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We remember Sydney Rushmore Waters
We remember Sydney Rushmore Waters
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Florence Mildred Waters
Source:8701068
1876
1883
sibling
Edith A Waters
Source:8701068
1883
1885
sibling
Basil G Waters
Source:8701068
1885
1887
sibling
Mabel G Waters
Source:8701068
1887
1889
sibling
Nesta K Waters
Source:8701068
1889
1890
1891
location
Waters Loke, Mill Road, Blofield
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8701068
1891
1897
education
Saxlingham Church of England School
Saxlingham Nethergate
United Kingdom
Source:9386237
1897
1901
location
The Street, Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9386237
1901
1917
enlistment
Perth Western Australia
Australia
Source:8701066
20th April 1917
1917
employment
Cook
West Perth
Australia
Source:9386328
1917
1917
location
82 Outram Street, West Perth
Australia
their own address
Source:9386328
1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8701066
11th January 1918 - 3rd June 1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
7815
Australian Infantry
11th Battalion
Source:8701086
1918
death
Killed in Action
Somme
France
Source:8701086
3rd June 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:8701086
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sydney Rushmore |
| Initials | SR |
| Last Name | Waters |
| Source | 8424154 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Outram Street, West Perth | Australia | their own address | known 1917 | |
| The Street, Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Waters Loke, Mill Road, Blofield | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 7815 | Australian Infantry | 11th Battalion |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice | mother | ||
| James Waters | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Mildred Waters | sister | 1876 | |
| Edith A Waters | sister | 1883 | |
| Basil G Waters | brother | 1885 | |
| Mabel G Waters | sister | 1887 | |
| Nesta K Waters | sister | 1889 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme, France 1Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme, France where Sydney Waters is honoured and remembered.
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Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme, France 2Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme, France where Sydney Waters is honoured and remembered.
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Outram Street, Perth 1983Sydney Waters lived in one of these houses when he enlisted. They are now heritage buildings and are used as restaurants.Contributed by:
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Panel at Australian MemorialThis panel shows the name of Sydney R WatersContributed by:
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Entry in Memorial RegisterSydney Waters name is in the Memorial RegisterContributed by:
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Saxlingham Nethergate War MemorialSydney is remembered on this War MemorialContributed by:
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Roll of HonourRoll of Honour in St. Mary's Church, Saxlingham NethergateContributed by:
Janice131533
Communities
Communities
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Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk War MemorialsMore about Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk War Memorials
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Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme, FranceMore about Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme, France
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Saxlingham Nethergate Church and Village MemorialsMore about Saxlingham Nethergate Church and Village Memorials
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janet2378 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Janet2378 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Janet2378 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Janice131533 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australia National Archives Records | Janet2378 | |
| Saxlingham War Memorial Project | Janet2378 | |
| Saxlingham war memorials | Janice131533 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme, France 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme, France 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Outram Street, Perth 1983 | Janice131533 | |
| Panel at Australian Memorial | Janice131533 | |
| Entry in Memorial Register | Janice131533 | |
| Saxlingham Nethergate War Memorial | Janice131533 | |
| Roll of Honour | Janice131533 |
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