Same Age - 45

A Petty Officer 1st Class with H.M. Trawler Courtier, John died on 6th of January 1916 at the age of 45. 

John was born at Durham on 19 October 1870, a son of Abel and Ann Barber. In 1871 John, and his mother, were with his maternal grandmother, Harriet Rose, at 9 Rack Terrace, Kidderminster. By 1881 John’s mother had died and his family lived at a Court in Mill Street, Kidderminster. 

A Civilian, Beatrice died on 3rd of July 1940 at the age of 45. 

Beatrice was born at Kirkley on 11 April 1895, a daughter of Frederick George and Elizabeth Baster. She was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 12 May 1895. In 1901 her family lived at 12 Lorne Park Road. From 15 May 1901 Beatrice was a pupil at Kirkley School. 

In 1911 Beatrice's family lived at 4 Morton Road and Beatrice worked as a beatster. By 1921 her family were living at 60 Pakefield Road. 

In 1939 Beatrice lived at 14 Rant Score East and She worked as a tin cutter machinist.

Formerly a Private with the Royal Pioneer Corps, George died on 21 January 1947, aged 45.

George was born at Lound in 1901, a son of George and Eleanor Eliza Bloss. He was baptised at Saint John the Baptist Church, Lound, on 29 September 1901. In 1911 they lived at Pond Farm Cottage, Herringfleet. 
By 1921 George was serving with 29 Battery Royal Garrison Artillery in Germany. Both of George’s parents died in the 1920s and, by 1939, his brother Thomas lived at Park Hill Fram, Oulton.

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Recompense., George died on 28th of March 1916 at the age of 45.

George was a son of William and Maria Boon. He was born at Mutford on 1 April 1866. In 1871 his family lived 'near Mutford Corner', and in 1881 at Mutford. 

A Skipper with Sailing Trawler Young Bert (Lowestoft), Edward died on 30th of July 1917 aged 45. 

Edward was born at Blundeston in 1871, a son of John and Lucy Bowler. In 1881 his family lived at Market Lane, Blundeston. By 1891 they were living at High Street, Blundeston, and Edward was a fisherman. Later his family lived at Lound Road, Blundeston. 

In 1896 Edward was the Mate on the trawler Sunrise. 

On 30 July 1917 the sailing trawler Young Bert, LT 454, was sunk by submarine UC-63 somewhere in the North Sea. All five crew were killed. 

A Civilian, Victor died on 6th of November 1942 at the age of 45. 

Victor was born at Lowestoft on 10 October 1897, a son of William and Caroline Brady. In 1901 Victor’s family lived at 22 Saint Leonard’s Road, and this was still their home in 1911. From 15 April 1901 Victor attended Kirkley School. 

A Petty Officer Stoker with H.M.S. Goliath., William died on 13th of May 1915 at the age of 45. 

William was born at Tenby, Pembrokeshire, on 7 September 1870. William is believed to be a son of James and Rebecca Davies who lived at Culver Park, Tenby. 

A Deck Hand with H.M. Trawler Arfon, James died on 30th of April 1917 at the age of 45. 

James was born at Lowestoft on 15 July 1870, a son of Money and Ellen Jane Doy. In 1871 his family lived at 3 Thurston Road, and by 1881 at Saint Peter’s Street. Later his father lived at 93 Seago Street.  

A Skipper with H.M. Smack Ethel and Millie, Charles died on 16th of August 1917 at the age of 45. 

Charles was born at Carlton Colville on 14 April 1874, a son of Johnson and Charlotte Manning. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 31 May 1874. In 1881 his family lived at Beccles Road, Carlton Colville. By 1891 they were living at a cottage near Mutford Bridge, Beccles Road, Carlton Colville, and Charles was a fisherman. 

A Civilian, Adelaide died on 18th of February 1942 at the age of 45.

Adelaide was born at Oulton Broad on 2 September 1894, a daughter of John and Adelaide Patterson. In 1901 her family lived at 5 Trinity Cottages, Commodore Road, Oulton Broad. By 1911 Adelaide was working in service and she lived at 27 Alexandra Road, Lowestoft.

Adelaide married William John Parnell at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 28 June 1925. In the late 1930s they lived at Redenhall. 

A Private with 3rd Regt. Horace died on 15th of October 1916 at the age of 45. 

Horace was born in the City of London in 1875, a son of William and Mary Ann Pryke. In 1881 his family lived at 33 Kiver Road, Islington. By 1891 Horace was working as an apprentice draper for Mr. Maw of High Street, Saint Pancras. In 1901 Horace was a draper's assistant living at 482 Holloway Road, Islington, possibly working for his father at his drapers business at 484 Holloway Road. 

A Fourth Hand with the trawler Fleurette (Lowestoft), Benjamin died on the 13th February 1917, aged 45.

A Deck Hand with Sailing Trawler Young Bert (Lowestoft), Thomas died on 30th of July 1917 aged 45. 

Arnott was born at Westleton, Suffolk, in 1872 a son of Robert and Hannah Smith. In 1881 his family lived at Mill Hole, Westleton. 

In 1911 Arnott lived with his wife Julia, formerly Besford. No details of their marriage have been found. They lived at 8 Cumberland Place, Whapload Road, and Arnott was a smacksman. 

On 30 July 1917 the sailing trawler Young Bert, LT 454, was sunk by submarine UC-63 somewhere in the North Sea. All five crew were killed. 

A Skipper with H.M. Trawler Royalo, William died on 1 September 1940, aged 45.

William was born at Pakefield on 24 August 1895, a son of William Durrant and Susan Warford. In 1915 William lived at Rochester Road, and then at 8 Rant Score East. 

A Police Constable, Robert died on 18th September 1940 at the age of 45. 

Robert was born at Gisleham on 31 July 1895, a son of Joseph and Mary Elizabeth Winney. He was baptised at Gisleham on 1 September 1895. In 1901 his family lived at 3 Sandy Lane, Gisleham. By 1911 they were living at Coopers Cottages, Gisleham, and Robert was a drifter fisherman and in 1915 they were living at Black Street, Gisleham.