ERNEST AMOS SMITH
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: 1899, Capel St. Mary, Suffolk
Died: 12th April 1918; age 21; KiA.
Enlistment Location: Louth, Lincolnshire.
Rank: Private; Service Number: 265327
Regiment: Suffolk Regiment, 12th Battalion.
Formerly 2167, Suffolk Cyclist Regiment.
Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.
Memorial Reference:
Panel 3.
Hainaut,
Belgium.
CENSUS
1901 The Street, Capel St. Mary, Suffolk.
Ernest was 2 years old and living with his parents & siblings.
Amos Smith, 42, an Agricultural Labourer, born Wenham, Suffolk.
Eliza Rachel Smith (Finch), 37, born Capel St. Mary.
Frederick E. Smith, 17, an Agricultural Labourer, born Wenham.
William H. Smith, 12, an Apprentice Grocer, born Hintlesham, Suffolk.
Martha Alice Smith, 7, born Capel St. Mary.
1911 Waste Cottage, Stone Lodge Lane, Ipswich.
Ernest was 12 years old and living with his parents & brother.
Amos, 51, an Estate Woodman.
Eliza, 47.
Thomas, 15, Shop Assistant – Wholesale Grocers.
Ernest is also remembered on St Mary at Stoke Church Ipswich, War Memorial.
Suffolk Regiment, 12th Battalion:
Suffolk Regiment battalion movements
Friends of The Suffolk Regiment
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