PERCY CLARENCE SHILLING
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: 20th September 1895, at Cardinal Street, Ipswich.
Died: 7th June 1917; age 21; KiA. Served 1 year & 96 days.
Residence: 59, Purplett Street, Ipswich.
Occupation: Mill Hand.
Enlistment Details: Location: Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk; Date: June 1916; Age: 19 years & 5 months. Height: 5ft 1 1/4ins.
Service: Embarked – 19th June 1916 – France – Disembarked – 20th June 1916.
Rank: Private; Service Number: 52196.
Regiment: The Cheshire Regiment, 9th Battalion.
Formerly 25153, Suffolk Regiment.
Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.
Grave Reference:
A.3.
West-Vlaanderen,
Belgium.
Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Mrs. Elizabeth Shilling, of 59, Purplett Road, Ipswich.
Percy was killed alongside Thomas Lingard, Leonard Riddlesworth and Sidney Peters:
www.ancestry.co.uk/
THOMAS LINGARD, Private, 266788, for the 9th Battalion of the Cheshire Regiment. Thomas was born in 1892, Sale, Cheshire, the son of Stephen Lingard and Ellen Lingard (nee Cordingley), of Brook Street, Sale. Thomas married Mary Corrigan and had one son in July 1916.
LEONARD RIDDLESWORTH, Lance Corporal, 50230, for the 9th Battalion of the Cheshire Regiment. Leonard was born in 1891, Macclesfield, Cheshire, the son of George Riddlesworth and Hannah Riddlesworth (nee Lake), of Chestergate, Macclesfield (where they had a fish & chip business). Leonard married Mary Jane (Jennie) Warren and had one son in August 1912.
SIDNEY PETERS, Lance Corporal, 18553, for the 9th Battalion of the Cheshire Regiment. Sidney was born in 1894, Heswall, Cheshire, the son of Samuel Peters and Emma Peters (nee Peers), of Brimstage Road, Heswall.
CENSUS
1901 33, Woodhouse Street, Ipswich.
Percy was 5 years old and living with his parents and brothers.
Arthur Claude Shilling, 33, a Yachtsman, born Ipswich.
Elizabeth Shilling (nee Stevenson), 33, born Woodbridge, Suffolk.
Arthur Claude Shilling, 6, born Ipswich.
George Cyril Shilling, 3, born Ipswich.
Harry Augustus Shilling, 2, born Ipswich.
1911 59, Purplett Street, Ipswich.
Percy was 14 years old, a Butcher. He was living with his parents and siblings.
Arthur, 42, a Mariner on Steam Hopper – i.d.e. – Ipswich Docks.
Elizabeth, 40.
Arthur, 16.
George, 12, an Errand Boy.
Harry, 11.
Violet Sybil Shilling, 8, born Ipswich.
Soldiers’ Effects to Elizabeth Shilling – mother.
Mrs Elizabeth Shilling received her late son’s Memorial Scroll & King’s Message.
Percy is also remembered on the St. Nicholas Congregational Church war memorial, once sited at St. Nicholas Street, Ipswich.
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Percy Clarence was my great uncle and born 20 Sep 1895 in Cardinal Street, Ipswich. His parents were Arthur & Eliza Shilling, nee Stephenson. His sister Violet Shilling was my grandmother.
Ditto Paula. When Mum and I visited nan she sometimes spoke of him. Never forget those who gave their lives for us