Sidney Barnes
In 1939 he was living and working at The Market Hotel, Market Place, Mansfield as a barman.
- Family History
- Military history
- Extra information
- Photographs
Son of Joseph and Eliza Barnes of 53 Newcastle Street, Huthwaite. Joseph died in 1927 and Eliza in 1926.
Siblings: Annie (1900), Mabel (1902), Joseph (1906), Anderson (1909) and Sarah (1910).
In his will Sidney left £98 9s 2d to his brother, Anderson who lived at 13 Kirkby Road, Sutton in Ashfield.
Alan Barnes notes 'My Great Uncle Sidney Barnes joined the Notts & Derby Sherwood Foresters. He was at Dunkirk and Anzio where he was twice injured. In December 1944 following the decimation of the 14th Sherwood Foresters he was redesignated to York & Lancs and promoted to Lance Corporal. On 2nd January 1945 he attended his 1st NCO’s cadre and was killed by German mines placed in the building. I believe 14 were killed in total.'
Sidney Barnes was buried at Ancona War Cemetery, Italy
14th Battalion Sherwood Foresters
• Formation and Early Service:
The 14th Battalion was formed in 1940 as part of the British Army's expansion during World War II.
• Overseas Service:
It saw action in the Middle East, North Africa, and Italy.
• Italy Campaign:
The 14th Battalion was heavily involved in the Italian campaign, fighting alongside the 2nd and 2/5th Battalions, Sherwood Foresters.
• Anzio Beachhead:
The 14th Battalion, along with the 2nd Battalion, experienced intense fighting at the Anzio Beachhead, a particularly brutal battle in Italy.
• High Casualties:
The Anzio campaign resulted in significant casualties for the Sherwood Foresters, with the 14th Battalion experiencing some of the highest losses.
Sidney Barnes' CWGC headstone in Ancona War Cemetery: 1 VE 10
Photo: Courtesy of Alan Barnes, Sidney Barnes' great nephew