HARRY RAVEN
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: 20th July 1916; age 18; KiA.
Residence: 48, Ashley Street, Ipswich.
Enlistment Location: Ipswich.
Rank: Private; Service Number: 2407
Regiment: Suffolk Regiment, 4th Battalion.
Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.
Memorial Reference:
Pier & Face 1C & 2A,
Somme,
France.
Relatives Notified & Address: Son of William Raven, of 48, Ashley Street, Stoke, Ipswich.
CENSUS
1901 4, Albert Cottages, Rope Walk, Ipswich.
Harry was 2 years old and living with his widowed father, siblings & paternal aunt.
William Raven, 37, a Carpenter – Journeyman, born Ringsfield, Suffolk.
Emily Jane Raven, 10, born Ipswich.
Rosa Alice Raven, 8, born Ipswich.
Charles William Raven, 6, born Ipswich.
Harriet Raven, 3, born Ipswich.
Rosa Raven, 32, born Beccles, Suffolk.
1911 4, Albert Cottages, Rope Walk, Ipswich.
Harry was 13 years old, an Errand Boy – General Domestic. He was living with his father & siblings.
William, 48, a Carpenter – Building.
Emily, 20, a Housekeeper at home.
Charles, 17, a Sweet Maker – Factory.
Harry’s mother, Johanna Raven (nee Harsant), born 1869, Ipswich, died on the 19th March 1901, Ipswich and was buried on the 22nd March in Section HH, Ipswich Old Cemetery.
Soldiers’ Effects to Mrs. Emily J. Cook (wife of Percival Arthur Cook) – sister.
Harry is also remembered on the war memorial at St. Mary at Stoke Church, Ipswich.
Suffolk Regiment, 4th Battalion:
4th Battalion. Throughout the 19th July, the heavy shelling continued. Early on the 20th July, the battalion returned to Shell Valley, in preparation for the attack on High Wood.
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