FREDERICK WILLIAM SCARLETT

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.

FRED

Born: 27th May 1895, Ipswich.

Baptised on the 17^th March 1898, at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Ipswich – family home at Camden Cottages, Camden Road, Ipswich.

Died: 2nd November 1916; age: 20; at the Isolation Hospital, Etaples.

Residence: 1, Albert Street, Ipswich.

Enlistment Location: Ipswich.

Rank: Private; Service Number: 33326

Regiment: Yorkshire Regiment, 6th Battalion.

Formerly 3804, Suffolk Regiment.

Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.

Grave Reference:

XII.B.1.

Etaples Military Cemetery,

Pas de Calais,

France.

CENSUS

1901   Camden Cottages, Camden Road, Ipswich.

Fred was 5 years old and living with his parents & siblings.

David Scarlett, 30, a Bricklayer’s Labourer, born Westerfield, Suffolk.

Emily Scarlett (nee Smith), 32, born Tattingstone, Suffolk.

Elsie Irene Scarleet, 7, born Ipswich.

George J. Scarlett, 3, born Ipswich.

2 visitors.

1911   12, Dover Road, Ipswich.

Fred was 15 years old, a Box Maker – Cardboard Box Maker. He was living with his parents & siblings.

David, 40, a General Labourer – Mason.

Emily, 40.

Elsie, 18, a Domestic Servant.

Percy Eustace Scarlett, 14, a Baker’s Assistant, Ipswich.

Soldiers’ Effects to David Scarlett – father.

 Yorkshire Regiment, 6th Battalion