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We remember William Wedgwood Benn
We remember William Wedgwood Benn
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Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Ernest Benn
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1876
1877
1881
dates
Age 3
Source:9505231
3rd April 1881
1881
location
241 Dalston Lane, Hackney
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9505231
3rd April 1881
1881
sibling
Lilian Benn
Source:9505231
1881
1901
dates
Age 23
Source:8559157
31st March 1901
1917
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7549897
4th June 1917
1918
awards
Croix de Guerre
Other War Service Award
Source:7549897
18th April 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Captain
Royal Air Force
Source:7549897
12th July 1918
1920
marriage
Margaret E. Holmes
Source:9505184
1920
1921
children
Michael Julius Wedgwood Benn
Source:9505204
5th September 1921
1925
children
Anthony Neil Wedgwood Benn
Source:9505211
3rd April 1925
1940
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Pilot Officer
Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Source:9505105
27th May 1940
1940
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flying Officer
Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Source:9505105
7th December 1940
1942
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flight Lieutenant
Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Source:9505105
1942
1942
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Group Captain
Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Source:9505105
29th December 1942
1944
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Commodore
Royal Air Force
Source:9505105
1944
1949
awards
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7549897
11th February 1949
1960
death
Died in Westminster Hospital.
Westminster, London
United Kingdom
Source:8500213
Source:7549897
Source:9505115
17th November 1960
awards
Bronze Medal for Military Valour
Other War Service Award
Source:7549897
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Wedgwood |
| Initials | WW |
| Last Name | Benn, |
| Source | 9505105 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 241 Dalston Lane, Hackney | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Captain | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve | Pilot Officer | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve | Flying Officer | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve | Flight Lieutenant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve | Group Captain | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Air Commodore |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze Medal for Military Valour | Other War Service Award | |
| Croix de Guerre | Other War Service Award | |
| DSO, DFC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Julius Wedgwood Benn | son | 5th September 1921 | |
| Anthony Neil Wedgwood Benn | son | 3rd April 1925 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Benn | mother | ||
| John Benn | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Benn | brother | 1876 | |
| Lilian Benn | sister | 1881 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret E. Holmes | wife | 1920 |
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William Wedgewood BennWilliam Wedgwood Benn, 1st Viscount Stansgate PC, DSO, DFC (10 May 1877 – 17 November 1960) was a British Liberal politician who later joined the Labour Party. A decorated Royal Air Force officer, he was Secretary of State for India between 1929 and 1931 and Secretary of State for Air between 1945 and 1946. He was the father of Tony Benn
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Wedgwood Benn, 1st Viscount Stansgate | Jonathan101862 | |
| Benn, Michael Julius Wedgwood | Jonathan101862 | |
| Tony Benn | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| William Wedgewood Benn | Peter5151 |
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We remember William Wedgwood Benn
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