GEORGE JAMES PARKER
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: 1900, Colchester, Essex.
Died: 13th December 1917; KiA – Syria.
Residence: Tanners Lane, Ipswich.
Enlistment Location: Colchester, Essex.
Rank: Private; Service Number: 702444
Regiment: London Regiment, 23rd Battalion.
Formerly 5708, 21st Battalion, London Regiment.
Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.
Grave Reference:
P.81.
Israel & Palestine including Gaza.
CENSUS
1901 8, St. Leonard’s Cottages, Colchester, Essex.
George was a year old and living with his parents.
James William Parker, 33, a Quay Labourer, born Colchester.
Eliza Aldridge Parker (nee Cheek), 31, born East Donyland, Essex.
1911 46, Hythe Hill, Colchester, Essex.
George was 11 years old and living with his widowed father.
James, 43, a Quay Labourer.
1 housekeeper.
George’s mother, Eliza Aldridge Parker, died in April 1908, Colchester, Essex.
Soldiers’ Effects to Ellen Wilson – aunt.
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