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A Deck Hand with H.M.S. Colleen, Samuel died on 6th of November 1917 at the age of 65. 

Samuel was either born at Stradbroke or Hoxne, Suffolk, on 18 May 1852, the son of Harriet Alice Hazell. In 1856 his mother married Frederick Oldman and the family lived at Aldeby. In 1861 the family lived at Stanley Hills, Aldeby, and the census shows Samuel as Samuel Oldman. In 1871 they were living at Water Heath, Aldeby, and Samuel, who was working as an agricultural labourer, is listed as Samuel James Hazell. Subsequently Samuel was known as Samuel Hazel Oldman. 

A Seaman with H.M.S. Cressy. Charles died on 22nd of September 1914 at the age of 19. 

Charles was born at Lowestoft on 1 October 1895, a son of James Henry and Sarah Benstead. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 27 October 1895 and his family lived at 34 Bevan Street, Lowestoft.

In 1912 Charles worked on the trawler Nimrod, LT 598, and in 1913 on the Children's Friend LT 174; Councillor, LT 267, and LT 1104. 

Charles joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 15 March 1912.  

A Seaman with H.M.S. Cressy. Walter died on 22nd of September 1914 at the age of 21. 

Walter was born at Lowestoft on 4 March 1893, a son of Frank and Harriet Bucknole. In 1891 his family lived at 78 Norwich Road. By 1914 they were living at 43 Stanford Street and later lived at 44 Windsor Road, Lowestoft.

Walter joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 14 March 1912. 

In 1912 he worked on the trawler Nimrod, LT 589; Glory, LT 1027; and in 1913 the Twelve YH 562; and the Coronella LT 36. 

A Seaman with H.M.S. Cressy. Alonzo died on 22nd of September 1914 at the age of 21. 

Alonzo was born at Lowestoft on 14 July 1893, a son of Joseph William and Charlotte Corbin. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's church on 22 January 1896 and his family lived at 20 Union Road. In 1901 his family lived at 68 Stanford Street, and by 1911 they were living at 29 Sandringham Road Lowestoft (Note his parents were often known as Joseph and Lottie).

A Seaman with H.M.S. Cressy, Frederick died on 22nd of September 1914 aged17. 

Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 14 January 1897, a son of Frederick James and Ellen (Nellie) Rudd. In 1901 his family lived at Wood's Loke and by 1915 their home was at 36 Rotterdam Road. Frederick attended Yarmouth Road School, Oulton Broad. 

In 1914 Frederick worked on the trawler Stowe LT 70.  

Frederick joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 9 February 1914. Frederick was called out for service at the start of the First World War and on 3 August 1914 joined H.M.S. Cressy. 

A Seaman with H.M.S. Edinburgh Castle, George died on 3rd of July 1917 at the age of 20. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 23 November 1897, a son of William Charles and Selina Maria Poppy. In 1901 his family lived at 5 White Horse Street. By 1911 they were living at 8 Cambridge Road and George was as apprentice shipwright, and in August 1914 at 16 Edinburgh Road. Later his parents lived at 7 Albany Road. 

A Leading Seaman with H.M.S. Firedrake, Arthur died on 17th of December 1942 at the age of 35. 

Arthur was born at Lowestoft on 10 July 1907, a son of William and May Adams. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 16 August 1907, and his family lived at 10 Summer Road. 

In 1921 Arthur began working in the Mercantile Marine. Initially he served on the S. S. Kumara as a Deck Boy and Wireless Watcher. 

Arthur joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 25 February 1926. At the time he lived at Bath House, Hamilton Road. He re-enrolled in 1931 and again in 1936. 

A Seaman with H.M.S. Formidable, Charles died on 1st of January 1915 at the age of 21. 

Charles was born at Lowestoft on 11 March 1893, a son of Walter and Elizabeth Sarah Parsk. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 7 April 1893. Charles' mother died in 1895 and in 1901 he lived with his aunt, Sarah Parsk, at White Cottage, Carlton Colville. By 1911 his father had married Leah Olive Peek, and the family lived at 2 Farrows Yard, Factory Street and Charles was a fisherman. Later his family lived at 4 Epsom Terrace, Kirkley Run, Lowestoft.

A Trimmer with H.M.S. Ganges II, George died on 30th of November 1918 aged 33. 

George was born at Corton on 4 November 1885, a son of George and Ellen Smith.

An Engineman with H.M.S. Glory, Richard died on 15th of October 1918 aged 37. 

Richard was born at Lowestoft on 11 June 1881, a son of Richard and Susannah Draper. In 1891 his family lived at 7 Wellington Cottages. In 1901 Richard lived with his sister, Susannah Capps, and family at 16 Factory Street and Richard was a fisherman.

A Deck Hand with H.M.S. Halcyon, George died on 18th of November 1918 at the age of 26. 

George was born at Barnby on 11 September 1892, a son of George and Mary Baxter. In 1901 George lived with his grandparents, Richard and Ann Chilvers, at Brick Kiln Cottages, Aldeburgh. In 1911 his family lived at Back Lane, Barnby, and George worked as a fisherman. By 1917 their home was at 11 Mill Road, Barnby.

George joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 10 May 1917. His service record shows that he served with H.M.S. Vivid, to 16 August 1917, and then H.M.S. Halcyon. 

A Engineman with H.M.S. Halcyon II, Gordon died on 18th of February 1919 at the age of 25. 

Gordon was born at Barnby on 9 April 1893, a son of Walter and Martha Baxter. He was baptised at Saint John the Baptist Church, Barnby, on 18 August 1895. In 1901 his family lived at Railway Road, Barnby Green, and this was still their address in 1911 when Gordon 'worked at home' (possibly with his father who was a market gardener?). By 1915 they lived at Nunns Nest, Barnby. 

An Engineman with H.M.S. Halcyon II, Harold died on 20th of February 1919 at the age of 28. 

Harold was born at Lowestoft on 16 March 1890. A son of James Samuel and Esther Curtis. In 1891 his family lived at 135 Raglan Street, Lowestoft, and by 1901 they were living at 31 Grosvenor Road, Lowestoft, and this was still their home in 1911. 

From 25 November 1895 Harold was a pupil at Kirkley School. 

A Deck Hand with H.M.S. Halcyon II., William died on 18th of August 1915 at the age of 19.

William was born at Gisleham on 30 December 1895, a son of Joseph and Maria Prior. He attended school at Gisleham before, on 17 May 1901, becoming a pupil at Cunningham School. In 1901 his family lived at 1 Carlton Road, Pakefield. In 1911 his family were living at Chamberlain's Cottages, Oulton Broad, and William was a drift net fisherman. Later his parents lived at Home Lea, Walmer Road, Lowestoft. 

A Deck Hand with H.M.S. Halcyon II, Herbert died on 5th of December 1918 aged 23. 

Herbert was born at Carlton Colville on 9 July 1895, a son of Edward James and Amelia Sharman. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 25 August 1895. In 1901 they lived at Bell Road, Carlton Colville. By 1911 they were living at Peacock Terrace, Carlton Colville, and Herbert was a grocer’s errand boy. 

An Engineman with H.M.S. Halycon II, Walter died on 21st of October 1918 aged 23. 

Walter was born at Kirkley on 26 January 1894, a son of Henry and (Elizabeth) Annie Moore. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 14 February 1894. From 29 May 1899 Walter attended Kirkley School and his family lived at Clement Road. In 1901 his family lived at Clement Road and by 1911 they lived at 40 Southwell Road, Lowestoft, and Walter was a general carter.

Walter joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 10 January 1916. He served on the trawler Eager. 

A Stoker with H.M.S. Hindustan, Charles died on 3rd of February 1916 at the age of 20. 

Charles was born at Spexhall, Suffolk, on 17 April 1895, a son of Samuel and Martha Brighton. In 1901 his family lived ‘near the school’ at Spexhall. In 1911 his family lived at Beccles Road, Barnby, and Charles was a fisherman. 

A Seaman, Thornton died on 22nd of September 1914 at the age of 37.

Thornton was born at Fersfield, Norfolk, in 1877, a son of Fergus and Lavinia Lanchester.

In his teens Thornton worked as an agricultural labourer at Kenninghall but by 1901 he was a fisherman. He married Gertrude Elizabeth Fairhead at Saint Margarets Church, Lowestoft, on 5 July 1903 and they lived at 15 Grove Road, Lowestoft.

A Seaman with H.M.S. Hogue, William died on 22nd of September 1914 at the age of 37. 

William was born at Somerleyton on 7 February 1877, a son of William James and Harriet Oldman. He was baptised at Saint Mary's Church, Somerleyton, on 11 March 1877. In 1881 his family lived at 22 Brickfields, Somerleyton. By 1901 they were living at 4 Wesleyan Chapel Lane, Lowestoft, and William was working as a cook on a smack. 

A Deck Hand with H.M.S. Implacable, Joseph died on 2nd of December 1918 aged 22. 

Joseph was born at Lowestoft on 25 November 1898, a son of Joseph and Louisa Westgate. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 16 December 1898 and his family lived at 46B Crown Street and this was still their home in 1901. By 1911 they were living at 121 Saint Margaret’s Road.

A Stoker with H.M.S. Invincible, Arthur died on 31st of May 1916 at the age of 22. 

Arthur was born at Barnby on 18 March 1894, a son of John and Florence Mary Goddard. He was baptised at Saint Edmunds Church, Kessingland, on 21 November 1897. In 1901 his family lived at Beach Road, Kessingland, ‘near the church.’ By 1911 they were living at 5 Surrey Place, Field Lane, Kessingland, and Arthur was a fisherman.

In 1912, after committing a series of offences, Arthur was sentenced to two years detention at a borstal (see The Diss Express 10 January 1913, page 8).

A Deck Hand with H.M.S. Lavatera. Frederick died on 9th of December 1918 at the age of 25. 

Frederick was born at Walpole, Suffolk, on 20 April 1893, a son of Henry and Ann Griffiths. In 1901 his family lived at The Street, Walpole. By 1911 Frederick was living at Valley Farm, Walpole, and working as a farm labourer, but later he became a fisherman based at Lowestoft.  

A Seaman with H.M.S. Macedonia, Alfred died on 16th of May 1917 at the age of 21.

Alfred was born at Oulton Broad on 2 January 1895, a son of George and Belinda Paul. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 30 August 1895 and his family lived at The Street, Oulton. By 1901 they were living at 8 Fir Lane, and this would be Alfred's home for the rest of his life. In 1911 Alfred worked at a fish curers. 

Alfred joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 7 January 1913. From June 1913 to June 1914 he served on the trawler LT 570.

A Seaman with H.M.S. Majestic, Gordon died on 18th of March 1915 at the age of 19.

Gordon was born at Kessingland on 3 March 1896, a son of George Edward and Mary Louise Shiplee.

In 1901 his family lived at 6 Fir Lane, Lowestoft, and by 1911 were living at 5 Sterry's Cottages, London Road, Pakefield. After the war his mother lived at 2 The Prairie, Lowestoft, before moving to Beccles, then Welling, Kent. 

Gordon joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 17 September 1914 and joined the crew of H.M.S. Majestic on 31 October 1914. 

A Seaman with H.M.S. Mastiff, George died on 20th of November 1939 aged 27. 

George was born at Kessingland on 4 October 1912, a son of Harry and May Rebecca Horne. George was baptised at Saint Edmund's Church, Kessingland, on 6 April 1913, and his family lived at lived at 1 Poplar Terrace, Kessingland. By 1939 George's family lived at Britannia Cottages, Field Lane, Kessingland. 

A Leading Deck Hand with H.M.S. Pekin, Albert died on 10th of December 1918 at the age of 28. 

Albert was born at Lowestoft on 6 April 1890, a son of William and Mary Ann Beckett. 

He attended Saint John's School, Lowestoft, from 7 February 1898 to 20 March 1904. His family lived at 23 Clemence Street and, later, at 51 Kimberley Road, Lowestoft. Albert's mother died in 1901. 

An Engineman with H.M.S. Pembroke, Thomas died on 3rd of September 1917 at the age of 34. 

Thomas was born at Lowestoft on 16 November 1882, a son of Robert Richard and Hannah Eliza Cropley. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 6 December 1882. In 1891 his family lived at 23 The Hemplands, and this was still their home in 1901, when Thomas worked as a fisherman. 

A Seaman with H.M.S. Pembroke, George died on 21st of November 1914 at the age of 20. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 22 November 1894, a son of William and Agnes Maud Herriven. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 21 December 1894 and his family lived at 7 Ipswich Road. In 1901 his family lived at 215 Clapham Road. By 1911 his father had died and the family had moved to 33 Jacob's Street. Later his mother remarried, Nash, and she lived at 93 Cambridge Road, Lowestoft.

A Stoker with H.M.S. Pembroke, James died on 4th of September 1917 at the age of 25.

James was born at Lowestoft on 14 August 1892, a son of James John and Florence Edith Pye. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 31 August 1892 and his family lived at East Street. By 1901 his family were living at 1 Whapload Road. By 1911 the family home was 76 Whapload Road, and in the 1920s at 20 Chapel Street.

An Engineman with H.M.S. Pembroke, Charles died on 3rd of September 1917 at the age of 29. 

Charles was born at Lowestoft on 1 June 1888, a son of William Joseph and Jane Ethel Clarke. In 1891 his family lived at Cooper’s Cottages, The Hemplands, and by 1901 at Mill House, Church Road. Later his parents lived at 32 Ipswich Road.

In 1911 Charles was an engineer and fish packer on the trawler John and Sarah, LT 289, at Penzance. By July 1915 he was living at 115 Cambridge Road. 

A Stoker with H.M.S. Pembroke, Alfred died on 20th of January 1915 at the age of 19. 

Alfred was born at Lowestoft on 22 September 1895, a son of George and Martha Osborne. In 1901 his family lived at 3 Nobbs Buildings, Whapload Road, Lowestoft, and this was still their address in 1914. Later they lived at 215 Raglan Street, Lowestoft.

Alfred had two years service before he joined the Royal Naval Reserve. 

A Deck Hand with H.M.S. Prize., Tom died on 14th of August 1917 at the age of 19. 

Thomas, also known as Tom, was born at Gisleham on 9 March 1898, a son of Thomas George Howell and Anna Jane Thacker. he was baptised at Rushmere on 1 may 1898, and his family lived at Gisleham. Later his family lived at Back, White Horse Corner, Carlton Colville.

Tom joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 26 July 1915 and served on the trawler Pilot Star. At some point he joined the 'Q Ship' H.M.S. Prize (this date is note shown on his service record). 

A Deck Hand with H.M.S. Q20., Alfred died on 29th of March 1917 at the age of 18. 

Alfred was born at Lowestoft on 21 December 1898, a son of Joseph and Sabina Cook. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 13 January 1899, and his family lived at 3 Cook’s Buildings. In 1911 they were still living at 3 Cooke’s Buildings, but in 1915 their address was 2 Cooke’s Buildings. Later his family lived at 16 Waveney Terrace, Whapload Road.

A Second Hand with H.M.S. Q. 20, Joseph died on 29th of March 1917 at the age of 39.

Joseph was born at Ballachrink, Lonan, Isle of Man, on 8 November 1877, a son of John Robert and Alice Jane Kelly. In 1881 his family lived at Ballachrink Farm House, and they were still living at Ballachrink in 1891. Later his father lived at Stanley Road, Peel, Isle of Man. 

A Deck Hand with H.M.S. Q20, Sidney died on 29th of March 1917 at the age of 27. 

Sidney was born at Lowestoft on 10 May 1890, a son of Thompson and Elizabeth Swan. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 4 June 1890, and his family lived at Canary Cottage, Whapload Road. In 1901 they lived at 2 Cumberland Square. By 1911 they were living at 38 May Road, and Sidney was a fisherman working on drifters.  

An Engineman with H.M.S. Queen. Sidney died on 5th of October 1918 at the age of 28. 

Sidney was born at Lowestoft on 7 July 1890, a son of George Henry and Elizabeth Reynolds. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 25 July 1890 and his family lived at 23 High Street and this was still thier home in 1891. By 1901 they were living at the Heart of England Public House, Whapload Road, where is father was the publican. In 1911 the family home was at 22 Whapload Road. 

An Engineman with H.M.S. Victory II, Frederick died on 20th of September 1918 at the age of 31. 

Frederick was born at Wick, Littlehampton, Sussex, on 7 June 1887, a son of William George and Mary Jane Phillips. He was baptised at Lyminster on 7 August 1887. In 1891 his family lived at 7 Ascolan Street, Battersea. By 1901 Frederick was a ‘fishing boy’ lodging at the Smack Boys’ Home, 11 Grove Road, Lowestoft.  

A Second Hand with H.M.S. Victory, George died on 24th of November 1918 at the age of 34. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 3 October 1884, a son of Frederick George and Hannah Jane Sparrow. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 4 July 1886. In 1891 his family lived at 2 Sunrise Cottages, Whapload Road. Later they lived at 112 Beccles Road. 

In 1908 George was the skipper of the trawler John and Emma, LT 204. 

An Engineman with H.M.S. Vigorous, John died on 1st of August 1918 aged 30.

John was born at Pakefield on 7 September 1888, a son of George and Harriet M. A. Knights: note school admissions give his birth date as 1 July. In 1891 his family lived at 6 Pakefield Street and in 1901 at 2 Pakefield Street. John was a pupil at Cunningham School. On 17 August 1913 John married Louisa Cropley at Saint Margaret’s Church. John was a fisherman living at 9 Raglan Cottages and Louisa lived at 29 Kent Road. In 1915 they lived at 33 Kent Road, and in 1918 at Epsom Terrace, Kirkley Run.