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We remember Sidney James Bristol
We remember Sidney James Bristol
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Gervie George Bristol
Source:9277289
1877
1879
sibling
Catherine Eliza Aka Kate Bristol
Source:9277289
1879
1884
sibling
Willie John Bristol
Source:9277289
1884
1886
sibling
Frederick Charles Bristol
Source:9277289
1886
1888
sibling
Albert Ernest Bristol
Source:9277289
1888
1891
1891
location
‘Belle Vista’, Cowden Road, Edenbridge, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9277286
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 10
Source:9277289
31st March 1901
1901
location
‘Avenue Lodge’, Effingham, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9277289
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:9277290
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Gardener (Domestic)
Not known
Effingham, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9277290
2nd April 1911
1911
location
‘Avenue Cottage’ Effingham, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9277290
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 23
Source:9276605
27th June 1914
1914
marriage
Harriet Elena Bristol nee Moore
Source:9276605
27th June 1914
1914
dates
Age 23
Source:9276605
4th August 1914
1914
children
Sidney George Bristol
Source:9276605
27th September 1914
1915
location
Ranmore Cottage, Headley, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9276605
12th July 1915
1915
dates
Age 24
Source:9276605
13th July 1915
1915
employment
Gamekeeper
Not known
Headley, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9276605
13th July 1915
1915
enlistment
Guildford, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9276605
13th July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
G/6194
The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:9276605
13th July 1915 - 13th April 1916
1916
children
Cyril James Bristol
Source:9276605
22nd January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
G/6194
The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
1st Battalion
Source:9276605
14th April 1916 - 28th December 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9276605
15th April 1916 - 12th March 1917
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
72480
Machine Gun Corps
Source:9276605
29th December 1916 - 12th October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
72480
Machine Gun Corps
Source:9276605
13th October 1917 - 3rd January 1919
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9276605
16th July 1918 - 12th September 1918
1918
dates
Age 27
Source:9276605
11th November 1918
1919
service
British Army
Private
72480
Machine Gun Corps
Source:9276605
4th January 1919 - 20th March 1919
1919
dates
Age 27
Source:9276605
20th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9276605
20th March 1919
1919
location
Ranmore Cottage, Headley, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9276605
21st March 1919
1975
death
Not War Related
Sidney James Bristol died over 50 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 84.
Tonbridge Registration District, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9277297
1975
1975
dates
Age 84
Source:9277297
December 1975
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sidney James |
| Initials | SJ |
| Last Name | Bristol |
| Source | 9277286 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranmore Cottage, Headley, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 12th July 1915 | |
| Ranmore Cottage, Headley, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 21st March 1919 | |
| ‘Avenue Cottage’ Effingham, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| ‘Avenue Lodge’, Effingham, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| ‘Belle Vista’, Cowden Road, Edenbridge, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/6194 | The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | G/6194 | The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) | 1st Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 72480 | Machine Gun Corps | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 72480 | Machine Gun Corps | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 72480 | Machine Gun Corps | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney George Bristol | son | 27th September 1914 | |
| Cyril James Bristol | son | 22nd January 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Bristol nee King | mother | ||
| John George Aka George Bristol | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gervie George Bristol | brother | 1877 | |
| Catherine Eliza Aka Kate Bristol | sister | 1879 | |
| Willie John Bristol | brother | 1884 | |
| Frederick Charles Bristol | brother | 1886 | |
| Albert Ernest Bristol | brother | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Elena Bristol nee Moore | wife | 27th June 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-13 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-13 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Sidney James Bristol reduced to the ranksSidney James Bristol was court marshalled at Grantham, Lincolnshire, on 28 December 1918 for: "Without reasonable excuse allowing persons to escape committed to his charge" and reduced to the ranks.Contributed 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 | Keith22624 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Recorded Sevenoaks Registration District, Kent | Keith22624 | |
| Marriage Recorded Epsom Registration District, Surrey | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Tonbridge Registration District, Kent | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War entry for 1461 Albert Ernest Bristol - Royal Marines | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Gun Corps | Keith22624 | |
| Sidney James Bristol reduced to the ranks | Keith22624 |
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