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We remember Benjamin Clarkson
We remember Benjamin Clarkson
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1901
employment
Machine Minder Calico Bleach Works
Source:9341085
1901
1901
location
202 Bac(up) Upper Road, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9341085
1901
1902
marriage
Sarah Jane Heyworth
Source:9341086
1902 - 6th October 1918
1905
children
Doris Clarkson
Source:9341084
1905
1908
children
Mabel Clarkson
Source:9341084
1908
1910
children
John Thomas Clarkson
Source:9341084
1910
1911
employment
Slipper Labourer
Source:9341084
1911
1911
location
1 Back Old St, Newchurch
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9341084
1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
318362 or 3/8362
Army Service Corps
Source:844058
5th November 1914
1914
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:844058
5th November 1914
enlistment
Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
Source:9217052
service
British Army
Driver
T/198
Army Service Corps
Source:844058
service
British Army
Private
45058
Rifle Brigade
Source:844058
service
British Army
Private
263016
Cheshire Regiment
10th Battalion
Source:7163367
1918
death
"Died" SDGW Records
Source:7163367
Source:9217052
6th October 1918
burial
Aisne
France
British Plot Row F.6
Source:7163367
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Benjamin |
| Initials | B |
| Last Name | Clarkson |
| Source | 844058 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Back Old St, Newchurch | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 202 Bac(up) Upper Road, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | T/198 | Army Service Corps | Driver | ||
| British Army | 45058 | Rifle Brigade | Private | ||
| British Army | 318362 or 3/8362 | Army Service Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 263016 | Cheshire Regiment | 10th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Clarkson | daughter | 1908 | |
| John Thomas Clarkson | son | 1910 | |
| Doris Clarkson | daughter | 1905 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Jane Heyworth | wife | 1902 |
Media
Media
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Cheshire Regiment cap badgeOn strength of 10th Battalion at time of capture and later death. (ICRC, SDGW, CWGC)
Contributed by:
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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Ben Clarkson for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
Ian105013 -
ASC cap badgeA pre-War ASC Territorial who first saw service in Egypt in November 1914. Served in ASC as T/198 and 318362 (or (3/8632?) - Medal Index CardContributed by:
Ian105013 -
Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Prisoners of War and known German intermentsMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Prisoners of War and known German interments
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Nicholas (CE) Church War Memorial, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (36 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Nicholas (CE) Church War Memorial, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (36 names)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: The Drill Hall, Cloughfold.More about Borough of Rawtenstall: The Drill Hall, Cloughfold.
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 | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ian105013 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| ICRC Index Card | Ian105013 | |
| PA 37565 | Ian105013 | |
| Cheshire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| ASC cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| Rossendale Free Press 10 Aug 1918 | Ian105013 |
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