Army
William J Pilbeam
Regiment: Airline Section, Royal Engineers
Grandfather: William Pilbeam
Father/Uncles: William J Pilbeam, Arthur Edward Pilbeam & Ernest E Pilbeam
Address: 10 Station Road, Hastings
Other Info: Additional name and rank info from the Lives of the First World War website.
Published: February 1915
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Army
Ernest E Pilbeam
Rank: Private
Regiment: King Edward’s Horse
Father: William Pilbeam
Brothers: William J Pilbeam & Arthur Edward Pilbeam
Son or Nephew: William J Pilbeam
Address: 10 Station Road, Hastings
Other Info: Additional name and rank info from the Lives of the First World War website.
Published: February 1915
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Navy
Arthur Edward Pilbeam
Rank: Petty Officer, 2nd Class
Ship: HM Trawler Saxon Prince
Father: William Pilbeam
Brothers: William J Pilbeam & Ernest E Pilbeam
Son or Nephew: William J Pilbeam
Address: 10 Station Road, Hastings
Other Info: In August of 1914 the steam trawler Saxon Prince (SN58) was requisitioned by the Royal Navy and converted to minesweeper (Ad No 262). On 28th March 1916 the Saxon Prince disappeared in a SW Force 12 storm off Dover with all hands including Arthur (source). He is remembered at Portsmouth Naval Memorial on Panel 12.
Published: February 1915
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Navy
William J Pilbeam
Rank: Chief Armourer
Ship: HMS Akbar
Father: William Pilbeam
Brothers: Arthur Edward Pilbeam & Ernest E Pilbeam
Son or Nephew: William J Pilbeam
Address: 10 Station Road, Hastings
Other Info: HMS Akbar appears to have served as a depot ship during the war and was previously named HMS Temeraire
Published: February 1915
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Army
F C Collins
Rank: Private
Regiment: 5th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment
Parents: Mr & Mrs Collins
Parents Address: 12 Elmsdown Place, Hailsham
Address: Hastings
Published: February 1915
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Army
D Mackie
Rank: Rifleman
Regiment: ‘A’ Company, 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade
Parents: Mr & Mrs R Mackie
Brother: Eric W Mackie
Address: 74 Milward Road, Hastings
Other Info: Invalided home from La Bassee. Life saved by a pocket book which was struck by a bullet
Published: February 1915
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Navy
Edgar Breeds
Rank: Seaman
Ship: HMS Clan McNaughton
Parents: Mr Edward James (Tiny) & Mrs Elizabeth Breeds
Address: London Trader, Hastings
Uncle: Silas J Lepper
Other Info: Edgar Died aged 18 on 3rd February 1915 along with all 277 crew of HMS Clan McNaughton. The ship sank during a severe gale, although the exact reasons for the loss of the ship appear to be unknown. Edgar is remembered at Portsmouth Naval Memorial on Panel 10.
Published: February 1915
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Army
Richard H H Hatch
Rank: Driver
Regiment: Royal Field Artillery
Address: 14 Hill Street, Hastings
Other Info: Name and regiment info from Lives of the First World War website.
Published: February 1915
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Navy
G Smith
Rank: Chief Stoker
Ship: HMS Hecla
Uncle: Mr G Moore
Address: 3 Croft Terrace, Hastings
Published: February 1915
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Navy
John Richardson
Rank: Able Seaman
Ship: HMS Albermarle
Address: 11 Winding Street, Hastings
Published: February 1915
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