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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.
