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We remember Benjamin Graham
We remember Benjamin Graham
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
William Graham
Source:6636715
14th March 1876
1878
sibling
Margaret Graham
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1878
1882
sibling
Mary Jane Graham
Source:6636715
1882
1884
sibling
Robert Graham
Source:6636715
26th June 1884
1885
sibling
Thomas Rickerby Graham
Source:6636715
23rd August 1885
1887
sibling
Martha Graham
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1887
1890
1893
sibling
Frances Graham
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1st March 1893
1914
enlistment
Betteshanger
United Kingdom
Source:6636938
7th September 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman RNVR
K.X/273
Royal Naval Division - Howe Battalion
Source:9546263
7th September 1914 - 31st December 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6636715
20th September 1914 - 11th October 1914
1915
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman RNVR
K.X/273
Royal Naval Division - Howe Battalion
Source:9546263
1st March 1915 - 11th December 1915
1915
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6636938
2nd May 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Dysentery
Hospital/Institution
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20th September 1915 - 22nd September 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Hosp list no H.2207
transport to Malta via H.S. " Dongola"
Hospital/Institution
Source:6636938
25th September 1915 - 3rd November 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman RNVR
K.X/273
Victory IX
2nd Reserve
Source:6217252
12th December 1915 - 9th May 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman RNVR
K.X/273
Victory IV RND
2nd Anson
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10th May 1916 - 29th May 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman RNVR
K.X/273
Victory IV RND
Machine Gun Co
Source:6217252
30th May 1916 - 30th July 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman RNVR
K.X/273
Royal Naval Division
Source:9546263
31st July 1916 - 16th May 1917
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6636715
1st August 1916 - 21st January 1919
1916
hospitalisation
Influenza
Hospital/Institution
Source:6636938
12th September 1916 - 1st November 1916
1917
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman RNVR
K.X/273
Victory IV RND
189 MG Co
Source:6217252
17th May 1917 - 30th June 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman RNVR
K.X/273
Victory IV RND
190 MG Co
Source:6217252
1st July 1917 - 15th February 1919
1917
awards
Goood Conduct Badge
Other War Service Award
Source:6636715
6th September 1917
1919
location
32 Fulbar St
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6636715
21st January 1919
1919
marriage
Agnes Lang
Source:6636715
27th June 1919
1920
children
John Graham
Source:6636715
29th March 1920
1924
children
William Graham
Source:6636715
21st February 1924
employment
Tyre Builder
India Tyres
Inchinnan
United Kingdom
Source:6636715
employment
Iron Worker
Renfrew
United Kingdom
Source:6636715
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
K. X/ 273
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Source:9546264
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:6636715
location
16, Clark Street, Renfrew, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:6217252
1969
death
After a short illness
Renfrew
United Kingdom
Source:6636715
4th July 1969
burial
Renfrew
United Kingdom
Source:6636715
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Benjamin |
| Initials | B |
| Last Name | Graham |
| Source | 6217252 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16, Clark Street, Renfrew, Scotland | United Kingdom | |||
| 32 Fulbar St | United Kingdom | their own address | 21st January 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K. X/ 273 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | K.X/273 | Royal Naval Division - Howe Battalion | Ordinary Seaman RNVR | ||
| Royal Navy | K.X/273 | Royal Naval Division - Howe Battalion | Able Seaman RNVR | ||
| Royal Navy | K.X/273 | Royal Naval Division | Able Seaman RNVR | ||
| Royal Navy | K.X/273 | Victory IV RND | 2nd Anson | Able Seaman RNVR | |
| Royal Navy | K.X/273 | Victory IV RND | Machine Gun Co | Able Seaman RNVR | |
| Royal Navy | K.X/273 | Victory IX | 2nd Reserve | Able Seaman RNVR | |
| Royal Navy | K.X/273 | Victory IV RND | 189 MG Co | Able Seaman RNVR | |
| Royal Navy | K.X/273 | Victory IV RND | 190 MG Co | Able Seaman RNVR |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Goood Conduct Badge | Other War Service Award | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Graham | son | 29th March 1920 | |
| William Graham | son | 21st February 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Glover | mother | ||
| John Graham | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Graham | brother | 14th March 1876 | |
| Margaret Graham | sister | 1878 | |
| Mary Jane Graham | sister | 1882 | |
| Robert Graham | brother | 26th June 1884 | |
| Thomas Rickerby Graham | brother | 23rd August 1885 | |
| Martha Graham | sister | 1887 | |
| Frances Graham | sister | 1st March 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Lang | wife | 27th June 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | L.Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-11 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| Royal Navy, 1914 Star Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Graham | Kenny38079 |
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