GEOFFREY LEONARD MORPHEW
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.
Newspaper picture from the Evening Star – 16th May 1945.
Born: 1923, Ipswich.
Died: 21st April 1945; age: 21; Aircraft accident.
Residence: 8, Sturdee Avenue, Ipswich.
Occupation: Geoffrey was the leader of the ‘Playmates Dance Band.’
Rank: Sergeant/Pilot; Service Number: 1626118.
Regiment: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 71 Operational Training Unit.
Grave Reference:
2.D.17.
Egypt.
Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Bertie Alfred & Monica Grace Morphew, of Ipswich.
Father: Bertie Alfred Morphew, born December 1885, Ipswich.
Mother: Monica Grace Morphew (nee Hayward), born November 1892, Ipswich.
Geoffrey was educated at Northgate School and was a member of their A.T.C.
ENGLAND & WALES REGISTER 1939.
Geoffrey lived with his parents and brothers at the family home – 8, Sturdee Avenue, Ipswich.
Bertie, a Charge Hand.
Monica, unpaid Domestic Duties.
Jack Basil Morphew, a Railway Clerk, born February 1920, Ipswich.
Reginald Oliver Morphew, at School, born December 1926, Ipswich.
Geoffrey is also remembered on the war memorial at St. Augustine of Hippo, Ipswich.
21st April 1945
Aircraft: Supermarine Spitfire VB; Serial Number: ER304. Flew into the ground and burst into flames near Ismailia, Egypt.
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