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We remember William Benson
We remember William Benson
Timeline
Timeline
service
British Army
Private
16052
Bedfordshire Regiment
7th bedford Battalion
Source:309330
service
British Army
Private
16052
Bedfordshire Regiment
Source:7339361
1916
death
Killed in Action
The Somme
France
Source:7339361
Source:8650301
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7339361
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Benson |
| Source | 309330 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16052 | Bedfordshire Regiment | 7th bedford Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 16052 | Bedfordshire Regiment | Private |
Media
Media
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Bedfordshire Regiment Cap BadgeA cap badge, like this, was worn by Pte William Benson.
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Alexander119331
Communities
Communities
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Officers and Men of the 7th Bedfordshire Regiment who died 1/7/1916More about Officers and Men of the 7th Bedfordshire Regiment who died 1/7/1916
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Kempston War Memorial, Bedfordshire. IWM Reference No. 1913More about Kempston War Memorial, Bedfordshire. IWM Reference No. 1913
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Kempston servicemen 1914-1920 Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Kristen1288 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire Regiment Cap Badge | Alexander119331 |
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