Walter BENSON

Main CPGW Record

Surname: BENSON

Forename(s): Walter

Place of Birth: Cowling, Yorkshire

Service No: 29271

Rank: L/Corporal

Regiment / Corps / Service: Highland Light Infantry

Battalion / Unit: 14th (Service) Battalion

Division: 40th Division

Age: 19

Date of Death: 1917-10-05

Awards: ---

CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: I. F. 5.

CWGC Cemetery: FINS NEW BRITISH CEMETERY, SOREL-LE-GRAND

CWGC Memorial: ---

Non-CWGC Burial: ---

Local War Memorial: COWLING, YORKSHIRE

Additional Information:

Walter Benson was the son of Smith and Mary Ellen Benson, née Teal. Both parents were born at Cowling, Yorkshire.

1901 Cowling, Yorkshire Census: Sun Street - Walter Benson, aged 3 years, born Cowling, son of Smith and Mary E. Benson.

1911 Nelson, Lancashire Census: 109, Clayton Street - Walter Benson, aged 13 years, born Cowling, Yorkshire, son of Smith and Mary Ellen Benson.

British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Walter Benson, 29271, High. L. I.

British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: L/Cpl Walter Benson, 29271, 14th H.L.I.

Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte (L/C) Walter Benson, 29271, 14th Bn H.L.I. Date and Place of Death: 5.10.17. France in action. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Father - Smith. £10 13s. 0d.

UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for Walter. Name(s) on card(s): Dependant: Mrs Mary Ellen Benson. Relationship: Mother. Deceased. Dependant: Mr Smith Benson. Relationship: Father. Address 1. 181, Chapel House Road, Nelson, Lancs. Address 2. 9, Parrock Street, Nelson, Lancs.

Walter is commemorated in the Rolls of Honour at the Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh.

Data Source: Local War Memorial

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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record: ---

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