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We remember William Watt Benson
We remember William Watt Benson
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1893
1915
1915
1922
1983
Details
Details
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17034 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Smith | mother | ||
| William Benson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maud Madeline Benson | sister | 30th May 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Jukes | wife | 25th February 1922 |
Media
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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