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We remember James William Dorsett
We remember James William Dorsett
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1887
sibling
Edith
Source:9348209
1887
1890
sibling
Eunice
Source:9348209
1890
1891
location
Gausdens Cottages, Sidley Road, Eastbourne
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9348209
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Bernice
Source:9348213
1891
1893
sibling
Frederick
Source:9348213
1893
1895
sibling
Florence
Source:9348213
1895
1898
sibling
Thomas
Source:9348213
1898
1898
sibling
Joseph
Source:9348213
1898
1901
location
6 Spring Cottage, Willingdon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9348213
31st March 1901
1913
marriage
Ruth Catt
Source:8967206
1913
1915
children
James W
Source:8967210
1915
service
British Army
Private
L/6810
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:1676915
1915
death
Died of wounds
Source:8967194
Source:8962959
12th September 1915
burial
United Kingdom
A.39
Source:8967199
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Dorsett |
| Source | 8967194 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Spring Cottage, Willingdon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Gausdens Cottages, Sidley Road, Eastbourne | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/6810 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James W | son | 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Dorsett | mother | ||
| James William Dorsett | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith | sister | 1887 | |
| Eunice | sister | 1890 | |
| Bernice | sister | 1891 | |
| Frederick | brother | 1893 | |
| Florence | sister | 1895 | |
| Thomas | brother | 1898 | |
| Joseph | brother | 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Catt | wife | 1913 |
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Remembered with HonourPrivate James William Dorsett, 2nd Royal Sussex, is buried in Eastbourne(Langney) Cemetery.
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Eastbourne (Langney Cemetery)Private J W Dorsett, Royal Sussex, is buried in Langney Cemetery, Eastbourne.
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Chichester Cathedral6810 Dorset J W is commemorated in the Royal Sussex Regiment Memorial Chapel, Chichester Cathedral.Contributed by:
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Communities
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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 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 | |
| Eastbourne (Langney Cemetery) | John72644 | |
| Chichester Cathedral | John72644 |
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