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We remember Percy Benstead
We remember Percy Benstead
Timeline
Timeline
1886
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7445580
1886
1891
dates
Age 4
Source:8448235
1891
1901
dates
Age 14
Source:8448236
1901
1911
dates
Age 24
Source:8448232
25th February 1911
1911
employment
Stableman
Swaffham Prior, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
Source:8448232
25th February 1911
1911
marriage
Daisy Harriet Prince
Source:8448232
25th February 1911
1911
dates
Age 24
Source:8448234
1911
1911
location
High Street, Swaffham Prior
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8448234
1911
1916
commission
Unknown
Source:8448238
1916
1916
enlistment
Unknown
United Kingdom
Source:8448238
1916
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:8448238
August 1916 - November 1918
1917
children
Olive Benstead
Source:8448238
1917
children
Dolly Benstead
Source:8448238
children
Ivy Benstead
Source:8448238
marriage
Daisy Benstead
Source:8448234
service
British Army
Driver
196666
Royal Horse Artillery
Source:309610
service
British Army
Driver
196666
Royal Field Artillery
Source:309610
1918
death
War Related Sickness
Died of Malaria
66th Casualty Clearing Station, Damascus
Syrian Arab Republic
Source:7445580
Source:8448237
9th November 1918
sibling
Arthur Benstead
Source:8448235
sibling
Frances Benstead
Source:8448235
sibling
George Benstead
Source:8448235
sibling
Florence Benstead
Source:8448235
sibling
Bertie Benstead
Source:8448235
sibling
Edwin Benstead
Source:8448235
location
High St, Swaffham Prior
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8448235
location
High St, Swaffham Prior
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8448236
burial
Source:7445580
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Percy |
| Initials | P |
| Last Name | Benstead |
| Source | 309610 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High St, Swaffham Prior | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| High St, Swaffham Prior | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| High Street, Swaffham Prior | United Kingdom | their own address | 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 196666 | Royal Horse Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 196666 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Benstead | daughter | 1917 | |
| Dolly Benstead | daughter | ||
| Ivy Benstead | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Benstead | father | ||
| Mahala Benstead | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Benstead | brother | ||
| Frances Benstead | sister | ||
| George Benstead | brother | ||
| Florence Benstead | sister | ||
| Bertie Benstead | brother | ||
| Edwin Benstead | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Harriet Prince | wife | 25th February 1911 | |
| Daisy Benstead | wife |
Media
Media
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Percy Benstead 196666Percy Benstead in the uniform of The Royal Horse Artillery
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Percy Benstead 196666Percy in the uniform of the Royal Horse Artilllery
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Daisy Benstead and ChildrenDaisy Benstead and Children, Olive, Ivy and DollyContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 Census | Nicola12591 | |
| 1901 Census | Nicola12591 | |
| Soldiers Effects Upon Death | Nicola12591 | |
| Percy's Letters to Daisy | Nicola12591 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Percy Benstead 196666 | Nicola12591 | |
| Percy Benstead 196666 | Nicola12591 | |
| Daisy Benstead and Children | Nicola12591 | |
| Daisy And Children | Nicola12591 |
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