HERBERT GOOCH SMITH
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: 1892, St. Peter’s, Ipswich
Died: 24th May 1917; age 24; KiA by shell.
Residence: 8, White Elm Street, Ipswich.
Occupation: Messrs Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies.
Enlistment Location: Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.
Date of Entry Therein: 8th November 1914 – France.
Rank: Private; Service Number: 201677
Regiment: Suffolk Regiment, 4th Battalion.
Formerly 711, Suffolk Regiment.
Medals Awarded: Victory, British War & 1914 Star.
Memorial Reference:
Bay 4,
Pas de Calais,
France.
Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Charles & Priscilla Smith, of 8, White Elm Street, Ipswich.
CENSUS
1901 Aldeburgh Road, Leiston, Suffolk.
Herbert was 8 years old and living with his parents & brothers.
Charles Smith, 39, an Engine Maker – Fitter – Steam, born Leiston, Suffolk.
Priscilla Ann Smith (nee Sturgeon), 38, born Hemingstone, Suffolk.
Arthur Charles Smith, 6, born St. Peter’s, Ipswich.
Sydney Cecil Smith, 5, born Leiston.
Percy Gordon Smith, 2, born Leiston.
Bertram White Smith, 11 months, born Leiston.
1911 30, Wykes Bishops Street, Ipswich.
Herbert was 18 years old and living with his parents & brothers.
Charles, 49, an Engine Fitter – Iron Foundry.
Priscilla, 48.
Arthur, 16, a Moulder – Iron Foundry.
Sidney, 15, a Plough Worker.
Percy, 12.
Bertram, 10.
Soldiers’ Effects to Priscilla Smith – mother.
Herbert is also remembered on the war memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Ipswich.
Suffolk Regiment, 4th Battalion:
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