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We remember William Charles Foord
We remember William Charles Foord
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Alfred
Source:8725557
1892
1895
sibling
Edith
Source:8725557
1895
1897
1899
sibling
Ernest
Source:8725557
1899
1901
location
Gormans, Hellingly
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8725557
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Cyril
Source:8725557
1901
1903
sibling
Isabel
Source:8725558
1903
1906
sibling
Cecil
Source:8725558
1906
1908
sibling
Julia Ellen
Source:8725558
1908
1911
location
Ashburnham Cottage, Hellingly
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8725558
2nd April 1911
1911
sibling
Dorothy
Source:8725558
1911
service
British Army
Private
SD/1323
Royal Sussex Regiment
12th Bn
Source:8573277
1916
death
Killed in Action
This diversionary attack is either known as 'The Day Sussex Died' or 'The Boar's Head Massacre.'
Richeburg
France
Source:8572843
30th June 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Stone 71B
Source:8572843
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Charles |
| Initials | WC |
| Last Name | Foord |
| Source | 8572843 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburnham Cottage, Hellingly | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Gormans, Hellingly | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | SD/1323 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 12th Bn | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Julia Foord | mother | ||
| William C Foord | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred | brother | 1892 | |
| Edith | sister | 1895 | |
| Ernest | brother | 1899 | |
| Cyril | brother | 1901 | |
| Isabel | sister | 1903 | |
| Cecil | brother | 1906 | |
| Julia Ellen | sister | 1908 | |
| Dorothy | sister | 1911 |
Media
Media
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Hellingly War MemorialWilliam Foord is commemorated on Hellingly's War Memorial.
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St Peter & St Paul's Church, HellinglyWilliam Foord is commemorated on the memorial board in St Peter and St Paul's Church, Hellingly.Contributed by:
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Remembered with HonourWilliam Charles Foord is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France.Contributed by:
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Boar’s Head Memorial in WorthingBoar’s Head memorial, unveiled in Beach House Park, Worthing, on 30th June 2016, the centenary of the Day Sussex Died.Contributed by:
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Chichester Cathedral1323 Foord W C is commemorated in the Royal Sussex Regiment Memorial Chapel, Chichester Cathedral.Contributed by:
John72644
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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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | John65615 | |
| Southdown Battalions 1914-1918 Transcription | John72644 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hellingly War Memorial | John65615 | |
| St Peter & St Paul's Church, Hellingly | John65615 | |
| Royal Sussex Regiment Cap Badge | John65615 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Boys School | John72644 | |
| Boar’s Head Memorial in Worthing | Yvonne27542 | |
| Chichester Cathedral | John72644 |
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