Army
Frank Albert Vidler
Rank: Private
Regiment: Royal Sussex Regiment
Parents: Mr & Mrs F Vidler
Cousins: Edward Francis Smith, A Smith, Alfred Smith & Ernest Sellens
Address: 12 Old Church Road, Hollington
Published: February 1915, May 1916 & January 1918
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Navy
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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Army
Albert Thomas Abrey
Rank: Private
Regiment: Australian Imperial Force
Parents: Mr William & Mrs Robina Abrey
Sister: Miss Abrey
Brothers: Arthur Reginald Abrey & William Abrey
Address: 82 Alexandra Road, St Leonards
Other Info: In Egypt. Wounded on ?? 23rd 1916. Now in Hospital in Birmingham. According to CWGC, Albert died aged 27 on 11th April 1917. He is remembered at Aveluy Communal Cemetery Extension, grave reference N.41. Albert’s AIF signing on form can be viewed here.
Published: February 1915, August 1916 & May 1917
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Army
George Thomas Manktelow
Rank: Private
Regiment: (Queen’s Own) Royal West Kent Regiment
Sent by: Miss E Frisk
Address: Lamberhurst
Parents: Mr Thomas & Anna Manktelow
Parents Address: 20 Cambridge Road, Bexhill-on-Sea
Other Info: According to CWGC, George died aged 21 on 26th November 1916. He was the recipient of the Military Medal. George is remembered at the Contay British Cemetery, Contay, grave reference IV.E.31.
Published: February 1915
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Army
Wildred George Jordan
Rank: Private
Regiment: 2nd Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment / Machine Gun Corps, attached Kings African Rifles
Parents: Mr William Thomas & Mrs Susan Elizabeth Jordan
Address: 165 London Road, St Leonards / 5 de Cham Avenue, St Leonards
Other Info: Enlisted in India with the East African Expeditionary Force. According to CWGC, Wilfred died aged 27 on 11th September 1917. He is remembered at Nairobi South Cemetery, grave reference VI.A.6.
Published: February 1915
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Army
James E Dengate
Rank: Private
Regiment: 9th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment
Wife: Mrs J Dengate
Address: Higham, Robertsbridge
Parents: Mr & Mrs G Dengate
Parents Address: 45 Alma Terrace, Silverhill
Other Info: According to CWGC, James was killed in action on 21st September 1918 whilst serving with the 16th Yeomanry Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment. He is remembered at The Vis-en-Artois Memorial on panel 6.
Published: February 1915
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Navy
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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Army
Thomas James Goodsell
Rank: Private
Regiment: 5th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment
Mother: Mrs E Goodsell
Address: 3a Tamerisk Steps, Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings
Other Info: According to CWGC, Thomas died aged 20 on 29th September 1916. He is remembered at Contay British Cemetery, grave reference I.E.31.
Published: February 1915 & October 1916
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Army
Charles R Fitsell
Rank: Private
Regiment: 3rd Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment
Address: 3 Barley Lane, Clive Vale, Hastings
Other Info: According to CWGC, Charles died on 25th September whilst in the 2nd Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment. He is remembered at Dud Corner Cemetery, Loos, grave reference VI.H.11.
Published: February 1915
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Army
William F G Palmer
Rank: Rifleman / Lance Corporal
Regiment: 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade / 111th Cyclist Battalion, Army Cyclist Corps
Parents: Mr W G Palmer & Mrs Palmer
Brother: C Palmer
Address: 73 Winchelsea Road, Ore
Other Info: On Active Service. According to CWGC, William died aged 26 on 22nd September 1917. He is remembered at Tincourt New British Cemetery, grave reference II.B.11.
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Published: February 1915
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