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We remember Sidney Billsborough
We remember Sidney Billsborough
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:8614308
1891
1891
location
18 St Phillips Road
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8614308
1891
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:8614309
1901
1901
location
27 Herschell Street
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8614309
1901
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:8614310
1911
1911
employment
Bricklayer Builder and Contractor
Source:8614310
1911
1911
location
134 London Road Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8614310
1911
1912
marriage
Mary Jane France
Source:8614303
12th August 1912
1912
marriage
Mary J France
Source:8614301
1912
1913
children
Colin Billsborough
Source:8614303
16th February 1913
1915
location
1 Fishwick Parade Preston
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8614303
10th December 1915
1916
service
Sapper
166479
Royal Engineers
Source:8614303
1916
1916
dates
Age 26
Source:8614303
10th December 1916
1916
employment
Bricksetter and contractor
Source:8614303
10th December 1916
1916
enlistment
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:8614303
10th December 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Admitted to hospital
Hospital/Institution
Source:8614303
23rd May 1917 - 1st June 1917
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:8614303
5th May 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Admitted to hospital
Hospital/Institution
Source:8614303
30th June 1918 - 5th July 1918
employment
Contracting bricklayer
Source:7731379
service
British Army
Sapper
166479
Royal Engineers
Source:342581
service
British Army
Sapper
166479
Royal Engineers
Source:7731379
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7161309
Source:8614303
Source:7731379
18th September 1918
sibling
Fred Billsborough
Source:8614309
sibling
Herbert Billsborough
Source:8614309
sibling
John B Billsborough
Source:8614309
sibling
Doris Crossley Billsborough
Source:8614310
sibling
Gladys Crossley Billsborough
Source:8614310
sibling
Beatrice Billsborough
Source:8614310
location
1 Fishwick Parade
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7731379
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7161309
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sidney |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Billsborough |
| Source | 342581 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Fishwick Parade Preston | United Kingdom | their own address | known 10th December 1915 | |
| 1 Fishwick Parade | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 134 London Road Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 18 St Phillips Road | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 27 Herschell Street | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 166479 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 166479 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| 166479 | Royal Engineers | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Billsborough | son | 16th February 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Billsborough | mother | ||
| Alfred Billsborough | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Billsborough | brother | ||
| Herbert Billsborough | brother | ||
| John B Billsborough | brother | ||
| Doris Crossley Billsborough | sister | ||
| Gladys Crossley Billsborough | sister | ||
| Beatrice Billsborough | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary J France | wife | 1912 | |
| Mary Jane France | wife | 12th August 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-04-18 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Sapr BillsboroughThis is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Sapper Sidney Billsborough for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: Billsborough Sidney. Address: 1 Fishwick Parade. Occupation: Contracting Bricklayer. Regiment: Royal Engineers. Rank and Regimental Number: Sapper No. 166479. Date of Death: September 18th 1918. Place where killed or injury received: France. Remarks: None.
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Communities
Communities
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Preston Memorial Roll of HonourMore about Preston Memorial Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Preston43155 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Preston43155 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston43155 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43155 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43155 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43155 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Sapr Billsborough | Preston485 |
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