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We remember William Charles Akehurst
We remember William Charles Akehurst
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Emma
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1891
1892
1894
sibling
Elizabeth
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1894
1895
sibling
Arthur
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1895
1896
sibling
Charles
Source:8770893
1896
1901
location
South View, Hawkswood, Hellingly
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8770893
31st March 1901
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
TF/1391
Royal Sussex Regiment
1/5 Battalion
Source:8770883
September 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:8770883
16th August 1916
burial
Somme
France
J33
Source:8770891
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Charles |
| Initials | WC |
| Last Name | Akehurst |
| Source | 8770883 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South View, Hawkswood, Hellingly | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | TF/1391 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 1/5 Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth J Akehurst | mother | ||
| Charles E Akehurst | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma | sister | 1891 | |
| Elizabeth | sister | 1894 | |
| Arthur | brother | 1895 | |
| Charles | brother | 1896 |
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Remembered with HonourLance Corporal W C Akehurst is buried in Aveluy Communal Cemetery Extension.
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Hellingly War MemorialWilliam C Akehurst is commemorated on Hellingly's war memorial.Contributed by:
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Hellingly Parish Church Memorial PlaqueWilliam C Akehurst is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside St Peter and St Paul's Church, Hellingly.Contributed by:
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5th (Cinque Ports) Battalion Cap BadgeLance Corporal Akehurst wore a similar cap badge.
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Chichester Cathedral1391 Akehurst W C is commemorated in the Royal Sussex Regiment Memorial Chapel, Chichester Cathedral.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 | |
| Hellingly War Memorial | John72644 | |
| Hellingly Parish Church Memorial Plaque | John72644 | |
| 5th (Cinque Ports) Battalion Cap Badge | John72644 | |
| Chichester Cathedral | John72644 |
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