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We remember Henry Richard Benge
We remember Henry Richard Benge
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
John Benjamin R Benge
Source:7155669
1886
1889
sibling
William Benge
Source:7155669
16th October 1889
1890
sibling
Mabel Elizabeth Benge
Source:7155669
1890
1892
sibling
Sarah Benge
Source:7155669
9th October 1892
1894
1896
sibling
George Edward Benge
Source:7155669
20th June 1896
1898
sibling
James Frederick Benge
Source:7155669
21st March 1898
1899
sibling
Thomas Charles Benge
Source:7155669
17th June 1899
1902
sibling
Margaret Benge
Source:8718994
1902
1911
employment
Farm Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:8718994
1911
1911
location
4 BankTerrace, Chislehurst, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8718994
1911
1914
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
17095
Source:5620220
1914
1914
enlistment
Canada
Source:5620220
23rd September 1914
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
17095
Canadian Infantry
Source:7155669
1917
death
Source:7155669
8th April 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7155669
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry Richard |
| Initials | HR |
| Last Name | Benge |
| Source | 5620220 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 BankTerrace, Chislehurst, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 17095 | Canadian Infantry | Private | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 17095 | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Richard Benge | father | ||
| Sarah Benge nee Chivers | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Benge | sister | 1902 | |
| John Benjamin R Benge | brother | 1886 | |
| Sarah Benge | sister | 9th October 1892 | |
| William Benge | brother | 16th October 1889 | |
| Mabel Elizabeth Benge | sister | 1890 | |
| George Edward Benge | brother | 20th June 1896 | |
| James Frederick Benge | brother | 21st March 1898 | |
| Thomas Charles Benge | brother | 17th June 1899 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-23 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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My Great Uncles GraveHis location in the graveyard confirms he was sadly one of the first fallen.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| REGIMENT | Paul87547 | |
| My Great Uncles Grave | Stuart114416 |
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