P Gardner
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regiment: London Rifle Brigade
Son: C Gardner
Grandparents: Mr & Mrs H Gardner
Grandparent’s Address: Elm House, All Saints Street, Hastings
Other Info: In India
Published: March 1916
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C Gardner
Rank: First Lieutenant
Regiment: 6th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment
Father: P Gardner
Grandparents: Mr & Mrs H Gardner
Grandparent’s Address: Elm House, All Saints Street, Hastings
Other Info: At the Front
Published: March 1916
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Jonathan Phillips
Rank: Private
Regiment: 9th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment
Parents: Mr G W & Mrs Kate Phillips
Brother: A S Phillips
Address: 39 Manor Road, Hastings
Other Info: Killed in action on 17th February 1916. According to CWGC, Jones died 24 on 14th February 1916, not sure why the reported dates are different. He is remembered at Menin Road South Military Cemetery, grave reference I.G.4. Additional name information with help from The Orange Lily, a website dedicated to soldiers of the Royal Sussex Regiment.
Published: March 1916
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T James
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regiment: 4th Dragoon Guards
Sent by: His Mother
Address: 48 St James’ Road, Hastings
Other Info: Rejoined his regiment at the Front after being wounded.
Published: March 1916
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Arthur Rowland Rogers
Rank: Private
Regiment: 11th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers
Parents: Mr & Mrs Rogers
Address: Lichfield House, High Street, Hastings
Other Info: Shot through the shoulder.
Published: March 1916
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S Peacham
Rank: Private
Regiment: Royal Sussex Regiment
Mother: Mrs Peacham
Brothers: Charles S Peacham, Frederick W Peacham & J Peacham
Address: Ivy Cottage, Blackhorse, Battle
Published: March 1916
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James Peacham
Rank: Sergeant / Warrant Officer
Regiment: Royal Sussex Regiment
Mother: Mrs Peacham
Wife: Mrs Peacham
Brothers: Charles S Peacham, Frederick W Peacham & S Peacham
Mother’s Address: Ivy Cottage, Blackhorse, Battle
Home Address: Hazel Bungalow, Castle Gardens, Hastings
Published: March 1916 & November 1916
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Frederick W Peacham
Rank: Baker
Regiment: Army Service Corps
Mother: Mrs Peacham
Brothers: Charles S Peacham, J Peacham & S Peacham
Address: Ivy Cottage, Blackhorse, Battle
Other Info: Additional name information from the Lives of the First World War website.
Published: March 1916
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Charles S Peacham
Rank: Sergeant
Regiment: Royal Sussex Regiment
Mother: Mrs Peacham
Brothers: Frederick W Peacham, J Peacham & S Peacham
Address: Ivy Cottage, Blackhorse, Battle
Other Info: Additional name information from the Lives of the First World War website.
Published: March 1916
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Bert William Merricks
Rank: Private
Regiment: 11th Battalion (Southdowns) Royal Sussex Regiment
Parents: Mr Joseph & Mrs Emily Merricks (nee Freelove)
Brothers: Joseph Merricks, Jack Merricks & George Henry Merricks
Address: 59 Percy Road, Ore
Other Info: According to CWGC, Bert died on 21st October 1916. He is remembered at Grandcourt Road Cemetery, grave reference A.52. Additional name information from the Lives of the First World War website.
Born Portsea, Hampshire. Joseph having being discharged from the Navy invalided in 1883 with the rank of Petty officer 1st Class
1901, 4 Breeds Cottages, Ore – These were besides the Kings head Inn and a dairy farm, Rye Road
1911,80 Church Street, Ore
1914, Sep Joined 11th Battalion (1st South Downs) Royal Sussex Regiment. Service number SD/1075
1915, Jul: The battalion moved to Maidstone Depot
1915, Sep: The battalion moved to Aldershot
1915, Oct: The battalion moved to Whitley
1916, Mar: Landed in Le Harve, France, entered field service
1916, Jun 30: Took part in Battle of Boars Head in which his brother, George, was killed
1916, Sep 3: Received gunshot wound to right thigh. Initially treated at no 11 Casualty Clearing Station, Gezaincourt, Somme then transferred to 4 Ambulance Train
1916, Oct 21: Killed in action. Battle of the Ancre Heights, during an attack on Stuff trench by 11th and 13th Battalions, Royal Sussex Regiment
1921, Commemorated on the memorial at Christ Church, Ore
Additional information with thanks to Ian Mantel
Published: March 1916
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