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We remember Meshach Henry Mercer
We remember Meshach Henry Mercer
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1887
sibling
Walter
Source:8767627
1887
1888
sibling
Charles
Source:8767627
1888
1890
sibling
Jesse
Source:8767627
1890
1891
location
Holdings, Chiddingly
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8767625
5th April 1891
1895
sibling
Sophie
Source:8767627
1895
1901
location
Chapel Lane, Vines Cross
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8767627
31st March 1901
1911
location
Horeham Road, Vines Cross
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8767617
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
SD/1405
Royal Sussex Regiment
12th (2nd Southdowns) Battalion
Source:8767636
9th November 1914
1919
service
British Army
Private
44965
Lincolnshire Regiment
Source:8762033
24th October 1919
1920
dates
Age 36
Source:7368194
20th January 1920
1920
death
Heathfield, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:7368194
26th January 1920
burial
Heathfield, East Sussex
Sussex
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Source:7368194
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Meshach Henry |
| Initials | MH |
| Last Name | Mercer |
| Source | 8767625 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Lane, Vines Cross | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Holdings, Chiddingly | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Horeham Road, Vines Cross | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | SD/1405 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 12th (2nd Southdowns) Battalion | ||
| British Army | 44965 | Lincolnshire Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miriam Mercer | mother | ||
| Harry Mercer | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter | brother | 1887 | |
| Charles | brother | 1888 | |
| Jesse | brother | 1890 | |
| Sophie | sister | 1895 |
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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | John72644 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Southdowns Battalions | John72644 | |
| Heathfield War Memorial | John72644 | |
| CWGC | patricia68968 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 | |
| Heathfield Churchyard (All Saints Church) | patricia68968 | |
| Heathfield All Saints Churchyard | patricia68968 | |
| All Saints Churchyard Heathfield | patricia68968 | |
| Heathfield War Memorial | John72644 |
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