ALBERT WALTER SARBUTT
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: 29th September 1919, Ipswich.
Died: 2nd May 1943; age: 23.
Residence: 27, William Street, Ipswich.
Occupation: Carpenter and Joiner.
Rank: Corporal; Service Number: 2007971.
Regiment: Royal Engineers, 631 Field Squadron.
The body was originally buried at Bou Arada Military Cemetery, grave 2.C.8. On the 11th July 1944, the body was exhumed, identified and reburied at Medjez-el-Bab War Cemetery.
Grave Reference:
15.B.15.
Beja,
Tunisia.
Relatives Notified & Address: Son of David Walter & Susannah Jessie Sarbutt, of Ipswich.
Nephew to ALBERT GEORGE SARBUTT.
Father: David Walter Sarbutt, born 1880, Beccles, Suffolk – died 1932, Ipswich. An Engineer and Fitter.
Mother: Susannah Jessie Sarbutt (nee Pooley), born February 1883, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. An Office Worker.
CENSUS
1921 27, William Street, Ipswich.
Albert was 21 months old and lived with his parents.
David Sarbutt, 40 years & 6 months old, a Fitter and Gunner for the Royal Engineers – H.M. Forces, at 171, Norwich Road, Ipswich.
Susanna Sarbutt, 38 years & 8 months old, Home Duties.
ENGLAND and WALES REGISTER 1939
Albert was a Carpenter and Joiner and lived with his widowed mother.
Susanna Sarbutt, an Office Cleaner.
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