Sydney William Glanfield

Male, ID #34078, b. circa November 1887, d. 23 March 1918
FatherSidney Glanfield (c 1858 - 1937)
MotherSarah Jane Lowe (1859 - 1941)

Alternate Names

     He was also known as William Sydney registered at birth.

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     Sydney William Glanfield was born circa November 1887 at Reading, BRK, ENG; registered Reading.
     He died on 23 March 1918 at France; commemorated:
Sapper SIDNEY WILLIAM GLANFIELD
Service Number: 552717
Regiment & Unit/Ship : Royal Engineers 520th Field Coy.
Date of Death : Died 23 March 19
Age 30 yeard old
Son of Sydney and Sarah Jane Glanfield, of 87, Queen's Rd., Caversham, Reading.
     His estate was probated on 31 July 1919 indexed as:
GLANFIELD Sidney William of 87 Queen’s-road Caversham Oxfordshire sapper Royal Engineers died on or after 23 March 1918 in France on active service Probate Oxford 31 July to Sydney Glanfield carpenter. Effects £399 15s 1d.

Address(es), Census(es) & Occupation(s)

  • Sydney William Glanfield appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 87 Queens Road, Caversham, OXF, ENG; recorded age 3, living with his parents.
  • Sydney was an errand boy on 31 March 1901.
  • He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 87 Queens Road, Caversham, OXF, ENG; recorded age 13, living with his parents.
  • Sydney was a carpenter and joiner on 2 April 1911.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 34 St James Road, Watford, HRT, ENG; recorded age 23, boarding.