ALFRED THOMAS KEEBLE
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: 1898, Ipswich.
Died: 13th November 1918; age 20; died of Influenza at Bolingbroke, Lincolnshire.
Mrs Sarah Ann Barber, a widow, of Hundleby, Lincolnshire, was present at the death.
Residence: 18, Samuel Road, Ipswich.
Rank: Private; Service Number: 266340
Regiment: Suffolk Regiment, 2nd/6th Battalion, transferred (464378) to 496th Agricultural Coy. Labour Corps.
Funeral service and burial held on the 21st November.
Grave Reference:
BA.1.2.
Ipswich.
Relatives Notified & Address: Only child of George & Annie Elizabeth Keeble, of 18, Samuel Road, Ipswich.
CENSUS
1901 18, Samuel Road, Ipswich.
Alfred was 2 years old and living with his parents.
George Keeble, 37, a Bricklayer’s Labourer, born Battisford, Suffolk.
Annie Elizabeth Keeble (nee Peck), 31, born Ipswich.
1911 18, Samuel Road, Ipswich.
Alfred was 12 years old and living with his parents.
George, 46, a Builder’s General Labourer.
Annie, 40.
Alfred is also remembered on the war memorial at St. Michael’s Church, Ipswich.
Suffolk Regiment, 2nd/6th Battalion :
Suffolk Regiment Battalion movements
SUFFOLK REGIMENT MUSEUM
Friends of The Suffolk Regiment
LABOUR CORPS.
Formed in January 1917, 389,900 men, 10% of the total size of the British Army. Many of the men had already served in other units and were taken on after being wounded then being made fit for duty in “A1” condition. The companies were employed in general labouring, fetching and carrying in work within range of the enemy guns. Sometimes used as emergency infantry during major offensives by the enemy.
Labour Corps units were sometimes classed as second-class soldiers but were an important part of the British Army.
496th Agricultural Coy. Labour Corps:
http://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/army/regiments-and-corps/the-labour-corps-of-1917-1918/
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