Same Age - 37

A Lamp Trimmer with Trinity House Lighthouse and Pilotage Service Light Vessel No. 60 East Oaze, Frank died on 1st of November 1940 aged 37. 

Frank was born at Haddiscoe on 17 October 1903, a son of James and Rachel Annie Alp. He was baptised at Haddiscoe on 8 November 1903. By 1911 his family were living at 8 Fir Terrace, Fir Lane, Lowestoft. In 1921 his family lived at 9 Fir Terrace and Frank was an apprentice plater with Colby Brothers Shipbuilders at Oulton Broad. 

A Private with the 4th Battalion, George died on 23rd of March 1918 at the age of 37. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 2 March 1881, a son of David Charles and Maria Harriett Ayres. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 1 May 1881. By 1891 his family were living at 8 Walton Road, Lowestoft, and this was George's home for the rest of his life. In 1901 he worked as a blacksmith's apprentice, and by 1911 he was an auxiliary postman.  

A Second Mate with the mooring vessel Recovery of Leith, Jack died on the 1st January 1943 aged 37.

Jack was born at Kessingland on 27 December 1905, a son of James and Ellen Barker. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 20 April 1911. In 1921 his family lived at London Road, Kessingland. In 1939 Jack’s widowed mother lived at 2 Collins Cottages, High Street, Kessingland.

In 1939 Jack was an Able Seaman with the steam mooring vessel Recovery of Leith at Harwich. From 10 November 1941 Jack served as the Bosun on the Recovery of Leith. 

A Hospital Sister, Alice died on 4 May 1941, aged 37.

Alice was born at Oulton Broad on 20 March 1904, a daughter of Chrles Frederick and Alice Beare. She was baptised at Saint Mark’s Church on 8 May 1904 and her family lived at Victoria Road. By 1921 Alice’s father had died and her family still lived at Victoria Road, but Alice lived at Binstead Farm, Low Road, Mettingham, with her aunt Emma Blundell, and Alice worked as a clerk for J. and J. Edwards at Lowestoft. Later her mother lived at 8 Victoria Road. 

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Pelagia, John died on 28th of November 1916 at the age of 37. 

John was born at Oulton on 21 February 1879, a son of John and Phoebe Bessey. He was baptised at Saint Michael’s Church, Oulton on 30 March 1879. In 1881 his family lived at 16 South Elmham Terrace, Oulton Broad, and by 1901 at 94 Cambridge Road. In 1911 the family lived at 143 Saint Margaret's Road, and John was a drift net fisherman.

A Seaman Steward with H.M. Trawler St. Achilleus. John died on 1st of June 1940 at the age of 37.

John was born at Lowestoft on 18 October 1903, a son of John (Jack) William and Hannah Tyrrell Bidle. In 1911 his family lived at 14 Seago Street, Lowestoft. John attended Saint Andrew's School before, from 14 January 1913, becoming a pupil at Saint John's School until leaving school on 18 December 1914 'to go to work.'

A Civilian, Daisy died on 26th of May 1941 aged 37. 

Daisy was born at Lowestoft on 6 February 1905, a daughter of William Francis and Harriet Carron. She was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 16 June 1905 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 Daisy was a beatster working for Offord and Geddes, net makers. 

A Private with the 8th Battalion, Silas died on 20th of September 1917 at the age of 36. 

Silas was born at Lowestoft in early 1881, a son of Silas and Elizabeth Brown. In 1881 his family lived at Mills Road, Lowestoft. In 1891 their address was 58 Mills Road. By 1911 his family were living at 64 High Street. 

In 1908 Silas married Gertrude Elizabeth Marshall: this was registered in the Wangford district. By 1911 they were living at Albert Road, Bracknell, Berkshire. Probate records show their address as Las Palomas, Albert Road, Bracknell.

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Forward III, Samuel Albert died on 31st of March 1917 at the age of 37. 

Samuel was born at Ramsgate on 4 April 1880, a son of Robert and Sarah Burgoyne. He was baptised at Saint George’s Church, Ramsgate, on 5 October 1880. In 1881 his family lived at 33 Princes Street, Ramsgate. By 1891 they had moved to Lowestoft and lived at 247 Raglan Street. 

A Gunner with 387 Battery, 121 H.A.A. Regiment, Harold died on 13th of August 1946 at the age of 37. 

Harold was born at Canterbury on 16 February 1909, a son of William Richard and Ellen Alice Capper. In 1911 his family lived at 4 Military Road, Canterbury.

Harold married Violet Adelaide Hatcher at Saint Mary the Virgin Church, Orlestone, Kent, on 6 September 1930. In 1939 Harold and Violet lived at 2 Coronation Cottages, Worth, Kent, and Harold worked as a nurseryman (foreman).

An Able Seaman with H.M.S. Hawke. Charles died on 15th of October 1914 at the age of 37.

Charles was born at Newhaven, Sussex, on 16 April 1878, a son of Charles Robert and Mary Childs. In 1881 his family lived on the Coastguard Watch Vessel at Newhaven. By 1891 they were living at 3 King Street, Winterton, Norfolk. In 1901 the family home was at 54 Tennyson Road, Lowestoft, and, after 1911, they moved to 54 Saint Margaret's Road, Lowestoft.

A Skipper with H.M. Drifter George V, Albert died on 3rd of June 1917 at the age of 37.

Albert was born at Kessingland on 11 October 1879, a son of Robert and Anna E. (aka Hannah) Cook. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 9 November 1879. 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, and Albert was a fisherman. Later his parents lived at 6 Elizabeth Terrace, Kessingland. 

A Private with 6th Battalion, George died on 22nd of August 1917 at the age of 37. 

George was born at Morar, Bengal, India, on 30 November 1882, a son of George and Jane Davis. George’s father was serving in India with the Royal Artillery. George was baptised at Morar, on 22 December 1882. By 1891 his family had settled at Lowestoft and lived at 3 Selby Street. This was still their home in 1901 when George worked as a timber carter. 

A Private with the 14th Battalion, Wesley died on 7th of October 1918 aged 37.

Wesley was born at Lowestoft on 27 November 1881, a son of James and Eva Dawson. His given names were William Wesley but when he enlisted, he gave Wesley as his first name. In 1891 his family lived at 88 Bevan Street, and this was still their home in 1901 when Wesley, like his father, was a plasterer. In 1911 Wesley was still working as a plasterer and his family lived at 80 May Road. Later his parents lived at 117 Wollaston Road.

A Chief Petty Officer with H.M.S. Queen Mary, William died on 31st of May 1916 at the age of 37. 

William was born at Holbrook, Suffolk, on 29 September 1877, a son of Robert and Sarah Ann Doylend. In 1881 his family loved at Chelmondiston, Suffolk. By 1891 his family were living at 8 Battery Green Road, Lowestoft, and his father was a Commissioned Boatman in the Coastguard. In 1911 his parents were living at 63 Maidstone Road, Lowestoft. 

An Engineman with H.M.S. Glory, Richard died on 15th of October 1918 aged 37. 

Richard was born at Lowestoft on 11 June 1881, a son of Richard and Susannah Draper. In 1891 his family lived at 7 Wellington Cottages. In 1901 Richard lived with his sister, Susannah Capps, and family at 16 Factory Street and Richard was a fisherman.

A Chaplain with the Indian Ecclesiastical Establishment, William died on 18th of August 1942 at the age of 37. 

William was born at Knaresborough, Yorkshire, on 13 May 1905, a son of William and Jessie Rebecca Driffield. In 1911 his family were living at The Avenue, Knaresborough. In the 1920s his parents lived at 3 Coppice Drive, Ripon, and by 1939 they were living at Goats Hill, Sheringham. Subsequently they moved to Lowestoft and lived at 2 The Avenue. 

A Private with the 8th Battalion, Frederick died on 23rd of October 1917 at the age of 37. 

Frederick was born at Barnby, Suffolk, in 1881. He was a grandson of Jonathan and Mary Girling and is believed to have been the son of their daughter Hannah. If so, he was baptised at Barnby on 13 February 1882. 

A Gunner with 215th Siege Battery, Ernest died on 26th of August 1917 at the age of 37.

Ernest was born at Oulton, Lowestoft, in 1880, a son of Benjamin and Emma Godbold. He was baptised at Saint Michael’s Church, Oulton, on 28 March 1880. 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 Leading Seaman with H.M.S. Pathfinder. Charles died on 5th of September 1914 at the age of 37.

Charles was born at North Leith, Edinburgh, on 6 November 1876, a son of Thomas Barclay Henry (R.N.) and Susan Dougall Henry. In 1881 his family lived at 8 Victoria Place, North Leith, and in 1891 at 18 Victoria Place.

On 21 February 1911 Charles married Caroline Elizabeth Liffen at Lowestoft. By 1914 they were living at Beaconsfield Road and later Caroline lived at 21 Trafalgar Street, Lowestoft. Caroline later remarried. 

A Skipper with H.M. Drifter Gleaner of the Sea, Robert died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 37.

Robert was born at Lowestoft on 6 June 1879, a son of William and Ellen Hurren. Robert's father was a fisherman. Robert also became a fisherman and gained his certificate of competency as a skipper in 1910. 

Robert married Elizabeth Alice Turrell at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 4th December 1898. They lived at Sparham's Buildings, Whapload Road, before living at 21, and then 25, Worthing Road, Lowestoft. 

A Staff Sergeant with 17th Field Ambulance, Ernest died on 18th of September 1918 aged 37. 

Ernest was born at Burgh Castle in 1880, a son of Benjamin and Evelyn Jay. In 1881 his family lived at Burgh Castle. By 1891 they were living at 113 London Road, with Ernest’s maternal grandmother Sarah Salmon. Ernest’s father died in 1895. In 1901 his mother, and sisters, lived at 23 Havelock Road, Great Yarmouth, and later his mother lived at 105 Nelson Road Central, Great Yarmouth. In 1911 his brother, Benjamin, lived at 3 Suffolk Road, Lowestoft. 

A Seaman, Thornton died on 22nd of September 1914 at the age of 37.

Thornton was born at Fersfield, Norfolk, in 1877, a son of Fergus and Lavinia Lanchester.

In his teens Thornton worked as an agricultural labourer at Kenninghall but by 1901 he was a fisherman. He married Gertrude Elizabeth Fairhead at Saint Margarets Church, Lowestoft, on 5 July 1903 and they lived at 15 Grove Road, Lowestoft.

A Private with 10th Battalion Suffolk Regiment, Alexander died on 1st of January 1918 at the age of 37. 

Alexander was born at Lingwood in 1880, a son of Mary Ann (Marion) Littlewood. The 1881 Census records Alexander, and his mother, being inmates at Lingwood Workhouse. By 1891 Alexander was living at 6 Hervey Street, Lowestoft, with his grandmother, Ann Littlewood, and Alexander worked as a hawker- news (boy). In 1901 Alexander worked as a labourer, in London, and lodged at 24 Longfellows Road, Mile End. 

A Sapper with 26th Field Company, Ernest died on 21st of April 1918 at the age of 37. 

Ernest was born at Lowestoft in 1881, a son of Robert and Agnes Lowe. In 1891 his family lived at 73 Arnold Street and by 1901 they were living at the High Street and Ernest worked as a house painter. Later his parents lived at 2 Parkholme Terrace, High Street.  

A Private with 1st Bn., Ramsey died on 7th of May 1915 at the age of 37. 

Ramsey was born at Lowestoft in 1876, a son of Edmund and Elizabeth Mantripp. Note that in some records his first name is given as Ramsey, or Ramey, and in others as Raymond. In 1881 his family lived at 22 North Raglan Street, Lowestoft. By 1891 they were living at 23 Jacob's Street. 

A Mate with M.V. Novio, Alfred died on 14th of March 1941 at the age of 37. 

Alfred was born in 1903, a son of George and Edith Marjoram. He was baptised at Saint Edmunds Church, Kessingland, on 17 January 1904. In 1911 his family lived at Gladstone Cottages, London Road, Kessingland. 

Alfred married Gwendoline Wigg in 1927. In 1939 Alfred, Gwendoline, and children, lived at Davies Cottages, Kessingland, and Alfred was a fisherman.

During World War Two Alfred served with the Merchant Navy and was a Mate on the Dutch vessel Novio.

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, George died on 16th of August 1916 at the age of 37. 

George’s first names were Philip George, but in all of his military service he used George as his first name. He was born at Lowestoft on 1 June 1879, a son of William George and Louisa Neeve. In 1881 his family lived at 14 Dove Street. George was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 1 August 1886. 

A Seaman with H.M.S. Hogue, William died on 22nd of September 1914 at the age of 37. 

William was born at Somerleyton on 7 February 1877, a son of William James and Harriet Oldman. He was baptised at Saint Mary's Church, Somerleyton, on 11 March 1877. In 1881 his family lived at 22 Brickfields, Somerleyton. By 1901 they were living at 4 Wesleyan Chapel Lane, Lowestoft, and William was working as a cook on a smack. 

A Private with the 9th Battalion, George died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 37. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 14 January 1881, a son of George Isaac and Pheobe Tripp Rackham. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 6 March 1881. His family lived at 5 Tonning Street. By 1891 they were living at 30 Raglan Street, and this was still their home in 1901 when George worked as a grocer. 

A Skipper with Sailing Trawler True Vine (Lowestoft). Samuel died on 30th of November 1915 at the age of 37. 

Samuel was born at Lowestoft in 1878, a son of John and Martha Reeve. In 1881 his family lived at Seamans Road, Hopton. By 1891 Samuel's father had died and his mother had married Thomas Carsey and the family lived at Mill Lane, Corton. 

A Private with 1st Battalion. Walter died on 11th of May 1917 at the age of 37.

Walter was born at Lowestoft on 11 June 1880, a son of William and Susan Roach. In 1881 his family lived at 27 North Raglan Street. From 19 March 1888 Walter attended Saint Margaret's Boys' School. In 1901 his family lived at 128 Raglan Street, and Walter worked as a baker. 

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Thomas died on 16th of August 1916 at the age of 37.

Thomas was born at Lowestoft on 22 November 1878, a son of James and Susan Robinson. In 1881 his family lived at 6 Alice Cottages, High Street, Lowestoft. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 2 October 1881. By 1901 his family were living at 1 Melbourne Road. In 1901 they lived at 43 The Hemplands, and Thomas worked as a furniture porter. By 1911 the family were living at 1 Melbourne Road, again, and Thomas was a fruiterer working on his own account.  

A Skipper with H.M. Drifter Persistive, John died on 9th of February 1916 at the age of 37. 

John was born at Corton on 3 September 1878, a son of Charles and Elizabeth Rodwell. He was baptised at Saint Michael's Church, Oulton, on 2 August 1880. In 1881 his family lived at 5 Oulton Road, Oulton, and by 1891 they were living at Gordon Terrace, Beccles Road, Carlton Colville, and John worked as a shepherd's boy. In 1901 they lived at Oulton Street and by 1911 Charles' mother had died and his father lived at 15 Marsh Road, Oulton Broad. 

A Fisherman with Drifter Fraternal (Lowestoft), William died on 3rd of November 1914 at the age of 37. 

William was born at Kessingland in 1877 a son of George and Mary Ann Studd. In 1881 his family lived at The Street, Kessingland. By 1911 their home was at 4 Providence Place, London Road, Kessingland, and William worked as a fisherman.

A Third Hand with Sailing Trawler Boy Percy (Lowestoft). Edward died on 13th of May 1916 at the age of 37. 

Edward was born at Blundeston in 1880, a son of Edward and Elizabeth Sturman. In 1881 his family lived at High Street, Blundeston. By 1891 they were living at 1 Clement Square, Kirkley, and in 1901 at 26 Lovewell Road, and later at 62, then 60, Lovewell Road. 

In 1901 Edward was working as a Seaman on the trawler Sarah and Edward.

A Skipper with H.M. Drifter Willing Boys, Chester died on 27th of November 1942 at the age of 37.

Chester was born at Kessingland on 8 July 1905, a son of Alexander John and Jane Elizabeth Thompson. In 1911 his family lived at 3 Lakenham Cottages, Beach Street, Pakefield, and, by 1921 they were living at 10 Lovewell Road and this was still the family home in 1939. 

A Private with the 9th Battalion, Samuel died on 20th of November 1917 at the age of 37. 

Samuel was born at Pakefield on 6 January 1880, a son of Robert and Susannah (Annie) Turner.  In 1881 his family lived at Pakefield Street, Kirkley. From 15 March 1887 Samuel attended Cunningham Infants School. He then Kirkley Boys School, and, between 15 December 1891 and 6 September 1892 was a pupil at Cunnigham Mixed School. 

In 1891 his family lived at 24 Pakefield Street, Kirkley, and by 1901 at Beach Street, Carlton Colville, and Samuel was a mariner.