Private James Charles Bent
Rank or Title
Date of Birth
1898
Date of Death
21 Apr 1918
War time / or Pre War occupation
Straw hat worker
Employer
Mr A. E. Impey, 50 Reginald Street
Medals Awarded
Service Number
325189
Place of Birth
United Kingdom
World War I Address
135 North Street
Luton
Place of Death
Belgium
Grave Location
Grave location no longer known
War Memorial Location
Soldier or Civilian
- Soldier
Source
The Luton News , 9th May 1918
Pte James Charles Bent, 325189, 1/5th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment, was killed in action on April 21st, 1918 in Flanders. He was single, aged 20 and had served in the Army for 2½ years..
Expressing his sympathy, a military chaplain informed parents Owen and Rosina Bent at 135 North Street, Luton: "He was killed while going into the trenches on the night of the 21st, and was buried next day near the battalion headquarters."
Prior to the war, James had worked for hat manufacturer Mr A. Impey, of 50 Reginald Street.
He had an elder brother, Sydney Owen Bent, serving in Egypt. Sydney survived the war.
Individual Location
Author: Deejaya
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