BLAYDON EDWARD PILBROW
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: 20th July 1899, Hinderclay, Suffolk.
Missing: 24th April 1918; .
Died: 21st September 1918; age 19; died – Prisoner of War – from Paratyphus at War Hospital Boys College, Montingen. Served 1 year & 16 days.
Residence: 6, Belle Vue Road, Ipswich.
Occupation: a Student Teacher
Enlistment Details: Location: Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk; date: 14th July 1917; age: 17 years & 359 days. Next of Kin: William Alma & Laura Pilbrow. Height: 5ft 6 1/4 ins. Scar on his front left wrist and index finger.
Service:
Home: 6th September 1917 – 1st April 1918
B.E.F. France – 2nd April 1918 – 23rd April 1918
Missing: 24th April 1918
German Prisoner of War – 24th April 1918 – 21st September 1918.
Rank: Private; Service Number: G/96838
Regiment: Duke of Cambridge’s Own ( Middlesex Regiment), 2nd Battalion.
Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.
Grave Reference:
368.
Chambers French National Cemetery,
Metz,
France.
Relatives Notified & Address: Son and only child of Mrs. L. Pilbrow, of 6, Belle Vue Road, Ipswich.
CENSUS
1901 Steam Mill House, Pottery Street, Ipswich.
Blaydon was a year old and living with his parents.
William Alma Pilbrow, 31, a Jobbing Gardener, born Redgrave, Suffolk.
Laura Susan Pilbrow (nee Blaydon), 34, born Herringswell, Suffolk.
1911 Walnut Tree Farm, Hinderclay, Suffolk.
Blaydon was 11 years old and living with his parents.
William, 41, a Farmer – own account.
Laura, 44.
In August 1911, 12 year old, Blaydon, of Walnut Tree Farm, Hinderclay, near Diss, won a prize in a competition hosted for young people by The Cheltenham Examiner – What Are The Missing Words?
At the beginning of July 1920, William and Laura were informed via a letter that the grave of their son had been located at Chambers Military Cemetery, Metz.
Soldiers’ Effects to Laura Pilbrow – mother.
Blaydon is also remembered on the war memorial under Education at the Town Hall, Ipswich, and also at St. Michael’s Church, Ipswich, and at Northgate High School. Formerly Ipswich Grammar School for Boys.
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