RONALD VIVIAN KERRY
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 Evening Star – 8th June 1942.
Born: 1921, Combs, Suffolk.
Died: 21st May 1942; age 21; aircraft crash.
Residence: 3, St. John’s Road, Ipswich.
Rank: Sergeant/Wireless Operator/Rear Gunner; Service Number: 927053.
Regiment: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 215 Squadron.
Memorial Reference:
Column 415.
Kranji,
Singapore.
Relatives Notified & Address: Only son of Spencer George & Esther Alice Kerry, of Ipswich.
Father: Spencer George Kerry, born December 1897, Combs, Suffolk.
Mother: Esther Alice Kerry (nee Miller), born July 1897.
CENSUS
1921 Combs Ford, Suffolk.
Ronald was 3 months old and lived with his parents at the home of his paternal grandfather, aunt, and uncle.
Spencer Kerry, 56 years & 1 month, a widower, General Labourer, born Stowupland, Suffolk.
Jack Cecil Kerry, 21 years & 6 months, General Labourer, born Combs.
Vera Esther Laura Kerry, 12 years & 10 months, at School, born Combs.
Spencer Kerry, 23 years & 6 months, a Commercial Clerk – A.G.E. Electric Motors, Ltd., Milton Road, Stowmarket.
Esther Kerry, 23 years & 11 months, Home Duties.
Ronald was educated at Northgate School, Ipswich.
ENGLAND & WALES REGISTER 1939.
Ronald was living with his parents and a guest at the family home – 3, St. John’s Road, Ipswich.
Spencer, a Chief Accountant & Cashier – Incorporated Co., Engineers.
Esther, unpaid Domestic Duties.
Wilhelmina Catherine Stent (nee Smith), unpaid Domestic Duties, born August 1909, Southwark, London.
Ronald is also remembered at the war memorial at the Town Hall, Ipswich.
21st May 1942
Aircraft: Vickers Wellington IC; serial number: BB465; based at Pandeveswar, India. The aircraft crashed due to unknown circumstances but was possibly shot down, in the Kabaw Valley, Upper Burma.
Crew:
John Edward Darrell Brewer; Pilot Officer; age 20; R.A.F.
Ronald Frank Clegg; Sergeant; age 20; R.A.F.V.R.
Donald Francis Hingott; Sergeant; age 29; R.A.F.V.R.
Stanley Gordon James Yarnell; Pilot Officer; age 23; R.A.F.V.R.
Aircraft information courtesy of John Allan.
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