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214617 Pte. Thomas Bentham British Army 2nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry from:Jarrow (d.22nd Aug 1916) Thomas Bentham died on 22nd August 1916 at the age of 25 whilst serving with the 2nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry. He was the son of Matthew and Mary Anne Bentham (nee Cain) of 61 Buddle Street Jarrow and husband of Annie Bentham (nee Welsh) of 259 High Street Jarrow. His brothers Robert and James were also of the fallen. On the 1911 census Thomas Bentham age 20 General Labourer in Shipyard is living with his parents Matthew and Mary Anne Bentham and brother Matthew at 16 Queens Road, Jarrow. Born and living Jarrow, Thomas enlisted in South Shields. He is buried in Couin British Cemetery and is commemorated on the Palmer Cenotaph (plaque on west face) Jarrow and on the Triptych in St. Paul's Church Jarrow. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**