ARTHUR GEORGE SINGLETON
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.
Born: 2nd April 1889, Ipswich.
Baptised on the 6th December 1891, at St. Michael’s Church, Ipswich, with his brothers – Percy Reginald Singleton, born 31st August 1891, Herbert Leonard Singleton, born 5th December 1884, and Ralf Frank Singleton, born 4th April 1887 – family home at 73, Cemetery Road, Ipswich.
Died: 9th August 1916; age 27; died of wounds. Served – 242 days.
Residence: 26, Wendover Road, Staines, Middlesex.
Occupation: Ironmonger’s Assistant
Enlistment Details: Location: Egham, Surrey; date: 11th December 1915; age: 26 years & 8 days; religion: CofE; Next of Kin: Mother- Mary Singleton, of St. Ann’s, 33, Ruskin Road, Ipswich. Signed up for the duration of the war. Height: 5ft 6ins, fresh complexion, blue eyes & fair hair.
Service:
Embarked: 9th June 1916
Disembarked: 10th June 1916
Joined the battalion in the field – 6th July 1916.
Wounded – shell shock– 15th July 1916 – Rejoined battalion – 19th July 1916.
Wounded in action – 9th August 1916 – sent to No. 141. Field Ambulance.
Rank: Private; Service Number: G/7519
Regiment: Queen’s (Royal West Surrey) Regiment, 1st Battalion.
Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.
Grave Reference:
E.33.
Somme,
France.
Relatives Notified & Address: Third son of Alfred George & Mary Singleton, of St. Ann’s, 33, Ruskin Road, Ipswich.
Brother to PERCY REGINALD SINGLETON.
CENSUS
1891 29, Samuel Road, Ipswich.
Arthur was 2 years old and living with his parents & siblings.
Alfred George Singleton, 42, an Undertaker, born Ipswich.
Mary Ann Singleton (nee Jordan), 40, born City of London.
Ada Louisa Singleton, 18, a Domestic Help, born Holborn, London.
Laura Elizabeth Singleton, 17, a School Teacher, born Holborn.
Alice Dorothy Singleton, 15, born Fulham, London.
Jessie Lilian Singleton, 8, born Merton, Surrey.
Herbert Leonard Singleton, 6, born Ipswich.
Ralph Frank Singleton, 3, born Ipswich.
1901 73, Cemetery Road, Ipswich.
Arthur was 11 years old and living with his parents & siblings.
Arthur, 52, an Undertaker.
Mary Ann, 52.
Ada, 28.
Laura, 27, a School Mistress.
Jessie, 18, a Typewriter Worker.
Herbert, 16, at the Telegragh Department – Civil Service.
Ralph, 13.
Percy Reginald Singleton, 9, born Ipswich.
1911 14-17, Furnishing Stores, Deptford Broadway, Deptford, S.E.
Arthur was 22 years old, he was 1 of 10 Assistants working for the Peppercorn Brothers at their Furnishing Stores.
In 1897, the two vacant Christmas Boys’ Middle School, Ipswich, Freemen’s Scholarships were awarded to Arthur George Singleton and Ralph Frank Singleton – the sons of Alfred George Singleton, of 73, Cemetery Road, Ipswich.
Arthur’s father, Alfred George Singleton, died March 1907, Ipswich.
On the 30th December 1920, Mary received her late son’s British War medal.
On the 9th July 1921, Mary received her late son’s Victory medal.
Soldiers’ Effects to Mary Singleton – mother.
Probate to Mary Singleton – mother.
Arthur is also remembered on the war memorial at Northgate High School. Formerly Ipswich Grammar School for Boys.
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