BERNARD HENRY FARROW
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: 7th August 1895, Rushmere St. Andrew, Suffolk.
Baptised: 7th July 1895, at St. Andrew’s Church, Rushmere St. Andrew.
Died: 11th March 1917; age 21; died of Diabetes – 7 days and Coma – 14 hours, at the Military Hospital, Ranelagh Road, Ipswich.
Informant: Father – James A. Farrow, of 397, Spring Road, Ipswich.
Residence: 397, Spring Road, Ipswich.
Occupation: Storekeeper – at Messrs. Botwoods – Motor Engineer.
Enlistment Location: Ipswich.
After serving in France, he was sent to Edinburgh War Hospital with Trench Fever, and thence he was sent home on sick leave, and expired rather suddenly.
Rank: Private; Service Number: 201292
Regiment: Suffolk Regiment, 4th Battalion.
Formerly 3929, Suffolk Regiment.
Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.
Grave Reference:
BA. I. 29.
Ipswich.
CENSUS
1901 379, Spring Road, Ipswich.
Bernard was 5 years old and living with his parents & brothers.
James Andrew Farrow, 37, a Miller’s Carter, born Rushmere St. Andrew, Suffolk.
Emily Farrow (nee Mann), 34, born Rushmere St. Andrew.
Percy Andrew Farrow, 12, born Rushmere St. Andrew.
Albert Edward Farrow, 10, born Rushmere St. Andrew.
William Gowen Farrow, 3, born Rushmere St. Andrew.
Alexander Alfred Farrow, 1, born Ipswich.
1911 397, Spring Road, Ipswich.
Bernard was 15 years old, a Cycle Shop Assistant. He was living with his parents & siblings.
James, 47, a Miller’s Carter – Joseph Fison & Co. Ltd.
Emily, 44.
Percy, 22, a Grocer’s Porter.
Albert, 20, a Motor Spirit Warehouseman – C. Stuart Butters.
William, 13, a Bread Deliverer – Van Boy – Co-op Society.
Alexander, 11.
Evelyn Emily Farrow, 6, born Ipswich.
Soldiers’ Effects to James A. Farrow – father.
Bernard is also remembered on the war memorial at St. John the Baptist Church, Ipswich.
E.A.D.T. – Saturday, 17th March 1917 – SOLDIERS’ DEATHS AT IPSWICH – On Thursday afternoon, 16th March, the funeral took place at Ipswich Cemetery of the late Private Bernhard Henry Farrow, of the Suffolks. Bernard, whose home was at Ipswich, was, previous to joining the Army, a storekeeper at Messrs. Botwoods. After serving in France, he was sent to Edinburgh War Hospital with Trench Fever, and thence he was sent home on sick leave, and expired rather suddenly. The body was conveyed to the Cemetery on a gun-carriage supplied by the Berkshire R.H.A., who also supplied the firing party. The bearers were supplied by the Suffolks. On arrival at the Cemetery, the service was concluded on the Field of Honour, the Reverend Philip Reynolds officiating. Three volleys were fired, and the trumpeters sounded the “Last Post.” Major Money and Captain Vernon attended the obsequies, and there were also present Trumpter A. E. Clarke, Private Jackaman (No. 2 T.F. Depot), Sergeant Miles (No. 1 T.F. Depot). There was a large collection of floral tributes, including some from the deceased soldier’s late employers and workmates. The coffin, of polished elm, with brass fittings, bore the following inscription: “Private Bernard H. Farrow, died March 11th, 1917, aged 21 years.”
The funeral arrangements were undertaken by Messrs. Hastings and Son, of St. Matthew’s, under the supervision of their manager, Mr. P. Hastings.
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How interesting. Bernard Farrow was my grandfather’s brother. My grandfather was Alexander Farrow, the youngest, who fought in the First World War as a Lewis gunner and survived.