FREDERICK EDWARD SNELL

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: 1889, Ipswich.

Died: 11th May 1918; age 29; Died of Wounds – 12th St. Louis General Hospital, Rouen.

Residence: 182, Rosehill Road, Ipswich.

Enlistment Location: Ipswich.

Date of Entry Therein: 11th November 1914 – France.

Previously served 3 years in India.

Rank: Driver; Service Number: 65861

Regiment: Royal Horse Artillery, ‘K’ Battery, 4th Brigade.

Medals Awarded: Victory, British War & 1914 Star.

Grave Reference:

P.XI.G.12A.

St. Sever Cemetery Extension,

Rouen,

France.

Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Mr F.M. & Mrs M. Snell, of 182, Rosehill Road, Ipswich.

CENSUS

1891   2, Hawes Buildings, Upper Cavendish Street, Ipswich.

Frederick was 2 years old and living with his parents & sister.

Frederick Miller Snell, 26, a Baker’s Assistant, born Ipswich.

Mary Ann Snell (nee Webb), 23, born Ipswich.

Marion Louisa Snell, 7 months, born Ipswich.

1901   182, Rose Hill Road, Ipswich.

Frederick was 12 years old and living with his parents & sisters.

Frederick, 36, a Jouneyman Baker.

Mary, 33.

Marion, 10.

Elsie Mary Snell, 10, born Ipswich.

Norah Kathleen Snell, 6, born Ipswich – died 1910, Ipswich.

Bessie Augusta Snell, 4, born Ipswich.

Beatrice Roberta Snell, 1, born Ipswich.

1911   182, Rose Hill Road, Ipswich.

Frederick was 22 years old, a Dyer – Leather Merchants. He was living with his parents & siblings.

Frederick, 44, out of work Baker.

Mary, 42.

Bessie, 14.

Beatrice, 11.

Muriel Ivy Snell, 8, born Ipswich.

Stanley Daniel Snell, 8, born Ipswich.

Constance Esther Snell, 6, born Ipswich.

Hilda Kate Snell, 3, born Ipswich

Montagu Douglas Snell, 1, born Ipswich.

Soldiers’ Effects to Frederick M. Snell – father.

Frederick is also remembered on the war memorial at St. Clement’s Congregational Church, Ipswich.

Royal Horse Artillery, ‘K’ Battery, 4th Brigade