FRANK WALTER SEAGER

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: 31st March 1891, Diss, Norfolk.

Baptised on the 1^st April 1908, at St. Margaret’s Church, with his sister, May Laura Agnes Seager, born 14^th May 1892, Ipswich – family home at Pencairin, Corder Road, Ipswich.

Died: 25th April 1915; age 24; KiA at the Attack at St. Julien, Ypres.

Previously reported missing, now for official purposes presumed to have died.

E.A.D.T. – Wednesday, 22^nd December 1915 – Posted missing at Ypres, on the 24^th April, now believed killed, Frank Walter Seager, of the 90^th Winnipeg Rifles, 8^th Battalion, 1^st Canadian Contingent, the eldest son of Walter C. Seager, of 105, Constable Road, Ipswich, aged 24.

Occupation: a Bread Salesman

Enlistment Details: Date: 24th September 1914; Location: Canadian Forces Base, Valcaitier, St. Gabriel-de-Valcaitier, Quebec; Age: 23 years & 6 months; Religion: CofE; Next of Kin: Walter C. Seager, of 105, Constable Road, Ipswich. Height: 5ft 6ins, complexion: light, eyes: brown, hair: dark. Plate upper jaw & wart over the right eye.

Rank: Private; Service Number: 21243

Regiment: Canadian Infantry, Manitoba Regiment, 8th Battalion, 90^th Winnipeg Rifles, 8th Battalion.

Memorial Reference:

Panel 24-26-28-30.

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial,

West Vlaanderen,

Belgium.

Relatives Notified and Address: Oldest son of Walter Charles & Minnie Elizabeth Seager, of 105, Constable Road, Ipswich.

CENSUS

1901   116, Hervey Street, Ipswich.

Frank was 10 years old and living with his parents & siblings.

Walter Charles Seager, 35, a Commercial Traveller; born Ipswich.

Minnie Elizabeth Seager (nee Skeet), 35; born Ipswich.

May Laura Agnes Seager, 8, born Diss, Norfolk.

Stanley Cyril Seager, 4, born Leighton, Essex.

1 servant.

1911   123, Constable Road, Ipswich.

Frank was 20 years old, a Commercial Traveller for Fancy Stationery. He was living with his parents & siblings.

Walter, 45, a Commercial Traveller – Fancy Stationery.

Minnie, 45.

May, 18, a Mantle Maker at a Drapery.

Stanley, 14.

Gordon Charles Seager, 9, born Ipswich.

Frank’s brother, Harold Charles Seager, was born in 1896 in Essex. Harold died on the 30^th December 1900, at 116, Hervey Street, Ipswich.

On the 14^th March 1913, 21 year old Frank, a labourer, departed the Port of Liverpool aboard the S.S. Virginian of the Allan Shipping Line. He recorded that his destination was Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Virginian arrived at the Port of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on the 22^nd March 1913.

Medals, Plaques and Scrolls were sent to Frank’s father, Walter C. Seager, at 105, Constable Road, Ipswich.

Memorial Cross was sent to Frank’s mother, Mrs. Minne E. Seager, of 105, Constable Road, Ipswich.

Frank is also remembered on the war memorial at St. Margaret’s Church, Ipswich, and on the Northgate High School Memorial. Formerly Ipswich Grammar School for Boys.