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We remember Fred Deacon
We remember Fred Deacon
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Mercy
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1881
1884
sibling
William
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1884
1889
sibling
Stanley
Source:8601596
1889
1890
sibling
John
Source:8601596
1890
1892
sibling
Stephen
Source:8601596
1892
1893
sibling
Albert
Source:8601596
1893
1894
1896
sibling
Emily
Source:8601596
1896
1901
location
Little Mulbrooks, Hailsham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8601596
31st March 1901
1911
location
Saltmarsh Farm, Hailsham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8744824
2nd April 1911
1913
enlistment
Hailsham
United Kingdom
Source:8601592
24th February 1913
1913
service
British Army
Private
1690
Royal Sussex Regiment
5th Bn.(Cinque Ports)
Source:8601592
24th February 1913 - 5th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
G/12820
East Kent Regiment
6th Bn.
Source:8601592
6th October 1916 - 22nd September 1918
1918
marriage
Kate Phipps
Source:8601592
15th June 1918
1918
dates
Age 24
Source:8494250
22nd September 1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:8449731
22nd September 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Panel 3
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Fred |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Deacon |
| Source | 1155308 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Mulbrooks, Hailsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Saltmarsh Farm, Hailsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1690 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 5th Bn.(Cinque Ports) | Private | |
| British Army | G/12820 | East Kent Regiment | 6th Bn. | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Deacon | father | ||
| Emily Deacon | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy | sister | 1881 | |
| William | brother | 1884 | |
| Stanley | brother | 1889 | |
| John | brother | 1890 | |
| Stephen | brother | 1892 | |
| Albert | brother | 1893 | |
| Emily | sister | 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Phipps | wife | 15th June 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-02-24 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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Remembered with HonourLance Corporal Deacon is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France. He has no known grave.Contributed by:
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Hailsham War MemorialFrederick Deacon is commemorated on Hailsham's war memorial.Contributed by:
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Hailsham CemeteryFred Deacon is commemorated on his father's headstone in Hailsham Cemetery.
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Hailsham Parish ChurchFrederick Deacon is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside St Mary's Parish Church, Hailsham.Contributed by:
John65615
Communities
Communities
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Hailsham Council Boys School Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Council Boys School Memorial Board
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Hailsham Parish Church Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Parish Church Memorial Board
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | John65615 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | John72644 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hailsham Parish Magazine | John65615 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| East Kent Regiment Cap Badge | John65615 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John65615 | |
| Hailsham War Memorial | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Boys School Memorial Board | John72644 | |
| Hailsham Cemetery | John72644 | |
| Hailsham Parish Church | John65615 |
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