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We remember Sydney Herbert Hitchcock
We remember Sydney Herbert Hitchcock
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1897
enlistment
Devonport
United Kingdom
Source:8632822
17th February 1897
1902
awards
Queens South Africa Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8632822
1902
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded in Action at Kut
Hospital/Institution
Source:8632822
7th January 1915
1915
awards
Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8632822
1915
marriage
Mary Jane Sweeney
Source:8632822
marriage
Gladys May Dale
Source:8632822
service
British Army
Serjeant
18730
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:1898394
service
British Army
Battery Sergeant Major
18730
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:8632822
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sydney Herbert |
| Initials | SH |
| Last Name | Hitchcock |
| Source | 8632822 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 18730 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 18730 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Battery Sergeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Queens South Africa Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Sweeney | wife | ||
| Gladys May Dale | wife |
Media
Media
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Sydney Herbert HithcockImage taken on Jersey in 1941 when occupied by the Germans
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney Herbert Hithcock | Robert87977 |
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