HERBERT STEPHEN POPPLEWELL
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: 13th March 1885, Ipswich.
Died: 12th May 1917; age 32; KiA – Poperinge.
Residence: New Southgate.
Occupation: Bicycle Accessories Manufacturers and Dealers, of Coventry House, South Place, London.
Enlistment Location: London.
Rank: Private; Service Number: 513002
Regiment: London Regiment (London Scottish), 1st/14th Battalion.
Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.
Memorial Reference:
Bay 10.
Pas de Calais,
France.
CENSUS
1891 61, Lacey Street, Ipswich.
Herbert was 6 years old and living with his parents & brothers.
Joseph Stephen Popplewell, 45, an Engine Maker’s Turner, born Ipswich.
Elizabeth Mary Popplewell (nee Carswell), 49, born Whitechapel, London.
John William Popplewell, 17, a Grocer’s Assistant, born Ipswich.
Arthur Charles Popplewell, 12, born Ipswich.
1901 61, Lacey Street, Ipswich.
Herbert was 16 years old, an Iron Monger’s Apprentice. He was living with his parents & brother.
Joseph, 55, Living on own Means.
Elizabeth, 59.
Arthur, 22, an Engine Turner.
1911 28, Brownlow Road, New Southgate, Middlesex.
Herbert was 26 years old, a Manufacturer’s Agent – Cycle & Motor Accessories. He was living with his brother & his family.
Walter Popplewell, 40, a Buyer – Cycle Accessories, born Bermondsey, London.
Elizabeth Ellen Ann Popplewell (nee Biss), 28, born Plymouth, Devon.
Walter Robert Popplewell, 3, born Plymouth.
Roger Stephen Popplewell, 2, born New Southgate, Middlesex.
1 general domestic servant.
Herbert’s mother, Elizabeth Mary Popplewell died in February 1909, Ipswich.
In 1916, at St. Peter’s Church, Plymouth, Devon, Herbert married, Fanny Louisa Cole, born March 1889, Stoke Damerel, Devon – daughter of Henry & Louisa Cole.
Soldiers’ Effects to Fanny Louisa Popplewell – widow.
Herbert is also remembered on the war memorial at Museum Street Methodist Church, Ipswich.
London Regiment (London Scottish), 1st/14th Battalion
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