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Martin, T W

23rd October 2017
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T W Martin

Rank: Lance Corporal

Regiment: Rifle Brigade

Wife: Mrs Martin

Address: The Pipemaker’s Arms, Rye

Other Info: In Kasuli, India. The photograph, showing him in native attire, was taken about 10 weeks ago in India. He is older than he appears in the picture, and may be classed as a veteran, having seen foreign service in his younger days. His wife is managing his business in Rye during his absence. The photograph came from a friend at Hastings.

Published: January 1917

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Sceberras, Bonaventure

17th March 201718th March 2017
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Very Reverend Fr Bonaventure Sceberras

Other Info: Com General O.M.C., Priest-in-Charge of the Roman Catholic Church of St Walburga, Rye who is shortly leaving to take up duties at the front as a chaplain to the Forces.

Published: March 1916

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Vidler, Charles Hodgson

13th March 2017
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Charles Hodgson Vidler

Rank: Lieutenant

Regiment: Home Counties Brigade, Royal Field Artillery

Address: Rye

Other Info: The text reads: “…whose portrait appeared in ‘The Wine Trade Review’ of the 15th inst., accompanied by a short notice in which it was stated that he has been for some years with Ellis, Son and Vidler of St Leonards on Sea and Hastings and received a commission in the Royal Field Artillery in December last. He is a member of an old and well known Rye family. One of his brothers has held a commission for some time in the Royal West Surrey’s and another is a present training in Canada. A third brother was killed in the Dardanelles. Additional name information from the Lives of the First World War Website.

Published: February 1916

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Leadbeatter, Alfred

6th February 2017
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Alfred Leadbeatter

Rank: Private

Sister: Miss Frances Leadbeatter

Sister’s Address: North Lodge, Milward Road, Hastings

Home Address: 28 Cinque Ports Street, Rye

Other Info: Prisoner of war in Germany.

Published: December 1915

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Martin, A

2nd December 2016
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J Martin

Regiment: 2/3rd Battalion, London Regiment

Parents: Mr & Mrs Martin

Brothers: F J Martin, R Martin & J Martin

Sent by: Mrs Sinden, Aunt

Address: 15 Cinque Ports Street, Rye

Other Info: Formerly of Mount Pleasant Road, Hastings

Published: September 1915

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Martin, J

2nd December 20162nd December 2016
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J Martin

Rank: Sergeant-Major

Regiment: Royal Sussex Regiment

Parents: Mr & Mrs Martin

Brothers: F J Martin, R Martin & A Martin

Sent by: Mrs Sinden, Aunt

Address: 15 Cinque Ports Street, Rye

Other Info: Formerly of Mount Pleasant Road, Hastings

Published: September 1915

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Martin, R

2nd December 20162nd December 2016
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R Martin

Rank: Sergeant

Regiment: Royal Field Artillery

Parents: Mr & Mrs Martin

Brothers: F J Martin, J Martin & A Martin

Sent by: Mrs Sinden, Aunt

Address: 15 Cinque Ports Street, Rye

Other Info: Wounded, in hospital at Gloucester. Mentioned in Dispatches. Formerly of Mount Pleasant Road, Hastings

Published: September 1915

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Martin, F J

1st December 20162nd December 2016
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F J Martin

Rank: Bombardier

Parents: Mr & Mrs Martin

Brothers: R Martin, J Martin & A Martin

Sent by: Mrs Sinden, Aunt

Address: 15 Cinque Ports Street, Rye

Other Info: Wounded, in hospital at Bournemouth. Won the Distinguished Service Medal. Formerly of Mount Pleasant Road, Hastings

Published: September 1915

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Hoad, Percy E

26th November 2016
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Percy E Hoad

Rank: Private

Regiment: 5th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment

Mother: Mrs Sarah Parsons

Address: White Cottage, Strand, Rye

Other Info: Killed in France on 28th July 1915. According to CWGC, Percy was aged 17 when he died and is remembered at Labourse Communal Cemetery, grave reference A.6.

Published: September 1915

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Sims, Victor Albert

3rd October 20163rd October 2016
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Victor Albert Sims

Rank: Private

Regiment: 5th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment

Sent by: Miss Wheeler

Parents: Mr William John & Mrs Manetta Sims

Parent’s Address: 103 High Street, Rye

Other Info: Wounded. According to CWGC, Victor died aged 19 on 17th December 1916 whilst serving with the 8th Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment. He is remembered at Philosophe British Cemetery, Mazingarbe, grave reference II.D.10.

Published: June 1915

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