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We remember Sidney James Palmer
We remember Sidney James Palmer
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Wilfred Osborn Palmer
Source:9145258
1892
1893
1897
sibling
Hubert Leslie Palmer
Source:9145258
1897
1901
location
11 Oaklands Road, Bedford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9145256
1901
1903
sibling
John Raymond Palmer
Source:9145258
1903
1909
sibling
Frederick Donald Palmer
Source:9145258
1909
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:9145258
April 1911
1911
employment
Apprentice
Whiterman and Palmer
Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9405557
1911
1911
location
Glen Avon, King Henrys Road, Lewes. Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9145258
1911
1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Lancashire Fusiliers
12th Battalion
Source:9188622
7th November 1914
1916
service
British Army
Captain
Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:9405733
14th September 1916 - 30th October 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Captain
RFC General List
Source:9183692
1st November 1917
1919
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7585289
5th June 1919
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Captain
Royal Air Force
"C" Flight, 47 Squadron
Source:7585289
September 1919
1926
marriage
Phyllis Marsh
Source:9405670
1926
1939
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Acting Pilot Officer
East Lancashire Regiment
no. 924 (east Battalion
Source:9405548
16th February 1939
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:9405733
1968
death
Croydon, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9405538
1968
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sidney James |
| Initials | SJ |
| Last Name | Palmer |
| Source | 7585289 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oaklands Road, Bedford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Glen Avon, King Henrys Road, Lewes. Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | RFC General List | Captain | |||
| British Army | Lancashire Fusiliers | 12th Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | East Lancashire Regiment | no. 924 (east Battalion | Acting Pilot Officer | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | "C" Flight, 47 Squadron | Captain | ||
| British Army | Lancashire Fusiliers | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Lancashire Fusiliers | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janie Yeoman Palmer | mother | ||
| James Osborn Palmer | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Raymond Palmer | brother | 1903 | |
| Frederick Donald Palmer | brother | 1909 | |
| Wilfred Osborn Palmer | brother | 1892 | |
| Hubert Leslie Palmer | brother | 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis Marsh | wife | 1926 |
Media
Media
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1915Bedford Modern School published this booklet in 1915 listing alumni and staff serving. S J Palmer appears as "2Lt, 12th Lancashire Fusiliers."
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Royal Flying Corps Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this, was worn by S J Palmer.Contributed by:
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The Palmer Brothers 1914, Sidney is on the left.The Palmer Brothers in uniform circa 1914.Contributed by:
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Palmer Family Shop in Bedford circa 1900This was the Palmer family shop on Mill Road Bedford in the early 1900's.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Air Force (RAF), Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)More about Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Air Force (RAF), Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
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Bedford Modern School Officer Training Corps (OTC)More about Bedford Modern School Officer Training Corps (OTC)
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Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extractsMore about Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extracts
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette - Capt S J Palmer Lanc Fus transfered RFC 1917 | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette Appointed 2Lt | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Captain S J Palmer commissioned as Acting Pilot Officer, 1939 | Alexander119331 | |
| Cross and Cockade Edition 39/4 2008 | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Capt. Lancashire Fusiliers, 1916 | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1915 | Alexander119331 | |
| R.A.F. | john14663 | |
| Royal Flying Corps Cap Badge | Alexander119331 | |
| RFC/RAF casualties | john14663 | |
| Sidney Palmer - from family group | Jenny59819 | |
| The Palmer Brothers 1914, Sidney is on the left. | Alexander119331 | |
| The Palmer family during WW1 | Alexander119331 | |
| Palmer Family Shop in Bedford circa 1900 | Alexander119331 |
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