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We remember Benjamin James Spalding
We remember Benjamin James Spalding
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1914
enlistment
Norwich, Norfolk
United Kingdom
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4th September 1914
1915
marriage
Elvina Margaret Webster
Source:7956697
29th May 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
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25th July 1915 - 21st July 1916
1915
children
Donald James Spalding
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7th September 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound Elbow
Hospital/Institution
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19th July 1916 - 1st November 1916
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:7956662
11th December 1916 - 21st March 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Boils (Back)
Hospital/Institution
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12th February 1918 - 26th February 1918
employment
Agricultural Labourer
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:7956662
service
British Army
Private
13838
Norfolk Regiment
Source:5292048
1918
death
Source:7528692
21st March 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7528692
sibling
William Spalding
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sibling
George Spalding
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sibling
John Spalding
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sibling
Ethel Spalding
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sibling
Sarah Spalding
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sibling
Norah Spalding
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sibling
Thomas Spalding
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sibling
Frederick Spalding
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Benjamin James |
| Initials | BJ |
| Last Name | Spalding |
| Source | 7528692 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13838 | Norfolk Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald James Spalding | son | 7th September 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Spalding | mother | ||
| William John Spalding | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Spalding | brother | ||
| George Spalding | brother | ||
| John Spalding | brother | ||
| Ethel Spalding | sister | ||
| Sarah Spalding | sister | ||
| Norah Spalding | sister | ||
| Thomas Spalding | brother | ||
| Frederick Spalding | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elvina Margaret Webster | wife | 29th May 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-04 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-04 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Thurning, Norfolk War MemorialBrass tablet, 8 name Pte Benjamin Spalding is the last name. Not shown, but above this tablet is a Roll of all the Thurning men who served. Here is is recorded as Benjamin J Spalding, Killed 1918, March 21st.Contributed by:
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Norfolk Regimental Cap BadgeBi Metal. White Metal Britannia within a wreath. Brass scroll 'THE NORFOLK REG'T'
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Communities
Communities
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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 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Short Biography | Cynthia60869 | |
| Thurning, Norfolk War Memorial | Cynthia60869 | |
| ELVINA MARGARET WEBSTER | Cynthia60869 | |
| Norfolk Regimental Cap Badge | Cynthia60869 |
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