Tag Army

The tag named Army has been allocated to the individuals featured on this site that served in the Army during WW1.

Algeo, Luther

Luther Algeo

Luther Algeo Rank: Acting Corporal Regiment: 11th Battalion, Canadian Infantry, Canadian Expeditionary Force Address: Winnepeg, Canada Other Info: Was killed in the street tragedy at St Leonards at the 28th December 1916, in regard to which another soldier, Private Edward Ripley, is under arrest…

Allen, Henry John

Henry John Allen

Henry John Allen Rank: Sergeant Regiment: ‘A’ Company, 2nd Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment Wife: Mrs G Allen Address: Hastings Other Info: The text reads: “Particular pathos is attached to the death from wounds received in action of Sergeant J. H. Allen, of Fairwarp. He…

Abel, Andrew

Andrew A Abel

Andrew Abel Rank: Private Regiment: 16th Battalion, Canadian Infantry Parents: Mr William Simpson & Mrs Elsie Abel Address: Rock Creek, British Columbia Other Info: Andrew, who was born at New Aberdour, Fraserburgh, Scotland, died aged 18 on 15th February 1917.…

Jukes, Cyril

Cyril Jukes

Cyril Jukes Rank: Private Regiment: Territorial Battalion, Wiltshire Regiment Address: 15 Stone Street, Hastings Other Info: In India Published: April 1915

Payne, Harold George

Harold George Payne

George Harold Payne Rank: Private Regiment: 1/5th Battalion, Royal West Surrey Regiment Parents: Mr Joseph & Mrs Guilema Payne (Nee Pointing) Address: Rosslyn, Ferry Road, Rye Other Info: Harold was killed in action on the 14th January 1916 near Nasiriyeh,…

Ling, Edward

E Ling

Edward Ling Rank: Private Regiment: 2nd Battalion,  Royal Berkshires Parents: Mr & Mrs George R Ling Address: Abbey Hotel, Battle Other Info: In France. According to CWGC, Private Ling died aged 18 on 26th June 1916. He had achieved the rank of Lance Corporal…

Playford, Edward F

Edward F Playford

Edward F Playford Rank: Driver Regiment: Royal Field Artillery Sent by: Mrs Playford Address: 283 Harold Road, Clive Vale, Hastings Other Info: Additional name information from the Lives of the First World War website. Published: January 1916 Please use the comments box below if you…

Crouch, Albert

Albert Crouch

Albert Crouch Rank: Private Regiment: 8th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment Sent by: Miss G M Davis Miss Davis’ Address: Marley Farm, Brede Address: Brede Published: February 1915 Please use the comments box below if you can provide more information about this person.

Cooke, Stanley

Stanley Cook

Stanley Cooke Rank: Private Regiment: 2nd Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment Parents: Mr James & Mrs Annie Cook Address: The Vines, Udimore Other Info: … Was in the engagement at Hulluch on 25th September 1915 and has been missing since. According to CWGC, Stanley died…

Marchant, W J

W J Marchant

W J Marchant Rank: Sergeant Regiment: Royal East Kent Regiment (The Buffs) Parents: Mr & Mrs J Marchant Address: 34 Old Lane, Hollington Other Info: Shot through the head near Ypres. Now in a Convalescent Home in Streatham. Published: May 1915

Eldridge, A J

A J Eldridge

A J Eldridge Regiment: Royal Field Artillery Parents: Mr & Mrs W Eldridge Address: 170 Old Lane, Hollington Other Info: At the Front Published: November 1914 Please use the comments box below if you can provide more information about this person.

Summers, William James

W J Summers

William James Summers Rank: Lance Corporal Regiment: ‘A’ Company, 1st Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment Parents: Mr Josiah & Mrs Elizabeth Summers Address: 223 Old Lane, Hollington Other Info: Killed in action on 13th October 1914. According to CWGC, William was aged 29 when he died.…