B. COHEN, 01 July 1916
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Benjamin Cohen
Born:
1897
Died:
30 Sivan 5676 (01 July 1916)
Basic Information
Unique reference:
COH8876
Gender:
Male
Birth
Date of birth:
1897
Place of birth:
Leeds
Death
Date of death:
30 Sivan 5676 (01 July 1916)
Died in combat?:
Yes
Place of death:
Somme
Cause of death:
Killed in action
Burial place:
Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 13 A and 14 C.
Places
Addresses
Family home:
146 Broughton Street, Cheetham Manchester (1916)
Family home:
53 Red Bank, Cheetham Manchester (1911)
Other Organisations
Name:
Jewish Lads' Brigade
Family
Siblings
David Cohen (male)
Sam Cohen (male)
Morris Cohen (male)
Parents
Father: Philip Cohen (male)
Mother: Bessy Cohen (female)
Military Record
Military service:
Army
Military record no.:
26196
Date discharged/death:
01 July 1916
Rank at discharge/death:
Private
Assignments
Regiment:
Manchester Regiment
Battalion/unit:
21st Battalion
Campaigns:
Battle of the Somme
Roll of Honour
Commonwealth Graves Commission
Rank:
Private
Date of Death:
01 July 1916
Age:
19 years old
Regiment / service:
Manchester Regiment, 21st Bn.
Cemetery:
Thiepval Memorial, France
Grave reference:
Pier and Face 13 A and 14 C.
Additional information:
Personal inscription:
Other Occupations
Type of employment:
Waterproof Garment Maker
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