JOHN ALFRED PHILLIPS
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 January 1900, Ipswich.
Died: 12th October 1918; age 18; Died of Wounds received in action.
Residence: 40, Milton Street, Ipswich.
Occupation: Lipton, Ltd., Ipswich.
Rank: Private; Service Number: 92329
Regiment: London Regiment, posted 3rd London Regiment.
Formerly 61131, 51st Kings Royal Rifle Corps.
Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.
Grave Reference:
III.B.13.
Pas de Calais,
France.
Relatives Notified & Address: Eldest son of John F. & Elizabeth Phillips, of 40, Milton Street, Ipswich.
CENSUS
1901 13, Hamilton Street, Ipswich.
John was a year old and living with his mother at the home of his maternal grandparents & uncle.
Alfred Sherwood, 51, a Foundry Labourer, born Colchester, Essex.
Mary A. Sherwood, 48, born Ipswich.
Alfred Sherwood Warden, 21, a Sugar Boiler, born Colchester.
Elizabeth Sherwood Phillips (nee Warden), 26, a Corset Maker, born Ipswich.
1 boarder.
1911 17, Harland Street, Ipswich.
John was 11 years & 2 months old and living with his parents & siblings.
John Fleming Phillips, 36, a General Labourer – at Orwell Works Foundry, born Ipswich.
Elizabeth, 36.
Alfred Charles Phillips, 7 & 8 months, born Ipswich.
Violet Mary Ann Phillips, 6 & 9 months, born Ipswich.
Frank Edward Victor Phillips, 4 & 8 months, born Ipswich.
James Herbert Henry Phillips, 3 & 3 months, born Ipswich.
William Reginald Phillips, 1 & 8 months, born Ipswich.
Soldiers’ Effects to Elizabeth Phillips – mother.
John is also remembered on the war memorial at St. John the Baptist Church, Ipswich.
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