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We remember William Bennett
We remember William Bennett
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1914
marriage
Ellen Dunnagan
Source:8588258
1914
1914
dates
Age 24
Source:8588258
6th August 1914
1915
children
Beatrice Bennett
Source:8588468
15th September 1915
1915
dates
Age 25
Source:8588468
12th December 1915
1917
location
49 North Road, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8588468
26th July 1917
1918
discharge
Source:8588468
6th December 1918
employment
Cabinet Maker
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8588468
service
British Army
Private
65808
Machine Gun Corps
Source:306232
location
15 Muncaster Raod, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8588468
location
43 Lady St, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8588258
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Bennett |
| Source | 306232 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Muncaster Raod, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 43 Lady St, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | |||
| 49 North Road, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | 26th July 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 65808 | Machine Gun Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Bennett | daughter | 15th September 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Bennett | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Dunnagan | wife | 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-12 | 5'4" |
Media
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Marriage CertificateMarriage Certificate for William Bennett & ellen DunnaganContributed by:
Janet82794
Communities
Communities
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1891 Census | Janet82794 | |
| British Army WW1 Service Records 1914-1920 online database | Janet82794 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Bennett | Janet82794 | |
| William & Ellen Bennett | Janet82794 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Janet82794 |
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