RICHARD CHARLES SADLER
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 1894, Ipswich.
Baptised on the 4th March 1894, at St. Peter’s Church, Ipswich – family home at 49, Austin Street, Ipswich. Richard’s father, Charles James Sadler, was a soldier.
Died: 22nd December 1914; age 19; KiA.
Richard had been previously reported as missing. In May 1916, his parents were notified that whilst on service, Richard Sadler died on the 22nd December 1914.
Residence: 10, Handford Road, Ipswich.
Enlistment Location: Ipswich.
Date of Entry Therein: 26th November 1914 – France.
Rank: Private; Service Number: 10814
Regiment: Coldstream Guards, ‘C’ Coy, 1st Battalion.
Medals Awarded: Victory & British War & 1915 Star.
Panels 2 & 3.
Le Touret Memorial,
Pas de Calais,
France.
Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Lavina Anne Sadler, of 16, Friars Street, Ipswich, and the late Charles James Sadler (Gunner – RHA), who also served.
CENSUS
1911 10, Handford Road, Ipswich.
Richard was 17 years old, a Bricklayer’s Labourer. He was living with his parents & siblings.
Charles James (Dick) Sadler, 39, a Gunner – Royal Horse Artillery, born Freston, Suffolk.
Lavinia Annie Sadler (nee Garnham), 39, born Colchester, Essex.
Lilian May Sadler, 15, born Ipswich.
George Francis Sadler, 13, born Aldershot, Hampshire.
Violet Audrey Sadler, 11, born Ipswich.
Evelyn Nora Sadler, 9, born Ipswich.
Ivy Gladys Sadler, 7, born Ipswich.
James Edgar Sadler, 5, born Woolwich, Kent.
Leslie John Sadler, 3, born Canterbury, Kent.
Edward Henry Sadler, 1 born Colchester, Essex.
Soldiers’ Effects to Charles J. Sadler and Lavinia A. Sadler – parents.
One Comment
My uncle died a soldier yep me ex Infantry yep sad they never found his body, we were all soldiers. Yep sad ok. Colour Sgt T Sadler. 1st Battalion Royal Anglian Regt