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We remember Sydney Bishop
We remember Sydney Bishop
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
George Bishop
Source:9434357
1874
1876
sibling
Florence Kate Bishop
Source:9434357
1876
1878
sibling
Norman John Bishop
Source:9434357
1878
1879
sibling
Janet Ruby Bishop
Source:9434357
1879
1881
sibling
Reginald Bishop
Source:9434357
1881
1882
1886
sibling
Kathleen Bishop
Source:9434357
1886
1888
sibling
Margery Bishop
Source:9434357
1888
1915
employment
Grain Sampler
Canada
Source:5627899
14th October 1915
1915
enlistment
Port Arthur
Canada
Source:5627899
14th October 1915
1915
location
1516 Ranken Street, Fort William
Canada
their own address
Source:5627899
14th October 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound GSW left shoulder
Hospital/Institution
Source:5627899
26th May 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5627899
27th May 1916
1916
hospitalisation
On going treatment
Hospital/Institution
Source:5627899
3rd June 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Bullet still in wound
Hospital/Institution
Source:5627899
27th June 1916
1916
hospitalisation
GSW left shoulder
Hospital/Institution
Source:5627899
29th June 1916
1916
hospitalisation
GSW left shoulder
Hospital/Institution
Source:5627899
30th June 1916
1916
hospitalisation
GSWleft shoulder
Hospital/Institution
Source:5627899
9th August 1916
1916
hospitalisation
GSW left shoulder
Hospital/Institution
Source:5627899
1st September 1916
employment
Grain Sampler
Canada
Source:5627899
marriage
Emily E Bishop
Source:5627899
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
439872
Source:5627899
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
439872
Canadian Infantry
Source:7376259
1917
death
Civilian war death
Sydney collapsed and died outside the Fountain Hotel, Marina, St Leonards from natural causes, syncope due to valvular disease of the heart.
St Leonards, Hastings, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:7376259
Source:5627899
11th January 1917
burial
Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:7376259
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sydney |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Bishop |
| Source | 5627899 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1516 Ranken Street, Fort William | Canada | their own address | known 14th October 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 439872 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 439872 | Canadian Infantry | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Bishop | father | ||
| Marianne Bishop | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Bishop | brother | 1874 | |
| Florence Kate Bishop | sister | 1876 | |
| Norman John Bishop | brother | 1878 | |
| Janet Ruby Bishop | sister | 1879 | |
| Reginald Bishop | brother | 1881 | |
| Kathleen Bishop | sister | 1886 | |
| Margery Bishop | sister | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily E Bishop | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-14 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-14 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Private Sydney Bishop of the CEF.Private Bishop was born in Kent then moved to Canada where he enlisted in the Manitoba Regiment, Canadian Infantry.
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Births Registered in the Malling area 1883Jan, Feb and March 1883 registrationContributed by:
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Letter to Birling ResidentsExplaining the refurbishmentof the village War MemorialContributed by:
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Opening of the refurbished Birling War MemorialOpened by two residents whose relatives are named on the memorialContributed by:
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Suzanne126822 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Sydney Bishop of the CEF. | Anne1202 | |
| Birling War Memorial | Suzanne126822 | |
| Birling War Memorial inscription | Suzanne126822 | |
| Birling War Memorial Inscription | Suzanne126822 | |
| Births Registered in the Malling area 1883 | Suzanne126822 | |
| Letter to Birling Residents | Suzanne126822 | |
| Opening of the refurbished Birling War Memorial | Suzanne126822 | |
| Refurbished Birling War Memorial | Suzanne126822 | |
| Decorated Birling War Memorial 2018 | Suzanne126822 | |
| Canadian Attestation Document | Suzanne126822 | |
| Canadian Attestation Paper | Suzanne126822 | |
| Sydney's Grave in Hastings Cemetery | Suzanne126822 | |
| The Marina, St Leonards, Hastings | Suzanne126822 | |
| Sydney in Boer War Uniform | Suzanne126822 | |
| Hastings Cemetery Plan | Suzanne126822 | |
| Grave Registration Form | Suzanne126822 |
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