ROBERT CHARLES STOWE SYMONDS
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: 1888, Ipswich.
Died: 7th May 1918; age 29; died of wounds received in action whilst a German Prisoner of War. Served three years and nine months of active service.
E.A.D.T. – Saturday, 8th June 1918 – Mr. and Mrs. Symonds, of 134, Woodhouse Street, Ipswich, have received a letter from their son, Private Robert C. Symonds, of the Suffolk Regiment, stating that he is wounded and a prisoner of war. This is the sixth time he has been wounded. He was posted missing on the 28th March.
E.A.D.T. – Tuesday, 30th July 1918 – Mr. and Mrs. Robert Symonds, of 134, Woodhouse Street, Ipswich, have received official news that their only son, Private Robert Charles Symonds, of the Suffolk Regiment, has died whilst a prisoner of war, from wounds received in action, after three years and nine months’ active service.
Enlistment Location: Ipswich.
Date of Entry Therein: 30th May 1915 – France.
Rank: Private; Service Number: 12041
Regiment: Suffolk Regiment, 2nd Battalion.
Medals Awarded: Victory, British War & 1915 Star.
Grave Reference:
IX.C.9.
Berlin South-Western Cemetery,
Brandenburg,
Germany.
Relatives Notified & Address: Only son of Robert & Alice Symonds, of 134, Woodhouse Street, Ipswich.
CENSUS
1891 19, Tooley Street, Ipswich.
Robert was 2 years old and living with his parents. He was recorded as Stowe.
Robert Symonds, 22, a Foundry Grinder, born Ipswich.
Alice Amelia Symonds (nee Stowe), 22, born Ipswich.
1901 134, Woodhouse Street, Ipswich.
Robert was 12 years old and living with his parents. He was recorded as Stowe.
Robert, 32, an Iron Foundry Grinder.
Alice, 32.
1911 134, Woodhouse Street, Ipswich.
Robert was 22 years old, a Printer’s Labourer – Printing Works. He was living with his parents.
Robert, 42, an Iron Foundry – Agricultural Foundry.
Alice, 42.
1 boarder.
Soldiers’ Effects to Alice Symonds – widow.
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