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We remember Sidney Rich
We remember Sidney Rich
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1901
employment
Builders Carter
Source:8542286
1901
1901
location
Tresham Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8542286
1901
1903
marriage
Rebecca Roberts
Source:8542283
1903
1904
children
William Sydney
Source:8542279
1904
1911
children
Lucy Mary
Source:8542279
1911
1911
employment
Ironstone labourer
Source:8542279
1911
1911
location
Wood St Geddington, Kettering, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8542279
1911
1914
enlistment
Kettering, Northants
United Kingdom
Source:8542285
9th September 1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
2269
East Surrey Regiment
9th Battalion
Source:7290024
1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7290024
1915
1915
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7290024
Source:8542274
26th September 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
XI. E. 1
Source:7290024
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sidney |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Rich |
| Source | 8542274 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tresham Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1901 | |
| Wood St Geddington, Kettering, Northamptonshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2269 | East Surrey Regiment | 9th Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Sydney | son | 1904 | |
| Lucy Mary | daughter | 1911 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Roberts | wife | 1903 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'8" |
Media
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Sidney's gravePhoto of grave in Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, France, taken by Chris Cosgrove
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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 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Surrey Recruitment Registers 1908-1933 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sidney's grave | Selena49658 | |
| Sidney Rich | Bryony61276 | |
| Engagement of Sidney and Rebecca | Bryony61276 |
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