PHILIP RUST

Philip is not remembered on the war memorial at Christchruch Park.

Born: 1880, Ipswich.

Died on or since death presumed: 14th April 1917; age 36; KiA.

Residence: Colchester, Essex.

Enlistment Location: Colchester.

Rank: Private: Service Number: 19571.

Regiment: Essex Regiment, 1st Battalion.

Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.

Memorial Reference:

Bay 7.

Arras Memorial,

Pas de Calais,

France.

Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Henry & Alice Rust, of 5, Constantine Road, Colchester, Essex.

CENSUS

1881   ‘The Pedestrain’ Public House, Lady Lane, St. Matthew’s, Ipswich.

Philip was 5 months old and living with his parents & siblings.

Henry Rust, 27, a Tailor & Publican, born Ipswich.

Alice Rust (nee Woods), 26, born Ipswich.

Alice Rust, 7, born Ipswich.

Henry Rust, 3, born Colchester, Essex.

Albert Rust, 1, born Colchester.

1 general domestic servant.

1891   St. John’s Green, St. Giles, Colchester, Essex.

Philip was 10 years old and living with his parents & siblings.

Henry, 38, a Tailor.

Alice, 36.

Alice, 17, a Tailoress.

Henry, 13.

Albert, 11.

Ada Rust, 8, born Ipswich.

1 general domestic servant.

1901   40, Magdalen Street, St. Giles, Colchester, Essex.

Philip was 20 years old, a Tailor’s Presser – at home. He was living with his parents & siblings.

Henry, 47, a Tailor – at home.

Alice, 46.

Alice, 27, a Tailoress – own account – at home.

Albert, 21, a Book Binder.

Ada, 19, a Tailoress – own accountant – at home.

1911   Portland House, Portland Road, Colchester, Essex.

Philip was 30 years old, a Tailor’s Presser – Clothing Co. He was living with his parents & niece.

Henry, 58, a Tailor – Clothing Co.

Alice, 57, a Tailoress – Clothing Co.

Alice Rust, 14, a Tailoress – Clothing Co., born Colchester.

Soldiers’ Effects to Henry Rust – father.