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Surname: BENTHAM
Forename(s): John
Place of Birth: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
Service No: 4828
Rank: Corporal
Regiment / Corps / Service: East Lancashire Regiment
Battalion / Unit: 2nd Battalion
Division: 8th Division
Age: 22
Date of Death: 1916-07-30
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: V. G. 58.
CWGC Cemetery: BETHUNE TOWN CEMETERY
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: BARNOLDSWICK, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
John Bentham was the son of John Downham and Elizabeth Bentham, née Rawlinson. John, senior, was born at Langcliffe, Yorkshire and Elizabeth at Stockport, Lancashire.
1901 Barnoldswick, Yorkshire Census: 52, Westgate - John Bentham, aged 7 years, born Barnoldswick, son of John and Elis [sic] Bentham.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Cpl John Bentham, 4828, E. Lan. R. Theatre of War first served in: 1 [France]. Date of entry therein: 18.12.14.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Cpl John Bentham, 4828, 3rd East Lancs.; 1st East Lancs.; 2nd East Lancs.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Cpl John Bentham, 3/4828, 2nd Bn E. Lancs. Date and Place of Death: 30.7.16. Wounds. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Mother and Sole Legatee - Elizabeth. £25 3s. 7d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for John. Name(s) on card(s): Dependant: Mrs Elizabeth Bentham. Deceased. Relationship to soldier: Mother. Dependant: John Downham Bentham. Relationship to soldier: Father. Address: 52, Esp Lane, Barnoldswick.
A short biography of John is included in: ‘Barnoldswick – A small Town’s part in conflicts 1800 to 2014’ by Peter Ian Thompson (2014).
Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry
View Entry in CPGW BookEntry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:
BENTHAM, Corporal J., aged 22 years, East Lancs. Regt., son of Mrs. J. Bentham, 52, Esp Lane, [Barnoldswick], died of wounds, July 30, 1916.
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Corporal John BENTHAM
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: East Lancashire Regiment
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 8th Division
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19 March 1915
PETTY SESSIONS - SKIPTON - Argument Leads To Fighting
Charges of drunkenness and disorderly conduct were preferred against John Bentham, soldier, and Ellis Kaye, weaver, both of Barnoldswick. Kaye did not appear. The defendants were going in the direction of Salterforth on Sunday night, the 7th inst., and were arguing a point. They were seen by P.C. Callear and he, thinking there would be trouble, followed them. Shortly after the two defendants commenced fighting and used obscene language. Both were very drunk. - Replying to Supt. Vaughan, Bentham said he had been fighting at the front and came home on sick leave in December. - Supt. Vaughan: Seeing that he is fighting for our country I am willing to withdraw the case on payment of costs.
The defendant added that he was going to rejoin his regiment - East Lancashires - on Sunday.
The Chairman: We wish you luck. The case will be dismissed on payment of costs. Kaye was fined 5s. and costs.
18 August 1916
BENTHAM - July 30th died from wounds received in action in France, Corpl. John Bentham, 2nd East Lancs, son of Mrs. J. Bentham, 52 Esp Lane, Barnoldswick, aged 22 years.
18 August 1916
BARNOLDSWICK - A RESERVIST DIES FROM WOUNDS
Mrs. J. Bentham, 52, Esp Lane, Barnoldswick, received an official intimation on Wednesday of the death of her son, Corporal John Bentham, 2nd East Lancs., which took place from wounds in France at a place not stated on July 30th. He was 22 years of age, and a reservist called up on the first mobilization. The last communication his mother received from him was a field card dated July 27th. He was home on a week's furlough in March. A weaver by trade, he worked for Messrs. Sagar and Sons, Bankfield, but at the time he was recalled to the Colours he was employed by Messrs. Dent and Sons, contractors. Mrs. Bentham has another son out in France, from whom she has not heard for several months.
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03 December 1915
SLANDER ON AN EARBY SOLDIER REFUTED
Corpl. J. Bentham, D Co., 13th Platoon, 2nd East Lancashire Regiment, of Barnoldswick, writes to "Dear Editor and Readers of the Pioneer":-
"I have just been informed that lately a rumour has been about Earby and district that 11083 Private John Milne has deserted his regiment, but upon my honour I say it is not true. He has been in my section for the last eight months, and I can say that he has always done his duty while he has been with me. He was very much upset when he got the news, for he told me he had no intention of deserting after doing 12 months out here. I don't suppose the person or persons who set this rumour out has seen the Back never mind the Front, or they would not talk like that. The same Private Milne has seen 12 months' active service, and was only 17 years of age when he came out. He has been wounded three times during the period of this war, and if the person or persons don't keep their mouths closed the matter will be placed in higher hands."
18 August 1916
BENTHAM - July 30th, from wounds received in France, Corpl. J. Bentham, of 52, Esp Lane, Barnoldswick, aged 22.
18 August 1916
MORE BARNOLDSWICK CASUALTIES
Mrs. J. Bentham, 52, Esp Lane, Barnoldswick, received an official intimation on Wednesday of the death of her son, Corporal John Bentham, 2nd East Lancashires, which took place from wounds in France at a place not stated on July 30th. He was 22 years of age, and a Reservist called up on the first mobilization. The last communication his mother received from him was a field card dated July 27th. He was home on a week's furlough in March. A weaver by trade, he formerly worked for Messrs. Sagar and Sons, Bankfield, but at the time he was recalled to the Colours he was employed by Messrs. T. Dent and Sons, contractors. Mrs. Bentham has another son out in France, from whom she has not heard for several months.
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