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We remember Sidney A Banks
We remember Sidney A Banks
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Ernest Banks
Source:6169869
1886
1888
sibling
Albert Banks
Source:6169869
1888
1890
sibling
Arthur Banks
Source:6169869
1890
1891
sibling
Frederick John Banks
Source:6169871
23rd March 1891
1893
sibling
Charles Banks
Source:6169869
1893
1895
sibling
Florence Banks
Source:6169869
1895
1896
1900
sibling
Robert Banks
Source:6169869
1900
1912
employment
Semi professional footballer
Weymouth Town FC
Weymouth Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:6169871
1912 - 1920
1916
dates
Age 18
Source:6169875
1916
1916
enlistment
Dorchester Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:6169875
1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
29148
Dorset Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:6169875
1916 - 1919
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6163584
1916 - 1917
1917
theatres
Mesopotamia :6b
Source:6163584
1917 - 1919
1918
awards
Mesopotamia Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:6163584
1918
1919
employment
Coal merchant
Gommegnies
France
Source:6647049
November 1919
1920
employment
Miner
Rose Heyworth Colliery and NCB
Abertillery
United Kingdom
Source:6169871
1920 - 1961
1921
location
19 Bourneville Road
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6169875
1921 - 1977
1921
marriage
Dorcas Williams
Source:6163584
November 1921
1923
children
Bryn Allan Banks
Source:6169867
23rd January 1923
1928
children
Bronwen Banks
Source:6169869
March 1928
service
British Army
Private
29148
Dorsetshire Regiment
Source:169076
1979
death
Not War Related
Jack Banks died of old age
Weymouth Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:6161427
Source:6169875
25th August 1979
burial
Weymouth Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:6169875
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sidney A |
| Initials | SA |
| Last Name | Banks |
| Source | 169076 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Bourneville Road | United Kingdom | their own address | 1921 - 1977 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 29148 | Dorsetshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 29148 | Dorset Regiment | 5th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mesopotamia Medal | Other War Service Award |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronwen Banks | daughter | March 1928 | |
| Bryn Allan Banks | son | 23rd January 1923 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Banks | mother | ||
| Faithfull Banks | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick John Banks | brother | 23rd March 1891 | |
| Charles Banks | brother | 1893 | |
| Florence Banks | sister | 1895 | |
| Ernest Banks | brother | 1886 | |
| Albert Banks | brother | 1888 | |
| Arthur Banks | brother | 1890 | |
| Robert Banks | brother | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorcas Williams | wife | November 1921 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5'6" |
Media
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Jack Banks with medalsA photo taken to record our grandfather with his medals, including Mesopotamian Star
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Kevin25795
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Kevin25795 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kevin25795 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kevin25795 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Kevin25795 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Kevin25795 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Kevin25795 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kevin25795 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Kevin25795 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Kevin25795 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Kevin25795 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Kevin25795 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kevin25795 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Kevin25795 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Kevin25795 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kevin25795 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Kevin25795 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kevin25795 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Kevin25795 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Kevin25795 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Banks with medals | Kevin25795 |
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