WALTER SIMON SHEPPARD
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: 1888, Ipswich.
On or sine- death presumed: 9th April 1918; age 30.
Enlistment Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
Rank: Private; Service Number: 38801
Regiment: Northumberland Fusiliers (Tyneside Irish), 25th Battalion.
Formerly 25528, West Yorkshire Regiment.
Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.
Grave Reference:
Panel 2.
Hainaut,
Belgium.
Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Charles & Lucy Sheppard, of 25, Pearce Road, Ipswich.
CENSUS
1891 57, Cavendish Street, Ipswich.
Walter was 2 years old and living with his parents & siblings.
Charles Sheppard, 40, a Dock Labourer, born Coddenham, Suffolk.
Lucy Sheppard (nee Pells), 40, born Harwich, Essex.
Bertha Maud Pells, 15, a Tailoress, born Harwich.
Emma Sheppard, 12, born Ipswich.
Charles Sheppard, 9, born Ipswich.
Arthur Sheppard, 7, born Ipswich.
William Sheppard, 5, born Ipswich.
Florence Sheppard, 4, born Ipswich.
Edward James Sheppard, 4 months, born Ipswich.
1901 57, Cavendish Street, Ipswich.
Walter was 12 years old and living with his widowed mother & siblings.
Lucy, 50, a Charwoman.
Arthur, 17, an Engineer’s Moulder.
William, 15, an Engineer’s Turner’s Assistant.
Florence, 14.
Edward, 10.
1911 25, Pearce Road, Ipswich.
Walter was 22 years old, a Carpenter – Ransomes. He was living with his mother, siblings & nieces.
Lucy, 60.
Florence, 23.
Edward, 20, a Boiler Maker – Ransomes.
Kathleen Lucy Rose, 7, born Ipswich.
Evelyn Mary Rose, 4, born Ipswich.
Walter’s father Charles Sheppard, died March 1892, Ipswich.
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