Brian William Baster

A Leading Seaman, with H.M.S. Quail, George died on 15th of November 1943 at the age of 36.

Brian was born at Lowestoft on 14 September 1907, a son of William Henry and Eva Susannah Baster. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 11 October 1907, and his family lived at Arnold House, Arnold Street. In 1911 his family lived at 9 Burton Street, Lowestoft. 

Brian's father served in the Royal Navy and died during the First World War.

In 1921 Brian's family were living at 10 Burton Street, Lowestoft. 

Brain joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 24 July 1923. He served continually until 13 September 1937 and he joined the Royal Fleet Reserve on 14 September 1939. 

On 26 November 1932 Brian married Maud Wright at Saint Alban's Church, Beacontree, Essex. They lived at 30 Estreham Road, Streatham, London. 

Brian was recalled for service and from 15 June 1939, until at least April 1941, he served on H.M.S. Watchman. In 1941 he was awarded the Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service Medal. 

In 1943 Brian served on H.M.S. Quail when, on 15 November, the ship struck a mine that had been laid by submarine U-453. Brian, and eighteen other crew, died during the incident.