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Pte. Ernest Harold Bennett
British Army 8th Battalion, D Coy. Gloucester Regiment
from:Nuneaton
My Grandfather Ernest Bennett survived WW1 but died on Christmas day 1944 whilst my father was in prisoner of war camp in Germany (Poland). I am trying to make a record of my family's history and whilst I knew my grandfather served in WWI I was not aware of his service details until I found these photos after clearing my family home following my mothers passing. I am trying to put together facts regarding service of both. I am not sure why my grandfather is in the group photo was in Ireland. It may be R&R following a period in France or maybe deployed to Ireland due to Independence troubles? I would like to know how I find out his story. He has written on the back: A few lads of 2 Hut, D coy Ballyvonare Camp, Co. ork, Ireland 30th Jun 1917. Standing left to right, Pte. Daniels, Pte. Jones, L/Cpl. McKnight, Pte. Law, L/Cpl Greer, L/Cpl Avant. Sitting, Pte. Osborne, L/Cpl Ann, Pte. Anflick, Pte. Chandler. Lying Pte Bennett, Ptes Savage, Pte. Devlin. All Gloucester Lads whohave seen active service in France.The second photo is of my grandfather (sitting) and his brother Seymour who appears to be in uniform of a different regiment. Again I am interested in ascertaining rank & regiment. Unfortunately I have no living relatives that can help.
Seymour & Ernest Bennett
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