Jamie1906 Posted 11 December , 2004 Share Posted 11 December , 2004 I would be grateful if a member with a little time on their hands do a look-up on the SDGW for the soldiers of the 1st Bn Essex Regt who were drowned on the Royal Edward on 13/8/15 as a result of it being torpedoed whilst en-route to Gallipoli. Most of thse soldiers had transfered as volunteers from the Norfolk Regiment to the Essex Regiment. I hope i haven't asked too much but any info would be greatly received Jamie Merry Christmas!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 11 December , 2004 Share Posted 11 December , 2004 Not 1st Essex, but some superb info re the Royal Edward: http://www.1914-1918.net/heroes/royaledward.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
museumtom Posted 11 December , 2004 Share Posted 11 December , 2004 Soldiers died in the Great War has 174 listed to have died at sea for that date for the 1st bn Essex regt. Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie1906 Posted 11 December , 2004 Author Share Posted 11 December , 2004 Tom many thanks for your reply, could you do the honours and look up details of JW Nurse and Otty who both died on that day with the 1st Essex Regiment Thanks again Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandsonMichael Posted 11 December , 2004 Share Posted 11 December , 2004 Hi Jamie, I hope this helps: Nurse, John William, 1st Bn. Essex Regiment, 20729 http://www.cwgc.org/cwgcinternet/casualty_...casualty=683086 and: Otty, John, 1st Bn. Essex Regiment, 20728 http://www.cwgc.org/cwgcinternet/casualty_...casualty=683104 Both died on 13/8/15. Info found here: http://www.cwgc.org/cwgcinternet/cemetery_...ry=76100&mode=1 There is no mention of the sinking of the Royal Edwards in Burrows: Essex Units in the War 1914-1919, 1st Battalion Essex Regiment Vol. 1, 1923. Not all that surprising I suppose, as the poor chaps never got a chance to join the 1st Bn. Regards, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie1906 Posted 11 December , 2004 Author Share Posted 11 December , 2004 Thanks Michael for your reply but i already have that info from CWGC. I was wondering what there was on the SDGW for these two men. Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Lewis Posted 12 December , 2004 Share Posted 12 December , 2004 Jamie SDGW John William Nurse Born-Weybourne,Norfolk Enlisted-Norwich Residence-Weybourne Formerly-16538,Norfolk Rgt John Otty Born-Weybourne,Norfolk Enlisted-Norwich Residence-Weybourne Formerly 15999 Norfolk Rgt. Regards Doug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismac Posted 17 December , 2004 Share Posted 17 December , 2004 I have - Private ELDRED JOHN FRARY Born Lt Walsingham 1892, educated Lt Walsingham National School Enlisted 1915 20552, 1st Bn., Essex Regiment, lost on HMS Royal Edward who died age 31 on Friday 13th August 1915. Son of Mrs. Harriett Frary Sidney HAINES Private 20569, 1st Battalion, Formerly 17789, Norfolk Regiment Essex Regiment. Died at sea 13th August 1915. Age 20. Born Bale, Norfolk, enlisted Norwich, resident Sharrington. Son of Abel and Emily Haines, of Sharrington, Melton Constable, Norfolk. if this is of any help www.walsingham-memories.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kath Posted 23 December , 2004 Share Posted 23 December , 2004 Jamie, Have just seen your request for Essex casualties on the Royal Edward I have the Cape Helles Memorial Reg. & have separated the men into Regts. When I get back home I can forward the names if still wanted. I have found descendants of men on the ship- NURSE - is one name, but am away from my own pc so do not have details with me. Kath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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