ARTHUR ROBERT CARTER

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.

Image from 22nd February 1945, Evening Star newspaper.

Born: 3rd December 1922, at 118, New Cut West, Ipswich.

Died: 16th June 1944; age: 21; KiA at sea.

Residence: 18, Ransome Crescent, Ipswich.

Rank: Lance Corporal; Service Number: 14581440.

Regiment: Royal Engineers.

Grave Reference:

2.E.8.

Pihen-Les-Guines War Cemetery,

Pas de Calais,

France.

Relatives Notified & Address: Second son of Mr. & Mrs. G.R. Carter, of 18, Ransome Crescent, Nacton.

Father: George Robert Carter. A bargeman.

Mother: Gertrude Sarah Carter (nee Wright), born March 1896, in West Ham, Essex.