Edward Benjamin Oakley

Edward Benjamin Oakley

• Father*: Ben Oakley b. 15 May 1906, d. 1989
• Mother*: Bessie Farrance b. 8 Nov 1901, d. 24 May 1988

• Relationship: Grandfather of Ben Nigel Oakley
• Charts: Oakley Family Tree

• Edward Benjamin Oakley was born on 21 June 1926 at Glemsford, Suffolk, England.
• He was the son of Ben Oakley and Bessie Farrance.
• Edward Benjamin Oakley was christened on 22 August 1926 at St Mary's Church, Churchgate, Glemsford, Suffolk, England.
• Edward's birth was registered in the Sudbury registration district, 1926. Registered by an unknown person .
• He began military service on 29 June 1944 at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, Service number - 14787611.
• He received a medical examination on 30 June 1944 where he was noted as Grade A1.
• He participated in firing on the modified course. He fired 40 rounds of the rifle and 44 rounds of the LMG on 4 August 1944.
• He participated in primary training Basic Individual Efficiency Tests. He passed tests 1,2,3,5 and 6. He failed 4 and 7. on 4 August 1944.
• He participated in primary training on 9 August 1944.
• He participated in the Gas Compound (dab of liquid) on 15 August 1944.
• He participated in experiencing War Gas (DM) on 21 August 1944.
• He participated in firing the [Sten]. Highest possible score was 75, he scored 48. on 14 September 1944.
• He participated in firing the AWTC LMG. The highest possible score was 192, he scored112. This was noted as (M). on 3 October 1944.
• He participated in throwing 2 grenades. Noted as (36) on 3 October 1944.
• He participated in firing the AWTC Rifle. The highest possible score was 85, he scored 67. This was noted as 1st. on 3 October 1944.
• He participated in firing 2 mortars. High Explosive and Smoke. on 5 October 1944.
• He participated in BA tests. He passed. on 6 October 1944.
• He participated in firing the PIAT (Projector, Infantry, Anti Tank). He had 2 practice shots. on 10 October 1944.
• He participated in firing the T.M.C. (Thompson Machine Carbine). The highest possible score was 75, he scored 65 on 17 October 1944.
• He participated in Corps Training. He passed. on 17 October 1944.
• He was granted 9 days priv leave from 18 October 1944 to 27 October 1944.
• He participated in 5 weeks revision DW training on 11 December 1944.
• He was granted 14 days embarkation leave from 13 December 1944 to 27 December 1944.
• He participated in SIB course. He passed. on 4 January 1945.
• He was posted to 101 Works Section from 22 February 1945 to 19 November 1945.
• He was granted 12 days priv leave in the UK on 3 November 1945.
• He was posted to 121 Transit Camp from 20 November 1945 to 19 August 1946.
• He was granted 12 days priv leave in the UK on 14 March 1946.
• He was granted 19 days priv leave in the UK on 9 July 1946.
• He was posted to 122 Transit Camp from 20 August 1946 to 1 October 1946.
• He received a medical examination on 30 September 1946 where he was noted as Examined for Release.
• He was posted to Class W (T) Reserve on 10 October 1946.
• He married Dorothy Violet Hall, daughter of William Alfred Hall and Fanny Scarfe, on 21 July 1948.
• Edward Benjamin Oakley was Gen. Foreman circa 5 October 1974.
• He died on 9 September 2002 at West Suffolk Hospital, Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, at age 76; Cause of Death:
  I (a) Cardiogenic shock
  (b) Myocardial infarction
  (c) Ischaemic heart disease
  
  Certfifed by M.Adams M.B.
• Edward's death was registered in the Bury St Edmunds registration district, 11 September 2002. Registered by an unknown person , Registrar - A J Paterson.
• He was buried on 18 September 2002 at St Mary's Church, Churchgate, Glemsford, Suffolk, England.