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We remember Thomas Bennett
We remember Thomas Bennett
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1881
dates
Age 1
Source:6646196
3rd April 1881
1881
location
Haigh Building Gravelly Lane Erdington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6646196
3rd April 1881
1882
sibling
Mary Bennett
Source:6646201
1882
1884
sibling
Edward Bennett
Source:6646195
1884
1888
sibling
Annie Bennett
Source:6646195
1888
1891
dates
Age 11
Source:6646201
5th April 1891
1891
location
Gravelly Lane Erdington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6646201
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 21
Source:6646195
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Labourer General
Source:6646195
31st March 1901
1901
location
Gravelly Lane Erdington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6646195
31st March 1901
1910
marriage
Priscilla Wilson
Source:6646216
1910
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:6646202
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Carter Hauliers
Source:6646202
2nd April 1911
1911
location
216 Gravelly Lane Erdington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7000209
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Charlotte Bennett
Source:6646202
1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:305436
5th November 1915
1918
service
British Army
Driver
T4/248223
Army Service Corps
Source:7000209
1918
1918
location
327 Gravelly Lane Erdington
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7000209
1918 - 1920
1919
discharge
Source:305436
2nd March 1919
service
British Army
Driver
T/501
Army Service Corps Transport
Source:305436
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Bennett |
| Source | 305436 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 Gravelly Lane Erdington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 327 Gravelly Lane Erdington | United Kingdom | their own address | 1918 - 1920 | |
| Gravelly Lane Erdington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Gravelly Lane Erdington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Haigh Building Gravelly Lane Erdington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | T/501 | Army Service Corps Transport | Driver | ||
| British Army | T4/248223 | Army Service Corps | Driver |
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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Bennett | daughter | 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriett Bennett | mother | ||
| Thomas Bennett | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Bennett | brother | 1884 | |
| Annie Bennett | sister | 1888 | |
| Mary Bennett | sister | 1882 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priscilla Wilson | wife | 1910 |
Media
Media
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An example of Driver Bennett's medalsThe 14/15 Star, The British War Medal and The Victory Medal
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Communities
Communities
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Gravelly Lane Erdington 1914 - 1918More about Gravelly Lane Erdington 1914 - 1918
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Sharon36563 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| An example of Driver Bennett's medals | Sharon36563 | |
| Birmingham Electoral Register | Sharon36563 |
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