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We remember Sidney George Wright
We remember Sidney George Wright
Timeline
Timeline
1894
birth
Source:8838042
16th December 1894
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
G/1317
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:8837858
17th February 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4903288
17th February 1915
1915
commission
Source:4903288
13th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:8837869
13th May 1915
1917
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8837886
1st January 1917
1919
marriage
Winifred M Brigden
Source:8838047
1919
1921
location
Haverholme, 24 Bigwood Avenue, Hove, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:4903288
16th January 1921
1939
employment
Bank Manager
Barclays Bank
Henfield, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8838042
29th September 1939
1939
location
Broad Oak, Cagefoot Lane, Henfield, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8838042
29th September 1939
employment
Bank Employee
Barclay and Co Ltd
North Street, Brighton
United Kingdom
Source:8838039
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:4903288
service
British Army
Private
G/1317
Royal Sussex Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8837849
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sidney George |
| Initials | SG |
| Last Name | Wright, |
| Source | 4903288 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Oak, Cagefoot Lane, Henfield, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| Haverholme, 24 Bigwood Avenue, Hove, Sussex | United Kingdom | known 16th January 1921 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal West Kent Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | G/1317 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | G/1317 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | Royal West Kent Regiment | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred M Brigden | wife | 1919 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Barclays Bank Ltd - EmployeesMore about Barclays Bank Ltd - Employees
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Suspense List and Exonerated ListMore about Suspense List and Exonerated List
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Barclays Bank and Martins Bank - recipients of Awards and HonoursMore about Barclays Bank and Martins Bank - recipients of Awards and Honours
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls – Victory & British War Medals | Yvonne27542 | |
| WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls – 1914-15 Star | Yvonne27542 | |
| The London Gazette - 14th May 1915 | Yvonne27542 | |
| The London Gazette - 1st January 1917 | Yvonne27542 | |
| Barclays Bank Active Service Register | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1939 Register | Yvonne27542 |
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