Same Age - 43

A Civilian, Olive died on 2nd of November 1940 aged 43. 

Olive was born at High Roding, Essex, in 1897, a daughter of Philip Thomas and Sarah Beadle Bone. In 1901 her family lived at Portland Road, Bishop’s Stortford. By 1911 they were living at Victoria House, Oulton Broad, and Olive was a mother’s help. 

In 1921 Olive was a patient at Saint Audrey’s Asylum, Melton, near Woodbridge, where she was still a resident in 1939.

A Civilian, Dorothy died on 13th of January 1942 aged 43.

Dorothy was born at Ford, Northumberland on 16 May 1898, a daughter of Reverend Edward Ewer and Florence Annie Ward. In 1901 her family lived at The Parsonage, Etal, Ford, Northumberland, and by 1911 at Mulbarton Rectory, Norfolk.

In 1933 Dorothy married Ernest Bonsall, this was registered in the Great Yarmouth district. By 1939 their home was at Glenesk, 17 Beccles Road, Oulton Broad, and they had a jeweller’s shop at 92 London Road North where Dorothy assisted Ernest in their business. 

An Acting Farrier Sergeant with B Battery 223rd Brigade, died on 13th of February 1919 at the age of 43. 

Herbert, who was often known as Lewis, was born at Marlesford, Suffolk, in 1876, a son of Frederick and Betsy Briggs. In 1881 his family lived at Black Street, Gisleham, and they were still living at Black Street in 1891. 

A Fisherman with Steam Drifter Lord Carnarvon (Lowestoft), Amos died on 19th of November 1914 at the age of 43. 

Amos was born at Kessingland in 1871, a son of Samuel and Emma Catchpole. He was baptised at Saint Edmund's Church, Kessingland, on 28 January 1872. His family lived at Turnpike Road, Kessingland. In 1881 Amos lived with his grandparents at The Street, Kessingland. In 1891 he was still living with his grandparents, now at the High Street, Kessingland, and Amos was a fisherman.

A Fisherman with Steam Drifter Lord Carnarvon (Lowestoft), William died on 19th of November 1914 at the age of 43. 

William was born at Wenhaston, Suffolk, in 1870, a son of John and Lucy Finch. In 1871 his family lived at Blackheath, Wenhaston, and this was where they were living in 1881. 

In 1895 William married Elizabeth Noy at Wenhaston. By 1901 they were living at Back Street, Wenhaston, and William was a fisherman. In 1911 they lived at Back Street, Back Road, Wenhaston, and William was a fisherman on a steam drifter.

A Third Hand, Ernest died on 21st May 1947 at the age of 43.

Ernest was born at Kirkley on 19th March 1904, a son of William and Mary Ann Flowers. He, along with his siblings, was baptised at Saint Peters Church, Kirkley, on 18th January 1907. 

In 1911 his family were living at 12 Saint Georges Road, Kirkley.

Ernest married Edith Elizabeth Chapman in 1939 and they lived at 73 Pakefield Street, Lowestoft.

A Civilian, George died on 13th of January 1942 aged 43. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 7 August 1898, a son of William A. and Caroline Gayfer. In 1901 his family lived at 171 Saint Margaret’s Road. By 1911 their home was at 2 Sussex Road. 

A Boatswain and Lamps with S.S. Oriole (London). James died on 30th of January 1915 at the age of 43. 

James was born at Lowestoft in 1871, a son of James and Elizabeth Hargrave. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 1 October 1871. In 1881 his family lived at 6 Grosvenor Road, Lowestoft. 

In 1891 James was lodging at 45 Battersea Park Road, Battersea, London, and James was a lighterman's apprentice and it seems that he began work as a Thames Lighterman in 1888. 

A Second Hand with H.M. Drifter Frigate Bird, Frederick died on 11th of March 1918 at the age of 43. 

Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 26 February 1875, a son of Richard and Maria Harvey. In 1881 his family lived at 57 Stevens Street. 

In 1901 worked on the trawler Ethel May at Penzance. In 1907 he married Edith Louisa Dowding. By 1911 they were living at The Bungalow, Beach, Kessingland, and Frederick was a drifter fisherman. Later Edith lived at Belvedere Place, Kessingland.

Frederick was awarded his certificate of competency as a Second hand in 1910. 

A Third Hand with Fishing Vessel Leach’s Romance (Shoreham), George died on 29th of July 1940 aged 43. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 24 August 1896, a son of Frederick James and Emma Hindes. In 1901 his family lived at 2 Mummery Buildings ‘rear of Till Road’ and this was still their home in 1911. By 1914 George was living at 19 Cathcart Street. 

A Private with the 14th Veterinary Hospital, Samuel died on 2nd of April 1917 at the age of 43.

Samuel was born at Badingham, Suffolk, in 1874, a son of William and Eliza London. In 1881 his family lived at Badingham. In 1891 they lived at Locks farm, Hoxne, and Samuel was an agricultural labourer. 

A Quartermaster with H.M.H.S. Glenart Castle (Southampton), James died on 26th of February 1918 at the age of 43. 

James was born at Lowestoft in 1874, a son of George and Emma Long. In 1881 his family lived at 42 Tonning Street, Lowestoft. By 1891 they were living at 3 Flensburgh Street, and this was still their home in 1901. 

James became a merchant seaman, possible as early as 1888. In 1895-1899 he was an Able Seaman on the yacht Myrtle, based at Cowes, Isle of Wight. In 1899 he worked as an Able Seaman on the White Lady, also at Cowes, before returning to the Myrtle. 

A Civilian, Wilfred died on 7th of February 1941 at the age of 43. 

A Civilian, Marguerite died on 23rd of January 1942 at the age of 43. 

Marguerite was born at Lowestoft on 9 September 1898, a daughter of Robert James and Henrietta Gouldby. She was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 7 November 1898. Throughout her life her family home was at 51 Stanley Street. 

In 1921 Marguerite worked as a shop assistant at L. Wren & Son Ltd., High Street, Lowestoft. 

A Civilian, Dora died on 23rd of January 1942 at the age of 43. 

Dora was born at Lowestoft on 7 May 1898, a daughter of George William and Sarah Anne Parker. She was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 17 June 1898 and her family lived at 92 Clement Terrace. In 1901 her family lived at 92 Carlton Road, Lowestoft, and this was still their home in 1911. 

From 4 September 1905 Dora was a pupil at Kirkley School.