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We remember Sidney Guy Dacombe
We remember Sidney Guy Dacombe
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1881
dates
Age 3
Source:8615515
3rd April 1881
1881
location
Chain Gate, Victoria Rd, Wimborne Minster, Dorset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8615515
3rd April 1881
1893
enlistment
Poole
United Kingdom
Source:8615931
9th December 1893
1901
dates
Age 26
Source:8614959
31st March 1901
1901
events
HMS Ophir
At Sea
Suez Canal
Egypt
Source:8614959
31st March 1901
1901
service
Royal Navy
Sergeant
HMS Ophir
Source:8614959
31st March 1901
1901
marriage
Louisa Priddy
Source:8614970
25th November 1901
1903
children
John Known As Jack Dacombe
Source:8614970
1903
1911
location
84 Cromwell Road, Eastney, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8614970
2nd April 1911
1914
discharge
Source:8614963
8th December 1914
1916
service
British Army
Battery Sergeant Major
5099
Royal Garrison Artillery, South African Heavy Artillery
South African Heavy Artillery
Source:8615931
15th April 1916 - 4th March 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Unknown
Hospital/Institution
Source:8615931
19th January 1918 - 4th March 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Warrant Officer II
5099
Royal Marine Artillery
Source:8615931
4th April 1918 - 25th July 1919
1919
location
54 King William St, Greenwich, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8615931
25th July 1919
1944
dates
Age 66
Source:8615524
September 1944
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8615931
service
British Army
Acting Battery Serjeant Major
RMA5099
Royal Marine Artillery
Source:4979171
service
Royal Navy
Colour Sergant
RMA/5099
Royal Marine Artillery
Source:8614963
1944
death
Greenwich, London
United Kingdom
Source:8615524
September 1944
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8614957
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sidney Guy |
| Initials | SG |
| Last Name | Dacombe |
| Source | 8614970 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 King William St, Greenwich, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 25th July 1919 | |
| 84 Cromwell Road, Eastney, Portsmouth | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Chain Gate, Victoria Rd, Wimborne Minster, Dorset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | RMA5099 | Royal Marine Artillery | Acting Battery Serjeant Major | ||
| Royal Navy | RMA/5099 | Royal Marine Artillery | Colour Sergant | ||
| Royal Navy | HMS Ophir | Sergeant | |||
| British Army | 5099 | Royal Garrison Artillery, South African Heavy Artillery | South African Heavy Artillery | Battery Sergeant Major | |
| Royal Navy | 5099 | Royal Marine Artillery | Warrant Officer II |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Known As Jack Dacombe | son | 1903 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Priddy | wife | 25th November 1901 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1893-12-09 | 6'1" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1893-12-09 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Chris2090 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| National Archive Service Record | Chris2090 |
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