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Pte. Benjamin Hollst

British Army 2/23rd Btn. London Regiment

from:Mile End, Bethnal Green

(d.30th Aug 1916)

Benjamin Hollst died on 30th August 1916, two months into the Battle of the Somme. It is said he died of his wounds. There is a rumour or story which has been passed down the family from my great grandma who would be Benjamin's cousin that he was either part of a firing squad or he was shot by firing squad but it was hushed up, and somehow a brother was involved too. I have found no evidence of this yet, but if anyone does know anything please do get into contact.



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