EDWARD BENJAMIN TIFFIN

Born: 1921, Lexden, Essex.

Died: 26th June 1942; age 20; Java.

Residence: 313, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich.

Rank: Gunner; Service Number: 1807787.

Regiment: Royal Artillery, 239th Battery, 77 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment.

Grave Reference:

3.L.9.

Jakarta War Cemetery,

Republic of Indonesia.

Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Silas Edward & Mabel Harriett Tiffin, of Ipswich.

Father: Silas Edmund  Tiffin, born September 1887, Brightlingsea, Essex.

Mother: Mabel Harriett Tiffin (nee Stannard), born September 1889, Colchester, Essex.

ENGLAND & WALES REGISTER 1939

Edward was living with his parents & siblings at their family home – 313, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich.

Silas, a small General Shopkeeper.

Mabel, unpaid Domestic Duties.

Mabel Laura Tiffin, an Underwear Machinist – Artificial Silk, born November 1914, West Mersea, Essex.

William G. Tiffin, an Errand Boy, born August 1923, Lexden, Essex.