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We remember Sydney Sharples
We remember Sydney Sharples
Timeline
Timeline
1867
sibling
Robert Sykes
Source:9641328
1867
1870
sibling
James Hall Sykes
Source:9641328
1870
1882
1891
location
Dardsley, Black Lane, Lostock Hall, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9641328
1891
1902
education
Five year course of study for the Triple Qualification of the three Scottish medical colleges. Practical placements at hospitals in Liverpool between 1902 and 1906.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:9650603
19th May 1902 - July 1909
1911
employment
House Physician
The David Lewis North Hospital
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:9641304
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Leeds Street, Liverpool
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9641304
2nd April 1911
1912
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
West Lancashire Brigade RFA (TF)
Source:9589289
29th May 1912 - 4th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Army Medical Corps
2nd West Lancashire Field Ambulance
Source:9589289
4th March 1915 - 1st April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Captain
-
Royal Army Medical Corps
2nd West Lancashire Field Ambulance
Source:3981206
1st April 1915 - 30th September 1921
1915
employment
Physician
Lostock Hall, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9641235
1915
1915
marriage
Jenny F Hallmark
Source:9641186
1915
1915
location
Lostock Hall, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9641235
1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3981206
11th September 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Due to medical debility was sent home. Served by working in Preston military hospital and spent some time in Blackpool as part of service.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9589289
29th October 1915 - 24th March 1916
1916
location
Dardsley, Lostock Hall, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9589289
20th April 1916
1921
events
End of Commission
Letter
United Kingdom
Source:9589289
1921
1939
employment
Physician & Surgeon
Lostock Hall, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9641127
29th September 1939
1939
location
Dardsley, Lostock Hall, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9641127
29th September 1939
education
Hutton Grammar School
Hutton, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9589289
service
British Army
Trooper
Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry (TF)
Source:9589289
1948
death
Not War Related
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9641365
1948
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sydney |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Sharples |
| Source | 3981206 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dardsley, Black Lane, Lostock Hall, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Dardsley, Lostock Hall, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 20th April 1916 | |
| Dardsley, Lostock Hall, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| Leeds Street, Liverpool | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Lostock Hall, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | West Lancashire Brigade RFA (TF) | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Army Medical Corps | 2nd West Lancashire Field Ambulance | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry (TF) | Trooper | |||
| British Army | - | Royal Army Medical Corps | 2nd West Lancashire Field Ambulance | Captain |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Sharples | father | ||
| Agnes Emma Sharples | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Sykes | step-brother | 1867 | |
| James Hall Sykes | step-brother | 1870 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny F Hallmark | wife | 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-05-29 | 5'10" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Gill49 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gill49 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Gill49 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Catalogue record for a file of documents relating to service | Gill49 | |
| 1939 Register | Gill49 | |
| The Medical Directory, 1915 | Gill49 | |
| 1891 Census | Gill49 | |
| The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh | Gill49 |
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