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We remember Benjamin Clark
We remember Benjamin Clark
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Matthew Clark
Source:8579394
1881
1885
sibling
Ernest Clark
Source:8579394
1885
1886
sibling
Sarah Ann Clark
Source:8579394
1886
1889
sibling
Emily Clark
Source:8579394
1889
1892
1892
sibling
Ethel Clark
Source:8579394
1892
1896
sibling
George Thomas Clark
Source:8579394
1896
1899
sibling
Ada Miriam Clark
Source:8579394
1899
1901
location
Little End, Newland, Drax
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8579394
April 1901
1904
sibling
Clifford Clark
Source:8579392
1904
1911
employment
Son working on farm
Father
Newland, Selby
United Kingdom
Source:8579392
April 1911
1911
location
West Farm, Newland, Selby
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7349687
April 1911
enlistment
Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8579388
service
British Army
Private
26363
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:817824
service
British Army
Private
26363
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
9th Bn
Source:8579388
1916
death
Killed in Action
The Somme
France
Source:7349687
Source:8579388
26th September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7349687
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Benjamin |
| Initials | B |
| Last Name | Clark |
| Source | 817824 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little End, Newland, Drax | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| West Farm, Newland, Selby | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 26363 | Yorkshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 26363 | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | 9th Bn | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Clark | mother | ||
| William Clark | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Clark | brother | 1881 | |
| Ernest Clark | brother | 1885 | |
| Sarah Ann Clark | sister | 1886 | |
| Emily Clark | sister | 1889 | |
| Ethel Clark | sister | 1892 | |
| George Thomas Clark | brother | 1896 | |
| Ada Miriam Clark | sister | 1899 | |
| Clifford Clark | brother | 1904 |
Media
Media
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Newland War MemorialWall mounted plaque commemorating those from the locality who lost their lives in WW1.
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Rawcliffe War MemorialCenotaph commemorating those with links to the villages of Rawcliffe and Rawcliffe Bridge who lost their lives during WW1.
Contributed by:
Alan68334
Communities
Communities
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Newland War Memorial, nr DraxMore about Newland War Memorial, nr Drax
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Rawcliffe Parish Church Roll of HonourMore about Rawcliffe Parish Church Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Newland War Memorial | Alan68334 | |
| Rawcliffe War Memorial | Alan68334 |
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