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We remember Sydney Ernest Pilbrow
We remember Sydney Ernest Pilbrow
Timeline
Timeline
1873
sibling
Herbert M Pilbrow
Source:9224747
1873
1877
sibling
Walter E Pilbrow
Source:9224747
1877
1878
sibling
Jessie E Pilbrow
Source:9224747
1878
1880
sibling
Blanche Pilbrow
Source:9224747
1880
1883
sibling
Harold J Pilbrow
Source:9224747
1883
1885
sibling
Albert H Pilbrow
Source:9224747
1885
1888
sibling
Mabel Pilbrow
Source:9224747
1888
1890
sibling
Nellie Pilbrow
Source:9224747
1890
1892
sibling
Ada Pilbrow
Source:9224747
1892
1896
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:9224747
31st March 1901
1901
location
27 Street Sydenham Hill. Dulwich, Camberwell, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9224747
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:9224741
2nd April 1911
1911
location
The United Methodist College, Shebbear, North Devon
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9224741
2nd April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Private
10924
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
Source:9225269
15th May 1915
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
Source:9224822
30th May 1917
1919
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Machine Gun Corps
Source:9225269
4th March 1919
1922
marriage
Ellen E Todd
Source:9224766
1922
1940
service
British Army
Lieutenant
136877
Hampshire Regiment
Source:9224831
25th June 1940
1941
dates
Age 45
Source:9224724
27th March 1941
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Machine Gun Corps
Source:3519901
1941
death
Amersham, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:9224724
Source:9224732
27th March 1941
burial
Bromley, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9224724
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sydney Ernest |
| Initials | SE |
| Last Name | Pilbrow |
| Source | 3519901 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Street Sydenham Hill. Dulwich, Camberwell, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| The United Methodist College, Shebbear, North Devon | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Machine Gun Corps | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | 136877 | Hampshire Regiment | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | 10924 | Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | Machine Gun Corps | Second Lieutenant |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Pilbrow | mother | ||
| John S Pilbrow | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert M Pilbrow | brother | 1873 | |
| Walter E Pilbrow | brother | 1877 | |
| Jessie E Pilbrow | sister | 1878 | |
| Blanche Pilbrow | sister | 1880 | |
| Harold J Pilbrow | brother | 1883 | |
| Albert H Pilbrow | brother | 1885 | |
| Mabel Pilbrow | sister | 1888 | |
| Nellie Pilbrow | sister | 1890 | |
| Ada Pilbrow | sister | 1892 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen E Todd | wife | 1922 |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Jonathan101862 | |
| The London Gazette | Jonathan101862 | |
| The London Gazette | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | Jonathan101862 | |
| Headstone | Jonathan101862 | |
| Headstone | Jonathan101862 |
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