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We remember Benjamin Carl Lester
We remember Benjamin Carl Lester
Timeline
Timeline
1915
commission
Temporary
Source:6151637
1st January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Regiment of Artillery
Source:6151637
1st January 1915
1917
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Regiment of Artillery
Source:6151650
1st July 1917
1917
appointments
Assistant Instructor in Gunnery
Source:6151660
22nd October 1917
service
British Army
Private
1704
County of London Yeomanry
Source:2638056
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Source:2638056
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Source:2638056
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Benjamin Carl |
| Initials | BC |
| Last Name | Lester |
| Source | 6151637 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1704 | County of London Yeomanry | Private | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Regiment of Artillery | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Regiment of Artillery | Lieutenant |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette announcement of commission | Paul101 | |
| London Gazette announcement of promotion | Paul101 | |
| London Gazette announcement of promotion | Paul101 |
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