EDWARD ERNEST ABBOTT
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.
Born: 4th June 1883, Ipswich.
Baptised on the 4th June 1893, at St. Nicholas’ Church, Ipswich, with his sister, Florence Emma Abbott, born 4th February 1889 – family home at 3, Little Wolsey Street, Ipswich.
Died: 9th September 1916; age 33; KiA.
Enlistment Location: St. Pancras, Middlesex.
Rank: Private; Service Number: G/11175
Regiment: Royal Sussex Regiment, 2nd Battalion.
Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.
Memorial Reference:
Pier & Face 7C.
Somme,
France.
Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Frederick William & Angelina Abbott, of 3, Little Wolsey Street, Ipswich.
CENSUS
1891 14, Little Wolsey Street, Ipswich.
Edward was 7 years old and living with his parents & sister.
Frederick William Abbott, 29, a Painter, born Debenham, Suffolk.
Angelina Frances Abbott (nee Phillips), 25, born Willisham, Suffolk.
Florence Emma Abbott, 2, born Ipswich.
1901 3, Little Wolsey Street, Ipswich.
Edward was 17 years old, a Printer’s Cropper. He was living with his mother & siblings.
Angelina, 36.
Florence, 12.
Ellen Agnes Abbott, 7, born Ipswich.
Frederick Abbott, 6, born Ipswich.
Beatrice May Abbott, 3, born Ipswich.
Emily Abbott, 5 months, born Ipswich.
1911 23, Herbert Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, Warwickshire.
Edward was 28 years old, a Canvasser – Metal Polish Manufacturer. He was a boarder at the home of Frank Partridge, a Coachman for an Undertaker.
Soldiers’ Effects to Frederick W. Abbott – father.
Edward is also remembered on the war memorial at St. Nicholas Church, Ipswich.
Royal Sussex Regiment, 2nd Battalion
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