Sidney Abson
Service Number
26083
Military Unit
2nd Bn King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Date of birth
10 Nov 1896
Date of Death
18 Oct 1916 (20 Years Old)
Place of Birth
Bawtry
Employment, Education or Hobbies
He was a worker on his father's farm
- Family History
- Military History
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Family History
Sidney was the son of James a farmer and Sarah Ellen Abson and the brpther of Jessie, Frances Mary and James Abson. In 1911 they were living at Top Street Bawtry.
Military History
He was called up to the Army on 20th January 1916 at Pontefract and served with the 2nd Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. He was first reported missing and subsequently reported as being killed in action on 18th November 1916.
Extra Information
He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
Photographs
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