FREDERICK SNELLING
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.
image from 1917 Suffolk Chronicle & Mercury newspaper.
Born: 1887, Effingham, Surrey.
Died: 12th March 1917; age 30; KiA.
Enlistment Location: Ipswich.
Rank: Corporal; Service Number: 40947
Regiment: Suffolk Regiment, 7th Battalion.
Formerly 938, Suffolk Regiment.
Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.
Grave Reference:
II.F.17.
Arras,
Pas de Calais,
France.
Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Mary Snelling of 285, Spring Road, Ipswich.
CENSUS
1891 19, Hans Road, Kensington, Middlesex.
Frederick was 2 years old and living with his parents.
Richard Snelling, 40, a Butler – Domestic Servant, born Islington, Norfolk.
Mary Snelling (nee Carey), 44, born Lawford, Essex.
1901 34, Pearce Road, Ipswich.
Frederick was 13 years old, an Errand Boy. He was living with his parents.
Richard, 50, a Butler – Domestic.
Mary, 54.
1911 34, Pearce Road, Ipswich.
Frederick was 23 years old, a Pattern Fitter – Engineer Works. He was living with his parents.
Richard, 60, a Butler – Domestic – unemployed.
Mary, 64.
Frederick is also remembered on the war memorial under Waterworks at the Town Hall, St. John the Baptist church memorial, Ipswich.
Suffolk Regiment, 7th Battalion:
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