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We remember Eric William Benson
We remember Eric William Benson
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded at the Battle of Hooge
Hospital/Institution
Source:9559413
30th July 1915 - 31st July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Captain
King's Royal Rifle Corps
9th Battalion
Source:9559413
30th July 1915
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5478549
14th January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Temporary Captain
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:5478549
14th January 1916
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:308299
1916
death
Source:7374764
15th September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7374764
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Eric William |
| Initials | EW |
| Last Name | Benson |
| Source | 308299 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Lieutenant Colonel | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Temporary Captain | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 9th Battalion | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Media
Communities
Communities
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The King's Royal Rifle Corps Officer CommunityMore about The King's Royal Rifle Corps Officer Community
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Winchester College - FurleyitesMore about Winchester College - Furleyites
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith133517 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross Registers at UK National Archives | Glen107 | |
| The Annals of The King's Royal Rifle Corps | Keith133517 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Officer's Boss Button Cap Badge | Keith133517 |
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