Corps of Military Police

Soldier Details:
Surname: | Benson | |
Initials:   | J.J. | |
Rank:   | Private | |
Army No.:  | 6478883 | |
Notes:   | CMP. 4 Parachute Brigade. Airborne. Enlisted in the Royal Fusiliers. 7/6/41 Transferred to CMP. 11/9/43 Killed in Action. He was born in London East and Resided in London North West. From the diary of Cpl Don Watson, CMP, Airborne. 11/9/43 Pte Benson killed at Logo Rotunda, 7 others killed. Casualty List 1273, Italy, Killed in Action, 11/9/1943. Inscription on gravestone: May God in his mercy make us worth to join you darling son, Pop and Bibby. James Joseph Benson. |
Casualty Details:
Date Killed: | 11th September 1943 |
Company: | 4 PARACHUTE BDE |
Cemetery: | BARI WAR CEMETERY  
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