ALLEN

Albert.

Lance Sgt. TF.201693 1st Battalion, The Royal West Surrey Regiment. 33rd Division. Killed in action 13. 4.18. Born in Chichester and enlisted in Croydon. Resident of Wallingford, Surrey. Commemorated on The Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium.

ALLEN

C.

Royal Army Service Corps No further information currently available in CWGC SDGW.

ALLEN

Harold Charles Albert

Private L.10820 1st Battalion, The Royal West Surrey Regiment. 33rd Division. Killed in action on the Somme 3.11.16. Born in Chichester and enlisted in Guildford Resident of Chelsea, Commemorated on The Thiepval Memorial.

ANSELL

Charles William

Able Seaman 182981/C Royal Navy H.M.S. “Hogue” Lost when the armoured cruiser was torpedoed off the Dutch coast by U9. 22. 9.14. St. Pancras Parish Church. Commemorated on The Chatham Naval Memorial

ANSELL

William Albert Charles

Private 16151 6th Battalion, The Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry, 14th Division. Killed in action near Ypres 12. 8.15. Aged 20 Son of Mr & Mrs W.R.Ansell of 76, Spitalfields Lane, Chichester. Born in Havant, Hants and enlisted in Chichester. Resident of Plymouth St. Pancras Parish Church Buried in Ypres Reservoir Cemetery, Belgium.

ANSELL

Cecil Ralph

Bombardier 40537 The Royal Garrison Artillery (No23 Trench Mortar Battery) Died of wounds 24.10.16. Aged 20 Son of Mr & Mrs W.R.Ansell of 76, Spitalfields Lane, Chichester.Born and enlisted in Chichester St. Pancras Parish Church Buried in Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension.

APPLIN

Henry Cecil

Stoker 1st ClassK/18662/PO Royal Navy H.M.S. “Black Prince” 1st Cruiser Squadron The Grand Fleet. Lost with the Armoured Cruiser at the Battle of Jutland 31. 5.16. Aged 21 Son of Elizabeth Whelan of 57, George Street, Chichester. St. Pancras Parish Church Commemorated on The Portsmouth Naval Memorial Southsea.

APPLIN

William Arthur

Private 29249 7th Battalion, The East Yorkshire Regiment.17th Division. Died of wounds 29.12.17. Aged 32 Husband of Elizabeth Applin (remarried) later of Polegate. Born in Chichester and enlisted in Bromley, Kent. Formerly RASC. St. Pancras Parish Church Buried in Rocquigny-Equancourt British Cemetery, Manancourt.

ARNELL

Albert Colin

Sergeant G.978 7th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 12th Division. Killed in actionnear Arras 25. 7.17. Aged 27 Son of Mr & Mrs Henry Arnell of Donnington near Chichester. Born in Hunston and enlisted in Chichester. Included on the memorials at Eartham and Donnington. Buried in Monchy British Cemetery.

ARNELL

Bertie Charles

Stoker 1st ClassK/18373/PO Royal Navy H.M.S. ”Invincible” Lost with the Battlecruiser at the Battle of Jutland 31. 5.16. Commemorated on The Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Southsea.

ARTHUR

Douglas.

Private S.1056 2nd Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 1st Division. Killed in action at Richebourg L’Avoue 9. 5.15 Aged 24 Son of Richard & Annie Arthur of Kingsdown Bristol. Husband of Emily Arthur of 6, Parchment Street, Chichester. Reservist, born in Brighton and enlisted in Brighton. Commemorated on The Le Touret Memorial

ASLETT

Arthur.

Guardsman 8884 1st Battalion, The Scots Guards Guards Division. Killed in action 3. 9.18. Born in Chichester and enlisted in Portsmouth Next of kin, Chichester. Buried in Vraucourt Copse Cemetery, Vaulx Vraucourt

ATKINSON

William Henry

Lance Corporal G.1056 7th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 12th Division Killed in action near Loos 17. 4.16. Aged 20 Son of William & Elizabeth Atkinson of 19, Chapel Street, Chichester. Born and enlisted in Chichester. Buried in Vermelles British Cemetery

ATTIS, MM

G.

Royal Sussex Regiment. No record with CWGC, SDGW or Royal Sussex Register. Probably died after discharge.

AYLING

Alfred John

Private PO/16623 Royal Marine Light Infantry H.M.S. ”Black Prince” 1st Cruiser Squadron, Grand Fleet. Lost with the Armoured Cruiser at The Battle of Jutland 31. 5.16. Son of Emily Rossitter of 53, Tower Street, Chichester. Commemorated on The Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Southsea,

AYLING

Alec Oliver

Private L.10640 7th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 12th Division. Killed in action at Ovillers 7. 7. 16 Son of Harry Thomas & Kate Ayling of Chichester. Born in Barns Green and enlisted in Chichester. Employee of W.H.Smith Station Bookstall. St. Georges Rumboldswyke Commemorated on The Thiepval Memorial.

AYLING

George

Lance Corporal 11009 2nd Battalion, The Coldstream Guards. Guards Division. Killed in action at Flers 16. 9.16. Aged 22 Son of John & Rose Ayling of 31, George Street, Chichester. Born in Chichester and enlisted in London. Commemorated on The Thiepval Memorial.

AYLING

Charles George Joseph

Stoker 1st Class K/18369/PO Royal Navy H.M.S. ”Hampshire Lost with the Cruiser when she struck a mine off the Orkney Islands 5. 6.16 Aged 25 Son of George & Mary Ayling of 2, Bognor Bridge Cottages, Chichester. Commemorated on The Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Southsea.

AYLING

Harry Thomas

Leading Stoker K/17614/PO Royal Navy H.M.S. ”Vampire’ Drowned in an accident 28. 7.20 Aged 28 Son of Harry Thomas & Kate Ayling of Chichester. Husband of Ella Maud Ayling of 105, Bognor Road, Chichester. Commemorated on The Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Southsea.

AYLING

Harry Walter

Private G.11451 11thBattalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 39th Division. Killed in action near Ypres. 29. 4.18 Born and enlisted in Chichester. Shippams W.M. Buried in Voormezeele Enclosure No 3. Belgium

AYLING

Walter

Lance Corporal 6060 13th Battalion, The Rifle Brigade.37th Division Killed in action 8.10.18. Born and enlisted in Chichester. Resident of Chichester. Buried in Bois Des Angles British Cemetery, Crevecoeur sur L’Escaut

AYLING, MM

William

Private TF.242651 1/5th Battalion, The Kings Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment. 55th Division. Died of wounds 19. 3.18 Born and enlisted in Chichester. St. George, Rumboldswyke Buried in Chocques Military Cemetery

BACON

Frank William

Private 25362 1/4th Battalion, The Northamptonshire Regiment. 54th Division. Killed in action in Palestine 28.11.17. Aged 28 Son of Albert & Annie Bacon of Chichester. Husband of Laura Bacon of 110, Bognor Road, Chichester. Born in Sidlesham and enlisted in Chichester.Buried in Ramleh War Cemetery Palestine (Israel)

BAGSHALL

George

Sergeant 17385 2nd Battalion, The Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry 27th Division. Died of wounds in base hospital at Rouen 29. 4.15. Aged 23 Son of George & Emma Bagshall of 155, Orchard Street, Chichester. Born and enlisted in Chichester.St. Georges Rumboldswyke (Bagshaw) Buried in Boulogne (Eastern) Cemetery.

BAILEY

James Edward

Stoker Petty Officer 294508 Royal Navy. H.M.S. ”Invincible” Lost with the Battlecruiser at The Battle of Jutland 31. 5.16. Aged 39 Son of Mr & Mrs William Bailey of Chichester. Commemorated on The Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Southsea.

BAKER

Sefton Charman

Private TF.315261 16th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 74th Division. Killed in action in Palestine at the Third Battle of Gaza 6.11.17. Aged 31 Son of Mr & Mrs E.Baker of 158, Orchard Street, Chichester. Born and enlisted in Chichester. St. Bartholomews, Westgate War Memorial Buried in Beersheeba War Cemetery, Palestine.

BAKER

Albert William.

Private S.386 7th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 12th Division. Killed in action 30. 6.18. Aged 38 Reservist Son of Mr & Mrs E.Baker of 158, Orchard Street, Chichester.Born in St. Pauls Chichester, and enlisted in Chichester St. Bartholomews, Westgate War Memorial Buried in Harponville Communal Cemetery Extension.

BARNES

A.

Sergeant M2/048617 Motor Transport The Royal Army Service Corps Died at home after the war 4. 4.20. St. Pancras Parish Church Buried in Chichester Cemetery.

BASFORD

Frederick Samuel

Private G.24514 7th Battalion, The Royal West Surrey Regiment. 18th Division. Killed in action 28. 9.16. Aged 19 Son of John & Ellen Basford of 51, Westgate, Chichester. Born and enlisted in Chichester. Formerly with the Royal Sussex. Included on St. Bartholomews Church Westgate War Memorial Commemorated on The Thiepval Memorial.

BEAUMONT

James Arthur

Private M1/6833 The Royal Army Service Corps. Att. To “M” A.A.Battery Killed in action 22.1.18. Aged 41 Son of Wiliam & Emma Basford of Ipswich, Suffolk. Husband of Mrs Fanny Basford of 39, Whyke Lane, Chichester. Born in Worthing and enlisted in London. St. Georges, Rumboldswyke. Buried in HAC.Cemetery Ecoust St. Mein.

BENNETT

Herbert John

Stoker 1st Class K/6789 Royal Navy. H.M.S. ”Invincible” Lost with the Battlecruiser at the Battle of Jutland 31. 5.16. Aged 24 Son of Mr & Mrs Bennett of Yapton.Husband of Mabel Florence Bennett of 21, Westhampnett. Commemorated on The Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Southsea.

BENNETT

Edward Henry.

Lance Corporal S.768 2nd Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 1st Division.Killed in action at Richebourg L’Avoue 9, 5.15. Born in Portfield and enlisted in Chichester.Reservist Next of kin, Portfield. Portfield Memorial Commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial

BERRIMAN

Frederick

Private S.2306 9th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 24th Division. Killed in action 17. 5.16 Reservist Son of Mr & Mrs P.Berriman of 14, St. Pancras Place, Chichester.Born and enlisted in Chichester. St. Pancras Parish Church Buried in Ration Farm Annexe, Belgium.

BIGNELL

William Henry

CSM SD.2611 13th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 39th Division. Died 21. 7.17. Aged 47 Son of William & Maria Bignell of Hastings. Husband of Mary Bignell of 1, Chermside Villas, Summersdale, Chichester. Born in St. Leonards and enlisted in Chichester. Buried in Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension

BILLINGSHURST

Henry Thornton

Private SD.3296 13th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 39th Division. Killed in action on the Rue de Bois 30. 6.16. Born in Balcombe and enlisted in Hastings. Resident of Portfield. Included on Portfield War Memorial,. Commemorated on the Loos Memorial

BIRCH

Henry Edgar

Private 624510 7th Battalion, The Royal West Surrey Regiment. 18th Division. Killed in action 28. 9.16. Aged 33 Son of Frederick & Elizabeth Birch of 79, Trafalgar Street, Brighton Born in Hednesford Staffs, and enlisted in Chichester. Resident of Chichester. Formerly with the Royal Sussex. St. Pancras Parish Church Buried in Mill Road Cemetery, Thiepval

BIRCH

E.

Listed under Royal Sussex. Not in CWGC or SDGW. Not listed with the Royal Sussex Register. Died after discharge ?

BISHOP

John Archibald

Private TF.200206 1/4th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 53rd Division. Killed in action at the First Battle of Gaza 26. 3.17. Aged 21 Son of Mr Bishop & Mrs Mary Bishop of 108, The High Street, Chichester.Born in Gosport, Hants and enlisted in Chichester. Commemorated on Jerusalem Memorial.

BLACKMAN

Ernest Charles

Private, L.6890 2nd Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 1st Division. Killed in action near Zillebeke 7.11.14. Born and enlisted in Hastings. Resident of Chichester.Portfield War Memorial. Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

BLACKMAN

Reginald Percy

Private 50497 20th Battalion, The Royal Fusiliers 2nd Division. Died of wounds 16.2.17 Son of Mr & Mrs Blackman of 54, Victoria Road, Portfield. Born in Hastings and enlisted in Shepherds Bush, Included on Portfield War Memorial Buried in Bray Military Cemetery..

BLANKS

Alfred Walter

Private L.16418 4th Battalion, The Royal Fusiliers 3rd Division. Killed in action near Ypres 16. 6.15. Aged 27 Son of Mr & Mrs R.C.Blanks of 10, Cavendish Street, Chichester. Born and enlisted in Chichester.Commemorated on The Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.

BONIFACE

Francis Eli

Private TF.201176 1/4th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 34th Division. Killed in action at Grand Rozoy 29. 7.18 Aged 27 Son of Frank & Ellen Boniface of 11, Guilden Street, Chichester, Born in Felpham and enlisted in Chichester, Buried in Raperie British Cemetery Villemontoire

BOSTOCK

Lionel Southey

2nd Corporal 107094 3rd Divisional Signal Company The Canadian Engineers. Killed in action on the Somme 20. 9.16 Aged 28 Son of Mr & Mrs Alfred Stileman Bostock of Chichester. Buried in Albert Communal Cemetery Extension.

BOTTING

Maurice.

Private 5328 15th/Battalion, The London Regiment. (Civil Service Rifles) Killed in action on the Somme 15. 9.16. Aged 21 Son of Maurice & Emily Botting of Loxwood. Enlisted in London. Commemorated on The Thiepval Memorial

BOWDEN

Charles,

Pioneer 214574 The Royal Engineers. (No 4 Special Company) Killed in action 15. 8.17. Aged 29 Son of Charles & Emily Bowden of Reading, Berks. Husband of Ada Lilian Bowden of 19, Orchard Street, Chichester. Born in Surrey and enlisted in Reading. Formerly with the Worcesters. Buried in Philosophe British Cemetery, Mazingarbe.

BREACH

Gilbert Hearn

Corporal PS/8107 9th Battalion, The Royal Fusiliers 12th Division. Killed in action 7.10.16. Aged 19 Son of Henry Elliott & Catherine Breach of Chichester. Born in Chichester and enlisted in Marylebone. Commemorated on The Thiepval Memorial.

BRENTON

Percy Victor Samuel

Private 301802 1st Battalion, The Essex Regiment. 29th Division. Killed in action at Cambrai 20.11.17. Born in Brighton and enlisted in Chichester. Resident of Chichester, Commemorated on The Cambrai Memorial

BRIDGER

Ernest James

Private G.3342 9th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 24th Division Killed in action at Hooge 14. 2.16. Aged 24 Son of Ernest & Sarah Bridger of 3, Russell Street, Chichester. Born St. Pauls, Chichester and enlisted in Guildford, Surrey. Included on Portfield War Memorial in Rumboldswyke Church.Buried in The Menin Road South Military Cemetery, Ypres, Belgium

BRIDLE

A J

Royal Navy No further information currently available

BRIDLE

Arthur

Private PO/10202 Royal Marine Light Infantry H.M.S. ”Vicknor” Lost when the Armed Merchant Cruiser was torpedoed off the Irish Coast 13.1.15. Marine reservist (RMR/B/1281 Commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Southsea,

BRIGDEN

Cecil Herbert

Private TF.3135 1/4th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 53rd Division. Died of wounds on Alexandria 7.10.15 Aged 20 Son of Frances Maria Brigden of 27, The High Street, Chichester. Enlisted in Chichester. Buried in Alexander (Chatby) War Memorial Cemetery.

BROADBRIDGE

Alan

Gunner RMA 10435/PO Royal Marine Artillery H.M.S. ”Indefatigable” Lost with the Battlecruiser at The Battle of Jutland 31. 5.16. Commemorated on The Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Southsea.

BROADBRIDGE

Barnabus A

Private 405201 No 5 Company The Canadian Machine Gun Corps. Killed in action 28. 9.16. Aged 27 Son of William & Anne Broadbridge of Putney. Husband of Emily Broadbridge of 69, Chapel Road, Worthing, formerly of Toronto, Canada. Chichester connection unknown. Commemorated on The Vimy Memorial

BROOKS

Thomas

Listed under Royal Sussex No record Died after discharge.? Included on Portfield War Memorial

BROOKES

Thomas

Private 3/4273 2nd Battalion, The Hampshire Regiment. Died of wounds 9. 8.16. Enlisted in Portsmouth Resident of Chichester, St. Pancras Parish Church Buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium

BUCKLAND

Alfred John

Lance Corporal L.8049 9th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 24th Division. Killed in action at Arras 13. 4.17. Born in Wick and enlisted in Arundel. Regular soldier formerly with the 2nd Battalion. Included on the Memorials of Boxgrove Priory, Littlehampton and Wick. Commemorated on The Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.

BUDD

Thomas William

Lance Corporal , G.1056 7th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 12th Division Killed in action 1.10.17. Aged 20 Son of Mr & Mrs Budd of 43, Cavendish Street, Somerstown, Chichester. Born and enlisted in Chichester. Shippams Memorial Buried in Monchy British Cemetery.

BUDD

Reginald

Private M2/181529 Royal Army Service Corps. 668th Motor Transport Company. Died in the Balkans 3.10.16 Aged 22 Son of Charles & Mary Budd of 6, Theatre Street, Chichester. Born and enlisted in Chichester. Buried in MikraBritishCemetery, Kalamaria, Greece

BULBECK

William David

Gunner 164060 6th/ Siege Battery The Royal Garrison Artillery Died of wounds 27, 5.18. Grave lost Born and enlisted in Chichester. Included on Portfield War Memorial. Commemorated on The Soissons Memorial.

BULL

Thomas Richard

Lance Corporal L.8834 2nd Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 1st Division. Killed in action at Richebourg L’Avoue 9. 5. 15. Aged 27 Son of Thomas & Martha Bul of 118, St. Pancras, Chichester. Born in St. Pancras, Chichester and enlisted in Chichester. St. Pancras Parish Church Commemorated on The Le Touret Memorial

BUNCE

Frederick.

Sergeant 16927 2nd Battalion, The Machine Gun Corps. Died of wounds in base hospital at Rouen 26. 1.17. Enlisted in Chichester. Formerly Royal Sussex. Buried in St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen

BURCH

Percy Harry

Private 4206 9th Battalion, The East Surrey Regiment. 24th Division. Killed in action at Loos 26. 9.15. Aged 28 Son of Harry & Fanny Burch, Born in Arundel and enlisted in Redhill, Surrey. Commemorated on The Loos Memorial

BURNETT

George W

Lance Corporal 7591 1st Battalion, The Coldstream Guards.1st Division Killed in action 29.10.14. Aged 25 Son of Mr & Mrs George Burnett of 105, St. Pancras, Chichester. Born and enlisted in Chichester St. Pancras Parish Church Commemorated on The Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

BURTON

William Miles Pascoe

Corporal G.20409 11thBattalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 39th Division Killed in action near Ypres 7.11.17. Born in Accrington, Lancs and enlisted in Chichester. Resident of Chichester. Commemorated on The Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

BUTCHER

Henry Joseph

Private G.6597 13th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 39th Division. Killed in action during the March retreat 22. 3.18. Aged 26 Son of Mr & Mrs Henry Butcher of Orchard Street, Chichester. Husband of Mrs Ellen Butcher (remarried) later of Barnsley, Yorks. Born in Brighton and enlisted in Bexhill. St. Bartholomews, Westgate War Memorial. Buried in Villers Faucon Communal Cemetery Extension.

BUTLER

Arthur

Private TF.200468 1/4th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 34th Division Died of wounds 23. 7.18. Born and enlisted in Chichester. Next of kin, Chichester, Territorial. Buried in Montreuil aux Lions British Cemetery.

BYLES

George Henry

Private G.553 7th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 12th Division. Died of wounds received in France at home 31.10.18 Aged 22 Son of Charles & Elizabeth Margaret Byles of 168, Orchard Street, Chichester. Trans. To the Royal Defence Corps. Buried in Chichester Cemetery

BYNANE

Gerald

2nd Corporal 18382 The Royal Engineers (General Base Depot) Died in Base Hospital at Rouen 6.10.18. Aged 30 Husband of Frances Elizabeth Bynane of 6, Chapel Road, Notting Hill, London. Formerly with the 1/4th Royal Sussex. Born and enlisted in Chichester Buried in St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Roue

CARTER

Frank Charles

Gunner 103382 40th Battery 25th Brigade The Royal Field Artillery Died of wounds 4. 9.18. Aged 22 Son of Francis & Bessie Carter of 87, Bognor Road, Chichester.Born and enlisted in Chichester Buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension.

CARVER

Wyndham

Private L.10463 2nd Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 1st Division. Killed in action at Richebourg L’Avoue 9. 5.15. Born in Lodsworth and enlisted in Chichester. (East Surreys on W.M.) Commemorated on The Le Touret Memorial

CATES

Athol

Lieutenant 11th Brigade The Australian Field Artillery Killed in action 11. 9.17. St. Pancras Parish Church No other details. Listed under Canadians on W.M Possibility only. Buried in The Huts Cemetery

CHALLEN

Benjamin

Private TF.200874 1/4th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 53rd Division. Killed in action at the Second Battle of Gaza 19th April 1917 Born in Walberton and enlisted in Chichester. Buried in Gaza War Cemetery, Palestine

CHAPMAN

Arthur Fitzgerald

Sapper 19178 59th Field Company The Royal Engineers. Killed in action near Ypres 13.11.14. Aged 22 Son of William & Rhoda Chapman of “Landsdowne” Bosham. Born in Petersfield and enlisted in Chichester. Buried in Ypres Town Cemetery Extension, Ypres, Belgium.

CHASE

William

Private SD. 3744 2nd Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 1st Division. Killed in action 16.12.16 Born St. Pancras, Chichester and enlisted in Hastings. Next of kin, Chichester, St. Pancras Parish Church Commemorated on The Thiepval Memorial

CHEETHAM

T

Royal Navy No further information currently available No entry found for The Royal Navy St. Pancras Parish Church

CHUNN

Earling Victor

Lance Corporal SD.2646 7th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 12th Division. Killed in action at Monchy, Arras 3. 5.17. Born in Reading and enlisted in Hastings. Included on the Memorials at Bexhill on Sea and Swanage, Dorset. Commemorated on The Arras Memorial

CLARK

William Obed

Private L.6229 1st Battalion, The Royal West Surrey Regiment. Killed in action 31.10.15. Aged 33 Son of William & Lydia Clark. Husband of Rose Clark of Camberwell. Born in Birmingham and enlisted in Guildford Veteran of the South African War. (Possibility; the only W.Clark with the Royal West Surreys) Commemorated on The Menin Gate Memorial Ypres, Belgium

CLARK

William Frank

Private G.1359 7th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 12th Division. Killed in action 26. 8.18. Son of John & Fanny Clark of 29, Cavendish Street, Chichester. Born and enlisted in Chichester. Commemorated on The Vis en Artois Memorial

CLARKE

Frederick

RSM. 4780 7th Battalion, The Leinster Regiment. 16th Irish Division. Killed in action 6.11.17. Aged 39 Son of Mr & Mrs Eli Clarke of Chichester. Husband of Mrs Katherine Clarke of 39, Basin Street, Chichester. Born in Cowes, IOW. & enlisted in Chichester. St. Pancras Parish Church Buried in Croiselles Railway Cemetery

CLEARE

Archibald Thomas

Sergeant. L.8672 2nd Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 1st Division. Killed in action at Loos 25. 9.15. Aged 22 Son of RMQMS William & Harriett Cleare of 54, York Road, Chichester.Born in Chichester and enlisted in London. Included on Rumboldswyke Church War Memorial.Buried in St. Marys ADS Cemetery, Haisnes.

CLEARE

William

RSM L.2946 2nd Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 1st Division Killed in action at Priez 10. 9.14 Aged 40 Son of RMQMS William & Harriett Cleare of 54, York Road, Chichester Husband of Mrs E.M.Cleare of 11, Malden Hill Cottages, New Malden, Surrey.Born in Secunderabad, India and enlisted in Chichester. Included on the War Memorials of New Malden, Rumboldswhyke and North Mundham Buried in Montreuil-aux-Lions British Cemetery

CLIFTON

Joseph Richard

Private G.13868 3rd Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. Died of Sickness 15. 8.20 Aged 42 Husband of Mrs A.Clifton of 4, Parchment Street, Chichester. Buried in Chichester Cemetery.

COLEMAN

Henry John

Driver T4/186397 54th Divisional Train The Royal Army Service Corps. Died at home 20.12.16. Born and enlisted in Chichester. Next of kin, Chichester.Buried in Chichester Cemetery.

COLLINS

Harry Osborn

Private Tf.285153 2/1st Bucks Battalion, The Ox & Bucks Light Infantry 14th Division. Killed in action 22. 8.17. Aged 37 Son of Frederick & Emma Collins of 8, New Park Road, Chichester. Husband of Ada Mary Collins 22, McNaughten Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton. Born in Chichester and enlisted in Southampton. Commemorated on The Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

COLLINS

Wilfred Avery

Private M2/021160 Royal Army Service Corps Att. No 14 Battery Machine Gun Corps Motor Transport Died of wounds 21. 6.17 Son of Frederick & Emma Collins of 8, New Park Road, Chichester. Born in Chichester & enlisted in London.Buried in Noeux Les Mines Communal Cemetery.

COMPER

Albert Henry

Guardsman 22024 3rd Battalion, The Coldstream Guards The Guards Division. Killed in action 13. 4.18. Born in Hove and enlisted in Brighton. Next of kin, Chichester. St. Pancras Parish Church. & Shippams Memorial Commemorated on The Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium

COOPER

Frederick

Private TF.242650 1/5th Battalion, The Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment. Killed in action 9. 3.17. Aged 18 Son of William Knight & Mary Anne Cooper of 219, Oving Road, Chichester.Born and enlisted in Chichester. Formerly Royal Sussex. Included on Portfield War Memorial Buried in Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery, Belgium.

COOPER, MM

Archibald

Included on Portfield War Memorial No further information currently available.

COSENS

Archibald

Airman 1 236997 Royal Air Force Died at home after the war 18. 2.19 Aged 19 Son of Kennet & Anne Cosens of 34, George Street, Chichester. Buried in Chichester Cemetery

COTTON

E. H

No further information currently available

COTTON

Edward John

Stoker 2nd ClassK/21447.PO Royal Navy H.M.S. ”Bulwark” Lost when the Battleship blew up off Sheerness Dockyard 26.11.14 Commemorated on The Portsmouth Naval Memorial Southsea.

CROXFORD

Arthur Cecil

Private 28106 7th Battalion, The Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry 20th Division. Killed in action 2. 4.18. Aged 32 Son of John & Elizabeth Croxford Husband of Alice Croxford Brook Flat, Waterloo Road, Felpham. Born in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, and enlisted in Chichester. Included on St. Georges, Rumboldswyke War Memorial. Buried in Grand Seraucourt British Cemetery.

CUMBERLEDGE

Edwin Arthur

Private TF.204132 15th Battalion, The Hampshire Regiment. 41st Division Killed in action 9. 8.18 Aged 32 Son of George & Harriett Cumberledge of 18, Oving Road, Chichester.Born in Chichester and enlisted in Winchester. Next of kin, Chichester. Included on Portfield War Memorial. Buried in La Clytte Military Cemetery, Belgium

CUTTEN

Frank

Private 40808 9th Battalion.The Essex Regiment. 12th Division. Killed in action 23. 3.17. Aged 34 Son of Henry & Sarah Cutten of Chichester. Husband of Mrs Annette Cutten (remarried) later of Little London, Chichester. Born in Chichester and enlisted in Lambeth Formerly with the East Surreys.Employee of “The Morning Post (London) St. Pancras Parish Church Buried in Faubourg D’Amiens Cemetery, Arras.

DABBS

Sidney Arthur

Private SD.2657 13th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 39th Division. Killed in action 16. 4.16. Aged 28 Son of Mr & Mrs G.Dabbs of 14, Broyle Road, Chichester. Born St. Pauls Chichester and enlisted in Hastings. Buried in Post Office Rifles Cemetery

DANCER

Leonard Arthur William

Corporal SD.3333 9th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 24th Division. Killed in action 3. 4.18 Aged 26 Son of Thomas & Sarah Dancer of Chichester. Born in Chichester and enlisted in Horsham. Buried in Rosieres Communal Cemetery Extension.

DEVES

Arthur

Private G.4807 2nd Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. Trans. To 612th Home Service Employment Company, The Labour Corps. Died at home 11. 6.18. Aged 43 Husband of Mrs M.Deves of Pimlico, London. Served on the N.W.Frontier of India. Buried in Chichester Cemetery

DEW

Walter George D

Private 46679 The Royal Defence Corps Formerly with The 13th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment. (SD 3978) Died at home 21. 2.19. Husband of Mrs Anne May Violet Dew of 37, Tower Street, Chichester. Buried in Chichester Cemetery.

DEWEY

Francis Cecil

Private 736176 1/28th Battalion, The London Regiment. (The Artists Rifles) 63rd Royal Naval Division. Killed in action31.12.17. Born in Chichester and enlisted in Liverpool. St. Pancras Parish Church Commemorated on The Thiepval Memorial

DIPLOCK

Thomas J

CQMS. L.6868 2nd Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. Died of wounds suffered at Vendresse 8.10.14. Born and enlisted in Eastbourne. Included on Eastbourne War Memorial Villers en Prayeres Communal Cemetery

DUDMAN

William James

Private 65427 7th Battalion, The Royal Fusiliers. 63rd Royal Naval Division. Died of wounds 30. 5.17. Husband of Mrs W.J.Dudman (remarried) later of Fernhurst Born in Linch and enlisted in Dorking. Formerly with the East Surreys. St. Pancras Parish Church Buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension

DURSTON

Harold.

Private G.16270 11thBattalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 39th Division Killed in action 29. 4.18 Aged 23 Son of James Rouse & Harriett Durston of 12, Basin Road, Chichester. Served on Gallipoli in 1915 and discharged with malaria. Re enlisted Chichester in 1916.Commemorated on The Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

EADE

Arthur J

Private TF.200121 1/4th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 53rd Division Killed in action at the Third Battle of Gaza 4.11.17 Aged 23 Son of Mr & Mrs Eade of 164, Orchard Street, Chichester. Born in Bury, West Sussex and enlisted in Chichester. St. Bartholomews, Westgate Memorial Buried in Beersheba War Cemetery, Palestine.

EDWARDS

Victor Charles

Private 24819 2/6th Battalion, The Royal Warwickshire Regiment. 61st Division. Killed in action near Cambrai 3.12.17. Aged 21 Son of Arthur William & Elizabeth Edwards of 11, Whyke Road, Chichester.Born and enlisted in Chichester. Formerly Royal Sussex. St. Georges Rumboldswyke Commemorated on The Cambrai Memorial

EDWARDS

Arthur William

Private G.12878 8th Battalion.The Royal West Surrey Regiment. 24th Division. Died 8. 2.18. Aged 28 Son of Arthur William & Elizabeth Edwards of 11, Whyke Road, Chichester. Born in Rumboldswyke and enlisted in Chichester. St. Georges Rumboldswyke. Buried in Tincourt New British Cemetery

EDWARDS, MC

George Percy

Lieutenant ‘D’ Battery 155th Brigade The Royal Field Artillery Died of wounds 2.10.18. Aged 33 Son of Alfred & Mary Edwards of Chichester St. Georges, Rumboldswyke. Buried in Bucquoy Road Cemetery, Ficheux.

ELDRIDGE

James

Private G.191 2nd Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 1st Division. Killed in action on the Somme 7. 9.16. Born and enlisted in Chichester. Next of kin residents of Portfield Portfield War Memorial Commemorated on The Thiepval Memorial.

ELLIOTT

Ernest Arthur

Private G.37563 2nd Battalion, The Royal Fusiliers 29th Division. Killed in action14. 7.17. Aged 36 Son of George & Emma Elliott of Donnington.Husband of Edith Elliott of 13, Whyke Lane, Chichester.Born in Donnington and enlisted in Chichester, St. Georges, Rumboldswyke. Buried in Bard Cottage Cemetery, Belgium

ELLIOTT

Gilbert

Private G.37560 10th Battalion, The Royal Fusiliers 12th Division. Killed in action 4.11.18. Aged 34 Son of Henry & Jane Elliott of Chichester. Husband of Alice Elliott of 14, Kingsham Avenue, Chichester. Born in Donnington and enlisted in Chichester. Buried in Beaurain British Cemetery

EVERSHED

Walter A

Private S.43589 1/5th Battalion. The Seaforth Highlanders 51st Division. Killed in action 13.10.18. Born in Billingshurst and enlisted in Chichester.Formerly with the Royal Fusiliers. Portfield War Memorial Buried in Avesnes le Sec Communal Cemetery Extension

FAITH

Alfred

Private 27650 1st Battalion, The Devonshire Regiment. 5th Division Killed in action 20.12.16. Aged 34 Son of Eliza & Alfred Faith of Chichester Born in London and enlisted in Chichester Buried in Rue de Berceaux Military Cemetery, Richebourg L’Avoue

FEAST

Frank

Private 8239 1st Battalion, The East Surrey Regiment. Killed in action 14.10.14. Aged 41 Husband of Dorothy Feast of 44, Tower Street, Chichester. Born in Chichester and enlisted in London.Commemorated on The Le Touret Memorial.

FEAST

Harry J

Private 95025 1st Battalion, The Tank Corps. Killed in action 29. 9.18. Born in Fishbourne and enlisted in Chichester.Formerly with The East Surrey Regiment. Commemorated on The Vis en Artois Memorial.

FITZSIMONS

Terence

Second Lieutenant ‘C’ Company 7th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 12th Division. Killed in action near Loos 4. 8.16. St. Bartholomews, Westgate, Memorial Commemorated on The Loos Memorial MR.19

FITZSIMONS

John

Corporal 67805 11th Battalion, The Royal Fusiliers 18th, Division Killed in action near Ypres 11.11.17. Born in Melton Mowbray, Leics, and enlisted in Walton. Next of kin Chichester. St. Bartholomews Westgate, Memorial Commemorated on The Tyne Cot Memorial Belgium

FLETCHER

Henry

Private G.17822 12th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 39th Division Died of wounds 26. 4.17. Aged 21 St. Georges, Rumboldswyke Buried in Wimereux Communal Cemetery.

FLETCHER

Frank

The Middlesex Regiment. Portfield War Memorial No further information currently available

FLETCHER

Arthur Ernest

Corporal 3218 No 45 Company The Machine Gun Corps. Killed in action 12. 8.16. Aged 22 Son of Mrs E.J.Shepheard of “Wi Wurry” Basin Road, Chichester. Born in Bermondsey and enlisted in Petworth Formerly Royal Fusiliers. St. Georges, Rumboldswhyke Commemorated on The Thiepval Memorial

FOGDEN

Charles Henry

Sergeant SD.3099 13th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 39th Division. Killed in action on the Rue de Bois 30. 6.16. Aged 23 Son of Mr & Mrs Fogden of Cavendish Street, Chichester. Born in Chichester and enlisted in Hastings.Buried in Cabaret Rouge British Cemetery

FOGDEN

John Garside

Sergeant.5330 1st Battalion, The Kings Royal Rifle Corps 2nd Division. Killed in action on the Marne 14. 9.14. Aged 27 Son of Edwin & Kate Fogden of Chichester. Husband of Florence Fogden of Washington Street, Chichester Regular, Born and enlisted in Chichester.Buried in Vendresse British Cemetery

FOLLETT

William Cecil

Private G.16273 12th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 39th Division. Killed in action on the Somme 17.10.16. Aged 24 Son of William & Louisa Follett of 7, Broyle Road, Chichester. Enlisted in Chichester Commemorated on The Thiepval Memorial.

FORD

Vivian Hebberdon

Private TF241821 2/6th Battalion, The Royal Warwickshire Regiment. 61st Division. Killed in action 24.10.18. Aged 21 Son of George & Alice Ford of 1, Victoria Villas, Stockbridge, Chichester. Born and enlisted in Chichester. Buried in Crucifix Cemetery, Vendegies sur Ecaillon.

FREEMAN

Albert John

Able Seaman J/22277 Royal Navy H.M.S. ”Bulwark” Lost when the Battleship blew up off Sheerness 26.11.14. Aged 19 Son of Richard & Fanny Freeman of 52, Oving Road, Portfield, Chichester. Portfield War Memorial One of the few men recovered from the incident. Buried in Woodlands Cemetery, Gillingham, Kent

FREEMAN

William Arthur

Able Seaman J/7559 Royal Navy H.M.S. ”Hampshire” Lost when the armoured cruiser struck a mine off the Orkney Islands 5. 6.16. Aged 22 Son of Richard & Fanny Freeman of 52, Oving Road, Portfield, Chichester. Portfield War Memorial Commemorated on The Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Southsea.

FROST

Archibald E

Private G.537 7th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 12th Division. Killed in action at Ovillers 7. 7.16. Born and enlisted in Chichester Commemorated on The Thiepval Memorial

FROST

Frank F

Private L.8560 2nd Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 1st Division. Killed in action on the Somme 20. 8.16. Born in Laughton near Lewes and enlisted in Battle.Included on Little Common War Memorial Buried in Delville Wood Cemetery. (This seems unlikely but is the only Frank Frost with the Royal Sussex Register)

FULLER

N

Drummer 9658 3rd Battalion, The Lincolnshire Regiment. Died at home 14. 1.15 Aged 17 Son of Mr & Mrs Fuller of 12, Franklin Place, Chichester..Born in Bow, East London and enlisted in Portsmouth Buried in Scartho Road Cemetery, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.

GARVEY

Patrick

Private 27802 7th Battalion, The Kings Shropshire Light Infantry 3rd Division. (W.M.Royal Army Medical Corps) Died of wounds 2. 10.18. Aged 19 Son of Patrick & Kathleen Garvey of 2, The High Street, Chichester. Born in Aldershot and enlisted in Chichester. Buried in Ribecourt Railway Cemetery

GATTRELL

Sidney Frederick

Rifleman A/204357 12th Battalion, The London Regiment. Formerly with the K.R.R.C. (W.M.The East Surrey Regiment) Died of wounds 25. 8.18. Aged 24 Son of Frederick & Ada Gattrell of 5, Glencoe Road, Buckland, Portsmouth Born in Portsmouth and enlisted in Hove. Buried in Daours Commuanl Cemetery Extension.

GLENN

Archibald Patrick

Second Lieutenant 15th Battalion, The West Yorkshire Regiment. 31st Division. Killed in action 14. 9.16. Aged 18 Son of the Rev.Richard John and Mrs Katie Browning Glenn. Served in the Dardanelles with “Hawke” Battalion, of the Royal Naval Division. Buried in St. Vaast Post Military Cemetery, Richebourge L’AVoue

GLUE

William.

Private 37562 13th Battalion, The Royal Fusiliers. 37th Division. Killed in action 2.10.17. Aged 35 Son of William & Eunice Glue. Husband of Alice Glue (Remarried) later of 10. Nortgate, Chichester. Born in Hastings & Enlisted in Chichester. Commemorated on The Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

GOBEY

Charles

Private 146923 57th Battalion, The Machine Gun Corps. Died in France after the War 18.12.18 Aged 19 Son of Mr & Mrs E.Gobey of 1, Parchment Street, Chichester. Born and enlisted in Chichester. Formerly Royal Sussex. Buried in Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun

GOBEY

Thomas

Private 44263 22nd Battalion, The Manchester Regiment. 7th Division. Killed in action 4.10.17. Son of Mr & Mrs E.Gobey of 1, Parchment Street, Chichester. Born and enlisted in Chichester. Formerly Royal Sussex Commemorated on The Tyne Cot Memorial Belgium

GODDARD

Sydney George

Second Lieutenant 2nd Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 1st Division. Killed in action near Loos 30. 6.16. Next of kin residents of Chichester. Commemorated on The Arras Memorial.

GODDEN

Charles Tower Rayson

Private G.16656 7th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 12th Division. Killed in action at Arras 14. 5.17. Aged 41 Son of Lt.Charles J.Godden, Royal Navy and Mrs Hepzibah Godden of “Silver Dale” Golden Avenue, Bognor. Husband of Mary Jane Godden of 101, Victoria Road, Chichester. Enlisted in Bognor, Left 7 children. Portfield War Memorial Commemorated on The Arras Memorial

GOLDIE

Charles

Corporal 43864 8th Battalion, The Lincolnshire Regiment. 37th Division. Killed in action 3.11.18. Aged 19 Born and enlisted in Chichester. Buried in Ghissignies British Cemetery

GOULD

William

Private 19795 1st Battalion, The Essex Regiment. 29th Division. Killed in action 20.10.16. Aged 28 Son of William & Mary Gould of 29, South Street, Havant, Hants. Born in Nurslem, Yorks and enlisted in Southend Resident of Westhampnett, near Chichester. Buried in Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt L’Abbe

GRAHAM

John William

Regimental Sergeant Major. 3559 1/1st Sussex Yeomanry, Gallipoli. Formerly 2nd Dragoons (Scots Greys) Killed in action 19.10.15. Aged 46 Son of John & Isabel Graham of Leeds. Husband of Mary Isabella Graham of Clader Cottage, Newbiggin, Musselburgh near Edinburgh. Served for 21 years in The Royal Scots Greys and 4 years with the Sussex Yeomanry. Buried in Twelve Tree Copse Cemetery, Gallipoli.

GREEDUS

George

Signaller J/23706 Royal Navy. H.M.S. “Invincible” Lost with the Battlecruiser at The Battle of Jutland 31. 5.16. Commemorated on The Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Southsea.

GREEN

William

Private 36190 13th Battalion. The East Surrey Regiment. 40th Division Died of wounds 24. 3.18 age19. Son of John & Mary Green of 84, Grove Road, Chichester. Born in Wick and enlisted in Chichester St. Georges Rumboldswhyke Buried in Bac-Du-Sud British Cemetery, Bailleulval

GREEN

Frederick Charles

Rifleman. 41339 2nd Battalion, The Rifle Brigade. 1st Division. Killed in action 27. 5..18 Born and enlisted in Chichester. Next of kin, Chichester. Commemorated on The Pozieres Memorial.

GREENFIELD

H R Percy William

Not recognised with these initials. There is however: Private 31285 13th Battalion, The York & Lancaster Regiment. 31st Division. Formerly with the Northamptons. Died of wounds 16. 4.18. Born and enlisted in Chichester. Buried in Sailly Sur La Lys Churchyard

GREENSHIELDS

Archibald.

Lance Corporal G.4496 8th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 18th Division. Killed in action8. 9.17 Son of Mrs Challen of 14, The High Street, Chichester.Born in Portsmouth and enlisted in Chichester Buried in Duhallow ADS.Cemetery, Ypres, Belgium.

HACKETT

William J

Lance Corporal 97085 103rd Field Company The Royal Engineers Died of wounds 18. 4.17. Aged 40 Son of Henry & Anne Hackett of Chichester. Husband of Alice Hackett of 13, The High Street, Chichester. Buried in Noeux Les Mines Communal Cemetery

HALL

Arthur John

Able Seaman 226554 Royal Navy. H.M.S. ”Invincible” Lost with the Battlecruiser at The Battle of Jutland 31. 5.16. Aged 29 Son of Mrs B, Ayling of 2, Lake Road, Portfield, Chichester, Portfield Memorial Commemorated on The Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Southsea.

HALL

Edward Lionel

Second Lieutenant 9th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 24th Division.Killed in action during the March Retreat 27. 3.18. Aged 21 Son of Samuel & Annie Hall of 6, Franklin Place, Chichester. Commemorated on The Pozieres Memorial

HALL

Harry Francis

Corporal G.452 7th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 12th Battalion, Attached to Trench Mortar Batteries. Died of wounds in base hospital at Rouen 22. 5.18. Aged 25 Son of Mr & Mrs H.W.Hall of 6, St. James Road, Chichester. Born in Portfield and enlisted in Chichester. Portfield Memorial and St. Pancras. Shippams Memorial Buried in St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen.

HALL

Ernest A R

Corporal TF.205874 1st Battalion. The Royal West Kent Regiment. 5th Division. Killed in action 27. 9.18. Born and enlisted in Chichester. Formerly Royal Sussex. Buried in Gouzeaucourt New Britich Cemetery.

HAMMONDS, DSO MC

Denys Huntingford

Major 125th Fiel