Same Age - 22

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Christopher died on 24th of April 1918 at the age of 22. 

Christopher was born at Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1896, a son of Richard Samuel and Margaret Hannah Coker Phillips. In 1901 his family lived at 87 Vine Street, Wallsend. In 1902 Richard’s father died and subsequently his mother married Robert Taylor. In 1911 the family lived at 17 Ontario Road, Lowestoft, and Christopher was an oilman’s assistant. Later his family lived at 11 Norfolk Street.

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Richard died on 9th of September 1916 at the age of 22. 

Richard was born at Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1893, a son of Richard Samuel and Margaret Hannah Coker Phillips. In 1901 his family lived at 87 Vine Street, Wallsend. In 1902 Richard’s father died and subsequently his mother married Robert Taylor. In 1911 the family lived at 17 Ontario Road, Lowestoft, and Richard was a painter working for a building company. Later his family lived at 11 Norfolk Street.

A Second Lieutenant with C Battery, 91 Brigade, James died on 10th of May 1918 at the age of 22. 

A Private with 3rd Bn., William died on 7th of November 1918 at the age of 22. 

William was born at Carlton Colville in 1896, a son of George and Elizabeth Read. In 1901 his family lived at Hillary Cottages, Main Road, Carlton Colville. In 1911 their home was at 3 Ormesby Villas, Victoria Road, Oulton Broad, and later they lived at 3 Olive Cottages, Carlton Colville. In 1911 William was at sea and on board the trawler Eclipse, LT 684, at Padstow. His father was the Skipper of the Eclipse. 

A Private with the 11th Battalion, James died on 27th of October 1918 aged 22.

James was born at Lound in 1896, a son of Henry William and Alice Maria Reeder. He was baptised at Saint John the Baptist Church, Lound, on 7 February 1897, and his family lived at Lound. In 1901 his family lived at 23 The Street, Lound. In 1911 their address was The Street, Lound, and James worked as a farm boy.

A Private with the 25th Battalion, Henry died in 1921 at the age of 22. 

Henry was born at Lowestoft in 1899, a son of George Henry and Eliza Robinson. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 6 August 1899, and his family lived at 22 Mariners Street and this was still their home in 1901.

By 1917 Henry was living at 13 Salisbury Road, Lowestoft, with his uncle and aunt John and Alice Gross. 

A Corporal with 4th Bn., Lewis died on 28th of March 1918 at the age of 22.

Lewis was born at Lowestoft on 26 February 1896, a son of Joseph and Angetta Roope. In 1901 his family lived at 47 Queen's Road, Lowestoft. From 7 September 1903 Lewis, along with his brother Ernest, attended Saint Margaret's School. In 1911 his family were still living at 47 Queen's Road.

Lewis enlisted in the Army at Norwich. He joined the Royal Fusiliers. From 26 July 1916 he served in France with the 4th Battalion. The Battalion War Diary for 28 March 1918 has:

A Leading Stoker with H.M.S. Sphinx, Bert died on 3rd of February 1940 at the age of 22. 

Bert was born at Lowestoft on 1 March 1917, a son of Bert Edmund and Alice Ellen Elizabeth Ruthen. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 25 March 1917 and his family lived at 85 Arnold Street. By 1921 his family were living at 187 London Road, Lowestoft. Later they lived at 175 High Street, Lowestoft. See house on LowestoftOldAndNow.org 

A Sergeant with the 2nd Battalion, George died on 13th of November 1916 at the age of 22. 

George was born at Stowupland, Suffolk, in 1894, a son of George Henry and Margaret Salter. He was baptised at Holy Trinity Church, Stowupland, on 11 March 1894. In 1901 his family lived at The Police Station, Stowupland. By 1911 his family were living at Diss and by 1915 their home was at 42 Beaconsfield Road,

A Deck Hand, with the drifter Datum, Frederick died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 22. 

Frederick was born at Spexhall, Suffolk, on 21 June 1893, a son of John and Rose Saunders. Frederick's mother died when he was a child and he lived with his aunt Annie E. Thompson at 7 Beach Road, Lowestoft. 

Frederick enrolled in the Royal Naval Reserve on 11 January 1915 and joined the drifter Datum on 16 January 1915.

During the night of 26-27 October 1916 the Datum was sunk by German destroyers. Frederick and all of the other members of the crew were lost.

A Private with the 5th Battalion, Hector died on 25th of October 1942 at the age of 22. 

Hector was born at Antingham, Norfolk, in 1920, a son of William John and Honoria Hannah Say. He was baptised at Saint Mary’s Church, Antingham, on 13 June 1920. In 1921 his family lived at Southrepps Road, Antingham. By 1939 his family were living at 44 Bridge Road, Oulton Broad.

Hector enlisted in the Suffolk Regiment, but was later transferred to the East Yorkshire Regiment. 

Hector was wounded at El Alamein on 25 October 1942 and died of his wounds the same day. 

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Elise., Cecil died on 22nd of September 1918 at the age of 22. 

Cecil was born at Mutford on 1 April 1896, a son of Arthur and Alice Sharman. He was baptised at Saint Andrew's Church, Mutford, on 1 May 1898. In 1901 his family lived at Hulver Road, Mutford, and this was still the family address in 1911.

 The 1911 Census shows William working as a cow boy. 

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Datum, Francis died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 22. 

Francis was born at Corton on 8 November 1893, a son of Arthur and Charlotte Agnes Smith. He was baptised at Saint Bartholomew’s Church, Corton, on 3 December 1893. In 1901 his family lived at High Street, Corton. By 1911 they were living at 9 Worthing Road, and Francis was a drift net fisherman. 

Francis joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 11 January 1915 and from 16 January 1915 he served on the trawler Coronne (sic) and he joined the Datum on 30 April 1915. 

A Private with the 1/4th Battalion, Harry died on 18th of August 1916 at the age of 22. 

Harry was born at Lowestoft in 1894, a son of Frederick and Ellen Selina Smith. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley, on 3 May 1895. In 1901 his family lived at Horn Hill. By 1911 Harry’s mother had died and his family lived at 2 Florence Terrace, Saint John's Road, and Harry was a general labourer. 

A Private with 6th Battalion, Amos died on 16th of July 1943 aged 22. 

Amos was born in Oulton Broad on 21 February 1921, a son of John William and Ethel May Solomon. By 1939 his family were living at 12 Hadenham Terrace, Carlton Colville, and Amos was a carter. When he enlisted, he stated that he was a farm labourer. Later his family lived at 43 Lowestoft Road, Carlton Colville.

A Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Archie died on 3rd of August 1942 aged 22. 

Archie was born at Lowestoft on 1 May 1920, a son of Henry Charles and Laura Jane Sparham. In 1921 his family lived at 14 Suffolk Road and by 1939 they were living at 31 Windsor Road and Archie was a timber merchant’s clerk. Probate record give Archie’s address as Ferndale, Walmer Road.  

Archie joined the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve after April 1940. Archie was a Wireless Operator / Air Gunner. In August 1942 he was serving with 58 Squadron. 

A Private with the 1/4th Battalion, Richard died on 18th of August 1916 at the age of 22.

Richard was born at Lowestoft in 1894, a son of Moses and Alice Spoor. In 1901 hi family lived at 76 Queens Road, and by 1911 they were living at 87 Queens Road and Richard worked as a labourer for a steam drifter fishing company.

Richard enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. He joined the Suffolk Regiment, service number 3849, and was posted to the 1/4th Battalion, in France, in 1916. 

A Private with 6th Bn. George died on 3rd of July 1916 at the age of 22.

George was born at Somerleyton in 1894, a son of Ernest Frederick and Elizabeth Pratt Stebbings. He was baptised at Saint Mary's Church, Somerleyton, on 19 August 1894, and his family lived at Somerleyton. By 1901 their home was at Myrtle Cottage, Beccles Road, Lowestoft, and in 1911 their address was 12 Beccles Road, Lowestoft, and George worked as a boot repairer.

A Private with the 9th Battalion, Henry died on 1st of August 1916 at the age of 22. 

Henry, who was often known as Harry, was born at Stradbroke, Suffolk, in 1893, a son of Henry and Jemima Taylor. In 1901 his family lived at Swan Green Road, Cratfeld, Suffolk. By 1911 they had moved to Burnt Hill Pit, Beccles Road, Oulton Road, Lowestoft, and Henry was a cowman on a farm.

Henry volunteered and was enlisted in the Yorkshire Regiment at Thirsk, with service number 14625. He arrived in France, with the 9th Battalion, on 26 August 1915. 

A Lance Corporal with the 11th Battalion, Stanley died on 18th of May 1917 at the age of 22.

Stanley was born at Lowestoft on 21 August 1894, a son of Daniel and Caroline Eliza Thacker. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley, on 12 October 1894, and his family lived at Carlton Colville. From 31 August 1898 Stanley attended Kirkley School and his family lived at Kirkley Run. In 1901 their home was at Carlton Road. By 1911 they were living at Eddystone Villa, Kirkley Run.

A Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Ralph died on 12th of February 1942 aged 21.

Ralph was born at Ipswich on 11 June 1920, a son of Edgar Tomlinson and of Harriet Rhoda Tomlinson. In 1921 his family lived at 52 Fleet Street, Bury, Lancashire. 

On 31 July 1937 Ralph was appointed to a role with the Civil Service clerical class and, by 1939, when his family lived at Briardale, Chestnut Avenue, Oulton Broad, Ralph worked with the clerical section of the Post Office telephone department. 

A Gunner II with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Roy died on 24th of September 1947 aged 22. 

Roy was born at Lowestoft in 1924, a son of Osgood Robert and Bella Trundle. His family lived at 50 Stanford Street and subsequently moved to 49 London Road South.

Roy joined the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve after October 1942. By September 1947 he was an Air Gunner serving with 97 Squadron.

A Private with 9th Bn., Charles died on 9th of April 1917 at the age of 22. 

Charles was born at Lowestoft in 1895, a son of Minnie Florence Pearce. In 1901 his family lived at 210 Raglan Street, Lowestoft. In 1902 his mother married Walter Edgar Tuddenham and his family lived at 6 Oxford Road, Lowestoft.

A Rifleman with 2/17th Bn., William died on 7th of August 1916 at the age of 22. 

William was born at Lowestoft in 1893, a son of William and Eliza Turner. In 1901 his family lived at 23 Chapel Street, Lowestoft. By 1911 they were living at 3 Barrett's Yard, High Street, Lowestoft, and William was a fish worker in the herring fishing business. 

A Corporal with 10th Bn., Charles died on 1st of July 1916 at the age of 22. 

Charles was born at Lowestoft in 1893, a son of William and Maria Turrell. In 1901 his family lived at Seaview Cottages, East Street, Lowestoft. By 1911 the family were living at 29 East Street, Lowestoft.

Charles volunteered and enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. He joined the Essex Regiment and was posted to the 10th Battalion. He arrived in France, with the Battalion, on 25 July 1915.  

A Seaman with H.M. Trawler Lord Stamp. Clement died on 14th of October 1940 at the age of 22. 

Son of Herbert and Annie Turrell of Lowestoft Suffolk. Clement was born at Lowestoft on 18 July 1918. Clement's father died in September 1918 while serving with the Royal Naval Reserve. In 1921 Clement's family lived at 2 Bungalow, Hulver Road, Mutford. By 1939 his mother was living at 9 Clemence Street, Lowestoft. 

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Charles died on 4th of July 1916 at the age of 22. 

Charles was born at Lowestoft on 12 November 1893, a son of William and Alice Upson. He attended Hervey Street Infant School and, from 27 August 1900, was a pupil at Saint John’s School, Lowestoft. In 1901 his family lived at 7 Clemence Street, Lowestoft. By 1906 they were living at 27 Stevens Street, Lowestoft, and later at 17 Stevens Street. 

A Private with the 4th Battalion, Ivan died on 28th of November 1943 aged 22. 

Ivan was born at Lowestoft on 25 May 1921, a son of James Thomas and Ivy Florence Elizabeth Upson. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 16 June 1921, and his family lived at 83 Seago Street. Ivan was working as a yarn twister when he enlisted.

A Private with the 7th Battalion, Frank died on 23rd of July 1917 at the age of 22. 

Frank was born at Rushmere in 1894, a son of William and Martha Ward. He was baptised at Saint Michael’s Church, Rushmere, on 9 September 1894. In 1901 his family lived at Rectory Cottages, Rushmere. By 1911 they were living at 424 London Road South and Frank was a bootmaker’s apprentice.   

A Private with 1/6th Bn., Frederick died on 1st of October 1916 at the age of 22.

Frederick was born at Pakefield on 14 November 1893, a son of John Lambert and Ellen Ward. In 1901 Frederick's family lived at Pakefield Street, Pakefield. 

By 1907 Frederick's family were living at 126 Morton Road, Lowestoft. From 17 September 1907 Frederick attended Lowestoft School of Science. In 1911 Frederick was working at a junior clerk at a corn merchants. Later his parents lived at 4 Wycombe Terrace, Saint Georges Road, Lowestoft. 

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 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 Private with the 5th Battalion, George died on 22nd of March 1943 aged 22. 

George was born at Lowestoft in 1922, a son of George Alfred and Grace May Willgoss. In 1939 his family lived at 66 Waveney Drive. 

George enlisted in the Suffolk Regiment and was subsequently transferred to the East Yorkshire Regiment. 

A Private with 1st Bn., Frederick died on 4th of May 1915 at the age of 22. 

Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 12 August 1892, a son of Charles and Hannah Harriet Willgoss. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 31 August 1892 and his family lived at 19 Christchurch Square. By 1911 his family were living at 9 Spurgeon's Score and Frederick was a herring fisherman. Later his mother lived at 12 Waveney Terrace, Whapload Road, Lowestoft.

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 Seaman with H.M. Trawler Myrtle, George died on 14 June 1940, aged 22.

George was born at Lowestoft on 13 February 1918, a son of Joseph and Annie Elizabeth Winney. George was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 14 March 1918 and his family lived at 19 Rant Score, and this was still their address in 1921. By 1939 George was living with his parents at 114 Whapload Road and he was a trawler fisherman.   

A Leading Sick Berth Attendant with H.M.S. Niger, Cecil died on 6th of July 1942 at the age of 22. 

Cecil was born at Lowestoft on 18 September 1919, a son of William Cornelius and Emma Priscilla Yallop. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 9 October 1919 and his family lived at the Old Market Inn, Saint Peters Street, where his father was the publican. Later his family lived at 13 Winnipeg Road.

A Private with 1/4th Bn., Leonard died on 16th of September 1916 at the age of 22. 

Leonard was born at Lowestoft in 1894, a son of Henry and Kate Youngs. In 1901 his family lived at 57 Maidstone Road, Lowestoft; by 1911 they were living at 39 Maidstone Road, and Leonard worked as a general labourer. Later his parents lived at 9 Ashley Road, Lowestoft.