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We remember William Robertson Russell Bennett
We remember William Robertson Russell Bennett
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1903
employment
Junior Clerk
Insurance Broker
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:8891186
1903 - January 1905
1905
enlistment
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:8891186
11th January 1905
1905
location
20 Ling Street, Holt Road, Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8891186
11th January 1905
1905
location
Edge Hill, Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8891186
11th January 1905
1905
service
British Army
Private
5273
16th (The Queen's) Lancers
Source:8891186
1905
1906
events
Certificate of Education, Third Class
Training
Guilford
United Kingdom
Source:8891186
27th November 1906
1907
service
British Army
Lance Corporal (Unpaid)
5273
16th (The Queen's) Lancers
Source:8891186
1st November 1907 - 10th January 1908
1908
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
5273
16th (The Queen's) Lancers
Source:8891186
11th January 1908 - 1st October 1908
1908
events
Certificate of Education, Second Class
Training
Aldershot
United Kingdom
Source:8891186
3rd June 1908
1908
service
British Army
Private
5273
16th (The Queen's) Lancers
Source:8891186
1st October 1908 - 11th February 1911
1911
discharge
Source:8891186
11th February 1911
1911
service
British Army
Private
5273
Army Reserve
Source:8891186
11th February 1911 - 14th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
5273
Reserve Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:8891186
15th August 1914 - 21st May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
5273
16th (The Queen's) Lancers
British Expeditionary Force
Source:8891186
22nd May 1915 - 26th June 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8891186
23rd May 1915 - 13th January 1919
1916
service
British Army
Private
41590
Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry)
Source:8891186
27th June 1916
1917
events
Conduct - Drunk
Military Discipline
France
Source:8891186
3rd November 1917
1918
events
Conduct - Late on parade
Military Discipline
France
Source:8891186
20th March 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
41590
Machine Hun Corps (Cavalry)
Base Depot
Source:8891186
4th May 1918 - 18th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
41590
Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry)
39th Battalion
Source:8891186
18th September 1918 - 12th January 1919
1919
service
British Army
Private
41590
Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry)
Base Depot
Source:8891186
12th January 1919 - 12th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8891186
12th February 1919
1919
events
Character
Military Discipline
Source:8891186
12th February 1919
1919
service
British Army
Private
41590
Army Reserve
Source:8891186
12th February 1919 - 31st March 1920
1919
location
23 Martensen Street, Edge Hill, Liverpool
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8891186
12th February 1919
1920
discharge
Source:8891186
31st March 1920
service
British Army
Private
5273
The King's Royal Rifle Corps
8th (Service) Battalion
Source:306873
service
British Army
Private
King's Liverpool Regiment
8th (Volunteer) Battalion
Source:8891186
1942
death
Blackpool
United Kingdom
Source:8891186
30th June 1942
sibling
Maggie Bennett
Source:8891186
sibling
Kate Bennett
Source:8891186
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Ling Street, Holt Road, Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | known 11th January 1905 | |
| 23 Martensen Street, Edge Hill, Liverpool | United Kingdom | their own address | known 12th February 1919 | |
| Edge Hill, Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | 11th January 1905 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5273 | The King's Royal Rifle Corps | 8th (Service) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | King's Liverpool Regiment | 8th (Volunteer) Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | 5273 | 16th (The Queen's) Lancers | Lance Corporal (Unpaid) | ||
| British Army | 5273 | 16th (The Queen's) Lancers | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 5273 | 16th (The Queen's) Lancers | Private | ||
| British Army | 5273 | Army Reserve | Private | ||
| British Army | 5273 | Reserve Regiment | 8th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 5273 | 16th (The Queen's) Lancers | British Expeditionary Force | Private | |
| British Army | 41590 | Machine Hun Corps (Cavalry) | Base Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 41590 | Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) | Base Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 41590 | Army Reserve | Private | ||
| British Army | 5273 | 16th (The Queen's) Lancers | Private | ||
| British Army | 41590 | Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) | Private | ||
| British Army | 41590 | Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) | 39th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Bennett | mother | ||
| John Bennett | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maggie Bennett | sister | ||
| Kate Bennett | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1905-01-12 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1905-01-11 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | M2740 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Billy Bennett | M2740 |
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