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We remember Sydney Smith
We remember Sydney Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1873
1891
dates
Age 17
Source:9595929
5th April 1891
1891
employment
General labourer
Source:9595929
5th April 1891
1891
location
Starveale, Sheldon Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9595929
5th April 1891
1902
marriage
Carrie Rosina Smith nee Mitchell
Source:9595940
12th July 1902
1904
children
Sidney Harry Smith
Source:9595884
19th July 1904
1906
children
Hilda May Smith
Source:9595884
16th June 1906
1909
children
Wilmot Cyril Smith
Source:9595884
13th October 1909
1912
children
Mabel Rosina Smith
Source:9595884
2nd June 1912
1915
dates
Age 40
Source:9595884
30th June 1915
1915
employment
Carter
Source:9595884
30th June 1915
1915
enlistment
Devizes, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:9595884
30th June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Driver
T4/122702
Army Service Corps
Source:9595884
30th June 1915
1915
location
Long Dean, Castle Combe, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9595884
30th June 1915
1917
service
British Army
Private
67854
Liverpool Regiment
Source:9595884
25th February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
44831
Labour Corps
Source:9595884
14th May 1917
1939
employment
General labourer
Source:9595940
29th September 1939
1939
location
Jubilee Cottage, Biddestone, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9595940
29th September 1939
1955
dates
Age 82
Source:9595913
October 1955
1955
employment
Assisted with poultry
Mrs Tucker
Source:9595913
October 1955
1955
employment
unknown
Slaughterford Paper Mills
Source:9595913
October 1955
1955
location
Biddestone, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9595913
October 1955
1987
events
Drunk on active service
Military Discipline
Deprived 14 days' pay
Source:9595884
1st October 1987
1955
death
Biddestone, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:9595913
October 1955
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sydney |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 4164456 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biddestone, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known October 1955 | |
| Jubilee Cottage, Biddestone, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| Long Dean, Castle Combe, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 30th June 1915 | |
| Starveale, Sheldon Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | T4/122702 | Army Service Corps | Driver | ||
| British Army | 67854 | Liverpool Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 44831 | Labour Corps | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Harry Smith | son | 19th July 1904 | |
| Hilda May Smith | daughter | 16th June 1906 | |
| Wilmot Cyril Smith | son | 13th October 1909 | |
| Mabel Rosina Smith | daughter | 2nd June 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Smith | father | ||
| Mary Ann Smith nee Tandy | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrie Rosina Smith nee Mitchell | wife | 12th July 1902 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-30 | 5'4" |
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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wiltshire Times | Sue63058 | |
| GRO birth index | Sue63058 | |
| FreeBMD marriage index | Sue63058 |
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