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We remember Sidney Herbert Carman
We remember Sidney Herbert Carman
Timeline
Timeline
1874
1901
marriage
Mary Irwin
Source:8941759
September 1901
1903
children
Winifred Lydia Carman
Source:8941752
1903
1905
children
Lawrence Irwin Carman
Source:8941752
1905
1907
children
Constance Evelyn Carman
Source:8941752
1907
1911
employment
Sorter
General Post Office
Ilford, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8941752
April 1911
1911
location
29 Dunkeld Road, Goodmayes, Ilford, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8941752
April 1911
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8941731
15th June 1916
1918
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8941737
1st January 1918
service
British Army
Serjeant
27458
Royal Engineers
Source:714935
service
British Army
Transport Warrant Officer Class 1
27458
Royal Engineers
Source:714935
service
British Army
Quartermaster Serjeant
27458
Royal Engineers
Postal Section
Source:8605638
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
27458
Royal Engineers
Postal Section
Source:8605639
1954
death
Not War Related
Eastbourne, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8941769
December 1954
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sidney Herbert |
| Initials | SH |
| Last Name | Carman |
| Source | 8941752 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dunkeld Road, Goodmayes, Ilford, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 27458 | Royal Engineers | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 27458 | Royal Engineers | Transport Warrant Officer Class 1 | ||
| British Army | 27458 | Royal Engineers | Postal Section | Quartermaster Serjeant | |
| British Army | 27458 | Royal Engineers | Postal Section | Company Serjeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Lydia Carman | daughter | 1903 | |
| Lawrence Irwin Carman | son | 1905 | |
| Constance Evelyn Carman | daughter | 1907 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Irwin | wife | September 1901 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Valerie34433 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette 15 June 1916 | Valerie34433 | |
| London Gazette 1 January 1918 | Valerie34433 |
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