Researching the War Memorial

Worthing Museum and Art Gallery is the repository for documents relating to the war memorial and the lives of Worthing residents during both wars including records of the names of civilians and service personnel who died as a result of enemy action:

• Borough of Worthing List of Men Who Fought In The Great War And Roll Of Honour.
• Particulars of Worthing Men Killed In The (Great) War – archive of forms completed by residents who had lost a member of their household during active service:
  • Name and address of serviceman
  • Date of joining up
  • Army/Navy/Air Force details (if known)
  • Rank
  • Details of death and Campaign
  • Date of Death (if known)
• Worthing Gazette Shilling Fund – archive of correspondence dealing with establishing the war memorial.
• List of Officers and Other Ranks Domiciled in the County of Sussex Who Died In The 1939 World War While Serving In His Majesty’s Land Forces:
  • Name and Army Number
  • Regiment
  • Place of birth
  • Where lived
  • Where died
  • Date of Death
• War Service Casualties (WW2):
  • Name and address
  • Rank, Regiment and Decorations
  • Date Reported Missing or Killed
• Members of Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleets - Residents of Worthing Who Died From Enemy Action (at Sea or Shore) Or Other Courses Arising Out Of The War Between 3 September 1939 and 30 September 1947 Who Were Reported To The Register Of Shipping And Seamen:
  • Name
  • Rank or Rating
  • Age at death
  • Address (seaman’s last known address or that of next-of-kin)
  • Date of Death
  • Cause of Death
  • Name and official number of vessel in which deceased lost life
• Borough of Worthing Book of Remembrance (WW2) – listing service personnel or civilians from Worthing killed during the war. (copy of rough draft).
  • Name
  • Rank, Regiment or Service
  • Decorations
• Extract From Roll Of Honour Of Civilians Killed BY Enemy Action In United Kingdom Kept by The Dean And Chapter Of Westminster Abbey – covers Worthing and surrounding area.

Access

Enquiries regarding the war memorial and related material can be done by letter, telephone or email. Alternatively an appointment may be made to study the documents, researchers are required to give at least 7 days notice and are advised to have some alternative dates to hand.

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