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We remember George John Bentley
We remember George John Bentley
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1916
dates
Age 23
Source:9129053
15th July 1916
service
South African Services
Private
3475
2nd South African Infantry
Source:9129054
location
New Hanover Natal.
South Africa
parents address
Source:9129053
1916
death
Killed in Action
Died on the first day of the Battle for Delville Wood.
Delville Wood, Somme
France
Source:9129053
15th July 1916
burial
The Somme.
France
Pier and Face 4C.
Source:9129053
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George John |
| Initials | GJ |
| Last Name | Bentley |
| Source | 9129051 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hanover Natal. | South Africa | parents address |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Services | 3475 | 2nd South African Infantry | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| W.w. Bentley | father |
Media
Media
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Thiepval Memorial.Dedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice that have no known grave.
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SOUTH AFRICAN MEMORIAL.Dedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice that have no known grave.Contributed by:
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SOUTH AFRICAN MEMORIAL.Dedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice that have no known grave.Contributed by:
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Delville Wood.This is the only tree left standing from the Battle of Delville Wood.Contributed by:
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Delville Wood, Oberlisk.The inscription reads: Here in a shallow trench stood the battle headquarters of the South African Infantry during the fighting in Delville Wood. Paths and trenches to the rear lead to the west and south west of the wood.Contributed by:
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Delville Wood.Captured Germans look on as the RAMC carry a wounded soldier to a dressing station, taken near Bernefay Wood.Contributed by:
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Delville Wood.The remains of Delville Wood after the battle had moved on. It is still possible to see the remains of roots and undergrowth which made digging trenches and shelters very difficult.Contributed by:
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Nancy the Mascot.'Nancy the 4th Regiment mascot. the springbok 'Nancy' was presented to the regiment in August 1915 by Mr D M'Laren Kennedy of Driefontein, Orange Free State. She accompanied the 4th to Egypt, and thence to France, where she was with the Brigade in all it battles. She was wounded in 1917. She died in Hermeton, in Belgium, on the 28th of November 1918.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Thiepval and South African Memorial and Cemetries, and The Battle for Longueval and Deville Wood.More about Thiepval and South African Memorial and Cemetries, and The Battle for Longueval and Deville Wood.
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In remembrance of those identified with South African Service and named on the Thiepval MemorialMore about In remembrance of those identified with South African Service and named on the Thiepval Memorial
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South Africans at Delville Wood, Somme, July 1916More about South Africans at Delville Wood, Somme, July 1916
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| South Africa Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Guy74824 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Family search link to probate | Janet2378 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thiepval Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Thiepval Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| SOUTH AFRICAN MEMORIAL. | Desmond1478 | |
| SOUTH AFRICAN MEMORIAL. | Desmond1478 | |
| Delville Wood. | Desmond1478 | |
| Delville Wood. | Desmond1478 | |
| Delville Wood. | Desmond1478 | |
| Delville Wood. | Desmond1478 | |
| The Battle of the Somme. | Desmond1478 | |
| Private George John Bentley. | Desmond1478 | |
| Delville Wood, Oberlisk. | Desmond1478 | |
| Delville Wood. | Desmond1478 | |
| Delville Wood. | Desmond1478 | |
| Delville Wood. | Desmond1478 | |
| Delville Wood. | Desmond1478 | |
| Nancy the Mascot. | Desmond1478 | |
| Delville Wood | Desmond1478 |
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