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A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Lichen, Herbert died on 3rd of September 1918 at the age of 28. 

Herbert was, according to the 1891 and 1901 Censuses, born at Henstead (though one sources states Carlton Colville) on 29 January 1890, a son of Arthur and Elizabeth Turrell. In 1891 his family lied at Hulver Street, Henstead, and in 1901 they lived at Ladds Cottages, Carlton Colville. By 1911 they were living at Wood Cottage, Mutford.  

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Lindsell, Arnold died on 3rd of September 1914 at the age of 17. 

Arnold was born at Barnby in 1897, a son of George and Susan Bailey. In 1901 his family lived at Beccles Road, Barnby, and they were still living at Beccles Road in 1911 and Arnold worked as an errand boy. 

Arnold joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 10 August 1914 and served on the steam drifter Lindsell. When he enrolled he stated that his first name was Ernest and this is how he appears on his Royal Naval Reserve service record. 

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Lindsell. Arthur died on 3rd of September 1914 at the age of 22. 

Arthur was born at Carlton Colville on 16 June 1894, a son of George and Anne Maria Baker. Arthur was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Carlton Colville, on 30 December 1894, and his family lived at Carlton Colville. In 1901 his family lived at 1 Bloodmoor Cottages, Gisleham. Arthur attended Gisleham School. In 1911 his family lived at Bloodmoor Lane, Gisleham, and Arthur was a farm labourer. 

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Lindsell. Bertie died on 3rd of September 1914 at the age of 27.

Bertie was born at Carlton Colville in 1887, a son of Edward James and Amelia Sharman. In 1891 his family lived at Bell Corner, Calrton Colville, and in 1901 their address was Bell Road, Carlton Colville. By 1911 they were living at Peacock Terrace, Carlton Colville, and Bertie was a stoker on a steam drifter. 

A Second Hand with H.M. Drifter Lindsell. Arthur died on 3rd of September 1914 at the age of 51. 

Arthur was born at Gisleham in 1863, a son of Shadrach William and Mary Ann Sharman. He was baptised at Holy Trinity Church, Gisleham, on 31 January 1864. In 1871 his family lived at Gisleham. 

By 1881 Arthur was a fisherman working on the trawler Blue Bell of Lowestoft. 

A Skipper with H.M. Drifter Lindsell. Arthur died on 3rd of September 1914 at the age of 30. 

Charles was born at Carlton Colville in 1885, a son of Israel and Clara Woodgate. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Carlton Colville, on 28 June 1885. Note his given names were Arthur Charles. In 1891 his family lived at Burnt Hill, Beccles Road, Carlton Colville. By 1901 his family were living at Barsham and Charles worked as a blacksmith. 

A Skipper with H.M. Drifter Maida, Roland died on 16th of March 1940. 

Roland was born at Kessingland on 16 May 1911, a son of Roland Henry and Helena Letitia Utting. He was baptised at Saint Edmunds Church, Kessingland, on 29 October 1911 and his family lived at Green Lane. In 1921 his family were still living at Green Lane. 

In 1936 Roland was awarded his certificate of competency as a Skipper. By 1939 Roland's father had died and he lived with his mother at 9 Green Lane, Kessingland. 

A Trimmer with H.M. Drifter Michaelmas Daisy, John died on 26th of November 1916 at the age of 42. 

John was born at Lowestoft on 6 September 1875, a son of James and Elizabeth Annis. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 7 April 1878. In 1881 his family lived at 1 Well Yard, Saint Peter’s Street, Lowestoft, and this was still their home in 1891 when John worked as a fisherman. 

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Michaelmas Daisy, William died on 26th of November 1916 at the age of 32. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 22 February 1884, a son of George and Harriet Knights. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 5 March 1884, and his family lived at Eastern Square. In 1891 his family lived at 6 Pakefield Street, and by 1901 at 2 Pakefield Street. In 1901 William was working as a fisherman. 

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Michaelmas Daisy, George died on 26th of November 1916 at the age of 35. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 9 December 1880, a son of Robert and Johanna Knights. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 2 January 1881. In 1881 his family lived at 34 Crown Street. By 1891 they were living at 9 Strand Cottages, Anguish Street. Later they lived at 97 Wollaston Road.

A Skipper with H.M. Drifter Michaelmas Daisy, George died on 26th of November 1916 at the age of 40. 

George was born at Pakefield on 30 July 1876, a son of Charles and Emmeline Lincoln. By 1891 his family was living at 13 Prospect Place, and this was still their home in 1911.  

In 1891 George was the cook on the trawler Paragon. He was awarded his certificate of competency as a skipper on 23 April 1901.

In 1897 George married Sarah Louisa Fuller. In 1901 their home was at 2 Church Road, Pakefield. By 1911 they were living at 54 Church Road, Kirkley. 

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Michaelmas Daisy, Ernest died on 26th of November 1916 at the age of 19.

Ernest was born at Lowestoft on 25 December 1896, a son of James William and Rachel Annie Simmons. In 1901 his family lived at 26 Rochester Road, Kirkley. By 1911 his mother had died and his family still lived at Rochester Road. By 1915 heir address was 17 Lorne Road and later his father lived at 69 Lorne Park Road.

During World War One Ernest’s father was a Skipper with the Dover Patrol. 

A Trimmer with H.M. Drifter Michaelmas Daisy, Walter died on 26th of November 1916 at the age of 27. 

Walter was born at Pakefield on 3 June 1889, a son of Arthur and Caroline Louisa Stone. In 1891 his family lived at the Prince of Wales publican house, London Road, where his father was the publican, and this was still their home in 1901. From 21 June 1892 Walter was a pupil at Cunninghams School. In 1902 Walter’s father died and his mother remarried. He gave his next of kin as his sister Hilda Stone of 128 Morton Road Lowestoft. 

Walter lived at 1 Prospect Place Lowestoft.

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Michaelmas Daisy, William died on 26th of November 1916 at the age of 36. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 28 March 1880, a son of William and Amelia Wright. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 6 June 1880. By 1881 his family were living at 2 Alice Cottages, Dove Street, Lowestoft. In 1891 their address was 3 Alice Cottages, Dove Street. In 1901 the family lived at 4 Clarence Road, Lowestoft, and William was a smacksman. By 1915 they were living at 11 Church Road, Lowestoft. Subsequently his parents lived at Lammas, Norfolk.

A Skipper with H.M. Drifter Ocean Fisher, Frank died on 16th of June 1918 at the age of 32.  

Frank was born at Dublin on 6 April 1886, a son of William and Annie Broad. His father was a career soldier. In 1891 his family lived at The Barracks, Heston, Middlesex, and by 1901 they were living at Canterbury. Frank has not been traced in the 1901 Census. It is possible, though not confirmed, that Frank was a fisherman working of the trawler A.J.W., at Ramsgate, in 1904 and noted for having tried to rescue a colleague, and being badly burned, when the trawler caught fire. 

A Leading Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Ocean Fisher, Henry died on 16th of June 1918 at the age of 22. 

Henry was born at Lowestoft on 27 January 1896, a son of James and Charlotte Harvey. In 1891 his family lived at 52 Haward Street. By 1911 they were living at 12 Avondale Road, and Henry worked as a fisherman.

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Ocean Fisher, William died on 16th of June 1918.

William was born at Oulton Broad on 6 July 1897, a son of William and Katherine Mingay. He was baptised at Saint Mark’s Church, Oulton Broad, on 9 September 1897. In 1901 his family lived at South Elmham Terrace, and by 1911 they were living at 83 Kimberley Road. In 1915 William lived at 28 Lorne Road, Kirkley. 

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Ocean Fisher, James died on 16th of June 1918 at the age of 18. 

James was born at Poplar, London, on 27 November 1899, note, however, that his Royal Naval Reserve service record states that he was born at Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. He was a son of George Edward and Rebecca Martha Quantrill. In 1901 his family lived at 170 Manchester Road, Poplar. By 1911 they were living at 17 High Street, Lowestoft, and this was still their home in 1915. See house on LowestoftOldAndNow.org

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Ocean Plough, George died on 27th of August 1916 at the age of 35.

George was born at Kessingland on 19 November 1880, a son of George and Mary Ann Studd. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 27 February 1881 and his family lived at The Street, Kessingland. By 1911 their home was at 4 Providence Place, London Road, Kessingland. 

A Chief Skipper with H.M. Drifter Ocean Retriever, William died on 22nd of September 1943 at the age of 50. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 17 March 1893, a son of Edmund Thomas Capps and Laura Capps. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 17 May 1893 and his family lived at Anguish Street.  In 1901 his family lived at 4 Wilde Street. By 1911 his family were living at 102 Saint Margaret's Road. 

In 1914 William was awarded his certificate of competency as a Skipper.  

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Ocean Retriever, William died on 16th of September 1918 aged 27. 

William was born at Oulton on 20 May 1891, a son of Samuel and Ellen Oldman. In 1901 his family lived at The Street, Oulton, and by 1914 they were living at Bridge Road, Oulton Broad.  

On 16 December 1915 William married Ethel Maud Newson at Saint Margaret’s Church. Ethel lived at 41 Oxford Road. 

A Skipper with H.M. Drifter Oceans Gift II, Clement died on 30th of August 1917 at the age of 29. 

Clement was born at Carlton Colville on 7 February 1888, a son of William and Annie Minister. In 1891 his family lived at Bell Corner, Carlton Colville, and by 1901 they were living at Primrose Cottage, Chapel Road, Carlton Colville. Later his parents lived at Pond Farm, Mutford.

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 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 Second Hand with H.M. Drifter Pelagia, Richard died on 28th of November 1916 at the age of 27.

Richard was born at Wicklewood, Norfolk, on 1 July 1889, a son of Benjamin and Harriet Jermany. In 1891 his family lived at Low Street, Crownthorpe, Norfolk. Between 22 January 1894 and 23 April 1903 Richard attended Hardingham School. He left school to go into agricultural work. By 1901 the family were living at Denmark Green, Hardingham. 

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Pelagia, John died on 28th of November 1916 at the age of 25. 

John was born at Lowestoft on 14 July 1891, a son of Herbert William and Caroline Frances Mills. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, and his family lived at 34 Saint Margaret’s Road. John attended Church Road Board School and, from 1 February 1899, became a pupil at Saint Margaret’s School. In 1899 his family lived at 23 The Hemplands and by 1901 were living at 283 Raglan Street. In 1911 his family were still living at 283 Raglan Street and John was a drift net fisherman. 

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Pelagia, Joseph died on 28th of November 1916 at the age of 19. 

Colin was born at Rushmere on 24 June 1897, a son of Robert and Ellen Rowland. In 1901 his family lived at The Street, Rushmere. In 1911 they were still living at The Street, Rushmere, and Colin was a farm labourer. Later his mother lived at The Tuns Cottages, Rushmere.

Colin joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 5 October 1915. He served with the trawler Evening Primrose until 14 October 1915 when he joined the trawler Pelagia.

A Deck Hand, Herbert served with the Royal Naval Reserve and was the only survivor when the Drifter Persistive was blown up by a mine on 9 February 1916. 

Herbert was born at Pakefield on 14 June 1897, a son of Albert S. and Hannah Chapman. Herbert was baptised at All Saints’ Church, Pakefield, in 1897. In 1901 his family lived at 9 Church Street, Pakefield. 

Herbert was living at 9 Church Street, Pakefield, when he joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 11 January 1915, number 3227 DA, and he served as a Deck Hand on the Drifter Persistive from 15 January 1916.

A Second Hand with H.M. Drifter Persistive, David died on 9th of February 1916 at the age of 57. 

David was born at Middleton, Suffolk, on 27 July 1858, a son of David and Susan Church (but note his Royal Naval Reserve service sheet gives his mother's name as Elizabeth). He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Westleton, on 9 May 1858. David's father died in 1870 and during the 1870s David began working at sea. 

In 1883 David married Elizabeth Vale (some sources give her first names as Hannah Elizabeth). 

A Deck Hand, Albert died on 9th February 1916 at the age of 19.

Albert was born at Pakefield on 20 January 1897, a son of Harry Green and Emily Haylock. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 3 April 1898.

In 1901 his family lived at 21 Pakefield Street, and, by 1911, they were living at 4 Lakenham Cottages, Beach Street, Pakefield.

Albert joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 11 January 1915 and joined the crew of the Drifter Persistive. 

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Persistive, Frederick died on 9th of February 1916 at the age of 42. 

Frederick was born at Shadingfield, Suffolk, on 5 February 1874, a son of Edward and Maria Pinkney. (Note that this is the date of birth given on his Royal Naval Reserve service sheet).  

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 Signal Boy with H.M. Drifter Persistive, Harry died on 9th of February 1916 at the age of 16. 

Harry was born at Kirkley on 30th March 1899, a son of Arthur Oswald and Margaret Emily Whatling. Note that his given names were John Harry, but he often used Harry as his first name, including when he served in the Royal Naval Reserve. Harry was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 28 April 1899. 

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Piscatorial II, Cecil died on 28th of December 1917 at the age of 19. 

Cecil was born at Lowestoft on 7 June 1898, a son of Samuel John and Emma Jane Boor. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 3 August 1898 and his family lived at 16 Queens Road. In 1901 his family lived at 7 Edinburgh Road and by 1911 at 68 Worthing Road. By 1916 his parents were living at 46 Saint Margaret’s Road, and later at 119 Saint Margaret’s Road.

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Protector, George died on 2nd of March 1916 at the age of 31. 

George was born at Kessingland on 7 March 1885, a son of George and Mary Ann Farrow. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 26 April 1885. In 1891 his family lived at Church Road, Kessingland, and this was still their address in 1901 when George was a general labourer. By 1911 they were living at Whites Lane, Kessingland, and George was a fisherman. 

On 28 December 1911 George married Maud Mitchell. They lived at 2 Shamrock Villas, Kessingland.

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. 

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Restore. Christopher died on 12th of October 1915 at the age of 25.

Christopher was born at Kessingland on 3 October 1890, a son of James Thomas and Jane Charlotte Catchpole. In 1891 his family lived at Market Place, Kessingland, and by 1901 at Manor Cottages, Old Market, Kessingland. 

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Rooke, George died on 3rd of August 1916 at the age of 33. 

George was born at Blundeston on 9 August 1882, a son of Harry and Anna Darkins. He was baptised at Saint Mary’s Church, Blundeston, on 3 September 1883. In 1891 his family lived at The Street, Lound.  

On 19 September 1907 George married Harriet Jarvis. In 1911 they lived at 1 Wharfedale Place, Commodore Road, Oulton Broad, and George was a fisherman. Later Harriet lived at 3 Wharfedale Place. 

A Trimmer with H.M. Drifter Rooke, Joseph died on 3rd of August 1916 at the age of 26. 

Joseph was born at Lowestoft on 4 November 1891, a son of Arthur James and Jessie Eliza Jenner. In 1901 his family lived at 4 Forester’s Terrace, Kirkley. By 1911 they were living at 45 Morton Road and later at 3 Walmer Road, Lowestoft.

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Silver Queen, Montague died on 15th of February 1918 at the age of 33. 

Montague was born at Wenhaston, Suffolk, on 9 April 1884, a son of Louisa Ablett, nee Levers. In 1890 his mother married Jacob Wallage. In the family lived at 1891 Hollow Lane, Yoxford.  

In 1909 Montague married Florence Miriam Hurren who came from Chediston. By 1912 their home was at 4 Sunshine Terrace, Oulton Broad, and Montague worked as an engineer. Later Florence lived at Walnut Tree Farm, Walpole, Halesworth.