WALTER PALFREY
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: 4th May 1895, Bradwell, Suffolk.
Died: 30th August 1917; age 21; KiA.
Residence: 274, Spring Road, Ipswich.
Enlistment Location: Ipswich.
Date of Entry Therein: 16th August 1914.
Rank: Gunner; Service Number: 39867
Regiment: Royal Garrison Artillery, 3rd Siege Battery.
Medals Awarded: Victory, British War & 1914 Star.
Grave Reference:
II.G.20.
West-Vlaanderen,
Belgium.
CENSUS
1901 274, Spring Road, Ipswich.
Walter was 5 years old and living with his parents & siblings.
Walter Palfrey, 42, a Carpenter & Joiner, born Bardwell, Suffolk.
Adelaide Emma Palfrey (nee Nice), 42, born Walsham le Willows, Suffolk.
Kate Palfrey, 16, a Dressmaker, born Thetford, Norfolk.
Irene Palfrey, 12, born Bardwell.
Aletha Palfrey, 10, born Bradwell.
Bessie Palfrey, 9, born Bradwell.
Hubert Palfrey, 7, born Bradwell.
Evelyn Palfrey, 1, born Ipswich.
1911 274, Spring Road, Ipswich.
Walter was 15 years old, at School Evening Classes. He was living with his parents & siblings.
Walter, 52, a Building Carpenter – Builder. He was Deaf.
Adelaide, 52.
Aletha, 20, a Nurse Maid – Domestic – Private Employer.
Hubert, 17, an Apprentice Ship Joner – Ship Builder.
Evelyn, 11.
Adelaide Palfrey, 9, born Ipswich.
Victor Palfrey, 4, born Ipswich.
Walter was educated at St. John’s Primary School, Ipswich – entered 1899.
Soldiers’ Effects to Adelaide E. Palfrey – mother.
Walter is also remembered on the war memorial at St. John the Baptist Church, Ipswich.
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Born on 4 May 1895 – date of birth given on his entrance in 1899 to St John’s Primary School, Ipswich.