RALPH WILLIAM PROCTER
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 – 1917
Born: 16th March 1895, Ipswich.
Baptised on the 24th June 1896, at St. Matthew’s Church, Ipswich, with his brother, Stanley Robert Proctor, born 26th January 1894 – family home at 36, Elliott Street, Ipswich.
Died on or since death presumed: 28th September 1916; age 21; KiA.
E.A.D.T. – Saturday, 11th November 1916 – Mrs. Julia Procter, of 20, Dillwyn Street West, Ipswich, has received official news that her youngest son, Private Ralph William Procter, of the Royal Sussex Regiment, late Essex Regiment, 14720, is reported missing in France since the 28th September. Any news of him will be gratefully received.
Residence: 20, Dillwyn Street West, Ipswich.
Occupation: with Hunt Ltd.
Enlistment Location: Chelmsford, Essex.
Rank: Private; Service Number: G/14720
Regiment: Royal Sussex Regiment, 2nd Battalion.
Formerly 2842, Essex Regiment.
Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.
Memorial Reference:
Pier & Face 7C.
Somme,
France.
Relatives Notified & Address: Son of James & Julia Sarah Procter, of 20, Dillwyn Street, Ipswich.
CENSUS
1901 36, Elliott Street, Ipswich.
Ralph was 6 years old and living with his parents & brothers.
James Thomas Procter, 31, a Journeyman Scalemaker, born Bishopsgate, London.
Julia Sarah Procter (nee Hiskey), 31, born Elmsett, Suffolk.
James Albert Procter, 9, born 139, West Street, Mile End, London.
Stanley Robert Procter, 7, born Ipswich.
1911 36, Elliott Street, Ipswich.
Ralph was 16 years old, a Gardener – Domestic. He was living with his parents & brother.
James, 41, a Scale Weighing Machine Worker & Repairer.
Julia, 41.
Stanley, 17, an Apprentice Window Blind Fitter.
Soldiers’ Effects to James T. Procter – father.
Ralph is also remembered on the St. Nicholas Congregational Church war memorial, once sited at St. Nicholas Street, Ipswich.
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