Same Age - 38

An Able Seaman with Hawke Battalion, Charles died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 38. 

A Sergeant with 54th Field Company, Frederick Baker died on 7th of January 1915 at the age of 38. 

Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 8 December 1876, a son of Frederick William and Elizabeth Naunton Baker. In 1881 his family lived at 8 New Nelson Street, Lowestoft, and by 1891 where living at 118 Denmark Road. 

Frederick served an apprenticeship with his father's General and Ship-smiths business.

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 Civilian, Lily died on 26th of May 1941 at the age of 38. 

Lily was born at Lowestoft on 27 February 1903, a daughter of William Edward Charles and Maud Lily Barnard.

Her family lived at Potters Cottage, 7 Wood's Loke, Oulton Village. In 1939 Lily was a domestic servant 'unemployed'. 

Lily was killed, at 7 Wood's Loke, during an air raid. 

Her father also died in the air raid and her son, Norman, died as a result of the air raid.

A Private with 7th Bn. William died on 12th of September 1916 at the age of 38. 

William was born at Orford, Suffolk, in 1877, a son of David John and Harriet Beatton. In 1881 his family lived at The King's Head Inn, Orford, where his father was the licensee. By 1891 William was a boarding pupil at The College, Beccles. 

A Deck Hand with Fishing Vessel Kincorth (Aberdeen), George died on 10 December 1941 at the age of 38 years.

George was born at Pakefield on 8 May 1903, a son of William and Ellen Blowers. George’s father died four months before George’s birth in the loss of the trawler Free Lance. In 1909 George’s mother married John Vincent. In 1911 his family lived at 46 Pakefield Street. In 1921 George’s family lived at 19 Saint Margaret’s Road, Pakefield, and George worked as Colby’s Shipyard, Oulton Broad. 

A Private with the 1st Battalion, Ernest died on 24th of October 1918 aged 38.

Ernest was born at Gunton, Lowestoft, on 23 June 1880, a son of George Alfred and Elizabeth Bobbitt. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 3 October 1880. In 1881 his family lived at Warren House, Gunton, and in 1891 they lived at 9 Wollaston Road. In 1901 they lived at 69 Milton Road, and Ernest was a grocer’s assistant. 

A Private with the 6th Battalion, John died on 29th of September 1918 aged 38. 

John was born at Lowestoft on 4 August 1879, a son of John and Emma Mariah Bond. He was baptised at Christ Church on 28 March 1880. In 1881 his family lived at 5 South Arnold Street, and in 1891 at Walton Road which was still their residence in 1901 when John was an apprentice sailmaker.

A Private with 1/4th Bn., Thomas died on 2nd of November 1917 at the age of 38. 

Thomas was born at Mutford in 1879, a son of Thomas and Christina Brinded. In 1881 his family lived at Mutford and in 1887 they lived at Burlingham. Thomas' mother died in 1887 and his father married Mary A. Lubbock in 1889. In 1891 his family lived at Bakers Road, Halvergate, Norfolk. By 1901 his family were living at Farm House, Geldeston, and Thomas worked on the farm for his father. 

A Second Hand with Sailing Trawler Loch Fyne (Lowestoft), George died on 6th of September 1915. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 17 November 1878, a son of William and Elizabeth Brown. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 20 March 1889. In 1881 his family lived at 44 Stevens Street, Lowestoft, and by 1891 they were living at 16 Stevens Street.  

A Seaman with Steam Drifter Reliance (Lowestoft), Frederick died on 7th of October 1917 at the age of 38. 

Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 11 May 1879, a son of William and Sarah Ann Cable. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 7 September 1879. In 1881 his family lived at Carlton Colville, and in 1891 their lived in a cottage at New Road, Carlton Colville. By 1901 they were living at 3 Victoria Road, Oulton Broad, and Frederick was a railway labourer. 

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 Colour Sergeant with 1/4th Battalion. James died on 2nd of January 1915 at the age of 38. 

James was born at Lowestoft on 29 September 1876, a son of James Edward Burwood and Mary Ann Capps. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 1 October 1876. In 1881 his family lived at 7 Crown Street, Lowestoft, and by 1891 at 90 Albert Street. James began work as a Post Office sorting clerk and telegraphist at Lowestoft in 1893. 

A Private with 1/14th Bn., Bernard died on 10th of May 1917 at the age of 38.

Bernard was born at Gravesend, Kent, on 27 April 1879, a son of Francis Joseph and Elizabeth Cary of 36 Chapel Park Road,  Saint Leonards on Sea. In 1901 his family lived at 9 Overcliffe, Gravesend, Kent. 

Bernard was educated at Saint Mary's Lodge Preparatory School, Saint Leonard's on Sea, Saint Edmund's College, Ware, and at Ushaw College, County Durham.   

In 1911 Bernard lived at 55 Springfield Road, Saint Leonard's on Sea. 

A Lance Corporal with the 1st Battalion, Thomas died on 25th of February 1917 at the age of 38. 

Thomas was born at Bungay in 1879, a son of George and Catherine (Kate) Clarke. In 1891 his family lived at Saint Mary’s Terrace, Flixton Road, Bungay. By 1900 they were living at 3 Windsor Terrace, Bungay, and Thomas worked as a labourer. 

A Second Hand with H.M. Trawler New Comet, Arthur died on 20th of January 1917 at the age of 38. 

Arthur was born at Pakefield, Lowestoft on 28 September 1878, a son of Frederick and Mary Clarke. He was baptised at All Saints' Church, Pakefield, on 19 September 1880 and his family lived at Pakefield. In 1881 their home was at 2 Squires Cottages, Carlton Road, Pakefield. In 1891 their address was 2 Carlton Road, Pakefield. 

A Private with 1st Bn. Joseph  died on 19th of May 1915 at the age of 38. 

Joseph was born at Lowestoft in 1877, a son of William and Charlotte Cleveland. In 1881 his family lived at 80 Selby Street. By 1891 his father had died and his family were living at 30 Selby Street. Later his brother Arthur lived at 13 Dove Street, Lowestoft. 

A Skipper with Trawler Queen of Devon (Lowestoft), Arthur died on 20th of December 1914 at the age of 38.

Arthur was born at Lowestoft in 1876, a son of William and Hannah Elizabeth Collins. In 1881 his family lived at 38 Stevens Street. They were still living at 38 Stevens Street in 1891 and Arthur worked as a general labourer. 

A Mate with Fishing Vessel Boy Jack (Lowestoft), Thomas died on 26th of July 1918 at the age of 38. 

Thomas was born at Blundeston on 8 August 1879, a son of John Howes and Hannah Maria Crouchen. He was baptised at Saint Mary’s Church, Blundeston, on 5 October 1879. In 1881 his family lived at High Street, Blundeston, and this was still their address in 1891. In 1893 Thomas began an apprenticeship as a fisherman with his father. This was cancelled in 1896. In 1901 his family lived at 10 Melbourne Road, Lowestoft, and Thomas was a fisherman. 

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, Frederick died on 19th of October 1918 aged 38. 

Frederick was born at Somerleyton on 23 February 1880, a son of Edward John and Harriet Darkins. He was baptised at Saint Mary's Church, Somerleyton, on 11 April 1880. In 1881 his family lived at 6 Old Mill Common, Somerleyton. By 1891 they were living at The Marsh, Blundeston, and in 1901 at Park Cottage, Somerleyton, when Frederick, like his father, was a gamekeeper. 

A Gunner with 208th Siege Battery, Albert died on 27th of December 1916 at the age of 38.

Albert was born at Honiley, Warwickshire, in 1878, a son of Thomas and Harriett Dixon. He was baptised at Honiley on 1 September 1878. In 1881 his family lived at Honiley. By 1891 they were living at Elves Green Farm, Knowle, Warwickshire. In 1901 they lived at 63 Larch Woods Cottages, Shingham, Swaffham, Norfolk, and Albert was a game-keeper.  

A Second Hand with H.M. Drifter Launch Out. Charles died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 38.

Charles was born at Lowestoft on 9 October 1878, a son of Charles and Harriett Doy. In 1881 his family lived at 58 Clemence Street.  

In 1901 Charles was a seaman on the trawler Rose Bud, LT 594, at Newlyn. Charles was awarded his certificate of competency as a Second Hand in 1905. 

Formerly a Private with the 22nd Battalion, Harry died on 1st of July 1918 at the age of 38. 

Harry was born at Lowestoft on 29 October 1880, a son of William and Louisa Easey. In 1881 his family lived at 2 Mills Road, Lowestoft. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 27 December 1885, and his family lived at 48 Bevan Street. By 1891 Harry's father had died and his mother was married to Henry West. His family was now living at 5 Patterson Street, Winlaton, County Durham. By 1901 his family were living at 43 Plaxton Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool. 

A Private with the 9th Battalion, Harry died on 20th of November 1917 at the age of 38. 

Harry was born at Lowestoft in 1879, a son of George Henry and Harriet E. Freestone. In 1881 his family lived at 20 Clapham Road, Lowestoft, and by 1891 at 2 Jacob’s Street. In 1901 they lived at 96 Haward Street and Harry was a leather merchant’s assistant. Later his family lived at 241 Raglan Street. 

A Private with 30th Division Mechanical Transport Company, Herbert died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 38. 

Herbert was born at Oulton Broad in 1880, a son of Lorina Laura Greengrass. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 29 February 1880. In 1881 Herbert, and his mother, lived with his maternal grandmother, Ann Miller, formerly Greengrass, at Beccles Road, Carlton Colville. By 1891 Hebert’s mother had married George Read, and the family lived at Beccles Road, Carlton Colville. Note in the 1891 Census Herbert’s surname is given as Read. 

A Private with the 4th Battalion, Albert died on 24th of March 1918 at the age of 38. 

Albert was born at Lowestoft in 1880, a son of George Henry and Mary Elizabeth Hart. In 1881 his family lived at 2 Fenton Terrace, Raglan Street. By 1891 they were living at 46 Tonning Street, where his father had a shop. In 1901 they were still living at 46 Tonning Street and Albert was a fish packer. Both of Albert’s parents died in 1904. By 1915 Albert was a milk seller at 41 Tonning Street, and is believed to have been employed by John Oldrin of Rushmere.  

A Cook with Sailing Trawler Trevone (Lowestoft). Herbert died on 29th of January 1917 at the age of 38. 

Herbert was born in 1876. Most sources state that he was born at Lowestoft, however the 1881 Census shows him living with Charlotte Plant, a widow, at 46 Stevens Street, and gives his place of birth as Paddington, London. He has not been traced in the 1891 Census, but in 1901 he was again living with Charlotte, at 46 Stevens Street, and he worked as a quay labourer. 

An Engineman with H.M. Trawler Edwardian, Sefton died on 11 August 1940, aged 38. 

A Warrant Officer Class II with 991 Docks Operating Company, Sidney died on 17th of June 1943 at the age of 38. 

Sidney was born at Sheerness on 30 September 1904, a son of Charles James and Harriet Elizabeth Howell. He was baptised at Saint Paul's Church, Sheerness, on 10 November 1904, and his family lived at 65 High Street, Sheerness. By 1911 his family were living at 22 Mariners Street, Lowestoft. In 1921 his family lived at 5 Albany Terrace, Albany Road, Lowestoft, and Sidney was a barman at Stebbings Wine Merchants, High Street, Lowestoft. 

A Skipper with H.M. Drifter Launch Out, Horace died on 29th of October 1916 at the age of 38.

Horace was born at Haddiscoe on 8 May 1878, a son of George and Sarah Kemp. In 1881 his family lived near the church at Haddiscoe and this was still their address in 1891. Horace went to school at Haddiscoe. 

A Civilian, Margery died on 13th of January 1942 at the age of 38. 

Margery was born at Sheerness, Kent, on 22 December 1903, a daughter of Jesse and Annie E. Kerrison. In 1911 her family lived at 17 Vicarage Road, Chelmsford, Essex. By 1921 they were living at 5 London Road, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, and Margery was a clerk at the Rollight Engineering Company, London Road, Chipping Norton. 

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, George died on 16th of June 1918 at the age of 38. 

George was born at Lowestoft in 1882, a son of Chester and Emily Lay. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 24 June 1883, and his family lived at Carlton Colville. In 1891 his family lived at Beccles Road, Carlton Colville, and in 1901 they lived at 2 Water Lane, and George was a house painter. Later his parents lived at 29 Harwarden Terrace, Oulton Broad.  

A Seaman with H.M. Yacht Rosabelle. Ernest died on 11th of December 1941 at the age of 38. 

Ernest was born at Wrentham on 2 April 1904, a son of Walter and Ethel Elizabeth Love. In 1918 his family were living at Mill Cottages, Ellingham. By 1921 they had moved to 6 Catherine Terrace, London Road, Pakefield, and Ernest was a fisherman. In 1939 his family lived at 12 Beaconsfield Road, Lowestoft, and Ernest worked as a fisherman.

A Private with 54th (1/1st East Anglian) Casualty Clearing Station, Robert died on 13th of August 1915 at the age of 38. 

Robert was born at Kessingland in 1876, a son of Alfred and Charlotte Mallett. His birth was registered as Samuel Robert. Robert was baptised at Saint Edmund's Church, Kessingland, on 26 November 1876. In 1881 his family lived at The Street, Kessingland, and by 1891 they had moved to Church Road, Kessingland. In 1901 Robert was living with his brother, Henry, and family, at 136 Saint Leonard's Road, Kirkley, Lowestoft, and Robert worked as a bricklayer.

A Stoker with H.M. Trawler Sisapon. Joseph died on 12th of June 1940 at the age of 38. 

Joseph was born at Lowestoft on 9 January 1902, a son of Joseph Henry and Susannah Margaret Martin. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 31 January 1902. His family lived at 29 Jacob's Street, Lowestoft, and later at 30 Jacob's Street. 

In 1919 Joseph married Hilda May Neave at Lowestoft.

In 1939 Joseph and Hilda lived at 23 Cathcart Street, Lowestoft, and Joseph worked as a car battery operative at an electrical engineering works. 

A Private with 164th Company, Louis died on 1st of August 1917 at the age of 38. 

Louis was born at Lowestoft in 1879, a son of Thomas and Mary Maynard. In 1881 his family lived at 4 Nelson Street and by 1891 at West Bevan Street. In the family lived at 67 Norwich Road and Louis was a footman. Later his family lived at 57 Lorne Park Road. 

In 1911 Louis was working as a domestic coachman for Annie Hammond and lived at 17 Westgate, Bury St. Edmunds. 

A Chief Engineer with Steam Trawler Condor (Scarborough), Frederick died on 29th of May 1915 at the age of 38. 

A Private with the 1st Battalion, Benjamin died on 29th of October 1917 at the age of 38. 

Benjamin was born at Catton, Norwich in 1879, a son of Benjamin and Agnes Keturch Moates. In 1881 his family lived at Philadelphia Cottages, Norwich, and in 1891 their address was 115 Philadelphia Lane, Norwich. In 1892 Benjamin was summoned for throwing a stone at a neighbour and fined two shillings and six pence. By 1895 the family were living at Haddiscoe. 

A Private with the 11th Battalion, Arthur died on 9th of April 1918 at the age of 38. 

Arthur was born at Lowestoft in 1881, a son of Edward George and Mary Peak. In 1881 he lived with his parents, and paternal grandparents, at 12-13 Raglan Street. By 1891 his family were living at 24-26 Raglan Street. By 1901 Arthur's mother had died and his family lived at Gladstone Villas, rear of Bevan Street, and Arthur worked as a carter. 

A Private with the 2nd Battalion, David died on 21st of September 1944 aged 38. 

David was born at Chalfield, Suffolk, on 11 May 1906, a son of John William and Maud Roper. In 1911 his family lived at The Street, North Cove, Suffolk, and by 1921 they were living at 35 Pudding Moor, Beccles, and David worked for H.G. Rose, Corn and Coal Merchants, at Beccles, doing odd-jobs.