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We remember Alfred Bennett
We remember Alfred Bennett
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1881
sibling
Harry Bennett
Source:9326381
1881
1886
sibling
Herbert Bennett
Source:9326381
1886
1901
location
23, Portman Street, Leicester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9326381
1901
1903
marriage
Alice Louise West
Source:9326381
3rd October 1903
1904
children
Elsie Frances Bennett
Source:6786115
30th January 1904
1909
children
Alfred Henry Bennett
Source:6786115
12th March 1909
1916
children
Sydney Bennett
Source:6786115
2nd June 1916
1916
employment
Carpenter And Joiner
United Kingdom
Source:6786115
19th June 1916
1916
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:6786115
19th June 1916
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Corporal
33170
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6786115
1st March 1917 - 1st May 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant
22130
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6786115
1st May 1917 - 8th February 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flight Sergeant
33170
Royal Air Force
65 Squadron
Source:6786115
1st March 1918 - 13th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6786115
13th February 1919
hospitalisation
Cause of discharge:
Hospital/Institution
Source:6786115
location
61, Stafford Street, Leicester.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9326381
1919
death
United Kingdom
Source:8962052
31st July 1919
burial
United Kingdom
D. 1167
Source:8962098
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Bennett |
| Source | 6786115 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23, Portman Street, Leicester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 61, Stafford Street, Leicester. | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 22130 | Royal Flying Corps | Sergeant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 33170 | Royal Flying Corps | Corporal | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 33170 | Royal Air Force | 65 Squadron | Flight Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Frances Bennett | daughter | 30th January 1904 | |
| Alfred Henry Bennett | son | 12th March 1909 | |
| Sydney Bennett | son | 2nd June 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza | mother | ||
| Joseph Bennett | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Bennett | brother | 1881 | |
| Herbert Bennett | brother | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Louise West | wife | 3rd October 1903 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-06-01 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Grave in LeicesterThe grave of Alfred Bennett in Belgrave Cemetery, Leicester (Image date 05/06/2015)
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DR117137 -
Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Alfred Bennett.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | DR117137 | |
| Leicestershire and Rutland, Soldiers Died 1914-1920 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| Royal Air Force Muster Roll 1918 Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | DR117137 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave in Leicester | DR117137 | |
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 |
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