FREDERICK GARNHAM BIRD

FRED

Born: 1880, Albion Street, Ipswich.

Baptised on the 28^th March 1880, at Holy Trinity Church, Ipswich – family home at Albion Street, Ipswich.

Died: 12th August 1916; age 36; KiA.

Residence: 16, Unity Street, Ipswich.

Enlistment Location: Ipswich.

Rank: Private; Service Number: 26836.

Regiment: Suffolk Regiment, 7th Battalion.

Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.

Memorial Reference:
Pier & Face 1C & 2A.
Thiepval Memorial,
Somme,
France.

Relatives Notified & Address: Youngest son of the late John Chenery Bird & Hannah Bird.

CENSUS

1881   17, Albion Street, Ipswich.

Frederick was a year old and living with his parents and siblings.
John Chenery Bird, 45, a Trinity Pilot, born Ipswich.
Hannah Bird (nee Garnham), 40, born Albion Place, Ipswich.
John William Bird, 15, a Grainer Apprentice, born Ipswich.
Walter Ernest Bird, 13, an Errand Boy, born Ipswich.
Flora Annie Bird, 7, born Ipswich.
Thomas Charles Bird, 5, born Albion Street, Ipswich.
Agnes Sarah Bird, 3, born Albion Street, Ipswich.

1891   17, Albion Street, Ipswich.

Frederick was 11 years old and living with his parents and siblings.
John, 55, a Trinity Pilot.
Hannah, 50.
John, 25, a House Painter.
Walter, an Engine Fitter.
Henry Bird, 21, a General labourer, born Ipswich.
Arthur Robert Bird, 19, a Sugar Boiler, born Ipswich.
Flora, 17, a Boot Machinist.
Charles, 15.

1901   16, Unity Street, Ipswich.

Frederick was 21 years old, a Plough Fitter. He was living with his parents and siblings.
John, 65, a Trinity Pilot.
Hannah, 60.
Henry, 31, a Crane Driver – Engineering Works.
Arthur, 29, a Sugar Boiler.
Thomas, 25, an Engine Smith.
Agnes, 23.

1911   16, Unity Street, Ipswich.

Frederick was 31 years old, a Quay Labourer. He was living with his parents and siblings.
John, 75, a Trinity House Pensioner.
Hannah, 70.
Charles, 35, a Blacksmith – Orwell Works – Iron Foundry.
Agnes, 35, Mother’s Help – at home.

Frederick’s father, John Chenery Bird, died on the 16^th July 1914, at his home, 16 Unity Street, Ipswich and was buried in Section B, Ipswich Old Cemetery.

His mother, Hannah Bird, died on the 6^th September 1917, at her home, 16 Unity Street, Ipswich, and was buried with her husband in Section B, Ipswich Old Cemetery.

Soldiers’ Effects to Hannah Bird – mother, and John William Bird – brother.

Frederick is also remembered on the war memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Ipswich.

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