GEORGE HENRY RICHARDSON
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.
Image from the Suffolk Chronicle and Mercury – 1918
Born: 9th December 1897, Rattlesden, Suffolk.
Baptised on the 25th September 1898, at St. Nicholas Church, Rattlesden – family home at Rattlesden.
Died: 8th October 1918; age 20: KiA.
Residence: 11, Kingston Road, Ipswich.
Occupation: Baker for Mr. George Neobard’s, of 87, Surbiton Road, Ipswich.
Enlistment Location: Ipswich.
Residence: Ipswich.
Rank: Lance Corporal; Service Number: T/203977
Regiment: The Buffs (East Kent) Regiment, 1st Battalion.
Formerly 202775, 5th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment.
Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.
George was killed with fellow soldiers, Archibald Chitty Keal and George Edwards.
Grave Reference:
A.31.
Montbrehain,
Aisne,
France.
ARCHIBALD CHITTY KEAL D.C.M., a Sergeant, 3591, for The Buffs (East Kent) Regiment, 1st Battalion, was killed in action, aged 27 years. He was born in Sutton, Surrey, the son of Henry Keal, a carpenter, and Mary Ann Keal (nee Chitty), of Woodthorpe, Gander Green Lane, Cheam, Surrey. Archibald was a miller.
GEORGE EDWARDS, a Private, 14815, for The Buffs (East Kent) Regiment, 1st Battalion, was killed in action, aged 18 years. He was born in Paddington, London, the son of Harry Edwards, a coachman, and Annie Edwards (nee Coe), of 7, Western Road, Wood Green, London.
Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Henry & Alice Richardson, of 11, Kingston Road, Ipswich.
CENSUS
1901 Poy Street Green, Rattlesden, Suffolk.
George was 3 years old and living with his parents & brother.
Henry Richardson, 43, a Miller – Flour Mill, born Whatfield, Suffolk.
Alice Emily Richardson (nee Hawkins), 32, born Monks Eleigh, Suffolk.
Robert Minister Richardson, 1, born Rattlesden.
1911 11, Kingston Road, Ipswich.
George was 13 years old and living with his parents & siblings.
Henry, 53, a Stone Dresser – Mill Making Machinery for Messrs. E R & F Turner Ltd., Flour Milling Engineers, of Ipswich.
Alice, 42.
Robert, 11.
Alice Lucy Richardson, 9, born Rattlesden.
Jack Edward Richardson, 8, born Rattlesden.
Elizabeth Agnes Richardson, 6, born Rattlesden.
Cecilia Ellen Richardson, 5, born Rattlesden.
William Thomas Richardson, 1, born Ipswich.
Soldiers’ Effects to Henry Richardson – father.
George is also remembered on the war memorial at Springfield School, Ipswich.
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