Private Sidney George Ward

Rank or Title

Date of Birth

1889

Date of Death

2 Nov 1917

War time / or Pre War occupation

Plait warehouseman

Employer

J. J. Haye, George Street

Service Number

33678

Place of Birth

Stopsley
United Kingdom

World War I Address

94 Dallow Road
Luton
United Kingdom

Place of Death

Belgium

Grave Location

Irish House Cemetery
Belgium

War Memorial Location

Soldier or Civilian

  • Soldier

Source

The Luton News , 22nd November 1917
Pte Sidney George Ward

Pte Sidney George Ward, 33678, 2nd Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment, died on November 2nd, 1917, from wounds sustained near the front line in Belgium the previous day. He was aged 28.

In a letter to parents Herbert John and Louisa Ward, of 94 Dallow Road, Luton, CSM A. Cook wrote: "Your son was one of a working party which went to dig a trench not far from the front line, and whilst digging it he was hit by a bullet which pierced his side. He was immediately taken to the field ambulance, but unfortunately his wound proved fatal and he died the following morning."

Sidney Ward had enlisted in the Bedfords early in 1916 and proceeded to France in December. Prior to joining up he had been a plait warehouseman employed by hat manufacturer Mr J. J. Haye, of George Street, Luton.

He was also well known in football circles, having been left-back of the Albion FC before joining the Clarence team. To his football associates he was known as 'Ecker Ward'.

Individual Location

Pte Sidney George Ward

Author: Deejaya

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