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We remember Henry Sydney Bird
We remember Henry Sydney Bird
Duplicate of H S Bird
Duplicate of H S Bird
Also remembered by 2 people
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1891
location
34 John Street, Penarth, Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9399123
April 1891
1901
location
18 Station Road, Penarth
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9373212
1901
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:351824
14th July 1915
1916
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9399216
30th March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Acting Company Sergeant Major
13211
South Staffordshire Regiment
8th Service Battalion
Source:351824
18th July 1916
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9373197
service
British Army
Serjeant
13211
South Staffordshire Regiment
Source:351824
1916
death
Died of wounds
Died in General Hospital, Northampton
Northampton
United Kingdom
Source:9399032
Source:9373205
18th July 1916
burial
Penarth, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
Source:9373197
sibling
Frederick Bird
Source:9399032
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry Sydney |
| Initials | HS |
| Last Name | Bird, |
| Source | 9373197 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Station Road, Penarth | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1901 | |
| 34 John Street, Penarth, Glamorganshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13211 | South Staffordshire Regiment | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 13211 | South Staffordshire Regiment | 8th Service Battalion | Acting Company Sergeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Willicombe Bird | father | ||
| Emma Elizabeth Sutton Fear | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Bird | brother |
Media
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Penarth War MemorialPhoto of the local memorial in Penarth, South Wales
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| National Probate Calendar - Henry Sidney Bird | Colin6854 | |
| Index to GRO/ONS Birth Registers - Sydney Harry Bird | Colin6854 | |
| 1891 census Bird household | Colin6854 | |
| Baptism Register - Frederick Charles Bird (brother) | Colin6854 | |
| Index to Bath and North East Somerset Marriage Registers for Frederick Willicombe Bird | Colin6854 | |
| UK, Citations of the Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-1920 - H S Bird | Colin6854 | |
| Link to Brother's (Private Frederick Charles Bird) Life Story | Colin6854 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Penarth War Memorial | Selena49658 | |
| Headstone | Selena49658 |
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We remember Henry Sydney Bird
Also remembered by 2 people
