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We remember Arthur Leigh-Bennett
We remember Arthur Leigh-Bennett
Timeline
Timeline
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9072737
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9072737
service
British Army
Captain
Coldstream Guards
Source:5385351
1915
death
Source:9072737
3rd October 1915
burial
Pas De Calais
France
Source:9072737
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Leigh-Bennett, |
| Source | 9072737 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Coldstream Guards | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSO, MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | mother | ||
| Henry Currie Leigh-Bennett | father |
Media
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | David1424 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Baptism | Derek58007 | |
| Baptism | Derek58007 |
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