Every Name a Story

J. Bentham 1916
Rank : Gunner

Jarrow

James  Bentham

Every Name a Story

In Jarrow Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

58836 Gunner
J. Bentham.
Royal Garrison Artillery
16th April 1916 age 27.

Dearly beloved son of
Mary Ann and Matthew Bentham
Beloved by all
R.I.P.

The son of Matthew and Mary Bentham, of 61, Buddle Street, Jarrow. His brother Robert also fell.

Vin Mullen has provided the following:

James Bentham was born and lived in Jarrow. he was the son of Matthew and Mary Bentham (nee Cain)

Death recorded BMD Deaths Jun 1916. James Bentham age 26 Patrington 9d 392.

See Robert Bentham.

James Bentham is remembered at Jarrow on J2.10 and J2.46

First Name: James

Last Name: Bentham

Service Number: 58836

Which War: First World War 1914-18

Died: 16/04/1916

Age: 27

Rank: Gunner

Regiment: Royal Garrison Artillery

Served in: Army

Unit/Ship: No. 12 Company

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