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We remember Benjamin Tydie
We remember Benjamin Tydie
Timeline
Timeline
1868
sibling
James
Source:8974994
1868
1869
sibling
Thomas
Source:8974994
1869
1872
sibling
Harry
Source:8974994
1872
1873
sibling
Sarah
Source:8974994
1873
1875
sibling
Arthur
Source:8974994
1875
1878
sibling
Alice
Source:8974994
1878
1880
1881
location
Flint Street, Bromley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8974994
1881
1887
sibling
Emily
Source:8974995
1887
1901
employment
Commercial Clerk
Source:8974996
1901
1901
location
Heigham Road, East Ham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8974996
1901
1911
employment
Warehouseman
Source:8974997
1911
1914
location
119, Bilton Avenue, East ham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8974997
August 1914
1914
enlistment
Source:8974985
31st August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Rifleman
2093
London Regiment
6th (City of London) Battalion (Rifles)
Source:8974985
31st August 1914 - 14th April 1916
1915
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound to arm and wrist
Hospital/Institution
Source:8974981
27th May 1915
1916
discharge
Source:8974985
14th April 1916
1918
marriage
Grace C Tait
Source:8975000
1918
1919
children
Margery S
Source:8975002
1919
1925
children
John A
Source:8975003
1925
service
British Army
London Irish Volunteers
Source:8974964
1958
death
Unknown
Ilford
United Kingdom
Source:8975001
1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Benjamin |
| Initials | B |
| Last Name | Tydie |
| Source | 4534608 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119, Bilton Avenue, East ham | United Kingdom | parents address | known August 1914 | |
| Flint Street, Bromley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Heigham Road, East Ham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | London Irish Volunteers | ||||
| British Army | 2093 | London Regiment | 6th (City of London) Battalion (Rifles) | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margery S | daughter | 1919 | |
| John A | son | 1925 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Tydie | mother | ||
| James B Tydie | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James | brother | 1868 | |
| Thomas | brother | 1869 | |
| Harry | brother | 1872 | |
| Sarah | sister | 1873 | |
| Arthur | brother | 1875 | |
| Alice | sister | 1878 | |
| Emily | sister | 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace C Tait | wife | 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08 | 5'9" |
Media
Media
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AttestationBritish Army Service Records extract showing details of Attestation in August 1914. Image from 'Lives', IWM
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Medal Inspection 1914British Army Service Records extract showing details of medical inspection in August 1914. Image from 'Lives', IWMContributed by:
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Next of KinBritish Army Service Records extract showing details of next of kin. Image from 'Lives', IWMContributed by:
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Medals and WoundsBritish Army Service Records extract showing details of medals and wounds. Image from 'Lives', IWMContributed by:
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BadgeCap badge for the 6th (City of London) Battalion (Rifles). The badge was in use from 1908 until 1935. Image from the Imperial War Museum
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Susan26537
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan26537 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Attestation | Susan26537 | |
| Medal Inspection 1914 | Susan26537 | |
| Next of Kin | Susan26537 | |
| Medals and Wounds | Susan26537 | |
| Badge | Susan26537 |
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