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We remember William Carver
We remember William Carver
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Edith Keech
Source:8634985
1875
1883
1883
sibling
Charles
Source:8634985
1883
1885
sibling
Benjamin
Source:8634985
1885
1891
location
Station Road, Hailsham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8634985
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Frank
Source:8634985
1891
1905
children
William David
Source:8753243
1905
1905
marriage
Mary Jane Harriott
Source:8634992
1905
1908
children
Susan Esther
Source:8753244
1908
1911
location
12 Winter Road, Eastbourne
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8753247
2nd March 1911
1916
location
20 Winter Road, Eastbourne
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:7324193
July 1916
service
British Army
Private
SD/1799
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:741410
1916
death
Killed in Action
This attack is known in Sussex as either 'The Day Sussex Died' or 'The Boar's Head Massacre.'
France
Source:7324193
Source:8881516
30th June 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Stone No. 70A
Source:7324193
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Carver |
| Source | 741410 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Winter Road, Eastbourne | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd March 1911 | |
| 20 Winter Road, Eastbourne | United Kingdom | away from home address | known July 1916 | |
| Station Road, Hailsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | SD/1799 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Esther | daughter | 1908 | |
| William David | son | 1905 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe Carver | mother | ||
| William Carver | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Keech | step-sister | 1875 | |
| Charles | brother | 1883 | |
| Benjamin | brother | 1885 | |
| Frank | brother | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Harriott | wife | 1905 |
Media
Media
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Remembered with HonourPrivate William Carver is commemorated on the Loos Memorial.
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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 - 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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| Southdown Battalions 1914-1918 Transcription | John72644 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 | |
| Royal Sussex Cap Badge | John72644 | |
| Boar’s Head Memorial in Worthing | Yvonne27542 |
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