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We remember Benjamin Alfred Hurley
We remember Benjamin Alfred Hurley
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1900
location
Off Bow Road, Merchant Street, Bow E3
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8643899
31st March 1900
1911
location
55 Portman Place, Bethnal Green E2
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8643898
2nd April 1911
1917
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:7666144
7th May 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
2417
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
Source:7666144
7th May 1917
1918
service
Royal Navy
Private
CH/2417/S
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
4th Royal Marine Battalion
Source:7666144
24th February 1918 - 23rd April 1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
Zeebrugge
Belgium
Source:8643895
23rd April 1918
burial
Romford Road, Forest Gate, London
United Kingdom
Source:8643894
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Benjamin Alfred |
| Initials | BA |
| Last Name | Hurley |
| Source | 7666144 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Portman Place, Bethnal Green E2 | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Off Bow Road, Merchant Street, Bow E3 | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1900 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 2417 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | |||
| Royal Navy | CH/2417/S | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | 4th Royal Marine Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin John Hurley | father | ||
| Annie G | mother |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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Zeebrugge memorial plaque from the vessel "Iris"More about Zeebrugge memorial plaque from the vessel "Iris"
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Zeebrugge | Keith1947 |
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We remember Benjamin Alfred Hurley
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