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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 Deck Hand with H.M. Trawler Senator, Walter died on 21st of May 1917 at the age of 31. 

Walter was born at Ellough, Beccles, on 28 March 1884, a son of James and Emma Harper. In 1891 his family lived at a cottage ‘near the Hall’, Ellough. In 1901 his family lived at Lowestoft Road, Worlingham, Beccles. 

In 1901 Walter worked on the fishing smack Genesta, LT 221, at Milford Haven. 

A Skipper with H.M. Trawler Silanion, Charles died on 25th of September 1916 at the age of 38. 

Charles was born at York on 26 January 1878, a son of The Revd. Thomas and Diana M. Campbell. He was baptised at Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate, York, on 31 January 1878. In 1881 his family lived at 9 South Parade, York. In 1891 Charles was a pupil at Mr. Townsend’s School, The Hall, Cross House, South Parade, Doncaster. By 1901 the family were living at The Rectory, Ridlington, Norfolk. In 1911 the family home was 290 London Road, and later at 365 London Road. 

A Deck Hand with H.M. Trawler Silver King, Ernest died on 21st of January 1919 at the age of 18. 

Ernest was born at Lowestoft on 16 February 1900, a son of Ernest Charles and Clara Selina Challis. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley, on 18 March 1900 and his family lived at 24 Southwell Road. In 1901 they lived at Jarvis Buildings, Carlton Colville, and in 1911 at 43 Southwell Road. Later Ernest’s parents lived at 7 Lovewell Road. 

An Engineman with H.M. Trawler Sisters Melville, Thomas died on 13th of February 1917 at the age of 34. 

Thomas was born at Cardiff on 31 October 1882, a son of Thomas James and Mary Dickens. In 1891 his family lived at 16 Constellation Road, Raoth, Cardiff, and by 1901 they were living at 14 Walkers Road, Roath, and Thomas was a chemist’s assistant. 

In 1911 Thomas lived with his sister, Mable Job, and family at 57 Waterloo Road, Hakin, Milford Haven, and he worked as an engineer at sea. 

A Deck Hand with H.M. Trawler Soar, John died on 7th of February 1919 at the age of 36. 

John was born at Lowestoft on 2 June 1882, a son of William and Mary Ann Beckett. His family lived at 23 Clemence Street and his mother died in 1901. Later his father lived at 51 Kimberley Road, Lowestoft.

John was at Cardiff when he joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 2 November 1916. During the war he served with the 'Longset' and 'Shikari II'.

A Trimmer with H.M. Trawler Speeton., William died on 31st of December 1915 at the age of 49. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 9 April 1866, a son of (Samuel) Richard and Mary Ann Sabberton. In 1871 his family lived at 22 Clemence Street. By 1881 they were living at 34 Stevens Street and William worked as a mariner. He was a brother of Mrs. Mary Tarrell of 45 Stanley Street Lowestoft. 

A Deck Hand with H.M. Trawler Strathgeldie, Arthur died on 4th of January 1919 at the age of 22. 

Arthur was born at Kessingland on 3 January 1897, a son of Barzillai Thompson and Annie Maria Durrant. He was baptised at Saint Edmund's Church, Kessingland, on 19 March 1899. In 1901 his family lived at Prospect Cottages, London Road, Kessingland, and by 1911 at 1 Jubilee Villas, London Road, Kessingland. Later they lived at Lyndia Cottage, Kessingland.

A Deck Hand with H.M. Trawler Strathrannock, Stephen died on 6th of April 1917 at the age of 25. 

Stephen was born at Pakefield on 13 February 1892, a son of Robert and Jessie Ann Martin. He was baptised at All Saints’ Church, Pakefield, on 8 May 1892. From 18 March 1895 Stephen was a pupil at Cunningham School. In 1901 his family lived at Cliff Gardens, Pakefield. By 1911 they were living at 9 Beach Street, Pakefield, and Stephen was a herring fisherman. Later his parents lived at 72 Pakefield Street, Kirkley.

A Deck Hand with H.M. Trawler Territorial. Robert died on 27th of October 1917 at the age of 49. 

Robert was born at Beccles on 14 March 1868, a son of Robert and Mary Maddis. Some sources suggest that he was born at Mutford on 20 May 1875, but these are not corroborated, and Robert appears in the 1871 Census living with his family at Ingate Road, Beccles. Note that his surname is variously given as Maddis and Maddiss. 

An Engineman with H.M. Trawler Tervani, Richard died on 5th of December 1916 at the age of 30. 

Richard was born at Lowestoft on 8 July 1885, a son of John and Anna Harvey. In 1891 his family lived at 4 Sayers Cottages, Carlton Road. By 1901 they were living at The Street, Oulton, and Richard was a brickyard labourer. Later his parents lived at Rose Cottage, Oulton. 

A Deck Hand with H.M. Trawler Tettenhall, Henry John died on 23rd of May 1917 at the age of 49. 

Henry was born at Heigham, Norwich on 3 December 1867, a son of Benjamin and Maria Blowers. In 1871 his family lived at 5 Laundry Lane, Lowestoft, and in 1881 their address was 75 Laundry Road, Lowestoft. 

A Deck Hand with H.M. Trawler Tettenhall, Augustus died on 23rd of May 1917 at the age of 24. 

Augustus was born at Lowestoft on 30 August 1891, a son of George William and Lavinia Ann Boyce. His family lived at 8 Church Road. From 1 February 1898 Augustus attended Saint Margaret's School. By 1901 Augustus' father had died and his family lived at Chain Cottages, 8 Church Road. By 1911 his family were living at 4 Fir Terrace, Oulton, and later his mother lived at 79 Lawson Road, Kirkley.

An Engineman with H.M. Trawler Tettenhall, George died on 23rd of May 1917 at the age of 25. 

George was born at North Cove, Suffolk, on 15 June 1891, a son of George Edward and Ellen Gladwell. In 1901 his family lived at Back Lane, Barnby. By 1911 the family were living at 6 College Street, Lowestoft. 

In 1911 George worked on the trawler Arimathea at Penzance.  

A Deck Hand with H.M. Trawler Thomas Cornwall, George died on 29th of October 1918 aged 21. 

NOTE: George's registered first name was Gordon and this is the name used on his baptism record and the 1901 and 1911 Censuses. However, his Royal Naval Reserve records and all relevant naval records give his first name as George.

A Leading Deck Hand with H.M. Trawler Thomas Crofton I. Walter died on 17th of November 1917 at the age of 49. 

Walter was born at Walthamstow on 31 January 1868, a son of Walter George and Emma Day. In 1871 his family lived at Shernhall Street, Walthamstow. 

Walter married Annie Jane Tucker at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 10 March 1892. Walter was a fisherman, and they both lived at Whapload Road. By 1896 they were living at 4 Colville Road. 

A Trimmer with H.M. Trawler Vitality, Thomas died on 20th of October 1917 at the age of 30. 

Thomas was born at Covehithe, Suffolk, on 4 November 1886, a son of James Martin Read and Jane Read. In 1891 his family lived near the Coastguard Station, Covehithe and they were still living at Covehithe in 1901. 

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Wallena. Sidney died on 24th of December 1940 at the age of 28. 

Sidney was born at Pakefield on 18 August 1914, a son of John and Ellen Rushmere. In 1921 his family lived at 4 Marshalls Buildings, Nelson Road central, Great Yarmouth. Later his parents lived at 8 Crown Street, Lowestoft.

Sidney was serving on the minesweeping trawler Wallena when he was accidentally drowned at Granton Harbour, Edinburgh. 

Sidney's uncle, William Rushmere, was killed in action in 1915 whilst serving with the Suffolk Regiment. 

A Deck Hand with H.M. Trawler Waltham, Michael died on 10th of October 1917 at the age of 24. 

Michael was born at Lowestoft on 25 July 1893, a son of Michael and Caroline Holland. In 1901 his family lived at 35 Lorne Park Road, Kirkley. 

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. Trawler Whooper, John died on 30th of June 1916 at the age of 38. 

John was born at Lowestoft on 30 September 1878, a son of William Griffiths and Mary Ann Spooner. In 1881 his family lived at 7 Arnold Road, Lowestoft, and by 1891 they were living at County Villas, 5 Regent Road. 

An Engineman with H.M. Trawler Yucca, George died on 24th of May 1918 aged 42. 

George was born at Woolwich on 22 November 1875, a son of Thomas Bryant and Jane Horton. He was baptised at Saint Mary Magdalene Church, Woolwich, on 7 May 1876 and his family lived at 11 Acorn Street, Woolwich. In 1881his family lived at 9 Dundas Terrace, Woolwich. By 1891 they were living at 106 Cage Road (later known as Lakedale Road), Plumstead, and George was a labourer. 

An Engineman with H.M. Trawler Yucca, Francis died on 24th of May 1918 aged 23.

Francis was born at Willingham, Suffolk, on 4 October 1894, a son of William and Eliza Pinkney. He was baptised at Sotterley, Suffolk, on 27 January 1895. By 1901 his family were living at 5 New Road, Carlton Colville, and in 1911 they were living at 8 Wellington Road, Pakefield, and Francis was a fisherman-cook.

A Trimmer with H.M. Trawler Yucca, John died on 24th of May 1918 at the age of 36.

John was born at Weston, Beccles, Suffolk, in 1882, a son of Robert and Susan Waters. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Weston, on 25 June 1882. In 1891 his family lived at Ringsfield Road, Weston. 

John used several alias': including Alfred and Everett John. Between 1901 and 1911 he was often in court and spent several years in prison, being convicted of stealing, larceny and begging.  

A Seaman with H.M. Whaler Pilotwhale, Leonard died on 14th of May 1917 at the age of 19. 

A Seaman with H.M. Yacht Goissa, William died on 25th of April 1916 at the age of 24. 

William was born at Mutford on 2 August 1891, a son of William and Ann Isabella Grimble. He was baptised at Saint Andrew's Church, Mutford, on 6 September 1891 and his family lived at Mutford. By 1901 his family were living at Francis Terrace, Carlton Road, Pakefield, and by 1915 they were living at 59 Kimberley Road, Lowestoft. Later his parents lived at 9 Saint Leaonard's Road, Lowestoft.

A Skipper with H.M.L.C.T. 377, Cecil died on 4th of October 1944 at the age of 36. 

Cecil was born at Carlton Colville on 13 August 1908, a son of Arthur and Anna Barber. In 1911 his family were living at 10 Oulton Street, Lowestoft, and this was still their address in 1921.

On 8 September 1934 Cecil married Rita Mary Victoria Catchpole at All Saints Church, Pakefield. Cecil was a fisherman living at Wood Farm, Oulton, and Rita lived at 18 Carlton Road, Pakefield. 

A Deck Hand with H.M.P.M.S. Ascot. Samuel died on 10th of November 1918 at the age of 22. 

Samuel was born at Lowestoft on 31 October 1896, a son of James and Maud Edmunds. By 1901 Samuel's father had died and his mother married Charles Forwood and they lived at 8 Gun Lane, Lowestoft. Later they lived at 82 Queens Road.  

At Lowestoft Petty Sessions on 21 November 1910 Samuel was found guilty of stealing 31 herring worth 9d (9 pence). He was sentenced to four years detention: until he was 19 years of age. In 1911 he was at the Kerrison Reformatory School, Thorndon, Suffolk. 

A Seaman with H.M.S. Aboukir, John died on 22nd of September 1914 aged 44. 

John was born at Lowestoft on 31 October 1869, a son of Jonathan and Jane Hannah Button. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 3 December 1871. His family lived at 11 Compass Lane, Lowestoft. In 1881 John and his father were at 2 Lake Lothing Terrace.

A Seaman with H.M.S. Aboukir. James died on 22nd of September 1914 at the age of 30. 

James was born at Lowestoft on 14 February 1884, a son of James Harris Crisp and Jemima Crisp. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 6 April 1884. In 1891 his family lived at 8 Clemence Street. By 1901 they were living at 4 Beckham Road and James was a deck hand on a smack. Later they lived at 28 Norwich Road, Lowestoft.

James enrolled in the Royal Naval Reserve on 1 April 1904.

In 1911 James was the Third Hand on the trawler Hesperus at Padstow.  

A Seaman H.M.S. Almanzora, Henry died on 30th of October 1918 aged 34. 

Henry was born at Carlton Colville on 30 July 1884, a son of William and Sophia Dyer. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 14 September 1884. In 1891 his family lived at 13 South Elmham Terrace, Carlton Colville. Henry’s mother died in 1899. In 1905 Henry lived at 40 Southwold Road, the family home of his future wife.

A Seaman with H.M.S. Almanzora, Samuel died on 21st of July 1916 at the age of 21. 

Samuel was born at Oulton on 13 June 1895, a son of Harry and Emma Websdale. In 1901 his family lived at Saint Ann’s Terrace, Bridge Road, Oulton. By 1911 they were living at 22 The Street, Oulton, and, by September 1914, at 54 Essex Road. 

A Deck Hand with H.M.S. Attentive III, Arthur died on 5th of November 1917 at the age of 33. 

Arthur was born at Barsham, Beccles, Suffolk, on 6 July 1884, a son of Harry and Margaret Pearson. In 1891 his family lived at Fox Farm, Willingham, Suffolk, and by 1901 they were living at Flixton Marsh Road, Blundeston, and Arthur was a farm labourer.

In 1914 Arthur married Alice Mildred Burgess. They lived at 165 Saint Margaret’s Road, Lowestoft.

A Deck Hand with H.M.S. Blackmorevale, William died on 1st of May 1918 at the age of 30. 

William was born at Mutford on 11 December 1888, a son of George Edgar and Ellen Blanch. He was baptised at Saint Andrew’s Church, Mutford, on 27 January 1889. In 1891 his family lived at Mill Road, Mutford, and in 1901 at Church Road, Mutford and this was still the family address in 1917. Later his parents lived at Mill Lane, Barnby. William has not been traced in the 1911 Census. 

A Seaman with H.M.S. Carnarvon, Herbert died on 17th of July 1916 at the age of 18. 

Herbert was born at Lowestoft on 2 July 1898, a son of James and Mary Read. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 21 September 1898 and his family lived at 7 Old Market Street. By 1911 they were living at Brickyard Cottages, Oulton Broad.

Herbert worked in the merchant navy before he joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 12 November 1914. He served on the trawler Clifton. On 7 August 1915 he joined the trawler Ardent and, from 14 August 1915, he served on H.M.S. Carnarvon. 

A Leading Seaman with the Royal Naval Reserve, James died on 8th of September 1940 at the age of 40. 

James was born at Lowestoft on 11 September 1899, 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 Walter) and his family lived at 65 Seago Street and this was still their address in 1911 and 1921. 

A Deck Hand with H.M.S. Ceto, Arthur died on 16th of November 1918 aged 25. 

Arthur was born at Pakefield on 23 April 1893, a son of Arthur and Alice Barber. In 1901 his family lived at Main Road, Carlton Colville. By 1911 they were living at Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, and Arthur was a fisherman. 

On 28 November 1914 Arthur married Eva Violet Baldry at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville. Arthur was a fisherman and they both lived at Oulton Broad.  

A Warrant Telegraphist with H.M.S. Champagne, Charles died on 9th of October 1917 at the age of 23. 

Charles was born at East Bergholt, Suffolk, on 4 December 1893, a son of George and Susannah Stannard. In 1901 Charles’ family lived at The Police Station, Tavern Street, Stowmarket, where his father was a police inspector. By 1911 they were living at 33 Cobbold Street, Ipswich. Later they lived at 57 Levington Road, Ipswich, before moving to 29 Carlton Road, Pakefield.

A Seaman with H.M.S. Clan McNaughton, William died on 3th of February 1915 at the age of 42. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 10 March 1874, a son of William and Mary Ann Edmunds. William's mother died in 1891. In 1899 his father lived at 207 Clapham Road, Lowestoft and in 1914 his father lived at 16 Dove Street, Lowestoft.

William joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 2 February 1894. William was awarded the Royal Naval Reserve Long Service Medal in 1910. 

From his Royal Naval Reserve service card we know about William's civilian employment:

A Deck Hand with H.M.S. Colleen. Francis died on 29th of November 1915 at the age of 23. 

Francis was born at Lowestoft on 28 August 1892, a son of Francis and Henrietta Morris. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 14 September 1892, and his family lived at Canary Cottage, Whapload Road, Lowestoft. 

Francis’ father died in 1909 and the family were living at 176 Raglan Street, Lowestoft. By 1911 Francis’ father was living at 75 May Road, Lowestoft.