South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project

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The Fallen Men of South Warwickshire - World War One


Private 33492 Sidney William WILSON - 10th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment

Killed in action on 17th June 1917 aged 34


Military History

     
Theatre of War in Which Died Campaign Medals Commonwealth War Grave or Memorial
France & Flanders British War & Victory Medals Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
     
First Arrived in Theatre Bravery & Conduct Medals SWFHS Area Memorials
After 1 Aug 1916 in France ~ Leamington Spa War Memorial
     
Action, Battle or Other Reason Died Date and Place Enlisted Other War Memorials
Local trench warfare on Ypres Salient After 17 Jun 1916 in Birmingham  Saltley St. Saviours
     
Place of Death Previous Regiments or Units  
near Wytschaete ~  
     

Circumstances of Death

Sidney is listed as being killed in action on 17th June 1917 whilst carrying trench consolidation work. The very brief 10th Battalion war diary entries for the period 15th to 18th June are transcribed below.

Garden Camp - 15 Jun 1917: Battalion relieved 7th E Lancs in front line trenches

Trenches near Wytschaete - 16th to 18th Jun 1917:  Consolidating new front line. Casualties Other Ranks: Killed 5 & Wounded 22


 
 Personal & Family History

 

Birth Date/Place Baptism Date/Place
Oct-dec Qtr 1882 in Leamington Spa 6 May 1883 at Leamington St. Mary's                      
   
Parents Names Abode
Edward William and Jane Rebekah Wilson 23 Park Street, Leamington Spa            
   
Wife and Marriage Details Abode 
Fanny Louisa Wilson nee Aldridge 132 Moilliett Road, Birmingham
3 May 1914 at Saltley St Saviours  
   
Schools Colleges
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Address History Employment History
1883 - Waterloo Street, Leamington Spa 1891 - Scholar
1891 - 117 Leam Terrace East, Leamington Spa 1901 - Cycle shop assistant 
1901 - 117 Leam Terrace East, Leamington Spa  1911 - Newsagents assistant 
1911 - 26 Kenilworth Road, Leamington Spa 1914 - Butler 
1914 - 129 Arden Road, Saltley, Birmingham  
1917 - 132 Moilliett Road, Birmingham