In memory ofPrivateWilliam Jasper Bensonwho died on 11 Oct 1918 |
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258949 Private (28th Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment) William Jasper Benson (b.1895) of Cabri was KIA 19181011 at Thun-Saint-Martin and is buried at Iwuy communal cemetery northeast of Cambrai, Nord, France. He was the son of Henry H. Benson who came from Bellingham, Lac qui Parle Co., Minnesota, to homestead SE1-19-19-W3 south of Cabri. William was farming when he was drafted early in 1918. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Saskatchewan rural municipality for commemoration | 229 - Miry Creek | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Cemetery or memorial location | Iwuy communal cemetery, Nord, France
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Honour roll location(s) | Cabri | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 18950901 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Bellingham, Lac qui Parle Co, Minnesota (Please click here for map.) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Date of enlistment | 19180328 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of enlistment | Regina (Please click here for map.) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Residence on enlistment | Cabri (Please click here for map.) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Occupation | farmer | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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