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Ernest Edward Siddy

Service Number WR/333350
Military Unit Inland Water Transport Royal Engineers
Date of birth Unknown
Date of Death 26 Oct 1917 (36 Years Old)
Place of Birth Unknown
Employment, Education or Hobbies Unknown
Family History

He was the husband of Sarah (née Chadburn) Siddy [married 25/05/1908] He was the father of Ernest Edward born 19/04/1908, Mary Irene, born 17/08/1909:, Harold Joseph, born 04/05/1911, Bernard, born 18/12/1913, Kathleen, born 15/01/1915, and Lloyd Siddy, born 29/12/1916. The family lived at Springfield Cottage, Pond Street, Kirkby in Ashfield.

Military History

He was killed whilst brick laying at an airfield in southern England. The pilot was practising take off and landing when on the sixth attempt his plane stalled and crashed. Ernest was hit by the plane and died of head injuries. The pilot survived.

Extra Information

Salisbury Times & South Wilts Gazette, 20/11/1917.

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