Same Age - 39

A Private with 1st Bn. Charles died on 12th of March 1915 at the age of 39. 

Charles was born at Horham, Suffolk, in 1876, a son of Francis and Eliza Allum. In 1881 he was living with his uncle and aunt, William and Rebecca Allum, at Horham. In 1891 he was working as a farm labourer and living with his parents and siblings as Baylham, Suffolk. 

A Rifleman with the 10th Battalion, James died on 23rd of September 1917 at the age of 39. 

James was born at Lowestoft in 1877, a son of William James and Caroline Jackson Ayers. In 1881 his family lived at 34 East Street and by 1891 at 265 Raglan Street. By 1911 his parents were living at 4 Mummerys Buildings, Whapload Road.

Between 1901 and 1911 James began using his middle name, Alfred, as his first name. 

A Younker, with the Steam Drifter Liliy, John died on 7th of October 1914 at the age of 39. 

John was born at Frostenden in 1875, a son of John and Harriet Bickers. In 1881 his family lived at Frostenden. By 1891 they had moved to 49 Lorne Road, Kirkley, and this would be John's home for the rest of his life. In 1891 he worked as a grocer's errand boy. By 1901 John was working as a fish packer. 

A Civilian, Stella died on 19th of October 1942 at the age of 39. 

Stella was born at Kessingland on 5 September 1903, a daughter of Thomas Edward and Mabel Ethel Blowers. She was baptised at Saint Edmund's Church, Kessingland, on 18 October 1903. In 1911 her family lived at The Beach, Kessingland. In 1921 they lived at 4 Geneva Cottages, Kessingland. 

In 1928 Stella married George Thomas Bird. In 1939 they lived at Church Road, Kessingland. 

Stella, and her daughter Margaret, died at their home, Acouver, Church Road, Kessingland, during an air raid.

An Able Seaman with the tug S. S. Aid (London), Leonard died on 29th of November 1940 at the age of 39. 

Leonard was born at Kessingland on 22 November 1900, a son of Lewis Charles and Minnie Jane Blowers. He was baptised at Saint Edmunds Church, Kessingland, on 20 January 1901. In 1901 his family lived at High Street, Kessingland. By 1911 they were living at High Path, Beach, Kessingland, and this was still their address in 1921 when Leonard worked as a fisherman (either for, or on the, Beamish). 

A Net Stower with the Steam Drifter Lily. Richard Charles died on 7th of October 1914 at the age of 39. 

Richard was born at Lowestoft on 8 February 1875, a son of Joseph and Mary Ann Britteon. Note in some sources his surname is given as Britton or Brittion. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 4 April 1875. In 1881 his family lived at 24 Bevan Street and by 1891 at 10 Raglan Street. Richard, like his father before him became a fisherman.

A Private with 258 Company, Bertie died on 17th of June 1944 aged 39. 

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter George V, George died on 3rd of June 1917 at the age of 39. 

George was born at Kessingland on 4 July 1878, a son of George and Ellen Bunn. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 28 July 1878. In 1891 his family lived at Market Place, Kessingland, and George was a general labourer. In 1901 their address was Old Market, Kessingland, and George was a fisherman. In 1911 their address was Market Place, Kessingland, and George was a drift fishing engine driver.

A Skipper with H.M. Drifter Kent County., Samuel died on 8th of December 1916 at the age of 39.

Samuel was born at Lowestoft on 31 August 1873, a son of William and Matilda Burwood. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 7 October 1877. 

Samuel married Maria Garner at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 30 October 1895. At that time he was living at 25 Seago Street, and Maria at 57 Reeve Street, and Samuel was a trawlerman. By 1901 they were living at 281 Raglan Street, and later at 299 Raglan Street.

A Seaman with H. M. Cable Ship Alert (United Kingdom), Robert died on 24th of February 1945 aged 39.

Robert was born at Lowestoft on 12 November 1905, a son of John and Susannah Button. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church on 1 December 1905 and his family lived at 47 Albert Street. By 1911 his family were living at 47 Park Road, and this was still the family home in 1945. 

In 1921 Robert was an errand boy working for John Deveraux and Sons at 129 High Street. 

A Skipper with Fishing Vessel S.D.J. (Lowestoft), Frank died on 11th of May 1947 aged 39.

Frank was born at Lowestoft on 19 June 1907, a son of Alfred Charles and Scyllia Ann Church. In 1921 his family lived at 25 Norfolk Street. 

In 1937 Frank married Sophia Ann Reader Smith. By 1939 their home was at Fairview, 3 Higher Drive, and Frank was a fisherman. 

A Private with the 8th Battalion, Edward died on 1st of July 1916 at the age of 39. 

Edward was born at Lowestoft on 14 October 1876, a son of Abraham and Emily Clark. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 5 November 1876. In 1881 his family lived at Princes Road. In 1891 their address was 19 Princes Road. Later his parents lived at 15 Ipswich Road.

On 10 January 1914 Edward married Ellen Maria Reynolds at Saint Margaret’s Church. Edward was a fisherman living at 63 Beccles Road and Ellen lived at 2 Corton Road. Later Ellen lived at 49 Reeve Street.

A Seaman Cook with H.M.S. Europa, Walter died on 4th of June 1940 at the age of 39. 

Walter was born at Lowestoft on 9 May 1901, a son of James Alfred and Georgina Culham. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 15 March 1903 (the same day as his brother James) and his family lived at 65 Seago Street and this was still their address in 1911 and 1921. The 1921 Census states that Walter was 'in the Army.'

A Private with the 1/5th Battalion, Philip died on 1st of July 1917 at the age of 39. 

Philip was born at Pulham Saint Mary Magdalen in 1876, a son of Philip William and Emm Jane Dolman. In 1881 his family lived at Peppys Lane, Pulham Saint Mary. In 1891 they lived at the Farm House, Rumburgh. Later his family lived at Gisleham, before moving to Pulham Market, Norfolk. He was a brother of Gertrude Smith of The Hollies, Black Street, Gisleham. 

In 1901 Philip worked as an asylum attendant at Ipswich Borough Lunatic Asylum, Foxhall Road, Ipswich.  

A Private with the 2/4th Battalion, Thomas died on 11th of December 1917 at the age of 39. 

Thomas was born at Lowestoft in 1878, a son of Edward and Hannah Dye. In 1881 his family lived at 28 Mariners Street. By 1891 they were living at 26 Mariners Street. By 1900 the family home was at 17 Queens Road. 

A Pilot with Trinity House, Albert died on 26th of September 1915 at the age of 39.

Albert was born at Lowestoft in 1876, a son of David and Maria Fisher. In 1881 his family lived at 3 Prairie, Lowestoft. By 1891 they were living at 75 London Road, Lowestoft, and this was still their home in 1901. 

In 1897 Albert, and his father David, worked on the Lowestoft collier Mary Stowe and had to be rescued during a severe gale.   

A Civilian, Frederick died on 21st of August 1940 at the age of 39. 

A Skipper with H.M. Trawler Clifton, Edward died on 18th of February 1917 at the age of 39.  

Edward was born at Wangford in on 31 October 1877, a son of and Emily Garrod. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Wangford, on 24 March 1877. In 1881 Edward lived with his maternal grandparents, William and Johanna Garrod, at Wangford Hill, Wangford. By 1891 his family lived at Bishops Buildings, Mariners Street, Lowestoft, and Edward was a rope twine spinner.

A Petty Officer with H.M.S. Marmora, Robert died on 25th of January 1920 at the age of 39. 

Robert was born at Oulton on 22 January 1881, a son of John and Harriet Anne Godfrey. He was baptised at Saint Michael's Church, Oulton, on 24 June 1881. In 1891 his family lived at Horne Hill, Kirkley. Later his parents lived at Southwold House, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad.

A Skipper with the drifter 'Will and Maggie', George died on 3 November 1914 at the age of 39. 

George was born at Flixton, near Lowestoft, in 1875, a son of Isaac and Mary Ann Gower. In 1881 his family lived at Gisleham. By 1891 they were living at 83 Albert Road, Great Yarmouth, and George worked as a labourer.

On 28 December 1896 George married Elizabeth Abigail Mobbs at Saint Peter's Church, Carlton Colville. They both lived at Carlton Colville and George was a fisherman. In 1901 they lived at 21 Victoria Road, Carlton Colville. 

A Cook with S.S. Laconia (Liverpool), Herbert died on 12th of September 1942 at the age of 39. 

Herbert was born at Carlton Colville on 20 November 1902, a son of Herbert Wallace and Eliza Greengrass. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 22 February 1903. In 1911 his family lived at Hall Cottages, Cley Road, Holt, Norfolk, and by 1918 at 36 Kimberley Road, Lowestoft.

On 10 January 1935 Herbert married Rosie Hettie Gertie Meadows. Herbert was a cook and they both lived at Kirkley. In 1939 their home was at 33 Saint John’s Road, Lowestoft. 

A Civilian, Edward died on 29th of November 1940 aged 39. 

Edward was born at Oulton Broad on 31 July 1901, a son of Herbert Wallace and Eliza Greengrass. He was baptised at Saint Mark’s Church on 29 September 1901 and his family lived at Carlton Colville. In 1917 his family lived at 16 Kimberley Road. 

In 1938 Edward married Ethel Alice Turner, this was registered in the Lothingland district. In 1939 they lived at 155A The Avenue and Edward was a general labourer and fish worker.  

A Sergeant with 420 Battery, 148 (The Bedfordshire Yeo.) Field Regt., George died on 2nd-3rd of March 1942 at the age of 39. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 24 January 1904, a son of Walter Robert and Hannah Martha Harvey. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 13 May 1904, and his family lived at 16 Sandringham Road. 

George was working as a carter when he attested for the Royal Artillery, at Bury St. Edmunds, on 17 September 1923. he enlisted to serve six years with the Colours and six with the Reserve. He joined the Army Reserve on 10 March 1930. 

A Private with the 1/8th Battalion, John died on 15th of June 1918 at the age of 39. 

John was born at Oulton Broad in 1878, a son of John and Eliza Hines. He was baptised at Saint Michael’s Church, Oulton, on 2 March 1879. The 1881 Census shows John at Beccles Road with relatives Adam and Kezia Aggas. In 1891 John’s family lived at Church Road, Rock Estate, Oulton, and John was an agricultural labourer.  

A Skipper with H.M. Drifter Pelagia, George died on 28th of November 1916 at the age of 39. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 13 November 1877, a son of John Thomas and Sarah Hitter. In 1881 his family lived at 5 West Raglan Street. George was baptised at Saint John’s Church, Lowestoft, on 13 June 1886. By 1891 they were living at 79 Bevan Street and George was the cook on a fishing smack. 

A Skipper with H. M. Trawler Lord Ridley, William died on 10th of May 1917 at the age of 39. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 15 July 1877, a son of Joseph Thomas and Eliza Hodgman. In 1881 his family lived at 2 North Raglan Street and, by 1891, they were living at 21 Tonning Street. 

On 10 May 1897 William married Priscilla Ethell at Saint John’s Church, New Clee, Grimsby. William was a fisherman and they both lived at 164 Stanley Street, New Clee. By 1901 they were living at 3 Collins Court, Whitehaven, and William was a fisherman. Priscilla died in 1903.

A Private with Middlesex Regiment posted to the 1/19th Battalion London Regiment, Alfred died on 1st of September 1918 at the age of 39.

A Deck Hand with H.M. Trawler Gabir, James died on 24th of May 1918 at the age of 39. 

James was born at Lowestoft on 12 November 1879, a son of James and Margaret Jenner. This is confirmed by his baptismal record, however his Royal Naval Reserve service record gives his date of birth as 11 October 1876. He was baptised at Christ Church, Lowestoft, on 20 January 1880, and his family lived at 1 Hungary Terrace (sic), The Beach, Lowestoft. In 1881 they lived at 1 Spurgeon Score. In 1901 his family lived at 14 Raglan Street. 

A Trimmer with H.M. Trawler Whooper, James died on 30th of June 1916 at the age of 39. 

James was born at Macclesfield, Cheshire, on 14 January 1877, a son of James E. and Sarah Ann Johnston. 

In 1881 his family lived at 57 Saint George's Street, Sutton, Macclesfield. James attended Saint George's School, Macclesfield. By 1891 they were living at 1 Court 2, Higginbotham Road, Macclesfield, and James was a silk winder. 

Note that in many official records James used his middle name Ernest, particularly the records of his military and naval service.  

A Second Hand with H.M.S. Q. 20, Joseph died on 29th of March 1917 at the age of 39.

Joseph was born at Ballachrink, Lonan, Isle of Man, on 8 November 1877, a son of John Robert and Alice Jane Kelly. In 1881 his family lived at Ballachrink Farm House, and they were still living at Ballachrink in 1891. Later his father lived at Stanley Road, Peel, Isle of Man. 

A Private with the 4th Battalion, Charles died on 9th of October 1918 aged 39. 

Charles was born at Lowestoft in 1879, a son of Arthur and Emily Kemp. In 1881 his family lived at 4 Wrights Cottages, Beccles Road, Lowestoft. By 1901 they were living at Oulton Street, Oulton, and Charles worked as a bricklayer, possibly with his father. 

Charles married Alruna Bird at Kessingland on 1 September 1904. In 1911 they lived at High Street, Kessingland, and Alruna's address, when Charles died, was Days Cottages, High Street, Kessingland.

A Gunner with D Battery 157th Brigade, George died on 24th of July 1916 at the age of 39.

George was born at Manchester in 1877, a son of George Pye and Alice Mary Knights. In 1881 his family lived at Carlton Colville and in 1891 their address was Beccles Road, Carlton Colville, and George was a bricklayer’s labourer. By 1901 George’s mother had died and his father remarried and lived at 23 Victoria Road, Carlton Colville.

A Private with 9th Bn., Samuel died on 8th of August 1918 at the age of 39. 

Samuel was born at Lowestoft in 1879, a son of George Herbert and Emily Elizabeth Lambert. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 28 September 1879 and his family lived at Raglan Street. Note on some records his names are given as William Samuel. In 1881 his family lived at 3 Cambridge Road, Lowestoft. By 1891 Samuel's mother had died and his family lived at 13 Union Place, Lowestoft. 

An Acting Skipper Lieutenant with H.M. Motor Mine Sweeper 1012, Harry died on 30th of December 1945 aged 39. 

Harry was born at Barnby on 12 June 1906, a son of Dick Alfred and Louisa Jane Lee. In 1911 they lived at Back Lane, Barnby, and this was still their address in 1921 when Harry was a dairy man for A. Barwood at Mutford. In 1939 Harry’s parents lived at Ebenezer Cottage, Mill Lane, Barnby.

A Cook with Steam Trawler Incentive (Lowestoft), George died on 28th of May 1915 at the age of 39.

George was born at Chediston, Suffolk, in 1876, a son of Samuel and Maryann Lynes In 1881 his family lived at Carlton, Suffolk, and in 1891 at Barsham, Suffolk, and George was an agricultural labourer. Later his parents lived at Mettingham, Suffolk. 

A Lieutenant with the Royal Indian Army Service Corps, Robert died on 9th of March 1943 aged 39. 

Robert was born at Kessingland on 9 June 1903, a son of Henry James and Celia Mallett. He was baptised at Saint Edmund's Church, Kessingland, on 5 July 1903. In 1911 his family lived at Lyndale Cottage, Whites Lane, Kessingland, and this was still the family home in 1921, by which time Robert was working as a carpenter for his father's building company. The family were still living at Lyndale Cottage in 1939, and Robert was a teacher of handicraft woodwork. 

A Private with 129 Coy., Charles died on 27th of October 1917 at the age of 39. 

Charles was born at Lowestoft in 1878, 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. In 1911 they lived at 25 Cathcart Street, Lowestoft, and Charles worked for the Great Eastern Railway Company as a painter plumber. 

A Flight Sergeant with Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Reginald died on 3rd of April 1945 aged 39. 

A Skipper with the trawler Fleurette (Lowestoft), Charles died on the 13th February 1917, aged 39.

Charles was born at Pakefield in 1878, a son of Edward Emmanuel and Rachel Ann Mullender. He was baptised at All Saints’ Church, Pakefield, on 16 March 1879. In 1881 his family lived at 20 Pakefield Street, and this was still their home in 1891. By 1901 Charles’ family were living at 17 Pakefield Street and Charles was a fisherman. 

A Civilian, Frederick died on 20th of October 1946 aged 39. 

Frederick was born at Willesden, London. on 29 January 1907, a son of Henry and May North. In 1911 his family lived at 5A New Buildings, Kingsgate Road, Kilburn. 

On 4 August 1926 Frederick, who was working as a carman, enlisted in the Army and served with the 11th Hussars before joining the 3rd Hussars in 1927, He joined the Army Reserve on 8 December 1932.