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We remember William Bennett
We remember William Bennett
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Rosa M Bennett
Source:9434957
1886
1888
1890
sibling
Florence E Bennett
Source:9434957
1890
1891
dates
Age 4
Source:9434957
5th April 1891
1891
location
Tilton Cottage, Ightam Road, Ightam Common, Kent, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9434957
5th April 1891
1897
sibling
Constance May Bennett
Source:8587223
1897
1900
sibling
Robert David Eli Bennett
Source:8587223
1900
1901
dates
Age 14
Source:8587216
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Agricultural Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:8587216
31st March 1901
1901
location
Wrotham Heath, Wrotham, Kent, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8587216
31st March 1901
1904
sibling
Frederick Cecil Bennett
Source:8587223
1904
1906
employment
Agricultural Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:9436173
15th October 1906
1906
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:6488566
15th October 1906
1906
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd Class
SS103955
HMSs Acheron, [unreadable]
Source:9436173
15th October 1906 - 31st October 1907
1907
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
SS103955
HMSs [unreadable], Bacchante, Pembroke II, Thames
Source:9436173
1st November 1907 - 16th July 1911
1908
sibling
Edith Cicely Bennett
Source:8587223
1908
1911
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K11735
HMSs Thames, Dominion, Pembroke II, Cyclops, Dolphin, Maidstone
Source:6488566
17th July 1911 - 30th November 1915
1914
marriage
Annie Charlotte Rose Hawkins
Source:9435274
12th December 1914 - 27th March 1916
1915
children
Selma Cavell M Bennett
Source:9435274
1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Acting Leading Stoker
K11735
HMSs Dolphin, Maidstone, HM Submarine E24
Source:9434937
1st December 1915 - 27th March 1916
1916
dates
Age 25
Source:9434930
27th March 1916
1916
dates
Age 27
Source:9436323
27th March 1916
service
Royal Navy
K11735
Source:6488566
1916
death
Killed in Action
Lost with the entire crew when HM Submarine E24 struck a mine.
At sea - North Sea, Heligoland Bight
Germany
Source:6488566
27th March 1916
burial
Chatham, Kent, England
United Kingdom
17
Source:9434930
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Bennett |
| Source | 6488566 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tilton Cottage, Ightam Road, Ightam Common, Kent, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Wrotham Heath, Wrotham, Kent, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K11735 | ||||
| Royal Navy | SS103955 | HMSs Acheron, [unreadable] | Stoker 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | SS103955 | HMSs [unreadable], Bacchante, Pembroke II, Thames | Stoker 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K11735 | HMSs Thames, Dominion, Pembroke II, Cyclops, Dolphin, Maidstone | Stoker 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K11735 | HMSs Dolphin, Maidstone, HM Submarine E24 | Acting Leading Stoker |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selma Cavell M Bennett | daughter | 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bennett | father | ||
| Elizabeth Miles | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosa M Bennett | sister | 1886 | |
| Florence E Bennett | sister | 1890 | |
| Frederick Cecil Bennett | brother | 1904 | |
| Edith Cicely Bennett | sister | 1908 | |
| Constance May Bennett | sister | 1897 | |
| Robert David Eli Bennett | brother | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Charlotte Rose Hawkins | wife | 12th December 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-07-17 | 5'9" |
Media
Media
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Unidentified E Class Submarine. Courtesy of NMRN.Unidentified E class submarine under way at Mudros, Dardanelles, 1915, view from the port beam. Courtesy of the National Museum of the Royal Navy.
Contributed by:
Bridget3206
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| British Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1924 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Bridget3206 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Partial transcription of WW1 Pension Ledger or Index Card | Bridget3206 | |
| Baptisms Register, Weymouth Holy Trinity, Dorset | Bridget3206 | |
| Naval Medal Roll | Bridget3206 | |
| The Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport - photographs | Bridget3206 | |
| HMS E24 - Wikipedia | Bridget3206 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified E Class Submarine. Courtesy of NMRN. | Bridget3206 |
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