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Berkeley-Thomas-Tivey-of-The-Royal-Sussex-Regiment

Born Berkeley Thomas Tivey 1893 in Greenhill, Harrow, Hendon, Middlesex, England, he was the second eldest child of George Berkeley Tivey and Emma Mary "Durer" Pudney. Berkeley joined the West Sussex Constabulary on 6th April 1914 and then enlisted at Worthing, Sussex. Corporal SD/741 11th Bn., Royal Sussex Regiment. He Died 16th February 1915 age 21, his home address at that time was Chapter Road, Willesden Green, London. He was buried at Willesden New Cemetery, Middlesex Grave reference G. 557 The SD prefix was a very distinctive army number. It indicated that the holder had volunteered for service in the Sussex Pals and stood for South Downs Battalions. The South Downers were also known as 'Lowthers Lambs' after Colonel Claude Lowther who had been instrumental in their formation and recruitment. Volunteering in November 1914 his efficient work soon won him promotion. He vendered services of a valuable nature until he contracted cerebro-spinal meningitis, of which he died on February 16th 1915

Name:

TIVEY, Berkeley Thomas

Regiment, Corps etc.:

Royal Sussex Regiment

Battalion etc.:

11th Battalion.

Surname:

Tivey

Forename(s):

Berkeley Thomas

Initials:

B T

Birthplace:

Willesden Green, Middx. (Hendon)

Enlisted:

Worthing

Residence:

308 Chapter Rd., Willesden Green

Rank:

CPL.

Number:

SD/741

Date died:

16 February 1915

How died:

Contracted Meningitis whilst on active duty

Theatre of war:

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National-Roll-Of-Honour-Berkeley-T-Tivey		 Berkeley-T-Tivey-Memorial-Scroll
The certificate Above (click on the image for larger version) is generated by the Commonwealth Graves Commision. The colour photograph below is of Berkeley's grave stone to be found in Willesden New Cemetery, Middlesex. Thanks to Dawn Shilcock for taking the trouble to photograph Berkeley's resting place. The clipping (above left) is taken from the English National Roll of Honour 1914-1918.

The grave of Berkeley Tivey at Willesden New Cemetery

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