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Ben Gimbert was born on 6 February, 1903 in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, is a Driver. Discover Ben Gimbert's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?
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Driver with the London and North Eastern Railway |
Age |
73 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
Born |
6 February 1903 |
Birthday |
6 February |
Birthplace |
Ely, Cambridgeshire, England |
Date of death |
(1976-05-06) March, Cambridgeshire, England |
Died Place |
March, Cambridgeshire, England |
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Ben Gimbert Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Ben Gimbert Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Ben Gimbert worth at the age of 73 years old? Ben Gimbert’s income source is mostly from being a successful Driver. He is from . We have estimated
Ben Gimbert's net worth
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Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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On 28 September 1981 two Class 47 locomotives were named in honour of the two railwaymen: No. 47577 was named "Benjamin Gimbert, GC" and No. 47579 "James Nightall, GC". The nameplate "Benjamin Gimbert GC" was transferred to 47 574 in July 1987 at Stratford depot. It remained on this locomotive for 10 years. On 2 June 2004 new "Benjamin Gimbert GC" nameplates were applied to Class 66 077 at Whitemoor yard (March). Also the Norfolk Green bus company have named Optare Solo 617 (MX55WCV) after Gimbert.
Gimbert died on 6 May 1976 and was buried in Eastwood Cemetery in March. In 1984, his medals were bought by March Town Council and are on permanent loan to March Museum alongside some shrapnel removed from his body.
Gimbert was also awarded the Order of Industrial Heroism, a private civil award given by the Daily Herald newspaper, and the LNER's silver medal for Courage and Resource. In 1953 he received the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal.
Benjamin Gimbert GC (6 February 1903 – 6 May 1976), an engine driver with the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER), was awarded the George Cross and the Order of Industrial Heroism, as was his fireman James Nightall, whose award was posthumous, for saving an ammunition train from a fire on 2 June 1944 during the Soham rail disaster.
Gimbert was born on 6 February 1903 in Ely (now in Cambridgeshire), the son of farm labourer George William Gimbert and his wife Florence. He married in 1926 and by 1939 was living in March.