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We remember Benjamin Highgate
We remember Benjamin Highgate
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Alice
Source:9412922
1874
1875
sibling
John
Source:9412922
1875
1877
sibling
Alfred
Source:9412922
1877
1879
sibling
Charles
Source:9412922
1879
1881
1891
dates
Age 10
Source:9412922
1891
1891
sibling
Robert
Source:9412922
1891
1901
dates
Age 20
Source:9412909
1901
1901
employment
Soldier
Source:9412909
1901
1901
service
British Army
Private
Army Service Corps
Source:9412909
1901
1903
marriage
Emily Crapper
Source:9412931
1903
1911
children
Emily Alice
Source:9412918
1911
1911
dates
Age 30
Source:9412918
1911
1911
employment
Labourer
Source:9412918
1911
1911
location
17 Engleheart Rd, Catford, Lewisham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9412918
1911
1914
service
British Army
Driver
15175
Army Service Corps
Source:1867876
17th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1867876
17th August 1914
service
British Army
Driver
224315
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:1867876
1940
death
Camberwell, London
United Kingdom
Source:9412933
1940
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Benjamin |
| Initials | B |
| Last Name | Highgate |
| Source | 9412918 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Engleheart Rd, Catford, Lewisham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 224315 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 15175 | Army Service Corps | Driver | ||
| British Army | Army Service Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Alice | daughter | 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice | mother | ||
| John Highgate | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice | sister | 1874 | |
| John | brother | 1875 | |
| Alfred | brother | 1877 | |
| Charles | brother | 1879 | |
| Robert | brother | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Crapper | wife | 1903 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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The Highgate brothers from KentMore about The Highgate brothers from Kent
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembrance | Deborah102878 |
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