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We remember Stanley Benskin Henson
We remember Stanley Benskin Henson
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1891
location
Benlah Hill, Upper Norwood, Croydon, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8726878
5th April 1891
1901
location
King's School, Bruton, Somerset
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8726880
31st March 1901
1909
employment
Officer
Straits Settlements Police
Singapore
Singapore
Source:7648494
1909
1913
commission
Unknown
Source:7648494
16th September 1913
1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Somerset Light Infantry
3rd Reserve Battalion
Source:7648494
September 1914 - October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Somerset Light Infantry
1st Battalion
Source:7648494
October 1914
education
King's School, Bruton
Bruton
United Kingdom
Source:7648477
education
Pembroke College, Oxford
Oxford
United Kingdom
Source:7648477
education
Sexey's School, Blackford
Wedmore, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:7648494
employment
Officer
Straits Settlements Police
Penang
Malaysia
Source:7648477
marriage
Minnie Henson
Source:7248757
1914
death
Source:7248757
19th December 1914
burial
Hainaut
Belgium
Source:7248757
sibling
Doris Henson
Source:7648494
sibling
Carmen Henson
Source:7648494
sibling
Audrey Henson
Source:7648494
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Stanley Benskin |
| Initials | SB |
| Last Name | Henson |
| Source | 5284286 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benlah Hill, Upper Norwood, Croydon, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| King's School, Bruton, Somerset | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Somerset Light Infantry | 1st Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Somerset Light Infantry | 3rd Reserve Battalion | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Henson | mother | ||
| William John Henson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Henson | sister | ||
| Carmen Henson | sister | ||
| Audrey Henson | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Henson | wife |
Media
Media
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Stanley Benskin HensonPortrait shot of 2nd Lieutenant Stanley Benskin Henson
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Grave of 2nd Lieutenant Stanley Benskin HensonThe gravestone of 2nd Lieutenant Stanley Benskin Henson, 1st Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry, in Ploegsteert Wood Military Cemetery, Comines-Warneton, BelgiumContributed by:
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The Memorial to 2nd Lt Stanley Benson HensonThis brass memorial was unveiled at St Mary's Church in Wedmore in 1915.Contributed by:
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2nd Lieutenant Stanley HensonA photograph taken c.1914 following his return from the Straits Settlement.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]More about The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]
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Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government ServiceMore about Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Service
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army, Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Obituary of 2nd Lieut. S. B. Henson | Michael17221 | |
| Entry in: Bond of Sacrifice | Michael17221 | |
| Short biography by Tim Moreman | Michael17221 | |
| Christmas Truce | Beverly42842 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Benskin Henson | Michael17221 | |
| Grave of 2nd Lieutenant Stanley Benskin Henson | Michael17221 | |
| Henson, SB | Rosemary251 | |
| The Memorial to 2nd Lt Stanley Benson Henson | Tim23373 | |
| 2nd Lieutenant Stanley Henson | Tim23373 | |
| The Straits Settlements War Memorial Singapore | Rosemary251 | |
| Name on Singapore Cenotaph | Rosemary251 |
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