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We remember Sidney Witts
We remember Sidney Witts
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1895
sibling
Ivy Witts
Source:7613587
1895
1899
sibling
Tom Witts
Source:7613587
1899
1901
location
66 Hagley Road, Hasbury, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7944459
1901
1907
sibling
Edith Witts
Source:7613587
1907
1911
employment
Labour Print Works
Source:7613587
1911
1911
location
Stones Head, Hayfield, Near Stockport
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7613587
1911
1914
marriage
Edith Downs
Source:7615869
1914
1915
children
Leonard Witts
Source:7944467
1915
1915
dates
Age 22
Source:7613592
4th December 1915
1915
location
7 Tumble Lane, Hayfield, nr Stockport
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7613592
4th December 1915
1915
employment
Calico Printer
United Kingdom
Source:7613592
December 1915
1915
enlistment
Buxton
United Kingdom
Source:7613592
December 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:7613592
14th August 1916
1919
discharge
Source:7613592
6th March 1919
service
British Army
Private
43134
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
Source:4841825
1946
death
Unknown
Chapel en le Frith, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Source:7615872
1946
sibling
Thomas Witts
Source:9428555
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sidney |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Witts |
| Source | 4841825 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Hagley Road, Hasbury, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 7 Tumble Lane, Hayfield, nr Stockport | United Kingdom | their own address | known 4th December 1915 | |
| Stones Head, Hayfield, Near Stockport | United Kingdom | parents address | 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 43134 | Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Witts | son | 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Witts | father | ||
| Elizabeth Witts | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Witts | sister | 1895 | |
| Tom Witts | brother | 1899 | |
| Edith Witts | sister | 1907 | |
| Thomas Witts | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Downs | wife | 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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Thomas Witts' Diary pageSidney's brother Thomas has recorded Sidney's name and battalion in his diary
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Sindey's name in brother Thomas' diaryMuch of the information is smudged but you can still clearly read Sidney's name in this page of his brother's diary.Contributed by:
Alison154121
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Martin968 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Martin968 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Martin968 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Martin968 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Martin968 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Martin968 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Record of birth of son, Leonard Witts | Martin968 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Witts' Diary page | Alison154121 | |
| Sindey's name in brother Thomas' diary | Alison154121 |
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