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An Able Seaman with H.M.M.G.B. 77, Reginald died on 16th of July 1942 aged 22.

Reginald was born at Lowestoft on 13 December 1919, a son of Reginald Walter Baker and of Merab Baker. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 8 January 1920 and his family lived at 17 ‘rear’ Park Road and this was still their address in 1921. By 1929, when Reginald’s father died, the family home was at 311 Raglan Street. Reginald’s mother remarried and in 1939 she lived at 24 Winnipeg Road. 

A Leading Seaman with H.M. Submarine Grampus, Ronald died on 24th of June 1940 at the age of 33. 

Ronald was born at Lowestoft on 30 May 1906, a son of Edward Charles and Ethel May Albrow. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 22 June 1906, and his family lived at 12 Beckham Road. By 1911 his family were living at 87 Roman Road and this was still their home in 1921 when Ronald worked as a junior clerk for Colby Brothers, Shipbuilders, at Oulton Broad. Ronald's parents were still living at 87 Roman Road in 1939. 

An Able Seaman with H.M. Submarine L.55, William died on 4th of June 1919 at the age of 23. 

A Leading Seaman with H.M. Submarine Odin, Walter died on 27th of June 1940 at the age of 29. 

Walter was born at Carlton Colville on 29 September 1910, a son of Walter George and Bertha Carrie Laws. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Carlton Colville, on 30 October 1910 and his family lived at The Grove Cottage, Grove Farm, Carlton Colville. By 1921 his family were living at Camp Common, Hopton.

Walter was working as a farm labourer when he joined the Royal Navy, as a Boy 2nd Class, on 26 March 1927.

An Able Seaman with H.M. Submarine Olympus, Gordon died on 8th of May 1942 aged 29. 

Gordon was born at Lowestoft on 25 March 1913, a son of William Samuel and Matilda Susan Peck. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 25 April 1913 and his family lived at 54 Kent Road, which would be Gordon’s home address for the rest of his life. 

A Petty Officer Cook with H.M.S. Traveller, Richard died on 12th of December 1942 aged 25.

A Stoker 1st Class with H.M. Submarine Triad, Leonard died on 20th of October 1940 at the age of 26. 

Son of Ernest Henry and Florence Maud Gooch of Blacksmiths Loke Lound.

Leonard was born at Coltishall, Norfolk, on 11 January 1914, a son of Ernest Henry and Florence Maud Gooch. By 1921 Leonard's family were living at Bridge Road, Ludham, and by 1939 they had moved to Blacksmith's Loke, Hopton. Subsequently they lived at 2 Widow's Cottages, Somerleyton. 

A Petty Officer 1st Class with H.M. Trawler Courtier, John died on 6th of January 1916 at the age of 45. 

John was born at Durham on 19 October 1870, a son of Abel and Ann Barber. In 1871 John, and his mother, were with his maternal grandmother, Harriet Rose, at 9 Rack Terrace, Kidderminster. By 1881 John’s mother had died and his family lived at a Court in Mill Street, Kidderminster. 

An Ordinary Signalman with H.M. Trawler Stella Sirius, Alan died on 25th of September 1940 aged 22. 

Alan was born at Lowestoft on 16 October 1917, a son of Herbert and Jessie Frances Wilsher. In 1921 his family lived at 12 The Gables, Oulton Broad, and by 1939 their home was at 45 Beccles Road.

In 1939 Alan worked as a window dressing instructor and lodged at 12 Lime Hill Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells. 

A Leading Seaman with H.M. Yacht Grive, Henry died on 1st of June 1940 at the age of 38.

Henry was born at Fakenham on 24 February 1909, a son of George Frederick and Lucy Balls.

Henry was working as a hawker when he joined the Royal Navy, as a Boy 2nd Class, on 16 April 1925. He served until 23 February 1939 when he joined the Royal Fleet Reserve.  

A Stoker 1st Class with H.M.L.C.F. (L) 1, Henry died on 17th of August 1944 aged 19. 

Henry was born at Lowestoft on 25 April 1925, a son of Henry George William and Bessie Duffield. In 1939 his family lived at 48 Denmark Road and Henry was at school.

A Stoker 1st Class with H.M.L.C.T. 7014, Donald died on 18th of October 1944 at the age of 21. 

Donald was born at Lowetsoft on 15 May 1923, a son of William James and Ivy Susannah Pratt. In 1921 his family had lived at the rear of 10A Saint John's Road, Lowestoft, and by 1939 had moved to 59 Saint John's Road.

Donald was serving on board Landing Craft Tank 7014 when the vessel foundered in a storm, off Land's End. All nine of the crew were killed. 

A Leading Stoker with H.M.L.S.T. 423. Cyril died on 18th of June 1943 at the age of 22. 

Cyril was born at Lowestoft on 28 September 1920. His mother was Alice Elizabeth Knights, nee Turrell, the widow of William Edward James Knights. In 1921 his family lived at 1 Rant Score, Lowestoft, and this was still his mother's address in 1939.  

Cyril served on Landing Ship Tank 423. He died at the 2nd General Hospital, Tripoli, from accidental injuries: burns and a fractured femur. 

An Able Seaman with H.M.M.B. Cervantes, Reginald died on 3rd of November 1942 at the age of 40. 

Reginald was born at Lowestoft on 27 April 1902, a son of Charles and Mina Cook. In 1911 his family lived at 44 Acton Road. 

On 26 December 1927 Reginald married Louisa Durrant at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley. Reginald was a fisherman and they both lived at Kirkley. By 1939 they were living at 80 Lowestoft Road, Carlton Colville, and Reginald was a timber labourer. 

Reginald was accidentally drowned in the River Swale, near Elmley Ferry. 

A Stoker 2nd Class with H.M.S. Aboukir. Leonard died on 22nd of September 1914 at the age of 20. 

Leonard was born at Lowestoft on 7 April 1894. Leonard was the adopted son Caroline Wright, a widow. In 1891 his family lived at 5 Burton Terrace, Whapload Road, and by 1911 they were living at 293 Whapload Road, and Leonard worked as a labourer at a mineral water manufacturer. 

Leonard was a net worker when he joined the Royal Navy, as  Stoker 2nd Class, on 4 June 1913. On 2 August 1914 he was drafted to H.M.S. Aboukir. 

An Ordinary Seaman with H.M.S. Acasta, Herbert died on 8th of June 1940 at the age of 20. 

Herbert was born at Oulton Broad on 17 November 1919, a son of Alfred George and Edith Mary Pratt. In 1939 his family lived at 4 Gilpin Terrace, Gilpin Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, and Herbert worked as a boat builder. 

An Ordinary Seaman with H.M.S. Ajax, Leonard died on 29th of May 1941 aged 18. 

Leonard was born at Lowestoft on 29 October 1922, a son of Walter William and Blanche Cripps. His family lived at 19 Princes Road before moving to 14 Wood’s Loke. 

Leonard served with H.M.S. Ajax. In August 1940 the Ajax was assigned to the Mediterranean for convoy duties. On 21 May 1941 the ship was involved in the Battle of Cape Matapan and then took part on operations to evacuate troops from Crete. It was during this latter operation that Leonard was killed.    

An Able Seaman with H.M.S. Arethusa, Ivan died on 18th of November 1942 aged 21. 

Ivan was born at Lowestoft on 16 June 1921, a son of Frederick James and Esther Maria Bennett. In 1939 Ivan’s family lived at 9 Marlborough Road.

Ivan was engaged to be married to Miss Hilda Andrews of 41 Penlee Street, Penzanze.

A Chief Petty Officer with H.M.S. Ark Royal, William died on 4th of September 1918 aged 49. 

William was born at Gravesend, Kent, on 25 November 1868, a son of George Frederick and Mary Anne Baster. He was baptised at Holy Trinity Church, Milton-next-Gravesend, on 6 January 1869. In 1871 his family lived at Clarence Street, Milton. By 1881 they had moved to Mundesley, Norfolk, where his father was a Coast Guard. 

An Able Seaman with H.M.S. Barham, Jack died on 25th of November 1941 aged 20. 

Jack was born at Lowestoft on 22 December 1920, a son of George William and Charlotte Edith Freeman. In 1921 his family lived at 57 Edinburgh Road, and this was still their home in 1939 when Jack was a labourer at a silk works. 

By November 1941 Jack was serving with the battleship H.M.S. Barham in the Mediterranean. On 25 November 1941 the Barham was hit by three torpedoes fired by the German submarine U-331. The ship sank very quickly and 862 of the crew, including Jack, were killed. 

A Petty Officer Stoker with H.M.S. Blean, George died on 11th of December 1942 at the age of 30. 

George was born at Whitehaven on 5 June 1913, a son of Joseph Holmes and Nessie Hellon.

George married Gertrude Irene Woolmer at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 27 July 1936. George was a sailor serving on H.M.S. Foyle, and Gertrude lived at 17 Saint Margaret's Plain, Lowestoft. In 1939 Gertrude lived with her family at 47 Newson's Meadow, Lowestoft. 

A Leading Stoker with H.M.S. Bluebell, Ivan died on 17th of February 1945 aged 23. 

Ivan was born at Lowestoft on 23 April 1921, a son of William Ernest and Kathleen May Edwards. In 1921 his family lived at 54 Cambridge Road. By 1939 their home was at Rivetts Loke, Market Lane, Blundeston. 

A Chief Petty Officer with H.M.S. Boadicea, Victor died on 13th of June 1944 aged 32. 

Victor was born at Oulton Broad on 7 January 1912, a son of Ernest and Florence Colby. In 1921 his family lived at 1 Oswald Cottages, Bridge Road. 

On 13 December 1939 Victor married Elizabeth Codling at Saint Mark’s Church, Oulton Broad. Victor was a Petty Officer with the Royal Navy and gave his address as 5 Station Road, Sycamore Avenue, and Elizabeth lived at 25 Blackheath Road. Their home was at 22 Sycamore Avenue.

An Ordinary Seaman with H.M.S. Bristol, Roy died on 21st of December 1944 aged 19. 

Roy was born at Lowestoft in 1925, a son of Leonard Thomas Carr and Clara May Carr. In 1939 his family lived at 80 Stanford Street.

Roy served with H.M.S. Bristol which was a shore-based training establishment at Ashley Down, Bristol. Given that Roy’s name does not appear in the Royal Navy War Graves register, and that his death was registered in the Wirral district, it is likely that he had been discharged from the navy before he died.

An Able Seaman with H.M.S. Capel, Thomas died on 26th of December 1944 aged 22. 

Thomas was born at Lowestoft on 5 October 1922, a son of Thomas Samuel and Nellie Kathleen Bishop. He was baptised at Christ Church, Lowestoft, on 22 October 1922 and his family lived at 102 Saint Peter’s Street. This was still the family home in 1939 when Thomas was a sheet metal worker.

A Leading Seaman with H.M.S. Chester. Edward died on 31st of May 1916 at the age of 36. 

Edward was born at (West) Rudham, Norfolk, on 25 May 1880 (according to the 1881 Census) but several records state that he was born at Dunton. he was a son of Noah and Mary Ann Arter.

In 1881 his family lived at Gate House No. 11, Dunton cum Doughton, Norfolk. He was baptised at Dunton on 26 February 1882 and his family lived at Doughton. By 1891 Edward's father had died and his family lived at 3 Angrave Street, Shoreditch. 

A Boy 1st Class with H.M.S. Clan McNaughton, William died on 3rd of February 1915 at the age of 16. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 7 September 1898, a son of William Arthur and Florence Pollard of 48 Stevens Street, Lowestoft. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 10 May 1907. 

William had been working as an errand boy when he joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 20 January 1914. He was advanced to Boy 1st Class on 4 September 1914. William joined H.M.S. Clan McNaughton on 11 December 1914.

An Ordinary Seaman with H.M.S. Collingwood, Harry died on 18th of June 1943 at the age of 19. 

Harry was born at Oulton Broad on 30 August 1923, a son of Frederick George and Annie Elizabeth Susan Segasby. In 1939 his family lived at 50 Notley Road Lowestoft.

An Able Seaman with H.M.S. Copra, George died on 8th of October 1947 aged 34. 

George was born at Kessingland on 17 September 1913, a son of George Ernest and Elizabeth Margaret Hart. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 16 November 1913 and his family lived at Davy’s Cottages, The Beach, Kessingland. In 1939 his family were living at 64 Crown Street and George was a fisherman and a member of the naval reserve. 

In 1939 George married Ellen May Tapsell, this was registered in the Lothingland district. By 1947 their home was at 10 Marham Road.

An Able Seaman with H.M.S. Cressy. Walter died on 22nd of September 1914 at the age of 34.

Walter was born at Sprowston, Norwich, on 20 August 1882, a son of William Robert and Minnie Henry. In 1891 his family lived at Farm Yard Cottage, Salhouse Road, Rackheath, and later at 48 Lingwood, Norwich.

Walter had been working as a labourer when he joined the Royal Navy, as a Boy 2nd Class, on 14 September 1892. He served until 6 March 1908 and the next day he joined the Royal Fleet Reserve, number RFR/CH/B/4971.

An Ordinary Seaman with H.M.S. Curacoa, Frederick died on 24th of April 1940 aged 18. 

Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 1 November 1921, a son of Charles William and Margaret Gladys Carter. In 1939 his family lived at 26 Hill Road.

A Stoker 1st Class with H.M.S. Curacoa. Edward died on 2nd of October 1942 at the age of 27. 

Edward was born at Lowestoft on 30 July 1915, a son of Arthur Henry John and Rose Howlett. He was baptised at Saint on 15 August 1915 and his family lived at 30 Ontario Road, and this was still the family home in 1939.

In 1935 Edward married Mabel Florence Crawford. In 1939 they lived at North Villa, Birds Lane, Lowestoft, and Edward was a trawl fish packer. Later Mabel lived at 6 Meadow Cottages, Oulton Broad. 

A Supply Petty Officer, Patrick died on 27th March 1943, at the age of 26. 

Patrick was born on 20 July 1917, a son of Roy Onesley and Hilda May Furrell of Wales Farm Road, Acton, London. 

Patrick was serving in the Royal Navy when he met Dorothy Jane Colby, who was in the Women's Royal Naval Service. They were married at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 18 December 1940.  

Dorothy was a daughter of Dorothy May Martin, formerly Colby. The family lived at 8 Coastguard Cottages, Battery Green Road, Lowestoft. 

A Stoker 1st Class with H.M.S. Dulverton, John died on 15th of February 1945 aged 29. 

John was born at Shirebrook, Derbyshire, in 1915, a son of John William and Selina (Lena) Shaw. He was baptised at Shirebrook on 13 October 1915. In 1921 his family lived at 49 Devonshire Street, Shirebrook. John married Dorothy Jackson at Holy Trinity Church, Shirebrook, in 1938.

At some point Dorothy moved to Lowestoft. She remarried in 1946 and continued to live in the Lowestoft area. 

A Mechanician 1st Class with H.M.S. Earraid, Robert died on 22 July 1946 at the age of 26. 

Robert was born at Kessingland on 28 December 1919, a son of Robert and Ellen (Ellie) Shade. In 1921 his family lived near Boundary Farm, Mutford. Robert’s mother died in 1934 and in 1946 his father lived at The Crown Inn, Mutford. 

Robert served with the Isles Class Trawler H.M.S. Earriad (T 297). Note: the Royal Navy War Graves Roll shows him 'with' H.M.S. Drake, this is because H.M.S. Drake was the accounting base for H.M.S. Earraid. 

An Ordnance Artificer 2nd Class with H.M.S. Egret, Harry died on 27th of August 1943 aged 28. 

Harry was born at Lowestoft on 21 February 1915, a son of Harry James and Bessie Roll. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 1 April 1915 and his family lived at Hedley House, Beaconsfield Road. In 1921 his family lived at 267 London Road South, and this was Harry’s home for the rest of his life. 

An Able Seaman with H.M.S. Elfin, Charles died on 16th of May 1943 aged 25. 

Charles was born at Lowestoft on 25 February 1918, a son of Sidney George and Mabel Dorothy Sayer. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 7 April 1918 and his family lived at 67 Roman Road. By 1921 his family were living at 87 Queen’s Road. Later his parents lived at Newlyn, Cornwall.

Charles married Evelyn Jessie Lee in early 1943. She lived at 52 Kirkley Run.

An Able Seaman with H.M.S. Ettrick, Ernest died on 7th of July 1917 at the age of 22. 

Ernest was born at Lowestoft on 31 January 1895, a son of Walter Henry and Emma Jane Waters. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 17 March 1895 and his family lived at 38 Melbourne Road, and this was still their home in 1901. Later his parents lived at 73 Beresford Road.

A Seaman Cook with H.M.S. Europa, Walter died on 4th of June 1940 at the age of 39. 

Walter was born at Lowestoft on 9 May 1901, 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 James) and his family lived at 65 Seago Street and this was still their address in 1911 and 1921. The 1921 Census states that Walter was 'in the Army.'

A Shipwright 1st Class with H.M.S. Europa, George died on 25th of November 1945 at the age of 47. 

George was born at Portsmouth on 5 November 1898, a son of George Frederick and Agnes Luff. He was baptised at Saint Mary's Church, Portsea, on 5 February 1899 and his family lived at 115 Esslemont Road, Portsmouth, and by 1911 they were living at 73 Jubilee Road, Southsea.