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We remember Benjamin James Latham
We remember Benjamin James Latham
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1887
sibling
Thomas H Latham
Source:8825263
1887
1890
sibling
George Latham
Source:8825263
1890
1891
dates
Age 4
Source:8825263
1891
1891
sibling
Margaret Latham
Source:8825263
1891
1891
location
Olveston Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8825263
1891
1891
location
The village, Olveston,Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8825263
1891
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:8825290
1901
1901
employment
Farm labourer
Herbert Marklove
Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:8825290
1901
1901
location
Cottage on road to Culls Farm,Chipping Sodbury,Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8825290
1901
1901
location
Yate Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8825290
1901
1916
dates
Age 32
Source:8825260
1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lance Corporal
6768
5th Battalion
Source:8825257
9th September 1916 - 18th December 1917
1916
enlistment
Melbourne
Australia
Source:8825260
September 1916
service
British Army
Private
6682
Gloucestershire Regiment
Source:2624647
1917
death
Died of wounds
Belgium
Source:8825249
18th December 1917
burial
West Vlaanderen
"Heuvelland, West-Vlaanderen"
Belgium
C.2
Source:8825249
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Benjamin James |
| Initials | BJ |
| Last Name | Latham |
| Source | 2624647 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage on road to Culls Farm,Chipping Sodbury,Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1901 | |
| Olveston Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| The village, Olveston,Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Yate Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6682 | Gloucestershire Regiment | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 6768 | 5th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Latham | father | ||
| Rebecca | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas H Latham | brother | 1887 | |
| George Latham | brother | 1890 | |
| Margaret Latham | sister | 1891 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Benjamin James Latham (1887-1917)Thanks to the Olveston Parish Historical Society's publication The War Memorial Book where more details of Benjamin J. Latham's life can be found.
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Henbury War MemorialWorld War 1 Memorial in churchyard of St Mary the Virgin Parish Church Henbury of Benjamin James Latham inscribed under NorthwickContributed by:
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James Latham - In MemoriamPrinted in Henbury Parish Magazine War Diary March 1918Contributed by:
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Henbury War Memorial - detailName of James Latham inscribed on Henbury War Memorial with others from Northwick HamletContributed by:
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Olveston War MemorialThe name of Benjamin James Latham, with those of other soldiers, is inscribed on the World War One panel of the crossContributed by:
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Henbury Servicemen WW1 (updated)More about Henbury Servicemen WW1 (updated)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan38118 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Susan38118 | |
| First Australian Imperial Force Personnel Dossier Index 1914-1968 Transcription | Susan38118 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Susan38118 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Susan38118 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan38118 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan38118 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jan133543 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Henbury’s War Memorial: Unveiling and Dedication Service | Frances137542 | |
| HENBURY PARISH MAGAZINE AND WAR DIARY 1914 -1918 | Jan133543 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin James Latham (1887-1917) | Susan38118 | |
| Henbury War Memorial | Frances137542 | |
| James Latham - In Memoriam | Jan133543 | |
| Henbury War Memorial - detail | Jan133543 | |
| Olveston War Memorial | Jan133543 |
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