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We remember Ernest Henry Jeffries
We remember Ernest Henry Jeffries
Timeline
Timeline
1881
location
7 Lozells Road, Aston Manor
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6249501
3rd April 1881
1881
1881
location
Sandown Grove, Lozells Road, Aston Manor
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6246957
27th April 1881
1888
sibling
Minnie Jeffries
Source:6249502
1888
1891
dates
Age 10
Source:6249502
5th April 1891
1891
location
25 Whitehead Road, Aston Manor
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6249502
5th April 1891
1898
location
66 Victoria Road, Aston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6247401
1898
1898
location
91 Fentham Road, Handsworth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6247401
13th November 1898
1899
employment
Labourer
Father
Source:6247401
13th November 1899
1899
enlistment
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:6247401
13th November 1899
1899
service
British Army
Private
5010
South Stafford Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:6247401
13th November 1899 - 5th December 1901
1901
dates
Age 19
Source:6249506
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Laundryman
Mother
Aston Park
United Kingdom
Source:6249506
31st March 1901
1901
service
British Army
Private
Worcestershire Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:6247401
5th December 1901
1908
dates
Age 27
Source:6246979
25th October 1908
1908
employment
Cloakroom Attendant
Source:6246979
25th October 1908
1908
marriage
Netta Killeen
Source:6246994
25th October 1908 - 8th February 1915
1908
location
321 Beckton Road, Plaistow, West Ham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6246979
25th October 1908
1909
children
Lancelot George Jeffries
Source:6247166
7th March 1909
1909
employment
Hotel Porter
Source:6247166
7th March 1909
1909
location
5 Southchurch Gardens, East Ham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6247166
7th March 1909
1910
children
Cyril Ernest Jeffries
Source:6247171
19th March 1910
1910
employment
Cloakroom Attendant
Source:6247171
19th March 1910
1910
location
30 Clacton Road, East Ham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6247171
19th March 1910
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:6249510
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Hotel Porter
Source:6249510
2nd April 1911
1911
location
30 Clacton Road, East Ham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6249511
2nd April 1911
1911
location
50 Bracebridge Street, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6249510
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Raymond Frederick Jeffries
Source:6247174
4th May 1911
1911
employment
Cloakroom Attendant
Source:6247174
4th May 1911
1911
location
30 Clacton Road, East Ham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6247174
4th May 1911
1912
children
Hilda Dorothy Jeffries
Source:6247179
12th September 1912
1912
employment
Hotel Porter
Source:6247179
12th September 1912
1912
location
6 Albert Terrace, Margate
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6247179
12th September 1912
1914
location
1 East Court, Littlehampton
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6247411
1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2594614
11th January 1915 - 8th February 1915
1915
dates
Age 34
Source:6246994
8th February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
G/1247
Royal Sussex Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:6247411
8th February 1915
1915
location
4 St Martin's Lane, Littlehampton, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6246994
8th February 1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
G/1247
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:2594614
service
British Army
Private
G/1247
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:2594614
service
British Army
Corporal
G/1247
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:7398121
1915
death
Killed in Action
Near Givenchy (La Bassee)
Source:7398121
Source:6247411
8th February 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7398121
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 East Court, Littlehampton | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1914 | |
| 25 Whitehead Road, Aston Manor | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 30 Clacton Road, East Ham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 19th March 1910 | |
| 30 Clacton Road, East Ham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 30 Clacton Road, East Ham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 4th May 1911 | |
| 321 Beckton Road, Plaistow, West Ham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 25th October 1908 | |
| 4 St Martin's Lane, Littlehampton, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 8th February 1915 | |
| 5 Southchurch Gardens, East Ham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 7th March 1909 | |
| 50 Bracebridge Street, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 6 Albert Terrace, Margate | United Kingdom | their own address | known 12th September 1912 | |
| 66 Victoria Road, Aston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1898 | |
| 7 Lozells Road, Aston Manor | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 91 Fentham Road, Handsworth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 13th November 1898 | |
| Sandown Grove, Lozells Road, Aston Manor | United Kingdom | parents address | known 27th April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/1247 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | G/1247 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 5010 | South Stafford Regiment | 4th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | Worcestershire Regiment | 6th Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | G/1247 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | G/1247 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Corporal |
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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancelot George Jeffries | son | 7th March 1909 | |
| Cyril Ernest Jeffries | son | 19th March 1910 | |
| Raymond Frederick Jeffries | son | 4th May 1911 | |
| Hilda Dorothy Jeffries | daughter | 12th September 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Jeffries formerly Hands | mother | ||
| George Jeffries | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Jeffries | sister | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netta Killeen | wife | 25th October 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1899-11-13 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1899-11-13 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John30110 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Littlehampton War Memorial | John30110 |
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