VERNON NEVILLE SAWYER
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 1944 Evening Star Newspaper.
Born: 1915, Ipswich.
Died: 27th May 1944; age 28; KiA.
Residence: Brig-y-don, 15, Bucklesham Road, Ipswich.
In 1939, Vernon joined the Territorial Army, and served in France, and went through the Dunkirk retirement. He subsequently saw service in Africa, and was wounded in Tunisia, and took part in the hectic campaign which freed Rome.
Rank: Gunner; Service Number: 891179
Regiment: Royal Artillery, 58 Medium Regiment.
Grave Reference:
X.B.7.
Abruzzo,
Italy.
Father: Albert Robert Sawyer, born 1882, Ipswich – a Royal Navy Seaman – Storeman.
Mother: Elizabeth Annie Sawyer (nee Woods), 1885, Ipswich.
Sister: Thelma Clare Sawyer, born August 1921, Ipswich.
CENSUS
1921 111, Fore Hamlet, Ipswich.
Vernon was 5 years & 9 months old. He attended School and lived with his mother and brother.
Elizabeth Sawyer, 36 years & 5 months old, Home Duties.
Eric Collingwood Sawyer, 6 years & 9 months old, at School, born Ipswich.
In 1921, Vernon’s father, Albert Sawyer, 39 years & 2 months old, was a Chief Petty Officer (pensioner), at the Royal Nay Boys’ Training Establishment at Shotley, suffolk
Vernon was a member of the St. John Ambulance and served in the First Air Duties Division.
Probate to Albert Sawyer, a Storeman.
Vernon is also remembered on the war memorial at St. Augustine of Hippo, Ipswich.
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