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We remember Benjamin James Marshall
We remember Benjamin James Marshall
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Edith Matilda Meyer
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6th June 1874
1876
sibling
Sophia Emma Marshall
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7th June 1876
1878
sibling
Charles Edgar Marshall
Source:8419718
21st July 1878
1880
sibling
Ellen Elizabeth Marshall
Source:8419718
16th September 1880
1882
sibling
George Henry Marshall
Source:8419718
16th November 1882
1885
sibling
William Arthur Marshall
Source:8419718
15th January 1885
1887
1889
sibling
Frederick John Aka Frederick James Marshall
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13th April 1889
1892
sibling
Elsie May Marshall
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20th October 1892
1894
sibling
Myrtle Victoria Marshall
Source:8419718
15th August 1894
1896
sibling
Vera Charlotte Marshall
Source:8419718
22nd July 1896
1916
employment
Labourer
Cranbrook, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8419718
27th April 1916
1916
enlistment
Blackboy Hill Western Australia
Australia
Source:8419718
27th April 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
1867
44th Australian Infantry Battalion
Source:8419718
27th April 1916 - 19th May 1920
1919
marriage
Elsie Annie Chipp
Source:8419718
27th September 1919
1920
discharge
Source:8419718
19th May 1920
1920
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8419718
19th May 1920
1921
children
Joan Marshall
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1921
1922
children
Joan E Marshall
Source:8419718
1922
1962
dates
Age 74
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21st June 1962
1962
death
Unknown
Kojonup, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8419718
21st June 1962
burial
Kojonup, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8419718
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Benjamin James |
| Initials | BJ |
| Last Name | Marshall |
| Source | 8419718 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 1867 | 44th Australian Infantry Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Marshall | daughter | 1921 | |
| Joan E Marshall | daughter | 1922 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Mary Meyer | mother | ||
| Benjamin Marshall | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Matilda Meyer | sister | 6th June 1874 | |
| Sophia Emma Marshall | sister | 7th June 1876 | |
| Charles Edgar Marshall | brother | 21st July 1878 | |
| Ellen Elizabeth Marshall | sister | 16th September 1880 | |
| George Henry Marshall | brother | 16th November 1882 | |
| William Arthur Marshall | brother | 15th January 1885 | |
| Frederick John Aka Frederick James Marshall | brother | 13th April 1889 | |
| Elsie May Marshall | sister | 20th October 1892 | |
| Myrtle Victoria Marshall | sister | 15th August 1894 | |
| Vera Charlotte Marshall | sister | 22nd July 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Annie Chipp | wife | 27th September 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-04-13 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-04-13 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait Photo | Kathy30586 |
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