ALFRED WILLIAM SAWER

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.

Photo from the family tree of Timothy – 

JACK

Born: 16th December 1896, St. Matthew’s, Ipswich.

Baptised on the 7^th March 1897 at St. Matthew’s Church, Ipswich – family home 78, Orford Street, Ipswich.

Died: 11th July 1918; age 21; died of wounds at No. 6 Stationary Hospital, Frevent.

Enlistment Location: St. Paul’s Churchyard, Covent Garden, London.

Rank: Lance Corporal, Service Number: 29059

Regiment: Grenadier Guards, 2nd Battalion.

Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.

Grave Reference:

J.26.

St. Hilaire Cemetery Extension.

Frevent,

Pas de Calais,

France.

Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Alfred Francis & Marion Sawer, of 64, London Road, Ipswich.

CENSUS

1901   2, Cambourne Villa, Park View, Charlwood, Surrey.

Alfred was 4 years old, and he and his sister were staying with their widowed, maternal grandmother.

Ellen S. Tillett, 61, Living on own Means, Lowestoft, Suffolk.

Gwendolen Mary Sawer, 6, born St. Matthew’s, Ipswich.

1 general domestic servant.

1911   78, Orford Street, Ipswich.

Alfred was 14 years old and living with his parents & siblings.

Alfred Francis Sawer, 52, a Grocer – employer, born Stroud, Gloucestershire.

Marion Sawer (nee Tillott), 46, born Barsham, Suffolk.

Dorothy Marion Sawer, 20, a Book Keeper – Grocery, born St. Matthew’s, Ipswich.

Francis Evelyn Sawer, 19, born St. Matthew’s, Ipswich.

Gwendolen, 16.

Stella Margaret Sawer, 12, born St. Matthew’s, Ipswich.

Beryl Kathleen Sawer, 11, born St. Matthew’s, Ipswich.

Douglas Brian Sawer, 10, born St. Matthew’s, Ipswich.

Alfred was educated at Miss Leggett’s Preparatory School, Ipswich.

Alfred’s sister, Stella Margaret Sawer, died on the 28^th March 1917, at the family home, 64, London Road, Ipswich.

Soldiers’ Effects to Marion Sawer – mother.

Alfred is also remembered on the war memorial at St. Matthew’s Church and at Northgate High School. Formerly Ipswich Grammar School for Boys.

Grenadier Guards, 2nd Battalion