Lives of the First World War
Discover, explore and remember millions of personal stories from the First World War
We remember Sydney George Burton
We remember Sydney George Burton
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1891
location
The Street, Poringland, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8931152
April 1891
1901
location
Seething Rd., Kirstead, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8931152
April 1901
1904
employment
Postman
The Post Office
Brooke, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:8931152
1904 - March 1912
1911
location
Brooke, Norfolk
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8931152
April 1911
1912
enlistment
Norwich, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:8931152
11th March 1912
1912
events
Education
Education
United Kingdom
Source:8931149
14th March 1912
1912
events
Assessment of ability
Training
United Kingdom
Source:8931149
1912
1912
events
Entry on Defaulters Sheet
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
Punishment 2 days' confined to barracks
Source:8931149
5th September 1912
1912
events
Entry on Defaulters Sheet
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
Punishment; Admonished & Forfeits 1 day's pay
Source:8931149
29th October 1912
1912
events
Entry on Defaulters Sheet
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
Punishment; 7 days' confined to barracks.
Source:8931149
30th November 1912
1913
events
Entry on Defaulters Sheet
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
Punishment; 21 days' detention.
Source:8931149
20th January 1913
1913
events
Entry on Defaulters Sheet
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
Punishment; 3 days' confined to barracks
Source:8931149
29th July 1913
1913
events
Assessment of ability
Training
United Kingdom
Source:8931149
16th September 1913
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8931149
21st August 1914 - April 1919
1914
hospitalisation
Sickness
Hospital/Institution
Source:8931149
16th December 1914 - 22nd December 1914
1915
hospitalisation
Sickness
Hospital/Institution
Source:8931149
1st March 1915 - 4th March 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Sickness
Hospital/Institution
Source:8931149
29th November 1915 - 30th December 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Hospital Admission
Hospital/Institution
Source:8931149
31st May 1916 - 5th June 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Sickness
Hospital/Institution
Source:8931149
20th May 1917 - 5th June 1917
1917
events
Entry on Defaulters Sheet
Military Discipline
France
Punishment; 14 days' Field Punishment No2
Source:8931149
5th July 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Sickness
Hospital/Institution
Source:8931149
21st August 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Sickness
Hospital/Institution
Source:8931149
16th October 1917
1918
events
Entry on Defaulters Sheet
Military Discipline
France
Punishment 7 days' Field Punishment No 2
Source:8931149
19th February 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded at Duty
Hospital/Institution
Source:8931149
26th March 1918 - 5th July 1918
1918
hospitalisation
sickness
Hospital/Institution
Source:8931149
1918
1919
events
Demobilization
Demobilization
Source:8931149
April 1919
1920
discharge
Source:8931148
May 1920
service
British Army
Private
6253
Royal Army Medical Corps
Source:671345
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sydney George |
| Initials | SG |
| Last Name | Burton |
| Source | 8931152 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke, Norfolk | United Kingdom | away from home address | known April 1911 | |
| Seething Rd., Kirstead, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| The Street, Poringland, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6253 | Royal Army Medical Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosamond Leah Burton, nee Duge | mother | ||
| George William Burton | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-03-11 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-03-11 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
previous
next
-
Short Biography part 3Medal Information & his life after demobilization
Contributed by:
Cynthia60869 -
-
-
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
IWM is not responsible for the content of external websites. Please note that some sources will require payment to view.
Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Short Biography part 3 | Cynthia60869 | |
| Short Biography part 2 | Cynthia60869 | |
| Short Biography part 1 | Cynthia60869 | |
| Cap Badge | Cynthia60869 |
Stories
Stories
{{warning}}
No related stories were found.
-
{{story._source.description[0].value | trim:50}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.certainty.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.iso | displayDate}}
More about {{story._source.summary_title}}
We remember Sydney George Burton
Also remembered by 1 person
