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242258 Pte. George Bentley British Army 10th (Service) Btn. Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) from:Rotherham (d.16th Oct 1917) George Bentley was born 17th Nov 1882 in Cleakheaton, district of Bingley, Yorkshire. He was the son of Sam Bentley and Ann (nee Durkin, Sam's third wife). It seems George may have lied about his age in order to be accepted for service, as on his service record his age is recorded as 27 years, however, he was 32 yrs old at enlistment. He was married to Daisy (nee Atkins) and they lived in Rotherham, Yorkshire. Their children were George Henry Bentley born 1906, Lily Bentley born 1909 and Alexander Atkin Bentley born 1911. George Bentley died on 16th October 1917, missing, presumed dead at Passchendaele. He was my great grandfather. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**