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A Blacksmith 3rd Class with H.M.S. Princess Beatrix, Percy died on 26th of August 1944 aged 47. 

Percy was born at Camborne, Cornwall, on 24 June 1897, a son of Isreal and Mary Pellew. In 1901 his family lived at Vynyan Street, Camborne, and in 1911 their address was 11 Vynyan Street, Camborne. 

In 1919 Percy married Edith Mary Brown, this was registered in the Mutford district. Their home was at 10 Yeovil Road.

An Able Seaman with H.M.S. Princess Irene., Arnold died on 27th of May 1915 at the age of 19. 

Arnold was born at Somerleyton on 11 March 1896, a son of Arthur and Laura Rumsby. In 1901 his family lived at Brickfield Cottages, Somerleyton. By 1911 Arnold's mother had died and his family lived at 1 Station Cottages, Somerleyton, Lowestoft, and Arnold was a bricklayer's labourer. 

A Petty Officer with H.M.S. Puckeridge, Frederick died on 13th of December 1941 at the age of 21. 

Frederick was born at Henley, Oxfordshire, on 24 June 1920, a son of Charles Owen Strudley and Elsie May Blythe Strudley of Marlow Lock House, Mill Road, Marlow. 

Frederick married Peggy Irene Edith Jackson in 1941, this was registered in the Wycombe district. Commonwealth War Graves records show that Peggy lived at Lowestoft.

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. 

A Chief Petty Officer with H.M.S. Queen Mary, William died on 31st of May 1916 at the age of 37. 

William was born at Holbrook, Suffolk, on 29 September 1877, a son of Robert and Sarah Ann Doylend. In 1881 his family loved at Chelmondiston, Suffolk. By 1891 his family were living at 8 Battery Green Road, Lowestoft, and his father was a Commissioned Boatman in the Coastguard. In 1911 his parents were living at 63 Maidstone Road, Lowestoft. 

An Able Seaman with H.M.S. Queen Mary, Charles died on 31st of May 1916 at the age of 22. 

Charles was born at Lowestoft on 14 November 1893, a son of Charles Henry and Emily Lavenia Fox of Blundeston Lowestoft. In 1901 his family lived at Flixton Road, Blundeston. By 1911 his parents were living at The Street, Blundeston. 

Charles was working as a farm labourer when he joined the Royal Navy, as a Boy 2nd Class, on 27 July 1909. On 16 September 1913 he joined H.M.S. Queen Mary. 

A Leading Stoker with H.M.S. Queen Mary. Ivan died on 31st of May 1916 at the age of 26. 

Ivan was born at Lowestoft on 6 October 1888, a son of Benjamin James and Hannah Howlett. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 16 October 1888. In 1891 his family lived at 20 Ontario Road and by 1901 at 35 East Street. By 1911 they were living at the Rear of Rant Score. He was a brother of Harold Robert Howlett of 22 Bevan Street, Lowestoft. 

Ivan attended Clapham Road School and, from 25 February 1895, was a pupil at Saint Margaret's School.

A Stoker 1st Class with H.M.S. Queen Mary, Robert died on 31st of May 1916 at the age of 20.

Robert was born at Smallborough, near North Walsham, Norfolk, on 7 June 1894, a son of Benjamin and Naomi Weston. In 1901 his family lived at Horning Row, Worstead, Norfolk. By 1911 they were living at Oxpits Cottages, Reedham, Norfolk. Later his parents lived at Hemblington and his sister, Louise, lived at Lound Road, Blundeston.  

Robert joined the Royal Navy, as a Stoker 2nd Class, on 2 December 1912. On 4 September 1913 he joined H.M.S. Queen Mary. 

An Acting Commissioned Gunner with H.M.S. Raglan, Arthur died on 20th of January 1918 at the age of 26. 

Arthur was born at Lowestoft on 15 November 1891, a son of Arthur Henry and Agnes Marr Pitt. He was baptised at Christchurch, Lowestoft, on 16 December 1891 and his family lived at 4 Spurgeon Score. In 1901 their address was 5 Spurgeon Score and later they lived at 10 Spurgeon Score, High Street, Lowestoft.

An Able Seaman with H.M.S. Royal Oak, Ernest died on 14th of October 1939 aged 21. 

Ernest was born at Penzance, Cornwall, in 1918, a son of Ernest John and Elizabeth Seeley. In 1921 his family lived at 9 Hall Lane, Lowestoft. Later his family lived at 24 Oulton Street. 

Ernest was a short-service rating in the Royal Navy, intending to serve seven years with the navy and then five with the reserve, when the Second World War began.

A Leading Seaman, Arthur died on 30th January 1943 aged 24.

Arthur was born at Lowestoft in 1919, a son of Arthur George and Ada P. Sewell. In 1921 his family lived at 44 Beaconsfield Road, Lowestoft. By 1939 his family lived at Wrights Cottages, High Street, Kessingland.

In January 1943 Arthur was serving with the corvette H.M.S. Samphire. On 30 January 1943 the Samphire was escorting convoy TE-14 as part of the North Africa campaign. When off Bougie, Algeria, the ship was torpedoed and sunk by the Italian submarine Platino with the loss of 44 lives. 

A Stoker 1st Class with H.M.S. Scott, Alfred died on 15th of August 1918 at the age of 18. 

Alfred was born at Fritton on 13 October 1899, a son of Alfred William and Emma Kett Daniels. He was baptised at Fritton on 26 November 1899, and his family lived at Fritton. In 1901 his family lived at 45 England Lane, Gorleston, and by 1911 they were living at 15 Lothing Street, Lowestoft.  

In 1917 Alfred married Dorothy Ann Boyce: this was registered in the Mutford district. By 1918 Dorothy was living at 2 Run Cottages, Flixton, Lowestoft. 

A Petty Officer Stoker with H.M.S. Scourge, James died on 19th of November 1915 at the age of 33. 

A Regulating Petty Officer, John died on 29th May 1941 at the age of 32.

John was born at Lowestoft on 19 May 1909, a son of John William Baker and Ethel Alice Marjoram. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 9 July 1909, and his family lived at 29 Selby Street. In 1911 they lived at 26 Melbourne Road. During World War One, whilst John's father was serving in the Royal Navy, his family moved to Gillingham, Kent, and in 1921 they were living at 17 Paget Row, Gillingham. By 1939 John's parents had returned to Kessingland and lived at 1 Bethel Drive. 

A Leading Seaman with H.M.S. Sheldrake, Francis died on 7th of September 1940 at the age of 22. 

Francis was born at Lowestoft on 16 December 1917, a son of Francis William and Elsie Maria Gower. Francis was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 13 January 1918, and his family lived at 12 Albany Road, Lowestoft. Francis' father died in 1936 and his mother remarried and the family lived at 63 Worthing Road, Lowestoft.

A Chief Stoker with H.M.S. Shrapnel, Henry died on 18th of March 1944 at the age of 52. 

Henry was born at Lowestoft on 14 April 1892, a son of George and Jane Davis. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church, Lowestoft, on 10 June 1892, and his family lived at 3 Selby Street, Lowestoft. Henry attended Saint John’s Infants School before, on 5 February 1900, becoming a pupil at Saint John’s School. In 1900 his family lived at 3 Selby Street. By 1911 they were living at 11 Clemence Street, Lowestoft. 

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 Joiner 5th Class with H.M.S. Thracian, Montague died on 12th of October 1942 at the age of 24. 

Montague was born at Blundeston on 6 June 1918, a son of David Samuel and Alberta Clara Pearson. In 1921 his family lived at The Street, Blundeston. By 1939 Montague’s father had died and Montague lived with his mother at the Street, Blundeston, and Montague worked as a woodworker at Eastern Coach Works. 

An Able Seaman with H.M.S. Turbulent, Ernest died on 1st of June 1916 at the age of 36. 

Ernest was born at Carlton Colville on 12 February 1880, a son of Robert George and Amy Georgiana Foulger. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Carlton Colville, on 1 March 1880.  

Ernest joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 11 February 1896 and he served continuously in the navy until his death. 

In 1901 his family lived at Jarvis Terrace, Carlton Colville, and by 1911 at 6, Epsom Terrace, Kirkley. (Later they would like at 6 Groom Terrace Kirkley Run Lowestoft).

An Able Seaman with the Royal Navy, William died on 18th of April 1919 at the age of 34.

William was born at Lowestoft on 9 August 1884, a son of Charles and Ann Eliza Clark. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 29 August 1884. In 1891 his family lived at 13 Seago Street, Lowestoft, and, by 1901, had moved to 67 Bevan Street. William's father died and his mother married Samuel Welton in 1911. They lived at 3 Flensburgh Street, Lowestoft. 

A Stoker 1st Class with H.M.S. Vanguard, Harry died on 9th of July 1917 at the age of 29. 

Harry was born at Lowestoft on 27 January 1888, a son of George and Louisa Church. In 1891 his family lived at 2 Sayers Cottages, Carlton Road, Kirkley. By 1901 they were living at 2 Astons Cottages, Carlton Road, and Harry was an agricultural labourer. In 1911 Harry lived at 94 Beaconsfield Road, with his sister Eva Meadows and her husband Sidney, and Harry was a general labourer. 

A Petty Officer 1st Class with H.M.S. Vanguard, Arthur died on 9th of July 1917 at the age of 40. 

Arthur was born at Ipswich on 10 February 1876, a son of Samuel John and Maria Jarvis. Note, some records give his year of birth as 1878, but his birth was registered in 1876. By 1881 Arthur’s father had died and his mother married William Keeble, and the family lived at California, Wickham Market, Suffolk, and this was still their address in 1901. 

An Ordinary Seaman with H.M.S. Veteran, Jeffrey died on 26th of September 1942 aged 21. 

Jeffrey was born at Hornsey, London, on 5 December 1920, a son of Joseph Percy and Ella (Emma) Amelia Filby. In 1921 his family lived at 73 Park Ridings, Wood Green, London. By 1939 they were living at 15 Uplands Road, East Barnet, and Jeffrey worked as a clerk in the 'film trade'. Later his parents moved to Lowestoft.

A Leading Stoker with H.M.S. Victory II, Albert died on 25th of May 1918 at the age of 26.

Albert was born at Ashby, Suffolk, on 14 February 1891, a son of Benjamin and Martha Brown. Albert was baptised at Saint Mary's Church, Ashby, on 20 September 1891. In 1891 his family lived near The Hall, Ashby. In 1901 his family lived at Herringfleet Road, Herringfleet. By 1911 their home was at White House Cottage, Herringfleet, and later they lived at 4 Widows Cottages, The Street, Somerleyton.

A Telegraphist with H.M.S. Woolwich, Duncan died on 3rd of May 1940 aged 19.

Duncan was born at Lowestoft on 28 October 1920, a son of Adam James Dott and Ellen Cockburn. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 18 November 1920 and his family lived at 31 Sandringham Road. By 1939 Duncan’s father had died and his mother lived at 13 All Saints Road. 

A Lieutenant with the Royal Navy (Retired List), Sir James died on 13th of September 1919 at the age of 29. 

James was born at Edinburgh on 10 December 1889, a son of Rear Admiral Sir William Cecil H. and Lady Anne Josephine Moselle Domville. Because of his hereditary title he was known as Sir James Domville. In 1891 James was staying at his uncle’s home, Linden Hall, Morpeth, Northumberland. In 1901 James lived with his family at The Chantry, Sproughton, near Ipswich.     

An Able Seaman with S.S. Oriskany, Frank died on 24th of February 1945 at the age of 21. 

Frank was born at West Ham on 15 April 1923, a son of Richard and Rebecca Ann Dunn. In 1939 his family lived at 81 Rendel Road, Canning Town, and Frank was a mill hand at a timber mill. 

On 24 February 1945 the S.S. Oriskany was part of convoy BTC-18. The ship was torpedoed and sank, about five miles west of Lands End. There were no survivors.  

Frank's father died in 1945 and, at some point, his mother lived in Lowestoft, Suffolk.