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We remember Claude Leonard Toye
We remember Claude Leonard Toye
Timeline
Timeline
1873
sibling
Alfred R
Source:8813894
1873
1874
sibling
Louisa M
Source:8813894
1874
1876
sibling
Clement E
Source:8813894
1876
1878
sibling
William
Source:8813894
1878
1881
sibling
Rosamond W
Source:8813894
1881
1886
sibling
Percival S
Source:8813876
1886
1888
1901
location
Sydney Road, Haywards Heath
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8813876
31st March 1901
1911
location
13 Station Road, Hailsham
United Kingdom
Source:8813877
2nd April 1911
1915
marriage
Clara M Ellis
Source:8813923
1915
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
SD/3034
Royal Sussex Regiment
13th Bn.
Source:8451907
30th June 1916
service
British Army
Private
SD/3034
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:4485451
1916
death
Killed in Action
This action is known locally as either 'The Day Sussex Died' or 'The Boar's Head Massacre.'
Source:8451907
30th June 1916
burial
Souchez
France
XV.N.29
Source:8451907
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Claude Leonard |
| Initials | CL |
| Last Name | Toye |
| Source | 8813916 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Station Road, Hailsham | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| Sydney Road, Haywards Heath | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | SD/3034 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | SD/3034 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 13th Bn. | Lance Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosamond Toye | mother | ||
| Alfred C Toye | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred R | brother | 1873 | |
| Louisa M | sister | 1874 | |
| Clement E | brother | 1876 | |
| William | brother | 1878 | |
| Rosamond W | sister | 1881 | |
| Percival S | brother | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara M Ellis | wife | 1915 |
Media
Media
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Remembered with HonourClaude is buried in Cabaret-Rouge British cemetery.
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Hailsham War MemorialClaude Toye is commemorated on Hailsha's war memorial.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Parish ChurchClaude L Toye is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside St Mary’s Parish Church, Hailsham.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.Contributed by:
Yvonne27542
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 - 13th (3rd South Downs) BattalionMore about Royal Sussex Regiment - 13th (3rd South Downs) Battalion
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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 | ||
| 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 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | John72644 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hailsham Parish Magazine | John72644 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered with Honour | John65615 | |
| Royal Sussex Regiment | John65615 | |
| Hailsham War Memorial | John65615 | |
| C L Toye | John72644 | |
| Hailsham Parish Church | John72644 | |
| Boar’s Head Memorial in Worthing | Yvonne27542 |
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