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We remember William Arthur Benson Cross
We remember William Arthur Benson Cross
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1915
service
Royal Navy
Engine Room Artificer 4th Class
M2604
HMS INDOMITABLE
Source:6552217
9th December 1915 - 31st January 1918
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9597265
23rd April 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Arthur Benson |
| Initials | WAB |
| Last Name | Cross |
| Source | 6552217 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | M2604 | HMS INDOMITABLE | Engine Room Artificer 4th Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches | Trevor65535 |
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