Son of Eliza Bennison, of 1, Gilnow Road, Bolton, Lancashire, and formerly of 33, Empress Street, Smithills, Bolton, Lancashire, and the late George Bennison. Formerly employed as a tram conductor by the Bolton Corporation. Enlisted September 1914. Formerly 16117, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Wounded 07/07/1916 just below the right knee.
Bennison, Richard (Dick) –
Personal details
- Surname: Bennison
- Forename: Richard (Dick)
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 27
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: October 12th, 1916
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Sergeant
- Unit: 17th (2nd City) (Service) Battalion.
- Service number: 43132
- Regiment: Manchester Regiment
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: St / V / BW
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- Bolton (Victoria Square) War Memorial and Bolton County Borough Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Book (Hall of Remembrance)
- Bolton Corporation Tramways Department 1914-1918 Memorial Plaque
- Bolton Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Printed Book (Library / History Centre)
- CWGC Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
- CWGC reference: Pier and Face 13 A and 14 C.
Local newspaper entries
- Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 04/12/1914 21/07/1916 10/11/1916 29/12/1916
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 5f 6f 6b* S17*
- Bolton Chronicle: 10/11/1916 12/10/1917