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We remember William Benjamin Stimson
We remember William Benjamin Stimson
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1901
location
26 Cauldwell Street, Bedford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9109127
1901
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
931
Royal Fusiliers
Source:4274617
14th November 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:4274617
14th November 1915
1918
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Bedfordshire Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:4274617
1918
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9200763
27th September 1918
1946
death
Lagos,
Nigeria
Source:9317537
1946
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Benjamin |
| Initials | WB |
| Last Name | Stimson, |
| Source | 9200763 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Cauldwell Street, Bedford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 931 | Royal Fusiliers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | Bedfordshire Regiment | 4th Battalion | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet in 1915 listing alumni and staff serving. W B Stimson appears as "19th Royal Fusiliers"
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Bedfordshire Regiment Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this, was worn by those serving with the Bedfordshire Regiment.
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Communities
Communities
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Recipients of the Military CrossMore about Recipients of the Military Cross
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
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Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extractsMore about Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extracts
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette - Awarded MC 27 Sep 1918 | Alexander119331 | |
| Bedford Modern School Eagle Magazine dated 1946 | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 | |
| Bedfordshire Regiment Cap Badge | Alexander119331 |
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