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Son of Mr. Stephen and Mrs. Annie Maria Iggleden, of 38, Whitworth Rd, Plumstead, London.
Son of Mr. Stephen and Mrs. Annie Maria Iggleden, of 38, Whitworth Rd, Plumstead, London.
In the 1911 Census, when Walter was a Private in the Royal Fusiliers, his name is given as William Walter John Iggleden.
Lance Corporal
Lance Corporal
IGGLEDEN, Walter John
IGGLEDEN, Walter John
Born on Saturday 05 April 1890
Born on Saturday 05 April 1890
Died on Friday 12 March 1915
Died on Friday 12 March 1915
Age 24
Age 24
Serving with
Serving with
"C" Coy. 3rd Bn.
"C" Coy. 3rd Bn.
Royal Fusiliers
Royal Fusiliers
Service Number L/13580
Service Number L/13580
Cemetery / Memorial
Cemetery / Memorial
Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery
Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery
Belgium
Belgium
Walter Iggleden
Walter John Iggleden was baptised at All Saints Church in Plumstead on Wednesday 02 July 1890. Walter's baptism record gives his date of birth as 05 April 1890. At that time, Walter's father, Stephen, was a Telegraphist and the family were living at 2 Oak Villas, Cantwell Road.
The 1911 Census return for Walter's parents indcates they had 17 children, although three had died by 1911.
The 1911 Census return for Walter's parents indcates they had 17 children, although three had died by 1911.
Seven of their sons fought in the 1914-18 war. This was brought to the attention of the King as can be seen in this newspaer article.
Seven of their sons fought in the 1914-18 war. This was brought to the attention of the King as can be seen in this newspaer article.
In March 1915, 3rd Royal Fusiliers, 85 Brigade, 28th Division were holding the line east of Kemmel in Belgium. When the Battle of Neuve Chapell began on 10th March, a few miles to the south, 3rd Royal Fusiliers were ordered to ‘display considerable activity’ in an attempt to divert German troops from Neuve Chapelle and in return they became the targets of German retaliation which essentially meant a lot more shelling. (Source The London WW1 Memorial)
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