EDMUND EDWARD ADAMS
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.
Photo of Edmund from the family tree:
www.ancestry.co.uk/family-tree/person/tree/182365115/person/392372922700/facts
Born: 1896, St. Mary Elms, Ipswich.
Died: 25th May 1915; age: 19; KiA.
Residence: 81, Bath Street, Ipswich.
Enlistment Location: Ipswich.
Date of Entry Therein: 10th October 1914.
Rank: Lance Corporal; Service Number: 3/8731
Regiment: Suffolk Regiment, 1st Battalion.
Medals Awarded: Victory, British War & 1914 Star + Clasp.
Memorial Reference:
Panel 21.
West-Vlaanderen,
Belgium.
Brother to ROBERT CHARLES ADAMS KIA – 13th October 1915.
CENSUS
1901 29, Regent Street, Ipswich.
Edmund was 5 years old and living with his parents & siblings.
Frederick Adams, 42, a Fish Carman, born Holton, Suffolk.
Mary Kate Adams (nee Ward), 32, born Hadleigh, Suffolk.
Ellen Kate Adams, 13, born Ipswich.
Frederick Adams, 11, born Ipswich.
Harry Adams, 10, born Ipswich.
Robert Charles Adams, 7, born Ipswich.
Maud Adams, 4, born Ipswich.
George Adams, 2, born Ipswich.
1911 9, Side Street, Ipswich.
Edmund was 15 years old, a Skin Cleaner – Sausage Skin Manufacturer. He was living with his parents & siblings.
Frederick, 53, a Fish Carman – Fish Merchant.
Mary, 44.
Harry, 20, a Carman – Oil Trade – American Oil Cake.
Robert, 17, a Carman – Mineral Water – Mineral Water Manufacturer.
Maud, 14.
George, 12.
Reginald James Adams, 9, born Ipswich.
Kathleen May Adams, 5, born Ipswich.
Sidney Adams, 4, born Ipswich.
Leslie Adams, 2 months, born Ipswich.
Soldiers’ Effects to Frederick & Kate Adams – parents.
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