Sydney and his brother Harold died on the same day

Sydney and his brother Harold died on the same day

known 12th October 1916

Sydney was over 21 but his brother was underage and should not have been allowed to leave England. Other evidence provides a photo and other details " Son of Mr. Christopher Washington and Mrs. Alberta Maggs Stumbles, of Balfour, Cape Province. Educated at St. Andrew's College, Grahamstown. Attended St Andrew's College for one year only - from January to December 1912. Boarder in Armstrong House. Played in the Armstrong House 1st XI during the inter-house cricket matches. Confirmed in June 1912. Won a prize for Maths. Fought in Delville Wood in July 1916. His brother also died in service. Commemoration stone in Balfour Main Cemetery, Eastern Cape" Shared with thanks.

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  • Sydney Albert Stumbles

    Born 1895

    Died 1916

    South African Services 7897 Private 2nd South African Infantry Fought at Delville Wood

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