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We remember George Agar Trevor Benson
We remember George Agar Trevor Benson
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9432380
24th June 1916
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Middlesex Regiment
Source:308443
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed in action at Le Transloy but his remains were not recovered and he is recorded at Theipval memorial
France
Source:7374765
Source:5500270
28th October 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7374765
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Agar Trevor |
| Initials | GAT |
| Last Name | Benson, |
| Source | 7374765 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Middlesex Regiment | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Maud | mother | ||
| Rev. Arthur Hall Trevor Benson | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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1st Battalion, Middlesex RegimentMore about 1st Battalion, Middlesex Regiment
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Recipients of the Military CrossMore about Recipients of the Military Cross
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Blundell's School Memorial and Roll of HonourMore about Blundell's School Memorial and Roll of Honour
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St John's College Houghton, Roll of Honour.More about St John's College Houghton, Roll of Honour.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| South Africa Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | DR117137 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC casualty records | Lisa13592 | |
| South African War Graves Project | DR117137 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| G. A. T. Benson | john14663 |
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