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We remember Benjamin Ray
We remember Benjamin Ray
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Delia Lamb
Source:4142356
30th November 1884
1886
sibling
Saunders Wray
Source:4142356
5th December 1886
1889
sibling
Amos Lamb
Source:4142356
1889
1891
sibling
Patience Osborne Ray
Source:4142356
28th March 1891
1893
sibling
Ellen Ray
Source:4142356
1893
1899
1902
sibling
Genta Ray
Source:4142356
15th April 1902
1908
sibling
Fanny Osborne
Source:4142356
28th October 1908
1908
sibling
Jane Osborne
Source:4142356
28th October 1908
1921
marriage
May Victoria weales
Source:4142356
1921 - 1965
service
British Army
Private
51962
Suffolk Regiment
Source:4142356
service
British Army
Private
656962
Labour Corps
Source:4142356
1965
death
Unknown
east dereham,norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:4142356
1965
burial
east dereham,norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:4142356
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Benjamin |
| Initials | B |
| Last Name | Ray |
| Source | 4142356 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 51962 | Suffolk Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 656962 | Labour Corps | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patience osborne | mother | ||
| John harris | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delia lamb | sister | 30th November 1884 | |
| Saunders wray | brother | 5th December 1886 | |
| Amos lamb | brother | 1889 | |
| Patience Osborne ray | sister | 28th March 1891 | |
| Ellen ray | sister | 1893 | |
| Genta ray | sister | 15th April 1902 | |
| Fanny osborne | sister | 28th October 1908 | |
| Jane osborne | sister | 28th October 1908 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Victoria weales | wife | 1921 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ruddy | greenish | dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-06-29 | 5'2" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| part of photo take in camp | david44241 |
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