| Regimental number | 2316 |
| Place of birth | Gympie Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Stockman |
| Address | Alpha, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, William John Benson, Alpha, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Infantry Brigade Headquarters |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 33 |
| Place of burial | Alpha Cemetery, Queensland |