ROBERT CHARLES SNELL
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.
Image from the Suffolk Chronicle and Mercury – 1915
Born: 1892, Ipswich.
Died: 13th August 1915; age 23; drowned aboard the Royal Edward, following a torpedo attack by an enemy submarine. Served 186 days.
Residence: 196, St. Helen’s Street, Ipswich.
Occupation: Qualified Chemist. First started at Messrs. Cornells, chemists, then went to Folkestone, Kent, becoming qualified last Christmas.
Enlistment Details: Location: Ipswich. Signed up for the duration of the war.
Date of Entry Therein: 11th August 1915.
Robert joined the Casualty Clearing Station last February through the late Dr. W. A. Gibb. He acted as Dispenser for the unit.
Rank: Sergeant/Dispenser; Service Number: 67
Regiment: R.A.M.S., East Anglian Casualty Clearing Station, 54th 1st/1st East Anglian.
Service: Promoted to Sergeant – 2nd February 1915. Served – 190 days.
Medals Awarded: Victory, British War & 1915 Star.
Memorial Reference:
Panel 199 & 200 or 236 to 239.
Turkey (including Gallipoli).
Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Robert Snell, of 196, St. Helen’s Street, Ipswich.
CENSUS
1901 128, St. Helen’s Street, Ipswich.
Robert was 8 years old and living with his parents & siblings.
Robert Snell, 46, a Baker – employer, born Ipswich.
Sarah Ellen Snell (nee Cracknell), 43, born Stowmarket, Suffolk.
Herbert Robert Snell, 16, a Cabinet Maker, born Ipswich. Deaf & Dumb.
Ethel Mary Snell, 14, born Ipswich.
Arthur Cracknell Snell, 13, born Ipswich.
1 servant – mother’s help.
1911 196, St. Helen’s Street, Ipswich.
Robert was 18 years old, a Chemist’s Apprentice. He was living with his father & siblings.
Robert, 56, a Baker – employer.
Ethel, 24, an Art Needlework Assistant.
Arthur, 23, a Baker.
1 visitor
1 servant.
In 1911, Robert’s mother was away visiting his paternal uncle, 62 year old, Harry Snell, an Architect & Estate Surveyor, his aunt & 5 cousins. At their family home, The Kymin, Beach Road, Penarth, Glamorganshire.
Probate to Robert Snell – Baker.
Soldiers’ Effects to Robert Snell – father.
Robert is also remembered on Northgate High School Memorial. Formerly Ipswich Grammar School for Boys.
In the Coventry Evening Telegraph – Friday, 10th September 1915, the parents of ARTHUR JOHN AVIS submitted an announcement to the newspaper announcing the loss of their son. At the same time, they submitted an announcement of the loss of ROBERT (Robbie) CHARLES SNELL, faithful chum of their son Arthur, and sadly missed by his sorrowing friend Allie.
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