ALFRED EDWARD TODD
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: 1891, Ipswich.
Died: 1st September 1918; age: 27; KiA.
Residence: Ipswich.
Enlistment Location: Dover, Kent.
Date of Entry Therein: 16th April 1915 – France.
Rank: Private; Service Number: 55260
Regiment: Essex Regiment, 15th Battalion.
Formerly 2484, Suffolk Regiment.
Medals Awarded: Victory, British War & 1915 Star.
Grave Reference:
IV.A.19.
Pas de Calais,
France.
Brother to WILLIAM JOHN TODD.
CENSUS
1901 15, Norfolk Road, Ipswich.
Alfred was 9 years old and leaving with his parents & siblings.
Charles Todd, 48, a Painter, born Eye, Suffolk.
Sarah Todd (nee Parker), 48, born Copdock, Suffolk.
William John Todd, 18, a Labourer’s Assistant, born Ipswich.
Alice Sarah Todd, 13, born Ipswich.
Arnold Frederick Todd, 11, born Ipswich.
May Ethel Todd, 8, born Ipswich.
Grace Louise Todd, 6, born Ipswich.
Arthur Walter Todd, 5, born Ipswich.
1911 36, Withipoll Street, Ipswich.
Alfred was 19 years old, a Clerk – Corn Merchant. He was living with his siblings & nephew.
William, 28, a Traveller – Stationery.
Alice, 23, the Housekeeper.
Arnold, 21, a Clerk – Iron Foundry.
May, 18.
Grace, 16, an Apprentice Dressmaker.
Arthur, 15, an Apprentice Book Binder.
Charles Arthur Todd, 5, born Wood Green, London.
Alfred’s father Charles Todd died September 1909, Ipswich. His mother Sarah Todd died July 1910, Ipswich.
Soldiers’ Effects to sisters – Mrs. Hannah Elizabeth Hutton (wife of James William Hutton), Laura Emma Barton (wife of Arthur Walter Barton), May Ethel Todd, Grace Louise Todd and Mrs. Alice Sarah Sheldrake (wife of James Sheldrake).
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