ALBERT HENRY RUSH
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: 12th June 1921, Suffolk.
Died: 19th May 1943; age: 22; died of Indigestion whilst a Japanese POW on the Thailand/Burma Railway.
Captured: 15th February 1942 – Fall of Singapore.
Residence: 5, Heath Cottages, Bucklesham, Suffolk.
Occupation: Soldier in the Regular Army.
Rank: Private; Service Number: 5827449.
Regiment: Suffolk Regiment, 4th Battalion – Infantry.
The body was originally buried at Chungkai Cemetery Extension, in grave 10. On the 16th August 1948, the body was exhumed, identified by a cross on the grave and reburied at Chungkai War Cemetery.
Grave Reference:
12.G.3.
Kanchanaburi,
Thailand.
Father: Alfred Rush, born January 1874, Martlesham, Suffolk. An Agricultural Labourer.
Mother: Elizabeth Rush (nee Cutting), born 1880, Regent’s Park, Middlesex.
CENSUS
1921 near the pond, Bucklesham, Suffolk.
Albert was one week old and lived with his parents and brothers.
Alfred Rush, 47 years old, a Horseman for Robert Vernon Pain, a Farmer of White House Farm, Bucklesham.
Elizabeth Rush, 40 years old, Home Duties.
Stanley George Rush, 14 years & 2 months old, at School, born East Bergholt
Frederick Charles Rush, 12 years & 8 months old, at School, born East Bergholt.
William David Rush, 8 years & 2 months old, at School, born Washbrook, Suffolk.
Leslie Jack Rush, 6 years & 1 month old, at School, born Kirton, Suffolk.
Probate to Alfred Rush – father.
Albert is also remembered on the war memorial at St. Mary’s Church, Bucklesham, Suffolk.
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