HARRY BERTRAM SUNNUCKS
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.
BERT
Born: 31st October 1896, Ipswich.
Baptised on the 27th June 1909, at St. John the Baptist with St. Edmund Church, Felixstowe, Suffolk, with his brother, Stephen Reginald Sunnucks, born 22nd September 1895 – family home at Felixstowe.
Died: 20th July 1916; age 20; KiA.
Residence: Marlborough House, Ipswich.
Enlistment Location: Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
Date of Entry Therein: 15th November 1915 – France.
Rank: Private; Service Number: 25587
Regiment: Cameroonians (Scottish Rifles), 1st Battalion.
Formerly 6854, Royal Fusiliers.
Medals Awarded: Victory, British War & 1915 Star.
Memorial Reference:
Pier & Face 4D.
Somme,
France.
CENSUS
1901 16, Carr Street, Ipswich.
Harry was 6 years old and living with his parents & brother.
Henry Sunnucks, 38, a Hosier & Hatter – employer, born Northfleet, Kent.
Susanna Sunnucks (nee Benfield), 35, born Dudley, Staffordshire.
Stephen Reginald Sunnucks, 5, born Ipswich.
1 mother’s help.
Soldiers’ Effects to Henry Sunnucks – father.
Harry was educated at Ipswich School and is remembered on their School Chapel memorial.
Cameroonians (Scottish Rifles), 1st Battalion
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