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We remember Sidney Halliday
We remember Sidney Halliday
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1911
employment
Baker
Source:6150845
1911
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
148581
78th Battalion
Source:8634875
14th December 1915 - 11th August 1918
1918
missing
Source:8634875
11th August 1918 - 2015
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:6150852
11th August 1918
burial
Somme
France
II. AA. 16
Source:8482995
sibling
Edith Halliday
Source:6150843
sibling
Lois Halliday
Source:6150843
sibling
Albert Halliday
Source:6150843
sibling
William Halliday
Source:6150843
sibling
Charles Halliday
Source:6150843
sibling
Ernest Halliday
Source:6150843
sibling
Marjorie Halliday
Source:6150845
sibling
Doris Halliday
Source:6150845
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sidney |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Halliday |
| Source | 5961291 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 148581 | 78th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Halliday | mother | ||
| George Halliday | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Halliday | sister | ||
| Lois Halliday | sister | ||
| Albert Halliday | brother | ||
| William Halliday | brother | ||
| Charles Halliday | brother | ||
| Ernest Halliday | brother | ||
| Marjorie Halliday | sister | ||
| Doris Halliday | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-14 | 5'4" |
Media
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Locket as foundlocket found next to Sidney Halliday's remains, enabled identification of bodyContributed by:
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LocketThe locket found with Private Sidney Halliday's remains that his sweetheart had given him.Contributed by:
Kristen1288
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Camilla1017 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Camilla1017 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 'Stroud News' | Camilla1017 | |
| Sidney Halliday's body identified from love token | Camilla1017 | |
| Re-interrment of Canadian casualties | Heather16386 | |
| account of reburial of Sidney Halliday and his brothers in arms | Camilla1017 | |
| In Fabien's Garden | Camilla1017 | |
| Digitised service record of Sidney Halliday | Heather16386 | |
| Circumstance of Casualty record | Kristen1288 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sidney Halliday | Camilla1017 | |
| Sidney Halliday | Camilla1017 | |
| Locket as found | Camilla1017 | |
| Locket restored | Camilla1017 | |
| Sidney Halliday | Camilla1017 | |
| Locket | Kristen1288 |
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