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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
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
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
A Lance Corporal with the 6th Battalion, Herbert died on 22nd of March 1944 aged 29. Herbert was born at Wrentham in 1915, a son of Charles and Rose Minister. In 1921 his family lived at Southwold Road, Wrentham. Herbert married Eileen Alice Self in 1941. She lived at Kessingland. In late 1939 the 6th Battalion was stationed at Sheringham and in spring 1940 guarded the coast from Sheringham to Overstrand. In August 1940 the Battalion moved to Holt and later in the year they moved to Weybourne, and then Swaffham. Fall of Singapore, FEPOW, Burma Railway
A Private with the 6th Battalion, Bertie died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 31. Bertie was born at Lowestoft on 7 December 1887, a son of Raca and Emma Gorrod. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 12 March 1887, and his family lived at 2 Newsom’s Buildings, Kirkley. In 1891 his family lived at 1 Southwell Road. Around 1891 Bertie became a pupil at Kirkley School. In 1901 his family lived at 20 Southwell Road and Bertie was a greengrocer on his ‘own account.’ By 1911 they were living at 16 Southwell Road and Bertie was a nurseryman. Ludendorff Offensive
A Private with the 9th Battalion, George died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 37. George was born at Lowestoft on 14 January 1881, a son of George Isaac and Pheobe Tripp Rackham. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 6 March 1881. His family lived at 5 Tonning Street. By 1891 they were living at 30 Raglan Street, and this was still their home in 1901 when George worked as a grocer. Ludendorff Offensive
A Sergeant with 51st Battalion. Mark died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 24. Mark was born at Mutford on 22 June 1893, a son of Alfred and Louisa Raven. He was baptised at Mutford on 20 August 1893. By 1901 has family were living at Beccles Road, Mutford. Mark enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft and initially served with the Suffolk Regiment with service number 14361. Ludendorff Offensive
A Private with the 6th Battalion, Arthur died on 28th of March 1918. Arthur was born 'Near The Bell', Carlton Colville, in 1888, a son of Walter and Emily George. In 1891 his family lived at 16 Severn Terrace, Oulto Broad. By 1901 they were living at Chipperfields Yard, Bridge Road, Oulton. By 1911 Arthur's father had died and his family lived at 5 Lothing Street, Oulton Broad.Arthur begin working as a lock keeper for the Great Eastern Railway in 1905 and he worked at Lowestoft Harbour. Pension Record Card, Ludendorff Offensive
A Private with the 61st Battalion, Harold died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 19. Harold was born at Pakefield on 6 May 1898, a son of William Tyrrell and Annie Laura Warford. He was baptised at All Saints’ Church, Pakefield, on 10 July 1898. In 1901 his family lived at The Avenue, Pakefield. In 1911 his family lived at Ferndale, 25 The Avenue, Pakefield. Later they lived at 2 Trex Road, Pakefield. Harold attended Kirkley School and, on 18 June 1901, became a pupil at Cunningham School. He left school on 27 July 1911. Ludendorff Offensive
A Private with the 8th Battalion. Charles died on 21st of March 1918 at the age of 19. Charles was born at Somerleyton on 21 December 1899, a son of Benjamin Charles and Edith Georgina Gooch. He was baptised at Saint Mary's Church, Somerleyton on 5 February 1899 and his family lived at The Street, Somerleyton. By 1911 his family were living at 15 Severn Terrace, Kirkley Run, and later at 57 Oxford Road, Lowestoft. Ludendorff Offensive
