Same Age - 36

Thomas Peter Armes
A Second Hand with H.M. Trawler Malta., Thomas died on 1st of September 1915 at the age of 36.
Thomas was born at Lowestoft on 18 March 1879, a son of Thomas Peter and Mary Ann Armes. In 1881 his family lived at 6 Spurgeon's Score, Lowestoft. By 1891 Thomas' father had died and his mother married James Hales. The family lived at 2 Providence Place, Whapload Road.

Edward George Arter
A Leading Seaman with H.M.S. Chester. Edward died on 31st of May 1916 at the age of 36.
Edward was born at (West) Rudham, Norfolk, on 25 May 1880 (according to the 1881 Census) but several records state that he was born at Dunton. he was a son of Noah and Mary Ann Arter.
In 1881 his family lived at Gate House No. 11, Dunton cum Doughton, Norfolk. He was baptised at Dunton on 26 February 1882 and his family lived at Doughton. By 1891 Edward's father had died and his family lived at 3 Angrave Street, Shoreditch.

John Robert Bagge
A Permanent Way Inspector with Iraq Railways, John died on 7th of August 1920 at the age of 36.
John was born at Lowestoft on 31 June 1884, a son of John Robert Samuel and Alice Bagge. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 7 September 1884. In 1891 his family lived at 21 Jacob’s Street. By 1901 they were living at 75 Oxford Road and John was a printer journeyman. At some point John served with the 2nd Volunteer Battalion Norfolk Regiment.

Cecil Leonard Barber
A Skipper with H.M.L.C.T. 377, Cecil died on 4th of October 1944 at the age of 36.
Cecil was born at Carlton Colville on 13 August 1908, a son of Arthur and Anna Barber. In 1911 his family were living at 10 Oulton Street, Lowestoft, and this was still their address in 1921.
On 8 September 1934 Cecil married Rita Mary Victoria Catchpole at All Saints Church, Pakefield. Cecil was a fisherman living at Wood Farm, Oulton, and Rita lived at 18 Carlton Road, Pakefield.

Brian William Baster
A Leading Seaman, with H.M.S. Quail, George died on 15th of November 1943 at the age of 36.
Brian was born at Lowestoft on 14 September 1907, a son of William Henry and Eva Susannah Baster. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 11 October 1907, and his family lived at Arnold House, Arnold Street. In 1911 his family lived at 9 Burton Street, Lowestoft.
Brian's father served in the Royal Navy and died during the First World War.
In 1921 Brian's family were living at 10 Burton Street, Lowestoft.

Frederick Herbert Beavers
A Private with the 1st Battalion, Frederick died on 17 February 1915, at the age of 36.
Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 17 July 1879, a son of James William and Jane Hannah Beavers (note his mother’s name is also given as Jane Eliza on some records). In 1881 his family lived at 31 East Street, Lowestoft.
He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 29 August 1882.

John Frederick Beckett
A Deck Hand with H.M. Trawler Soar, John died on 7th of February 1919 at the age of 36.
John was born at Lowestoft on 2 June 1882, a son of William and Mary Ann Beckett. His family lived at 23 Clemence Street and his mother died in 1901. Later his father lived at 51 Kimberley Road, Lowestoft.
John was at Cardiff when he joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 2 November 1916. During the war he served with the 'Longset' and 'Shikari II'.

Laura Beatrice Bessant
A Leading Wren with H.M.S. Minos, Laura died on 13th of January 1942 at the age of 36.
Laura was born at Lowestoft on 29 December 1905, a daughter of Robert Frank Bessant and Florence Caroline Bessant. Both the 1911 Census and the 1939 Register show Laura's family living at 263 Raglan Street.
Before joining the Women's Royal Naval Service Laura has worked as a shop assistant - ladies dresses.
Laura and two other WRENS, Ivy Creighton, from Kent, and Margaret Thompson, from Holt, were killed when the cafe they were visiting was bombed.

Edward August Blommaert
A Third Hand with Fishing Vessel Vanguard (Lowestoft), Edward died on 24th of October 1917 at the age of 36.
His given name in Belgium was Eduardus Gustavus Blommaert.
Edward was born at Ostend, Belgium, on 8 October 1886, a son of Basilius and Paulina Blommaert. Edward married Malvina Maria Vanloo some time before 1908. It seems that they moved to Britain after the beginning of the First World War and in 1916 Malvina was living at Edmonton, London. Later she lived at 32 Kimberly Road, Lowestoft.

John Breach
A Private with the 5th Dragoon Guards, John died on 11th of June 1915 at the age of 36.
John was born at Lowestoft on 5 April 1879, a son of William and Sarah Breach. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 7 December 1879. In 1881 his family lived at 48 Haward Street, Lowestoft. By 1891 they were living at 22 Lorne Park Road, Kirkley. John attended Lowestoft board and technical schools.

William Brown
A Private with the 7th Battalion, William died on 27th of October 1916 at the age of 36.
William was born at Somerleyton in 1880, a son of Samuel and Ann Brown. In 1881 his family lived at 8 The Brickfields, Somerleyton, and this was still their home in 1891 and 1901, when William worked as a brickmaker. In 1903 William married Rose Suggate. In 1911 they lived with William's widower father at 8 Brickfields and William worked as a groom and gardener at a public house. Later Rose lived at Widows Cottages, Somerleyton.

Fred Percival Bullen
A Corporal with the 11th Trench Mortar Battery, Fred died on 1st of September 1918 at the age of 36.
Fred was born at Shipmeadow, Suffolk, in 1882. His mother, Elizabeth Bullen, married Walter Fletcher at Lowestoft in 1888. In 1891 his family lived at 31 Reeve Street and later at 13 Ipswich Road, Lowestoft.
Fred married Mary around 1901. She was from Bedford.
In 1901 Fred and Mary were living at 2 Saint Cuthbert's Street, Bedford, and Fred worked as a crane driver at an electric engineering works.

Sydney Ashley Garfield Chapman
A Private with the 15th Battalion, Sydney died on 2nd of November 1918 aged 36.
Sydney was born at Islington, London, in 1882, a son of William and Alice Malvina Chapman. On 15 July 1882 he was baptised at White Roothing, Essex, where both his parents had been born. In 1891 his family lived at 2 Hilllside Grove, Chase Road, Edmonton, London. Later his mother lived at 10 Tottenhall Road, Palmers Green.

Tom Collis
A Leading Cook with H.M. Trawler Wallasea. Tom died on 6th of January 1944 at the age of 36.
Tom was born at Hull on 9 February 1907, a son of Thomas William and Annie Elizabeth Collis. In 1911 his family lived at 5 County Villas, Milton Road, Lowestoft. Later his family lived at 1 Maidstone Road, Lowestoft.

Arthur Robert Cook
A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter George V, Arthur died on 3rd of June 1917 at the age of 36.
Arthur was born at Kessingland on 1 November 1880, a son of Robert and Anna E. (aka Hannah) Cook. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 2 January 1881. In 1881 his family lived at Black Street, Gisleham. By 1891 they were living at Rushmere Road, Gisleham. In 1901 they were living at 2 Mill Hill, Gisleham. Later his parents lived at 6 Elizabeth Terrace, Kessingland.

Frank Drew
A Private with the 51st Battalion, Frank died on 3rd of September 1916 at the age of 36.
Frank was born at Lowestoft in 1880, a son of Edward and Catherine Drew. In 1881 his family lived at 1 Burton’s Cottages, Lowestoft. In 1891 they lived at Rotterdam Road.
In 1898 Frank was bound over for stealing cigarettes. In 1899 he was convicted, along with John Thompson, of robbery with violence and sent to prison for six months.

John Nichols Fisk
A Fisherman with Steam Drifter Lord Carnarvon (Lowestoft), John died on 19th of November 1914 at the age of 36.
John was born at 1878, a son of Christopher James and Harriett Charlotte Fisk. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Carlton Colville, on 26 May 1878. In 1881 his family lived near The Green, Carlton Colville. By 1891 they were living at Bell Corner, Carlton Colville, and John was an agricultural labourer.

Ernest William Foulger
An Able Seaman with H.M.S. Turbulent, Ernest died on 1st of June 1916 at the age of 36.
Ernest was born at Carlton Colville on 12 February 1880, a son of Robert George and Amy Georgiana Foulger. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Carlton Colville, on 1 March 1880.
Ernest joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 11 February 1896 and he served continuously in the navy until his death.
In 1901 his family lived at Jarvis Terrace, Carlton Colville, and by 1911 at 6, Epsom Terrace, Kirkley. (Later they would like at 6 Groom Terrace Kirkley Run Lowestoft).

Arthur Herbert George Freestone
A Private with the 5th Battalion, Arthur died on 11th of April 1917 at the age of 36.
Arthur was born at Lowestoft on 8 June 1880, a son of George Henry and Harriet E. Freestone. In 1881 his family lived at 20 Clapham Road, Lowestoft, and by 1891 at 2 Jacob’s Street. In 1901 they lived at 96 Haward Street and Arthur was a grocer’s assistant. Later his family lived at 241 Raglan Street.

Sydney Arthur Hayes
A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Sydney died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 36.

Ernest William Hembling
A Gunner with 277 Battery, 68 (Midlands) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Ernest died on 3rd of January 1943 aged 36.
Ernest was born at Lowestoft on 24 November 1906, a son of Christopher George and Mary Ann Hembling. In 1911 his family lived at 19 Mariners Street. By 1921 his family were living at 54 Mariners Street.
Ernest was a general labourer when he enlisted in the Royal Marines, service number Ch 24774, at London, on 29 September 1925.
Arthur Ernest William Howes
A Skipper with H.M. Trawler Ebor Wyke, Arthur died on 2nd of May 1945 at the age of 36.
Arthur was born at Lowestoft on 7 February 1909, a son of Ernest George and Clara Miranda Howes. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 5 March 1909, and his family lived at 4 Anguish Street. In 1911 his family lived at 3 Saint Margaret's Plain, and by 1939 were living at 67 Arnold Street.
By 1926 Arthur was working in the merchant navy and was, at one time, a Wireless Watcher.
In 1938 Arthur married Doris Mary Stannard at Lowestoft.

Charles William Hurley
A Private with 75th Bn., Charles died on 1st of March 1917 at the age of 36.
Charles was born at Somerleyton on 10 December 1880, a son of John and Catherine Hurley. In 1881 his family lived at 16 Village Street, Somerleyton, next to the Herringfleet Footpath. In 1891 they lived at the Cottage, next to Mill Farm, Somerleyton.
By 1901 Charles had moved to Ilford and was a private attendant at the London County Lunatic Asylum. In 1910 he married Elizabeth Alice Horwood, this was registered in the Bromley District, and subsequently they emigrated to Canada.

Daniel Frederick Isted
A Lance Sergeant with 7th Battalion, Daniel died on 9th of April 1916 at the age of 36.
Daniel, also known as Dan, was born at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, in 1879, a son of Frederick W. and Helena Isted. In 1891 his family lived at 6 Woodford Green, Walthamstow. By 1898 his family were living at 6 Lodge Place, North Finchley.

Ernest William Larke
A Private with the 7th Battalion, Ernest died on 12th of October 1916 at the age of 36.
Ernest was born at Lowestoft in 1880, a son of Frederick William and Charlotte Elizabeth Larke. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 7 March 1880. In 1881 his family lived at the Mariners Inn, 54 Mariners Street, where his father was the innkeeper. By 1891 they were living at 26 Bevan Street. In early 1901 Ernest lodged at 7 Surrey Street, Lowestoft, with Alfred Hales, Maud’s brother, and Ernest worked as a coachman.

Joseph Henry Martin
A Deck Hand, Joseph died of wounds on 20th January 1917, at the age of 36.
Joseph was born at Lowestoft on 22nd January 1881 and was a son of Samuel and Louisa Martin of 32 Pakefield Street, Kirkley. Joseph was a smacksman/fisherman.
Joseph married Susannah Margaret Frances at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 1st September 1901. They lived at 29 Jacob's Street, Lowestoft, and later at 30 Jacob's Street.
Joseph enrolled in the Royal Naval Reserve on 14 June 1915.

Arthur William Stevens Mason
A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Arthur died on 2nd of September 1918 aged 36.
Arthur was born at Lowestoft on 14 September 1884, a son of Arthur and Charlotte Britteon Mason. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 4 January 1885. In 1891 his family lived at 16 Laundry Lane. In 1901 they lived at 71 Norwich Road and Arthur may have been a trawl fisherman. Later his mother lived at 58 May Road.

James McGale
A Guardsman with the 1st Battalion, James died on 26 January 1944, aged 36.
James was born at Tyrone, Northern Ireland, in 1908, a son of James and Rosana McGale.
In 1937 James was living in London and he married Violet Mary Goddard, their marriage was registered in the Southwark district. Violet was born at Kessingland. Violet remarried in 1944 and for a time lived in Canada before returning to live at Somerleyton.

William Robert Meadows
A Mate with Trawler Boy Sam (Lowestoft), William died on 12th of May 1916 at the age of 36.
William was born at Lowestoft on 6 May 1880, a son of Alfred and Jane Hannah Meadows. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 6 June 1880. In 1881 his family lived at 6 Clapham Road, Lowestoft. William attended Clapham Road School before, on 14 November 1887, becoming a pupil at Saint Margaret’s School. By 1891 his family’s address was 228 Clapham Road. Later his mother lived at 4 Osborne Street, Lowestoft.

Edward Graham Muirhead
A Second Hand with Steam Trawler Incentive (Lowestoft), Edward died on 28th of May 1915 at the age of 36.
Edward was born at Lowestoft on 31 October 1878, a son of Edward and Sarah Muirhead. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 4 September 1881. In 1881 his family lived at 4 North Raglan Street, Lowestoft. By 1891 Edward's father had died, and his mother had married Alexander Penman, and the family lived at 117 Wollaston Road. In 1901 his family lived at 96 Seago Street, Lowestoft, and Edward was a fisherman.

Leonard Ralph Mummery
A Deck Hand with H.M. Trawler Agile, Leonard died on 13th of May 1917 at the age of 36.
Leonard was born at Lowestoft on 20 April 1881, a son of Edward Keys and Sophia Mummery. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church, Lowestoft, on 17 February 1882 and his family lived at Surrey Street. In 1891 his family’s address was 10 Surrey Street and in 1901 their address was Southampton House, Surrey Street North, and Leonard worked as a tailor’s cutter. By 1911 they were living at 26 Surrey Street and Leonard worked as a tailor’s assistant.

John Nethersell
A Private with the 7th Battalion, John died on 23rd of April 1917 at the age of 36.
John was born at Lowestoft in 1881, a son of Daniel John and Mary Ann Nethersell. In 1881 his family lived at 22 Commercial Road and by 1892, when John’s mother died, they were living at Kent House, The Beach, Lowestoft. In 1901 John lived with his aunt, Emma Capps, at 93 London Road, and he worked as a grocer’s assistant.

Victor Charles Nicholls
An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Maida, Victor died on 16th of March 1940 at the age of 36.
Victor was born at Lowestoft on 25 May 1903, a son of Charles and Harriet Nicholls. In 1911 his family lived at 17 Beckham Road, Lowestoft. By 1921 they were living at 86 Worthing Road and Victor worked as a plumber's mate for Mr. Fuller, plumber and painter, of Oulton Broad.

Charles William Palmer
Formerly a Private with 431 Agricultural Company, Charles died on 16th of April 1920 at the age of 36.
Charles was born at Lakenham, Norwich, on 23 April 1883, a son of John and Susannah Palmer. He was baptised at Saint Mark’s Church, Lakenham, on 5 August 1888, and his family lived at 13 Pump Row. In 1891 his family lived at 4 Pump Row. By 1901 Charles’ mother had died and the family lived at 33 Back Trafalgar Opening, Norwich, and Charles worked as a starch labourer.

James Ernest Peck
A Skipper with H.M. Trawler William Stephen. James died on 25th of October 1943 at the age of 36.
James was born at Penzance, Cornwall, on 29 August 1907, a son of James and Elizabeth Kate Peck. By 1911 his family were living at High Street, Kessingland. By 1921 his family were living at 61 Beaconsfield Road, Lowestoft, and later they lived at 60 Waveney Crescent.
James served with the Royal Naval Reserve from 31 March 1932. He worked on the trawler Constant Friend, LT 1172, and from late 1932 with the trawler Watchman.

William Ernest Porter
A Pioneer with 308th Road Construction Company, William died on 13th of February 1917 at the age of 36.
William was born at Toft Monks, Suffolk, in 1880, a son of John and Susannah Porter. In 1881 his family lived at Main Road, Toft Monks, and 1891 at Beccles Road, Toft Monks. By 1901 they were living at Sycamore Estate, Carlton Colville, and William was an agricultural labourer. Later his parents lived at Gisleham.

Gerald Hugh Algar Pretty
A Commissioned Gunner with H.M.S. King George V, Gerald died on 10th of February 1919 at the age of 36.
Gerald was born at Elmham, Suffolk, on 21 August 1882, a son of James Bingham and Alice M. Pretty. In 1891 his family lived at Edwins Hall, Woodham Ferris, Essex. By 1901 his family home was 11 Victoria Road, Oulton Broad. Later they lived at Walcot Lodge, Bainton, Stamford, Lincolnshire.

Ernest Samuel Read
A Private with 10th Bn. Ernest died on 24th of July 1917 at the age of 36.
Ernest was born at Lowestoft in 1881, a son of Samuel and Maria Read. In 1891 his family lived at 89 London Road, Lowestoft. His parents later lived at 6 Morton Road, Lowestoft.

Herbert Harry Rogers
A Lance Corporal with the 9th Battalion, Herbert died on 15th of January 1916 at the age of 36.
Herbert was born at Lowestoft in 1879, a son of John and Matilda Rogers. In 1881 his family lived at 14 Albert Street, and in 1891 at 30 Edinburgh Road. In 1901 his parents lived at 6 Duke’s Head Street, and later his father lived at 10 Duke's Head Street.
Herbert served with the 2nd Volunteer Battalion Norfolk Regiment.