| Regimental number | 2624 |
| Place of birth | Toowoomba Queensland |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Evergreen via Kulpi, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Annie Benecke, Evergreen via Kulpi, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 52nd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/69/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 47th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'North of POLYGON WOOD on the night 28th/29th September, 1917, acted as stretcher bearer. When out with working party they came under heavy machine gun and artillery fire, one of Private BENECKE's comrades became a casualty and BENECKE dressed him and assisted him to the R.A.P. He then returned to the party and later dressed and carried two men of relieving Battalion to the R.A.P. who had been wounded. It was necessary for him to remain behind from his Unit to do this. The shell fire was heavy all the time. His unselfishness and brave actions greatly strengthened his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Evergreen Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
