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Robert Warhurst BENSON

Regimental number3771
Place of birthUlverston England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressBank of Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation41
Next of kinBrother, Walter Benson, Fernhouse, Portland Street, York, England
Enlistment date22 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll7 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 8 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Trench Mortar Battery
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Warhurst spelt Warkurst
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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