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We remember William George Hearsey
We remember William George Hearsey
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Thomas J
Source:8713315
1878
1886
sibling
Ernest
Source:8713315
1886
1888
sibling
Bertram
Source:8713315
1888
1890
sibling
Lilian
Source:8713315
1890
1892
1894
sibling
Arthur
Source:8713315
1894
1895
sibling
Nellie
Source:8713315
1895
1897
sibling
Olive
Source:8713315
1897
1899
sibling
Ivy
Source:8713315
1899
1901
location
Harebeating, Hailsham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8713315
31st March 1901
1911
location
Upper Horsebridge, Hellingly
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8713319
2nd April 1911
service
British Army
Private
G/345
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:1814425
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:8530439
4th March 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Panel 71B
Source:8530439
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Hearsey |
| Source | 8713319 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harebeating, Hailsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Upper Horsebridge, Hellingly | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/345 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Hearsey | mother | ||
| James Hearsey | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas J | brother | 1878 | |
| Ernest | brother | 1886 | |
| Bertram | brother | 1888 | |
| Lilian | sister | 1890 | |
| Arthur | brother | 1894 | |
| Nellie | sister | 1895 | |
| Olive | sister | 1897 | |
| Ivy | sister | 1899 |
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 HonourPrivate Hearsey is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France.Contributed by:
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Hellingly War MemorialWilliam Hearsey is commemorated on Hellingly's War Memorial.
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St Peter & St Paul's Church, HellinglyWilliam G Hearsey is remembered on the memorial plaque at St Peter and St Paul's Parish Church, Hellingly.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Hailsham Council Boys School Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Council Boys School Memorial Board
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census 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 | |
| Hellingly War Memorial | John65615 | |
| St Peter & St Paul's Church, Hellingly | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Boys' School | John65615 |
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