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CAPTAIN ARTHUR LEIGH-BENNETT, D.S.O., M.C. COLDSTREAM GUARDS Click on photo to purchase photographic copy Or scroll down page to purchase downloadable copy 
CAPTAIN ARTHUR LEIGH-BENNETT, D.S.O., M.C. (c, 1899-1902), was born on November 25th, 1885—son of H. C. Leigh-Bennett Esq., M.P., J.P., D.L. (n, 1864-1871), of Thorpe Place, Chertsey. He came to Winchester from Twyford School, and passing through Sandhurst was gazetted to the Coldstream Guards in 1905. He went to the front with the original Expeditionary Force and was awarded the M.C. for services at the Battle of the Aisne. He was twice wounded, twice mentioned in Despatches and received the D.S.O. " for conspicuous gallantry at Cuinchy on February 1st, 1915 ; leading his men with great ability against the enemy he stopped their advance and eventually captured their position." He was killed near Vermelles on October 8rd, 1915, while serving with the 2nd Battalion. He was a keen polo-player and a member of the Coldstream Guards' team. Source : Wykehamists Who Died In The War 1914-1918 Vol 2 When downloading items it is important you choose the Return to WW1Photos.com option after payment then you will be taken to the item to save to your computer. If you have any problems with the download just send me an email at orders@ww1photos.com Download Photo |