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Date(s)
- 9 March 1918 (Creation)
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1 item and 1 digital file
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Name of creator
Biographical history
Benton was born in York on 7th February 1899. He was raised in York and went on to work on the railways. He signed up to fight during the First World War, and returned home injured in 1918 following the loss of his lower left arm and a bone in his right arm. His date of death is currently unknown.
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Scope and content
Written from the 2nd Canadian Casualty Clearing Station in response to letters from Mrs Benton and Mr Benton senior, the letter includes details of Robert Benton's movements following his injury.
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Language of material
- English