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We remember Ernest William Atkins
We remember Ernest William Atkins
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Florence M
Source:8774461
1889
1893
1901
location
46 High Street, Hailsham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8774461
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Doris M
Source:8774461
1901
1911
location
4 Cobden Place, Hailsham
United Kingdom
Source:8774463
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Lance Sergeant
SD/274
Royal Sussex Regiment
11th Bn.
Source:8774584
5th September 1914 - 3rd August 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Somme
France
Source:8449646
3rd September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier & Face 7C
Source:8477542
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest William |
| Initials | EW |
| Last Name | Atkins |
| Source | 8774464 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Cobden Place, Hailsham | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| 46 High Street, Hailsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | SD/274 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 11th Bn. | Lance Sergeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza K Atkins | mother | ||
| Arthur A Atkins | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence M | sister | 1889 | |
| Doris M | sister | 1901 |
Media
Media
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Remembered with HonourLance Sergeant Atkins is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial. He has no known grave.
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Royal Sussex Regiment Cap BadgeLance Sergeant Atkins would have worn a similar cap badge.
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Hailsham War MemorialErnest Atkins is commemorated on Hailsham's war Memorial.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Parish ChurchErnest W Atkins is commemorated on the memorila plaque inside St. Mary's Parish Church, Hailsham.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Hailsham Council Boys School Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Council Boys School Memorial Board
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Hailsham Parish Church Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Parish Church Memorial Board
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | John65615 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John72644 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 | |
| Southdown Battalions 1914-1918 Transcription | John72644 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Casualty details | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Parish Magazine | John65615 | |
| The Southdowns Battalions | John72644 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered with Honour | John65615 | |
| Royal Sussex Regiment Cap Badge | John65615 | |
| Hailsham War Memorial | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Council Boys School | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Parish Church | John65615 |
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