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We remember Benjamin Bradbury
We remember Benjamin Bradbury
Timeline
Timeline
1866
1890
marriage
Mary Wright
Source:9558231
6th April 1890 - 19th November 1918
1891
children
John Bradbury
Source:9558279
8th March 1891
1892
children
Florence Bradbury
Source:9558279
14th May 1892
1895
children
Alice Bradbury
Source:9558279
17th December 1895
1898
children
Eliza Bradbury
Source:9558279
10th April 1898
1899
children
Gertrude Bradbury
Source:9558279
23rd December 1899
1903
children
Doris Bradbury
Source:9558279
11th August 1903
1905
children
Sarah Ann Bradbury
Source:9558279
17th July 1905
1907
children
Annie Bradbury
Source:9558279
15th June 1907
1909
children
Ivy Bradbury
Source:9558279
4th September 1909
1911
dates
Age 43
Source:9558279
2nd April 1911
1911
location
2 Colliery Row, Church Gresley, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9558279
2nd April 1911
1915
enlistment
Swadlincote
United Kingdom
Source:9558187
20th April 1915
1917
dates
Age 53
Source:9558187
17th October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
SE/6737
Army Veterinary Corps
Source:9558187
17th October 1917
1920
service
British Army
A/Cpl
SE/6737
Royal Army Veterinary Corps
Source:9558316
2nd January 1920
1939
location
22 Burton Road, Castle Gresley, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9558350
29th September 1939
1943
location
22 Burton Road, Castle Gresley, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9558250
23rd November 1943
service
British Army
Private
SE/6737
Army Veterinary Corps
Source:455312
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
SE/6737
Army Veterinary Corps
Source:455312
1943
death
Not War Related
Died at home from pneumonia.
Castle Gresley, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Source:9558250
23rd November 1943
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Benjamin |
| Initials | B |
| Last Name | Bradbury |
| Source | 455312 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Colliery Row, Church Gresley, Derbyshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 22 Burton Road, Castle Gresley, Derbyshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 22 Burton Road, Castle Gresley, Derbyshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 23rd November 1943 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | SE/6737 | Army Veterinary Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | SE/6737 | Army Veterinary Corps | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | SE/6737 | Army Veterinary Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | SE/6737 | Royal Army Veterinary Corps | A/Cpl |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bradbury | son | 8th March 1891 | |
| Florence Bradbury | daughter | 14th May 1892 | |
| Alice Bradbury | daughter | 17th December 1895 | |
| Eliza Bradbury | daughter | 10th April 1898 | |
| Doris Bradbury | daughter | 11th August 1903 | |
| Sarah Ann Bradbury | daughter | 17th July 1905 | |
| Annie Bradbury | daughter | 15th June 1907 | |
| Ivy Bradbury | daughter | 4th September 1909 | |
| Gertrude Bradbury | daughter | 23rd December 1899 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Bradbury | mother | ||
| William Bradbury | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Wright | wife | 6th April 1890 |
Media
Media
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Newspaer Article that mentions Benjamin BradburyArticle in Burton Mail about Benjamin's son John William Bradbury with a few lines about Benjamin.Contributed by:
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Birth Certificate of Benjamin BradburyBenjamin was born in 1866 in Breedon on the Hill, Leicestershire.Contributed by:
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Marriage Certificate of Benjamin BradburyBenjamin married Mary Wright in The Parish Church, Church Gresley.Contributed by:
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Death Certificate of Mary BradburyMary died in the Spanish Flu epidemic of 1918.Contributed by:
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Death Certificate of Benjamin BradburyBenjamin died from pneumonia in 1943.Contributed by:
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Benjamin Bradbury 1911 Census Entry1911 census entry for Benjamin & Mary Bradbury and family.Contributed by:
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Birth Certificate of Benjamin BradburyBenjamin was born in Breedon on The Hill, Leicestershire in 1866.Contributed by:
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Medal Roll entry for Benjamin BradburyAward of British War & Victory Medals to A/Cpl Benjamin Bradbury.Contributed by:
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Silver War Badge Record.for Benjamin BradburyBenjamin was discharged through ill-health in September 1918.Contributed by:
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Benjamin Bradbury entry in 1939 RegisterBenjamin was living at 22 Burton Road, Castle Gresley in 1939.Contributed by:
Geoffrey92476
Communities
Communities
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photo of Pte Benjamin Bradbury | Geoffrey92476 | |
| Newspaer Article that mentions Benjamin Bradbury | Geoffrey92476 | |
| Birth Certificate of Benjamin Bradbury | Geoffrey92476 | |
| Marriage Certificate of Benjamin Bradbury | Geoffrey92476 | |
| Death Certificate of Mary Bradbury | Geoffrey92476 | |
| Death Certificate of Benjamin Bradbury | Geoffrey92476 | |
| Benjamin Bradbury 1911 Census Entry | Geoffrey92476 | |
| Birth Certificate of Benjamin Bradbury | Geoffrey92476 | |
| Medal Roll entry for Benjamin Bradbury | Geoffrey92476 | |
| Silver War Badge Record.for Benjamin Bradbury | Geoffrey92476 | |
| Benjamin Bradbury entry in 1939 Register | Geoffrey92476 |
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