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We remember William Henry Bennion
We remember William Henry Bennion
Timeline
Timeline
1897
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J25437
HMS Defence
Source:8586955
1916
death
Source:8586955
31st May 1916
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8586955
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Bennion |
| Source | 6407463 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J25437 | HMS Defence | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane | mother | ||
| John Bennion | father |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Trevor321 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Defence | Trevor321 | |
| William Henry Bennion | Stephen27718 |
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