FRANK ERNEST COLEMAN
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: 1925, Ipswich.
Died: 13th June 1944; age: 18 – Normandy.
Residence: 40, Ashley Street, Ipswich.
Employed: at Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies, Ipswich.
Rank: Rifleman; Service Number: 14427990.
Regiment: Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort’s Own), 1st Battalion, Infantry.
Final resting place unknown.
Memorial Reference:
Panel 17, Column 3.
Calvados,
France.
Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Mr. & Mrs. J.W. Coleman, of Ipswich.
Father: James William Coleman, born June 1900, Ipswich.
Mother: Lilian Frances Alice Coleman (nee Clubbe), born July 1900, Ipswich.
ENGLAND & WALES REGISTER 1939.
Frank lived with his mother, siblings and paternal uncle at the family home – 40, Ashley Street, Ipswich.
Lily Coleman, unpaid Domestic Duties.
James William Coleman, an Apprentice Typograph – Compositor, born July 1921, Ipswich.
Frederick Charles Coleman, born 1923, Ipswich.
Robert George Coleman, born December 1926, Ipswich.
Lilian Annie Kate Coleman, born August 1930, Ipswich.
Molly Christina Coleman, born December 1935, Ipswich.
Robert Arthur Coleman, a Grist Miller – Cattle Food, born December 1907, Ipswich.
Frank is also remembered by Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies with entrance gates, dedicated in May 1958, at Ransomes Sports’ Centre, Sidegate Avenue, Ipswich and commemorated on the British Normandy Memorial, virtually opened by His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, on the 6th June 2021.
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