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We remember Ernest Roland Gater
We remember Ernest Roland Gater
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1901
location
5 Tideswell Road, Eastbourne
United Kingdom
Source:8798767
31st March 1901
1911
location
33 Windsor Road, Hailsham
United Kingdom
Source:8798764
2nd April 1911
service
British Army
Private
81289
Essex Regiment
Source:1749980
service
British Army
Private
149635
Machine Gun Corps
Source:1749980
service
British Army
Private
149635
Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
58th Bn.
Source:8494433
1918
death
Source:7139913
21st September 1918
burial
Nord
France
Plot VI, Row D, Grave 27
Source:8494433
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest Roland |
| Initials | ER |
| Last Name | Gater |
| Source | 7139913 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Windsor Road, Hailsham | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| 5 Tideswell Road, Eastbourne | United Kingdom | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 81289 | Essex Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 149635 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 149635 | Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) | 58th Bn. | Private |
Media
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Machine Gun Corp Cap BadgePrivate Gater would have worn a similar cap badge.
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Remembered with HonourPrivate Gater is buried in Villers Hill British Cemetery, France.Contributed by:
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Hailsham War MemorialErnest Gater is commemorated on Hailsham's war memorial.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Boys SchoolPrivate E. R. Gates (mis-spelt) is commemorated on the memorial plaque at his former school.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Parish ChurchErnest Rowland Gater is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside St Mary’s Parish Church, Hailsham.Contributed by:
John72644
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 | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hailsham Parish Magazine | John72644 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Gun Corp Cap Badge | John65615 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John65615 | |
| Hailsham War Memorial | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Boys School | John72644 | |
| Hailsham Parish Church | John72644 |
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