BERNARD FREDERICK SMITH
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: 1924, Ipswich.
Died: 9th February 1945; age 20; Died of Wounds.
Residence: 10, Coronation Road, Ipswich.
Rank: Private; Service Number: 6108303.
Regiment: Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise’s), 2nd Battalion – Infantry.
The body was originally buried at Marienbosch Cemetery. On the 17th April 1947, the body was exhumed, identified and reburied at Jonkerbos War Cemetery.
Grave Reference:
10.D.1.
Nijmegen,
Netherlands.
Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Victor Bernard & Hilda Ellen Smith, of Ipswich.
Father: Victor Bernard Smith, born January 1900, Sutton, Suffolk. A Chauffeur.
Mother: Hilda Ellen Smith (nee Easty), born June 1893, Ipswich.
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