ALBERT PERCY WEST
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: 1919, Ipswich.
Died: 25th February 1944; age: 24.
Residence: 73, Lindbergh Road, Ipswich.
Rank: Sapper; Service Number: 5828797.
Regiment: Royal Engineers, 237 Field Company.
The body was originally buried in an isolated site. On the 24th January 1945, the body was exhumed, identified by initials on a Disc, and reburied at Cassino War Cemetery.
Grave Reference:
II.G.15.
Lazio,
Italy.
Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Sydney & Maude Elizabeth West, of Ipswich; husband of Winifred West, of Ipswich.
Father: Sydney Benjamin West, born 1891, Wandsworth, London – died 1924, Ipswich.
Mother: Maude Elizabeth West (nee Brown), born December 1891, Ipswich.
In 1938, at Ipswich, Albert married Winifred Felgate, born April 1920, Ipswich – daughter of Robert Felgate, an iron foundry labourer for Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies, Orwell Works (died 1935, Ipswich), and Honor Felgate (nee Shapland), of 252, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich.
Winifred and Albert had two daughters.
ENGLAND & WALES REGISTER 1939
Albert lived with his widowed mother and wife at the family home – 73, Lindbergh Road, Ipswich.
Maude, a Charwoman.
Winifred, unpaid Domestic Duties.
Albert is also remembered on the war memorial at St. Augustine of Hippo Church, Ipswich.
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