GEORGE THOMAS MANNING
October 2026: George Manning’s remains have been found!
A few years ago, the remains of a soldier of the Suffolk Regiment were discovered in a place called Kemmel, near Ypres in Belgium. DNA matching confirms the remains as those of George Thomas Manning.
In 2027, George will finally be accorded a full military funeral (the date and cemetery to be confirmed).
Are you related to George Thomas Manning and his brother William Valentine Manning?
Alexia Clark, of the MOD War Detectives, would like to hear from any extended family members who would like more details of the plans, or who may wish to attend the service – all are welcome.
Alexia would love to have a photograph of George Thomas Manning for the Order of Service.
If you would like more information, Alexia can be contacted via the MOD War Detectives generic email address:
DBS-MODWarDetectives@mod.gov.uk
Marriages for George and William’s siblings:
Beatrice Elizabeth Matilda Manning married William Adolphus MATTHEWS in 1895, Ipswich, and made their family home in Ipswich.
Robert Percy Manning married Rosanna Amelia Wells in 1901, Ipswich and made their family home in Leicester.
Ada Clara Manning married Walter Charles CARTER in 1907, Ipswich and made their family home in Ipswich.
Alfred Victor Manning married Edith Emily Read in 1910, Ipswich and made their family home first in Ipswich and later in Leicester.
Walter Zadoc Manning married Jane Susannah Cutting in 1914, Ipswich and made their family home in Ipswich.
Arthur Frederick Manning married Fanny Street in 1925, Preston, Lancashire and made their family home in Ipswich and later in Leicester.
Nellie Love Manning married Arthur Albert HOWES in 1917, Ipswich. Nellie and Arthur had one son. They made their home in Ipswich. Nellie died in 1919.
Born: 1881, Ipswich.
Died: 9th March 1915; age 34; KiA.
March was deemed a quiet month for the 2nd Battalion in the Vierstratt area. No major attacks were planned or repelled. Yet the Battalion stayed in the lines; under sniper fire and shelling, they took 140 casualties, sustained from the daily attrition of trench warfare.
Residence: Woodhouse Street, Ipswich.
Occupation: Carter.
Suffolk Chronicle and Mercury – Friday, 9th April 1915 – Mrs. Ada Manning, of 4, Handford Square, Handford Road, Ipswich, has received a letter from Private A. Mills, informing her of the loss of her son, Corporal George Manning, of the 2nd Suffolks, who was killed on the afternoon of the 9th March. He states that they looked upon the deceased as a father to them. He was buried behind the trenches with a few of his fallen heroes, and a cross was put up.
Rank: Corporal; Service Number: 3/9344
Regiment: Suffolk Regiment, 2nd Battalion, ‘D’ Coy.
Medals Awarded: Victory, British War & 1914 Star.
Memorial Reference:
Panel 21,
West-Vlaanderen,
Belgium.
Relatives Notified & Address: Son of G.T. & Ada Manning; husband of F.E. White (formerly Manning), of 17, Woodhouse Street, Ipswich.
Brother to WILLIAM VALENTINE MANNING.
CENSUS
1891 8, Station Street, Ipswich.
George was 9 years old and living with his parents & siblings.
George Manning, 41, a Quay Porter, born Holbrook.
Ada Clara Manning (nee Hawes), 35, born Ipswich.
Beatrice Elizabeth Matilda Manning, 16, born Ipswich.
Percy Robert Manning, 12, born Ipswich.
Ada Clara Manning, 6, born Ipswich.
Alfred Victor Manning, 3, born Bentley, Suffolk.
Walter Zadoc Manning, 1, born Ipswich.
1901 Fort Albert, St. Anne, Alderney, Channel Islands.
George was 20 years old, a Farm Carter.
1911 3, Woodhouse Street, Ipswich.
George was 29 years old, a Timber Carter. He was married and head of the household.
Florence, 30.
Florence, 5.
Ethel, 2.
George’s father, George Manning, died on the 25th September 1896, at his home, 17, Portman Road, Ipswich and was buried in Section I, Ipswich Old Cemetery.
On the 24th September 1905, at St. Michael’s Church, Ipswich, 24 year old George, a carter, married 24 year old Florence Elizabeth Bayles, born 1880, Ipswich – daughter of Frederick Bayles, a bread baker, and Elizabeth Bayles (nee Bowman), of 22, Bond Street, Ipswich.
Florence and George had two daughters:
Florence Nellie Manning, born February 1906, Ipswich and baptised with her sister on the 26th May 1909, at St. Clement’s Church, Ipswich – family home at 3, Woodhouse Street, Ipswich.
Ethel Katie Manning, born 1909, Ipswich and baptised with her sister on the 26th May 1909, at St. Clement’s Church, Ipswich – family home at 3, Woodhouse Street, Ipswich. Little Ethel Manning died on the 9th July 1912, at Ipswich and was buried in Section GG, Ipswich Old Cemetery.
Soldiers’ Effects to Florence Elizabeth Manning – widow.
George is also remembered on the war memorial at St. Clement’s Church, Ipswich.
Suffolk Regiment, 2nd Battalion, ‘D’ Coy
One Comment
RIP. My 1st cousin 2 x removed.