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We remember Sydney Burton
We remember Sydney Burton
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Edith M Burton
Source:9584485
1883
1888
sibling
Sarah E Burton
Source:9584485
1888
1890
sibling
Arthur J Burton
Source:9584485
1890
1892
sibling
Bertie C Burton
Source:9584485
1892
1893
1914
location
95, Fisher Street, Great Bridge, Tipton, Staffs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9580403
1914
1914
enlistment
Dudley, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9580403
9th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
19285
Worcestershire Regiment
Depot
Source:9580403
9th November 1914 - 21st November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
19285
Worcestershire Regiment
12th Battalion
Source:9580403
22nd November 1914 - 16th August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
19285
Worcestershire Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:9580403
17th August 1915 - 11th November 1916
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9580403
30th August 1915 - 30th March 1916
1915
hospitalisation
Scabies
Hospital/Institution
Source:9580403
September 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Jaundice
Hospital/Institution
Source:9580403
January 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9580403
31st March 1916 - 11th November 1916
1916
hospitalisation
PUO (pyrexia of unknown origin)
Hospital/Institution
Source:9580403
27th October 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Bronchitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:9580403
12th November 1916 - 19th December 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
19285
Worcestershire Regiment
Depot
Source:9580403
12th November 1916 - 28th December 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
19285
Worcestershire Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:9580403
29th December 1916 - 10th February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
19285
Worcestershire Regiment
9th Battalion
Source:9580403
11th February 1917 - 5th August 1917
1917
theatres
Mesopotamia :6b
Source:9580403
11th February 1917 - 2nd March 1919
1917
hospitalisation
Hernia
Hospital/Institution
Source:9580403
6th August 1917 - 30th November 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
19285
Worcestershire Regiment
9th Battalion Invalided to India
Source:9580403
6th August 1917 - 30th November 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
19285
7th Training Bn Belgaum India
Source:9580403
1st December 1917 - 6th July 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Venereal disease
Hospital/Institution
Source:9580403
30th December 1917 - 6th February 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
124792
Machine Gun Corps
270 Company
Source:9580403
5th July 1918 - 26th December 1919
1919
events
Detention
Military Discipline
Quetta
India
Source:9580403
10th May 1919
1919
service
British Army
Private
7810875
Machine Gun Corps
FSD
Source:9580403
27th December 1919 - 10th January 1920
1920
service
British Army
Private
7810875
Machine Gun Corps
8th Battalion
Source:9580403
11th January 1920 - 25th May 1921
1921
discharge
Source:9580403
27th May 1921
awards
Indian General Service Medal Afghan War NWF 1919
Other War Service Award
Source:9580411
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sydney |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Burton |
| Source | 9580400 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95, Fisher Street, Great Bridge, Tipton, Staffs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1914 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 19285 | Worcestershire Regiment | 12th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 19285 | Worcestershire Regiment | 4th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 19285 | Worcestershire Regiment | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 19285 | Worcestershire Regiment | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 19285 | Worcestershire Regiment | 9th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 19285 | Worcestershire Regiment | 9th Battalion Invalided to India | Private | |
| British Army | 19285 | 7th Training Bn Belgaum India | Private | ||
| British Army | 19285 | Worcestershire Regiment | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 7810875 | Machine Gun Corps | 8th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 124792 | Machine Gun Corps | 270 Company | Private | |
| British Army | 7810875 | Machine Gun Corps | FSD | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Indian General Service Medal Afghan War NWF 1919 | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Burton | father | ||
| mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah E Burton | sister | 1888 | |
| Arthur J Burton | brother | 1890 | |
| Bertie C Burton | brother | 1892 | |
| Edith M Burton | sister | 1883 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-10 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-10 | Baptist |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan156040 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan156040 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card image | Anne23518 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal card | Susan156040 | |
| Worcestershire Regiment Badge | Susan156040 | |
| Machine Gun Corps cap badge | Susan156040 | |
| Medal Roll | Susan156040 |
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