Albert Edgar Behenna (1906 - aft. 1996)

Born 1906 in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales

Ancestors

Husband of Grace Ena Florence (Benwell) Behenna — married 1930 in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales

Descendants

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Biography

Albert Behenna was born in Wales.

Albert Behenna has Irish ancestors.

The 1911 Census shows him living in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales

Marriage record as follows: marriage registration: 1930 Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales. Spouse: Benwell. other: Grace E F Benwell

A 2001 Christies auction listing for his medals from the Second World War suggests he distinguished himself during his war service. He had the following medals awarded to him:

"Lot Description A Second World War D.E.M.S. Operations D.S.M. Group of Six to Temporary Acting Petty Officer A.E. Behenna, Royal Navy, Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (T./A. P.O.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Pacific Star; War Medal 1939-45, one or two edge bruises and minor contact marks, very fine and better, mounted as worn."

A supplement to the London Gazette, 14 June 1945 lists him as: Temporary Acting Petty Officer Albert Edgar BEHENNA, D/JX.20475 6 (Cardiff)^[1]

According to his nephew Barry, Albert visited Australia during the war. He worked for Bristow and Co and had four children by his wife Grace: Michael, Sally L. (m. 1967) , June (b. abt 1932, m. 1954) and Carol.

Sources

1. ↑ Admiralty Fleet Orders: [1]

• England and Wales Census, 1911
• New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957
• Christies Auction listing [2]
• England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005