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We remember Sydney Thomas Gittins
We remember Sydney Thomas Gittins
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1909
1909
1913
1914
1917
1917
1919
1973
Details
Details
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 764 | Royal Field Artillery | 2nd South Midland Brigade | ||
| British Army | 764 | Royal Field Artillery | 2nd South Midland Brigade | Corporal Wheeler | |
| British Army | 764 | Royal Field Artillery | 2nd South Midland Brigade | Wheeler Sergeant | |
| British Army | 830057 | Royal Field Artillery | 2nd South Midland Brigade | Wheeler Sergeant | |
| British Army | 830057 | Royal Field Artillery | 2nd South Midland Brigade | Wheeler Staff Sergeant |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Smith | mother | ||
| James Henry Gittins | father |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Vanessa1594 |
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