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We remember Herbert Jenner Staplehurst
We remember Herbert Jenner Staplehurst
Timeline
Timeline
1893
sibling
Percy George
Source:8982076
1893
1895
1899
sibling
Norah Victoria
Source:8982076
1899
1901
location
2 Hindover Cottages, Seaford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8982074
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Frederick William
Source:8982076
1901
1904
sibling
Charles Reginald
Source:8982076
1904
1911
location
2 St James Terrace, Victoria Road, Polegate
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8982076
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
SD/1467
Royal Sussex Regiment
12th (2nd South Downs) Battalion
Source:8982070
November 1914 - 30th June 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
This attack is known in Sussex as either 'The Day Sussex Died' or 'The Boar's Head Massacre.
Source:7080137
30th June 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Stone 72A
Source:7080137
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert Jenner |
| Initials | HJ |
| Last Name | Staplehurst |
| Source | 7080137 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hindover Cottages, Seaford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 2 St James Terrace, Victoria Road, Polegate | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | SD/1467 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 12th (2nd South Downs) Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Staplehurst | mother | ||
| James Staplehurst | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percy George | brother | 1893 | |
| Norah Victoria | sister | 1899 | |
| Frederick William | brother | 1901 | |
| Charles Reginald | brother | 1904 |
Media
Media
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Polegate War MemorialHerbert Staplehurst is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside St John’s Parish Church, Polegate.
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Remembered with HonourPrivate Herbert Jenner Staplehurst is commemorated on the Loos Memorial.Contributed by:
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Royal Sussex Regiment Cap BadgePrivate Staplehurst wore a similar cap badge.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.
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Chichester Cathedral1467 Staplehurst H J 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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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 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 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Polegate War Memorial | John72644 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 | |
| Royal Sussex Regiment Cap Badge | John72644 | |
| Boar’s Head Memorial in Worthing | Yvonne27542 | |
| Chichester Cathedral | John72644 |
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