JAMES STANNARD
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: 1890, Ipswich.
Died: 20th April 1915; age: 25; KiA.
Enlistment Location: Ipswich.
Date of Entry Therein: 16th January 1915 – France.
Rank: Private; Service Number: 8203
Regiment: Suffolk Regiment, 1st Battalion.
Medals Awarded: Victory, British War & 1915 Star.
The body was exhumed from grave number 25, a German grave not marked with a cross, and identified by the German Burial List No. 928 and Titles and reburied at Bedford House Cemetery. A cross was erected to mark the grave on the 26th February 1923.
Grave Reference:
Enclosure No. 4. XI. AA.51.
West-Vlannderen,
Belgium.
CENSUS
1891 5, Victoria Place, Ipswich.
James was 16 months old and living with his parents & brothers.
Joseph Stannard, 33, a Blacksmith, born Sandown Barracks, Isle of Wight.
Alice Stannard (nee Baldry), 32, born Sproughton, Suffolk.
Joseph Stannard, 12, born Sproughton.
William Stannard, 7, born Sproughton.
1901 13, Gipping Street, Ipswich.
James was 10 years old and living with his parents & sisters.
Joseph, 43, a Shoeing Smith.
Alice, 41.
Alice Stannard, 7, born Ipswich.
Emily Stannard, 4, born Ipswich.
1911 Depot Suffolk Regiment, Out Risbygate, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.
James was 20 years old, a Soldier for the Suffolk Regiment.
Soldiers’ Effects to Alice Stannard – mother.
James is also remembered on the war memorial at St. Nicholas Church, Ipswich.
Suffolk Regiment, 1st Battalion:
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