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We remember Edgar Rigelsford
We remember Edgar Rigelsford
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Albert G
Source:8726676
1888
1892
1899
sibling
Elsie E
Source:8726676
1899
1901
location
Ersham Road, Hailsham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8726676
February 1901
1911
location
Cemetery Lodge, Ersham Road, Hailsham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8726679
2nd April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Private
5/2604
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:3743109
18th February 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3743109
18th February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
TF/2604
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:8558140
May 1915
1915
death
Killed in Action
Source:3743109
9th May 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Panel 21A
Source:8558882
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edgar |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Rigelsford |
| Source | 3743109 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cemetery Lodge, Ersham Road, Hailsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Ersham Road, Hailsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known February 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5/2604 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | TF/2604 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances | mother | ||
| George Rigelsford | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert G | brother | 1888 | |
| Elsie E | sister | 1899 |
Media
Media
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Royal Sussex Regiment Cap BadgePrivate Rigelsford wore a similar cap badge.
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Remembered with HonourPrivate Rigelsford is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, panel 21A.Contributed by:
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Hailsham War MemorialEdgar Rigglesford is commemorated on Hailsham's war memorial.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Parish Church Memorial PlaqueEdgar Rigglesford is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside St. Mary's Parish Church, Hailsham.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Boys' SchoolPte. E Rigglesford is remembered at his former school.Contributed by:
John65615
Communities
Communities
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Hailsham Council Boys School Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Council Boys School Memorial Board
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Hailsham Parish Church Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Parish Church 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 | Fife3190 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Sussex Regiment Cap Badge | John65615 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John65615 | |
| Hailsham War Memorial | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Parish Church Memorial Plaque | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Boys' School | John65615 |
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