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We remember William Dyer
We remember William Dyer
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
George
Source:8958421
1881
1882
1891
location
Battle Union Workhouse
United Kingdom
Source:8958421
5th March 1891
1901
location
Stream Cottage, Chiddingly
United Kingdom
Source:9145715
31st March 1901
1911
location
Holdens, Chiddingly
United Kingdom
Source:9145718
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
SD/585
Royal Sussex Regiment
11th (1st South Downs) Battalion
Source:8958405
September 1914 - 30th August 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:7147629
Source:8958405
30th August 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7147629
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Dyer |
| Source | 2415470 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Union Workhouse | United Kingdom | known 5th March 1891 | ||
| Holdens, Chiddingly | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| Stream Cottage, Chiddingly | United Kingdom | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | SD/585 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 11th (1st South Downs) Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Dyer | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George | brother | 1881 |
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Remembered with HonourPrivate W Dyer, SD/585, is buried in Englebelmer Communal Cemetery Extension.
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Herstmonceux Parish ChurchPrivate W Dyer, Royal Sussex, is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside All Saint’s Parish Church, Herstmonceux.
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Herstmonceux War MemorialWilliam Dyer is commemorated on the memorial plaque outside Herstmonceux Village Hall.Contributed by:
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Chichester Cathedral585 Dyer W is commemorated in the Royal Sussex Regiment Memorial Chapel, Chichester Cathedral.Contributed by:
John72644
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John72644 | |
| Southdown Battalions 1914-1918 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 | |
| Herstmonceux Parish Church | John72644 | |
| Herstmonceux War Memorial | John72644 | |
| Chichester Cathedral | John72644 |
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