MAURICE JOHN MORGAN

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.

JOHN

Photograph courtesy of Michael and John’s sister Joyce.

Born: 1922, Dorchester, Dorset.

Died: 21st June 1943; age: 21.

Residence: 12, Plough Street, Ipswich.

Employed: at Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies, Ipswich.

Rank: Sergeant/Wireless Operator; Service Number: 1290297.

Regiment: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 38 Squadron.

Memorial Reference:

Column 271.

Alamein Memorial,

El Alamein,

Matruh,

Egypt.

Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Mr & Mrs J.W. Morgan, of Ipswich.

Father: John William Morgan, born April 1901, Ipswich. A Steam Roller Driver.

Mother: Doris Winifred May Morgan (nee Day), born September 1902, Fordington St. George, Dorset.

Maurice is also remembered by Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies with entrance gates, dedicated in May 1958, at Ransomes Sports’ Centre, Sidegate Avenue, Ipswich.

21st June 1943

Aircraft: Vickers Wellington XI; Serial number: HF 803. Took off from R.A.F. Berka III, Benghazi, Libya

Crew:

Clifford Albert Neal; Sergeant; age: 22; Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

Thomas Alfred Oliver; Sergeant; age: 22; Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

William Paton; Flying Officer; Flying Officer; Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.