Private 44497 John James BENN

1st Bn. Worcestershire Regiment

Killed in Action, France and Flanders, Friday 30th August 1918, age 18

Buried La Targette British Cemetery, Pas-de-Calais, France. Grave: IV.B.12

Awarded British War and Victory Medals

Son of Samuel and Mary Ann Benn, Church Street, Atherstone

21st September 1918 Death reported Tamworth Herald

25th September 1918 Death reported Hinckley Echo

Links to Relevant Information

• CWGC Page for Private Benn
• NNWFHS Atherstone War Memorial Page
• La Targette British Cemetery
• Worcestershire Regiment

Other information

Born 21st November 1899 in Atherstone. Baptism record shows him baptised 7th January 1900 at Atherstone Parish Church. Family living in Long Street, Atherstone.

1911 Census, Rogers Yard, Atherstone, school boy. Living with parents Samuel and Mary Ann and 9 siblings.