Sidney was born at Forest Gate, Essex, the eldest son of Albert and Emily (nee Johnson) of Ashwell, born on 10 May 1893. He was a pupil at the Merchant Taylors School in Ashwell.
Albert’s father was a carpenter born in Germany, his mother Sarah was born in America and died in 1901 in London. Albert was the last of seven children all born in London. Albert was a pupil at the Merchant Taylors School in Ashwell.
William was the eldest son of Henry William and Sarah Lilla (nee Ball) born at Ashwell, Hertfordshire on 3 October 1893. He was a pupil at the Merchant Taylors School in Ashwell.
Frederick attended the Merchant Taylors School. Frederick’s probate record states he was of Ridlands, Ashwell, Baldock.
Montague Austin was born at Ashwell, Hertfordshire in the 3rd quarter 1893, the 3rd son of Charles William and Emma Rhoda (nee Wallis) Austin of Foresters Cottages, High Street, Ashwell. He was a pupil at the Merchant Taylors School, Ashwell.