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Solomon Lopes Salzedo

Solomon Lopes Salzedo "Sidney"

Born:
7 Sivan 5655 (30 May 1895)
Died:
22 Heshvan 5745 (17 November 1984)

Basic Information

Unique reference:
SAL8893
Gender:
Male

Birth

Date of birth:
7 Sivan 5655 (30 May 1895)
Place of birth:
Manchester

Death

Date of death:
22 Heshvan 5745 (17 November 1984)
Died in combat?:
No
Place of death:
Camden, London

Places

Addresses

52 Thirlmere Street Cheetham Manchester (1901)

Schools

Name:
Manchester Jews School
Year started:
1899

Previous to the war, Solomon pursued a career on the stage, performing as 'Sidney Brandon', using his mother's maiden name, in 1908 aged 13.

He went on to work for the Windmill Theatre in London, both before and after the Second World War.

Solomon's family recall he lost an eye during the First World War

Family

Spouse

Lily Fishman (female)

Children

Alfred Lopes Salzedo (male)
Delores Lopes Salzedo (female)
Vera Ballinger (female)
Marie Ballinger (female)

Siblings

Abraham Lopes Salzedo (male)
David Lopes Salzedo (male)
Sabbetai Lopes Salzedo (male)
Grace Lopes Salzedo (female)

Parents

Mother: Charlotte Brandon (female)
Father: Moritz Lopes Salzedo (male)

Military Record

Military service:
Army
Military record no.:
378944, 47747
Date enlisted/conscripted:
15 November 1915
Date discharged/death:
11 December 1917
Rank at discharge/death:
Lance Corporal
Assignments
Regiment:
Labour Corps
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusliliers
Battalion/unit:
297th Coy.

Roll of Honour

SALZEDO

British Jewry Book of Honour - Page 265

Other Occupations

Type of employment:
Performer
Organisation:
Windmill Theatre, London

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