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We remember Ernest John Bentley
We remember Ernest John Bentley
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1878
sibling
Constance M Bentley
Source:5484641
1878
1880
sibling
Joseph H Bentley
Source:5484641
October 1880
1881
dates
Age 4
Source:5484641
3rd April 1881
1881
location
Under Lane, Holsworthy, Devon
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5484641
3rd April 1881
1887
education
Kingswood School
Charlcombe, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:5484594
1887 - 1891
1899
marriage
Amelia Louisa Poole
Source:5484607
16th January 1899
1899
children
Constance Amelia Bentley
Source:5484562
1899
1900
children
Ethel Louisa Bentley
Source:5484607
2nd September 1900
1901
dates
Age 24
Source:5484577
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Draper
United Kingdom
Source:5484577
31st March 1901
1901
location
50 Dundonald Road, Wimbledon, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5484577
31st March 1901
1901
dates
Age 14
Source:5484582
5th April 1901
1902
children
Joseph Bentley
Source:5484607
30th September 1902
1905
children
John Bentley
Source:5484607
8th September 1905
1911
dates
Age 35
Source:5484562
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Draper's Assistant
United Kingdom
Source:5484562
2nd April 1911
1911
location
30 Seaforth Avenue, New Malden, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5484562
2nd April 1911
1915
location
112 Pelham Road, Wimbledon, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5484607
1915 - 1917
1915
dates
Age 39
Source:5484607
11th December 1915
1915
employment
Upholstere
Source:6632137
11th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Wimbledon, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:5484607
11th December 1915
1915
appointments
Army Reserve
Source:5484607
12th December 1915
1916
appointments
Mobilised
Source:5484607
7th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
202040
Durham Light Infantry
Source:5484607
8th August 1916
1917
dates
Age 41
Source:5484399
12th August 1917
1917
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:6632228
12th August 1917
service
British Army
Private
5928
Durham Light Infantry
Source:310846
location
13 Oldham Street, Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5484594
1917
death
Salonika
Greece
Source:7187600
Source:6632228
12th August 1917
burial
Greece
Source:7187600
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest John |
| Initials | EJ |
| Last Name | Bentley |
| Source | 5484562 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 Pelham Road, Wimbledon, London | United Kingdom | their own address | 1915 - 1917 | |
| 13 Oldham Street, Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 30 Seaforth Avenue, New Malden, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 50 Dundonald Road, Wimbledon, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Under Lane, Holsworthy, Devon | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5928 | Durham Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 202040 | Durham Light Infantry | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constance Amelia Bentley | daughter | 1899 | |
| Ethel Louisa Bentley | daughter | 2nd September 1900 | |
| Joseph Bentley | son | 30th September 1902 | |
| John Bentley | son | 8th September 1905 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Harriet | mother | ||
| Joseph Bentley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constance M Bentley | sister | 1878 | |
| Joseph H Bentley | brother | October 1880 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Louisa Poole | wife | 16th January 1899 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Methodist |
Media
Media
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Enlistment RecordExtract from the enlistment record of Private Ernest John Bentley, 5928, 5th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry
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1881 Census, Under Lane, Holsworthy, DevonErnest John Bentley in the 1881 censusContributed by:
Caroline2066
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Caroline2066 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Caroline2066 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Caroline2066 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Caroline2066 | |
| Surrey Recruitment Registers 1908-1933 Transcription | Caroline2066 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Caroline2066 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Casualty Details | Caroline2066 | |
| The History of Kingswood School | Caroline2066 | |
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | Caroline2066 | |
| 1881 Census | Caroline2066 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Enlistment Record | Caroline2066 | |
| 1881 Census, Under Lane, Holsworthy, Devon | Caroline2066 |
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