November 1916 Archives - Page 15 of 18

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Britt, Lionel George Henry

15th September 20171st February 2020
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Lionel George Henry Britt

Rank: Gunner / Private

Regiment: Machine Gun Corps / 4th Battalion, Tank Corps

Wife: Mrs Ada Florence Britt

Parents: Mr George Henry & Mary Britt

Address: 375 Battle Road, Hollington / 19a Bohemia Road, St Leonards

Other Info: At the Front. According to CWGC, Lionel died aged 26 on 21st March 1918. He is remembered at the Pozieres Memorial, Panel 94.

Lionel Britt was killed in action on his 26th birthday (21 Mar 1918). He first saw battle on 15 Sep 1916 near Flers en Picardie when his tank Dinkum was knocked out during the British attack known as the Battle of Flers Courcelette; this was the first time tanks were used in conflict.. His family believe he was killed close by in 1918 but the rest of his unit was fighting to hold back the German advance south of Tincourt (Thanks to Stephen via the comments for this information).

Gunner Britt is named on Hastings War memorial under L G H Brett

Published: October 1916

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Walker, Frederick Charles

12th August 201721st September 2017
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Frederick Charles Walker

Rank: Private

Regiment: 7th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment

Parents: Mr & Mrs Walker

Wife: Mrs Walker

Brothers: F Walker, B Walker & P Walker

Address: 8 Upper Park Road, St Leonards

Other Info: At the Front. Killed in Action. According to CWGC, Frederick died on 5th October 1916. He is remembered at the Thiepval Memorial on Pier and Face 7C.

Published: September 1916, October 1916 & November 1916

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Thomas, John

27th May 201724th September 2017
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John Thomas

Rank: Private

Regiment: ‘B’ Company, 12th Battalion (Southdowns), Royal Sussex Regiment

Parents: Mr Zachariah & Mrs Emily Thomas

Brothers: Ernest Thomas & Norman Thomas

Address: 6 The Creek, All Saints Street, Hastings

Other Info: At the Front. According to CWGC, John died aged 22 on 3rd September 1916. He is remembered at Hamel Military Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, grave reference I.E.31.

Published: June 1916 & November 1916

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Thomas, Ernest

27th May 201724th September 2017
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Ernest Thomas

Rank: Private

Regiment: ‘C’ Company, 13th Battalion (Southdowns), Royal Sussex Regiment

Parents: Mr Zachariah & Mrs Emily Thomas

Brothers: John Thomas & Norman Thomas

Address: 6 The Creek, All Saints Street, Hastings

Other Info: At the Front. According to CWGC, Ernest died aged 26 on 30th June 1916. He is remembered at Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, grave reference XV.N.26.

Published: June 1916 & November 1916

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Moon, A W

26th May 201716th September 2017
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A W Moon

Rank: Corporal

Regiment: Royal Field Artillery

Wife: Mrs Moon

Parents: Mr & Mrs L Moon

Parent’s Address: 83 Beaconsfield Road, Hastings

Home Address: Catford, SE London

Other Info: At the Front. Badly wounded on 25th September 2016. Now in hospital in Oxford.

Published: June 1916 & November 1916

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Weller, Sydney G W

6th May 201724th September 2017
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Sydney G W Weller

Rank: Private

Regiment: Royal Army Medical Corps

Parents: Mr & Mrs J W Weller

Brother: Harold Weller

Address: 116 Old Lane, Hollington

Other Info: Died of wounds received on 3rd October. According to CWGC, Sydney died on 30th October 1916. He is remembered at Hollington (St Leonards) Churchyard.

Published: May 1916 & November 1916

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Gurr, David

18th April 201719th September 2017
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David Gurr

Rank: Private

Regiment: 14th Battalion (Southdowns), Royal Sussex Regiment

Parents: Mr David & Mrs Emma Gurr

Brothers: Albert Gurr & William Gurr

Brother-in-Law: S Morris

Address: Skinner’s Lane, Catsfield

Other Info: Additional name information from the Lives of the First World War website.

Published: April 1916 & November 1916

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Clark, G

12th April 201726th September 2017
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G Clark

Rank: Driver

Regiment: 3/2nd Home Counties, Royal Engineers

Mother: Mrs Clark

Wife: Mrs Clark

Brothers: R E Clark & C Clark

Address: 1 Swan Avenue, High Street, Hastings

Published: March 1916 & November 1916

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Peacham, James

30th March 201716th September 2017
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James Peacham

Rank: Sergeant / Warrant Officer

Regiment: Royal Sussex Regiment

Mother: Mrs Peacham

Wife: Mrs Peacham

Brothers: Charles S Peacham, Frederick W Peacham & S Peacham

Mother’s Address: Ivy Cottage, Blackhorse, Battle

Home Address: Hazel Bungalow, Castle Gardens, Hastings

Published: March 1916 & November 1916

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Martin, G

7th March 201725th September 2017
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G Martin

Rank: Driver

Regiment: Royal Engineers

Mother: Mrs Martin

Aunt: Mrs A Barnes

Brothers: H Martin & W Martin & F Martin

Uncles: G Ransom & H Ransom

Cousin: E T Barnes

Address: 23 Paynton Road, Silverhill

Other Info: Foreign Service

Published: February 1916 & November 1916

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