EDWARD BENJAMIN TIFFIN
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: 10th July 1921, at Kingsland Road, West Mersea, Essex.
Died: 26th June 1942; age 20; died of Dysentery and Malaria, as a Japanese POW at Tandjong Priok POW Camp, Batavia, 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.
Republic of Indonesia.
Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Silas Edward & Mabel Harriett Tiffin, of Ipswich.
Father: Silas Edward 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.
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