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We remember Ernest Wooller
We remember Ernest Wooller
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Henry Wooller
Source:8452077
30th November 1890
1893
sibling
Elsie Wooller
Source:8452077
11th December 1893
1895
birth
2 Malthouse Cottages. Red Lion Street. Willingdon Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8452068
10th October 1895
1895
location
2 Malthouse Cottages Red Lion Street Willingdon Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8452077
10th October 1895 - October 1910
1910
location
1 Mornings Mill Cottage Mornings Mill Farm Willingdon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8452077
October 1910 - 1912
1910
employment
Carman
James Read
Willingdon Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8452077
1910 - 17th September 1914
1911
employment
Carman
Willingdon
United Kingdom
Source:5489802
1911
1911
location
Mornings Mill Cottage, Willingdon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5489802
1911
1912
location
4 Rosebank Willingdon Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8452077
1912 - 30th June 1916
1914
enlistment
Bexhill Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8452077
17th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
SD/2223
Royal Sussex Regiment
12th Battalion 2nd Southdowns 39th Division
Source:8452077
17th September 1914 - 30th June 1918
1916
dates
Age 20
Source:7652519
30th June 1916
service
British Army
Source:5489796
service
British Army
Source:8452077
service
British Army
Private
SD/2223
Royal Sussex Regiment
12th Battalion
Source:7652519
1916
death
Killed in Action
Ernest took part in the disastrous Battle of the Boar's Head at Richebourg when the Royal Sussex Regiment suffered its greatest losses. It became know as 'The Day Sussex Died'.
Rue de Bois Richebourg
France
Source:5489796
Source:8452077
30th June 1916
burial
Richebourg-L'Avoue, Pas de Calais
Grave lll.B.12 St Vaast Post Cemetery Richbourg l'Avoue France
France
III. B.12
Source:7652519
Source:8452068
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Wooller |
| Source | 4877578 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mornings Mill Cottage Mornings Mill Farm Willingdon | United Kingdom | parents address | October 1910 - 1912 | |
| 2 Malthouse Cottages Red Lion Street Willingdon Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | 10th October 1895 - October 1910 | |
| 4 Rosebank Willingdon Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | 1912 - 30th June 1916 | |
| Mornings Mill Cottage, Willingdon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | |||||
| British Army | SD/2223 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 12th Battalion 2nd Southdowns 39th Division | Private | |
| British Army | |||||
| British Army | SD/2223 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 12th Battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Wooller | father | ||
| Emily Gander | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Wooller | brother | 30th November 1890 | |
| Elsie Wooller | sister | 11th December 1893 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Baptist |
Media
Media
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Birth Certificate Ernest WOOLLER 10 Oct 1895Birth Certificate Ernest WOOLLER Born at 2 Malthouse Cottages Red Lion Street WillingdonContributed by:
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Ernest WOOLLERPrivate Ernest Wooller in uniform 12th Bn Royal Sussex Regiment 39th Division
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Official Photograph of Pt Ernest Wooller's graveGrave of Private Ernest Wooller lll.B.12 St Vaast Post Cemetery Richebourg l'Avoue FranceContributed by:
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Ernest Wooller Death Plaque & MedalsErnest Wooller's death plaque and medals sent to his parents David and Emily WoollerContributed by:
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Rosebank WillingdonRosebank Cottages at Lower Willingdon on the main Eastbourne to Lewes RoadContributed by:
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Mornings Mill CottagesMornings Mill Cottages, Mornings Mill Farm, Lower WillingdonContributed by:
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Malthouse CottagesMalthouse Cottages, Red Lion Street (Now Cooper's Hill), WillingdonContributed by:
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Pt. Ernest Wooller - In MemoryEastbourne Gazette 1918 on same page as report of death of his brother Henry.Contributed by:
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Roll of Honour Willingdon Memorial HallOak Roll of Honour Willingdon Memorial HallContributed by:
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Ernest GraveErnest's grave at St Vaast Post cemetery 100th anniversary of Battle of Boar's Head. Church bells across Sussex rang 30 June 2016. His great great great nephew rang to commemorate at Willingdon Church.Contributed by:
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Battle of Boar's Head MemorialMemorial to the men of the Royal Sussex Regiment who fell at the Battle of the Boar's Head, Richbourg - 30 June 1916....'The Day Sussex Died'. Unveiled in Beach House Park, Worthing 30 June 2016Contributed by:
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WW1 Memorial Willingdon ChurchWW1 memorial St Mary the Virgin Willingdon - flowers in regimental colours to Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of the Boar's Head 30 June 1916 when Ernest was KIA, - 'The Day Sussex Died'.Contributed by:
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WW1 Memorial St Mary the Virgin WillingdonPte. Ernest Wooller is commemorated on the WW1 memorial in niche north wall of nave St Mary the Virgin WillingdonContributed by:
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Chichester Cathedral2223 Wooller E is commemorated in the Royal Sussex Regiment Memorial Chapel, Chichester Cathedral.Contributed by:
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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 | ||
| Southdown Battalions 1914-1918 Transcription | William1955 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | William1955 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | William1955 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | William1955 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ernest Woollers gravestone | William1955 | |
| Birth Certificate Ernest WOOLLER 10 Oct 1895 | Rosalind66114 | |
| Ernest WOOLLER | Rosalind66114 | |
| Official Photograph of Pt Ernest Wooller's grave | Rosalind66114 | |
| Ernest Wooller Death Plaque & Medals | Rosalind66114 | |
| Rosebank Willingdon | Rosalind66114 | |
| Mornings Mill Cottages | Rosalind66114 | |
| Malthouse Cottages | Rosalind66114 | |
| Pt. Ernest Wooller - In Memory | Rosalind66114 | |
| Roll of Honour Willingdon Memorial Hall | Rosalind66114 | |
| Ernest Grave | Rosalind66114 | |
| Battle of Boar's Head Memorial | Rosalind66114 | |
| WW1 Memorial Willingdon Church | Rosalind66114 | |
| WW1 Memorial St Mary the Virgin Willingdon | Rosalind66114 | |
| Chichester Cathedral | John72644 |
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