Able/Ordinary Seaman, Royal Naval Air Service, Royal Navy - cannot find any details for him on CWGC.

Private G/40398, 2nd Battalion, Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment) formerly G/12143, Royal Sussex Regiment.. Died of wounds 13 October 1916 in France and Flanders. Born Ashburnham, Sussex, enlisted Chichester, Sussex, resident Redhill, Surrey. Buried in LONGUENESSE (ST. OMER) SOUVENIR CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot IV. Row A. Grave 64. - See also Bexhill-on-Sea - St Mary Magdelene

Extract from Bexhill-on-Sea Observer - Saturday 21 October 1916, page 10:

Mrs. Isted, of 13, Chandler-road, has heard that her husband, Private G. Isted, of the Middlesex Regiment (late of the Royal Sussex), was wounded on the 8 October and died on the 13th.

A sister at a hospital in France says : “I deeply regret to inform you that the condition of 40398 Private Isted, Middlesex Regiment, became so much worse during the night, and he died at 6 a.m. this morning. He will have a military funeral, and his grave will be marked with a wooden cross with his name.”

A memorial service will he held at St. Stephen's Church to-day (Saturday) at three o'clock.

Private 8340, "B" Company, 2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action 3 May 1915 [SDGW states 28 April] at Gallipoli. Age 26. Born and resident Sidley, Sussex, enlisted Hastings. Son of Charlotte Naomi Isted, of 1, Laburnum Cottages, Sidley, Bexhill-on-Sea; brother of Sidney (below). No known grave. Commemorated on HELLES MEMORIAL, Turkey. Panel 125-134 or 223-226 228-229 and 328.

Extract from Bexhill-on-Sea Observer - Saturday 5 June 1915, page 3:

BEXHILL'S FIGHTING MEN.
SIDLEY SOLDIER KILLED.

Official notification from the War Office has been received by Mr. and Mrs. G. Isted, of 1, Laburnum Cottages, Sidley, that their son, Private George Albert Isted, 2nd Hampshire Regiment, has been killed in action. The deceased soldier joined the Army six years ago last January and served in South Africa two years and Mauritius two years, and was in India when the War broke out. He came to England at Christmas and was home for a few days. He was with the Mediterranean Force operating at the Dardarfelles.

The deceased was Mr. and Mrs. Isted’s eldest son and was 26 years of age. Their second son has been in France since last August and another son is at Cooden with the Southdowns. Such a record for one family is one to proud of, and there will be deep regret that one of these gallant sons has fallen on the battlefield.

Private SD/1077, 11th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment. Killed in action at Eichebourg 24 July 1916 with British Expedtionary Force. Age 21. Born Sidley, Sussex, enlisted Bexhill. Son of George and Charlotte N. Isted, of 1, Laburnum Cottages, Sidley, Bexhill-on-Sea; brother of George (above). Buried in ST. VAAST POST MILITARY CEMETERY, RICHEBOURG-L'AVOUE, Pas de Calais, France. Plot III. Row P. Grave 13. - See also Bexhill-on-Sea - St Mary Magdelene

Extract from Bexhill-on-Sea Observer - Saturday 29 July 1916, page 4:

Mrs. Isted, of 1, Laburnum Cottages, Sidley, received a letter on Thursday from Private Wickens (formerly of the Bexhill Gas Company's staff), stating that her son, Private Sydney Isted, of the Royal Sussex Regiment, was killed in action on Sunday night.

Private G. Isted, of the Hampshire Regiment, a brother, was killed in May, 1915, and Private R. Isted, of the Royal Irish Dragoon Guards, another brother, has been at the Front since the beginning of the War.

Extract from Bexhill-on-Sea Observer - Saturday 5 August 1916, page 4:

A BRAVE SOLDIERS DEATH

Mrs. Isted, of 1, Laburnum Cottages, Sidley, has received the following letters concerning her son, Private S. Isted, Royal Sussex Regiment, whose death at the front we recorded last week.

“I am writing to you on behalf of the officers and men 'B' Company to offer you my sincere sympathy at the loss your son, S. J. Isted, who was killed in action last Sunday night (July 23rd). he has always shown himself to be good soldier and a courageous bomber. He was loved by all who met him, and his loss is keenly felt. It may be consoling to you to know that death was instantaneous, and that he died a noble death fighting for his country.—I remain, yours very sincerely, C. P. Penruddocke, Captain (Commanding 'B' Company).”

“I am very sorry to have to write and tell you of the death of Private S. J. Isted. of the Royal Sussex Regiment. He was killed on July 23rd and I buried him in the cemetery set apart for British soldiers. I am sure you will be glad know that his grave been marked with a cross on which his name and number have been fastened.

“All his personal effects will due course sent to you.

“I feel much for you in the pain that this letter must cause, and I pray God may comfort you in your sorrow. He fell fighting for his King and Country the cause Truth and Righteousness, and Our Lord taught 'Greater love hath man than this, that lay down his for his friend.” —With deep sympathy, yours sincerely, D. C. Woodhouse, Chaplain.”