ALFRED GEORGE JACOBS
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: 18th March 1922, Ipswich.
Died: 6th June 1944; age: 22; presumed KiA – D-Day. Alfred was originally reported as Missing in Action. In 1946, this was changed to – presumed Killed in Action.
British Normandy Memorial – The 6th (Airborne) Division Workshop, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers did not land in Normandy until 8 June 1944, when the unit came ashore at Juno Beach. It is presumed he was attached to another unit that did land on D-Day, but the exact circumstances of his death are unknown.
Residence: 10, Rubens Road, Ipswich.
Occupation: Plumber and Hot Water Fitter.
Rank: Craftsman; Service Number: 5837460.
Regiment: Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers, 6th Airborne Division Workshops.
Memorial Reference:
Panel 18,
Calvados,
France.
Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Benjamin Henry & Winifred Jacobs, of Ipswich.
Father: Benjamin Henry Jacobs, born April 1897, Ipswich.
Mother: Winifred Jacobs (nee Howlett), born March 1897, Ipswich.
ENGLAND & WALES REGISTER 1939
Alfred was a Plumbing and Hot Water Fitter, plus a part-time Air Raid Precautions Scout Messenger. He lived with his parents & paternal uncle at their family home – 10, Rubens Road, Ipswich.
Benjamin, a Foundry Labourer.
Winifred, unpaid Domestic Duties.
William George Jacobs, a General Navvy Labourer, born July 1886, Ipswich.
After the death of Benjamin and William’s parents, Alfred Ernest Jacobs, a greengrocer & Hannah Elizabeth Jacobs (nee Page), William became head of the household and the guardian of young Benjamin and his sisters.
Alfred is also commemorated on the British Normandy Memorial, virtually opened by His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, on the 6th June 2021.
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