EDWARD URIAH PENNELL

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: 6th September 1920, at 3, Frost’s Court, Ipswich.

Died: 1st January 1942; age: 21.

Residence: 45, Turner Road, Ipswich.

Rank: Aircraftman First Class; Service Number: 640601.

Regiment: Royal Air Force, 972 Balloon Squadron.

Grave Reference:

H.59.

Maala Cemetery,

AL-Ma’ala,

Adan,

Yemen.

Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Stanley & Maud Pennell, of Ipswich.

Father: Stanley Pennell, born January 1893, Ipswich. A Metal Turner – Agricultural Implements.

Mother: Maud Pennell (nee Banthorpe), born January 1897, Ipswich.

CENSUS

1921   3, Frost’s Court, Ipswich.

Edward was 9 months old and lived with his parents.

Stanley Pennell, 27 years & 5 months old, an Iron Turner for A.W. Warner & Son – Engineers, of Lion Street, Ipswich.

Maud Pennell, 24 years & 5 months old, Home Duties.

Edward is also remembered at The Mission Free Church, Curriers Lane, Ipswich.