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We remember Sydney Tilley Wilks
We remember Sydney Tilley Wilks
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1914
enlistment
Wrexham
United Kingdom
Source:9377445
21st January 1914
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9377473
3rd March 1916 - 31st October 1917
1916
hospitalisation
Medical history
Hospital/Institution
Source:9377476
9th December 1916 - 17th December 1916
employment
Watchmaker
Family business
Wrexham
United Kingdom
Source:9377449
service
British Army
Private
518
Denbigh Yeomanry
Source:5306029
service
British Army
Private
345100
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:5306029
1917
death
Killed in Action
During the 3rd battle of Gaza (capture of Beersheba)he was killed whilst taking replacement ammunition to his Lewis gun
Palestine, State of
Source:7528389
Source:9377448
31st October 1917
burial
A few miles from Beersheba. His grave was apparently "suitably marked".
Israel
Source:9377448
sibling
Richard Matthews Wilks
Source:9377449
sibling
Frederick Harold Wilks
Source:9377449
sibling
Lewis Wilks
Source:9377449
sibling
Edgar Henry Wilks
Source:9377449
sibling
Arthur Ernest Wilks
Source:9377449
sibling
Charles Rupert Wilks
Source:9377449
sibling
Albert Victor Wilks
Source:9377449
sibling
Annie Maria Wilks
Source:9377449
sibling
Beatrice Victoria Williams
Source:9377449
sibling
Fanny Ryall
Source:9377449
sibling
Winifred Wilks
Source:9377449
location
25 Yorke Street, Wrexham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9377449
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sydney Tilley |
| Initials | ST |
| Last Name | Wilks |
| Source | 7528389 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Yorke Street, Wrexham | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 518 | Denbigh Yeomanry | Private | ||
| British Army | 345100 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Maria Wilks neeTilley | mother | ||
| Richard Morris Wilks | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Matthews Wilks | brother | ||
| Frederick Harold Wilks | brother | ||
| Lewis Wilks | brother | ||
| Edgar Henry Wilks | brother | ||
| Arthur Ernest Wilks | brother | ||
| Charles Rupert Wilks | brother | ||
| Albert Victor Wilks | brother | ||
| Annie Maria Wilks | sister | ||
| Beatrice Victoria Williams | sister | ||
| Fanny Ryall | sister | ||
| Winifred Wilks | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Medical Inspection imageDecription of Sydney Tilley Wilks fitness for serviceContributed by:
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Medals issuedImage of medals issued to Sydney Tilley Wilks' mother in 1922 (no other soldiers effects)Contributed by:
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Miliatary History & CampaignsList of campaigns fought by Sydney Tilley WilksContributed by:
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Casualty FormImage of Casualty from from Sydney Tilley Wilks army service recordContributed by:
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War MedalsImage of receipt of war medals issued to Sydney Tilley Wilks' mother.Contributed by:
Linda141588
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Baptism Register | Linda141588 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Service Record | Linda141588 | |
| Baptism | Linda141588 | |
| 1901 census image | Linda141588 | |
| 1911 census image | Linda141588 | |
| Medical Inspection image | Linda141588 | |
| Medals issued | Linda141588 | |
| Army Postings | Linda141588 | |
| Medical History | Linda141588 | |
| Miliatary History & Campaigns | Linda141588 | |
| Casualty Form | Linda141588 | |
| War Medals | Linda141588 |
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