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We remember Alfred Bennett
We remember Alfred Bennett
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1903
enlistment
Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:8542761
19th February 1903
1903
service
British Army
Private
7896
South Wales Borderers
Source:8542761
19th February 1903 - 7th April 1903
1903
service
British Army
Private
7896
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:8542761
8th April 1903 - 16th March 1905
1904
location
HM Troopship "Plassey" to destination of Southampton, departing from Durban
South Africa
military residence address
Source:8542761
20th May 1904 - 9th June 1904
1913
marriage
Christine Annie Roberts
Source:8542761
11th January 1913
1914
service
British Army
Private
7896
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8542761
13th August 1914 - 16th November 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8542761
13th August 1914 - 16th November 1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
7896
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:8542761
2nd February 1915 - 18th February 1916
1915
location
Cape Helles, Gallipoli peninsula
Turkey
military residence address
Source:8542761
25th April 1915
1915
location
Field Hospital
Turkey
military residence address
Source:8542761
19th May 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
7896
South Wales Borderers Depot
Source:8542761
14th February 1916 - 18th February 1916
1916
discharge
Source:298142
18th February 1916
location
Field Hospital
Belgium
military residence address
Source:8542761
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Bennett |
| Source | 298142 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Helles, Gallipoli peninsula | Turkey | military residence address | 25th April 1915 | |
| Field Hospital | Belgium | military residence address | ||
| Field Hospital | Turkey | military residence address | 19th May 1915 | |
| HM Troopship "Plassey" to destination of Southampton, departing from Durban | South Africa | military residence address | 20th May 1904 - 9th June 1904 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7896 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 7896 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7896 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7896 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7896 | South Wales Borderers Depot | 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
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Annie Roberts | wife | 11th January 1913 |
Media
Media
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Broderick capThe Broderick cap was worn from its introduction in 1902 until its removal from issue in 1905.
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Keith1947
Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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Part One - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipientsMore about Part One - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipients
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South Wales Borderers "Time Expired" menMore about South Wales Borderers "Time Expired" men
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Broderick cap | Keith1947 |
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Stories
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