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A Leading Seaman with H. M. Trawler Bedfordshire (on loan to U.S. Navy), Frederick died on 11th of May 1942 at the age of 31. 

Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 27 July 1910, a son of John and Beatrice Maltby. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 14 October 1912, and his family lived at 11 Meadow Cottages, Oulton. By 1911 his family was living at 39 Park Road, Lowestoft, and by 1939 his parents lived at 15 Wollaston Road, Lowestoft. 

Frederick married Kate Hopkins, at Swansea, in 1935.  

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Jewel. James died on 18th of May 1941 at the age of 40. 

James was born at Shadingfield, Suffolk, on 3 April 1901, a son of John and Sarah Pinkney. he was baptised at Shadingfield parish church on 19 May 1901. In 1911 his family lived at Hulver Street, Wrentham. In 1921 James' family still lived at Hulver Street, and Hames worked as a fisherman. 

During 1921 James married Gladys May Rouse. In 1939 James and Gladys lived at 2 Gisleham Corner, Carlton Colville, and James worked as a fisherman (engineer).

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. 

A Second Hand with H.M. Drifter Maida., Claude died on 16th of March 1940 at the age of 38. 

A Seaman with H.M. Drifter Ocean Retriever. Charles died on 22nd of September 1943 at the age of 39. 

Charles was born at Mutford on 10 February 1904, a son of Alfred and Louisa Raven. In 1911 his family lived at Beccles Road, Mutford. In 1921 Charles lived at Beccles Road with his widowed mother and he was an unemployed shipyard worker. 

In 1929 Charles married Ethel May Rivett at Mutford. In 1939 they were living at Tunns Cottages, Rushmere, Suffolk, and Charles worked as a drift-net fisherman. 

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Receptive. William died on 3rd of July 1941 at the age of 36.

William was born at Lowestoft on 30 May 1905, a son of George Thomas Shaw and Rosanna Shaw. In 1911 his family lived at 6 Factory Court, Factory Street, Lowestoft. By 1921 they were living at 9 Gun Lane, and William worked as a labourer at the Jewson's Saw Mill on Belvedere Road, Lowestoft. 

In 1935 William married Ellen Victoria Haylock at Lowestoft. In 1939 they lived at 3 Factory Court, Factory Street, Lowestoft, and William worked as a fisherman-stoker.

A Second Hand with H.M. Drifter Thistle. Bertie died on 8th of May 1941 at the age of 27. 

Bertie was born at Lowestoft on 11 November 1913, a son of Henry James and Alice Harvey. In 1921 his family lived at 51 Carlton Road, Lowestoft.

On 19 June 1937 Bertie married Marjorie Gladys Crickmore at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft. Bertie was working as a fisherman, and Marjorie a silk weaver. They both lived at 7 Avondale Road, Lowestoft. By 1939 they were living at 78 Somerton Road, Lowestoft. In 1939 Bertie was Skipper of the Lowestoft trawler Helping Hand (LT 1239).

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Uberty. Sidney died on 7th of May 1941 at the age of 33. 

Sidney was born at Covehithe on 9 July 1907, a son of Alfred Charles and Charlotte Bond. In 1911 his family lived at Model Cottage, Henstead. By 1939 they were living at 11 Poplar Road, Carlton Colville, and Sidney worked as a stoker - herring fisherman. 

Sidney was serving on the Uberty when the drifter was bombed by German aircraft and sunk just off Lowestoft Harbour and all thirteen of the crew were lost. 

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Uberty. William died on 7th of May 1941 at the age of 42. 

William was born at Swaffham on 7 October 1898, a son of William and Rebecca Bye. He was baptised at Saints Peter and Paul Church, Swaffham, on 6 November 1898 and his family lived at Lynn Street, Swaffham. In 1901 his family lived at 90 Lynn Road, Swaffham, and they were still living at Lynn Road in 1911. 

A Chief Engineman with H.M. Motor Minesweeper 101. Henry died on 29th of November 1944 at the age of 32.

Henry was born at Lowestoft on 6 October 1912, a son of Henry Ashley Roach and Harriet Elizabeth Roach. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 1 November 1912, and his family lived at 8 The Hemplands. By 1921 his family were living at 20 Melbourne Road, Lowestoft, and by 1944 at 5 Alexandra Road.

A Leading Seaman with H.M. Motor Minesweeper 70. Charles died on 24th of September 1943 at the age of 33.

Charles was born at Lowestoft on 11 February 1911, a son of Richard and Alice Pearce. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 3 March 1911 and his family lived at 4 Lincoln's Buildings, Whapload Road. By 1921 his family were living at 21 Dove Street and Charles attended the Central School. 

In late 1939 Charles married Marjorie Irene Moxey who lived at 44 Trafalgar Street, Lowestoft.

A Leading Cook with H.M. Motor Minesweeper 8. Ernest died on 24th of June 1944 at the age of 29. 

Ernest was born at Lowestoft on 9 October 1914 a son of Ernest Henry and Letitia Moyse. In 1921 his family lived at 8 Jacobs Street, Lowestoft. 

On 8 October 1938 Ernest married Irene Violet Jackson at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley. Ernest and Irene were both living at Kirkley and Ernest worked as a labourer. By 1939 they were living at The Nest, Long Road, Lowestoft, and Ernest worked as a general labourer. 

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Adonis. Albert died on 15th of April 1943 at the age of 26. 

Albert was born at Lowestoft on 21 October 1916 a son of George Gurney and Anne Emma Gurney Hall. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 14 December 1916, and his family lived at 4 Worthing Road. This was still his family's address in 1921.  

In 1938 Albert married Evelyn Ethel Ruth Spindler at Lowestoft. In 1939 they lived with Albert's mother at 60 Sussex Road, Lowestoft. 

A Seaman Cook,  with H. M. Trawler Argyllshire. Frederick died on 1st June 1940 at the age of 19.

Frederick was born at Pakefield on 3 April 1921, a son of William Warford and Jessie Jean Rushmore. In 1921 his family lived at 37 Pakefield Street, Pakefield, and by 1939 they were living at 17 Prospect Place, Lowestoft.

An Engineman with H.M. Trawler Argyllshire. Samuel died on 1st of June 1940 at the age of 41. 

Samuel was born at Lowestoft on 14 April 1898, a son of Samuel James and Amelia Outlaw. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 6 November 1898 and his family lived at 36 Mariner's Street, Lowestoft. In 1901 his family lived at 31 Albert Street and by 1911 they had moved to 27 Roman Road, Lowestoft.

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Birdlip., Frederick died on 13th of June 1944 at the age of 22.

Frederick was born at Walthamstow on 15 September 1921, a son of Thomas James and Beatrice E. Deal. In 1939 he lived with his family at 1 Joscelyne Square, Leigh Hill, Southend-on-Sea, and Frederick worked as a signwriter. 

Frederick married Sybil Bertha Brady, at Lowestoft, in 1943. 

A Cook with H.M. Trawler Birdlip. Harry died on 13th of June 1944 at the age of 24. 

Harry was born at Lowestoft on 30 May 1920, a son of Harry J. and Rhoda Fisher. In 1921 his family lived at 29 Pakefield Street, and this was still their address in 1939 when Harry worked as a sheet metal worker.  

Harry married Kathleen Mary Butcher at Lowestoft in 1940. 

Harry served on H. M. Trawler 'Birdlip' which was used as a 'submarine chaser'. On 13 June 1944 the Birdlip was torpedoed by submarine U-547 off the west coast of Africa. All of the crew, including Harry, were lost. 

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Bredon. Arthur died on 8th of February 1943 at the age of 27. 

Arthur was born at Lowestoft on 16 September 1915, a son of Charles and Maude Harvey. In 1921 his family lived at 2 Wellington Road, Pakefield. 

In 1935 Arthur married Gertrude May Lydia Skeet at Lowestoft. In 1939 they lived at 187 A Economy Road, and Arthur worked as a builder's bricklayer's labourer. 

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Bredon. Arthur died on 8th of February 1943 at the age of 20. 

Arthur was born at Lowestoft on 22 August 1922, a son of James Robert and Alice Rose Saunders. By 1939 his family were living at Bloodmore Lane, Gisleham, Suffolk.

Arthur was serving on the anti-submarine trawler, off the Canary Islands, when it was sunk by a torpedo from submarine U-521. Forty-three of the crew, including Arthur, were killed. 

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Brock. Edward died on 19th of August 1940 at the age of 29. 

Edward was born at Lowestoft on 4 April 1910, a son of Joseph and Florence Gravells. In 1911 his family lived at 3 Turner's Cottages, Saint John's Road, Lowestoft. By 1921 they were living at 13 Clemence Street, Lowestoft, and this was still their home in 1939 at which time Edward was working as a fisherman. 

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Brock. Arthur died on 19th of August 1940 at the age of 29. 

Arthur was born at Lowestoft on 16 July 1911, a son of Arthur Reginald and Ada Annie Hall. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 3 August 1911 and his family lived at 22 Oxford Road. In 1921 his family lived at 90 Cambridge Road, Lowestoft, and this was still their home in 1939.

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Canna. Joseph died on 5th of December 1942 at the age of 22. 

Joseph was born at Lowestoft on 8 September 1920, a son of Thomas George and Emily Godbold. In 1921 his family lived at 57 Seago Street, Lowestoft. Later his father lived at 35 Beaconsfield Road, Lowestoft. 

Joseph was serving on the Canna, at Lagos, when an accidental explosion took place and the vessel was burnt out. Six of the crew, including Joseph, were killed. 

Joseph's sister-in-law, Jessie, was killed in an air raid in 1942. His nephew, Leonard, was killed in 1941. 

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Cap d'Antifer. Richard died on 13th of February 1944 at the age of 30. 

Richard was born at Beccles on 14 May 1913, a son of Samuel and Jessie May Ling. In 1921 his family lived at 1 Wells Cottages, Raglan Street, Lowestoft. 

In 1939 Richard was living at 237 Raglan Street and he worked as a drift-net fisherman. 

Richard married Dorothy Irene Soanes at Lowestoft in 1940. Their home was at 17 Union Road, Lowestoft.

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Cayton Wyke. Russell died on 8th of July 1940 at the age of 19. 

Russell was born at Lowestoft on 11 July 1921, a son of Charles Nathanial and Eva May Keable. In 1939 his family lived at 107 Notley Road, Lowestoft, and Russell worked as a fisherman. 

In May 1940 the Cayton Wyke was involved in the Dunkirk evacuations and is credited with rescuing over 600 men. On 8 July 1940 the Cayton Wyke was sunk by a German motor torpedo boat off Goodwin Sands. All 18 of the crew, including Russell, were killed. 

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Comet. Jack died on 30th of September 1940 at the age of 24. 

Jack was born at Kessingland on 12 September 1916, a son of Isaac John and Edith Annie Catchpole. He was baptised at Saint Edmund's Church, Kessingland, on 15 October 1916, and his family lived at 4 Belvidere, Kessingland Beach. By 1939 his family were living at 6 The Ridge, Kessingland, and Jack worked as a fisherman (weekly articles)

On 30 September 1940 the Comet sank after hitting a mine off Falmouth. Jack was among 15 crew who were killed.

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Comet, Kenneth died on 30th of September 1940 aged 24.

Kenneth was born at Bramfield, Mutford, on 18 May 1916, a son of Henry George and Mabel Cross. In 1921 his family lived at Beccles Road, Mutford. By 1939 Kenneth's mother had died and his father still lived at Beccles Road, Mutford.

On 30 September 1940 the Comet sank after hitting a mine off Falmouth. Kenneth was among 15 crew who were killed.

A Second Hand with H.M. Trawler Damito, Thomas died on 13th of July 1940 at the age of 42. 

Thomas was born at Lowestoft on 14 May 1897, a son of Thomas William and Bertha Lavinia Cole. In 1901 his family lived at 9 Nelson Road, Carlton Colville, and by 1911 they were living at 13 Payne Street, Lowestoft.

On 2 May 1916 Thomas joined the Royal Naval Reserve, number 11047 DA. At that time he was living at 28 Edward Street, Milford Haven. During the First World War he served as a Deck Hand with the Sabrina and then the Idaho. He was demobilized on 28 January 1919. 

A Seaman Cook with H.M. Trawler Edwardian, Roy died on 11th of August 1940 at the age of 22. 

Roy was born at Pakefield on 17 February 1918, a son of William H. G. and Lily Selina Boon. By 1921 his family was living at 14 Wellington Road, Pakefield. This was still their home in 1939 and, at that time, Roy worked as an aluminium moulder and fixer.

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Fleming. Montague died on 24th of July 1940 at the age of 23. 

Montague was born at Lowestoft on 14 December 1917, a son of John and Beatrice Maltby. Royal Navy casualty records state that he was born at 14 Wollaston Road, Lowestoft. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 6 January 1918, and his family lived at 171 Raglan Street, Lowestoft. By 1939 his parents lived at 15 Wollaston Road, Lowestoft. 

Montague married Olive Irene Crisp in early 1939. The 1939 Register shows Olive living at 42 Queens Road, Lowestoft.  

A Seaman Cook with H.M. Trawler Fleming., Thomas died on 24th of July 1940 at the age of 60. 

Thomas was born at Lowestoft on 29 January 1880, a son of Florence Gertrude Swann. In 1882 his mother married Peter Walker and Thomas is shown on the 1891 Census as Thomas Walker living with his family at 79 Seago Street, Lowestoft. 

A Chief Engineman with H.M. Trawler Hayburn Wyke. Harry died on 2nd of January 1945 at the age of 46.

Harry was born at Lowestoft on 3 August 1897 (hence was actually 48 when he died), a son of John Edward James and Mary Anne Sharman. Between 1901 and 1911 Harry's family lived at 4 Wilde's Score, Lowestoft, and the 1911 Census shows Harry working as a Telegraph Boy. 

A Leading Seaman with H.M. Trawler Horatio. James died on 7th of January 1943 at the age of 28. 

James was born at Lowestoft on 17 November 1914, a son of Thomas Charles and Harriet Jane Wylie. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 11 December 1914 and his family lived at 72 Queens Road and this was still their home in 1921.

James married Ellen Smith, at Lowestoft, in 1939 and they lived at 80 Kirkley Run. James worked as a general labourer with railway engineering maintenance and supply staff. 

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Kennymore. James died on 25th of November 1940 at the age of 29. 

James was born at Lowestoft, a son of Charles Edward Turner Barnard and Lottie Maud Barnard. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 16 May 1911, and his family lived at 37 Kent Road. The baptised register gives his date of birth as 27 April, and his middle name as Ernest. However, Royal Navy war graves records give his date of birth as 29 April and his middle name as Edward.

A Seaman Steward with H.M. Trawler Kingston Cornelian. Arthur died on 5th of January 1940 at the age of 18. 

Arthur was born at Lowestoft on 8 August 1921, a son of Harry George and Betsy Susannah Dennant. His family lived at 40 Raglan Street and later his parents lived at Blundeston.  

On 5 January 1940 the Kingston Cornelain was in the Strait of Gibraltar. The trawler was in a collision with the French merchant ship Chella. The trawler sank very quickly with the loss of all seventeen crew, including Arthur. 

A Leading Cook with H.M. Trawler Kurd, Frederick died on 10th of July 1945 at the age of 30. 

Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 8 May 1915, a son of Frederick and Maggie May Griffiths. His father died in 1918 whilst serving with the Royal Naval Reserve and he lived with his mother at Brierley Hill House, 13 Walton Road, Lowestoft. In 1925 Frederick's mother married Frederick Read and in 1939 Frederick was working as a boat-builder's labourer and living with his mother, and step-father, at The King's Arms, Bevan Street, Lowestoft.  

A Leading Seaman with H.M. Trawler Laertes. Jack died on 25th of July 1942 at the age of 29. 

Jack was born at Aldburgh on 8 July 1914, a son of Son of Henry Joseph and Eva Ellen Page. In 1911 his family lived at Oulton Broad, and by 1921 were living at Village Green, Homersfield, Suffolk. By 1939 they were living at 67 Beccles Road, Lowestoft, and Jack worked as a trawler deck hand. 

Jack married Kathleen Joyce Beamish, at Lowestoft, in 1940. 

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Laertes, Charles died on 25th of July 1942 aged 18. 

Charles was born at Lowestoft on 24 September 1923. By 1939 his father had died, and his family lived at 1 Factory Street and Charles was a fisherman.   

Charles was serving on the Laertes, off Sierra Leone, when it was sunk by a torpedo fired by submarine U-201. Nineteen crew, including Charles, were killed. 

A Leading Seaman with H.M. Trawler Lord Stamp. John died on 14th of October 1940 at the age of 22. 

John was born at London on 4 February 1918, a son of Herbert John and Lily Blanche Bryant. He was baptised at Christ Church, Rotherhithe, on 24 February 1918 and his family lived at 12 Gomm (sic) Road, Rotherhithe. By 1921 his family was living at 66 Crown Street, Lowestoft, and by 1939 they were living at 185 Saint Peter's Street, Lowestoft.

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Lord Stamp. Clement died on 14th of October 1940 at the age of 22. 

Son of Herbert and Annie Turrell of Lowestoft Suffolk. Clement was born at Lowestoft on 18 July 1918. Clement's father died in September 1918 while serving with the Royal Naval Reserve. In 1921 Clement's family lived at 2 Bungalow, Hulver Road, Mutford. By 1939 his mother was living at 9 Clemence Street, Lowestoft. 

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Milford Countess. William died on 25th of November 1941 at the age of 21. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 31 October 1920, a son of William Clifford and Hilda May James. In 1921 his family lived at 269 Raglan Street, Lowestoft, and this was still their address in 1939 when William worked as a coach builder - woodwork.

William was serving on board H. M. Trawler Milford Countess when he suffered burns in an accident caused by burning petrol. He died from his injuries.