HARRY RUMSEY
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: 1892, Ipswich.
Died: 25th September 1915; age: 23; KiA.
Harry continued to be reported wounded and missing until May 1916, when he was officially reported killed.
Residence: 41, Faraday Road, Ipswich.
Enlistment Location: Ipswich.
Date of Entry Therein: 11th September 1914.
Rank: Private; Service Number: 3/6442
Regiment: Bedfordshire Regiment, 2nd Battalion.
Medals Awarded: Victory, British War & 1914 Star.
Memorial Reference:
Panel 41.
Pas de Calais,
France.
CENSUS
1901 285, Spring Road, Ipswich.
Harry was 8 years old and living with his parents & siblings.
Harry Rumsey, 45, a Sewing Machine Agent, born Debenham, Suffolk.
Ellen Rumsey (nee Hines), 51, born Eye, Suffolk.
George William Rumsey, 17, a Clerk – Insurance Co., born Ipswich.
Julius Hugh Rumsey, 15, born Ipswich.
Frederick John Rumsey, 12, born Ipswich.
Winifred Ellen Rumsey, 5, born Ipswich.
Walter Edward Rumsey, 4, born Ipswich.
1 visitor.
1911 41, Faraday Road, Ipswich.
Harry was 18 years old, a Sack Maker – Marine Factory. He was living with his parents & siblings.
Harry, 52, a Fish Dealer – own account.
Ellen, 51.
George, 27, an Estate Clerk – Estate Agency.
Julius, 25, a Seaman – Trading Vessel – Shipping.
Winifred, 15, an Apprentice – Tailor.
Walter, 14.
Soldiers’ Effects to Harry Rumsey – father.
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