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We remember William Charles Irons
We remember William Charles Irons
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Elizabeth
Source:6184632
1890
1892
1895
sibling
Alice
Source:6184632
1895
1898
sibling
Maud
Source:6184632
1898
1900
sibling
Robert
Source:6184632
1900
1901
location
Church Street, Willingdon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6184632
February 1901
1911
location
Roseneath, Station Road, Hampden Park
United Kingdom
Source:6184636
2nd April 1911
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:6184636
1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
SD/1377
Royal Sussex Regiment
12th (2nd South Downs) Battalion
Source:9115689
October 1914 - 1st July 1916
location
The Stables, Hampden Park
United Kingdom
Source:7341355
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:7341355
Source:9115689
1st July 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Panel 71A
Source:7341355
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Charles |
| Initials | WC |
| Last Name | Irons |
| Source | 6184636 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Street, Willingdon | United Kingdom | parents address | known February 1901 | |
| Roseneath, Station Road, Hampden Park | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| The Stables, Hampden Park | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | SD/1377 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 12th (2nd South Downs) Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes | mother | ||
| William Charles Irons | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | sister | 1890 | |
| Alice | sister | 1895 | |
| Maud | sister | 1898 | |
| Robert | brother | 1900 |
Media
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Remembered with HonourPrivate William Irons, 12th (2nd South Downs) Royal Sussex, is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France.
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Hampden Park War MemorialWilliam C Irons is commemorated on the Hampden Park WW1 War Memorial.
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Boar’s Head Memorial in WorthingBoar’s Head memorial, unveiled in Beach House Park, Worthing, Sussex, on 30th June 2016, the centenary of the Day Sussex Died.Contributed by:
Yvonne27542
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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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | William1955 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | William1955 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | William1955 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Southdown Battalions 1914-1918 Transcription | John72644 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 | |
| Hampden Park War Memorial | John72644 | |
| Boar’s Head Memorial in Worthing | Yvonne27542 |
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