| Regimental number | 9 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | Manson Road, Strathfield, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert W Benson, Manson Road, Strathfield, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 9 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/14/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work at Houplines on 22 January 1917.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Displayed commendable gallantry and devotion to duty during the enemy raid and five hours bombardment on the HOUPLINES Left Sub-sector on 22nd January, 1917. He organised his Vicker's Gun crew under heavy shelling and opened fire from the front parapet on the raiders and inflicted many losses on them. His action contributed largely in repelling the raid.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
