JOHN ALDERTON
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: 1887, Ipswich.
Died: 7th November 1918; age 31; died of wounds.
Residence: 33, Long Street, Ipswich.
Occupation: Iron Moulder for Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies, Orwell Works, Ipswich.
Enlistment Location: Ipswich.
Date of Entry Therein: 8th November 1914.
Rank: Private; Service Number: 200504
Suffolk Regiment, 11th Battalion.
Formerly 2195, Suffolk Regiment.
Medals Awarded: Victory, British War & 1914 Star.
Grave Reference:
IX.D.19.
Wimille,
Pas de Calais,
France.
Relatives Notified & Address: Husband of Mrs. E. F. Alderton, of 33, Long Street, Ipswich.
Brother to CHARLES WILLIAM ALDERTON.
CENSUS
1891 50, John Street, Ipswich.
John was 3 years old and living with his parents and sister.
Joseph Alderton, 27, an Iron Turner & Fitter, born Ipswich.
Elizabeth Alderton (nee Dines), 25, born Ipswich.
Charlotte Alderton, 11 months, born Ipswich.
1901 22, Albion Street, Ipswich.
John was 13 years old and living with his parents & siblings.
Joseph Alderton, 37, an Engine Turner & Fitter, born Ipswich.
Elizabeth Alderton, (nee Dines), 35, born Ipswich.
Charlotte Elizabeth Alderton, 10, born Ipswich.
Charles Alderton, 6, born Ipswich.
Mildred Maud Alderton, 4, born Ipswich.
1911 24, Albion Street, Ipswich.
John was 24 years old, an Iron Moulder – Iron Foundry. He was living with his parents & siblings.
Joseph, 48, a Fitter & Turner – Iron Foundry.
Elizabeth, 46.
Charlotte, 21, a Sewing Machinist – Stays – Corset Factory.
Charles, 17, worked at a Paper Warehouse.
Mildred, 14, a Sewing Machinist – Stays – Corset Factory.
Ada Emily Alderton, 8, born Ipswich.
On the 21st July 1915, by special licence, at Ipswich, John married Ellen Florence Balls Last, a boot machinist, born July 1881, Ipswich – eldest daughter of Harry Timothy Last, a master baker – own account – at home, and Ellen Sarah Last (nee Balls), of 36, Black Horse Lane, Ipswich.
Ellen and John had one daughter:
Doris May Alderton, born 1915, Ipswich – died on the 12th August 1915, Ipswich and buried in Section S. Ipswich Old Cemetery.
Soldiers’ Effects to Ellen F. Alderton – widow.
John is also remembered on the Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies, Orwell Works, war memorial. Now sited at The Museum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket, Suffolk.
THE SUFFOLK REGIMENT 11th (Service) Battalion (Cambridgeshire):
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