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We remember Thomas Bentham
We remember Thomas Bentham
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
James Bentham
Source:8611448
1889
1891
sibling
Mary Agnes Bentham
Source:8611433
1891
1894
sibling
Annie Bentham
Source:8611433
1894
1896
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:8611448
April 1901
1901
sibling
George Rowland Bentham
Source:8611433
1901
1901
location
Watling Street, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8611448
April 1901
1911
employment
Errand boy
Preston, lancs
United Kingdom
Source:8611433
April 1911
1911
location
54 Sussex Street, Preston, Lancashire.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8611433
April 1911
1916
dates
Age 20
Source:8611425
23rd August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Rifleman
R/14648
King's Royal Rifle Corps
11th battalion
Source:8611425
23rd August 1916
1916
location
Mill Cottage, Cottam, Preston.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8611425
23rd August 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:8611425
23rd August 1916
burial
Mametz, Somme
France
IX.V.8
Source:8611479
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Bentham |
| Source | 310281 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Sussex Street, Preston, Lancashire. | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 | |
| Mill Cottage, Cottam, Preston. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 23rd August 1916 | |
| Watling Street, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | R/14648 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 11th battalion | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Bentham | mother | ||
| George Bentham | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Agnes Bentham | sister | 1891 | |
| Annie Bentham | sister | 1894 | |
| George Rowland Bentham | brother | 1901 | |
| James Bentham | brother | 1889 |
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Bentham.This is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Private Thomas Bentham for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: Bentham, Thomas. Address: Mill Cottage, Cottam Lane, Cottam. Occupation: Not listed. Regiment: Kings Royal Rifles. Rank and Regimental Number: Pte. Date of Birth [Death]: Not listed. Place where killed or injury received: France. Remarks: None.
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Communities
Communities
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Preston Memorial Roll of HonourMore about Preston Memorial Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43149 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| http://www.forces-war-records.co.uk/ record details. | Preston43149 | |
| http//cwgc.org/ war dead Thomas Bentham | Preston43149 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Bentham. | Preston485 |
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