William's Story.
Lance Corporal William Bennett 4762 of the 3rd Btn Grenadier Guards, aged 26, died in Pretoria of enteric fever (typhoid) on 13th July 1900. He was buried at 5pm on 14th July in grave 127 Church Street Cemetery, Pretoria, and he is commemorated on a plaque in Northwich at St Helen's Church.
From the Register of Deceased Soldiers' Effects, we know that his father's name was Hugh, and as he was named as next of kin, we can assume William was not married.
His family were presented with a tribute medal from the town of Northwich:
Researched by S. Lewington 2025