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Navy

Tilden, John Henry

4th March 201628th July 2018
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John (Jack) Henry Tilden

Rank: Leading Stoker / Petty Officer Stoker

Ship: HMS Hecla / HMS P32

Parents: Mr George Thomas & Mrs Elizabeth Jane Tilden

Brothers: George T Tilden & William Tilden

Address: 101 Beaconsfield Road, Hastings

Other Info: Sister to Miss Tilden of 37 Old Top, Middle Road, Ore.

According to CWGC, John died aged 39 on 29th October 1918. He is remembered at Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery, grave reference E.36.6.

Published: December 1914

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Navy

Colbran, George F

3rd March 201619th November 2022
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George F Colbran

Rank: Able Seaman

Ship: HMS Bulwark

Father: Mr J Colbran

Brothers: Charles Colbran, Thomas F Colbran & J W Colbran

Brothers-in-Law: Frederick H Neville, Ernest A Neville, Albert Edward Neville, Sidney C Neville, George F Colbran, & John Henry Tidey & R J Coles

Address: Bulverhythe Road, St Leonards

Other Info: He died aged 31, along with over 750 other seamen, when HMS Bulwark exploded due to an internal explosion on 26th November 1914. He is remembered at the Portsmouth Naval Memorial on Panel 2. According to CWGC George was married to Minnie Kate Colbran and living at ‘Niton’, 8 Spencer Hill, Wimbledon, London.

Published: December 1914

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Army

Mallion, Albert

3rd March 20165th March 2017
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Albert Mallion

Rank: Rifleman

Regiment: 1st Battalion, Rifle Brigade

Sent in by: Miss Y Mallion

Nephews: E Medhurst, T Medhurst, John N Medhurst, Alexander Bishop , Jesse Bishop, T Bishop, James Bishop & J Medhurst

Address: Wadhurst, Sussex

Other Info: Wounded, now in hospital at Netley. Miss Y Mallion, presumably his sister, lived at the Bungalow, Filsham Road, St Leonards. According to CWGC he died on 9th August 1916 and is remembered at Essex Farm Cemetery, grave reference: III.B.25. Albert had won the Military Medal for bravery.

Published: December 1914 & February 1916

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Army

Housecroft, Harold

2nd March 20162nd March 2016
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Harold Housecroft

Rank: Second Lieutenant

Regiment: East Surrey Regiment

Uncle & Aunt: Mr & Mrs Edward Knox

Cousin: Edgar Knox

Parents: Mr Harry & Mrs Emia Housecroft

Address: 121 Thurleigh Road, Balham, London

Other Info: The Knox’s resided in St Leonards. Harold was killed in action aged 21 on 19th November 1914. He is remembered at Wulverghem-Lindenhoek Road Military Cemetery, grave reference II.B.26.

Published: December 1914

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Navy

Brasier, Leonard

2nd March 2016
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Leonard Brasier

Rank: Chief Petty Officer

Ship: HMS Good Hope

Father: Mr George & Mrs Elizabeth Brasier

Wife: Eveline I G Brasier

Aunt: Miss Brasier

Address: East Parade, Hastings

Other Info: Leonard died aged 32 on 1st November 1914 when HMS Good Hope was sunk during the Battle of Coronel with the loss of all hands, totalling 919 men. He is remembered at the Portsmouth Naval Memorial on Panel 1.

Published: December 1914

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Benge, James William

1st March 201626th December 2016
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James William Benge

Rank: Able Seaman

Regiment: Howe Battalion, Royal Naval Division

Mother: Mrs Lucy E Benge

Address: 26 Sandown Road, Ore

Other Info: Was at Antwerp. Died on transport coming home from the Dardanelles. According to CWGC, James died aged 32 on 8th September 1915. He is remembered at Gibraltar (North Front) Cemetery, grave reference C.3096.

Published: December 1914 & October 1915

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Army

Collins, Charles Frank

27th February 201615th March 2017
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Charles Frank Collins

Rank: Private

Regiment: ‘D’ Company, 3rd Battalion, Royal Sussex Brigade

Mother: Mr Ernest & Mrs Esther Collins

Brothers: E Collins & H Reese

Address: 13 Duke Terrace, Silverhill

Other Info: According to CWGC, Charles died aged 19 on 25th January 1915. He is remembered at Le Touret Memorial, panel 20 and 21.

Published: December 1914

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Army

Tucker, John D’Anter

22nd February 201622nd February 2016
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John D’Anter Tucker

Rank: Private

Regiment: 1/28th Battalion, London Regiment (Artists Rifles)

Parents: Mr John & Mrs Florence Tucker

Address: Guestling Hall, Hastings

Other Info: John died at Roclincourt, France on 21 February 1917 whilst attached to 6th Battalion of the Kings Own Scottish Borderers. He is remembered at Faubourg D’Amiens Cemetery, grave reference II.D.20

Published: December 1914

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Army

Moore, Arthur George

21st February 20162nd January 2017
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Arthur George Moore

Rank: Sergeant

Regiment: 5th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment

Mother: Mrs R W Moore

Mother’s Address: 13 Southwater Road, St Leonards

Wife: Mrs Moore

Home Address: 46 Stonefield Road, Hastings

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

Published: December 1914

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Army

Plester, William Ernest

16th February 201619th June 2018
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William Ernest Plester

Rank: Bandsman

Regiment: 5th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment

Parents: Mr William & Mrs A Plester (later Bland)

Address: 42 St Helen’s Park Road, Hastings

Other Info: Son of the late William Plester of the 17th Leicester’s. Formerly of the 1st Hooe Scouts. According to CWGC, William died aged 17 on 16th July 1915. He is remembered at Hooe (St Oswald) Churchyard.

Published: December 1914

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