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We remember Benjamin Griffiths
We remember Benjamin Griffiths
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
David
Source:8771513
1879
1880
sibling
Griffith
Source:8771513
1880
1882
sibling
Sarah Ann
Source:8771514
1882
1884
sibling
Willie
Source:8771513
1884
1889
1891
location
St Mary Lane, Cardigan, West Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8771513
1891
1901
location
St Mary's Lane, Cardigan, West Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8771514
1901
1911
employment
Insurance Agent
Source:8771515
1911
1911
location
26 Alexandra Road, Swansea
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8771515
1911
1913
service
British Army
Private
2162
Welsh Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:8771511
26th July 1913
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:8771523
August 1915
service
British Army
Private
200501
Welsh Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:1473632
service
British Army
Private
200501
Welch Regiment
Source:8771511
1920
death
Died of wounds
Carmarthen, West Wales
United Kingdom
Source:7345743
Source:8771518
7th August 1920
burial
Cardiganshire
United Kingdom
Source:7345743
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Benjamin |
| Initials | B |
| Last Name | Griffiths |
| Source | 1473632 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Alexandra Road, Swansea | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1911 | |
| St Mary Lane, Cardigan, West Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| St Mary's Lane, Cardigan, West Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 200501 | Welsh Regiment | 4th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 2162 | Welsh Regiment | 4th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 200501 | Welch Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary | mother | ||
| Griffith Griffiths | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David | brother | 1879 | |
| Griffith | sister | 1880 | |
| Willie | brother | 1884 | |
| Sarah Ann | sister | 1882 |
Media
Media
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Cardigan War MemorialPhoto of panel on Cardigan War Memoiral which bears Benjamin's name
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cardigan Town Cenotaph Book | Selena49658 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cardigan War Memorial | Selena49658 | |
| Cardigan Cenotaph | Selena49658 |
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