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We remember Sydney Lord
We remember Sydney Lord
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1889
dates
Age 2
Source:9418874
1889
1891
location
20 Walton Street, Colne, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9418874
1891
1901
location
39 Market Place, Colne, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9077435
1901
1909
marriage
Sarah - Aka Clara Woodhouse
Source:9418840
1909
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:9418871
1911
1911
employment
Bread Baker
Source:9418871
1911
1911
location
42 Newtown, Colne, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9418871
1911
1916
enlistment
Source:9418861
24th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
203814
East Lancashire
4th (Reserve) Battalion
Source:9418855
24th June 1916 - 17th April 1917
1917
dates
Age 29
Source:9418861
18th April 1917
1917
employment
Baker
Source:9418861
18th April 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
32574
South Lancashire Regiment
Source:9418855
18th April 1917 - 7th August 1918
1918
appointments
Lance Corporal
Source:9418861
9th May 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
32574
South Lancashire Regiment
Source:9418855
8th August 1918 - 19th November 1918
1918
internment
pow
Niederzwehren, Kassel, Hessen
Germany
Source:9418855
13th November 1918 - 19th November 1918
internment
British National Overseas
Niederzwehren
Kassel, Hessen
Germany
Source:9077472
1918
death
Died of wounds
Captured in October 1918 and taken to the Niederzwehern POW camp where he died from blood poisoning caused by a gunshot to his left knee.
Niederzwehren POW camp, Kassel, Hessen
Germany
Source:9077472
19th November 1918
1919
dates
Age 30
Source:9077472
19th November 1919
children
Edward Lord
Source:9418871
children
Stanley Lord
Source:9418871
burial
Kassel, Hessen
Niederzwehren. Section 25, Row 1, Grave 15
Germany
PLOT VII. A. 15. MEMORIAL ID 18401613
Source:9077472
Source:9418855
sibling
Edwin Lord
Source:9077435
sibling
Rennie Lord
Source:9077435
sibling
Emily Lord
Source:9077435
sibling
Tom Lord
Source:9077435
sibling
Meretta Lord
Source:9077435
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Walton Street, Colne, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 39 Market Place, Colne, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 42 Newtown, Colne, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 203814 | East Lancashire | 4th (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 32574 | South Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 32574 | South Lancashire Regiment | Lance Corporal |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Lord | son | ||
| Stanley Lord | son |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Lord | father | ||
| Sarah Bradshaw | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Lord | brother | ||
| Rennie Lord | brother | ||
| Emily Lord | sister | ||
| Tom Lord | brother | ||
| Meretta Lord | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah - Aka Clara Woodhouse | wife | 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-04-18 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-11-20 | Protestant |
Media
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Gravestone Lance Corporal Sydney LordGravestone of Lance Corporal Sydney Lord (11th Battalion South Lancashire Regiment). Died in the Niederzwehren POW Camp in Niederzwehren, Cassel, Hesse, Germany on 19th November 1918, aged 30 years.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Paul87351 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Paul87351 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Paul87351 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Paul87351 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Paul87351 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Paul87351 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Paul87351 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Paul87351 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 for Sydney Lord | Paul87351 | |
| Grave of Lance Corporal Sydney Lord | Paul87351 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gravestone Lance Corporal Sydney Lord | Paul87351 |
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