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This will be the death cert for him but will be very basic on his death detail


Armed Forces registration event: Death


Name: BENNETT, Benjamin M
Unit: 58 Sqdn.
Rank: Sergeant
Number: 649294
Year: 1940
Volume: 2
Page: 35
Record source: GRO War Death R.A.F. All Ranks (1939 to 1948)


You can buy it from the GRO specifying its an overseas death

First Name:
Benjamin Michael

Initials:
B M

Surname:
Bennett

DOB:
Circa 1920

Age:
20

Nationality:
British

Date of Death:
11/07/1940

Information:
Parents: Mr. and Mrs. F. Bennett, of Knowle, Bristol.

Rank:
Sergeant (W Op /Air Gunner)

Service Number:
649294

Campaign Medals:

War Medal 1939-1945

war medal 1939-1945As with most Armed Forces Serving Personal during the conflict of World War Two, Benjamin Michael Bennett was entitled to the War Medal 1939-1945. This medal was awarded to all full time service personnel who had completed 28 days service between 3rd September 1939 and the 2nd September 1945. Eligible personnel who had been “Mentioned In Despatches” during the War were entitled to wear a bronze oak leaf emblem on the ribbon. Those eligible for a campaign star, yet who had their service cut short by death, wounds or capture by the enemy, still qualified for this medal.





1939-45 Star

1939-45 starGiven the information available to us it is likely that Benjamin Michael Bennett was awarded the 1939-45 Star for operational Service in the Second World War between 3rd September 1939, and 2nd September 1945.

Benjamin Michael Bennett would have been awarded this star if their service period was terminated by their death or disability due to service. Also the award of a gallantry medal or “Mention In Despatches” also produced the award of this medal, regardless of their service duration.

Fighter Aircraft Crew who took part in the Battle of Britain (10 July to 31 October 1940) were awarded the "Battle of Britain" bar to this medal. In undress uniform, a silver-gilt rosette was worn on the medal ribbon to denote the award of this clasp.





Service:
Royal Air Force

Battalion:
58 Squadron

Commemorated:
Britain

Hi Jo,
I found that birth on Ancestry 1916/2005
It does say 1916 in my previous message.
Eileen
Not all babies are given a second name at registration,sometimes another is added at baptism. However I haven't found a Marsh/Bennett marriage.