SYDNEY ARTHUR VINCENT
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 – 1918
Born: 8th December 1892, Ipswich.
Baptised on the 5th January 1896, at St. Matthew’s Church, Ipswich, with his sisters, Nellie Mary Vincent, born 31st August 1894, and Ethel May Vincent, born 2nd April 1890 – family home at 19, Bulwer Road, Ipswich.
Died on or since death presumed: 13th November 1916; age 23; KiA.
Residence: Stratford, London.
Enlistment Location: London.
Rank: Private; Service Number: GS/59466
Regiment: London Regiment, 24th Battalion.
Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.
Memorial Reference:
Pier & Face 8C, 9A & 16A.
Somme,
France.
CENSUS
1901 19, Bulwer Road, Ipswich.
Sydney was 8 years old and living with his parents and siblings.
George Alfred Allen Vincent, 43, a Carpenter & Joiner, born Ipswich.
Elizabeth Vincent (nee Plant), 44, born Kirton, Suffolk.
Ethel May Vincent, 10, born Ipswich.
Nellie Mary Vincent, 6, born Ipswich.
Hilda Elizabeth Vincent, 4, born Ipswich.
Alfred George Vincent, 1, born Ipswich.
1911 153, Bramford Lane, Ipswich.
Sydney was 18 years old, a Shop Assistant & French Polisher. He was living with his parents and siblings.
George, 54, a Carpenter and Joiner.
Elizabeth, 54.
Ethel, 21, a Dress Maker.
Nellie, 16, a Dress Maker.
Hilda, 14.
Alfred, 10.
Soldiers’ Effects to Elizabeth Vincent – mother.
Sydney is also remembered on the war memorial at SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL, Ipswich.
London Regiment, 24th Battalion
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