WILLIAM GEORGE PRIME
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.
Images courtesy of Mary Thrower.
Image from the Suffolk Chronicle and Mercury – 1917
Born: 1897, Playford, Suffolk.
Baptised on the 11th July 1897, at St. Mary’s Church, Playford – family home at Playford.
Died: 31st October 1917; age 20; died from bomb wounds to his thigh and hand at No. 19 Corps Main Dressing Station.
Residence: Kiln Farm, Playford, Suffolk.
Occupation: Bricklayer’s Labourer.
Enlistment Details: Location: Ipswich; date: 17th October 1915; age: 19 years & 5 months; religion: CofE. Signed up for the Duration of the War.
Service:
Embarked – 16th June 1916 with 90 (Siege) Battery, R.G.A.
Disembarked – 17th June 1916.
Admitted to hospital – Scabies – 25th July 1916.
Rejoined from hospital 26th September 1916 – field.
Granted leave to the UK from 14th October 1917 to 24th October 1917.
Offence: Awarded 6 days F.P. No. 2 for being absent from parade at 2 p.m. on the 22nd August 1917.
Rank: Gunner; Service Number: 59184
Regiment: Royal Garrison Artillery, 90th Siege Battery.
Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.
Grave Reference:
I.D.32.
West-Vlaanderen,
Belgium.
Relatives Notified & Address: Eldest son of William & Clara Prime, of 61, Orwell Road, Ipswich.
CENSUS
1901 Kiln Farm, Playford, Suffolk.
William was 3 years old and living with his parents & siblings.
William Prime, 33, a Horseman on Farm, born Alburgh, Norfolk.
Clara Prime (nee Kemp), 30, born Haddiscoe, Norfolk.
Florence Lucy Prime, 7, born Haddiscoe.
Ellen Alice M. Prime, 6, born Haddiscoe.
Esther Matilda Prime, 2, born Playford.
John Benjamin Prime, 1, born Playford.
1911 Kiln Farm, Playford, Suffolk.
William was 13 years old, a General Worker on the farm. He was living with his parents & siblings.
William, 43, a Horseman on the farm.
Clara, 40.
Esther, 12.
John, 11.
Arthur Herbert Prime, 9, born Playford.
Hedley Harrell Prime, 7, born Playford.
Mildred Gertrude Prime, 4, born Playford.
Horace Charles Prime, 11 months, born Playford.
John (Jack) Prime
On the 9th March 1918, Clara Prime, of Heath Cottages, Bealings, received her late son’s personal effects: a pouch, 2 handkerchiefs, letters, photos, cards, a purse, a metal chain with 1/2 mark attached, a small key and a match box case.
On the 21st September 1921, Clara Prime received her late son’s Victory & British War medals at her home – 10, Coronation Road, Ipswich.
Soldiers’ Effects to Clara Prime – mother.
William is also remembered on the war memorial at St. Mary’s Church, Playford, Suffolk.
Royal Garrison Artillery, 90th Siege Battery
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