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We remember William Earl Sibthorpe
We remember William Earl Sibthorpe
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Clara Martha Sibthorpe
Source:8633978
1882
1885
sibling
Mary Gertrude Sibthorpe
Source:8633978
1885
1888
sibling
Elsie Sibthorpe
Source:8633978
1888
1890
1891
location
10 Calverley Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8633988
1891
1892
sibling
Mabel Jessie Sibthorpe
Source:8633978
1892
1894
sibling
Dorothy Jane Sibthorpe
Source:8633978
1894
1916
employment
Drapery Manager
Calvery Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8495528
22nd February 1916
1916
location
3, Chilstone Road Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells Municipal Borough, KENT, ENGLAND
United Kingdom
Source:8495528
22nd February 1916
1916
enlistment
Maidstone, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8633987
11th May 1916
1916
service
British Army
1107
Non Combatant Corps
4th Eastern Company
Source:8633987
11th May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Earl |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Sibthorpe |
| Source | 8465114 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Calverley Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent | United Kingdom | known 1891 | ||
| 3, Chilstone Road Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells Municipal Borough, KENT, ENGLAND | United Kingdom | known 22nd February 1916 |
Contribution
Conscientious Objector
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1107 | Non Combatant Corps | 4th Eastern Company |
Objection
Motivation: 'Exclusive' Brethren
Reason: alternativist
Source:
| Type | Details | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prison | Wormwood S. | ||
| Central Tribunal | Central Tribunal Nos. W.3063 Class: A - Genuine | ||
| Work Centre | HOS (The Home Office Scheme, administered by the Brace Committee) Transfer to Army Reserve Class W 30.3.17 ; Discharged on Demob.31.3.20 | ||
| War Service | NCC(CM) (Disobeyed orders in the Non-Combatant Corps) Details of Court Martial: NCC (Non-Combatant Corps) (3 Eastern) 10.5.16; (4/5 Eastern) 23.6.16; CM (Court Martial) Lewes 29.1.17 - 6 months HL (With hard labour) Wormwood S. | ||
| Military Service Tribunal | MST (Military Service Tribunal) Tunbridge Wells 5.3.16 - ECS (Exemption from Combatant Service) only, non-combatant; Kent (West) County Appeal 14.4.16 - refused; Central Tribunal at Wormwood S. 23.3.17, CO class A, to Brace Committee |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Sibthorpe | mother | ||
| William Masters Sibthorpe | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Martha Sibthorpe | sister | 1882 | |
| Mary Gertrude Sibthorpe | sister | 1885 | |
| Elsie Sibthorpe | sister | 1888 | |
| Mabel Jessie Sibthorpe | sister | 1892 | |
| Dorothy Jane Sibthorpe | sister | 1894 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brethren |
Media
Media
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Gravestone of William Earl Sibthorpein Tunbridge Wells cemetery. He died running for a train in Charing Cross Station in London.
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Communities
Communities
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Conscientious Objectors in KentMore about Conscientious Objectors in Kent
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Pearce Register of British WW1 Conscientious Objectors | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob1245 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Rob1245 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Rob1245 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob1245 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| West Kent Appeal Tribunal Conscientious Objector Case Files | Rob1245 | |
| West Kent Appeal Tribunal Conscientious Objector Case Files | Rob1245 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gravestone of William Earl Sibthorpe | Chris128647 |
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