ALFRED CHARLES SHEPPARD

From May through to September 2026, Andrew will be fulfilling his dream to hike the iconic Land’s End to John O’Groats! You are all warmly invited to follow Andrew’s epic journey on his Facebook page, “Andrew Beal LEJOG” https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577588795730

As Andrew hikes the 1,300+ miles, he will raise funds for the Ipswich War Memorial Project to help finance our future exhibitions and research of the brave Ipswich men and women who lost their lives in conflict. If you would like to make a small donation, please click on the link: https://gofund.me/5d4a50570

Thank you for your love and support. Andrew & Helen – I.W.M.P.

Image from 1916 Suffolk Chronicle and Mercury newspaper.

Born: 1890, Ipswich.

Died: 29th September 1916; Age: 26; KiA.

Residence: 4, Trafalgar Buildings, Shirehall Yard, Ipswich.

Enlistment Location: Bury St. Bury, Suffolk.

Date of Entry Therein: 16th January 1915 – France.

Served seven years in Egypt, and was twice wounded in France.

Rank: Private; Service Number: 7743

Regiment: Suffolk Regiment, 8th Battalion.

Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.

Grave Reference:

XI.J.10.

Connaught Cemetery,

Thiepval,

Somme,

France.

CENSUS

1901   27, Long Street, Ipswich.

Alfred was 11 years old and living with his parents & siblings.

William John Sheppard, 37, a Quay Labourer, born Ipswich.

Elizabeth Sheppard (nee Bird), 36, born Ipswich.

William John Sheppard, 15, born Ipswich.

Annie Sheppard, 3, born Ipswich.

Soldiers’ Effects to William J. Sheppard – father.

Alfred is also remembered on the war memorial at St. Mary at the Quay Church, Ipswich.

 Suffolk Regiment, 8th Battalion:

Suffolk Regiment battalion movements

Friends of The Suffolk Regiment