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We remember Percy Bernard Johnson Gaut
We remember Percy Bernard Johnson Gaut
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
George W
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1882
1888
1901
dates
Age 12
Source:1296547
April 1901
1901
location
St John's, Polegate
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8984067
1901
1911
location
East Lodge, Folkington
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8984074
2nd April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Private
SD/1227
Royal Sussex Regiment
12th (2nd South Downs) Battalion
Source:8984057
November 1915 - 30th May 1916
marriage
Kate
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1916
death
Killed in Action
This attack is known in Sussex as either 'The Day Sussex Died' or 'The Boar's Head Massacre.
Source:7086368
30th June 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Stone 71B
Source:8984057
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lodge, Folkington | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| St John's, Polegate | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | SD/1227 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 12th (2nd South Downs) Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Gaut | father | ||
| Mary A Gaut | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George W | brother | 1882 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate | wife |
Media
Media
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Polegate War MemorialPercy Gaut is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside St John’s Parish Church, Polegate.
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Remembered with HonourPrivate Percy Bernard Johnson Gaut, 12th (2nd South Downs), Royal Sussex, is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France.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.
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Chichester Cathedral1227 Gaut P B J 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 - 12th (2nd South Downs) BattalionMore about Royal Sussex Regiment - 12th (2nd South Downs) Battalion
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Westham, Hankham and Stone CrossMore about Westham, Hankham and Stone Cross
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Polegate War Memorial | John72644 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 | |
| Royal Sussex Regiment Cap Badge | John72644 | |
| Boar’s Head Memorial in Worthing | Yvonne27542 | |
| Chichester Cathedral | John72644 |
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