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Army

Brett, William Charles

22nd September 20162nd January 2018
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William Charles Brett

Rank: Sergeant

Regiment: 11th Battalion (Southdowns), Royal Sussex Regiment

Wife: Mrs Florence Jane Brett

Brothers-in-Law: James George Peerless, Albert E Peerless & George Peerless

Parents: Mr William & Mrs Elizabeth Brett

Address: 40 Western Road, St Leonards

Other Info: According to CWGC, William died aged 37 on 3rd February 1917 whilst serving with the 12th Southdowns Battalion, RSR. He is remembered at Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery, grave reference V.G.9. Additional name information from the Southdowns Battalions website.

Published: June 1915 & April 1917.

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Army

Betts, Wilfred Moyse

22nd September 201616th March 2017
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Wilfred Moyes Betts

Rank: Gunner

Regiment: 2nd Home Counties Brigade, Royal Field Artillery

Mother: Marion Betts

Brothers: J P Betts, Henry O Betts and S Betts

Sister’s Address: 40 Tackleway, East Hill, Hastings

Other Info: Died at Sevenoaks and was given a Military Funeral at Hastings on January 29th. According to CWGC, Wilfred died aged 21 on 26th January 1916. He is remembered at Hastings Cemetery, grave reference L.D. M21.

Published: June 1915 & March 1916

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Navy

Bridger, Arthur Robert

20th September 201631st May 2018
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Arthur Robert Bridger

Rank: Able Seaman

Regiment: Royal Naval Division

Parents: Mr James Bridger & Mrs Mary Ann Bridger

Sister: Rosa Bridger

Brother: W Bridger, F Bridger & Victor Bridger

Cousin: Amos Pellen

Sister’s Address: 145 Harold Road, Clive Vale, Hastings

Mother’s Address: Alpine Cottage, Plynlimmon Road, West Hill, Hastings

Other Info: At the Dardanelles. Lost his life on the SS Hollington. The SS Hollington was sunk by U95 on 2nd June 1917. According to CWGC, Arthur is remembered at Portsmouth Naval Memorial, on panel 28.

Published: June 1915, July 1916 & September 1917

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Army

Lennard, Arthur William

20th September 20168th March 2019
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Arthur William Lennard

Rank: Private

Regiment: ‘B’ Company, 2nd Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment

Wife: Mrs Minnie Lennard

Parents: Mr Henry & Mrs Jane Lennard

Address: 80 Bulverhythe Road, St Leonards

Other Info: Wounded at Richebourg on 9th May 1915. Now reported missing. According to CWGC, Arthur was 31 when he died an is remembered at Le Touret Memorial, on panel 20 & 21. He had served 14 years as a volunteer in the Royal Sussex Regiment.

Published: June 1915

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Army

Gander, Charles Edward

19th September 20169th April 2018
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Charles Edward Gander

Rank: Private

Regiment: 5th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment

Mother: Mrs Gander

Brother: John Gander

Uncles: J H Foord, Charles Foord & H Foord

Address: 7 Middle Road, Ore / 156 Priory Road, Hastings

Other Info: Killed in action on 9th May 1915. According to CWGC, Charles is remembered at Le Touret Memorial, on panel 20 & 21.

Published: June 1915 & July 1917

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Army

Brazier, Frederick Owen

19th September 201629th November 2016
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Frederick Owen Brazier

Rank: Private

Regiment: 5th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment

Parents: Mr Frederick and Emily Brazier

Address: 18 Calvert Road, Hastings

Other Info: Died in action on 9th May 1915. According to CWGC, Frederick was aged 18 when he died. He is remembered at Le Touret Memorial, on panel 20 & 21.

*The newspaper write the surname as Brasier, but official records spell it Brazier.

Published: June 1915

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Army

Harris, Bertram Page

19th September 201619th September 2016
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Bertram Page Harris

Rank: Lance Corporal

Regiment: Machine Gun Section, 13th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force

Parents: Mr Page & Sarah Lucy Harris

Address: 15 St John’s Road, St Leonards

Other Info: Killed in action at the Dardanelles. According to CWGC, Bertram died aged 27 on 28th April 1915. He is remembered at Lone Pine Memorial on panel 36. His AIF signing on form can be viewed here.

Published: June 1915

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Army

Bishop, Alexander

18th September 201628th May 2018
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Alexander Bishop

Rank: Private

Regiment: 9th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment

Parents: Mr Thomas & Mrs Hannah Bishop

Uncle & Aunt: Mr & Mrs Medhurst

Brother: Jesse Bishop (and Possibly) James Bishop & T Bishop

Cousins: T Medhurst, E Medhurst, John N Medhurst & J Medhurst

Uncle: W Marshall

Address: Coombers Farm, Dallington

Uncle’s Address: 6 Salisbury Road, St Leonards

Other Info: Missing since 25th September 1915. According to CWGC, Alexander died aged 25 on that day. He is remembered at the Loos Memorial on panel 69 to 73

Published: May 1915 & February 1916

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Army

Smith, Gilbert John

18th September 20166th November 2021
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Gilbert John Smith

Rank: Private

Regiment: ‘E’ Company, 25th Battalion, Queensland Infantry, Australian Imperial Force

Parents: Mr & Mrs J Smith

Address: 31 North Terrace, Hastings

Other Info: Reported to the Hastings & St Leonards Observer in January 1916 that he died at the Dardanelles on 21st November 1915. According to CWGC, John is remembered at Lone Pine Memorial, on panel 67. His war records report that he died of wounds received during battle and died at sea aboard HMS Delta. His records can be viewed for free here.

Published: May 1915

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Army

Dann, Frederick Walter

17th September 2016
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Frederick Walter Dann

Rank: Private

Regiment: 13th Battalion (Southdowns), Royal Sussex Regiment

Parents: Mr & Mrs George Dann

Parent’s Address: New Coghurst Farm Cottage, Ore

Sister: Mrs Roper

Sister’s Address: 22 Priory Street, Hastings

Other Info: According to CWGC, Frederick died aged 17 on 30th June 1916. He is remembered at the Loos Memorial on Panel 69 to 73.

Published: May 1915

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