HERBERT FRANK RAND

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: 1898, Ipswich.

Died: 23rd April 1917; age 19; KiA.

Residence: 29, Austin Street, Stoke, Ipswich.

Enlistment Location: Ipswich.

 

Rank: Private; Service Number: 201181

Regiment: Suffolk Regiment, 4th Battalion.

Formerly 3738, Suffolk Regiment.

 

Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.

 

Memorial Reference:

Bay 4,

Arras Memorial,

Pas de Calais,

France.

 

CENSUS

 

1901   463, Bramford Road, Ipswich.

 

Herbert was 3 years old and living with his parents & brother.

Frank William Rand, 26, a Porter, born Somersham, Suffolk.

Kate Rand (nee Sargeant), 23, born Ipswich.

Henry Charles Rand, 1, born Ipswich.

 

1911   26, Station Street, Ipswich.

 

Herbert was 13 years old, a Butcher’s Porter. He was living with his parents & siblings.

Frank, 37, a General Labourer – Chemical Manufacturer.

Kate, 33.

Henry, 11.

Rose Ruby Kate Rand, 9, born Ipswich.

Frances Susannah Rand, 8, born Ipswich.

Violet Ethel Rand, 6, born Ipswich.

Ernest Arthur Rand, 4, born Ipswich.

Edith Caroline Rand, 2, born Ipswich.

 

Soldiers’ Effects to Frank W. Rand – father.

 

Suffolk Regiment, 4th Battalion:

Suffolk Regiment Battalion movements

Suffolk Regiment website

Friends of The Suffolk Regiment

 

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