Soldier Record
Benjamin Nottingham
Contributed by: Miss L Nottingham, on 2008-11-12
| Rank | |
|---|---|
| First Name | Benjamin |
| Surname | Nottingham |
| Year of Birth | Unknown |
| Year of Death | 1916 |
| Regiment | West Yorkshire Regiment |
| Place of Wartime Residence | Leeds, West Yorkshire |
Benjamin's Story
I visited the Somme Battlefield and saw Mash Valley where the West Yorkshire regiment attacked at 7.40 a.m. on the 1st July 1916 Battle Of The Somme. It was a very moving experience as Benjamin was killed by a shell as he advanced forward. His name is on the Thiepval monument.
No additional memories have been submitted