CHARLES HENRY 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: 1897, Ipswich.
Died: 27th March 1915; age: 18; KiA.
Residence: Ipswich.
Enlistment Location: Ipswich.
Date of Entry Therein: 10th September 1914.
Rank: Rifleman; Service Number: 4859
Regiment: The Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion.
Medals Awarded: Victory & British War & 1914 Star.
Memorial Reference:
Panel 10.
Hainaut,
Belgium.
CENSUS
1901 9, James Street, Ipswich.
Charlie was 3 years old and living with his parents & sister.
Robert Charles Jacobs, 26, a Flour Mill – Labourer, born Ipswich.
Emily Amelia Jacobs (nee Mallett), 24, born Ipswich.
Emily Kate Jacobs, 2, born Ipswich.
1 visitor.
1911 23, Priory Street, Ipswich.
Charlie was 13 years old and living with his parents & sister.
Robert, 36, a Labourer – Flour Mill.
Emily, 35.
Emily, 12.
1 visitor.
Soldiers’ Effects to Emily Jacobs – mother.
The Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion:
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