GEORGE RICHARD STEVENSON
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: 1899, Ipswich.
Died: 16th May 1918; age 19; KiA.
Enlistment Location: Ipswich.
Rank: Private; Service Number: 47816
Regiment: The Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment), 13th Battalion.
Formerly 33333, Yorkshire Regiment.
Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.
Grave Reference: 
Bay 1 & 2.
Pas de Calais,
France.
Brother to PERCIVAL JAMES STEVENSON.
CENSUS
1901 6, Union Court, Ipswich.
George was a year old and living with his mother & brothers.
Ruth Stevenson (nee King), 40, born Mersea, Essex.
Percival James Stevenson, 11, born Colchester, Essex
Edmund Ewan Stevenson, 5, born Colchester.
Alexander John Stevenson, 3, born Colchester.
Albert Guy Stevenson, 5 months, born Ipswich.
In 1901, Percival’s father was away from the family home at Royal Artillery Clarence Barracks, Portsmouth, Hampshire.
Edmond Stevenson, 36, a Gunner, born Poplar, London.
1911 25, Union Street, Ipswich.
George was 11 years old and living with his parents & siblings.
Edmond, 46, a House Painter.
Ruth, 50.
Edmond, 15 an Errand Boy – Mineral Water Manufacturer.
Alexander, 13, an Errand Boy – Yeast Company.
Albert, 10.
Ethel May Stevenson, 8, born Ipswich.
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