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We remember Sidney Preston
We remember Sidney Preston
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Pattie Preston
Source:6647483
1878
1880
sibling
Thomas England Preston
Source:6647483
1880
1882
sibling
Arthur John Preston
Source:6647483
12th February 1882
1886
sibling
Mary Eliza Preston
Source:6647483
3rd July 1886
1889
1890
sibling
Reginald Preston
Source:6647483
29th June 1890
1893
sibling
Chamberlain Preston
Source:6647483
9th January 1893
1898
education
Gresham's School, Holt
Holt, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9075965
January 1898 - April 1905
1905
employment
Solicitor's Clerk
Hampstead
United Kingdom
Source:9075965
1905 - 1914
1916
marriage
Mabel Lilian Gold
Source:6647483
27th May 1916
service
British Army
Serjeant
2530
Middlesex Regiment
Source:3589303
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Essex Regiment
Source:3589303
location
Gascony Avenue, Hampstead
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6647483
location
High Street, Holt
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6647483
location
Market Place, Holt
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6647483
1918
death
Killed in Action
23rd Brigade 98th 14th (Reserve) Bn, The Essex Regiment TR/10
www.1914-1918.net/training_reserve
France
France
Source:7151986
Source:6647483
10th April 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7151986
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sidney |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Preston |
| Source | 3589303 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gascony Avenue, Hampstead | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| High Street, Holt | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Market Place, Holt | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2530 | Middlesex Regiment | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | Essex Regiment | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann England | mother | ||
| Thomas John Preston | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pattie Preston | brother | 1878 | |
| Thomas England Preston | brother | 1880 | |
| Arthur John Preston | brother | 12th February 1882 | |
| Mary Eliza Preston | sister | 3rd July 1886 | |
| Reginald Preston | brother | 29th June 1890 | |
| Chamberlain Preston | brother | 9th January 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Lilian Gold | wife | 27th May 1916 |
Media
Media
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Sidney PrestonPhotograph taken with his brothers and sister at Salthouse, Norfolk c. 1912.
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Debra39406
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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Holt, Norfolk Baptisms | Debra39406 | |
| 1891 Census | Debra39406 | |
| 1911 Census | Debra39406 | |
| 1901 Census | Debra39406 | |
| Gresham's School Register | Liz2629 | |
| Gresham Magazine | Liz2629 | |
| Gresham's at War | Liz2629 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sidney Preston | Debra39406 |
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