CHARLES EDWARD STANNARD

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.

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Born: 4th December 1893, East Bergholt, Suffolk.

Died: 9th October 1917; age 23; KiA with submarine in the Irish Sea.

Rank: Warrant Telegraphist; Regiment: H.M.S. ‘Champagne’ Royal Naval Reserves.

Memorial Reference:

Plymouth Naval Memorial,

Devon.

Relatives Notified & Address: Son of George & Susannah Stannard, of 29, Carlton Road, Pakefield, Suffolk.

CENSUS

1901   Tavern Street Police Station, Stowmarket, Suffolk.

Charles was 7 years old and living with his parents & siblings.

George Stannard, 48, a Police Inspector, born St. Lawrence, Ipswich.

Susannah Stannard (nee Bowler), 56, born Corton, Suffolk.

Edith Elizabeth Stannard, 17, a Machinist – Corset Maker, born Bramford, Suffolk.

George Ernest Stannard, 16, a Post Office Clerk, born Bramford.

David Albert Stannard, 13, born East Bergholt, Suffolk.

Ethel Harriet Stannard, 11, born East Bergholt.

Frederick James Stannard, 4, born Botesdale, Suffolk.

1 boarder – Police Constable.

1 housekeeper.

1911   33, Cobbold Street, Ipswich.

Charles was 17 years old, a Post Office Clerk. He was living with his parents & brother.

George, 58, a Retired Police Inspector.

Susannah, 56.

Frederick, 15.

2 boarders.

Charles is also remembered on ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH WAR MEMORIAL, Ipswich.

 H.M.S. ‘Champagne’ 

H.M.S. ‘Champagne’