JAMES RICHARD COOTE
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: 1920, Ipswich.
Died: at 7 p.m., 31st January 1941; age: 20; of Generalised Peritonitis for 7 days, a Paralytic Ileus and a Perforated Gangrenous Appendicitis, at the Peel Hospital, Clovenfords, Scottish Borders. His father, Richard Coote, an Omnibus Regulator, of 33, Allenby Road, Ipswich, was present at the death.
Residence: 33, Allenby Road, Ipswich.
Occupation: a French Polisher.
Rank: Private; Service Number: 5828170.
Regiment: Suffolk Regiment, 4th Battalion – Infantry.
Grave Reference:
C.31.26.
Ipswich.
Nephew to JAMES COOTE.
Father: Richard Coote, D.C.M., born November 1891, Alnwick Moor, Northumberland. An Omnibus Regulator.
Richard served 9 years and 41 days in the Sherwood Foresters. He distinguished himself in battle during the First World War and was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. During combat, he was severely wounded and his arm was amputated. On his return to Ipswich, he was offered Freedom in the Borough.
Mother: Bessie Rosanna Coote (nee Silvester (1st marriage Fudge)), born April 1893, Ipswich. Richard and Bessie married in April 1920. Bessie’s first husband had died of influenza in December 1918, leaving her with two children. She and Richard would have 11 more children.
CENSUS
1921 33, Allenby Road, Ipswich.
James was 14 months old and lived with his parents, stepbrother, maternal uncle, aunt and cousin.
Richard Coote, 29 years & 7 months old, a Regulator – Timekeeper for the Eastern Counties Road Car Company, of 32, Silent Street, Ipswich.
Bessie Coote, 28 years & 2 months old, Home Duties.
Alfred James Fudge, 2 years & 10 months old, born Ipswich.
Alfred Charles Silvester, 30 years & 5 months old, a Wood Porter for William Brown, a Timber Merchant, of Greyfriars Road, Ipswich.
Ada Bertha Silvester (nee Smith), 24 years & 5 months old, Home Duties, born Ipswich.
Alfred David Silvester, 10 months old, born Ipswich – died 1931, Ipswich.
Extra information courtesy of Lynn.
SUFFOLK REGIMENT MUSEUM
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