ARCHIBALD REGINALD AGER

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.

ARCHIE

Born: 1898, Ipswich.

Died: 27th October 1918; age 20; KiA.

E.A.D.T – Wednesday, 18^th December 1918 – Mr. and Mrs. E. Ager, of Princes Street, Ipswich, have been officially notified of the death of their son, Corporal Reginald Ager, of the 8^th Yorkshires, who was killed in action on the 27^th October 1918. He joined up in the first year of the war, being then only in his 16^th year, and was awarded the Military Medal in 1917 for bravery in the field. Prior to joining the Colours, Corporal Reginald Ager was employed in the saleroom of Messrs. Burton, Son and Saunders, Ipswich.

Residence: 167, Princes Street, Ipswich.

Occupation: in the salesroom of Messrs. Burton, Son and Saunders, Ipswich.

Enlistment Location: Ipswich.

Rank: Corporal; Service Number: 33310

Regiment: Yorkshire Hussars (Alexandra Princes of Wales Own), 8th Battalion.

Formerly 2425, Suffolk Regiment.

Medals Awarded: Victory & British War + Military Medal – published in the Supplement to the London Gazette, 17th December 1917.

Memorial Reference:

Giavera Memorial,

Italy.

Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Ernest & Ellen E. S. Ager, of 167, Princes Street, Ipswich.

CENSUS

1901   7, Newson Street, Ipswich.

Archibald was 2 years old and living with his parents & siblings.

Ernest Edward Ager, 39, a Wine Sales Traveller, born Ipswich.

Ellen Elizabeth S. Ager (nee Cook), 33, born Leiston, Suffolk.

Wycliffe Ernest Edward Ager, 13, born Ipswich.

Evelyn May Ager, 7, born Ipswich.

1911   30, Gibbons Street, Ipswich.

Archibald was 13 years old and living with his parents & siblings.

Ernest, 50, a Traveller – Coal.

Ellen, 44.

Evelyn, 17, a Stationers Shop Assistant.

Doris Henrietta Sarah Ager, 8, born Ipswich.

Leslie Ernest Ager, 3, born Ipswich.

Soldiers’ Effects to Ellen E. Ager – mother.

Archibald is also remembered on the war memorial at St. Peter’s Church, Ipswich.

YORKSHIRE HUSSARS (ALEXANDRA PRINCES of WALES OWN) 8th (Service) Battalion: