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Griffin, George William

20th November 201620th November 2016
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George William Griffin

Rank: Able Seaman

Ship: HMS Lynx

Parents: Mr & Mrs A Griffin

Brother: C F Griffin

Address: 4 Market Passage, St Leonards

Other Info: Lost on HMS Lynx. According to CWGC, George died aged 25 on 9th August 1915 when HMS Lynx struck a mine of the Moray Firth. He was among 70 men lost. George is remembered at Portsmouth Naval Memorial on panel 7.

Published: August 1915

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Griffin, John

9th November 201614th January 2018
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John Griffin

Rank: Deck Hand

Regiment: Royal Naval Reserves

Ship: HMS Drake

Wife: Mrs Elizabeth Jane Griffin (nee Boxhall Hemmings)

Brother-in-Law: Emmanuel Gasson

Address: 4 York Gardens, Hastings

Other Info: Drowned at sea on 28th January 1917. According to CWGC, John was serving aboard HM Trawler Jacamar when he died. HM Jacamar was sunk in a collision in the English Channel off of Folkestone.

John is remembered at Portsmouth Naval Memorial, on panel 27.

Published: August 1915 & March 1917

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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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Watson, Frederick Ernest

13th September 201630th September 2016
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Frederick Ernest Watson

Rank: Able Seaman

Ship: HMS Sarnia

Parents: Mr Henry James & Mrs Kate Watson

Brother: Clifford Watson

Parents Address: Park View, Westfield

Other Info: According to CWGC, Frederick died aged 24 on 12th Spetember 1918 when HMS Sarnia was sunk by German submarine U-65 in the Mediterranean. He is remembered at Portsmouth Naval Memorial on panel 31.

Published: May 1915 & June 1915

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Parsons, William Robert

12th August 201627th May 2017
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William Robert Parsons

Rank: Able Seaman

Ship: HMS Calyx

Parents: Mr & Mrs D Parsons

Brother: D Parsons

Address: 3 Turiel Place, Hastings

Other Info: According to CWGC William was one of 737 lost when HMS Hampshire was sunk by a mine on 5th June 1916. Field Marshall Lord Kitchener and his staff were also on board and lost. Victor is remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, on panel 24.

Published: April 1915 & June 1916

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Southon, Harry

23rd July 201613th May 2022
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Harry Southon

Rank: Articifer Engineer

Ship: HMS Laertes

Sister: Mrs Rummery

Brother-in-Law: George Rummery

Parents: Mr William Edmond & Mrs Hannah Amelia Southon

Wife: Ellen Grace Southon

Home Address: 45 Crofton Road, North End, Portsmouth

Sister’s Address: 200 Priory Road, West Hill, Hastings

Other Info: According to CWGC, Harry died aged 33 whilst serving aboard HMS Defence, which was lost with all hands on 31st May 1916 during the Battle of Jutland.

Published: April 1915

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Pilbeam, Arthur Edward

9th June 20169th June 2016
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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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Breeds, Edgar

8th June 20167th August 2022
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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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Tapp, Herbert Samuel

14th May 20162nd March 2018
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Herbert (Bert) Samuel Tapp

Rank: 1st Class Boy

Ship: HMS Dreadnought

Mother: Mrs Elizabeth Sarah Tapp

Address: 5 St Pauls Road, St Leonards

Other Info: According to CWGC, Bert died on 31st May 1916 aged 17 when HMS Black Prince was sunk during the Battle of Jutland. He is remembered at Portsmouth Naval Memorial, panel 14.

Published: February 1915

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Vinall, Edward Arthur

13th March 201618th February 2019
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Edward Arthur Vinall

Rank: Able Seaman

Ship: HMS Good Hope

Wife: Mrs Agnes Vinall

Address: 2 Carisbrooke Road, St Leonards

Other Info: Edward died aged 27 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 2. CWGC has Mrs Vinall living at Knockalton, Quarry Hill, St Leonards

Published: December 1914

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