KENNETH NAPIER HUDGELL

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.

Image from the Evening Star – 28th July 1941.

Born: 25th May 1913, Ipswich.

Died: 21st July 1941; age: 28; Killed on active service at Durham.

Residence: 27, Belle Vue Road, Ipswich.

Occupation: Secretary to a Wine & Spirit Merchant.

Rank: Sergeant/Pilot; Service Number: 964546.

Regiment: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 76 Squadron.

Grave Reference:

X.C.3.50.

Ipswich Old Cemetery,

Ipswich.

Relatives Notified & Address: Only son of Henry Francis & Robina Hudgell, of Ipswich.

Father: Henry Francis Hudgell, born August 1880, in East Dulwich, London.

Mother: Robina Hudgell (nee Napier), born May 1885, in Ipswich.

CENSUS

1921   11, Alan Road, Ipswich.

Kenneth was 8 years old. He attended School and lived with his parents.

Henry Hudgell, 39 years & 10 months, a Parcel’s Office Clerk – Messrs. Footman Pretty Co., Waterloo House, Ipswich.

Robina Hudgell, 36, House Duties.

Kenneth was educated at Northgate School, Ipswich.

Kenneth was one of the eldest members of the Ipswich Crusaders, serving as their Treasurer, taking an active part in their sports section, and doing valuable work on Sundays among the younger Crusaders.

ENGLAND & WALES REGISTER 1939.

Kenneth was a Secretary to a Wine & Spirit Merchant. He lived with his parents at their family home – 27, Belle Vue Road, Ipswich.

Henry, a Timekeeper – Drapery.

Robina, unpaid Domestic Duties.

Probate to Henry Francis Hudgell – father, a timekeeper.

21st July 1941

Aircraft: Halifax I; Serial Number: L9533. On the 21st July 1941, L9533 was coming in to land at R.A.F. Middleton St. George, Durham, after a training flight. At 12:45, a Hurricane aircraft flew across the path of L9533. In an attempt to avoid the Hurricane, L9533 spun into the ground and crashed.

Crew:

Leonard Richard Blackwell; Pilot Officer/Pilot; age 26; R.A.F.V.R.

Alfred James Grenyer; Sergeant/Flight Engineer; age: 21; R.A.F.

Albert John Howes; Sergeant/Wireless Operator/Air Gunner; age 28; R.A.F.V.R.

John William Rolfe Boggis; Sergeant/Observer; age 24; R.A.F.V.R.