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We remember Sidney Herbert Blandford
We remember Sidney Herbert Blandford
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:8541200
31st March 1901
1901
location
Grenville Road, Havelock, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8541200
31st March 1901
1911
enlistment
Source:7708987
22nd March 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Private
15988
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division: HMS BLACK PRINCE
Source:8586734
22nd March 1911
1914
marriage
Dora Goddard then Blandford then Buick
Source:8541201
1914 - 31st May 1916
1916
dates
Age 23
Source:8541190
31st May 1916
1916
location
128, Landguard Rd., Eastney, Portsmouth.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8541190
31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS Black Prince. Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action at the Battle of Jutland.
Source:8541190
Source:8541196
31st May 1916
burial
Portsmouth
Body not recovered for burial, died at sea.
United Kingdom
Source:8541190
Source:8541193
sibling
Reginald Blandford
Source:8541200
sibling
Wilfred Blandford
Source:8541200
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sidney Herbert |
| Initials | SH |
| Last Name | Blandford |
| Source | 7708987 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128, Landguard Rd., Eastney, Portsmouth. | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st May 1916 | |
| Grenville Road, Havelock, Portsmouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 15988 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division: HMS BLACK PRINCE | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriette Blandford | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reginald Blandford | brother | ||
| Wilfred Blandford | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dora Goddard then Blandford then Buick | wife | 1914 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Black Prince at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Black Prince at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Chris2090 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS BLACK PRINCE Casualty List | Gerry59140 |
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