CHARLES EDWARD PECK

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: 23rd June 1890, Ipswich.

Died: 31st May 1916; age 25; KiA at the Battle of Jutland.

Residence: 85, Schreiber Road, Ipswich.

Occupation: a Kitchen Porter.

Enlistment Details: Location: Chatham; Date: 23rd April 1910 – signed up for 12 years. Height: 5ft 2 1/2ins, dark complexion, brown eyes & dark brown hair. Scar above left eye.

Service:

Pembroke II – Stoker II – 23^rd April 1910 – 12^th September 1910

Formidable – Stoker II – 13^th September 1910

Formidable – Stoker I – 23^rd April 1911 – 13^th May 1912

Africa – Stoker I – 14^th May 1912 – 12^th October 1913

Pembroke II – Stoker I – 13^th October 1913 – 3^rd November 1913

Egmont II – Stoker I – 4^th November 1913 – 7^th January 1914

Inflexible – Stoker I – 8^th January 1914 – 17^th January 1916

Invincible – Stoker I – 18^th January 1916 – 31^st May 1916.

Character – Very Good.

Rank: Stoker 1st Class; Service Number: K/6405

Regiment: Royal Navy, H.M.S. ‘Invincible.’

Memorial Reference:

17.

Chatham Naval Memorial,

Kent.

Relatives Notified & Address: Second son of Arthur & Annie Peck, of 85, Schreiber Road, Ipswich.

Brother to ARTHUR FRANCIS PECK.

CENSUS

1891   62, Foundation Street, Ipswich.

Charles was 2 years old and living with his parents & siblings.

Arthur Francis Peck, 28, a Painter, born Ipswich.

Annie Peck (nee Spole), 23, born Ipswich.

Arthur Francis Peck, 4, born Ipswich.

Gertrude Annie Peck, 3, born Ipswich.

1901   10, Milton Street, Ipswich.

Charles was 11 years old and living with his parents & siblings.

Arthur, 38, a House Painter.

Annie, 32.

Arthur, 14, an Errand Boy.

Gertrude, 13.

Florence Victoria Peck, 8, born Ipswich.

James William Peck, 6, born Ipswich – died October 1913, Ipswich.

Clifford Peck, 4, born Ipswich.

Albert George Peck, 3, born Ipswich.

Jessie Louisa Peck, born Ipswich.

Charles is also remembered on the war memorial at St. John the Baptist Church, Ipswich.

H.M.S. ‘Invincible’

H.M.S. ‘Invincible’

H.M.S. ‘Invincible’