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From: "Andrew & Cynthia Mattin" <>
Subject: 8th Somerset Light Infantry & 20th London Regiment
Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2005 17:45:38 +0800
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I wonder if someone has any info on the 8th Somerset Light Infantry and
where they served during WW1.

My g.grandfather Walter BENCH served with them but I have been advised that
his records were most likely destroyed during the WW2 bombing.

I have only been able to obtain copies of his medal card and the mdeal roll.
(He was awarded the Victory Medal and the British War Medal in 1919.)

In case anyone has any more detailed records on the regiment his details
are:

Pte. Walter BENCH
b. 3 Nov 1881, Shoreditch
Regt No: 235059
Prior to joining the Somerset LI he was in the 20th London Regt (Regt No
8124)

Any help on either of these regiments, or any info anyone might have on
Walter, would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks

Andrew

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