Born: 1892, Idle
Died: 8 October 1917, at sea
Buried:
Address: 407 Highfield Road, Idle
Parents: Henry & Ellen
Spouse:
Siblings: Herbert, Kate, John
Occupation:
Organisations/clubs: Bell ringer, Idle Parish Church
Military
Rank: AB
Medals/awards:
Rolls of Honour: Holy Trinity, Idle; Chatham Naval Memorial
Children:
Regiment: Royal Navy
Benjamin Bottomley
A muffled peal was rung on the bells at Idle Parish Church on Sunday
morning in memory of Able-Seaman Benjamin Bottomley, eldest son of
Mr and Mrs Henry Bottomley, who has laid down his life for this country.
Before joining the Navy, Ben – as he was familiarly known to his
numerous friends – was one of the bell ringers at the Parish Church and
like his fellow ringers, took an unusual interest in campanology.
He was a loveable lad, quiet and unostentatious, and his death is deeply
deplored by all who knew him.
Shipley Times & Express 23 November 1917
