FRANK PUNCHARD
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: 1893, Ipswich.
Died: 21st August 1918; age 25; KiA.
Residence: Bloomfield Street, Ipswich.
Rank: Private; Service Number: 205880
Regiment: Bedfordshire Regiment, 1st Battalion.
Formerly 265369, Suffolk Regiment.
Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.
Memorial Reference:
Panel 4 & 5.
Pas De Calais,
France.
Brother to WILLIAM PUNCHARD.
CENSUS
1901 34, Austin Street, Ipswich.
Frank was 8 years old and living with his parents and brothers.
George William Punchard, 39, a Postman, born Ipswich.
Mary Ann Punchard (nee Woodward), 38, born Ipswich.
George Punchard, 16, a Leather Merchant’s Warehouseman, born Ipswich.
William Punchard, 15, a Grocer’s Apprentice, born Ipswich.
Robert Punchard, 9, born Ipswich.
1911 60, Spring Road, Ipswich.
Frank was 18 years old, a Tailor’s Porter. He was living with his parents, brothers & widowed paternal grandmother.
George, 49, a Head Postman – Post Office.
Mary, 49.
Robert, 19, a Mattress & Bedding Maker – Furnishers.
Maria Punchard, 75, born Harleston, Suffolk.
1 nurse.
In 1915, in Ipswich, Frank married Alice Robinson, born February 1896, Combs, Suffolk – daughter of Spencer Hammond Robinson, a horseman for Webb & Son, a farmer of Model Farm, Combs, and Emma Lucy Robinson (nee Lister), of Tricker’s Green, Combs.
Soldiers’ Effects to Alice Punchard – widow.
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