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We remember Robert Edmund Bennett
We remember Robert Edmund Bennett
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
William Arthur Bennett
Source:6654193
1890
1892
1894
sibling
Jane Alice Bennett
Source:6654193
1894
1901
location
206 Ribbleton Lane, PRESTON.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8584955
April 1901
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:6654193
1911
1911
employment
Cotton Weaver
Preston Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6654193
April 1911
1911
location
2 Raikes road, PRESTON,Lancashire.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6654193
April 1911
1914
dates
Age 22
Source:6654177
7th September 1914
1914
enlistment
preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:6654177
7th September 1914
service
British Army
Private
13175
The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:7349085
service
British Army
Private
13175
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
7th battalion
Source:6654177
location
40 Thorn street, PRESTON
United Kingdom
Source:7726559
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed by a sniper
France
Source:7349085
Source:7726559
21st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7349085
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Edmund |
| Initials | RE |
| Last Name | Bennett |
| Source | 6654193 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Raikes road, PRESTON,Lancashire. | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 | |
| 206 Ribbleton Lane, PRESTON. | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| 40 Thorn street, PRESTON | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13175 | The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 13175 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 7th battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Bennett | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Arthur Bennett | brother | 1890 | |
| Jane Alice Bennett | sister | 1894 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-07 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-07 | Methodist |
Media
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Bennett.This is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Private Robert Edmund Bennett for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: Robert Edmund Bennett. Address: 40 Thorn Street. Occupation: Cotton Weaver. Regiment: 7th Loyal North Lancs (Preston Pals). Rank and Regimental Number: Private 13175. Date of Death: 21st July 1916. Place where killed or injury received: France. Killed by sniper. Remarks: None.
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Communities
Communities
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Preston Memorial Roll of HonourMore about Preston Memorial Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan19818 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan19818 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan19818 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43149 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Bennett. | Preston485 |
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