George BENHAM

Regimental number6584
Place of birthCanowindra New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationShearer
AddressCobar, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation42
Next of kinAunt, Mrs M. Sackey, 1 Catherine Street, Leichhardt, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date2 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Battalion, 21st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/18/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 7 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Conspicious good work and devotion to duty 4-6 May 1917.
Recommendation date: 10 May 1917

FateReturned to Australia 15 February 1918
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death16 November 1954
Age at death80
Place of burialMudgee Cemetery, New South Wales