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We remember William Francis Benson
We remember William Francis Benson
Timeline
Timeline
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1911
1911
1918
1918
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1918
1918
1918
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Francis |
| Initials | WF |
| Last Name | Benson |
| Source | 6195881 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Reuben Avenue, Ushers Quay, Dublin | Ireland | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 46 Reuben Avenue, Sth Circular Road, Dublin | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1918 | |
| Rutledge Terrace, Merchants Quay, Dublin | Ireland | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Royal Volunteer Naval Reserve | Drake Battalion | Temp Sub Lieutenant | ||
| Royal Navy | Royal Volunteer Naval Reserve | 2nd Reserve Battalion | Temp Sub Lieutenant |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Benson | father | ||
| Mary Jane Thornton | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Benson | sister | 1893 | |
| Arthur James Benson | brother | 1899 |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Catherine17352 | |
| Transcription of 1901 Census for Ireland | Catherine17352 | |
| Transcription of the 1911 census for Ireland | Catherine17352 | |
| Benson Family Gravestone | Catherine17352 | |
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | Catherine17352 |
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