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We remember William Robert Farnes
We remember William Robert Farnes
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1911
location
Huggetts Farm, Horeham Road
United Kingdom
Source:9131091
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
SD/308
Royal Sussex Regiment
11th (1st South Downs) Battalion
Source:9131078
7th September 1914 - 3rd September 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
The Somme
France
Source:9130328
Source:9131078
3rd September 1916
burial
The Somme
France
Pier and Face 7C
Source:9130328
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Robert |
| Initials | WR |
| Last Name | Farnes |
| Source | 9130327 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huggetts Farm, Horeham Road | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | SD/308 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 11th (1st South Downs) Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
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Remembered with HonourPrivate William Robert Farnes, 11th (1st South Downs) Royal Sussex, is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme.
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Royal Sussex Cap BadgePrivate William Robert Farnes wore a similar cap badge.
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Chichester Cathedral308 Farnes W R is commemorated in the Royal Sussex Regiment Memorial Chapel, Chichester Cathedral.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Horam (Horeham Road) and WarbletonMore about Horam (Horeham Road) and Warbleton
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Southdown Battalions 1914-1918 Transcription | John72644 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John72644 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 | |
| Royal Sussex Cap Badge | John72644 | |
| Chichester Cathedral | John72644 |
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