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We remember Sidney Ernest Wills
We remember Sidney Ernest Wills
Timeline
Timeline
1864
sibling
Edward H Wills
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1864
1866
sibling
Arthur Wills
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1866
1869
sibling
Frederick Wills
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1869
1871
sibling
William Wills
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1871
1873
sibling
Emily Wills
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1873
1874
1876
sibling
Jessica Wills
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1876
1879
sibling
Rose Wills
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1879
1881
dates
Age 6
Source:6656464
3rd April 1881
1881
location
3 Bloomsbury Street Cheltenham Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6656464
3rd April 1881
1891
dates
Age 16
Source:6977138
5th April 1891
1891
employment
Labourer
Ordnance Survey
Scarborough
United Kingdom
Source:6977138
5th April 1891
1894
dates
Age 19
Source:6648333
5th March 1894
1894
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:6648333
5th March 1894
1894
service
British Army
Sapper
28076
Royal Engineers
Source:6648333
5th March 1894 - 29th June 1902
1901
marriage
Mary Bridget Jennings
Source:6648333
13th March 1901
1902
children
Arthur Patrick Wills
Source:6648333
26th April 1902
1902
service
British Army
Corporal
28076
Royal Engineers
Source:6648333
29th June 1902 - 24th October 1911
1903
children
Cecilia Rose Wills
Source:6648333
23rd September 1903
1904
children
Cecil Sydney Wills
Source:6648333
17th October 1904
1906
children
Mary Violet Wills
Source:6648333
22nd February 1906
1909
children
Fredrick Henry Wills
Source:6648333
24th August 1909
1913
children
Muriel Constance Wills
Source:6648333
21st December 1913
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:6648333
7th October 1914 - 16th February 1919
1916
service
British Army
Serjeant
28076
Royal Engineers
Source:6648333
23rd December 1916 - 1st January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Company Quarter Master
28076
Royal Engineers
Source:6648333
1st January 1917 - 27th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
28076
Royal Engineers
Source:6648333
27th September 1918
1919
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with gratuity
Other War Service Award
Source:6648333
30th April 1919
1919
location
93 Rosary Road Erdington Warwickshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6648333
5th September 1919
employment
Surveyor O.S
Source:6648333
1919
death
War Related Sickness
Information from death certificate in service record:-Aneurism of descending aorta. Informant A.P.Wills of 93 Rosary Road Erdington.
Derbyshire Royal Infirmary
United Kingdom
Source:7247077
Source:6648333
5th September 1919
awards
Chevrons Red One Blue Four
Other War Service Award
Source:6648333
burial
Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:7247077
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sidney Ernest |
| Initials | SE |
| Last Name | Wills |
| Source | 6656465 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bloomsbury Street Cheltenham Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 93 Rosary Road Erdington Warwickshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th September 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 28076 | Royal Engineers | Company Quarter Master | ||
| British Army | 28076 | Royal Engineers | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 28076 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 28076 | Royal Engineers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 28076 | Royal Engineers | Company Serjeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Chevrons Red One Blue Four | Other War Service Award | |
| Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with gratuity | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Patrick Wills | son | 26th April 1902 | |
| Cecilia Rose Wills | daughter | 23rd September 1903 | |
| Cecil Sydney Wills | son | 17th October 1904 | |
| Muriel Constance Wills | daughter | 21st December 1913 | |
| Mary Violet Wills | daughter | 22nd February 1906 | |
| Fredrick Henry Wills | son | 24th August 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Wills | father | ||
| Margaret Wills | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward H Wills | brother | 1864 | |
| Arthur Wills | brother | 1866 | |
| Frederick Wills | brother | 1869 | |
| William Wills | brother | 1871 | |
| Emily Wills | sister | 1873 | |
| Jessica Wills | sister | 1876 | |
| Rose Wills | sister | 1879 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Bridget Jennings | wife | 13th March 1901 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | Hazel | D Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1894-03-05 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1894 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Commonwealth War Grave CommissionRecord of memorial to Sidney Ernest Wills at St Barnabas Church Erdington
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Photograph of Sidney Ernest WillsPhotograph of Sidney Ernest Wills with kind permission of his great-grand daughter Elaine Ali.Contributed by:
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Photograph of Sidney Ernest WillsPhotograph of Sidney Ernest Wills and family with kind permission of his great-grand daughter Elaine Ali.Contributed by:
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Photograph of Sidney Ernest Wills and familyPhotograph of Sidney Ernest Wills and family with kind permission of his great-grand daughter Elaine Ali.Contributed by:
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Photograph of Sidney Ernest WillsPhotograph of Sidney Ernest Wills with kind permission of his great-grand daughter Elaine Ali.Contributed by:
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Electoral roll 1918- Absent votersSidney Ernest Wills on 1918 electoral roll for 93 Rosary Road ErdingtonContributed by:
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Memorial certificateMemorial certificate from the Commonwealth War Grave Commission for Sidney Ernest Wills at St Barnabas Church ErdingtonContributed by:
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War memorial At St Barnabas Church ErdingtonThe Commonwealth Grave Commission War memorial naming eight men who are buried in the church yard but their grave location is unknownContributed by:
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War memorial At St Barnabas Church ErdingtonThe Commonwealth Grave Commission War memorial naming eight men who are buried in the church yard but their grave location is unknown
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Commonwealth War Graves CommissionCommonwealth War Graves Commission Church yard details for St Barnabas ErdingtonContributed by:
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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 | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Find my past 1881 census | Sharon36563 | |
| British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920 results for Sydney E Wills | Sharon36563 | |
| Aston & Erdington Past & Present Tribute To The First World War | Sharon36563 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Grave Commission | Sharon36563 | |
| Photograph of Sidney Ernest Wills | Sharon36563 | |
| Photograph of Sidney Ernest Wills | Sharon36563 | |
| Photograph of Sidney Ernest Wills and family | Sharon36563 | |
| Photograph of Sidney Ernest Wills | Sharon36563 | |
| Electoral roll 1918- Absent voters | Sharon36563 | |
| Memorial certificate | Sharon36563 | |
| War memorial At St Barnabas Church Erdington | Sharon36563 | |
| War memorial At St Barnabas Church Erdington | Sharon36563 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Sharon36563 | |
| Graves Registration Report Form | Sharon36563 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission report | Sharon36563 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission report | Sharon36563 |
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