Same Age - 50

A Second Engineer with Fishing Vessel S.D.J. (Lowestoft)., Alfred died on 11th of May 1947 at the age of 50. 

Alfred was born at Carlton Colville on 11 November 1895, a son of Charles and Jane Elizabeth Ames. In 1901 his family lived at Severn Terrace, Carlton Colville. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Carlton Colville, on 24 April 1903, and his family lived at Kirkley Run. By 1911 his family were living at 2 Mill Cottages, Horn Hill, Lowestoft, and Alfred was a labourer at a timber merchant. 

A Cable Hand with His Majesty's Telegraph Ship Monarch, Noah died on 8th of September 1915 at the age of 50.

Noah was born at Lowestoft in 1865, a son of James and Matilda Ayers. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 5 November 1865. In 1871 the family's address was 'Beach, near the Gas Works' and in 1881 their address was 'By East Street'. By 1881 Noah was working at sea. 

On 12 June 1886 Noah married Martha Maria Betmead at Saint Margaret's Church. In the 1890s they lived at 2 Whapload Road and by 1911 their home was at 20 Worthing Road, Lowestoft.

An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Wishful, Walter died on 22nd of July 1916 at the age of 50. 

Walter was born at Aldringham, near Leiston on 16 October 1865. A son of James and Harriett Bicker. In 1871 his family lived at Paradise Place, Leiston, and in 1881 at Aldringham.   

On 23 October 1902 Walter married Laura Amelia Willimott at Saint Mary’s Church, Blundeston. By 1906 they were living at Bicker of 4 Princes Road, Lowestoft. In 1911 Walter was the engineer on a steam drifter and he was being treated at the West Cornwall Infirmary, Penzance.  

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Eyrie. Robert died on 2nd of September 1914 at the age of 50. 

Robert was born at Ipswich in 1863, a son of Samuel. In 1871 he lived with his grandmother at 97 Tower Terrace, Ipswich.  

On 10 September 1885 Ernest married Charlotte Patience Mills at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft. Both Ernest and Charlotte were living at Lowestoft and Ernest worked as a fisherman. By 1901 they were living at 37 Alma Road, Lowestoft.

A Chief Skipper with H.M. Drifter Ocean Retriever, William died on 22nd of September 1943 at the age of 50. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 17 March 1893, a son of Edmund Thomas Capps and Laura Capps. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 17 May 1893 and his family lived at Anguish Street.  In 1901 his family lived at 4 Wilde Street. By 1911 his family were living at 102 Saint Margaret's Road. 

In 1914 William was awarded his certificate of competency as a Skipper.  

A Civilian, Ernest died on 9th of April 1941 aged 50. 

An Able Seaman with S.S. Hebble (Goole), Thomas died on 6th of May 1917 at the age of 50. 

Thomas was born at Kessingland on 3 January 1866, a son of Charles and Eliza Cutter. He was baptised at Saint Edmunds Church, Kessingland, on 28 January 1866. In 1871 his family lived ‘near the sea’ Kessingland. In 1881 his family lived at Beach Road, Kessingland, and Thomas was a carpenter. Later his father lived at Market Place, Kessingland. 

A Civilian, Ernest died on 17th of March 1944, at the age of 50. 

Ernest was born at Herringfleet on 28 January 1894, a son of George and Julia Folkard. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Herringfleet, on 1 April 1894. In 1901 his family lived at Herringleet Road, Herringfleet, and in 1911 at 11 Sunny Bank Cottages, Herringfleet, and Ernest worked as a farm labourer. 

Ernest served in the Army during World War One. Initially he served with the Army Service Corps and then the Royal Irish Fusiliers. He was discharged, because of wounds, on 28 October 1918.

A Civilian, Oliver died on 13th of January 1942 aged 50. 

Oliver was born at Colchester on 27 February 1891 a son of James Edward Golding and Priscilla Golding. His family lived at 27 Saint Mary’s Road, Colchester. Oliver was baptised at Saint Botolph’s Church, Colchester, on 16 October 1900, and his family lived at 66 Priory Street, which was still their home in 1911 when Oliver was a grocer’s assistant. 

A Second Hand with H.M. Drifter Dewey, Robert died on 12th of August 1917 at the age of 50. 

Robert was born at Lowestoft on 27 September 1867, a son of Robert and Agnes Clara Hall. Robert was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 7 June 1868. In 1871 his family lived at Rant Score East. By 1881 they were living at 5 Raglan Street North. In 1891 Robert lived at 11 Barsham Square, East Street, and it seems that Robert was a ‘shoreman’. 

A Civilian, Georgina died on 10th of August 1941 at the age of 50. 

Georgina was born at Lowestoft, on 2 December 1890, a daughter of George William and Georgina Carr Nobbs. She was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 7 January 1891, and her family lived at Searle's Buildings, The Beach, Lowestoft. By 1901 her family were living at 33 Ravenscroft Road, West Ham, but by 1911 they had returned to Lowestoft at lived at 32 Seago Street. 

A Deck Hand with H.M. Trawler Kaphreda., Ernest died on 8th of June 1916 at the age of 50. 

Ernest was born at Wrentham on 16 April 1866, a son of William and Sarah Raven. He was baptised at Wrentham on 15 May 1866. In 1871 his family lived at Southwold Road, Wrentham. In 1881 they lived at Guyall (sic) Lane, Wrentham, and Ernest was an agricultural labourer. By 1891 they were living at High Street, Wrentham, and Ernest was a miller's labourer. 

A Chief Engineer Officer with S.S. Larpool (Whitby), Robert died on 2nd of November 1941 aged 50. 

Robert was born at South Shields on 14 January 1891, a son of Charles John and Mary Ann Watson. In 1891 his family lived at 20 Chichester Road, Westoe, South Shields. Robert was baptised at Saint Michael’s Church, South Westoe, on 11 February 1891. In 1901 Robert’s family lived at 14 Vine Street, South Shields. By 1911 they were living at 10 Talbot Road, Tyne Dock, South Shields, and Ribert was a ship fitter. In 1914 Robert became a freemason.