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We remember Arthur Bennett
We remember Arthur Bennett
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
Mary H Bennett
Source:5512259
1871
1873
1880
sibling
Harry Bennett
Source:5512259
1880
1881
dates
Age 7
Source:5512318
4th April 1881
1881
location
1 Illy Place, Ch Lane, Aston, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5512259
4th April 1881
1891
dates
Age 17
Source:5512318
6th April 1891
1891
employment
Plumber's assistant
Aston, WArwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:5512318
6th April 1891
1892
service
British Army
Private
CAM 2976
Cameron Highlanders
Source:5512160
1st February 1892 - 9th October 1898
1892
employment
Plumber
Source:5512160
5th February 1892
1892
enlistment
Inverness, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:5512160
5th February 1892
1892
dates
Age 18
Source:5512160
15th February 1892
1899
service
British Army
Private
Cameron Highlanders
Source:5512160
20th December 1899 - 31st January 1904
1901
awards
King's SA Medal and clasps
Other War Service Award
Source:5512160
1901
1906
marriage
Gertrude Lillian Bennett
Source:5512354
1906
1907
children
Arthur L Bennett
Source:5512354
1907
1911
dates
Age 37
Source:5512354
3rd April 1911
1911
employment
Town Postman
G P O
Small Heath, Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:5512354
3rd April 1911
1911
location
177 St Benedict's Rd, Small Heath, Aston, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5512354
3rd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 42
Source:5512160
23rd November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Pioneer
Royal Engineers
Source:5512160
23rd November 1915 - 9th May 1917
1918
employment
Postman
G P O Birmingham
Source:5512160
11th October 1918
awards
Khedive's Sudan Medal and clasp
Other War Service Award
Source:5512160
awards
Queens Soudan Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:5512160
awards
South African Medal and clasps
Other War Service Award
Source:5512160
service
British Army
Pioneer
137392
Royal Engineers
Source:298285
service
British Army
Pioneer
137392
Postal Department
Source:298285
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Bennett |
| Source | 298285 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Illy Place, Ch Lane, Aston, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 4th April 1881 | |
| 177 St Benedict's Rd, Small Heath, Aston, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 137392 | Royal Engineers | Pioneer | ||
| British Army | 137392 | Postal Department | Pioneer | ||
| British Army | CAM 2976 | Cameron Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | Cameron Highlanders | Private | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Pioneer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Khedive's Sudan Medal and clasp | Other War Service Award | |
| King's SA Medal and clasps | Other War Service Award | |
| Queens Soudan Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| South African Medal and clasps | Other War Service Award |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur L Bennett | son | 1907 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Bennett | father | ||
| Hannah Bennett | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary H Bennett | sister | 1871 | |
| Harry Bennett | brother | 1880 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Lillian Bennett | wife | 1906 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1892-02-05 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1892-02-01 | Methodist |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | Christine18916 |
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