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We remember Sidney Charles Bentley
We remember Sidney Charles Bentley
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1910
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9407043
20th August 1910
1910
service
Royal Navy
Leading Stoker
SS 110178
HMS Victory 11, Renown, Hecla, Duke of Edinburgh, Naiad, Britannia
Source:9407043
20th August 1910 - 18th February 1919
1915
marriage
Ruth Rickett
Source:9407043
28th November 1915
service
Royal Navy
SS110178
Source:6606254
1956
death
Not War Related
Ashbourne, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Source:9406968
16th December 1956
burial
Alvaston, Derby
United Kingdom
Source:9407043
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sidney Charles |
| Initials | SC |
| Last Name | Bentley |
| Source | 6606254 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | SS110178 | ||||
| Royal Navy | SS 110178 | HMS Victory 11, Renown, Hecla, Duke of Edinburgh, Naiad, Britannia | Leading Stoker |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Bentley nee Bew | mother | ||
| John Thomas Bentley Stepfather | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Rickett | wife | 28th November 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Auburn |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1910-08-20 | 5'6" |
Media
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Sidney Charles Bentley HMS Naid 1914/1915Sidney Charles Bentley in uniform serving on HMS Naid 1914-1915Contributed by:
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Sidney Charles Bentley Crossing the Equator 1917Certificate for crossing the Equator 1917Contributed by:
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Sidney Charles BentleyMarriage of Sidney Charles Bentley to Ruth RickettContributed by:
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Service RecordThis is the Royal Navy service record of Sidney Charles Bentley from joining the Royal Navy in 20 August 1913 to discharge on 12 Feb 1919Contributed by:
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Xmas on board Duke of Edinburgh at B??? 1912Sidney Charles Bentley is front row far left. The place where they are is unclear but begins with a B. The date may be wrong as his service record starts on 2 August 1913Contributed by:
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In uniformSidney Charles Bentley in uniform wearing the cap tally of HMS NAIADContributed by:
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Sidney Charles BentleyTaken in Malta. Photographer - Anthony Serracino. Senglea-MaltaContributed by:
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Sidney Charles Bentley - FamilyBack row left to right - Sidney Charles Bentley in uniform. Ada Bentley (nee Bew) Mother Front row left to right - Jessie Bentley (step sister) step brother, John Thomas Bentley (step father)Contributed by:
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Sidney Charles Bentley & Ruth RickettIn uniform with Ruth Rickett. Not sure if before or after they married.Contributed by:
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Post card to Stoker Sidney Charles BentleyPost card to Sidney Charles Bentley on 12th August 1912 from TangierContributed by:
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Postcard to Stoker SC Bentley HMS Naiad.Postcard to Stoker SC Bentley HMS Naiad Royal Naval Barracks. Portsmouth dated 1915. It is written by Len from The Camp, Waldingham Surrey. The text says "Dear Sid, Thanks for the card. Very glad to hear you are still going on alright. Good luck to you old chap. Are we likely t be seeing each other soon? Dad ?? and Bert are on Salisbury Plain expecting soon to go to the front. Let us have a card soon. Len"Contributed by:
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Postcard to his wife Ruth dated 27 April 1917This postcard was sent to his wife Ruth living at 23 Exeter Street, Derby and is dated 27th April 1917 it has been stamped censored. The text says "My dear wife, Just a line to let you know that I am alright up to now. I had the pleasure to see this place but I expect Bert told you, what did he say about me is he alright. Well love to all. I remain your loving husband Sid xxx"Contributed by:
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Spithead ReviewPicture showing some of the vessels Sidney Charles Bentley served onContributed by:
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100th Anniversary of the end of the First World WAWreath laid on the grave Sidney Charles Bentley's family on 11th November 2018Contributed by:
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Last photo of Sidney Charles BentleyThis is the last photo of Sidney Charles Bentley who is sitting on the running board of the car. This is taken at Green Farm, Offcote, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. Standing is his son also called Sydney Charles Bentley. The child is Glenis Bentley - his granddaughter. This photo would have been taken in 1956 the year he died.Contributed by:
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Gravestone | Lesley145103 | |
| Sidney Charles Bentley HMS Naid 1914/1915 | Lesley145103 | |
| Sidney Charles Bentley HMS Victory | Lesley145103 | |
| Sidney Charles Bentley Crossing the Equator 1917 | Lesley145103 | |
| Sidney Charles Bentley | Lesley145103 | |
| Sidney Charles Bentley | Lesley145103 | |
| Service Record | Lesley145103 | |
| Xmas on board Duke of Edinburgh at B??? 1912 | Lesley145103 | |
| In uniform | Lesley145103 | |
| Sidney Charles Bentley | Lesley145103 | |
| Sidney Charles Bentley - Family | Lesley145103 | |
| Sidney Charles Bentley & Ruth Rickett | Lesley145103 | |
| Post card to Stoker Sidney Charles Bentley | Lesley145103 | |
| Postcard to Stoker SC Bentley HMS Naiad. | Lesley145103 | |
| Postcard to his wife Ruth dated 27 April 1917 | Lesley145103 | |
| Spithead Review | Lesley145103 | |
| 100th Anniversary of the end of the First World WA | Lesley145103 | |
| List of crew HMS Fawn 2nd April 1911 | Lesley145103 | |
| Last photo of Sidney Charles Bentley | Lesley145103 |
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