FRED LILEY SMITH
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: 21st January 1893, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey.
Baptised: St. Mary’s Church, Walton-on-Thames, 9th April 1893; Address: Farley’s Cottage, Walton-on-Thames. Parents Caroline & Joseph – an Engineer.
Died: 11th April 1915; age 22; KiA.
Residence: 13, Cardigan Street, Ipswich.
Occupation: Ransomes Sims & Jefferies Ipswich, Orwell Works, Ipswich.
Enlistment Location: Ipswich.
Date of Entry Therein: 8th November 1914.
Rank: Sergeant; Service Number: 1135
Regiment: Suffolk Regiment, 4th Battalion, A Company.
Medals Awarded: Victory, British War & 1914 Star.
Grave Reference:
J.2.
Fauquissart Military Cemetery,
Laventie,
Pas de Calais,
France.
Relatives Notified & Address: Youngest son of Joseph & Caroline Smith, of 13, Cardigan Street, Ipswich.
CENSUS
1901 2, Rothbury Villas, Bramford Road, Ipswich.
Fred was 8 years old and living with his parents & siblings.
Joseph Smith, 46, a Steam engine Maker, born Chieveley, Berkshire.
Caroline Smith (nee Middleton), 41, born Ringwood, Hampshire.
Ethel Carrie Smith, 15, born Newbury, Berkshire.
Walter Harmon Smith, 13, born Newbury.
Lottie Nelly Smith, 10, born Walton on Thamse, Surrey.
Edith Kate Smith, 5, born Walton on Thames.
1911 13, Cardigan Street, Ipswich.
Fred was 18 years old, an Apprentice Engineer Pattern Worker. He was living with his parents and sisters.
Joseph, 56, an Engine Turner – High Street Engine Works.
Caroline, 51.
Ethel, 24, a Shop Assistant – Boot Trade.
Edith, 15.
Soldiers’ Effects to Joseph Smith – father.
Fred is also remembered on the Orwell Works Memorial for Ransomes Sims & Jefferies Ipswich, and at St. Matthew’s Church, Ipswich.
Suffolk Regiment, 4th Battalion:
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