CLAUDE REGINALD WILLIAMS
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: 28th October 1912, Ipswich.
Died: 3rd October 1945; age: 33; died of Malaria at Sandakan Camp whilst a Japanese POW.
Captured: at Tasikmalaja on the 8th March 1942 – the Fall of Java. Arrived at Sandakan in April 1943.
Residence: 498, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich.
Occupation: Salesman – Gent’s Outfitters.
Rank: Leading Aircraftman; Service Number: 910168.
Regiment: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 153 Squadron.
Final resting place unknown.
Memorial Reference:
Column 454.
Kranji,
Singapore.
Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Mr & Mrs J.E.T Williams, of St. John’s, Ipswich.
Father: James Edgar Thomas Emmanuel Williams, born 1882, Ipswich – died 1928, Ipswich.
Mother: Florence Mabel Williams (nee Roberts), born July 1884, Ipswich.
CENSUS
1921 72, Hawes Street, Ipswich.
Claude was 8 years & 8 months old. He attended School and lived with his parents and siblings.
James Williams, 38 years & 10 months old, a Dresser for Ransome & Rapiers, of Waterworks, Ipswich.
Florence Williams, 36 years & 11 months old, Home Duties.
Thomas Clifford Edgar Williams, 15 years & 1 month old, an Apprentice Fitter for Ransome & Rapiers, of Waterworks, Ipswich, born Ipswich.
Stanley Cecil Williams, 13 years & 11 months old, at School, born Ipswich.
Violet Florence Williams, 11 years & 10 months old, at School, born Ipswich.
Ivy Lilian Williams, 6 years & 11 months old, at School, born Ipswich.
Frank Edgar Williams, 5 years & 2 months old, at School, born Ipswich.
ENGLAND & WALES REGISTER 1939.
Claude was a Salesman – Gent’s Outfitters. He was living with his widowed mother at their family home – 148, Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich.
Florence, unpaid Domestic Duties.
1 other.
Probate to Florence Mabel Williams – mother.
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