May

During this month: Battle of Jutland, Dunkirk , Le Paradis Massacre

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Harry William Robert Hook

A Petty Officer Stoker with H.M.S. Gossamer, Harry died on 29th of May 1940 aged 33.Harry was born at Lowestoft on 20 October 1907, a son of William Robert and Florence Mary Hook. In 1911 his family lived at 32 Laundry Lane, and by 1921 their home was at 177 Rotterdam Road, and later they lived at 117 Rotterdam Road. Dunkirk

Eric Victor Wright

A Corporal with the 2nd Battalion, Eric died on 29th of May 1940 aged 20. Eric was born at Lowestoft on 23 July 1919, a son of Sidney William and Gladys Muriel Wright. Eric was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 7 August 1919 and his family lived at 41 Park Road which was still their home in 1921. Eric’s mother died in 1928, and his father remarried. In 1939 his family lived at 15 Reeve Street. Le Paradis Massacre

Peter William Robbens

A Gunner with 58 Medium Regiment, Peter died on 29th of May 1940 at the age of 19. Peter was born at Lowestoft in 1920, a son of Bertie James William Robbens and of Ethel May Robbens. In 1921 his family lived at 6 Kirkley Park Road, Lowestoft. Later his parents lived at Kempton Lodge, Beccles Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft. Dunkirk

Edward George Arter

A Leading Seaman with H.M.S. Chester. Edward died on 31st of May 1916 at the age of 36. Edward was born at (West) Rudham, Norfolk, on 25 May 1880 (according to the 1881 Census) but several records state that he was born at Dunton. he was a son of Noah and Mary Ann Arter.In 1881 his family lived at Gate House No. 11, Dunton cum Doughton, Norfolk. He was baptised at Dunton on 26 February 1882 and his family lived at Doughton. By 1891 Edward's father had died and his family lived at 3 Angrave Street, Shoreditch. Battle of Jutland

Alfred Thomas Owen

A Stoker 1st Class with H.M.S. Indefatigable, Alfred died on 31st of May 1916 at the age of 29. Alfred was born at Pembroke Dock on 16 February 1887, a son of Charles and Margaret Owen. In 1891 his family lived at 8 King Street, Pembroke. By 1901 Alfred’s mother had died and his family lived at 4 King Street, Pembroke, and later his father lived at 3 Commercial Row, Pembroke Dock. Note Commonwealth War Graves states his father’s name was Thomas: no record has been found that corroborates this. Battle of Jutland

James Reynolds

An Able Seaman with H.M.S. Porpoise, James died on 31st of May 1916 at the age of 32. James was born at Raveningham on 1 April 1882, a son of John and Hannah Reynolds. In 1891 his family lived at Lowestoft Road, Flixton, and by 1901 they were living at Sunny Bank, Herringfleet Road, Herringfleet. In 1911 their address was 12 Sunny Bank Cottages, Herringfleet Road, Herringfleet. James joined the Royal Navy on 24 February 1898 and served continually in the Royal Navy until his death at the Battle of Jutland. He was drafted to H.M.S. Porpoise on 1 January 1915. Battle of Jutland

Ivan William Howlett

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. Battle of Jutland, bestpic

Charles Henry Fox

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. Battle of Jutland, bestpic

William Thomas Robert Doylend

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. Battle of Jutland

Henry Charles Balls

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. Dunkirk

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