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We remember Sydney Samuel Darrington
We remember Sydney Samuel Darrington
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1891
location
21 St Marys Street, Bedford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9075082
1891
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:9075078
1901
1911
employment
Grocers Assistant
Bedford
United Kingdom
Source:9075089
1911
1916
marriage
Alice Gladys Baker - Darrington
Source:9075090
15th January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
12185
Royal Flying Corps
Source:9346055
1st July 1916
1917
service
British Army
Private
72296
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
Source:9346055
October 1917 - 18th August 1918
enlistment
Bedford
United Kingdom
Source:9022793
service
British Army
Private
72296
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
Source:1097643
location
17, Ashburnham Rd., Bedford
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7218057
1918
death
Died of wounds
Source:7218057
Source:9022793
18th August 1918
burial
Seine-Maritime
France
Source:7218057
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sydney Samuel |
| Initials | SS |
| Last Name | Darrington |
| Source | 7218057 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17, Ashburnham Rd., Bedford | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 21 St Marys Street, Bedford | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 72296 | Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 12185 | Royal Flying Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 72296 | Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment) | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Elizabeth Darrington | mother | ||
| John William Darrington | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Gladys Baker - Darrington | wife | 15th January 1916 |
Media
Media
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Bedford Modern School WW1 Memorial.Pte Sydney Samuel Darrington was educated at Bedford Modern School 1899 - 1902 and appears on this Memorial.
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Headstone of Pte SS Darrington Sherwood ForestersMount Huon Cemetery, France.
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Royal Flying Corps Cap BadgeSS Darrington woud have worn a cap badge similar to this during his service with the RFC.Contributed by:
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Notts and Derby Regiment Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this, was worn by those serving with the Sherwood Foresters.Contributed by:
Alexander119331
Communities
Communities
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Bedford Modern School - Roll of Honour. IWM War Memorial Ref No. 7635More about Bedford Modern School - Roll of Honour. IWM War Memorial Ref No. 7635
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Modern School WW1 Memorial. | Alexander119331 | |
| Headstone of Pte SS Darrington Sherwood Foresters | Alexander119331 | |
| Royal Flying Corps Cap Badge | Alexander119331 | |
| Notts and Derby Regiment Cap Badge | Alexander119331 |
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