OWEN GEORGE JARY

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 January 1895, Ipswich.

Died: 10th January 1917; age 22; KiA – by a trench mortar bomb during an enemy bombardment near Ypres.

Residence: Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.

Occupation: A Bank Clerk – Barclay and Company – Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.

Enlistment Date: 18th November 1915.

Date of Entry Therein: 4th May 1916

Wounded: Gunshot wound of the face III. Contusion or simple flesh wound – Discharged from hospital 24th September 1916.

Rank: Private; Service Number: B/19968

Regiment: Royal Fusiliers, 26th (Service) Battalion – Bankers.

Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.

Grave Reference:

II.B.27.

La Clytte Military Cemetery,

West – Vlaanderen,

Belgium.

Relatives Notified & Address: Son of George Henry & Mary Ellen Jary, of 64/66, Fore Street, Ipswich.

CENSUS

1901   71, Fore Street, Ipswich.

Owen was 6 years old and living with his parents, siblings & aunt.

George Henry Jary, 36, a Drapery Shopkeeper – own account, born Stiffkey, Norfolk.

Mary Ellen Jary (nee Barrett), 33, born Harleston, Norfolk.

Ethel Mary Jary, 7, born Ipswich.

Ernest Henry Jary, 5 months, born Ipswich.

Elizabeth Neal, 63, born Whissonett, Norfolk.

2 domestic servants.

1911   71/73, Fore Street, Ipswich.

Owen was 16 years old and living with his parents & siblings.

George, 46, a Drapery & Boots Dealer – own account.

Mary, 44.

Ethel, 17, assisting in family business.

Ernest, 10.

Ruth Jary, 6, born Ipswich.

1 domestic servant.

Probate to George Henry Jary – father, a draper & outfitter.

Soldiers’ Effects to George H. Jary – father.

Owen is also remembered on the war memorial at St. Clement’s Church, Ipswich, and at Northgate High School. Formerly Ipswich Grammar School for Boys.

Royal Fusiliers, 26th Battalion:

http://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/army/regiments-and-corps/the-british-infantry-regiments-of-1914-1918/royal-fusiliers-city-of-london-regiment/