Private William James Herbert Benefield
08 Aug 1918 - 29 Dec 1961
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Biography
The son of George and Edith Benefield. Villa Nova was the family home and he died at The New Inn, Elham.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elham Patrol | Patrol member | 07 Jun 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
DJJB 133/4
Occupation
Farm labourer
Address
2 Villa Nova, Elham, Kent
Other information
Benefield was fined 5s, along with 2 others, for using "profane" language in Elham Square in Feb 1939. His defence was that they were just discussing the weather!
References
TNA ref WO199/3390 & 1
1939 Register
Bryan Badham
Folkestone, Hythe, Sandgate & Cheriton Herald 18 February 1939