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Lt. Sidney Milsom
British Army 8th Btn. Rifle Brigade
from:Bath, Somerset
(d.30 July 1915)
My Great Uncle Sidney Milsom was killed in action at Hooge on 30 July 1915. I am in touch with an historian who is providing me with further information relating to Sidney's death at Hooge.
Sidney was Lieutenant (T)of the 8th Battalion Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own).
I do not have his service number as yet, but have found that he is Commemorated at Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial. Panel 46 - 48 and 50.
The following have also been found:
"Lieutenant Rifle Brigade, 8th Bn. 29 30 July 1915 Son of Mr. F. H. MILSOM, of Audley Lodge, Bath. Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium Also appears in the Somerset County Roll of Honour. Also appears in Bath College memorial in Bath Abbey. 1911 Student in Chemistry boarding at Cliff Lawn Esplanade, Fowey Cornwall. Brother of Edward"
First Name: SIDNEY
Initials: S
Surname: MILSOM
Rank: Lieutenant
Service: Army
Regiment: Rifle Brigade
Battalion: 8th Battalion
Age: 29
Nationality: British
Campaign Medals: 1914/15 Star
Victory Medal
British War Medal
Date of Death: 30/07/1915
Commemorated: British
More Information:Parent: Mr. F. H. Milsom, of Audley Lodge, Bath.