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We remember Gerald Bentley
We remember Gerald Bentley
Timeline
Timeline
1897
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7118322
1897
service
British Army
Private
16762
Leicestershire Regiment
Source:311081
service
British Army
Colour Serjeant
16762
Leicestershire Regiment
Source:311081
service
British Army
Company Quartermaster Serjeant
16762
Leicestershire Regiment
Source:7118322
1918
death
Source:7118322
26th March 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:7118322
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Gerald |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Bentley |
| Source | 311081 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16762 | Leicestershire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 16762 | Leicestershire Regiment | Colour Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 16762 | Leicestershire Regiment | Company Quartermaster Serjeant |
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CWG CertificateRank:Company Quartermaster SerjeantService No:16762Date of Death:26/03/1918Age:21Regiment/Service:Leicestershire Regiment 6th Bn. Grave Reference: II. D. 7. Cemetery:RIBEMONT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, SOMMEAdditional Information: Son of William and Harriett Bentley, of 25, Moira St., Leicester. Born at Thurmaston, Leicester.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Leicestershire and Rutland, Soldiers Died 1914-1920 Transcription | Richard56332 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Brief Life Story | Richard56332 | |
| CWG Certificate | Richard56332 |
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