GEORGE EDWARD RINDER
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 1st November 1944, Evening Star newspaper.
Born: 12th December 1925, Ipswich.
Died: 20th July 1944; age: 18; MPK at sea off the Normandy coast during operations in connection with the Liberation of Europe.
Residence: 18, Howe Avenue, Ipswich.
Occupation: a Parcel Boy for the Eastern Counties Omnibus Company.
Rank: Telegraphist; Service Number: P/JX 429072.
Regiment: Royal Navy, H.M.S. ‘Isis.’
Memorial Reference:
Panel 84. Column 3.
Portsmouth,
Hampshire.
Relatives Notified & Address: Son of George Herbert & Margaret Rinder, of Ipswich.
Father: George Herbert Rinder, born November 1901, Birmingham, Warwickshire.
Mother: Margaret Rinder (nee Reynolds), born March 1905, Ipswich.
ENGLAND & WALES REGISTER 1939
George was living with his parents & siblings at their family home – 18, Howe Avenue, Ipswich.
George, a Passenger Omnibus Conductor.
Margaret, unpaid Domestic Duties.
Francis R. Rinder, born 1930, Ipswich.
Pamela M. Rinder, born 1935, Ipswich.
Ronald Harry Rinder, born April 1939, Ipswich.
George is also remembered on the war memorial at St. Augustine of Hippo Church, Ipswich.
H.M.S. ‘ISIS’ 20th July 1944.
H.M.S.’Isis’ was a destroyer, built by Yarrow Shipbuilders Ltd., Glasgow, laid down 6th February 1936, launched 12th November 1936, and commissioned 2nd June 1937. Commander Lt. Cdr. Henry Dumaresq Durell, RN. Isis hit a mine 5 miles off North-East of Courseulles-sur-Mer, Normandy. 20 men saved, 155 officers and men lost.
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