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We remember William Henry Burchett
We remember William Henry Burchett
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Emily J
Source:8874828
1886
1889
sibling
Edith Mary
Source:8874828
1889
1890
1891
location
Bodle Street
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8874828
5th April 1891
1895
sibling
Ada Elizabeth
Source:8874830
1895
1911
location
Chilley Farm, Pevensey
United Kingdom
Source:9504749
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
SD/143
Royal Sussex Regiment
11th (1st South Down) Battalion
Source:8874840
4th September 1914 - 3rd September 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed in action whilst attacking Beaucourt Ridge.
France
Source:8775163
Source:8874844
Source:8775150
3rd September 1916
burial
Beaumont-Hamel, Somme
France
Plot VIII, Row B, Grave 17
Source:8775150
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Burchett |
| Source | 8874833 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodle Street | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Chilley Farm, Pevensey | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | SD/143 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 11th (1st South Down) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Burchett | father | ||
| Ada Elizabeth Burchett | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily J | sister | 1886 | |
| Edith Mary | sister | 1889 | |
| Ada Elizabeth | sister | 1895 |
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Remembered with HonourPrivate W Burchett, SD/143, Royal Sussex Regiment, is buried in Ancre British Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, France.
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Herstmonceux Parish ChurchyardWilliam Henry Burchett is remembered on his parent's headstone.
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Herstmonceux Parish ChurchPrivate W H Burchett, Royal Sussex, is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside All Saint’s Parish Church, Herstmonceux.Contributed by:
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Herstmonceux War MemorilaWilliam H Burchett is commemorated on the memorial plaque outside Herstmonceux Village Hall.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 | |
| Southdown Battalions 1914-1918 Transcription | John72644 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 | |
| Herstmonceux Parish Churchyard | John72644 | |
| Herstmonceux Parish Church | John72644 | |
| Herstmonceux War Memorila | John72644 |
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