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We remember Arthur Lionel Benns
We remember Arthur Lionel Benns
Timeline
Timeline
1891
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
9148
London Regiment
5th lond Battalion
Source:307749
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
London Regiment
5th reserve lond Battalion
Source:307749
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
London Regiment
1/5 lond Battalion
Source:7374763
1916
death
Killed in Action
Somme
France
Source:7374763
Source:8691752
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7374763
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Lionel |
| Initials | AL |
| Last Name | Benns |
| Source | 307749 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9148 | London Regiment | 5th lond Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | London Regiment | 5th reserve lond Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | London Regiment | 1/5 lond Battalion | Second Lieutenant |
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Thiepval Memorial.Dedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice that have no known grave.
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Communities
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Christ's Hospital (Bluecoat School) - Roll of HonourMore about Christ's Hospital (Bluecoat School) - Roll of Honour
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1/5 London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade) - 1 July 1916 casualtiesMore about 1/5 London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade) - 1 July 1916 casualties
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Officers killed on the First Day of the SommeMore about Officers killed on the First Day of the Somme
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ann39898 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| LRB cap badge | Michael40130 | |
| Thiepval Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Thiepval Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| The Battle of the Somme. | Desmond1478 | |
| The Battle of the Somme. | Desmond1478 | |
| Second Lieutenant Arthur Lionel Benns. | Desmond1478 |
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We remember Arthur Lionel Benns
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