Private Sidney Louis Felks
Rank or Title
Date of Birth
1896
Date of Death
22 Mar 1918
Employer
George Kent Ltd
Regiment
Medals Awarded
Service Number
33000
Place of Birth
Luton
World War I Address
39 Collingdon Street
Luton
Place of Death
France
Grave Location
No known grave
War Memorial Location
Soldier or Civilian
- Soldier
Source
The Luton News , 16th May 1918
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
Author: Deejaya
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