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Private JOHN THOMAS BENSON

Service Number: 16864
Regiment & Unit/Ship

East Yorkshire Regiment

1st Bn.

Date of Death

Died 22 March 1918

Age 44 years old

Buried or commemorated at

POZIERES MEMORIAL

Panel 27 and 28.

France

Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Headstone Placeholder
  • Country of Service United Kingdom
  • Awards Distinguished Conduct Medal
  • Additional Info Son of William and Annie Benson, of Gateshead; husband of Ellen Benson, of 31, Richmond St., Newcastle-on-Tyne. Served in the South African War.
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