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Benton was born and raised in York and worked 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. The papers in this collection relate primarily to his war service. Please note digital copies of all items in this collection also exist.

Includes one photograph of Robert Benton with his wife and eldest son (father of the depositor), one photograph of Robert Benton with officers from his regiment, two photographs of him recovering from injuries sustained in 1918 and one photograph taken after the First World War. Digital copies of all these items also exist.

Black and white photograph of Benton in his army uniform, in a studio photograph with his wife and eldest son.

Black and white photograph of Benton in his army uniform, seated in the front row of a group photograph with a number of army officers.

Two faded black and white photographs of Robert Benton recuperating after the injury to his arms. One shows him sitting in a hospital ward, whilst the other shows him standing outside the hospital with another patient.

Photograph of Benton, most likely taken when he was in his 30s, and definitely after the conclusion of the First World War.

Includes one photograph of Robert Benton with his wife and eldest son (father of the depositor), one photograph of Robert Benton with officers from his regiment, two photographs of him recovering from injuries sustained in 1918 and one photograph taken after the First World War. Digital copies of all these items also exist.

Letter from the chaplain of the 1/5th Battalion of the West Yorkshire Regiment to Robert Benton's wife. The letter is dated the day after Robert Benton was wounded by a shell.

Partial letter to Mrs Benton regarding the injuries sustained by her husband. The author is unknown, but appears to be a friend of Robert's in the same regiment.

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.

Includes two certified copies of a certificate of birth, one discharge certificate, and a digitised copy of the medical notes of Robert Benton prior to his discharge. Digital copies of all these items also exist. Please note that the medical records are held in digital copy only.

Includes one certified copy and a handwritten version of the contents.

The discharge papers given personal information, including joining up details and personal appearance, and detailed information as to why he was being discharged on medical grounds (including injuries sustained).

These are digital copies of original files held elsewhere, but outline the reasons for Robert Benton being given a medical discharge from the army. Records include temperature charts, observations and details of X-rays undertaken.

Files are in png. format.