I cannot find any census or birth records for Sydney Albert Gattrell b 1877-1881? and I would be very grateful if anyone can help, According to his service book he joined the army in 1895 at the age of 18:
Name: Sydney Gattrell
Enlisted; East Surrey Regiment
Date: 25 Nov 1895

He married in Westbourne in 1905 and according to his marriage certificate he was aged 24 - so there is a 4 year difference in his age. We think his father's name was John and was possibly based in the Hounslow Barracks (also in the army?), but cannot find any mention of either in the 1891, 1881, 1871, 1861 censuses. Does anyone have any further infomation on him?

Thank, Rachel