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We remember James Benn
We remember James Benn
Timeline
Timeline
1890
birth
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1890
1917
enlistment
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2nd July 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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31st July 1917 - 20th May 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Trench feet: amputation
Hospital/Institution
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5th December 1917
1918
dates
Age 26
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17th June 1918
1918
discharge
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17th June 1918
1918
location
Lowmans Hill, Leeward
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
parents address
Source:8826681
17th June 1918
employment
Labourer
Source:8826681
service
British Army
Private
10886
British West Indies Regiment
8th Battalion
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1922
death
Malaria
Barbados
Source:8826681
5th March 1922
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Benn |
| Source | 297475 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowmans Hill, Leeward | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | parents address | known 17th June 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10886 | British West Indies Regiment | 8th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Born in St. Vincent & The GrenadinesMore about Born in St. Vincent & The Grenadines
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Service records of the West Indies Regiments: WIR and BWIRMore about Service records of the West Indies Regiments: WIR and BWIR
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Peace and Justice | Deborah102878 | |
| British West Indies Regiment | Deborah102878 |
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