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We remember Henry Bengough Oliver
We remember Henry Bengough Oliver
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1915
dates
Age 36
Source:7608563
22nd November 1915
service
British Army
Corporal
21541
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3328969
1915
death
Killed in Action
Died at Sea
Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:7608563
22nd November 1915
burial
Gallipoli
Died at sea off Gallipoli Coast, Turkey
Turkey
Panels 21 and 22
Source:7608563
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry Bengough |
| Initials | HB |
| Last Name | Oliver |
| Source | 3328969 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 21541 | Royal Field Artillery | Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Hannah Oliver | mother |
Media
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Henry's Certificate commemorated by the CWGCHenry died at sea and is remembered with Honour at the Helles Memorial
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Died at sea off GallippoliThe obelisk shows Henry's details on Panels 21 and 22Contributed by:
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Dead Man's PennyThis is Henry's penny that my brother was given when he was about 7 years old.Contributed by:
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Roll of Honour at the Tower of LondonHenry's name was called out at the Roll of Honour at the Tower of London. It was very moving. He is No. 59 on the list.Contributed by:
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The Hospital Ship SS SoudanAccording to www.boddyparts.co.uk, the Genealogy pages of Michael Matthews states that Henry died at sea aboard this hospital shipContributed by:
Carol51950
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Henry's Certificate commemorated by the CWGC | Carol51950 | |
| War Forces Record | Carol51950 | |
| Died at sea off Gallippoli | Carol51950 | |
| Dead Man's Penny | Carol51950 | |
| Roll of Honour at the Tower of London | Carol51950 | |
| The Hospital Ship SS Soudan | Carol51950 |
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