EDMUND SIMMONDS

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: 1886, Ipswich.

Died: 9th April 1918; age 32; KiA.

Residence: 22, Foundation Street, Ipswich.

Occupation: with the Ipswich Corporation Fire Brigade

Enlistment Location: Ipswich.

Rank: Pioneer; Service Number: 128529

Regiment: Royal Engineers, 5th Battalion, No.3 Special Coy.

Formerly 3657, Suffolk Regiment.

Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.

Edmund Simmonds was one of 140 identified casualties known to be buried somewhere in the Croix-Du-Bac, Steenwerek.

Grave Reference:

Special Memorial E.16.

Croix-Du-Bac British Cemetery,

Steenwerck,

France.

Relatives Notified & Address: Twin son of Annie E. Simmonds, of 22, Foundation Street, & the late George Simmonds.

CENSUS

1891   25, Wingfield Street, Ipswich.

Edmund was 5 years old and living with his parents, siblings and twin brother.

George William Simmonds, 40, a Shoe Maker, born Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.

Annie Eliza Simmonds (nee Moore), 37, born Thorndon, Suffolk.

George William Simmonds, 14, born Ipswich.

Alice May Simmonds, 11, born Ipswich – died 1898, Ipswich.

Maude Mary Simmonds, 10, born Ipswich.

Agnes Mary Simmonds, 8, born Ipswich.

Francis Simmonds, 5, born Ipswich.

1901   22, Foundation Street, Ipswich.

Edmund was 15 years old, a Shoemaker – at home. He was living with his parents, siblings and twin brother.

George, 50, a Shoe Maker – own account – at home.

Annie, 48.

George, 24, a Shoe Maker – at home.

Maude, 20, a Boot Fitter.

Agnes, 17, a Tailoress.

Francis, 15, a Hairdresser.

Walter Simmonds, 8, born Ipswich.

1911   22, Foundation Street, Ipswich.

Edmund was 25 years old, a Boot Maker – at home. He was living with his parents, siblings and twin brother.

George, 60, a Boot Maker – own account – at home.

Annie, 57.

Maud, 30, a Boot & Shoe Fitter.

Agnes, 27, a Tailoress – Coat Hand – Wholesale Clothiers.

Francis, 25, a Barber – own account.

Walter, 19, a Barber’s Assistant.

Edmund’s father, George William Simmonds, died on the 2^nd October 1911 in Ipswich and was buried at Section YA at Ipswich Old Cemetery.

Probate to Joseph James Webster – solicitor’s clerk.

Soldiers’ Effects to Joseph James Webster – executor.

Edmund is also remembered on the war memorial under Fire Brigade at the Town Hall, Ipswich and St. Pancras Catholic Church, Ipswich.

 Royal Engineers, 5th Battalion, No.3 Special Coy