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We remember Sydney Anderton
We remember Sydney Anderton
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1893
sibling
Barbara Anderton
Source:6994572
1893
1899
sibling
Susie Marion Anderton
Source:6994573
1899
1901
location
21 Wellington Road, Edgbaston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6994572
31st March 1901
1904
sibling
Edith Joan Anderton
Source:6994573
1904
1906
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8807580
1906 - 1909
1911
location
Eagle Cliff, Strensham Hill, Moseley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6994573
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:6994798
3rd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
565
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
14th Battalion
Source:6628783
3rd September 1914
1914
location
Eagle Cliff, Strensham Hill, Moseley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6994798
3rd September 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:55412
21st November 1915
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:6628788
23rd July 1916
burial
Somme
United Kingdom
XV. G. 30.
Source:6994570
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sydney |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Anderton |
| Source | 55412 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Wellington Road, Edgbaston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Eagle Cliff, Strensham Hill, Moseley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Eagle Cliff, Strensham Hill, Moseley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd September 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 565 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 14th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Anderton | mother | ||
| John Anderton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Anderton | sister | 1893 | |
| Edith Joan Anderton | sister | 1904 | |
| Susie Marion Anderton | sister | 1899 |
Media
Media
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, Birmingham
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Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme - 1Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France where Sydney Anderton is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme - 2Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France where Sydney Anderton is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme - 3Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France where Sydney Anderton is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme - 4Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France where Sydney Anderton is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme - 5Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France where Sydney Anderton is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Royal Warwickshire Regiment Cap BadgeRoyal Warwickshire Regiment Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Sydney Anderton.Contributed by:
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Sydney Anderton.
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Communities
Communities
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14th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment No 3 Platoon "A" CompanyMore about 14th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment No 3 Platoon "A" Company
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Men and women of WarwickshireMore about Men and women of Warwickshire
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Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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14th Battalion Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about 14th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, FranceMore about Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
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King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of HonourMore about King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Birmingham City Battalions 1914-1918 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Andrew10867 | |
| Birmingham Daily Post June 28, 1917 | Andrew10867 | |
| Birmingham Daily Post 04 September 1914 | Andrew10867 | |
| Birmingham Gazette September 26, 1916 | Andrew10867 | |
| Principal Registry Will Index | Andrew10867 | |
| Moseley Society History Group | Andrew10867 | |
| King Edwards Roll of Honour | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 | |
| Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme - 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme - 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme - 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme - 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme - 5 | Vincent96527 | |
| Royal Warwickshire Regiment Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 |
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