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We remember Benjamin Roebuck
We remember Benjamin Roebuck
Timeline
Timeline
1878
birth
Wood Nook, Honley, West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9295167
Source:9496702
18th November 1878
enlistment
Blackboy Hill Western Australia
Australia
Source:8370515
service
Australian Imperial Force
5178
Source:8370515
1916
death
Killed in Action
He was killed in action at Mouquet Farm during the Battle of the Somme on Saturday 12.8.1916, aged 37 years.
France
France
Source:9295190
12th August 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Benjamin |
| Initials | B |
| Last Name | Roebuck |
| Source | 8370515 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 5178 |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel ROEBUCK | mother |
Media
Media
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Netherthong Parish War MemorialPhoto of Netherthong Parish War Memorial situated in a small garden on the opposite side of the road to the entrance to All Saint’s Parish Church, Netherthong, West Yorkshire
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Private Ben RoebuckIn uniform after enlisting. Photo taken from Holmfirth Express 9 September 1916Contributed by:
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Baptism record from Ancestry.co.ukBaptism record showing date of birth and baptismContributed by:
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Ben RoebuckPhoto in the Cuttings Album of All Saints' Church, Netherthong
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Communities
Communities
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Holme Valley Memorial Hospital: Netherthong & Thongsbridge PanelMore about Holme Valley Memorial Hospital: Netherthong & Thongsbridge Panel
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Netherthong Village War MemorialMore about Netherthong Village War Memorial
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Netherthong Working Men's ClubMore about Netherthong Working Men's Club
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield’s Roll of Honour: 1914-1922 | Holmfirth126389 | |
| Dark Hours 1916 – A Valley at War | Holmfirth126389 | |
| Ancestry.co.uk | Holmfirth126389 | |
| Holmfirth Express 9 September 1916 | Holmfirth126389 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Netherthong Parish War Memorial | Holmfirth126389 | |
| Private Ben Roebuck | Holmfirth126389 | |
| Baptism record from Ancestry.co.uk | Holmfirth126389 | |
| Ben Roebuck | Holmfirth126389 |
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