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We remember Frank Jabez Firrell
We remember Frank Jabez Firrell
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Alfred H
Source:8731580
1876
1878
sibling
Albert J
Source:8731580
1878
1880
sibling
William Matthew
Source:8731580
1880
1884
sibling
Alice B
Source:8731580
1884
1887
sibling
Clara B
Source:8731580
1887
1890
1891
location
Battle Road, Hailsham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8731580
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Ernest A
Source:8731589
1892
1895
sibling
Florence Maude
Source:8731587
1895
1901
location
59 High Street, Hailsham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8731589
31st March 1901
1914
enlistment
Eastbourne
United Kingdom
Source:8593595
5th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
SD/306
Royal Sussex Regiment
11th (1st Southdown) Bn.
Source:8593595
5th September 1914 - 23rd December 1914
1914
location
London Road, Hailsham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8593595
5th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
SD/306
Royal Sussex Regiment
11th (1st Southdowns) Bn.
Source:8593595
23rd December 1914 - 3rd June 1916
employment
Market gardener
Source:8593595
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:8455685
3rd June 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Grave Ref: M.4
Source:8455685
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank Jabez |
| Initials | FJ |
| Last Name | Firrell |
| Source | 8593595 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 High Street, Hailsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Battle Road, Hailsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| London Road, Hailsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th September 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | SD/306 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 11th (1st Southdown) Bn. | Private | |
| British Army | SD/306 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 11th (1st Southdowns) Bn. | Lance Corporal |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Firrell | mother | ||
| Moses Firrell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred H | brother | 1876 | |
| Albert J | brother | 1878 | |
| William Matthew | brother | 1880 | |
| Alice B | sister | 1884 | |
| Clara B | sister | 1887 | |
| Ernest A | brother | 1892 | |
| Florence Maude | sister | 1895 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddy | Blue | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-05 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Methodist |
Media
Media
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Royal Sussex Regiment cap badgeThis cap badge was worn by all other ranks.
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Remembered with HonourHe is buried in Cambrin Churchyard Extension, Pas de Calais, France.Contributed by:
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Grave Registration DocumentThis document correctly states that Lance Corporal Firrell served with the 11th Battalion of the Royal Sussex Regiment. The Remembrance Certificate incorrectly places him with the 13th Bn.Contributed by:
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Hailsham War MemorialFrank Firrell is commemorated on Hailsham's war memorial.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Boys' SchoolL. Cpl F Firrell is commemorated on the memorial plaque at his former school.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Parish ChurchFrank Firrell is remembered 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 | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John72644 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| Southdown Battalions 1914-1918 Transcription | John72644 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hailsham Parish Magazine | John72644 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Sussex Regiment cap badge | John65615 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John65615 | |
| Grave Registration Document | John65615 | |
| Hailsham War Memorial | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Boys' School | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Parish Church | John65615 |
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