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We remember Jesse William Reed
We remember Jesse William Reed
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Emily Reed
Source:6189005
1880
1882
sibling
Alfred Reed
Source:6189022
1882
1883
sibling
Amelia Ann Reed
Source:6189005
1883
1885
sibling
Arthur James Reed
Source:6189022
1885
1887
sibling
Albert Henry Reed
Source:6189022
1887
1889
1891
sibling
Ethel Louisa Reed
Source:6189022
February 1891
1891
location
Church Lane, Sidlesham, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6189005
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Richard George Reed
Source:6189022
1892
1901
sibling
Rosie Reed
Source:6189034
1901
1901
location
Old Chalder Farm House, Sidlesham, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6189022
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Farm Labourer
Source:6189034
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Chalder Farm, Sidlesham, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6189034
2nd April 1911
1915
employment
Platelayer
Source:6188912
10th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Chichester
United Kingdom
Source:6188912
10th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Sapper
138614
Royal Engineers
Railway Troops Depot
Source:6188912
10th December 1915 - 27th December 1916
1915
location
Chalder, Sidlesham, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:6188912
10th December 1915
1916
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:6188942
6th September 1916 - 14th March 1919
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
WR/295224
Royal Engineers
273rd Railway Construction Company
Source:6188912
7th September 1916 - 24th April 1919
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
138614
Royal Engineers
Railway Troops Depot
Source:6188912
27th December 1916 - 7th September 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Pyrexia
Hospital/Institution
Source:6188912
4th September 1917 - 14th September 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Malaria
Hospital/Institution
Source:6188912
13th September 1917 - 15th October 1918
1919
location
Northwood Cottage, Capel, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:6188912
24th April 1919
1978
death
Source:6189046
1978
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Jesse William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Reed |
| Source | 6188912 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalder Farm, Sidlesham, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Chalder, Sidlesham, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | known 10th December 1915 | ||
| Church Lane, Sidlesham, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Northwood Cottage, Capel, Surrey | United Kingdom | known 24th April 1919 | ||
| Old Chalder Farm House, Sidlesham, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 138614 | Royal Engineers | Railway Troops Depot | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 138614 | Royal Engineers | Railway Troops Depot | Sapper | |
| British Army | WR/295224 | Royal Engineers | 273rd Railway Construction Company | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Reed | father | ||
| Emma Withall | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Reed | sister | 1880 | |
| Amelia Ann Reed | sister | 1883 | |
| Richard George Reed | brother | 1892 | |
| Alfred Reed | brother | 1882 | |
| Arthur James Reed | brother | 1885 | |
| Albert Henry Reed | brother | 1887 | |
| Ethel Louisa Reed | sister | February 1891 | |
| Rosie Reed | sister | 1901 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-10 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-10 | 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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Service Records - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| Army Service Records - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| Jesse's Baptism - on Sussex Online Parish Clerks | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1891 Census for Jesse's parents - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1901 Census for Jesse's mother - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1911 Census for Jesse's mother - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| GRO Death Registrations Index - on FreeBMD | Yvonne27542 | |
| Link to Jesse's brother Richard - on LOTFWW. | Yvonne27542 | |
| Link to Jesse's brother Albert - on LOTFWW | Yvonne27542 | |
| Marriage of Jesse's parents - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 |
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