Also Royal Naval Reserve

Victor Charles Thacker
Formerly a Deck Hand with the Royal Naval Reserve, Victor died on 22 March 1922 at the age of 24.
Victor was born at Rushmere on 13 August 1897, a son of Charles and Blanche Thacker. In 1901 his family lived at Toad Row, Henstead. By 1911 they were living at 4 Flora Terrace, Carlton Road, Pakefield, and this was still their home in 1921.
H.M.P.M.S. Ascot

Archie Gordon Leabon
A Second Hand with H.M.P.M.S. Ascot. Archie died on 10th of November 1918 at the age of 28.
Archie was born at Oulton Broad on 9 April 1890, a son of George and Kezia Leabon. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Carlton Colville, on 18 May 1890. In 1891 his family lived at Whites Cottages, Victoria Road, Oulton Broad, and by 1911 they had moved to Laurel Villa, Victoria Road, and Archie worked as an engineer.
In 1906 Archie saved a man from drowning at Newlyn Harbour. He was awarded the Royal Humane Society Bronze Medal (Successful Case Number 34556):
Benbow Battalion Royal Naval Division

Bertie Charles Ward
Formerly a Seaman with Benbow Battalion Royal Naval Division, Bertie died on 20th of September 1920 at the age of 25.
Bertie was born at Herringfleet on 30 March 1895 (not 1894 as found in some sources), a son of George Frederick and Agnes Ward. In 1901 his family lived at 22 The Street, Lound. And they were still living at The Street in 1911.
H. M Trawler Shamrock

George William Catchpole
A Skipper with H.M. Trawler Shamrock, George died on 7 February 1940, aged 35.
George was born at Oulton Broad on 9 November 1904, a son of George James and Ada Hannah Catchpole. He was baptised at Saint Mark’s Church, Oulton Broad, on 26 March 1905, and his family lived at Sycamore Estate. The 1911 Census shows George with his maternal grandparents, Robert and Hannah Wilson, at Beccles Road, Oulton Broad. By 1939 George’s parents were living at 83 Victoria Road.
H. M. Drifter James and Walter.

William Thorpe
A Skipper with H. M. Drifter James and Walter, William died on 7th of March 1919 at the age of 44.
William was born at Hardley, Norfolk, on 10 November 1876, a son Daniel and Mary Ann Thorpe. He was baptised at Hardingham, Norfolk, on 11 February 1877. In 1881 his family lived at Langley, Norfolk. By 1891 they were living at Cassings (sic) Cottage, Carlton Colville.
H. M. Trawler Imperialist

John Kenneth Baker
A Seaman with H. M. Trawler Imperialist. John died on 26th of January 1940 at the age of 29.
John was born at Lowestoft on 11 July 1911, a son of Joseph and Laura Elizabeth Baker. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 1 August 1911 and his family lived at 3 Jacobs Street.
John joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 16 February 1935. He completed his training at 'P' Depot and H.M.S. Iron Duke. He also completed training in 1937 at 'C' Depot and H.M.S. Veteran.
H. M. Trawler Lord Ridley

William Henry Hodgman
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.
H.M. Drifter Ajax II.

Albert Edward Chapman
An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Ajax II, Albert died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 25.
Albert was born at Carlton Colville on 10 February 1891, a son of Frederick and Annie Chapman. In 1891 his family were living 'near the Bell Inn', Carlton Colville.
H.M. Drifter Beatrice.

John Day
A Second Hand with H.M. Drifter Beatrice, John died on 27th of September 1919 at the age of 49.
John was born at Whitton, Ipswich on 9 September 1869, a son of William and Mary Ann Day. In 1871 his family lived at Henly Road, Whitton. By 1891 John was living with his widowed mother at 23 Great Wingfield Street, Ipswich, and John was a brewer's labourer.
On 19 January 1892 John married Sarah Hannah Meadows at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, John was a smacksman and they both lived at 5 Burton Place, The Beach, Lowestoft.
H.M. Drifter Campania II.

Charles Cable
A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Campania II, Charles died on 5th of March 1917 at the age of 35.
Charles was born at East Bridge, Theberton, Suffolk, on 18 March 1881, a son of William and Emma Cable. In 1891 his family lived at The Common, Leiston. By 1901 Charles was a fisherman and he lodged at 54 Saint Peter’s Street, Lowestoft, with the Girdlestone family.
On 4 March 1906 Charles married Ethel Maud Rebecca Howes at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley. By 1911 they were living at 74 Tennyson Road. Later Ethel married George Andrews and lived at 58 Ipswich Road.

Edward James Firman
A Second Hand with H.M. Drifter Campania II, Edward died on 5th of March 1917 at the age of 22.
Edward was born at Kirkley on 3 April 1894, a son of James and Flora Firman. In 1901 his family lived at 29 Saint Georges Road. Later his parents lived at 33 Saint Georges Road. In 1911 Edward was an able seaman – cook on the trawler Acacia at Padstow, Cornwall.
Charles joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 22 September 1915 and served on the trawler True Friend as a Deck Hand. On 21 July 1916 Edward was promoted to Second Hand. On 1 August 1916 he joined the trawler Campania II.

Clare Innes
An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Campania II, Clare died on 5th of March 1917 at the age of 42.
Clare was born at Barton-on-Humber in 1876, a son of Albert Charles and Eliza J. Innes. In 1881 his family lived at Hartington Terrace, Great Grimsby. By 1885 they had moved to Lowestoft and lived at 5 Wellington Terrace, Raglan Street North. From 1 September 1885 Clare attended Saint Margaret’s School. In 1891 the family lived at 19 Old Nelson Street, and Clare was an apprentice engine fitter.
H.M. Drifter City of Liverpool.

Frederick James Burroughs
An Engineman with H.M. Drifter City of Liverpool, Frederick died on 31st of July 1918 at the age of 23.
Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 15 November 1894, a son of Sidney Robert and Laura Emma (Ann) Burroughs. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 23 December 1894 and his family lived at 276 Raglan Street. In 1901 they lived at 207 Raglan Street, and by 1911 their home was at Aldeby House, Whapload Road, and Frederick was a fisherman. Later his parents lived at 19 Grove Road.
H.M. Drifter Clover Bank.

Alonzo Gouldby Strowger
A Skipper with H.M. Drifter Clover Bank, Alonzo died on 24th of April 1916 at the age of 52.
Alonzo was born at Kessingland on 19 April 1864, a son of George and Sarah Strowger. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 15 May 1864. In 1871 his family lived ‘near the sea’ Kessingland. In 1881 their address was The Beach, Kessingland.
In 1892 Alonzo was the Skipper of the trawler Twilight, LT 178, and in 1900 he was the owner of the trawler Renown.
H.M. Drifter Coleus.

Percy Albert Bullard
A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Coleus, Percy died on 4th of October 1918 at the age of 24.
Percy, also shown in some sources as Percival, was born at Kirkley on 5 January 1898, a son of William Charles and Eliza Bullard. From 7 January 1901 Percy attended Kirkley School and his family lived at 12 Lovewell Road. By 1911 Percy’s mother had died and his family lived at 8 Flora Terrace, Carlton Road. In 1915 Percy lived at 5 Saint John’s Road.
H.M. Drifter Cosmos.

James Leonard Muttitt
A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Cosmos, James died on 15th of February 1918 at the age of 34.
James was born at Hulver on 13 April 1883, a son of Robert and Amy Muttitt. He was baptised at Saint Mary’s Church, Henstead, on 11 November 1883. In 1891 his family lived at Toad Row, Henstead, and this was still their address in 1901 and 1911.
In 1901 James worked on the trawler George at Newlyn, Cornwall.

Percy Henry Brooke Smith
A Leading Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Cosmos. Percy died on 15th of February 1918 at the age of 31.
Percy was born at Lowestoft on 21 June 1887, a son of George Henry Brooke and Eliza Smith. (In the 1891 Census Percy is listed as living at 207 Clapham Road, with George and Eliza Smith, but Percy is noted as being a visitor and his surname is given as Brookes). Percy attended Clapham Road School and from 26 February 1892 was a pupil at Saint Margaret's School: at the time his family lived at Clapham Road.

George Daniel Thacker
A Skipper with H.M. Drifter Cosmos, George died on 14th of February 1918 at the age of 44.
Daniel was born at Wrentham, a son of Daniel and Caroline Thacker. When he joined the Royal Naval Reserve George’s date of birth was recorded as 18 November 1872, but his birth was not registered until 1873. In 1881 his family lived at Church Road, Wrentham. By 1894 they were living at Lowestoft. In 1901 the family home was at Carlton Road and in 1911 they lived at Eddystone Villa, Kirkley Run.
H.M. Drifter Datum

James Thomas Barnard
A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Datum, James died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 23.
James was born at Lowestoft on 23 March 1894, a son of James and Hannah Barnard. In 1901 his family lived at 208 Raglan Street and later they lived at 3 Dove Street, Lowestoft, and then at 8 Dove Street. James attended the British School, Lowestoft, and, from 8 October 1906, was a pupil at Saint Margaret's School.
In 1911 James was the Cook on the trawler Welcome, LT 713, at Neyland, Pembrokeshire.

Charles William Brady
A Deck hand with HM Drifter Datum, Charles William died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 20.
Charles was born on 5 March 1896, a son of Samuel George and Lucy Ann Brady. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 1 April 1896, and his family lived at 5 Wesley Street, and this was still their home in 1901. By 1911 they were living at 1 Bishop’s Building, Mariners Street. Later Charles’ family lived at 21 Chapel Street.
Charles joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 11 January 1915 and from 16 January 1915 he served on the trawler Datum.

James Frederick Howlett
A Skipper with the Royal Naval Reserve, James died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 25.
James was born at Bungay on 9 December 1891 and was a son of James Frederick and Elizabeth Howlett.
James married Annie Elizabeth Balls at Saint Margarets Church, Lowestoft, on 27 December 1913. They lived at 66 Ipswich Road, Lowestoft.
James was appointed Skipper in the Royal Naval Reserve on 11 April 1915 and from 16 April was given command of the drifter Datum.

Ephraim Hunt
A Second Hand with H.M. Drifter Datum, Ephraim died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 32.
According to his Royal Naval Reserve service record Ephraim was born at Hopton, Suffolk, on 18 December 1868, a son of Edward and Anne Hunt. However, when he married he gave his father’s first name as Henry.

Alfred Ernest Jenkerson
A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Datum, Alfred died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 22.
Alfred was born at Lowestoft on 17 May 1894, a son of Frederick and Eliza Jenkerson. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley, on 16 September 1894. In 1901 his family lived at 19 Lovewell Road. By 1911 they were living at 44 Lovewell Road, and Alfred was a carpenter’s labourer.
Alfred joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 11 January 1915 and from 16 January 1915 he served on the trawler Datum.

Robert William Jenkerson
An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Datum, Robert died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 34.
Robert was born at Lowestoft on 12 August 1882, a son of Robert and Ellen Jenkerson. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 1 October 1882. In 1891 his family lived at 12 Stanford Street and this was still the family home in 1901 when Robert was a sailmaker’s apprentice. By 1911 his family were living at 27 Stanford Street and Robert was a stoker on a steam-ship.

Frederick James Saunders
A Deck Hand, with the drifter Datum, Frederick died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 22.
Frederick was born at Spexhall, Suffolk, on 21 June 1893, a son of John and Rose Saunders. Frederick's mother died when he was a child and he lived with his aunt Annie E. Thompson at 7 Beach Road, Lowestoft.
Frederick enrolled in the Royal Naval Reserve on 11 January 1915 and joined the drifter Datum on 16 January 1915.
During the night of 26-27 October 1916 the Datum was sunk by German destroyers. Frederick and all of the other members of the crew were lost.

Francis William Smith
A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Datum, Francis died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 22.
Francis was born at Corton on 8 November 1893, a son of Arthur and Charlotte Agnes Smith. He was baptised at Saint Bartholomew’s Church, Corton, on 3 December 1893. In 1901 his family lived at High Street, Corton. By 1911 they were living at 9 Worthing Road, and Francis was a drift net fisherman.
Francis joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 11 January 1915 and from 16 January 1915 he served on the trawler Coronne (sic) and he joined the Datum on 30 April 1915.

Ernest George Woolnough
A Deck Hand, Ernest died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 24.
Ernest was born at Lowestoft on 21 June 1892, a son of William Walter and Alice Woolnough. He attended school in Kirkley.
Ernest married Emily George in 1912 and they lived at 4 Danish Cottages, Police Station Road, Lowestoft.
Ernest enrolled in the Royal Naval Reserve on 11 January 1915 and joined the drifter Datum on 16 January 1915.
On the night of 26-27 October 1916 the Datum was sunk by German destroyers. Ernest and the rest of the crew were lost when the Datum was sunk.
H.M. Drifter Devon County

Ernest Alfred Royal
A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Devon County, Ernest died on 19th of August 1917 at the age of 28.
Ernest was born at Lowestoft on 16 March 1889, a son George Henry and Eliza Royal. In 1891 his family lived at 42 The Hemplands and by 1901 they were living at 227 Raglan Street. Ernest attended Clapham Road School and, from 2 February 1896, was a pupil at Saint Margaret’s School. In 1911 Ernest lived with his sister, Harriet Francis, at 3 Orchard Terrace, and Ernest was a greengrocer’s assistant. By 1915 he was living at 1 Horn Hill Cottages, Lowestoft, with his sister Ethel Abbott.
H.M. Drifter Dewey.

Frederick Henry Burwood
A Skipper with H.M. Drifter Dewey, Frederick died on 12th of August 1917 at the age of 29.
Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 10 August 1888, a son of William Henry and Alice Mary Burwood. Frederick was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 13 October 1889. In 1891 his family lived at Bishops Buildings, Whapload Road, and by 1901 they were living at 1 Saint Margaret’s Court. Later his family lived at 9 Saint Margaret’s Plain.

Charles George Church
An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Dewey, Charles died on 12th of August 1917 at the age of 26.
Charles was born at Middleton, Suffolk, on 8 January 1891, a son of William and Mary Ann Church. In 1891 his family lived at The Moor, Middleton. By 1901 they were living ‘near Crossways’, Blundeston. By 1914 his family lived at Meadow Cottage, Oulton, and later his parents lived at Church Farm, Oulton Road Lowestoft. In 1911 Charles was a deck hand on the trawler Livonia at Paul, Cornwall.

Robert Hall
A Second Hand with H.M. Drifter Dewey, Robert died on 12th of August 1917 at the age of 50.
Robert was born at Lowestoft on 27 September 1867, a son of Robert and Agnes Clara Hall. Robert was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 7 June 1868. In 1871 his family lived at Rant Score East. By 1881 they were living at 5 Raglan Street North. In 1891 Robert lived at 11 Barsham Square, East Street, and it seems that Robert was a ‘shoreman’.

Edward Sier Simpson
A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Dewey, Edward died on 12th of August 1917 at the age of 32.
Edeward was born at Lowestoft on 19 October 1880, a son of Mark and Elizabeth Simpson. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 5 December 1880. In 1881 his family lived at 59 Bevan Street and, by 1901, at 28 Beckham Road. In 1901 Edward worked as a fish labourer
On 19 December 1915 Edward married Lucy Emma Barnes. They lived at 20 Beckham Road and by 1916 they were living at 28 Bailsham Road, Lowestoft. Later Lucy lived at 3 Sudbury Cottages, Bevan Street.

John William Yallop
A Second Hand with H.M. Drifter Dewey, John died on 1st of March 1918 at the age of 36.
John was born at Lowestoft on 25 September 1881, a son of Robert John and Ellen (Nellie) Yallop. In 1891 his family lived at 100 Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft.
John married Adeline Ida Gissing at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 26 November 1904. John was working as a fisherman and they were both living at 93 Rotterdam Road. By 1906 their home was at 38 Essex Road.
In 1911 John was the mate on the trawler Sans Peer at Padstow, Cornwall.
H.M. Drifter East Briton.

George William Armes
A Trimmer with H.M. Drifter East Briton, George died on 10th of May 1917 at the age of 29.
H.M. Drifter Eyrie.

Frederick Romulus Allen
A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Eyrie. Frederick died on 2nd of September 1914 at the age of 25.
Frederick was born at Lowestoft in 1889, a son of William and Margaret Jane Allen. He was baptised at All Saints' Church, Pakefield, on 17 February 1889, and his family lived at Kirkley. In 1891 his family lived at 82 Pakefield Street. Later his family lived at 22 Pakefield Street.
On 12 December 1909 Frederick married Sophia Howlett, at Broome, Norfolk. In 1911 they lived at 26 Pakefield Street, and later Sophia lived at 2 Beach Stone Place, Pakefield.

Robert Edward Burch
A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Eyrie. Robert died on 2nd of September 1914 at the age of 50.
Robert was born at Ipswich in 1863, a son of Samuel. In 1871 he lived with his grandmother at 97 Tower Terrace, Ipswich.
On 10 September 1885 Ernest married Charlotte Patience Mills at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft. Both Ernest and Charlotte were living at Lowestoft and Ernest worked as a fisherman. By 1901 they were living at 37 Alma Road, Lowestoft.

Thomas Scarll
A Skipper with H.M. Drifter Eyrie. Thomas died on 2nd of September 1914 at the age of 48.
Thomas was born at Lowestoft in 1865. No details of his parents have been found. In 1871 he was a pauper inmate at the Oulton 'House of Industry'. By 1880 Thomas was working at sea and in 1880-1881 he served on the sailing trawler Strive.
On 29 October 1889 Thomas married Elizabeth Hale at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft. Thomas was a fisherman and they both lived at 70 London Road. By 1900 they were living at 35 Wollaston Road, and by 1914 at 62 Norwich Road, Lowestoft.

William John Slater
A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Eyrie. William died on 2nd of September 1914 at the age of 18.
William was born at Blundeston in 1896, a son of Ambrose and Gertrude Slater. He was baptised at Saint Mary's Church, Blundeston, on 1 March 1896. In 1901 his family lived at The Street, Blundeston. By 1911 they were living at 129 Rotterdam Road and William worked as a trawler fisherman.
William joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 10 August 1914. He died when H. M. Drifter Eyrie struck a mine in the North Sea.
The Irish Times of Thursday 3 September 1914, page 6, has:

William Simon Whiting
A Engineman with H.M. Drifter Eyrie. William died on 2nd of September 1914 at the age of 44.
William was born at Leiston, Suffolk, in 1869, a son of George and Sophia Whiting. In 1871 his family lived at Coldfair Green, Leiston, and in 1881 at Snape Road, Leiston. By 1891 William was living at The Common, Friston, and working as a maltster's labourer.
H.M. Drifter Fearless II.

George Jackson
An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Fearless II, George died on 17th of April 1919 at the age of 33.
George was born at Lowestoft on 1 March 1887, a son of Alfred and Emily Jackson. In 1891 his family lived at 4 Spurgeons Score, Lowestoft. Later his family lived at 1 Wilde's Score, Lowestoft.
George married Rosetta at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 25 December 1909. By 1911 they were living at 313 Raglan Street, Lowestoft.