Private Sidney Louis Felks

Rank or Title

Date of Birth

1896

Date of Death

22 Mar 1918

Employer

George Kent Ltd

Service Number

33000

Place of Birth

Luton
United Kingdom

World War I Address

39 Collingdon Street
Luton
United Kingdom

Place of Death

France

Grave Location

No known grave
France

War Memorial Location

Soldier or Civilian

  • Soldier

Source

The Luton News , 16th May 1918
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Pte Sidney Louis Felks, 33000, 2nd Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment, was posted missing, later presumed killed in action, in the German spring offensive on the Somme on March 22nd, 1918.

After joining the Bedfords in September 1914 and undergoing training at Newmarket and Darlington, he went to France in December 1916. On December 1st, 1917, he was wounded at Marcoing in the battle of Cambrai.

Prior to enlistment, Luton-born Sidney was employed by George Kent Ltd. Parents Albert and Clara Felks lived at 39 Collingdon Street, Luton.

Individual Location

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Author: Deejaya

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