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A Second Hand with H.M. Drifter Persistive, David died on 9th of February 1916 at the age of 57. David was born at Middleton, Suffolk, on 27 July 1858, a son of David and Susan Church (but note his Royal Naval Reserve service sheet gives his mother's name as Elizabeth). He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Westleton, on 9 May 1858. David's father died in 1870 and during the 1870s David began working at sea. In 1883 David married Elizabeth Vale (some sources give her first names as Hannah Elizabeth). Drifter Persistive
A Signal Boy with H.M. Drifter Persistive, Harry died on 9th of February 1916 at the age of 16. Harry was born at Kirkley on 30th March 1899, a son of Arthur Oswald and Margaret Emily Whatling. Note that his given names were John Harry, but he often used Harry as his first name, including when he served in the Royal Naval Reserve. Harry was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 28 April 1899. Drifter Persistive
A Skipper with H.M. Drifter Gleaner of the Sea, Robert died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 37.Robert was born at Lowestoft on 6 June 1879, a son of William and Ellen Hurren. Robert's father was a fisherman. Robert also became a fisherman and gained his certificate of competency as a skipper in 1910. Robert married Elizabeth Alice Turrell at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 4th December 1898. They lived at Sparham's Buildings, Whapload Road, before living at 21, and then 25, Worthing Road, Lowestoft. Distinguished Service Cross, Gleaner of the Sea
A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Gleaner of the Sea, Bertie died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 25. Bertie was born at Chediston, Suffolk, on 14 August 1891, a son of James and Anna Maria Hurren. In 1901 his family lived at Blackheath Cottages, Wenhaston. By 1911 his mother had died and his family lived near the Fox Inn, Willingham Saint Mary’s, Suffolk, and Bertie was a farm labourer. By 1915 they were living at Cliff Cottage, High Road, Kessingland. Gleaner of the Sea
A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Gleaner of the Sea, Francis died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 22. Francis was born at Carlton Colville on 9th November 1893, a son of William and Jessie Beamish of 186 The Avenue Lowestoft Suffolk.Francis, like his father, was a fisherman. He joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 11th January 1915 and served on board the drifter 'Gleaner of the Sea'. Distinguished Service Medal, Gleaner of the Sea, Mentioned in Despatches
A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Gleaner of the Sea. Arthur died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 19.Arthur was born at Lowestoft on 27 January 1897, a son of Abraham and Ellen Jane Dyke of 19 Lorne Road, Lowestoft. Gleaner of the Sea
An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Gleaner of the Sea, Benjamin died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 27.Benjamin was born at Lowestoft on 25 November 1889, a son of Alfred Charles and Elizabeth Chatteris. In 1891 his family lived at 85 Saint Margaret’s Road. By 1901 his mother had died and his family lived at Bishop’s Buildings, Mariners Street.On 27 December 1914 Benjamin married Rosa Juler. Benjamin was a fisherman and they both gave their address as 29 Tennyson Avenue. They lived at 85 Kimberley Road, and later Rosa lived at 37 Payne Street. Gleaner of the Sea
A Second Hand with H.M. Drifter Gleaner of the Sea. George died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 47.George was born at Brampton, Suffolk, on 8 May 1869, a son of William and Charlotte Harvey. He was baptised at Brampton on 3 October 1869. In 1871 his family lived at Upper Farm Road, Brampton and in 1881 at The Street, Brampton, and George worked as an agricultural labourer. Gleaner of the Sea
A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Gleaner of the Sea, Ernest died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 27.Ernest was born at Dunwich on 23 June 1889, a son of Joseph and Sarah Westoby. In 1891 his family lived at Coast Guard Buildings, Kessingland. By 1901 Ernest’s mother had died and he lived with his father at Beach Road, Kessingland. In 1911 they lived at 2 Church Road, Kessingland, and Ernest was a drifter fisherman. Gleaner of the Sea
A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Gleaner of the Sea, William died on 26th of October 1916 at the age of 29. William was born at Kirkley on 16 October 1887, a son of Walter M. and Maria Louisa Nunn. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley, on 4 May 1890. In 1891 his family lived at 1 Stanley Cottages, Carlton Road, and this was still their address in 1901. In 1911 his family lived at 28 Stanley Cottages and William was a drift net fisherman. Gleaner of the Sea
