ROBERT WILLIAM SIZER
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: 1897, Stowmarket, Suffolk.
Died: 3.30 p.m. – 15th April 1919; age 22; died at the 46th Stationary Hospital, Etaples – of German Measles complicated with Influenza & Broncho-Pneumonia – contracted & aggravated by exposure while on military duty.
Residence: 1, Ridley Villas, Henniker Road, Ipswich.
Occupation: Packer.
Enlistment Details: Location: Ipswich; date: 7th June 1915; age:19 years & 2 months; occupation: Packer; religion: CofE. Signed up for the duration of the war. Height: 5ft & 11 inches, dark complexion, blue eyes & dark brown hair.
Service:
Embarked: Southampton – 5th February 1917
Disembarked: Havre – 6th February 1917.
Leave 12th March 1918 – 26th March 1918.
Injury 30th October 1918 – whilst playing football – accidently kicked in the ankle by an opposing player. Injury to right ankle not serious.
Offences: 15th April 1917; Using insubordinate language to his superior officer – 7 days Field Punishment.
31st January 1918 – Parading late for morning stables – 7 days C.C.
Admitted to hospital – influenza – 25th February 1919.
Rank: Driver; Service Number: T4/238390
Regiment: Royal Army Service Corps, 512th Horse Transport Coy.
Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.
Grave Reference:
LXXII.F.6.
Pas de Calais,
France.
Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Robert Burgess Sizer & Rosine Sizer, of 1, Ridley Villas, Henniker Road, Ipswich.
CENSUS
1901 Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk.
Robert was 3 years old and living with his parents, brother & maternal aunt.
Robert Burgess Sizer, 34, a Coachman – Groom, born Great Oakley, Essex.
Rosina Sizer (nee Morley), 30, born Bardwell Ash, Suffolk.
Harold Sizer, 1, born Stowmarket.
Justine Morley, 21, a General Domestic Servant, born Bardwell Ash.
1911 Ridley Villas, 1, Henniker Road, Ipswich.
( Photograph of Robert’s brother, Harold Sizer, taken in the 1930’s courtesy of Mrs. Vivien Stoneman)
Robert was 13 years old, an Errand Boy – Leather Merchant. He was living with his parents & brother.
Robert, 44, a Jobbing Gardener.
Rosina, 40.
Harold, 11.
On the 7th November 1919, Mr Robert Burgess Sizer received his late son’s medals.
Robert is also remembered on the war memorial at Springfield School, Ipswich.
A Family Note from Mrs. Viven Stoneman:
Robert’s brother, Harold Sizer (my Step Grandfather) signed up on 30/10/1915 at Ipswich. Attested in to Territorial Force for 4 years of service in the UK. Claimed to be 19 years old. Rank: Gunner. No: 1609. 33rd EAFA Brigade.
He was discharged on 25/2/1916 aged 16 years 4 months after having made a mis-statement as to his age on enlisting.
His Military Character: Good, during period of service of 117 days.
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I’m not sure if I have told you this before, but his brother – Harold Sizer (my Step Grandfather) signed up on 30/10/1915 at Ipswich. Attested in to Territorial Force for 4 years of service in the UK. Claimed to be 19 years old. Rank: Gunner. No: 1609. 33rd EAFA Brigade.
He was discharged on 25/2/1916 aged 16 years 4 months after having made a mis-statement as to his age on enlisting.
His Military Character: Good, during period of service of 117 days.