CECIL FELIX TAYLOR

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: 1899, Ipswich.

Died: 21st March 1918; age 19; KiA.

Residence: Clapham Road,  S.W.

Enlistment Location: Lambeth, Surrey.

Rank: Private; Service Number: 72102.

Regiment: Royal Fusiliers – posted to 2nd/4th Battalion, London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers).

Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.

Memorial Reference:

Panel 19 to 21.

Pozieres Memorial,

Somme,

France.

Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Arthur & Harriet Taylor of 184, Foxhall Road, Ipswich.

CENSUS

1901   Hotel, Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich.

Cecil was 2 years old and living with his parents & siblings.

Arthur Thomas Taylor, 46, a Hotel Proprieter – employer, born Ipswich.

Harriet Charlotte Taylor (nee Norton), 41, born Ipswich.

Sidney Arthur Taylor, 20, a Tailor – own account, born Ipswich.

Frank Walter Taylor, 14, born Ipswich.

Arthur Henry Taylor, 12, born Ipswich.

Dora Norton Taylor, 10, born Ipswich.

Lord Frederick Taylor, 7, born Ipswich.

Evelyn Hetty Taylor, 6, born Ipswich.

Ruby May Taylor, 3, born Ipswich.

1911   37 & 39, ‘Silver Star’ Public House, Vernon Street, Ipswich.

Cecil was 12 years old and living with parents & siblings.

Arthur, 56, a Licensed Victualler.

Harriet, 51, Assistant in Business.

Frank, 23, unemployed.

Dora, 20, assisting in business.

Lord, 18, assisting in business.

Ruby, 13.

Soldiers’ Effects to Arthur T. Taylor – father.

Cecil is also remembered on the war memorial at St. Mary at Stoke Church, Ipswich.

 2nd/4th Battalion, London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers).