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We remember Sydney J Orton
We remember Sydney J Orton
Timeline
Timeline
service
British Army
Private
B/1685
Rifle Brigade
Source:3340427
service
British Army
Private
19733
Machine Gun Corps
Source:3340427
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:9347870
18th August 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sydney J |
| Initials | SJ |
| Last Name | Orton |
| Source | 3340427 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | B/1685 | Rifle Brigade | Private | ||
| British Army | 19733 | Machine Gun Corps | Private |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gravestone of Private Orton | Neil202 |
Stories
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