Army
William Webster
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regiment: 10th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers
Wife: Mrs Webster
Address: 2 Thomas Cottages, Bourne Walk, Hastings
Other Info: Killed in action. According to CWGC, William died on 11th April 1917. He is remembered at Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun, grave reference III.E.16.
Published: May 1917
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Herbert Stevens
Rank: Gunner
Regiment: Royal Field Artillery
Sent by: Mrs Stevens
Address: 6 Robertson Terrace, Hastings
Other Info: In India. Formery employed at Miss Clark’s, George Street, Hastings, perhaps better known as organist at St Saviour’s Church.
Died on 24th July at Ferozepore, India. According to CWGC, Herbert is remembered at Ferozepore Military Cemetery, grave reference Plot C, Grave 120.
CWGC has Herbert’s first name down as ‘Hubert’
Published: May 1917
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Army
Allan Beresford Sevestre
Rank: Gunner
Regiment: 1st Division Ammunition Column, Australian Artillery, Australian Imperial Force
Parents: Mr Henry & Blanche Sevestre
Address: 17 Linton Crescent, Hastings
Other Info: Killed in action on 12th April 1917. According to CWGC, Allan died aged 25 and is remembered at Flatiron Copse Cemetery, Mametz, grave reference I.B.4.
You can view Allan’s AIF service papers for free here.
Published: May 1917
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Arthur J Mann
Rank: Private
Regiment: Royal Sussex Regiment / 2nd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment
Parents: Mr James & Mrs Ellen Mann
Brother: Thomas Henry Mann
Address: 59 Sandown Road, Ore
Other Info: At the Front. According to CWGC, Arthur died on 26th April 1918 aged 21. He is remembered at the Tyne Cot Memorial, panels 35 to 37 and 162 to 162a.
Published: May 1917
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Thomas Henry Mann
Rank: Sergeant
Regiment: 56th Battalion, Australian Infantry, Australian Imperial Force
Parents: Mr James & Mrs Ellen Mann
Brother: Arthur J Mann
Address: 59 Sandown Road, Ore
Other Info: Killed in action on 24th March 1917. According to CWGC, Thomas died aged 24 and is remembered at Beaumetz Cross Roads Cemetery, Beaumetz-les-Cambrai, grave reference B.41.
Thomas’s AIF service papers can be viewed for free here.
Published: May 1917
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William Le Roy Jarvis
Rank: Private
Regiment: Army Service Corps, Canadian Expeditionary Force
Wife: Mrs E M Jarvis (nee Bethell)
Home Address: 1 Verulum Place, St Leonards
Mother: Mrs Rachel Jarvis
Other Info: A sad interest attaches to the death of William Le Roy Jarvis, Canadian Army Service Corps, who has been with his Unit at St Leonards since Christmas. Mr Jarvis was an American from Florida, but joined up with the Canadian Contingent.
On 10th April he was married to Miss Bethell, a local lady, and although he had a cold at the time there was no indication that he was seriously ill. He died, however, on 26th April, after only being married 16 days. Much sympathy has been expressed with the widow by her many friends. The funeral took place with full military honours at the Borough Cemetery, the ceremony being conducted by Captain Burnett, a Canadian Chaplain. Mr Jarvis was immensely popular with the Unit, there being a large attendance of men, with the Officer commanding and others. Numerous handsome wreaths were sent, amongst others, by Captain Biggar, Officer commanding, and men of the Unit. Sisters of the Canadian Military Hospital at Frederick Road, Lieutenant and Mrs Donaldson, Mr & Mrs Burnett (West Hill, St Leonards), Mr & Mrs Gray, Mrs Long and Mrs Neal (Tonbridge), Miss Mayne, etc. The Widow sent a duplicate of her wedding bouquet. Mrs Jarvis up to the time of her marriage had been doing nursing at Epsom as war work.
He is buried at Hastings Cemetery. Born in Barnwood, Ohio, USA.
Williams CEF Enlistment form can be viewed for free here.
Published: May 1917
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Bertram Jempson
Rank: Private
Regiment: 13th Battalion (Southdowns), Royal Sussex Regiment
Parents: Mr Charles Vidion & Flora B Jempson
Brother: Charles Stapley Jempson
Address: 75 Battle Road, Silverhill
Other Info: Missing since 30th June 1916, now reported dead. According to CWGC, Charles died aged 19 and is remembered at the Loos Memorial, Panel 69 to 73.
Published: May 1917
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Charles Stapley Jempson
Rank: Private / Lance Corporal
Regiment: 13th Battalion (Southdowns), Royal Sussex Regiment
Parents: Mr Charles Vidion & Flora B Jempson
Brother: Bertram Jempson
Address: 75 Battle Road, Silverhill
Other Info: Missing since 30th June 1916, now reported dead. According to CWGC, Charles died aged 22 and is remembered at Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, grave reference VII.G.4.
Published: May 1917
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Thomas John Fuller
Rank: Driver
Regiment: 6th Reserve Battery, Royal Field Artillery
Address: Netherfield
Other Info: Is reported as drowned in the Mediterranean. He was a well known cricketer, and played for Battle. According to CWGC, Thomas died on 15th April 1917 and is remembered at the Chatby Memorial, Egypt.
Published: May 1917
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Frederick N Fletcher
Rank: Private
Regiment: 6th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment
Father: Mr H C Fletcher
Address: High Street, Battle
Other Info: Killed in action on 20th March 1917. According to CWGC, Frederick is remembered at Croisilles British Cemetery, grave reference III.C.26.
Additional name information from the Lives of the First World War website.
Published: May 1917
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