JAMES JOHN ABBOTT
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.
Born: 1897, Needham Market, Suffolk.
Died: 20th July 1916; age 19; KiA.
Residence: 21, Cavendish Street, Ipswich.
Enlistment Location: Ipswich.
Rank: Private; Service Number: 2422
Regiment: Suffolk Regiment, 4th Battalion, ‘D’ Coy.
Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.
Memorial Reference:
Pier & Face 1C & 2A.
Somme,
France.
Relatives Notified & Address: Second son of Emmanuel James & Esther Abbott, of 21, Cavendish Street, Ipswich.
CENSUS
1901 Church Lane, Ipswich.
James was 4 years old and living with his mother, brother, maternal grandfather & aunt.
Esther Abbott (nee Francis), 28, born Needham Market, Suffolk.
George William Abbott, 6, born Needham Market.
William Francis, 71, born Needham Market.
Bridget Abbott, 23, born Ireland.
James’s father was away with the Royal Navy at No.21 Buoy, Sheerness Harbour, Kent.
Emmanuel James Abbott, 28, born in Ipswich. Crew member of ‘Edinburgh,’ a Battleship 2nd Class.
1911 21, Cavendish Street, Ipswich.
James was 14 years old, a Baker’s Assistant – Bakery. He was living with his parents & siblings.
Emmanuel, 38, a General Labourer – Implement Maker – General Engineers.
Esther, 38.
George, 16, a Warehouse Porter – Printing Warehouse.
Esther Elizabeth Abbott, 9, born Needham Market.
Charles Edward Abbott, 7, born Ipswich.
Soldiers’ Effects to Emmanuel J. Abbott – father.
James is also remembered on the war memorial at St. Clement’s Congregational Church, Ipswich, and on the war memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Ipswich.
4th Battalion – Throughout the 19th the heavy shelling continued. Early on the 20th, the battalion returned to Shell Valley, in preparation for the attack on High Wood.
One Comment
I WOULD LIKE TO LEAVE A COMMENT,AS NO ONE ELSE HAS.MY COMMENT IS,YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED,ALL YOU BRAVE MEN,WHO GAVE YOUR LIVES FOR US,FOR OUR FREEDOM,THE COUNTRY YOU LOST YOUR LIFE FOR,IS IN A RIGHT MESS AT THE MOMENT,BUT WE WILL GET THERE,THANK YOU MR JAMES ABBOTT,WE OWE YOU SO MUCH R I P.