STANLEY DOUGLAS SPARROW
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 1918 Chronicle newspaper
Born: 1894, Ipswich.
Died: 28th April 1918; age 24; KiA.
Residence: Coggeshall, Essex.
Enlistment Location: Coggeshall, Essex.
Rank: Sergeant; Service Number: 43298
Regiment: Essex Regiment, 10th Battalion.
Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.
Memorial Reference:
Panel 51 & 52.
Somme,
France.
Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Thomas Charles & Mary Ann Sparrow, of 107, Ranelagh Road, Ipswich.
CENSUS
1901 386, Spring Road, Ipswich.
Stanley was 7 years old and living with his parents & siblings.
Thomas Charles Sparrow, 46, a Moulder – Iron Foundry, born Ipswich.
Mary Ann Sparrow (nee Broom), 49, born Cripplegate, London.
Annie Sparrow Broom, 28, a Dressmaker, born Ipswich.
Agnes Mary Sparrow, 24, a Tailoress, born Ipswich.
Albert Charles Sparrow, 16, a Moulder’s Labourer – Iron Foundry, born Ipswich.
Rose Hetty Sparrow, 14, born Ipswich.
Edith Daisy Sparrow, 12, born Ipswich.
Ethel Maud Sparrow, 11, born Ipswich.
Bertram Harold Sparrow, 4, born Ipswich.
Alfred Frank Sparrow, 2, born Ipswich – died 1904, Ipswich.
Arthur William Sparrow, 4 months, born Ipswich.
1911 Gate House, Earls Colne, Essex.
Stanley was 16 years old, an Iron Moulder – General Engineers. He was living with his parents & brothers.
Charles, 54, an Iron Moulder – General Engineers.
Mary Ann, 60.
Albert, 25, a Builder’s Labourer – Builder.
Bertram, 12.
Soldiers’ Effects to Thomas C. Sparrow – father.
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