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We remember William Reginald Staplehurst
We remember William Reginald Staplehurst
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1895
sibling
Edith Annie
Source:9046262
1895
1899
sibling
Percival James
Source:9046262
1899
1901
location
Cemetery Cottages, Langney
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9046266
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Albert Victor
Source:9046262
1902
1904
sibling
Walter Henry
Source:9046262
1904
1906
sibling
Winifred May
Source:9046262
1906
service
British Army
Private
G/8708
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:4233423
1916
death
Source:7277930
17th August 1916
burial
Somme
France
Plot XXXIX, Row A, Grave 3
Source:7277930
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Reginald |
| Initials | WR |
| Last Name | Staplehurst |
| Source | 7277930 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cemetery Cottages, Langney | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/8708 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | mother | ||
| William Staplehurst | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Annie | sister | 1895 | |
| Percival James | brother | 1899 | |
| Albert Victor | brother | 1902 | |
| Walter Henry | brother | 1904 | |
| Winifred May | sister | 1906 |
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Remembered with HonourPrivate William Reginald Staplehurst, 2nd Royal Sussex, is buried in Serre Road Cemetery No 2, Somme.
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Stone Cross War MemorialReginald Staplehurst is commemorated on the war memorial situated inside the grounds of St Luke’s Church, Stone Cross.
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Chichester Cathedral8708 Staplehurst W R is commemorated in the Royal Sussex Regiment Memorial Chapel, Chichester Cathedral.Contributed by:
John72644
Communities
Communities
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Westham, Hankham and Stone CrossMore about Westham, Hankham and Stone Cross
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 | |
| Stone Cross War Memorial | John72644 | |
| Chichester Cathedral | John72644 |
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