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We remember Douglas Gratten Bennett
We remember Douglas Gratten Bennett
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Wilfred Bennett
Source:6188255
1890
1893
1895
sibling
Ashley Bennett
Source:6188255
1895
1897
sibling
Phyllis Bennett
Source:6188255
1897
1900
sibling
Clarice Bennett
Source:6188255
December 1900
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:6188255
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Warehouseman
Lindrea's
Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:6188255
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 22
Source:6186045
10th November 1915
1915
enlistment
Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:6186045
10th November 1915
1916
marriage
Ada Florence Bracey
Source:6186045
9th February 1916
employment
salesman
Source:6186045
service
British Army
Gunner
66379
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:299655
1975
death
Not War Related
Heart attack age 81
Source:6991833
25th February 1975
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Douglas Gratten |
| Initials | DG |
| Last Name | Bennett |
| Source | 6188255 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 66379 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Bennett | father | ||
| Louisa Bennett | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilfred Bennett | brother | 1890 | |
| Ashley Bennett | brother | 1895 | |
| Clarice Bennett | sister | December 1900 | |
| Phyllis Bennett | sister | 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Florence Bracey | wife | 9th February 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-10 | 5'8" |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| First World War | Viv34103 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Bennett | Viv34103 | |
| Attestation | Viv34103 | |
| 1911 census record | Viv34103 | |
| Douglas, Ashley and Wilfred Bennett | Viv34103 |
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