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We remember Geoffrey Robert Bensly Back
We remember Geoffrey Robert Bensly Back
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:9538481
31st March 1901
1901
location
Church Road, Carleton Rode, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9538481
31st March 1901
1911
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
Source:7633813
15th September 1911
1914
service
Royal Navy
Sub-Lieutenant
Source:7633813
30th August 1914
1915
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Source:7633813
30th November 1915
1918
marriage
Olive Maitland
Source:9538485
1918
1923
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
Source:7633813
30th November 1923
1936
service
Royal Navy
Captain
Source:7633813
30th December 1936
1940
service
Royal Navy
Captain
H.M.S. Orion
Source:7633813
31st January 1940 - 29th May 1941
1941
dates
Age 47
Source:9538469
29th May 1941
1941
death
Killed in Action
Killed in bombing.
H.M.S. Orion, at sea near
Greece
Source:7633813
Source:9538476
29th May 1941
1942
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7633813
1st January 1942
1943
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7633813
10th February 1943
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Panel 44, Column 2.
Source:9538469
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Geoffrey Robert Bensly |
| Initials | GRB |
| Last Name | Back |
| Source | 7633813 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Road, Carleton Rode, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Midshipman | ||||
| Royal Navy | Sub-Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Captain | ||||
| Royal Navy | H.M.S. Orion | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen H. Back | mother | ||
| Reverend Arthur J. Back | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Maitland | wife | 1918 |
Media
Media
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H.M.S. OrionBeam View. Part of the IWM Admiralty Official Collection, Catalogue Number A 18771
Contributed by:
Jonathan101862
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| Britain Absent voters lists 1918-1921 Image | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Jonathan101862 | |
| HMS ORION - Leander-class Light Cruiser | Jonathan101862 | |
| The War in the Mediterranean, Matapan | Jonathan101862 | |
| Royal Navy (RN) Officers 1939-1945 | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| H.M.S. Orion | Jonathan101862 |
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