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We remember Sydney Matthews
We remember Sydney Matthews
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Robert Jon
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1874
1876
sibling
Walter Trowman
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1876
1878
1881
location
26 Clarence Street, Penzance, Cornwall
United Kingdom
parents address
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1881
1882
sibling
Elizabeth Jane Maria
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1882
1884
sibling
Beatrice Mary
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1884
1891
location
Clarence Street, Penzance, Cornwall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8752852
1891
1901
marriage
Emily Morris
Source:8752860
7th April 1901
1901
employment
Iron Mongers Assistant
Source:8752856
1901
1901
location
Union Street, Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8752856
1901
1911
employment
Ironmongers Assistant
Source:8752860
1911
1911
location
41 Abbey Road Croydon, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
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1911
1911
children
Clarence Sydney Matthews
Source:8752892
11th June 1911
1915
employment
Ironmonger
Source:8752816
1915
1915
location
15 Thorburn Square, Bermondseyl London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8752816
1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
28141
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
15th Battalion
Source:8752816
30th May 1915
1915
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
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3rd June 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8752816
2nd December 1915
1916
death
War Related Sickness
Chronic Nephritis & Uraemia
20 General Hospital
France
Source:7236879
Source:8752816
23rd September 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7236879
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sydney |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Matthews |
| Source | 2974795 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Thorburn Square, Bermondseyl London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1915 | |
| 26 Clarence Street, Penzance, Cornwall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| 41 Abbey Road Croydon, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Clarence Street, Penzance, Cornwall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Union Street, Plymouth, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 28141 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 15th Battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence Sydney Matthews | son | 11th June 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane | mother | ||
| Robert Matthews | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Jon | brother | 1874 | |
| Walter Trowman | brother | 1876 | |
| Elizabeth Jane Maria | sister | 1882 | |
| Beatrice Mary | sister | 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Morris | wife | 7th April 1901 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salloq | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'2" |
Media
Media
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Welsh Book of RemembranceThe Welsh Book of Remembrance is a beautifully decorated volume containing the names of around 35,000 men and women of Welsh birth and parentage and also those who served with Welsh Regiments who lost their lives during the First World War. The volume measures approximately 32 x 48 x 15cm and contains just over 1000 pages, each page displaying around 40 names written by professional scribes in neat calligraphy. The Book is held in the Crypt at the Temple of Peace in Cardiff. To reflect the fact that most of the men and women named in the Book died in Belgium or France the glass casing is French and the marble pedestal is Belgian. The Book has been digitised and transcribed as part of the Wales for Peace project, led by the Welsh Centre for International Affairs, and in collaboration with the National Library of WalesContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Selena49658 | |
| Welsh Book of Remembrance | Selena49658 |
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