FRED SPENCER

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: 1st September 1897, Beverley, Yorkshire.

Died: 21st August 1918; age 21; Missing, later reported KiA or Died of Wounds.

Rank: Able Seaman; Service Number: R/2596

Regiment: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserves, ‘Hood’ Battalion, Royal Naval Division. 

Grave Reference:

III.B.8.

Achiet-Le-Grand Communal Cemetery Extension,

Pas de Calais,

France.

Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Annie Maria Spencer, of 70, Upper Cavendish Street, Ipswich.

CENSUS

1901   8, Little Bargate Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire.

Fred was 3 years old and living with his parents & brother.

John William Spencer, 29, a Boiler Maker, born Lincoln.

Annie Maria Spencer (nee Smith), 30, born Caistor, Lincolnshire.

Albert Henry Spencer, 4, born Beverley, Yorkshire.

1911   13, Clifford Road, Ipswich.

Fred was 13 years old, an Office Boy – Manufacturer. He was living with his parents & brother.

John, 39, a Bolier Maker – Engineering.

Annie, 40.

Albert, 14, in a Boiler Shop – Engineering.

‘Hood’ Battalion, Royal Naval Division