CHARLES WILLIAM ALDERTON

IPSWICH WAR MEMORIAL | Posted on 4th February 2016 |

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: 1894; Ipswich.

On or Since – Death Presumed: 20th July 1916; age 22; KiA.

Residence: 25, Albion Place, Ipswich

Occupation: Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies, Moulding Shop, Orwell Works, Ipswich.

Date of Entry Therein: 8th November 1914.

Enlistment Location: Ipswich.

Rank: Lance Corporal; Service Number; 200437

Regiment: Suffolk Regiment, 4th Battalion.

Formerly 2072, Suffolk Regiment.

Medals Awarded: Victory, British War & 1914 Star.

Memorial Reference:

Pier & Face 1C & 2A.

Thiepval Memorial,

Somme,

France.

Brother to JOHN ALDERTON.

CENSUS

1901 22, Albion Place, Ipswich.

Charles was 6 years old and living with his parents and siblings.

Joseph Alderton, 37, an Engine Turner & Fitter, born Ipswich.

Elizabeth Alderton (nee Dines), 35, born Ipswich.

John Alderton, 13, born Ipswich.

Charlotte Elizabeth Alderton, 10, born Ipswich.

Mildred Maud Alderton, 4, born Ipswich.

1911 25, Albion Place, Ipswich.

Charles was 17 years old, and he worked at a Paper Warehouse. He was living with his parents and siblings.

Joseph, 48, a Fitter & Turner – Iron Foundry.

Elizabeth, 46.

John 24 years old, an Iron Moulder – Iron Foundry

Charlotte, 21, a Sewing Machinist – Stays – Corset Factory.

Mildred, 14, a Sewing Machinist – Stays – Corset Factory.

Ada Emily Alderton, 8, born Ipswich.

Soldiers’ Effects to Joseph & Elizabeth Alderton – parents.

Charles is also remembered on the Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies, Orwell Works war memorial. Now sited at The Museum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket, Suffolk.

4th Battalion – Throughout the 19th, the heavy shelling continued. Early on the 20th, the battalion returned to Shell Valley, in preparation for the attack on High Wood.