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We remember James George Gadd
We remember James George Gadd
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1901
location
Garfield Road, Hailsham
United Kingdom
Source:8798750
31st March 1901
1901
marriage
Annie Parsons
Source:8798655
1901
1905
children
Mabel Edith
Source:8798658
1905
1907
children
Dorothy Ethel
Source:8798658
1907
1911
location
6 Victoria Road, Hailsham
United Kingdom
Source:8798658
2nd April 1911
1912
children
Kathleen E
Source:8798759
1912
1916
service
British Army
Private
SD/4213
Royal Sussex Regiment
13th Bn.
Source:8455311
30th June 1916
education
Hailsham Boys School
Hailsham, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8615859
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:8684200
service
British Army
Private
SD/4213
Royal Sussex Regiment
13th Battalion
Source:1280629
service
British Army
Private
SD/4213
Royal Sussex Regiment
13th Battalion
Source:7066168
1916
death
Killed in Action
This day is known locally as either 'The Day Sussex Died' or 'The Massacre of the Boar's Head.'
Source:7066168
30th June 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Stone 71B
Source:7066168
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James George |
| Initials | JG |
| Last Name | Gadd |
| Source | 1280629 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Victoria Road, Hailsham | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| Garfield Road, Hailsham | United Kingdom | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | SD/4213 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 13th Bn. | Private | |
| British Army | SD/4213 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 13th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | SD/4213 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 13th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Edith | daughter | 1905 | |
| Dorothy Ethel | daughter | 1907 | |
| Kathleen E | daughter | 1912 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Parsons | wife | 1901 |
Media
Media
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Remembered with HonourJames George Gadd has no known grave and is remembered at the Loos Memorial.
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Royal Sussex Regiment cap badgeThis cap badge was worn by all other ranks.Contributed by:
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British and Victory MedalsPrivate Gadd was awarded the British and Victory Medals.
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Hailsham War MemorialJames Gadd is commemorated on Hailsham's war memorial.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Boys School Memorila BoardPrivate Gadd is commemorated on the memorial board at his former school.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Parish ChurchJames George Gadd is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside St Mary’s Parish Church, Hailsham.Contributed by:
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Boar’s Head Memorial in WorthingBoar’s Head memorial, unveiled in Beach House Park, Worthing, on 30th June 2016, the centenary of the Day Sussex Died.Contributed by:
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Chichester Cathedral4213 Gadd J G is commemorated in the Royal Sussex Regiment Memorial Chapel, Chichester Cathedral.Contributed by:
John72644
Communities
Communities
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The Day Sussex Died - The Dead, Missing, and WoundedMore about The Day Sussex Died - The Dead, Missing, and Wounded
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Royal Sussex Regiment - 13th (3rd South Downs) BattalionMore about Royal Sussex Regiment - 13th (3rd South Downs) Battalion
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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 | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Southdown Battalions 1914-1918 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered with Honour | John65615 | |
| Royal Sussex Regiment cap badge | John65615 | |
| British and Victory Medals | John65615 | |
| Hailsham War Memorial | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Boys School Memorila Board | John72644 | |
| Hailsham Parish Church | John72644 | |
| Boar’s Head Memorial in Worthing | Yvonne27542 | |
| Chichester Cathedral | John72644 |
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