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Cornelius Bennett

Details

Forename Cornelius
Surname Bennett
Middle Name
Memorial Wigan and UpHolland Cenotaphs
Age 25
Address 6 Smiths Rd, Orrell
Parents' Address as above
Township Wigan
Rank Lance Corporal
Occupation or place of work Collier
Regiment Border Regiment 7th Batt
Day of Death 8
Month of Death July
Year of Death 1916
Cause of Death Killed in action
Place of Burial Thiepval Memorial
Regiment Number 17251
Name of War First World War
Location
Additional Information Member of Primitive Methodist Sunday School & Orrell White Star Football Club.
Son of William and Elizabeth.
Husband of Minnie.

Ref; CWGC, Ancestry and WE 5/9/16