 1921 and the age of 35.

A Lance Corporal with 47th (Oldham) Regiment, Clifford died on 27th of October 1942 at the age of 35. 

Clifford was born at Ipswich on 14 July 1907, a son of Herbert Walter and Ethel May Brewster. In 1911 his family lived at 26 Norwich Road, Ipswich. Clifford was educated at Mrs. Goves School, Berners Street, Ipswich. From 16 September 1914 to 24 July 1919 Clifford attended Northgate Grammar School, Ipswich, and was then a pupil at Woodbridge Grammar School. By 1929 Clifford, and his parents, were living at Bridge Street, Loddon. 

A Civilian, Herbert died on 29 April 1942, at the age of 35.

Herbert was born at Lowestoft on 14 September 1906, a son of Levi Herbert and Ellen Jane Elizabeth Brighton. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 14 October 1906, and his family lived at 41 Lorne Road, Kirkley, and this was still their home in 1911. 

Herbert became a pupil at Lovewell School on 24 April 1911.

A Trooper with the 48th Regiment, Henry died on 6th September 1944 aged 35. 

Henry was born at Corton on 7 January 1908, a son of Charles and Nellie Jane Browne. In 1911 his family lived at Bullock Fare Yard, Harleston. Henry’s father died in 1914 and in 1921 Henry. And his mother and siblings, were living with his grandparents, Henry and Jane Smith, at 63 Oxford Road, Lowestoft.  

A Private with the 1st Battalion, William died on 3rd of July 1916 at the age of 35. 

William was born at Lowestoft in 1880, a son of Robert and Ellen Burgess. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 27 February 1881. In 1881 his family lived at 11 Wollaston Road. By 1891 they were living at 62 Seago Street. By 1901 they were living at 70 Seago Street and William was a general labourer.

In the early years of the Twentieth Century William had a number of encounters with the law and, in 1911, when he had been working as a fisherman, he was sent to prison at Bodmin. 

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Campania II, Charles died on 5th of March 1917 at the age of 35. 

Charles was born at East Bridge, Theberton, Suffolk, on 18 March 1881, a son of William and Emma Cable. In 1891 his family lived at The Common, Leiston. By 1901 Charles was a fisherman and he lodged at 54 Saint Peter’s Street, Lowestoft, with the Girdlestone family. 

On 4 March 1906 Charles married Ethel Maud Rebecca Howes at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley. By 1911 they were living at 74 Tennyson Road. Later Ethel married George Andrews and lived at 58 Ipswich Road.

A Skipper with H.M. Trawler Shamrock, George died on 7 February 1940, aged 35. 

George was born at Oulton Broad on 9 November 1904, a son of George James and Ada Hannah Catchpole. He was baptised at Saint Mark’s Church, Oulton Broad, on 26 March 1905, and his family lived at Sycamore Estate. The 1911 Census shows George with his maternal grandparents, Robert and Hannah Wilson, at Beccles Road, Oulton Broad. By 1939 George’s parents were living at 83 Victoria Road.   

A Sapper with Inland Waterways Transport, Alfred died on 10th of May 1917 at the age of 35. 

Alfred was born at Lowestoft in 1882, a son of Alfred Charles and Elizabeth Chatteriss. In 1891 his family lived at 85 Saint Margaret’s Road and by 1901 at Bishops Buildings, Mariners Street, and Alfred was a baker’s assistant. 

A Private with 11th Battalion, Henry died on 28th of April 1917 at the age of 35. 

Son of Elizabeth Ruth (Lily) Trudgill (formerly Clarke) and the late Henry William Clarke.

Henry's father died when Henry was quite young and his mother married Edwin Trudgill in 1887. In 1891 the family lived at 80 Mills Road (off Saint Peter's Street), Lowestoft, and by 1901 they lived at Ivy House, Beccles Road. The 1901 Census shows Henry living at 2 Compass Street and working as a house painter apprentice. 

A Mate with Sailing Trawler Boy Percy (Lowestoft). Edward died on 13th of May 1916 at the age of 35. 

Edward was born at Gillingham in 1880, a son of Charles and Esther Clarke. In 1881 his family 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. 

A Wren with H.M.S. Minos, Freda died on 26th of April 1941, aged 35. 

Freda was born at Lowestoft on 26 May 1905, a daughter of William Alexander and Alice Elizabeth Coates. She was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 15 June 1905 and her family lived at 45 Princes Road and this was still her family home in 1939. 

Freda joined the Women’s Royal Naval Service and was posted to H.M.S. Minos at Lowestoft. 

A Private with 1st Bn., William died on 21st of June 1915 at the age of 35.

William was born at Ellough, near Beccles, in 1879, a son of William Walter and Harriett Cole. He was baptised at All Saints' Church, Ellough, on 7 September 1879. In 1881 his family lived at Ellough. By 1891 they were living at Beccles Road, Barnby, and William was a farm servant. In 1901 they lived at Barnby Green, Barnby, and William was fisherman. Later his parents lived at 2 Beanes Cottages, Kessingland. 

A Gunner with 29th Divisional Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery, Ernest died on 23rd of October 1915 at the age of 35. 

Ernest was born at Carlton Colville in 1879, a son of James and Ann Cook. In 1881 his family lived ‘near The Ship’, Carlton Colville. By 1891 they were living at a cottage ‘near the Railway Station’, Carlton Colville.

A Skipper with Steam Drifter W. A. Massey (Lowestoft), Sidney died on 11th of March 1918 aged 35. 

Sidney was born at Kessingland on 14 February 1883, a son of Charles and Mina Cook. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 30 March 1884. Sidney attended Kessingland School and on 14 October 1889 became a pupil at Cunningham School, leaving that school on 19 February 1895. 

In 1891 his family lived at Stone Alley, 8 Pakefield Street, and by 1911 their home was at 44 Acton Road and Sidney was a fisherman.

A Private with the 12th Battalion, George died on 6th of May 1917 at the age of 35. 

George was born at Oulton on 2 June 1881, a son of Charles and Alice Cowles. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 26 June 1881. By 1891 George’s father had died and his mother had married John Alexander and the family lived at 76 Queen’s Road. 

A Civilian, Dorothy died on 13th of January 1942 at the age of 35. 

Dorothy was born at Lowestoft on 3 March 1906, a daughter of Jack and Florence B. Crispin. From 16 January 1911 she attended Lovewell School, Kirkley. The 1911 Census shows her family living at 1 Bixley Place, Bixley Road, Lowestoft, and this was their home in for the rest of Dorothy's life. In 1921 Dorothy worked as a greengrocer's assistant for A. Dorling at London Road. By 1939 she was a printing machine feeder (unemployed). 

Dorothy died at London Road North.

A Private with 96 Company. James died on 27th of November 1918 at the age of 35.

No biographical details about James prior to 1915 have been traced. He may have been born in Norwich. 

James married Sophia Sarah Mingay in 1915. Their home was at 17 South Elmham Terrace, Oulton Road, Lowestoft.

An Ordinary Seaman with H.M.S. Jaguar, Richard died on 26th of March 1942 aged 35. 

Richard was born at Lowestoft on 4 January 1909, a son of William James and Ethel Maud Field. In 1911 his family lived at The Hemplands, and by 1921 their home was at 235 Raglan Street. 

On 26 December 1929 Richard married Doris Irene Foreman at Saint Margaret’s Church. Richard was a fisherman living at 235 Raglan Street and Doris was a fish worker living at 7 Factory Court, Factory Street. By 1939 they were living at 1 Sparhams Buildings, and Richard was a dock labourer.  

An Air Mechanic 3rd Class with the Reserve Depot, John died on 25th of May 1918 at the age of 35. 

John was born at Lowestoft on 11 August 1882, a son of John Matthias and Mary Ann Flower. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 1 September 1882. In 1891 his family lived at 7 Southwell Road and by 1901 at 32 Southwell Road and John was a house painter. 

A Private with the Guards Divisional Supply Company attached Guards Division Headquarters, Henry died on 18th of November 1916 at the age of 35.

Henry was born at Oulton Broad in 1882, a son of Benjamin and Emma Godbold. He was baptised at Saint Michael’s Church, Oulton, on 5 February 1882. In 1881 his family lived at Mutford Bridge, Oulton Broad, and by 1891 at 42 Beccles Road, Oulton. In 1899 they lived at Saint Anne’s Terrace, Bridge Road, and by 1911 at 4 Rock Dene, Rock Estate, Oulton Broad. 

A Company Sergeant Major with 419 (West Lancashire) Field Company, Arthur died on 31st of July 1917 at the age of 35.

Arthur was born at Oulton in 1882, a son of John and Harriet Anne Godfrey. In 1891 his family lived at Horne Hill, Kirkley, by 1901 they were living at Southwold House, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, and Arthur was an apprentice carpenter and joiner.

By 1911 Arthur had joined the Royal Engineers and the Census shows him as a 2nd Corporal serving at Chatham. Arthur had enlisted at Ipswich.  

A Civilian, James died on 23rd of January 1942 aged 35. 

James was born at Lowestoft on 22 October 1906, a son of Donald and Lily Guthrie. In 1911 his family lived at 8 Burton Street. By 1921 James lived at 5 Hope Terrace, Kessingland, and James was an apprentice monumental sculptor working for his father. In 1939 James lived with his family at Red Bungalow, Kessingland Beach, and James was a monumental sculptor. Later his parents lived at Xantho, Green Lane, Kessingland. 

James died at Stanley Street during an air raid.

A Private with 15th (Suffolk Yeomanry) Bn., Robert died on 31st of October 1917 at the age of 35. 

Robert was born at Carlton Colville in 1884, a son of Henry and Mary Ann Hawkes. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Carlton Colville, on 22 February 1885. A marginal note in the baptism register at Saint Peter's reads: 'Died for England in the Great War.'

A Private with 2nd Bn., died on 2nd of March 1916. 

James, who was often known as Benjamin, or Ben, was born at Lowestoft on 1 March 1882, a son of Benjamin and Mary Emily Howard. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 2 April 1882. The 1891 Census shows James and his father with James' grandmother, Mary Howard, at 1 Laundry Lane, Lowestoft. 

A Fisherman with Steam Drifter W. A. Massey (Lowestoft), Albert died on 11th of March 1918 at the age of 35.

Albert was born at Lowestoft on 13 September 1883, a son of John and Fanny James. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church, Lowestoft, on 4 April 1884, and his family lived at 72 London Road, Lowestoft. From 6 May 1889 Albert was a pupil at Kirkley School, and his family lived at Southwell Road. In 1891 they lived at 8 Southwell Road, Kirkley. 

A Sergeant with the 7th Battalion, Robert died on 12th of October 1916 at the age of 35. 

Robert was born at Morley Saint Botolph, Wymondham, Norfolk, in 1881, a son of James and Mary Johnson. He was baptised at Morley Saint Botolph with Saint Peter Church, on 16 October 1881, and his family lived at Morley Saint Peter. In 1891 his family lived at Tovell Street (now Exchange Street), Attleborough, Norfolk.

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Michaelmas Daisy, George died on 26th of November 1916 at the age of 35. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 9 December 1880, a son of Robert and Johanna Knights. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 2 January 1881. In 1881 his family lived at 34 Crown Street. By 1891 they were living at 9 Strand Cottages, Anguish Street. Later they lived at 97 Wollaston Road.

A Rifleman with 1/6th Bn., Thomas died on 23rd of July 1917 at the age of 35.

Thomas was born at Lowestoft on 13 June 1881, a son of (Arthur) Charles and (Harriet) Rachel Rainbird. he was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 1 July 1881 and his family lived at 11 Windsor, Mill Road, Lowestoft. In 1891 they were still living at 11 Mill Road. Later his father lived at Heath Farm Lodge, Railway Cottages, Oulton Broad. 

By 1901 Thomas was lodging at 30-32 London Road, Southwark, and working as a pawnbroker's assistant. 

A Sergeant 54th (1/1st East Anglian) Casualty Clearing Station, Ernest died on 13th august 1915 at the age of 35. 

Ernest was born at Ipswich in 1881, a son of Charles King and Emma Roberts. He was baptised at Saint Helen's Church, Ipswich, on 7th August 1881 and his family lived at 39 Wells Street, Ipswich. By 1891 his family were living at 132 Woodhouse Street, Ipswich. Later his parents lived at 249 Foxhall Road, Ipswich.