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We remember Sidney John Atkin
We remember Sidney John Atkin
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Edith May Atkin
Source:7726650
1891
1894
sibling
Frank Edward Atkin
Source:7726650
1894
1895
sibling
Elsie Rosetta Atkin
Source:7726650
19th November 1895
1898
1901
location
69 East Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7726654
1st April 1901
1904
sibling
Ernest William Atkin
Source:7726650
18th August 1904
1907
sibling
Ivy Gladys Atkin
Source:7726650
1907
1911
location
69 East Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7726655
3rd April 1911
1911
sibling
Edward Victor Atkin
Source:7726650
1911
1916
sibling
Harry Charles Atkin
Source:7726650
27th February 1916
1916
employment
Confectioner
Source:7726562
6th June 1916
1916
enlistment
Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:7726562
6th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
47784
Suffolk Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:7726562
6th June 1916 - 14th May 1919
1916
location
31 Young Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7726562
6th June 1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7726562
2nd September 1917 - 11th January 1918
1919
discharge
Source:7726562
14th May 1919
1919
events
Ministry of Pensions
Pensions and Gratuities
Burton Court, Kings Road, London
United Kingdom
degree of disablement - 30%
to receive 8s.3d from 15.5.19
to be reviewed in 6 months
Plus a bonus
Source:7726562
30th May 1919
service
British Army
Private
47784
Suffolk Regiment
9th Battalion
Source:91995
1970
death
23 Great Eastern Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
Source:7726663
March 1970
burial
Girton, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
Source:7726663
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sidney John |
| Initials | SJ |
| Last Name | Atkin |
| Source | 7726650 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Young Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 6th June 1916 | |
| 69 East Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1901 | |
| 69 East Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 47784 | Suffolk Regiment | 9th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 47784 | Suffolk Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosetta Mary Casey | mother | ||
| Edward Bush Atkin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith May Atkin | sister | 1891 | |
| Frank Edward Atkin | brother | 1894 | |
| Elsie Rosetta Atkin | sister | 19th November 1895 | |
| Ernest William Atkin | brother | 18th August 1904 | |
| Ivy Gladys Atkin | sister | 1907 | |
| Edward Victor Atkin | brother | 1911 | |
| Harry Charles Atkin | brother | 27th February 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-06-06 | 5'4" |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Service Records | Dru17138 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll | Dru17138 | |
| WWI Service Medal & Award Rolls | Dru17138 | |
| Parish Records of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | Dru17138 | |
| Census 1901 - England, Cambridge | Dru17138 | |
| Census 1911 - England, Cambridge | Dru17138 | |
| Burial Register Scan | Dru17138 |
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