Private L/7311 Chares William Sygrove 2nd Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment was born in 1884 in Eastbourne the sixth child of Charles William Sygrove and Elizabeth nee Andrews. Both of his parents died in 1896. In the 1911 census Charles is living in Exmouth Street, Stepney, Mile End Old Town aged 27yrs born Eastbourne and his occupation is Police Officer. He died 14th September 1914 and is buried in Vendresse British Cemetery, Aisne, France, Grave number 1. A. 7. His story is included in our Family Tree for all future generations to learn of his ultimate sacrifice.

Michael Hawkins