Sidney William Ware facts for kids
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Sidney William Ware
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| Born | 11 November 1892 Winterborne Whitechurch, Dorset, England |
| Died | 16 April 1916 (aged 23) Mesopotamia |
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Amara War Cemetery, Iraq
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| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |
 British Army |
| Years of service | 1911–1916 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Service number | 920 |
| Unit | Seaforth Highlanders |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Corporal Sidney William Ware was a brave soldier from England. He was born on November 11, 1892, and sadly passed away on April 16, 1916, when he was just 23 years old. He earned the Victoria Cross (VC), which is the highest award for bravery given to British and Commonwealth soldiers. This medal is given for amazing acts of courage when facing the enemy.
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Sidney Ware's Early Life and Army Start
Sidney William Ware was born in a place called Whatcombe, in Winterborne Whitechurch, Dorset. He went to school in Whitchurch.
In November 1911, when he was 19, Sidney joined the British Army. He became a soldier in the 1st Battalion of the Seaforth Highlanders.
Serving in World War I
When World War I began in August 1914, Sidney's battalion was in India. They quickly moved to Europe and arrived in France in October. There, they were immediately involved in fighting.
Sidney was wounded in November 1914. After getting better, he returned to France to continue fighting. Later, his unit was sent to Mesopotamia, a region that is now part of Iraq. In January 1916, he was wounded again but soon returned to duty.
A Heroic Act: Earning the Victoria Cross
Sidney Ware showed incredible bravery on April 6, 1916. During a battle, his unit was told to pull back to a safer spot. Corporal Ware was one of the few soldiers who were not hurt.
He saw many wounded soldiers who needed help. Sidney bravely picked up one injured man and carried him about 200 yards to safety. Then, he went back for more. For over two hours, he kept going back and forth under heavy enemy fire. He did not stop until he had rescued all the wounded soldiers. He was completely exhausted after his amazing effort.
A Sad End
Even though Sidney was not hurt during his heroic rescue, he did not get to receive his Victoria Cross medal in person. Just a few days later, on April 10, he was seriously wounded again. He was taken to a hospital but sadly died on April 16, 1916.
Sidney William Ware was buried in the Amara War Cemetery in Iraq. He was known as a very reliable and steady person. He loved playing football and reading books. Sidney was one of 13 children in his family. Four of his brothers also fought in World War I, and one fought in World War II. Two of his brothers, Sergeant Albert C. Ware and Private Archibald Ware, also died fighting in World War I.
Where to See His Medal
Sidney William Ware's Victoria Cross medal is on display for everyone to see. You can find it at The Highlanders Museum in Fort George, Scotland.
