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We remember Arthur John Benson
We remember Arthur John Benson
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1917
dates
Age 25
Source:7120842
12th April 1917
service
British Army
Gunner
62651
Royal Garrison Artillery
79th Siege Bty.
Source:7120842
location
84, Schofield Rd., Rawtenstall, Manchester.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7120842
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:7120842
Source:9169829
12th April 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
I. E. 3.
Source:7120842
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur John |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Benson |
| Source | 7120842 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84, Schofield Rd., Rawtenstall, Manchester. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 62651 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 79th Siege Bty. | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary | mother | ||
| Joseph Benson | father |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Methodist |
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialArthur John Benson is also commemorated on this memorial. "This memorial, now listed as an historic monument, was erected at the instigation of Carrie Whitehead J.P. in September 1915 and is recognised as the first community World War One Memorial to be erected in this country. It was given "Grade II Listed Building" status in August 1999. The War Memorial 1914 - 1919 Rawtenstall Cemetery Roll of Honour This cross was erected by Carrie Whitehead, September 1915 that it might be some comfort to those who lost men very dear to them In grateful memory of the men of Rawtenstall who gave their lives for their country in the Great War 1914 - 1918 He will swallow up death in victory, and the Lord will wipe away tears from all faces. Is. XXV. 8".
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Longholme Methodist Church Memorial, RawtenstallArthur John Benson is also commemorated on this memorial “In Grateful and Loving Memory of the Lads of our Sunday School who fell in the Great War 1914-1919”Contributed by:
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Arthur Benson for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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RGA cap badgeArthur Benson was serving in 79th Siege Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery at the time of his death (CWGC Records)
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Private Memorial - Arthur John BensonLongholme Methodist Church.....ALSO OF / BOMBD. ARTHUR JOHN BENSON / 79TH SIEGE BTY. ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY / KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE 12TH APRIL 1917 / AGED 25 YEARS / "HE SACRIFIED ALL THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE" / BURED AT BULLY-GRENAY / ….Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Bury Grammar School old boys who fell in World War 1More about Bury Grammar School old boys who fell in World War 1
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Longholme Wesleyan Methodist War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (IWM Ref: 62834 - 20 forename/surname/date) and Churchyard Burials (x1*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Longholme Wesleyan Methodist War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (IWM Ref: 62834 - 20 forename/surname/date) and Churchyard Burials (x1*)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Left PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Left Panel
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 | Ian105013 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rossendale WW1 Casualties As Reported in the Rossendale Free Press | Ian105013 | |
| Private Memorial - Arthur John Benson | Ian105013 | |
| Bury Grammar School Centenary Roll of Honour | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Longholme Methodist Church Memorial, Rawtenstall | Ian105013 | |
| Longholme Methodist Chapel Memorial, Rawtenstall | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| RGA cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| Private Memorial - Arthur John Benson | Ian105013 |
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