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We remember Sydney John Abbott
We remember Sydney John Abbott
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
William Thomas Abbott
Source:5478251
1886
1886
sibling
William Thomas Abbott
Source:5478267
1886
1886
sibling
Walter Thomas Abbott
Source:5478314
1886
1888
sibling
George Albert Abbott
Source:5478251
1888
1888
sibling
George Albert Abbott
Source:5478267
1888
1888
sibling
George Albert Abbott
Source:5478314
1888
1891
location
West End, Weedon Bec, Northants
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5478267
5th April 1891
1891
location
West End, Weedon, Northants
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5478314
5th April 1891
1891
1895
sibling
Henry Frederick Abbott
Source:5478251
1895
1895
sibling
Henry Frederick Abbott
Source:5478267
1895
1895
sibling
Henry Frederick Abbott
Source:5478317
1895
1897
sibling
Elizabeth Abbott
Source:5478251
1897
1897
sibling
Elizabeth Abbott
Source:5478267
1897
1905
enlistment
Weedon, Northants
United Kingdom
Source:5478316
26th September 1905
1905
employment
Boy Soldier
Army
Weedon, Northants
United Kingdom
Source:5478251
26th November 1905 - 20th December 1905
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:5478029
2nd April 1911
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:5478316
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Soldier - Private
British Army
Cape Town
South Africa
Source:5478316
2nd April 1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2813
19th December 1914 - 11th April 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5478316
19th December 1914 - 11th April 1915
service
British Army
Private
9218
Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry
Source:2813
service
British Army
Private
9218
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
2nd Battalion
Source:2813
service
British Army
Private
9218
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
2nd Battalion
Source:5478316
1915
death
Killed in Action
See War Diary.
Ypres
Belgium
Source:7456851
Source:5478058
11th April 1915
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7456851
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West End, Weedon Bec, Northants | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| West End, Weedon, Northants | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9218 | Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 9218 | Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 9218 | Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| 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 |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Abbott nee Clark | mother | ||
| Walter Abbott | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Thomas Abbott | brother | 1886 | |
| George Albert Abbott | brother | 1888 | |
| Henry Frederick Abbott | brother | 1895 | |
| Elizabeth Abbott | sister | 1897 | |
| William Thomas Abbott | brother | 1886 | |
| George Albert Abbott | brother | 1888 | |
| Henry Frederick Abbott | brother | 1895 | |
| Elizabeth Abbott | sister | 1897 | |
| Walter Thomas Abbott | brother | 1886 | |
| George Albert Abbott | brother | 1888 | |
| Henry Frederick Abbott | brother | 1895 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1905-11-25 | 4'11" |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | David503 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David503 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David503 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Death entry for Sydney John Abbott | David503 | |
| 1901 Census for Sydney John Abbott | David503 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney John Abbott on the Menin Gate Memorial | David503 | |
| Physical Examination page for Sydney John Abbott | David503 |
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