June 1915 Archives - WW1 Roll Of Honour

Rooke, Ernest John

16th October 2021
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Ernest John Rooke

Rank: Private

Regiment: 2nd Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment

Address: Ashburnham

Other Info: Killed in action on 9th May 1915. he was a member of the East Sussex Constabulary, and for nearly three years was stationed at Battle. Afterwards he was transferred to Ashburnham, where he was when war broke out. According to CWGC, Ernest is remembered at Le Touret Memorial on Panel 20 and 21.

Published: June 1915 in the Hastings & St Leonards Observer

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Baker, William Henry Wenham

16th October 202116th October 2021
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William Henry Wenham Baker

Rank: Able Seaman

Regiment: Howe Battalion, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve

Parents: Mr William Adams & Mrs Leonora Louisa Baker

Address: 2 The Croft, Hastings

Other Info: Died in hospital in Alexandria. According to CWGC, William is remembered at East Mudros Military Cemetery, grave reference I.B.37

Published: June 1915 in the Hastings & St Leonards Observer

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Army

George, Alec

10th October 2021
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Alec George

Rank: Private

Regiment: 7th Battalion, Canadian Infantry, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Parents: Mr John & Mrs Annie Georges

Address: 24 Eversfield Place, St Leonards

Other Info: Killed in France aged 22 on 8th June 1915. According to CWGC, Alec is remembered at Lillers Communal Cemetery, grave reference II.C.24. Alec’s CEF war records can be viewed by searching here.

Published: June 1915 in the Hastings & St Leonards Observer

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Knowles, John

26th August 2017
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John Knowles

Rank: Driver

Regiment: 2nd Home Counties, Royal Field Artillery

Mother: Mrs Knowles

Address: 17 Gladstone Terrace, West Hill, Hastings

Other Info: In India

Published: June 1915

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Wilson, E

28th October 201612th April 2018
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E Wilson

Rank: Private

Regiment: 3rd / 5th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment

Mother: Mrs Pollard

Wife: Mrs Wilson

Brothers: W J Pollard & N W Pollard

Mother’s Address: 13 Tower Road, St Leonards

Address: 41 Priory Street, Hastings

Other Info: A Hastings Postman

Published: June 1915, July 1915, June 1917 & July 1917

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Mitchell, J

8th October 20161st January 2019
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J Mitchell

Rank: Sapper

Regiment: Royal Engineers

Parents: Mr & Mrs Mitchell

Address: 54 Percy Road, Ore

Published: June 1915

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Pilcher, Francis S

8th October 2016
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Francis S Pilcher

Rank: Private

Regiment: Army Veterinary Corps

Address: The Cottage, Vale Mascal, Hollington Park, St Leonards

Published: June 1915

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Adams, W

8th October 201611th February 2019
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W Adams

Rank: Private

Regiment: Royal Army Medical Corps

Parents: Private Adams & Mrs Adams

Address: 11 Alfred Street, St Leonards

Published: June 1915

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Burton, J

7th October 2016
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J Burton

Rank: Private

Regiment: 7th Hussars

Father: Mr G T Burton

Brother: D J Burton

Address: 15 Pelham Street, Hastings

Other Info: Able Seaman Burton does not appear to have been aboard HMS Hampshire when it was sunk on 5th June 1916.

Published: June 1915

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Burton, D J

7th October 20167th October 2016
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D J Burton

Rank: Able Seaman

Ship: HMS Hampshire

Father: Mr G T Burton

Brother: J Burton

Address: 15 Pelham Street, Hastings

Other Info: Able Seaman Burton does not appear to have been aboard HMS Hampshire when it was sunk on 5th June 1916.

Published: June 1915

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