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We remember Ben Lindley
We remember Ben Lindley
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:8880716
1901
1901
location
18 Britannia St, Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8880716
1901
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:8880717
1911
1911
employment
Iron Turner
A G Barrett
The Forge, Thornton Rd, Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8880717
1911
1914
dates
Age 22
Source:8880714
11th September 1914
1914
employment
Mechanical engineer
Source:8880714
11th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8880714
11th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
14440
West Yorkshire Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:8880714
11th September 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8880714
26th August 1915 - 17th July 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound: left hand
Hospital/Institution
Source:8880714
1916
1916
location
Abbey Ruins Guest House, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8879975
October 1916
1918
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
P/15586
Military Foot Police
1st Area Northern Command
Source:8880714
10th June 1918 - 15th July 1919
1919
location
57 Southampton St, Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8880714
18th June 1919
service
British Army
Private
P 15586
Military Foot Police
Source:2664749
sibling
James
Source:8880714
sibling
Lena
Source:8880714
1983
death
Not War Related
Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8880719
1983
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ben |
| Initials | B |
| Last Name | Lindley |
| Source | 8880714 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Britannia St, Bradford, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 57 Southampton St, Bradford, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 18th June 1919 | |
| Abbey Ruins Guest House, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known October 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | P 15586 | Military Foot Police | Private | ||
| British Army | 14440 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | P/15586 | Military Foot Police | 1st Area Northern Command | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Lindley | father | ||
| Mannetta | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James | brother | ||
| Lena | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-11 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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Pg 1 Visitors' BookRecuperating soldiers would spend time at Abbey Ruins Guest House, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk on Saturday visits.
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Communities
Communities
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The Great War of 1914 to 1918 Picture Gallery of Bury St Edmunds and surrounds A Visitors BookMore about The Great War of 1914 to 1918 Picture Gallery of Bury St Edmunds and surrounds A Visitors Book
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pg 1 Visitors' Book | Deborah102878 |
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