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We remember Sydney Gordon
We remember Sydney Gordon
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
George Gordon
Source:8557546
1878
1879
sibling
Louisa Gordon
Source:8557546
1879
1880
sibling
James Brown
Source:8557546
1880
1881
sibling
Martin Gordon
Source:8557546
1881
1883
sibling
Daisy Gordon
Source:8557546
1883
1885
sibling
John Gordon
Source:8557546
1885
1889
sibling
William Gordon
Source:8557545
1889
1891
1892
sibling
Frederick Gordon
Source:8557545
1st November 1892
1908
marriage
Ida Eugenie EDWARDS
Source:6626295
2nd December 1908
1909
children
Sidney John Gordon
Source:6626275
8th June 1909
1912
children
Caroline Gordon
Source:6626275
26th November 1912
1914
enlistment
Swansea
United Kingdom
Source:6626275
30th November 1914
1914
location
12 Grove Place, Swansea
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6626275
30th November 1914
employment
Cellarman
Swansea
United Kingdom
Source:6626275
employment
Gardener
Swansea
United Kingdom
Source:8557542
service
British Army
Private
18016
Welsh Regiment
Source:1391367
location
13 Bathurst St, Swansea
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8557542
1917
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7146316
Source:6177907
11th November 1917
burial
Nord
France
Source:7146316
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sydney |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Gordon |
| Source | 1391367 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Grove Place, Swansea | United Kingdom | their own address | known 30th November 1914 | |
| 13 Bathurst St, Swansea | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 18016 | Welsh Regiment | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Gordon | daughter | 26th November 1912 | |
| Sidney John Gordon | son | 8th June 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Gordon | mother | ||
| George Gordon | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Gordon | brother | 1st November 1892 | |
| William Gordon | brother | 1889 | |
| James Brown | brother | 1880 | |
| George Gordon | brother | 1878 | |
| Louisa Gordon | sister | 1879 | |
| Martin Gordon | brother | 1881 | |
| Daisy Gordon | sister | 1883 | |
| John Gordon | brother | 1885 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ida Eugenie EDWARDS | wife | 2nd December 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| White |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-30 | 5'8" |
Media
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Sidney Gordon (standing)In uniform (standing) with his brother in law William Edward Morse (sitting).
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Gill24174 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Gill24174 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Gill24174 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Tina52837 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Tina52837 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Tina52837 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission record | Gill24174 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sidney Gordon (standing) | Zoe58323 | |
| Will | Tina52837 | |
| Will | Tina52837 | |
| Enlistment | Tina52837 | |
| Service Record | Tina52837 |
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