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We remember Sidney Batty
We remember Sidney Batty
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1917
service
British Army
Sapper
367232
Northern Cyclist Battalion
Source:8999976
1917
1927
children
Eileen Batty
Source:245377
6th March 1927
children
Celia Batty
Source:245377
children
Evelyn Batty
Source:245377
children
Dennis Batty
Source:245377
marriage
Alice Campey
Source:245377
service
British Army
Sapper
459967
Royal Engineers
Source:245377
service
British Army
Sapper
WR-176607
Royal Engineers
Source:245377
service
British Army
Sapper
459967
Source:6150507
service
British Army
367232
Northern Cyclist Battalion
Source:6150416
service
British Army
Royal Engineers
Source:6150612
service
British Army
459967
Royal Engineers
Source:6155221
location
58, The Avenue, Starbeck, Harrogate, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6155221
1981
death
Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8999978
1981
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sidney |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Batty |
| Source | 245377 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58, The Avenue, Starbeck, Harrogate, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 459967 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | WR-176607 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 459967 | Sapper | |||
| British Army | 367232 | Northern Cyclist Battalion | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | ||||
| British Army | 459967 | Royal Engineers | |||
| British Army | 367232 | Northern Cyclist Battalion | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Batty | daughter | ||
| Celia Batty | daughter | ||
| Dennis Batty | son | ||
| Eileen Batty | daughter | 6th March 1927 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Campey | wife |
Media
Media
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Sapper Sidney Batty's medal cardSapper Sidney Batty (My Grandad on my mother's side) medal card.
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459967 Spr Sidney Batty WW1 medalWW1 medal showing number (459967) rank (Sapper) and name S. BattyContributed by:
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459967 Sapper S. Batty engraved Victory Medal WW1My Grandad's WW1 medals - as recorded on his medal card, engraved on the side of the medal - in my possession.Contributed by:
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Royal Engineers enamel lapel badgeRoyal Engineers enamel lapel badge from Spr Sidney Batty. Sidney was my grandad and this badge was in a small box along with his RE cap badge. I'm not sure if it was something he wore after the war or whether it was part of his war uniformContributed by:
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Spr Sidney Batty's WW1 New TestamentThis New Testament was with Sapper Sidney Batty throughout his service. Lovely to see his own handwriting in the flyleaf!Contributed by:
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Inner cover, New Testament, Sidney Batty RE 459967Presented by the Governor of the State of New Hampshire - not sure why or how??Contributed by:
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War medal box Spr. S. Batty, R.E.Box in which Spr S Batty's war medals were presentedContributed by:
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Civic Reception invitation from Mayor of HarrogateInvitation to Sidney Batty from the mayor of Harrogate to attend a Civic Homecoming dinner at the Beechwood Hotel, Harrogate on Thursday January 15th 1920, and afterwards a Civic Reception at the Royal Hall, harrogateContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper extract from Harrogate Herald, 13th Feb 1918 | Ian19291 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sapper Sidney Batty's medal card | Ian19291 | |
| Spr Sidney Batty's WW1 medals | Ian19291 | |
| Spr Sydney Batty's WW1 medals - the other side | Ian19291 | |
| 459967 Spr Sidney Batty WW1 medal | Ian19291 | |
| 459967 Sapper S. Batty engraved Victory Medal WW1 | Ian19291 | |
| Sapper Sidney Batty's R E Cap Badge | Ian19291 | |
| Royal Engineers enamel lapel badge | Ian19291 | |
| Spr Sidney Batty's WW1 New Testament | Ian19291 | |
| New Testament cover | Ian19291 | |
| Inner cover, New Testament, Sidney Batty RE 459967 | Ian19291 | |
| War medal box Spr. S. Batty, R.E. | Ian19291 | |
| Civic Reception invitation from Mayor of Harrogate | Ian19291 | |
| Grandad - Sydney Batty | Ian19291 |
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